Monthly Archives: January 2011

In Myanmar’s gleaming new capital, uncertain promise (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

Reuters – Its name translates as “Abode of Kings,” but it is far from clear whether Myanmar’s new capital and its gleaming new parliamentary complex can return the reclusive state to its former glory. Continue reading →

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UN predicts 100,000 could flee I. Coast turmoil (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

AFP – The number of refugees fleeing Ivory Coast’s political turmoil could triple to over 100,000 in three months amid reports of cholera in the troubled nation’s main city, the United Nations said. Continue reading →

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Craig sparks USC Upstate over Kennesaw State 59-54 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Torrey Craig scored 27 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41 seconds remaining, as South Carolina-Upstate snapped a 13-game losing streak by defeating Kennesaw State 59-54 Monday night. Continue reading →

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Gwyneth Paltrow On GOOP Criticisms: ‘People Are So Mean To Me!’ (omg!)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – LONDON, ENGLAND, UK — Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her acting, and her advice-offering website GOOP, but criticism over the Internet hotspot, nearly caused her to erase it from cyberspace. Continue reading →

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US hospital finds unknown remains

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

A mental hospital in the US state of Oregon is trying to identify the cremated remains of 3,500 patients which were hidden in a storage room for decades.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not resp… Continue reading →

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NY Jets fitness coach resigns after tripping incident (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Reuters – The New York Jets fitness coach who was suspended for intentionally tripping a Miami Dolphins player from the sidelines during a December game, has resigned, the NFL team said on Monday. Continue reading →

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ABC Family Orders New Raven-Symon Series (omg!)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – ABC Family picked up three new series Monday, including a comedy starring longtime Disney star Raven-Symon. The Great State of Georgia is a half-hour comedy centered on an aspiring actress with a big personality named Georgia (Symon), trying to … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville defeats Campbell 71-58 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Keith McDougald scored 15 points to lead five Jacksonville players in double figures in a 71-58 win over Campbell on Monday night. Continue reading →

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James, Heat add to Cleveland’s woes, 117-90 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Once again, LeBron James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a milestone in the NBA standings. Continue reading →

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US defends diplomat accused of killing 2 in Pakistan (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AFP – The United States has again called for the release of an American diplomat accused of killing two Pakistanis, saying that he acted in legitimate self-defense. Continue reading →

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