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Hasina 'leads in Bangladesh poll'

BBC News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 17:05
Early unofficial results from Bangladesh's poll suggest ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's bloc is heading for a substantial win.

Israel vows war on Hamas in Gaza

BBC News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:58
Top Israeli officials promise further attacks on militant group Hamas, as Israeli air strikes pound the Gaza Strip for a third day.

Applying movie ratings to Websites is a dumb idea

CNET News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:48
Should PG and R be used to warn you about the content on the Web? Don Reisinger thinks it's a dumb idea.

Itineraries: As Internet Use Grows at Meetings, So Do Challenges

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:44
Hotels, conference centers and event organizers struggle to provide enough Net access for corporate clients.

Report: HP printers a hit in Iran

CNET News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:40
Despite a trade ban, a third party is selling Hewlett-Packard's products in cities such as Tehran. According to The Boston Globe, that could be a violation of the law.

Rivers high in heavy metals after sludge spill

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:22
The head of the nation's largest public power company pledges to clean up the massive spill that has dumped more than a billion gallons of coal waste in central Tennessee. "This is not a time where TVA holds its head high," said Tom Kilgore, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority. "I'm here to tell you that we will clean it up, and we will clean it up right."

Kerik pleads not guilty in corruption case

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:13
Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday to a revised indictment charging him in a corruption and tax evasion case, according to a spokesman for the New York District Attorney.

Japan Turns to Technology to Lift Fishing Industry

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:04
A hybrid boat engine is one part of a multimillion-dollar government-led effort to address rising energy costs.

How'd I do on 2008 predictions?

CNET News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:04
Not so great.

Gaza assault sparks protests worldwide

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:01
Days of Israeli attacks on suspected Hamas strongholds in Gaza have triggered protests in more than a dozen countries. In London, dozens of protesters gathered outside the Israeli Embassy, waving flags and trying to push their way closer to the building, as police tried to hold them back and erect a barricade.

Advertising: Broadway’s Marketing Turns Interactive

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:58
To fill more seats, theater producers are stepping up their online presence in an effort to spread word of mouth among Internet users.

8 missing in Canadian avalanches

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:51
Eight snowmobilers remain unaccounted for after two avalanches in British Columbia, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Three others survived the incident, which occurred south of the town of Fernie. The 11 had been in Harvey Pass, a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.

Royal Philips Sheds Old Businesses for New Directions

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:50
The Dutch industrial giant is moving away from home electronics and toward the next generation of light bulbs and hospital scanning and monitoring equipment.

Music moguls' latest strategy: Zig then zag

CNET News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:40
The big four labels said to be discussing a partnership with Hulu. But is this the answer to their tech dilemma? Hardly.

The Web: Some Doctors’ Orders Deserve to Be Ignored

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:36
Contemplating a new year’s resolution to improve your health? Two recently hatched Web comedy series provide cautionary tales.

Green tech year in preview

CNET News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:18
The outlook for clean tech in 2009 is solid, with money projected to go to start-ups. But the falling price of oil and the financial crisis have dampened the speed of technology innovation.

Live text - Man Utd v Middlesbrough

BBC News - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:11
Man Utd look to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as they host Middlesbrough.

Bargain Hunting for Books, and Feeling Sheepish About It

NYT - Technology - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 14:57
Book publishers and booksellers are faltering. But don’t blame the recession — it’s all the fault of the Internet used books market.

Israel says it's in 'all-out war' with Hamas

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 14:48
Israel is in "all-out war" with Hamas, the nation's defense minister said today as Israeli jets continued to hammer targets in Gaza. The Palestinian death toll reportedly has topped 300. "This is an all-out war against Hamas and its branches," Defense Minister Ehud Barak said.

Police officer deaths down in 2008, report says

CNN - Mon, 12/29/2008 - 14:43
Deaths of law enforcement officers in the line of duty fell sharply in 2008, with the number killed by gunfire reaching its lowest level in more than five decades, according to a report published Monday.
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