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Current News for May 01, 2008

AllHeadlineNews.com Debuts New“Happy and Upbeat News” Category

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:01 PST
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (PRWEB) January 16, 2006 -- All Headline News Corp., a leading news and content syndicator, today announced the launch of its“Upbeat and Happy” News content and...

TV tonight: Five worth watching - Toronto Star


TV tonight: Five worth watching
Toronto Star, Canada - Apr 20, 2008
... his shooting rampage in Blacksburg, Va., The Passionate Eye has the premiere of Jonathon Hacker's film Massacre at Virginia Tech (CBC Newsworld at 10). ...


Yale University Abortion Art Student Submits New Work

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:41:58 PDT
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- The Yale University art major who appeared to have falsely claimed her first project involved several artificial inseminations and induced abortions has submitted a new work for the senior art display. Yale officials say Aliza Shvarts submitted a new piece after her first one wasn't included.

TTC Workers and the Right to Strike

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:52:48 PDT
The way the mainstream media has told the story, all is well in Toronto in the aftermath of the passage of legislation in the Ontario Legislature ordering the employees of the Toronto Transit Commission back to work. The subways, buses and streetcars are running and that's all that matters. Something is very wrong with this picture. Fundamental issues are at stake here and they cut right to the heart of our democracy. The right of workers to withdraw their labour in pursuit of improved

Good News for Army's Troubled 'Future' - Wired News


Good News for Army's Troubled 'Future'
Wired News - 1 hour ago
By Noah Shachtman May 01, 2008 | 1:48:00 PMCategories: FCS Watch, Net-Centric There's some much-needed good news for the Army's oft-troubled digital reboot, ...


Trends in Employee Recognition 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:50:44 PDT
Trends in Employee Recognition 2008 A recently released survey by WorldatWork reveals that employee recognition continues to hold a rank of importance among employers. In fact, 89% of companies use recognition programs as part of their human resources strategy, up from 84% in 2002 and that 96% report their recognition strategy aligns with their organization strategy. According to the survey, weighing in as the top three recognition programs, 86% of employers claim length of service,

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chopsticks)

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:01:11 PDT
There's a growing trend at some of the trendier dining establishments...B.Y.O.C. Yup...that's right. Why? Because it's eco-friendly! 63 million pairs of chopsticks are discarded DAILY! And even though disposable chopsticks came into being as an answer to using up scrap wood, in today's world that just doesn't make any sense.

I wonder if they will thank me? - Western Standard- Shotgun Blog


I wonder if they will thank me?
Western Standard- Shotgun Blog, Canada - Apr 24, 2008
By contrast, I have been in the media on an almost daily basis: in the National Post, in the Globe and Mail, on Newsworld, on Newsnet, on Global TV and on ...


Regional trends to drive Malaysia inflation rate further - Malaysia Star


Regional trends to drive Malaysia inflation rate further
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 18 hours ago
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's inflationary pressure is expected to intensify in the coming quarters in view of regional inflation trends and the global food ...


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/

Bluepluse named as one of FierceWireless’s Fierce 15

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:52:02 PDT
Bluepulse, a free mobile social messenger, was named to the annual FierceWireless “Fierce 15” list, designating Bluepulse as one of the top wireless companies of the year. FierceWireless editors looked at hundreds of organizations and determined that Bluepulse was among the “fiercest,” based on their creativity and innovations. FierceWireless is a daily email newsletter that reaches more than 72,000 senior wireless industry executives. Top management in over 100 countries receive a quick, auth

Good news: Global warming to take a little break for 10 yrs

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:07:12 PDT
Don’t worry, it’s not dead. It’s just resting. By all means, keep holding those mega-concerts.

Reports: DC madam commits suicide in Florida home

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:47:22 PDT
Two weeks after being convicted on federal charges for running a prostitution ring, "DC Madam" Deborah Jean Palfrey has committed suicide at a Florida home, according to several news reports...

TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' DC Power Analyzer Wins ... - WELT ONLINE


TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' DC Power Analyzer Wins ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 3 hours ago
NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news.


South Carolina Slow To Help in Home Crunch

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:31:33 PDT
South Carolina Slow To Help in Home Crunch The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC) | April 29, 2008 Topic: Financial Literacy Artist Space Development: Making the Case Maria Rosario Jackson, Florence Kabwasa-Green Urban Institute April 18, 2008 Pulling Apart: A State-by-State Analysis of Income Trends Jared Bernstein, Elizabeth McNichol, Andrew Nicholas Center on Budget and Policy Priorities April 9, 2008 Defaulting on the Dream: States Respond to Americ

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Current News for May 01, 2008

SAG Strike Approaching: Trade Roughage 05/01/08

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:01:44 PDT
Fitting for May Day, Variety has the latest on the AMPTP and SAG negotiations, and things don’t look good. The majors are quite upset with the demands of the union, delivering the message that “Unless SAG backs off its demands on DVD and new media soon, it can forget about a deal even if thesps go on strike.” SAG might want to take note of Apple’s latest announcement, then, and rethink its DVD demands, because the news that iTunes will now sell films day-and-date means the tangible home video

Womens Designer Denim Is a Must In Todays Fashion Industry

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:13:31 PDT
A nice article on the fashion industrys trend toward denim.

AP Top News at 8:29 am EDT - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

AP Top News at 8:29 am EDT
The Associated Press - 40 minutes ago
Joe Andrew, who was Democratic National Committee chairman from 1999-2001, planned a news conference Thursday in his hometown of Indianapolis to urge other ...


Jim Shaw a no-show at CRTC; cable company's proposals called 'extreme' (Canadian Business)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:17 PDT
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press April 23, 2008 - 4:52 p.m.

Delhi based trader offers his views on prices and trends in open ... - Polymerupdate.com (subscription)


Delhi based trader offers his views on prices and trends in open ...
Polymerupdate.com (subscription), India - 11 hours ago
While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a Delhi based trader offered his views on the current trends and prices of PP, ...
Local trader comments on trends and prices of PP, PE and PVC in ... Polymerupdate.com (subscription)
Delhi based trader comments on PP, PE and PVC prices in the open ... Polymerupdate.com (subscription)
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Vanishing Point star drives the hot new Dodge Challenger!!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:01:57 PDT
I've been waiting for the arrival of the all new Dodge Challenger and at last it's here. Motor Trend even has a video interview with Barry Newman, who drove the '70 Challenger in Vanishing Point, one of my favorite car flicks. Great seeing Newman driving the Challenger again!

Media Update II

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:11:32 PDT
I did an interview with Global TV news on Elections Canada Vs. Harper. That's supposed to air tonight at 5:30 PM and again at 11 PM. Note my Newsworld Politics interview is now set for 5:15 PM.

Cbs - Cbs Up Cbs News Down (ContactMusic)

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:35:03 PDT
Thanks in large measure to the success of new episodes of its Thursday-night lineup, CBS recaptured the weekly primetime ratings crown last week. But the news wasn't all ...

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