Monthly Archives: February 2011

Travel with the Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (Travel Agency)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

While Best Actor, Actress, and Picture continually steal the spotlight at the
Academy Awards, there’s one category that might deserve more attention… the
animated shorts. This year, the five nominated shorts and two notable mentions
singled out by th… Continue reading →

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Summary Box: Signed home contracts fall in January (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – FEWER CONTRACTS: The National Association of Realtors says its index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes fell 2.8 percent last month to a reading of 88.9, the second straight monthly decline. Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Beacons lit in protest at rail plans

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

People from communities along the proposed route of a high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London have lit beacons in protest.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the cont… Continue reading →

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Ex-Colonial Bank exec to plead to criminal charges (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – A former executive at Colonial Bank, which collapsed in part because of its close ties to the now-bankrupt Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, is expected to plead to criminal charges on Wednesday. Continue reading →

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US approves first deep-water well in Gulf

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – The U.S. has approved the first deep-water drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico since last year’s massive oil spill. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement announced Monday that it issued a permit to Noble Energy Inc…. Continue reading →

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Tiny spy planes could mimic birds, insects (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AP – You’ll never look at hummingbirds the same again. The Pentagon is pouring millions of dollars into the development of tiny drones inspired by biology, each equipped with video and audio equipment that can record sights and sounds. Continue reading →

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Health Care REIT in $2.4B Genesis property deal

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – Health Care REIT Inc. says it will buy the assets of rehabilitation facility and nursing home operator Genesis HealthCare for $2.4 billion in the second major health care real estate deal announced Monday. Continue reading →

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Health Care REIT in $2.4B Genesis property deal (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – Health Care REIT Inc. says it will buy the assets of rehabilitation facility and nursing home operator Genesis HealthCare for $2.4 billion in the second major health care real estate deal announced Monday. Continue reading →

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Drunk tourist crashes cab in New York (news.com.au)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

MAN arrested after carjacking a taxi and taking off on a high-speed joyride
through New York City before crashing into light pole.

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Summary Box: Metals rise on positive economic data (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – RISE IN METALS: Metals used largely for manufacturing rose as new reports offered more signs of an improving U.S. economy. Continue reading →

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