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June 28, 2008 Hot Trends

Confessions and Reflections of a Former Digg Addict.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:24:49 PDT
As many of you know, I took off my Digg hat and put it on the shelf on January 28th after algorithmic changes at Digg made it extremely tough for me to appreciate the social news site that used to give you somewhat of a “high” for getting your stories front-paged. Shared with Flock Browser.

Southwest Airlines Optimizes Schedule

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:27:28 PDT
Bucking the current industry trend to reduce capacity and flights, Southwest Airlines announced that the carrier will utilize a brand new optimization model to add service in select markets and tweak its schedule. Through the elimination of 31 existing roundtrip flights from its current flight schedule, Southwest has added 40 new roundtrip flights

Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/

Obituaries in the news - The Associated Press


Obituaries in the news
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
Because he ran unopposed, state law allows for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate to replace Hyman on the ballot. ___ Nicolae Linca BUCHAREST, ...


News Reporters Questioned in Sex Club Child Ring-6-28-08 (CBS 7 West Texas)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:59:02 PDT
(AP)Tyler, TX.-A judge has determined that two news reporters will not have to answer questions about their alleged relationship with the state's lead prosecutor in a case involving an East Texas swingers club.

Beijing Olympics tourists put off by bad news

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:18:13 PDT
Are you thinking of going to Beijing for the Olympics? Or were you going but decided not to?

Ancient Japanese 'Naked Sushi' Tradition Catches On in Flori

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:41:53 PDT
The "naked sushi" trend - you know, the one "Sex and the City" Samantha used to tantalize her boyfriend in the movie - has been baiting the Japanese for hundreds of years. Now, it's catching on in Florida.

Do Foreboding Headlines Reflect Real Trends Or Media Mind-Set? (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:52:59 PDT
"Everything Seemingly Is Spinning Out Of Control," says a recent Associated Press headline. It seems to be a common media message these days.

• 1000 km away, Lynlee waits for newsworld - Hamilton Spectator


• 1000 km away, Lynlee waits for newsworld
Hamilton Spectator, Canada - Jun 4, 2008
And if you happen to come across the cat in yonder photo, will you do me another favour? His name is Indie. He belongs to Lynlee Spencer. ...


Canadian Press Picks Up on Rogers Pricing Outrage.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:41:08 PDT
Reuters Canada has a news story venting Canadians outrage over the released Iphone pricing from Rogers.

On the Trail of California's Mexican Past

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:13:01 PDT
Welcome to Mexicalifornia. And no, I'm not talking about immigration policy or demographic trends or domestic hiring habits. I'm talking about that spell from the early 1820s to the late 1840s, when California, Alta y Baja, was Mexican.

incomplete thought

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:01:09 PDT
What if you organization (I’ve always got the IC on my mind, but any org will do) wasn’t a hierarchy, but a browser? A basic framework that provided some core capability/service (facility, access, connectivity, production, etc.) for all, yet open enough to allow one to add functionality as needed without dramatic effort (extensions, plug ins, add-ons). A basic principle for operation is in place (the –INT cycle) but each deliverable is produced using either established applications (trusted down

PC Sales Healthy in First Quarter 2008

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:20:06 PDT
PC Sales Healthy in First Quarter 2008 Research conducted by iSuppli showed that worldwide PC shipments increased by 12% in the first quarter, which stayed even with Q1 trends over past 5 years. Notebook sales to consumers continue to be the driving force, rather than corporate purchases. “The first quarter of 2008 was better than hoped for, due to continued strong demand growth for mobile PCs,” Matthew Wilkins, an analyst for the firm, wrote in a summary. “However, the financial markets ar


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