President Obama attacks insurance companies in bid for public support on health overhaulMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:07PMGLENSIDE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support Monday for swift passage of health care legislation stalled in Congress.
Obama appeals for public support on health careMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:05PMGLENSIDE, Pa. (AP) - President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support Monday for swift passage of health care legislation stalled in Congress. "Let's seize reform, the need is great," Obama said at an appearance that had the feel of a campaign rally. "How much ...
John Beattie's blogMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:58PM"Id like to see Scotland run at the English pack"
Obama appeals to public on health careMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25PMPresident said Republican critics contend they want to do something about rising health care costs but failed when they held power. "You had 10 years. What happened? What were you doing?" he said.
Obama Seeks Public Support For Health ReformMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:15PMPresident Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support Monday for swift passage of legislation stalled in Congress. "Let's seize reform, the need is great," Obama said at an appearance that had the feel of a campaign rally.
Ford Offers Security Features to Protect Owners' Personal Information as Cars, Internet ConvergeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:12PMDEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- With the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company said today it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and viruses.
Obama appeals for public support on health careMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:12PMPresident Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support Monday for swift passage of health care legislation stalled in Congress. "Let's seize reform, the need is great," Obama said at an appearance that [...]
Getting there from hereMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:53PMDepending on who is telling their story, the Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association is a nonprofit that’s either “chronically underfunded” or “in need of sustainable funding” or “not sustainable.”
Abu Dhabi pumps oil riches into media projectsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:14AMWith an economy based on pumping oil and landmarks that include one of the Mideast's grandest mosques, buttoned-down Abu Dhabi has little obvious in common with freewheeling media magnets like Hollywood or midtown Manhattan.
Palestinians claim indirect talks last chance for peaceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:59AMJERUSALEM, March 8 — US-mediated indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians will be a last chance to keep the Middle East peace process alive, the Palestinian chief negotiator said today. “The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the US is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt — by the way, mark my words — this will be the last attempt in order to see if it ...
Palestinians: indirect talks last chance for peaceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:59AMJERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S.-mediated indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians will be a last chance to keep the Middle East peace process alive, the Palestinian chief negotiator said on Monday.
Abu Dhabi pumps oil riches into media projectsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:55AMWith an economy based on pumping oil and landmarks that include one of the Mideast's grandest mosques, buttoned-down Abu Dhabi has little obvious in common with freewheeling media magnets like Hollywood or midtown Manhattan. This week, the Arab emirate is... Abu Dhabi - Middle East - United Arab Emirates - Government - Embassies and Consulates
Palestinians: indirect talks last chance for peaceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:38AMSource: Reuters * Palestinian president to agree formally to indirect talks * U.S. envoy shuttling between Israelis and Palestinians * Palestinians seek negotiations on borders for state By Jeffrey Heller ...
Walt Disney World Resort UpdateMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:26AMNew additions to Downtown Disney, ground broken for Fantasyland Forest, Give a Day, Get a Disney Day ending and more.
Aftershocks weaken Chile's quake-damaged buildingsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:39PMA father's unanswered cry for his missing son rang out Saturday from the wreckage of a fallen 15-story apartment building that
Pupin 'Scope Opens Eyes to Hazy SkiesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:03AMNew York is a city better known for its pollution than its stargazing opportunities. Yet it takes but a short walk up a flight of stairs to the Rutherford Observatory on the roof of Pupin Hall to reveal Columbia University's rather expansive view of the heavens.
Symbolic building demolished in quake-hit ChileSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:27AMWorkers demolished a fallen 15-story apartment building that has come to symbolize Chile's earthquake after officials said there was no more hope for finding survivors inside.
Wrestling with RobotsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe angular, yellow robot — ready to roll on tracks salvaged from a remote-controlled bulldozer — sparked instant recognition in the eyes of youngsters.
Greek Protests Mount as Parliament Passes Budget Cuts (Correct)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:35AMStriking Greek workers shut down transport and tried to storm parliament as lawmakers passed 4.8 billion euros ($6.5 billion) in budget cuts, including wage reductions, needed to trim the region’s biggest budget deficit.
Anti-Gov't Rants Linked To Pentagon GunmanFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:30AMA California man killed in a shootout with Pentagon police drove cross-country and arrived outside the military headquarters armed with two semiautomatic weapons, authorities said Friday. The shooter apparently left behind angry, anti-government Internet postings airing suspicions about the 9/11 attacks.
Reich-Hale: Podcasts aside, the 6 LIBN years were a blessingFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:06AMIt’s cruel irony that the last public event I attended as the editor of Long Island Business News was the Long Island Association’s annual luncheon. This one’s honorable guest: George W. Bush. May God have mercy on my soul. And whenever he – or she – clears my spirit, may God help Web sites make money. That [...]
Anti-Gov't Rants Linked to Pentagon GunmanFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:45AMConspiracy-Laden Web Posts Show Skepticism of 9/11 Attack, Frustration with Government's Reach into Private Life of Americans
Chile quake-zone still shaking, death toll unclearFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:04AMCONCEPCION (Chile), March 5 (Reuters) - Aftershocks rattled south-central Chile on Friday, seven days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record ravaged the area, and the government said it was revising faulty death toll figures.
Belgian PM moots European finance ministryFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:03AMFRANKFURT -Belgian Prime Minister Yves Laterme proposed Friday to create a European finance ministry along with a group to manage debt for the 16-nation eurozone. Read more...
FORTE-FIEDFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:38AMConsider the following, gleaned from Kia’s media Web site:“ Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea . KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 670 dealers throughout the United States. For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share.”
Oil & Gas See Latest TechnologiesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe oil and gas industries' latest innovations let workers out in the field communicate quicker and more accurately with their home bases. Thursday's "Go Tech Expo" at the Cajundome is put on by the ISA, or International Society of Automation so the oil and gas industries can see the latest technology. "The biggest thing is operating more efficiently, so the more efficiently they can make ...
EMRISE Announces Acceptance by NYSE Arca of Company's Planned Actions to Achieve Compliance with Continued Listing ...Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMEATONTOWN, N.J.----EMRISE CORPORATION , a multi-national manufacturer of defense, aerospace and industrial electronic devices and communications equipment, today announced that it has received notice from the staff of NYSE Regulation that it will allow a cure period through approximately June 30, 2010, , during which EMRISE will take actions to achieve compliance with NYSE Arca’s continued ...
How Roger Ebert found his new voice (Q&A)Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:09PMIreland's CereProc helped the famed film critic speak again. Engineer Chris Pidcock talks about creating electronic voices that sound just like the real person.
Absolute Radio Touch EditionThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:01PMNokia S60 5rd ed. Listen to live streaming radio with the Absolute Radio Player. Choose real music on Absolute Radio UK, rock music on Absolute Classic Rock, undisputed classics on Absolute 80s, and new and alternative tracks on user-controlled dabbl.
Spain's El Mundo to launch paid news Internet applicationThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:37AMSpanish daily newspaper El Mundo said Thursday it would launch a paid news application for the Internet and smartphones like Apple's iPhone next week but would keep access to its website free.
Jury Trial Set In Drug CaseThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:33AMNEWKIRK — A jury trial is set for one of two people arrested on Jan. 29, 2009 at 10782 West Gate Road on drug charges. Colin E. Winters, 48, Braman, is scheduled to appear for a jury trial on June 15.
Kid directs planes at N.Y. airportThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:32AMFAA suspends father and supervisor. NEW YORK -- As planes waited to take off from Kennedy Airport, the jargon-packed radio chatter between controllers and pilots was interrupted by a young boy's voice: "JetBlue 171, cleared for takeoff."
Phobos flyby successThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:24AMMars Express encountered Phobos last night, smoothly skimming past at just 67 km, the closest any manmade object has ever approached Mars' enigmatic moon. The data collected could help unlock the origin of not just Phobos but other 'second generation' moons.
Govt veteran who put Echuca on the tourist mapThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:12AMKevin McCartney began his long local government career in 1948, aged 16, when he took a temporary job as a clerk at the Borough of Echuca.
Boy clears planes for takeoff; FAA suspends air controllerThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:26AMAssociated Press NEW YORK — As planes waited to take off from Kennedy Airport, the jargon-packed radio chatter between controllers and pilots was interrupted by a young boy’s voice: “JetBlue 171, cleared for takeoff.”
2 suspended after children radioed pilots at JFKThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:17AMNEW YORK As planes waited to take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport, the jargon-packed radio chatter between controllers and pilots was interrupted by a young boys voice: JetBlue 171, cleared for takeoff.
Thai police seize internet chat logsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMPHUKET: More than 20 police from the Economic and Cyber-Crimes Division (ECOTEC) have raided the offices of Thai state-owned telecommunications company CAT Telecom and confiscated chat-room conversati...
East Aurora Food Co-Op Organizers Share PlansThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:33AMWith the idea of good food grown locally foremost in their minds, several citizens are in the process of starting a food cooperative in East Aurora. If the group can get members and funding for such a project, they feel the co-op would be an important asset to the community.
Go-kart driver faces chargesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:21AMA go-kart didn't have enough go for a Union man to elude a sheriff's deputy last week.
Audio indicates child directed planes at N.Y. airportThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:18AMNEW YORK — An air traffic controller at New York’s Kennedy Airport was suspended today for allowing his young son to radio instructions to several pilots.