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News is not filling writer strike gap (The Cincinnati Post)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade "Password," a celebrity "Apprentice" and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls.

What to Do With Taboo News When Teenagers Are Your Readers (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The news that Jamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old star of Zoey 101 on Nickelodeon and younger sister of Britney, is pregnant presented a dilemma for editors of fan magazines aimed at teenagers.

Daily News Celebrity Football Pool (The Halifax Daily News)
World Trade Centre CEO Fred MacGillivray continues to lead the pack in our Daily News Celebrity Football Pool.

News low on prime-time priority list (The Charlotte Observer)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade "Password," a celebrity "Apprentice" and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls. Among the new shows to roll out in prime-time this winter, what's the one programming genre the broadcasters are virtually ignoring? The news. With the exception of CBS ordering a few …

Colbert wins celebrity of the Year title (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
US TV comedian, mock political pundit and presidential candidate Stephen Colbert has been chosen as Celebrity of the Year by US newspaper editors.

Girls gone wild dominate celebrity headlines in 2007 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A crop of girls gone wild dominated the celebrity headlines this year, but the death of former Playboy playmate Anna-Nicole Smith loomed over them all like a platinum-blonde cautionary tale.

Strike-filler programming doesn t include news (Lawrence Journal-World)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade Password, a celebrity Apprentice and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls. Among the new shows to roll out in prime time this winter, what s the one programming genre the broadcasters are virtually ignoring? The news.

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Girls gone wild dominate celebrity headlines in 2007 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A crop of girls gone wild dominated the celebrity headlines this year, but the death of former Playboy playmate Anna-Nicole Smith loomed over them all like a platinum-blonde cautionary tale.

Strike-filler programming doesn t include news (Lawrence Journal-World)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade Password, a celebrity Apprentice and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls. Among the new shows to roll out in prime time this winter, what s the one programming genre the broadcasters are virtually ignoring? The news.

News is not filling writer strike gap (The Cincinnati Post)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade "Password," a celebrity "Apprentice" and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls.

News Low on Prime-Time Priority List (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade "Password," a celebrity "Apprentice" and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls. Among the new shows to roll out in prime-time this winter, what's the one programming genre the broadcasters are virtually ignoring? The news. With the exception …

Colbert wins celebrity of the Year title (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
US TV comedian, mock political pundit and presidential candidate Stephen Colbert has been chosen as Celebrity of the Year by US newspaper editors.

Cranberry Shortage Good News For N.J. Farmers (WCBS-TV New York)
It's been tough for shoppers to find fresh cranberries this holiday season. That's bad news for cooks — and eaters — but good news for New Jersey growers.

News low on prime-time priority list (The Charlotte Observer)
To prepare for a prolonged writers strike, television networks have stockpiled a gladiator battle, a lie-detector game, a remade "Password," a celebrity "Apprentice" and a competition for aspiring Pussycat Dolls. Among the new shows to roll out in prime-time this winter, what's the one programming genre the broadcasters are virtually ignoring? The news. With the exception of CBS ordering a few …

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Philippines: Three Wounded In Bomb Explosion In Southern Philippines After Australian Warning (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: An improvised bomb exploded Monday (24 Dec) in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato, wounding at least three people including a two-year-old boy, days after Australia warned of a possible terrorist attack in the country over Christmas.

Two Injured In Bomb Attack On Philippines Barber: Police -AFP (Nasdaq)
COTABATO, Philippines (AFP)–An improvised explosive ripped through a barber shop in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato on Monday, wounding two people including a local official, police said.

Singaporeans in Philippines spread cheer to the disabled (Channel NewsAsia)
MANILA: Many Singaporeans working in the Philippines will be celebrating Christmas away from their loved ones. But they are still taking time out to spread holiday cheer to those who need it most.

Bomb wounds 3 in southern Philippines (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters MANILA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A crude bomb planted outside a popular fast food outlet injured three people in the southern Philippines on Monday, police said. The explosion in Cotabato City in front of …

Philippines 'bomb plotter' Islamic envoy: Egypt cleric (AFP via Yahoo! News)
An Egyptian man held in the Philippines for allegedly plotting a Christmas bomb attack is an envoy of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning who was arrested by mistake, the insitution's grand imam said on Sunday.

Thailand: Markets Closed Monday In Japan, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Financial markets in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand were closed Monday (24 Dec) for national holidays or ahead of Christmas.

Bomb wounds 3 in southern Philippines (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
A crude bomb planted outside a popular fast food outlet injured three people in the southern Philippines on Monday, police said.

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Philippines: Communist Rebels To Observe 4-day Christmas And New Year Cease-fire (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Philippine communist rebels announced they will observe a four-day cease-fire for Christmas and New Year, but an army chief said Monday (24 Dec) the gesture was insincere.

Philippines 'bomb plotter' Islamic envoy: Egypt cleric (AFP via Yahoo! News)
An Egyptian man held in the Philippines for allegedly plotting a Christmas bomb attack is an envoy of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning who was arrested by mistake, the insitution's grand imam said on Sunday.

Philippines: Three Wounded In Bomb Explosion In Southern Philippines After Australian Warning (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: An improvised bomb exploded Monday (24 Dec) in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato, wounding at least three people including a two-year-old boy, days after Australia warned of a possible terrorist attack in the country over Christmas.

Singaporeans in Philippines spread cheer to the disabled (Channel NewsAsia)
MANILA: Many Singaporeans working in the Philippines will be celebrating Christmas away from their loved ones. But they are still taking time out to spread holiday cheer to those who need it most.

Two Injured In Bomb Attack On Philippines Barber: Police -AFP (Nasdaq)
COTABATO, Philippines (AFP)–An improvised explosive ripped through a barber shop in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato on Monday, wounding two people including a local official, police said.

Radio Host Shot Dead In Southern Philippines: Official – AFP (Nasdaq)
DAVAO (AFP)–Unknown gunmen shot and killed a radio broadcaster in the southern Philippines on Monday, an official said, in the latest attack on members of the media.

Thailand: Markets Closed Monday In Japan, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Financial markets in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand were closed Monday (24 Dec) for national holidays or ahead of Christmas.

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Philippines: Three Wounded In Bomb Explosion In Southern Philippines After Australian Warning (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: An improvised bomb exploded Monday (24 Dec) in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato, wounding at least three people including a two-year-old boy, days after Australia warned of a possible terrorist attack in the country over Christmas.

Two Injured In Bomb Attack On Philippines Barber: Police -AFP (Nasdaq)
COTABATO, Philippines (AFP)–An improvised explosive ripped through a barber shop in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato on Monday, wounding two people including a local official, police said.

Unidentified gunmen kill radio commentator in southern Philippines (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Unidentified gunmen fatally shot a hard-hitting radio commentator in the southern Philippines Monday, police and the victim's colleagues said, in the fifth deadly attack on Philippine journalists this year.

Thailand: Markets Closed Monday In Japan, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Financial markets in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand were closed Monday (24 Dec) for national holidays or ahead of Christmas.

Philippines: Communist Rebels To Observe 4-day Christmas And New Year Cease-fire (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Philippine communist rebels announced they will observe a four-day cease-fire for Christmas and New Year, but an army chief said Monday (24 Dec) the gesture was insincere.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-24 04:31 GMT: Lear's improved 2007 outlook to have no immediate rating, outlook change – S&P (Interactive Investor)
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) – Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said automotive parts supplier Lear Corp's increased full-year 2007 guidance and confirmation of its 2008 guidance has no immediate impact on the ratings or outlook of the company.

Jabil Circuit: Short Circuit – Long Opportunity? (Guru Focus)
Jabil supplies manufacturing services to computer, peripherals, communication and automotive industry members. They announced less than expected earnings for the latest quarter last Friday and got stomped by the market to a post-2002 low share price.

College News (Tuscaloosa News)
Meri-Glenn Freeman, a junior at the University of Alabama from Vestavia Hills majoring in political science and public relations, has been selected Miss UA for 2008.She will represent the University at the Miss Alabama Pageant in Birmingham in June.

Another Tough Year for Automakers (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
2008 is going to be a tough year for automakers, according to a local industry expert who talked with our news partners at the Grand

More News (San Bernardino Sun)
You are driving down the road when a sudden, uncontrollable urge for a grilled cheese sandwich overcomes you. No worries, just plug the $19.95 Road Pro automotive sandwich maker ( www.skingcompany.com ) into your vehicle's lighter and in no time your craving for that cheesy treat will be satisfied.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-24 09:25 GMT: TFN NEWS BRIEFING: Aerospace and transportation highlights to 09:10 GMT (Interactive Investor)
2007-12-24 04:16:29 Fuel standards will force lighter autos

Romney hasn't forgotten father's best qualities (Los Angeles Times)
The former Michigan governor made his share of mistakes, but the son also remembers his dad's essential steadfast qualities. . — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney worked his way through a sprawling tailgate party at the annual Michigan-Michigan State college football game last month trying to forge his political future one handshake at a time. But he kept encountering the past.

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Jabil Circuit: Short Circuit – Long Opportunity? (Guru Focus)
Jabil supplies manufacturing services to computer, peripherals, communication and automotive industry members. They announced less than expected earnings for the latest quarter last Friday and got stomped by the market to a post-2002 low share price.

MyFox Birmingham | Latest Alabama News (FOX 6 News Birmingham)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) — The latest Alabama news from the Associated Press.

More News (San Bernardino Sun)
You are driving down the road when a sudden, uncontrollable urge for a grilled cheese sandwich overcomes you. No worries, just plug the $19.95 Road Pro automotive sandwich maker ( www.skingcompany.com ) into your vehicle's lighter and in no time your craving for that cheesy treat will be satisfied.

College News (Tuscaloosa News)
Meri-Glenn Freeman, a junior at the University of Alabama from Vestavia Hills majoring in political science and public relations, has been selected Miss UA for 2008.She will represent the University at the Miss Alabama Pageant in Birmingham in June.

TFN NEWS BRIEFING: Aerospace and transportation highlights to 09:10 GMT (Sharewatch)
2007-12-24 04:16:29 Fuel standards will force lighter autos WASHINGTON (AP) – The energy bill President Bush signed last week mandating tougher fuel-economy standards sent a simple message to automakers: lighten up.

Another Tough Year for Automakers (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
2008 is going to be a tough year for automakers, according to a local industry expert who talked with our news partners at the Grand

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Australia warns of terror attacks during Christmas (Sun Star)
MANILA — Australia has warned there could be terrorist attacks in the Philippines over Christmas, although police authorities said Sunday security officials had not uncovered a specific threat.

Australia's Qantas seeks foreign help amid strike threat: reports (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Australia's dominant airline Qantas is attempting to lure overseas aircraft engineers and former staff back to combat a holiday season strike threat, reports said Monday.

European News (Soccer365)
The Australia international rescued the Magpies with a double on his return to the starting line-up as the Rams made the most of yet more poor defending to twice take the lead at St James' Park.

Golden Snake to Stay in Australia (Virtual Form Guide)
A new winner for Golden Snake (Danzig – Dubian by High Line) recently – the Stony Creek success of the promising lightly raced 4Y0 Ragnarsson coinciding within the news that his sire is in Australia to stay.

U.S gas company wants more access to Australia (Calcutta News)
American oil and gas company Chevron wishes to expand its plans to invest in a liquefied natural gas project off the coast of Western Australia.

Australia will fight fire with fire: Clarke (EARTHtimes.org)
Melbourne, Dec 24 – Australia pacer Stuart Clark says his team will fight 'fire with fire' in the four-match Test series against India starting here Wednesday.

A Vote For Australia's Economic Development (Scoop.co.nz)
The Licensing Executive Society of Australia and New Zealand (LESANZ) today congratulated the Federal Government on establishing the nation's first ever Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, and on the appointment of Senator Kim Carr as the department's new Minister.

Cycling News Roundup 24 December 2007 (Daily Peloton)
Cycling News Roundup 24 December 2007 Gordy McCauley, Andr Steensen, Tomasz Marczynski, Women's Equal Prize Petition, Race Announcements: Redlands, Revolution, Tour of the Battenkill, Tour of California, 24 Hours of Adrenalin.

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U.S gas company wants more access to Australia (Calcutta News)
American oil and gas company Chevron wishes to expand its plans to invest in a liquefied natural gas project off the coast of Western Australia.

Australia's Qantas seeks foreign help amid strike threat: reports (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Australia's dominant airline Qantas is attempting to lure overseas aircraft engineers and former staff back to combat a holiday season strike threat, reports said Monday.

European News (Soccer365)
The Australia international rescued the Magpies with a double on his return to the starting line-up as the Rams made the most of yet more poor defending to twice take the lead at St James' Park.

Australia warns of terror attacks during Christmas (Sun Star)
MANILA — Australia has warned there could be terrorist attacks in the Philippines over Christmas, although police authorities said Sunday security officials had not uncovered a specific threat.

Australia will fight fire with fire: Clarke (EARTHtimes.org)
Melbourne, Dec 24 – Australia pacer Stuart Clark says his team will fight 'fire with fire' in the four-match Test series against India starting here Wednesday.

Another male bastion falls in Australia (EARTHtimes.org)
Sydney – Australia's venerable Giuseppe Verdi Choral Society is dropping a bar on women that it has held fast to for 50 years, news reports said Monday. The male-voice choir was formed by Italian migrants who began arriving in Brisbane in the 1950s a…

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Thailand's top parties scramble to find partners for ruling coalition (Charleston Daily Mail)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's leading parties wooed possible partners for a coalition government on Monday, a day after allies of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out on top in the country's first election since he was ousted in a September 2006 military coup.

p0716 BC-Thailand-Election 6thLd-Writethru 12-24 0826 (Hays Daily News)
Eds: AMs. UPDATES with Thaksin discussing possibility of returning to Thailand.

Thaksin to 'explore' options for return to Thailand after allies' election win (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
HONG KONG – Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he will "explore options" in February about a return to Thailand but will not resume his career in politics after being ousted in a bloodless coup d'etat last year.

Courier News Online – Thaksin loyalists claim victory in Thailand s first post-coup election (Bridgewater Courier News)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) Allies of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared victory Sunday in Thailand s first election since the military coup that deposed him.

Thaksin expected to return to Thailand (People's Daily)
Deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he expected to return to Thailand "by April at the latest". The former prime minister told a news conference here that he expected to return to Thailand from exile "by April at …

Thailand: Leading Candidates To Become Prime Minister In Thailand (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
Thailand's Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat party, greets well-wishers after a news conference at party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand Sunday, 23 Dec 2007.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-25 04:48 GMT: Thaksin vows to return to Thailand, urges reconciliation (Interactive Investor)
HONG KONG (Thomson Financial) – Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he wants to return to Thailand in February as he called for reconciliation with the military following weekend elections.

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p0716 BC-Thailand-Election 6thLd-Writethru 12-24 0826 (Hays Daily News)
Eds: AMs. UPDATES with Thaksin discussing possibility of returning to Thailand.

Thailand's top parties scramble to find partners for ruling coalition (Charleston Daily Mail)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's leading parties wooed possible partners for a coalition government on Monday, a day after allies of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out on top in the country's first election since he was ousted in a September 2006 military coup.

Thailand's top parties scramble to find partners for ruling coalition (Charleston Daily Mail)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's leading parties wooed possible partners for a coalition government on Monday, a day after allies of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out on top in the country's first election since he was ousted in a September 2006 military coup.

Courier News Online – Thaksin loyalists claim victory in Thailand s first post-coup election (Bridgewater Courier News)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) Allies of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared victory Sunday in Thailand s first election since the military coup that deposed him.

Thaksin plans return to Thailand to clear name (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, says he wants to return home from exile.

Thaksin expected to return to Thailand (People's Daily)
Deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he expected to return to Thailand "by April at the latest". The former prime minister told a news conference here that he expected to return to Thailand from exile "by April at …

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-25 04:48 GMT: Thaksin vows to return to Thailand, urges reconciliation (Interactive Investor)
HONG KONG (Thomson Financial) – Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he wants to return to Thailand in February as he called for reconciliation with the military following weekend elections.

Thailand: Leading Candidates To Become Prime Minister In Thailand (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
Thailand's Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat party, greets well-wishers after a news conference at party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand Sunday, 23 Dec 2007.

Thaksin to 'explore' options for return to Thailand after allies' election win (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
HONG KONG – Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he will "explore options" in February about a return to Thailand but will not resume his career in politics after being ousted in a bloodless coup d'etat last year.

Former premier Thaksin vows to return to Thailand, stay out of politics (TurkishPress.com)
Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he wanted to return to Thailand in February, but that he would stay out of politics.

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No temple demolition without 'checking', Malaysia (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 24 (IANS) Following large-scale protests by ethnic Indians against the demolition of temples, the Malaysian government has asked Samy Vellu, a Malaysian Indian minister in the cabinet, to monitor all temples in the country to ensure that none are demolished without 'thorough check and discussions'.

Sarawak News (Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA))
KUCHING, Dec 24 (Bernama) — Special tour packages aimed at boosting the tourism industry in a growth area covering Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines are expected to be launched by next year.

UAE bank eyes 25 percent stake in Malaysia's RHB Capital (TODAYonline)
The headquarters of RHB in Kuala Lumpur. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is negotiating to buy a 25 percent stake in RHB Capital, the fourth largest banking group in Malaysia, the official WAM news agency said on Sunday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-23 16:35 GMT: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank confirms talks to buy 25 pct of Malaysia's RHB Capital (Interactive Investor)
DUBAI (Thomson Financial) – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has confirmed that it is negotiating to buy a 25 pct stake in RHB Capital, the fourth-largest banking group in Malaysia, the official WAM news agency said.

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Malaysia Hot Stocks – Factors to watch (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 – Here are news stories that may affect the Malaysian stock market on Monday:

UAE bank eyes 25 percent stake in Malaysia's RHB Capital (TODAYonline)
The headquarters of RHB in Kuala Lumpur. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is negotiating to buy a 25 percent stake in RHB Capital, the fourth largest banking group in Malaysia, the official WAM news agency said on Sunday.

No temple demolition without 'checking', Malaysia (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 24 (IANS) Following large-scale protests by ethnic Indians against the demolition of temples, the Malaysian government has asked Samy Vellu, a Malaysian Indian minister in the cabinet, to monitor all temples in the country to ensure that none are demolished without 'thorough check and discussions'.

Young girl clawed by caged leopard at zoo (Khaleej Times)
KUALA LUMPUR – A young Malaysian girl was clawed by a caged leopard in a freak accident at Malaysia s national zoo, a news report said on Monday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-23 16:35 GMT: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank confirms talks to buy 25 pct of Malaysia's RHB Capital (Interactive Investor)
DUBAI (Thomson Financial) – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has confirmed that it is negotiating to buy a 25 pct stake in RHB Capital, the fourth-largest banking group in Malaysia, the official WAM news agency said.

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Sanyo Electric to Discuss Earnings `Correction' Today (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Dec. 25 (Bloomberg) — Sanyo Electric Co., the world's biggest maker of rechargeable batteries, said it will hold a news briefing today to discuss a “correction'' of past earnings.

Springboks rule the world after All Blacks fail (Khaleej Times)
LONDON South Africa, England and Argentina might beg to differ but the rugby story of 2007 was New Zealand s all-too-familiar but still shocking World Cup implosion.

Boxing – News & Results – World Boxing News (SecondsOut.com)
Watch Hide Vs Nasyrov On SecondsOut? Sunday s night s exciting action packed vacant WBC International Cruiserweight title fight between Herbie Hide and Mikail Nasyrov can now be viewed once again on SecondsOut.

Quoted in the News? Post a Comment, Please (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Google News offers a new feature that allows people quoted in news articles to post a comment that will be paired with that article online.

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U. S. News & World Report Ranks HHS in Top Nine Percent in U. S. (Ashley County Ledger)
Hamburg High School earned a bronze rating in the U. S. News and World Report 's news analysis of America's Best High Schools. No Arkansas schools earned gold ratings and only two, Dardanelle and Valley View, earned silver ratings.

Sanyo Electric to Discuss Earnings `Correction' Today (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Dec. 25 (Bloomberg) — Sanyo Electric Co., the world's biggest maker of rechargeable batteries, said it will hold a news briefing today to discuss a “correction'' of past earnings.

U.S. News & World Report places Wilton among top schools in the country (Wilton Bulletin)
Wilton High School has been ranked among the top 505 public high schools in the country, and top 16 in the state, by the magazine U.S. News and World Report.

UPI NewsTrack TopNews (UPI)
News from United Press International, around the world around the clock …

Springboks rule the world after All Blacks fail (Khaleej Times)
LONDON South Africa, England and Argentina might beg to differ but the rugby story of 2007 was New Zealand s all-too-familiar but still shocking World Cup implosion.

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