President Barack Obama says the only ones standing in the way of a balanced compromise to the nation’s debt crisis are those Republicans in Congress who are insisting only on spending cuts. (July 25)
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House Speaker John Boehner says Pres. Barack Obama wants a blank check from Congress to raise the debt ceiling, but that he’s not going to get one. In his response to Obama’s televised address, Boehner gave no indication of compromise. (July 25)
Continue reading …House Speaker John Boehner says Pres. Barack Obama wants a blank check from Congress to raise the debt ceiling, but that he’s not going to get one. In his response to Obama’s televised address, Boehner gave no indication of compromise. (July 25)
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Microsoft has been touting Avatar Kinect , since CES way back in January, and you can now finally it try out for yourself. The Kinect Fun Labs Gadget is available as a free download for all Xbox Live Gold members starting today, and even non-paying Live members can try it out during a limited trial that runs until September 8th. So just what is it? Partly a tech demo showing off things like new facial expression capabilities, but mostly another way for you to hangout with a few friends online — up to seven in this case, in your choice of 24 virtual environments. Those looking to try something else a little different with Kinect will also be able to download the Kinect Sparkler 3D finger painting application this Thursday, although it’ll cost you 240 Microsoft Points. Continue reading Avatar Kinect hits Xbox Live, your own virtual talk show starts today Avatar Kinect hits Xbox Live, your own virtual talk show starts today originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Resigning by sending an “eviscerating” letter to one’s entire company: Not a method Emily Post would approve of, but one gladly scooped up by Gawker —especially since said company is none other than Whole Foods. In a resignation letter that Seth Abramovitch calls “epic,” the Toronto employee (name redacted) takes…
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The NFL lockout came to a close on Monday afternoon, as player representatives from all 32 National Football League teams approved a new collective bargaining agreement that the owners ratified last Thursday night. “Football is back,” said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at a joint press conference with NFL union leadership in Washington, D.C. Monday afternoon.
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Russell Brand Pays Tribute to Amy Winehouse (VIDEO) USNewsonline says: Russell Brand Pays Tribute To Amy Winehouse ‘We Have Lost A Beautiful, Talented Woman’ http://ping.fm/4b5qe
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Chickenpox deaths in the U.S. have been nearly eliminated thanks to widespread use of the varicella vaccine, according to a new CDC study.
Continue reading …John Boehner and Harry Reid put forth starkly divergent plans for dealing with the debt ceiling, reports the Washington Post , with the White House jumping up to support the Senate Democrats’ version and denounce the GOP’s “my way or the highway approach.” Boehner’s vision is a short-term fix that’s similar…
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Scientists say they have successfully tested a new treatment that may one day help children with a severe form of muscular dystrophy.
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