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Bombing opens vein of Christian anger in Egypt - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnbc... - 0 views

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    The New Year's Day suicide bombing of a church that killed 21 people has opened up a vein of fury among Egypt's Christians, built up over years of what they call government failure to address persistent discrimination and violence against their community.
Andre B

Dollar General will hire 6,000 in 2011 - Business - Retail - msnbc.com - 0 views

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    Discount-store operator Dollar General Corp. said Monday it plans to open 625 new stores and hire more than 6,000 workers in 2011.
Tom McHale

Top Stories 12/14-12/20 - 29 views

started by Tom McHale on 20 Dec 10 no follow-up yet
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    international - 12 arrested over suspected U.K. terrorism plot
    national - Senate votes to repeal ban on gays openly serving in military
    local - Nighttime fire causes minor damage at Hunterdon Central High School in Raritan Twp.
    health - Plenty of kids' doctors, but in the wrong places
    sports - Eagles score 28 in final 7:28 to stun Giants
Andre B

Egypt charges businessman for spying for Israel - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnb... - 0 views

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    Egyptian authorities have charged a local businessman and two Israelis for recruiting agents in Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon to spy for Israeli intelligence, a State Security prosecutor said Monday.
Andre B

Thieves steal half-ton clothing donation bins across N.J. towns | NJ.com - 1 views

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    In the last week, someone snatched half a dozen 1,100-pound clothing donation bins from supermarket parking lots in Union, Middlesex, Morris and Bergen counties.
Andre B

Retirements taken to avoid Newark firefighter layoffs may force city to close engine co... - 0 views

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    The retirement of 80 firefighters may have spared the Newark Fire Department from layoffs last month.
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Computer monitor causes scare at Newark Airport terminal - U.S. news - Life - msnbc.com - 1 views

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    The Transportation Security Administration detected the suspicious package at 6:17 a.m. during screening of checked baggage in Terminal A, which is home to American Airlines at the airport, TSA spokesman James Fotenos said.
Andre B

S. Korea's live-fire drill ends calmly; country still on high alert - CNN.com - 1 views

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    After days of concern about possible North Korean aggression over a South Korean military drill, the live-fire naval exercise ended peacefully after an hour and 34 minutes with no immediate retaliation.
Tom McHale

Top Stories 12/7-12/13 - 29 views

started by Tom McHale on 13 Dec 10 no follow-up yet
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    International - Swedish security police: Violence was 'an act of terrorism' - CNN.com
    National - North Carolina teen may have fallen from plane in Massachusetts - CNN.com
    Local - On "Jeopardy" TV show: Raritan Twp. man who works at Hunterdon Central | NJ.com
    Health - A winter birthday may affect your biological clock - Health - Behavior - msnbc.com
    Sports - Auburn quarterback Cam Newton wins Heisman Trophy - CNN.com
Andre B

Eminem nominated for 10 Grammys - Entertainment - Music - TODAYshow.com - 0 views

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    Eminem's "Recovery" was made complete on Wednesday night as the Recording Academy nominated the resurgent rapper for 10 awards, including the biggest prizes: album, song, and record of the year.
Andre B

No. 1 Duke handles No. 6 Michigan State - College basketball- NBC Sports - 0 views

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    Duke takes a victory over Michigan State in the recent big ten matchup
Andre B

Qantas to sue Rolls-Royce over 'defect' - Travel - News - msnbc.com - 0 views

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    Qantas stepped up pressure on Thursday on engine maker Rolls-Royce to settle damages related to an engine failure on one of its giant Airbus A380 aircraft, but said it would keep the door open for an out-of-court settlement.
Andre B

NYT: For bartenders, mixing it up is a real pain - Health - Healthy Holidays - msnbc.com - 0 views

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    Varnish is not a football team. It is a stylish, speakeasy-style cocktail bar that opened early last year in downtown Los Angeles. And the men Mr. Tello mentions are fellow bartenders, ranging in age from mid-20s to mid-30s. But in these heady days of behind-the-bar showmanship, when theatrical agitations of shakers filled with heavy-duty ice are becoming the norm, the mixologist's physical lot is not so terribly far removed from an athlete's.
Andre B

On "Jeopardy" TV show: Raritan Twp. man who works at Hunterdon Central | NJ.com - 0 views

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    The category is "Hunterdon Contestants," the question is, "How many people with roots here have appeared on ABC game shows within the past nine weeks?" On Thursday, Dec. 16, that answer would be "three." That's because Tim Klein of Raritan Township, an information systems support specialist at his alma mater, Hunterdon Central High School, appears on "Jeopardy."
Andre B

Bethlehem Twp. salt barn plans are top secret, state says | NJ.com - 0 views

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    Resident Carole Chiaffarano requested the documents from the DCA in September, in order to compare them with building and site plans she already received from the township, because she wanted to see if construction of the salt barn differed from the plans approved by the state.
Andre B

Booze alert: At sporting events, Hunterdon Central testing students suspected of drinki... - 1 views

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    "Spirited" student fans at Hunterdon Central High School face suspension, detention, counseling, testing, a month-long ban on participation in activities, lost parking privileges and a trip to the doctor's office.
Andre B

Dick Cheney and others face charges in Nigeria - CNN.com - 0 views

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    igerian investigators say they have filed charges against former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and others connected to the energy services company Halliburton, accusing them of paying bribes to secure a lucrative natural gas project in the 1990s.
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Verizon has network trouble early Wednesday - CNN.com - 0 views

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    The "technical glitch," which occurred during network maintenance, stopped Verizon users from being able to access mobile websites from about 1:40 to 5 a.m. ET on Wednesday, said Jeffrey Nelson, a Verizon Wireless spokesman.
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House approves DREAM Act, but Senate approval uncertain - CNN.com - 0 views

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    The 216-198 vote, mostly on partisan lines, sends the so-called DREAM Act to the Senate, where it was uncertain if supporters had the votes to overcome a certain Republican filibuster against it.
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Cyberattacks follow jailing of WikiLeaks' Assange - CNN.com - 0 views

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    Though its founder is cooling his heels in a London jail and major credit-card firms have refused to process its donations, the website WikiLeaks continued to trickle out documents from its vast cache of sensitive U.S. diplomatic cables Wednesday.
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