Monthly Archives: January 2011

California governor calls for vote, compares to Egypt (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – Governor Jerry Brown pressed California lawmakers in his state-of-the-state address on Monday to let voters decide on his budget plan, saying any attempt to block a special election would be irresponsible in light of protests in Egypt and Tun… Continue reading →

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Smith leads East Tennessee State over Mercer 82-75 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Mike Smith scored a career-high 28 points and Micah Williams 23 as East Tennessee State defeated Mercer 82-75 Monday night. Continue reading →

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Nets beat Anthony in first game since talks end (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Brook Lopez scored 27 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 18 assists as the Nets gave Carmelo Anthony an indication why he might want to play for New Jersey with a 115-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Continue reading →

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China’s Jan manufacturing eases on tighter credit (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AP – China’s manufacturing boom eased further in January as authorities tightened controls on credit, though inflationary pressures continued to rise, according to data released Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Loneliness ‘hidden killer’ of old

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Loneliness is the “hidden killer” of elderly people, says a campaign group calling for wider recognition of the link between isolation and ill-health.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not respons… Continue reading →

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Stephen King’s "The Stand" heading to big screen (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Stephen King’s grand opus “The Stand” is finally getting the big-screen treatment. Continue reading →

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Davidson holds off Georgia Southern 73-66 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – J.P. Kuhlman scored 20 points to lead Davidson over Georgia Southern 73-66 in Southern Conference action on Monday night. Continue reading →

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Cause for concern

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Egyptian-Americans watch anxiously as turmoil strikes their home countryThis article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Val Kilmer going "Deep" with Texas indie drama (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Val Kilmer is reteaming with the star of his 1985 breakthrough film “Real Genius” for a feature about a real-life alcoholic who reinvents himself and puts hundreds of kids through college via his charitable donations. Continue reading →

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Aussies on board stricken cruise ship (news.com.au)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

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