Sunday, December 13, 2009

White House economists see jobs growth by spring (Reuters)

White House economists see jobs growth by spring (Reuters)

White House economists see jobs growth by spring (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 08:19 AM PST

Reuters - Senior White House economists on Sunday predicted the U.S. economy will start creating jobs by spring and said that boosting employment will be at the top of President Barack Obama's agenda next year.

Berlusconi PUNCHED, Attacked In Face At Rally (VIDEO)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 10:43 AM PST

ROME (AP) -- Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was punched in the face at the end of a rally on Sunday by a man holding a small statue in his hand, leaving the 73-year-old media mogul with a bloodied mouth and looking stunned, police said. The 42-year-old man accused of attacking Berlusconi in Milan as he signed autographs was immediately taken into custody. TV showed the stunned leader with blood under his nose, on his mouth and under one eye being lifted to his feet by aides after the attack. Berlusconi was hustled into the back of a car, but he immediately got out, apparently in an effort


Colts 13-0, win NFL-record 22nd in a row (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 01:20 PM PST

Peyton Manning watched disbelievingly one pass after another hit the ground Sunday. Then he demonstrated how an undefeated team survives the perfect storm. After throwing three early TDs, then three inexplicable interceptions, Manning led the Colts on a late TD drive to beat Denver 28-16, breaking NFL records for most consecutive regular-season wins (22) and most wins in a decade (114), plus...

Accenture marks 1st sponsor to cut ties with Woods (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 01:35 PM PST

AP - Global consulting firm Accenture PLC has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to work on his marriage.

Gillete to Phase Tiger Woods Out of Its Ads

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 08:06 AM PST

KTLA: A major sponsor of Tiger Woods will phase the world's most valuable athlete out of its advertisements while he takes time off to repair his personal life.

Israel funnels millions of dollars to settlements (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 06:11 AM PST

AP - The Israeli Cabinet voted Sunday to pour millions of dollars of new funding into Jewish settlements in the West Bank, including several hardline communities that have put up fierce resistance to government-imposed construction restrictions.

Stephen King to pay for troops' holiday trip home (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 07:35 AM PST

AP - Author Stephen King and his wife are donating money so 150 soldiers from the Maine Army National Guard can come home for the holidays.

Senate to vote on $1.1 trillion spending bill (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 08:10 AM PST

Senate Democrats overcame a Republican filibuster to clear the way for a vote Sunday on a huge end-of-year $1.1 trillion spending bill that gives budget increases far exceeding inflation to much of the government.

Roy Williams kicks out heckling fan at the Dean Dome

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 11:13 AM PST

With six minutes to go in North Carolina's blowout win over Presbyterian yesterday at The Dean Dome, Roy...

Dominate Google! What You Need To Know About Search Engine Optimization

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 07:19 AM PST

SEO Specialist's list down the guidelines and secrets to achieve top ranking in Google Search Results. In the multi billion dollar online advertising industry, having your site in the top listing of Google would mean a major difference to any service offering.

Climate talks shift into high gear amid fresh protests (AFP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 07:35 PM PST

AFP - Environment ministers haggled behind closed doors in their first major get-together of the UN climate summit, as they were warned Sunday of the catastrophic consequences of failure to reach a deal.

BJ Penn retains UFC lightweight championship (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 10:31 PM PST

AP - Part of challenger Diego Sanchez's strategy seemed to be to take out UFC lightweight champ BJ Penn's leg.

Best Meteor Shower of 2009 Peaks Tonight

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 07:10 AM PST

This year's annual Geminid meteor shower is expected to be a doozie, producing up to 140 "shooting stars" per hour.

Iran's president pledges support to Hamas leader (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 06:07 AM PST

AP - Iran's official news agency says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reiterated his support for Hamas during a visit by the Palestinian militant group's Syrian-based leader.

Reggae star Buju Banton facing drug charge in Fla. (AP)

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 09:35 AM PST

AP - Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton is facing a drug charge in Florida.
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