Monthly Archives: November 2010

Why Google TV Is Here To Stay (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool – It seems that if a new product or technology platform doesn’t generate huge sales right away, you can count on it to be written off as a bust faster than you can say “LaserDisc.” Google TV is the latest victim of this mind-set, with s… Continue reading

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State Dept: Intel officials wanted biometric data (AP)

AP – State Department officials said Tuesday that secret instructions to American diplomats to gather sensitive personal information about foreign leaders originated with the U.S. intelligence community. But the officials denied that the American diplo… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks founder: Hillary should quit (Politico)

Politico – Assange says she should resign if her orders are found in violation of international covenants. Continue reading

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Correction: Alabama Announcer Fired story (AP)

AP – In a Nov. 29 story slugged FBC–T25-Alabama Announcer Fired, an Associated Press headline erroneously said the public announcer was fired. The employee who was fired was a part-time staffer who played songs directed toward Auburn quarterback Cam N… Continue reading

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UK seeks bids for aircraft carrier on website (Reuters)

Reuters – Britain, under pressure to raise money to cut a record peacetime budget deficit, has put an old aircraft carrier up for sale on a government website, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Continue reading

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GM launches Volt, ramps up green hiring (AFP)

AFP – General Motors Tuesday launched its battery-powered Chevrolet Volt and a major hiring program to ramp up production of green vehicles. Continue reading

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Obama meets foes, still apart on taxes, arms pact (AFP)

AFP – US President Barack Obama and top Republicans ended their first post-election summit Tuesday with cordial words about future cooperation but still far apart on taxes and a landmark treaty with Russia. Continue reading

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What Mariah Carey Says About Those Twins Rumors (omg!)

omg! – She also reveals the food she can’t get enough of Continue reading

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‘Inferno’ Director Glad To Be Rid Of ‘Lindsay Lohan Situation’ (omg!)

omg! – LOS ANGELES, Calif. — It hasn’t been difficult for “Inferno” director Matthew Wilder to move forward with his film without Lindsay Lohan – in fact, he’s quite enjoying it. “I feel like 16 tons of weight are off my mind not having to deal with t… Continue reading

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Google to be investigated by EU

The probe does not imply any wrongdoing by Google Related stories The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google after other search engines complained that the firm had abused its dominant position. The body said it would look into… Continue reading

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