Photo: republicanconference …And corporations’ power and influence on the American political process continues to consolidate in new and exciting ways! The American Petroleum Institute, the biggest lobbying group in the industry, has announced that it will start directly supporting specific oil-friendly candidates with its treasure chest of oily, oily money. This is troubling for a number of reasons …… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …With the Obama administration having declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional , Democratic lawmakers are launching new challenges of their own to the law, the Huffington Post reports. In the House, the “Respect for Marriage Act,” which would explicitly repeal DOMA, is set to be introduced by Jerry Nadler with…
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Need a bit more evidence that there’s some big changes coming to MobileMe ? Then you don’t need to look much further than Apple’s own stores, both online and off. The company has apparently now discontinued the boxed version of the software it sells at retail, and it seems that all traces of MobileMe have also been removed from Apple’s online store, though you are still able to sign up for a free trial through the MobileMe website. Apple Insider further reports that both single user and family packs of MobileMe have been declared “end of life” by Apple, and that the service will undergo some scheduled maintenance tonight that may leave its web-based applications inaccessible for half an hour. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Apple removes MobileMe from online store, discontinues retail boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Fan-Made Music Video of the Day: Kermit the Frog reprises his role as James Murphy in Javier Douglas’s unofficial video for LCD Soundsystem’s “Dance Yrself Clean” off the band’s final outing, This Is Happening . [ thanks garrett! ] Related: Why save PBS ? Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 24/02/2011 21:44 Number of articles : 7
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Fan-Made Music Video of the Day: Kermit the Frog reprises his role as James Murphy in Javier Douglas’s unofficial video for LCD Soundsystem’s “Dance Yrself Clean” off the band’s final outing, This Is Happening . [ thanks garrett! ] Related: Why save PBS ? Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 24/02/2011 21:44 Number of articles : 7
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Just as the US and global economies are finally strengthening, they face a new danger: Rocketing oil prices. (Feb. 24)
Continue reading …The devastating earthquake that hit New Zealand has already claimed 98 lives, but as rescuers comb through ruins in Christchurch, officials fear there may be no hope for the 223 still missing. The wreckage of the Canterbury TV building, under which 120 people were trapped, and Christchurch cathedral is thought…
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Here’s a video showing several wounded men in what the person who posted the video claims to be Az Zawiyah on February 24, when the army reportedly fired at protesters for up to 5 hours. Eyewitnesses say that as many as 100 were killed and 400 were injured.
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US Senator Moran Expresses Support for Kansas Aviation Workers Senator Cantwell Discusses Importance of Securing Boeing Tanker Contract for American Workers Roberts: Awarding Contract to Boeing would Create 7500 Jobs in Kansas Air Force decision expected on tanker contract | The Associated … Boeing workers are awaiting an Air Force decision expected Thursday on a $35 billion contract to build 179 air refueling tankers. Boeing is competing with the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, known as EADS. Air Force decision expected on tanker contract – Northwest – The … Boeing workers are awaiting an Air Force decision expected Thursday on a $35 billion contract to build 179 air refueling tankers. Air Force to award $35 billion tanker contract (AP) | NOWG.net … AP – The Air Force is poised to award one of the biggest contracts in military history — a $35 billion deal to build nearly 200 giant airborne re… Air Force KC-X Tanker Contract Award to be Announced | DAILYSPORTS … No. 018-11 February 24, 2011 Air Force KC-X Tanker Contract Award to be Announced Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics Ashton Carter, Secretary of the Air Force … Air Force to award $35 billion tanker contract | The Daily Caller … WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force is poised to award one of the biggest contracts in military history — a $35 billion deal to build nearly 200 giant airborne. joshdv says: RT @mySA_Military : One of the biggest contracts in military history: Air Force to award $35 billion tanker contract http://bit.ly/ifbift
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