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July 03, 2008 Breaking News

Season Review by the Numbers

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:32 PDT
More facts about team standings, statistics, trends, attendance, etc. than you could ever want.

Waxman: White House Knew Of Iraqi Oil Deal

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:35:43 PDT
The Kurdish Regional Government, which runs the semi-autonomous region of Northern Iraq, announced that it had entered into an oil contract with U.S.-based Hunt Oil. The deal complicated negotiations over a revenue-sharing agreement and the Bush administration declared itself shocked at the news. “I know nothing about the deal,” said President Bush

The Incredible Shrinking Work Week

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:48:46 PDT
The economy is bad and times are tough. Yet there's an alarming trend toward holidays and even weekends bleeding into what used to be known as “the work week”.

Ednet is now Ednet2

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:19:24 PDT
A few weeks ago I wrote Another list is gone, almost - bemoaning the impending loss of Ednet, which I consider the grandaddy of all Internet edtech lists. Here's what happened after that post. It really broke me up. To the point that I volunteered to take over the list. I'll spare you the process, but the deed is now done. Ednet is now Ednet2 At several points along the way I wondered if I had lost my mind. Hadn't I just written about the email list being a thing of the past? In the end I h

Regional Obesity Trends - The Fattest US States

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:39 PDT
We all know the obesity epidemic is only getting worse in the US, but how much worse, and which states have the most shocking stats? This map gives a good visual illustration, complete with percentage rates of obesity by region

Working with People You Can't Be With -- Insight Digest (July 3, 2008)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:13:38 PDT
The Technology Trends of Working with People You Can't Be With Alex wonders whether email is in danger (hat tip, Gavin), and explains the rise of various new tools to support electronic communication. "Since email was the first killer app for the web, it's used for everything. We're now observing a fragmentation cycle where we're discovering better ways of passing around information and getting things done. Email is fundamentally great at substantial person-to-person communication. The follo

Mercedes to Kick Fossil Fuels by 2015!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:52:35 PDT
Mercedes recently rolled out some extraordinary news, announcing that it intends to transition its entire lineup of luxury automobiles to alternative fuels by 2015. The development underscores an industry trend of major auto manufacturers pushing the alternative energy envelope, and we’re excited to see Mercedes mobilize its cache of high class-cre

Web Design Trends 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:20:45 PDT
Most beautiful websites of 2008! Feel the new limits in design, seo, advertising and social media! Just Awesome!

ABC News: Be a Fly on the Wall in a Job Interview

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:07:58 PDT
Peggy Klaus -- a take-no-prisoners, no-nonsense career and communications coach -- wants to help people like Boston College graduate Jon Cifuentes find a job in this tough market.Interviewing for a job is a skill that can be learned, says one career coach.

The 6 newest interactive trends: how will they affect you?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:29:53 PDT
The 6 newest interactive trends: how will they affect you? By Jim Meskauskas Only six months in, 2008 has already seen aborted mergers, an executive exodus and Yahoo's death rattle. Take a look at the biggest interactive marketing stories and how they will affect the rest of the year.

How To Personalize Your Twitter Page

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:51:19 PDT
"There have several tutorials on how you could create your own personalized homepage in Twitter but this one is different since it takes into consideration a new trend that was started by @waynesutton and then also popularized by @problogger. The design gives a very personalized touch to your twitter profile and I will describe to you simple steps"

Bear Hug Welcomes the Second Half

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:29:45 PDT
Bear Market Officially Arrived As Oil Prices Hit New Record High.The stock market headed into the second half of the year with disappointed news as the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 166 points today and closed at 11,215.51. The Dow officially entered the bear market territories as it plunged more than 20% from the October 9, 2007 high

Recalled Vegetables: Money in the trash

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:04:23 PDT
In 2006 it was e. coli in spinach, now in 2008 it is the possibility of salmonella in the tomatoes and/or possibly other vegetables. Those two well known news headlines probably do not include those of us that thought we just had a touch of the flu and did not report it to an official agency.


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July 02, 2008 Hot Trends

Tools voor recruiters?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:44:05 PDT
Kort achter elkaar struikel ik over twee sites die tools voor recruiters aanbieden. Is het een trend of zuiver toeval? Feit is dat beide sites kakelvers zijn. Ik heb het over ToolsForRecruiters en RecruitmentToolbox.

My Crocs confession

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:53:16 PDT
My Crocs confession July 2, 2008 at 11:53 am by Kristi Gustafson When I told my colleague I bought a bright orange pair of rubber Crocs at Marshalls, she was appalled. “They’re such hideous shoes,” she said. “Thinking about some of the fabulous heels you wear, the thought of you parading around in Crocs is unnatural.” I resisted for years, despite people constantly touting the comfort of Crocs. And, really, these new shoes (just $16) were not for public consumption. I wanted them for mowing m

The best site on the web for LSU sports news

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:26:37 PDT
The best site on the web for LSU sports news, discussion and tickets. Come to TigerDroppings.com for the poop on LSU football, LSU basketball, LSU Baseball ...

Condom activists target Pope's trip to Australia

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:10:57 PDT
Heinz: everything from Weight Watchers to 57 varieties Heinz is a US-based global icon, with an international portfolio of food brands holding number-one and number-two market position in more than fifty countries. opinionuk-newsworld-newspoliticslawhealthfinanceentertainment Hidden lives, proud service: gays in the military As part of their Military Pride exhibition, the Imperial War Museum North asked gay servicemen and women to come forward with their experiences in the military.

New Polls - Americans Favor Drilling Over Conservation Now

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:07:27 PDT
(Image from faniq.com) Now 67% of Americans support offshore drilling, while 64% expect it to lower prices. It showed even liberals have moved from 37% to 46% in favor of drilling. (From a new Rasmusen Poll, released 6-17-08, at http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/67_support_offshore_drilling_64_expect_it_will_lower_prices More recently, a new Pew Poll released Tuesday , here, says : nearly half of those surveyed - 47 perc

Good News for People who Love Bidets

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:20:05 PDT
FYI: that last word in the title is pronounced "biday". This is the first movie of 23 in July (hopefully). It's Good News Day Tuesday, just like every Tuesday will be. This means I only talk about what's good in the news. Tomorrow I'll only talk about what's bad in the news that you should know about. Please keep sending in comments and a

Gotham laments closure of popular Meatpacking District eater

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:09:40 PDT
The Meatpacking District was once seen by many LGBT New Yorkers as a creative enclave, but some seem resigned to what they see as part of an ongoing trend in a city where charm, mystery and character often succumb to market forced controlled by corporate and other moneyed interests.

Ditch Tecktonik, it's all about the D.I.S.C.O.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:12:36 PDT
Tecktonik is the latest dance craze taking aflame across the globe. When tecktonik finally reached Korea, many individuals, as well as celebrities, took the risk of dancing the wild movements of flinging limbs.However, trends come and go.Uhm Jung Hwa is back with her new song D.I.S.C.O. (which also features the oh-so-cute TOP from Big Bang).


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