Russia sending warships to its base in Syria By Thomas Grove Reuters MOSCOW- Russia is sending a flotilla of warships to its naval base in Syria in a show of force which suggests Moscow is willing to defend its interests in the strife-torn country as international pressure mounts on President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Arab League […]
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Pakistan on Sunday buried 24 troops killed in a NATO cross-border air raid impacting US relations
November 27, 2011
Pakistan buries troops amid fury over NATO strike By Aftab Ahmed Reuters Pakistan on Sunday buried 24 troops killed in a NATO cross-border air raid that has pushed a crisis in relations with the United States toward rupture. The attack was the latest perceived provocation by the United States, starting with the secret raid which […]
Will the NBA’s popularity decline after the lockout ends- an economic consequence?
November 27, 2011
Will the NBA’s popularity decline after the lockout ends due the Great Recession and fans’ anger with wealthy owners and wealthy players? The NBA had another lockout which occurred right after the 1998 season. The lockout wiped out 32 games of the 1998–1999 season. It was reported the lockout had caused fan apathy. Duration: July 1, 1998 – Jan. 6, 1999 […]
NBA owners and players reach tentative deal
November 26, 2011
NBA Owners, Players Reach Tentative Deal Patrick McDermott/Getty Images NBA Commissioner David Stern (right) and union executive director Billy Hunter speak to the media Saturday in New York City to announce a tentative labor agreement that would end the 149-day lockout. NPR Staff and Wires […]
Bed Bugs on airplanes?
November 26, 2011
Bed Bugs on airplanes Big Surprise: Bed Bugs Are Now Flying Business Class (Image via Wikipedia) Melanie Haiken, Contributor Forbes Just because you haven’t heard much about bed bug-infested airplanes doesn’t mean that economy or business class seat is free of the icky pests. While the topic hasn’t hit […]
NBA owners and players met for more than 12 hours Friday
November 26, 2011
NBA, players meeting in New York Associated Press NEW YORK — NBA owners and players met for more than 12 hours Friday in an attempt to end the 148-day lockout in time to save the league’s Christmas Day schedule. That deadline has created a sense of urgency because the Dec. 25 schedule is traditionally a […]
NASA launching complex rover lab to Mars slated for Saturday morning on an Atlas 5 rocket
November 25, 2011
NASA’s massive Curiosity Rover nears launch toward Mars By John Matson Scientific American Don’t be fooled by the innocuous name—Curiosity, NASA’s new Mars rover, is a brute. Curiosity, which is slated to launch Saturday morning on an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, is the biggest planetary rover ever built. […]
Black Friday Holiday Sales- should you skip it?
November 25, 2011
5 Reasons to Skip Black Friday Sales By Kimberly Palmer | US News & World Report This year’s Black Friday deals are impressive: Many discounts will continue long after Black Friday is over. The best deals are only available to a few people. When you do score a discount, it often just leads to more […]


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