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Current News for May 01, 2008

eSchool News - Blogging helps encourage teen writing

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:41:42 PDT
"A new survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project explores the intersection between teens, technology, and writing."

TRENDS AND SIGNS TAKE WHAT MANY SEE AS A SHARP TURN TOWARD P

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:56:53 PDT
How concerned should we be about the future? What do we discern of coming years as signs of the times -- our particular era -- intensify around us?We are not ones for panic. To overly fret is to lack faith. God will provide. God will protect those who are loyal to Him. He does so for the sparrows, let alone humans.

Climate Change Chokes Oceans

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:07:26 PDT
Rising temperatures have caused oxygen-starved swaths of ocean to expand over the last half-century -- a disturbing trend that, if it continues, could wreak havoc on global fisheries.

Iran Protests to UN: Clinton's “totally obliterate” Comment

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:09:36 PDT
Iran has lodged a formal protest at the United Nations about comments by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton that the United States would “totally obliterate” Iran if it attacked Israel with nuclear weapons, the state-run news agency, IRNA, reported Thursday.

AP Top News at 6:51 pm EDT - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

AP Top News at 6:51 pm EDT
The Associated Press - 15 minutes ago
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton was jolted Thursday by the defection of one of her longtime superdelegate supporters, a former national party ...


Pandering to Morons: Why GTA4 lets politicians and fundament

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:36:56 PDT
Unless you’ve been under a rock, blithely rereading your bible and ignoring mass media, video games trends and reality, you are most likely aware that Grand Theft Auto IV, also known as GTA4 and ‘Satan’s metaphorical foot in the door of your child’s mind’ has …]

You Can Shove Your G*****n War Ribbons

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:10:14 PDT
This begs the question - do people really think before following silly trends like sheep?

Antivirus vendors have zero clue about "Race to Zero"

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:32:32 PDT
Statements from McAfee, Trend Micro, Sophos and others show that they really don't understand what the DEFCON 16 "Race to Zero" event is all about, and they fear it - perhaps because it will illuminate the weaknesses in their antivirus software.

The Profitable Trend Forex System Review

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:22:14 PDT
Review of John Chen's Trend Forex System program. Drastically boost your forex trading profits with the Profitable Trend Forex System. This system guarantees to work and comes with a 8 week money back guarantee.

U.S. launches foreign news Web sites (Federal Times)

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:22:52 PDT
The Pentagon is setting up a global network of foreign-language news Web sites, including an Arabic site for Iraqis, and hiring local journalists to write current events stories and other content that promote U.S. interests and counter insurgent messages.

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, ...



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May 01, 2008 Hot Trends

N'Sync star speaks out for Day of Silence

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:05:15 PDT
Gay bishop to attend Lambeth conference despite previous rejection The most senior openly gay cleric in the Anglican Communion, Gene Robinson intends to attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference to be held in Caterbury despite previously refusing to. Popularity: 13% ?] Video: PinkNews editor takes Boris Johnson to task At the Stonewall hustings for the Mayor of London, chair of the hustings, PinkNews.co.uk editor, Tony Grew, took Conservative Party Candidate Boris Johnson to task. Popula

TV tonight: Five worth watching (Toronto Star)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:44:58 PDT
Oprah and Jen give it up: Oprah's Big Give pulls out the big guns for its season finale, with a special appearance by Jennifer Aniston, who will apparently deliver "big news" in this closer (CTV, ABC at 8).

AP News Alert - The Associated Press


AP News Alert
The Associated Press - 31 minutes ago
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Police say a woman they believe to be convicted Washington escort service operator Deborah Jeane Palfrey committed suicide.


Obama capturing more internet traffic

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:17:34 PDT
Senator Obama has endured more internet success over the last few months than even the likes of Ron Paul. Does this success mean anything though? According to Google Trends, he is the most searched for term in Indianapolis. Will this translate into success or more adequate results come next weeks primary.

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.

Sunday April 6 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld - CBC News


CBC News

Sunday April 6 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld
CBC News, Canada - Apr 5, 2008
While Evan Moss zones out in commuter traffic, Ann toils away in her dream kitchen and the kids play sinister games amidst the fresh foundations of monster ...


10 eCommerce predictions for 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:35:52 PDT
It is very popular to come up with a host of predictions at the outset of a new year.Here are 10 of the best predictions I have found relevant to eCommerce. Some of them have been adapted or inspired by other trends in the Web Industry.


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