http://www.bestdeal1.com Latest News Portal Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:10:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/samsung-raises-2010-smartphone-sales-target-report/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/samsung-raises-2010-smartphone-sales-target-report/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:10:02 +0000 Admin - Government supports quake-hit Canterbury
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:46:27
Stuff.co.nz-

Quake map from GNS Sciences. The star is the epicentre, 40km west of Christchurch. The dots represent points where people felt the quake, from Orange (heavily damaging) to grey-blue (weakly felt). A firefighter inspects a road near New Brighton. …… read more
Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threaten US
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:24
Reuters UK-

A man carries a dead boy from the site of a suicide attack during a Shi'ite procession in Quetta September 3, 2010. By Saud Mehsud QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber struck a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least …… read more
Workers Paying 14% More For Family Health Coverage This Year, USA
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:08:26
Medical News Today-

The US worker is paying an average of $482 extra this year for family health coverage, 14% more than last year, even though total premiums - including what employers contribute - only rose 3% to an average of $13770 in 2010, according to a survey …… read more
Duke Nukem Forever Hands-On Preview
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:18:42
GameSpot-

PAX Prime 2010: Gearbox president Randy Pitchford confirms that his studio has taken over the long, long, long-awaited shooter, which will be playable on the PAX Prime floor. GameSpot gets some hands-on time with Fable III lead designer Josh Atkins in …… read more
Texas Investigates Whether Google Is Distorting Search Results
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:55:24
New York Times-

By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER The Texas attorney general has opened an antitrust investigation into how Google ranks search results, striking at the heart of its main search business. The issue at hand referred to as search neutrality is whether Google …… read more
Ping draws over 1 million users in first 48 hours
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:46:36
Apple Insider-

By Josh Ong Apple announced Friday that its Ping social network for music has reached more than 1 million users in its first 48 hours after launch. The Cupertino, Calif., company issued a press release to announce the good news. …… read more
Modified Salmon Is Safe, FDA Says
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:40:52
New York Times-

By ANDREW POLLACK A salmon genetically engineered to grow quickly is safe to eat and poses little risk to the environment, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. A salmon genetically engineered to grow faster and an unmodified salmon of the same …… read more
Ilya Kovalchuk15-year deal OK'd
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:09:28
ESPN-

@MattBarnabyESPN Baseball tryouts for kids team tonight! Parents please if you want your kid to have a chance , throw the ball around with him once in awhile 17 minutes ago @EJHradek_ESPN Bottom line on NHL/NHLPA deal, both sides found common ground to …… read more
Teenager Ryan Harrison makes US Open splash in five-set loss
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:29:18
Los Angeles Times-

By Diane Pucin Ryan Harrison, an 18-year-old from Louisiana with an all-court tennis game that includes a willingness to play volleys after his serve, found himself in a career-first fifth set Friday afternoon on the Grandstand Court at the US Open. …… read more
Day and Johnson lead as wayward Woods struggles
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:32:47
Reuters-

By Andrew Both NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Australia's Jason Day and American Zach Johnson shot eight-under 63s to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the $7.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday, but Tiger Woods faces an …… read more
Could Paris Hilton's Twitpic Of Chanel Purse Come Back To Haunt Her?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:16:33
Access Hollywood-

After her arrest for cocaine possession last Friday in Las Vegas, Paris Hilton denied the cocaine and the purse it was found in were hers. Now, however, she might have unexpectedly incriminated herself. Paris' purse confusion all started after a …… read more
Migrant massacre shakes Central America
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:23
Los Angeles Times-

The recent killing of 72 people, from El Salvador, Honduras and other nations, as they tried to cross through Mexico into the US, has sent shockwaves across the continent. But many may still attempt the perilous trek. People attend the funeral of …… read more
Government behind quake-hit Canterbury
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:40
Stuff.co.nz-

Quake map from GNS Sciences. The star is the epicentre, 40km west of Christchurch. The dots represent points where people felt the quake, from Orange (heavily damaging) to grey-blue (weakly felt). A firefighter inspects a road near New Brighton. …… read more
Anti-osteoporosis drugs bisphosphonates boost esophageal cancer risk
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:53:48
Food Consumer-

Taking anti-osteoporosis drugs known as oral bisphosphonates may double the risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new UK case-control study released in British Medical Journal. Dr. Jane Green and colleagues from the University of Oxford's Cancer …… read more
Why God Did Not Create the Universe
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:20:07
Wall Street Journal-

By STEPHEN HAWKING And LEONARD MLODINOW According to Viking mythology, eclipses occur when two wolves, Skoll and Hati, catch the sun or moon. At the onset of an eclipse people would make lots of noise, hoping to scare the wolves away. …… read more
Jobs slashes Apple TV price, unveils 'Ping' social network
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:12:14
Computerworld-

By Gregg Keizer Computerworld - Apple today introduced a dramatically smaller and less expensive Apple TV that streams rented movies and TV programs to high-definition television sets, making good on rumors that the company would push what CEO Steve …… read more
Google settles Buzz privacy lawsuit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:23:17
Computerworld-

By Robert McMillan IDG News Service - Google is spending US$8.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over the rollout of its Google Buzz social-networking service. The proposed settlement was filed Friday in federal court in San Jose, …… read more
Manny Ramirez: 'My fault' for Boston exit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:41:51
ESPN-

By Joe McDonald For the second time this season, the former Boston Red Sox slugger returned to Fenway Park, this time as a member of the Chicago White Sox. After Friday's game was postponed due to Hurricane Earl, Ramirez hit in the cage, …… read more
Earthquake strikes Christchurch in New Zealand
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:22:12
The Guardian-

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island last night, causing widespread damage to buildings, although there were few injuries. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker declared a state of emergency four hours after tremors rocked the …… read more
West Nile virus kills 15 in Greece
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:35:30
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Thirty-nine people were hospitalized Friday, nine of them in …… read more
USDA Ignored Complaints About Safety, Two Former Egg Farm Workers Say
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:47:47
ABC News-

By LISA STARK and BRIAN HARTMAN There are new allegations that federal officials working at one of the Iowa egg farms blamed for August's nationwide recall and salmonella outbreak ignored complaints of unsanitary conditions. …… read more
Osteoporosis drugs may boost cancer risk
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:38:19
CNN (blog)-

People who take bisphosphonates, or bone-strengthening drugs for osteoporosis, may have a slightly higher risk of developing esophageal cancer, especially if they take them for several years, a study out this week in the British Journal of Medicine …… read more
Thrown Together but Hard to Imagine Apart
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:24:56
New York Times-

By JON CARAMANICA NASHVILLE Those who gripe about fabricated, pasted-together pop acts should consider Brooks & Dunn, the fabricated, pasted-together country act. Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks helped drive the power-country era of the …… read more
Autobiographies of the rich and famous
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:34
BBC News-

By Elena Egawhary BBC News Tony Blair's memoirs has become the fastest selling autobiography in Britain. But what titles does the former prime minister have to beat if he is to become a bestseller? Two days after its release Tony Blair's book, …… read more
NCAA reverses decision; Masoli to play for Ole Miss in 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:20:41
Kansas City Star-

By Sports Network Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli will be able to play for the Ole Miss Rebels this season after the NCAA overturned a previous decision that stated the signal-caller must sit out a year. Masoli enrolled in Mississippi's …… read more
Crayton back on fantasy radar with San Diego Chargers
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:01:58
USA Today-

The Chargers tried to address their wide receiver depth by acquiring Patrick Crayton from the Cowboys. San Diego has a history of picking up players through pre- and in-season trades and using them immediately so Crayton should get a chance. …… read more
Marlins players appeal suspensions
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:50:27
MLB.com-

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com Major League Baseball levied a series of fines and suspensions in the aftermath of the benches-clearing altercation between the Marlins and Nationals on Wednesday night at Sun Life Stadium. From the Marlins, Chris Volstad was …… read more
PHOTO: See Mugshots of Rapper TI and His Wife
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:31:35
People Magazine-

By Michelle Ward Rapper TI and new bride Tameka Tiny Cottle don't look like happy newlyweds in their most recent photos. The couple's mugshots were released Friday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stemming from their Wednesday night …… read more
Chris Klein Pleads No Contest to Drunken Driving
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:45:57
ABC News-

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Chris Klein, who starred in the "American Pie" movies, pleaded no contest to drunken driving and will serve four years probation stemming from his arrest in June, court officials said on Friday. …… read more
Jesse James and Kat Von D Just Can't Get Enough Attention!
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:15:36
E! Online (blog)-

Jesse James may be moving his daughter to Texas to escape the paparazzi, but he's sure soaking up the attention of LA's finest in the meantime. The three-time divorc and new paramour Kat Von D were out and about again today, this time lunching at …… read more
US condemns 'reprehensible' Pakistan bombings
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:42
AFP-

WASHINGTON The United States on Friday strongly condemned a wave of deadly militant attacks against religious minorities in Pakistan. "To target innocent civilians during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at an already difficult time as the country is …… read more
'We were all screaming we got the animals and ran'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:07
msnbc.com-

By Wen Baragrey Wen Baragrey, who lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, where the earthquake struck, was interviewed for msnbc.com's reporting of the quake. In addition, Baragrey, a writer of young adult fiction, wrote a firsthand account of her …… read more
Peres hails 'promising start' of newly launched peace talks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:40:07
Jerusalem Post-

By JPOST.COM STAFF AND BLOOMBERG NEWS Hillary Clinton declares peace is within Israeli and Palestinian interests in Friday night interview with Israeli and Palestinian reporters; Erekat denies report that negotiating teams scheduled to meet in West …… read more
RPT-UPDATE 1-Google settles Buzz privacy lawsuit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:24:56
Reuters-

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Google Inc (GOOG.O) has settled a lawsuit accusing it of privacy violations in connection with its Buzz social networking service, according to a court document filed on Friday. The settlement filing comes on the same …… read more
Kovalchuk deal with Devils approved: report
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:50:12
New York Post-

By MARK EVERSON A deal has been reported between the NHL and its Players Association which would certify Ilya Kovalchuk's contract with the Devils and finally end the two-month signing saga presumably pending ratification by the union. …… read more
More than 10000 voters hit polls early in Md.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:06:13
WTOP-

By BRIAN WITTE AP Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - More than 10000 voters headed to the polls on Friday for Maryland's primary in the state's first day of early voting. Gov. Martin O'Malley, who was the 222nd voter who cast a ballot at the Public Safety …… read more
PHOTO: See Bristol Before and After Dance Practice
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:53:26
People Magazine-

She promised to keep things modest and Bristol Palin is keeping her word, even in dance rehearsal. The 19-year-old has been hard at work, practicing with pro Mark Ballas, and sporting demure workout gear, before making her Dancing with the Stars …… read more
Soriano, DeWitt hit big jacks to lift Cubs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:18
MLB.com-

By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com CHICAGO — The Cubs know Alfonso Soriano can hit home runs. Blake DeWitt is surprising them. Soriano and DeWitt each belted three-run homers to lift the Cubs to a 7-6 victory Friday over the New York Mets. …… read more
Cowboys ship Patrick Crayton to Chargers
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:56:07
Yahoo! Sports-

After months of speculation that Patrick Crayton(notes) just wasn't going to fit into the Dallas Cowboys after they used a first-round draft pick on Dez Bryant(notes), the veteran wide receiver was finally shipped. Just more than 24 hours before final …… read more
Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:33:43
USA Today-

By Keith Srakocic, AP By Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY The Pittsburgh Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension was reduced from six games to four. Their new twist of uncertainty: with expected replacement Byron …… read more
Butt-Ugly: Machete
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:28:53
New York Magazine-

Whether we're conscious of it or not, part of the suspense when we a watch a violent movie comes from fear that the leading man or woman will have his or her nice face battered and go from beautiful to ugly. That's not, refreshingly, an issue with …… read more
Going the Distance
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:29:11
Washington Post-

By Michael O'Sullivan "Going the Distance" is a movie in the tradition of "American Pie" and "There's Something About Mary." It's filthy, funny and kind of sweet, if not quite up to the level of Judd Apatow's oeuvre in the burgeoning field of R-rated …… read more
VIDEO: Jesse James and Kat Von D's Breakfast Date
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:21:32
Radar Online-

Jesse James and Kat Von D enjoyed a romantic breakfast date the morning after their first red carpet outing together. RadarOnline.com has the video of the hot new couple walking hand-in hand! And the independent LA Ink star is taking the driving seat …… read more
Exclusive: Ken Jenkins joins 'Cougar Town' family
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:20:24
Entertainment Weekly-

by Andy Patrick Bill Lawrence, aka the mayor of Cougar Town, has said that he wants to start incorporating cast members from his last show, Scrubs, into his current one, and by God, he's a man of his word: I've just learned exclusively that he's just …… read more
Middle East Plane crashes near Dubai airport
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:52:29
Aljazeera.net-

Aircraft for US delivery company UPS crashes during emergency landing attempt, killing both crew members. A cargo plane belonging to United Parcel Service (UPS), the US-based delivery company, has crashed near the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai in …… read more
New Zealand's South Island Rocked by 7.0 Earthquake
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:13:01
BusinessWeek-

By Jeremy R. Cooke and Stefanie Batcho-Lino Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island, knocking out power, damaging roads and ripping facades off buildings in Christchurch, the country's second-largest city. …… read more
Attack on Quetta Shia rally kills 60
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:26:35
The Hindu-

Smoke billows around as an explosion was triggered targetting a Shiite procession in Quetta, Pakistan on Friday. In the second instance of sectarian violence this week, 60 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a suicide attack on a Shia rally …… read more
Analysts Pessimistic on Chances of Mideast Talks Success
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:40:30
Voice of America-

Photo: AP US sponsored peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships are under way again after a two-year hiatus. On Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US administration wants an agreement within a year. …… read more
Bone-building drugs double the risk of esophageal cancer, but the risk is …
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:20:41
Los Angeles Times-

The family of bone-building drugs that includes Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva can double the risk of developing throat cancer, researchers reported Thursday in the latest development in what has become a confusing discussion. Other studies have reported …… read more
Google to Simplify Privacy Policy
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:39:00
PC Magazine-

Google on Friday announced that it will be streamlining its privacy policy, effective Oct. 3. The search engine giant is not making any material changes to its policy, but is removing redundant sections, and launching a new privacy tools page. …… read more
US services-sector growth slows in August, ISM says
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:24:26
MarketWatch-

By Ruth Mantell, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Growth slowed in the US non-manufacturing sector in August, with a key index hitting 51.5%, compared with 54.3% in July, the Institute for Supply Management reported Friday. …… read more
NCAA rules Masoli eligible, can play immediately
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:43:13
Atlanta Journal Constitution-

By DAVID BRANDT AP OXFORD, Miss. It another surprising twist to a month-long saga, Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been cleared to play football just one day before the start of the season. FILE - In tis Aug. 9, 2010, file photo, …… read more
Cowboys agree to trade WR Patrick Crayton to Chargers
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:31:52
USA Today-

The Dallas Cowboys traded WR Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers on Friday. San Diego sent a seventh-round draft pick back to Dallas, ESPN and the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Crayton told ESPN that he had been dealt. …… read more
TI And Tiny Allegedly Caught With Ecstasy, Say Police
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:14:39
MTV.com-

By MTV Staff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesperson Nicole Nishida confirmed that lab tests on the pills found on both TI, 29, and Cottle, 36, tested positive for Ecstasy, a Schedule 1 narcotic noted for a euphoric high that mixes the …… read more
'Going The Distance': The Reviews Are In!
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:27:39
MTV.com-

'ET's girlfriend and the Mac Guy ooze a laid-back, goofy charm through their pore-less skin,' The Washington Post's Michael O'Sullivan writes. By Eric Ditzian (@ericditzian) I'll go ahead and say it: I really liked "Going the Distance. …… read more
'Machete': The Reviews Are In!
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:39:37
MTV.com-

Most critics give high marks to Robert Rodriguez's mix of exaggerated violence and political satire. By Eric Ditzian (@ericditzian) "Machete" is everything "The Expendables" could have been but isn't: vicious, witty, funny, ridiculous, engrossing. …… read more
Boeing 747 crashes in Dubai claiming two lives
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:15:53
GulfNews-

By Abbas Al Lawati,Sara Janahiand Kuda ChikwandaStaff Reporters Dubai An American cargo plane crashed last night near the Dubai-Al Ain road, killing two crew members. Witnesses said the plane came down near Dubai Silicon Oasis. …… read more
Mideast peace talks: How can Obama push them forward?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:06
Christian Science Monitor-

Mideast peace talks will continue Sept. 14-15 in the region, and the Israeli and Palestinian leaders intend to meet every two weeks or so after that. Many say that the US needs to take a strong role. Mideast peace talks: From left, Egyptian President …… read more
Michael Douglas 'optimistic' about Stage 4 throat cancer diagnosis
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:11:47
Palm Beach Post-

By The Palm Beach Post Like Douglas, Frisosky had Stage 4 cancer of the throat - a cancer that's often hard to find. Eleven years ago, Frisosky was dining out, celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife and daughter. …… read more
Pigs Fly! Duke Nukem Forever To Ship in 2011
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:58:45
PC World-

To paraphrase Mark Twain, there are lies, damned lies, and Duke Nukem Forever stories. The game's been vaporware for over a decade. Leaked screens and gameplay videos from so-called alpha versions occasionally emerge then fade in a muddle of half-baked …… read more
Ping off to a rocky start as spam, issues plague service
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:08
BetaNews-

By Ed Oswald | Published September 3, 2010, 3:36 PM Apple's foray into social music is not going well as its Ping service is experiencing a multitude of problems, including comment spam, a lack of promised functionality, and generally inconsistent user …… read more
Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli eligible for 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:45:18
ESPN-

Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who was told he wouldn't be eligibile until the 2011 season earlier this week, has been cleared to play immediately, the school announced Friday. Masoli, who played last season at Oregon, had appealed the ruling. …… read more
Kovalchuk deal OK'd by NHL, NHLPA: reports
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:26:45
CBC.ca-

By Tony Care, CBC Sports Ilya Kovalchuk will return to the New Jersey Devils when the NHL season begins in October. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) It appears Ilya Kovalchuk's contract ordeal is over, according to reports. The NHL and NHLPA have reached …… read more
Morgan shocked, upset by suspension
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:56
MLB.com-

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan reacted with surprise after being handed an eight-game suspension for a series of incidents this week. On Wednesday night, during a 16-10 loss to the Marlins, Morgan charged the mound in the …… read more
Chris Klein pleads no contest to DUI, sentenced to four years probation
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:10:14
New York Daily News-

By Nancy Dillon LOS ANGELES - Humbled "American Pie" actor Chris Klein apologized Friday for his second DUI in five years and got off without any more jail time. The admitted alcoholic pleaded no contest to driving drunk on June 16 and scored a plea …… read more
TI's arrest: Will he go back to prison?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:30:42
Entertainment Weekly-

by Tanner Stransky Image Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage.comAs EW reported yesterday, rapper TI (n Clifford Harris Jr.) and his wife, Tameka Tiny Cottle, were arrested Wednesday night in Hollywood after deputies smelled marijuana coming from the …… read more
Lindsay Lohan Hits Baby Stroller, Nanny With Her Maserati, Reports Say
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:23:20
FOXNews-

By Hollie McKay Fresh from her stint in jail and rehab, Lindsay Lohan could find herself in more legal jeopardy. Two eyewitnesses allege to have spotted the 24-year-old pulling her high-powered Maserati out of her West Hollywood apartment building, …… read more
UPS Freighter Crashes on Takeoff in Dubai, Kills Two
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:16:55
BusinessWeek-

By Nayla Razzouk and Zainab Fattah Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) — A United Parcel Service Inc. cargo plane crashed after taking off from Dubai en route to Cologne, Germany, killing both pilots. The Boeing Co. 747-400 jet with two crew members went down about …… read more
Six men jailed for Portugal child sex abuse
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:58:27
BBC News-

Six Portuguese men have been jailed after they were found guilty of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home. Carlos Silvino was given an 18-year sentence after confessing to 639 charges relating to the abuse of children or procuring them for others …… read more
Salmonella outbreak spurs push against industrial farms
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:23:03
USA Today-

By Anne Ryan, USA TODAY By Anne Ryan, USA TODAY By Anne Ryan, USA TODAY By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY PEARL CITY, Ill. There is nothing small scale about Pearl Valley Eggs, deep in the heart of Illinois farm country. The egg farm itself, …… read more
Duke Nukem Forever is back: coming to both consoles and PC
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:04:13
Ars Technica-

By Ben Kuchera | Last updated September 3, 2010 2:02 PM The news of an upcoming announcement at PAX, followed by a tweet that showed the image of a flying pig. These were the hints pointed at a momentous occasion in gaming history: Duke Nukem Forever …… read more
Apple vs. Facebook: What's Behind the Ping Controversy?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:06:04
PC World-

Wondering why you can't use Facebook to find your friends on Ping–Apple's new iTunes-based social network that supposedly connects to the social networking site? Turns out Apple and Facebook were unable to reach a business agreement that would have …… read more
3Par boss nets 65m fortune from hi-tech bidding war
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:56
The Guardian-

The British boss of a little-known Silicon Valley data storage company, 3Par, is set to become one of the UK's wealthiest technology moguls, scooping a personal fortune of $96m (65m) following a bid battle for the loss-making business between …… read more
Virginia May Lose Data From Outage
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:35:36
InformationWeek-

Though state agencies have resumed IT operations, the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Northrop Grumman, which has apologized for a more than weeklong failure, are still working to recover data. By Elizabeth Montalbano IT operations in …… read more
Motorola Takes Another Shot At Apple
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:38:49
InformationWeek-

Motorola has published another full-page ad for one of its Android devices, and takes a poke at the iPhone's inability to access Flash. By Eric Zeman The latest ad published by Motorola and Verizon Wireless reads, "Flash Websites? …… read more
Morgan gets eight games for melee
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49:02
MLB.com-

By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com Major League Baseball on Friday handed down suspensions for Wednesday night's on-field brawl between the Nationals and Marlins, and Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan received the longest — eight games. …… read more
Reports: Steelers QB Leftwich suffers MCL injury, out 2-4 weeks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:14:54
Yahoo! Sports-

Steelers QB Byron Leftwich(notes) suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's preseason game against Carolina on Thursday night. Reports on Friday indicate that he suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee. …… read more
'Jersey Shore' High Five: Watermelons and Ferraris
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:55:27
MTV.com-

From JWoww and Sammi's fisticuffs to the Situation's version of 'The Crying Game,' we recap this week's episode of 'Jersey Shore.' By Jim Cantiello (@jambajim) "I look like an idiot," Sammi said on Thursday's episode of "Jersey Shore. …… read more
Did Lindsay Lohan Hit a Baby Stroller with Her Car?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:50:37
People Magazine-

That's what witnesses claim to Radar Online, which reports that the embattled actress, 24, made a turn without looking both ways and ran into a woman pushing a toddler in a stroller across the street. "It wasn't super hard, but she made impact and hit …… read more
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: TI & Wife's Mug Shots Released
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:52:03
Radar Online-

Two days after rapper/actor TI and wife Tameka Cottle were arrested on drug charges in West Hollywood, RadarOnline.com has obtained the mug shots of the celeb couple. The 29-year-old Whatever You Like singer and his wife, 36, were pulled over on a …… read more
Tat was fast! Kat Von D says she's 'in love' with new boyfriend Jesse James
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:10
New York Daily News-

BY Cristina Everett Jesse James and Kat Von D made their first public appearance together Thursday at the opening of the Wonderland gallery in West Hollywood. Wedding bells? Von D was pictured wearing a large diamond ring on her left hand. …… read more
Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:22:08
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — An earthquake that struck New Zealand on Saturday caused "a lot of damage," though there are no reports of serious injuries or major damage, an emergency official said. "It was like a freight train running through the …… read more
'US supports Israeli security and Palestinian aspirations'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:15:55
Jerusalem Post-

By JPOST.COM STAFF Clinton declares that peace is within both Israeli and Palestinian interests in Friday night interview with Israeli and Palestinian reporters, rejects suggestion that talks are ploy to gain Arab support for strike on Iran. …… read more
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Dubai
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:27:34
Wall Street Journal-

By CHIP CUMMINS DUBAIA United Parcel Service Inc.-operated cargo plane, with two crew members aboard, crashed Friday evening on takeoff in Dubai, according to an initial statement from the company. A statement posted Friday on the UPS website said …… read more
Bombing in Pakistan kills 55, prompting fears of rising sectarian violence
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:18:15
Washington Post-

By Karin Brulliard SUKKUR, PAKISTAN - A suicide bombing at a Shiite demonstration in the western Pakistani city of Quetta left at least 55 people dead Friday, triggering fears of an outbreak of sectarian violence as the nation continues to struggle …… read more
Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:27:48
BusinessWeek-

An experimental anti-malaria drug that appears to be more powerful than current treatments may soon be ready for human clinical trials, according to scientists. They said a single dose of the new drug, called NITD609, may be sufficient to treat malaria …… read more
Health Buzz: Popular Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Cancer Risk
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:19:41
U.S. News & World Report-

By Angela Haupt Drugs taken by millions of Americans to help strengthen weak bones may raise the risk of esophageal cancer, new research suggests. People who take oral bisphosphonatesa widely prescribed class of osteoporosis drugsfor more than five …… read more
Anti-Google Group's Creeptastic Video Campaign
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:13
PC World-

Consumer Watchdog, an anti-Google group, invaded Times Square with a 540-square-foot video cartoon of Google CEO Eric Schmidt frightening children — and me — with threats of infiltrating their online lives. Watch it with the lights on. …… read more
'Borderlands' studio Gearbox resurrecting Duke Nukem
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:36:48
USA Today-

No, hell hasn't frozen over and pigs aren't flying … at least not yet. Publisher 2K Games plans on finally releasing the shooter Duke Nukem Forever, which now falls under the development hands of Borderlands studio Gearbox Software, the Wall Street …… read more
Apple: The King of Digital Music
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:43:34
PC World-

Analysis: Apple has dominated digital music sales for close to a decade. Can the company that popularized paid digital music maintain its position? Behold the King of music, circa 2010. We aren't talking about Elvis here. Apple's iPod still reigns …… read more
Inspired by Oudin, and Emulating Her
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:54:59
New York Times-

Kathy Willens/AP Beatrice Capra, 18, who is ranked 371st, signed autographs after her 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 second-round upset of 18th-seeded Aravane Reza of France. By LYNN ZINSER A year ago, Beatrice Capra was playing the junior tournament at the National …… read more
Labor Day by the numbers
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:25:53
Washington Post-

The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. By 1893, more than half the states were observing a "Labor Day" on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a …… read more
Report: Browns RB Montario Hardesty out for the year
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:35:57
SportingNews.com-

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty has a torn ACL and likely will miss the entire 2010 season, ESPN reports. Hardesty injured his left knee in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears. …… read more
Denver Broncos RB LenDale White to miss season, team source says
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:16:38
ESPN-

Broncos running back LenDale White tore his Achilles tendon Thursday night and will miss the regular season, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday. ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. …… read more
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLB
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:41:49
USA Today-

Washington Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan received an eight-game suspension Friday for a series of recent on-field incidents, including Wednesday's brawl with the Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball announced Friday. …… read more
Test of mettle: How the Steelers can win without Roethlisberger
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:50:40
Yahoo! Sports-

While Ben Roethlisberger(notes) is out, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to keep the wheels on. Although they will be down an important man, a strong, physical team effort can keep them from spinning in reverse. For the first time since Jerome Bettis and …… read more
Paris Hilton posted photo of purse that looks identical to cocaine purse she …
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:20
New York Daily News-

BY Cristina Everett Paris Hilton was charged with felony drug possession after cops discovered .8 grams of cocaine in her purse last Friday night. There's a good chance that Paris Hilton may no longer be a fan of the handbag she once fawned over a …… read more
Kat Von D: Happy and In Love With Jesse James (Photos!)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:29:26
Right Celebrity-

By Jeanette Yes folks, it seems Kat Von D is happyand in love with Jesse James. The two made their relationship public last night at Kat's grand opening of her Wonderland gallery. Check out more photos of the two at last night's event below plus video …… read more
Plane crashes on Dubai highway, causes fires -TV
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:33
Reuters-

DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A cargo plane crashed on a busy highway in Dubai on Friday, setting some cars on fire, Al Arabiya television reported. Ambulances were rushing to the area, located near a residential district, the station added. …… read more
Experts Fear Mideast Talks Are Too Ambitious
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:32:44
New York Times-

By ISABEL KERSHNER JERUSALEM As the Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged at the peace summit meeting in Washington this week to try to resolve the core issues that have long divided their people and bloodied the land, a growing number of …… read more
Taliban Claim Deadly Attack on Shiites in Pakistan
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:09:40
New York Times-

Arshad Butt/AP By SALMAN MASOOD ISLAMABAD, Pakistan A blast ripped through a Shiite protest, the second such attack in three days, in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 40 people and wounding 80, police and rescue …… read more
Catherina Zeta-Jones Angry at Doctors Over Husband's Diagnosis
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:55:39
CBS News-

Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the The 2009 Women of the Year hosted by Glamour Magazine at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 9, 2009, in New York. NEW YORK (CBS) Catherine Zeta-Jones says she's angry that doctor's didn't discover husband …… read more
Employees Pay More and Get Less from Medical Coverage
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:32:21
MedPage Today-

By Emily P. Walker, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today WASHINGTON — Workers are paying 14% more for their employer-sponsored plans than they did last year as a bigger chunk of healthcare costs shifted from employers to employees, according to a …… read more
Mobile Apps Helps Boost Twitter Membership to 145M
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:22
PC Magazine-

Aided by a growth in mobile app usage, Twitter has topped 145 million users, up from 105 million in April. Twitter co-founder Evan Williams made the announcement in a blog post about the micro-blogging service's "evolving eco-system" one that is …… read more
Facebook questions, spam fears greet Ping's arrival
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:16:52
USA Today-

How long before Facebook and Ping become friends? That appears to be the big question surrounding Apple's new social network for iTunes. Following the debut of Ping during an Apple event Wednesday in San Francisco, CEO Steve Jobs told AllThingsD the …… read more
Data-storage sales rise 20% in second quarter
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:20:34
MarketWatch-

By Benjamin Pimentel, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Sales of external data-storage systems rose 20% in the second quarter, as customers continued to invest in a critical segment of the corporate tech market, an industry group said Friday. …… read more
German Government, States Must Play Role in Sarrazin Dismissal, ARD Says
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:28
Bloomberg-

By Rainer Buergin - Fri Sep 03 15:24:44 GMT 2010 Chancellor Angela Merkel's government and the Bundesrat, parliament's upper chamber that represents Germany's 16 states, must get involved in any decision on the Bundesbank's request to dismiss its board …… read more
Earl may not be a hurricane when it reaches Mass.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:51:27
Boston Globe-

By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff Hurricane Earl has weakened and may not even be a hurricane anymore when it arrives off the Massachusetts coast late tonight, according to the latest forecasts, but state and local officials said they were continuing …… read more
Eight die as wildfires consume Russian villages
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:49:06
Reuters-

Burnt trees are seen in a forest outside the city of Togliatti on the Volga River in Samara region, September 3, 2010. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Wildfires swept through dozens of villages in southern Russia, killing at least eight people and reducing more …… read more
Nvidia Releases 400M Series Laptop GPUs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:01:28
PC Magazine-

Nvidia on Friday introduced its new GeForce 400M series of graphics processing units (GPUs), which will power the next generation of laptops from companies like Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and Toshiba, the company said. …… read more
NFL fines Suh $7500 for hit on Delhomme
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:47:43
SportingNews.com-

The NFL fined Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh $7500 for his controversial hit on Cleveland Browns QB Jake Delhomme last week, an NFL official tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The league was expected to review the play, during which Suh grabbed Delhomme's …… read more
Jason Day Shares Lead at Golf's Deutsche Bank as Hurricane Earl Threatens
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:17:17
Bloomberg-

By Michael Buteau - Fri Sep 03 15:53:45 GMT 2010 Jason Day and Zach Johnson share the lead during the first round of the US PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston, as Hurricane Earl threatens to hit the New England area. …… read more
Top-25 foes LSU and UNC clash in Atlanta
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:15:48
Kansas City Star-

By Sports Network An intriguing 2010 season-opener takes place in Atlanta this weekend, as 21st-ranked LSU takes on 18th-ranked North Carolina in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Les Miles may be on the hot seat in Death Valley this year, despite posting …… read more
Steelers president Art Rooney II expresses support for Ben Roethlisberger
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:46:55
USA Today-

"Ben has done a good job this summer of growing as the person that he needs to be, both on and off the field," Rooney said in a statement. "I am confident that Ben is committed to continuing in this positive direction. As a team, our focus is now on …… read more
Jersey Shore's Sammi: Why I Took Ronnie Back
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:15:16
Us Magazine-

Jersey Shore's Ronnie says he doesn't regret hooking up with so many women behind on-and-off girlfriend Sammi's back. "I regret getting caught," he said on MTV's after-show special Thursday. "I don't regret having a good time. I regret getting into bed …… read more
T.I. released after drug arrest
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:20
BBC News-

US rapper TI has been released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy. He was taken into custody with wife Tameka Cottle in LA on Wednesday night (1 September) after police said they smelt cannabis coming from their car. …… read more
Kat Von D & Jesse James Go Public With Relationship
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:36:17
Access Hollywood-

Inside The Pages: Lindsay Lohan In Vanity Fair - Was The Fame Too Much To Handle? Check out Hollywood's hottest celebs enjoying the sun! After much speculation, Kat Von D took her relationship with Sandra Bullock's ex, Jesse James, public on Thursday …… read more
Iran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:30:15
Voice of America-

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has criticized the relaunched direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, saying the talks are doomed to fail. Mr. Ahmadinejad said Friday that only Palestinians can decide their fate - not Western …… read more
About Face: Oral Bisphosphonates Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:31
Medscape-

September 3 2010 In an about face of findings, a new study reports that oral bisphosphonates widely prescribed for osteoporosis are associated with an increased risk for esophageal cancer. The study comes just weeks after another study, …… read more
Review of 'The Grand Design,' by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:44:19
Washington Post-

By James Trefil By Stephen Hawking and In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Douglas Adams famously had his characters ask a computer to provide the ultimate answer to "Life, the Universe, and Everything." As Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow …… read more
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:35:57
PC World-

Samsung has finally revealed the Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer running Android 2.2 that will begin shipping in October in Europe. A launch date for the US was not revealed. The tablet can be used to surf the Web, watch movies, read e-books, …… read more
Study Disputes Safety Of Home Cooking
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:40:25
RedOrbit-

Approximately one out of every seven household kitchens in America would fail a restaurant-style health inspection, according to a study that appears in the September 3 edition of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). …… read more
Fuel Industry Strike Threatens to Plunge South Africa into Chaos
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:17:15
Voice of America-

Thousands of fuel and motor industry employees in South Africa have joined a national public service strike in the country, but many others continue to resist union calls for them to stay away from work. The National Union of Metalworkers of South …… read more
Downgraded Earl Still Posing a Threat
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:34:47
CBS News-

Utilities workers try to support power lines that were blown sideways from winds produced by Hurricane Earl in Nags Head, NC, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) A TV news reporter struggles in the surf as Hurricane Earl brings wind and rain …… read more
Tom Brady's 'other' targets
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:29:26
ESPN-

By Ken Daube When you have a quarterback as willing to spread the ball around as much as Tom Brady does, it's important to understand the under-the-radar players in the New England Patriots' passing attack, because if something happens to either Randy …… read more
North Carolina announces 12 players that will miss LSU game
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:36:43
USA Today-

The University of North Carolina announced Friday that 12 football players will miss this weekend's season-opening game vs. LSU. Six of the players were declared ineligible for the game while the other six are being withheld from competition while the …… read more
NFL reduces Ben Roethlisberger's suspension to four games
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:21:52
USA Today-

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reduced the suspension for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger to four games on Friday after a meeting between the two in New York. Roethlisberger will be eligible to return to the Steelers after the team's Oct. 3 …… read more
Lindsay Lohan accused of hit-and-run with baby in stroller: witnesses
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:07
New York Daily News-

BY Aliyah Shahid Lindsay Lohan allegedly hit a woman with a baby in a stroller in Hollywood on Wednesday. Do you think LiLo was involved in a hit-and-run? Yes. I wouldn't put it past the troubled star. No. Sounds like the witnesses made this up. …… read more
Machete Review: Sharp, Bloody Fun
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:12:45
TIME-

By Richard Corliss Thursday, Sep. 02, 2010 Machete (Danny Trejo) needs to check out of a hospital, quick, and alive; bad men keep trying to kill him. No exit, the nurses tell him. Spotting a window at the safer end of the corridor, he slices open the …… read more
Brendan Fraser To Make Broadway Debut in 'Elling'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:40:06
New York Times (blog)-

By PATRICK HEALY If Daniel Craig could leave the James Bond franchise behind to make his Broadway debut last fall in A Steady Rain, Brendan Fraser certainly can hold off on another installment of The Mummy to make his. Mr. Fraser will appear on …… read more
Middle East peace talks are 'doomed to fail', says Ahamdinejad
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:10:54
The Guardian-

Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, today launched an angry attack on "doomed" US-brokered Middle East peace talks and urged the Palestinians to continue armed resistance to Israel. Ahmadinejad used the annual al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day rally in Tehran …… read more
Portugal child abuse case 'proven'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:55:37
Aljazeera.net-

Seven people found guilty of sex crimes in child abuse case at a state orphanage as high-profile trial comes to an end. A Portuguese court has found seven people guilty of crimes relating to child sex abuse at a state orphanage, wrapping up a major …… read more
Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Shi'ite Rally Kills 43
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:58:21
Voice of America-

Pakistani officials say a suicide bombing killed at least 43 people Friday in the second attack on the country's Shi'ite minority this week. The blast wounded more than 80 others in the southwestern city of Quetta. The suicide bomber detonated his …… read more
Consumer group lampoons Google CEO over privacy issues
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:05:09
Computerworld-

By Jaikumar Vijayan Computerworld - Consumer Watchdog, a group that has been a sharp critic of Google's privacy practices in the past, is at it again. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based consumer advocacy group has placed an ad on a 540-square-foot digital …… read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab Faces Challenges
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:53:14
PC World-

By Tony Bradley, PC World The Samsung Galaxy Tab–officially unveiled at the IFA show in Berlin this week–looks like the first tablet worthy of challenging the Apple iPad. However, there are still some obstacles and unknowns that could get in the way …… read more
News: Facebook May Be Blocking Ping
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:35:28
The Mac Observer-

Apple showed off basic Facebook integration in its new music-focused Ping social networking service, but that feature went missing shortly after users got ahold of iTunes 10. The reason Ping users lost the ability to search for friends on Facebook may …… read more
Trichet 'Appalled' by Sarrazin as Bundesbank Discusses Future
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:50:49
BusinessWeek-

By John Fraher Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) — European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet condemned comments on Muslim immigration made by Bundesbank board member Thilo Sarrazin and said he's confident the German central bank will deal with the matter. …… read more
Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:03:34
U.S. News & World Report-

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — A new report casts doubt on the argument that marijuana is a "gateway drug" that plays a major role in leading people to try other illegal drugs. Researchers found that other factors, such as ethnicity and stress …… read more
Lane Kiffin has winning start at USC but there's lots of work to be done
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:41
USA Today-

Lane Kiffin got his first win with Southern Cal on opening night, but it wasn't without some concern. The Trojans secondary, thought to be the weak link of the defense, allowed 459 yards passing to Hawaii in the 49-36 victory. …… read more
Twelve UNC Tar Heels out vs. LSU
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:32:21
ESPN-

By Heather Dinich Six North Carolina starters — defensive tackle Marvin Austin, cornerback Charles Brown, cornerback Kendric Burney, wide receiver Greg Little, defensive end Michael McAdoo and defensive end Robert Quinn — have been declared …… read more
TI, Arrested on Drug Charges, May Return to Prison
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:44:27
RollingStone.com-

By Daniel Kreps Having been arrested on drug charges in Los Angeles early yesterday, TI now must return to Atlanta and face a judge to determine whether the incident was a violation of the rapper's parole. If so, he may have to return to prison just …… read more
Do the Jersey Shore Fights Go Too Far?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:03
People Magazine-

After a short-lived peace treaty in the Jersey Shore house (save for Angelina slapping Pauly) the fighting has returned to Miami. Last night's perfectly funny episode - with Snooki as a promiscuous Goldilocks testing her three roommates' beds to see …… read more
Kat Von D Is 'In Love' With Jesse James
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:48:22
Actress Archives-

Reality stars Jesse James and Kat Von D made their relationship public last night at the opening of Wonderland Gallery in West Hollywood, California. The couple walked arm-in-arm down the red carpet and the LA Ink star wasn't shy about professing her …… read more
Putin allocates $33 million to Volgograd, Saratov regions hit by wildfires
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:05:39
RIA Novosti-

MOSCOW, September 3 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allocated on Friday 1 billion rubles ($33 million) to the wildfire-stricken Volgograd and Saratov regions, a cabinet statement said. The Volgograd Region will receive a total of …… read more
Hostage taker's wish was granted too late
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:42
Inquirer.net-

By Tetch Torres MANILA, Philippines(UPDATE) He could have gotten what he wanted but it was too late. Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim said they managed to get the nod of the National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) to suspend the implementation of the …… read more
Suicide bomb blast kills 42 in Pakistan
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:21:23
Los Angeles Times-

The attack on a Shiite procession in Quetta comes two days after a trio of similar assaults on Shiites in Lahore. By Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times A suicide bomb blast targeting a Shiite procession in the southern city of Quetta on Friday killed at …… read more
Palestinian Militants Protest Peace Talks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:09
Voice of America-

Photo: AP Israeli and Palestinian leaders have wrapped up the first round of their newly relaunched direct peace talks and may now have to confront opposition from the region. Palestinian militants rejected the talks and vowed to continue to attack …… read more
Employees' insurance burden up more than rates
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:59:52
Columbus Dispatch-

By Suzanne Hoholik While health insurers passed a 3 percent increase in premiums along to employers this year, workers at those companies faced a 14 percent increase on average, according to a national survey. The cost of the average family health …… read more
Apple's Ping a Scammers Haven? Security Experts Say Watch Out
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:48
PC World-

Apple's music-focused social network, Ping is only a few days old, and already the iTunes-based feature is "drowning in scams and spams," security researchers say. The scams are nothing too advanced at the moment, and there are no reports of …… read more
Facebook Ups Security With Remote Log Out
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:55:08
InformationWeek-

Users can view their active sessions of the social network and shut them down from one central control. By Antone Gonsalves Facebook is rolling out a security feature that lets users who forgot to log out of a computer or mobile device to do so …… read more
Samsung raises 2010 smartphone sales target
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:02:05
Reuters-

By Hyunjoo Jin and Tarmo Virki SEOUL/BERLIN (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , the world's second-biggest maker of mobile phones, expects to sell up to 25 million smartphones this year, exceeding its earlier target, the company said on Friday. …… read more
Owners of a Third of 3PAR Back HP Bid
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:29:27
ABC News-

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Data storage provider 3PAR Inc said on Friday that shareholders owning about a third of its shares have agreed to accept Hewlett-Packard Co's proposal to buy the company for $2.4 billion. HP won a bidding war for 3PAR as Dell Inc …… read more
Gold Falls on US Data
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:43:56
Wall Street Journal-

By MATT WHITTAKER NEW YORKGold futures extended losses as stronger than anticipated US nonfarm payrolls data sapped some of the safe-haven appeal from the metal. The most-actively traded gold contract, for December delivery, was recently down $10.50, …… read more
Hurricane Earl swipes US east, but no big hit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:19
Reuters-

By Gene Cherry MANTEO, NC, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl slapped North Carolina's coast with rain, winds and heavy surf on Friday and swirled up the US eastern seaboard toward New England and Canada as a weakened but still potent storm. …… read more
Whew! Utes fend off No. 15 Pitt in OT
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:02
Salt Lake Tribune-

By Lya Wodraska In a game that was wild and unpredictable from the opening kickoff, it was fitting Thursday that a former star high school quarterback delivered the play of the game for the Utah Utes by making an interception. …… read more
Paris Hilton May Owe Moviemakers $160000
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:03:13
People Magazine-

By Joan Sedley Paris Hilton is finally learning a lesson the rest of us learned a long time ago: When it rains, it pours. TThe reality-star celebutante, who is currently facing potential jail timeover charges of cocaine possession, apparently doesn't …… read more
Spoof Machete trailer spawns Venice title
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:42:14
BBC News-

By Emma Jones BBC News, Venice Film Festival When Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez unveiled their Grindhouse double bill in 2007, they included a number of spoof mock-trailers. One of these, Machete, has now spawned a full-length feature that …… read more
Pakistan suicide bombing kills 43
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:22
CBC.ca-

A suicide bombing at a Shia procession in the southwestern Pakistan city of Quetta killed at least 43 people on Friday. Police said 78 people were injured in the blast, some of them critically. The procession urging solidarity among Pakistanis came as …… read more
New Antimalarial Compound Shows Promise For Drug Resistant Malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:12:35
Medical News Today-

Scientists are developing a new antimalarial drug with a novel mechanism of action which shows promise for clearing a Plasmodium (malaria parasite) infection after a single dose, according to an article published in the journal Science. …… read more
31 Days in the Life of a Throat Cancer Patient
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:23:10
ABC News-

By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES Scott, a 66-year-old high-tech consultant from Silicon Valley, thought the small lump he detected under his jaw line while shaving about two years ago was caused by allergies. Doctors eventually discovered the small growth on …… read more
Osteoporosis drugs bisphosphonates linked to esophageal cancer
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:05:19
Food Consumer-

A new UK case-control study released in British Medical Journal suggests that long-term use of oral bisphosphonates may raise the risk of esophageal cancer. The study led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Cancer Epidemiology Unit found …… read more
Stephen Hawking's Rules: Fear Aliens, 9/11 No Big Deal, Who Needs God?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:13
TIME-

Stephen Hawking is smarter than NewsFeed! So when he says things - like there's no way God created the universe - we should probably believe them. Here are the best of the physicist's often-controversial opinions. "Because there is a law such as …… read more
Tough slogging for iPad knockoffs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:33:47
Fortune-

Two new tablet computers based on Google's (GOOG) Android operating system — one from Samsung, the other by Toshiba — were introduced at a trade show in Berlin this week, part of a wave of knockoff designs inspired by Apple's (AAPL) iPad. …… read more
Federer, Djokovic on form at U.S. Open
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:06:22
CNN-

Roger Federer is yet to drop at set at Flushing Meadows, and is on course for a sixth US Open title. (CNN) — World number two Roger Federer continued his perfect start to the US Open, brushing aside Germany's Andreas Beck 6-3 6-4 6-3 on the Arthur …… read more
Fight night at the Open!
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:24:08
New York Post-

By MARC BERMAN Rowdy US Open tennis hooligans tennis hooligans? got into a brawl in the upper deck of Arthur Ashe Stadium during a match between thirdseeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia and unseeded Philipp Petzschner of Germany. …… read more
Where would the Yankees be without ace CC Sabathia this season?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:02:50
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com-

John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerCC Sabathia has looked very much like an ace for the Yankees this season. NEW YORK — He's 6-7. He's almost 300 pounds. And his manager thinks he looks more like an offensive lineman than a baseball player. …… read more
Review: Going the Distance Pays Off
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:11:46
TIME-

By Mary Pols Friday, Sep. 03, 2010 Quirky Drew Barrymore and dorky Justin Long have dated. For all we know, they might be dating today. Or maybe they'll be dating again tomorrow the two refuse to discuss their relationship in the media. …… read more
Police say attacks on Pakistani minorities kill 23
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:50:26
The Associated Press-

QUETTA, Pakistan Suicide bombings targeting religious minorities killed at least 23 people in Pakistan on Friday, driving up the toll of sectarian assaults in a country already battered by massive flooding. A blast killed at least 22 people in the …… read more
Mid-East talks: Regional voices
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:12:57
BBC News-

Israeli and Palestinian leaders have held their first direct negotiations in nearly two years, in Washington. The US Middle East envoy said the talks, between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, …… read more
Egg recall: Buyers consider own rules on safety
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:49:21
DesMoinesRegister.com-

By PHILIP BRASHER pbrasher@dmreg.com September 3, 2010 Washington, DC - The egg recall left officials at Costco Wholesale Corp. scratching their heads. How had inspectors for Costco, who looked over the northeast Iowa farm where the chain bought …… read more
Osteoporosis Drugs Tied to Esophageal Cancer
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:23:53
ABC News-

By JOHN GEVER, MedPage Today Senior Editor A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long periods. …… read more
Time to Consider the Unloved Dell
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:59:13
New York Times-

By ROBERT CYRAN and CHRISTOPHER SWANN Are Dell's shareholders on Xanax? The computer maker has finally bowed out of its mad bidding war for 3Par, the data storage company. Yet its investors displayed neither much concern about overpaying nor relief …… read more
Oil eases, all markets wait for US jobs data
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:18:26
FOXBusiness-

By Barbara Lewis LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Oil eased on Friday as the marketjoined in the wait for monthly data from leading energy consumerthe United States and Hurricane Earl posed a potential threat tothe nation's east coast refineries. …… read more
Finding Suggests New Aim for Alzheimer's Drugs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:36:26
New York Times-

By GINA KOLATA In a year when news about Alzheimer's disease seems to whipsaw between encouraging and disheartening, a new discovery by an 84-year-old scientist has illuminated a new direction. Paul Greengard with his dog Alpha. …… read more
Kirk, Giannoulias, outline spending cuts
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:38:12
Chicago Daily Herald-

By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald Staff Candidates in the race for US Senate both announced plans to rein in government spending this week, not missing the opportunity to trade barbs. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, of Chicago, Tuesday announced a plan …… read more
Earl bears down
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:40:10
Boston Globe-

Timmy Andrews watched his grandmother, Maggie Paulino of Brewster, load groceries in preparation for the hurricane. (Bill Greene/Globe Staff) By Andrew Ryan and Eric Moskowitz Hurricane Earl swelled yesterday into a massive storm almost the size of New …… read more
Terry Bradshaw: Don't reduce Ben Roethlisberger's suspension
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:00:03
Detroit Free Press-

BY STEVE SCHRADER Such as when he was asked about Ben Roethlisberger seeking to get his suspension reduced. "Going to bars, treating women like that, oh, my God," Bradshaw told the Shreveport (La.) Times. "I pray they don't cut it to four games. …… read more
EXCLUSIVE: Cops Gave Purse Back To Paris; Photo Could Help Prosecution
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:53:49
Radar Online-

Paris Hilton's Chanel purse has become a controversial and possibly crucial item in her felony cocaine possession arrest, but RadarOnline.com has discovered that police gave it back to her instead of booking it into evidence. The hotel heiress claims …… read more
'Machete': Everything You Need To Know
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:54:01
MTV.com-

By Kara Warner (@karawarner) At long last! "Machete" is here and ready to blow your mind with every minute of its bloody, action-packed, sexy, slice-and-dicey good times. In brief, the story revolves around Machete (Danny Trejo), an ex-Federale who …… read more
Philippine President;takes responsibility for hostage operation
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:58:29
Hindustan Times-

A police officer turned into a hostage taker stands at the entrance of a bus containing passengers… Philippine President Benigno Aquino took responsibility on Friday for last week's botched bus hijack rescue attempt, in a bid to deflect demands for …… read more
Armed groups vow Israel attacks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:40:31
Aljazeera.net-

Thirteen Palestinian factions issue threat amid relaunch of direct Middle East peace negotiations in Washington. Hamas fighters have threatened to carry out a new wave of attacks against Israel after Palestinian and Israeli leaders relaunched direct …… read more
US Defense Secretary Visits Afghan Taliban Birthplace
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:20:53
Voice of America-

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday visited US troops in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, the spiritual homeland of the Taliban and the center of the latest US efforts to oust Islamic militants. Gates met with about 100 soldiers at a …… read more
Common Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Higher Risk Of Oesophageal Cancer
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:09:06
Medical News Today-

A new UK study that followed a large number of people found that those who took 10 or more prescriptions for oral bisphosphonates, a group of drugs commonly used to treat the bone disease osteoporosis, were at higher risk of developing oesophageal …… read more
Apple features iOS 4.2 for iPad in Detail
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:54:58
I4U-

Apple has posted a page (Via AppleInsider) featuring the highlights of the iOS 4.2 software update for the Apple iPad. The iPad will gain over a 100 new features says Apple with the update. Apple has kept iPad owners waiting a long time to get the …… read more
Apple Ping unfriends meanie Facebook
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:03:48
Register-

By Bill Ray Get more from this author Ping, Apple's latest foray into social networking, won't play nice with Facebook - despite the connection appearing in Steve Jobs's on-stage demonstration and in the documentation. …… read more
Samsung Expects Profit Boost From Mobile Phones
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:51:18
Wall Street Journal-

By SE YOUNG LEE SEOULSouth Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., the world's second-largest cellphone maker by shipments, expects a double-digit profit margin from its mobile operations during the third quarter, a senior executive said. …… read more
Nvidia releases laptop GPUs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:05:33
Inquirer-

By Nick Farrell THE DESIGNER of warm GPUs, Nvidia has released seven GeForce 400M series mobile graphics cards based on its Fermi chip architecture. The Green Goblin's laptop parts are named the GeForce GT 415M, 420M, 425M, 435M, 445M and the faster …… read more
Ex-Tiger Curtis Granderson's HRs help CC Sabathia earn 19th win
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:01:02
Detroit Free Press-

Leadoff man Coco Crisp took an awkward cut at a fastball for strike three. Rajai Davis got fooled by an off-speed pitch and almost fell over. Kevin Kouzmanoff flailed at a slider. A lot of weak swings and soft outs followed Thursday, …… read more
Hilton 'to pay back film investors'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:37:06
The Press Association-

Paris Hilton may have to pay 160000 US dollars to investors in her 2006 movie Pledge This. A judge in Miami has ruled that the 29-year-old celebrity socialite didn't live up to her contract to promote the film when she refused to do interviews with …… read more
'Machete' is a Bloody mess
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:43:02
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By GARY THOMPSON If you think there's nothing new to add to the immigration debate, you have not seen "Machete." I don't think Robert Rodriguez's movie advances the dialogue very much (in fact, it probably moves it back a peg or two), but it does have …… read more
TI arrested on suspicion of carrying drugs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:24:19
The Guardian-

TI went back to jail on Wednesday night, less than six months after being released from a year-long stint behind bars. The rap star and his wife were arrested on drug charges, after police smelled cannabis smoke from the couple's car. …… read more
Karzai tells Afghans not to panic in rush for withdrawals
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:47:11
Washington Post-

By Andrew Higgins, David Nakamura and Ernesto Londo??o DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - As depositors thronged branches of Afghanistan's biggest bank, President Hamid Karzai told Afghans on Thursday not to panic shortly after his brother, …… read more
Europe Commodities Day Ahead: Wheat Jumps as Russia Extends Ban on Exports
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:05:26
Bloomberg-

By Stuart Wallace - Fri Sep 03 09:33:50 GMT 2010 Copper futures in Shanghai may climb to 64000 yuan ($9412) a metric ton by the yearend, a level not seen since the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in 2008, Cifco Research Institute said, …… read more
Manila's Aquino takes responsibility for hostage operation
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:12:05
Hindustan Times-

A police officer turned into a hostage taker stands at the entrance of a bus containing passengers… Philippine President Benigno Aquino took responsibility on Friday for last week's botched bus hijack rescue attempt, in a bid to deflect demands for …… read more
Gates says Pakistan havens still threaten Afghanistan
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:56:12
Reuters-

By Phil Stewart KANDAHAR CITY, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Militants operating out of safe havens in Pakistan remain a major threat to Afghanistan but cooperation between NATO-led forces and the Pakistani military is increasing, US Defense Secretary Robert …… read more
Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:37:14
WebMD-

By Salynn Boyles Sept. 2, 2010 — The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, …… read more
Spammers latch onto Ping to pump iPhone survey scams
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:03:50
Register-

By John Leyden Get more from this author Spammers have been quick off the mark in exploiting Apple's new iTunes social network to punt survey scams. Ping only launched on Wednesday but is already being deluged with scams and spam messages, …… read more
Mexican army kills dozens of drug suspects
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:24
The Guardian-

Soldiers killed 25 suspected drug cartel members yesterday in a raid in a Mexican state near the US border that has seen a surge in gang violence, the military said. Mexico's defence department said soldiers on a reconnaissance flight over Ciudad Mier …… read more
Passenger detained at Miami airport after suspicious item found
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:38:12
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff Miami, Florida (CNN) — A passenger was detained and bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after investigators spotted a suspicious item in a baggage screening area, authorities said. …… read more
Earl skirts across Outer Banks, flooding coastal areas
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:57:36
CNN-

By Ed Payne, CNN Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (CNN) — A weakened Hurricane Earl brushed North Carolina's Outer Banks overnight, flooding coastal highways and sending residents inland. "In multiple locations, waves have crashed over the tops of the …… read more
Capraesque tale may be unfolding
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:45:41
Boston Globe-

By Bud Collins For the young American speaker, Beatrice Capra, the word had geographical and genealogical meaning. She was very unexpectedly taking up space in the third round of the year's last major tennis championship, the US Open. Wearing a No. …… read more
Utah proves itself Pac-12 worthy
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:58:49
FOXSports.com-

Thayer Evans is the Senior College Football Writer for FOXSports.com. He previously wrote for The New York Times and Houston Chronicle, and also has written for various other publications, including The Economist, USA Today and The Washington Post. …… read more
Drew Barrymore, Justin Long can't make 'Distance' work
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:41:23
New York Daily News-

As movies about displaced sweethearts go, "Going the Distance" is stuck somewhere between "Sleepless in Seattle" and a hard place. But this empty, immature romantic comedy ultimately feels as if it's filled with all the hot air that separates New York …… read more
Rapper T.I and wife Tameka Cottle arrested on a drugs charge
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:02:43
Daily Mail-

By Daily Mail Reporter Rapper TI and his wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle were arrested last night on a drugs charge. The couple were booked on possession of a controlled substance after drugs were allegedly found in their car. Reports today are alleging that …… read more
Does it matter who William Hague shares a hotel room with?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:01:24
The Guardian-

The philosopher Julian Baggini Mattering is a very complicated business. Nothing matters, full stop. You always have to ask what exactly it is that matters, for whom or for what. In the case of William Hague, that means there are dozens of questions …… read more
Aquino Takes Responsibility for Manila Bus Siege That Killed 8 Tourists
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:48:34
Bloomberg-

By Joel Guinto and Cecilia Yap - Fri Sep 03 07:01:48 GMT 2010 Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today he takes full responsibility for the outcome of the bus siege that killed eight members of a Hong Kong tour group. At the end of the day, …… read more
Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:40:54
The Associated Press-

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan As the last of 30000 US reinforcements arrive in Afghanistan, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday got a firsthand look at operations in the dangerous south where Afghan and international troops are ramping up security. …… read more
West skeptical over peace prospects
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:39
Ynetnews-

After uncountable attempts to achieve Mideast peace, US and British newspapers spread blame all around - at Palestinians, Israel, even Iran. Some still trying to remain optimistic The world media has dealt at length on Friday with the launch of direct …… read more
Has Stephen Hawking ended the God debate?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:21:01
Telegraph.co.uk-

Stephen Hawking has declared that his latest work shows there was no creator of the universe. But we shouldn't imagine that will settle the God vs science debate, says Graham Farmelo. By Graham Farmello God did not create the universe, Stephen Hawking …… read more
Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:14
The Associated Press-

HELENA, Mont. Two young goats wandered onto the thin ledge of a railroad bridge and spent nearly two days high above the ground until rescuers in a towering cherry picker plucked them from their perch, hungry but safe. The rescue occurred Wednesday …… read more
Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in US
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:50
WebMD-

By Bill Hendrick Sept. 2, 2010 — Prescription drug use in the US has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report. The study, published in the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics …… read more
NJTransit bows to pressure from Daily News, slashes $2.75 penalty to go from …
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:43:23
New York Daily News-

BY Erica Pearson and Rich Schapiro NJTransit riders from Penn Station to Newark Airport will see $2.75 penalty dissappear from tickets, thanks to Daily News' editorials. Bowing to pressure from the Daily News, NJTransit officials announced they're …… read more
Twitter Adopts OAuth, Expands URL Shortener Roll Out
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:42
PC Magazine-

In the coming weeks, Twitter will make two important updates that are designed to improve security and the user experience. First, Twitter has adopted OAuth, a technology that enables apps to access the micro-blogging service on a user's behalf without …… read more
Roethlisberger is seeking relief
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:42:48
Boston Globe-

AP / September 3, 2010 Ben Roethlisberger's first big gain of the season may occur weeks before he returns to the field. His six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy likely will be shortened to four games by NFL …… read more
USC wins shootout but defense is full of holes
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:42:45
Los Angeles Times-

Matt Barkley throws five TD passes and Marc Tyler looks good in Lane Kiffin's debut. But tackling is a problem as Hawaii outgains the Trojans. By Gary Klein There were no worries about NCAA sanctions. No questions about bowl bans or new administrators. …… read more
Oakland A's swept by Yankees in New York
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:56:28
San Jose Mercury News-

By Joe Stiglich New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in New York. NEW YORK — The A's arrived in New York brimming with confidence …… read more
Katy's a Brit of all right
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:35:46
Mirror.co.uk-

By 3am 3/09/2010 Katy Perry has been gushing over the new love of her life - and it ain't Russell Brand. The stunning singer is so bowled over by old London town she wants to become a British citizen when she marries Russ later this year. …… read more
Review: Machete Plays to its Strengths
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:35:40
Seattle Post Intelligencer-

By ERIC D. SNIDER In some ways, Machete is what The Expendables would have been if The Expendables had been written and directed by someone with a sense of humor, ie, not Sylvester Stallone. Both films are self-conscious throwbacks to bygone genres; …… read more
Going the Distance'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:11:32
Kansas City Star-

By TOM HORGEN Judd Apatow has shown us that relationship-comedies - which is a highfalutin way of saying romantic-comedies - can be a place for both thoughtful love stories and toilet-bowl humor. "Going the Distance" is a foul-mouthed rom-com carved …… read more
New Malaria Drug Candidate Holds Promise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:02:51
Wall Street Journal-

By GAUTAM NAIK An international team of scientists has identified a promising drug candidate that represents an entirely new class of medicines to treat malaria, one of the biggest killers in the developing world. The new drug was shown to be effective …… read more
Companies pile bigger share of health-care costs onto workers
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:16:57
Washington Post-

By David S. Hilzenrath Amid high unemployment and a weak economy, employers are shifting more health-care costs to workers, according to a study released Thursday. The premiums employees pay for employer-sponsored family coverage rose an average of …… read more
Apple announces new social network Ping and several revamped iPods
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:07:55
Central Michigan Life-

By Ryan Taljonick || September 03, 2010 Apple enthusiasts across the nation tuned in to the Apple Special Event Wednesday to satisfy their hunger for delicious Apple news. Apple CEO Steve Jobs presented the launch of a new social networking service …… read more
HP poised to acquire 3Par as Dell bows out
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:03:09
Washington Post-

Hewlett-Packard agreed to buy 3Par for $2.35 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell for the maker of storage systems and stepping up its rivalry with EMC. The $33-a-share cash offer has been approved by the boards of both companies, …… read more
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich suffers 'serious' knee injury
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:31:40
USA Today-

After spreading snaps among three quarterbacks during training camp, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin may have no choice other than starting QB Dennis Dixon in Week 1. QB Byron Leftwich, Pittsburgh's presumed starter while Ben Roethlisberger serves his …… read more
Lane Kiffin And USC Outscore Hawaii
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:31:02
FanHouse-

If you ever doubted how quickly the world of college football can change, Lane Kiffin is the perfect test case. Two years ago, hardly any college football fans outside of the hardest core USC fan in Los Angeles had any opinion of Lane Kiffin at all. …… read more
'Going the Distance' pulls up short
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:10:22
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By GARY THOMPSON Purists who say that modern romantic comedies are too often crude for the sake of being crude have fresh evidence in "Going the Distance." Ever since Judd Apatow made romantic comedy both profitable and hip with hits like "The …… read more
Rapper TI, wife arrested on drug charges
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:31:52
Detroit Free Press-

AP Police say Rapper TI and wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested in West Hollywood on drug charges. Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope says the arrests for possession of a controlled substance came late Wednesday night during a traffic stop, …… read more
Rodriguez's 'Machete' tears it up as grindhouse fare
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:36
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Tirdad Derakhshani By all rights, even gore hounds should be perturbed by the sheer level of gut-churning mayhem, sexual depravity, tasteless slapstick humor - and gallons of blood - hurled at the screen in Robert Rodriguez's post-cheez-ee retro …… read more
Manila begins hostage crisis probe
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:28:50
Aljazeera.net-

Three-day investigation into deaths of eight Hong Kong tourists on a bus begins in Philippines. Authorities in the Philippines have begun a three-day inquiry into a botched hostage rescue operation in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed in the …… read more
Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:10
The Associated Press-

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan As the last of 30000 US reinforcements arrive in Afghanistan, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday got a firsthand look at operations in the dangerous south where Afghan and international troops are ramping up security. …… read more
'The blame game has already started'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:58:28
Jerusalem Post-

By HERB KEINON Analysis: Netanyahu says he and Abbas did not come to Washington "to pay blame game where even the winners lose," but the two leaders have already started arguing, albeit politely. WASHINGTON When the ceremonies cease, …… read more
Labor secretary sees progress, long road ahead in helping workers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:00:09
Washington Post-

By Peter Whoriskey There have been easier times to be leading the charge for America's workforce. It's bad enough that unemployment has persisted above 9 percent. But it has also been a year marked by two horrific workplace accidents - one at a West …… read more
Ben Roethlisberger to meet with NFL commissioner about suspension Friday
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:13:08
Los Angeles Times-

Roger Goodell could decide to reduce the Steelers quarterback's six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct …… read more
A crack at this season's 53 Redskins
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:16:44
Washington Post-

By Jason Reid The Redskins' opening 53-man roster must be set Saturday, and for the most part, it seems clear whom Coach Mike Shanahan will retain on the squad as it prepares for the Sept. 12 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. …… read more
Utah proves its Pac-12 worthiness
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:30:18
SI.com-

AP SALT LAKE CITY — Before Utah beat the team picked this preseason to win a BCS conference Thursday night, the Utes beat Oklahoma and USC. Don't go logging on to CFBDataWarehouse.com to prove that last statement wrong. Utah never met the Sooners or …… read more
Yankees cramp Oakland's style, as usual
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:09:00
San Francisco Chronicle-

Mark Lennihan / AP Oakland's last and perhaps best hope at Yankee Stadium was Dallas Braden, but the weather conspired to take the left-hander out of the equation Thursday. Braden cramped up early in the game, with high humidity and the heat index in …… read more
Sweet romantic comedy a pleasant surprise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:37:37
Boston Herald-

By James Verniere First, let me say how much I hate the title Going the Distance. In the age of Superbad and Knocked Up, I believe this R-rated comedy title is wussified. Second, let me say that I was pleasantly surprised. …… read more
'Jersey Shore' recap: 'I just drank cigarettes.'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:50:47
Entertainment Weekly-

by Darren Franich Image Credit: MTVWhen last night's episode began with Snooki taking off her sombrero just long enough to vom her cigarette into the bushes while accidentally mooning the camera, you probably figured you and Jersey Shore were in for a …… read more
'Machete' is a Bloody mess
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:28:34
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Gary Thompson If you think there's nothing new to add to the immigration debate, you have not seen "Machete." I don't think Robert Rodriguez's movie advances the dialogue very much (in fact, it probably moves it back a peg or two), but it does have …… read more
TI and wife arrested
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:32
Boston Globe-

Grammy-winning rapper TI, 29, and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested Wednesday night in West Hollywood on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines, five months after he finished a prison stint on weapons charges. Deputies smelled marijuana and …… read more
Manila siege police gave up chances to kill gunman
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:01:46
AFP-

MANILA Philippine police decided against shooting a sacked colleague who hijacked a tourist bus because they wanted to "save" him along with his Hong Kong hostages, a probe into the fiasco was told Friday. Interior Undersecretary Rico Puno admitted …… read more
Hamas to launch 'more effective attacks' on Israel
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:52:01
Jerusalem Post-

By JPOST.COM STAFF Report: Thirteen terror groups join together in reaction to relaunched peace talks; Hamas official hints to future suicide bombings. Thirteen Gaza militant groups have joined forces to launch a wave of attacks against Israel, …… read more
Bone drugs may raise cancer risk
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:47:19
Boston Globe-

By Maria Cheng AP / September 3, 2010 LONDON People who take many bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study says. Researchers analyzed the records of nearly 3000 people with …… read more
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:40:09
Reuters-

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS), the world's No.2 handset maker, expects to sell up to 25 million smartphones this year, exceeding its earlier target, and aims to double shipments next year, media reports said on Friday. …… read more

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:13:55
BusinessWeek-

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Texas. …… read more
Central & South Asia IMF raises Pakistan funding
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:01:04
Aljazeera.net-

Finance for flood-ravaged nation from IMF reaches $450m as aid workers warn of "second wave of death". The International Monetary Fund will provide Pakistan with about $450 million in emergency aid this month to help it cope with devastating floods. …… read more
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:37:24
San Francisco Chronicle-

A federal appeals court overturned the conviction Thursday of a volunteer who left water bottles in the Arizona desert for parched border-crossers and was arrested violating a law that forbids "littering of garbage" in a national wildlife refuge. …… read more

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:14:10
SI.com-

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - With the controversy swirling ahead of him on the Arizona quarterback depth chart, Max Hall wrapped up his preseason with a big night. The undrafted rookie from BYU completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and scored on a 6-yard run …… read more
Utes' defense keeps Lewis in check
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:26:38
Salt Lake Tribune-

By Steve Luhm Utah's defense and Pittsburgh's inability to attack with balance made Dion Lewis look like an ordinary running back not a Heisman Trophy candidate on Thursday night. Lewis, the Panthers' undisputed star, was limited to 75 yards on 25 …… read more
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:23:34
The Canadian Press-

SAN FRANCISCO On a night when San Francisco's offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of the ball to cap their first unbeaten pre-season in 18 years. Manny Lawson and rookie Taylor Mays each had interceptions and …… read more

]]> http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/49ers-defence-leads-way-to-first-unbeaten-pre-season-since-3992/feed/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/ti-back-in-the-slammer-again/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/ti-back-in-the-slammer-again/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:40:03 +0000 Admin - Kissing co-star not a stretch for Drew Barrymore in 'Going the Distance'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:16:20
NewsOK.com-

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long had a lot of practice kissing each other before cameras rolled on "Going the Distance. BY GEORGE LANG Leave a comment LOS ANGELES Drew Barrymore and Justin Long might or might not still be dating, but chemistry was not …… read more
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:36
MiamiHerald.com-

Everything was going so well for TI: A hit movie (Takers), a new wife (Tameka “Tiny'' Cottle), a baby (son Major was born in May) and an album coming out in the fall (King Uncaged). That's what makes his most recent arrest so sad. …… read more

]]> http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/ti-back-in-the-slammer-again/feed/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/talk-of-mideast-peace-emerges-from-obama-brokered-meeting/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/talk-of-mideast-peace-emerges-from-obama-brokered-meeting/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:30:03 +0000 Admin - Greens alliance means more boats: Libs
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:35:40
The Australian-

THE Coalition has claimed a Labor/Green alliance would further weaken border protection, as another asylum-seeker boat was intercepted by the navy. Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison said a Coalition government could implement its policies …… read more
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:30:47
Globe and Mail-

A Palestinian shopkeeper watches a television broadcast, showing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington, at his electronics store in East Jerusalem September 2, 2010. Ammar Awad/Reuters Washington From Friday's Globe and Mail Published on …… read more

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Kansas City Star-

By DIANE STAFFORD Workers are paying a larger share of their health insurance as companies shift more costs to their employees to survive the recession. According to a national study released Thursday, workers paid an average of 14 percent more in …… read more

]]> http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/03/health-insurance-is-taking-a-bigger-bite-from-workers39-wallets/feed/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/02/south-africa-strike-set-to-drag-on-as-labour-federation-digs-in-its-heels/ http://www.bestdeal1.com/2010/09/02/south-africa-strike-set-to-drag-on-as-labour-federation-digs-in-its-heels/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:55:04 +0000 Admin - Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:09:51
New York Times-

By KIRK JOHNSON FORT COLLINS, Colo. The college vote is up for grabs this year to an extent that would have seemed unlikely two years ago, when a generation of young people seemed to swoon over Barack Obama. The youth vote in Fort Collins, Colo., …… read more
Nvidia's Laptop Graphics Cards to Boost Web Browsing
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:24:35
PC World-

Nvidia on Friday announced seven new GeForce 400M series graphics cards for laptops, which could provide parallel-processing capabilities to accelerate Web browsing and 3D image rendering. Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox and Google's …… read more
Sarrazin supporter defends banker's Muslim comments
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:54:46
BBC News-

Germany's central bank has decided to ask the country's president to dismiss one of its board members, Thilo Sarrazin, over comments he made about immigration, Muslims and Jews. In his book Mr Sarrazin claimed that Germans will end up strangers in …… read more
Dez Bryant and Jeff Ireland shake hands, make amends before Dolphins game
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:22
Dallas Morning News-

By BILL NICHOLS and TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News ARLINGTON Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant and Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland made amends, at least publicly, before the game. Ireland had already apologized for comments he made to Bryant …… read more
Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger await suspension decision
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:31:04
SportingNews.com-

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have seen the last of Ben Roethlisberger for a while. The question of how long — six games, four games, or three — will be answered by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, perhaps as soon as today. …… read more
Utah field goal in overtime upends No. 15 Pitt
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:26:15
ESPN-

Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport. Enter the games you attend, upload your photos and share your memories! Utah coach Kyle Whittingham encourages his players during warmups for an …… read more
Movie review: In 'Going the Distance,' stars' chemistry trumps lowbrow comedy
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:17:15
Washington Post-

By Michael O'Sullivan "Going the Distance" is a movie in the tradition of "American Pie" and "There's Something About Mary." It's filthy, funny and kind of sweet, if not quite up to the level of Judd Apatow's oeuvre in the burgeoning field of R-rated …… read more
Movie review: 'Machete': Robert Rodriguez shows off his satirical chops
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:17:19
Washington Post-

By Michael O'Sullivan The title of the movie "Machete," a surprisingly funny sendup of action-movies that began as a fake trailer in "Grindhouse," refers to two things. On one level, it alludes to the simple curved blade traditionally used to chop …… read more
People: Jennifer Lopez close to joining 'Idol'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:01:18
San Jose Mercury News-

By Tony Hicks Grammy-winning rapper TI and his wife were arrested on suspicion of drug possession, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges. The 29-year-old rapper and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested …… read more
Israel, Palestine to continue peace talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:14:09
The Hindu-

PTI AP Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (left) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the Middle East peace negotiations in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin …… read more
Price for push? Botox maker settles charges, pays $600m
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:27
Times of India-

Allergan, the maker of Botox, agreed to pay $600 million to settle charges that it illegally promoted and sold the drug through 2005 for unapproved uses like treating headaches. That settlement, the latest in a continuing justice department crackdown …… read more
HP Outbids Dell for Data Storage Company
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:29:54
New York Times-

By BLOOMBERG NEWS Hewlett-Packard offered to buy 3Par, a maker of storage systems, for about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell. Dell declined to match HP's $33-a-share offer, Dave Johnson, Dell senior vice president for corporate …… read more
Candidates for California Senate Seat Come to Debate Ready for Battle
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:09:52
New York Times-

By JESSE McKINLEY SAN FRANCISCO During her 18 years in the Senate, Barbara Boxer has earned a reputation for being unafraid to confront colleagues, conservatives or even the United States Army Corps of Engineers, as she did last year when she chided …… read more
South Africa unions unhappy with government's wage offer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:58
Los Angeles Times-

By Robyn Dixon and Kyl Pienaar, Los Angeles Times A strike by 1.3 million South African public servants threatened Thursday to drag on for a third week as unions signaled that they would reject the government's latest compromise offer, …… read more
FCC Delays Net Neutrality Decision
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:47
eWeek-

The FCC is postponing its net neutrality ruling while it seeks additional public feedback. The move follows an August net neutrality deal between Google and Verizon. The Federal Communications Commission has begun a public inquiry (PDF) to get …… read more
Marijuana a "Gateway" Drug? Scientists Call Theory Half-Baked
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:01
CBS News-

(CBS) If you grew up in the era of Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No," you are likely familiar with the idea that marijuana is a "gateway drug," and that smoking it leads young people to use "hard" drugs like cocaine and heroin. Now, a new study says that …… read more
Roundup: QB McCoy looks sharp, Browns top Bears
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:13:44
CBSSports.com-

Cleveland's highly touted rookie running back, whose career at Tennessee was slowed by knee injuries, hurt his left one in the second quarter of Thursday night's 13-10 win over the Chicago Bears, a potentially major blow to the Browns' running game. …… read more
Test of mettle: How the Steelers can win without Roethlisberger
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:21:17
SportingNews.com-

While Ben Roethlisberger is out, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to keep the wheels on. Although they will be down an important man, a strong, physical team effort can keep them from spinning in reverse. For the first time since Jerome Bettis and Bill …… read more
Rockies drop 12-11 heartbreak to Phillies
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:20:49
Denver Post-

By Troy E. Renck Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta hits a three-run home run against the Phillies at Coors Field on Thursday. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post) The Rockies don't play games. They challenge sensibilities. On the road, they are mind-numbingly …… read more
Sabathia 'Had No-Hit Stuff' in Blanking A's
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:40:37
Wall Street Journal-

By BRIAN COSTA The last time the Yankees saw Dallas Braden, he was brash and defiant. On his home turf, he barked at Alex Rodriguez to get off his mound. Near his hometown, he bragged about how people settled things in "the 209." This time? …… read more
Paris Hilton and that problematic purse [poll]
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:50:05
Los Angeles Times (blog)-

Paris Hilton reportedly told friends Saturday that the purse she was toting during her arrest the night before belonged to a friend. On Monday, her story allegedly shifted: Paris' purse, yes; Paris' cocaine, no. Heck, even if it had been gum, …… read more
Mexico clash 'leaves 25 drug cartel gunmen dead'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:10
BBC News-

The Mexican army says it has killed 25 suspected drug cartel gunmen in a clash near the US border. The army said a patrol came under fire as it approached an apparent training camp that had been spotted during an aerial search. …… read more
Karzai urges Afghans not to panic as bank withdrawals accelerate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:08:32
Washington Post-

Despite media reports of corruption at Kabul Bank, Afghan officials insist that it is not in danger of collapse. By Andrew Higgins, David Nakamura and Ernesto Londo??o DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - As depositors thronged branches of Afghanistan's …… read more
No Love for Edgy Message: Cancer Bracelets Rankle Schools
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:21:09
ABC News-

By KIM CAROLLO, ABC News Medical Unit A 1-inch thick rubber bracelet has caused quite a stir in schools across the country, despite the positive message its wearers believe it sends. The bracelets say "I [heart] Boobies" and are part of a nationwide …… read more
Why Ping Is the Future of Social Commerce
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:42:09
BusinessWeek-

By Om Malik No, I'm not blown away by the 160 million number. What I'm impressed by is the thinking behind Ping. Ping may function like a cross between Facebook and Twitter for iTunes by allowing you to follow celebrities, create social cliques, …… read more
With iPod Refresh, Apple is Fixing Mistakes
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:58
PC World-

Apple's new line of iPods might be the best ever, if only because last year's models were plagued with technical problems and miscalculations. Looking back at Apple's press event yesterday, it seemed like each new iPod was intended, at least in part, …… read more
Time to Consider the Unloved Dell
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:29
New York Times-

Are Dell's shareholders on Xanax? The computer maker has finally bowed out of its mad bidding war for 3Par, the data storage company. Yet its investors displayed neither much concern about overpaying nor relief about the deal's being dropped. …… read more
Arizona governor stumbles during debate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:57:06
The Associated Press-

PHOENIX It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory. Gov. Jan Brewer stumbled and stammered through her opening statement during a televised debate Wednesday night, suffering through an embarrassing, …… read more
BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:23:04
New York Times-

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and JOHN M. BRODER BP is warning Congress that if lawmakers pass legislation that bars the company from getting new offshore drilling permits, it may not have the money to pay for all the damages caused by its oil spill in the Gulf …… read more
Damage in first too much for Hudson
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:56
MLB.com-

By Mark Bowman / MLB.com ATLANTA — Paired against Johan Santana, Tim Hudson had reason to believe he could certainly strengthen his Cy Young Award credentials. The veteran hurler was buoyed by the confidence created by his recent success against a …… read more
Sanchez Calls Jets' Offensive Plays in Final Preseason Game
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:21:17
New York Times-

By DAVE CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA The Jets' final preseason game Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles included time well spent for quarterback Mark Sanchez. On the first play of the second quarter, he pulled on a headset, checked a sheet of plays and …… read more
Giants Put Focus on Backup to Manning
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:24:05
New York Times-

The Giants' Victor Cruz, who had three catches for 46 yards, being tackled in the second quarter. By MARK VIERA EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ From the moment quarterback Eli Manning's forehead was gashed in the first preseason game to the start of the fourth …… read more
Oakland A's all but finished after New York Yankees sweep
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:42:58
San Jose Mercury News-

By Joe Stiglich NEW YORK — The A's arrived in New York brimming with confidence after winning four of their first six on a 10-game road trip. The mood as they headed home Thursday night was quite different. Looking to salvage some good vibes to …… read more
Catching up with "Beverly Hills, 90210"
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:17:49
Reuters-

By Philiana Ng and Lesley Goldberg LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After 10 seasons on the small screen, fans of Fox's primetime soap "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990-2000) can relive the magic without guilt. After all, the date is 9/02/10. …… read more
'Machete': Nothing hackish about this bloody, funny film
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:28:30
USA Today-

By Joaquin Avellan, 20th Century Fox By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Danny Trejo plays the long-haired, craggy-faced titular Machete with a combination of swift ferocity and baleful kindliness. And the ladies love it. Maybe it's the way the tattooed man of …… read more
Independent Windsor to Decide Next Week Whether to Back Gillard or Abbott
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:20:26
Bloomberg-

By Gemma Daley and Marion Rae - Fri Sep 03 00:57:16 GMT 2010 Tony Windsor, one of three independents who will decide who leads Australia, said he'll return to his electorate at the weekend to chose whether Prime Minister Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott …… read more
Karzai slams Nato civilian killings
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:37
Aljazeera.net-

The Afghan president says the victims killed by Nato airstrike in north Afghanistan were civilians. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has condemned an air strike by Nato-led forces which he said killed 10 election campaign workers, although US officials …… read more
God did not create the universe, says Hawking
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:51:39
Reuters-

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book. …… read more
Samsung raises 2010 smartphone sales target-report
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:56:37
Reuters-

SEOUL, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS), the world's No.2 handset maker, expects to sell 25 million smartphone handsets this year, exceeding its earlier target, and aims to double shipments next year, according to a media …… read more
Cheap And Accurate Tuberculosis Test Gives Results In Under Two Hours
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:16:04
Medical News Today-

A tuberculosis test, called Xpert MTB/RIF, can successfully identify 98% of all culture-confirmed TB cases, including more than 90% of those with smear-negative disease, a study published in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine) reveals. …… read more
Vincent Gray wins key endorsement from fellow council member in DC mayor race
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:40:16
Washington Post-

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray faced each other two weeks before the mayoral election in a Washington Post Live debated moderated by The Post's Eugene Robinson. By Tim Craig and Nikita Stewart DC Council Chairman Vincent C. …… read more
Eric Gordon scores 21 points as US pulls away to beat Tunisia, 92-57
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:09:01
Los Angeles Times-

The Americans finish 5-0 in group play at the basketball world championship and will face Angola in the next round. US guard Eric Gordon goes after a loose along with Tunisia's Nizar Knioua during the final Group B preliminary game for both teams on …… read more
Steelers QB Leftwich injures knee
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:38
Seattle Post Intelligencer-

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich hurt his left knee during the second quarter of the team's final preseason game against Carolina. Leftwich completed an 18-yard pass to Emmanuel Sanders before being …… read more
Movie review: 'Going the Distance'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:40:23
Los Angeles Times-

It may be too raunchy for some, but the new Drew Barrymore romantic comedy is a true artifact of this recessionary era. Drew Barrymore and Justin Long costar in "Going the Distance." (Jessica Miglio, Associated Press) By Michael Phillips, …… read more
Paris Hilton busted by Twitter pic?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:48
CNET-

by Chris Matyszczyk It is not easy being Paris Hilton. You have to spend so much of your time focused on the "being Paris Hilton" part that it leaves very little time for much else. Like considering the state of the nation. Or remembering what pictures …… read more
A New Digital Battlefield
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:42:59
Wall Street Journal-

By GEOFFREY A. FOWLER And SAM SCHECHNER TV shows are emerging as a new front in the war over digital media between Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc., amid their ongoing battles over electronic books and online music. Hours after Apple said Wednesday that …… read more
Samsung, Toshiba `Me-Too' Tablets Seek to Take on IPad With Lower Prices
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:51:26
Bloomberg-

By Ragnhild Kjetland - Thu Sep 02 23:35:49 GMT 2010 Samsung Electronics Co. and Toshiba Corp. unveiled tablet computers in Berlin yesterday, aiming to take market share from Apple Inc.'s iPad with their lower-priced me-too devices. …… read more
Hewlett-Packard wins bidding war for 3Par
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:04:08
Los Angeles Times-

By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times Computer maker Dell Inc. withdrew Thursday from the three-week bidding war over tiny data storage company 3Par Inc., which quickly accepted the latest offer at $33 a share from Dell rival Hewlett-Packard Co. …… read more
Dems in power could be in peril, poll says
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:03:12
USA Today-

By Susan Page, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Democratic congressional candidates face a political landscape even rockier than those in 1994 and 2006 that ended with election upheavals that changed control of Congress, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. …… read more
Steven Jackson does not dress for Rams' preseason finale
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:03:02
FOXNews-

| AP ST. LOUIS Steven Jackson sat out St. Louis' preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, giving the Rams more time to find a backup running back. Backup quarterback AJ Feeley also was out for the second straight game because …… read more
'Bama's Dareus suspended 2 games
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:41:30
SI.com-

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.(AP) — Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus has been declared ineligible for two games for accepting nearly $2000 in improper benefits during two trips to Miami. An NCAA ruling Thursday also ordered Dareus, defensive MVP of the …… read more
Earl may wreak havoc at TPC Boston
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:25:24
FOXSports.com-

There was the usual cast of characters brought into the media center here at the Deutsche Bank Championship Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker but all the pre-tournament hype wasn't complete until the last visitor arrived: …… read more
'Machete' star Danny Trejo is an illustrated man
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:30:42
USA Today-

By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Danny Trejo had been out of the joint maybe a week when he came across an elderly neighbor struggling with two trash cans. Trejo approached the woman, who saw his ponytail, pit-bull body and blanket of tattoos. …… read more
Foxed by Blair's lack of regret
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:06:23
The Guardian-

Your editorial (2 September) attributes three election victories to Tony Blair, but it's more accurate to give him two. By the 2005 election he was deeply unpopular and his campaign had to be rescued by Gordon Brown. A lot of humility is called for on …… read more
Israeli-Palestinian talks: no breakthroughs, but a way forward
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:05:40
Christian Science Monitor-

The Israeli, Palestinian leaders agree to meet again in less than two weeks and to work on a 'framework agreement for permanent status.' Israeli-Palestinian talks: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (top r.) and Special Envoy George Mitchell (bottom r. …… read more
Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:08:52
New York Times-

By REED ABELSON As health care costs continue their relentless climb, companies are increasingly passing on higher premium costs to workers. The shift is occurring, policy analysts and others say, as employers feel more pressure from the weak economy …… read more
For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:06:22
CNN-

By Sarah Klein, Health.com Studies show that teens who average fewer than eight hours of sleep on weeknights tend to eat more high-calorie snacks than their better-rested peers. (Health.com) — All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, …… read more
Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:18:23
Reuters-

By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. …… read more
First look: Taking HDR photos with Apple's iOS 4.1
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:49
Apple Insider-

By Neil Hughes When iOS 4.1 ships next week, iPhone and iPod touch users will have a new feature that allows for better photos in bright lighting: High Dynamic Range. AppleInsider offers a first look at the new technology built right in to the iOS …… read more
Dell's Enterprise Challenge Remains After 3Par
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:29:35
ABC News-

AP By JESSICA MINTZ AP Technology Writer Dell Inc. doesn't have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker. …… read more
Germany Must Consider How It Makes Bank Appointments
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:55:52
Wall Street Journal-

By TERENCE ROTH The decision by Germany's central bank to request that one of its governors be sacked after broadcasting racially-charged views sets the stage for a messy legal struggle on contract law, free speech and a subject many in Berlin heartily …… read more
Democratic Salvage Plan
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:21:18
Wall Street Journal-

With the economy struggling and the polls turning sharply against them, Democrats are at sea about how to prevent an electoral rout in November. Reports yesterday said the White House may be panicked enough to contemplate new tax cuts. …… read more
Marijuana may not be the gateway drug some think it is, study finds
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:10:18
Los Angeles Times-

Marijuana is thought by some to be a gateway drug among young people who eventually go on to try stronger substances. But that may be the exception rather than the rule, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of New Hampshire looked at data …… read more
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland shake hands
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:17:37
FOXNews-

| AP IRVING, Texas Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant have made amends. About an hour before their teams played Thursday night, the pair shook hands and had what looked like a brief, pleasant conversation. …… read more
Ohio State-Marshall pregame observations from Doug Lesmerises
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:58:11
Plain Dealer-

Welcome from Ohio Stadium, where Ohio State and Marshall are approaching their 7:30 kickoff on the Big Ten Network. It's Ohio State's first Thursday opener since starting the 1997 season against Wyoming. I don't want to make anyone nervous, …… read more
Terry Bradshaw: 'I pray' NFL does not reduce Ben Roethlisberger's suspension
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:42
USA Today-

Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw renewed his criticism of Ben Roethlisberger on Wednesday and said he's rooting for the NFL to impose the maximum penalty on the Pittsburgh Steelers QB. Bradshaw, who sharply scolded Roethlisberger when the QB was under …… read more
CC allows just one hit, rolls to 19th victory
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:24
MLB.com-

By Tim Britton / MLB.com NEW YORK — CC Sabathia dominated the Athletics on Thursday, holding Oakland to a lone hit in eight sparkling innings as the Yankees completed a four-game sweep with a 5-0 win in the Bronx. In winning for the 19th time this …… read more
Paris Hilton's Week Continues to Blow
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:58:15
E! Online (blog)-

Paris Hilton can continue to ignore the rumors, but she probably has to pay attention to the judge. A Miami judge has sided with a film distributor that sued Hilton in 2008, ruling Thursday that the heiress/actress (heirtress? …… read more
'Going the Distance' doesn't go far enough for its witty cast
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:17:42
USA Today-

By Jessica Miglio, Warner Bros. Pictures By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY With good chemistry between likable leads and some timely recession-era professional woes, Going the Distance should be more of a contender. But it stops short of the finish line, …… read more
Double Hand Transplant Patient Shows New Hands
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:31:56
NPR-

by AP Enlarge AP Dr. Richard Edwards, left, is greeted by Dr. Joseph Kutz who shakes one of Edwards' new hands during a news conference at Jewish Hospital in Louisville Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. The 55-year-old chiropractor from Edmond, Okla., …… read more
Group: Half of Calif health workers got flu shots
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:22:02
San Jose Mercury News-

AP SAN FRANCISCOA consumer group has found that just over half of California health care workers received flu shots during the 2008-2009 flu season. Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, says that state public health department data …… read more
Bisphosphonates Tied to Esophageal Cancer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:03:09
MedPage Today-

By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Note that this study has found that esophageal cancer may be more common in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs for long periods. Note also that as pointed out by the editorialist, if causality is …… read more
Verizon offers prepaid data plans for smart phones
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:57
BetaNews-

By Ed Oswald | Published September 2, 2010, 6:23 PM Verizon strengthened its prepaid offerings on Thursday, introducing prepay data plans for consumers who wish to use smart phones on a no contract basis. While the acquisition costs for those phones …… read more
HP Declares Victory Over Dell In 3Par Battle
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:40:00
TheStreet.com-

By James Rogers 09/02/10 - 06:36 PM EDT HP and 3Par have entered into a "definitive agreement" whereby HP will purchase the storage specialist for $33 a share, or a total price of $2.35 billion, according to a joint statement released after market …… read more
Pakistani Officials Caution Against Large Outdoor Religious Ceremonies
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:42
Voice of America-

Photo: AP Top officials in Pakistan are urging majority Sunni and minority Shiite Muslim communities in the country not to hold outdoor religious meetings. The appeal comes a day after suspected Sunni militants linked to al-Qaida and Taliban extremist …… read more
To Boost Security, Facebook Adds Remote Logout
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:24:51
PC World-

By Robert McMillan, IDG News Facebook users will soon have a new way of knocking spammers out of legitimate accounts. The social-networking company is rolling out a new security feature that lets users see which computers and devices are logged into …… read more
MLB will rule on Nyjer Morgan punishment Friday
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:54:30
SportingNews.com-

Major League Baseball is expected to deliver its ruling on a punishment for the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan Friday, ESPN.com reports. Citing sources, the report says MLB is reviewing "a range of incidents" involving Morgan since Aug. …… read more
Tom Gorzelanny to miss next start
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:35:25
ESPN-

By Bruce Levine Cubs pitcher Tom Gorzelanny will miss at least one start after he was hit by a line drive in Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, a team spokesperson said Thursday. The left-hander underwent a CT scan on Thursday that revelaed a small, …… read more
Just another reason to expect the Patriots starters to play tonight…
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:07:26
Boston Herald-

By Ian Rapoport The week began with word that the Patriots [team stats] starters would play tonight. That's what Tom Brady [stats] said, that's what teammates said, that's what we said. Sure, it was a fourth preseason game and Brady hasn't played in …… read more
'Going the Distance' a rare romantic comedy
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:37:25
CNN-

By Owen Gleiberman, EW.com "Going the Distance," starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, is a romantic comedy you can actually believe. (EW.com) — "Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, …… read more
VIDEO: David Letterman Calls Paris Hilton 'An Idiot'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:59
Radar Online-

Paris Hilton has had better weeks: The socialite, who was arrested on drug charges in Las Vegas Friday night, is now the late night punch line of the week as well, as David Letterman joked about her recent misfortunes on The Late Show Wednesday. …… read more
Review: 'Machete' a dull ride with gore
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:21:23
San Francisco Chronicle-

Danny Trejo is MACHETE, a legendary ex-Federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match, stars in, "Machete." So here is "Machete," director Robert Rodriguez's full-length expansion of his own fake trailer for a '70s-style exploitation movie …… read more
TI Is Arrested
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:55:01
New York Times-

Months after his release from a federal prison the rapper T. I., below, was arrested Wednesday night with his wife in Los Angeles on drug charges, The Associated Press reported. TI, whose given name is Clifford Harris, was pulled over at a traffic stop …… read more
RPT-Australia PM commits to tighter gambling rules
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:58
Reuters-

MELBOURNE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has committed to tighter regulation of the country's $10 billion slot-machine industry, if she succeeds in her bid to form a minority government after inconclusive elections last …… read more
Top 5 issues on the table for Israeli-Palestinian talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:36:37
Christian Science Monitor-

These are the five most central issues that Israel and the Palestinian Authority need to address in the latest round of peace talks, which began Sept. 2. Israelis take part in the construction of a structure on the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beit …… read more
Afghans pull money from troubled Kabul Bank
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:46:10
Los Angeles Times-

By Mark Magnier and Hashmet Baktash, Los Angeles Times Afghans on Thursday rushed to withdraw their savings from troubled Kabul Bank despite attempts by officials to reassure nervous depositors that their money was safe. …… read more
Jobs moves to the heavens with Apple TV
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:21
Register-

Analysis With its Apple TV revamp announced Wednesday, Apple dipped its toes into the entertainment cloud if you'll forgive a muddled metaphor. It's a tentative baby step, but expect more cloudy offerings from Cupertino if the experiment is a success …… read more
Privacy in iTunes Ping
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:25:10
PC World-

Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. From a privacy standpoint, it's pretty straightforward–as opposed to Facebook's multitude of privacy settings–but then again, Ping is also very limited as to what …… read more
Stimulus Vote Has Feingold on the Run
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:28:27
BusinessWeek-

By John McCormick You know Democrats are in danger of losing control of Congress when Russell Feingold is fighting for survival. Wisconsin voters have chosen Democrats in the last six Presidential contests, including Barack Obama by 14 percentage …… read more
Japanese Yields Climb
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:54:46
Wall Street Journal-

By MEGUMI FUJIKAWA TOKYOJapanese government-bond yields climbed, as concern eased over the US economic outlook, reducing the appeal of safe-haven assets. The benchmark 10-year yield rose 0.05 percentage point to 1.110%. The move was even sharper in …… read more
Hurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3 as winds decrease to 115 mph
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:48:14
Washington Post-

As Hurricane Earl steamed toward the east coast, vacationers along North Carolina's Outer Banks began packing their cars and moving inland, cutting short their summer just before Labor Day weekend. By Rob Stein and Michael W. Savage Hurricane Earl …… read more
Offshore Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, West of Deepwater Horizon
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:11:27
ABC News-

By EMILY FRIEDMAN An explosion on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday ignited a fire that caused workers to evacuate into the water into the water to escape from harms way. The Supreme Court was asked whether Exxon must pay for …… read more
2010 US Open Second Round Result: Roger Federer Cruises, Again
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:33
SB Nation-

Roger Federer made quick work of Andreas Beck in the second round of the 2010 US Open, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 Thursday afternoon. The second-seeded Federer needed only 101 minutes to take care of Beck, who double faulted 11 times in the match. …… read more
Pedroia: Scan will determine if surgery needed
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:21:12
ESPN-

By Gordon Edes BALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia acknowledged that he may have surgery as early as Friday to place a screw in his fractured left foot, depending on the results of the CT scan he will undergo that morning. …… read more
Paris' not-my-bag claim undone by her Twitpic?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:31:05
msnbc.com-

AP AP Paris Hilton was arrested last weekend in Vegas after police found cocaine in her purse. By GINA SERPE and WHITNEY ENGLISH That sound you hear? That's the sound of an alibi unraveling. Cast your minds back to, um, five whole days ago, …… read more
Going the Distance
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:20:57
Boston Globe-

By Wesley Morris American movies can always be counted on to get some things wrong about everyday life: brushing teeth, telephones, kissing, but mostly and especially talking about sex. The line is fine between an honest conversation about sex and …… read more
Independent Lawmaker Supports Australian Leader
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:12:10
New York Times-

By MERAIAH FOLEY SYDNEY, Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard cleared another hurdle on Thursday in her bid to break Australia's first parliamentary deadlock in 70 years, winning the tentative support of an independent legislator from Tasmania. …… read more
Kabul Bank Customers Crowd Branch Seeking Withdrawals as Managers Replaced
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:03:24
Bloomberg-

By Eltaf Najafizada - Thu Sep 02 08:41:46 GMT 2010 Customers crowded the main branch of Afghanistan's largest bank to withdraw deposits a day after the central bank said top executives were replaced amid US reports that it had lost millions of dollars. …… read more
Netanyahu, Abbas hold private peace talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:14:40
ABC Online-

By Lisa Millar and wires Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas have spent several hours meeting alone, without translators, in the first day of direct talks on Middle East peace in Washington DC. …… read more
Study: Brain Exercises Delay, But Can't Prevent, Dementia
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:06:33
TIME-

By Alice Park Wednesday, Sep. 01, 2010 Doctors have been advising us for years to "use it or lose it": that is, to stay as intellectually active as possible into our waning years in order to avoid dementia. But the latest research shows that brain …… read more
Lineman won't be tackled by flu again
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:17:41
CNN-

By Sabriya Rice, CNN A recent survey found that only 32 percent of adults had been vaccinated against seasonal influenza by November 2009. (CNN) — It was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy …… read more
Survey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:12:15
Kansas City Star-

By TONY PUGH An annual survey released Thursday finds that workers are paying, on average, about $482 more for job-based family health insurance this year as companies force employees to shoulder more of the burden of health care costs. …… read more
Apple TV could help Netflix growth
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:26:02
Reuters-

By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shares in Netflix Inc neared their all-time high on Thursday, after Apple Inc said that the company's streaming video service would be added to a new version of Apple TV. The tie-in with Apple TV, a smaller, …… read more
OPTIONS REPORT: Some 3PAR Traders Left Holding the Bag
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:55:53
Wall Street Journal-

By BRENDAN CONWAY NEW YORKThe end to the 3PAR Inc. bidding war appears to have left some speculative options traders one volley short. Dell Inc.'s decision to let Hewlett-Packard Co. have the data-storage company for $33 a share ends an immensely …… read more
Apple's trouble with TV
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28:57
Ars Technica-

By John Siracusa | Last updated September 2, 2010 2:27 PM Apple TV has been a persistent loser from a company that usually only tolerates winners. It's clear that Apple wants to do something "in the living room," but damned if it can figure out exactly …… read more
TI's Wife, Tiny, Tweets After Arrest
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:16
MTV.com-

ATL rapper's spouse thanks supporters, as 50 Cent gives the couple his two cents on Twitter as well. By Mawuse Ziegbe After getting arrested with her husband, TI, on Wednesday night for possession of a controlled substance, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle took to …… read more
Hurricane Earl now category 3; NC and Va. bracing
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:15:44
Los Angeles Times-

By Jennifer L. Williams, jwilliams@dailypress.com | 247-4644 Hurricane Earl weakened slightly Thursday afternoon, downgrading from a category 4 to category 3 storm, as it moved toward affecting the Virginia and North Carolina coasts overnight Thursday …… read more
Delta plans 747 seating upgrade
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:28:49
BusinessWeek-

By JOSHUA FREED Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to upgrade the seats on its Boeing 747s next summer, while cutting the number of seats in the plane's most expensive cabin. Delta detailed the changes on Thursday, which are part of a $1 billion plan announced …… read more
Will Beatrice Capra be this year's Oudin at US Open?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:16:46
USA Today-

Melanie Oudin has been bounced out of the US Open, but last year's teen sensation can take pride in knowing that she inspired the latest American teen to storm the stage at Flushing Meadow. That would be 18-year-old Beatrice Capra, a wild-card entry …… read more
Michigan AD Brandon addresses alignment and other football issues
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:26:16
Detroit Free Press-

By MARK SNYDER The day after the Big Ten divisional alignment was announced, securing the Michigan-Ohio State game in different divisions and the final game of the season which Brandon said he always wanted there were still more questions and …… read more
Sabathia Moves Closer to First 20-Win Season
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:26:44
New York Times-

Mark Lennihan/AP By BEN SHPIGEL Perhaps you have heard, but on days he pitches, the mound belongs to Dallas Braden. Cross his rubber and suffer the consequences, as Alex Rodriguez discovered four months ago and chuckled at. …… read more
Top Chef's Tiffany: Was Fianc Worried About Ed?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:02:36
E! Online (blog)-

Tiffany Derry had a feeling the producers of Top Chef were going to make big deal about the close relationship she developed with fellow cheftestant Ed Cotton. What we all didn't know was what her fianc thought of all thatuntil now. …… read more
PIC: Dirty Dancing Star Jennifer Grey Returns to the Dance Floor!
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:11:54
Us Magazine-

Though she and costar Patrick Swayze famously perfected the lift in the blockbuster romance, she told UsMagazine.com her dancing skills have since slipped. Asked if she feels like the frontrunner, she told Us, "Seriously? No, I don't at all! …… read more
Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:13:14
The Associated Press-

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two …… read more
Afghans Pull Money From Weakened Bank
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:43:51
New York Times-

By DEXTER FILKINS KABUL, Afghanistan One of the principal owners of the Afghan bank at the center of an accelerating financial crisis here said depositors had withdrawn $180 million in the past two days. He predicted a revolution in the country's …… read more
Review & Outlook: Tony Blair on the Panic
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:41:06
Wall Street Journal-

Tony Blair's memoir, out this week, has so far received attention mostly for the former Prime Minister's judgments about George W. Bush (remarkably admiring) and Gordon Brown (decidedly mixed). But Mr. Blair's clear-sighted views on the financial …… read more
Rapid TB Test Shows High Accuracy
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:43:36
MedPage Today-

By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Explain to interested patients that a rapid test for tuberculosis and rifampin resistance was highly sensitive and specific even in patients who were smear-negative but culture positive. …… read more
Survey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:22
MiamiHerald.com-

By TONY PUGH WASHINGTON — An annual survey released Thursday finds that workers are paying, on average, about $482 more for job-based family health insurance this year as companies force employees to shoulder more of the burden of health care costs. …… read more
Meet the Galaxy Tab
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:05:10
PC World-

Samsung debuted the Galaxy Tab on Thursday, a portable tablet computer that just might be the first significant challenger to Apple's iPad. The Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch multitouch display, rear- and front-facing cameras, 1Ghz processor, …… read more
Hewlett-Packard May Have Won 3Par at Lower Price by Waiting for Deadline
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:43:31
Bloomberg-

By Serena Saitto - Thu Sep 02 19:18:34 GMT 2010 Hewlett-Packard Co. may have paid more than it needed to for 3Par Inc. because it outbid a Dell Inc. offer that 3Par already rejected, said two people close to the situation. 3Par had turned down Dell's …… read more
Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:05
PC Magazine-

Amid all the new iPods launched yesterday at Apple's annual music event, the consumer electronics powerhouse had a major software announcement: the new iTunes 10, with its social networking module, Ping. Clearly, Apple saw the meteoric rise of Facebook …… read more
Bank asks German president to dismiss Sarrazin
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:12:07
Financial Times-

By Gerrit Wiesmann in Berlin Germany's Bundesbank says it will ask Christian Wulff, the country's president, to dismiss Thilo Sarrazin, a board member who caused outrage by saying Jews shared a certain gene and Muslims were unwilling to fit into …… read more
Pakistan to Get $450 Million of Emergency Financing From IMF Amid Flooding
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:33:28
Bloomberg-

By Sandrine Rastello - Thu Sep 02 15:31:34 GMT 2010 The International Monetary Fund announced $450 million in emergency financing for Pakistan to help an economy ravaged by record flooding, said Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the fund's managing director. …… read more
Top Seed Wozniacki Cruises at US Open One Day After Roddick's Meltdown
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:47:17
Bloomberg-

By Mason Levinson - Thu Sep 02 18:39:21 GMT 2010 Women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki didn't lose a game in her second-round match against Kai-Chen Chang at the US Open. Chang, from Taiwan, managed only 24 points to Wozniacki's 52 in the 47-minute 6-0, …… read more
Deutsche Bank, EMC boost sponsorship of golf tourney
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:23
Boston Herald-

By Brendan Lynch Hopkinton-based IT infrastructure company EMC Corp. has boosted its sponsorship of this weekend's PGA Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton and Deutsche Bank announced it will remain the title sponsor for at least two more years. …… read more
Katy Perry Goes Futuristic In 'Teenage Dream' German TV Spot
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:48
MTV.com-

Pop star shoots 90-second commercial to current single as she channels characters including Marilyn Monroe. By James Dinh From whipped-cream-loaded bras to pink cotton candy clouds, Katy Perry has delivered her share of eye-catching visuals throughout …… read more
'Transformers 3' extra injured in car accident during shoot
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:17
Entertainment Weekly-

by Brad Wete Extra Gabriela V. Cedillo, 24, of Chicago was seriously injured on the production set of Transformers 3 while filming a stunt, FOX Chicago News reports. The crew was shooting Wednesday night in the Chicago suburb of Hammond, Ind., …… read more
Employers shifting health-care costs to workers, survey shows
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:17:08
Washington Post-

The House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, approving a Senate bill and a separate package of amendments. By David S. Hilzenrath Amid high unemployment and a weak economy, employers have been …… read more
Food safety groups slam USDA egg graders at farms in recall
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:54
USA Today-

By Robert F. Bukaty, AP By Alison Young, USA TODAY US Department of Agriculture staff regularly on site at two Iowa egg processors implicated in a national salmonella outbreak were supposed to enforce rules against the presence of disease-spreading …… read more
Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:01:33
Reuters-

Zambian villagers display a mosquito net in Matongo village, about 60 km (37 miles) from Livingstone, April 23, 2008. By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists …… read more
Hawking spurns God: Universe just happened
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:13:01
CNET-

by Chris Matyszczyk In the '80s, you were really no one unless you read Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time." Not that it was an easy read. The most efficient option for getting a handle on it, I found, was to ask someone what was in it. …… read more
Samsung Introduces Its 7-Inch Tablet to Rival iPad
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:01:33
Reuters-

By Priya Ganapati at Wired.com After weeks of leaked photos and videos, Samsung's 7-inch tablet called the Galaxy Tab is finally here. Samsung has announced the launch of the tablet that could become the first major Android powered challenger to the …… read more
Hands-on with iTunes Ping, sans Facebook Connect
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:03:31
Ars Technica-

By Jacqui Cheng | Last updated September 2, 2010 12:59 PM Because we all need another social network in our lives, Apple introduced "Ping" as part of iTunes 10 during its big media event this week. Described by Steve Jobs as "Twitter and Facebook meet …… read more
Young American Startles No. 18 Seed
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:35:26
New York Times-

By LYNN ZINSER With Melanie Oudin out of the United States Open, the door was left open for a new player to become the darling of the United States Open. It was a door Beatrice Capra barged right through on Thursday in the second round of the event. …… read more
Fish advances with straight-set win over Cuevas
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:42:50
msnbc.com-

Mardy Fish beat Pablo Cuevas 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday and is one of three remaining US men at the US Open. Take a look at all of the action from the 2010 US Open. Take a look at all of the action from the 2010 US Open. Images of some of the outfits …… read more
Fast Breaks: USA vs. Tunisia
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:44:46
SI.com-

Kevin Durant got some rest, playing only 18 minutes as Coach K utilized his bench against Tunisia. After a forgettable first half, Team USA pulled away in the second to rout Tunisia 92-57, completing a 5-0 run through pool play at the FIBA World …… read more
Deutsche Bank extends sponsorship of Playoffs event through 2012
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:31:17
PGA Tour-

NORTON, MA — The PGA TOUR and Deutsche Bank announced that the global banking firm has exercised a two-year option to continue sponsorship of the Deutsche Bank Championship through 2012. Additionally, EMC Corporation, a Founders Club Partner of the …… read more
Machete Star Danny Trejo
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:17:22
TIME-

By Nate Jones Thursday, Sep. 02, 2010 Joaquin Avellan / 20th Century Fox / AP You may not know his name, but you certainly know his face. With his chiseled physique, long hair and handlebar mustache, Danny Trejo is one of the most recognizable …… read more
Happy '90210' Day: How will you celebrate?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:30:44
Entertainment Weekly-

by Mandi Bierly It's September 2, 2010: 9/02/10. If you can't attend the party in Beverly Hills to celebrate the city with the zip hosted by Larry King, headlined by Natasha Bedingfield, and accompanied by the three-day Taste of Beverly Hills food …… read more
Axl Rose tries Dublin's patience, sends crowd home
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16:44
The Associated Press-

DUBLIN Axl Rose, it seems, needs a little more patience and a much louder alarm clock. The 48-year-old singer of US hard-rock band Guns N' Roses irritated thousands of his Dublin fans at the 02 Arena on Wednesday night by showing up nearly an hour …… read more
TI, Tiny Arrested For Pills That 'Resembled Ecstasy,' Police Allege
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:45
MTV.com-

Rapper and wife were pulled over after making an illegal U-turn on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday night. By Gil Kaufman Details are beginning to emerge about the Los Angeles traffic stop that resulted in rapper TI and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle's arrests …… read more
Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Investigation
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:19:09
ABC News-

By LARA SALAHI Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pled guilty for its off-label promotion of Botox and will pay $600 million to settle additional charges in a longstanding federal investigation. Botox is best known for its ability to smooth out …… read more
Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:28:23
BusinessWeek-

Actor Michael Douglas says he's treating his recently-diagnosed throat tumor as "a curable disease." A walnut-sized tumor was found at the base of the 65-year-old actor's tongue in early August and he's now undergoing an eight-week course of radiation …… read more
Double-hand transplant patient hopes for return to his career
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:03:33
Louisville Courier-Journal-

By Laura Ungar lungar@courier-journal.com September 2, 2010 Dr. Richard Edwards Jr., who received the region's first double hand transplant last week, slowly curled the fingers of his new left hand to make a fist. Then he tried to do the same with …… read more
NEWSMAKER-HP's Donatelli wins 3PAR, status as CEO candidate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:54:27
Reuters-

By Ritsuko Ando NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co's (HPQ.N) fierce bidding war against Dell Inc (DELL.O) for 3PAR Inc raised the profile of the once-obscure data storage business, and along with it the stature of HP executive Dave …… read more
News: Ping Steered Clear of Facebook Over Onerous Terms
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:34:51
The Mac Observer-

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a new music-related social networking service called Ping on Wednesday, and it seems the company intentionally steered away from tying the service into Facebook. Mr. Jobs said his company talked with Facebook about a …… read more
Apple iPod Event: Rumor vs. Reality
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:40:21
PC Magazine-

Wednesday's much-hyped Apple event has come and gone. We got a revamped iPod lineup, a smaller and cheaper Apple TV with Netflix streaming and 99-cent TV show rentals, and Ping, a social network within iTunes 10. Before Steve Jobs took the stage, …… read more
Hurricane Earl to batter North Carolina tonight
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:58:07
USA Today-

By Chuck Burton, AP KILL DEVIL HILLS (USATODAY.com) Hurricane Earl is a powerful Category 4 storm packing 140-mph winds, and coastal residents in its path need to take action now, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate told reporters Thursday. …… read more
Carly Fiorina Supports DREAM Act, but Says She's Against "Amnesty"
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:32:10
CBS News-

California's Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina said last night that she would support the DREAM Act, an immigration measure that aims to help undocumented students. Her remarks set her apart from more conservative Republican candidates this …… read more
UFC 118 fighter salaries
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:07:11
Yahoo! Sports-

By MMAWeekly.com staff 19 minutes ago The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission released the UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 fighter salary information on Thursday. The main event featured UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar defending his title in a …… read more
Post-Match Chat With Andy Roddick
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:05
Long Island Tennis Magazine-

The following is taken from Andy Roddick's post-match press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 1 during the 2010 US Open. The ninth-seeded Roddick discusses his defeat at the hands of Serbian Janko Tipsarevic earlier in the night, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, …… read more
Big Ten Gets Realignment Mostly Right
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:55
FanHouse-

Observations and insights (but not Insight Bowls) from Wednesday's Big Ten realignment announcement/television show, aka the summer's second "The Decision." 1. I'm not one to toss bouquets (of roses, in this case) at conference commissioners, …… read more
Party Queen Paris Hilton Banned From Las Vegas Hot Spots
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:31:19
ABC News-

By SHEILA MARIKAR Paris Hilton has been banned from two Las Vegas hot spots following her arrest last week for alleged possession of cocaine. Wednesday, a Wynn Resorts spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hilton is no longer welcome at Wynn Las …… read more
City of Beverly Hills Celebrates 90210 Day
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:31:11
TIME-

90210 Day is, in some ways, the perfect internet holiday. Bored Gen-Xers can surreptitiously browse nostalgic clips of Beverly Hills 90210 in their cubicles, while Generation Y can rouse from their futons, laugh at the early '90s fashions and pretend …… read more
IMF to give Pakistan $450 mln in flood aid
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:57
Reuters-

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid and disburse funds during September, IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Thursday. government has estimated at $43 billion, …… read more
Netanyahu: Israel prepared to go long way for real peace
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:48:11
Jerusalem Post-

By JPOST.COM STAFF PM tells DC gathering Israel wants good neighbors, to shape a new reality for both peoples; Abbas declares peace in Palestinian, entire region's interest; Clinton says talks in US interests but won't impose solution. …… read more
West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53:02
CBC.ca-

The Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that 13 people died with laboratory confirmed West Nile as of Wednesday. There have been 143 people who have become ill, including 39 hospitalized and eight still in intensive care. …… read more
US employers push rising cost of healthcare onto workers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:24:09
Los Angeles Times-

A new survey shows a family health plan in 2010 averages $4000 a year, up 14% from 2009. Meanwhile, the average employer contribution to a family plan hasn't increased at all. By Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times Strained by rising healthcare costs and …… read more
Samsung fires first Android-powered salvo at iPad with Galaxy Tab
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:32:03
Ars Technica-

By Chris Foresman | Last updated September 2, 2010 11:30 AM Apple became the biggest fish in the very small touchscreen tablet pond when it launched the iPad this past spring. But more fish will arrive starting mid-month when Samsung launches its …… read more
Apple Unveils New iPod Touch, Shuffle, Nano
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:50:18
InformationWeek-

CEO Steve Jobs says new MP3 player lineup is the strongest in his company's history. By Paul McDougall Apple on Wednesday overhauled its iPod line of MP3 music players, adding features borrowed from the iPhone 4 to some and downsizing others almost to …… read more
Film Brings Lives of Palestinian Women to Venice
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:32:42
ABC News-

By Silvia Aloisi VENICE (Reuters) - The lives of four Arab-Israeli women spanning three generations against the backdrop of conflict are at the center of "Miral," a film by Julian Schnabel based on his Palestinian partner's biographical book. …… read more
Shock Prediction: GOP to Take House, Maybe Senate in 2010 Election
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:55:14
U.S. News & World Report-

By Paul Bedard Typically cautious Larry Sabato, head of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, is rocking the political world with a new "Crystal Ball" prediction: The GOP will win the House, making Ohio's John Boehner speaker, …… read more
CUP: In The Groove(s) At Atlanta
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:23:59
FOXNews-

There are two NASCAR speedways that garner almost universal praise from Sprint Cup drivers Michigan International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. The reasons are not related to the garage areas, the competitor motorhome lots or towels in the …… read more
Seattle officer's killing now a death penalty case
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:34:12
Seattle Times-

King County's prosecutor says he'll seek the death penalty against Christopher Monfort if he is convicted of killing a Seattle police officer. The Associated Press King County's prosecutor says he'll seek the death penalty against Christopher Monfort …… read more
Marlins say business with Nats is finished
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:38:00
MLB.com-

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com It remains to be seen the next time the Marlins face the Nationals, which will be Sept. 10-12 at Nationals Park. "I know it's over for me," Marlins veteran Wes Helms said. "I hope it is for these other guys. …… read more
Sharks bring Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi on board
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:30:37
USA Today-

By Jason O. Watson, US Presswire By Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Antti Niemi, who swept San Jose in the Western Conference final on the way to a Stanley Cup championship, is now a member of the Sharks. The Sharks announced Thursday that Niemi, 27, …… read more
Americans Experience Ups and Downs on Day Three of the US Open
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:01
Long Island Tennis Magazine-

There were many Americans in action on Day Three at the 2010 US Open on Wednesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Some new stars were born, others faired quite well, while others took an early exit from Flushing Meadows. …… read more
Big Ten expansion: All about the new divisions
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:16:27
Detroit Free Press-

Here are some key facts about how the new Big Ten football divisions will work. Big Ten teams will play eight conference football games the next two seasons. A ninth game could be added as early as 2015. Teams will play the five others in their …… read more
Letterman Extortionist Released From NY Jail
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:18:17
ABC News-

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former television producer who tried to extort $2 million from talk show host David Letterman over his affairs with women was released from jail on Thursday, a city correctional department spokesman said. …… read more
Brooke Burke: 5 Reasons You'll Get Voted Off Dancing with the Stars
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:30:51
People Magazine-

Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars is right around the corner. And while folks like David Hasselhoff, Mike The Situation Sorrentino and Bristol Palin are prepping to perfect (or at least learn) the Paso Doble, the show's co-host (and season 7 champ) …… read more
Rapper TI arrested for drug possession in LA
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:33:55
Reuters-

The rapper known as TI reacts at the 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors in New York City June 3, 2010. NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Rapper TI has been released from jail after being arrested in Los Angeles for possessing drugs, police said Thursday. …… read more
IMF to give Pakistan $450 mln in flood aid
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:10:19
Reuters-

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid and disburse funds during September, IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Thursday. Severe flooding in Pakistan has …… read more
Why most Palestinians don't support Israeli-Palestinian talks or another …
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:23:50
Christian Science Monitor-

Only 1 in 3 Palestinians are in favor of the Israeli-Palestinian talks that open today in Washington, but hardly anyone showed up to a Ramallah protest signaling apathy. Palestinians take part in a protest in the West Bank city of Ramallah against …… read more
Pakistan Shiites mourn those killed in triple bomb
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:43:11
The Associated Press-

LAHORE, Pakistan Thousands of Shiite Muslims, thumping their chests and crying, mourned Thursday at funeral prayers for victims of a triple bombing that heaped more tragedy on Pakistan, which is already struggling to cope with devastating floods. …… read more
US workers see higher health costs, less care
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:20:19
Reuters-

By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees. The findings, published on Thursday, come as the US …… read more
Apple's Jobs says 'onerous terms' kept Facebook ties out of Ping
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:51:08
Apple Insider-

By Sam Oliver Apple's new music-related social network, Ping, is not tied in to Facebook because the website demanded "onerous terms" that Steve Jobs said his company could not agree to. Jobs spoke with Kara Swisher of BoomTown after Wednesday's event, …… read more
Update: Samsung launches Galaxy Tab
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:59:45
Computerworld-

By Mikael Rickns IDG News Service - Samsung revealed the Galaxy Tab on Thursday, a tablet computer running Android 2.2 that will begin shipping in October in Europe. A launch date for the US was not revealed. The tablet can be used to surf the Web, …… read more
Dell walks away from 3Par bidding battle
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:30:47
Financial Times-

Hewlett-Packard appeared to have won the bidding battle for data storage technology company 3Par on Thursday, after Dell said it would not raise its offer and was ending talks. HP made a $33-a-share offer on Thursday, valuing lossmaking 3Par at about …… read more
Jobs Jabs At Google, Google Jabs Back
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:31:40
InformationWeek-

During Wednesday's Apple press conference, CEO Steve Jobs took a not-too-subtle shot at Google and its Android platform. Google responded. By Eric Zeman Most Apple press conferences start off with some statistics and state-of-the-company type stuff. …… read more
West returns to the Celtics
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:48:49
Boston Globe-

By Gary Washburn Celtics president Danny Ainge has spent his summer vacation plucking unwanted players from other teams, bolstering his lineup on a shoestring budget, bringing a series of big names with formerly big games to Boston. …… read more
Does Hard Knocks make the Jets look bad?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:50:34
WEEI.com-

" What newness of football fans you are seven days away from the start of the NFL regular season you were ten days away from the start of the patriots season. All is well with the world but one little bit of bad news. Only of one episode of hard knocks …… read more
Bernanke Meets Buffett in Role Conceived to Protect Markets
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:21:39
Bloomberg-

By Steve Matthews and Joshua Zumbrun - Thu Sep 02 04:01:37 GMT 2010 The cover of the October 2010 issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine shows a photo of Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on …… read more
USA finishes unbeaten in FIBA preliminary round
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10:02
Kansas City Star-

By Sports Network Eric Gordon scored a game-high 21 points, leading the United States in a 92-57 rout of Tunisia to finish up an unblemished record in the preliminary round of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each …… read more
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' adds Teresa Giudice's sister-in-law, Melissa …
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:17:00
New York Daily News-

By Soraya Roberts 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars Teresa Giudice (l.) and Dina Manzo. According to a report, Giudice's sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, is set to replace Dina Manzo on the Bravo show. According to RadarOnline.com, Melissa Gorga, …… read more
Former CBS producer leaves jail early
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:03:39
Hollywood Reporter-

The former TV producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs was freed from jail Thursday. The Huffington Post reported the news citing city Correction Department records. Robert "Joe" Halderman served four months of …… read more
Bundesbank Asks German President to Dismiss Sarrazin
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:12:38
BusinessWeek-

By Simone Meier Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) — The Bundesbank said it will ask German President Christian Wulff to dismiss board member Thilo Sarrazin after his remarks about Muslim immigrants and Jews damaged the central bank's reputation. …… read more
'In the dark'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:09
BBC News-

Foreign Secretary William Hague's special adviser Christopher Myers, 25, has resigned after "untrue and malicious" allegations about their personal lives - but who are special advisers, and what do they do? Clare Short disparagingly dubbed them the …… read more
Bombing of Pakistan Religious Procession Kills 33, Injures 250
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:26:13
Voice of America-

Photo: AP Pakistani officials say the number of people killed in a triple bombing of a Shi'ite religious procession has risen to 33, with another 250 wounded. The bombings Wednesday in the northeastern city of Lahore targeted thousands of Shi'ites …… read more
Hamas pledges to continue targeting Israelis
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:12:30
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — "Resistance operations" will continue against Israelis despite the arrests of Hamas activists in the West Bank, a Hamas official said Thursday. The Hamas pledge to continue attacks comes after the Islamist group claimed …… read more
People: Zeta-Jones furious over Douglas' late cancer detection
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:24:48
Denver Post-

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she is having a hard time watching husband Michael Douglas battle stage 4 throat cancer and said she's furious with doctors for not detecting his disease sooner. Douglas, the Oscar winner of "Wall Street" and a veteran …… read more
Family insurance costs skyrocket 14%
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:01:47
CNNMoney-

By Parija Kavilanz, senior writerSeptember 2, 2010: 11:00 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — American workers are taking yet another blow to their wallets this year — a whopping 14% jump in costs to insure their families. …… read more
Weight Loss Pill Meridia Raises Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:31:05
WebMD-

By Daniel J. DeNoon Sept. 1, 2010 People who take Abbott's weight loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of nonfatal heart attack and stroke, a company-sponsored study shows. The increased risk was seen only in patients with underlying heart disease. …… read more
Alzheimer's Trade-Off for Mentally Active Seniors
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:14:08
U.S. News & World Report-

By Bruce Bower, Science News Mental exercise lets seniors outrun Alzheimer's diseasefor a while. Then the race takes a tragic turn for the sharp-minded, a new study finds, as declines in memory and other thinking skills kick into high gear. …… read more
Tech stocks rise as HP wins 3Par bidding war
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:01:33
MarketWatch-

By Rex Crum, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Tech stocks showed signs of adding to the previous day's gains Thursday, as Hewlett-Packard Co. was able to finally claim victory over Dell in the fight to acquire 3Par Inc. In early trading, …… read more
Samsung's Galaxy Tab is Official
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:29
PC World-

The Tab has potential to compete with the iPad but it will be a winner or a dud based largely on how well the software works. I'm in Berlin for IFA, Europe's biggest consumer-electronics trade event. The show floor doesn't open until Friday, …… read more
Apple's iPod, Apple TV Updates: 10 Big Questions and Answers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:39:02
PC Magazine-

With Steve Jobs and company unveiling so many new productsnew iPods, a reborn Apple TV, Ping, iOS4 updates and morea few questions is only natural. Apple now lives is a Sisyphean world where no matter how far up the hill it pushes the hype boulder, …… read more
Scenarios: What comes next in S.Africa state workers' strike?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:01:54
Reuters-

By Jon Herskovitz JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Striking South African state workers staged a protest march on Thursday, a day after rejecting a revised wage offer aimed at ending the three-week strike by about 1.3 million government employees. …… read more
New hope in fight against kidney disease
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:48
MiamiHerald.com-

A new study finds that African Americans can slow the progression of kidney disease by tightly controlling blood pressure. Jacques Bent, 67, poses with his son, Dr. Inaki G. Bent, 30. Jacque is one of the African-American men in South Florida who are …… read more
Economy tops 1st Boxer, Fiorina Senate debate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:49:35
San Francisco Chronicle-

By JUDY LIN, AP Writer Jeff Chiu / AP Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, left, shakes hands with Republican Carly Fiorina before a debate at St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly …… read more
Rate rise lifts Swedish krona to 2-year high
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:56
Financial Times-

By Peter Garnham The Swedish krona rose to a two-year high against the euro on Thursday after the Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, raised interest rates and delivered an upbeat assessment of the country's economy. The Riksbank raised rates by 25 basis …… read more
Niemi signs with San Jose Sharks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:33:01
CBC.ca-

By Brandon Hicks, CBC Sports The last time the Sharks saw Antti Niemi, he was celebrating with his Chicago Blackhawk teammates after they ended San Jose's season in the Western Conference final. Now the Sharks are hoping that he can help get them a …… read more
Nyjer Morgan ignites Marlins-Nationals brawl
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:47:47
Boston Globe-

Has Bill Belichick seen this yet? Marlins linebacker … err, first baseman … Gaby Sanchez came flying in to protect pitcher Chris Volstad after the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan charged the mound last night, and Sanchez absolutely blew up Morgan with an …… read more
You tell us: What should the Big Ten football divisions be called?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:13
Detroit Free Press-

By TOM PANZENHAGEN It's question-and-answer time where we ask the question, and freep.com readers provide the answers. Today's question is: What should the Big Ten's two new football divisions be called? The Big Ten on Wednesday split its 12 schools …… read more
Apple to offer 99-cent TV show rentals on revamped box
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:29:40
Los Angeles Times-

The new service will initially offer only shows produced by ABC Television Group and Fox Filmed Entertainment. Other studios are reluctant to join in. Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, at an Apple event in San Francisco, introduces the company's new …… read more
Top Chef: DC - Episode 12 Recap
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:50:17
Realitywanted-

by Gina Scarpa Last night, on Top Chef: DC, the contestants met up with Padma and Dana Cown (Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine) for their next Quickfire Challenge. In this challenge, they'll have to create a dish that goes amazingly well with a …… read more
TI and wife arrested on drug charges
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:50:32
Entertainment Weekly-

by Adam Markovitz Rapper TI (n Clifford Harris Jr.), 29, and his wife, Tameka Cottle, 36, were arrested last night in LA after police detected marijuana coming from their car at a traffic stop in West Hollywood, confirms Deputy Luis Castro of the LA …… read more
$100m pledge secured for Hobart hospital project from Labor
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:03:35
The Australian-

ROYAL Hobart Hospital will receive an immediate cash injection if the government is returned, under the deal with independent Andrew Wilkie. But the bulk of the crucial promise remained up in the air last night. The Prime Minister said yesterday she …… read more
Tony Blair memoirs 'break sale records'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:02:34
BBC News-

Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, have broken sales records, booksellers have said. A Journey became Waterstone's fastest-selling autobiography ever and shot to the top of Amazon's best-seller list. …… read more
The Early Word: Mideast Peace Talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:32:30
New York Times-

By JANIE LORBER Israeli and Palestinian leaders begin direct peace talks today at the State Department, presided over by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The talks represent a risk for President Obama, who vowed on Wednesday before a dinner with …… read more
NEJM fuels calls to withdraw Abbott's Meridia
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:38:59
FiercePharma-

Get ready for more controversy over Abbott Laboratories' (NYSE: ABT) diet pill Meridia. Two weeks before an FDA advisory panel meets to consider the drug's safety, final data from a long-term, 10000-patient study has hit the New England Journal of …… read more
Stephen Hawking Picks Physics Over God for Big Bang
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:53:25
FOXNews-

Physics was the reason for the Big Bang, not God, according to scientist Stephen Hawking. "Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing," the professor said in his new book, in a challenge to traditional …… read more
Samsung Intros 7-Inch Galaxy Tab With Froyo
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:16:49
InformationWeek-

Samsung today officially unveiled its iPad competitor, the Galaxy Tab. The new tablet from Samsung runs Android 2.2. Froyo and features a seven-inch display. By Eric Zeman Can Samsung take on Apple in the tablet space? It sure thinks it can. …… read more
Hurricane Earl Nears Atlantic Coast
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:06:50
New York Times-

Waves battered a pier in Southern Shores, North Carolina on Thursday as Hurricane Earl neared the Atlantic coastline. By SHAILA DEWAN MASONBORO ISLAND, NC Hurricane Earl edged toward the Atlantic coastline Thursday as tourists and residents fled the …… read more
Ping on iTunes: Not So Hot
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:47:14
PC World-

Apple's big overhaul of iTunes, announced Wednesday, turns the media management software into a fledgling social network thanks to a newly introduced feature called Ping. I would have expected more from Apple with this first attempt at building a …… read more
East Coast Braces for Earl
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:39:15
Wall Street Journal-

By JENNIFER LEVITZ Tropical-storm force winds are expected to reach the North Carolina coast by this afternoon, with hurricane-force winds expected to arrive near North Carolina's Outer Banks tonight, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday morning …… read more
Russia's VTB Returns to Profit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:39:58
Wall Street Journal-

By IRA IOSEBASHVILI MOSCOWRussia's second-biggest bank by assets, VTB Group, said Thursday it returned to profit in the second quarter after posting a loss a year earlier, benefiting from higher margins and increased demand for consumer loans fuelled …… read more
German bank votes to expel Sarrazin after racist comments
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:48:05
Jerusalem Post-

By JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP Banker said that immigrants in Europe incapable of integrating and cites studies that 'all Jews share a certain gene.' The German central bank voted unanimously in favor of dismissing board member Thilo Sarrazin on Thursday, …… read more
Eye-opener: Should Roethlisberger get suspension cut in half?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:26:26
USA Today-

Ben Roethlisberger will be pushing it when he meets with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday. He wants the big man to meet him half-way. ESPN reports that the star quarterback will be asking that his six-game suspension be reduced to three games …… read more
Nyjer Morgan, Nationals Clash With Marlins in Bench-Clearing Brawl
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:58:29
NESN.com-

by John Beattie on Sep 2, 2010 8:56:04 AM Things got testy in Florida on Wednesday night as the (few) fans in attendance at the Marlins-Nationals game were treated to one of the most heated brawls of the MLB season. Nyjer Morgan charged Marlins pitcher …… read more
Natalie Portman Generates Oscar Buzz for Racy Role
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:36:27
People Magazine-

By Tim Nudd Natalie Portman, a paragon of virtue in the Star Wars films and an actress often typecast as the girl next door, is the talk of the town at the Venice Film Festival this week with her racy, gritty role in the ballerina thriller Black Swan. …… read more
TI And Tiny Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession In Los Angeles
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:04:47
MTV.com-

Rapper and his wife were booked for felony alleged possession of a controlled substance Wednesday night. By Gil Kaufman Rapper TI and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday night for alleged possession of a controlled …… read more
Nato probes report air strike killed Afghan campaigners
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:04:38
BBC News-

Nato-led troops in Afghanistan say they are investigating reports that 10 campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by foreign forces. Afghan officials earlier told the BBC that the workers' vehicle had been attacked by a jet and two …… read more
Propping up a prime minister
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:07:39
BBC News-

By Andrew McFarlane BBC News Magazine Of all the revelations in former Prime Minister Tony Blair's autobiography, his admission to habitually drinking wine and spirits each night was perhaps the most surprising. But did it matter? …… read more
PNA, Hamas trade accusations over arrests
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:46:34
Xinhua-

RAMALLAH, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — Palestinian National Authority ( PNA) and Islamic Hamas movement on Thursday traded accusations over intensive arrests in the West Bank after Hamas claimed responsibility for two attacks on Israelis. …… read more
Allergan inks $600M off-label settlement
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:11:00
FiercePharma-

Pharma marketing got another black eye yesterday when the Department of Justice announced a $600 million settlement with Allergan. The drugmaker agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and pay a $375 million fine and $225 million in civil penalties, …… read more
Side Effects of Meridia Increases Risk of Heart Attack: Study
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:04:34
AboutLawsuits.com-

A clinical study funded by Abbott Laboratories has concluded that the side effects of Meridia, a weight loss drug, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study's findings were published this week by the New England Medical Journal, …… read more
Twitter For iPad Is Here, And It's Awesome
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:02
San Francisco Chronicle-

It took a while, but the official Twitter app for Apple's iPad is finally available. (Get cracking on your app, Facebook!) And in brief testing this morning, it's really slick, and has already become our Twitter app of choice on the iPad. …… read more
AOL Signs New 5-Year Search Ad Deal With Google, Adding Mobile
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:40:34
BusinessWeek-

By Sarah Rabil Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) — AOL Inc. signed a new five-year Internet search advertising deal with Google Inc., expanding the partnership to mobile search and the placement of AOL videos on YouTube. AOL and Google, operator of the most-used …… read more
Samsung: Galaxy Tab has leg up on Apple iPad
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:42:26
CNET-

by Stephen Shankland DJ Lee, head of Samsung Mobile global sales and marketing, shows the e-reader application in the Galaxy Tab at the IFA trade show in Berlin. "Honestly, I don't see anything that is weaker than the iPad," said WP Wong, …… read more
Wall Street views new Apple TV as small step, not living room revolution
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:39:32
Apple Insider-

By Neil Hughes While the new Apple TV was given the coveted "one more thing" slot in Steve Jobs' keynote Wednesday, the product will "continue to play second fiddle" to the iPods that were introduced, analysts on Wall Street believe. …… read more
GOP will take over House, political guru Sabato predicts
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:01:00
MiamiHerald.com-

By Steven Thomma WASHINGTON The Democrats are likely to lose 47 seats and control of the House of Representatives in November's elections, a top political analyst says in a new forecast Thursday. Larry Sabato, a political scientist at the University …… read more
CoD: Black Ops introduces Wager Match, Combat Training modes
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:03:08
Neoseeker-

Call of Duty has successfully earned "mainstream" status, because many non-gamers actually know what it is. Then we've got the CoD community, who spend a good chunk of their online time either bashing or gushing over the next Call of Duty game. …… read more
S.Africa state workers march after rejecting offer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:49:23
Reuters-

By Jon Herskovitz and Peroshni Govender JOHANNESBURG, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Striking South African state workers plan a protest march on Thursday and their leaders will meet government negotiators a day after rejecting a revised wage offer aimed at ending …… read more
Asian Stocks Rise to Two-Week High on US Manufacturing; Ping An Climbs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:02:56
Bloomberg-

By Jonathan Burgos and Shani Raja - Thu Sep 02 10:24:05 GMT 2010 Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 1.2 percent, South Korea's Kospi Index gained 0.4 percent and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index advanced 0.8 percent. …… read more
Five things we learned from Roddick's US Open ouster
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:28:04
SI.com-

Andy Roddick suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of Janko Tipsarevic on Wednesday night in the US Open second round. AP 1. Roddick needs to turn back the clock. On Monday the top-ranked American turned 28, an age at which he wasn't expected to have …… read more
Venice Festival Opens With Glimpses Into the Pitfalls of Passion
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:30:40
New York Times-

By RODERICK CONWAY MORRIS VENICE Darren Aronofsky's in-competition movie Black Swan opened the 67th Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday night. Having won the Golden Lion two years ago with The Wrestler, could Mr. Aronofsky repeat the …… read more
Paris Hilton Still Welcome in Las Vegas at the Hilton
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:05:11
People Magazine-

By Mark Gray Although her cocaine arrest got Paris Hilton banned from the Wynn and Encore hotels, she can always count on a room at one Las Vegas resort. "She has been a guest here many, many times and we would always welcome her back," says Las Vegas …… read more
Rapper TI, wife arrested on drug charges
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:26
The Associated Press-

LOS ANGELES Grammy-winning rapper TI, who is still on probation after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said. …… read more
Blair's Memoirs Tell of Buddying up to Bush and Ignoring Brown's Calls
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:10:44
TIME-

By Nick Assinder / London Thursday, Sep. 02, 2010 Copies of Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair's book are seen displayed at a bookshop in London, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP History, it seems, is no longer written by the …… read more
China calls for compromise on NKorea talks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:20:21
The Associated Press-

BEIJING China called Thursday for a compromise among the parties to talks aimed at disarming North Korea's nuclear program in order to get the negotiations back on track. China hosted the six-nation talks before North Korea walked away from them last …… read more
Weight-loss pill Meridia hikes chances of stroke, heart attack–study
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:05:03
The Money Times-

by Neka Sehgal - September 2, 2010 - 0 comments The fate of the controversial pill Meridia will be decided next month by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A new study claims that Abbott Laboratories' widely prescribed weight-loss pill Meridia …… read more
Michael Douglas Says He Has Stage Four Throat Cancer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:19:53
Medical News Today-

Michael Douglas told a US television audience on Tuesday night that he has been diagnosed with and is receiving treatment for stage four throat cancer. Speaking on David Letterman's "Late Show" to promote the release of his new film "Wall Street: Money …… read more
RPT-Apple and TV networks clash over 99 cent rentals
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:10:01
Reuters-

By Jennifer Saba and Yinka Adegoke NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O) introduced a new version of Apple TV on Wednesday with shows from just two networks, underscoring its struggles to win over a media industry worried about losing control …… read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab revealed at IFA
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:44:25
The Guardian-

Samsung made its eagerly awaited new entry into the mobile computing market today with the launch of the Galaxy Tab, and hinted that further versions will be unveiled next year. The 7in Android-based tablet computer with built-in phone capabilities is …… read more
HURRICANE SEASON Gathering storms: With Earl, Fiona and Gaston, hurricane …
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:54:13
MiamiHerald.com-

With three named storms whirling in the Atlantic, hurricane season has heated up — right on schedule. In an Aug. 31, 2010 satellite image provided by NASA, powerful Hurricane Earl, growing Tropical Storm Fiona and fading Danielle were all captured in …… read more
French Stocks: Ciments Vicat, GDF Suez, Pernod Ricard Are Active in Paris
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:20:57
Bloomberg-

By Peter Evans - Thu Sep 02 07:37:08 GMT 2010 France's CAC 40 Index dropped 0.6 percent to 3601.28 at 9:30 am in Paris, the gauge's first decline in three days. The SBF 120 Index fell 0.5 percent. The following shares were among the most active in the …… read more
Microsoft Unveils Arc Touch Mouse
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:11:45
InformationWeek-

The mouse can be flattened for easy transport and includes Microsoft's BlueTrack Technology that can track on most surfaces. By Antone Gonsalves Microsoft has introduced a computer mouse that that can be flattened for portability and pops up for use. …… read more
NHL will play hardball over Ilya … & others
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:44:59
New York Post-

By LARRY BROOKS The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding not only the contested, front-loaded, long-term contract between the Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk, but of similar contracts the league registered last summer between the …… read more
Andy Roddick out of US Open; upset by Jank Tipsarevic
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:35:34
NorthJersey.com-

BY AL IANNAZZONE NEW YORK Andy Roddick was in a fight with his opponent when he picked one with a lineswoman after she called a foot fault against the best American male tennis player. She was right and his game was all wrong against unseeded Serbian …… read more
Bucket game keeps its place
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:53:11
Indianapolis Star-

By Terry Hutchens Indiana and Purdue will continue to meet in the final regular-season football game every year, but a matchup in a Big Ten title game couldn't happen. Purdue players revel in winning the Old Oaken Bucket game in 2008. …… read more
Ready, OK!: Celebs Prepare to Hit It on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:38:50
Entertainment Tonight News-

"Dancing with the Stars" cast members from seasons past and present boogied on over to OK! Magazine's fifth anniversary party in Hollywood on Wednesday night. They gushed about the ballroom blitz that it about to heat up the dance floor in just a few …… read more
Tattle: No-Wynn situation for Hilton after latest bust
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:18:23
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Howard Gensler FOLLOWING HER most recent arrest (this time for exiting an Escalade reeking of marijuana and shortly thereafter dropping a little bag of coke from a purse she claims wasn't hers), Paris Hilton was banned yesterday from two Wynn …… read more
Rapper TI is arrested for drugs
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:17:12
BBC News-

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested in Hollywood for drug possession, police have confirmed. Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope said they were arrested on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood during a traffic stop on Wednesday …… read more
EXCERPT: Tony Blair's 'A Journey: My Political Life'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:57:18
ABC News-

In "A Journey: My Political Life," former British Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted he shed tears for victims of the Iraq war, called Britain's late Princess Diana "extraordinarily captivating," and praised former US President Bill Clinton. …… read more
Pakistan Steps Up Security After Attack
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:29:06
New York Times-

KM Chaudary/AP Bomb attacks on a Shiite procession in Lahore set off clashes between mourners and the police. By WAQAR GILLANI LAHORE, Pakistan Police intensified their patrols and street markets remained closed on Thursday in a section of the city …… read more
Mideast peace talks to resume in Washington
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:49:14
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) — Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will start Thursday as President Obama urged both sides to come up with a peaceful solution to the long-running Mideast conflict. …… read more
Samsung says to focus on Android, bada software
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:01:52
Reuters-

By Tarmo Virki, European Technology Correspondent BERLIN (Reuters) - The world's second-largest cellphone maker, Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), has decided to use Google's (GOOG.O) Android as a key software platform for its smartphones alongside with …… read more
Apple's Ping - a capsule review
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:22:02
The Guardian-

Apple has ditched the CD in the iTunes logo, upgraded its iPod range and revamped Apple TV, as we learned last night. Chief executive Steve Jobs also upped Apple's social media game with Ping a music recommendation and sharing feature that has been …… read more
Apple TV, 'Ping' and iTunes — what it means
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:07:13
Computerworld-

By Ryan Faas Computerworld - There were a lot of rumors and expectations ahead of Apple's much-hyped music event yesterday. As expected, Apple unveiled a new touch-based iPod nano and an iPod Touch sporting the company's A4 processor; …… read more
10 things you should know about healthcare reform
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:24:04
Hickory Daily Record-

By Ragan Robinson | rrobinson@hickoryrecord.com There are nearly 3000 pages in the health care reform legislation. Much of it will take years to finalize. Some pieces of the law may never come to fruition, depending on the future decisions of lawmakers …… read more
Max Scherzer's strong outing wasted as Tigers again fall to Twins
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:10:19
MLive.com-

AP PhotoDetroit Tigers Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Perry talked about having to shake off allowing the go-ahead single Tuesday night but then suffered the same fate Wednesday night. …… read more
Rapper TI, wife arrested on drug charges
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:30:31
The Associated Press-

LOS ANGELES Authorities say Rapper TI and wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car.' Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope says the arrests for possession of a controlled …… read more
Dr. Oz's Colonoscopy Finds Pre-Cancerous Polyp: What Can He Teach Us?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:58:03
CBS News-

(CBS) Dr. Mehmet Oz just might be the last person on earth people would expect to get a colon polyp. He's physically fit (he left me in the dust the last time we ran together), he eats a healthy diet, he doesn't smoke, and he has no family history of …… read more
Andy ousted after foot-fault tirade
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:45:00
New York Post-

By MARC BERMAN Mono didn't cost Andy Roddick an embarrassing second-round exit in last night's US Open. Roddick's temper after a third-set foot fault was his undoing. Echoing last year's ugly memories of another American, Serena Williams and her …… read more
Bucket game keeps its place
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:40:49
Indianapolis Star-

By Terry Hutchens Indiana and Purdue will continue to meet in the final regular-season football game every year, but a matchup in a Big Ten title game couldn't happen. Conference newcomer Nebraska will not be on the schedules for IU or Purdue for the …… read more
Paris Hilton alerts people to the `truth` about her arrest
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:11:58
Monsters and Critics.com-

By Vicky Allison Sep 2, 2010, 11:07 GMT 17th Annual Race To Erase MS at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California. - Russ Einhorn / Splash News Paris, 29, and boyfriend Cy Waits, 34, were arrested in Las Vegas last Friday for …… read more
Pakistan Shiites mourn those killed in triple bomb
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:20:21
The Associated Press-

LAHORE, Pakistan Thousands of Shiite Muslims, thumping their chests and crying, mourned Thursday at funeral prayers for victims of a triple bombing that heaped more tragedy on Pakistan, which is already struggling to cope with devastating floods. …… read more
Experts Wonder Why Slimming Drug Meridia (sibutramine) Is Still On The Market …
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:15:37
Medical News Today-

Sibutramine, brand name Meridia is an appetite suppressant, a weight loss pill. Editors at the NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine) write it is difficult for them to discern a "credible rationale for keeping this medication on the market", …… read more
US seeks input on net data rules
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:45:24
BBC News-

American net users are being asked to help decide what ISPs can do to the web traffic flowing over their networks. It is the latest step in an ongoing row over the code of conduct for US ISPs. Many want all traffic to be treated equally under a "net …… read more
Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:41:12
PC Magazine-

Samsung on Thursday introduced its Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch tablet PC powered by Google's Android 2.2 "Froyo" operating system. Amazingly, this powerful tablet is also a phone - although it's a huge one. In its press release, Samsung said "the Samsung …… read more
Ping Pongs: What They're Saying About iTunes' Social Upgrade
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:42:53
paidContent.org-

Ping, the social network Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) announced on Wednesday it's injecting in to iTunes, is rudimentary, buggy in parts and is deterring many first-time users by recommending they listen to Apple's hand-picked selection of mainstream …… read more
New iPod nano 6G Commercial [Video]
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:21:45
I4U-

The new iPod nano is going to be the hottest Holiday Gift for 2010 in the MP3 Player category. Watch the commercial and you will agree. Apple unveiled yesterday the new iPod nano 6th Generation. The new iPod nano is much smaller and features a …… read more
Middle East peace talks begin in Washington
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:42:07
The Guardian-

The Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Binyamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas, begin direct talks in Washington today as Hamas pledged to scupper attempts to bring about peace after its second attack on Israelis in two days. Launching his initiative to …… read more
Hurricane Earl: Obama declares emergency as storm heads for eastern seaboard
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:35:36
The Guardian-

Barack Obama yesterday declared an emergency as states along the eastern seaboard of the US prepared evacuation plans to be put in to operation if hurricane Earl moves inland instead of glancing the shoreline. Storms are expected to reach North …… read more
Gunman shot, killed at Discovery building
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:02:36
Hollywood Reporter-

By Lindsay Powers and Georg Szalai The gunman that stormed the Discovery Channel building in Maryland has died after being shot by police, NBC News confirmed. Police pulled the trigger after the suspect held a gun to one of the hostages. …… read more
Roddick Loses, and Foot Faults Take Center Stage
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:59:13
New York Times-

Andy Roddick, right, arguing with the chair umpire after being called for a foot fault late in the third set. More Photos By DAVID WALDSTEIN and LYNN ZINSER For the second consecutive year, a popular highly ranked American player was ousted from the …… read more
The Great Divide: Which the strongest division?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:28:02
Detroit Free Press-

BY STEVE SCHRADER So who has the tougher division in the new Big Ten? They're supposed to be evenly matched, but … Voters in an ESPN.com poll Wednesday were giving a big edge to what they called the X's division on the announcement show. …… read more
Portman launches Venice film gala
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:32
BBC News-

Natalie Portman graced the red carpet for the premiere of her latest film Black Swan, which had the honour of opening the Venice Film Festival. The US actress was joined by the film's director Darren Aronofsky, who won the Italian film festival's top …… read more
'Machete' cuts a weak B-movie figure
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:37:23
New York Daily News-

'Machete' stars Danny Trejo in an exploitation flick filled with girls, guns, splattering blood and cheesy dialogue. Anyone with a soft spot for cheesy '70s actioners had to love the fake trailers included in "Grindhouse," the Quentin Tarantino/Robert …… read more
Stallone turned down DWTS invite
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:50:11
The Press Association-

Sylvester Stallone turned down an invite to appear on Dancing With The Stars, according to reports. The Expendables star was approached to take part in the 11th series of the dance show - the US version of Strictly Come Dancing - but decided not to …… read more
David Miliband rejects Tony Blair's prescription on economy
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:00:42
The Guardian-

David Miliband last night distanced himself from his old political patron, Tony Blair, after the former prime minister rocked the Labour party by coming close to endorsing the economic strategy of the Conservative-led coalition government. …… read more
Wilke goes with Labor
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:21:40
ABC Online-

The Tasmanian Independent Andrew Wilkie announced this afternoon that he would back Julia Gillard's attempt to form a minority government. With Labor's own seats, plus one Green, that takes the ALP to 74. Either party needs at least 76 to form a new …… read more
Pakistan mourns as Lahore toll up
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:42:02
BBC News-

A three-day period of mourning has begun in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city killed 31 people on Wednesday. At least 170 people were injured when three bombs exploded targeting the procession. …… read more
Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:11:48
BBC News-

Catherine Zeta Jones has revealed she is "furious" that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier. In an interview with People magazine, she said: "He sought every option and nothing was found. I knew something was up. …… read more
Apple unveils new Apple TV for $99 + free shipping
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:47:10
I4U-

Today, Apple announced the new Apple TV for $99 with free shipping. At about 1/4 of the size of the previous model, this media streaming device is solely rental-based via iTunes with TV shows starting at 99 cents and new release HD movies for $4.99. …… read more
How Apple's Ping dings Twitter, Facebook
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:41:46
CNET-

by Chris Matyszczyk People who describe themselves as friendly often aren't. What they actually mean is that they're friendly to people with whom they can find something in common. When it comes to encountering a public that is a touch more general, …… read more
Buying an iPod Touch is Redundant: Techtree Poll
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:11:41
Techtree.com-

While Apple has been busy releasing its new generation of iPods, the iPod touch has been a device that can pretty much do more than half the tasks an iPhone can, at a third of the cost. But we've also got other phones that have big screens, …… read more
Sweden Increases Benchmark Interest Rate to 0.75% as Recovery Gathers Pace
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:46:20
Bloomberg-

By Johan Carlstrom - Thu Sep 02 07:36:48 GMT 2010 Sweden's central bank raised its benchmark lending rate for a second time since July as policy makers try to steer the largest Nordic economy through the European Union's biggest rebound. …… read more
Clijsters, Murray, Venus Williams Win at U.S. Open Tennis
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:02:54
San Francisco Chronicle-

(See {TENN } for coverage of the US Open. Click {HERE} for the men's draw. Click {HERE} for the women's draw.) Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) — Kim Clijsters, Andy Murray and Venus Williams won in straight sets at the US Open, where 10th- seeded Victoria …… read more
Review: A bloody 'Machete'
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:03:45
San Jose Mercury News-

By Preston Jones In this film publicity image released by 20th Century Fox, Danny Trejo stars as a legendary ex-Federale in a scene from, "Machete." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Joaquin Avellan) If "Inception" is this summer's smartest cinematic thrill …… read more
In Iraq, clear signs of a new US mission
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:17:26
Washington Post-

By Greg Jaffeand Leila Fadel BAGHDAD - The US military's war is officially over in Iraq, even as the future of the country remains undecided. The signs of the end were everywhere Wednesday, despite the presence of about 49000 American troops who remain …… read more
Tony Blair: 'threatened' to leave Gordon Brown locked in toilet
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:38:46
Telegraph.co.uk-

Tony Blair joked that he would leave Gordon Brown locked in a lavatory if he didn't withdraw from the Labour leadership contest. By Peter Hutchison In his memoir 'A Journey' Mr Blair describes being at a friend's house where the two had met to discuss …… read more
Australia PM commits to tighter gambling rules
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:03:06
Reuters-

MELBOURNE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has committed to tighter regulation of the country's $10 billion slot-machine industry, if she succeeds in her bid to form a minority government after inconclusive elections last …… read more
Google, Verizon unite to shape Net regulation
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:25:01
San Francisco Chronicle-

Anna Eshoo, Google's ally in the past, differs with the firm on its plan for Internet flow. Google Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt once called Rep. Anna Eshoo "almost the perfect example of a congressperson." She "understands what we need," …… read more
Sony in streaming challenge to Apple
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:01
Financial Times-

By Chris Nuttall in Berlin and Tim Bradshawin London Sony set out its challenge to Apple and Google as it revealed an internet cloud-based music streaming service that would be available on many of its networked consumer electronics products. …… read more
Apple unveils new iPod lineup+
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:18:36
TMCnet-

(Japan Economic Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1 — (Kyodo) _ Apple Inc. unveiled Wednesday fully redesigned iPod media players, including the iPod nano which is nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation. …… read more
Competitors React to Smaller, Cheaper Apple TV
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:40:00
PC Magazine-

Apple TV has never been one of Apple's most popular products, but will the smaller, $99 version Cupertino announced Wednesday change all that? Competitors like Roku and Boxee are hoping the answer is no; both companies defended their products in the …… read more
Eggs' 'Grade A' Stamp Isn't What It Seems
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:57:42
Wall Street Journal-

By ALICIA MUNDY AND BILL TOMSON To some shoppers, the meaning of the "USDA Grade A" shield on egg cartons seems pretty obvious. "It means that the rabbi's blessed this as kosher, right?" said Stephen Potter, an early-morning shopper at a Safeway store …… read more
Man slain after taking hostages Man slain after taking hostages
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:55:48
Washington Post-

By Dan Morse,Theresa Vargasand Michael E. Ruane James J. Lee divided the world into good and bad. According to his writings on a Web site he created, people were bad, especially "parasitic" babies. Animals and bugs were good, Lee wrote. …… read more
Hurricane Earl likely to spare Jersey Shore
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:05:39
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Anthony R. Wood and Jacqueline L. Urgo The Atlantic Ocean is in an uproar and North Carolina remains in a state of anxiety, but it appears Hurricane Earl will spare New Jersey's beachfront real estate and the plans of hundreds of thousands of Labor …… read more
Weather, and US Open's heat policy, a hot topic again
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:19:58
USA Today-

By Matthias Hauer, GEPA/US Presswire By Douglas Robson, Special for USA TODAY Victoria Azarenka's dramatic collapse Wednesday at the US Open wasn't directly related to heat, but it emphasized the obvious: The conditions at Flushing Meadows have been …… read more
Nats have a brawl in Florida
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:47:20
Washington Post-

Nyjer Morgan is once again the center of controversy, sparking a bench-clearing melee by charging the mound in the sixth inning against the Florida Marlins. (Wilfredo Lee) By Adam Kilgore MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. - Nyjer Morgan and the rest of the …… read more
MSU AD: U-M, Northwestern games vital to preserve
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:32:19
Detroit Free Press-

BY SHANNON SHELTON EAST LANSING — The Big Ten schedule-makers didn't do Michigan State any favors in the conference's first year after expansion. MSU will open the 2011 Big Ten season Oct. 1 at Ohio State, play Michigan at home Oct. 15, Wisconsin at …… read more
Resorts ban Hilton
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:58:27
Boston Globe-

Paris Hilton was banned yesterday from two Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, and her boyfriend was dismissed as a nightclub partner following their arrests in a vehicle that police said reeked of marijuana. Wynn Resorts Ltd. spokeswoman Jennifer …… read more
Review: 'Going the Distance,' a mixture of crude and sweet
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:01:18
San Jose Mercury News-

By Michael O'Sullivan "Going the Distance" is a movie in the tradition of "American Pie" and "There's Something About Mary." It's filthy, funny and kind of sweet, if not quite up to the level of Judd Apatow's oeuvre in the burgeoning field of R-rated …… read more
Obama's Mission Accomplished Ends War of Lies: Margaret Carlson
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:20:12
Bloomberg-

By Margaret Carlson - Thu Sep 02 01:00:06 GMT 2010 We were warned there would be no ticker-tape parade, no soldiers kissing nurses in Times Square, no spoils of war. What we got was a president so somber and worn, it looked as if he needed a good rest, …… read more
Pakistan Steps Up Security in Lahore After Attacks
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:58:46
New York Times-

KMChaudary/AP Bomb attacks on a Shiite procession in Lahore set off clashes between mourners and the police. By WAQAR GILLANI LAHORE, Pakistan Police intensified their patrols and street markets remained closed early on Thursday in a section of the …… read more
So Tony Blair turned to alcohol it's a rare PM that doesn't
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:33
The Guardian-

Tony Blair's candid admission that he used alcohol as a "prop" in his stressful life and probably drank more than was wise may irritate voters who suffer weekend rowdiness which they blame on New Labour's promotion of laxer licensing laws. …… read more
Independent Sides With Australia Labor Party
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:39:39
Wall Street Journal-

By RACHEL PANNETT and GEOFFREY ROGOW CANBERRAAustralian independent lawmaker Andrew Wilkie on Thursday said he will back the center-left Labor party into office, in a move that delivers momentum to Prime Minister Julia Gillard's bid to form a minority …… read more
Sony takes on Apple with iTunes rival
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:31:13
Telegraph.co.uk-

Sony hopes to challenge Apple's share of the digital music market by launching Qriocity, a video and music streaming service, before the end of this year. By Nick Collins Photo: AP The programme, which is scheduled to be released in five European …… read more
Hurricane Earl Nears Atlantic Coast
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:47:37
New York Times-

While coastal innkeepers were seeing their business dwindle, surfers were riding high as Hurricane Earl approaches the east coast. By SHAILA DEWAN MASONBORO ISLAND, NC Hurricane Earl edged toward the Atlantic coastline Thursday as tourists and …… read more
Sounders beat Chivas USA, earn berth in US Open Cup final
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:18:50
HeraldNet-

By Mark Nelson TUKWILA — Chivas USA defender Mariano Trujillo made the mistake of giving Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Steve Zakuani just a bit too much space early in Wednesday night's Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match at Starfire Sports Complex in …… read more
Hideki Matsui's homer lifts Angels, 4-2
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:12:27
Los Angeles Times-

His two-run shot barely gets over Ichiro Suzuki and brings Angels from behind against the Mariners. By Mike DiGiovanna Ichiro Suzuki came within inches of robbing Hideki Matsui of a home run Wednesday night, leaving the large Japanese media contingent …… read more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL - Michigan-Ohio State games back-to-back?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:31:09
San Francisco Chronicle-

AP The expanded Big Ten will place Ohio State and Michigan in different divisions, but the rivals will play each other every year on the last day of the Big Ten season, and could conceivably play each other twice in one season. …… read more
Roddick is out in second round at Open
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:17:42
Washington Post-

By Liz Clarke Another belligerent reaction - although Andy Roddick's response to the call that negated the ace he sorely needed, while mocking and sarcastic, was nowhere near as abusive as Serena Williams's outburst on the same court a year ago. …… read more
Did Tony Blair really have a drink problem?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:33
The Guardian-

What with Gordon Brown breathing down his neck, the absence of weapons of mass destruction and John Prescott as his deputy prime minister, it's perhaps not surprising Tony Blair hit the bottle as soon as the sun was over the yardarm. …… read more
Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina battle hard in first Senate debate
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:15:38
Los Angeles Times-

Candidates discuss hot topics from the economy to climate change to abortion. Boxer gives scathing critiques of Fiorina's record as Hewlett-Packard CEO and Fiorina calls Boxer 'bitterly partisan.' Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, left, shakes hands with …… read more
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:50:08
AllAfrica.com-

Johannesburg THE state's revised wage offer to public servants hit new obstacles yesterday, with unions at odds over whether to end their strike and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) indicating the stoppage will continue. …… read more

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:08:01
Salt Lake Tribune-

By Kurt Kragthorpe Yet even if no dignitaries from a major bowl game came to LaVell Edwards Stadium to symbolize the possibilities now available to BYU, names that need no introduction spiced the news conference. In many ways, the unknown and the …… read more
Matsui homer helps Halos put away Mariners
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:02:23
MLB.com-

By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com SEATTLE — In a moment of high drama on Wednesday night that surely brought immense excitement to the Far East, Hideki Matsui lofted a towering fly ball that had Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki climbing the Safeco Field …… read more
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:40:39
Los Angeles Times-

By Diane Pucin A foot-fault call made Andy Roddick become a twitching, motor-mouthed angry tennis player and while Roddick's temper tantrum didn't include obscenities or threats directed toward the offending lineswoman, it also didn't provide him with …… read more

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MTV.com-

Well, Conan O'Brien didn't end up going with any of the helpful suggestions put forth this morning. And apparently all those stories about the late night host not being able to use the name "Conan" because of the makers of the "Conan" movies were …… read more

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:53:01
The Associated Press-

LAHORE, Pakistan The triple bombing of a religious procession in Pakistan adds to the strains on a government already struggling with devastating floods and shows that Islamist militants are back in business despite the natural disaster. …… read more
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:51
MiamiHerald.com-

More than seven years after former President Bush announced the start of military operations in Iraq, Americans remain divided about the wisdom of invading that country and staying so long. No matter what side one takes on that score, there should be …… read more

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