Monthly Archives: November 2010

Midterm casualties vacate suites, still must vote (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

AP – Lost your House seat? Please clear out of your office by midnight. Work instead from a “Departing Member Support Center,” a basement bullpen where there’s a cubicle with your name — er, number — on it. Or don’t. But do show up for vote… Continue reading →

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Madonna opens Hard Candy gym (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – Hundreds of fans turn up to see Madonna open her first gym in Mexico City. The singer called the gym Hard Candy Fitness, which is based on the title of her last album. (Nov. 30) Continue reading →

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Liberals Very Vexed by Federal Pay Freeze (The Atlantic Wire)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

The Atlantic Wire – On Monday we brought you the first reactions
to President Obama’s proposed federal pay freeze. Left-leaning
commentators were pretty skeptical to begin with. In the past day,
though, that skepticism has morphed into active disdain. … Continue reading →

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GM, Chrysler each to hire 1,000 engineers

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – General Motors Co. said Tuesday it will hire 1,000 additional engineers and researchers in the Detroit area as it moves toward the next generation of electric vehicle technology. Continue reading →

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Thousands of council jobs may go

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Job News

More than 7,000 jobs could go as the city council starts consultations to save £300m over the next four years. Continue reading →

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Jobs: AirPlay hitting Safari, third-party apps in 2011

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Job News

Apple chief Steve Jobs has reportedly reassured those worried about limited AirPlay support in iOS 4.2 today with word that it would be available next year. Not content with hacked implementations, a MacRumors reader asking about support in Safari and … Continue reading →

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Walking 20 miles to work in the snow

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

All over the UK, people are doing their best in the freezing weather which has spread to almost every part of the country.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of exte… Continue reading →

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J.J. Abrams’ Alcatraz Pilot Casts Female Lead (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – Sons of Anarchy’s Sarah Jones has been cast as the lead in J.J. Abrams’ Fox pilot Alcatraz, Deadline reports. Take today’s poll The project focuses on a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear … Continue reading →

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Trichet welcomes clarity on euro zone default plans (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet on Tuesday welcomed Europe’s decision to mirror the IMF’s approach to private investors in sovereign defaults and attacked talk of currency wars. Continue reading →

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China has ‘obligation’ to pressure NKorea: WHouse (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AFP – The White House said Tuesday that China had an “obligation” to press North Korea to end its “belligerent behavior” after Pyongyang boasted of running thousands of nuclear centrifuges. Continue reading →

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