Mexico sends troops to violent Oaxaca - AP

"OAXACA, Mexico - President Vicente Fox announced Saturday he was sending federal police into the violence-wracked southern state capital of Oaxaca after a U.S. journalist and two Mexican men were shot to death....

Arson investigators vow to get justice for victims : The Press-Enterprise

"Three years ago today, investigators began a search for an arsonist as the Old Fire raged out of control on its way to becoming San Bernardino County's worst blaze.They never made an arrest. Now, heavy-hearted...

Memo From Washington [Democrat Party Agenda] - NACS Online

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) online:  "Below, I have provided a short, unbiased synopsis of their proposals (full details are available from the actual document). Obviously, their descriptions of the priorities are more politically angled and punchy...

Fast Food Quiz: Can You Spot the Healthier Choices?

"We live in a fast-paced society, and eating on the run is inevitable. For many of us, the first thought that comes to mind when we want a quick bite to eat is usually fast food. I always cover the topic of fast food with my clients. I want you, too, to know what I tell them:...

Bush signs U.S.-Mexico border fence bill

""Unfortunately the United States has not been in complete control of its borders for decades and therefore illegal immigration has been on the rise," Bush said at a signing ceremony. "We have a responsibility to...

"Speedpassing" RFID Privacy Strategies Not Ready For Primetime :: Symblogogy

"From cellphones, passports, and now even credit cards are being embedded with proximity RFID technology that allow personal identification and financial information to be captured without the person carrying this...

"DEMFEST" All Day On MSNBC :: MAXINE

"Strewn all throughout the broadcast, graphics of the United States highlighting each state that is in play pops-up just like on election day coverage tracking the polls as if the election was happening right now...

Number "9" With A Bullet - for "Nerdy" spoof artist Yankovic (Video Link UPDATE)

""I literally danced a little jig (when I found out)," Yankovic says. "It's just a number, but I've been obsessing over it for a long part of my career. Even with, you know, millions of records sold, I've never...

Ear for security - UC Davis instructor studies the vulnerabilities of cell ph...

"Talk about a tempting target. With 219 million cellular phones in use in the United States, a cyber-attack could potentially wreak as much havoc as a virus on PCs. That's where Hao Chen comes in. Along with two...

Me and my iPod(s) - A Retrospective : CNET Reviews

"Five years ago, the iPod was launched, offering "a breakthrough MP3 music player that packs up to 1,000 CD-quality songs into an ultraportable, 6.5-ounce design that fits in your pocket." It wasn't the first MP3...

Microsoft scolds Apple for iPod virus quip

""That Apple would blame Microsoft demonstrates a lack of understanding of remedial security and manufacturing processes. Virus was only a symptom of the problem. Apple didn't know what they were shipping." Oh...

Muslim veils prompt bans across Europe

" Feeding the controversy are a series of incidents pitting Europe's Muslim population against its Christian majorities: Last year's riots in France, the Danish cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, the slaying of...

The Corrosive Nature Of E85 And Standards Clash :: MAXINE

The blend, known as E85 - 85% Ethanol and 15% Gasoline - is more corrosive on things that it comes in contact with than straight Gasoline. This potential corrosiveness has held up the approval and certification of...

RFID Applications Come Into Focus With EPC Standards Overlay :: Symblogogy

Radio frequency identification is a pretty nifty technology. Take an antennae and some memory, power it up (active) or have it be able to be useful when activated with radio waves (passive) and one has a way to...

OPEC cuts oil production by 1.2M barrels - Yahoo! News

"DOHA, Qatar - Oil cartel OPEC decided to cut production by a greater-than-expected 1.2 million barrels a day on Friday, and some members indicated it was open to further cuts. United Arab Emirates oil minister...

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