Monthly Archives: January 2011

US officials: Haiti’s Preval could extend term (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AP – President Rene Preval could conceivably remain in power for a few weeks beyond his soon-to-expire term if the election for his successor is deemed to be proceeding fairly, senior U.S. officials said following a one-day visit by Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s future in army hands

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

The pledge by the army in Egypt not to attack demonstrators is being seen as a signal that the Mubarak regime is possibly coming to an end.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for th… Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Shadow Parliament: Is It Finally Ready for Prime Time? (Time.com)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

Time.com – The opposition’s parallel parliament finally met on Sunday but has been completely overshadowed by the more vibrant anti-Mubarak forces on the street Continue reading →

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Documentary optimistic about Chicago’s crime woes (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – An eye-opening account of efforts to end an epidemic of violence in Chicago, “Hoop Dreams” director Steve James’ “The Interrupters” alternates between shocking glimpses of how bad things have gotten there and a surprisingly convincing optimis… Continue reading →

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Windows Phone 7′s Live Tiles Come to iPhone (PC World)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

PC World – Have you ever looked at a Windows Phone 7 device and thought that its UI offered a refreshing little change from the typical grid-based icon-and-folder view found in other mobile OS’s? Continue reading →

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Union: Ad rejected by CBS College Sports Network (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – The NFL Players Association says its TV ad that was supposed to air during a college football all-star game this weekend, was rejected by CBS College Sports Network because the message was connected to labor negotiations. Continue reading →

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Comedian Charlie Callas dies at 83 (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Charlie Callas, a rubber-faced stand-up comedian and Mel Brooks regular who worked on television, in films and on stage for five decades, died Thursday in a Las Vegas hospice. He was 83. Continue reading →

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Casting Call: Bardem New Bond Bad Guy? Plus, Wahlberg’s Sports ‘Game’ & Streisand’s Road Trip (omg!)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Has Bond found its new baddie in Javier Bardem? With the end of “Entourage” near, Mark Wahlberg finds a new “Game” to play. Plus, who is the first star moving to the “Dallas” TNT reboot? It’s all in the latest edition of t… Continue reading →

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What should we expect from Android’s Gingerbread and Honeycomb updates? (Appolicious)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Appolicious – Cupcake. Donut. Eclair. Froyo. What’s up next? Why, it’s Gingerbread and Honeycomb of course. These future Google Android updates may posses sweet nicknames, but they also pack a lot of power and continue to improve the still quite yo… Continue reading →

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Decision coming soon on federal listing for walrus (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

AP – A spokesman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the agency is waiting for a publication date from the Federal Register before announcing whether it will recommend listing the Pacific walrus as a threatened or endangered species because of … Continue reading →

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