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AT&T's Data Crackdown: I'm Calling a Bluff
Seeded on Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:51 AM EST (PC World)
Jared Newman Dec 10, 2009 10:52 am AT&T is huffing and puffing about limiting the data consumption of smartphone users and educating them on the meaning of a megabyte. Yet we know nothing about the carrier's actual plans.
Norway UFO Was Out-Of-Control Russian Rocket
Seeded on Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:51 AM EST (FOXNews.com)
A spectacular spiral of light was seen over the north of the country on Wednesday, prompting theories it was caused by a meteor, the Northern Lights or even aliens.
Live Poll: Boxing- Love It, Hate It?
Mon Dec 7, 2009 7:31 PM EST
My love of the ancient and noble sport of boxing was a direct result of my older brothers' incessant picking on my then-skinny self. A neighbor, apparently tired of seeing me get whupped regularly, taught me the basics.
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Iran�s students prepare for battle as regime imposes Students� Day crackdown - Times Online
Seeded on Sun Dec 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST (The Times)
December 7 is traditionally the date when the Iranian Government stages rallies to commemorate the deaths of three student demonstrators killed by the Shah's security forces in 1953. The tables have now turned.
Romania Presidency Claimed by Geoana and Basescu
Seeded on Sun Dec 6, 2009 9:15 PM EST (Bloomberg.com)
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Romanian opposition leader Mircea Geoana claimed victory over President Traian Basescu yesterday and pledged to form a Cabinet within two weeks. Basescu refused to concede and said the polls were too close to call.
Sabotage suspected in Indian nuclear plant radiation leak
Seeded on Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:14 PM EST (PressTV)
Workers at a nuclear plant in southern India have fallen ill after radioactive heavy water contaminated their drinking water.
Honduras warning for Latin America
Seeded on Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:05 PM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
Latin America faces the greatest threat to its democracy in decades (International, 7 November).
Apple Reportedly Voids Warranties Due to Smoking Related Damages.
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:40 PM EST (xbitlabs.com)
Apple has reportedly voided two warranties because of secondhand smoke. Apparently, the company claims that computers used intensively in rooms full of smoke become dangerous to repair workers and such systems will not be fixed.
At long last Macy's reroutes Thanksgiving Day Parade...again
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:28 PM EST (Examiner)
Back in May, New York City's Mayor Bloomberg converted sections of Broadway around Times Square and Herald Square into pedestrian malls. The urban planning scheme was to relieve traffic congestion, but it also derailed a time-honored New York City tradition.
Restored Machine to Explore Mysteries of Big Bang - ABC News
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:17 PM EST (ABC News)
Scientists are preparing the world's largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Campaigners abducted and murdered in run-up to Philippines elections - Times Online
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:02 PM EST (The Times)
At least 20 members of a group campaigning in the run-up to next year's elections have been murdered after being abducted on the southern island of Mindanao.
PASSINGS: Konstantin Feoktistov
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:05 AM EST (The L.A. Times)
Konstantin Feoktistov dies at 83; spacecraft designer and cosmonaut was a member of the first three-man crew to fly in space
Armed Teen Killed by NYPD Officer in Rockaways
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:44 AM EST (1010 WINS)
Kathleen Maloney reports Dashawn Vasconcellos, 18, died of multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, neck and extremities, medical examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said. Police fired a total of 14 times, said chief NYPD spokesman Paul J. Browne.
BART police again face use-of-force questions
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:36 AM EST (The San Francisco Chronicle)
18:59 PST OAKLAND -- BART police are again defending an officers' use of force after a YouTube video was posted of a glass-shattering altercation that bloodied an officer and a patron on the West Oakland platform Saturday evening.
China�s Coal-Mine Explosion Death Toll Rises to 104
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:32 AM EST (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- China's worst mining accident in almost two years killed at least 104 in a coal-mine explosion in Heilongjiang province, raising concerns of a crackdown that may close mines and tighten supply in the world's biggest producer.
Indonesian Rescuers Comb Sea for Ferry Survivors; 29 People Die
Seeded on Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:23 AM EST (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Indonesian rescue workers are combing the sea off Sumatra island for survivors after a ferry sank in rough weather yesterday, killing at least 29 people, officials said.
Our Future in Space: Exploration & Exploitation of the Solar System
Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:21 PM EST
Let me begin by stating that I'm no rocket scientist, engineer, or any sort of genius.That being said, I will thank any detractors not to remind me of this as I make my statement and discuss its pros and cons and other ramifications with you.
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Police Footage Shows Fatal Teen Crash
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:46 AM EST (The Baltimore Sun)
Speeding Police Cruiser Hits Teen at 94 MPH: Jason Anderson, the police officer driving the vehicle involved in this crash, has been charged with manslaughter. He is still being paid though he is on leave from the police department.
Iran rejects sending uranium abroad, considers swaps - Haaretz - Israel News
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST ()
Iran said on Wednesday it would not send its enriched uranium abroad for further processing but would consider swapping it for nuclear fuel and keeping it under supervision inside the country, the ISNA news agency said.
Jenson Button signs with McLaren in all-British line-up
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:17 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
For all you Formula One fans out there. Who's your pick for next year? Who is your favorite driver/team/manufacturer?
Deadly flu continues to spread across Ukraine, criminal World Health Organization lies to the public, MSM maintains radio silence
Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:10 PM EST (republicbroadcasting.org)
There are many aspects to this story. It is impossible to know where to begin — let alone cover all the pertinent facts in just one article.
Islamic center leader: Foundation is landlord, minor donor
Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:01 PM EST (The Houston Chronicle)
On Thursday, the federal government moved to seize the southwest Houston building that houses the Islamic Education Center because its owner, the Alavi Foundation, is accused of ties to Iran.
Police searching land in sex crime allegations
Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:16 PM EST (Chicago Tribune)
LEXINGTON, Mo. - Authorities have begun a search on rural property for glass jars with notes written by children who were allegedly being abused by their relatives
Palm Springs man accused of wearing military medals he did not earn#
Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:05 PM EST (swrnn.com)
A Palm Springs man who allegedly wore a Marine uniform with medals to his high school reunion, even though he never served in the military, is expected to surrender tomorrow, a U.S. Attorney said.
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'I wouldn't cry if he was killed'Well-known Holocaust survivor Eli Wiesel relayed his efforts to speak out against both the Iranian regime and the Goldstone Commission's report on Tuesday.
- Western Civilization on Trial | Why we should be watching Geert Wilders
As the Geert Wilders case goes into pre-trial, National Review Online asked our experts: Is there any legitimate reason he's in court? What are the implications of such a trial being held, nevermind its outcome?
"I think Indianapolis will pull it off .... 28-17 Colts is my prediction. I will gladly eat my words if I'm wrong." Words never tasted so good!
I promised that I would gladly eat these words if the Saints win. Well, if you missed the game (or passed out during the half-time show - but that's another issue altogether) you missed quite the ending. It was a close game up through the end of the 3rd quarter.
- Syrian Slips Hezbollah Missiles Able to Destroy Israeli Cities
The secret transfer of the mobile surface-to-surface Syrian-made Fateh-110 missile to Hezbollah sparked the prediction Friday that cross-border arms smuggling from Syria into Lebanon "paved the way to war similar to Israel-Hezbollah conflict of 2006.
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