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Apple's Dark Side: The Human Costs of the iPad
Most Popular Top Stories26 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pmBreaking News While Apple are enjoying record profits this past quarter, Apple's factories in China routinely put workers in danger, with horrifying consequences. The New York Times reports that in the past year, four people died from burns and many others were injured in two explosions at Apple's factories. A former Apple executive admits, Most people would still be really disturbed if they saw where their iPhone comes from. Your take: Will this news change anything? Or do most people care more about a new iPhone than about workers in China? -
20 suspects indicted in multiagency Fitchburg crime probe
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Obama to Link Aid for Colleges to Affordability
NYT > Most E-Mailed28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amAn overhaul would tie colleges’ eligibility for campus-based aid programs to the institutions’ success in improving value and affordability for students.
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27 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pmAgencies like the Federal Trade Commission have been trying to crack down on online product reviews that do not disclose the connection between a merchant and the person doling out the praise. -
At Yale, the Collapse of Patrick Witt’s Rhodes Candidacy
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Israelis See Iran’s Threats of Retaliation as Bluff
27 Jan 2012 | 2:57 pmAs Israel’s political and military leaders weigh options to stop Iran’s nuclear program, many are guided by an assessment that an attack is unlikely to set off widespread conflict.
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Iran's envoy to IAEA is hopeful on eve of nuclear watchdog visit
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Sandusky asks judge to let him visit with his grandchildren
28 Jan 2012 | 1:22 amDespite being accused of child sex abuse, Jerry Sandusky is asking a judge to modify the terms of his bail so he can see his grandchildren, according to court documents. -
Etta James funeral set for Saturday
28 Jan 2012 | 12:03 amThe funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said. -
U.S. to send MIA team to North Korea for first time since '05
27 Jan 2012 | 9:27 pmThe United States will send a team to North Korea this year to search for the remains of missing U.S. veterans of the Korean War, the Defense Department announced Friday. -
Pardoned Mississippi murderer drops out of sight
27 Jan 2012 | 9:09 pmThe "Reward" sign being nailed above the convenience store counter takes on a little more meaning here in Desoto County, Mississippi. At the Old Road Store, it's personal.
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Facebook Gets Ready For Its IPO Filing
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What's Wrong With the Teenage Mind?
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Sixteen Concerned Scientists: No Need to Panic About Global Warming
27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pmThere's no compelling scientific argument for drastic action to 'decarbonize' the world's economy. -
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Warren Buffett's Advice To A Boomer: Buy Your Sunbelt Retirement Home Now
27 Jan 2012 | 5:12 pm"Warren tells me that it will be the best opportunity in my lifetime. Mortgage rates are low and prices have dropped dramatically,'' says Buffett secretary Debbie Bosanek, 55, in explaining why she recently bought an Arizona retirement home . -
Facebook IPO Is Nigh, Should You Buy?
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Wall Street's Sexiest Model
27 Jan 2012 | 9:48 amImage via Wikipedia Apologies to anyone who clicked on this story expecting to read about Christie Turlington or the latest Heidi Klum-Seal split news. But this is about Wall Street’s sexiest models - we’re talking about math. The last few years have given us plenty of reasons to hate financial models. Models [...] -
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24 Jan 2012 | 12:04 amStories: 1) When It Comes To Depression, Serotonin Isn't The Whole Story 2) First Hints That Stem Cells Can Help Patients Get Better 3) Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level 4) Publishers And Booksellers See A 'Predatory' Amazon 5) First Aid Kit: Swedish Blood, American Hearts 6) 'Taft 2012': A Presidential Time Warp
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When David Lee Roth talks, it's 'A Different Kind of Truth'
29 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amThe Van Halen frontman discusses the band's new tour, new album (his first with the group in 28 years), Eddie Van Halen and almost everything else.It's an old joke, but when David Lee Roth delivers the punch line it sounds more like a mission statement: "How many lead singers does it take to put in a lightbulb? One. You hold the bulb and wait for the world to revolve around you." -
New Web reality series puts USC in a bad light
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amThe James Franco-produced 'Undergrads' depicts students drinking, partying and having run-ins with police. Administrators and students say the show doesn't accurately portray the campus."Undergrads," the USC-centered Web reality series, focuses on a bacchanal a la "The Hangover": Amorous, good-looking young people hooking up, wild parties, run-ins with the law and booze. Lots and lots of it. -
HPV study finds 7% of U.S. teens, adults carry virus in mouths
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amInfection with human papillomavirus heightens the risk of developing cancer of the mouth and throat. The findings indicate that most cases of oral HPV can be traced to oral sex, rather than to kissing or casual contact.A new study showing an estimated 7% of American teens and adults carry the human papillomavirus in their mouths may help health experts finally understand why rates of mouth and throat cancer have been climbing for nearly 25 years. The evidence makes it clear that oral sex practices play a key role in transmission. -
A flaky winter in Yosemite
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amEven with California's volatile weather, where exceptions are the rule, the season has been the driest in 30 years. Without snow, hotels offer rock climbing and archery to frustrated skiers.Reporting from Yosemite National Park -- Winter in the high country is usually a season of icy quiet. Birds leave, bears hibernate, and only a few hardy people on skis or snowshoes pass through en route to snow-covered granite domes. -
Virus outbreak in Riverside, Orange counties worries horse owners
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amAnimals had to be euthanized in Indio and San Juan Capistrano because of the equine herpes virus-1. Both sites have been placed under quarantine by state veterinarians.An outbreak of a deadly virus has horse trainers and owners in Riverside and Orange counties fearful for the health of their animals.
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28 Jan 2012 | 4:21 amThe Fed's plan to keep rates at zero is music to the ears of gold bulls. -
In Search of Yield
27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pmWith a yield of 2.2%, U.S. stocks are among the lowest yielding of any major market. Why shares of Apple, Google, Berkshire Hathaway, Waste Management, American Electric Power, Oracle, Cisco Systems and Disney could all get a boost from initiating or raising their dividends. Looking for the magic 4%. -
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27 Jan 2012 | 12:53 pmDespite solid first-quarter results, shares are pulling back. However, we think they'll likely soon perk up. -
Spying 40% Upside for Halliburton
26 Jan 2012 | 5:39 pmThe oilfield-services giant has struggled, partly due to concerns associated with a BP lawsuit, but it may soon reward investors.
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Mortgage modification program expanded to investors, others
27 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pmThe Obama administration on Friday announced it would significantly broaden the pool of consumers eligible for mortgage modifications by opening its program to owners of rental properties and homeowners burdened by medical and credit card bills and second mortgages. -
Strangers help woman chase down robbery suspect: 'I was tired of being a victim'
27 Jan 2012 | 4:53 pmLinette Kossow had just boarded the 36/Broadway bus in the Loop and was rifling through her bag for coupons when a man behind her reached over her shoulder, snatched her wallet and bolted out the rear door. -
Charges upgraded in case of boiling water poured over dog
27 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmC ook County prosecutors said today that charges were upgraded against a University of Illinois at Chicago student accused of pouring boiling water over his dog last year after the pet urinated on the floor. -
Akira to open flagship store in Hyde Park
27 Jan 2012 | 11:38 amClothing retailer Akira plans to move into the vacant Borders book store in Hyde Park. -
68,000 gang members counted by new Gang Book
27 Jan 2012 | 12:02 amSocial media Web sites have become popular mechanisms by which gang members carry out drug-dealing and other illegal activity.
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Gay actors say coming out affects roles they get
26 Jan 2012 | 10:53 amEquity survey finds only 57% of gay actors feel they can be open about their sexuality to their agentsA survey has revealed that gay actors still feel that coming out affects the roles they get to play. Though recent years have seen successful, out actors from Russell Tovey to Ian McKellen playing heterosexual parts like Steve in Him & Her and King Lear respectively, only 57% of the gay actors who responded to the survey, by the actors union Equity, felt they could be open about their sexuality to agents.One gay actor, quoted in theatre trade paper the Stage, said: "A previous agent of mine… -
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16 Nov 2011 | 1:00 amKayt Sukel went to extraordinary lengths to help researchers learn more about the neuroscience of the female orgasmThe first question, invariably, is, "Excuse me? You had a what where?" It's not a surprise, really. People may not be shocked if you tell them you managed a wank on, say, the train or even in a public restroom. But when you announce that you took part in an orgasm study and managed to reach climax in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner as it recorded the blood flow in your brain? Well, that's not something one hears every day.It's not the most romantic spot one… -
Downton Abbey: which character are you?
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Back-heel penalty kick by UAE's Awana Diab - video
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Facebook's ticker symbol will be $FB -neatly matching its internal email addresses @fb.com http://m.nypost.com/... (Tim Bradshaw/@tim)
28 Jan 2012 | 5:35 amTim Bradshaw / @tim: Facebook's ticker symbol will be $FB -neatly matching its internal email addresses @fb.com http://m.nypost.com/... -
Israel sets sights on next-generation Internet (Josef Federman/Associated Press)
28 Jan 2012 | 4:20 amJosef Federman / Associated Press: Israel sets sights on next-generation Internet … JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is often referred to as “Startup Nation,” thanks to its long history of high-tech breakthroughs produced by scrappy little companies. But in one critical area, the speed of Internet connections, Israel has fallen behind other tech-savvy countries. -
Turing Fellowship works to fill New York's engineering pipeline (Ryan Kim/GigaOM)
28 Jan 2012 | 12:55 amRyan Kim / GigaOM: Turing Fellowship works to fill New York's engineering pipeline — New York's got an abundance of almost everything, but engineers are increasingly a precious commodity. But the NYC Turing Fellows Program is revving up in its second year to really take on the problem and start feeding more tech talent to the exploding startup scene. -
Study: Only 1% of Facebook 'Fans' Engage With Brands (Matthew Creamer/AdAge)
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pmMatthew Creamer / AdAge: Study: Only 1% of Facebook ‘Fans’ Engage With Brands — Not Many Fans Are Creating Content, But That Might Not Be a Bad Thing — For a few years now, brands have been touting frothy Facebook “like” numbers as evidence of their social-media acumen. But how many of those fans … -
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27 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pmPaul Graham / Y Combinator Posterous: Welcome Geoff — We're happy to announce that Y Combinator has recruited Geoff Ralston as our newest partner. — I've known Geoff for 13 years. The company he founded, Four11, was acquired by Yahoo just before Viaweb was. Their product, RocketMail, became Yahoo Mail.
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TIL that Alex the parrot's (A subject of a 37-year experiment) last words to his caretaker were "You be good. I love you."
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This is a damaged image of my sister. She was adopted from foster care at 16, and has virtually no photos from her childhood. I think it would mean a lot to her to have this photo restored. I know it's asking a lot, but I don't think my mediocre Photoshop skills can handle the task. Help?
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Minecraft: The SyndiKate Project *Reloaded* ! Livestream!
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27 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pmMusical Suicide Suicide has never been more fabulous! Download the song! http://bit.ly/jumperthemusical THE GIRL http://youtube.com/millymollymandy16 THE VOICE http://youtube.com/thatjennybee Behind the Scenes: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y-pdRtAqfo8 LYRICS: TOM: Darling, stop! GIRL: I'm gonna jump! TOM: Don't do it! I'm sorry, I blew it. GIRL: It's too little, too late. TOM: NO! GIRL: You can't change my fate. TOM: Please! GIRL: I'll leave you, and this whole cruel world behind...permanentlyyyyy! TOM: NOOOOO! TOM: Please, don't throw it all away! GIRL: Why should I… -
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27 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pmMIME FAIL! BLOOPERS & TWO MORE SCENES: http://bit.ly/mimeXTRAS Mimes are banned from performing in public and forced to try living lives as normal people with regular jobs. ------------------------------------ Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh From: smosh Views: 487904 22719 ratings Time: 03:23 More in Entertainment
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How Fox News Is Destroying the Republican Party
27 Jan 2012 | 2:23 amIt's becoming increasingly clear that Fox's programming and the radical, fear-based agenda it's setting for Republicans is now doing lasting damage to the Grand Old Party. -
Apple doesn’t care about workers?
27 Jan 2012 | 8:21 amOn the heels of a record quarterly profit, Apple was slammed in the press yesterday by a lengthy New York Times article highlighting the poor working conditions in the Chinese factories that make Apple products. -
'Red State Socialism' graphic says GOP-leaning states get lion's share of federal dollars
26 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pmMany GOP-leaning states get more in federal funding than they contribute in federal taxes. That's the point made by a graphic that’s circulating on the Internet, titled "Red State Socialism." A reader recently pointed us to it and asked us to check it out. The chart suggests that Republicans are hypocritical for bashing the federal government and federal spending, when Republican-leaning states are reaping the lion’s share of federal dollars. The graphic emphasizes this point by showing two tables side by side. States that send more money to the federal government than they receive in… -
Ron Paul: ‘The welfare system helps the wealthy’
27 Jan 2012 | 11:04 amRepublican presidential candidate Ron Paul wants to abolish all income taxes — but he says he’ll have to completely destroy the “welfare system” to do it. -
Jobs, Jobs and Cars
26 Jan 2012 | 9:44 pmGov. Mitch Daniels got so much wrong in his reply to the president State of the Union address. To really create jobs, it takes a cluster, not just heroes.
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St. Bernard's Hunt hits game-winning 3-pointer
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amLEOMINSTER -- St. Bernard's senior Trent Hunt admits he never plays well at Leominster High. Hunt struggled from the floor Thursday night, but that didn't stop him from taking the biggest shot of the game. -
16 nabbed in Fitchburg gang sweep
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amFITCHBURG -- The city is a safer place after the culmination of "Operation Red Wolf," a federal, state and local bust of 16 people with ties to gang activity, drugs and illegal weapons, Police Chief Robert DeMoura said Thursday. -
Probation Dept. indictments looming on Beacon Hill
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amBOSTON -- Members of the state Legislature are anxiously awaiting to see who will be criminally indicted in the ongoing Probation Department patronage scandal. -
20 suspects indicted in multiagency Fitchburg crime probe
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amTwenty suspects were indicted in the culmination of "Operation Red Wolf" in Fitchburg. Federal, state and local authorities arrested 16 people in the city Thursday morning, two are already in custody and two are still being sought. -
Gates off to great start this year
26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amIt's safe to say that 2012 has already been an eventful year for Victoria Gates. A freshman at Fitchburg High School, Gates has spent a good chunk of the new year on the road, racking up solid performances on the cycling circuit.
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Car plunges in Deerfield canal; driver taken to hospital
27 Jan 2012 | 8:11 pmAn elderly woman was taken to a hospital Friday after emergency responders pulled her from a submerged car at a Century Village canal, a fire rescue official said. -
Gov. Rick Scott suspends Boynton Beach mayor due to corruption charges
27 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pmGov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Friday suspending Boynton Beach Mayor Jose Rodriguez, who allegedly tried to use the power of his office to obstruct an investigation into a child-abuse charge leveled against him by his wife. -
Grandmother's remains found inside Clearwater storage unit
27 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pmThe manager of U-Stor Self Storage heard a bizarre tale when he notified a woman that the items stored in Unit B8 would be auctioned because she'd fallen behind on rent. -
Do you qualify for thousands from Earned Income Tax Credit?
27 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pmUncle Sam is worried that thousands of Floridians aren't getting their Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $5,751 for the 2011 tax season. -
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Behind slick Apple products lurk gritty facts about human costs
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A "Downton Abbey" roundup, for the weekend
27 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pmI haven't been blogging much about Season 2 of "Downton Abbey" lately, and I'll explain why if you promise not to hate me: PBS was kind enough to send me a screener with the first six episodes, and I watched them all in a joyous decadent wallow of Maggie Smith and hats and teacups and nobility and stiff upper lips, and now all the episodes have run together in my head and I'm afraid to say a word on this blog because I might accidentally let a spoiler slip out. Because a lot happens, particularly in episode 6. We'll talk about it once we're all on the same page, but in the meantime, just so… -
Liquor retailers shopping for space in Washington
27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amLiquor chains Total Wine & More, Beverages and More, known as BevMo, and Liquor Depot may open in Washington state. -
Cal's in Kent: Fresh, local and organic meet suburban casual
27 Jan 2012 | 10:04 amCal's Classic American in Kent will appeal to families, large parties, business lunches, or drinks and dinner with the gang. Look for a sibling restaurant — maybe with a different name and a menu created for the neighborhood — in the South Lake Union area later this year. -
Longtime Monroe dairy farm now turns manure into money
27 Jan 2012 | 9:17 amAt the Werkhoven Dairy farm in Monroe, a family business has been transformed by turning manure into money.
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South Sudan halts oil production
28 Jan 2012 | 1:22 amJan 28 - South Sudan halts oil production, as leaders fail to reach deal to end dispute. Michaela Cabrera reports. -
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27 Jan 2012 | 11:16 pmJan 28 - Security forces clash with protesters in Dakar who are angry at a poll ruling allowing President Wade to seek a third term. Michaela Cabrera reports. -
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Facebook set for $10b IPO - WSJ
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27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmJan. 27 - Two Canadian high school students send a Lego man up into space with a weather balloon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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NHLPA, NHL, Pat LaFontaine and Ottawa Senators Unveil State- Of-The-Art "NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom" at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amOttawa (Jan. 27, 2012) The National Hockey League (NHL), the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), the Ottawa Senators and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and his Companions in Courage charity today unveiled the new, state-of-the-art "NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom" at CHEO to commemorate 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend, the League's midseason spectacular and the first held ... -
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28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 amWhere's My Water? Disney Genre: Games Price: $0.99 Release Date: January 25, 2012 ARE YOU READY FOR A COMPLETELY NEW CHALLENGE? TEST YOUR SKILLS WITH “CRANKY’S STORY”! MEET CRANKY!Cranky is the toughest alligator around and he has worked up an appetite from sabotaging Swampy’s water supply. He eats anything, especially all the rotting and disgusting junk found in the dumps and sewers. Cranky will not eat vegetables however, and now his food is covered with vegetable-like algae. Use the dirty purple water to clean off Cranky’s plate so he can eat! MEET SWAMPY!Swampy the Alligator… -
Scramble With Friends - Zynga
28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 amScramble With Friends Zynga Genre: Games Price: $0.99 Release Date: January 12, 2012 It's on SALE! LIMITED TIME ONLY!Not ready to commit? Try Scramble With Friends Free!Play the deluxe version of Scramble With Friends™! ★ EARN TOKENS TWICE AS FAST! ★ NO ADS!Everyone's favorite word game is back, with all new features to enjoy with your friends! Scramble With Friends™ joins the world's most popular word-game franchise...if you like Words With Friends™ and Hanging With Friends™, you're gonna love this one! Scramble With Friends™ is the fast, fun game of finding… -
Words With Friends - Zynga
28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 amWords With Friends Zynga Genre: Games Price: $0.99 Release Date: December 20, 2011 It's on SALE!Play the AD-FREE version of Words With Friends, the game more of your friends are playing than any other word game!Experience for yourself why more than 20 million people are addicted to the word building, triple score seeking, chat bubble sending goodness of Words With Friends. _________________________________________Not ready to buy? Try Words With Friends Free.If you already have the free version, switching to the paid version is easy as pie. Your existing account, games and friends will… -
Fruit Ninja - Halfbrick Studios
28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 amFruit Ninja Halfbrick Studios Genre: Games Price: $0.99 Release Date: December 19, 2011 NOW WITH GAME CENTER MULTIPLAYER! -- OVER TEN MILLION FRUIT NINJA COPIES SOLD! A huge thanks to everyone out there, you have made this great game even greater because of your amazing support! #1 Paid App in Germany, Norway, Czech Republic, Russia, Israel, Taiwan and Macau! #2 Paid App in USA, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Italy, China, UK, Sweden and more! A huge thanks to all our fans for supporting the game, proving that ninjas hate fruit all over the world!Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game… -
Angry Birds - Clickgamer.com
28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 amAngry Birds Clickgamer.com Genre: Games Price: $0.99 Release Date: December 11, 2011 Use the unique powers of the Angry Birds to destroy the greedy pigs' defenses!The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigs’ defenses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value. Each level requires logic, skill and force to solve.If you get stuck in the game, you can purchase the Mighty Eagle! Mighty Eagle is a one-time in-app purchase in Angry Birds…
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iTunes Store: Top Movies
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50/50 - Unknown
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 am50/50 Unknown Genre: Comedy Price: $19.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 30, 2011 Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen team up to beat the odds in a film that Rolling Stone calls ""achingly hilarious and heartfelt."" Diagnosed with spinal cancer, 27 year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) navigates the road to recovery with the sometimes overbearing support of his crude best friend (Rogen), his smothering mother (Angelica Huston) and an inexperienced therapist (Anna Kendrick). Inspired by a true story of writer Will Reiser, 50/50 is an honest yet hysterically funny… -
Real Steel - Shawn Levy
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 amReal Steel Shawn Levy Genre: Action & Adventure Price: $19.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 02, 2011 Enter the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech — 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots have taken over the ring. Starring Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter turned small-time promoter, Real Steel is a riveting, white-knuckle action ride that will leave you cheering. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the thrill-packed arena are… -
Moneyball - Bennett Miller
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 amMoneyball Bennett Miller Genre: Drama Price: $17.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 23, 2011 Based on a true story, Moneyball is a movie for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball's conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. The onetime jock teams with Ivy League grad Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) in an unlikely partnership, recruiting bargain… -
The Ides of March - Unknown
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 amThe Ides of March Unknown Genre: Drama Price: $17.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 07, 2011 An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Based on the play by Beau Willimon. © 2011 Ides Film Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
The Whistleblower - Larysa Kondracki
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 amThe Whistleblower Larysa Kondracki Genre: Drama Price: $14.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 24, 2012 Inspired by actual events, Kathy (Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz) is an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk. Directed by first time filmmaker Larysa Kondracki, the film also stars Academy Award® winner Vanessa…
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WLKY.com - Most Popular Stories
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High School Playbook: Girls' LIT, Indiana Rivalries
28 Jan 2012 | 1:28 amThe girls' Louisville Invitational Tournament continues Friday night, while Indiana schools renew rivalries. -
Being Ex-President Can Be Lucrative Gig
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Hardin County Babysitter Accused Of Abusing Toddler
27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pmKentucky State police arrested a Hardin County woman accused of abusing a 2-year-old she was babysitting. -
Man Accused Of Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl At Party
27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pmA southern Indiana man is accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl at a party. -
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby Lotion
27 Jan 2012 | 10:15 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. ...
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Viddler > Most Popular Videos - Today
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Toyota's new concept car looks kinda cool I guess
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I call this girl in the Zombie Apocalypse
27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pmI've always said my dream girl should be able to shoot a bow and arrow upside down with her feet. By thechive Tags : Archer, america's, bullseye, down, feet, girl, got, talent, upside -
Comfort is Relative
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World's worst church singer
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Dirt Showdown (Nevada 8 Ball Gameplay)
27 Jan 2012 | 8:22 amDirt Showdown By Joystiq Tags : @pc, @ps3, @xbox, codemasters, dirt-showdown, gameplay, joystiq, racing
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iTunes Top 10 Songs
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7. International Love (feat. Chris Brown) - Pitbull
28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amPlanet Pit (Deluxe Version) Pitbull Release Date: June 17, 2011 Total Songs: 16 Genre: Hip Hop/Rap Price: $11.99 Copyright 2011 J Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment -
1. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amStronger (Deluxe Version) Kelly Clarkson Release Date: October 21, 2011 Total Songs: 18 Genre: Pop Price: $12.99 Copyright 2011 19 Recordings Limited under exclusive license to RCA Records -
2. Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj) - David Guetta & Nicki Minaj
28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amNothing But the Beat David Guetta & Nicki Minaj Release Date: August 29, 2011 Total Songs: 14 Genre: Dance Price: $9.99 Copyright 2011 What A Music Ltd, Licence exclusive EMI Music France -
9. Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO
28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amSorry for Party Rocking (Deluxe Version) LMFAO Release Date: June 21, 2011 Total Songs: 15 Genre: Pop Price: $7.99 Copyright 2011 Interscope Records -
3. Set Fire to the Rain - ADELE
28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 am21 ADELE Release Date: February 22, 2011 Total Songs: 12 Genre: Pop Price: $10.99 Copyright 2010 XL Recordings Ltd
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iTunes Store: Top Free Apps
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Temple Run - Imangi Studios, LLC
28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 amTemple Run Imangi Studios, LLC Genre: Games Release Date: December 03, 2011 "In pretty much every treasure hunting adventure movie there’s one specific scene in which the plucky hero finally gets his hands on the treasure but then has to navigate a maze of booby traps in order to get out alive. Temple Run is this scene and nothing else. And it’s amazing." - SlideToPlay.comFrom the makers of the award-winning best-seller Harbor Master® comes the most exhilarating running game on the App Store. Test your reflexes as you race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs. Swipe… -
Stardom: The A-List - Glu Games Inc.
28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 amStardom: The A-List Glu Games Inc. Genre: Games Release Date: December 29, 2011 Can you reach the A-List? Schmooze, flirt, lie, fight – and maybe even work – your way to STARDOM! From getting off the bus as a nobody to accepting an award as an international superstar, get rich and famous by starring in movies and TV shows and winning over fans. Customize your star look with the latest styles and hottest accessories!Hollywood in your hands – complete with exclusive clubs, upscale restaurants, movie studios and moreWork on-set to earn a 5-star performance, rave reviews, and more… -
SimSimi - ISMAKER
28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 amSimSimi ISMAKER Genre: Entertainment Release Date: January 27, 2012 updated! SimSimi ver 3.2******************** [About CRASHING / KEYBOARD BUGS] We are collecting cases what kinds of devices have those problems and some are identified. So the bugs are expected to fix soon.When you report us for the problems, keep informing us your device/OS version and attaching your screen captured for helping us to fix it more sooner. [To stop SimSimi speaking bad word] Just Tap SimSimi's bubble to report. 2 Users' reports make it disappear.********************SimSimi is a super advanced chatting… -
Scramble With Friends Free - Zynga
28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 amScramble With Friends Free Zynga Genre: Games Release Date: January 12, 2012 Everyone's favorite word game is back, with all new features to enjoy with your friends!Scramble With Friends™ joins the world's most popular word-game franchise... If you like Words With Friends™ and Hanging With Friends™, you're gonna love this one!Scramble With Friends™ is the fast, fun game of finding words in a jumbled grid. Quickly slide your finger over adjacent letters to form words forwards, backwards, sideways...any way you can!Features in Scramble With Friends™:★ Improved the… -
Monster Galaxy: The Zodiac Islands - Gaia Interactive Inc.
28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 amMonster Galaxy: The Zodiac Islands Gaia Interactive Inc. Genre: Games Release Date: January 04, 2012 Monster Galaxy is an exciting new role-playing game where you can battle and capture over a hundred wild monsters!Please Note: Monster Galaxy is a free-to-play game but contains in-app purchases that cost real money. In-app purchases require the player to enter your account credentials to purchase and the credentials stay active for fifteen minutes. That means players can make a follow-up purchase without entering a username and password.Monster Galaxy has been enjoyed by over 10 Million…
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iTunes Store: Top TV Episodes
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Free Vinny - Jersey Shore
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amFree Vinny Jersey Shore, Season 5 Jersey Shore Genre: Reality TV Price: $1.99 Release Date: January 26, 2012 Mike returns only to find out that Danny has threatened to get new roommates! The girls hire strippers for Pauly and Mike’s wild birthday party. The roomies go to Staten Island to kidnap Vinny. But will he go back with them? © 2011 Viacom International Inc. -
The Beta Test Initiation - The Big Bang Theory
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amThe Beta Test Initiation The Big Bang Theory, Season 5 The Big Bang Theory Genre: Comedy Price: $2.99 Release Date: January 26, 2012 Leonard and Penny experiment with dating again by "beta testing" their relationship, while Raj develops a peculiar relationship withhis phone's virtual assistant. © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. -
Chapter Five - The Firm
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amChapter Five The Firm, Season 1 The Firm Genre: Drama Price: $2.99 Release Date: January 26, 2012 Mitch McDeere needs all his trial skills to help a brash young lawyer charged with murdering a dangerous loanshark. Meanwhile, Mitch and Abby are desperate to find the “smoking gun” that will force the other side to settle the Sanderson medical malpractice suit before the Sanderson family goes bankrupt. Ray uncovers a smoking gun of his own in the Sarah Holt case that casts a new light on her defense. © 2012 The Firm Television Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved -
Father and the Bride - Gossip Girl
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amFather and the Bride Gossip Girl, Season 5 Gossip Girl Genre: Drama Price: $2.99 Release Date: January 23, 2012 Blair prepares to celebrate her upcoming royal wedding with a bachelorette party, but others scheme behind her back to make this a night to remember. After discovering the truth behind Chuck and Blair's car accident, Nate joins forces with a surprising ally to gather the evidence. Serena and Dan pretend to be dating again to protect someone close to them. © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. -
El Contador - Archer
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amEl Contador Archer, Season 3 Archer Genre: Animation Price: $2.99 Release Date: January 26, 2012 Cyril is promoted to field agent, while Malory institutes a strict drug-testing policy. Neither of which sit well with the staff of ISIS. © 2012 Bluebush Productions, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Most Popular Top Stories
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Apple's Dark Side: The Human Costs of the iPad
26 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pmBreaking News While Apple are enjoying record profits this past quarter, Apple's factories in China routinely put workers in danger, with horrifying consequences. The New York Times reports that in the past year, four people died from burns and many others were injured in two explosions at Apple's factories. A former Apple executive admits, Most people would still be really disturbed if they saw where their iPhone comes from. Your take: Will this news change anything? Or do most people care more about a new iPhone than about workers in China? -
Aborigines cause raucous, PM and Opp Leader forced to run
26 Jan 2012 | 6:12 amPrime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott were left no choice but to leave a restaurant under security escort, where they were attending a Aus day ceremony, after about 200 aborigines started a raucous outside. -
Man Held in Solitary Confinement 2 Years After DWI Gets $22M
25 Jan 2012 | 12:54 pmA man who spent two years in solitary confinement after getting arrested for DWI was awarded $22 million for suffering inhumane treatment in New Mexico's Dona Ana County Jail. -
Pelosi Says Gingrich Will "Never" Be President, "There Is Something I Know"
25 Jan 2012 | 12:13 amMost Read Is Nancy Pelosi sitting on another bombshell that could blow up Gingrich's presidential campaign? That's the biggest story right now at Glen Bleck's site The Blaze. Pelosi said Tuesday, He's not going to be President of the United States. That's not going to happen. ... There is something I know. Politico's report that Pelosi's comments were misinterpreted is now their most-read story. Pelosi says that actually her secret knowledge isn't so secret, because she's just referring to Newt's Congressional ethics violations, which are part of the public record. Weigh in: Should the media… -
Mitt's Income vs. Your Income
24 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pmPolitics Staff Feature How long would it take you to earn $21 million dollars, Mitt Romney's annual income? You can find out using this handy calculator from left-leaning op-ed site Slate. Say you earn $30,000 per year, it would take you 722 years to make what Mitt made in 2010. And Mitt can earn your $30,000 salary in 12 hours and 7 minutes. Try the calculator: Ready for class warfare, anyone?

