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May 09, 2008 Breaking News

CRTC hearings end on television's future (CTV.ca)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:59:56 PDT
OTTAWA -- The CRTC's controversial hearings on the future of Canadian television were brought to a close Thursday after nearly three weeks in which the giants and the small fry of the industry battled for survival and a bigger piece of the multi-billion dollar industry.

Sexual Assault By Caregivers

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:01:52 PDT
A Muncie couple has been accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman in their care for more than 13 years, according to the Star Press of Muncie.Patricia Ann Tackett, 47, was arrested this week on a preliminary charge of sexual misconduct with a minor. Her husband, Duane Ray Tackett, 48, was taken into custody Wednesday on preliminary charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, criminal deviate conduct and child solicitation. Both were being held without bond in the Delaware

DSM-V’s Conflicts of Interest

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:21:40 PDT
Earlier this week, the Boston Globe’s health blog dived into the issue of conflicts of interest for the latest mental disorder diagnostic manual being formulated. The diagnostic manual is known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and a fifth version of it is currently in development. How a disorder makes it into the DSM — which is used by mental health professionals and insurance companies to legitimize and pay for a mental health concern — has been the subject

CBC: And now for an honest middle o’ the road perspective… (no—just kidding!)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:58:19 PDT
CBC: And now for an honest middle o’ the road perspective… (no—just kidding!) News item: dozens of ducks land in an oil sands “tailings” pond in Alberta which is usually protected by bird-scaring techniques to keep the birds away; and are poisoned, and die. It’s a tragedy. Clearly. The company is sad, the government is sad, we’re all sad. No doubt one or two heads will roll, and probably, people will be more careful in the future. We all hope so. And none of us need to be lectured about

Australia Trend Report: Spats And Socks

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:46:54 PDT
It seems not an Australia show was without spats or socks this Spring/Summer 2008/09. This two-part trend has cropped up in other fashion weeks, on other fashionistas, in other showrooms and look books, however, never has it appeared so uniform as during this Australia Fashion Week.

Hot News :Liv Tyler, Husband Are Splitting????

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:45:11 PDT
The couple married in 2003 in a private Caribbean ceremony. Their son, Milo, is three years old.Earlier this week, Tyler was spotted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, but sans wedding ring

Report: Amy Winehouse arrested on suspicion of assault

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:36 PDT
Report: Amy Winehouse arrested on suspicion of assault3 hours ago - By Raphael Satter, Associated Press Writer Amy Winehouse was arrested on suspicion of assault Friday following reports that she scuffled with two men during a wild night out, Sky News television reported. Complete Story...vine.modules.contentset.TopStory.media=1452735,1452774,1452850,1452851,1452852,1452853,Most Active StoriesQ&A: FDA Takes a Closer Look at Lasik40 Votes | 230 CommentsWhen Will We Admit the Truth About Barack Ob

Best iPhone-Friendly News Sites

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:34:53 PDT
Whether you’re waiting in a dentist’s office or standing in line for Hannah Montana tickets, you need to stay in touch with the news. I suppose you could ask another human being, but come on, this is the 21st century. This is where your iPhone comes in. Here are the best news sites optimized for the iPhone.


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May 09, 2008 News and Trends

Blinkx soars on rumours of News Corp bid - Telegraph.co.uk


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Blinkx soars on rumours of News Corp bid
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Blinkx was today's best performing small cap share, as rumours circulated that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp was eyeing a 60p-a-share takeover. ...
Blinkx Climbs Most Since IPO on Speculation News Corp. May Bid Bloomberg
Who's Buying Blinkx? Google? News Corp? Silicon Alley Insider
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A Knight's Tale

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:58:59 PDT
A Knight's Tale (2001) - Movie Info - Yahoo! MoviesA Knight's Tale (2001): find the latest news, photos and trailers, as well as ... a friend. Premiere Photos: View premiere photos from the A Knight's Tale ...

Execs blocking blogs but encouraging newspapers

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:50:39 PDT
Execs blocking blogs but encouraging newspapers May 9th, 2008 Lois Kelly Posted in Musings | No Comments » I recently came across two companies that block employees’ access to blogs. (”Don’t want people wasting time while at work.”), yet are trying to encourage employees to read newspapers more often. Yikes! I listened patiently while the executives explained the value employees would get if they would only read the newspaper every day — and how much more valuable that would be than “surfin

Bloomberg Economics Columnist

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:39:30 PDT
This selection from her more than 1300 columns for BloombergNews, arranged by major themes and with new introductions by Baum,condenses and organizes that wisdom for the first time in print form.

Obama Holds On to His Jewish Supporters - Nation

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:53:03 PDT
Democrat Barack Obama currently does better among Jewish voters than presumed Republican nominee John McCain, according to a Gallup Poll released today. He continued to trail opponent Hillary Clinton slightly among Jewish Democrats interviewed in April. But this looks to be good news for Obama, who has battled persistent and false Internet rumors t

Friday Stolen Code Blogging

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:20:20 PDT
Bark Bark Woof Woof Friday Blogaround What's the news across the nation? Here's the LC look this week. - A Blog Around The Clock: face symmetry. - archy: more problems from the Religious Right for John McCain. - Bark Bark Woof Woof: should Hillary quit the race? - Bloggg: what would you do? - Collective Sigh: andante discovers the cure for chemo. - Dohiyi Mir: The Tour de Ntodd is underway. - Echidne Of The Snakes: Dr. Phyllis Schlafly. - Florida Progressive Coalition Blog: Four scenic views o


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