Monthly Archives: December 2010

Dear diary

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Great diarists have provided fascinating insights to the multitude The work of diarists gives both fascinating insight and a flavour of the times, says Joan Bakewell in A Point of View. Some time now my friend Laurence will open a new page in a new d… Continue reading →

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Val Kilmer Owes $500K in Back Taxes, IRS Says (omg!)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – The Internal Revenue Service has placed a lien on Val Kilmer’s property as the result of nearly $500,000 he owes in federal taxes, according to The Associated Press.Check out today’s photo gallery The lien was filed last month on the Batman Fore… Continue reading →

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Florida agriculture loses $273M in December freeze

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – December’s wave of unusually cold weather has destroyed much of Florida’s green beans and sweet corn, which means shoppers will pay more at the grocery store and see more imports on the shelves. Continue reading →

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Will E! and Style Get Pulled Off Dish Network? (omg!)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – A new year, a new carriage deal war: Comcast-owned cable channels E! and Style may have their signals pulled off Dish Network after Friday when their current carriage deal expires, according to TheWrap.com. Report: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odo… Continue reading →

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Donor debate goes on

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

A record number of organ transplants were carried out in the UK last year Related stories In asking new drivers whether they wish to join the organ donor register, the government is attempting to reduce the gap between those believed to want to donat… Continue reading →

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Nadal, Federer through to Abu Dhabi final (AFP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AFP – Tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will contest the final of the Mubadala world tennis championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi after both won their Friday semi contests. Continue reading →

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Nigeria: Police arrest suspected sect financier (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – Police say they have arrested a man suspected to be a leader of a radical Muslim sect responsible for dozens of recent killings in northern Nigeria along with 91 others. Continue reading →

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2010 in review: Apple as a business (Macworld)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Macworld – 2010 was a great year for Apple the business. Though we won’t know the results of this holiday season until January, it’s worth taking a look back at Apple’s fantastic fiscal 2010 (which ran from October 1, 2009 through … Continue reading →

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John Mellencamp and His Wife Call It Quits (omg!)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – “They are both devastated,” a source tells Us Continue reading →

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John Mellencamp and Wife Split After 20 Years (omg!)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – John Mellencamp and his wife of 18 years are calling it quits, according to The Associated Press. Get more of today’s news “John and Elaine Mellencamp are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with … Continue reading →

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