Monthly Archives: December 2010

Imax jumps on takeover talk, but pares big gains (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Shares of Imax Corp went for a roller-coaster ride on the last day of 2010, climbing steeply on a report Sony Corp or Walt Disney might be interested, but plunging after Imax poured cold water on the speculation. Continue reading →

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Anadarko deemed a good fit for BHP amid bid talk (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – Miner BHP Billiton’s acquisition strategy was back in the spotlight on Friday as market talk resurfaced that it was looking at a $40 billion-plus bid for Anadarko Petroleum Plc, although banking sources said they were unaware of any imminent … Continue reading →

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Tiger turns 35, sees year of opportunities (AFP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

AFP – Tiger Woods sent a message to his fans after celebrating his 35th birthday on Thursday, looking ahead to a year of new challenges and leaving behind a winless year of personal turmoil. Continue reading →

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Mexico cites breakdown in La Familia cartel (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – Mexico’s federal police said Friday that the once-fearsome La Familia drug cartel has been “completely dismembered” and has broken down into small groups that commit robberies to pay their members. Continue reading →

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Mixed picture for UK house prices

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

House prices have ended the year just a little higher than they were at the start of 2010 but there are stark variations across the UK, a survey suggests.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not res… Continue reading →

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Cable fracas won’t bar fans from seeing bowl games (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Time Warner Cable, stuck in a dispute over fees with Sinclair Broadcast Group, says it will continue to provide network programming to viewers even if Sinclair pulls its stations off the cable system. Continue reading →

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Oil’s surge in 2010 paves the way for $4 gasoline (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – The price of oil is poised for another run at $100 a barrel after a global economic rebound sent it surging 34 percent since May. That could push gasoline prices to $4 a gallon by summer in some parts of the country, experts say. Continue reading →

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U.N. official warns Gbagbo on rights violations (Reuters)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - World News

Reuters – A senior United Nations official warned incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and other senior officials on Friday they may be held criminally accountable for human rights violations. Continue reading →

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Nintendo 3D child eyesight fears

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC Health News

The eyesight of children under six could be harmed by 3D games played on Nintendo’s forthcoming handheld console, the company warns.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the conte… Continue reading →

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Rice Jr. has 24, Georgia Tech beats Mercer 87-78 (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Sophomore Glen Rice Jr. scored a career-high 24 points and Iman Shumpert added all of his 15 points in the second half to lead Georgia Tech to a come-from-behind 87-78 win over Mercer on Friday. Continue reading →

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