High-Speed Courts Offer Answer to Foreclosures
Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
On Economy, Democrats Face a Lack of Unity
Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump
Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
Off Off Off Broadway? Try Dublin
Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
More Seek Seasoning Before Move to the Pros
Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
30 False Fronts Won Contracts for Blackwater
The security firm created shell companies to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, investigators said.
Tempered Storm Scrapes Coast of New England
The security firm created shell companies to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, investigators said.
Spotlight Shifts to Shallow-Water Wells
A platform fire this week brings new scrutiny to the more than 3,000 shallow-water platforms operating in the gulf.
Op-Ed Contributor: How to End the Great Recession
To fix the U.S. economy, we must finally deal with wage inequality.
Your Money: How Debt Can Destroy a Budding Relationship
Because one person’s debt becomes a shared responsibility in marriage, when do you reveal a substantial liability?
State of the Art: Your Own Hot Spot, and Cheap
Virgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
For the A-Cup Crowd, Minimal Assets Are a Plus
Many women these days want to showcase their small chests, not pad them out. Retailers are listening.
The Saturday Profile: At First She Didn’t Succeed, but She Tried and Tried Again (960 Times)
Cha Sa-soon, 69, has become a national symbol for perseverance in South Korea — and she can legally hit the road.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Real Story
Here’s hoping that President Obama goes big next week with new proposals for boosting the economy.
Beliefs: A Niche of the Unreal in a World of Credulity
The “Is My Husband Gay?” column brought new popularity to Christwire. Yes, it’s all one big joke.
Does Your Language Shape How You Think?
The idea that your mother tongue shapes your experience of the world may be true after all.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Ungreat Debate
This week in Arizona, there was continued talk from the governor about nonexistent beheadings. And there were 16 seconds of silence.
In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 1
A new curriculum at N.Y.U. is intended to foster more personal relationships between medical students and patients.
Market Snapshot: Short week to have some economic impact
Investors will likely focus on consumer credit and jobs in the holiday-shortened week ahead.
Market Snapshot: Stocks close higher on jobs optimism
U.S. stocks close higher Friday on positive reaction to the latest jobs report.
Market Snapshot: Stocks log gains ahead of Friday jobs report
U.S. stocks edge higher Thursday, but gains are capped by caution ahead of Friday's jobs data.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rally on hopes for economic growth
U.S. stocks start September on a strong note after a reading on August manufacturing activity climbs, defying expectations of a decline.
Market Snapshot: Stocks have worst August since 2001
U.S. stocks turn positive Tuesday after a reading of consumer confidence provided some encouragement to investors bracing for slower economic growth.
White House Fingers PlayStation As Obesity Culprit
theodp writes "The winners of the childhood obesity infographic design contest sponsored by GOOD and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative are in, and the overall winner calls out Sony's PlayStation as a major milestone on its timeline of childhood obesity (together with Coke, Pepsi, mall food courts, fructose and high sugar tariffs, TV, McDonald's, and other fast food). Somewhat ironically, the First Lady's other anti-childhood obesity efforts include a $60,000 video game contest."
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New Copyright Lawsuits Go After Porn On Bittorrent
neoflexycurrent writes "Three adult media entertainment producers filed suit Thursday in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging copyright infringement against hundreds of anonymous defendants accused of trading videos using Bittorrent. This kind of action resembles the much-criticized mass litigation undertaken by the US Copyright Group against hordes of unknown accused Bittorrent users trading movies like The Hurt Locker. In this case, the subject matter promises to be more provocative."
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Ubuntu 10.10 Beta Released
RandyDownes sends word that Canonical has released the beta version of Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat). The release announcement boasts faster boot times, GNOME 2.31, and a speedier version of Evolution. In addition, "The Ubuntu Software Center has an updated look and feel, including the new 'Featured' and 'What's New' views for showcasing applications, and an improved package description view. You can now easily access your package installation history too." The release notes and download page are both available.
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Spammers Attack Apple's Ping Social Network
An anonymous reader writes "Scammers and spammers have deluged the new Ping musical social network, created by Apple and built into the new version of iTunes. Sophos researchers have found that Ping is being overrun by scams and spam messages. 'Apple seems to have anticipated a certain degree of malfeasance, as profile pictures that you upload will not appear until approved by Apple. They are likely filtering for other offensive content as well, so they probably have means in place they could use to stop the spam.' It's ironic that the most common scams on Ping right now revolve around Apple's own iPhone." The Sophos blog post adds that Apple is doing their best to clamp down on the spam, manually deleting many of the offending messages for now. Reader Tootech adds that Facebook integration was quickly disabled, possibly because of blocked API access.
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Texas Opens Inquiry Into Google Search Rankings
Hugh Pickens writes "The AP reports that Texas' attorney general, Greg Abbott, has opened an anti-trust investigation against Google spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. The review appears to be focused on whether Google is manipulating its search results to stifle competition. European regulators already have been investigating complaints alleging that Google has been favoring its own services in its results instead of rival websites and several lawsuits have also been filed in the US that have alleged Google's search formula is biased. However Google believes Abbott is the first state attorney general to open an antitrust review into the issue."
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