Monthly Archives: October 2011

Americans spending more with income almost flat

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

FILE – In this Sept. 29, 2011 file photo, unidentified shoppers unload their shopping cart at a Pembroke Pines, Fla., Costco store. Consumers boosted their spending in September at three times the pace of the previous month but their incomes … Continue reading →

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Investors to shift focus from Europe to US economy

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

WASHINGTON (AP) — Encouraging news from Europe helped ignite stock prices in October. This week, investors will shift their focus to U.S. economic data, which might temper their exuberance. Three events this week will command attention: the U.S. jobs report … Continue reading →

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Can Kodak rescue itself via a patent bonanza?

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

SymbolPriceChangeAAPL404.95+0.26EK1.23+0.01MMI38.96-0.06{“s” : “aapl,ek,mmi”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Picture this: Kodak — the company that invented the first digital cameraRead More from the Article Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/rss/story/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/topfinstories/*http%3A//biz.yahoo.com/ap/111030/us_kodak_s_patent_push.html

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Investors to shift focus from Europe to US economy (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

WASHINGTON – Encouraging news from Europe helped ignite stock prices in October. This week, investors will shift their focus to U.S. economic data, which might temper their exuberance. Three events this week will command attention: the U.S. jobs report for … Continue reading →

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Skeptic finds he now agrees global warming is real (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

WASHINGTON – A prominent physicist and skeptic of global warming spent two years trying to find out if mainstream climate scientists were wrong. In the end, he determined they were right: Temperatures really are rising rapidly. The study of the … Continue reading →

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Coloradans face nation’s only statewide tax vote (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Education News

DENVER – The nation’s only statewide tax vote on the November ballot asks Colorado voters whether they want to temporarily raise taxes to generate $3 billion for classrooms and colleges — a proposal that has stirred fierce opposition because of … Continue reading →

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Pope prays for flood victims (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI says he is praying for the victims of recent flooding in Thailand and Italy. Benedict began his greetings to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday by recalling the devastation caused by heavy rains … Continue reading →

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Yankees pick up options on Cano and Swisher (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – The New York Yankees have exercised contract options for next season on second baseman Robinson Cano and right fielder Nick Swisher. The moves were announced Saturday night. The decision on Cano’s $14 million option was a mere … Continue reading →

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No. 11 Sooners roll over No. 10 K-State, 58-17 (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles put Oklahoma’s season back on track. Now, Kansas State will see if it can bounce back from its own loss. Jones threw for a school-record 505 yards and five touchdowns Saturday, his … Continue reading →

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JoePa gets record in 10-7 win against Illinois (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – In bright white letters against a blue background, the electronic sign boards around Beaver Stadium took note of another milestone for Joe Paterno long after the stands had cleared. “Congratulations Coach Paterno,” the signs read. “Winningest … Continue reading →

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