Monthly Archives: December 2010

Rooney plans to go into management (AFP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AFP – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed on Friday that he is planning to go into management when he calls time on his playing career. Continue reading →

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Borders dives on cashflow fears

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

The company’s stock value has fallen and it is trying to raise money by selling some stores Related stories US bookseller Borders has delayed payment to some publishers to preserve cash as it struggles to refinance its debts. The company has been tr… Continue reading →

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Lender says UK house prices rose 0.4 pct in 2010 (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – Average house prices in the United Kingdom rose 0.4 percent in 2010 as falling prices in the second half of the year offset gains in the first six months, a major mortgage lender said Friday. Continue reading →

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Lender says UK house prices rose 0.4 pct in 2010

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

[AP] – Average house prices in the United Kingdom rose 0.4 percent in 2010 as falling prices in the second half of the year offset gains in the first six months, a major mortgage lender said Friday. Continue reading →

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World stocks mixed on last day of the year (AP)

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

AP – World stocks traded in narrow ranges Friday in thin trading, with Chinese stocks powering ahead strongly but still ending the year with one of the worst annual declines among major markets. Continue reading →

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World stocks mixed on last day of the year

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

[AP] – World stocks traded in narrow ranges Friday in thin trading, with Chinese stocks powering ahead strongly but still ending the year with one of the worst annual declines among major markets. Continue reading →

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Facebook Scare Tactics Knocked by Security Pro (PC World)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

PC World – Have you received a warning from Facebook that your account protection is “very low?” Don’t panic. Continue reading →

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Stars Tell Us: What Are You Doing for NYE? (omg!)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – Find out who’s going out and who’s staying in Continue reading →

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A final ‘Early Show’ for anchor Harry Smith (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

AP – Harry Smith finished 2010 by ending his run on CBS’ “Early Show” after two stints at the morning anchor desk that totaled 17 years. Continue reading →

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ScotRail set to refund £500,000

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

The freezing conditions caused widespread disruption to the rail and road network ScotRail is set to repay £500,000 to season ticket holders who were unable to travel in Scotland’s big freeze. Severe snowfalls and sub-zero conditions brought pa… Continue reading →

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