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Chevron: Production Low, but Profits Hit the Roof

Chevron’s profits more than doubled in the third quarter, powered by rising prices for crude oil, eventhough production sliped. San Ramon-based Chevron earned $7.83 billion, up... Read more

What Next Saudi Arabia? Crown Prince Nayef Anointed

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What Next for Saudi Arabia? New Crown Prince Nayef Anointed

Succession in the desert kingdom of Saudia Arabia is a tricky business. With over thirty princes to choose from, it might well cause trouble. For the moment, after the death of... Read more

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The 17 October 2011 by Periscope
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Herman Cain and Niggerhead

I don’t blog on weekends much. In order to maintain some semblance of sanity, I can’t work all the time. In keeping with this effort, I was out of the... Read more

The 03 October 2011 by Ceemac126
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Arab Spring: Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad’s Greatest Hits

Syrian first lady Asma Al-Assad was silent when faced with accusations against her husband's regime on Monday despite previously championing democratic ideals.... Read more

The 18 October 2011 by Periscope
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Steve Jobs: Geek Chic Fashion Icon? Black Turtleneck Sales Surging

Sales of black mock turtlenecks, as worn by Steve Jobs at product launches, have gone through the roof. Has the death of the Apple co-founder prompted a surge i... Read more

The 07 October 2011 by Periscope
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Operation DarkNet: Hacking Network Anonymous Exposes Online Paedophiles

An ominous warning.Anonymous is a group best known for attacks on corporations and governments, but now it has the murky world of online child pornography... Read more

The 25 October 2011 by Periscope
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The 12 October 2011 by Ceemac126
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Is Coldplay’s Big Concept Album Mylo Xyloto Really the Band’s Last Offering?

Mylo Xyloto was released today to widespread rumours that this could be Coldplay’s last studio album. Some are sighing with relief. Read more

The 24 October 2011 by Periscope
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Arab Spring: Will Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad Go the Way of Gaddafi?

With the death of Libyan dictator Col. Muammar Gaddafi last week, many are asking what it all means for his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad. Read more

The 27 October 2011 by Periscope
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Hilary Swank and Ramzan Kadyrov: Top 7 Stars and Dictators

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The 14 October 2011 by Periscope
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New Malaria Vaccine is Far from Perfect, but Could Save Millions

Far from perfect, but a promising step in the right direction. Photo credit: US Army Africa http://flic.kr/p/7WkSe2 Preliminary results from the large-scale... Read more

The 19 October 2011 by Periscope
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