Monthly Archives: February 2011

BMO, Scotiabank CEOs get big pay hikes in 2010 (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – The chief executives of Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia got pay raises of 28 percent and 9 percent, respectively, in 2010, as the banks emerged from the financial crisis with strong profits. Continue reading →

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’61 memo claims Ted Kennedy sought to rent brothel (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AP – An FBI file contends that a young Edward Kennedy arranged to rent a brothel for a night while visiting Chile in 1961, a year before he was elected to the Senate. The previously redacted memo, dated Dec. 28, 1961, was released by Judicial Watch, a … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Mown down cyclists survive in Brazil

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

A car has ploughed through cyclists staging a demonstration in Porto Alegre, hitting at least 20 people.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet site… Continue reading →

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Hearst unveils bill pay, subscription service (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

AFP – US publishing giant Hearst unveiled a Web-based service on Monday that lets users pay their household bills and manage their magazine subscriptions online. Continue reading →

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Tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute (USA TODAY)

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

An unidentified 30-year-old Canadian tourist was arrested over the weekend for
giving the Nazi salute in Berlin while a companion photographed …

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Barclays raises S&P 500 index 2011 target (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – Barclays Capital said it is more constructive about U.S. corporate earnings for 2011, citing increased confidence in financial sector margins and lower economic uncertainty, and raised its full-year price target for the S&P 500 index (.SPX) t… Continue reading →

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The iPad 2: What we know, what we don’t know, and what we think we know (Ben Patterson)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Ben Patterson – We’re just 48 hours away from getting our first look at the long-awaited, next-generation iPad—or that’s what we’re expecting, at least. Indeed, with all the leaks, rumors, and wild guesses we’ve been hearing in the past months a… Continue reading →

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Summary Box: Comcast, NBC deal boosts online video (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

AP – A NASCENT MARKET: New Internet video services from companies such as Netflix and Apple are offering a low-cost alternative to a costly monthly cable bill. Protecting this emerging market was a top priority for government officials reviewing Comcas… Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Libyan jets meet resistance

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Libyan air force planes have reportedly attacked ammunition depots in the eastern town of Ajdabiya.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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School reports rival to advertising watchdog

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

An independent school is reported to the advertising watchdog by the head of a rival school for claiming it is the best in the country.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the co… Continue reading →

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