Analyst expects weak 4Q sales trends at Starbucks (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:31:40 PDT
A William Blair & Co. analyst said Monday that sales trends at gourmet coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. appear to have weakened during the fiscal fourth quarter.

U.S. Taxpayers File Class Action Suit over Economy

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:01:56 PDT
In an unprecedented legal move, the taxpayers of the United States have banded together to file a class-action lawsuit against the Bush administration and federal government for gross mismanagement of the economy and financial sector. - It's not real news, but it's a fantastic idea.

Gas and Speculation in Nashville, TN

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:08:36 PDT
Image: eschipul Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing thoughts with my friend as gas began to run out all around Nashville. Evidently Hurricane Ike had caused some problems with supply and there wasn’t any getting to Nashville. I didn’t think much about it at the time, since the day before Ike hit prices jumped a few cents in New Jersey, where I was at the time. However, in retrospect, this scare seemed to crop up after the storm has gone through and prices in NJ had gone down. Perhaps I

Manitoba/National News (Portage Daily Graphic)

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:04:22 PDT
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — Green Leader Elizabeth May wants the broadcast consortium organizing the leaders’ debates to meet with all parties in public to determine who’s responsible for excluding her.

Highland Capital, Greylock in on Digg’s $29M third VC round

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:03:08 PDT
Highland Capital Partners has led a $28.7 million Series C round of funding for Digg Inc., a Seattle-based social news website, according to company officials.Lexington, Mass.-based Highland Capital was joined in the funding by previous Digg investors Greylock Partners, which operates an office in Waltham, Omidyar Network and SVB Capital.

Nicolas Cage: Bangkok Became Dangerous

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:07:55 PDT
Academy-award winning actor Nicolas Cage loved being immersed in the Thai culture for the filming of his latest movie, "Bangkok Dangerous," but he didn't expect the bustling, authentic backdrop to literally become a real-life danger zone. More: - Continued here Mike

Audi S4: Kompressor macht Druck

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:42:51 PDT
Auf dem Pariser Autosalon stellt Audi gegen den Trend einen S4 mit Kompressor und 333 PS vor.


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Jewellery etc: September 2008 Latest Luxury Jewellery Trends

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:29:42 PDT
The latest European and especially Italian trends in designer luxury jewellery from magazine THE BEST JOYAS are reviewed here.

Life in Cartoon Motion

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:19:04 PDT
While it may be common to attribute recent pop culture phenomena to the tween population, it really hasn’t occurred to us to suckle from the teat — so to speak — of an even younger demographic when it comes to trends. Until now, that is.

New Media That Sticks—iPods and Personalized/Mix CDs

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:04:05 PDT
There is a communications revolution going on all around us. The consumer now can easily opt to become the producer. iPods and Personalized/Mix CDs are the major new mediums in this trend, and they continue to negatively affect radio.

Knights Book 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:21:36 PDT
Knights Book 1 Buy this book When I got a copy of this book, it took me a few minutes to figure out what its title was. That’s really bad design. (KC’s take: “he looks like a duck.”) If you look closely, the image is even fuzzy. Then I looked at the back cover, where it says, “Join the sword-fighting Mist and the scantily-clad Euphemia as they rip up the kingdom rescuing the helpless and battling corrupt clergy and fanatical saints…” and decided it wasn’t for me. (Here’s a real review if you

Qualcomm Booth Tour - CTIA San Francisco 2008

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:21:06 PDT
Qualcomm Booth Tour - CTIA San Francisco 2008 Posted by: admin in Mobile News Qualcomm isn’t exactly in the consumer hardware game, but that didn’t stop them from showing off a few of their new products at CTIA San Francisco 2008. Qualcomm’s Mirasol displays dramatically cut down on power consumption by using passive display technology that reflects ambient light rather than using a power-hungry LCD backlight. The Mirasol displays can be used in all manner of portable electronics that need

2008 Fall Boot Trends

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:46:36 PDT
My favorite part about fall is the different boot trends that can really make or break an outfit. Fall is all about boots and this year is no different.

The Digg Election

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:55:05 PDT
As all of the intricate twists and turns of primary season, convention season, and now the main stage of the election have happened, there has been one site that I have relied on: Digg.com. The social news site where people submit and vote on news items has become one of the best political aggregators.

Emirates to move European services to new Dubai terminal

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:57:38 PDT
News of phased transfer of flights to new terminal.

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2008 16.10 Build

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:37:22 PDT
Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 combines award-winning antivirus security and a personal firewall for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers. It also detects and removes spyware and blocks spam.

Hard News 09/15/08

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:05:10 PDT
Today we reveal the rumors about Bungie and Rare, Blizzard may be working on an MMO, and Cheap D has some awesome deals on Cheapy D's Cheap Ass Corner.http://www.screwattack.com/HardNews/091508


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College Football Week 3 Betting Picks

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:01:41 PDT
Every week the Super Seven will cover seven of the best games on the college football slate and break them down with great angles, trends, and selections. Last week the super seven was not so super losing 5 games and falling under .500. This week the games are ripe for a rebound and a great week! Let’s get started!

CBC’s Henry Champ on Palin: warns all citizens she’s “anti-abortion”; and anti gay marriage…

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:47:42 PDT
CBC’s Henry Champ on Palin: warns all citizens she’s “anti-abortion”; and anti gay marriage… Written by Joel Johannesen Read Comments/Make Comments (There's 4 so far) This is my transcript of part of CBC reporter Henry Champ’s critique bashing of “report” today regarding Sarah Palin’s speech last night. ...This after all was a well-crafted speech. She had some of the best speech writers in America helping her with this. She delivered it well, and she performed well. Now usi

Aviation Sector facing Stormy Weather

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:50:12 PDT
With soaring crude oil prices, aviation sector is facing dwindling passenger traffic. Will this trend go on? Will traveling by air remain a mere dream?? Let us check out........

Puppy Eats 6 Pounds Of Rocks

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:50:20 PDT
Puppy Eats 6 Pounds Of Rocks September 11, 2008 “The owners of the dog “Chester” said the rocks were around their new grill. The food drippings attracted him, but they didn’t realize it until it was too late… The vet said she has seen dogs eat a rock or two, but never six pounds. Chester passed all the rocks naturally and is now at home safe.” w/ photo + news video Posted in Wacky News | Subscribe

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/

Neuer Trend – Mädchen versteigern ihre Jungfräulichkeit

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:42:47 PDT
In Zeiten des Feudalismus gehörte das „Recht der ersten Nacht“ dem Gutsherren, der nach der Hochzeit seiner Leibeigenen berechtigt war die erste Nacht mit der Braut zu verbringen.

Jonas Bros — Lords of the Purity Rings - TMZ.com

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:41:23 PDT
Jonas Bros — Lords of the Purity Rings - TMZ.com MTV.com Jonas Bros -- Lords of the Purity Rings TMZ.com - 59 minutes ago Russell Brand be damned! America's favorite Evangelical Christian dandy boy band virgins, the Jonas Brothers, showed off their sexual abstinence bling in London on Wednesday. Jordin Sparks Softens The Blow eFluxMedia Promise ring wearer Jordin Sparks clarifies her 'slut' comments The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Los Angeles Times - MTV.com - hecklerspray - Entertainment Weekly all

From the Los Angeles Times - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:14:40 PDT
Chicago Tribune, United States - 12 minutes ago(Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images) Rapper Kanye West and his road manager were arrested this morning at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of ...

Broken News: Lazy Bloggers Fail to Deliver

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:16:25 PDT
Surprise did not rock the Series of Tubes today as These Bastards creators, Sean and Matthew, neglected to publish the second of two standard weekly "Broken News" pieces. The self-styled satirists, whose body of work to this point consists almost solely of half-informed, snarky political commentary and "God-did-what?" humor, ...

College Football Week 3 Betting Picks

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:01:41 PDT
Every week the Super Seven will cover seven of the best games on the college football slate and break them down with great angles, trends, and selections. Last week the super seven was not so super losing 5 games and falling under .500. This week the games are ripe for a rebound and a great week! Let’s get started!

Neuer Trend – Mädchen versteigern ihre Jungfräulichkeit

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:42:47 PDT
In Zeiten des Feudalismus gehörte das „Recht der ersten Nacht“ dem Gutsherren, der nach der Hochzeit seiner Leibeigenen berechtigt war die erste Nacht mit der Braut zu verbringen.

RAPE| Spokane gay man sexually assaulted

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:24:39 PDT
The Stonewall News provides EXCLUSIVE coverage of Spokane sexual assault after string of gay beatings. Spokanite insists "It is time to raise hell and start yelling before someone gets killed."

Cassell Says He Will Retire After 2008-09 Season

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:30:10 PDT
Baltimore native and three-time NBA champion Sam Cassell said yesterday that he plans to become an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics after playing one more season. A guard who was part of the Celtics' title run this past season, Cassell, 38, told a reporter about his plans shortly before speaking at a City Hall news conference.


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The Bear-er of Good News

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:50:29 PDT
Grizzly Bear’s got some new tracks up their sleeve, the first of which debuted during a Morning Becomes Eclectic performance. The band played the track (”While You Wait for the Others”) again during their recent appearance on Conan. The band is due to unveil another new track, “Nine”, on Letterman, early July.

Requip XL and SkyePharma

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:17:12 PDT
SkyePharma Plc (SKP.L: News, Chart, Quote , SKYEF.PK, SKYEY.PK) said Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA has approved Requip XL, a drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s (GSK, GSK.L) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. SkyePharma would receive low-mid single digit royalties on sales of the product, which is expected to h

Favreau Reveals ‘Avengers’ Line-Up

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:37:13 PDT
Over at USA Today, they did a little feature on the Avengers movie, and while most of it is old news (Tony Stark at the end of The Incredible Hulk, Nick Fury at the end of Iron Man, who they are, what this means, etc.), there was one new item for fans to chew on.

Google Trends vs. Community Standards On Obscenity - Slashdot

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WWordless at door

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:18:12 PDT
Wordless Wednesday This is one of the doors at the Vadstena Castle where we were celebrating Midsummer Eve, the 20th of June. What to say? Is it me that is way too long or is it the door that is way too short? *giggles* The roadtrip for 4 days this passed weekend when we managed to take 1006 photos. That can make you wordless too! We’ll see how many is left when I’m done with the sorting…. Lifecruiser ♥ Doors Copyright © 2008 Lifecruiser. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use

FUTUREdition Volume 11 Number 8

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:53:08 PDT
News about the future today!

Spore Gets a Galactic Edition

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:04:58 PDT
For those who must live and breathe Spore when the game releases on September 7th, Gamestop has some good news for you. The game will be getting a Collectors Galactic Edition. The $79.99 bundle will include the following:


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