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June 02, 2008 News and Trends

Good news! Power tariff not tied to inflation - Times of India


Good news! Power tariff not tied to inflation
Times of India, India - 2 hours ago
NAGPUR: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has served up some good news for domestic power consumers, already hit by inflation numbers, ...


Five worth watching - Toronto Star


Five worth watching
Toronto Star, Canada - Jun 1, 2008
A French documentary team revisits the gunman's fatal impact, on The Passionate Eye (Newsworld at 10). Earth mover: After the devastation in China, ...


Mezco Announces their Comic Con Action Figure Exclusives

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:42:03 PDT
The pop culture nirvana that is the San Diego Comic Con is less than two months away now. Many of us will make the trek to San Diego. Some go for the news. Others go for the costumes. Many just go to see what the hubbub is all about. Mezco Toyz is striking early and hitting us with a few must haves with their San Diego exclusives.

Three To See - National Post


Three To See
National Post, Canada - May 26, 2008
(CBC Newsworld) 3 Could your family survive a two-week vacation with a family you've never met? Why would you even consider it? That's the premise behind ...


Breaking News superdelegates will throw support to Obama

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:07:57 PDT
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Most of the 17 Democratic senators who are uncommitted superdelegates will endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president this week, sources told CNN Monday.

Inflation in Europe and the Dollar trend

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:24:52 PDT
Inflation is sweeping through Europe, and the Central Bank, ECB, has to take an important decision this week; either to keep the current rate of 4.00% or to follow the US and UK and to cut Rates to counter the vicious effects of sub-prime lending.

Trends and opportunities in social software

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:01:49 PDT
Forward-thinking businesses understand that technology can add value to the customer experience. In particular, social software such as blogs and wikis has enabled customers to enjoy closer interaction with companies than ever before.

Pass on Pinkberry - Give Me Red Mango

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:17:00 PDT
So the fro-yo craze is still going strong in L.A. It seems like there is a Pinkberry, Red Mango, Ce Fiore, or a “Fakeberry” just about everywhere. I enjoy the occasional Pinkberry, but I never really jumped on board this trend… until now. I finally gave Red Mango a chance, and I am now a fan.Red Mango differs from the other ...]

Going Wireless

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:55:37 PDT
The trendliest explores the hottest technology trend, "going wireless."

Mezco Announces their Comic Con Action Figure Exclusives

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:42:03 PDT
The pop culture nirvana that is the San Diego Comic Con is less than two months away now. Many of us will make the trek to San Diego. Some go for the news. Others go for the costumes. Many just go to see what the hubbub is all about. Mezco Toyz is striking early and hitting us with a few must haves with their San Diego exclusives.

BTC: Giving comfort to the enemy - Macleans.ca


BTC: Giving comfort to the enemy
Macleans.ca, Canada - May 27, 2008
... needed to interview people about whether there had been any security breach,” Liberal foreign affairs critic Bob Rae told CBC Newsworld Tuesday. ...


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Hot trends for June 02, 2008

Forget Tupperware Parties, Bring on the Taser Parties!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:28:41 PDT
Home sales parties began with Tupperware, cleaning products, clothing and lingerie, but now a shocking new trend is blazing a trail in the US – Tasers.

Trackur Version 2 Launches, Adds Trackur Trends - ReadWriteWeb


Trackur Version 2 Launches, Adds Trackur Trends
ReadWriteWeb, CA - 9 hours ago
(See our coverage) Today, Trackur is announcing a new version of their service that brings with it a new trending reports feature called Trackur Trends. ...


Online Television Draws Large Audiences In Europe

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:38:41 PDT
By Doug Caverly . -Look for advertising solutions to originate thereWhen it comes to online television, American companies and programs are what we tend to discuss. Research shows that online television is extremely popular in Europe, however, and so Europeans could drive the next wave of advertising trends.

All Headline News Creates News Gathering Division.

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:01 PDT
Wellington, FL (PRWEB) April 13, 2005 -- Premiere news aggregator and content syndication service All Headline News Corp has announced that it launched it's own news gathering and editorial...

All Headline News (AHN) Opens New York and Washington D.C. News Bureaus

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:01 PST
West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2006 -- As part of a planned expansion program, All Headline News (AHN) has announced that it is opening two offices and news bureaus to expand news coverage...

*RUMORS* Sony testing Wiimote/GoW 2 Release Date?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:34:06 PDT
Today on Hard News- Konami's restrictions on reviewers, PS3's new controller, and a possible release date for Gears of War 2.

Should Britain dump the pound for the euro?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:41:57 PDT
The news on the UK economy just keeps getting worse. Last week’s news was unremittingly glum - from falling house prices to income squeezes, most of us are quite a bit worse off than we were a year ago. If you can’t beat them, they say, join them. So has the time finally come to dump the poor old pound and plump for the euro?

Iran temporarily closes semi-official news agency (AP via Yahoo! News)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:11:49 PDT
Iranian authorities have ordered the temporary closure of a semiofficial news agency, Fars, for false reporting and disturbing public opinion.

Iraqi clerics against US bases

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:10:37 PDT
Clerics call for referendum on proposal to indefinitely station US troops in Iraq. Pepe Escobar from The Real News comments.

Should Britain dump the pound for the euro?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:41:57 PDT
The news on the UK economy just keeps getting worse. Last week’s news was unremittingly glum - from falling house prices to income squeezes, most of us are quite a bit worse off than we were a year ago. If you can’t beat them, they say, join them. So has the time finally come to dump the poor old pound and plump for the euro?

This story has legs - CBC.ca


This story has legs
CBC.ca, Canada - May 5, 2008
CBC Newsworld went live from the scene, and other networks placed the story prominently in their noon newscasts. Also in the crowd, quietly taking notes, ...


Joe Clark’s portrait - Macleans.ca


Joe Clark’s portrait
Macleans.ca, Canada - May 27, 2008
UPDATE: Newsworld cut away as soon as Clark started speaking. Because what you want to cover is everything except the guy the event is about.


NHL GMs meeting overshadowed by Leafs, Senators, Panthers news (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:18:00 PDT
DETROIT - The NHL's 30 GMs discussed items such as no-touch icing and the instigator rule Monday but the real news came outside the room.

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Current News for June 02, 2008

UPDATE 1-Iran news agency closed for 3 days over bank "lies" - Reuters India


BBC News

UPDATE 1-Iran news agency closed for 3 days over bank "lies"
Reuters India, India - 49 minutes ago
TEHRAN, June 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian news agency has been shut down for three days, accused of publishing "lies" about the possible dismissal of the ...
Iran orders suspension of news agency AFP
Iran orders suspension of semi-official news agency Xinhua
Iran news agency hit by closure BBC News
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Get kitted out for beach rugby this summer

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:07:33 PDT
Beaches are great for rugby. Not only is sand less muddy than mud, the sea is your shower and Mr Whippy is your half time caterer.Good news then that South Devon sandy egg chasers, World Beach Rugby, have launched their summer 2008 beach rugby t-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies. All the gear you need to play the game.

Johnny Depp Won Big at MTV Movie Awards

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:28:41 PDT
Some great news are coming from this year’s MTV Movie Awards. some of them are for our beloved Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp, who takes home two awards. One is for best comedic performance honors for his turn as Captain Jack and the second is for best villain for his role in Sweeney Todd.

This story has legs - CBC.ca


This story has legs
CBC.ca, Canada - May 5, 2008
CBC Newsworld went live from the scene, and other networks placed the story prominently in their noon newscasts. Also in the crowd, quietly taking notes, ...


GAME NEWS: A PC legend jumps to consoles (San Francisco Chronicle)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:23:05 PDT
News from the virtual world: _ DAWN OF CIVILIZATION: Sid Meier has won more awards than any other game designer, according to the folks at Guinness World Records. He's known for deep, cerebral simulation and strategy classics like "Railroad Tycoon,""Pirates!"...

Gwyneth Paltrow & Nicole Richie - 2 Girls, 1 Outfit

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:28:32 PDT
The leggings trend still survives - and even makes on the red carpet (even though Nicole might be wearing some really tight black pants, but whatever). Why are we complaining, anyway...

Napa Valley winery flips on Flotovoltaic solar array

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:37:12 PDT
Chalk another one up for Sharp. The company has landed yet another partner willing to utilize its solar panels in order to make news, wow onlookers and give Mother Earth a modicum of a break. Napa Valley winery Far Niente has flipped on its self-coined Floatovoltaic installation, which was developed by Thompson Technology Industries and installed b

HUNKY DUNK NEWS, Vol. 1, Issue 4

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:45:52 PDT
From the newsroom of the Slope Oak Herald, here's this week's HUNKY DUNK NEWS Podcast!In This Week's Edition:* "Dog Balls" Restaurant Opens, Closes Same Day* Tornado Blamed on Slope Oak Man's Evil Statue* 70s TV "Scary Movie" Star Dies in Ironic Fashion* Therapy Dog Dies After Eating Chocolate Cake on its Birthday

Palm Reading Goes Medical! | Hands in the News.

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:36:27 PDT
Medical Palmistry Around the World: The general definition of palmistry is the study of the hand lines to predict the future, assess personalities and provide counseling. Medical palmistry on the other hand, looks at the hand’s lines, shape and texture to detect abnormalities that will help diagnose physical and mental diseases.

All Headline News (AHN) Opens New York and Washington D.C. News Bureaus

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:01 PST
West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2006 -- As part of a planned expansion program, All Headline News (AHN) has announced that it is opening two offices and news bureaus to expand news coverage...

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