http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401754&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A farmer who held repeated hunger strikes in a land dispute with Venezuela's government has died in a military hospital where he had been taken against his will.
Archives for August, 2010
10 bailed-out banks spent $16.3M lobbying in 1H
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401753&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The 10 banks that received the most bailout aid during the financial crisis spent over $16 million on lobbying efforts in the first half of 2010, as the debate over financial regulatory reform reached its height.
Manny joins White Sox, not in starting lineup
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401734&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Behind trendy, white-framed sunglasses with rose-colored lenses, his dreadlocks pulled neatly together with a rubber band, Manny Ramirez walked to the front of the interview room wearing Chicago's silver and black for the first time.
Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401732&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, in an attempt to stay relevant as consumers flock to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can eat subscription plan.
No. 22 Auburn opens to mixed reviews
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401731&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Baby steps, Auburn.
Obama says reviving economy the most urgent task
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401712&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK President Barack Obama says his central responsibility as president is to restore the nation's fragile economy and to help put the millions of people who lost jobs back to work.
Deseret News in UT cutting newsroom by nearly half
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401724&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Deseret News, Utah's oldest daily newspaper, said Tuesday it will cut nearly half of its staff and consolidate operations with affiliated television and radio operations to emphasize digital delivery of news on websites and mobile devices.
Feds appeal order blocking stem cell research
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401710&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Obama administration on Tuesday asked a federal judge to lift a restraining order that it says could undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
New York imam: Mosque fight about Muslim role
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401709&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said Tuesday the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.
Ind. scientist accused of stealing trade secrets
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=82401706&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A former Indiana scientist accused of illegally sending trade secrets worth $300 million to China and Germany was ordered detained Tuesday on rare charges of economic espionage.