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Hot trends for May 15, 2008

NBA Commissioner To Scale Back Arena Gimmicks

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:55:33 PDT
David Stern feels it's time to turn down the noise and scale back the pyrotechnics at games. He recently called the trend toward loud, fiery in-arena entertainment "ridiculous" and "a kind of assault that we should seriously consider reviewing whether it's really necessary."

Crowds soak up sun, racing action at Mt. Tabor

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:58:26 PDT
These guys had the best seat in the park.(View Photo Gallery)(All images © J. Maus) After Tuesday’s opening Prologue, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic made its way a few miles east to Mt. Tabor Park where over 200 of the nation’s fastest cyclists competed in a 1.3 mile, multi-lap criterium race. A warm sun, high clouds, and ...]

Jim Shaw a no-show at CRTC; cable company's proposals called 'extreme' (Canadian Business)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:17 PDT
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press April 23, 2008 - 4:52 p.m.

Photo Essay: China’s Industrial Neo-Colonialism

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:15:31 PDT
We Make Money Not Art points us to a stunning photo essay entitled, Chinese Wild West, a collaboration between photographer Paolo Woods and journalist Serge Michel. The project documents China’s industrial neo-colonialism in African. They explain: To quench its thirst for oil, its hunger for copper, uranium and wood, Beijing has sent out its state companies and its adventurous entrepreneurs to conquer Africa. For the 500.000 Chinese who have emigrated to the ‘dark continent’ there is the prom

5 mistakes women make at the doctor's office

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:24:31 PDT
Research on women's interaction with doctors is limited, but a number of women's health experts say they had noticed trends among female patients that didn't see as frequently in men.

For A Minute, There

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:41 PDT
For A Minute, There Posted on May 15, 2008 by Jamie . . . I thought Mr. Cheney had visited Vermont: Turkey Hunter Charged in Shooting Accident A turkey hunter has been cited into court for allegedly shooting two others in a hunting accident. Fish and Wildlife officials say two separate hunting parties were stalking the same birds in Woodstock last week. Ralph Townsend, 44, of Hartland allegedly fired his shotgun and hit the two men in the other party. One hunter suffered only minor wounds


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Current News for May 14, 2008

ABC to Clinton: You Won West Virginia? Look! John Edwards!

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:00:53 PDT
"This was designed to completely squash the West Virginia story," Stephanopoulos added. And with that, ABC took Obama's introduction of Edwards live, and…completely squashed the West Virginia story. Didn't even report it in any real sense. A big victory for Obama — the kind of publicity that you can't buy — courtesy of ABC News.

Natural Health Trends Corp. Announces Upcoming Earnings Release ... - CNNMoney.com


Natural Health Trends Corp. Announces Upcoming Earnings Release ...
CNNMoney.com - May 13, 2008
Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP) today announced it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2008, after the market ...


Jack Black breaks the news: Jolie expecting twins (AP via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:18:45 PDT
Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack. Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Black, her "Kung Fu Panda" co-star. The two are in Cannes, France, promoting the animated film.

Froyo Wars Continue...

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:00:52 PDT
If you thought the frozen yogurt trend died now that Pinkberry is officially "frozen yogurt," think again. The fruit-color-berry names are in full-tilt. The Guide takes a look at the Class of 2008: There are several newcomers, including Berry Nutty (which replaced the short-lived Snowberry), Swirls (the former Kiwiberry(i), Yogurt Star, and ...]

Local News (Cornwall Standard Freeholder)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:12:56 PDT
The Children's Treatment Centre held its annual kick-off breakfast for the Bike-A-Thon Plus fundraiser at the civic complex Wednesday.

Wasilla Real Estate…Then And Now

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:22:48 PDT
These statistics are for the Palmer and Wasilla core areas. This includes all the area between Palmer and Wasilla and also Meadow Lakes and the Knik-Fairview neighborhoods. I thought it would be educational to see the last 6 years worth of statistics so that we have a more broad view of where we have come from. The sales are for single family residential houses, they do not include vacant land, multi-family units or commercial sales. Year Total Sales Median Price Median DOM 2

PartyGaming shows growing trends

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:23 PDT
PartyGaming PLC, the company behind Party Poker, recently advertised huge numbers of new players.

Mobile Content Bits: Mobile News; SendMe; Anti-SMS Spam - Washington Post


Mobile Content Bits: Mobile News; SendMe; Anti-SMS Spam
Washington Post, United States - 2 hours ago
The Knight Foundation is awarding $5.5 million to 16 different projects which won a content for transforming community news through digital technology, ...


DGamer overview

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:36:35 PDT
Recently, we shared a Prince Caspian press release with you guys. Within that press release was a confirmation stating that Disney’s DGamer service would be included in the title. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about DGamer. I don’t know what made Disney go after something like this, but the project is pretty ambitious. Basically, it’s a social networking outlet that will be included in all Disney games from here on out. A safe way for children to chat with each other, create Mii-like pe

How to Create and Write a Position Description

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:32:00 PDT
When it comes to recruiting new people into your business, or expanding someone’s role, or identifying where to add more resource into the business, it needn’t be that difficult. Follow these 4 steps to start creating and defining roles within your business, and writing the necessary Position Description: 1. Ask yourself these questions first: What functions are being done poorly or not done at all? Where do I/other team members need help? Where do we need resources the most? Where do we hav

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Wed, 14 May 2008 16:15:59 PDT
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NBC's Sue Simmons responds to her dropping the F bomb.

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:43 PDT
Exclusively to the East Coast Vegas show and www.iownthenetwork.com - famed nightly NBC news caster Sue Simmons is contacted by the East Coast Vegas show. Follow this link to hear the call an executive producer of Live with East Coast Vegas made to Sue Simmons regarding her dropping the F bomb on Tuesday night's broadcast.

duh: chicago repeals foie gras ban

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:33:48 PDT
The Chicago City Council voted 37-6 today to repeal the two-year old ban on foie gras. Allow me to offer the following for you to consider in no particular order. 1. Foie gras is delicious. 2. Life is short (see #1). 3. Humans have opposable thumbs - geese and ducks do not. I am not sorry about this, G-d knows what horrors they would perpetrate if they did. 4. Most (if not all) commercially produced foie gras ducks are raised under humane conditions. Just ask this blogger. 5. Most (i


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