Marley heirs wage global war on trademark pirates (AP)
AP – Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes … snowboards?
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Fearing fraud, challenger may quit Afghan presidential runoff (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers – KABUL, Afghanistan-Challenger Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed Saturday to agree on conditions for their Nov. 7 presidential runoff, setting the stage for Abdullah to drop out of the race, senior aides to Abdullah said.
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Wenger talks up title chances after derby delight (AFP)
AFP – Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are showing the class and authority of English Premier League title contenders after a comfortable 3-0 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
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Canadian police arrest two men sought by FBI (Reuters)
Reuters – Two men sought by the FBI and linked to a Detroit Muslim leader killed by U.S. authorities were arrested in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, Canadian police said.
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UK to shake up banking, 100s of branches for sale (AP)
AP – The Royal Bank of Scotland, Northern Rock, and Lloyds Banking Group are to sell off as many as 700 branches in the next few years in exchange for the public aid they received during the economic meltdown, a government official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
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Clinton: Afghan runoff not affected by Abdullah (AP)
AP – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Abdullah Abdullah’s call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in Afghanistan will not affect the legitimacy of that runoff.
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Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote (AP)
AP – President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in an attempt to force the vote’s postponement until spring, his campaign manager said — a move that would dim U.S. hopes for a stable Afghan government for months.
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"Glee" cast to get Hollywood diversity award (Reuters)
Reuters – The cast of the quirky Fox TV show “Glee” will be presented with a Hollywood diversity award in November for their portrayal of a group of teen oddballs with a passion for song and dance.
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Founder of Dead Poets Society visits bards' graves (AP)
AP – On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams.
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Book: White House 'the American house next door' (AP)
AP – Lady Bird Johnson said walking through the White House was like walking “through history.” Hillary Clinton called the home “a repository of America’s storied past.” Michelle Obama has called it “awe inspiring.”
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House calls as cost-saver in health care reform? (AP)
AP – The doctor doesn’t look like much of a crusader, bent over the frail frame of 90-year-old Alberta Scott.
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Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Children born to mothers who
ate plenty of vegetables during pregnancy are less likely to have type 1
diabetes, Swedish researchers say.
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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Illness and surgery don’t
contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors and don’t accelerate
progression of dementia, researchers say.
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Some who get vaccine not in high-risk groups (AP)
AP – It was bound to happen: Some people who aren’t at high risk for swine flu complications got the much-in-demand vaccine.
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Apple's iTunes Update Again Blocks Palm Pre Syncing (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Apple and Palm continue to play a cat-and-mouse game, and this time it was Apple’s turn to do the chasing. Apple on Thursday released an iTunes software update that once again blocks the Palm Pre smartphone from syncing DRM-free music, photos and videos from the iTunes Store.
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Mobile revolution finally reaches Pacific (AFP)
AFP – The Pacific islands are the last frontier for mobile telecommunications but the arrival of Irish-owned Digicel Pacific in the past three years has brought about a revolution.
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Hebrew, Hindi, other scripts get Web address nod (AP)
AP – The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.
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10 Essential Windows 7 Downloads (PC World)
PC World – Windows 7 may be brand spanking new, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find free or cheap tools to tweak its settings, add features, or smooth an upgrade from XP or Vista. We’ve compiled a list of ten valuable software tools — many of them free — that can make your Win7 experience a lot more rewarding. (Click on each of the images for a closer look at the tool.)
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Iraqi Officer Delving Into Bombings Is Killed – New York Times
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Iraqi Officer Delving Into Bombings Is Killed
New York Times BAGHDAD — A senior Iraqi police officer who was investigating last week's deadly bombings that struck at the heart of the Iraqi government was killed Thursday night in his office, according to security officials, gunned down by a … Iraq bombing suspect kills officer Iraqi interrogator killed during session More Iraqis trying to move beyond sectarian divide |
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Clinton on Abdullah decision – BBC News
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Clinton on Abdullah decision
BBC News President Hamid Karzai's rival in the second round of the Afghan presidential poll says he will announce on Sunday whether he intends to withdraw from the race. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said a runoff with only one candidate would not … President Hamid Karzai's rival pulls out of Afghanistan poll Abdullah Abdullah leans towards boycott of run-off AP Top News at 12:39 am EDT |
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Clinton praises Israel stance on peace talks – Los Angeles Times
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Clinton praises Israel stance on peace talks
Los Angeles Times In the Mideast to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls Israeli offers on Jewish settlement growth 'unprecedented,' but the Palestinians insist on a freeze. By Richard Boudreaux Reporting from Jerusalem … Clinton rejects PA condition for a settlement freeze Clinton Praises Israeli Offer; Palestinians Unmoved Clinton pushes for resumption of talks between Israel, Palestinians |
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Coroner says 6 women whose bodies were found at home died violently – CNN
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Coroner says 6 women whose bodies were found at home died violently
CNN Police arrested convicted sex offender Anthony Sowell, a suspect in six deaths at his house in Cleveland, Ohio. (CNN) — Six women found dead at a Cleveland, Ohio, home appeared to have been strangled, and their decomposing bodies could have been lying … Coroner: Women in Cleveland home strangled Six bodies at US rapist's house Cleveland police arrest suspect in killings of six |
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Gov. Crist sees approval rating dip – MiamiHerald.com
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Gov. Crist sees approval rating dip
MiamiHerald.com Gov. Charlie Crist's political troubles are reflected in new poll numbers that show even most fellow Republicans don't like the job he's doing in Florida. MIAMI – SEPTEMBER 04: Florida Governor Charlie Crist speaks to the media during a visit to the … Even More Lessons From New York 23 All 3 US Senate candidates have major question marks Internet weirdness continues: Rubio using campaign to push colon cleanser? |
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It's a small field of candidates for such a huge race – Los Angeles Times
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It's a small field of candidates for such a huge race
Los Angeles Times Gavin Newsom's withdrawal from California gubernatorial race leaves Democrats with just one option — Jerry Brown, who'll need to hoard his resources for a bruising battle with wealthy GOP contenders. By Mark Z. Barabak Reporting from San Francisco … In Race for Governor, Brown Is Hard to Ignore SF Mayor Newsom bows out of race for governor Newsom Ends Bid for California Governor |
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US Bancorp Takes Over 9 Banks Seized by Regulators – Bloomberg
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US Bancorp Takes Over 9 Banks Seized by Regulators
Bloomberg Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) — US Bancorp, the Minneapolis-based lender expanding amid the financial crisis, agreed to acquire nine failed banks owned by closely held FBOP Corp. and seized by regulators yesterday. … 9 banks fail in 1 day; $2.5 billion hit to FDIC insurance fund California National Bank fails, is seized by FDIC Nine more US banks closed |
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Man dies after Cape Cod Hospital altercation – Boston Herald
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Man dies after Cape Cod Hospital altercation
Boston Herald By Cape Cod Times Staff / Cape Cod Times HYANNIS – The state Department of Public Health and the Barnstable police are investigating an altercation between a patient and Cape Cod Hospital employees that led to the patient's death last week. … Patient dies after struggle with employees Police investigating patient death at Cape Cod Hospital Patient Dies After Hospital Scuffle |
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Leaked docs confirm Droid Eris details: November 6, $99 – CNET News
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Leaked docs confirm Droid Eris details: November 6, $99
CNET News New leaked documents suggest all the Droid Eris grumblings we've heard were true: it should launch November 6, and it will supposedly run $99 after rebate. That's pretty cheap considering it matches the specs of the $180 Hero. … Review: The Motorola Droid Droid: Motorola's Savior Or Google's False Profit? Motorola Has Profit Surprise and Forecasts More to Come |
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Google Maps Adds More Real Estate Data – InformationWeek
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Google Maps Adds More Real Estate Data
InformationWeek Users of Google's search engine can now find out more detailed information about real estate. By Thomas Claburn In a move that promises to increase competitive pressure on real estate search sites like Zillow.com, Google on Thursday said that it had … Google creates roadblock for tomtom, Garmin, Nokia The Audacity of Droid Google Maps Makes Finding Real Estate Listings Easier |
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Read all 'e-readers' posts in Crave – CNET News
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Read all 'e-readers' posts in Crave
CNET News The question is, who isn't getting in on the e-book reader action these days? Less than two weeks after we met Barnes & Nobles' Nook and just a few days after hearing of tire maker Bridgestone's plans for a flexible e-reader, … Amazon Kindle DX E-Book Reader TechMan: Could this be the year that the e-reader takes off? E-readers may not solve publisher woes yet |
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Why Google Doesn't Like Its Phone Bill – New York Times
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Why Google Doesn't Like Its Phone Bill
New York Times WHEN you call Grandma on her farm in Iowa, your long-distance phone company pays her local phone company an access fee. That's fine. It's much higher than elsewhere but few calls go to her and her neighbors, so the fees don't add up … Google Voice Has 1.4 Million Users, Half of Which Use it Daily How Google Voice Is Growing Bad PDF formatting reveals Google Voice numbers |
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Facebook Wins $711 Million From Spammer – InformationWeek
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Facebook Wins $711 Million From Spammer
InformationWeek In addition to financial damages, Sanford Wallace, among the first to be crowned "Spam King," may face jail time. By Thomas Claburn Facebook has won yet another massive judgment against a spammer who already owes $234 million to MySpace. … Spammer ordered to pay Facebook $711 million Facebook awarded $711 million in spam lawsuit Spammer Ordered to Pay Facebook $711 Million |
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Apple Updates iTunes, Apple TV; Changes Are Subtle – PC World
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Apple Updates iTunes, Apple TV; Changes Are Subtle
PC World Apple TV 3.0's new main menu adds shortcuts to recently rented or purchased movies — TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube are also front and center. Apple has dusted the cobwebs off of Apple TV with a new software upgrade that introduces a … Palm Loses Its itunes Sync Workaround, Yet Again Apple's itunes 9.0.2 Breaks Pre's itunes Sync Apple itunes update disables Palm sync |
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Coyotes beat Ducks in shootout – The Associated Press
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Coyotes beat Ducks in shootout
The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Radim Vrbata scored in the shootout to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Phoenix goalie Ilya Bryzgalov stopped Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne in the tiebreaker to preserve the … Ducks-Coyotes Sums Recap: Phoenix vs. Anaheim NHL: Phoenix 3, Anaheim 2 |
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Halloween in Green Bay: Mock funeral for Favre draws mixed reaction – USA Today
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Halloween in Green Bay: Mock funeral for Favre draws mixed reaction
USA Today GREEN BAY, Wis. — The general manager for the Green Bay sports bar that conducted a Friday mock funeral for Brett Favre said he heard the Appleton, Wis. rock station, WAPL-105.7 FM that sponsored the event received death threats. … Will Packers fans boo or cheer Brett Favre? Green Bay can't believe it: Favre lives! Favre expects mixed reaction when he plays in Green Bay today |
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Russian road roulette? (Reuters)
Reuters – Bulgarian prosecutors are investigating a new gambling game in which drivers defy death by speeding through red lights for bets of up to 5,000 euros ($7,400), the chief prosecutor’s office said Thursday.
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Another poor outing by Hamels costs Phillies (AP)
AP – Cole Hamels shook his head, muttered an expletive and stood with one hand on his hip a few feet away from the rubber.
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No. 10 Oregon runs past No. 4 USC 47-20 (AP)
AP – Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon trampled the Southern California Trojans, leaving the kings of the Pac-10 in serious danger of relinquishing the throne they’ve held for the last seven seasons.
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Agent: Chiefs, Johnson, reach agreement (AP)
AP – Larry Johnson’s agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back’s two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000.
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Reversed HR call helps A-Rod, Yankees beat Phils (AP)
AP – The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
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Cycling in Chinese city is anything but leisurely (AP)
AP – A friend sent me a YouTube link to a video called “Insane Cycling — New York City.” I clicked on it, hoping to glean a few tips for my own cycling on the anarchic streets of China.
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Sabathia to start Game 4 for Yankees (AP)
AP – CC Sabathia actually likes starting on three days’ rest.
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Wozniacki shows she has stomach for a fight (AFP)
AFP – Caroline Wozniacki joined the WTA Championships casualty list when her hopes were shattered by a crippling stomach strain, but the bubbly blonde Dane showed she has plenty of guts for a fight.
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Kyle Busch bumped to victory at Talladega (AP)
AP – Kyle Busch finally found a way to pass Todd Bodine.
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Yankees beat Phillies, lead World Series 2-1 (Reuters)
Reuters – The New York Yankees rallied from a three-run deficit to claim an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday and take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
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Cook takes 6-stroke leads in Schwab Cup finale (AP)
AP – Things are going so well for John Cook these days that not even an errant tee shot into the bunker on the 18th hole could throw him off stride.
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Rodriguez gains home run after video review (AP)
AP – The camera never blinked, but it did play a role in the two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez when video technology was used to reverse a call for the first time in World Series history.
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Defense leads No. 3 Texas to rout of No. 13 OSU (AP)
AP – As well as the Texas defense is playing, Colt McCoy needs only to be efficient for the Longhorns to dominate.
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Napoli stun Juventus as Milan win in Serie A (AFP)
AFP – Napoli fought back from a two-goal deficit for the second time in three days to shock Juventus 3-2 in Turin on Saturday and prevent Ciro Ferrara’s team from closing the gap on leaders Inter Milan.
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Stuart, Holmstrom lead Red Wings (AP)
AP – Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom scored 59 seconds apart in the second period, and Alberta native Chris Osgood made 20 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Saturday night.
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No. 11 Georgia Tech downs Vanderbilt 56-31 (AP)
AP – Turns out Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson has a few more tricks in his offense than just the triple option.
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