23. november 2005

Is the Xbox here to stay?. Blog: There has been no shortage of hype surrounding the Tuesday launch of Microsoft's Xbox 360. Hundreds of fans lined up outside... [CNET News.com] 1:54:34 PM    comment [] Russian MPs act to 'curb' NGOs. The Duma backs in principle a contentious bill that will give the state more control over non-governmental bodies. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 1:51:42 PM    comment [] Executive Pay at Delphi Is Challenged. The lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Delphi Corporation yesterday asked the judge overseeing the company's bankruptcy to reject a proposed $110 million executive pay plan. By GRETCHEN MORGENSON. [NYT > Business] 1:50:44 PM    comment [] Military Ties to Indonesia Resume Too Soon for Some . Acting swiftly with new congressional authority, the Bush administration said yesterday that it has restored military ties with Indonesia, formally ending the last of the restrictions imposed after violence in East Timor in 1999. By Glenn Kessler. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 1:49:18 PM    comment [] Obama Calls on Bush To Admit Iraq Errors . CHICAGO, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Barack Obama said President Bush should admit mistakes in waging the Iraq war and reduce the number of troops stationed there in the next year. But the Illinois Democrat, a longtime opponent of the war, said U.S. forces remain "part of a solution" in the bitterly divided... By Peter Slevin. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 1:48:12 PM    comment [] 3 Brigades May Be Cut in Iraq Early in 2006 . Barring any major surprises in Iraq, the Pentagon tentatively plans to reduce the number of U.S. forces there early next year by as many as three combat brigades, from 18 now, but to keep at least one brigade "on call" in Kuwait in case more troops are needed quickly, several senior military... By Bradley Graham and Robin Wright. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 1:46:29 PM    comment [] Finding Fat Before Heart Attacks. Nanotech in medicine isn't just for cancer anymore. A researcher says his version of nanoparticles can lead to early diagnosis of atherosclerosis, which often isn't found until a heart attack or stroke. By Elizabeth Svoboda. [Wired News] 1:45:06 PM    comment [] The Ultimate Geek Gift Guide. Hunting for media streamers, GPS navigators or a home robot for the special techie in your life? Look no further. By Christopher Null and Robert Strohmeyer. Plus: The Buy Nothing Day founder speaks out. [Wired News] 1:43:34 PM    comment [] It's a Japanese Hand-Job Machine. A mechanical masturbator that's made in Japan promises relief to frustrated fellas. Plus: Children of anonymous sperm donors find family online. From the Wired News blog Sex Drive Daily. [Wired News] 1:41:20 PM    comment [] Investors Bet on Global Warming. Stock pickers are eyeing the rise in world temperatures and regulations to curb carbon emissions when gauging investment risks. Some are even seeking out opportunities tied to global warming. By Joanna Glasner. [Wired News] 1:39:27 PM    comment []

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