Rihanna earns her eighth #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week when her latest single, ?What?s My Name?,? skyrockets from #60 last week to #1. ?What?s My Name?,? the second single from her upcoming album ?Loud,? is her third #1 single this year, after ?Rude Boy? and ?Love the Way You Lie? with Eminem….
Month: November 2010
(AHN) Middle Aged High Cholesterol Not Linked With Alzheimer’s Risk
Having high cholesterol during middle age is not a risk factor for developing Alzheimer?s disease later in life in women, according to a new study. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
Whistleblowers who filed suit in DISD bribery case receive settlement
More than a million dollars was awarded Wednesday to two whistle-blowers who filed lawsuits contending that a former top Dallas ISD administrator accepted illegal gifts for helping steer $120 million worth of contracts to a computer vendor. Read the original post by The Dallas Morning News
Galaxy Tab vs. iPad: The tablet war begins now
The iPad needed a nemesis, and this month Samsung offers up the first credible one. Read the original post by MSNBC
(AHN) Washington State Bans Sale Of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
Washington state?s Liquor Control Board voted Wednesday to ban the drinks and was supported by Gov. Chris Gregoire. Michigan was the first state to make the move last week. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
Open Mobile Summit: 4 Ways to Monetize Apps
This morning’s focus at the Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco was how developers can make money with their apps. Read the original post by Read/Write Web
The flat market for 3-D TVs
Back in January, I figured that I would have written a review of 3-D HDTV by a few months ago. Read the original post by The Washington Post
Superchunk “Majesty Shredding” MP3 Album downloads for $4
Today only, the Amazon MP3 Store offers downloads of Superchunk’s Majesty Shredding MP3 Album for $3.99. That’s the lowest total price we could find for this 11-track, DRM-free album, originally released in September 2010. (iTunes charges $9.99.) Amazon MP3 downloader is required. Read the original post by dealmac.com
(AHN) Veterans Day Goes Global With Obama In Korea, First Lady In Germany
President Barack Obama observed Veterans Day in Korea at the U.S. military base in Yongsan with a caution to North Korea that its nuclear ambitions are leading to more isolation and less security. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
(AHN) Polo Ralph Lauren 2Q Profit Up 16 Percent
Polo Ralph Lauren exceeded expectations and reported a 16 percent rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday. The company raised its full-year 2011 outlook. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
Country Music Awards 2010: Best & worst moments
The 44th Annual Country Music Awards show how it’s done with lots of great performances and swift thank you speeches. Read the original post by Hampton Roads Daily Press
(AHN) Count Of Write-In Ballots Continues In Alaska Senate Race
The counting of write-in votes continues in Alaska’s Senate race but it remains unclear if ballots with misspellings of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s name will be included. A judge said late Wednesday that since the misspelled ballots are being sorted, their validity can be settled after counting is completed. – (AHN) Read the original post by…
(AHN) Miranda Lambert Celebrates 27th Birthday With 4 Wins At The CMA Awards
The CMA Awards has given Miranda Lambert not one, but four really cool gifts for her 27th birthday on Wednesday. The songstress took home Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year at the 44th Annual Country Music Association Awards. – (AHN) Read the original…
(AHN) Musharraf Upset With Obama Decision To Skip Pakistan
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has criticized American President Barack Obama for not visiting Pakistan following his visit to India earlier this week. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
(AHN) “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” Director Blasts Film’s U.S. Version
The Danish director of the first “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” film isn’t too happy with the U.S. version. Niels Arden Oplev says the American remake is trying to make their female lead overshadow their lead star. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times