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8:34 PM

April 19, 2008 Breaking News

Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/

Newsworld jobs: I’m sure it’s just a coincidence…

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:59:10 PDT
Ten new CBC News jobs in Calgary were posted this morning. These, presumably, are part of the people given back to Alberta after CBC moved — er, “reconfigured” — CBC Newsworld programming from Calgary to Toronto: 4 reporter/editors Video-journalist 4 videgraphers Switcher-Director In what I’m sure is just a coincidence, only two positions are posted for Toronto this morning: Specialist in “Contract Management” Specialist in Automation

YouTube’s Pattern Recognition Adapted To Fight Child Abuse

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:08:17 PDT
However you feel about Google’s implementation of software within YouTube to combat the publication of copyrighted content on the video site sans content owners’ express permission, the company has chosen to apply the technology as an aid to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to help identify files containing imagery of child sex abuse, according to a report by Carrie-Ann Skinner of PC World. A worthwhile pursuit, for sure. NCMEC’s need for a more efficient system

Saginaw News wins eight Michigan Press Association awards (The Saginaw News)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:03:30 PDT
The Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association will recognize seven Saginaw News journalists at its annual awards banquet Saturday, May 17, in Lansing.

On Religion: Editor Advocates Religion News Coverage To Answer 'Big Questions' (The Morning News)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:11:23 PDT
Most editors and reporters would panic, or call their lawyers, if news executives asked religious questions during job interviews.

Polls: Obama Beating Hillary In Indiana And North Carolina

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:58:13 PDT
Three new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg polls show close primary races in Pennsylvania and Indiana, with Barack Obama posting a strong lead in North Carolina -- bad news for Hillary Clinton, as she at least needs good-sized wins in Pennsylvania and...

CBC to close Calgary unit of Newsworld - Toronto Star


CBC to close Calgary unit of Newsworld
Toronto Star, Canada - Apr 3, 2008
CALGARY–CBC News will close the Calgary unit of its Newsworld channel as of next month. The public broadcaster announced Thursday that the two hours of ...


Annual MECSC Convention to address trends and the future of retail ... - AME Info (press release)


Annual MECSC Convention to address trends and the future of retail ...
AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates - 18 hours ago
The convention, which attracts the region's prominent business leaders will address current trends, the future and explore new opportunities. ...


New Cell Tower Is News To Locals (Queens Chronicle)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:19:51 PDT
Cellular transmission equipment was installed on the roof of a building near St. Elizabeth’s School in Ozone Park — news to the school and parents.

ON: The Latino Social Media Surge

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:32:03 PDT
I was perusing my WOMMA news and I found an interesting trend and development in the proliferation of social networks. Number of Latin America Social Network Users Jumps 103% According to Marketing Charts, the number of social network users in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico more than doubled between Jan. 2007 and Jan. 2008. During the same year, U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rican online social network users increased 48%. More from Marketing Charts >>

Celebrity & Entertainment News

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:49:40 PDT
Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Movie News, Music News, TV News - AOL News,World News


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8:12 PM

April 19, 2008 Breaking News

Insider Trends in the Financial Sector (pfblogs.org)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:51:11 PDT
Karim Rahemtulla submits:Pop quiz: Over the past six months, one sector of the market has seen more insider buying than any other. Can you name it? If you think it’s technology, you’d be wrong. Yes, the sector has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months, but not enough to whip up a heavy enough wave of insider buying as the sector I’m talking about.Complete Story » ...

Hot Makeup Trend - barbie games

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:57:06 PDT
We love the gorgeous intensity of this fiery amber palette, set off by glowing lips and a burnished cheek, to celebrate summer's blazing majesty.... Barbie games

The Wittenburg Door.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:32:03 PDT
HomeNewsCommentarySatireInterviewsReviewsArchivesDoorstore About Us | Contact Us | Trinity About The Wittenburg Door See Also: About Trinity Foundation Ole Anthony and "The God Thing" So it took us forever to get the electronic version of The Door up and running, and yes, we know we're lame. We're seven years into the 21st century and we've just now discovered the Internet. Our excuse is that we tend to be about five centuries behind the curve anyway. When the D

Lowes GMC Sierra Sweepstakes

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:10:47 PDT
lowesforpros.com/gmc just hit the top of google trends today. What is it ? Well It's 2008 Lowe's Spring Commercial Appreciation Days GMC Sweepstakes. Register and you have the chance to win their sweepstake a brand new 2008 GMC Sierra2500HD Crew Cab...

AT&T, Motorola to show mobile trends - MarketWatch


AT&T, Motorola to show mobile trends
MarketWatch - Apr 17, 2008
"W]e are watching enterprise trends closely as broader consumer trends have shown signs of weakness and small and medium enterprise growth has slowed each ...


Jericho Video: Four Horseman - CBS.com

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:22:27 PDT
Jake organizes a group to gather more information about the explosions after a satellite television in the local bar broadcasts an Asian news program showing the extent of the nuclear attacks

People in the news - Scotsman


MSN UK News

People in the news
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 53 minutes ago
BA chief executive Willie Walsh may have taken full responsibility for the chaotic opening at Terminal 5, but he wasn't one of the two executives who lost ...
News - 15/04/2008 - BA's Kirkwood and Noyes to go after T5 disaster Business Travel World
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8:01 PM

April 19, 2008 Hot Trends

Medicinal Marijuana is Trendly

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:16:05 PDT
In honor of 420...The trendliest explores the latest trendy, friendly health helper...Medicinal Marijuana.

Official 'The Spirit' Teaser Trailer

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:28:57 PDT
We’ve been waiting for this moment for some time now. The last time we saw something from Frank Miller was last year’s ‘300′ and before that was ‘Sin City’ which he co-directed. Miller has been hard at work on adapting Will Eisner’s graphic novel ‘The Spirit’ and today is the day we finally get to see the teaser trailer. You can watch the video below courtesy of MTV. MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News This looks like it’s going to another classic film from Miller. Hollywoo

http://tauruslink.info

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:02:54 PDT
Taurus Link is an excellent blog for website reviews and also articles. It features some great offbeat news.

Try Pilates For Killer Summer Abs

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:01:02 PDT
Pilates, or core training, is one of the top 10 fitness trends of 2008. Try the attached video to help get your body summer ready.

links for 2008-04-19

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:38:15 PDT
Newseum: Today’s Front Pages - (37signals) Dave Bednarski, a Signal vs. Noise reader, sent over a really cool Mac OS X Automator script (download the script) to pull the front pages from the papers you like and combine them into a single PDF. (tags: apple communication mac news newspaper newspapers osx 37signals) JP Digital Digest: Law ‘Can’t Protect Online Video’ “Anyone who wishes to access the footage can easily do so, and there is no point in barring the News of the World from showing wh

Local Music News: Leatherbag Plays FREE Show, Gives Away FRE

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:52:52 PDT
Leatherbag Plays FREE Show, Gives Away FREE Album, Austin Texas

Entertainment News, Celebrity News,

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:25:52 PST
Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Movie News, Music News, TV News - AOL News,World News


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7:18 PM

April 19, 2008 News and Trends

Cons: RCMP Raid Was a 'Publicity Stunt'

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:10:43 PDT
Pass the tissues. Oh how I weep for those poor victims of the RCMP raid of the Cons' headquarters. Not. The tories are scrambling to paint themselves as being oppressed after yesterday's raid (which continues today). The problem is that they appointed the two Elections Canada officials they're now suing and that they applaud the RCMP (even protecting Zaccardelli to the bitter end) except when they're the targets of a legally-sanctioned warrant. And now, they're also trying to implicate the Li

AP Top News at 3:31 pm EDT - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

AP Top News at 3:31 pm EDT
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A heavier federal hand is reaching into American life as politicians in both parties demand an overhaul of government financial regulation ...


Chicagoland Real Estate Forum

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:15:34 PDT
Chicago area real estate news, features both new homes and resales as well as educational classes for Chicago area homebuilders and agents.

CBC Newsworld shuts Calgary operations - Times Colonist


CBC Newsworld shuts Calgary operations
Times Colonist, Canada - Apr 5, 2008
CALGARY -- CBC News is shutting down its Newsworld operations in Calgary, slashing 32 jobs in the process while opening up a slew of new positions for local ...


Tuesday April 1, 2008 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld - CBC News


CBC News

Tuesday April 1, 2008 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld
CBC News, Canada - Mar 31, 2008
They are willing to fight for their country and even die for their country, everywhere but in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Through accounts from the ...


JOBS & CAREERS..IN TV & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:55:37 PDT
Ever tried searching for jobs within TV Entertainment sectors? youre probably aware its no easy task..Visit us at www.ticketsforpleasure.com click the latest news link for full details of how you can access and apply for a wide variety of postings a within these sectors.

CBC news cutting staff in Calgary - Calgary Herald


CBC news cutting staff in Calgary
Calgary Herald, Canada - Apr 4, 2008
While there were no layoff notices given out on Thursday, 32 Newsworld employees were told their individual jobs are being eliminated, said Don Orchard, ...


Buzz Bites: Scarlett Johansson, Britney Spears, Foxy Brown

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:40:02 PDT
Scarlett, Britney, Hasselhoff, and Foxy: the latest gossip in brief from the world of crazy celebrity news! Scarlett, too old? Britney & Hasselhoff, cash crisis? Foxy, learned her lesson?

New Hamas Tactics Part Two of Two April 19, 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:36:28 PDT
A major impact against all Israeli expectations that an attack could occur in a massive coordinated attackIran and Syria's hands are in these attempts part 1: http://www.g2analyst.com/podcast/2007/apr_19_news_new_hamas_tactics_part_1_1.mp3

Innocent Man Free After 26 Years In Prison

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:25:17 PDT
Innocent Man Free After 26 Years In Prison April 19th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles A man locked away 26 years for murder was granted a new trial and freed on bond Friday with the help of two attorneys who came forward with a client’s confession after he died in prison. Originally Syndicated via RSS from Digg / World News Posted in Syndication | No Comments »

Booze and Bet - TouchTable RealRoulette is a new trend

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:36:36 PDT
We knew those live tabletop computer interfaces like Microsoft surface and the Linux-based MPX multi-touch table were going to change the way we looked at computers but to be honest even I never imagined that the technology would be adapted for gambling and casino purposes before it hit museums. The TouchTable Roulette takes the know-how of the int

Open Web Vancouver Shows How to Run a Big Little Conference (Addict 3D)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:11:56 PDT
Linux.com: "Building on the success of last year's Vancouver PHP Conference, the Vancouver PHP Users Association on April 14-15 drew more than 350 to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center to learn about the trends in free and open source software on the Web..."

The Style File: KATE BOSWORTH

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:17:14 PDT
"My Style very much based on my mood. Sometimes I feel more bold, sometimes I feel more shy. Sometimes I feel experimental, even if I think some people may or may not] like it. It doesn’t matter. And I actually think it’s interesting to step outside the box." See, even Kate Bosworth herself cannot easily describe her amazing sense of style. That's because the reason why we love her fashion sense is because it manages to feminine, classic, edge, tomboy all at once. She makes it seem effortl

CBC to cut Calgary Newsworld unit, hire more Alberta reporters (CBC Edmonton)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:54:39 PDT
CBC News is shutting down the Calgary unit of its 24-hour Newsworld television service as of the end of May, and introducing additional positions for newsgathering, the public broadcaster said Thursday.

Certified Organic Makeup?!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:11:17 PDT
Last year's organic sales in America hit $US24 billion, with organic personal care now an $8 billion industry… with expectations of surpassing $12 billion by 2011. Carrying the trend still further, can you guess which band has been dubbed ‘the world’s first mass-market certified organic make-up’...?


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12:52 PM

April 19, 2008 Breaking News

Katrina Kaif plans to launch her own brand

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:33:02 PDT
Not long ago, Salman Khan had announced that he would launch his own designer-wear. And now news comes that he will have a rival on the high street… his own girlfriend Katrina Kaif. Says Katrina, “Yes I do plan to launch my own designs in the near future but I will probably go for a …]

Guests For The Sunday TV News Shows (CBS News)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:21:59 PDT
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

CWEB News - Breaking News, Celebrity, Business News and Video Broadcast

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:01 PDT
Las Vegas, Nev. (PRWEB) August 8, 2007 -- Cwebnews.com has just gone live with the newest news network on the web. Cwebnews.com offers current and breaking news for politics, international news, ...

Tip leads to arrest in Holmes burglaries

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:49:20 PDT
BONIFAY - A citizen's tip helped lead to the arrest of a man suspected in two business burglaries here. Richard William Bove, Jr., 45, of Westville, was arrested just over the Alabama state line Friday. The Holmes County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that the Motley Mall in New Hope and the Dixie Dandy in Pine Log were burglarized early Thursday morning. An investigator at the scene received a tip about a suspicious vehicle that led to the identification of Bove. He is charged with two

Rice shortages blur global trade trends, aid US - Guardian


Rice shortages blur global trade trends, aid US
Guardian, UK - Apr 17, 2008
By Karl Plume CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - With established trade trends in rice being blurred by tight global supplies that have sparked global food riots ...
US rice futures set fresh record Daily Times
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advantages of yoga meditation and exercise

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:12:53 PDT
If you’re looking for a new exercise tradition that will be easy to study, requires no gear and also soothes your soul, then you should totally turn towards Yoga. This hot trend in fact began thousands of years ago in India. Benefits of Yoga Meditation and Exercise....read more

World news agencies not to cover IPL (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:30:43 PDT
Agence France-Presse (AFP) and other top news agencies have said they will not cover cricket's inaugural Indian Premier League, which starts Friday, due to curbs on the distribution of photographs.

Comment of the day: high-rise maintenance

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:48:52 PDT
Comment of the day: high-rise maintenance Posted 4/17/2008 by Mark Boyer "Uptown and Edgewater are definitely having a problem with high-rise low-income housing broken up into small units. The only thing that will EVENTUALLY start to limit this type of housing stock is that these types of buildings are VERY expensive to maintain in the long run. You can see what high-rise condos and co-ops charge for monthly assessments, and all of the Low Income Housing Tax Credits and HUD subsidies can't kee


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11:35 AM

Current News for April 19, 2008

Independent Oil Price Comparison site for Northern Ireland

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:25:38 PDT
A list of around 25 quotes from various named home heating oil suppliers in Northern Ireland. The site is updated daily and is independent from all the oil suppliers so there's no commission being paid by any of them.There's also price trend charts where you can see how much end users of home heating oil are paying for their oil.

'McCain Girls' Sincere or Satirical?

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:51:25 PDT
A song and dance tribute to Republican Sen. John McCain is working its way around the Web, courtesy of the satirical news site 23/6.com. Scott Simon speaks with Sarah Bernard, the president of 23/6. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

Being Attractive to Men

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:48:05 PDT
There's no need to follow the latest trends, creating a style that's unique to you is way more fun and striking.

2008 Biggest Fashion Trends

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:19:30 PDT
This year, the trend of 50's is in. Take a look at what's hot in 2008

Public: Don't Mess With My Flight Plans

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:58:25 PDT
"Pretty soon we'll have to fly naked!" The mass media rapidly embraced the UK terror storyline fed to them. The BBC, CNN, CBC Newsworld and other all-news broadcasters covered scarcely anything but the narrowly averted catastrophe throughout the day. Funny thing, but the general public wasn't buying it. The reaction was surprisingly cynical...

Reuters World News Highlights at 1345 GMT, April 19 - Guardian


Reuters World News Highlights at 1345 GMT, April 19
Guardian, UK - 38 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan, who went missing in February in the Khyber region, appeared on Arabic television on Saturday saying he was ...


Fair Use and JK Rowling's lawsuit

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:35:44 PDT
P2Pnet news explains why the Fair Use Project is defending the publisher of a Harry Potter Lexicon against the author of the Harry Potter books. With links to NYT report.

Marisa Miller Has A Threesome With Some Balls

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:42:00 PDT
Marisa Miller showed up at Victoria’s Secret Chicago Swim Event at Wrigley Field. So what does that mean. Nothing really just a hot blonde picking up some balls and throwing them. I didn’t any... ?Dickism? is a blog focused on bringing you the latest semi-naked news about rich and famous celebrities. And then making fun of them.

New EMA IT Virtualization Research Outlines Trends (SYS-CON Media)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:48:22 PDT
Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) announced the release of its latest research report titled, 'Virtualization and Management: Trends, Forecasts and Recommendations.' EMA and its research director Andi Mann continue to identify trends, adoption patterns and pervasive marketing hype around one of 2008's technology stories.

Former PM still plugs for Kelowna deal - Nunatsiaq News


Former PM still plugs for Kelowna deal
Nunatsiaq News, Canada - Apr 17, 2008
But in an interview on CBC Newsworld last week, Martin lambasted Stephen Harper's Conservative government for ignoring the health and education needs that ...


The 11 Best Money Saving Ideas of All Time - Part 1

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:22:22 PDT
At any time in history, no matter what the current state of the economy, no matter what the current trends, no matter what the unemployment rate is or where interest rates lurk, some money-saving ideas stay true. Some of you may have heard of these ideas before, others may be entirely new to you. But whether you are familiar with these

A Viewer Speaks

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:05:29 PDT
WE GET A good group of commenters here in Sticksville. Lately, we've been hearing quite a bit from a young woman from the Prairies, who has an openminded attitude toward Canadian shows, and an engaged and passionate way of defending them. On the subject of all the changes going on at the CBC, I think she's expressed the necessary corrective point of view better than Richard Stursberg, Kirstine Leyfield, or anybody else at the public broadcaster has managed to do. So I'm bumping her comment here

INTERIOR MOTIVES: Exciting, new home products follow fashion trends (Las Cruces Sun-News)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:08:51 PDT
There were several trends that emerged from the recent High Point furniture show. There were dominant color trends, as well as several variations of styles previously seen.

Commercial Companies Going $Green$

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:56:18 PDT
An article about the tradition of typically unethical, ungreen companies to jump on social bandwagons, and lifestyle trends. This time the "Go Green" campaign is the host for this capitalist business parasite. Read the article to help prepare yourself to make truly green choices during this onslaught of deceptive marketing.


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