Monthly Archives: February 2011

Iconic N. America pines may vanish: study (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Science News

AFP – The narrow, towering lodgepole pine trees that populate North America’s western forests may disappear in the coming decades due to climate change and attacking beetles, a study said Monday. Continue reading →

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Motorola Mobility sues TiVo over DVR patents (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

AP – Motorola Mobility Inc. is suing TiVo Inc., alleging that TiVo’s signature digital video recorder set-top boxes use technology patented by Motorola. Continue reading →

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AUDIO: Tripoli resident’s fears for family

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

A Tripoli resident told the BBC that the situation in the capital is “not good” and he fears for the safety of his children.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of ex… Continue reading →

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Court to decide on ownership of university patents (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Education News

AP – The Supreme Court is questioning whether patents on inventions that arise from federally funded research must go to the university where the inventor worked. Continue reading →

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Iran opposition leaders arrested: websites (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AFP – Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi have been arrested along with their wives and jailed at Tehran’s Heshmatiyeh prison, their websites reported on Monday. Continue reading →

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Japanese automakers top Consumer Reports rankings (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – Consumer Reports has named Japanese automakers Honda, Subaru and Toyota as the best all-around car makers for the third year in a row in its annual auto issue. Continue reading →

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Report: Apple to target small businesses with new technical support service (Digital Trends)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Digital Trends – Apple over the weekend began prepping its retail store employees for the launch of a new enterprise service plan geared towards small businesses, according to AppleInsider. Joint Venture, as it’s being called, will offer small b… Continue reading →

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SEC top attorney didn’t recuse himself on Madoff (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

Reuters – The top attorney for the U.S. securities regulator was advised not to recuse himself from handling Bernard Madoff matters for the agency even though his family’s estate had invested with the swindler. Continue reading →

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Gaddafi: ‘All my people love me’

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi tells the BBC he is loved by all his people and refuses to acknowledge any protests in the capital Tripoli.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the … Continue reading →

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SEC charges defense contractor, 3 ex-directors (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

AP – Federal regulators have charged a U.S. defense contractor and three of its former board members with accounting fraud, saying the company overstated earnings to investors. Continue reading →

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