Written on 2010-05-16 14:01:03 by Dogza - Earnings: $0.00 - Comments: 0

A new level of participation with our news programs has been unleashed, and in a way, this hands-on approach to political interaction exemplifies our nation's focus on citizen involvement. That is, of course, until tweets from politicians, texts from angry viewers and misspelled online rants from Facebook make the news seem more like a comedic f...

Written on 2010-06-26 04:01:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $3.49 - Comments: 0

Facing squabbling coalition partners, plummeting popularity and calls for new elections, German Chancellor Angela Merkel struggles to keep her government together

Written on 2010-07-06 04:01:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $5.82 - Comments: 0

Rwanda has just finished a pilot OLPC program and plans to buy and distribute another 100,000 computers — at $181 each — to children by next June. A year after that, it wants to distribute laptops to half of Rwanda's 2.5 million schoolchildren.

Written on 2010-07-07 16:30:05 by Dogza - Earnings: $7.97 - Comments: 0

As Obama and Netanyahu await tomorrow's meeting, historian Thaddeus Russell argues that it's time to ask that question—even if the answer makes everyone very uncomfortable.

Written on 2010-07-08 04:01:03 by Dogza - Earnings: $5.15 - Comments: 0

The Dalai Lama turned 75 on Tuesday and by all accounts he's in good health. But inevitably the question of who will succeed one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders looms large. Increasingly, the spotlight has been turned to the Karmapa Lama. But he's of a new generation. He plays video games and listens to rap music.

Written on 2010-07-08 10:20:27 by Dogza - Earnings: $8.26 - Comments: 0

Some Indonesians believe that parts of the cobra, like the gall bladder and marrow, can enhance metabolism and cure dise...

Written on 2010-07-09 09:15:03 by Dogza - Earnings: $2.42 - Comments: 0

Alec Baldwin may be following in Steve Carrell's footsteps once his contract expires in 2012.

Written on 2010-07-10 16:30:04 by Dogza - Earnings: $4.94 - Comments: 0

On Jan. 16, 1920, hours before Prohibition descended on America, evangelist Billy Sunday preached, "The reign of tears is over. The slums will soon be only a memory." Not exactly. Americans abolished a widely exercised private right and condemned the nation's fifth-largest industry in order to make the nation more heavenly. All hell broke loose.

Written on 2010-07-12 12:15:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $1.45 - Comments: 0

It was another embarrassing fighting exhibition for Jose Canseco. I've gotta a lot of respect for Gary. Just coming out here and fighting a guy 15 years his junior, he's got some [guts]."

Written on 2010-07-12 12:45:18 by Dogza - Earnings: $2.64 - Comments: 0

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Written on 2010-07-12 14:30:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $8.39 - Comments: 0

Bolstered by the success of Windows 7, Microsoft is looking forward to the next Windows. Early signs are that it might be a business-focused release, much like Windows 2000.

Written on 2010-07-12 17:30:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $3.70 - Comments: 0

The Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Network, and Wii Shop Channel may all be doing big business, but they have much to learn about selling their wares digitally. Dave Rudden details a few ground rules that all online distribution services would be wise to follow.

Written on 2010-07-12 19:45:04 by Dogza - Earnings: $7.36 - Comments: 0

New Facebook Chocolate Concept suggests a Bar of Chocolate as a gift, with friends avatars as wrappers

Written on 2010-07-12 20:30:04 by Dogza - Earnings: $1.32 - Comments: 0

James Cameron’s $350 million take comes 13 years after he earned a reported $97 million for Titanic. Asked what he plans to do with all that money, he said, somewhat predictably, “Two chicks, man.”

Written on 2010-07-12 21:45:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $8.32 - Comments: 0

The New York Yankees said Sunday that longtime public address announcer Bob Sheppard has died. He was believed to be 99.

Written on 2010-07-12 22:30:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $8.65 - Comments: 0

Alabama authorities say former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of codeine syrup -- a controlled substance -- without a prescription.

Written on 2010-07-12 23:15:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $2.72 - Comments: 0

Red Bull's Mark Webber cruises to a dominant victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton - who extends his championship lead - in second place.

Written on 2010-07-12 23:45:02 by Dogza - Earnings: $5.96 - Comments: 0

We have now reached that moment in time where one must face up to the cruelest aspect of the World Cup, which is that it will be another four years before one glorious month of summer is given over to being captivated by the greatest sports tournament in the world.

Written on 2010-07-12 23:45:04 by Dogza - Earnings: $3.32 - Comments: 0

"It's the big one everyone wanted. A one-on-one, man-to-octopus chat with possibly the greatest World Cup tipster in history. The two-year-old cephalopod who resides in the western German city of Oberhausen has become an international celebrity thanks to his correctly predicting every German result."

Written on 2010-07-12 23:45:04 by Dogza - Earnings: $5.70 - Comments: 0

Images from a dramatic final in Johannesburg as Spain win their first World Cup