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April 24, 2008 News and Trends

Radiohead Refuses To Jump Atlantic To Play Gig On Conan

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:41:35 PDT
We’ve previously highlighted Radiohead and their efforts to reduce their impact on the planet, but this latest move by the band deserves a high-five. Conan O’Brien invited the group to play on his show last night, but Thom Yorke and the gang decided the planet would be better off if they didn’t all get on a plane and fly across the Atlantic for the gig. So instead, they decided to compromise by jamming via satellite — something that aligned perfectly for NBC’s Green Is Universal initiative hap

Another Super Tuesday -- Pennsylvania Edition

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:19:44 PDT
By Michael J.W. Stickings UPDATED FREQUENTLY. SEE BELOW. 9:11 pm -- Hello, everyone. As Creature mentioned -- and make sure to read his excellent Pennsylvania primary post right below this one (or click here) -- I was on CTV Newsnet earlier this evening for a live interview segment with prime-time host Marcia MacMillan. For those of you who aren't Canadian, Newsnet started out as a sort of CNN Headline News. It has recently morphed into a rival to CBC Newsworld, the other major 24/7 news netwo

A Brief History of Urban Planning

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:29:27 PDT
This article gives a brief outline the historical development of several theories, trends and styles in urban planning and the growth of cities. For all intents and purposes, it will focus almost exclusively upon examples drawn from European and North American urban patterns.

IPL forgets media guidelines, lifts news article

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:33:38 PDT
Even as the world spruces up to celebrate the Intellectual Property Rights Day on April 26, the website of the Indian Premier League (IPL), affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI),

London shares extend losses midday; NY seen lower; earnings news weigh - Forbes

London shares extend losses midday; NY seen lower; earnings news weigh
Forbes, NY - 2 hours ago
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Leading shares extended losses midday, with Wall Street seen opening lower as poor earnings news from Astrazeneca offset gains ...

CBC Newsworld shuts Calgary operations - Times Colonist

CBC Newsworld shuts Calgary operations
Times Colonist, Canada - Apr 5, 2008
CALGARY -- CBC News is shutting down its Newsworld operations in Calgary, slashing 32 jobs in the process while opening up a slew of new positions for local ...

Entertainment News, Celebrity News,

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:25:52 PST
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Military News Network Launches MilitaryProfiles.com

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:47:07 PDT
New social networking site for military people is now online.

Japan government report said:fiber over ADSL broadband user

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:37:37 PDT
April 22, Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Friday (4 / 18) released early January this year, the survey in 2007 annual report of trends in the use of communication networks. Content that by the end of 07 throughout Japan for the first time the use of domestic fiber over DSL,

Graduation Speakers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:39:22 PDT
Graduation season is near, and local universities are scrambling for big-name speakers that generate buzz and impress parents and alumni. But every year, some selections invite controversy and news headlines. We discuss the competition among universities for blue-chip speakers, plus the annual rite of student protests over speakers with opposing world views.

Fight hate crime with a springtime walk in Brighton

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:38 PDT
Fight hate crime with a springtime walk in Brighton Gay and lesbian people and their friends have been signing up for a major gay day out in Brighton during the May bank holiday. The 5th Annual Equality Walk is a demonstration of solidarity against hate crime. Popularity: 26% ?] Neo-Nazi who attacked gays loses appeal The leader of a neo-Nazi group in southern Sweden, jailed for beating five men at a gay rights party, lost his appeal yesterday. National Socialist Front (NSF) lead

Web Trends Report: Emergency Radio Broadcasts - wbal

Web Trends Report: Emergency Radio Broadcasts
wbal - 19 hours ago
In his latest Web Trends Report, John Sanders shows you a new Web site that lets you eavesdrop on local emergency radio broadcasts.

Texas and Houston Buck National Real Estate Trends; Erratic ... - Emediawire (press release)

Texas and Houston Buck National Real Estate Trends; Erratic ...
Emediawire (press release), WA - 5 hours ago
"Respected sources of industry trends are serving up some bright spots in residential real estate," says Steven Kleiman, Founder and CEO of Oakington Realty ...