Jan 27 2009

Salvation Army breaks fundraising record – Brantford Expositor


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Salvation Army breaks fundraising record
Brantford Expositor – 17 hours ago
Unprecedented donor generosity has resulted in record-breaking receipts for the seasonal Salvation Army kettle and mail-in campaigns.
Kettle campaign surpasses fund goal London Free Press
Salvation Army surpasses fundraising goal; United Way of Toronto The Canadian Press
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Jan 27 2009

Layoffs Spread to More Sectors of the Economy – New York Times


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Layoffs Spread to More Sectors of the Economy
New York Times – 3 hours ago
By CATHERINE RAMPELL Furloughs, wage reductions, hiring freezes and shorter hours simply did not do enough. A year into this recession, companies across the board are resorting to mass job cuts.
Over 70000 job cuts announced in a single day Press Trust of India
Sprint too succumbs to recession, 8000 jobs to go TelecomTiger
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Jan 27 2009

Clement blasts do-not-call scammers – Globe and Mail


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Clement blasts do-not-call scammers
Globe and Mail – 22 hours ago
Unscrupulous telemarketers mining the do-not-call registry for targets will face severe penalties, Industry Minister Tony Clement warned yesterday.
Telemarketers love Do Not Call List p2pnet.net
CRTC Promises to Deal with Abuse of Do-Not-Call Registry Teleclick.ca
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Jan 27 2009

Microsoft is accused by EU again – BBC News


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Microsoft is accused by EU again
BBC News – 8 hours ago
The European Commission has accused Microsoft of harming competition by bundling its Internet Explorer browser with its Windows operating system.
Browser wars MyADSL
Microsoft's IE 8 debut adds 'special' list Register
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Jan 27 2009

New Ghost Recon, Assassin’s, Red Steel Confir – XboxAddict.com

New Ghost Recon, Assassin’s, Red Steel Confir
XboxAddict.com – 20 hours ago
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said durings a Thursday earnings call that Assassin’s Creed 2 could be one of 2009’s biggest titles, indicating that the company intends to launch the game by the end of the calendar year.
Bargain Bin Diving: Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles (DS) NextGen Player
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Jan 27 2009

*click!* New Bill Aims to Force Cell Camera Sounds, Protect Children – PC World


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*click!* New Bill Aims to Force Cell Camera Sounds, Protect Children
PC World – 8 hours ago
No, we're not joking. The Camera Phone Predator Alert Act (HR 414) is the real deal. Fresh off the legislative desk of New York Representative Peter King (R), the bill–currently cosponsored by goose egg–would require an audible tone to accompany all
Congress considers camera noise to stop pervs guardian.co.uk
Law May Require Cell Phone Cameras to *CLICK* When Taking Picture DigitalJournal.com
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Jan 27 2009

Cops warn of bank skimmer – Sarnia Observer


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Cops warn of bank skimmer
Sarnia Observer – 18 hours ago
Sarnia Police are warning customers of the ScotiaBank branch on Christina Street to watch their bank statements after skimming equipment was discovered on one of the branch's ATMs Saturday morning.
Debit Card Alert Bangor Daily News
Guard against card frauds Sify
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Jan 27 2009

Winter storm warning in effect until Tuesday night – Bolivar Herald Free Press


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Winter storm warning in effect until Tuesday night
Bolivar Herald Free Press – 52 minutes ago
Polk County is expected to receive about 1 inch of snow accumulation this afternoon, followed by snow and sleet tonight (Monday) with accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, according to a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Snow Possible Tonight WILX-TV
Snow could fall through Wednesday Twin Falls Times-News
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Jan 27 2009

Why I gave up the Wii – CNET News


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Why I gave up the Wii
CNET News – 13 hours ago
Over the weekend, as I was playing through Prince of Persia on the PlayStation 3, I came to the realization that my Wii has been dormant for months, except when I needed to fire it up to review a game.
Microsoft vs. Sony: Vying to Overtake Nintendo ClickZ News
Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage DLC Available Now XboxSolution
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Jan 27 2009

Indonesians among the few to witness solar eclipse – The Associated Press


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Indonesians among the few to witness solar eclipse
The Associated Press – 20 hours ago
ANYER, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesians were among the few worldwide to witness an eclipse of the sun Monday, some cheering and banging on drums as the moon slowly crossed its path, blocking out everything but a thin, blazing rim of fire.
Solar Eclipse "Ring" Seen Over Indonesia National Geographic
Thousands View Partial Solar Eclipse in Mangalore and Udupi Daijiworld.com
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