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Current News for September 29, 2008

Is this a new trend in Niche Content selling websites?

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:15:23 PDT
Is this a new trend (and i am so dumb as to not know about it) or are these guys trying to be really innovative? I was kinda stumped by the concepts that i saw on this website. It pretty much looks like everything you need for creating a niche content website. When did this transformation happen wrt content sellers :)

Indian government on brink of repealing anti-gay law

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:46:14 PDT
Belgrade queer festival defiant after Fascist attack A group of 25 people were the victims of an "organised attack by fascists" after attending the 5th Queerbeograd festival in Belgrade. opinionuk-newsworld-newspoliticslawhealthfinanceentertainment Hillary Clinton: "Barack Obama is my candidate" Former Presidential contender Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention in Denver last night, and endorsed Barack Obama. Other posts in opinion The Gay Olympics: Matthew a

Dawgnet returns with fresh look - Dawgnet (Joomla)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:57:50 PDT
Dawgnet returns with fresh look - Dawgnet Returning visitors to Dawgnet s website may have noticed a big change to the University s online news source. Over this past summer, the website underwent a major reconstruction. The website features a new layout, allowing the public to comment

Myleene Klass And Norman Cook Call BOAST

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:54:52 PDT
MYLEENE Klass makes a call to Anorak’s Celebrity Baby Ordering And Star Treatment Service (BOAST) – “My memories all have my brother and sister in them. I’d like Ava to have the same” – Star And here’s Norman Cook, aka FatBoy Slim, on he and his wife Zoe Ball: “There may be some good news soon. Zoe and I are trying for an addition to your family” BOAST. Make the call now… Cheryl Cole Calls The Celebrity Baby Ordering Service Celebrity Baby Ordering Service: Vin Diesel’s Kids Celebrity Ba

SME Times - Business News,World Business,Indian Economy News

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:02:34 PDT
SME Times Gives you the information related with indian economy, indian industry news and world business news.

Fox 'News' Scrubs Story on Conservatives Criticisms of Palin

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:54:19 PDT
AP Article Detailing a Number of Criticisms of the Republican Veep Nominee Was 'Top Story' at FNC Website, Only to be Suddenly Disappeared...

Trends and Modular Homes: Cocooning

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:39:00 PDT
In this series of blogs I’ll be exploring a number of trends in the marketplace and discussing how modular homes support the trend. In this blog, the trend I’m talking about is cocooning.


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August 01, 2008 News and Trends

Mad Men - the new style guide

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:24:14 PDT
With its sharp suits and literary references, Mad Men is setting trends

Green Architecture

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:35:32 PDT
As natural resources dwindle, it is no wonder that sustainable architecture is a rapidly growing trend. Carbon neutral buildings and green housing projects are cropping up in cities around the world. Many countries now have their own rating systems for green buildings, such as the well-known LEED standard in the US.

Quick Note

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:49:54 PDT
Must read from Col. Ann Wright, a retired Army Reserve colonel and a 29-year veteran of the Army and Army Reserves former diplomat. Sexual Assault in the Military: A DoD Cover-Up? The main Lavena Johnson site is offering up free handouts on LaVena Johnson for passing out to spread the word. These were originally made of by Kriss Avery from Gateway Green Alliance for her father for a speaking engagement earlier in the year. PDF here ©2008 Wonderland or Not. All Rights Reserved.. Share and

Splashy Faucet Trends (Carteret County News-Times)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:59:09 PDT
(ARA) - The latest kitchen and bath design trends draw inspiration from numerous sources including nature, technology, wall coverings, runway designs, decorative objects, cityscapes, upholstery and instruments.

Original Supermodels in Today’s Magazines - Vanity Fair September 2008 Issue

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:57:42 PDT
Miss the catwalk queens from yesteryear? Then feast your eyes on Vanity Fair’s September 2008 issue where you will be treated to photos of supermodels you’ll instantly recognise. Familiar faces from the past include Stephanie Seymor, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford. The rumour mills are predicting a mega fold-out issue of the famous six. The two teaser photos here show them in glamour corsets, in evening gowns and in nothing mu… Read

video game News Skate 2 preview

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:32:36 PDT
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Miley Cyrus Photo Leaks Continue - Scandalous New Cell Phone Pics

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:59:45 PDT
Miley Cyrus is one of those young celebrities I often feel bad for, however, she’s beginning to lose my sympathy. New photos have been leaked of the young teen, this coming just after her MySpace pictures were leaked and made into such a big ordeal on the internet. The phones taken with her mobile phone camera are of Miley’s underwear. Specifically, she’s bending over in a skirt to intentionally flash her bum to the camera. I have compassion for people who make mistakes, but when they so bl… R

CBC, NBC take different approach toward Olympic coverage (The Globe and Mail)

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:07:40 PDT
American audience will get most of its fill during prime time only

Air Force Shirts

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:48:48 PDT
One thing that you might have noticed when you have been out and about is the growing trend for people to wear Air Force t-shirts. People of all ages and from all walks of life are now wearing them. Just what is it that is making them so popular?

The Budweiser Sale: The End of American Beer?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:17:57 PDT
Old news, but my local watering hole Brewmeister put in some encouraging words, and it's a great opportunity to promo his new website design. Support local breweries, always ask, "What kind of local beers do you have?"

Top Ten: The week's top news and analysis, July 28-Aug. 1 (Market Watch)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:48:26 PDT
Atypically, the financial news started flowing over the weekend this week. It was then that Congress passed a far-reaching housing bill that offered help to homeowners, would be homeowners and, controversially, housing finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The weekend events got the week off to a fast and furious start that never slackened.

Local retail doesn't follow Sask. trends (Times Herald)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:37:43 PDT
When it comes to retail industry success, three local businesses say the Saskatchewan economy is but one factor for them and their store figures don’t necessarily seem to match provincial trends.

Shimano - Adding Complexity Where it's Not Needed

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:19:43 PDT
Yesterday, Shimano announced a product that is part of a disturbing trend in bicycle manufacturing. Starting in January, Shimano will begin selling an electronic shifting system for high end racing bikes. This follows Campagnolo’s move to sell shifting systems with 11 gears (insert Spinal Tap joke here)


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12:33 PM

July 02, 2008 News and Trends

Flip-flops are bad for your feet

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:25:58 PDT
Flip-flops are bad for your feet July 2, 2008 at 2:25 pm by Kristi Gustafson The New York Times had the story today, but we had it more than two weeks ago (yes, I’m going to boast). So check out my colleague’s piece on how flip-flops are just plain bad for your feet (and your back and your joints and your …) Posted in Fashion, Trends | Add a comment »

A proposed bill to amend Canada’s Copyright Act

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:37:20 PDT
A week ago the minority federal government of Canada, and Industry Minister Jim Prentice, tabled an amendment to the Copyright Act. Entitled Bill C-61, its purpose is to bring Canadian copyright law into compliance with the current WIPO treaty (this despite their being no international legal obligation to implement WIPO - it hasn’t been ratified by Canada). Prentice states in a Toronto Star letter to the editor that C-61 will allow… “…the recording of webcasts I think he means podcasts and

New Desinformado PDF based Newsletter launched

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:38:02 PDT
Desinformado is proud to announce their Desinformado Technology and Lifestyle Newsletter, a pdf based newsletter about technology, gadgets, mobile phones and mac related news that will be downloadable every month from Desinformado and other technology blogs.

Market Trends and the 2005 suicide spike?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:42:28 PDT
Market sentiment looks to confirm a bottom, but can anyone explain the (non-market) related spike in suicide for 2005?

News coverage in crisis on the Net

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:39:42 PDT
There's an old show-business joke about a play that is failing. A potential theatergoer calls the box office to find out when the show starts, and the ticket agent responds, "How soon can you get here?" As a trade journalist, I sometimes feel like I'm in that failing play. Trade journalism is one of the few environments that empowers employees to..

Pregnancy pact alarms officials at U.S. high school: reports (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:37:10 PDT
A pregnancy pact may be responsible for a dramatic rise in young mothers-to-be at a Massachusetts high school, Time magazine reports.

Bay Area News in Brief - San Jose Mercury News


Bay Area News in Brief
San Jose Mercury News, USA - 10 hours ago
That means the building's owner, Long Beach-based HCP, must find a new company to run the hospital's day-to-day operations. "It's a highly competitive ...


PDF Format Becomes an ISO Standard

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:34:44 PDT
Congrats to Adobe on what is truly a major win. I've been a huge proponenent of industry standards in all different forms. PDF files have been a de facto standard for several years when sharing information electronically. To become the de jure standard from ISO is a big thing, really. PDF format becomes ISO standard 2008-07-02 The Portable Document Format (PDF), undeniably one of the most commonly used formats for electronic documents, is now accessible as an ISO International Standard - I

Stupid Gimmicks: The Deathwatch ink is too precious...

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:16:22 PDT
The Deathwatch ink is too precious to spill on this one, but in case you haven't heard: "Heartland Brewery announces the introduction of The Beer Goddess®, a three-liter hand-blown Pilsner glass (that's 6.3 pints, 101.4 ounces, or 8.5 cans)..the glass may be 'The Largest Glass of Beer Commercially Available' (that is, served in a bar or restaurant), and has applied to the Guinness World Records to have it designated as such. The Beer Goddess costs $49..." Expect this to appear in the Daily News


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7:45 AM

June 26, 2008 Hot Trends

Climate Change Is an Urgent Emergency

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:06:02 PDT
Climate change is an urgent emergency. Alone, and most assuredly in combination with related global environmental crises, global heating and the breakdown in climate patterns threatens civilization, the global ecosystem and the continuation of complex life. This is not conjecture. It is logical consequences of known science and observable trends. Leading climate scientist Mr. Hansen now warns it is humanity's "last chance" ark] to take the necessary dramatic actions. He has concluded we are we

Northeast Ohio is Buzzing with Real-Time Local News at cleveland.com

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:01 PDT
Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) September 20, 2007 -- News has taken on a whole new meaning. Gone are the days of waiting for the traffic or weather report or the latest sports and news. Or waiting days to...

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Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:28:33 PDT
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Lesbian parents get new rights in New South Wales

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:53 PDT
Lesbian parents get new rights in New South Wales The rights of lesbian parents in New South Wales, Australia have been expanded under laws passed by the state government. Your job is to protect all citizens, Gambian leader told A New York-based human rights group has said that the President of the Gambia is failing in his responsibility to ensure respect for the rights of all. Equal treatment bill stalls in Lithuanian parliament Not enough MPs turned up to vote for a new equalit

Win with Wizetrade’ Campaign

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:39:36 PDT
Officials of GlobalTec, makers of the Wizetrade trend-recognition software for stock traders, and RWI Racing, LLC, announced today that Wizetrade will sponsor RWI’s No. 66 stock car for the Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series race scheduled for March 10 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Morgan Webb's Webb Alert for June 26th, 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:44:20 PDT
All the tech news you need to know as told by X-Play's Morgan Webb. Now you can surf the web while you fly...sort of. Sprint will pay you to make a commercial for their new phone. Avril Lavigne fans are using a refresher website to bump their girl to the top slot in YouTube. ICANN may loosen up restrictions on domain names, and more!

AdMeld Grabs $5 Mil

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:34:56 PDT
Congrats to OVW friend Ben Barokas, CEO of AdMeld, for raising $5 million from the Foundry Group and Spark Capital. PaidContent called the group “Stealthy,” in their reporting of the funds, and as someone close to the AdMeld team, I can assure you that has been their intention. Without tipping too much, AdMeld will be leveraging Barokas’ ad operations experience (a veteran AdMonster) to build cross-platform, multi-exchange optimization technology. As their website says, the technology will dri

Lesbian parents get new rights in New South Wales

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:53 PDT
Lesbian parents get new rights in New South Wales The rights of lesbian parents in New South Wales, Australia have been expanded under laws passed by the state government. Your job is to protect all citizens, Gambian leader told A New York-based human rights group has said that the President of the Gambia is failing in his responsibility to ensure respect for the rights of all. Equal treatment bill stalls in Lithuanian parliament Not enough MPs turned up to vote for a new equalit

Morgan Webb's Webb Alert for June 26th, 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:44:20 PDT
All the tech news you need to know as told by X-Play's Morgan Webb. Now you can surf the web while you fly...sort of. Sprint will pay you to make a commercial for their new phone. Avril Lavigne fans are using a refresher website to bump their girl to the top slot in YouTube. ICANN may loosen up restrictions on domain names, and more!


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