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September 30, 2008 Hot Trends

LAW and DISORDER: Boating accidents kill 2 over weekend

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:37:41 PDT
LAW & DISORDER: Boating accidents kill 2 over weekend Cute they may be, but they're not pets Issue in plain sight Gas price gouging complaints soar after Ike Republican rally being held in Nassau Citigroup, Wachovia announce merger Four Cheers: Award for FAMU Matt Towery: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac problems lead to political suspicions Mortgages: Florida's custom crisis Economy: Limit government involvement Letters from readers Ed Gamble: Juggling act! Activote Politi

5 Upcoming Remakes of 80s Movies

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:02:49 PDT
Nothing from the 80s belongs in today's world. The themes we cared about then are sad reminders of how naive we once were, and the fashion trends that interested us are even sadder reminders of how idiotic we were.

ExtraOrdinary Income - Blogs - Articles - News

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:38:27 PDT
Learn how ordinary people create extraordinary income in 90 days.

Bathroom Decor: What You Should Know About Bathroom Showers

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:46:02 PDT
When it comes to remodeling the bathroom, one of the first items of interest usually concerns upgrading the shower to match a growing trend or add a different look to this commonly visited room in the house. As you approach the planning phase of remodeling the shower portion of your bathroom, the two most important factors to pay attention to inclu

Obama: 'By the Time I'm Sworn In, I Will Look the Part'

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:50:39 PDT
Well, the way the polls keep trending, he'll be sworn in in January. Whether he'll ever look the part is up for debate.Still, a bit too cocky for my taste and a transparently lame attempt to appeal to older voters.

Does Your Church Website Appeal to its Visitors?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:23:35 PDT
So you have a church you attend,there are a great group of people, a great pastor and great outreach. But do you have a website or does it convey any of what I just said? Chances are your church website in my lingo “is conveying nothing and the design looks like crap” problem is alot of church websites are following this trend.

Political Radar: Raining on Obama and Biden's Parade

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:31:31 PDT
The rain pouring down, his jacket off, his white dress-shirt clinging to his body, Barack Obama played to a crowd in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1964. Look for that trend to continue. And note in the picture: Barry's teleprompters! Hahahaha

MySpace new Music service for UK music industry

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:49:34 PDT
News Corporation has just started its new MySpace Music service in the United States this week. Almost all the major record labels and a retail partner (in the form of Amazon’s DRM-free MP3 store) co-operated with News Corporation for this launch.


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August 30, 2008 News and Trends

CBC and Huffington Post use exact same photo. Huh.

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:16:56 PDT
CBC and Huffington Post use exact same photo. Huh. Written by Joel Johannesen Read Comments/Make Comments (There's 2 so far) The state-owned CBC miraculously used the same Barack/Biden picture for their excited news bulletin about their Barack’s choice for V.P., as one of CBC’s favorite sources for “fair and balanced”, “objective” political viewpoints for their Newsworld channel, the far-left Bush-hating conservative-bashing Huffington Post blog, in the HuffPo’s excited overnight

Why Our Brains Do Not Intuitively Grasp Probabilities: Scien

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:09:05 PDT
"Folk numeracy is our natural tendency to misperceive and miscalculate probabilities, to think anecdotally instead of statistically, and to focus on and remember short-term trends and small-number runs. We notice a short stretch of cool days and ignore the long-term global-warming trend. We note with consternation the recent downturn in the housing

Sarah Palin - Bad News for McCain, Good News for Alaska̵GOP

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:07:23 PDT
The inside story from Alaska blogger Philip Munger

Candidate's Son Choosen to be Legislative Page

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:53:08 PDT
Thunder Bay, ON -- "Dad, I have great news and worrisome news: The good news is that I have been accepted to be the only page to the provincial parliament from Northwestern Ontario. The bad news is that this could lead to my becoming a lawyer or politician, or both!" That is the message that Michael Hyer has delivered to his dad, NDP candidate in T

'Leading the Way Off the Fiscal Cliff"

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:35:37 PDT
There are leaders and followers in all aspects of life. Depending on the circumstances, any number of characteristics will dictate who (or what) is at the forefront. To be sure, "size" is often a key determinant, especially when it comes to economic matters. Business trends in the United States, for example, have often set the stage for similar developments elsewhere, at least in the past. Of course, one reason why this has been true is because of the vast resources the U.S. has had at its di

McCain Taking Daily Kos Advice

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:22:41 PDT
I'm glad to see that John McCain appears to be taking our advice. On Friday, McCain's 72nd birthday, I urged the GOP to cancel its convention. With Hurricane Gustav approaching the Gulf Coast, it looks like McCain is listening to us: John McCain said the Republican National Convention may be postponed as federal officials said Hurricane Gustav was gathering to a devastating Category 5 as it headed toward star-crossed New Orleans. "It just wouldn't be appropriate to have a festive occasion wh

Daily Tidbits: August 30, 2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:07:04 PDT
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McCain-Palin: The Courage to Reform | News Media Magazine

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:41:56 PDT
As an Alaskan working in DC, the past 36 hours have been spent fielding phone calls and emails. After witnessing an historic selection for VPOTUS, and after John McCain's awesome performance at the Saddleback Church Forum, I can't be more pumped about this ticket. I'm excited not just because I'm an Alaskan;

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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:25:20 PDT
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Hold off that SUV trade!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:29:07 PDT
Gas prices in the country (actually worldwide too) have been increasing for some time now. With the Middle East controlling most of the oil trade, global economy is working towards an increase in the oil prices, resulting in a higher cost per gallon for the common person for gasoline. Experts state that the trend is unlikely that we will see a slow

Week 1 Utah St. at UNLV Preview - Trends - Free Pick

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:30:38 PDT
The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, (2-10 SU, 1-7 Conf., 5-7 ATS, 4-8 O/U) and Utah State Aggies, (2-10 SU, 2-6 Conf., 7-5 ATS, 5-7 O/U) each recorded dismal 2-10 straight up records in 2007-08.

14-Passenger Bicycles - The Bakfiets Cargobike

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:37:11 PDT
(TrendHunter.com) Bakfiets (pronounced “bach feets") is a Dutch bike with a wheelbarrow on the front. Depending on the size and make, the front end can carry more than just your groceries. Take this one for instance. The…

Small Business : Trends : ContentPostingBackbone

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:52:10 PDT
Found some interesting folks and companies I had not heard of before. Nice to have a Canadian focus on social media movers and shakers.


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July 01, 2008 Hot Trends

Real-Time Local News a Central PA Winner

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:01 PDT
Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) September 27, 2007 -- There's a lot going on and nobody wants to miss it. Now Central Pennsylvania has a source for...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports on Difficult Operating Trends (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today commented on recent operating trends. "Our second quarter was below our expectations with challenges primarily in the areas of revenue per day and vehicle depreciation costs.

Local Democrat accused of Satan Worship

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:57:27 PDT
"Allegations that a local Democratic official and her husband were involved in satanic rituals that included shackling people to beds, caging them and depriving them of food and water have horrified county party leaders." This is the kind of thing that makes Durham such a great news town...

Purchase of Theme Song, a Staple of Canadian Culture, Upsets Hockey Fans (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:36:49 PDT
Canada’s CTV network purchased the exclusive rights to a beloved hockey theme song associated with a program on a rival broadcaster.

Obama in Independence, Missouri

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:20:01 PDT
Obama's campaign has also taken him to Unity, New Hampshire recently. Could it start a political trend where stump speeches are only given in communities with symbolic names? The residents of Hell, Michigan must feel pretty lonely.

Liz Wright Opens Fa La Lo A Handcrafts Store At Portsmouth

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:19:00 PDT
Liz Wright, better known as a co- hostess of "Portsmouth at Large" aired on Mondays at 10 am on the community radio station WSCA-FM 106.1, has created news by stepping into the retail industry with her shop called Fa La Lo which stands for fair labor and/ local.

Top Gun Anthem Lands on Guitar Hero 3 Thursday

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:52:15 PDT
Need a patriotic boost to get your America Juices going before the 4th of July? Good news. The Top Gun Anthem will be available on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Guitar Hero 3 as a free download this Thursday (July 3rd).

Hosers reunion for Canada Day - Windsor Star


Hosers reunion for Canada Day
Windsor Star, Canada - Jun 30, 2008
(10 pm, Newsworld, cable 17) - House repeats an outing from October, Mirror, Mirror, in which Dr. Feelbad (Hugh Laurie) treats a patient whose personality ...


I Want To Be Number Two: Jim Webb - 236 - News

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:10:07 PDT
The pros and cons of a Webb VP candidacy--courtesy of the humorists at 23/6.

Pop icon George Michael may retire to

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:05:15 PDT
MTV backs campaign to get young people be open about sexual health Young people are being encouraged to talk openly about their sexual experiences in an innovative scheme aimed at reducing the stigma that surrounds sexual health. Clapham street party will benefit GMFA Actress Michelle Collins and cabaret act Topping and Butch will be among the entertainers doing a turn at Clapham Street Party later this month. Brokeback: The Opera scheduled to premiere in 2013 Rumours that

Photo News - Kittens thrown to their deaths from vehicle alo

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:20:08 PDT
Debbie Parka called 911 to report several kittens, about 12 weeks old, had just been randomly thrown from a vehicle. Three kittens were still alive on the road, but motorists who failed to notice, or didn't bother to stop, ran over two of them

South Africa: Crime Trends Show Decline But Government Still Concerned - AllAfrica.com


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South Africa: Crime Trends Show Decline But Government Still Concerned
AllAfrica.com, Washington - Jun 30, 2008
Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says although the crime trends report published Monday indicated a continuation of the steady decline in crime ...
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South Africa: Govt Focuses On Organised Crime - Nqakula AllAfrica.com
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Rock Band 2 Announced as Timed Xbox 360 Exclusive

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:53:51 PDT
By now I’m sure you’ve already heard, but just in case you may have missed it Harmonix, MTV Games and EA yesterday announced Rock Band 2. I know, I’m a bit slow in getting this news to you, but I’m pretty much over the whole Guitar Hero/Rock Band craze so it’s hard to build up any sort of enthusiasm. Rock Band 2 will feature basically everything you’d expect from a sequel. It’ll have more songs (including backwards compatibility with all tracks purchased for the original game), “dynamic” new


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