Monthly Archives: February 2011

7 Tips for Getting More from DIY Tax Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

U.S. News & World Report – Do-it-yourself tax-preparation programs cover a broad field of services and functions. With prices ranging from zero to $130 and higher, tax packages include programs for simple returns and for tax filers who own small busine… Continue reading →

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Reduce Your Tax Liability with IRA Contributions (U.S. News & World Report)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

U.S. News & World Report – Most taxpayers crack a smile during tax season because they know that they’re getting a refund. The average tax refund last year was a whopping three thousand dollars, which is enough to make anyone smile. If you’re one of … Continue reading →

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Libyan oil output cut by at least half, Saudi steps in (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – The uprising in Libya has cut its oil output by half, the International Energy Agency said on Monday, but Saudi Arabia’s pledge to pump more helped to prevent a further surge in the price of oil. Continue reading →

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What Can I Bring on the Airplane? (About)

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

The two words “plane trip” do not generally bring a warm, relaxed feeling to a
parent’s heart or mind. Still we all do them, and the Scout motto “be
prepared” is apt.

Have a look at a new article that rounds up info for a number of questions
passenge… Continue reading →

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Iran ‘arrests’ opposition leaders

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hussein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi are removed from their houses by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location, reports say.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC… Continue reading →

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Rising Gas Prices Due to Manipulation Not Demand? (ContributorNetwork)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

ContributorNetwork – Gas prices across the country have been on a steady increase during the past three weeks as the Middle East has been involved in the throes of civil unrest. Is this an impending gas crisis that could reach the scale of the 1973 oil… Continue reading →

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Iran objects to London 2012 Olympics trademark (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran objects to a trademark for a 2012 London Olympics, contending it is extremist since it resembles a word “Zion” and warning of a probable protest of a games. The secretary ubiquitous of Iran’s National Olympic Committee … Continue reading →

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Red Wings pointer G Jimmy Howard to 2-year agreement (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Goaltender Jimmy Howard has sealed a two-year agreement with a Detroit Red Wings. The group reliable a understanding on Monday. Howard leads a NHL in wins, entering Monday night’s diversion on a highway opposite a Los … Continue reading →

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NBA Olympic stars to play in Manchester (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK (AFP) – NBA officials announced a understanding with officials in Manchester on Monday that will see a English city horde NBA and Women’s NBA pre-season games and pre-Olympic US women’s and men’s basketball games. Next year’s pre-Olympic tuneups … Continue reading →

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Marlins’ Stanton feeling better, lapse capricious (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

JUPITER, Fla. – Marlins outfielder Mike Stanton is feeling better, and Florida skeleton to reevaluate his stretched right quadriceps by Thursday. Stanton was harm Sunday in Florida’s muster opener, pulling adult while using out a belligerent ball. He was receiving … Continue reading →

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