Apple shareholders rejected a plan requiring the company to disclose a succession plan for its chief executive. (Feb. 23)
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Microsoft’s slowed the pace of Windows Phone 7 ads after saturating the airwaves at launch, but it looks like another campaign is about to begin — WinRumors has a leak of a new set of “Real Time Challenge” interactive web ads that challenge you to complete tasks using your phone against a WP7 device. Challenges include taking a photo and posting it to Facebook, checking Xbox achievements, getting directions, and telling meeting participants you’re running late. Not surprisingly, the WP7 device performs handily at everything — although we’re definitely wondering why you’d be checking Xbox achievements in a hurry while on the run. WinRumors also says that the “Your Phone” image is just a placeholder that will be filled in by other devices in the final ads, so we’ll see how MS decides to portray other platforms and their apps — there’s a lot of ways to do some of these things on Android and iOS devices. (And, sigh, we would note that “Update system software without fatal errors ” is not a listed activity.) In any event, it’s a clever ad idea — check the video below. [Thanks, Irv] Continue reading Leaked Windows Phone 7 ads challenge your phone head-to-head Leaked Windows Phone 7 ads challenge your phone head-to-head originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Image: Business Wire Coke’s patented PlantBottle , made from up to 30 percent plant-based material, will now be used for Heinz ketchup. Heinz says it will convert all of its 20-ounce bottles in the U.S. this summer. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Two Tennessee lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make following the Islamic code of ethics known as Shariah law a felony punishable by 15 years in prison. The bill exempts the peaceful practice of Islam, according to the Tennessean , but it labels following Shariah “treasonous,” claiming that those who…
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“Dieting” doesn’t work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals — and stay there.
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Adam Wainwright Elbow Injury May Require Tommy John Surgery Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright Suffered Significant Elbow Injury Hallelujah Guitar Cover Cardinals' 20-game winner Wainwright injures elbow – Baseball- NBC … Adam Wainwright , a 20-game winner for the Cardinals a year ago and the runner-up for the Cy Young award, was being sent back to St. Louis on Wednesday for tests on his injured right elbow amid concern that he could be lost for the … Wainwright May Be Headed For Tommy John Surgery: MLB Rumors … Adam Wainwright is heading back to St. Louis to have his right elbow examined, and right now the team expects the worst. “I can say just based on the initial evaluation from our training staff, things do not look encouraging,” said GM … Adam Wainwright To Have Pitching Elbow Examined, Potentially … Adam Wainwright , the ace of the Cardinals pitching staff, is flying back to St. Louis Wednesday morning to have the ligament in his right elbow examined. Early indications are that it is a “significant injury.” Adam Wainwright Elbow Injury: Cardinals Ace Might Miss Season JUPITER, Fla. — Adam Wainwright , a 20-game winner for the Cardinals a year ago and the runner-up for the Cy Young award, was being sent back to St. Louis on Wednesday for tests on his injured right elbow amid concern that he could be … Who Will Replace Adam Wainwright ? | FanGraphs Baseball Just yesterday, the Cardinals were holding open tryouts for the imaginary “sixth starter.” Well, those tryouts just bumped up in significance with the news that Adam Wainwright may be lost for the season. Over the past four seasons, … _BrentPaterson says: #Cya # Wainwright !
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Nba Old School – Greatest Moves HD JAM ON IT!!! NBA_ Top 10 Plays of 2010 Golden State Interested in Nate Robinson ? | Boston Celtics … Well, this keeps getting more and more interesting. Just hours after I wondered aloud whether Doc Rivers was showcasing Nate Robinson last night for a deal by. NBA Trade Rumor: Nate Robinson to Golden State | Dime Magazine … For the non-stars, securing a job in the NBA is all about identifying your niche. Nate Robinson had defied the odds — there are people in the Dime office today who, years ago, said Nate would be playing in Greece by now — by finding … Nate Robinson To The Warriors Among NBA Trade Rumors – SBNation.com The Warriors could trade for Nate Robinson of the Celtics, according to a report. Nate Robinson included in trade talks – Nate Robinson (G) Boston … Boston and Golden State are in trade talks surrounding the Warrior acquiring Nate Robinson from the Celtics. Click to continue reading this fantasy sports article at Fantasy Basketball Headlines – Rotoworld.com. Will Nate Robinson Be Traded To Warriors? « Hoopsnotes – All … According to Sam Amick, the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics are in discussions that would send Nate Robinson to the Warriors, source says. Not done yet though and other pieces unclear. If we have to made a guess, … tadams1080 says: RT @sam_amick : Source says Nate Robinson will not be coming to the Warriors. Never discovered the other pieces, but that deal w/ Boston is not going down.
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Situatiion in Libya and Oil Prices Libya Unrest = Oil price scam Libya unrest raises oil concerns Gaddafi Threatens to Torch Libya's Oil Yikes… Oil is up again this morning. West Texas Intermediate has blasted up to $96.78. (Bar… Wall St drops as Libya, oil concerns weigh (Reuters) | Prensa … NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks fell for a second day on Wednesday as protests in Libya drove up oil prices, fueling concerns about further. Activist Post: 'Gaddafi orders explosion of Libya's oil pipelines' ‘Gaddafi orders explosion of Libya’s oil pipelines’. Libyan leader tells security forces to blow up oil facilities, reports Time; number of people killed in protests rises to 300. … Relax, Libya oil crisis is no big deal – watchdog | Prensa Espartaco The International Energy Agency says stockpiles in industrial countries plus OPEC reserves can more than handle any disruption from the recent violence. By. Wall Street dips as investors eye Libya, oil (Reuters) | Prensa … NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks dipped on Wednesday, a day after Wall Street suffered its worst session since August on geopolitical turmoil in. CEIComplianceUK says: U.S. crude oil prices touch $100 for first time since Oct. 2008 on Libyan chaos: The price of oil crude oil futu… http://bit.ly/ic0f1U
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Top 10 Favourite Track of The Month – Zatox – A New Dimension (Quality Preview) The Fringemunks: The Super Bowl XLV Song (parody of “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger) Rep. David Wu (D) Staff Demand He Gets Psych Help, Hear a Psychiatrist Give His Options David Wu Faces Calls To Resign After Emailing Photos Of Himself In … Oregon Democratic Rep. David Wu has had a tough few weeks. First, the Portland Oregonian reported that just days before the 2010 election Wu’s staff confronted him about his increasingly erratic behavior and urged him to enter a … David Wu disclosures make headlines nationally | OregonLive.com A roundup of Rep. David Wu coverage from elsewhere in the country. David Wu admits taking someone else's prescription painkillers … Among the more puzzling aspects about the stories swirling around Congressman David Wu have been the reports that his staff attempted an. Did David Wu really have to apologize? | The Business Ethics Blog Anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis knows that I’m a great believer in the value of apologies. I frequently tell clients that, when there’s any. Oregon Rep. Tells Paper He Accepted Painkiller From Campaign … AP House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. David Wu , D-Ore., listens to witness testimony during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this Oct. 24, 2007 file photo. PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon congressman… politimo says: David Wu Faces Calls To Resign After Emailing Photos Of Himself In A Tiger Costume To Staff… http://goo.gl/fb/r4O2X
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The New Jersey Nets have acquired All-Star point guard Deron Williams from the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie Derrick Favors and point guard Devin Harris. (Feb. 23)
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