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AP – Russia’s state gas monopoly said it would cut off all natural gas supplies to Ukraine early Thursday after the two sides failed to agree on how much Ukraine would pay in 2009.
Read More: Gazprom: Russia to cut gas supplies to Ukraine
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AP – Air New Zealand has tested a passenger jet powered partially with oil from a plum-sized fruit known as jatropha, in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and cut its fuel bill.
Read More: NZ airline flies jetliner partly run on biofuel
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E! Online – Heather Locklear is a wanted woman.
Read More: Will Heather Locklear Move Back to Melrose Place?
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E! Online – As cohost of TNT’s NBA coverage, Charles Barkley is always ready with a salty quip. And he’s still adept at giving a play-by-play when necessary.
Read More: Charles Barkley's Need for Speed Propelled by…Um…
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Reuters – Howard Bragman is a Hollywood spin doctor with a message for everyday Joes and Josephines — shape your public image.
Read More: Hollywood publicity agent earning "15 minutes"
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Reuters – U.S. album sales slid for a seventh time in eight years in 2008 as growth in the digital arena, one of the few bright spots in the ailing music industry, slowed, according to data issued on Wednesday.
Read More: Music album sales tumble further in 2008
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Reuters – The prevalence of allergies among children with chronic constipation is not significantly different from that of the general population — and an allergy to cow’s milk does not seem to be involved, researchers report in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Read More: Allergies unrelated to constipation in children
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AP – Happy New Year from Microsoft Corp.: Your Zune is dead.
Read More: Microsoft's Zune players freeze on New Year's Eve
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AP – Before he steps down as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Kevin Martin still hopes to win approval for his plan to auction off a slice of the airwaves for a free nationwide wireless broadband network.
Read More: FCC head drops filtering from free broadband plan
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AP – For her college interview, Avery Cullinan put on her best outfit but didn’t bother with shoes. She sat in her living room, smiled into her computer’s webcam and told an admissions officer more than 800 miles away that Wake Forest University was right for her.
Read More: No shoes? No problem for this college interview
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 Times Online |
Asia Welcomes New Year, Bids Farewell to Rocky 2008
Voice of America - By VOA News At least 1.5 million people crammed into Sydney Harbor in Australia as most residents across the Asian region joined worldwide celebrations to mark New Year's Day 2009. Baltimore's New Years Fireworks Postponed New Year celebrations begin |
Read More: Asia Welcomes New Year, Bids Farewell to Rocky 2008 – Voice of America
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 BBC News |
British Defy Court on Iraqi Suspects
New York Times - By AP LONDON (AP) – Two men accused of killing British soldiers have been turned over to the Iraqi authorities in defiance of the European Court of Human Rights, Britain’s defense secretary said Wednesday. British Transfer Accused Iraqis to Iraq Authorities, AFP Says Two Men Accused of Murdering Uk Troops Handed Over to Iraq |
Read More: British Defy Court on Iraqi Suspects – New York Times
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 The Oregonian – OregonLive.com |
City reverses salt policy for snowy roads
Seattle Post Intelligencer - By KATHY MULADY The next time a serious snowstorm hits Seattle, the city will bring out the salt, reversing a decade-old practice put in place to protect salmon. Under criticism, Seattle mayor adds salt to snow response Seattle City Council wannabes will have to stick to the basics |
Read More: City reverses salt policy for snowy roads – Seattle Post Intelligencer
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 Women on the Web |
Sheekey: Only Caroline Backed Obama
New York Daily News - Deputy Mayor Kevin Sheekey insisted this morning that, contrary to multiple media reports, he has not backed off his efforts to help his "friend" Caroline Kennedy in her quest for Hillary Clinton's US Senate seat. Caroline Kennedy's Trial by Press Continues Helen Thomas: Give Caroline Kennedy a chance |
Read More: Sheekey: Only Caroline Backed Obama – New York Daily News
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 Washington Post |
Calculus seen in appointing Illinois senator
San Jose Mercury News - By Monica Davey and Rachel L. Swarns CHICAGO – Since his arrest on corruption charges Dec. 9, Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois wavered several times on whether to appoint a new senator to fill the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, … Video: Burris Defiant On Senate Seat Burris Adds to Drama Facing Senate |
Read More: Calculus seen in appointing Illinois senator – San Jose Mercury News
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Macy's customers might be overcharged
Bizjournals.com - Macy’s Inc. is warning that some of its shoppers who purchased items Dec. 20 might have been charged more than once. The Cincinnati-based retailer said a system error caused some debit cards to be charged multiple times, according to the published … 'Double-debit' hits some Macy's Christmas shoppers Some Macy's Shoppers Charged Twice — Or More |
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LyondellBasell Considers Bankruptcy as Takeover Sours
Bloomberg - By Pierre Paulden and Rob Delaney Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) — LyondellBasell Industries AF, the chemicals maker controlled by billionaire Len Blavatnik, is considering filing for bankruptcy as a way to restructure debt that financed its $12.7 billion merger … Chemical Giant Mulls Bankruptcy Dutch chemical firm to add jobs in Delaware |
Read More: LyondellBasell Considers Bankruptcy as Takeover Sours – Bloomberg
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 The Age |
Facebook faces ire of 85000 mums
Straits Times - WASHINGTON: Facebook has become the target of protest by more than 80000 irate mothers, after the social networking website banned overly revealing breastfeeding photographs from online profiles. Video: Breastfeeding Photos Pulled Facebook Opposes Breastfeeding Photos |
Read More: Facebook faces ire of 85000 mums – Straits Times
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New Year's Eve to be cold, windy in NYC
United Press International - NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) — It's going to be a cold, snowy New Year's Eve for those who ring in the New Year in New York's Times Square, forecasters said Wednesday. Northeast sees snow, winds on New Year's Eve Snow Totals: New Year's Eve Storm |
Read More: New Year's Eve to be cold, windy in NYC – United Press International
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LG Blu-ray box to offer CinemaNow and YouTube videos
CNET News - LG Electronics will add video streaming features from CinemaNow and YouTube to its 2009 lineup of networked Blu-ray players, the company said Tuesday. Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Player Wins Greentech Kudos LG Teams with YouTube, CinemaNow |
Read More: LG Blu-ray box to offer CinemaNow and YouTube videos – CNET News
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