President Barack Obama tells The Associated Press that he believes he’s the best person to “finish the job” of getting the country back on track economically. (April 15)
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Outlining his strengths and weaknesses as a President and as a candidate, President Barack Obama said in an interview with The Associated Press that his main concern as re-election approaches is the state of the economy. (April 15)
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A ship-based laser tested by the US Navy’s research arm could put the heat on Somali pirates. The Navy for the first time last week successfully tested a solid-state high-energy laser from a ship. (April 15)
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Jack Black discusses the difference between the original and the upcoming sequel ‘Kung Fu Panda 2′ at a preview in Las Vegas. (April 15)
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Click here to view this media New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) begged reporters Wednesday to “take the bat” to a 76-year-old lawmaker for collecting a pension and a paycheck. Democratic state Sen. Loretta Weinberg, a widow, said she was forced to begin collecting her pension after her financial advisor invested all her savings in Bernie Madoff’s ponzi scheme. “After a major financial setback resulting from my so-called ‘Financial Advisor’ investing all my money (including my IRA) with a man I never heard of (read: Bernie Madoff) a colleague suggested that I would most likely qualify for my pension,” Weinberg wrote in a blog post . “Though I never went in to public service to make money, I am grateful for this income at this time of my life, because of the situation Bernie Madoff created for me,” she said. Christie became livid at Weinberg when she was quoted by The Star-Ledger as saying he was guilty of double standards. At the time, Christie had not yet spoken out against Essex County Executive Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. for receiving a pension from the same job where he was also receiving a paycheck. “That’s just gamesmanship,” Christie said at a press conference. “As you can see from folks like Loretta Weinberg, who by the way, if you guys don’t give Loretta Weinberg the hypocrisy award…” “I mean can you guys please take the bat out on her for once?” he asked reporters. “The hypocrisy meter has got to tilt on her.” Christie, who is known for his trademark rants, also recently told a teacher to quit after she criticized his attacks on the teachers union.
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We’re not gonna lie: this week, we’re all over the place . PlayBook banter? We got it. Dual-screened Android analysis? Check. Cool Kinect chaos? It’s in the bag. And so on and so forth, with the smoothest segways between topics on this side of the Andromeda galaxy. It’s The Engadget Podcast, again, for the first time — know it, own it, cherish it. Hosts: Tim Stevens, Darren Murph Guests: Myriam Joire, Vlad Savov Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Light My Fire 00:04:00 – BlackBerry PlayBook Review 00:22:58 – Kyocera Echo review 00:34:45 – Windows Phone adds multitasking, deeper OS integration, and sensor access to dev platform 00:43:44 – HTC Sensation 4G official: 1.2GHz dual-core, qHD display, and Sense 3.0 00:46:46 – What is ‘ix.Mac.MarketingName’ and why is it listed as a supported device for iOS apps? 00:51:32 – Cisco killing Flip line of camcorders, axing 550 employees in restructuring effort 01:00:00 – Ad-supported Kindle to ship May 3rd: saves $25, includes lot of enticement 01:03:15 – Intel to support USB 3.0 alongside Thunderbolt, coming with Ivy Bridge in 2012 01:04:55 – AMD beats Intel to the punch, confirms USB 3.0 support in future chipsets 01:06:38 – Netflix for Xbox 360 updated with Kinect support, everybody wave! 01:10:23 – Microsoft details Kinect SDK for Windows PC, promises ‘robust skeletal tracking’ (update) 01:10:38 – Spotify announces new limits for free service, hopes you’ll consider its premium options Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @tim_stevens @darrenmurph @tnkgrl @vladsavov Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 236 – 04.15.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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' King of Heroin' sentenced for smuggling drugs from Mexico into … ‘ King of Heroin’ sentenced for smuggling drugs from Mexico into California. Source: [b]Los Angeles Times[/b] A Mexican drug trafficker dubbed the ?King of Heroin? has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for smuggling large quantities … Mexican ' King of Heroin' sentenced to 22 years – Devilsreaper.com Mexican ‘ King of Heroin’ sentenced to 22 years VENTURA, Calif. — California authorities say a man dubbed the King of Heroin who smuggled large. My Karaoke: Gary Johnson to make 'major announcement' about … ‘ King of Heroin’ sentenced for smuggling drugs from Mexico into California A Mexican drug trafficker dubbed the “King of Heroin” has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for smuggling large quantities of the narcotic into the United … boncherry_news says: Mexican King of Heroin Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison http://t.co/ViwdNlj
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Mayor targeted over Israel boycott “Ensimm” Oskarihei’s photos around Sydney, Australia “Arabian nights and lazy days” Nratty’s photos around Stone Town, Tanzania ANZPT Sydney Day 2: Levels 10 & 11 (blinds 800-1600, ante 200 … Mike Ivin has been eliminated from the ANZPT Sydney Main Event. After finishing 2nd in this event last year, Ivin was unable to replicate that feat after he got his last chips in preflop with pocket fours against an opponent’s pocket … ANZPT Sydney Day 2: Levels 8 & 9 (blinds 500-1000, ante 100 … After enjoying a relaxing day on the Sydney harbour yesterday, PokerStars qualifier Sydney VanderHorst is back on the felt today looking to turn her trip all the way from the Unites States into a profitable one. … ANZPT Sydney Day 2: Levels 14 & 15 (blinds 2000-4000, ante 400 … We’re now inching closer to the money with 53 players remaining in contention for the ANZPT Sydney title. Remember only the top 45 will finish in the money, so there are going to be eight more players who go home from here empty-handed. … ANZPT Sydney Day 2: Levels 12 & 13 (blinds 1200-2400, ante 200 … We’ve been closely following the progress of American PokerStars qualifier Sydney VanderHorst. With a name that’s destined for great things in this city, VanderHorst has been battling hard with a short stack for long periods of today. … Aussie Arts in Sydney – Vivid Sydney & Sydney Film Festival … A travel article about two great events in May & June, 2011 in Sydney , Australia – Vivid Sydney and the Sydney Film Festival, including info on where to stay. MarlaGuadagno94 says: @sydneylalonde_ keith urban sydney concert pics http://tinyurl.com/3b9ak5o/?=mtc4
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BBC Human Planet takes an in-depth look at The Douche, observing them in their natural habitat. For a few weeks, the BBC film crew had the opportunity to follow a unique specimen, they were able to observe and record its mannerisms, rituals and way of life. The result of this is BBC Human Planet: The Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 14/04/2011 23:15 Number of articles : 6
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Thursday night during American Idol, Universal Pictures and director Jon Favreau premiered the theatrical trailer for the upcoming Summer blockbuster Cowboys & Aliens. Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, the big budget, western sci-fi hybrid is scheduled for release on July 29. Up until now we’ve seen a teaser trailer [1], a Super Bowl commercial [2] and attendees of Comic Con, Butt-Numb-A-Thon… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : /Film Discovery Date : 15/04/2011 02:28 Number of articles : 6
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