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Record poll in Venezuela loosens Hugo Chávez's hold
President Hugo Chávez's allies have swept most states in Venezuela's regional elections but his dominance was dented by the loss of important cities, including the capital Caracas.The opposition rode a wave of discontent over crime, inflation and poor public services to wrest control ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 6:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
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President Hugo Chávez's allies have swept most states in Venezuela's regional elections but his dominance was dented by the loss of important cities, including the capital Caracas.The opposition rode a wave of discontent over crime, inflation and poor public services to wrest control ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 6:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in World
Really, would you search at Kumo.com?
LiveSide, an independent site that tracks all things Microsoft Live, says: Microsoft takes control of Kumo.com domain – watch out for the Live Search rebrand. It's not sure whether Microsoft will run with Live Search or something else, but it has noticed that Kumo now points to Live Sear ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 12:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Technology
LiveSide, an independent site that tracks all things Microsoft Live, says: Microsoft takes control of Kumo.com domain – watch out for the Live Search rebrand. It's not sure whether Microsoft will run with Live Search or something else, but it has noticed that Kumo now points to Live Sear ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 12:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Technology
Chavez party dominates in Venezuela regional elections
President Hugo Chavez's allies won most states in Venezuela's regional elections yesterday, but his dominance was dented by important gains scored by the opposition.The president declared a victory for his self-styled socialist revolution after his candidates took at least 17 of 22 states ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 09:56 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Politics
President Hugo Chavez's allies won most states in Venezuela's regional elections yesterday, but his dominance was dented by important gains scored by the opposition.The president declared a victory for his self-styled socialist revolution after his candidates took at least 17 of 22 states ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 24, 2008 09:56 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Politics
Americans conclude second round of Track World Cup in Melbourne
The second round of the 2008-09 UCI Track World Cup Classics concluded Down Under on Saturday with one American in action. Cari Higgins finished 13th in the women's keirin to conclude the efforts of the four U.S. riders representing their respective track trade teams over the weekend. Americans ... more »
USA Cycling – Nov 23, 2008 01:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Sports: Cycling
The second round of the 2008-09 UCI Track World Cup Classics concluded Down Under on Saturday with one American in action. Cari Higgins finished 13th in the women's keirin to conclude the efforts of the four U.S. riders representing their respective track trade teams over the weekend. Americans ... more »
USA Cycling – Nov 23, 2008 01:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Sports: Cycling
How drug barons won royal pardon in jail con
They were the brains behind one of the most audacious plots to subvert the criminal justice system. From their prison cells, John Haase and Paul Bennett orchestrated the planting of 35 huge caches of firearms and drugs across the UK in a successful ruse to secure their early release from jail. Last ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 23, 2008 12:58 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Politics
They were the brains behind one of the most audacious plots to subvert the criminal justice system. From their prison cells, John Haase and Paul Bennett orchestrated the planting of 35 huge caches of firearms and drugs across the UK in a successful ruse to secure their early release from jail. Last ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 23, 2008 12:58 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Politics
Jon Henley: The BNP next door
It's a fascinating document. Row after row of names, addresses, telephone numbers, emails. Column upon column of personal, professional and biographical detail - career, education, family, hobbies. Here are 12,801 of our fellow citizens, their lives laid bare in this remarkable respect: we now ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 22, 2008 01:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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It's a fascinating document. Row after row of names, addresses, telephone numbers, emails. Column upon column of personal, professional and biographical detail - career, education, family, hobbies. Here are 12,801 of our fellow citizens, their lives laid bare in this remarkable respect: we now ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 22, 2008 01:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Timothy Geithner faces monumental challenges as Obama???s Treasury pick
Timothy Geithner, President-elect Barack Obamas apparent pick as U.S. Treasury Secretary, will inherit one of the most powerful and challenging jobs in the next White House as he grapples with the Wall Street and banking meltdowns and what do next with the $700 billion federal bailout, according to ... more »
bizjournals.com – Nov 22, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Manufacturing
Timothy Geithner, President-elect Barack Obamas apparent pick as U.S. Treasury Secretary, will inherit one of the most powerful and challenging jobs in the next White House as he grapples with the Wall Street and banking meltdowns and what do next with the $700 billion federal bailout, according to ... more »
bizjournals.com – Nov 22, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Manufacturing
Chávez faces test in regional elections
President Hugo Chávez faces an important test of his self-styled socialist revolution tomorrow when Venezuelans vote in regional and local polls after a tumultuous election campaign.Opinion polls suggest a resurgent opposition could win control of key states and cities and rein in the forceful ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 22, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] – comment?
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President Hugo Chávez faces an important test of his self-styled socialist revolution tomorrow when Venezuelans vote in regional and local polls after a tumultuous election campaign.Opinion polls suggest a resurgent opposition could win control of key states and cities and rein in the forceful ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 22, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Hugo Chávez faces test in Venezuela's regional elections
President Hugo Chávez faces an important test of his self-styled socialist revolution on Sunday when Venezuelans vote in regional and local elections after a tumultuous election campaign.Opinion polls suggest a resurgent opposition could win control of key states and cities and rein in the forc ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 21, 2008 6:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
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President Hugo Chávez faces an important test of his self-styled socialist revolution on Sunday when Venezuelans vote in regional and local elections after a tumultuous election campaign.Opinion polls suggest a resurgent opposition could win control of key states and cities and rein in the forc ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 21, 2008 6:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Why bees are the most invaluable species
Bees were last night declared the most invaluable species on the planet at the annual Earthwatch debate. The audience heard from five eminent scientists who battled it out for fungi, bats, plankton, primates and bees. While of course all species are invaluable for our ecosystem, the debate is design ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 21, 2008 4:59 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Technology: Science
Bees were last night declared the most invaluable species on the planet at the annual Earthwatch debate. The audience heard from five eminent scientists who battled it out for fungi, bats, plankton, primates and bees. While of course all species are invaluable for our ecosystem, the debate is design ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 21, 2008 4:59 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Technology: Science