Archive for April, 2009
What Chrysler brings to Fiat
Why does Fiat want to join with Chrysler? CNN's Jim Boulden explores. More here: What Chrysler brings to Fiat
Report: Two Psychologists Responsible for Devising CIA Torture Program
Former military officers Bruce Jessen and Jim Mitchell reportedly had an "important role in developing what became the CIA's torture program."See the original post here: Report: Two Psychologists Responsible for Devising CIA Torture Program
Bartender turns wine to water
Bartender Doc Hendley is helping provide clean water to communities worldwide. Go here to see the original: Bartender turns wine to water
Japan’s Core Consumer Price Index Falls In March
Japan's Core Consumer Price Index Falls In MarchHere is the original: Japan's Core Consumer Price Index Falls In March
Flu Fears Prompt Separate College Graduation
Slippery Rock University will hold a separate graduation for students who recently returned from Mexico, because school officials fear that they could have been exposed to the swine flu.Flu Fears Prompt Separate College Graduation
Biden flu gaffe off message
Confirmed cases of the flu virus grow amid government efforts to stay on message. CNN's Jeanne Meserve reports. Original post: Biden flu gaffe off message
Does The Vibe Rate?
Pontiac is going out of business, but before it does you can still buy the 2009 Vibe. Should you?Excerpt from:Does The Vibe Rate?
Turning wine to water
CNN Hero Doc Hendley helps a Cambodia community build a well for its school. Go here to read the rest: Turning wine to water
Al Qaeda Sleeper Agent Pleads Guilty to Terror Charges
Ali al-Marri faces trial on federal charges alleging he supported Al Qaeda terrorists. His first court appearance is Monday.Continued here: Al Qaeda Sleeper Agent Pleads Guilty to Terror Charges
Ships need military protection
Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama says the U.S. needs to do more to protect ships in international waters. Ships need military protection
Texting driver crashes bus
A bus driver was texting on his cell phone when he slammed into a stopped SUV. Onboard cameras catch the crash. Excerpt from:Texting driver crashes bus
A matter of life and death
CNN Hero Doc Hendley describes how the experience in Darfur affected him. More here: A matter of life and death
Market Winners & Losers: Expedia, Eastman Kodak
The markets closed mixed as news of Chrysler’s bankruptcy cast a shadow over much of the day’s trading. The Dow closed down .2% as the S&P fell 0.1%, but the NASDAQ gained 0.3%.Originally posted here: Market Winners & Losers: Expedia, Eastman Kodak
‘Complete Hypocrisy’
Yaron Brook blasts Obama's auto approachSee the original post here: 'Complete Hypocrisy'
Michelle Obama Seeks to Turn Congressional Picnic Into Community Event
The annual Congressional Picnic is an event that provides a relaxed environment where lawmakers, the president and administration officials can set aside their policy differences and socialize over food and music on the South Lawn.Originally posted here: Michelle Obama Seeks to Turn Congressional Picnic Into Community Event
Tech talk with Chris Pirillo
Tech guru Chris Pirillo introduces us to Adobe Air. See the original post here: Tech talk with Chris Pirillo
Growth Funds Trample Value Offerings In 2009
Growth Funds Trample Value Offerings In 2009Read the original: Growth Funds Trample Value Offerings In 2009
Critics Attack Obama’s Defense of Torture Ban
Proponents of enhanced interrogation techniques take issue with President Obama's defense of his torture ban.See more here: Critics Attack Obama's Defense of Torture Ban
Pigs Will Get Slaughtered On Swine-flu Stocks
Pigs Will Get Slaughtered On Swine-flu StocksCredit:Pigs Will Get Slaughtered On Swine-flu Stocks
Chrysler dealers react
CNN's Richard Roth gets reaction from Chrysler owners and dealers to the new partnership with Fiat. Read the rest here: Chrysler dealers react
Despite Government Name Change, Experts Say Flu Strain Still Swine
While the U.S. government and now the World Health Organization are taking the swine out of "swine flu," the experts who track the genetic heritage of the virus say it smells like swine flu to them.Read more from the original source: Despite Government Name Change, Experts Say Flu Strain Still Swine