Monthly Archives: November 2010
Lack of Windows Phone 7 sales news a signal the device is a dud
Media coverage of Windows Phone 7 sales figures has been nonexistent, which leads analysts to believe that demand for devices is low...Googletown: A company town for Google employees
It's been rumored for a while, but it looks like Googletown will be a reality. Now Google employees need never leave the corporate cocoon.Planting native wildflowers: Best time is late fall, early winter
Planting native wildflowers is less work if you get them in the ground by late fall or early winter. If the ground isn't frozen yet, it's time.Lisa Murkowski wins rare write-in victory in Alaska Senate race
Lisa Murkowski has won the Alaska Senate election. Some ballots are contested, but it seems voters "refudiated" Joe Miller and the Tea Party.Full body scanner images expose private individuals on the web
Full body scanner images that were improperly saved showed up online, adding a dimension to the invasion of privacy posed by the machines...Four Loko and similar drinks under federal crackdown
The FDA has told makers of Four Loko and similar drinks that their products are unsafe, and caffeine must be removed from such products...Even 3-year-olds think being thin is in
A recent Pepperdine University study of preschool girls showed that even they are obsessed with being thin. The implications are disturbing.U.S. military F22 jet missing over Alaska
An F-22 Raptor fighter jet has gone missing over the Alaskan wilderness. Search crews have been sent out, but nothing has yet been found...Protect your money and identity from scammers
Despite warnings and mass publicity regarding scam protection, scamming is still a major issue today. Here are some red flags to look out for.Human Genome Sciences dissed: Lupus drug disappoints Wall Street
Benlysta gives hope to people who have Lupus, such as Lada Gaga, but Wall Street is not very impressed with the drug's profit potential...Save the earth: Recycling compost
Check into your local waste management company to find out if they take compost for recycling; many green consumers earn money recycling it.Sweet potato casserole and sweet potato pie | Recipe perfection
Sweet potato pie and sweet potato casserole are different recipes, but when done right both are incredibly tasty. Here are two recipes to try.Business funding with a personal touch
Certain factors often converge to make personal credit cards better suited for small business funding than traditional business credit cards.GM IPO date of November 17 is finally here
The GM IPO date of November 17 has arrived at last, and the company will finally offer shares for the first time since the auto bailout...National Unfriend Day | Jimmy Kimmel encourages cutting the fat
National Unfriend Day encourages cutting down your friends list to people you actually want to have relationships with. Is that asking too much?Leonid meteor shower 2010: when to watch, where to look
The best time to watch the Leonid meteor shower 2010 is a few hours before dawn on Nov. 18. Look southeast toward the constellation Leo.Stinky the Garbage Truck | The go-to toy of the year
This year's go-to toy is supposed to be Stinky the Garbage Truck - but who has the best deal on the toy, and is it even worth the price?
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