Former Rep. Neil Abercrombie will face Hawaii Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona in the general elections this fall. Both candidates won their respective party primaries over the weekend. The race is rated “leans Democratic.” – (AHN) Read the original post by WNOL-TV New Orleans
Month: September 2010
Alibaba says no to Yahoo’s CEO
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group on Sunday turned down the suggestion by Yahoo chief executive officer Carol Bartz that she be allowed to join the board of Alibaba, replying that Bartz should focus on improving Yahoo’s own business first. Read the original post by People’s Daily Online
(AHN) Canadian Aborigine Leaders Want U.S. To Stop “Dirty Oil” Flow
Canada’s First Nations leaders have joined the growing clamor against the extension of the oil sands pipeline project from Alberta into the United States. – (AHN) Read the original post by WNOL-TV New Orleans
iPhone 4 Available in China on September 25th
Image from MICGadget Apple announced yesterday that the iPhone 4 would finally arrive in China beginning on Saturday, September 25th. iPhone 4 will be sold in China through Apple?s retail stores for a suggested retail … Read the original post by All Things Digital
Sony BRAVIA 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $589 + free shipping
JR.com offers the Sony BRAVIA 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-40EX400, for $599. Coupon code “GEICO10″ cuts it to $589. With free shipping, that’s $18 under our August mention and it’s the lowest total price we could find by $39. Sony’s BRAVIA EX-series HDTVs feature sensors which automatically adjust the picture color…
(AHN) Many Cases Of Childhood Obesity Could Be Caused By Viruses
New research suggests that many cases of childhood obesity could be caused by viral infections. – (AHN) Read the original post by WNOL-TV New Orleans
(AHN) Kids With H1N1 Had More Seizures Than Those With Seasonal Flu
The 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic caused a higher rate of seizures in children than the seasonal flu typically does, according to a new study. – (AHN) Read the original post by NBC Washington
(AHN) Homes Destroyed After Guardmen’s Training Sparks Fire
A blaze caused by a spark from a Utah National Guardsman’s machine gun has forced hundreds of residents in Salt Lake County to evacuate. – (AHN) Read the original post by NBC Washington
(AHN) “The Town” Finishes First Place, “Easy A” Debuts Strong At Second
Ben Affleck’s “The Town” has finished at first place at the weekend box office race, while “Easy A” lands at second with an impressive $18.2 million. Four new films have made it to the higher half of the list this weekend. – (AHN) Read the original post by NBC Washington
Turn down that noise
If you’re the parent of a teen or tween, chances are you’ve wondered, half-jokingly, if your child hears anything you say. Read the original post by Journal Gazette
Better Homes and Gardens Bailey Lane Writing Desk for $98 + $10 s&h
Walmart offers the Better Homes and Gardens Bailey Lane Writing Desk, model no. 408389, for $98. Shipping adds $9.97 or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $71 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include two removable drawers and cubbies, under-desk shelf, laminate finish,…
Patience KeyFor New Shows
Ratings for last week’s premieres of Sony’s Nate Berkus and CBS Television Distribution’s Swift Justice With Nancy Grace left room to grow, but with big-name brands behind them, they will be expected to settle in and do just that. Read the original post by Broadcasting & Cable
GiveawayotDay: DTweak optimizes the performance of your Windows Vista, solves problems and helps you to customize your system. http://bit.ly/cPGXY4
GiveawayotDay: DTweak optimizes the performance of your Windows Vista, solves problems and helps you to customize your system. http://bit.ly/cPGXY4 Read the original post by WNOL-TV New Orleans
iPods banned at Natick HS, student petitions
Natick High School is proposing a ban that has many students upset. The ban will prohibit students from using electronic devices at school. Read the original post by WHDH
Rock stars battle in fantasy football for charity
After thumping Jerry Cantrell, Meat Loaf faces Vinnie Paul in Week 2. You knew we’d have to go there at some point, and it’s just fitting after Michael Aday’s Hell In A Handbasket scored a league-best 144 points against Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell’s JC Aroma of Tacoma in Week 1. Meat Loaf is…