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UK move to fight online music piracy
Six of the UK's biggest net providers sign up to a government plan to tackle illegal file-sharing. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:24:26 GMT
Indonesian crash pilot on trial
The pilot of an Indonesian Garuda airliner that crashed last year, killing 21 people, goes on trial charged with negligence. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:52:03 GMT
Adopted Guatemala baby 'stolen'
Guatemala officials say they have the first irrefutable proof a child was stolen and put up for adoption in the state system. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:14:32 GMT
Obama set for warm German welcome
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama heads to Berlin, where big crowds are expected to hear a key speech. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:27:51 GMT
Housing rescue bill passed in US
The US House of Representatives passes a massive housing rescue bill after President Bush says he will not veto it. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:00:05 GMT
Soy foods 'reduce sperm numbers'
A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, scientists suggest. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:07:34 GMT
Karadzic extradition delay likely
Prosecutors at The Hague say they expect the extradition of war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic to be delayed. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:54:36 GMT
New E Africa food crisis warning
More than 14m in the Horn of Africa need food aid because of drought and high prices. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:03:40 GMT
Bloomberg and Gates fight smoking
Two of the world's richest men launch a campaign aimed at tackling smoking in the developing world. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:29:36 GMT
President Bush explains the credit crunch: 'Wall Street got drunk'
A secret recording shows US President George W Bush explaining the problems afflicting the US stock markets: "Wall Street got drunk." Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:28:01 GMT  CNN.com
Is marriage really just for white people?
Forty-five percent of black women in America have never been married, compared with 23 percent of white women. A CNN producer who produced a "Black in America" segment on the low marriage rates in black America talks about her own experience as a single black woman -- and what the future holds.
Obama heads to Europe after visit to holy site
Sen. Barack Obama is on his way to Europe, the next leg in an international trip intended to bolster his foreign-policy credentials.
Dolly weakens, carries rains inland
Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane today after it made landfall on South Padre Island, Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. But Dolly's sustained winds were still about 95 miles an hour. The storm is expected to produce from 8 to 12 inches of rain, with up to 20 inches in isolated spots, and widespread flooding is likely.
Infant cut from mother's womb leaves hospital
A baby boy police believe was deliberately cut from his mother's womb was released from a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hospital on Wednesday, a spokeswoman told CNN.
Dad angered by 'monster' molester's freedom
Jurors convicted the art teacher of forcing a boy to have sex with him repeatedly in a classroom supply closet. A judge sentenced him to 43 years. But Aaron Mohanlal has yet to spend a day in prison, and he lives 15 miles from his victim. "The idea of that monster being that close to my family again is outrageous," the boy's father told CNN for an exclusive report.
Dozens injured in Japan quake
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled north-central Japan early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
House weighs overturning 'don't ask, don't tell'
A House panel weighed overturning the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy Wednesday, the first time Congress has considered the rule since it was implemented 15 years ago.
Colombia: 2 rescuers posed as press
Two people who helped rescue 15 hostages from Colombian rebels posed as journalists from a real Colombian television news organization, Colombia's defense minister said Wednesday.
Entire crew killed in B-52 crash near Guam
All six airmen aboard the B-52 bomber that crashed Monday off Guam's northwest coast were killed, Air Force officials confirmed Wednesday.
Cancer expert warns staff on cell phones
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A City’s Police Force Now Doubts Terror Focus
Police officials in Providence, R.I., are questioning the balance between antiterror efforts and crime fighting.
Deluge Rakes Coasts of Texas and Mexico
Hurricane Dolly brought a deluge of rain and gusts of high wind, raising fears of flooding in the region.
House Passes Housing Bill After Bush Says He Will Sign It
Citing the need to restore confidence in the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the president said he would set aside his objections to the legislation.
Going Down the Road: A State That Never Was in Wyoming
Retracing the routes of guides conceived as part of a 1930s jobs program reveals Wyoming’s frontier spirit.
No Cloaks, No Daggers, Just the Mayor
Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco coaxed a secret code out of a city engineer who prosecutors say had effectively hijacked a large part of the city’s computer systems.
Congressional Memo: Spotlight on Gas Prices, and Parties in Stalemate
Making it increasingly clear that the Congressional debate is more a matter of political positioning than policy, the Senate failed to agree on the ground rules for considering an energy bill.
Protesters at Berkeley Lose Legal Ground but Keep Perch
A day after a judge cleared the way for the construction of an athletic center at the University of California, Berkeley, protesters remained in a stand of oaks that would be uprooted by the plan.
Polygamous Sect to Defend 6 Members in Court and Its Practices on Capitol Hill
As Texas Rangers and prosecutors prepared to arrest members of a polygamous sect, advocates and critics of the sect headed to Washington for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Check Point: Candidates Spar Over Troop Surge and Iraq Chronology
John McCain chided Barack Obama for “a false depiction of what actually happened” in Iraq, but in giving his chronolog y of events, Mr. McCain gave what critics said was his own false depiction.
Obama Meets With Israeli and Palestinian Leaders
Barack Obama pledged to protect Israel and prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.  ABC News: HomePage
Dolly Downgraded to Tropical Storm in South Texas
Forecasters downgrade Dolly to tropical storm in south Texas; Flooding threat persists
Obama Tells Israel He's Committed to Its Security
Obama tells Israelis he's committed to their security, wherever future threats may come from
McCain Slams Obama's Iraq Plan...Again
Obama's withdrawal plan could lead U.S. to wider war in Iraq, McCain said.
Cancer Prof Warns Against Cell Phone Use
Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cancer risk, defies published research.
Half-Mast Flag Policy Rankles Veterans
New Ky. policy lowers flags only for fallen soldiers from the Bluegrass State.
Biggest Losers: High Schools Battle Obesity
Lawmakers examine health programs based at school.
With Lake Emptied, Summer Hopes Run Dry
Wisc. community reeling after floods emptied lake and scared away visitors.
Superhero MIA From '08 Comic-Con
Comic-book giant Marvel won't be at Comic-Con, paving the way for new heroes.
Karadzic: A Tale of Disguise and Deception
Radovan Karadzic had a Facebook page, Web site, even a girlfriend.
Billionaires Team Up to Battle Smoking
Gates, Bloomberg pledge an additional $375 million against tobacco.
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Housing bill won't solve market's problems
Cash-strapped homebuyers and borrowers facing foreclosure will get some relief from a housing bill passed by the House on Wednesday but the bill won't solve the deep-rooted ills of the U.S. housing market. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:02:40 +0000
Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive
Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:50:09 +0000
50 Cent sues Taco Bell over ad campaign
50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:27:29 +0000
Dismissal of federal Internet suicide case sought
An attorney for a Missouri woman charged in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide filed motions Wednesday to dismiss the federal case. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:01:28 +0000
1 dead in Philippine banana farm raid
Communist rebels attacked a banana farm associated with Dole Foods Co. Thursday and a land mine hit a security vehicle rushing to intervene, killing one and wounding three others, the military said. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:33:06 +0000
China clamps down on issuing business visas
China has clamped down further on issuing business visas, government officials said Thursday, in the latest expansion of already-tight entry restrictions for next month's Olympic Games. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:27:07 +0000
Facebook to help some programmers, punish others
Facebook Inc. is introducing more tools to help the software applications fueling the online hangout's popularity and is promising to intensify its efforts to weed out programs that violate its rules for protecting users' privacy. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:24:12 +0000
Report: Israel to build settlement in West Bank
Israel radio reports that Israel has given preliminary approval for the construction of a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:33:27 +0000
NKorea angrily reacts to 'enemy' remarks
North Korea lashed out Thursday at the South Korean defense chief for labeling the communist state an enemy. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:32:42 +0000
Sony opens up e-book Reader to other booksellers
With the market for electronic books still relatively sleepy, Sony Corp. is trying a new tack: untethering the latest model of its e-book reading device from its own online bookstore. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:19:29 +0000  The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Current Weather Conditions In Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
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Pollen Trend for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
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Your Weekend Forecast For Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Chance of Precipitation: Fri: 30% / Sat: 20% / Sun: 10%. For complete forecast details... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:26:16 GMT
Your 10-Day Forecast for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: Lost Out West
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Report: NFL security visits Vikings on Favre charge
The NFL's security department reportedly interviewed Vikings officials on Tuesday regarding tampering charges the Packers filed against their division rival over Brett Favre. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:50:25 PDT
Reyes, Wagner help Mets rebound against Phillies
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So long, Atlanta: Childress leaves NBA for Greece
Josh Childress has signed a three-year contract with Olympiakos of Greece. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:01:07 PDT
Manny to miss finale vs. Mariners with sore knee
Manny Ramirez was out of Boston's lineup Wednesday against the Mariners with what his manager said was a sore knee. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:08:23 PDT
Federer loses Rogers Cup opener; Nadal advances
Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France's Gilles Simon in a second-round match. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:24:23 PDT
Posada won't play at catcher if he puts off surgery
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada wants to put off surgery on his right shoulder even if it means sacrificing the start of next season. If he does play the rest of this year, it won't be behind the plate. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:56:43 PDT
Chipper (hamstring), Hudson (elbow) leave game
Braves slugger Chipper Jones hurt his left thigh running out a ground ball in the fourth inning against Florida and left the game Wednesday night. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:21:21 PDT
Army now saying Campbell can't play for Lions
Caleb Campbell will not get a chance to play for the Detroit Lions because of a change in military policy. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:41:37 PDT
Report: Olympic swimmer Hardy has positive test
Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance, according to a source. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:19:19 PDT
Movies Reviews
Review for The Dark Knight - Must Go! - The Dark Knight is supreme!!!!!
Wow,just wow.This movie has defined the comic book genre itself. It has everything. It has humor, drama, and pure joker violence. Heath ledger's final performance will not be forgotten as he makes the Joker into evil in its purest form.The elements in this movie make for one of the best. Bale's Batman is shadowed with interesting conflicts,Lt.(now commisioner)Gordon is played brilliantly by Oldman. Posthumous oscar for Ledger! July 17, 2008
Review for Mamma Mia! - Must Go! - MAMMA MIA What Fun!
Great fun , a must see. If you love ABBA and love the play you will love this movie. Filmed on location in the Greek Islands the scenery is beautiful. Meryl Streep CAN sing and so can most all of the cast. (Pierce cant sing but he does his best). We saw this July 16 at a sneak peek and plan to see it again this Sunday.MAMMA MIA you will have fun. July 16, 2008
Review for Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Go - overall
Although this movie had it's slow moments, I would have to say its a good movie overall. This movie could quite possibly be considered a chick flick...who knew?! July 17, 2008  Quotes of the Day
P. J. Plauger
"My definition of an expert in any field is a person who knows enough about what's really going on to be scared."
Oscar Wilde
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."
Mary Chase
"I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it."
Marquis de Vauvenargues
"The things we know best are the things we haven't been taught."
William Hazlitt
"When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest."
Unknown
"If you don't find it in the index, look very carefully through the entire catalogue."
Laurence J. Peter
"Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame."
Ray Bradbury
"I'm seventeen and I'm crazy. My uncle says the two always go together. When people ask your age, he said, always say seventeen and insane."
Bertrand Russell
"Everything is vague to a degree you do not realize till you have tried to make it precise." |
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