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5 Aug by Qurly in news
Microsoft Hiring 400… from Yahoo
As part of the Microsoft Bing/ Yahoo Search deal, Microsoft has agreed to hire at least 400 employees from Yahoo. In addition, Microsoft will shell out $150M to Yahoo over three years. The deal is still subject to approval by SEC antitrust regulators. ...more»
5 Aug by Qurly in news
Man in LA Fitness Shooting Had 4 Guns, No Ties to Victims
George Sodini, who killed at least three people and then himself at an LA Fitness gym near Pittsburgh, had no connection to the deceased nor to the multiple people injured. He entered the club with four guns - three of which were used - and even indicated his plans on ...more»
5 Aug by Qurly in news
Cash for Clunkers: Top Purchased Cars List
Based on a just-released government report, here are the most purchased cars under the current Cash for Clunkers CARS rebate program (according to the NHTSA).
Ford Focus
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic
Toyota Prius
Toyota Camry
Ford Escape
Hyundai Elantra
Dodge Caliber
Honda Fit
Chevy Cobalt
Consumers trading in a car getting less than 18 mpg could get up to a $4500 ...more»
5 Aug by Qurly in news
President Ford’s Attempted Assassin Lynnette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme to be Released
Charles Manson follower Lynnette Squeaky' Fromme shot to fame when convicted of pointing a gun at then-President Gerald Ford in 1975 in California. The gun was later shown to have no bullet. Fromme, now 60, will be released in mid-Aug this year, after spending over 30 years in jail for ...more»
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4 Aug by Qurly in news
Glendale-LA Area Fire Now Under Control
According to the LA Times, firefighters now have under control a brush fire on the boundary of Glendale and Los Angeles (near the intersection area of Ventura and Glendale Freeways). The Glendale Civic Auditorium was set up as an evacuation center. 180 firefighters were on the scene. Five copters were ...more»
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Tags: fires
4 Aug by Qurly in news
6 Dead in LA Fitness Shooting Near Pittsburgh
As many as 16 people were shot at by man who entered an LA Fitness Gym in Bridgeville, Penn (near Pittsburgh) today. The man turned off the lights on a Latin dance class in session before he started shooting. At this point, most reports claim between 5-6 people are dead, ...more»
4 Aug by Qurly in news
President Obama Turns 48
United States President Barack Obama celebrated his 48th birthday in Washington, D.C., today by singing happy birthday to a reporter, Helen Thomas, who was celebrating her 89th birthday. Thomas is a veteran White House correspondent. ...more»
4 Aug by Qurly in news
North Korea Pardons Two American Journalists
The NY Times is reporting that former U.S. President Bill Cllinton has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and managed to get a special pardon granted for two American journalists. The journalists, Laura Ling (younger sister of TV journliast Lisa Ling) and Euna Lee, were originally sentenced to 12 ...more»
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Tags: politics
3 Aug by Qurly in news
British Boxer Rob Newbiggin Changing Sex
According to various media outlets, British boxer Rob Newbiggin (who was reportedly born in either the USA or Canada, depending on the source) has revealed plans to have a sex change operation. While he was born with male physical characteristics, high levels of estrogen in his body mean that he's ...more»
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3 Aug by Qurly in news
Quakes Hit Southern and Baja California
The LA Times and various Twitter streams are reporting a 6.9 earthquake in Baja California. The quake was also felt in Tuscon, Phoenix and several California regions including Los Angeles and San Diego. Updates say that as many as three strong quakes and various tremblors preceded and followed the strongest ...more»
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Tags: California, earthquakes
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