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| + BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:43 GMT |
| Why Dudley`s BP Could Be Even Riskier |
The embattled oil giant`s first American CEO embraces a high-risk survival plan involving more deep-water exploration
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| Amazon Doubles Down on the Kindle |
The Web retailer releases two new versions of its popular e-reader, which will be at the center of its digital media strategy
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| Kindle vs. iPad |
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bob Rice, managing partner for Tangent Capital, talks about Amazon.com Inc.`s business strategy and the outlook for the tablet-computer market. Rice speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television`s "InsideTrack." (Source: Bloomberg)
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| + WebMD Health |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:50:52 GMT |
| Listening to Music While Working Hurts Performance |
Pull out those earplugs to your iPod if you’re studying for a test or performing a task. And turn off the stereo. What you hear while trying to concentrate can be distracting and impair your ability to memorize and recall information. Pull out those earplugs to your iPod if you’re studying for a test or performing a task. And turn off the stereo. What you hear while trying to concentrate can be distracting and impair your ability to memorize and recall information.
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| Gulf Oil Spill`s Toll on Nation`s Beaches |
Fully one in five beaches off the Gulf of Mexico has been closed this season due to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new report issued by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fully one in five beaches off the Gulf of Mexico has been closed this season due to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new report issued by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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| Quit Smoking for Good |
The most important thing anyone with COPD who smokes can do is quit smoking. The second most important thing is to be in a smoke-free environment. Whether you have COPD or are caring for someone with COPD, find out what the experts say about how to quit smoking and make it last. The most important thing anyone with COPD who smokes can do is quit smoking. The second most important thing is to be in a smoke-free environment. Whether you have COPD or are caring for someone with COPD, find out what the experts say about how to quit smoking and make it last.
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| Understanding and Treating COPD |
The more you know about COPD, the better you can manage it. Find out about treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The more you know about COPD, the better you can manage it. Find out about treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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| Short of Breath? Tips for COPD Breathlessness |
Anxiety and panic are normal reactions to feeling you can’t get your breath. It’s also hard to watch someone you care for struggle to breathe. WebMD offers tips that COPD patients and caregivers can use during episodes of breathlessness. Anxiety and panic are normal reactions to feeling you can’t get your breath. It’s also hard to watch someone you care for struggle to breathe. WebMD offers tips that COPD patients and caregivers can use during episodes of breathlessness.
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| + CNET News.com |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:43 GMT |
| The new Amazon Kindle |
The Nintendo 3DS will have a price and release date in two months, YouTube may change user video uploads to 15 minutes, and Amazon releases a new version of its Kindle e-reader.
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| Solar thermal seeks U.S. breakthrough |
The new technology could move the United States away from its dependence on fossil fuels--if it can overcome the high price tag for the massive plants needed.
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| Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this? |
If you know what this is and where it`s located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.
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| + msnbc.com: Politics |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:50:53 GMT |
| Calls for Rangel to quit could escalate if no deal |
The calls from fellow Democrats for New York Rep. Charles Rangel to resign could quickly turn from a trickle to a flood unless he can quickly negotiate a plea bargain to prevent a congressional trial on allegations of ethical misconduct.
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| Obama defends `Race to the Top` program |
President Barack Obama said the country`s long-term economic success will be tied to the success of the nation`s schools.
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| First Read: Poll: Health care law getting more popular |
The Obama White House keeps talking about the economy and health care -- because even if they`re unpopular in the short run, they`re hoping attitudes change in the long run.
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| Jurors in Blagojevich case enjoy anonymity |
No e-mail messages from "the King of Japan," no fake letters from President Barack Obama postmarked in Iowa, no expletive-laden voicemail messages on their phones, like the ones that Judge James B. Zagel has received. No chance of Facebook postings using their names, either.
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| + msnbc.com: Politics |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:59 GMT |
| Calls for Rangel to quit could escalate if no deal |
The calls from fellow Democrats for New York Rep. Charles Rangel to resign could quickly turn from a trickle to a flood unless he can quickly negotiate a plea bargain to prevent a congressional trial on allegations of ethical misconduct.
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| Obama defends `Race to the Top` program |
President Barack Obama said the country`s long-term economic success will be tied to the success of the nation`s schools.
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| First Read: Poll: Health care law getting more popular |
The Obama White House keeps talking about the economy and health care -- because even if they`re unpopular in the short run, they`re hoping attitudes change in the long run.
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| Jurors in Blagojevich case enjoy anonymity |
No e-mail messages from "the King of Japan," no fake letters from President Barack Obama postmarked in Iowa, no expletive-laden voicemail messages on their phones, like the ones that Judge James B. Zagel has received. No chance of Facebook postings using their names, either.
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| + BBC News - Home |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:20:15 GMT |
| Frenchwoman `smothered newborns` |
Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothing.
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| Child heart op ban `should stay` |
Children`s heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford`s John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
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| Fixed retirement age to be axed |
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
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| Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail |
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
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| Cameron defends Pakistan comments |
David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan`s record on tackling terrorism.
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| + Yahoo! News: Politics News |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:50:56 GMT |
| Federal Judge Neuters Arizona Immigration Law: What`s Next? (The Atlantic Wire) |
The Atlantic Wire - The most controversial elements of Arizona`s immigration law have been blocked by a federal judge. Major provisions, such as one requiring authorities to check the immigration status of individuals while enforcing other laws, will not go into effect. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton also barred the state from requiring immigrants to carry their papers at all times. While this isn`t the last say on the Arizona law, it`s a major victory for the bill`s opponents. Here`s what observers are looking at now and anticipating for the future:
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| Rangel wary as ethics charges to become public (AP) |
AP - New York Rep. Charles Rangel steeled himself for a bad day Thursday as a jury of his congressional peers prepared to publicly discuss ethical charges against the former committee chairman clinging to a job he`s held in the House for 40 years.
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| Share your story: How well is BP handling Gulf oil-spill claims? (The Newsroom) |
The Newsroom - In the three months since oil first spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of people throughout the coastal region have lost jobs or seen their incomes slashed. Many businesses are reeling too. BP has pledged to make good on all legitimate claims for damages. But how well is the process going?
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| When the Tax Hikes Are Coming (U.S. News & World Report) |
U.S. News & World Report - If you love class warfare, your moment has arrived. The next several weeks, leading up to the November elections, are sure to be filled with resounding political invective over who should pay for Washington`s profligate spending over the last decade. Democrats will argue that the rich and near-rich should pony up, since they have the most money to start with. Republicans will point to the needy, arguing that they`ve been getting too much aid for too long. Tea Partiers will struggle to decide whose benefits should be cut in order to achieve the smaller government they envision. ...
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| + Yahoo! News: Top Stories |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:43 GMT |
| Arizona preparing appeal of immigration ruling (AP) |
AP - Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge`s ruling that put most of the state`s immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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| 2nd US Navy sailor`s body recovered in Afghanistan (AP) |
AP - A second U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan was found dead and his body recovered, a senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials said Thursday.
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| Obama talks race, pop culture on `The View` (AP) |
AP - President Barack Obama said Thursday that the racial firestorm that led to the ouster of a black Agriculture Department official was a "phony controversy" generated by the media. He said his administration overreacted by forcing her out.
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| + Round the World Travel Forum - Travellerspoint Travel Forums |
| last updated: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT |
| Round the world trip |
My husband and I are planning to take a year off from our jobs and take a round the world trip.We want to see Asia, Australasia and South America. The rough itinerary we have in our heads is:London - Bangkok - Singapore - Sydney (with an aim to work/travel internally around Australia for a few months) - Fiji - Hawaii - South America (Peru, Brazil, not sure where else) - London.We are at the very early stages of planning this, ... [Posted by Psammead - Jul 28, 09:42]
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| mr carnet |
has anyone heard of mr carnet if so does anyone have any link with him...im in need of a carnet..... ... [Posted by hathan - Jul 28, 04:17]
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| travel budget |
Hi everyone. Im looking to go travelling next year around april time and im tyring to start and make some rough plans. Ive already seen an organised trip to kenya, however im looking for advice on spending time in australia (4 months) and china/vietnam... Would be grateful for any information, particuarly a rough guide to daily costs so ive got an idea of an overall budget.Would also like to meet like minded people planning a similar thing as a year ... [Posted by taylor246 - Jul 27, 08:54]
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