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50,000 South Koreans protest 'unsafe' U.S. beef

MyWayOnNow — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:50:19 EDT

Tens of thousands of South Koreans were demonstrating Saturday on the streets of the capital to protest the government's decision to import what they say is unsafe U.S. beef.

Channel: News Tags: south korea south koreans protest us beef food

Olympic spirit distilled in art

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:37:03 EDT

The Olympic spirit is being distilled in art all around the country. One noteworthy example is a group of artistic Chinese farmers. They use agricultural products, like beans and dough, to mould works of art, based on the Olympic theme.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: olympics beijing china

3 dead in wrong-way crash on I-20

MyWayOnNow — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:55:33 EDT

crash involving a wrong-way driver killed three and injured another early Saturday morning when the wrong-way driver slammed head-on into vehicle with three occupants on I-20 near Douglasville. The Georgia State Patrol had not released the names of those killed, which included the driver.

Channel: News Tags: georgia car crash

University given huge collection of 78 rpm records - CNN.com

engineer — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:55:39 EDT

New York City store owner wills discs to Syracuse University 200,000 records weigh 50 tons, worth $1 million University's collection of 78s is second only to Library of Congress' Donor wanted recordings kept available to students, researchers

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: records 200 tousand 78 50 tons 1895 1950 Syracuse Syracuse University willed

Report: Many Killed In Syria Prison Riot

MyWayOnNow — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:59:13 EDT

Syrian human rights activists claimed on Saturday that many people were killed and wounded in a riot at a prison near Damascus, but indicated there was no clear way to get to the bottom of the incident.

Channel: News Tags: human rights activists syria prison riot

Google Faces U.K. Privacy Fight Over Street View

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:09:39 EDT

As Google prepares to launch Street View in the U.K., and has already launched it in France, concerns over privacy have been raised by the group Privacy International, which says it feels Street View violates privacy laws. You'll recall that Canada has already raised such concerns.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Google Privacy U.K. Privacy International Street View

Young designer joins couture pantheon

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:16:10 EDT

Designer Alessandra Facchinetti on Wednesday dispelled any doubts about her ability to fill legendary designer Valentino's shoes, drawing warm applause for her first-ever haute couture collection for the Italian label.

Channel: Shopping Tags: fashion design valentino

Foreclosures of Dallas-Fort Worth homes worth more than $1M double

engineer — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:19:06 EDT

The mortgage meltdown that started out with mostly moderate- and low-income borrowers has spread to more affluent homeowners. Foreclosures of million-dollar-plus houses are the fastest-growing segment of the Dallas-Fort Worth distressed home market, according to a new study.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: Dallas Fort Worth foreclosures million dollar homes affluent mortgage meltdown crisis

Senator in Batman film

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:21:58 EDT

Holy Beltway, Batman! Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) has a part in the next Batman movie.

Channel: Movies Tags: patrick leahy batman

Bentley feels the slowdown as sales of new cars falter

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:30:36 EDT

Sales of new cars in Britain fell last month at their sharpest rate this year as the drop in consumer confidence reached the showrooms.

Channel: Autos Tags: bentley cars britain

Trace the Tour de France Route on Google Street View

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:40:49 EDT

From July 5th through July 27th, the Tour de France will be running. I'm not going to be headingh over there to watch, and although they'll be plenty of coverage, what if I want take a look at the route from a spectator's view? Google's thought about that, and has provide a Street View of the entire route.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Google Street View Tour de France

McCain urges more border security

SunnyDays — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:47:11 EDT

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has said US immigration laws should only be reformed after security is tightened on the Mexican border.

Channel: News Tags: McCain urges border security

Author picks coolest hotel rooms to stay

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:49:48 EDT

From rooms decked out with a soundstage to concierges who can arrange impromptu tango lessons, trend spotter and author Bill Tikos has roamed the globe to find hotels that offer a unique, and luxurious, experience.

Channel: Books Tags: hotels books travel

US ambassador vouches for Italy's scandal-hit Brunello wine

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:55:03 EDT

US Ambassador to Italy Ronald Spogli on Thursday vouched for the purity of the famous Tuscan wine Brunello di Montalcino, hit by suspicions of tampering to please the American palate.

Channel: Food Tags: brunello wine italy

Poll: Most say Founding Fathers would be disappointed

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:55:29 EDT

According to a new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey, 69 percent of adult Americans who responded to a poll June 26-29 said the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed by the way the nation has turned out overall.

Channel: Politics Tags: America Fourth of July Survey Conservatives