September 2011
20 posts
10 tags
What we’re following:
- Supreme Court halts killer’s execution in Texas
- Libya forces storm Khaddafy strongholds
- Bees attack man in wheelchair, shut California street
And did you see…
- Netflix sees 1 million fewer customers following price hike
- Colorado men take dead buddy out for a night on the town
- ‘Jersey Shore’ leaves taxpayers a $420k bill
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What we’re following:
- UBS says Rogue trader loses $2 billion
- Multicolored fireball seen in the sky over the Southwest
- Ex-Marine Dakota Meyer to receive the Medal of Honor today
And did you see…
- SAT scores for class of 2011 drop with reading scores the lowest on record
- Australian passports now have ‘X’ for a gender option
- Four-year degree guarantee
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What we’re following:
- Iranian officials now say jailed U.S. hikers will not be freed soon
- GOP wins special election in NY Democratic stronghold
- Pakistan official says Bin Laden’s replacement his migrated
And did you see…
- Target’s website crashes after overload from Missoni launch
- NASA unveils new rocket design
- Flying on 9/11 gets housewife...
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What we’re following:
- Iran’s president says U.S. hikers to be released within days
- Bystanders lift car to rescue man from fiery crash
- Victim’s name misspelled on 9/11 memorial
And did you see…
- Man’s immune system trained to kill cancer
- Women remember men with deep voices
- Astronomers discover a new planet outside the solar system that could...
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What we’re following:
- 9/11 memorial plaza opens to the public
- F-16s scrambled after a long bathroom visit on a flight causes a security scare
- Explosion rocks France nuclear waste site
And did you see…
- Jackie Kennedy wanted to die with JFK
- ‘Spongebob Squarepants’ blamed for kids’ poor attention spans
- ‘Spartacus’ star Andy Whitfield...
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What we’re following:
- Police on alert over possible 9/11 plot
- President Obama announces a $450 billion jobs proposal
- Northeast floodwaters pose a public health emergency
And did you see…
- Power restored for over 4 million in San Diego following blackout
- Bank of America considering huge job cuts
- Nike is releasing a limited-edition ‘Back to the Future’...
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Google buys Zagat →
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What we’re following:
- President Obama to unveil jobs package tonight
- 3 killed, thousands told to evacuate as floods hit the East
- Governor Rick Perry gets hammered in his first debate appearance
And did you see…
- Khaddafy denies he left Libya
- No joke! Ben & Jerry’s announces their newest flavor, Schweddy Balls
- Reese Witherspoon hit by car while jogging
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What we’re following:
- Russian plane carrying hockey team crashes
- Gunman kills 4, injures other at IHOP in Nevada
- Teen arsonists sought over Texas wildfire
And did you see…
- Smoking rate declines but at a slower rate
- Saab files for bankruptcy protection
- Mayor Bloomberg says it’s time to retire ‘Ground Zero’
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What we’re following:
- NBC News/WSJ Poll finds President Obama and Congress hit all-time ratings lows
- Texas firefighters battling tough wildfire
- Hurricane Katia now a Category 3 storm
And did you see…
- At least 48 people shot in NYC during the holiday weekend
- NASA launching twin moon probes to measure gravity
- Teen posing as physicians assistant worked in Florida...
August 2011
40 posts
9 tags
What we’re following:
- Irene is 10th billion-dollar weather event of 2011
- Tropical Storm Katia gaining strength
- CEOs earn more money than firms pay in U.S. taxes
And did you see…
- Automation in the air dulls pilot skills
- U.S. newborn death rate higher than 40 other countries
- El Bloombito tweeter mocks Mayor Bloomberg’s Spanish
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What we’re following:
- Millions of Irene victims could be without power for a week
- Obama administration split over jobs plan
- Spring buying helps raise home prices
And did you see…
- Chocolate lowers heart, stroke risk
- Lack of deep sleep linked to high blood pressure
- Philadelphia Eagles sign Michael Vick in $100 million contract extension
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What we’re following:
- Catastrophic flooding from Irene hits Vermont
- Forecast for Hurricane Irene saved lives
- NY airports reopen with delays ahead
- Lockerbie bomber near death
And did you see…
- Former Vice President Cheney speaks out
- Consumer spending sees biggest gain in months
- California considering styrofoam container ban
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Special edition today - Hurricane Irene:
- Hurricane Irene heads for the U.S., large waves coming ashore already
- Track Hurricane Irene and get the forecast for your area
- Hurricane preparedness
- Hurricane Irene FEMA updates
- National Hurricane Center Irene updates
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What we’re following:
- Hurricane Irene pounds Bahamas heads for the U.S.
- Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple
- Libya rebels hunt Khaddafy
And did you see…
- Teen drinking, smoking higher among social networking users
- Fast food gets a fresh makeover
- Merriam-Webster dictionary adds new words
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Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Letter from Steve Jobs
CUPERTINO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit,...
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What we’re following:
- Hurricane Irene strengthens, takes aim at East Coast
- Khaddafy vows to fight on
- Firefighters work to prevent rail car explosion
And did you see…
- After the quake, Washington Monument closed indefinitely due to cracks
- There are 8.7 million species on Earth, most undiscovered
- Facebook adds new privacy settings
