Monthly Archives: January 2011

UPS Q4 profit seen up 40 percent as economy mends (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – United Parcel Service is expected to report a 40 percent increase in quarterly profit on Tuesday as more confident consumers opened their wallets. Continue reading →

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‘Congo fever’ claims another life

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

A rare deadly virus claims its four victim in India, health officials say.This 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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Frequent Flyer Programs … From the Beginning (Part 1 of 12) (smartertravel.com)

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

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Why Does a British Airways Award Ticket Cost $500? (smartertravel.com)

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

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N. Zealand bat first against Pakistan (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AFP – New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat first in the fourth one-day international against Pakistan in Napier on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Baidu upbeat on outlook, targets social search (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Reuters – Baidu Inc beat fourth quarter estimates and painted a bright near-term outlook as it bets on large advertiser spending and new Chinese Internet trends, such as social networking, to spur growth. Continue reading →

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Mississippi Valley State defeats Grambling 94-74 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – D’Angelo Jackson scored 22 of his 28 points in the second half and Mississippi Valley State cruised to a 94-74 victory over Grambling State Monday night. Continue reading →

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Egyptian Military Proving To Be Rival Power Center to Mubarak (Time.com)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

Time.com – A military vow not to use force against protesters — if maintained — may mean the regime is no longer be in a position to crush the rebellion Continue reading →

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NY city councilmen among 24 arrested in school protest (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Education News

Reuters – Twenty-four people, including two members of the New York City Council, were arrested on Monday at a protest over plans to close two dozen city schools, authorities said. Continue reading →

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Dogs aid bowel cancer fight (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

AFP – Japanese researchers reported a “lab” breakthrough: a dog that can scent bowel cancer in breath and stool samples as accurately as hi-tech diagnostic tools. Continue reading →

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