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Currencies Trading All Over the Map Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:33PMCurrencies including the dollar and the euro have entered a period of extreme volatility that is hindering global commerce and adding further uncertainty to a world economy facing its worst downturn in decades.
Spout Off Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:31PMCan someone explain to me why Wildwoods numbers are so high. Wildwood is maybe a little over a mile wide and 2 to 3 miles long and they want 134? Middle is too large to measure and they want 181? N. Wildwood and the Crest almost the same size as Wildwood and their less than than 60 put together.
Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Thursday Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:29PM Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank List for Thursday.
Devils look to reload for another big run Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:26PMBERNARDS TWP. – Chemistry, defense, transition offense are key words in team basketball. They are words to live by in any gym.
Russia and Ukraine fail to resolve gas row Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:23PMMOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine failed to resolve a gas row at a meeting in Moscow but will continue talks to end the dispute which has choked off supplies to Europe, a senior Ukrainian gas official said on Thursday.
Greenbelt Metro station reopened to cars Jan. 20 Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:23PMOfficials of the Washington Metro subway system said yesterday that they will open the parking lot of the Greenbelt station to passenger cars on Inauguration Day, reversing an earlier decision to reserve it for charter buses.
education: China vs global financial crisis vs jobs by George Zhibin Gu Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:09AMis global financial cisis changing global politics and business map? Is Chinese century arriving sooner? What is really behind all the changes inside Chinese and Indian politics, business, finance and society?
France to supply technology for Vietnam satellite: state media Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:09AMHANOI, Jan 8 (AFP) Jan 08, 2009 Vietnam has chosen France to supply the technology for its second satellite, state media reported Thursday.
Guest Commentary: With English Only amendment, the ‘Know Nothings’ are back Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:08AMThe Know Nothings was a nativist political party founded in the 1840s with the sole purpose for existence being to oppose Catholic Irish immigrants. When asked about their activities, the party members were instructed to say “I know nothing.”
Morning update: Flurries possible today Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:07AMGood morning, Quad-Cities. At 6 a.m. it’s 22 degrees with fog and mist, according to the National Weather Service, or NWS. Today we could see scattered flurries before noon, then a chance of snow showers. It will be cloudy and breezy with temperatures falling to around 18 degrees by noon. Tonight we’ll see scattered flurries before midnight with a low around 11 degrees with wind chill values as ...
World-renowned innovation expert confirmed as Ordnance Survey keynote speaker Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:05AMCharles Leadbeater, one of the world’s most influential creative thinkers and author of the book “We-Think: mass innovation, not mass production” is to give the keynote speech at Ordnance Survey ’s 2009 Terra future conference.
Make Peace Now Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:05AMThe day after 9/11, President Bush missed one of the most precious opportunities of his presidency. This infinitely sad moment for America briefly opened the door to truly change the course of history.
Japanese baseball team may take over for White Sox here Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:04AMIf a former Major League Baseball player-turned-professional scout gets his way, Tucson will be a second home to dozens of Japanese ballplayers.
Military News Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:01PMAir Force Airman 1st Class Brion F. Donlan has arrived for duty at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, N.C.
Deal in Eller case: Felonies dropped, 2 charges remain Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:01PMUnder the arrangement reached this morning, Judge Dan Mabley will decide whether the Vikings legend is guilty of the charges from his clash with police in April.
Crash Commando Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:51PM[Playstation Network] Crash Commando is a fast-paced, side-scrolling humorous multiplayer action game with over-the-top, slap-stick action that features exaggerated gore and effects.
Effective economic response at top of Kramp’s 2009 wish list Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:51PMBelleville – Prince Edward Hastings MP Daryl Kramp has his sleeves rolled up and is prepared to work his way into 2009. Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Kramp to the recently formed Auto Caucus along with several other key committees in November.
3 children dead in Southeast Side fire Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:39PM
Gas row sends shiver through freezing Europe Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:37PMUkraine and Russia said the supply of natural gas to Europe was completely shut off Wednesday, but each side blamed the other for the cut-off which comes as Europe faces a wave of freezing temperatures.
Technique to squeeze light developed Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:46PMLONDON: For the first time, physicists from University of Toronto have developed a new technique to squeeze light to the fundamental quantum limit.
No one hurt in Rockford fire Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:44PM No one was hurt Tuesday afternoon in a fire at an apartment in the 2700 block of Rudeen Close.
Rockford police want your input Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:43PM The Rockford Police Department is conducting two town-hall meetings to gather input from Rockford residents on the creation of geographic area command centers for the city.
President’s Ball to commemorate Lincoln Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:43PM Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery re-enactors will host the 2009 President’s Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 31 at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St.
Russian gas flow to Europe halted through Ukraine Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:39PMMOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - Russian gas flows to Europe through Ukraine shut down completely on Wednesday, reducing power to industries and homes in south-east Europe and disrupting supplies to major economies.
Sarkozy says Israel accepts Gaza truce plan Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:39PMPARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday Israel and the Palestinian Authority had accepted a truce plan for Gaza announced by Egypt on Tuesday.
Bush wraps up Middle East visit Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:39PMSHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush, wrapping up a Middle East trip on Wednesday, hopes his talks in Saudi Arabia will help encourage OPEC to raise production and dampen oil prices, the White House said.
U.S., Iran talks to focus on Iraqi security Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:38PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Iran said on Sunday they would meet in Baghdad in the next few weeks to discuss security in Iraq, one of the few face-to-face meetings for the two governments in more than two decades.
Abbas, Haniyeh agree to defuse tensions in Gaza Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:38PMGAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said on Friday he and President Mahmoud Abbas had agreed at emergency talks to keep gunmen from their rival Hamas and Fatah factions off Gaza’s streets after six people were killed.
A tale of survival from Summit County Rescue Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:18AMSnowmobilers in backcountry incident lucky they got some things right
Research and Markets: The Key to Future of Mobile LBS in China is The GPS Phone and Smartphone Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:16AM Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1cc53e/the_gps_phone_and ) has announced the addition of the " The GPS Phone and Smartphone—Key to Future of Mobile LBS in China " report to their offering.
CNN Student News Transcript: January 6, 2009 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:15AMJanuary 6, 2009
Guatemala landslide kills 33 and more missing Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:08PMGUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - At least 33 people were killed and as many as another 60 were missing after a huge chunk of mountain slid onto the road they were walking on in northern Guatemala on Sunday, officials said.
Obama campaigns for U.S. fiscal package Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:08PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama went to the U.S. Capitol on Monday to campaign for swift passage of a huge spending and tax-cut package he hopes will stem a deepening recession.
Darlington County planners seek input on land use Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:02PMThe Darlington County Planning Commission and other planning officials have scheduled three public meetings this month to give residents an opportunity to comment on land use matters, including the future land use map and land use component of the county’s comprehensive land use plan and the possibility, at some point, of zoning.
A Guide to the 50 States and the New Economy Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:58PMMeasuring the states and propensity for economic innovation.
Keryx Tutorial: Bringing Updates Home Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:56PM Crashsystems: "...software updates typically demand an Internet connection, which can make updating difficult if not impossible. There is now a solution though, a new program called Keryx."
Husband dies, wife injured in Matteson fire Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:08PM
Hamas militant killed in Gaza shelling Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:08PMGAZA (Reuters) - A Hamas militant was killed by Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian medical workers and Hamas said. The Hamas Islamist group said a second militant was wounded by the shelling into Gaza City. Palestinian medical workers said three civilians were also wounded.
5 health sins to fix Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:03PMM c Clatchy Newspapers
Presence-Based Social Networking Company IRL Evolves Social Networking Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:03PM CES 2009 -- As social networking migrates from the computer to real life via mobile devices, presence will give life to digital relationships in the real world and expand connections online, says Frank Schuil, CEO of In Real Life (IRL), a social networking company that is evolving location-based services beyond simple mapping of events and places.
Outdoors: Relaxing on New Year’s Eve Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:02PMIt’s New Year’s Eve and the dog and I are sitting in the backroom at the farmhouse looking out the windows at the aspen trees swaying and listening to the bushes near the house rub their branching along the siding under the windows. Willow is gnawing on a hunk of beef bone and sitting on the only soft chair she’s allowed to use.
Three half centuries put Sri Lanka in command Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:00PMCHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Half centuries from Tillakaratne Dilshan, Thilan Samaraweera and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 296 for four in their second innings at the close of the third day of the second test against Bangladesh Monday.
Travel Briefs Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:14AMMARIGOT, St. Martin
Be a Part of It Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:13AMNEW YORK
Israeli forces raid Gaza, kill 2 in clashes Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:08AMGAZA (Reuters) - Israeli ground forces backed by military aircraft killed at least two Palestinians during a Gaza Strip incursion on Tuesday that touched off clashes with local gunmen, witnesses and hospital officials said.
Burma junta marks independence day Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:07AMBurma has marked the 61st anniversary of its independence with pomp and defiance, as the military junta called on citizens to support 2010 elections.
Groups call for answers to economic woes Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:06AMThe ranks of middle-class Iowans are shrinking while the number of poor is increasing amid a deepening national recession, several activist leaders warned Saturday at a community forum in Des Moines.
Report shows proposed TRICARE cost increases Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:05AMA new report from the Con gressional Budget Office shows why some mili tary retirees and veterans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if the Obama administration and Congress take bold moves to re form the U.S. health system and to make federal health programs more efficient.
Sheboygan Press: A Year in View 2008 - All galleries Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:04AMThe Sheboygan Press photographers best shots from 2008.
Crunch falls to Hamilton Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:45PMHAMILTON, ONT. -- The Syracuse Crunch fell to the Hamilton Bulldogs Friday night, 4-3.