Thursday, March 19, 2009

3/20 Google News




Obama to Leno: In DC, everyone's a Simon Cowell; and his bowling ... - USA Today
March 19, 2009 at 9:24 pm



Times Online
Obama to Leno: In DC, everyone's a Simon Cowell; and his bowling ...
USA Today
Washington is much like American Idol, President Obama told NBC-TV's Jay Leno this evening. Everybody in the capital is a critic, Obama said, just like Idol's acerbic Simon Cowell.
Video: Obama on Leno: What Are Risks, Rewards? The Associated Press
Obama tells Leno he was stunned by AIG bonuses The Associated Press
MSNBC - Newsday - People Magazine - guardian.co.uk
all 866 news articles

Browser Showdown: IE 8 vs. Firefox - PC World
March 19, 2009 at 9:23 pm



Washington Post
Browser Showdown: IE 8 vs. Firefox
PC World
Microsoft's newest browser promises faster page load speeds. Does IE 8 deliver? We put it to the test against the latest version of Firefox.
Video: Loaded: March Madness CBS
Hands-on IE 8: A giant step for Microsoft CNET News
Ars Technica - InformationWeek - Washington Post - ChannelWeb
all 702 news articles

Small plane crashes into Ecuador building; 5 dead - The Associated Press
March 19, 2009 at 9:20 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
Small plane crashes into Ecuador building; 5 dead
The Associated Press
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A small army plane crashed into an apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of Ecuador's capital on Thursday, killing five people, firefighters said.
Ecuador plane slams into buildings Aljazeera.net
Aircraft crashes in Ecuador's capital Quito Reuters
CNN - ABC Online - Scotsman - Sky News
all 206 news articles

Angolans set to embrace Pope Benedict - BBC News
March 19, 2009 at 9:20 pm



Times Online
Angolans set to embrace Pope Benedict
BBC News
By Louise Redvers Pope Benedict XVI is set to get a rapturous welcome when he arrives in Angola, where more than half the population is Catholic.
Pope Praises Muslim-Christian Relations in Cameroon Voice of America
Church faces challenges in Africa amid pope visit The Associated Press
Atlantic Online - International Herald Tribune - AllAfrica.com - Times Online
all 2,362 news articles

FDA Panel Gives Nod to Alternative to Warfarin - New York Times
March 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm



Enews 2.0
FDA Panel Gives Nod to Alternative to Warfarin
New York Times
By NATASHA SINGER For decades, an anticlotting drug called warfarin has dominated the market for oral medications used to treat blood clots that form in the veins.
US panel backs anti-clot drug despite concerns Reuters
FDA Panel Backs New Anti-Clotting Drug Forbes
CNNMoney.com - The Associated Press - MedPage Today - TheHeart.Org
all 234 news articles

Maggots no wonder cure for festering wounds - Reuters
March 19, 2009 at 9:13 pm



BBC News
Maggots no wonder cure for festering wounds
Reuters
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - Putting flesh-eating maggots into open wounds may not be such a great idea after all. They do clean wounds more quickly than normal treatment but this does not lead to faster healing, results of the world's first ...
Maggots for Leg Ulcers? Maybe Not WebMD
Maggots Are No Better in Healing Ulcers Than Gel, Study Finds Bloomberg
BBC News - Los Angeles Times - Telegraph.co.uk - Times Online
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Democrats blame each other on AIG bonuses - The Associated Press
March 19, 2009 at 9:00 pm



FOXNews
Democrats blame each other on AIG bonuses
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - The case of the missing AIG bonus limits has become a tale of political intrigue and Democratic infighting that could threaten the re-election chances of a top senator and the credibility - if not the career - of one of President ...
Video: Obama scrambles to stop AIG bonuses UPI
Analysis: AIG slip gives Obama custody of economy International Herald Tribune
Reuters - MSNBC - Washington Post - Forbes
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Nestlé's Inspectors Saw Rat Droppings, Rejected Peanuts - Washington Post
March 19, 2009 at 8:50 pm



Washington Post
Nestlé's Inspectors Saw Rat Droppings, Rejected Peanuts
Washington Post
By Lyndsey Layton Nestlé USA, considering whether to buy ingredients from Peanut Corporation of America, twice sent its own inspectors to check out the company.
House Panel Questions Industry on Food Safety New York Times
Congress scolds food makers on safety lapse Reuters
Forbes - The Associated Press - Atlanta Journal Constitution - CIDRAP
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Dollar Trades Near 2-Month Low on Fed's Purchase of Treasuries - Bloomberg
March 19, 2009 at 8:37 pm



ABC News
Dollar Trades Near 2-Month Low on Fed's Purchase of Treasuries
Bloomberg
By Ron Harui and Ye Xie March 20 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar traded near the lowest level against the euro since January on concern the Federal Reserve's plan to buy Treasuries will push down US yields, damping the allure of assets in the world's largest ...
Oil Rallies On Fed Plan To Pump Up Economy Washington Post
Fed plan may lower rates, but at what cost? Reuters
MarketWatch - Forbes - Bloomberg - Reuters
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Pondexter helps Washington take down Mississippi State - Sports Network
March 19, 2009 at 8:32 pm



Washington Post
Pondexter helps Washington take down Mississippi State
Sports Network
Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Quincy Pondexter had 23 points and seven rebounds, leading the Washington Huskies to a dominating opening round 71-58 final over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament from the Rose ...
Pondexter sends Washington past MSU The Associated Press
Pondexter matures into major contributor ESPN
Dawgman.com - The Daily of the University of Washington - Mississippi State Buldogs - United Press International
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Hamas threatens to worsen Shalit's prison conditions - Ha'aretz
March 19, 2009 at 8:28 pm



Boston Globe
Hamas threatens to worsen Shalit's prison conditions
Ha'aretz
By Avi Issacharoff and Anshel Pfeffer Egyptian sources said yesterday that Israel has made no efforts to renew talks on abducted soldier Gilad Shalit's release since the Israeli announcement the negotiations had reached an impasse.
Israeli troops describe shooting Gaza civilians guardian.co.uk
Trade leader: We must create more jobs for Palestinians Jerusalem Post
Reuters - AFP - Christian Science Monitor - Voice of America
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'Idol' exit Q&A: Alexis Grace - Entertainment Weekly
March 19, 2009 at 8:27 pm



MiamiHerald.com
'Idol' exit Q&A: Alexis Grace
Entertainment Weekly
By Missy Schwartz In the semifinals, Simon Cowell compared her to Kelly Clarkson. He called her a dark horse. One to watch. Alexis Grace seemed to be cruising toward a solid spot in the American Idol season 8 competition.
'American Idol's' Alexis Grace is ready for the next stage Los Angeles Times
Alexis Grace On Idol Ouster: 'Is This a Bad Dream?' People Magazine
USA Today - MTV.com - The Associated Press - Rolling Stone
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Three things we learned from Maryland-Cal NCAA tourney game - SI.com
March 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm



Boston Globe
Three things we learned from Maryland-Cal NCAA tourney game
SI.com
AP Sample monologue from today's 84-71 win over Cal: "WHY WON'T YOU COVER SOMEBODY? WHAT IS SO HARD? SHUT UP!" But don't mistake his near-constant apoplexy for inflexibility.
Maryland pulls away late to get by Cal Sports Network
Maryland Strikes a Blow for the ACC New York Times
Kansas City Star - ESPN - The Associated Press - Daily Californian
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Coroner: Richardson death result of blunt impact to head - USA Today
March 19, 2009 at 8:17 pm



Times Online
Coroner: Richardson death result of blunt impact to head
USA Today
By Lorena Blas and Rita Rubin, USA TODAY That's the ruling from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York, which conducted an autopsy Thursday.
Video: Family, Fans React Following Richardson's Death The Associated Press
Liam Neeson puts next career steps on hold Reuters
Washington Post - New York Daily News - The Associated Press - People Magazine
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Record numbers join anti-Sarkozy protests - guardian.co.uk
March 19, 2009 at 8:15 pm



Financial Times
Record numbers join anti-Sarkozy protests
guardian.co.uk
Record numbers took to the streets of France yesterday in the biggest demonstrations since Nicolas Sarkozy's election, to protest about his handling of the economic crisis.
French Workers Stage Strike to Protest Handling of Economy Washington Post
Workers Protest Across France New York Times
BBC News - The Associated Press - TIME - Reuters
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First Lady Leads Famous Women to Schools - New York Times
March 19, 2009 at 8:10 pm



CharlotteObserver.com
First Lady Leads Famous Women to Schools
New York Times
By RACHEL L. SWARNS WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama left the glittering splendor of the White House on Thursday to visit one of the poorest neighborhoods in the capital to push, prod and inspire struggling high school students.
Michelle Obama reaches out to DC high school students Christian Science Monitor
First lady tells students to aim their goals high The Associated Press
USA Today - Washington Post - Chicago Sun-Times - TheCelebrityCafe.com
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Billions for Auto Suppliers' Bailout - BusinessWeek
March 19, 2009 at 7:53 pm



Washington Post
Billions for Auto Suppliers' Bailout
BusinessWeek
By David Kiley The Obama Administration on Mar. 19 created a $5 billion fund that guarantees payments to struggling auto suppliers, especially those tied to providing parts to General Motors (GM) and Chrysler that are facing the possibility of ...
Auto Suppliers Getting $5 Billion in US Assistance Bloomberg
Half of US auto suppliers face bankruptcy: study Reuters
CNNMoney.com - Detroit Free Press - MiamiHerald.com - BBC News
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Sources: Calhoun to return after missing game - FOXSports.com
March 19, 2009 at 7:39 pm



New York Times
Sources: Calhoun to return after missing game
FOXSports.com
by Jeff Goodman Jeff Goodman is a senior college basketball writer for FOXSports.com. He can be reached at GoodmanonFOX@aol.com or check out his blog, Good 'N Plenty.
UConn thrashes No. 16 Chattanooga without Calhoun The Associated Press
UConn Rolls as Calhoun Is Hospitalized New York Times
SI.com - Greenwich Time - Washington Times - Hartford Courant
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AT&T to sell iPhone without two-year commitment - Macworld
March 19, 2009 at 7:23 pm



Ars Technica
AT&T to sell iPhone without two-year commitment
Macworld
If you've been itching to buy yourself an iPhone without the pesky two-year commitment to AT&T, then your chance is finally here.
AT&T: No-contract iPhones coming next week CNET News
AT&T confirms contract-free iPhone 3G Ars Technica
NetworkWorld.com - Mediapost.com - KSWT-TV - xchange Magazine
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Obama unveils $2.4-billion grant program to aid electric cars - Los Angeles Times
March 19, 2009 at 6:46 pm



The Associated Press
Obama unveils $2.4-billion grant program to aid electric cars
Los Angeles Times
In Pomona, Obama visits an electric-vehicle testing center and announces a program for companies to compete for grant money. He pledges to put a million plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015.
President Obama Speaks After Tour of Electric Car Plant Washington Post
Obama gets peek at Escape plug-in hybrid Boston Globe
Consumer reports - The Detroit News - United Press International - Daily Green
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Obamas to Plant Garden on White House Lawn - Washington Post
March 19, 2009 at 6:36 pm



Reuters
Obamas to Plant Garden on White House Lawn
Washington Post
By Jane Black For more than a decade, food activists have rallied, cajoled, even pleaded for a garden on the White House lawn. Now they're finally going to get it.
White House to break ground on 'kitchen garden' The Associated Press
Michelle Obama orders up White House garden (no beets needed) Los Angeles Times
Mother Jones - USA Today - FOXNews
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All about the iPhone, iPod touch, and App Store from the Apple experts - Macworld
March 19, 2009 at 6:32 pm



Jakarta Post
All about the iPhone, iPod touch, and App Store from the Apple experts
Macworld
Popular folklore tells us Abraham Lincoln wrote his historic Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope. Today's orators wouldn't be caught with such unsophisticated tools, preferring complex and expensive TelePrompTers that let them appear to speak ...
SHIFT: What comes after iPhone 3.0? DVICE
More evidence arises for future iPhone models in latest beta Ars Technica
PC World - eWeek - Apple Insider - CNET News
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Video review: 'Duplicity' - Los Angeles Times
March 19, 2009 at 6:13 pm



E! Online
Video review: 'Duplicity'
Los Angeles Times
Sure, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are stars here, but so is Tony Gilroy's crafty tale of master liars who just might love each other.
Julia Roberts, Clive Owen click in corporate caper 'Duplicity' New York Daily News
Andrew Schwartz/Universal Pictures New York Times
San Jose Mercury News - Washington Times - Chicago Tribune - Seattle Times
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Obama Administration Sides With Wal-Mart Workers - Bloomberg
March 19, 2009 at 5:48 pm



China Daily
Obama Administration Sides With Wal-Mart Workers
Bloomberg
By Karen Gullo and Margaret Cronin Fisk March 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama administration sided with women suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for discrimination, urging a federal appeals court to let the current and former workers sue as a group and proceed ...
Text message warning was a hoax Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel
Officials say text message about gang initiation is a hoax Gainesville Times
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise - KSWO - Honolulu Advertiser - Sayreville Suburban
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It's payback time for daughter as Josef Fritzl is incarcerated - Times Online
March 19, 2009 at 5:32 pm



BBC News
It's payback time for daughter as Josef Fritzl is incarcerated
Times Online
Josef Fritzl barely quivered when he was sentenced yesterday to life in a prison for psychologically disturbed criminals. He was found guilty of murdering a boy, one of seven children fathered with his daughter, of enslaving her, incarcerating her, ...
Video: Josef Fritzl sentenced to life in Austria ITN NEWS
Sentenced to life - the father who imprisoned, murdered, and raped ... guardian.co.uk
BBC News - Voice of America - The Associated Press - Scotsman
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US deports former Nazi guard to Austria - Reuters
March 19, 2009 at 2:03 pm



New York Daily News
US deports former Nazi guard to Austria
Reuters
By James Vicini WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The United States has deported to Austria a former Nazi concentration camp guard who admitted he participated in the 1943 massacre of 8000 Jews, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
Wisconsin Nazi Deported to Austria MSNBC
Nazi Guard Deported for Role in Shooting of Jews, US Says Bloomberg
AHN - Albuquerque News.Net - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Unsettling Questions After Richardson's Death - New York Times
March 19, 2009 at 1:45 pm



The Age
Unsettling Questions After Richardson's Death
New York Times
By DENISE GRADY About noon on Monday, Natasha Richardson did something that just about every novice skier has done. She took a spill on a beginner's slope - a "bunny hill"— laughed, dusted herself off and insisted that she felt fine.
Video: Family, Fans React Following Richardson's Death The Associated Press
Should ski helmets be compulsory? BBC News
CNN - The Associated Press - ABC News - Times Online
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African group rejects Madagascar's new leader - CNN
March 19, 2009 at 1:43 pm



BBC Afrique
African group rejects Madagascar's new leader
CNN
(CNN) -- A regional body comprised of several southern African nations is refusing to recognize Madagascar opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as the island nation's new president, an official said.
Africans reject Madagascar leader BBC News
Mozambique: Guebuza At Talks On Madagascar Crisis AllAfrica.com
Reuters UK - Aljazeera.net - AFP - Christian Science Monitor
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North Korean guards detain US journalists near border with China - guardian.co.uk
March 19, 2009 at 1:42 pm



Voice of America
North Korean guards detain US journalists near border with China
guardian.co.uk
North Korean guards have detained two American journalists near the country's border with China, South Korean media have reported.
Video: Reports: US journalists detained CNN
China urges resumption of NKorea nuclear talks The Associated Press
BBC News - Xinhua - Voice of America - Reuters
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Pope preaches to thousands at Cameroon mass - CNN International
March 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm



BBC News
Pope preaches to thousands at Cameroon mass
CNN International
(CNN) -- Tens of thousands of people packed a soccer stadium in Cameroon Thursday, including President Paul Biya and his wife, for the first large-scale mass of Pope Benedict XVI's first visit to Africa.
Pope's first giant Mass in Africa BBC News
Cameroon: The Good Shepherd AllAfrica.com
Times Online - AFP - Reuters UK - AllAfrica.com
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Barack Obama -- and the presidency as a TV series - Baltimore Sun
March 19, 2009 at 1:40 pm



Baltimore Sun
Barack Obama -- and the presidency as a TV series
Baltimore Sun
As Barack Obama extends his buy-my-economic -plans-please tour from Jay Leno tonight into next Tuesday with a prime-time press conference, the question that begs to be asked is whether the President is spending enough time governing -- as opposed to ...
Video: Obama on Leno: What Are Risks, Rewards? The Associated Press
Obama to appear on 'Tonight Show' CNN
USA Today - San Francisco Chronicle - Los Angeles Times - The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau
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'Rambo Fed' Will Buy Treasuries to Combat Crisis - Bloomberg
March 19, 2009 at 1:38 pm



BBC News
'Rambo Fed' Will Buy Treasuries to Combat Crisis
Bloomberg
By Scott Lanman March 19 (Bloomberg) -- By committing to buy Treasuries and double his purchases of mortgage debt, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled his determination to avoid a repeat of the Great Depression and his willingness to pump ...
TREASURIES-Most bonds near flat as investors mull Fed's plan Reuters
Fed's Move Still Shaking Up Markets New York Times
MarketWatch - The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk - Chicago Tribune
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Calhoun will not coach in first round - ESPN
March 19, 2009 at 1:35 pm



The Associated Press
Calhoun will not coach in first round
ESPN
PHILADELPHIA -- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun will not be on the sideline for the Huskies' NCAA tournament first-round game against Tennessee-Chattanooga on Thursday, the school announced.
Calhoun will not coach first-round game SportingNews.com
Jim Calhoun ill; won't coach UConn today USA Today
Hartford Courant - The Associated Press - Boston Globe - National Post
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Google, Sony Attempt to Counter Amazon Kindle With 600000-eBook ... - eWeek
March 19, 2009 at 1:33 pm



Boston Globe
Google, Sony Attempt to Counter Amazon Kindle With 600000-eBook ...
eWeek
By Nicholas Kolakowski Google and Sony announced that that Google would make its free public-domain eBooks available on the Sony Reader.
Sony expands its book download stockpile Los Angeles Times
Read Our Lips: Sony, Google Take On Amazon's Kindle ChannelWeb
Computerworld - PC World - Wired News - Ars Technica
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Israel nabs 20 Hamas operatives in the West Bank - Christian Science Monitor
March 19, 2009 at 1:28 pm



CBC.ca
Israel nabs 20 Hamas operatives in the West Bank
Christian Science Monitor
Hamas called the arrests of politicians and parliamentarians an effort to increase pressure for a prisoner-swap deal to free an Israeli soldier.
How many Palestinians were killed? Ha'aretz
Palestinians adjourn Cairo talks without govt deal Reuters
Voice of America - The Associated Press - Times Online - CNN
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House Opens Debate On Bill To Tax Wall Street Bonuses - CNNMoney.com
March 19, 2009 at 1:23 pm



guardian.co.uk
House Opens Debate On Bill To Tax Wall Street Bonuses
CNNMoney.com
(Updates with House rejecting Republican alternative and with Republicans saying the legislation may be unconstitutional, plus comments, details).
Video: USA: AIG chief promises to return parts of bonuses France 24
House to Consider Tax on AIG Bonuses Washington Post
BBC News - FOXNews - ABC News - CNBC
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Live Blogging the Tournament - New York Times
March 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm



New York Times
Live Blogging the Tournament
New York Times
By Connor Ennis Haraz N. Ghanbari/Associated Press Butler's Matt Howard has his shot blocked by LSU's Chris Johnson during their first round game.
Butler struggles vs. LSU's athleticism at the half ESPN
UDPATE: Basketball Takes Halftime Lead; Listen Free LSUSports.net
News14.com - Detroit Free Press - Dallas Morning News - TheOnlinewire
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Feeling Snubbed? Duke Coach Responds to Obama's NCAA Picks - ABC News
March 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm



MSNBC
Feeling Snubbed? Duke Coach Responds to Obama's NCAA Picks
ABC News
By HUMA KHAN You know it's March Madness time when the daggers start flying -- even if for a litle fun. President Obama fills out a bracket for the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Is Duke's Coach K really upset with President Obama? Christian Science Monitor
Politics & Basketball in NC Atlantic Online
Chicago Sun-Times - MSNBC - New York Post - Associated Content
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French strike: Your views - BBC News
March 19, 2009 at 1:16 pm



BBC News
French strike: Your views
BBC News
Hundreds of thousands of workers have joined France's second mass strike in two months against the government's economic policies.
Nationwide Strikes Paralyze France Voice of America
Q+A: What is at stake with the French protests Reuters
Christian Science Monitor - The Associated Press - CNN International - AFP
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Middle class task force in Minnesota - Boston Globe
March 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm



FOX 9 News
Middle class task force in Minnesota
Boston Globe
Vice President Biden's middle class task force is holding a forum in the Midwest today, and like the first one in Philadelphia, the focus is on green energy as an engine of the economic recovery.
Biden touts stimulus package in St. Cloud visit Minnesota Public Radio
Biden's Middle Class Task Force event begins St. Cloud Times
KARE - MyStateline.com - NewsHour - FOX 9 News
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Cisco to buy maker of Flip Video for $590M - The Associated Press
March 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm



Reuters
Cisco to buy maker of Flip Video for $590M
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Cisco Systems Inc. said Thursday it plans to buy Pure Digital, the company behind the popular Flip Video camcorder, for about $590 million in stock.
Cisco Acquires Maker of Flip Video, But Why? eWeek
Cisco buys Flip Video maker for $590 million CNET News
PC Magazine - NetworkWorld.com - TMC Net - New York Times
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Review | Duplicity (PG-13) **½ - MiamiHerald.com
March 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm



USA Today
Review | Duplicity (PG-13) **½
MiamiHerald.com
As agents working to uncover trade secrets, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen let sparks fly in Duplicity. BY CONNIE OGLE Duplicity is a thinking person's caper, and, as such, it deserves credit for its jaunty cerebral style, even if it turns out to be ...
More from Duplicity's Tony Gilroy on the Backstage Drama in Business Fast Company
Julia Roberts: Career in pictures Baltimore Sun
Webster Kirkwood Times - Tampa Tribune - FOXNews - Kentucky.com
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Gates lightens load for war-worn forces - Christian Science Monitor
March 19, 2009 at 12:59 pm



Christian Science Monitor
Gates lightens load for war-worn forces
Christian Science Monitor
Ending 'stop loss' is just one example of how he has sought to heal an overstressed military. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash Player and javascript-enabled ...
Army to end forced extended tours Los Angeles Times
$500 stop-loss pay will begin April 1 Stars and Stripes
Wall Street Journal - FOXNews - Washington Post - ABC News
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Austrian Guilty of Murder, Incest, Sentenced to Life in Prison - Voice of America
March 19, 2009 at 12:53 pm



guardian.co.uk
Austrian Guilty of Murder, Incest, Sentenced to Life in Prison
Voice of America
By VOA News An Austrian court has sentenced Josef Fritzl to life in prison after convicting him of murder for causing the death of an infant he fathered with his daughter, who he raped over a 24-year period.
Video: Austria: verdict expected in Fritzl incest trial France 24
After Josef Fritzl: A time for introspection or looking the other way? guardian.co.uk
BBC News - Xinhua - Reuters India - AFP
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US to Aid Auto Industry With $5 Billion for Suppliers - New York Times
March 19, 2009 at 12:48 pm



KIDK
US to Aid Auto Industry With $5 Billion for Suppliers
New York Times
By BILL VLASIC DETROIT - The Obama administration moved on Thursday to stabilize the American auto industry by creating a $5 billion fund to support troubled parts suppliers.
US throws lifeline to distressed auto suppliers Reuters
Administration Plans to Loan $5B to Auto Parts Manufacturers Washington Post
Los Angeles Times - Detroit Free Press - Midas Letter - The Associated Press
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Microsoft launches IE8 with a smile - CNET News
March 19, 2009 at 12:41 pm



Boston Globe
Microsoft launches IE8 with a smile
CNET News
by Ina Fried LAS VEGAS--Having finished its latest browser, Microsoft on Thursday kicked off its campaign to get consumers to actually start using it.
From MIX '09: Internet Explorer 8, at last BetaNews
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 8 Reuters
Computerworld - NetworkWorld.com - The Associated Press - eWeek
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Microsoft CEO Still Sees Possible Yahoo Deal - CNNMoney.com
March 19, 2009 at 12:32 pm



Reuters
Microsoft CEO Still Sees Possible Yahoo Deal
CNNMoney.com
By Nat Worden Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Thursday that a search partnership with Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) remains a compelling prospect and an important step to better compete with Google Inc. (GOOG).
Ballmer: Microsoft Still Wants Yahoo! BusinessWeek
Microsoft's Ballmer hopes for Yahoo talks Reuters
Bloomberg - MarketWatch - Adweek - CNBC
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LeAnn & Dean's 7 Year Itch Party! - People Magazine
March 19, 2009 at 12:02 pm



E! Online
LeAnn & Dean's 7 Year Itch Party!
People Magazine
We like to do everything tongue-in-cheek," says Dean Sheremet. So it was only fitting that he and wife LeAnn Rimes threw a seven-year-itch party to celebrate their seventh anniversary.
Cheating Hearts ABC News
LeAnn Rhymes Radar Online
San Francisco Chronicle - Newsday - Country Weekly - Chicago Tribune
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'American Idol': On the scene at the Top 11 results night - Entertainment Weekly
March 19, 2009 at 11:52 am



Washington Post
'American Idol': On the scene at the Top 11 results night
Entertainment Weekly
I'm sorry to start things at the end, dear readers, but man do I miss David Cook. Lemme 'splain: The season 7 American Idol champeen pre-recorded an upcoming results show performance after last night's live show, and the dude was so smoothly ...
Another 'American Idol' contestant booted The Associated Press
'American Idol' Recap: Alexis Grace Edged Out Of Top 10 MTV.com
FOXNews - Reality TV World - Los Angeles Times - MiamiHerald.com
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PSA Testing: What Should Men Do? - U.S. News & World Report
March 19, 2009 at 9:09 am



BBC News
PSA Testing: What Should Men Do?
U.S. News & World Report
By Ed Edelson THURSDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- In the wake of yesterday's publication of two major studies on the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to detect prostate cancer -- one finding that it didn't save lives and another finding that it ...
Mortality Benefit From Prostate Cancer Screening? Medscape
About those prostate-study numbers ... Los Angeles Times
AHN - Cancer Consultants - Boston Globe - Detroit Free Press
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