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2.1 Million Stork Drop-Side Cribs Recalled
2.1 Million Stork Drop-Side Cribs Recalled
businesspundit.com — Image: CPSC The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a recall of Stork Craft drop-side cribs. More than 2.1 million cribs are being recalled. Infants can become entrapped and suffocate when the drop-side drops one or more corners. The CPSC has more : Stop Using ... (more) 2.1 Million Stork Drop-Side Cribs Recalled
Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row
cbssports.com — Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start. (more) Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row
Radiation Detected at Three-Mile Island
Radiation Detected at Three-Mile Island
cbsnews.com — Nuclear Regulatory Commission Investigating, but Says Small Release No Danger to Public (more) Radiation Detected at Three-Mile Island
American Music Awards Taylor-Made?
American Music Awards Taylor-Made?
cbsnews.com — It's Pop Sweetheart Taylor Swift vs. The King of Pop Michael Jackson At Tonight's Awards (more) American Music Awards Taylor-Made?
#10: Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even
#10: Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even
amazon.com — Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even by James J. Cramer (29) Publication Date: October 13, 2009 Buy new: $29.99 $19.79 25 used & new from $16.01 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot New Releases in Stocks list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.) (more) #10: Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even
Chiefs upset champs, end home skid in OT thriller
cbssports.com — Ryan Succop's 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a come-from-behind 27-24 victory Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking a team-record 10-game home losing streak. (more) Chiefs upset champs, end home skid in OT thriller
Bengals' top rusher Benson out against Raiders
cbssports.com — Cincinnati leading rusher Cedric Benson will miss the Bengals game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday with an injured hip. (more) Bengals' top rusher Benson out against Raiders
What Is David Broder Thinking?
capitalgainsandgames.com — David Broder has a column in today's The Washington Post that I find close to incomprehensible.  First he says that the Congressional Budget Office's substantive, detailed analysis shows that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will reduce the ... (more) What Is David Broder Thinking?
CB Winfield out for Vikings, Wilson for Seahawks
cbssports.com — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is inactive for his fourth straight game Sunday, against the Seattle Seahawks. (more) CB Winfield out for Vikings, Wilson for Seahawks
Video: Web Extra: Police Phone Call
cbsnews.com — Excerpt: On Sept. 28, 2004, Det. Jan Butcher left at least three messages before Marjorie Orbin called back. The detective recorded their conversation. (more) Video: Web Extra: Police Phone Call
Ravens face another challenge against unbeaten Colts
cbssports.com — The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds. Interrupting the Indianapolis Colts' bid to make NFL history won't be nearly as easy for the inconsistent Ravens. (more) Ravens face another challenge against unbeaten Colts
Berkeley Students Protest Student Fee Hike
Berkeley Students Protest Student Fee Hike
cbsnews.com — 3 Arrested after Students Barricade Themselves in Campus Building to Protest 32% Fee Increase for UC Students (more) Berkeley Students Protest Student Fee Hike
Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills 1
Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills 1
cbsnews.com — Driver Dead after Vehicle Overturned; "Hannah Montana" Star Not on Board at Time of Accident (more) Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills 1
Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats
cbssports.com — New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb. (more) Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats
Feds seek $631K from Steelers Hall of Famer Blount
cbssports.com — Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties. (more) Feds seek $631K from Steelers Hall of Famer Blount
Williams fills in nicely, leads Dolphins past Panthers
cbssports.com — He might be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. (more) Williams fills in nicely, leads Dolphins past Panthers
Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011
Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011
cbsnews.com — Iconic Talk Show Host to Announce Friday that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Will End its Run after 25 Seasons on the Air (more) Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011
Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest
Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest
cbsnews.com — Officers in Riot Gear Stand By as Hundreds Chant and March to Protest 32% Fee Increase for UC Students (more) Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest
Jim Cameron: "Avatar" A Dream Come True
cbsnews.com — Director Tells Morley Safer He Thinks The 3D Will Forever Change Hollywood (more) Jim Cameron: "Avatar" A Dream Come True
Google: Chrome OS Launch A Year Away
blogs.barrons.com — Google (GOOG) today said the official launch of Google Chrome OS , the company’s planned foray into the desktop OS sector dominated by Microsoft (MSFT) Windows, is still a year away. Speaking at a media event at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View this morning, Google VP of product management Sundar Pichai said that while no beta version of the software is being released today (contrary to rumors), the company is making the code available. He also said there are now ... (more) Google: Chrome OS Launch A Year Away
Cost Estimate for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as Proposed on November 18
cboblog.cbo.gov — Last night CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) issued an estimate of the budgetary effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act proposed by Senator Reid. Among other things, the bill would establish a mandate for most legal residents of the United States to ... (more) Cost Estimate for the Patient Protection and Affordable ...
FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Across America
FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Across America
businesspundit.com — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that a computer glitch would cause delays and cancellations of flights nationwide. The Wall Street Journal has more: The problem involved the FAA computer system that files automated flight plans, forcing air traffic controllers to ... (more) FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Across America
Mortgage delinquencies hit record-high in 3Q (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - More than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September, a record-high for the ninth straight quarter and a problem that could threaten the economic recovery. (more) Mortgage delinquencies hit record-high in 3Q (AP)
Blackstone to Buy Birds Eye for $1.3 Billion
Blackstone to Buy Birds Eye for $1.3 Billion
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — The Pinnacle Foods Group, a company controlled by the Blackstone Group, announced Thursday that it would acquire Birds Eye Foods for $1.3 billion. (more) Blackstone to Buy Birds Eye for $1.3 Billion
Maersk Alabama: Armed the 2nd Time
windsofchange.net — Last time pirate hijacked the Maersk Alabama, it took a biilion-dollar AEGIS destroyer and a SEAL team to resolve the situation. Well, the American-flagged Maersk Alabama was sailing out again, and attacked by pirates again. This time, the pirate encountered a hired on-board security team ... (more) Maersk Alabama: Armed the 2nd Time
Stop the presses: There's a waffle shortage!
Stop the presses: There's a waffle shortage!
pheedcontent.com — Leggo my Eggo. No, seriously! There's a shortage on the familiar brand of frozen waffles, spurred by problems at Kellogg ( K ) bakeries in Atlanta and Rossville, Tennessee. The former plant saw flooding last month and had to halt production, while the Tennessee location needs extensive repairs, ... (more) Stop the presses: There's a waffle shortage!
American Express Buys PayPal Competitor Revolution Money
American Express Buys PayPal Competitor Revolution Money
businesspundit.com — American Express today announced its $300 million purchase of Revolution Money , a PayPal competitor backed, among others, by former AOL CEO Steve Case. The Washington Post reports : Revolution Money, founded in 2007, is designed to provide secure online person-to-person transactions by ... (more) American Express Buys PayPal Competitor Revolution Money
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety: Subaru, Ford Among Safest Cars of 2010
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety: Subaru, Ford Among Safest Cars of 2010
businesspundit.com — Image: Omniauto The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety released its annual list of the safest cars for the upcoming year. This year’s list, for 2010 models, highlights Subaru, Ford, and Volkswagen cars. The Triangle Business Journal has more: The Insurance Institute for ... (more) Insurance Institute of Highway Safety: Subaru, Ford ...
Housing Starts Decline Sharply in October
Housing Starts Decline Sharply in October
calculatedriskblog.com — Click on graph for larger image in new window. Total housing starts were at 529 thousand (SAAR) in October, down 10.6% from the revised September rate, and up from the all time record low in April of 479 thousand (the lowest level since the Census Bureau began tracking housing starts in ... (more) Housing Starts Decline Sharply in October
Is Sarah Palin Newsweek Cover Sexist?
Is Sarah Palin Newsweek Cover Sexist?
beanieville.blogspot.com — She seems to think so. “I found it a wee bit degrading”, she tells Barbara on Good Morning America today. I think it's a great cover. Didn't people say that short hemlines are good for markets? Bulls now have Sarah Palin to thank. Let's raise it to bikini-ware! (more) Is Sarah Palin Newsweek Cover Sexist?
Fiscal bill central to Queen’s Speech
ftalphaville.ft.com — Gordon Brown will on Wednesday put fiscal discipline at the heart of the annual Queen's speech to force ministers to accept budget cuts and boost his own credibility on public spending ahead of an election battle with the Tories. The UK prime minister's final legislative package before the ... (more) Fiscal bill central to Queen’s Speech
Bills fire Jauron after blowout defeat coming off bye week
cbssports.com — Dick Jauron was fired by Buffalo on Tuesday with the Bills off to a 3-6 start and among the lowest-scoring teams in the NFL. (more) Bills fire Jauron after blowout defeat coming off bye week
Costco Wholesale stops carrying Coke
Costco Wholesale stops carrying Coke
pheedcontent.com — If you are hitting Costco Wholesale ( COST ) for your Monday Night Football party or Thanksgiving celebration, you won't be able to get those cases of Diet Coke. The warehouse-style retailer, which operates more than 550 locations, is no longer carrying Coca-Cola ( KO ) products in its U.S. ... (more) Costco Wholesale stops carrying Coke
Fortune 100 Companies Don’t Use Twitter Effectively (Study)
Fortune 100 Companies Don’t Use Twitter Effectively (Study)
businesspundit.com — Image: Blogtepreneur Most Fortune 100 companies don’t use Twitter effectively , according to a Weber Shandwick study released today. Mashable has more : Out of the 540 total Twitter (Twitter) accounts registered by Fortune 100 companies, 50 percent of the accounts had fewer than ... (more) Fortune 100 Companies Don’t Use Twitter Effectively (Study)
Seahawks owner Allen treated for lymphoma
cbssports.com — Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. (more) Seahawks owner Allen treated for lymphoma
Ravens score twice in 17 seconds, blank Browns 16-0
cbssports.com — Ray Rice scored on a 13-yard run and Dawan Landry returned an interception of Brady Quinn 48 yards for a touchdown on Cleveland's next play as the Ravens defeated the hapless Browns 16-0 Monday. (more) Ravens score twice in 17 seconds, blank Browns 16-0
An Open Letter To Harry Reid On Controlling Health Care Costs
dailymarkets.com — Dear Senator, I know you’re in a tough spot. It would be bad enough if you only had to get Ben Nelson, Evan Bayh, Mary Landrieu, and Blanche Lincoln on board, but anyone who has to kiss Joe Lieberman’s derriere deserves a congressional medal of honor. But Harry, you really need ... (more) An Open Letter To Harry Reid On Controlling Health Care ...
Paul Allen Diagnosed with Cancer
Paul Allen Diagnosed with Cancer
xconomy.com — people , community , Technology Gregory T. Huang wrote: Microsoft co-founder and renowned technologist Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer, as of early this month, according to an e-mail message sent from Allen’s sister, Jody ... (more) Paul Allen Diagnosed with Cancer
Judge: Panthers clean up act, turn around season
cbssports.com — It's all coming together for the Panthers. Yes, the Panthers. Carolina is 4-5 after beating the Falcons and is a playoff dark horse. How did the Panthers turn it around? Limit turnovers, Clark Judge says. (more) Judge: Panthers clean up act, turn around season
GMAC’s CEO Alvaro de Molina resigns
ftalphaville.ft.com — Alvaro de Molina, GMAC's highly-paid chief executive, has resigned on the advice of the lender's board of directors, the company said on Monday. Michael Carpenter, chairman of Southgate Alternative Investments and a former chief executive at Salomon Smith Barney, will be named as his ... (more) GMAC’s CEO Alvaro de Molina resigns
Ohno wins at short track World Cup
search.japantimes.co.jp — MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) Apolo Anton Ohno is certainly going to the Winter Olympics. He's eager for the rest of the skating team to start preparing. Ohno won the 1,000 meters at the short track speedskating World Cup on Sunday, beating South Korea's Lee Jung Su in the final. It was the final day ... (more) Ohno wins at short track World Cup
Atlantis Lifts Off on Supply Mission
Atlantis Lifts Off on Supply Mission
cbsnews.com — Crew to Deliver Vital Equipment, Spare Parts to International Space Station in One of Last Remaining Shuttle Flights (more) Atlantis Lifts Off on Supply Mission
Belichick stands by decision
cbssports.com — Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts. (more) Belichick stands by decision
Titans owner Adams reportedly flipped off fans
feeds.cbssports.com — The NFL is looking into reports Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams made an obscene hand gesture from his luxury suite and from the field while celebrating his team's 41-17 win over Buffalo. (more) Titans owner Adams reportedly flipped off fans
Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids
Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids
xconomy.com — Robotics , Healthcare IT , Life Sciences Ryan McBride wrote: Robots have already found limited work in healthcare by assisting surgeons with operations and physical therapists with rehabilitating patients, among other jobs. So why can’t robots keep an eye on seniors and give them ... (more) Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids
Colts make Pats pay for Bill's unusually dumb decision
cbssports.com — The Colts refuse to lose. Bill Belichick and the Pats gamble on fourth down and lose, allowing Indy to pull out an improbable 35-34 win. Talk about a dumb decision by the coaching genius, Pete Prisco says. (more) Colts make Pats pay for Bill's unusually dumb decision
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