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Feb 8 2012
10:12pm
World Trade Center: Consulting Firm Has Allowed Project's Costs To Soar Out Of Control, Auditors Say
NEW YORK -- The agency that is building the new World Trade Center is "dysfunctional" and has let costs get out of control on the $14.8 billion project, auditors said Tuesday.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:04pm
Safety checks ordered for all Airbus A380 airplanes
All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday. ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:00pm
Projecting Each NFL Team's Nightmare Offseason Scenario
After 267 games were played in the 2011 NFL season, and with the New York Giants being crowned Super Bowl XLVI champions, the 2012 NFL offseason can now officially begin.Every... more
Feb 8 2012
9:29pm
Checks ordered for A380 superjumbo fleet
The European Aviation Safety Agency says the entire fleet of 68 Airbus A380 superjumbo jets needs to be checked for cracks on parts of the wings.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:29pm
Checks ordered for A380 superjumbo fleet
The European Aviation Safety Agency says the entire fleet of 68 Airbus A380 superjumbo jets needs to be checked for cracks on parts of the wings.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:29pm
Checks ordered for A380 superjumbo fleet
The European Aviation Safety Agency says the entire fleet of 68 Airbus A380 superjumbo jets needs to be checked for cracks on parts of the wings.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:24pm
Chivu agent denies move talk
The agent of Inter Milan centre-back Cristian Chivu has brushed aside reports linking his client with a move to Bayern Munich this northern summer.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:20pm
Clint's Chrysler Ad: From the Folks Who Brought You Pineapple Express
"Halftime in America" was the spawn of director David Gordon Green, poet Matthew Dickman and a car company and ad agency willing to sponsor an art film to run on the Super Bowl... more
Feb 8 2012
9:15pm
Airbus Checks to Be Extended
European aviation safety authorities will issue a notice requiring all airlines operating the Airbus A380 superjumbo to get their aircraft checked for possible cracks in brack... more
Feb 8 2012
9:15pm
Airbus Checks to Be Extended
European aviation safety authorities will issue a notice requiring all airlines operating the Airbus A380 superjumbo to get their aircraft checked for possible cracks in brack... more
Feb 8 2012
9:15pm
Airbus Checks to Be Extended
European aviation safety authorities will issue a notice requiring all airlines operating the Airbus A380 superjumbo to get their aircraft checked for possible cracks in brack... more
Feb 8 2012
9:14pm
25 Best Twitter Accounts to Follow for the NFL Fan
Not too long ago, we had to wait days or even weeks to get in-depth updates on our teams through various newspapers or magazines, while television never bothered with the meti... more
Feb 8 2012
8:19pm
One-in-10 athletes may be doping: WADA
Research findings expected before the London Olympics could suggest as many as one in 10 athletes may be doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:05pm
Russian Scientists May Have Drilled into Previously Untouched Subglacial Lake
International scientists teeter between excitement and concern after reports from Russian news agency RIA Novosti that Russian scientists have drilled into the untouched Lake Vostok... more
Feb 8 2012
7:46pm
Dallas Mavericks: Lamar Odom and 2 Moves Mark Cuban Is Already Regretting
What a difference seven months can make.  Fresh off an incredible NBA championship run, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and GM Donnie Nelson weren’t allowed a who... more
Feb 8 2012
7:33pm
AP Enterprise: CA mine dispute recalls wild past
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Feb 8 2012
7:09pm
GSP Forced Me to Love Koscheck
There was a time when I so adored Georges St-Pierre, that I could write of nothing else.To me, The UFC meant GSP—and that became the focus of my whole life. I watch... more
Feb 8 2012
7:03pm
Los Angeles Lakers Must Still Pursue Dwight Howard Trade Possibilities
The Los Angeles Lakers need to do whatever it takes to acquire Dwight Howard because they will not win a championship with their current roster.Howard is the best big man in t... more
Feb 8 2012
6:04pm
Indianapolis Colts: 5 Things Peyton Manning Can Do If He Retires
Peyton Manning has quite a bit on his plate at the moment. Between getting doctors to clear him medically and trying to get Jim Irsay to clear him to play for the Colts, Manni... more
Feb 8 2012
5:54pm
Webjet half year net profit lifts
Online travel agent claiming position of market leader. 8 Feb 2012 5:54 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Ex-ISRO chief slams Antrix-Devas probe
Bangalore, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Former Indian space agency chief G. Madhavan Nair Sunday slammed the twin probe reports on the multi-billion dollar Antrix-Devas spectr... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO indicts Nair and 3 others
Chennai, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 A five-member team that probed a controversial deal between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commercial arm Antrix Corporation a... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
China announces new launch rockets
Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 China says it will debut a new generation of Long March launch rockets within the next five years to join its rocket fleet of satellite launchers.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
China announces new launch rockets
Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 China says it will debut a new generation of Long March launch rockets within the next five years to join its rocket fleet of satellite launchers.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Ex-ISRO chief slams Antrix-Devas probe
Bangalore, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Former Indian space agency chief G. Madhavan Nair Sunday slammed the twin probe reports on the multi-billion dollar Antrix-Devas spectr... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Raytheon Awarded Contract for Missile Defense System
Dulles VA (SPX) Feb 07, 2012 Raytheon has been awarded a $38.1 million contract to provide engineering support to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Outside View: Israel's frustration
Brick, N.J. (UPI) Feb 7, 2012 An opinion piece written for The Atlanta Jewish Times by the owner and publisher, Andrew Adler suggested three possible options to ensure Israe... more
Feb 8 2012
5:41pm
NFL Offseason 2012: New Orleans Saints' Potential FA Acquisition D'Qwell Jackson
 In 2011, the New Orleans Saints' linebackers were arguably the finest group on the defense. Jo-Lonn Dunbar stepped in for defensive Captain Jon Vilma, and the defense ac... more
Feb 8 2012
5:38pm
NFL Rumors: 3 Most Likely Landing Spots for the Big Names in the Rumor Mill
The NFL offseason is fully upon us, leaving fans with little to do but trade rumors about the eventual 2012 season. Fortunately, there's plenty for us to speculate about. With... more
Feb 8 2012
5:28pm
New Orleans Saints: Why Steve Spagnuolo Will Make Greg Romeus a Star
Greg Romeus is a player that most New Orleans Saints fan have never heard of. I can guarantee you that new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo knows exactly who he is, and w... more
Feb 8 2012
5:16pm
With Billups Now Lost for Season, Clippers Lose Leadership in Backcourt
The Los Angeles Clippers lost guard Chauncey Billups to a left Achilles injury last night in the fourth quarter, in their overtime victory on the road against the Orlando Magi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:10pm
Texas Rangers: Josh Hamilton's Alleged Sex Tape and the Rangers' Response
Everyone has heard the story of Hamilton's relapse. Josh went to dinner alone on a Monday night at a restaurant and had a couple of drinks. Then he called teammate Ian Kinsler... more
Feb 8 2012
5:08pm
2012 NFL Free Agency: 10 Veterans Who Deserve One Last Big Contract
On March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, NFL free agency for the 2012 year will officially begin.There are so many free agents out there who are either at the end of their rookie contracts, ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:07pm
Ravens RB Ricky Williams tells team he’s retired
Last week, Ricky Williams told the Baltimore Ravens' official website that he was "excited" to play in 2012 and that he was surprised how good his body felt at the age of 34. ... more
Feb 8 2012
4:50pm
NASA - NASA Officials Participate in 2nd Annual White House Science Fair
Source: Stories   more from feed
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and other senior agency officials joined President Obama at the second annual White House Science Fair today. ... more
Feb 8 2012
4:46pm
NFL Trade Speculation: Ranking Ben Tate and 9 Other Best Available Players
With the NFL draft and free agency quickly approaching, it’s time to focus on the players who have a chance of being traded this offseason. As the headline would indicat... more
Feb 8 2012
4:44pm
2012 NFL Draft: A Look at the New England Patriots' Team Needs
Fresh off their second straight Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants, the New England Patriots will focus the complete attention to preparing for the NFL Draft.Over the cour... more
Feb 8 2012
4:34pm
Yes and No: Debating Whether or Not the Orioles Got Enough for Jeremy Guthrie
As soon as I got the email that alerted me to the deal that sent Jeremy Guthrie to Colorado in exchange for Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom, I had to take a moment or two to r... more
Feb 8 2012
4:20pm
WWE Opinion: Natalya's 'Gimmick' Is the Death Knell for the Diva Concept
In order to commence the ascension back to the top, one must often hit rock bottom.The current angle on WWE TV which features immensely-talented female wrestler Nattie Neidhar... more
Feb 8 2012
4:14pm
Facebook faces uphill battle to crack China
Source: Just In   more from feed
Entering China is high on Facebook's agenda as it heads toward a stock market listing, but the social networking giant faces an uphill battle.... more
Feb 8 2012
4:10pm
Mitt Romney Gets Glitter-Bombed In Denver After 2012 Colorado Caucus (VIDEO)
Mitt Romney was glitter-bombed on Tuesday after a speech in Denver, the second time in a week that someone has thrown glitter at the candidate. Last week, the glitter-bomber w... more
Feb 8 2012
4:05pm
Green Tea Could Help Functioning In Old Age: Study
Green tea has long been eyed for possible health benefits, including its potential to decrease the risk of certain cancers, its antioxidant properties and its blood-pressure l... more
Feb 8 2012
3:48pm
New Orleans Saints Mock Draft: How Saints Can Acquire Dream Targets
With the New Orleans Saints season at a close, I take a look at their greatest needs going forward, tough decisions they have with impending high-profile free agents and the b... more
Feb 8 2012
3:41pm
Google Releases Chrome For Android - Updated
It has finally happened; Google has officially released Chrome for Android. In typical Google fashion, the browser is currently in beta and requires Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sa... more
Feb 8 2012
3:40pm
MLB Free Agents 2012: Scouting Cuban Baseball Stud Yoenis Cespedes
There aren't many loose ends to wrap up on the 2012 MLB free-agent market, save for one big one: Yoenis Cespedes.Casual baseball fans won't be familiar with the name, but Cesp... more
Feb 8 2012
3:37pm
Kansas City Chiefs: The 10 Free Agents Worth Targeting
We all have heard plenty of talk about the upcoming NFL Draft. We have one more pressing issue: Free agency, and it should be a blast. Every year, Chiefs fans have fantasies o... more
Feb 8 2012
3:17pm
2012 NFL Draft Projections: Teams That Will Draft a Franchise QB in 1st Round
There are plenty of teams that are desperate for a permanent answer at quarterback, and some of them will hope they find those answers in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft... more
Feb 8 2012
3:13pm
1 Offseason Addition That Could Re-Energize Every 2012 NFL Team
NFL mock drafts are great: guessing where the top free agents will land is as well. But together....that's a whole lot more intriguing. A handful of superstars are g... more
Feb 8 2012
3:10pm
New England Patriots: Super Bowl Sting Will Pass, Pats Favored to Win Next Year
The New England Patriots lost. And to the rest of the country, it was a good day in Indy, but to the fans in and around Boston, the irrational distress and pain they feel is a... more
Feb 8 2012
3:08pm
Clayton Kershaw Falls Short in Comparison to Recent Pitching Contracts
Clayton Kershaw signed a two-year, $19 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers today, avoiding arbitration. Kershaw had originally wanted $10 million a year and a longer con... more
Feb 8 2012
3:00pm
Federal agencies game ICT project reviews
Recommendations overlooked in 72 percent of cases.... more
Feb 8 2012
3:00pm
Federal agencies game ICT project reviews
Source: iTnews   more from feed
Recommendations overlooked in 72 percent of cases.... more
Feb 8 2012
2:44pm
MLB: Oakland Athletics Extend Contract of General Manager Billy Beane
Circle your calendars, A’s fans. Playoffs in 2020. In extending the contracts of General Manager Billy Beane and President Michael Crowley, the Oakland Athletics have op... more
Feb 8 2012
2:24pm
Webjet says profit up 17 per cent
ONLINE travel agent Webjet is claiming the position of market leader after reporting a double-digit lift in first half net profit. ... more
Feb 8 2012
1:59pm
NFL Free Agency: 5 Teams That Could Use DeSean Jackson Next Season
DeSean Jackson is set to hit the market this offseason, and there are a lot of teams that would enjoy his services. Despite having an off year, Jackson still managed to put up... more
Feb 8 2012
1:56pm
NHL Trade Speculation: Leafs Expected to Remain Quiet Before the Trade Deadline
Leafs general manager Brian Burke is rumoured by many hockey fans to make a few key moves prior to the trade deadline on Feb. 27, 2012. However, that might not be the case. Th... more
Feb 8 2012
1:52pm
NFL Rumors: Cutting Marcus McNeill a No-Brainer for Chargers
We're getting to that time of year when players across the NFL start losing their jobs. Even the best players aren't safe.Yeah, it's a brutal process, but it has to be done. I... more
Feb 8 2012
1:49pm
The Minnesota Vikings' Definitive Offseason Shopping List
The Minnesota Vikings are approaching one of the most intriguing offseasons for the franchise. After tying for the worst record in team history, they have the third pick in th... more
Feb 8 2012
1:43pm
Whitner and Evans Prove Bills Made Right Decision to Let Them Go
At the beginning of the 2011 Bills fans were gearing up for yet another hopeful, yet skeptical, season. Two players, both former first-rounders in Donte Whitner and Lee Evans,... more
Feb 8 2012
1:40pm
Civil rights leader Patricia Stephens Due dies at 72
Civil rights leader Dr. Patricia Stephens Due died Tuesday at age 72, nearly 52 years after she played a leading role in student sit-ins in Tallahassee, Florida, her family said. ... more
Feb 8 2012
1:37pm
Cleveland Browns: Seven Round Mock Draft
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that another one has jumped on the "trade up for RG3 bandwagon".If you're thinking that, you couldn't possibly be more wrong.Howev... more
Feb 8 2012
1:18pm
NHL News, Trade and Free Agency Roundup
We are getting closer to the NHL trade deadline and teams are starting to move some pieces around to improve their rosters before the start of the NHL Playoffs. According to t... more
Feb 8 2012
1:06pm
Gill v Fairfax: judge went to school with chairman
The judge dealing with an age discrimination case brought by a former senior Fairfax Media executive has queried whether his relationship with Fairfax Media's chairman, Roger ... more
Feb 8 2012
1:06pm
Gill v Fairfax: judge went to school with chairman
The judge dealing with an age discrimination case brought by a former senior Fairfax Media executive has queried whether his relationship with Fairfax Media's chairman, Roger ... more
Feb 8 2012
1:06pm
Jeremy Lin's Hype Highlights New York Knicks' Desperation
Saddled with the likes of Toney Douglas, Iman Shumpert and the aging Mike Bibby to start the season, it was only a matter of time before that wouldn't work for the New York Kn... more
Feb 8 2012
1:05pm
The Dallas Cowboys' Definitive Offseason Shopping List
The Dallas Cowboys had to sit back and watch the New York Giants win Super Bowl 46 and realize two things: They need a definitive pass rush and an effective secondary.The Cowb... more
Feb 8 2012
1:02pm
Behind the capture of a Nazi mastermind
ISRAEL'S Mossad spy agency is opening its archive this week to reveal the story behind the legendary 1960 capture of Nazi mastermind Adolf Eichmann. ... more
Feb 8 2012
12:42pm
CVS gets restraining order in drug abuse probe
... more
Feb 8 2012
12:42pm
Smokers Have More Dental Problems But See Dentist Less Often: Report
ATLANTA -- Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.Those are the findings of a new government survey, rel... more
Feb 8 2012
12:26pm
NHL Trade Rumors: Rick Nash and Stars Who Deserve a Shot at the Stanley Cup
The 2012 NHL trade deadline may well go down as the Bourque-ist of all time.By that, of course, I'm referring to Ray Bourque, the Hall of Fame defenceman who spent 21 years wi... more
Feb 8 2012
12:16pm
Aged care workers demand pay rise
THE union representing aged-care workers is in Canberra lobbying the federal government to boost the "poverty wages'' being paid to carers by almost 50 per cent. ... more
Feb 8 2012
12:14pm
Peyton Manning Rumors: 5 Reasons Manning Will Not Join the New York Jets
After watching their crosstown rivals beat their own divisional rivals in the Super Bowl, the Jets need to make some moves this offseason. Obviously, the player that is going ... more
Feb 8 2012
12:10pm
Aged care workers demand 50% pay rise
Union lobbies govt to boost carers' 'poverty wages'. 8 Feb 2012 12:10 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
12:00pm
The Aged Paper Home Screen
Lifehacker reader Ammar Githam took a slightly different approach to home screen creation, placing all of his icons on the wallpaper itself for more freedom to create this han... more
Feb 8 2012
11:59am
Pirate Party slams full body scanner plan
Pirate Party Australia has condemned the Labor Government’s plan to install compulsory full body scanners at Australia’s international airports in an attempt to strengthen... more
Feb 8 2012
11:56am
NFL Rumors: Odds These Hot NFL Rumors Will Come True
Yes, the 2011-2012 NFL football season is officially over. Which means that the rumor mill has been kicked into high gear. Even though mock drafts had already been created and... more
Feb 8 2012
11:49am
Aged care workers demand 50pc pay rise
The union representing aged care workers wants federal Labor to commit to increasing wages from around $18 to at least $26 an hour in the May budget.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:49am
Aged care workers demand 50pc pay rise
The union representing aged care workers wants federal Labor to commit to increasing wages from around $18 to at least $26 an hour in the May budget.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:49am
Aged care workers demand 50pc pay rise
The union representing aged care workers wants federal Labor to commit to increasing wages from around $18 to at least $26 an hour in the May budget.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:35am
2012 NFL Free Agents: 8 Second-Tier Free Agents Detroit Lions Should Consider
There are eight second-tier free agents the Detroit Lions should be researching before the 2012 bidding wars begin. The Lions are finally a team with talent. Check that, young... more
Feb 8 2012
11:34am
NBA Trade Rumors: Rajon Rondo to the Los Angeles Lakers for Pau Gasol
There have been multiple reports, including one from senior NBA writer Eric Pincus, that both organizations, the Lakers and the Celtics, are interested in trading Pau Gas... more
Feb 8 2012
11:33am
New York Giants 2012 Free Agents: Where They Will Be Next Year?
In 2011's offseason, no man was more despised than Jerry Reese. He spent '10's first round selection on an unknown defensive end name Jason Pierre-Paul when he should have dra... more
Feb 8 2012
11:30am
Beginner developer question: streaming mjpeg in nginx
Hi to all, I'd like to stream live, continuous Motion JPEG throught nginx web server. Right now, I have a little program that captures the frames from my hardware, separate... more
Feb 8 2012
11:29am
Steve Sanders: Are We Ready for a Real National Conversation on Same-Sex Marriage?
Just in time for the 2012 elections, same-sex marriage has reemerged onto the political agenda. Are we ready for a thoughtful national conversation on the matter? Judging fr... more
Feb 8 2012
11:16am
NHL Trade Rumors: Jeff Carter and Stars Sure to Stay Put
I'm designating February as "NHL Rumors" month.Until the trade deadline on February 27th, you'll hear enough rumors of players coming and going to fill a pond with. But w... more
Feb 8 2012
11:07am
Coalition missteps on NBN budget savings
The Federal Opposition has again incorrectly alleged that it could save money by cutting the Labor Federal Government's multi-billion dollar National Broadband Network project... more
Feb 8 2012
11:07am
Lakers Rumors: Trading Pau Gasol for Rajon Rondo Worth Shelving Celtics Beef
Would the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics really engage each other in talks over a blockbuster NBA trade? Would GMs Mitch Kupchak and Danny Ainge, who played ag... more
Feb 8 2012
10:51am
2012 NFL Draft: A Quick Look at the Needs in the NFC Before Free Agency
Before we enter the NFL's 2012 free agency and draft period, let's take a look at a general preview of each NFC team's needs. NFC EASTDallas Cowboys: The needs start on d... more
Feb 8 2012
10:42am
Chauncey Billups Injury: He Goes Down and Takes His Career with Him
Chauncey Billups looked like he'd been shot.It was a simple turn to go to the man with the ball, and down he went.Unfortunately for the Clippers, he wasn't getting up that qui... more
Feb 8 2012
10:38am
Banks Paying Homeowners Up To $35,000 To Sell Houses, Avoid Foreclosure: Report
Some struggling homeowners are getting paid by banks to sell their houses and stave off foreclosure. Many banks, including JPMorgan Chase, are offering delinquent borrowers as... more
Feb 8 2012
10:27am
Florida State Football: 2012 is Make or Break Year for Fisher
For over a decade, Florida State fans have patiently waited for the Seminoles to resurrect their program and transform back into the team that dominated college football the p... more
Feb 8 2012
10:24am
Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James: Which NBA Star Is the Better Teammate?
Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James. The Black Mamba vs. the Self-Proclaimed King.The debate has raged on and off the NBA hardwood for some time now, with each new twist and turn tak... more
Feb 8 2012
10:21am
What Does Equal Pay Mean Now?
Workers in the community sector covered by the Social and Community Services (SACS) Award got a late Christmas present, or a long overdue thank you from the rest of Australia... more
Feb 8 2012
10:12am
NFL Draft 2012: Teams That Must Rebuild Quickly Through Draft to Make Playoffs
Did your team disappoint this season? Do you feel like they are a few tweaks here, a few roster adjustments there, away from making the playoffs?Are you hoping and praying tho... more
Feb 8 2012
10:11am
Golden State Warriors: Where Mediocrity Happens
Fans all across Northern California rejoiced when news broke that the Golden State Warriors were being sold. Many had hoped that Larry Ellison, the billionaire CEO of Oracle, ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:02am
Jerry Sandusky: Prosecutors Reportedly Seek Changes to Bail Agreement
Jerry Sandusky continues to toe the line of what is acceptable behavior, even while he awaits a trial on 52 criminal counts of sexual abuse on boys. An Associated Press r... more
Feb 8 2012
10:01am
'Act of cowardice': Baillieu scuttles plan to contest Niddrie byelection
Premier Ted Baillieu is set to incur the wrath of this own party after scuttling a plan to fight the Niddrie byelection on the grounds it would represent a distraction from his political agenda.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:01am
'Act of cowardice': Baillieu scuttles plan to contest Niddrie byelection
Premier Ted Baillieu is set to incur the wrath of this own party after scuttling a plan to fight the Niddrie byelection on the grounds it would represent a distraction from his political agenda.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:01am
Philadelphia Eagles Mock Draft: Getting a Dream Target in Each Round
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a rare position this offseason where they can really move up in any round to acquire the dream targets in the 2012 NFL Draft to really take the ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:53am
Michael Shaw: Reading the Pictures: The Clint Eastwood Chrysler "Halftime in America" Controversy, and the Doctored Wisconsin Footage
If we want to take visual politics seriously, what Chrysler and its corporate Madison Avenue agency did in its ad can be best understood as anti-union.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:49am
Andy Johnson contract dispute with Fulham: EXCLUSIVE
Fulham face a stand-off with Andrew Johnson over the striker's proposed new deal at the club. Johnson, 30, will be a free agent in the summer.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:49am
Immigrant Advocates Skeptical On New DHS Public Advocate Position
WASHINGTON -- The agency tasked with finding and deporting undocumented immigrants announced on Tuesday the creation of a new position that will work with non-governmental org... more
Feb 8 2012
9:45am
NFL Draft 2012: Every AFC Team's Biggest Need and Player to Fill It
The parade has paraded, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has mugged it up with Mickey Mouse and the 2011-12 NFL season is now complete.However, there is no rest for the... more
Feb 8 2012
9:44am
One in 10 athletes may be doping: WADA
THE World Anti-Doping Agency is warning that new research findings could suggest that as many as one in 10 athletes may be doping. ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:43am
Sreedhar Pillai: Is a Local Language Essential to Preserve Cultural Identity on the Social Web?
In the age of globalization and social Web, English seems to have acquired the status of a global currency, in which you can trade your emotions without losing your identity.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:40am
Boston Red Sox: 5 Reasons They Should Sign Free-Agent Brandon Webb
Fame is fleeting.Just ask Brandon Webb, 2006 National League Cy Young Award winner and three-time All-Star. He finished second in Cy Young balloting in 2007 and 2008... more
Feb 8 2012
9:36am
Carolina Panthers' 2011 Season Review: The Offensive Line
Today I'm going to wrap up my review on the offensive side of the ball with a look at how the offensive line performed for last year's 6-10 Carolina Panthers. In sho... more
Feb 8 2012
9:34am
Probe sought after 2 barred from returning to US
... more
Feb 8 2012
9:25am
Last veteran of WWI dies aged 110
FLORENCE Green never saw the front line. Her war was spent serving food, not dodging bullets. ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:21am
Miami Dolphins Must Learn from Past Offseason Mistakes
With the NFL season now completed, any team who isn't the New York Giants must now reevaluate their current rosters.  The Miami Dolphins, who missed the playoffs for the ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:20am
Hussey still has eyes for baggy green
Despite his age, Australian batsman David Hussey says he still harbours ambitions of a Test call-up.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:20am
Hussey still has eyes for baggy green
Despite his age, Australian batsman David Hussey says he still harbours ambitions of a Test call-up.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:18am
Reaction to Today's Hottest Issue for Every NFC East Team, 2/7 Edition
Can the New York Giants repeat?The Giants didn't waste much time to get the talk started before Super Bowl XLVI, and they didn't wait long after they won to keep it going.Beyo... more
Feb 8 2012
9:07am
Do the Pittsburgh Steelers Need to Grab a TE After Weslye Saunders' Suspension?
The NFL announced today that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders would be suspended for the first four games of the 2012 regular season after violating the league's ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05am
Clayton Kershaw: Dodgers Ink Lefty Ace to Two-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed ace lefty Clayton Kershaw to a two-year extension, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times:Hernandez subsequently noted that ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05am
You, me, and "science" makes three: the state of online dating
Online dating has only become more ubiquitous and socially acceptable since the first sites launched in the mid-'90s: in a 2007-2009 study, 22 percent... more
Feb 8 2012
9:03am
Britain's last WWI veteran dies at 110
FLORENCE Green, Britain's last veteran of World War I, has died at the age of 110. ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:01am
LaRon Landry Sets the Record Straight About His Surgery and Being a Redskin
The NFL’s offseason spans six months. For Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry, his offseason has lasted for over a year as he continues to battle back from his ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:51am
NFL Free Agents 2012: Predicting Where the Top 5 Free Agent WRs Will Land
The 2012 NFL free agency wide receiver market is going to be a hot one this year, with a number of teams looking to add depth to their roster at the position. The good news is... more
Feb 8 2012
8:46am
Tim Hightower wants to re-sign with the Redskins
Washington Redskins running back  Tim Hightower is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March and he’s made it clear that he’d love to remain in Wash... more
Feb 8 2012
8:43am
Feds To Employees: Use Your Own Devices At Work
Survey finds that 62% of agencies encourage staffers to bring their own mobile devices to work to save the agencies money. Close to half of federal employees are doing just that. ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:42am
Super Bowl 2012: The Journey Was the Only Thing to Eclipse the Destination
Now that the dust has settled on Super Bowl XLVI, at least for those of us not immersed in victory parades or partying shirtless, the New York Giants' season can finally be pu... more
Feb 8 2012
8:39am
2012 NFL Free Agents: Ranking Available Players by Clutch Factor
While most are still reveling in all of the Giants' glory from Sunday, some have acknowledged that it's time to prepare for the 2012 season. Let's kick it off with free agency... more
Feb 8 2012
8:36am
2012 Super Bowl: Free Agents This Offseason That Made Money
The following 2012 free agents from the New York Giants and New England Patriots made themselves a few extra dollars by showing up on the game's biggest stage, Super Bowl XLVI... more
Feb 8 2012
8:36am
Peyton Manning to Redskins Rumors: Why Peyton and 'Skins Should Avoid Each Other
Peyton Manning is likely to be a free agent soon, and there is no other franchise in the NFL that loves making a splash in free agency more than the Washington Redskins. Howev... more
Feb 8 2012
8:30am
NBA Trade Rumors: Ridiculous Dwight Howard Rumor Sucks in Kobe Bryant
The Dwight Howard trade rumors are getting out of hand. After months of speculation regarding teams the coddled star is willing to play for, we still have no clue what he trul... more
Feb 8 2012
8:21am
MLB Free Agency: Bill Hall and New York Yankees Ink Minor-League Deal
Bill Hall and the New York Yankees have agreed to terms on a minor league deal that will almost certainly put Hall in pinstripes for the 2012 season. He will be a utility... more
Feb 8 2012
8:10am
Dallas Cowboys: 5 Players to Re-Sign Before 2012 NFL Draft
For the Cowboys to actually have a shot at playing in Super Bowl XLVII as Tim Hasselbeck recently predicted, Dallas must make some serious personnel moves first. There are fiv... more
Feb 8 2012
8:06am
Kobe Bryant: Is He the Greatest Los Angeles Laker of All-Time?
There are perhaps numerous words to describe what happened in Wells Fargo Center last night. Picture perfect, bittersweet, gratifying and the list can go on and on. Where to b... more
Feb 8 2012
8:02am
Federal Standards Body Focuses On Big Data, Cloud
National Institute of Standards and Technology's new IT Lab Director Chuck Romine says agency is focusing on big data, cloud computing, mobility, and cybersecurity in the coming year. ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:01am
Bring your own name badge
It used to be that the contents of your pocket protector directly mirrored your geek level. But that just doesn’t cut it in our fast-paced digital age. We think [Jonatha... more
Feb 8 2012
7:58am
Super Bowl 46: Grading the Super Bowl's Entertainment Value
The Super Bowl has long since become a paragon of entertainment. At its heart is an ultra-exciting championship game, but it's also a rock and roll concert and a celebration o... more
Feb 8 2012
7:52am
NFL Free Agency 2012: Predicting the 5 Biggest Free Agent Contracts
2012 NFL free agency begins on March 13, and if you're not the New York Giants you may already be intimately familiar with the best free agents in this class.Who gets the bigg... more
Feb 8 2012
7:45am
Super Bowl XLVI: 3 Giants Who Will Cash in as Free Agents
The best thing about winning a Super Bowl is all of the fame and recognition that comes with it…especially when you’re in a contract year. The following three key... more
Feb 8 2012
7:25am
2012 NFL Draft: 5 Defensive Studs Washington Redskins Must Target
The 2012 NFL draft will be pivotal for a Washington Redskins team looking to finally emerge from the NFL cellar. 2011, despite being yet another down year for the burgund... more
Feb 8 2012
7:20am
NFL Free Agency: 5 Possible Wide Receiver Options for the Washington Redskins
This year's free-agent crop is loaded with talent at the wide receiver position, and it's no secret that wide receiver has been a problem for the Washington Redskins for just ... more
Feb 8 2012
7:20am
US hero Keough passes away
Harry Keough, a member of the US team that stunned England at the 1950 World Cup, has died at the age of 84.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:18am
NFL Draft 2012: Kendall Wright and Players That Will Help Playoff Teams Improve
The other 31 teams that aren't involved in a parade today are all working to some degree to improve their teams as you read this article. Most of the teams that made the playo... more
Feb 8 2012
7:18am
Super Bowl 2012: Another Thrilling Finish Continues Golden Age of Super Bowls
After another thrilling finish in the Super Bowl, the NFL's golden age of championship games has continued. It also reminds us of how much parity football has nowadays.Since 2... more
Feb 8 2012
7:18am
Giants vs. Patriots: How Eli Manning Accomplished What Brother Peyton Couldn't
If five years ago someone told you Eli Manning would win his second Super Bowl title before his brother Peyton, we would have all written them off as crazy. But during Super B... more
Feb 8 2012
7:08am
2012 NFL Free Agents: London Fletcher and 7 Players No One Is Talking About
Drew Brees, Cortland Finnegan and Matt Flynn are names that will make a big splash in the 2012 NFL free-agent market.  But Brees was once a risky signing in 2006 after no... more
Feb 8 2012
7:04am
MLB News, Trade and Free Agency Roundup
It’s time to get excited, because baseball is just around the corner. The hot stove may have cooled a bit, but there are still some big names out there with some very in... more
Feb 8 2012
7:01am
NFL Draft 2012: What Will the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns Do in April?
Obviously, teams that hold the No. 2 and No. 4 overall picks in an NFL draft have the power to dramatically alter what happens beyond their first selections. But in the 2... more
Feb 8 2012
7:01am
2012 NFL Draft Combine: Breaking Down the Biggest Names to Watch
With the New York Giants now crowned Super Bowl champions, the nation turns to the NFL draft process for its football fix.There are approximately two weeks until 2012 Scouting... more
Feb 8 2012
7:00am
NBA Trade Rumors: Why Jonny Flynn Won't Help a Contender
Trade rumors are beginning to heat up surrounding Houston Rockets guard Jonny Flynn, last seen with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who selected him No. 6 overall in the 2009 NBA ... more
Feb 8 2012
6:59am
2012 NFL Draft Order: Teams That'd Benefit from Trading Down
With the Super Bowl out of the way, every team in the NFL can finally turns its full front office attention to the 2012 NFL Draft, particularly now that the order is more-or-l... more
Feb 8 2012
6:54am
4 Surprise NFL Teams Who'll Crash the Playoffs Next Season
If there's anything known about the NFL from one season to the next, it's how much things can change. One year's disappointment can become the next year's playoff darling with... more
Feb 8 2012
6:51am
Reaction to Today's Hottest Issue for Every NFC North Team, February 7 Edition
The NFL is a year-round endeavor, with pressing issues coming up for every team throughout the course of the offseason. Whether it's free agency, the draft or off-field incide... more
Feb 8 2012
6:51am
San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain Puts Home on Market, Is His Time Up in San Fran?
Zoinks! There's news out of the Huffington Post this morning that San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain—who is eligible to become a f... more
Feb 8 2012
6:48am
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Players Who Will Surprisingly Fall out of First Round
While there are many locks in the first round this of the 2012 NFL Draft, there are many studs that will surprisingly fall into the second or third rounds. Teams are looking t... more
Feb 8 2012
6:44am
2012 NFL Free Agents: Drew Brees and Stars Not Going Anywhere
With the 2011 season in the rear-view mirror, the NFL's focus now shifts to free agency. At first glance, the free-agent class looks absolutely incredible. While that will rem... more
Feb 8 2012
6:42am
Super Bowl 2012: Could "The Drop" Really Be the End for Welker in New England?
First off, let me preface this by saying that I have an unabashed man crush on New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker dating back to his days in Miami, and I'm sick for... more
Feb 8 2012
6:42am
2012 NFL Free Agency: Should the Buccaneers Go After Mike Wallace?
Assuming Mike Wallace does not agree to a contract extension before free agency opens on March 13th, he will be a restricted free agent.  In recent years not many of the ... more
Feb 8 2012
6:29am
New York Giants: Final Report Card for Super Bowl 2012 Champions
Well, the New York Giants accomplished what many thought was impossible at the beginning of the 2011-12 campaign: they won the Super Bowl.Despite all of the injuries they had ... more
Feb 8 2012
6:28am
Everton vs. Chelsea: Complete Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and More
Chelsea will look to rebound from a disappointing draw with Manchester United when they travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton. The Blues have already defeated the Toffees... more
Feb 8 2012
6:15am
HIV Drugs Not Linked With Child Psychiatric Problems
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat children infected with the virus that causes AIDS do not appear to increase the risk of ps... more
Feb 8 2012
6:08am
MLB Free Agency: 5 Low-Key Signings That Will Pay off
Spring training is just weeks away. The fires of baseball's free agency period have all but died out, and a lot of players have found new homes for 2012. But did you... more
Feb 8 2012
6:07am
2012 NFL Free Agents: Matt Flynn and Undervalued Franchise Cornerstones
While names like Peyton Manning are going to dominate the offseason, he is not the kind of player that franchises looking for longterm growth need to build on. While these pla... more
Feb 8 2012
6:04am
Lakers Rumors: Gilbert Arenas Is Better Option at PG over Jonny Flynn
The Los Angeles Lakers need to improve at the point guard position if they want to win the NBA championship, but they must not make the mistake of choosing Jonny Flynn over Gi... more
Feb 8 2012
6:04am
Qutenza, Chili Pepper Drug, Gets Mixed Review For Treating HIV-Related Pain
* FDA raises concerns of effectiveness of pain patch * NeurogesX seeks Qutenza approval for pain in HIV patients * US FDA panel to review propose... more
Feb 8 2012
6:02am
Love At Mast: Murray's Debuts Chocolate-Infused Cheese For Valentine's Day
The words "chocolate" and "cheese" are two of the best uses ever for the letters "ch." And as girls' best friends go, they're much more affordable than diamonds. They've had b... more
Feb 8 2012
5:58am
Baltimore Ravens: The 3 Best Ricky Williams Replacement Options
News surfaced on Tuesday that Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams has informed the team that he is retiring, ending a strange and exciting 11-year career in which Wil... more
Feb 8 2012
5:56am
Houston Texans Mock Draft: How Houston Can Acquire Dream Targets
One of the greatest things about draft time is that it gets the fanbase really excited at the thought of "their guy" being the next Texan. Usually around this time of yea... more
Feb 8 2012
5:53am
Dodgers Should Just Lock Up Andre Ethier Long Term
For the Los Angeles Dodgers, the waves have certainly been high over the past couple of years.  Steering this ship through the rough terrain has been a difficult process ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:51am
Microsoft and British agency create child-friendly version of IE9
Source: Engadget   more from feed
As the entry age for web access heads ever southwards, preventing young minds from the perils of the internet is a growing concern for parents. For this reason, Microsoft tea... more
Feb 8 2012
5:50am
Oldest Living Thing: Seagrass?
The world's oldest living organism may not be that 43,000 year-old Tasmanian plant after all. Scientists have discovered giant patches of seagrass in the Mediterranean Sea tha... more
Feb 8 2012
5:46am
Richard (RJ) Eskow: The Real Komen Lesson: Charities Can Be 'Too Big to Fail' Too
The Susan G. Komen breast cancer fund reversed its Planned Parenthood action, and the right wing anti-choice politician it hired has resigned. But the real...... more
Feb 8 2012
5:44am
New England Patriots: Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace Is a Realistic Target
Bill Belichick, during his time as the New England Patriots' head coach, has never been scared of making an aggressive move to improve his roster.Whether it be trading for Wes... more
Feb 8 2012
5:44am
Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Desert Storm Will Destroy Pac-Man vs Mayweather Superfight
Bob Arum has chosen the wrong fight for Manny Pacquiao, and now the dream fight is in serious jeopardy. I am predicting the rough and tumble Tim Bradley will upset Manny Pacqu... more
Feb 8 2012
5:39am
Fuji Xerox wins multi-agency government contract
Fuji Xerox has won a competitive tender to provide the federal government’s Department of Human Services with dynamic content publishing software and services to be used by ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:39am
Fuji Xerox wins multi-agency government contract
Fuji Xerox has won a competitive tender to provide the federal government’s Department of Human Services with dynamic content publishing software and services to be used by ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:38am
Last surviving veteran of First World War dies aged 110
Source: Stories   more from feed
Florence Green, the world's last surviving First World War veteran has died, marking the end of an era in British history. ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:38am
5 San Francisco 49ers Who Could Be on the Chopping Block This Offseason
No NFL team stays the same from season to season. It’s not the nature of the business. Players retire, others realize that they might have a better chance of playing for... more
Feb 8 2012
5:17am
Pittsburgh Pirates Were in on Free Agents Roy Oswalt, Edwin Jackson?
How about this tweet from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Biertempfel: #bbpBox_166937666426904576 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0099B9; }#bbpBox_16693766642690457... more
Feb 8 2012
5:17am
Jordan Crawford Deserves More Playing Time for Washington Wizards
After a late surge during his rookie season that surprised and delighted fans and team personnel alike, Jordan Crawford came into this season with high expectations from the W... more
Feb 8 2012
5:11am
Robert Teitelman: Andrew Lo and the Wisdom of Reading 21 Crisis Books
Playing catch-up here. MIT economics professor Andrew Lo has written a paper for the Journal of Economic Literature summarizing, with a few general points, some...... more
Feb 8 2012
5:11am
2012 NFL Free Agency: Top 5 Quarterbacks Entering Free Agency This Offseason
The following are the top five quarterbacks available during the 2012 NFL free agency period:  1. Drew Brees, New Orleans SaintsBrees makes this list only ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:10am
2 Moves Chicago Bulls Must Make to Overtake Miami as Championship Favorite
The Chicago Bulls are having another amazing season and are once again one of the top teams in the NBA. This is a remarkable feat and speaks volumes about the quality of the B... more
Feb 8 2012
5:06am
Miami Dolphins “Front-Runners” to Sign Peyton Manning
The man who’s always in the middle of everything NFL-related says the Miami Dolphins have the best shot at signing Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in free agen... more
Feb 8 2012
5:02am
Rekindling a Flawed Defense: Why Moving Mike Neal to OLB Makes Sense
Look, the Packers had a solid defense last year but they didn’t perform up to par. They gave up too many big plays and didn’t get enough pressure on the opposing q... more