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New Astra Encased in Giant Snow Globe Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:17AMLUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – January 27, 2010: Vauxhall Motors today provide a sneak preview of a giant, bespoke snow globe, specially designed and built for the hotly-awaited Vauxhall Ice Skate event.
Where is the next generation of Pittsburgh characters? Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:16AMVic Cianca, the white-gloved traffic cop who died Sunday, was a Pittsburgh kind of guy. So were Fred Honsberger and Fred Rogers and Myron Cope.
Tiny Antennas Enabled By Engineered Metamaterials Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:16AMImage Caption: This Z antenna tested at the National Institute of Standards and Technology is smaller than a standard antenna with comparable properties. Its high efficiency is derived from the "Z element" inside the square that acts as a metamaterial, greatly boosting the signal sent over the air. The square is 30 millimeters on a side. Credit: C. Holloway/NIST
World powers to boost Yemen to better fight terror Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:16AM(AP:LONDON) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will push Yemen to make peace with a rising Shiite insurgency in order to focus on the threat posed by Sunni al-Qaida militants in the country, an American official said Wednesday at the start of a global summit on Yemen.
Poe calls for expanding waterway in wake of oil spill Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:16AMPORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) - U.S. Rep. Ted Poe says a ship channel at Port Arthur closed since a collision between a tanker and a towing vessel needs to be expanded.
Dollar Trades at Almost Five-Week Low Before Fed’s Statement Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:15AMJan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar traded at almost a five- week low against the yen before the Federal Reserve’s policy statement, which is forecast by analysts to maintain a pledge to hold interest rates at virtually zero for an extended period.
Grit MP believes pie attack may be a terrorist act Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:15AMA Liberal MP thinks the federal government should investigate a U.S.-based animal rights group under Canada's anti-terrorism laws after a pie was pushed into the face of Fisheries Minister Gail Shea.
Ronaldo says ban excessive, hopeful of appeal Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:14AMReal Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo thinks his two-match suspension for Sunday's red card against Malaga is excessive and is confident the La Liga club's appeal will succeed.
Vikings a three-ball short at Wooster Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:13AMFor the second time in two weeks, South Tahoe High's boys' basketball team nearly overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit. But just like they did at Fallon on Jan. 12, the Vikings came up a bit short at Wooster on Tuesday night. The Colts withstood potential game-tying three-point attempts by Ricky Braun and Kory DiGrande in the final seconds and held on for a 49-46 Sierra Division ...
Cold weather pushes red drum into ocean Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:22PMDR. BOGUS When the going gets tough the tough get out there and, fill in the blank. With the surf nicely firmed up thanks to an offshore wind, the surfers in “full neoprene jacket” are braving the numbing 48-degree water to catch a wave or two.
EMTs get helicopter safety tips Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:21PMHead injuries. Severe burns. Amputations. Bullet and stab wounds. They’re all serious injuries that demand immediate transportation to a trauma center.
Honduras' ousted president accepts exile deal Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:20PMTegucigalpa, Jan 24 (DPA) Ousted former president Manuel Zelaya said he would accept a deal for exile to the Dominican Republic that would ease a four-month diplomatic standoff.
Members of public, leaders pay last respects to Ruler Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:20PMJohor: People from all walks of life and race Saturday thronged the Istana Besar here to pay their last respects to the late Sultan of Johor, Sultan ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, who died on Friday.
Wilson ready for next step Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:19PMECU’s C.J. Wilson reacts against Houston during the Conference USA championship game earlier this year. Wilson, a former star at Northside High School, will participate in the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl next Saturday in Mobile, Ala. (Contributed Photo)
Colts Vs. Jets: Rematch With A Super Bowl At Stake Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:18PMJim Caldwell traded the perfect season for what he hoped would be the perfect ending.
Changing fortunes Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:17PMMadame Chiang's hotel symbolises China-Taiwan thaw
2010 Buick LaCrosse Review Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:17PMMy pretty blonde and I arrived a few minutes early at a retirement investment seminar this week in our new 2010 Buick LaCrosse test car. (I don’t expect to ever retire from this job, though, so don’t hold your breath waiting for me to relinquish these reins.)
Lovers in Nepal reach out to quake hit Haiti kids Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:16PMSeparated by over 14,000 kilometers, there’s not much similarity between land-locked Nepal and the earthquake ravaged island nation of Haiti except their proximity in the UN Human Development Index—Nepal and Haiti - but trust love to bridge distances.
Wakefield Wildcats' Gleeson to appear at Super League Fans Day Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:12AMWAKEFIELD Wildcats' Sean Gleeson will be one of the stars appearing at The Trafford Centre, Manchester, on Saturday (January 23) for the second engage Super League Fans Day.
Haiti earthquake relief efforts enhanced by use of technology Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:12AMPersonFinder grew out of missing-persons technology developed after Hurricane Katrina
Tonight’s games | By Patrick Ridgell © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:11AMColorado women (11-5, 1-2) at Kansas State (10-7, 2-1) When/Where: 6 p.m. tonight at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.
Sirius XM Spikes on Free Cash Flow News Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:10AMSirius XM Radio investors will be thrilled to hear that the satellite radio company is expecting milestone free cash flow results. Indeed, the stock is surging in after-market trading on the news.
Strong aftershock rattles Haiti Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:10AMCaption: An estimated 200,000 people died in last Tuesday's quake and another 1.5 million were made homeless. A strong aftershock has rocked Haiti, sending screaming people running into the streets, eight days after another quake devastated the country.
Three-week-old baby found alive in Haiti rubble Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:06AMRescuers pulled a three-week-old baby girl alive from the rubble of a house more than a week after it was destroyed in Haiti's devastating earthquake, French radio reported on Wednesday.
Wireless way to heaven? Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:06AMA team of lawyers and technicians representing T-Mobile outlined their plan on Monday to put cell antennas in the steeple of the historic Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, built in 1852 on the corner of Route 25 and Highland Road. Church official ...
Scandinavian Operator Gets Ready for HSPA at 42 Mbps Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:05AMMobile operator 3 Scandinavia has signed a deal with Ericsson to roll out broadband at 42 Mbps and then 84 Mbps in its Swedish and Danish 3G networks.
RTM, Media Prima to sign MoU Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:05AMKUALA LUMPUR: RTM and private media broadcasting group Media Prima will sign a memorandum of understanding early next month to work on several areas, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
Haiti updates from Garry Pierre-Pierre, Haitian Times Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:04AMHaitian Times reporter Gary Pierre-Pierre has filed the following stories from Haiti:
Expect roasting, Ricky Gervais warns Golden Globe stars Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:37PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ricky Gervais sure knows how to create award-winning comedies.
Missing Minn. man's body found near Vail Mountain Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:36PMThe body of a man who hadn't been seen since he left to go snowboarding Jan. 6 has been found in the backcountry near Vail Mountain.
Global Aid Pours in as Haiti Searches for Survivors (Update2) Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:35PMJan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Rescuers from around the world poured into Haiti, overwhelming its only international airport as the Haitian Red Cross estimated as many as 50,000 people died in the country’s Jan. 12 earthquake.
PFT: Vikings’ Allen vows to ‘kick butt’ vs. Cowboys Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:35PMWhile teammate Brett Favre backed off his comments, Jared Allen makes hardline prediction vs. Cowboys.
Fighting words? That's debatable Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:35PMNHL executive Colin Campbell had a conversation with the Vancouver Canucks coach Thursday to try to ascertain if he sent Darcy Hordichuk and Alexandre Bolduc over the boards to fight Boogaard and John Scott 17 seconds apart Wednesday night.
Hubble Catches End of Star Making Party in Nearby Dwarf Galaxy Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:34PMGalaxies throughout the universe are ablaze with star birth. But for a nearby, small spiral galaxy, the star-making party is almost over.
Schools To Open Despite Emergency Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:34PMWidespread landslides, flash floods, damaged schools, water contamination and reports of diarrhoea, red eye, psychological trauma, coughing and the ‘flu’ were cited in the assessment conducted by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO)
Astronomers Capture First-of-Kind Image at Distant Star Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:33PMResearchers have made the first direct radio image of a stellar coronal loop at a star, other than the Sun, thereby providing scientists with information that may lead to a better understanding of how such phenomena as space weather affect the Earth.
From an Owner to the Quietest Sports Emperor Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:32PMStan Kroenke owns or has a share in five teams: the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, the St. Louis Rams and the British soccer club Arsenal.
Your club's next cult figure Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:32PMWe look over the most recent batch of draftees to find the players most likely to become the most loved at your club
Rebutting arguments against whole-body scans Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:28AML ast week's column endorsing the use of whole-body scanners to keep explosives off airplanes was an enlightening experience. After it was published, I learned a lot of synonyms for "idiot." That's all right. There are consolations. Writing something a lot of people consider imbecilic could be the very best way to wangle an invitation to appear on talk radio. My unabashed support for "virtual ...
Angolan arrests after deadly attack on Togo football team at Africa Cup of Nations Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:28AMAngolan authorities have arrested two people in connection with the deadly attack on the Togo national football team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Goulding set for Brits nominations show Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:28AMHotly-tipped singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding is confirmed to sing at the Brits nominations launch show in London next week along with La Roux.
Bernanke Bond Spread Most Since 2007 Shows Decoupling (Update1) Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:26AMJan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- The correlation between Treasuries and German bunds that has prevailed since credit markets started freezing in 2007 is breaking down as U.S. economic growth leaves Europe behind.
Midem Classical Awards 2010 – the nominations Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:26AMThe Midem Classical Awards will be presented at a gala event in Cannes on Tuesday, January 26 (to be broadcast live from the Palais des Féstivals by radio stations in France, Luxembourg and Poland). Below is the list of nominated recordings from which the winners with be drawn.
Prosecutor in Tehran liable for 3 deaths Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:26AMBy Nasser Karimi ASSOCIATED PRESS TEHRAN | A parliamentary investigation made public Sunday found the former Tehran prosecutor responsible for the deaths of at least three anti-government protesters ...
Mottaghi Appointed New ABU Sec-Gen :: Bernama.com Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:25AMKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Director of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), Javad Mottaghi, has been appointed the next Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) secretary-general.
The SEO’s Toolkit Part Three of Three: Resources Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:24AMWelcome to part three of this three part series on SEO tools and resources. In the last two articles we discussed the variety of Firefox extensions used for SEO as well as an assortment of other free or affordable SEO tools. In this article ...
How the AOL-Time Warner merger went so wrong Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:24AMPublished: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:19 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:19 a.m. A decade ago, America Online merged with Time Warner in a deal valued at a stunning $350 billion. It was then, and is now, the largest merger in American business history.
12:00 (BST), 11/01/2010 Puzzle Chronicles Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has ... Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:23AMKonami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced it will release Puzzle Chronicles for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and Nintendo DS on February 18th, with download editions for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 to follow shortly after.
Hungarian court rules radio frequency contest unlawful in politically charged case Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 7:26PMA Budapest court ruled on Tuesday that the contest involving rights to broadcast on two radio frequencies and the resulting decision to grant the frequencies to two newcomers was unlawful, triggering a new round in a politically charged dispute. Two popular commercial radio stations, Slager and Danubius, hadbeen broadcasting on the nationwide frequencies for the past 12 years, but when their ...
Bulgarian radio journalist killed in Sofia Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 7:25PMBulgarian radio journalist Boby Tsankov was killed in the Sofia downtown at 1130 GMT Tuesday, the Interior minister said. &$ &$Source: Xinhua &$ &$ ...