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'Mad Men' Meets 'Dr. Feelgood': This Is Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce On Drugs

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:46:38 +1000

Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce employees got all hopped up on "vitamin shots" on Sunday.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: 5 Ways To Maximize Battery Power

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:21:31 +1000

Check out some tips for getting the most out of your Samsung Galaxy S4 battery.

IMF says Washington cutting budget deficits too quickly

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:21:02 +1000

The International Monetary Fund on Monday said the United States was getting carried away with a government austerity drive, offering some of the institution's bluntest criticism yet of Washington's rush to cut its budget deficit.

Wall Street ends near flat; correction worry rises

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:21:02 +1000

U.S. stocks ended little changed on Monday with indexes hovering near record levels as concerns about a correction cut earlier gains that were boosted by acquisition activities.

Yahoo Acquires Tumblr: Members Lament In GIFS and Memes [PHOTOS]

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:19:53 +1000

Tumblr members react to Yahoo's acquisition of the social networking site in a plethora of GIFS and memes.

Finding Opportunity Far and Near

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:13:27 +1000

Samuel Johnson once said, “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.

Tottenham Transfer News: Villa, Moutinho, Damiao And Benteke Linked As Spurs Seek Champions League Return

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:06:58 +1000

Tottenham look set to add to their squad in order to secure Champions League qualification next season.

Anonymous #opGTMO: Guantanamo Bay Protest Campaign Reaches Millions, Trends Worldwide On Twitter

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:05:40 +1000

Over the weekend, Anonymous launched a Twitter campaign aimed at closing Guantanamo Bay.

Tornadoes Strike U.S. Central Plains: Meteorologists Explain Conditions Behind A Bumper Crop Of Twisters

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:05:57 +1000

Weather experts say the the sudden outburst of tornado activity is actually more of a return to normalcy after a relatively quiet season thus far.

Zach Sobiech, 'Clouds' Viral Star, Dies From Osteosarcoma Weeks 18th Birthday [VIDEO]

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:10 +1000

Zach Sobiech, 18, who became famous after releasing the song "Clouds" online, died from bone cancer on Monday.

Tornadoes, Severe Storms Expected to Continue Across Several Central U.S. States Monday [INTERACTIVE MAP]

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:54:22 +1000

The National Weather Service (NOAA) announced Monday that several central U.S. states and multiple cities are at risk of experiencing tornadoes, high winds and hail Monday afternoon following last week's deadly storms.

‘Pretty Little Liars’ Season 4 Spoilers: Episode 1 Photos Leak Online; A Funeral In ‘A Is For A-l-i-v-e’?

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:53:59 +1000

New photos for the season four premiere of "Pretty Little Liars" have leaked online. Check them out before the ABC Family show airs "A Is For A-l-i-v-e" on June 11.

FIFA 14: Reveal Coming At Microsoft's Xbox 720 Event?

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:34:50 +1000

EA Sports teased on its official FIFA Facebook account the possibility of the FIFA franchise being part of the Xbox-related festivities tomorrow.

NBC News looks to Britain for its new president

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:03 +1000

Deborah Turness, a former top TV news editor in Britain, will take over as NBC News president in August, at a time when it is looking to turn around the fortunes of its news division.

Apple to argue for tax reform, defend tax practices on Tuesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:02 +1000

Apple Inc will argue for comprehensive corporate tax reform when it goes before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, becoming the latest technology company to face questions over its offshore tax practices.

China And India Sign Eight-Part Agreement To Further Relations Despite Border Dispute

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:24:49 +1000

China's Premier Li Keqiang turns his first official trip into an occasion to patch up relations with the other Asian giant.

English Classes In French Universities: An Economic Necessity Or A Harbinger of Doom?

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:18:15 +1000

some elements in French society are appalled at the idea of teaching courses in English since they fear it will further erode French culture and identity.

Brazil probes rumour that set off panic run on state bank

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:14:02 +1000

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Monday she ordered the Federal Police to investigate the source of a rumour that sent thousands of poor Brazilians running to state bank branches seeking payment of a monthly family stipend.

Belmont Stakes 2013: Early Betting Odds, And Preview For Final Leg Of Triple Crown; Orb And Oxbow Competing For The Last Major Race?

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:04:03 +1000

Orb and Oxbow are the early favorites to win the 2013 Belmont Stakes.

Monaco Coach Admits He’d Love To Sign United and Chelsea Striker Target

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:01:40 +1000

Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri says he would love to have Radamel Falcao on board at the club as they look to become a European force again.

France must reform or face punitive measures - EU's Oettinger

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:49:02 +1000

France should only be granted more time from the European Commission to cut its deficit if it also introduces reform measures, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger was quoted saying on Monday.

The Gaming Industry Is Not Suffering From A Recession, And Here's Why

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:42:19 +1000

A study conducted by market research firm NPD concludes that gaming console sales have declined drastically.

Latin America Received $174B Of Foreign Investment In 2012, A New Record High

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:32:47 +1000

Despite global decreases in foreign investment, Latin America received more money than ever. Which countries got the most?.

IPL 2013 Qualifier 1 Preview: CSK vs MI Live Streaming Information

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:31:37 +1000

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on Tuesday. The match will begin at 8:00 pm IST and will be telecast live on Sony Set Max channel. It will also be live streamed online.

Wall Street hovers near record levels as investors hesitate to jump in

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:28:03 +1000

Stocks slipped by afternoon trade on Monday as indexes struggled to break above their record levels with investors hesitant to rush into the market.

Caterpillar machinery sales down 9 percent in April, led by Asia

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:28:02 +1000

Caterpillar Inc said on Monday that retail demand for its construction and mining equipment continued to be sluggish in April, though the sales picture appeared to be improving in almost every market outside North America.

Britain's Cameron tells Google and others to play fair on tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:21:02 +1000

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday told Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and other business leaders that he expected their companies to pay their taxes in exchange for benefiting from low tax rates.

Cameron tells Google and others to play fair on tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:14:02 +1000

Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday told Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and other business leaders that he expected their companies to pay their taxes in exchange for benefiting from low tax rates.

A New Food Scandal In China: Rice Tainted With Cadmium In Guangzhou

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:09:25 +1000

Scared of rice loaded with toxic metal? The Chinese government has advice for you. People did not like it.

Joe Flacco The R-Word: Baltimore Ravens Star Teams With Maryland Special Olympics, Signs Pledge Not To Use The Word 'Retard'

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:10:53 +1000

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has signed a pledge with the Maryland Special Olympics as part of its campaign against the "r-word.