MyProps.org - News & Politics: Newest RSS Feed http://myprops.org/Links/Category4.aspx?t=5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ (For full coverage of U.S. healthcare reform, click [ID:nN20512341]) http://myprops.org/content/WRAPUP-1-Healthcare-bill-faces-first-U.S.-Senate-test/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:49 GMT CNN's Jennifer Westhoven talks about Black Friday's dirty little secret as she looks out for your money. http://myprops.org/content/Black-Friday-Deal-or-no-deal/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:17 GMT As a key vote on health care approaches, Senators Democrats look to obtain needed votes. CNN's Dana Bash reports. http://myprops.org/content/Scrambling-for-60-votes/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:10:54 GMT German law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer. http://myprops.org/content/Raids-Expose-Soccer-Fixing-Across-Europe/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:52:23 GMT New York Times: New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step  -  WASHINGTON - Now that unemployment has topped 10 percent, some liberal-leaning economists see confirmation of their warnings that the $787 billion stimulus package President Obama signed into law last February was way too small. http://myprops.org/content/New-Consensus-Sees-Stimulus-Package-as-Worthy-Step-New-York-Times/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:09 GMT A food-obsessed traveler uses the Zagat guide of the Napoleonic era to explore the culinary wonders of this city in the 21st century. http://myprops.org/content/Liberty-Equality-Gastronomy-Paris-via-a-19th-Century-Guide/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:25 GMT Italian police arrest a Pakistani father and son suspected of providing logistical support for last year's Mumbai attacks. http://myprops.org/content/Mumbai-suspects-arrested-in-Italy/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:04 GMT Heather Sharp reveals the daily difficulties and charms of living in Jerusalem's Old City, a district sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. http://myprops.org/content/Life-in-a-city-of-three-faiths/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:23:51 GMT WASHINGTON (AP) -- A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige. Democratic leaders are optimistic of success, but they need every Democrat and both independents to vote ''yes,'' and two moderates remained uncommitted ahead of the roll call, which is expected around 8 p.m. The vote will determine whether debate can go forward on Majority Leader Harry Reid's ... http://myprops.org/content/Initial-Senate-Vote-Looms-on-Health-Legislation/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:57 GMT We've all heard the saying: You spend a lot of time and effort building your reputation on Twitter, and you can ruin it all with one tweet. Well, I think that is a bit extreme, I personally don't unfollow anyone because of one bad tweet (unless it's spam); however, it may be easier than you think to ruin your reputation on Twitter.The general rule of thumb is that if you wouldn't do. 0 comments Source: www.bitrebels.com http://myprops.org/content/10-Ways-To-Ruin-Your-Reputation-On-Twitter-Bit-Rebels/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:39 GMT Google finally unveiled its Chrome operating system, promising a cloud-based OS that will be fast, simple and secure on netbooks. CIO.com's Shane O'Neill rounds up the latest Chrome OS reviews and news analysis stories. http://myprops.org/content/Google-Chrome-OS-Everything-You-Need-to-Know/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:49 GMT Nov. 21 - The Large Hadron particle acceleratior built to reproduce 'Big Bang' conditions restarts after a technical glitch caused a year-long delay. http://myprops.org/content/Video-Collider-restarts-after-hitch/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:00 GMT November 21, 2009 | 5:05 AM PST During Maziar Bahari's detention in Iran, one of the oddest moments came when his interrogator had the notion that New Jersey was paradise. http://myprops.org/content/Preview-Witness/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:11:42 GMT Jeremy Bowen considers how the conflict has taught US President Barack Obama hard and humiliating lessons. http://myprops.org/content/Obamas-tough-Mid-East-conflict-lessons/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:57:36 GMT It's almost impossible to communicate something clearly and succinctly to everyone, all the time.So misunderstandings occur.We misunderstand a comment or a gesture or a policy or a contract.And then what happens?Well, if we're engaged with someone we like or trust, we give them the benefit of the doubt. We either assume that what they actually meant was the thing we expected from someone like. 0 comments Source: sethgodin.typepad.com http://myprops.org/content/Seths-Blog-Benefit-of-the-doubt/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:56:40 GMT Andrew C. Revkin / New York Times: Hacked E-Mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics  -  Hundreds of private e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university are causing a stir among global warming skeptics, who say they show that climate scientists conspired to overstate the case for a human influence on climate change. http://myprops.org/content/Hacked-E-Mails-Fuel-Climate-Change-Skeptics-Andrew-C.-RevkinNew-York-Times/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:50:34 GMT A reporter test-drove a Chevrolet Volt to see how it performed after its electric power supply was depleted. http://myprops.org/content/For-the-Volt-Hows-Life-After-40-Miles/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:37:16 GMT Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits displaced residents in flood-hit Cumbria, as the UK braces itself for more rain. http://myprops.org/content/Brown-meets-Cumbria-flood-victims/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:36:36 GMT The widow of TV producer Aaron Spelling can afford to be patient for someone to make an offer on her 56,500-square-foot Holmby Hills mansion. Eight months ago when Candy Spelling, widow of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, put her 4.7-acre estate in Holmby Hills up for sale, the $150-million listing price raised more than a few eyebrows. http://myprops.org/content/Candy-Spelling-stands-firm-on-150-million-asking-price/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:37 GMT The second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma. http://myprops.org/content/Second-separated-twin-out-of-coma/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:36 GMT Lithuania is currently embroiled in a bizarre and deeply confusing political controversy which reveals what happens when a country becomes gripped by extremist ideologies.  Evidence has emerged that Lithuanian intelligence agencies allowed secret CIA prisons to be maintained in their country during the Bush era.  Just because such prisons would be "illegal" under the so-called "law" of Lithuania and various international conventions to which that nation is ... http://myprops.org/content/Rule-of-law-extremism-engulfs-primitive-Eastern-Europe/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:09:17 GMT ZURICH (Reuters) - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes. http://myprops.org/content/Race-to-recreate-Big-Bang-conditions-reignited/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:01:49 GMT Santa is asking for the H1N1 vaccine to protect himself and the children he'll be seeing this year. WFTS reports. http://myprops.org/content/Santa-wants-protection/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:49:28 GMT #Hiring a SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER in Potomac, MD - http://wpo.st/Sm8 #jobs #marketing 0 comments Source: www.washingtonpost.com http://myprops.org/content/washingtonpost.com-Jobs/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:48:27 GMT Nov. 21 - A rescue operation is underway for many still trapped after a gas blast at a coal mine in China. http://myprops.org/content/Video-China-mine-explosion-kills-dozens/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:47:35 GMT The Malaysian authorities exhume the body of an opposition activist who died in custody, following allegations of foul play. http://myprops.org/content/Malaysia-activists-body-exhumed/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:40:38 GMT Nov. 20 - A Brazilian transsexual involved in an Italian political scandal is believed to have burned to death http://myprops.org/content/Video-Transsexual-tied-to-scandal-dies/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:38:21 GMT Last week, it was reported that AOL - amid restructuring efforts in the lead-up to the imminent Time Warner spin-off and IPO - was putting its instant messaging service unit ICQ on the block and had hired bankers Allen & Co. and Morgan Stanley to assist in the sales process. According to the reports, AOL was looking to offload the asset for $300 million and talking to a pair of non-US. 0 comments Source: www.techcrunch.com http://myprops.org/content/Naspers-Could-Be-The-Next-Owner-Of-ICQ-And-Why-That-Would-Make-Sense-812975/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:22:33 GMT Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has flown to Serbia for a novel form of treatment - placenta fluid is to be dripped on his injured ankle. Why do sports stars http://myprops.org/content/The-new-miracle-cure-for-injuries/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:14:45 GMT Bad news for drivers but good news for skiers as snow falls on Mount Hood, Oregon on Friday. http://myprops.org/content/Snow-for-Mount-Hood/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:13:00 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks could sputter next week as volumes dry up in holiday-shortened trading and with a slew of economic reports likely to illustrate the recovery is still fragile. http://myprops.org/content/Stocks-could-sputter-with-Black-Friday-eyed/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:57:47 GMT Test preparation companies are now catering to a new demographic: 3- and 4-year-olds. http://myprops.org/content/Tips-for-the-Admissions-Test-...-to-Kindergarten/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:33:41 GMT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will cast its first crucial test vote on healthcare reform on Saturday, with Democrats close to reaching the 60 votes needed to overcome Republican opposition and open debate. http://myprops.org/content/Healthcare-bill-faces-first-Senate-test/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:46 GMT When an Atlanta hospital closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had to scramble to find treatment. http://myprops.org/content/The-Breaking-Point-Hospital-Falters-as-Refuge-for-Illegal-Immigrants/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:41 GMT A man dies and another man is injured in a double shooting at a nightclub in Wolverhampton in the early hours. http://myprops.org/content/Fatal-nightclub-double-shooting/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:18:37 GMT Pope Benedict tries to bridge the gulf between Catholicism and the arts by gathering 250 of the world's leading artists, musicians, architects and sculptors at the Sistine Chapel. http://myprops.org/content/Vatican-tries-to-woo-back-the-art-world/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:10:38 GMT The family of a British couple seized by pirates appeals for their release after seeing footage of them with gunmen. http://myprops.org/content/Appeal-for-yacht-couples-release/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:55:38 GMT Rotten Tomatoes is a great site because it takes all the movie reviews from around the web and condenses them into an easy-to-understand aggregate score. But let's be honest: Most movie reviewers suck. Why not instead rely on people in your social circle to recommend movies to you? That's the idea behind FlixUp.This new iPhone app unveiled at our Realtime CrunchUp event in San Francisco today. 0 comments Source: www.techcrunch.com http://myprops.org/content/FlixUp-Is-Rotten-Tomatoes-For-Twitter-Movie-Talk-973631/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:58 GMT Nov. 20: The Radio City Rockettes perform on the TODAY plaza. (msnbc.com) Msnbc.com - Arts - Sports - Olympics - Winter Games http://myprops.org/content/Video-Rockettes-on-TODAY/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:29 GMT Nov. 19: TODAY correspondent Sara Haines asks toy expert Elizabeth Werner about shopping for multiple kids and the family traditions at her house. (Today Show) Today - Sara Haines - United States - Kids and Teens - Social Studies http://myprops.org/content/Video-Web-only-Tips-on-shopping-for-multiple-kids/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:17 GMT Nov. 20: Robert Pattinson reacts to being named People magazine's sexiest vampire. Taylor Lautner discusses if it has been overwhelming having the fans throwing themselves at him. And Kristen Stewart reveals how she picks out what she will wear to an event. (Access Hollywood) kristenstewart - New Moon - Robert Pattinson - Taylor Lautner - United States http://myprops.org/content/Video-Robert-Taylor-and-Kristen-hit-the-New-York-New-Moon-premiere/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:04 GMT A combination of budget crises and the recession spark protests in GoldenState. But the problem plagues other public universities too http://myprops.org/content/Tuition-Hikes-Protests-in-California-and-Elsewhere/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:43:55 GMT Days after a government task force rolled back its mammography screening recommendations, another influential group issued revised guidelines on Pap tests for young women http://myprops.org/content/Pap-Tests-Another-Revision-of-Recommendations/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:43:43 GMT What we learned from the American President's journey through the Middle Kingdom http://myprops.org/content/Three-Key-Lessons-from-Obamas-China-Tour/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:43:26 GMT A plea deal ends the Walmart line-cutting trial. CNN's David Mattingly reports. http://myprops.org/content/Trial-ends-abruptly/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:36:51 GMT (CNN) -- Arizona police arrested the parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by four boys in July. 0 comments Source: www.cnn.com http://myprops.org/content/Parents-of-8-year-old-rape-victim-charged-with-abuse-CNN.com/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT Rudy Giuliani launched a new Florida strategy Friday - he hit the links in the balmy Sunshine State amid buzz he was mulling a U.S. Senate bid in New York. http://myprops.org/content/Rudy-Giuliani-stays-mum-on-Senate-run/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:19:27 GMT A Stuyvesant brainiac who set fires at the elite school made some stupid mistakes: getting caught on video and bragging to other students, officials said Friday. http://myprops.org/content/Stuyvesant-arsonist-caught-on-video-officials/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:19:13 GMT The 19-year-old man targeted in a Bronx shooting that left Vada Vasquez with a bullet in her head described Friday the terrifying moments before a teen gunman opened fire on him. http://myprops.org/content/True-target-in-Vada-Vasquez-shooting-Tyrone-Creighton-Im-so-sad-about-what-happened-to-her/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:18:57 GMT Island Def Jam Record exec James Roppo was arrested Friday after a crowd of hysterical teenyboppers caused a near-riot at a Long Island mall while waiting for autographs from Justin Bieber. http://myprops.org/content/Island-Def-Jam-Records-exec-James-Roppo-arrested-after-tweens-cause-riot-at-Justin-Bieber-signing/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:18:43 GMT Stunning South Korean supermodel Daul Kim hung herself after falling into a depression that left her feeling "lonely" and "like a ghost." http://myprops.org/content/South-Korean-model-Kim-blogged-about-depression-before-suicide/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:18:29 GMT Former Senate GOP boss Joe Bruno was jealous of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's big-bucks outside income and wanted more consulting work, a pal testified Friday. http://myprops.org/content/Joe-Bruno-was-jealous-of-Assembly-Speaker-Sheldon-Silvers-big-bucks-friend-testifies/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:18:13 GMT The panel considering the fate of Gambino family boss John A. (Junior) Gotti fussed and feuded throughout the nine-week trial, even as the judge tried to appease his troubled panel. http://myprops.org/content/Deadlocked-jury-in-Junior-Gotti-trial-has-been-divided-from-start/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:59 GMT The city is trying to fix the way its 911 system handles fires by letting FDNY employees listen in on calls to police operators so help isn't sent to the wrong address. http://myprops.org/content/New-system-to-cut-down-on-FDNY-911-call-mistakes/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:43 GMT Gov. Paterson Friday laid out a doomsday scenario if the Legislature does not make significant cuts to close its massive $3.2 billion budget gap. http://myprops.org/content/Controller-Thomas-DiNapoli-joins-Gov.-Paterson-in-dire-outlook-on-state-budget/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:29 GMT Karen Hollander is suing the Department of Education over injuries she says she suffered following a nasty spill on garbage and "slippery foreign substances" that included condoms discarded by students at the High School of Art & Design. http://myprops.org/content/Teacher-sues-after-slipping-on-HS-condoms/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:15 GMT Take it from Jeff Ruland, a guy who coached a college basketball team that lost 22 games in a row: "Brighter days are ahead" for the hapless Knicks and Nets. http://myprops.org/content/Ex-Iona-coach-Ruland-tells-Knicks-Nets-to-stay-positive/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT A Queens court officer was cleared Friday of charges he stalked a model and singer at her bus stop while wearing a wig to hide his identity. http://myprops.org/content/Court-officer-cleared-of-charged-he-stalked-model-but-judge-insists-he-needs-help/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:16:46 GMT More than 600 participants signed up for the Golden Gloves last year, continuing the tradition of the largest and longest-running amateur boxing tournament in the world. http://myprops.org/content/Time-to-strap-on-the-Gloves/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:16:26 GMT Late Show Rewind - Week of November 16-20, 2009 Catch the very best of the Late Show for the week of November 16 - 20, 2009. From: CBS Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 04:58 More in Entertainment http://myprops.org/content/Late-Show-Rewind-Week-of-November-16-20-2009-video/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:07:19 GMT David Letterman - Dave's Monologue, Part 2 - 11/20/09 11/20/09 From: CBS Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 04:43 More in Entertainment http://myprops.org/content/David-Letterman-Daves-Monologue-Part-2-112009-video/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:07:00 GMT David Letterman - Dave's Monologue, Part 1 - 11/20/09 11/20/09 From: CBS Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 04:48 More in Entertainment http://myprops.org/content/David-Letterman-Daves-Monologue-Part-1-112009-video/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06:40 GMT You know the retweet button you see on content spread throughout the web? You can thank TweetMeme for that. Long before Twitter's new Retweet functionality existed, this button was the way to share on Twitter. And it still is for content not on twitter.com. But now it's time for TweetMeme to think about making money. And they've come up with a way that people are either going to love or. 0 comments Source: www.techcrunch.com http://myprops.org/content/Retweets-Are-Hot.-Will-Retweeting-Ads-Be-TweetMeme-Thinks-So-575699/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:00:18 GMT Police have charged the parents of an alleged gang rape victim with child abuse. http://myprops.org/content/Rape-victims-parents-charged/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:35:06 GMT This post is part of Mashable's Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: Fido Factor Quick Pitch: Fido Factor is a dog-specific local search and review site and iPhone app built for dog owners. It's a "Yelp for. 0 comments Source: mashable.com http://myprops.org/content/Fido-Factor-Finds-Dog-Friendly-Places-in-Your-City-537408/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:34:46 GMT Private messages hacked from a British university are causing a stir among global warming skeptics, who say they show a climate science conspiracy. http://myprops.org/content/Hacked-E-Mail-Is-New-Fodder-for-Climate-Dispute/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:13:16 GMT For girls, the season's hottest toy is a set of fake hamsters; for boys, a series of battle cards and action figures inside small spheres. http://myprops.org/content/A-Hamster-Is-the-Seasons-Hottest-Toy/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:12:55 GMT The lion's roar which has been heard at the start of MGM films since 1924 could soon be either reduced to a purr or silenced completely. http://myprops.org/content/Roar-of-MGMs-lion-becomes-a-purr/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:12:36 GMT Honestly, it's impossible to work in these conditions. I'm writing this from the TechCrunch Real-Time CrunchUp; a one-day event in San Francisco celebrating the joys of the 'real-time' web. Sounds awesome, right? It is.I've been on stage, heckling participants on the marketing panel, I've been Tweeting from the audience, I've been following the live-blogging of the panels. Generally. 0 comments Source: www.techcrunch.com http://myprops.org/content/This-Week-On-TechCrunch-Real-time-distractions-Indian-outsourcing-rumours-layoffs-and-/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:11:31 GMT Joe Loudon attended a gathering in Orinda, drank some beer and later died. Miscues in the investigation led to finger-pointing, igniting a debate over whether his death was an accident or a crime. The telephone rang shortly after 8 a.m. on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The caller was a friend of my son's who said he needed to speak to him. "It's important," he said. http://myprops.org/content/A-teen-party-a-mysterious-death-and-a-towns-unanswered-grief/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:08:38 GMT A five-minute web sex clip becomes the talk of Vietnam, and forces one of its most popular TV shows off the air. http://myprops.org/content/Web-sex-clip-halts-Vietnam-TV-show/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:04:36 GMT A.J. Hammer and panelists discuss whether or not Oprah did the right thing by ending her show. http://myprops.org/content/Oprah-calls-it-quits-38310/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:57:10 GMT Guest host Tom Bergeron talks with the "Dancing with the Stars" finalists about their performances in the show. http://myprops.org/content/Who-will-win/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:56:42 GMT Summary unavailable http://myprops.org/content/BBC-News-Week-in-Pictures-14-20-November-2009/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:48:36 GMT Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program. http://myprops.org/content/AC360-Daily-Podcast-11202009/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:48:15 GMT Sri Lanka says refugees living in camps after the fight against the Tamil Tigers will be free to leave from next month. http://myprops.org/content/Sri-Lanka-refugees-to-be-freed/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:31:51 GMT Banks are still finding "sneaky ways" to make money out of people, says the consumers' association Which?. http://myprops.org/content/Banks-are-charging-sneaky-fees/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:31:37 GMT The Young and the Restless - I've Got To Go Adam abruptly ends his date with Sharon. From: CBS Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:54 More in Entertainment http://myprops.org/content/The-Young-and-the-Restless-Ive-Got-To-Go-video/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:30 GMT A 3-year-old boy was left stranded at a commuter train platform when a door on the train malfunctioned, separating the toddler from his dad. A good Samaritan stayed with the child until the father could return. (Nov. 20) http://myprops.org/content/Video-Tot-Stranded-Separated-From-Dad-As-Train-Leaves/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:29:15 GMT The unclaimed bodies of nine gunmen who were killed during the Mumbai attacks a year ago are still awaiting burial. http://myprops.org/content/Bodies-of-Mumbai-gunmen-unburied/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:22:49 GMT UK troop levels in Germany could be scaled back if the Tories win power, the shadow defence secretary has said. http://myprops.org/content/Tories-ponder-Armys-German-role/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:22:37 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Dell Inc shares fell 9 percent on Friday after the company posted weaker-than-expected quarterly profit and sales, as it lost share in the global personal computer market. http://myprops.org/content/BUY-OR-SELL-Can-Dell-rebound-as-PC-spending-returns/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:05:23 GMT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday. http://myprops.org/content/Obama-job-approval-rating-drops-under-50-percent-223399/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:05:11 GMT * Android OS on 12 phones; 12,000 plus apps available http://myprops.org/content/ANALYSIS-Google-phone-strategy-takes-off-challenges-ahead/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:04:57 GMT * Sands China EV/EBITDA valuation, 13.5 times '10 earnings (Adds quote, details, background) http://myprops.org/content/Update-2-Sands-China-raises-2.5-bln-low-end-of-range/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:04:44 GMT In a newly released affidavit, details have emerged that Shaniya Davis was raped the same day she was murdered. http://myprops.org/content/Girl-raped-murdered-same-day/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:47 GMT Richard Quest talks to Andrew Parker of Emirates airline about governments' efforts to get the carrier to raise its fares. http://myprops.org/content/Emirates-fare-wars/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:24 GMT A UN committee approves a resolution condemning Iran for its post-election crackdown on political opposition supporters. http://myprops.org/content/UN-condemns-Iran-on-human-rights/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:44:37 GMT Today at the RealTime CrunchUp, representatives from some of the top companies in the location-based service space came together to talk about the current state and future of geo-based services. I'll be taking some notes about the top themes to come up during the panel, and we'll have a full transcript available a few minutes after the panel concludes. Participating in the panel were:Matt. 0 comments Source: www.techcrunch.com http://myprops.org/content/RealTime-CrunchUp-The-Rise-Of-Geo-Streams-378119/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:43:05 GMT CNN European political contributor Robin Oakley looks at the process of picking the new EU Council president. http://myprops.org/content/The-new-faces-of-the-EU/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:39:26 GMT The Archbishop of Canterbury is meeting the Pope in Rome amid tensions over an offer to welcome some Anglicans into the Catholic fold. http://myprops.org/content/Vatican-talks-over-Anglican-plan/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:37:38 GMT An Oregon appeals court has ruled against an Oregon high school teacher who wants to take her gun to class. She has been battling for years and says she needs the gun for protection. (Nov. 20) http://myprops.org/content/Video-Court-Says-Teacher-Cant-Pack-a-Pistol/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:51 GMT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday. Gallup said 49 percent of Americans approved of Obama's job performance. A survey by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday had a similar finding, putting him at 48 percent support. It was the first time he had fallen below majority support in those two polls. ... http://myprops.org/content/President-Obamas-approval-rating-drops-below-50-percent/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:28:19 GMT Los Angeles Opera said today that it will present two workshop performances of a new commission called "The 110 Project," an opera that tells the stories of the communities along L.A.'s 110 Freeway, which runs from the Pasadena area, past downtown and all the way to San Pedro. The new work features music by Laura Karpman and a libretto by author MG Lord (who is a contributor to The Times) and Shannon Halwes. The opera was commissioned by the company's Education and Community ... http://myprops.org/content/Only-in-LA-An-opera-about-a-freeway/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:27:59 GMT CNN's Kitty Pilgrim does a fact check on jobs created with federal stimulus money. http://myprops.org/content/Stimulus-cash-and-jobs/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:26:27 GMT Combat medic Pfc. Philip Canafax earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Philipa Holland reports his convoy was attacked. http://myprops.org/content/Heroes-Pfc.-Philip-Canafax/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:26:05 GMT Nov. 20: Rachel Maddow is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the conservatives practice of exploiting fear and terrorism for political gain. (Other) Terrorism - Conservatism - Politics - Society and Culture - Parties http://myprops.org/content/Video-The-rights-fearmongering-political-strategy/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:42 GMT Nov. 20: One More Thing: Rachel Maddow shows what happened when Mike Stark, from StarkReports.com, asked Sen. Joe Lieberman if he would join Rachel in a debate about health reform. (Other) Joe Lieberman - Rachel Maddow - Mike Stark - United States - Senate http://myprops.org/content/Video-Sad-but-so-No-Joe/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:18 GMT Nov. 20: Mavericky moderate Republicans, like Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, Gov. Charlie Crist, R-FL, and Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-MN, are starting to abandon policies they have previously supported to defend against political attacks from the right. Rachel Maddow is joined by a panel of analysts to explore the divisions within the Republican Party. (Other) Republican - John McCain - Charlie Crist - Tim Pawlenty - United States http://myprops.org/content/Video-Centrist-Republicans-veer-right/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:04 GMT Nov. 20: Rachel Maddow talks with a panel of guests about how President Obama is handling the economy and whether Timothy Geithner is serving well in the role of Treasury Secretary. (Other) Timothy Geithner - Barack Obama - United States Secretary of the Treasury - United States - Presidential http://myprops.org/content/Video-Its-the-stupid-economy/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:48 GMT