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Mobiles move from cannibal to creator Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMI've lost count of the number of products that mobile phones have replaced – but now they're bringing new ones into being The march of the mobile goes on and on but it is now taking off in a new direction with goodness knows what consequences. Until recently, the mobile phone's distinguishing feature was its ability to gobble up competing products in a way that no other consumer product ever has ...
A rare peek inside Google's HQ Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMJust what makes this mighty media organisation tick? An exclusive extract from a new book about the company offers some insights To visit Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, is to travel to another planet. The natives wander about in T-shirts and shorts, zipping past volleyball courts and organic-vegetable gardens while holding their open laptops at shoulder height, like waiters ...
Katherine Reutter Shares Olympic Honor With Chicago Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:01PMChampaign's speed skating Olympian greeted by throngs of adoring fans during stroll down Michigan Ave.
Robert Horton's predictions for who'll take home the Oscars Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMThis year the Oscars changed tradition by shifting the honorary awards — statuettes given to movie veterans overdue for plaudits — to a separate ceremony, held last November. That's a shame, because it sidelines some very deserving people.
Limited Bannister happy with results Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMLimited Bannister happy with results
Article: Simon Cowell Opens Up About Engagement, Talks Fatherhood Plans Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMSimon Cowell opened up about his engagement to makeup artist Mezghan Hussainy during an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on Monday night, and the “American Idol” judge also revealed he is thinking of one day becoming a father. Jay asked Simon to set the rumors straight about his reported engagement not long after the interview began.
How too much fruit can make you fat! Thought plenty of grapes or apples will keep you healthy? Think again... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMIt seems some people are actually eating too much fruit, leading to health problems such as obesity, and to tooth decay.
Under the microscope: Griff Rhys Jones on controlling his anger with massage and the gallstone on his mantelpiece Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMThe comedian, 56, talks about his mysterious bout of hepatitis A and how he needs strict methods of calorie control to stop him eating everything in the shops.
Semifinals for Bowdoin Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:16PMBRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College women’s hockey team lost last season in the New England Small College Athletic Conference quarterfinals to Colby College, so coming into the current season, Polar Bear coach Stacy Wilson hopes for her team were to keep making steady improvements.
Yocum's youth no hurdle to being the first ever Miss Muskingum Valley Outstanding Teen Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:16PMZANESVILLE -- Megan Yocum was the only freshman competing in the Miss Muskingum Valley Outstanding Teen Competition this past weekend.
Owens, Fernandez local Democratic winners Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:16PMUnofficial results from Tuesday’s Democratic Primary Election show Lewis G. Owens Jr. and James Fernandez won two contested local races. Votes in the Democratic Party Primary Election that had been counted as of 6 a.m. Wednesday also show a slim margin of victory for Jesus “Cheo” Ortiz.
TAMUCC's Davis And Scott Named to All-Southland Teams Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMCORPUS CHRISTI - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women's basketball players Jade Davis and Adrienne Scott were honored by the Southland Conference on Monday morning, being voted to the All-Southland teams by the coaches and sports information directors. Davis was voted to the first team while Scott was named honorable mention. Davis, a junior from Montgomery led the Islanders in scoring at 14.6 points ...
Toyota taking on SIU professor in research dispute Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMBy Robert Channick | A Southern Illinois University professor will go up against Toyota today in a very public version of their sparring match over the car company's acceleration problems.
Day Center helps with jobs, life skills Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMAndrew Montier removes empty hangers from the racks at the Outpost Resale Shop in Port Lavaca.
Lynnwood faces budget worries Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMLYNNWOOD — Disagreements between elected officials in this city are not new, but money shortages are. The worst-case financial situation for Lynnwood in 2010 puts it $5 million in the hole compared with its budget for the year, officials said.
5 Baddest UFC Fighters Strike Fear Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMYou might think you're bad, but are you UFC bad? These five mixed-martial arts fighters reach the level of "wouldn't want to run into in them in a dark alley" bad.
Esky Interactive Wins Two ADDY Awards From the American Advertising Federation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - Esky Interactive, a Silicon Valley-based freelance agency specializing in web design and development, announced today that it has won two ADDY Awards from the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The ADDY Awards recognize and reward creative excellence in advertising in the world's largest competition for the ...
Basketball: Pack season already a success Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13PMThis Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball season is already a success. Yes, the Wolf Pack can certainly win the Western Athletic Conference tournament this week starting Thursday at Lawlor Events Center and earn its first NCAA tournament spot in three years. But that would be like adding another fancy app to their already loaded cell phone. The Pack, which plays Idaho at 6 p.m. to open the WAC ...
VIDEO: 400th celebration needs town support Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:15AMYou get what you give. Or in the case of the town’s 2020 celebration, Plymouth will get a whole lot more than it gives.
Coeur d'Alene Press Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:15AMJEROME A. POLLOS/Press St. Maries High's Jake Mercer tries to grab a rebound while in between Fruitland High's Joey Martarano, left, and Kody Olinger during the first half of game Friday at the state 3A boys basketball tournament at Meridian High School.
Coeur d'Alene Press Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:15AMJEROME A. POLLOS/Press J.J. Stoddard leads his Lake City teammates out of the tunnel at the Idaho Center and to the court for the second half of their match-up against Rocky Mountain High Friday at the state 5A boys basketball tournament at Idaho Center in Nampa.
Vanden Bosch leaves Titans for Lions plans Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:15AMNASHVILLE — Jim Schwartz couldn't promise Kyle Vanden Bosch wins, not after the Detroit Lions finished 2-14 last season.
Lady Govs looking to win OVC tourney Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:13AMNASHVILLE — There's one reason why Austin Peay is preparing to win back-to-back OVC tournament championships.
Local film students weigh in on Oscars Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:11AMBlockbuster, shlockbuster. The hit movie "Avatar" employs virtually every abracadabra known to humankind -- and to its big-eared, blue residents of Pandora. But not all members of the techno-savvy younger generation are impressed by James Cameron's sci-fi extravaganza.
Cameron Brown makes it nine Ironman NZs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMDefending champion Cameron Brown gave the pretenders to his Ironman New Zealand crown a master class in multisport as he picked up his ninth title in 10 years in Taupo.
Auto Review: 2010 Land Rover LR4: Comfort in an off-road titan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMThe LR4 is comfortable and fun off-road and on. Too bad it doesn't come with a better reputation for reliability.
Lundell is another in a line of many team-first champions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMSven Lundell is a typical Plainsman standout in the pool. Pride powers every stroke. A lungful of air means athletic sustenance. Each breath continues the lifeblood of generations past, present and to come.
LHS alpine heads to state energized by Wasser’s recent showing Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMLily Wasser’s wins ended the whiteout. Now, the view is even clearer as the Laramie High School alpine ski team gets set to descend the slopes for the season’s final attempts.
Kalou insists Chelsea can handle physical Stoke Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:44AMSalomon Kalou insists Chelsea will not be intimidated by FA Cup opponents Stoke City . Kalou, 24, insists Cup holders Chelsea will not be affected by the controversy. He told The Sun : "It will be difficult but we can cope with physical sides. We have players who can run, fight and do everything, so I am not worried about the physical side of things. "We know how they play and we are really ...
Justice: Joking aside, Berkman's serious about winning Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:44AMLance Berkman isn't Fat Elvis. He's not casual about conditioning, winning or anything else. Not now. Not ever.
Lions want replacement match scheduled Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:44AMBrisbane will ask the AFL for special permission to play a practice match the week before the start of the season after Saturday's match was cancelled.
Deer Lodge musher 58th to start Iditarod Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMDEER LODGE — Celeste Davis of Deer Lodge will be the 58th musher to leave the starting line in Willow, Alaska, Sunday afternoon to make her first run in the 38th Iditarod dog sled race.
A very long journey home Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMCentennial’s Jeff Simpson sits on the family-room floor surrounded by a sea of baby toys. His daughter, Stephana Jean, crawls on him, grabbing whatever play things or strands of Jeff’s hair she can get around her tiny fingers.
MARTIN SCHRAM: Obama missed opportunity to be bold Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMObama and his advisers would have realized there was something the president could say at the summit's start that would knock Republican leaders off their game plan and put them instantly on the defensive.
Fire department title change made Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMA move that will free up all four division chiefs of the Grand Island Fire Department to work one another’s jobs, to cross train and provide succession planning in firefighting leadership was approved by the Grand Island City Council Tuesday night.
THOMAS FRIEDMAN: A WORD FROM THE WISE Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMI was traveling via Los Angeles International Airport - LAX - last week. Walking through its faded, cramped domestic terminal, I got the feeling of a place that once thought of itself as modern but has had one too many face-lifts and simply can't hide the wrinkles anymore. In some ways, LAX is us.
Sharks' water polo run ends with tough loss Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMThe Malibu High School girls water polo team ended its playoff run last week with a loss to Walnut High School in the semifinals, 10-9.
In Sheffield, Strickland stresses importance of home-grown jobs and businesses Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMSHEFFIELD - Gov. Ted Strickland was visibly impressed Friday as he toured ADI Wind and saw the company’s prototype gearbox for wind turbines - a patent-pending invention that could make manufacturing turbines cheaper at the same time output is increased. “This company is doing very significant things,” Strickland said. “It’s a home-grown company, and they are [...]
Students' views on censorship, smoking Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:37AMWhat do you make of the censorship controversy? "The question that should be asked is how should society interpret art? Censorship in theatre should be abolished. For example, I don't accept that Stitching should be banned just because the censorship board decides so.
A 'misunderstood' reform Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:37AMNewly appointed Health Minister Joe Cassar says health reform was misunderstood and admits the document was too technical. Insisting health centres will remain free he says that changes will be made.
Ohno wins bronze for 8th medal Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:37AMVANCOUVER, B.C. — One race ending in a controversial disqualification, and another ending with a medal. What an appropriate end to Apolo Anton Ohno's Olympic career.
C.C. Woodson Community Center debuts March 17 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:36AMVisitors to the new C.C. Woodson Community Center should expect to be impressed.
Cup victory today is vital Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:32AMReigning champions: our record in the competition over the past couple of years suggests we treat it seriously. The Carling Cup has had some great matches over the past couple of years and today's final between us and Aston Villa should be a great spectacle for everybody.
Time to dust off the trophies Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:31AMThe fact that Sir Alex (right) has his eyes on bigger prizes will give Martin O'Neill's young Villa team a slight edge. As seasons go, this one has been one full of interesting twists and turns.
Pak will have to fight war if India doesn't talk: JuD chief Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:31AM"India wants war. If India is not prepared to hold talks, Pak will have to fight a war at all costs," JuD chief Hafiz Saeed said in a TV interview. He also dared Indian govt to prove charges against him in the 26/11 attacks case.
Depression's Upside Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:31AMJONAH LEHRER Is there an evolutionary purpose to feeling really sad?
For a Moment of Glory, Mastering a Million Details Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:31AMDAN BARRY A gold medal winner provides her proud Vermont town with a reason to pause and freshly consider the hoary lessons about hope, and resolve, and what is meant by community.
US-Canada, Part 2: This time it's for hockey gold Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:33AMThe Americans own one stirring win over Canada. It will take two to capture hockey gold.
Russian state TV woos younger audiences Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:32AMState-controlled television in Russia usually tries to stay away from controversial topics. But as younger viewers increasingly turn toward the internet, TV producers are doing their best to bring them back.
US-Canada, Part 2: This time it's for hockey gold Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:31AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Americans own one stirring win over Canada. It will take two to capture hockey gold. Their semifinal victory Friday over Finland went smoother than anyone could have imagined.