Archive for June 19th, 2009
BBC News
Google and Facebook go Farsi to help spread message from IranTimes OnlineGoogle and Facebook rushed out Farsi versions of their websites and services today, saying that they were responding to the importance of the web as a communications tool for Iranians during ongoing turmoil in the country.Google starts translating Persian CNNTech giants rush Farsi [...]
BBC News
Ireland Plans Early October Vote on New EU TreatyBloombergBy Jonathan Stearns and James G. Neuger June 19 (Bloomberg) — Ireland signaled it would hold a new referendum on the European Union's stalled governing treaty in early October after winning assurances that Irish tax policy, military neutrality and …EU Leaders Reach Deal on Financial Supervision [...]
News Channel 7
NC unemployment rises to 11.1%Bizjournals.comThe jobless rate in North Carolina rose to 11.1 percent in May from 10.7 percent in April. The total number of unemployed workers increased by 17468 to 508834 last month, according to the NC Employment Security Commission.Jobless Number In North Carolina Grows WHKPNC unemployment jumps to 11.1 percent WRAL.comCharleston [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Apple iPhone 3G S: Worth Standing in Line For?PC WorldMacworld Canada's iPhone 3G S review suggests that while not a huge leap forward, it offers enough upgrades and performance incentives to make it really worth considering.Video: In-Depth Look - New iPhone Goes On Sale - Bloomberg BloombergSome AT&T stores sell out of iPhone 3G S [...]
BBC News
Foreign Office protests after Khamenei singles out 'evil Britain'guardian.co.ukIran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei giving his Friday prayer sermon at Tehran University. Photograph: Reuters TV/REUTERS Iran's ambassador to London was summoned to the Foreign Office this morning after the country's supreme leader, …Video: Iran Presidential Election - Bloomberg BloombergBritain summons Iran's ambassador over Khamenei's [...]
MyFox Tampa Bay
Florida's unemployment rate reaches 10.2% South Florida Business …Bizjournals.comThe seasonally adjusted rate for May is 10.2 percent. That translates to 943000 unemployed out of a labor force of 9.2 million, according to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.Fla.'s jobless rate soars in May to 10.2 percent MiamiHerald.comArea's jobless rate rises, after 2 months [...]
guardian.co.uk
USGA says they'll play 72 holes no matter what weather bringsNew York Daily NewsBY Rich Cimini USGA officials say they'll crown a champion after 72 holes of gold in any weather. Everybody knew Bethpage Black was going to play long, but not like this.US Open will give rained-out fans Monday access USA TodayIn the Rain, [...]
The Age
Federal Jury: Music Downloader Owes $1.92 MillionInformationWeekDecision is a victory for the RIAA in its crackdown on illegal music file sharing. By W. David Gardner Jammie Thomas-Rasset went to trial this week hoping to nullify an earlier judgment against her on charges that she illegally downloaded music from …RIAA Wins $1.92 Million Verdict In [...]
Washington Post
Manny to begin rehab assignment TuesdaySportingNews.comFor the first time since May 6, suspended Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez will play in a baseball game next week. The Los Angeles Times reports Ramirez will begin a Class AAA rehab assignment Tuesday.Torre gets milestone W, even if Wolf doesn't MLB.comTorre Reaches Milestone As Dodgers Edge A's; Fifth [...]
USA Today
Iran's supreme leader defends electionCNNTEHRAN, Iran (CNN) — Iran's supreme leader passionately defended last week's presidential election process Friday, praising President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's election as a "definitive victory" and sloughing off charges of vote-rigging.Video: Mousavi supporters stage another march in Iran ITN NEWSProtest at Iran's 'evil UK' claim BBC NewsLos Angeles Times - [...]