Monthly Archives: December 2010

Lagardere talking to Hearst to sell intl press biz (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – French media group Lagardere said on Friday it had entered into exclusive negotiations with privately held Hearst Corp to sell its international magazines and press business for cash. Continue reading →

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Jaguars quarterback Garrard out for season with injury (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

Reuters – Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard was ruled out for the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve, the NFL team said on Friday. Continue reading →

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Mortgage lenders now advertising as crisis solvers (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – PacWest Funding’s CEO watched in late 2007 as rival mortgage brokerages, banks and collaborators collapsed under the weight of the declining housing market. Continue reading →

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Remote Conductor app makes iPad a Mac input device (Macworld)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Macworld – Mobile software developer m3me has released the $10 Remote Conductor app for iPad, which makes your iPad a new input device for your Mac. Continue reading →

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Murder victim ‘was model athlete’

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Sylvester Akapalara was shot in the neck and chest on Wednesday Related stories A teenager murdered in south London was a “model athlete”, said the secretary of the sports club where he trained. Sylvester Akapalara, 17, of Streatham, was shot in a st… Continue reading →

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Reid says it would be ‘stretch’ for Vick to play (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is unlikely to play against the Dallas Cowboys after he missed a second straight day of practice Friday. Continue reading →

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Yeates police team get more time

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Jo Yeates’s body was found on Christmas Day Related stories The landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates is continuing to be questioned on suspicion of her murder. Former public school teacher Chris Jefferies, 65, was arrested on Thursday in the fla… Continue reading →

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Hamilton leads No. 13 Texas’ win over Coppin State (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Jordan Hamilton hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points to help No. 13 Texas beat Coppin State 95-75 on Friday. Continue reading →

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TSX ends 2010 on positive note as miners shine (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Stock Markets News

Reuters – Toronto’s main stock index closed slightly higher on Friday in sparse New Year’s Eve trading, as strong metal prices and a rally in miners kept the market on track for its best December in five years and double-digit growth in 2010. Continue reading →

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Haley says he knows nothing of Weis-to-Florida (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley says he has no knowledge of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis possibly taking a similar job with the University of Florida. Continue reading →

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