Im not one for horoscopes,but then being a Pices I would say that.

The second browser war

Seeded on Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:49 PM EDT (The Economist)

Google's new web browser is its most direct attack on Microsoft yet. Several years ago, Silicon Valley was rife with rumours that Google, then primarily a search engine, might be building a new web browser to rival that of Microsoft, called Internet Explorer (IE), or even an o …

technology

Manchester City can mount Premier League title charge, says United striker Carlos Tevez

Seeded on Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM EDT (Telegraph)

Manchester City's ambitions of breaking the Premier League's top-four monopoly have been supported by an unlikely source.

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Scientists look to the spin-offs of a miniature 'big bang'

Seeded on Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:41 PM EDT (FT.com)

In their quest to understand the secrets of the universe, physicists are about to launch their biggest experiment. Next Wednesday, the first atoms will race round a 27km track beneath the Swiss-French border outside Geneva, at almost the speed of light.

British Airways ice in fuel report triggers urgent review of air safety

Seeded on Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:40 PM EDT (Telegraph)

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch warned that "immediate action" must be taken out to assess whether the problem which caused the Boeing 777 accident could affect other aircraft. It also demanded that Boeing put in place new safety measures to ensure that planes travelling …

travel

Outsider Palin electrifies Republicans

Seeded on Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:37 PM EDT (The Times)

Sarah Palin last night defiantly strode out on the national stage and announced herself as a small town outsider who seeks "to serve the people" rather than curry favour from the "Washington elite".

politics

iPod Touch and Nano blueprints revealed?

Seeded on Wed Sep 3, 2008 4:31 PM EDT (CNET.com)

Sources at iLounge have unearthed two compelling design blueprints for the Apple's next generation of iPods. While dimensions and blurry photos of the 4G iPod Nano redesign have been floating around for a few weeks, this is the first alleged iPod Touch redesign we've seen.

technology

Syria warns of 'catastrophic' effect of any Israeli strike on Iran

Seeded on Tue Sep 2, 2008 3:45 PM EDT (Agence-France Presse )

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Tuesday that an attack by Israel on Iran would have catastrophic consequences for the entire world. "We think that Israel could try to launch attacks against Iran, even against Lebanon or Syria," he said in an interview with France 3 telev …

world-news

Expectations/speculation for the September 9th, 'Let's Rock' Apple event (hint, no Macs)

Seeded on Tue Sep 2, 2008 3:44 PM EDT (Computerworld)

For all of you Mac fans out there, a bit of bad news first. This event is about iPod/iPhone. Not Mac. Apple's traditional September event, since 2005 anyway, has been strictly about iPods and iTunes. From the look of the event invite, this year won't be any different.

technology

Google Chrome: A New Take on the Browser

Seeded on Tue Sep 2, 2008 3:43 PM EDT (MarketWatch.com)

In the early days of the Internet, web pages were frequently little more than text.

technology

John McCain met running mate Sarah Palin just once

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:31 PM EDT (The Times)

The Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, was facing a backlash from his party last night over the appointment of Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, as his running mate after it emerged that he had met her only once before offering her the job.

politics

New iPods coming September 9th, but no new MacBook?

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:23 PM EDT ()

The entire iPod range revamped, a new 'stick' iPod, lower prices and of course iTunes 8: all are likely to see the light of day on September 9th. But what about the new MacBook?

technology

Tough times ahead for travel agencies

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT (Sunday Business Post)

But, in spite of closures, Topflight claims tourists are turning away from online booking, writes Gavin Daly.

travel

Where Palin Made Her Name

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:18 PM EDT (TIME)

The Palin family lives on Lake Lucille on the western end of town — she's always maintained her residence here, even though the Capitol is a long flight away in Juneau.

us-news

Why do we let politicians tell lies?

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT (Independent.co.uk)

How on earth do they get away with it?

politics

O'Reilly "Almost Sick" Over MSNBC Chyron

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT (TV Newser)

A chyron appearing on MSNBC yesterday afternoon around 4:15pmET had Bill O'Reilly fired up last night. The chyron read, "How many houses does Palin add to the Republican ticket?" and teased a segment about Palin's finances (apparently it's one house and two properties).

entertainment

Vladimir Putin 'shoots' tiger, dismisses EU leaders

Seeded on Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT (The Times)

Vladimir Putin was dismissive of European leaders today who suggested that concrete action would be taken against Russia after its military action in Georgia – including suspension from the G8.

world-news

Samsung Omnia i900 touchscreen phone unveiled

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:01 PM EDT (Stuff.tv)

The all–new Omnia i900 packs the same Touchwiz tech as the recently outed Tocco and is taking aim at the 3G iPhone.

technology

Record 38 Million Watch Obama, Most on CNN

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:58 PM EDT (TV Newser)

For the fourth night in a row CNN has won the 10pmET hour of the DNC beating its cable competitors and once again drawing more viewers than the three broadcast networks.

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McCain Shows His Class

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:55 PM EDT (Iain Dale)

A few hours before Obama rose to speak in Denver, John McCain put out this rather surprising campaign ad. It won't win him a single extra vote, but it was the right thing to do.

world-news

Taoiseach not ruling out second referendum

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:51 PM EDT (RTÉ News)

Irish PM,Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said that he has not ruled out the prospect of a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. When asked if he thought that there would be a second referendum, Mr Cowen said that it was a matter the Government would have to consider in due course.

world-news

Barack Obama has left the US election wide open

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:49 PM EDT (Telegraph)

For all the Clintons' pleas for unity, the party seems determined to remain profoundly sectarian. But it also remains profoundly superficial in its approach to politics, in love with the sound of its own voice but with little of note to articulate with it.

politics

Africa does not need resource colonialism

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:45 PM EDT (Ahern's inclusion in artists' tax-break scheme 'galling' - The Irish Times - Thu, Jan 07, 2010)

While Chinese demand for oil and minerals benefits Africa, there are negative side-effects, writes Padraig Carmody

world-news

Choosing Sarah Palin is bold, energising....and risky

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:42 PM EDT (The Times)

Throughout their long primary campaign this year Democrats made much of the fact that their progressive party was presenting a historic choice to the nation; the first black man or woman in the Oval Office.

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Beckham,Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis confirmed for closing ceremony.

Seeded on Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:29 PM EDT (Sportinglife Headlines)

Leona Lewis,David Beckham and Jimmy Page will join London mayor Boris Johnson in the cities 8 minute sport in Beijing's Closing Ceremony tomorrow.

sports

Lets keep it brief.....London

Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:12 PM EDT

The first of many travel reviews to come on this page,beginning with the English capital London. LKIB was in the charming,bustling and indeed beautiful city for three days last week. Here are the DO'S and the DONT'S;

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