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Madoff Under House Arrest

Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff is placed under house arrest as Congress orders a probe into the securities watchdog agency.

Madrid to sign Diarra

Real Madrid is reportedly on the verge of signing France midfielder Lassana Diarra.

Sarah Silverman and Matt singing "Im fuking Matt Damon"

Ana Ivanovic House in Mallorca: Some Information

Ana Ivanovic House in Mallorca: Some Information December 11, 2008 By: Biplob Kishore Deb Category: Tennis Serbian tennis star has recently bought a house in Mallorca for a whopping 4,5 million Euros. Located in a picturesque hilly area Son Vida, the luxurious house was built in 1998. Ana Ivanovic is current spending her vacation in his new house along with boyfriend and love-bird Fernando Verdasco, Davis cup winning Spanish tennis star. [...]

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Soprano peruana Yma Sumac muere en Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) - La soprano peruana Yma Sumac, que cautivó al mundo musical en la década de 1950 por un prodigioso registro de voz y un toque moderno de la música folclórica sudamericana, falleció tras una larga batalla contra el cáncer de colon. Tenía 86 años.

Five homeless people shot dead near Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Five homeless people were found shot dead in Long Beach, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Los Angeles on Sunday, ...

Gasol muestra su lado artístico - El Comercio (Ecuador)

ESPN DeportesGasol muestra su lado artísticoEl Comercio (Ecuador) - hace 9 horasEl ala-pívot de Los Ángeles Lakers actúa en un documental sobre el sida en Angola. También presta su voz a los Linces de la película ‘High School Musical 3’ ...Kobe Bryant y Pau Gasol guían al triunfo a los Lakers La Nación (Paraguay)BALONCESTO-Bryant mantiene el dominio de Lakers sobre Nuggets Reuters América LatinaBaloncesto/NBA.- Los Angeles Lakers amplían el contrato del pívot ... Europa PressESPN Deportes - Granada Hoyy 301 artículos relacionados

Instituciones, asociaciones, alumnos y amigos recuerdan a Dolores Campos-Herrero

"Te has ido como se van los ángeles sin casi notar el aire del aleteo de tus alas", reza una de las

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Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

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Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

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Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Judge

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Judge

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Judge

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Judge

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Judge

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Diego front office isn't mad, they should be now, Clark Judge says.

Sean D'Souza: Pull a rabbit out of your hat - or put a skunk on...

India duo punish Australia attack

Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman both hit double centuries as India take control of the third Test against Australia in Delhi.

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Rosa 'Belinda's Dream' - Rose

St. Frances' Sparrow commits to Richmond

Wayne Sparrow had just completed an unofficial visit to Richmond last Saturday. The 6-foot-3 junior shooting guard from St. Frances walked away from Richmond’s basketball arena, the Robins Center, and piled into the family car along with his parents, Wayne and Patricia Sparrow, and younger brother Chris. “As soon as I got in the car, I kept thinking, ‘this is where I want to go,’” Sparrow said. “We were in the parking lot, just sitting there for five minutes, just thinking about it; ‘should I go

MLS Players Suspended

Jeff Parke of the NY Red Bulls made his public apology Saturday after being suspended for 10 games from Major League Soccer because of taking up a certain substance which is banned by the league. A substance called androstatriendione and boldenone metabolites were positively found with both Parke and Jon Conway during a routine check up. According to the two, they bought the supplemental vitamin in a local store. Parke admits he was careless that he had not consulted the proper team person

Peter Day's World of Business

What happens when co-workers blow the whistle on dirty dealings by companies?

The struggle for DR Congo

Renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo has triggered a new swell of displaced people. World Affairs Correspondent Mark Doyle explains why it is such a vulnerable area.

Nobel Laureates on Fixing the Economy

Advice from six Nobel laureates on fixing the economy.

Nobel Laureates on Fixing the Economy

Advice from six Nobel laureates on fixing the economy.

Classic Chanel Designer Handbags Will Soon Cost Even More

If you plan on getting your paws on a classic Chanel purse, there's no better time. Despite the global economy gasping its last breath, the fashion house hopes to squeeze more cash from its customers with a 20% price increase on November 1! Could the news have come at a worst time for fashion fans? To put it all in perspective, consider the Classic Caviar Jumbo Flap Bag. If you buy one now, you'll pay $2850. But wait another week, and that same handbag will cost a whopping $3420. That's a $5

Classic Chanel Designer Handbags Will Soon Cost Even More

If you plan on getting your paws on a classic Chanel purse, there's no better time. Despite the global economy gasping its last breath, the fashion house hopes to squeeze more cash from its customers with a 20% price increase on November 1! Could the news have come at a worst time for fashion fans? To put it all in perspective, consider the Classic Caviar Jumbo Flap Bag. If you buy one now, you'll pay $2850. But wait another week, and that same handbag will cost a whopping $3420. That's a $5

Madonna fan - Cardiff

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Blake not bothered by tight race to Masters Cup tennis

James Blake stayed cool under fire, defeating Nicolas Kiefer 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Swiss Indoors tennis to remain in contention for a place in the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai. "For the past three years I've been around seventh, eighth or ninth in the race," said the American, who lost the 2006 final in China to Roger Federer, after winning the match Wednesday. "Whatever happens, will happen. That's not something I can be worrying about during a tournament. I need to play my match

Natural Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Natural Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that refers to the inflammation of your joints. When your joints are inflamed, you experience pain, swelling, stiffness and general discomfort. It results from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease whereby your immune system starts to attack its own body tissues. It is also considered a progressive disease. This means that o

G20 summit to tackle finance crisis amid recession fears

A summit of world leaders on the global financial crisis will be held in Washington next month, the White House announced Wednesday, amid warnings that widespread recession is now inevitable.

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When did McCain become a Neocon? Shiite MPs demand SOFA Renegotiation

Jonathan Landay carefully traces John McCain's transformation from pragmatist to Neoconservative warmonger, which took place while Bush was still just a Texas politician. He rather amusingly quotes Max Boot claiming that McCain is not a ...

US to host world financial summit

The first global financial summit is to be held in the US on 15 November, says a White House official.

TV anchor Anne Pressly bashed after George Bush film role - The Australian

Sky NewsTV anchor Anne Pressly bashed after George Bush film roleThe Australian, Australia - 43 minutes agoA TELEVISION news anchor who had a cameo role in Oliver Stone's new George W. Bush biopic, W., has been found beaten almost to death in her Arkansas home ...Video: Police Seek Motive in Ark. Anchorwoman's Beating AssociatedPressW player in critical condition after attack at home guardian.co.ukUS TV anchorwoman Anne Pressly found badly beaten at home Times OnlineNewsBusters - Newsdayall 952 news articles

When did McCain become a Neocon? Shiite MPs demand SOFA Renegotiation

Jonathan Landay carefully traces John McCain's transformation from pragmatist to Neoconservative warmonger, which took place while Bush was still just a Texas politician. He rather amusingly quotes Max Boot claiming that McCain is not a ...

Mexicaanse politie brengt drugsbende slag toe - Algemeen Dagblad

Mexicaanse politie brengt drugsbende slag toeAlgemeen Dagblad - 20 okt 2008Hij zou een van de leiders van het beruchte Colombiaanse drugskartel van Cali zijn. Vier van de vijftien verdachten zijn vrouwen. ...

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

Vanity Fair's 25 Best News Photographs

In honor of Vanity Fair's 25th anniversary, the magazine's editors flexed their list-making muscles to determine the 25 best of everything--from book covers and documentaries to parties and political one-liners. Herewith, the top 25 news photographs.

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Shadow Figures: The Trench Coat

A dark palette of trenches to get you ready for the storm clouds ahead.

Ask MetaFilter Roundup [Hive Mind]

Are there any circumstances under which saving is more beneficial than paying off debt?Can I send text messages from my computer while it's connected to my phone?Is it possible to reset a router from the computer connecting to it?Is there an online service that will print a document, slap it in a 3-ring binder, and send it to me?

The Economy: What We Need Is Leadership

In this economic crisis, whom can we turn to?

The Economy: What We Need Is Leadership

In this economic crisis, whom can we turn to?

DIY Filing Cabinet Linux Server Cluster [Weekend Project]

Freelance animator Janne needed a cheap way to do a whole lot of CPU-intensive 3D rendering, so he built a Linux cluster into an Ikea filing cabinet to get the job done. The Helmer was a whole lot cheaper than what CPU cases would cost for the servers he built, and it saved a lot of space, too. Check out the Helmer Linux cluster site to get the details of how Janne mounted the motherboards and fans inside the cabinet to create a home-friendly, energy-efficient, six-server cluster. Building home Linux render cluster [via Lifehacker.AU]

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Despite Livni's Rise, Sexism Alive in Israel

Livni's rise suggests sexism is at bay here. Look again.

Davis, McCain Aide, Still Officer at Lobbying Firm

Regulatory filings indicate that McCain campaign chief Rick Davis remains an officer with his lobbying firm.

Freddie Mac Kept Paying McCain Aide’s Firm

Freddie Mac continued checks to McCain campaign chief's firm.

Who Pays for Wall Street’s $700 Billion Bailout?

How are we going to pay for Wall Street's $700 billion rescue?

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