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Franken says he'll drop 633 challenges in recount - International Herald Tribune


ST. PAUL, Minn. : Democrat Al Franken withdrew 633 challenges to ballots Wednesday in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race in what could be a first step toward a quicker conclusion to the recount. Franken's attorney, Marc Elias, said many more withdrawals ...


3 Dec 2008

Chambliss Wins Senate Race in Georgia - AOL


Chambliss' victory thwarted Democrats' hopes of winning a 60 seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. It came after a bitter monthlong runoff against Democrat Jim Martin that drew political luminaries from both parties to the state and flooded ...


3 Dec 2008

U.S. Eyes Plan to Lift Home Sales - Wall Street Journal


WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department is considering a plan to revitalize the U.S. home market that would push down mortgage rates for home loans, according to people familiar with the matter. The plan, which is in the development stage, would ...


3 Dec 2008

Obama taps Richardson for Commerce - Eyewitness News


President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel December 03, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Lt. Gov. Diane Denish will become New Mexico's first female ...


3 Dec 2008

Nikkei set to rise but gains limited, eyes on yen - Forbes


TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average is expected to gain on Thursday, buoyed by stocks reliant on domestic demand in the face of rising worries about the global economy, but advances may be limited by a stronger yen. Two stocks to watch ...


3 Dec 2008

Seoul shares seen up after US gains; eyes on banks - CNBC


SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may rise on Thursday after gains in Wall Street overnight, with new central bank support measures likely to boost banks, but worse-than-expected U.S. private employment data may weigh on the market. "Two straight ...


3 Dec 2008

Treasury Eyes Plans to Lower Mortgage Rates (Washington Post)


YAHOO - Treasury Eyes Plans to Lower Mortgage Rates (Washington Post)Department considers plans to intervene directly to force down rates and stimulate the moribund housing market, according to sources.


3 Dec 2008

Fiance of woman swept out to sea: "I still close my eyes and see her reaching out to me" (The Oregonian)


YAHOO - Fiance of woman swept out to sea: "I still close my eyes and see her reaching out to me" (The Oregonian)Leafil Alforque arrived in the U.S. from The Phillipines three days before she was swept away by the ocean near Neskowin Beach


3 Dec 2008

Magnolia eyes repeat vs. Bacchus (Yehey!)


YAHOO - Magnolia eyes repeat vs. Bacchus (Yehey!)Magnolia Purewater eyes a repeat over Bacchus Thursday at the end of the first round in the 2009 Philippine Basketball League PG Flex Linoleum Cup at the Emilio Aguinaldo College gym in Manila.


3 Dec 2008

Jeb Bush eyes run for U.S. Senate (MSNBC)


YAHOO - Jeb Bush eyes run for U.S. Senate (MSNBC)Still popular in Florida, former Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that he's interested in the seat Sen. Mel Martinez is giving up, and the field of possible candidates could quickly narrow to make way for the president's younger brother.


3 Dec 2008

Shea Weber eyes possible spot on Canada's roster for 2010 Olympics (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)


YAHOO - Shea Weber eyes possible spot on CanadaShea Weber figures the road to Vancouver runs through Nashville.


3 Dec 2008

Formula One driver Alonso eyes third world title in 2009 (AFP via Yahoo! News)


YAHOO - Formula One driver Alonso eyes third world title in 2009 (AFP via Yahoo! News)Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso said he is aiming for a third world title with Renault in 2009, Spain's sports newspaper Marca reported Wednesday.


3 Dec 2008

Mind Hacks: Technology to see through other people's eyes


Neurotech analyst Zack Lynch has an interesting post on his Brain Waves blog about trying out the EyeSeeCam, a wearable camera that tracks eye movements so it can film exactly where the person is looking, allowing others to literally ...


3 Dec 2008

Fashion Week Daily - Chic Report » She’s Got Bridgette Bardot Eyes


A holiday gathering is just the place to try out something a little more dramatic around the eyes, non? But Beauty Junkie knows you are busy ladies indeed, so one must keep it simple. Enter cult fave POP Beauty’s Cat Eyes, a collection ...


3 Dec 2008

GMANews.TV - MPIC eyes P6B for North Harbor - Business - Official ...


HONG KONG — Listed Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) will spend P5 billion to P6 billion to develop the Manila North Harbor — the country’s oldest and busiest sea port — in the next five years.


3 Dec 2008

Ficlets | Open Your Eyes [Controversial Challenge]


Jeanie righted herself sharply, eyes flashing with tears; her russet hair had pasted itself to her face in patterns that reminded her mother of a spider web. She was absolutely livid. “To myself?! I’m doing the world a favor, mom! ...


3 Dec 2008

Nokia eyes wider use of Linux software in phones | Technology ...


Nokia eyes wider use of Linux software in phones | ... - BARCELONA (Reuters) - The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia, could start to use open-source Linux software on its more expensive phone models, a senior company official ...


3 Dec 2008

A feast for the eyes on Wabash Avenue: "Lost" Louis Sullivan ...


A feast for the eyes on Wabash Avenue: "Lost" Louis Sullivan storefront facade re-emerging • The Chicago Children's Museum won't like this: Thumbs down for the new underground Capitol Visitor Center in Washington ...


3 Dec 2008