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April 22, 2008 Breaking News

Programming Language Jobs and Trends

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:20:23 PDT
C# and Ruby on the rise.

10 Ways to Make an Impact for Earth Day

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:19:10 PDT
How businesses are joining the trend to save the earth — and 10 ways your IT department can lead the way.

Travel and Tourism Industry Will Continue to Outperform in 2008, According to Scotia Economics' New Industry Trends ... (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
International travel and tourism has been one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy in recent years, according to the new Industry Trends report launched today by Scotia Economics.

The Cliff

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:35:01 PDT
There’s an obvious running theme to the posts of the last several days, mostly inspired by discussions about Frank Thomas’ release and whether he would help the Mariners offense. The underlying question essentially boils down to this: “Is Frank Thomas, at age 40, finally just finished as a major league hitter?” I’ve written on this subject, both at Fangraphs and here, as well as talking about it on KJR yesterday. My conclusion is that Thomas is not washed up, and while he’s never going to be th

Web Trends Report: Predicting Traffic Jams - wbal


Web Trends Report: Predicting Traffic Jams
wbal - Apr 21, 2008
In his latest Web Trends Report, John Sanders shows you a new feature from Google that helps you save time on the road.


N'Sync star speaks out for Day of Silence

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:05:15 PDT
Gay bishop to attend Lambeth conference despite previous rejection The most senior openly gay cleric in the Anglican Communion, Gene Robinson intends to attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference to be held in Caterbury despite previously refusing to. Popularity: 13% ?] Video: PinkNews editor takes Boris Johnson to task At the Stonewall hustings for the Mayor of London, chair of the hustings, PinkNews.co.uk editor, Tony Grew, took Conservative Party Candidate Boris Johnson to task. Popula


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10:28 AM

April 22, 2008 News and Trends

Search warrants suggest Tories overspent by $1-million (The Globe and Mail)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:31:16 PDT
Documents released Monday lay out allegations against federal Conservative Party, including that invoices may have been altered

biriyani becomes costlier

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:59:30 PDT
If the current trend of price rise in biriyani continues,many people will switch over to some other food items, forcing the closer of many stalls.

Pipeline to the NFL? Big states, schools are key

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:09:16 PDT
A comprehensive database of the past 20 NFL drafts, assembled by USA TODAY, illuminates trends in geography (school and conference), position and player size. It is no surprise that California, along with Florida and Texas, produce large numbers of draftees.

Baidu brewing into online games

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:43:48 PDT
Baidu (BIDU.Nasdaq--Domain Name) plot overlord status of the Internet is accelerating ambitions appear. Yesterday, the Shanghai Securities News was informed that, following the high-profile announcement into C2C, IM field, Baidu will cast their eyes on the field of online games, to be encroaching on this in the largest Internet market in the cake.

Texas State University Ends Foundation Ties After News of Arrest (New York Times)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:15:48 PDT
Texas State University has severed ties with a charitable foundation that has been a major donor after news surfaced that the group’s president, Scott Mitte, had been arrested on charges of cocaine possession, said the university’s president, Denise Trauth.


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8:00 AM

April 22, 2008 Hot Trends

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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:42:17 PDT
From the page: "First Girlfriend - she had an arrest record at 16, for assault and battery (for those of you who know me, this will set the trend for my dating preferences.) There really isn’t much else I can say about that. Use your imagination to come up with our dates."

Outsourcing - Not Just a Way to Cut Costs Anymore

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:42:41 PDT
Companies are increasingly considering outsourcing for quality and expertise. Here's a look at other outsourcing trends and tips for dealing with the changing environment.

Oil up! Freak out! Dow up? Shut up!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:50:34 PDT
Oil up! Freak out! Dow up? Shut up! The state-run media in Canada (and the citizen-owned media who do their best to compete with them) all lament, daily (with intra-day lament updates, all day long), the price of a barrel of oil, and the resulting price of gas. (Of course they don’t have the foggiest clue what they’re talking about, but they pretend they do.) Even as I was writing this, the state-owned CBC did a story about the latest rise in gas prices. Apparently it’s getting h

Web Trends Report: Predicting Traffic Jams - wbal


Web Trends Report: Predicting Traffic Jams
wbal - 21 hours ago
In his latest Web Trends Report, John Sanders shows you a new feature from Google that helps you save time on the road.


TELUS Mobility launches TELUS mobile TV on its national 1X network

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:35:45 PDT
TELUS mobile TV is powered by MobiTV, the world's first network and platform providing live television on wireless phones. clients watch live, real-time programming on seven channels: CBC Newsworld, Fox News, G4 Tech TV, Le Reseau de l'information (RDI), MeteoMedia, The Shopping Channel and The Weather Network.

Drown Syndrome | The Daily Show | Comedy Central

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:07:05 PDT
Fox News guy gets tortured in the name of a fair and balanced view on waterboarding - this is old, but very funny.

MPP wants Legislature debates to air live on Web (Toronto Star)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:42:13 PDT
Ontario is well into the fast-changing Internet age but lags at the very seat of power because citizens can't watch the drama of provincial politics unfold live on their computer screens.

Jaipur Real Estate: Dreams Unlimited

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:13:42 PDT
The growing influence of IT sector has produced a requirement for quality office properties in Jaipur, and the trend is followed by demand for residential properties, as well.

Enewsbar.com Scrolling News Ticker Now Serving Newsfeeds From All Headline News Corp.

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:01 PDT
Wellington, FL (PRWEB) June 3, 2004 -- Enewsbar.com, a subsidiary of Intellim Research Inc., announced today that it is adding newsfeed services provided by All Headline News to its desktop scrolling...

Key Trends in Mobile Phone Channels in China: Forecast for 2008 and Beyond (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:38:00 PDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89485) has announced the addition of "Key Trends in Mobile Phone Channels in China: Forecast for 2008 and Beyond" to their offering.

Northeast Ohio is Buzzing with Real-Time Local News at cleveland.com

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:01 PDT
Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) September 20, 2007 -- News has taken on a whole new meaning. Gone are the days of waiting for the traffic or weather report or the latest sports and news. Or waiting days to...

Pope reinforces conservative values at the end of US tour

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:06:25 PDT
Derren Brown speaks of his "perfect" boyfriend Online gay museum opens for business Ken unveils gay manifesto as Boris reveals Fund advisers Campaigners plead with Home Secretary over Syrian deportation Equality commission seeks your experiences with public bodies Gay boxer upbeat despite defeat at hands of Tory MP Pope reinforces conservative values at the end of US tour Pope Benedict XVI has concluded his six-day visit to the United States with a speech that spoke against abortion and

Another Inconvenient Truth - Poverty in America

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:23:53 PDT
Two reports - one on high school graduation rates in America's largest 50 cities, the other on the rise in the number of food stamp recipients - highlight a growing trend of econmic inequality and poverty in America.

Breaking News: FAA Reports Strange UFO Lights In Phoenix

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:03:08 PDT
The FAA and many Phoenix residents reported seeing strange red lights in the sky Monday night, and the cause is a mystery. The bright lights initially were in a square shape and then became triangular. The Air Force stated the lights are not part of their activities. Such phenomena are described in Doomwatch Legacy by Sunstroke author David Kagan

This doc hip hops to the top of the world (winnipegsun.com)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:04:46 PDT
One hundred Inuit teens. Ten hip-hop dancers. Five days. Sheesh, we just have to start getting more sleep. But wait, this isn't a really weird dream after another cherished soiree of beer and extra saucy wings.

Phoenix news briefs - Arizona Republic


Phoenix news briefs
Arizona Republic, AZ - 4 hours ago
"It's time for a change at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office," Nowakowski said in a news release. "We need a law-enforcement leader who is truly ...


New consumer trends force local electronics business out - The Reporter


New consumer trends force local electronics business out
The Reporter, WI - 1 hour ago
By Heather Stanek Ransom's Audio Video, 653 Triangle Road, is expected to close on Wednesday, April 30. General Manager David Ransom said the store will ...



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2:55 AM

April 22, 2008 Breaking News

Business Trends - Education Technology H2 2007 Provides a Timely Insight Into IT and Business Priorities (Centre Daily Times)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:35:24 PDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89353) has announced the addition of "Business Trends - Education Technology H2 2007 (Customer Focus)" to their offering.

The 50 Who Matter Now

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:26:49 PDT
Business 2.0 has compiled an unabashedly subjective list of people, products, trends, and ideas that are transforming the world of business.

CNN Student News Transcript: April 22, 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:54:50 PDT
CNN Student News Transcript: April 22, 2008

The Headline News Report For 2006

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:01 PST
Los Angeles (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- The Headline News Report For 2006 delivers continuously updated daily news, breaking news and full coverage of top stories from the world's news sources....

Poll Analysis: Clinton Gains a Little Against McCain

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:33:57 PDT
Clinton McCain 20.9% probability of winning 77.0% probability of winning Mean of 256 electoral votes Mean of 282 electoral votes Last Saturday, Sen. Hillary Clinton had about a 16% probability of beating Sen. John McCain in a general election. With a new head-to-head poll from Pennsylvania to add to the mix, Clinton gains some ground. After 10,000 simulated elections, Clinton wins 2,092 times (plus she is awarded the 205 ties), and

Pope ends six-day U.S. trip

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:21:22 PDT
In his writings before and since becoming pope, Benedict has stressed the importance of a strict adherence to orthodoxy, and opposition to a wide array of cultural trends, including feminism, gay rights and demands.http://www.biloves.com

Universities in 25 years, prediction based on current trends

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:10:34 PDT
While 10 percent of undergraduates will not work at all, the remaining 90 percent will pursue degrees while working 40 hours a week serving lattes to the nonworking students, correcting their papers, and doing their laundry and nails.

All Headline News (AHN) Opens New York and Washington D.C. News Bureaus

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:01 PST
West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2006 -- As part of a planned expansion program, All Headline News (AHN) has announced that it is opening two offices and news bureaus to expand news coverage...

The Headline News Report For 2006

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:01 PST
Los Angeles (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- The Headline News Report For 2006 delivers continuously updated daily news, breaking news and full coverage of top stories from the world's news sources....

Public Betting: Suns at Spurs Game 2 Spread, Odds, Trends & Matchups - The Spread


Public Betting: Suns at Spurs Game 2 Spread, Odds, Trends & Matchups
The Spread, MI - 30 minutes ago
After many of his teammates had left the court on Monday afternoon, Tim Duncan was still there, headphones on, taking jumper after jumper. ...


The BI Boom, Part 1: New Players

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:05:45 PDT
LucidEra mentioned in this piece from Andrew Burger. Can SaaS BI really compete? What do ya'll think? Interesting that Andrew also talks about the data explosion and how this will effect the Data Warehouse and analytics moving forward. (trend alert)


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2:55 AM

April 22, 2008 Hot Trends

Summer trends to avoid (Independent Florida Alligator)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:15:23 PDT
Trends are the ebb and flow of the fashion pool. They arrive in huge, abrupt waves and wash out just as quickly. Most are sported by the likes of stylish celebrities, and some are created right here on campus.

Korea's textile, apparel producers showcase latest fashion trends - Korea.net


Korea's textile, apparel producers showcase latest fashion trends
Korea.net, South Korea - 10 minutes ago
... about 120 apparel and material producers showcasing their new products and up-to-date fashion trends, the Korea Federation of Textile Industries said. ...


Linux Eee PC Up to 11 Times Faster Than Windows Version

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:53:36 PDT
After timing a video comparison of a Linux and Windows version of the Eee PC, it turns out that the Linux version is 11x faster to shutdown, 2x faster to startup, and 4x faster to start Firefox. Bad news for Microsoft!

iPhone News Updated: Price reduction drives iPhone sales in

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:14:17 PDT
Apparently, recent O2 price drop on iPhone did quite the trick. According to the report O2 stores in Newcastle, Birmingham and London sold out most of their iPhone stock. Carphone Warehouse employees reported that sales doubled, and one said that instead of selling two iPhones per day, they sold over 20.

"Fourteen Points" Media Visibility Update 4/21/08

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:14:29 PDT
News roundup, links, summary of my media activism in support of "Fourteen Points of Agreement with Official Government Reports on the World Trade Center Destruction", just published in a mainstream, peer-reviewed scientific journal

Ideas & Trends I Waste People’s Time Online. How? Don’t Ask Me. - New York Times


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Ideas & Trends I Waste People’s Time Online. How? Don’t Ask Me.
New York Times, United States - 2 hours ago
Martin Meissner/AP By STREETER SEIDELL Links to funny online videos, pictures and the like pepper our in-boxes like so many temptations of the devil: “Cat ...


Homeland security declares war on YOU (Operation Sudden)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:58:49 PDT
In what is becoming an increasingly alarming trend of federalizing local and state law enforcement through grant programs, we see a symptom of this disease flaring up in grand fascist fashion. Operation Sudden Impact took Memphis, TN by storm.

"Obama for America - Pennsylvania Primary Watch Party!"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:06:45 PDT
Karen Russell: Calling all Obama supporters in the Greater Seattle Area! You have made the calls, sent postcards, raised money and worked hard to get the vote out in Pennsylvania. Now, you are invited to a Pennsylvania Primary Results Watch Party. Come and celebrate all of our hard work. Come and chat about the race with fellow Obama supporters. Stand with the people of Pennsylvania as they stand for change. As always, kids are welcome! As my friend's toddler likes to say, "GOBAMA!" As you k

Brazil priest carried off by balloons - Yahoo!7 News

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:26:35 PDT
A Roman Catholic priest who floated off under hundreds of helium party balloons is missing off the southern coast of Brazil.

The Real World: Hollwood Thinks Green

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:35:24 PDT
The Real World: Hollywood just premiered a few weeks ago. The show is typically all about drinking, fighting, regretful hookups, jealousy, backstabbing, cavorting, and a whole lot of family therapy. Now you can throw in eco-friendly trend-setter.

Think about your Handbag - Barbie games

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:25:00 PDT
Think about your Handbag - Barbie games: All the fashion trends in bag qualities to look out for when thinking about your new 2007 handbag.

Dangerous Diabetes Drug Avandia Gets Its Maker More Heat

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:24:14 PDT
In what seems to be a nightmarish trend lately, GlaxoSmithKline is taking some much-needed heat by the FDA over withholding information about its dangerous diabetes drug Avandia. The drug has long been suspected to carry a higher risk of heart attack than other diabetic drugs.

SATC star reveals fight with breast cancer

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:24:42 PDT
A brief history of homosexuality, played out in Vauxhall Billed as a shambolic evening of informative entertainment, audience participation and politics, the House of Homosexual Culture and Timberlina will present A Brief History of Homosexuality later this month. Popularity: 55% ?] Commissioner's horror at extent of homophobia in Europe The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights has called for more protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people. Popularity:


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