Monthly Archives: November 2010

Bolivia denies leaked report of presidential tumor (AP)

AP – Bolivian officials are denying a report in a U.S. diplomatic cable revealed Tuesday that President Evo Morales had a tumor in his nose. Continue reading

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Michael Douglas eyes Liberace after chemotherapy (omg!)

omg! – Reuters – Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas is already looking toward his next film role playing iconic pianist Liberace after recently completing chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer. Continue reading

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Michael Douglas eyes Liberace after chemotherapy (Reuters)

Reuters – Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas is already looking toward his next film role playing iconic pianist Liberace after recently completing chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer. Continue reading

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Robots Don’t Need Us Anymore (PC World)

PC World – Here is your daily warning of the coming technological singularity: Robots have begun creating themselves with no direct human intervention. And, shockingly, it’s even weirder than it already sounds. These robots aren’t just bu… Continue reading

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Kardashian Sisters Withdraw Endorsement of "Kardashian Kard" (omg!)

omg! – Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have canceled their prepaid debit card, the “Kardashian Kard,” following an investigation into its “predatory” fees, The Hartford Courant reports.Get more of today’s newsSales of the card, which launched Nov. 9… Continue reading

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Ugandan paper says it will keep outing gays (Reuters)

Reuters – A Ugandan newspaper that “outs” people it says are gay and has called for them to be hanged said on Tuesday it would use a two-week window before a court verdict on its activities to continue with its campaign. Continue reading

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5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Protect Your Credit (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report – Your credit score is becoming more important to businesses than ever before. Not only does it help you secure loans, but now many insurance companies, cellular carriers, and employers view your FICO score as a higher standard… Continue reading

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"Winter’s Bone," "Kids" come up big at Spirit Awards (Reuters)

Reuters – Drama “Winter’s Bone” and comedy “The Kids Are All Right” came up big at the Independent Spirit Award nominations on Tuesday earning nods in several categories including best film for the key movie awards. Continue reading

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Venter steps down as Saracens boss (AFP)

AFP – Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter is to step down from his post with the English Premiership side in January and return home to South Africa for “family reasons”, it was announced here on Tuesday. Continue reading

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Obama, foes seek tax breakthrough (AFP)

AFP – US President Barack Obama and his top Republican foes announced after closed-door talks Tuesday that they had agreed to try to find a compromise on averting a massive New Year’s tax hike. Continue reading

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