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Murder victim response 'flawed'
BBC - 30 Oct 2012 15:14
A woman who was killed by her ex-partner was not given an "essential emergency response", the police watchdog finds.
This is Tim Cook's Apple: A Company Where 'Mini-Steve' Gets the Axe
Forbes - 30 Oct 2012 23:07
"For the past year Cook has been weeding out people with disagreeable personalities—people Jobs tolerated and even held close, like Forstall. But Cook wants a culture of harmony."
Space Station Spies Sandy: Gotta-See Video
Discovery News - 30 Oct 2012 21:54
It's hard to imagine the destruction on the ground when watching this serene video of Hurricane Sandy from space.
Hurricane Babies: Myths and Realities
ABC News - 30 Oct 2012 19:25
Some doctors say barometric pressure in a hurricane can trigger labor; and many believe a host of babies named Sandy will be born in nine months.
Cyprus wants EU budget rise cut
BBC - 30 Oct 2012 17:42
Cyprus, chairing key EU budget talks, wants a proposed rise in EU spending cut by 50bn euros for 2014-2020.
3 Ingredients to Making a Warren Buffett Deal
Forbes - 30 Oct 2012 17:37
For your next Warren Buffett size deal, make certain that you are talking to the right person in the right language.
Report: Iranian warships dock in Sudan
CNN - 30 Oct 2012 15:43
Two Iranian warships have docked in Sudan carrying "a message of support and friendship," Sudanese state media said.
BP profits fall but dividend up
BBC - 30 Oct 2012 11:30
Oil giant BP reports a fall in profits for the last three months, but increases its dividend.
Call to repay EU 'advice' costs
BBC - 30 Oct 2012 04:46
Scottish Labour call on SNP ministers to pay back £12,000 of taxpayers' money over the appeal on revealing EU legal advice.
Airlines Hope to Resume New York Flights on Thursday
Forbes - 31 Oct 2012 01:57
An aerial view of LaGuardia Airport (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Airlines have begun to restore service at most Northeast airports, but departures from the New York airports are being delayed at least until Thursday. Flight...
Kodak Q3 Revs Tumble; Loss Shrinks Versus Year Ago
Forbes - 31 Oct 2012 01:56
Eastman Kodak this afternoon posted Q3 revenue of $1.02 billion, down 19% from a year ago. The digital imaging company, which continues to operate under Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy court protection, said operating loss...
Chrysler, GM Rebuke Mirr Romney Jeep Ad
The Huffington Post - 31 Oct 2012 01:55
Mitt Romney's round of highly dubious television and radio ads suggesting that Chrysler and GM are shipping American jobs to China has managed to offend both car companies. A spokesperson for General Motors told the Detr...
Parent Traps: Gadgets, Games Can Be Stimulating -- But Only In The Right Amounts
The Huffington Post - 31 Oct 2012 01:53
My son’s 10th birthday just passed this last weekend, and I pulled out all the stops to create and organize an entire backyard carnival party for him and his friends. I spent a fortune renting all kinds of games a...
Sandy's Victims Speak Of 'Devastating Sight'
Sky News - 31 Oct 2012 01:50
People describe the effects of the superstorm as "beyond anything" they had ever seen before in their East Coast communities.
Hurricane Sandy: Red Cross, Other Relief Organizations Expand Reach Through Social Media
The Huffington Post - 31 Oct 2012 01:49
As Hurricane Sandy eases away from the East Coast and the cleanup begins, major charitable organizations are increasing their reach and personalizing relief efforts thanks to social media. Melanie Pipkin, a spokesperson ...
EU Budget: Cameron Faces Commons Showdown
Sky News - 31 Oct 2012 01:45
A rebellion is brewing on the Tory backbenches as MPs prepare to debate the EU budget in the Commons.
Message To Baby Boomers: Get Off The Couch. Change The World
Forbes - 31 Oct 2012 01:43
Last week I spoke with William K. (Bill) Zinke, founder of the Center for Productive Longevity about an alarming topic, which he wrote about in Huffington Post. Most baby boomers prefer entrepreneurship and high activity...
Greek government gets key backing to pass reforms
Reuters - 31 Oct 2012 01:42
ATHENS (Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of Greek Socialist lawmakers have agreed to vote in favor of contested austerity reforms, party officials told Reuters on Tuesday, sharply increasing the odds of securing parli...
VIDEO: Royal Mail expanding parcels service
BBC - 31 Oct 2012 01:41
Royal Mail is to create 1,000 jobs in the UK over the next four years as part of a £75m investment programme for its parcels business.
Disney to buy "Star Wars" producer for $4.05 billion
Reuters - 31 Oct 2012 01:41
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas's Lucasfilm Ltd and the "Star Wars" franchise for $4.05 billion in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that includes the surprise promise of ...
HUFFPOST HILL - East Coast Saved By Mitt Romney's Pinto Beans
The Huffington Post - 31 Oct 2012 01:41
The pot called the kettle an incompetent city destroyer when former FEMA chief Michael Brown criticized President Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy. Chris Christie's effusive praise of President Obama's leadership duri...
'Married' Cats: Male Cat Stays By Female Cat's Side In Sickness And Health (PHOTOS)
The Huffington Post - 31 Oct 2012 01:37
Is this what in sickness and health looks like... for kitties? On Tuesday, Reddit user lern41 got the Reddit community squeeing when he posted a few photos of his pet cats, Artemis and Apollo. Why? Because these two cats...