In Venezuela, It's Vote for Chavez — Or Else

"With only two weeks to go until election day, the radical leftist leader is fending off his opponents with a divide-and-conquer strategy . If you're an employee of the Venezuelan state oil company, you better vote for President Hugo Chavez when he stands for reelection next...

Identifying Heating Systems in Homes For Sale

"Use this information to help you identify some of the traditional home heating systems you may encounter during your search for a new home. Traditional Furnaces A furnace draws air from the house into a ductwork system, taking it to an area where it is warmed before being...

Today in history - Nov. 19

"Today is Sunday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2006. There are 42 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 19, 1863, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in...

Malaysian newspaper gets slapped for sex story

"Malaysian government leaders have rebuked a local newspaper for publishing a frank expose of sexual attitudes among the country's youth. The Weekend Mail gave detailed descriptions of favorite sex positions from its survey -- including "spooning, galloping and tea bag...

Do You Still Want Pay Parity?

Last year, many federal employees received a 4.1% cost of living increase. It was the largest increase in more than a decade for the federal employees who may have moved to Florida, Arizona or some other area with relatively high costs and warm weather.

Opportunity to reach every household in Neath Port Talbot

"A unique opportunity has been developed to offer companies a chance to reach every home in Neath Port Talbot. The next edition of the council tax booklet will have limited opportunities for advertising. The booklet is delivered to every home in Neath Port Talbot in April 2007."

Letter Carrier Delivered For His Generation (The Tampa Tribune)

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Today in history - Oct. 5

"Today is Thursday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2006. There are 87 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 5, 1947, President Truman delivered the first televised White House address. (Speaking about the world food crisis, Truman called on Americans to...

McAfee Warns Against Vista Security Features

"McAfee top executives went on the offensive Monday against Microsoft, saying Vista will be even less secure for customers than previous versions of Windows."

Crazy Like a Fox - How Hugo Chvez turned Bush bashing into a global political...

"t's no surprise that the first thing Hugo Chávez offers me as we sit down for an interview is a cup of coffee. Chávez is a renowned caffeine fanatic, known for downing as many as two dozen small cups a day. Venezuelans speculate that it's one reason their President is so...

The buzz | Top 10 list ... NASCAR Style (The State)

" Wednesday night’s “Top 10 List” on CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman” was delivered by the 10 NASCAR drivers competing in the 2006 “Chase for the Nextel Cup.” Here’s the Top 10 things never before said by a NASCAR...

Couric makes `CBS Evening News' debut (AP)

" NEW YORK - After Katie Couric was introduced on her first night as "CBS Evening News" anchor by a Walter Cronkite voiceover, she delivered a fast-moving newscast that the legendary newsman might have found unrecognizable. "Hi, everyone," she began. "I'm very happy to be...