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Breaking News Sat, 4 Sep 2010
President of USA Barack Obama meeting with Iraqi president Jalal Talabani
Obama   Photos   U S   Wikipedia: obama   World  
 The Boston Globe 
Obama pledges to work for a thriving middle class
| WASHINGTON-A strong economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class, not just a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said in paying tribute to the American worker. | In his w... (photo: WN / Jamal Penjweny)
Cat - Animal - Pet
Animal   Cat   Photos   Rescue   Wikipedia: Animal rescue  
 The Examiner 
Get a new pet at the Animal Rescue League
| The Animal Rescue League of Boston, located at 10 Chandler St. in Boston's South End, is one of 46 animal shelters nationwide (and the only New England shelter) competing for a $100,000 prize from t... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Pakistanis affected by floods cross a flooded road in Baseera, Muzaffargarh district, Punjab province, Pakistan Tuesday Aug. 31, 2010.  CNN 
U.N. envoy: Financial response to Pakistan floods not enough
| (CNN) -- A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.... (photo: AP / Aaron Favila)
Disasters   Floods   Pakistan   Photos   Wikipedia: Flood  
Climate Change - Environment - Global Warming  Syracuse 
Today's letters: global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, U.S. economy, disabled, New York State Fair
| We must begin cutting | greenhouse emissions | To the Editor: | We in Central New York have been noticing the extremes of weather for the past year. This extreme weather is putting hundreds of thous... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Climate   Emissions   Greenhouse   Photos   Wikipedia: Global warming  
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A worker power washes an air boat at the decontamination unit at the Deepwater Horizon Response Plaquemines Branch Sept. 2, 2010. The Times Of India
BP spill costs hit $ 8bn as crews unearth clues
WASHINGTON: British oil giant BP has spent $ 8 billion to battle the Gulf of Mexico disaster, the company has revealed as its crews retrieved key evidence from the seabed... (photo: US Coast Guard / PO3 Charly Hengen)
Disaster   Oil   Photos   Pollution   Wikipedia: Deepwater Horizon oil spill  
Google - Internet - Technology The New York Times
Texas Probes Google on Ranking of Search Results
| The Texas attorney general has opened an antitrust investigation into how Google ranks search results, the first United States case to strike at the heart of the compan... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Business   Competitor   Photos   Texas  
Vegetables - Lettuce - Health The New York Times
Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious
| EGGS, lettuce, peanuts, spinach. It seems as if every time we turn around there is another outbreak of a scary foodborne illness. Well | Share your thoughts on this col... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Consumer   Eggs   Food   Photos  
Sacks of Rice - Grain - Food - Agriculture Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump
| UNITED NATIONS -- With memories still fresh of food riots set off by spiking prices just two years ago, agricultural experts on Friday cast a wary eye on the steep rise... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Agricultural   Food   Photos   Prices   Wikipedia: Agriculture  
Dog - Pet - Animal The Examiner
All Dog Rescue of Minneapolis, MN looks for help from foster volunteers
| All Dog Rescue of  Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, is a no-kill all-breed dog rescue. When animals are admitted to the program, volunteers take the animals into their ho... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Adoption   Financial   Minnesota   Photos   Wikipedia: Dog  
This Jan. 16, 2008 file photo shows unemployed people as they wait in line at the California Employment Development Department in San Jose, Calif. Since December 2007, the number of unemployed persons in the US has increased by 2.7 million. Irish Times
Fall in US jobs is far less than expected
| US EMPLOYMENT fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Fede... (photo: AP / Paul Sakuma)
Economy   Photos   US   Unemployment   Wikipedia: Economy of the United States  
BP Oil Station in Istanbul  - Petrol price - Gasoline - benzine - gas Irish Times
BP's oil spill costs have 'risen to $8bn'
| BP PLC says the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has risen to $8 billion (Euro6.2 billion) as it prepares to release the findings of an internal... (photo: WN / Akgun Semra)
Economy   Energy   Photos   Stocks   Wikipedia: BP  
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 in New York The Daily Telegraph Australia
US stocks soar after employment data
| US stocks closed higher on Friday after a much anticipated jobs report lifted hopes that the US economic recovery is on the right track. | The Dow Jones Industrial Aver... (photo: AP / Mary Altaffer)
Employment   Photos   Stock   WallStreet   Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange  
US Dollar - Currency The Australian
US stocks soar after employment data
| US stocks closed higher on Friday after a much anticipated jobs report lifted hopes that the US economic recovery is on the right track. | The Dow Jones Industrial Aver... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stocks   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Dominion bank Insurance Newsnet
Canadian stocks rise for eighth day
| TORONTO, Sep 03, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The Canadian stocks rose for the eighth day on Friday as U.S. jobs data blew past expectations. The S&P/TSX Composite I... (photo: Creative Commons / Sweet One)
Economy   Market   Photos   Toronto   Wikipedia: Toronto Stock Exchange  
Burger - Meat - Food The Examiner
Making ends "meat" - cooking for sanity
| Is this you? You run into the house at 7 pm after an hour-long commute, there is no dinner, the kids are looking for their next meal.  Before you know it, a take-out... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Kids   Meat   Parent   Photos   Wikipedia: Obesity  
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, July 23, 2009 in New York The Guardian
US STOCKS-Wall St rallies as jobs data spurs optimism
* Payrolls better than expected, double-dip fears ease * Financial, tech shares lead advance as risk returns * Dow up 1.2 pct, S&P 500 up 1.3 pct, Nasdaq up 1.5 pct (Upda... (photo: AP / Mary Altaffer)
Data   Jobs   Payrolls   Photos   Wikipedia: Stock market  
Tax Issues Finance & Investments
- School tax cap debate eyes California, Massachusetts
- BP to claim $10 billion U.S. tax credit for Gulf oil spill c
- Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate an alleged tax cheat
- OU has to close free clinics; no new taxes!
Smoking - Cigarette - Tobacco
NY's reservation cigarette tax case back in court
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- Hurting In The Middle: Recession Hit Middle Of Wage Scale Ha
- US trade deficit probably narrowed in July, report says
- US data adds tonic to investor appetite
- Goldman Sachs all set to close its proprietary trading divis
Smoking - Smoker - Cigarette
Funding programs to help stop smoking is a good investment
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Currency Banking
- China fears depreciation of $2.45 trillion of reserves still
- Dollar-heavy China warns of depreciation
- Dollar slides vs most currencies but gains vs yen, franc aft
- Dollar slides after jobs report tops forecast
One US Dollar - Currency
Dollar falls vs euro, higher-yielding currencies
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- Barclays bank botched our power of attorney – and forgot t
- Snedeker, Day lead Deutsche Bank field
- Snedeker leads Deutsche Bank field
- FYI WIRZ: Daytona repave shifts to fast and high banks
Tiger Woods
Deutsche Bank Championship not a guarantee for wayward Tiger Woods
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Finance Oil & Energy
- Recession drives number of career breaks to a record high
- You can't always count on the Bank of Mum and Dad
- Insurers urged to increase cover for road-rage incidents
- Hurting In The Middle: Recession Hit Middle Of Wage Scale Ha
Dubai Islamic Bank
Stock markets prepare for post-Ramadan rally
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- Iraq’s oil future may be vulnerable after US exit
- Oil slips on slow growth of US service industries
- BP spends $8b to battle Gulf of Mexico oil spill
- BP grants Florida Department of Children and Families $3 mil
Energy Drinks for sale in grocery store, Philippines
Are energy drinks safe?
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Industries Technology
- America's $88bn anti-ageing industry: dangerous and with
- ISGN bets on U.S. residential mortgage business
- America's $88bn anti-ageing industry: dangerous and with
- A long journey for an American icon: The RV turns 100
Wine - White Wine - Drinks - Alcohol
Liquor, wine prices to rise, restauranteurs say
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- Google faces Texas attorney general inquiry over fairness
- Craigslist strikes adult services under pressure
- Colorado takes showdown with 24-3 win over CSU
- Craigslist removes adult services section
Google Browsing - Technology - Computer
Google Voice: What it is and why you need it
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