After midnight, Google will start linking your data across all of Google’s products. On Thursday, a new privacy policy comes into effect at Google Inc. that allows the Internet search giant to sweep together a person’s data across its various services, from YouTube to Gmail and Google Plus, in an effort to better target the person with ads based on their personal preferences. This is a terrible news.
Apple's market capitalization topped $500 billion Wednesday, climbing to a mountain peak where few companies have ventured — and none have stayed for long.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
World Bank calls for help, Cook County Commissioner exposed
The World Bank announced on Friday a global alliance to better manage and protect the world's oceans, aiming to raise $1.5 billion in the next five years for the purpose. The partnership would bring together scientific centres, non-governmental groups, international organisations, foundations and national governments.
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Gay marriage legalized in Maryland
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A prominent public official in Chicago was indicted on Thursday on federal tax charges for allegedly diverting campaign funds and other monies to pay for personal purposes while failing to report it as income.
The four-count indictment alleges that Cook County Commissioner William Beavers stole more than $225,000 between 2006 and 2008 from campaign funds and a county expense account and spent at least some of the money for personal expenses, including gambling.
More breaking news:
Gay marriage legalized in Maryland
Remembering American war correspondent Marie Colvin
A prominent public official in Chicago was indicted on Thursday on federal tax charges for allegedly diverting campaign funds and other monies to pay for personal purposes while failing to report it as income.
The four-count indictment alleges that Cook County Commissioner William Beavers stole more than $225,000 between 2006 and 2008 from campaign funds and a county expense account and spent at least some of the money for personal expenses, including gambling.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Political news February 23rd, 2012
At Wednesday night's GOP debate, Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney called Arizona a "model" for immigration enforcement, singling out the state's 2007 law mandating that all employers use the national E-Verify database when hiring workers.
Syrian forces launched a massive bombardment of rebel districts of Homs on Thursday, defying a world outcry over the killing of two Western journalists and a citizen reporter who were among the few to bear witness of the civilian toll.
The Afghan president's office says it has received a letter from President Barack Obama formally apologizing for the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
Source: Yahoo
Syrian forces launched a massive bombardment of rebel districts of Homs on Thursday, defying a world outcry over the killing of two Western journalists and a citizen reporter who were among the few to bear witness of the civilian toll.
The Afghan president's office says it has received a letter from President Barack Obama formally apologizing for the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
Source: Yahoo
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Dozens dead in Argentina train crash, Romney at Arizona GOP debate, George Huguely sentenced
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney fought for frontrunner status in front of a live national audience last night in the CNN GOP debate before the crucial primaries next week in Michigan and Arizona.
A jury recommended that a judge sentence George Huguely V to 25 years in prison for the second degree murder conviction and one year for the grand larceny conviction.
A packed commuter train plowed into the buffers at a Buenos Aires station during morning rush hour yesterday, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 600 others, authorities said.
A jury recommended that a judge sentence George Huguely V to 25 years in prison for the second degree murder conviction and one year for the grand larceny conviction.
A packed commuter train plowed into the buffers at a Buenos Aires station during morning rush hour yesterday, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 600 others, authorities said.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Movie news Tuesday, February 2012
American film writers gave their top two movie awards on Sunday to Woody Allen's romance "Midnight in Paris" and Alexander Payne's family drama "The Descendants" in the final Hollywood guild awards show before next week's Oscars. Meanwhile, "The Help" collected three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including outstanding motion picture, top actress honors for Viola Davis and the supporting actress prize for Octavia Spencer.
Starring Denzel Washington as a CIA traitor on the run, "Safe House" raised its domestic total to $78.2 million durin the President's Day holiday weekend. Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon's new movie "This Means War" debuted at No. 5 with $17.6 million which is a disappointing number.
Starring Denzel Washington as a CIA traitor on the run, "Safe House" raised its domestic total to $78.2 million durin the President's Day holiday weekend. Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon's new movie "This Means War" debuted at No. 5 with $17.6 million which is a disappointing number.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Entertainment news this mid-week
Actress Evan Rachel Wood spent her Valentine’s Day at the installation of ‘The Ever Changing Face of Beauty’ exhibit.
Given the untimely death of Whitney Houston over the weekend, it’s a crazy coincidence that Amber Riley sang “I Will Always Love You” on “Glee” last night.
Working her magic on the catwalk, supermodel Miranda Kerr was spotted on the runway at the David Jones Autumn Winter 2012 season launch in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday.
Bringing her directorial effort to Sarajevo, Angelina Jolie was joined by partner Brad Pitt at Sarajevo's overseas premiere on Tuesday.
Given the untimely death of Whitney Houston over the weekend, it’s a crazy coincidence that Amber Riley sang “I Will Always Love You” on “Glee” last night.
Working her magic on the catwalk, supermodel Miranda Kerr was spotted on the runway at the David Jones Autumn Winter 2012 season launch in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday.
Bringing her directorial effort to Sarajevo, Angelina Jolie was joined by partner Brad Pitt at Sarajevo's overseas premiere on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Entertainment news on February 9
Rihanna has taken the plunge and gone blonde in early days of 2012.
Zachary Quinto and Jonathan Groff share brunch together at Mustard Seed Cafe on Sunday (February 5) in Los Feliz, Calif. Jonathan recently booked a guest starring role on CBS’ The Good Wife ! He was also cast as a series regular in Starz’s drama series, Boss . On top of that, Jon will be returning to Glee later in the season.
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