Monthly Archives: December 2011

FSU rallies past Notre Dame in Champs Sports Bowl (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida State rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit and used a pair of touchdown passes by E.J. Manuel and two field goals from Dustin Hopkins to slip past Notre Dame 18-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl on … Continue reading →

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Jones Announces Joint Effort to Fight California’s ‘Underground Economy’

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is joining with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and other agencies to fight labor law and insurance-related violations in an “underground economy.” The collaboration was announced on Thursday by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. … Continue reading →

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Despite Losses, Insurers Not Hiking Prices Broadly

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Despite more than $100 billion in disaster losses around the world this year, insurers are not yet experiencing a broad and sustained increase in pricing power, defying predictions from a year ago that even half those losses would be enough … Continue reading →

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New York Unions Sue State Over Retiree Health Insurance Costs

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Unions representing state workers in New York have filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Cuomo administration challenging an increase in health insurance contributions for thousands of retirees. According to the unions, the unilateral change raised rates another 2 percent … Continue reading →

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Green Northwest Gives Homeowners a Good Reason to Go Solar

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The Pacific Northwest offers some gorgeous natural landscapes, but many tend to associate the area with cloudy skies and steady rainfall. Neither of these fits the normal mold for a strong solar market, but the region also boasts an appreciation … Continue reading →

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The bounties of renewable energy need to stay at home

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The wind project in Goodhue County featured in the Dec. 19 story continues to spark controversy and outrage among citizens living near the site where 50 giant wind turbines will be placed if Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens has his … Continue reading →

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Movie-camera maker accuses rival of corporate espionage (omg!)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Shots are being fired in the world of the digital camera. California-based Red Digital Cinema alleges that a former executive at Delaware-based Arri engaged in corporate espionage when he hacked into the email server of a … Continue reading →

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Jessica Alba Shows Off Slim, Post-Baby Body in Bikini (omg!)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Jessica Alba started hitting the gym just two weeks after giving birth, and from the looks of her beach-ready bod, her hard work is paying off! PHOTOS: Stars’ incredible post-baby bodies In Los Cabos, Mexico on Wednesday, the star, 30, … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit seeks to get Gingrich on Va. ballot (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – A Virginia attorney and tea party activist is seeking to have Newt Gingrich’s name placed on the state’s Super Tuesday primary ballot. Attorney Jonathon Moseley of Reston, Va., says he filed the suit Thursday in the Circuit Court … Continue reading →

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Jamaica’s opposition ‘wins poll’

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

29 December 2011 Last updated at 21:10 ET The PNP said the preliminary results left no doubt about the voters’ message Jamaica’s opposition People’s National Party has won national elections, preliminary results show, after a campaign dominated by the economy. … Continue reading →

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