The Daily Telegraph | Lord of the Rings big winner halfway through

The Daily Telegraph | Lord of the Rings big winner halfway through
"HOLLYWOOD: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the movie tipped to sweep this year's Academy Awards roared ahead of the competition today with seven early Oscar wins. "

The Sunday Mail QLD: Vintage glamour returns to Oscars [01mar04]

"Australian Naomi Watts, who has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for 21 Grams, wore a strapless, golden Versace gown...Nicole Kidman looked serene in a pearl grey, strapless, Chanel design and updo, while 13-year-old New Zealander, Keisha Castle-Hughes, looked angelic in a pale pink frock and whale-shaped hairpin.

Beaded dresses in nude or dusty pink hues were a popular choice, with actresses including Holly Hunter, Patricia Clarkson and Monster star, Charlize Theron, opting for toned down chic. "

Red carpet fashions at the Oscars are tribute to old Hollywood | CP

Red carpet fashions at the Oscars are tribute to old Hollywood | CP

"LOS ANGELES (AP) - Glamour. Glamour. More Glamour.
The red carpet fashions at Sunday's Academy Awards were a throwback to Oscars past as stars wore sophisticated and classy gowns, such as Naomi Watts's stunning nude-coloured Versace dress. The gown was adorned with huge teardrop-shaped crystals. "It's the Oscars and there's so much tradition, I wanted to go old-school glamour," said Watts, who wore her hair in an updo and simple, dewy makeup. Her accessories? Dainty drop earrings..."

Flesh Color Makes Fashion Splash at Oscars

Entertainment News Article | Reuters.com
"Flesh-tone gowns that shimmered in the sun with the help of beaded crystals or gold and silver ornaments were worn by many of the celebrities attending the gala, including best actress nominee Charlize Theron, who looked stunningly beautiful in a gown designed by Gucci. "

ic Croydon - Three Oscars for the 'Rings' - so far

Survey: Gas prices jump up 7 cents a gallon - Feb. 29, 2004

Survey: Higher crude, new environment rules send pump prices up nearly 7 cents a gallon.
February 29, 2004: 4:17 PM EST

"ATLANTA (CNN) - The average U.S. price of gasoline jumped nearly 7 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, the result of higher prices for crude oil and the cost to refiners of meeting new environmental regulations, a survey said Sunday. "

A Visual Dictionary of Fashion

Research Buzz always has something interesting up its sleeve. Speaking about sleeves, where can I find a handy dictionary of fashion? Let's try the Research Buzz suggestion:
ResearchBuzz -- A Visual Dictionary of Fashion
Here we are at
Bissonnette on Costume: A visual Dictionary of Fashion
Here's a selection of corsets
Overall, this is quite an interesting site!

Bush budget would worsen deficits — CBO

Agency forecasts gaps totaling $2.75 trillion over decade
The main implication of Bush's budget is woe.

Headline news from Sky News - Witness the event

RINGS TIPPED FOR TOP SPOT
"Hollywood is gearing up for the Academy Awards with a glittering night predicted for The Return of the King."

Oscar Nominee: Bill Murray

info on Bill Murray

Hobbit fans should be pleased this Oscar night

MySA.com: Arts | Entertainment

Khaleej Times Online

Bennifer sweep Razzie awards, Hollywood’s hall of shame

"HOLLYWOOD - Former lovers Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez topped cinema’s roll of dishonour on Saturday after their mega-flop movie “Gigli” swept the Razzie Awards, Hollywood’s ”Oscars” of shame."

KCRG.com | KCRG TV9 Your 24 Hour News and Weather Source

New Scam Uses Internet to Deceive Victims
Saturday, February 28, 2004

"Identity thieves are using the Internet to trick people into handing over their credit card numbers, bank account information and private passwords. The scam tries to fool you by using the names of several big name companies like Citi-Bank, AOL and Best Buy. The requests are attached to an e-mail alerting you to some reason why your information is urgently needed. And the number of these types of scams are growing. "

Telegraph | Money | Which are you? A gambler or an investor?

Telegraph | Money | Which are you? A gambler or an investor?

"It's vital to understand what you're investing in and be disciplined about judging the market price, relative to a sense of the underlying value of the share. This is the touchstone of investing versus speculation. "

`Lord Of The Rings' Hopes To Finally Go Home With Oscar Gold

They defeated the evil lord Sauron. They won legions of fans. There's just one hurdle left for the people of Middle-earth.

Film Article | Reuters.com

'Lost in Translation' Finds Fans at Indie Awards

Zap2it: Depp 'Shocked' By Oscar Attention

And the winner of the $110,000 goody bag is...

it's the 2004 Academy Awards

"As the glitz returns to the show, the pre-ceremony deliberations reach a new low of bickering and back-stabbing"

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Big freeze continues to bite

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Big freeze continues to bite
"Motorists, weekend workers, and shoppers are facing another day of bitterly cold weather in Wales as sub-zero temperatures and snow continued in some areas."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | North Yorkshire | Supermarket bride says 'aisle do'

BBC NEWS | UK | England | North Yorkshire | Supermarket bride says 'aisle do'
"A couple who met at a grocery checkout have tied the knot in the first ever supermarket wedding. "

Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

BBC NEWS | Americas | Campaign column: Courting Ohio

The movie got the Razzie Cheer!

Yahoo! News - Affleck-Lopez bomb Gigli takes Razzie dishonours as year's worst

ABCNEWS.com : Working Wounded: Job Interviews

Good Answer!
Turning Negative Times Into Positive Interview Fodder

Fashion bosses wait breathlessly for Oscar fame. 28/02/2004. ABC News Online

Fashion gurus target Oscargoers

Oscars quiz: 10 questions to whet your appetite | myTELUS

MapQuest: Home

Cops Stop Jacko for Shopping in Ski Mask

Political satire from The Brains Trust

Gibson credits God for Oscar sweep

Reuters Recommends News Article | Reuters.com

Flight of Office Jobs Intensifies Globalization
Fri Feb 27, 2004

Global Competition

Where America's white-collar jobs go: It's not just India | csmonitor.com

"From South Africa to Russia to Hungary to China, ambitious nations and companies are rushing to build call-center capacity and back-office processing units to claim their share of America's rich outsourcing pie."

beSpacific: Deep Linking Tool for GPO Access Databases Introduced

102.7 KIIS-FM - L.A.'s #1 Hit Music Station!

Are You America's Next Radio Star?

102.7 KIIS-FM - L.A.'s #1 Hit Music Station!

Stefani Has No Doubts About Marriage

Celebrity gossip - Celebrity Spy - NewWoman.co.uk

Halle’s winning smile

Celebrity gossip - Celebrity Spy - NewWoman.co.uk

Janet’s boob cost her £10m

Headline news from Sky News - Witness the event

American Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has been cleared of insider trading, the most serious charge against her.

ThisisLondon

Britain in icy grip of snow and winds
26 February 2004

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

"Passion" generates divine box office

You Call This Liberation? Why No Democracy in Iraq? - Global Policy Forum - UN Security Council

It's almost a year since the Iraq war began, and now that the "official" reasons for the invasion--Iraq's storied stockpiles of weapons, the imaginary ties between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden--lie in disrepute, the Bush administration's new tack is to say the war was really about something else all along: democracy.
If it was really about the weapons of mass destruction, the U.S. had the right to invade in terms of self-defense and global protection; but the cry of "democracy" alone was not a valid base of invasion. Do you really think there will be democracy in Iraq? Remember the Shah?
Remember back about in May 1978 protesters stormed 2nd Avenue chanting "Send the Shah Home/ Now's the Time /Let Him Pay for All of His Crimes" The Shah's arrival in New York City subsequently "led to the Iranian takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran by "Students of Imam's Line" and the taking hostage of more than 50 Americans for 444 days."
After that Iran was usurped by the iron rule of Ayatollah Rouhollah Mousavi Khomeini (Imam Khomeini)

Looks like those Islamic Fundamentalists will overtake Iraq. Just remember, "Ayatollah Khomeini in his 10 years of leadership established a theocratic rule over Iran. He did not fulfil his pre-revolution promises to the people of Iran but instead he started to marginalize and crash the opposition groups and those who opposed the clerical rules. He ordered establishment of many institutions to consolidate power and safeguard the cleric leadership. During his early years in power he launched the Cultural Revolution in order to Islamize the whole country. Many people were laid off, and lots of books were revised or burnt according to the new Islamic values. Newly established Islamic Judiciary system sentenced many Iranians to death and long-term imprisonment as they were in opposition to those radical changes."
Just because
Saddam Hussein has been knocked out of the picture doesn't necessarily mean that Iraq will be safe from a different evil villain. Do we really want a
Fundamentalist Iraq?

Atlanta Daily World

Edwards Sees 'Personal Responsibility' On Civil Rights

"SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) _ Broadening his populist economic theme during a swing through Georgia, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said Friday his background as a Southern politician gives him ``an enormous personal responsibility'' to be a leading advocate for civil rights. "

Bird flu's grim toll in Asia - FEB 27, 2004

Experts highlight threat to livelihoods, human health and global trade as they mull over ways to fight the disease

WLFI

Scientific Tests Led to Bird Flu Upgrade

MSNBC - All Eyes on Ohio

Reeling from job losses and torn over social issues, the Buckeye State is November’s most critical battleground state

John Edwards: Corporate Responsibility

Create A Tax Code That Reflects Our Values
"Edwards will make the tax rate for the unearned income of the wealthiest 1 percent equal to the top income tax rate on earned income for middle-class families consisting of teachers, nurses, and secretaries. Edwards will set the top rate on capital gains at 25 percent for people earning over about $300,000, less than the top 1 percent of Americans.

Edwards will also repeal the Bush tax cuts that benefit only the top 2 percent of Americans, including the new top two tax rates on income, and the new rates on income from dividends and capital gains for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans. Only those earning about $200,000 or more are in the top two income tax brackets. In addition, Edwards will retain the tax on very large estates."

John Edwards: Edwards For President

" Edwards Holds Commanding Lead Over Bush In New Poll"
"The latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll out today shows John Edwards with a ten-point lead over George W. Bush! (Edwards 54%, Bush 44%) The poll of likely voters shows just how far John Edwards has come in the last year. He's gone from one of the pack to the verge of the nomination. This poll shows John Edwards can beat George Bush, but he needs your help to get the nomination. Help today as the Senator prepares to take his message to Super Tuesday states across the country."

John Edwards: Edwards For President

Debate Tonight In Los Angeles

"John Edwards will take part in tonight's CNN/LA Times Democratic presidential deabate on the campus of the University of Southern California. You can watch the debate live on CNN at 9PM ET. "

AP Wire | 02/26/2004 | Edwards Hopes for Strong Debate Showing

Edwards optimism and upbeat message have won over audiences...Thursday's debate could give cable television viewers in key primary states a chance to know him better.

"Edwards' strategy is to win Ohio, Minnesota and Georgia and gain a healthy share of delegates in New York and California. That would be enough, his advisers believe, to propel him to March 9, where he needs to sweep the four Southern states to set up a showdown March 16 in Illinois. They know the odds are long." The odds may be long, but Americans are in it for the long haul...Edwards is the one who could lift the country out of this serious recession.

Original Thoughts: John Edwards: Not just another pretty face

Bush is probably more worried about Edwards in a head-to-head contest than he is about Kerry.

"Edwards brings something fresh to the table: two-thumbs-up optimism and emotional access to many of the same voters Bush has always counted as his own, including plenty of disenchanted Independents and Republicans."

AP Wire | 02/26/2004 | Poll: Kerry leading Edwards but losing ground in final days

According to the poll, Edwards is running much stronger than Kerry among both Republicans - 25 percent to 16 percent - and independents - 34 percent to 28 percent.

""Something is definitely happening here," Zogby [John Zogby, president of the polling firm] told the newspaper for its Thursday edition. "I'm going to suggest that Edwards wins Georgia. He's a late closer."

The Weekly Online!

Edwards Announces Georgia Headquarters;
Names Top State Staff

Movie News @ Hollywood.com. Find out what's happening in the world of movies. Passion Rakes in Millions

Movie News @ Hollywood.com. Find out what's happening in the world of movies. Passion Rakes in Millions

"A tearful young woman said she never realized how much her life was worth, and how much sacrifice was involved in preserving it. "

"19 And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament Jer. 31.31-34 in my blood, Ex. 24.6-8 which is shed for you

The Holy Bible: King James Version. 2000. The Gospel according to St. Luke 22

FresnoBee.com: Metro: Edwards attracts 1,000 at Fresno stop

Can Edwards Take on Bush?
"Edwards must secure the Democratic nomination." The son of a mill worker went to college & to law school; Edwards understands the needs of the middle class...

BBC NEWS | Technology | More virus misery for mail users

Netsky.C is the fastest spreading of this trio [of new viruses] and it moves around via e-mail as well as network drives.

"Like many other Windows e-mail viruses, the program tries to trick people into opening it and then, when set off, plunders the contacts file in Outlook and mails itself to every address it finds.

It also tries to spread via file-sharing networks such as KaZaa, Bearshare and Limewire if they are installed on a machine it manages to infect.

It tries to make itself hard to spot by choosing its subject line from a long list included in the virus..." It travels through ICQ too, watch out! Don't open suspicious e-mail.

VOANews.com

Science & Tech: 'Dark Energy' Expands Universe, say Scientists

"If astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore are right, the universe will continue to expand steadily. If they are wrong, it will either collapse onto itself or expand so rapidly that it flies apart."

BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | How is the severe winter weather affecting you?

Heavy snow and blizzards are causing travel chaos in many parts of the UK
"Worst affected are Wales, Northern Scotland and Northern Ireland, where treacherous conditions have brought many roads to a standstill and motorists are being urged to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. "

Texas Instruments RFid Systems Joins EPCglobal, Inc.’s Hardware Action Group

Data Capture/Barcoding

Manufacturing and Logistics IT Magazine. Promoting the effective use of IT in Supply Chain applications

Living in NY: Commuting to Work

1010 WINS: No Kidding: New York Has Longest Commute

FCC: Shock Jock is Schlock

1010 WINS: Stern Punishment?
"(1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) On the eve of a House hearing on broadcast indecency, the nation's largest radio station chain suspended shock jock Howard Stern's show, saying it did not meet the company's newly revised programming standards."

Introduction to Ludwig Wittgenstein

Ludwig Wittgenstein [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

The Cards Say Edwards has a chance

KRT Wire | 02/25/2004 | Edwards faces a steep challenge on Super Tuesday

Edwards swings across California

Millions moved by 'Passion'

The Washington Times: Commentary

Job creation . . . or dissipation?

Read the article for the economic analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' take on the theory of the outcome of offshore production.
Bottom line: " If the BLS projections are correct, the United States won't long remain a high-tech, high-wage economy. When the dollar collapses, Americans won't be able to afford those "cheap foreign imports" for which we are giving up our good jobs. "

NEWS.com.au | Greenspan warns of Budget crisis (February 26, 2004)

A focus on superannuation laws
Baby Boomers: watch your pocketbook, Greenspan is trying to pull the rug

Ample - stocks, shares, news, FTSE, online trading

Greenspan: Lop Medicare, Social Security to cut deficit
John Edwards reaction was right: "The comments drew fire from politicians on the campaign trail. "Greenspan is right to call attention to the record-shattering deficit," Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., who is chasing his Senate colleague from Massachusetts, John Kerry, for the Democratic nomination for president, said in a written statement. "But it is an outrage for him to suggest that we should extend George Bush's tax cuts on unearned wealth while cutting Social Security benefits that working people earn," Edwards said."

Greenspan is not a popular guy

General News: Retiree group takes dim view of Greenspan remarks on Social Security

Don't pay to claim winnings

WSOCTV.com - Action 9 - Action 9: Lottery Scam

Vacuum maker to cut 330 jobs

This sucks

Don't let fast talking telemarketers abscond with your banking information

TheBostonChannel.com - Buyer Beware - Steer Clear Of Gas, Phone Scam
Bottom line: "Remember, if someone is offering something for free, it should be free and it should not cost you $1.95. Plus, the company shouldn't be asking for access to your banking information."

Travelers are getting less for their money

AP Wire | 02/25/2004 | Cut-rate airline explores passenger tolerance for frill-free flying

NewsChannel 5 Network

Police Warn About Scam
Posted: 2/25/2004 5:03:49 PM

Bottom line: "Cookeville Police said if a stranger comes to your home offering services, don't let them inside. "

Mocking Word

WHITE HOUSE RECLASSIFIES PRISONERS AS ‘EMPLOYED’ THEN REPORTS JOB GROWTH

MSNBC - White House retreats from job predictions

MSNBC - White House retreats from job predictions
"Officials claim forecast was work of number-crunchers"

MSNBC - Where do we get jobless stats? Go figure

MSNBC - $3-a-gallon gasoline by summer?

TheDailyFarce.com - A satirical and distorted look at the news.

Polygamists Outraged By Proposed Amendment Defining Marriage As "Between One Man and One Woman" (TheDailyFarce.com)

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

U.S. workers itching for a chance to change jobs

Carl Anderson, Judas In 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Dies

Carl Anderson, Judas In 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Dies

"Actor Originated Film, Stage Roles Of Judas...The actor-singer who played Judas in the film and stage versions of "Jesus Christ: Superstar" has died. " Carl Anderson had a spectacular voice.

Yahoo! News - At Stewart trial, a 'dog,' a mystery decision and Jell-O

Rhianna's Groovy Lip Gloss with a Luscious Red Tint

Rhianna's Groovy Lip Gloss with a Luscious Red Tint
Has been updated.

Razzle Dazzle: Strapless pink ballgown over a ruffled black petticoat

Telegraph | Fashion | Swing out sisters, with Armani's inspiring curves: "Swing out sisters, with Armani's inspiring curves
(Filed: 24/02/2004)

Giorgio Armani swept away forever his 'Signore Beige' image yesterday with a sizzling show inspired by the 1900s. Hilary Alexander reports"
The Strapless pink ballgown over a ruffled black petticoat appears almost magenta in the picture--more magenta than pink: it bursts onto the scene...gorgeous!

Guardian Unlimited | Arts news | Armani declares demure the new daring

Demure teases

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Paris Hilton 'Directed' Sex Video - Court Filing

Chloé

Chloé
See the new styles & collections!

fashionUK >> Beaded bags

fashionUK >> Beaded bags
Check out Chloe's beautiful bracelet bead bag!

CNN.com - Is the low-carb backlash beginning? - Feb. 23, 2004

CNN.com - Is the low-carb backlash beginning? - Feb. 23, 2004: "Is the low-carb backlash beginning?
Some foodmakers say moderate will replace extreme in diets"

CNN.com - Palace defends 'time out' prince - Feb. 20, 2004

Ananova - Nader to enter White House race

IHT: In punk rock's birthplace, a new breed of devotees

IHT: In punk rock's birthplace, a new breed of devotees
Read about the spread of Punk Rock from the East Village of NYC beyond....
Check out the homepage of one of the East Village's latest Punk Rock groups: CHARGERTRON
Yeah! Rock on!

Telegraph | News | The old rockers who never go out of fashion

Telegraph | News | The old rockers who never go out of fashion
"Duran Duran go on tour with a new look 20 years after their last album, writes Hilary Alexander"
Rhianna loved Duran Duran during the 80s!!

WOKR-TV 13 ROCHESTER || NEWS

Democrats Pound Bush on Job Losses

ABCNEWS.com

Hidden Costs:
Why Using Debit Cards May Be Costing You

"Feb. 18— Americans pull out their debit cards for purchases almost as frequently as they take out cash, but hidden fees and security issues could outweigh the convenience."

Sensitive Light

Take a look at these beautiful, free wallpaper or desktop background pictures which include photographs of nature, still life, designs of colored smoke, photography of wild life, sunsets etc...

Of Mice and Money Men

The Sinister Grip that Disney Exerts on Children's Imaginations may Finally Loosen

IHT: Waksal haunts the Stewart trial

Role of ImClone founder is key to both sides of the case...the ghost of Sam

TAROT ET ART DE MÉMOIRE…
OU L’ART D’ACCOMMODER LES SYMBOLES

This is an excellent article devoted to the origins of Tarot, its symbolism, an Islamic influence, and more importantly it begins to explore the Greek & Roman art of memory & the relation of Tarot to the discipline of memory. Trace the fascinating thread of Rabelais with the tarot. This article has wonderful illustrations & footnotes.

CHARGERTRON LIVE

Live Music in East Village NYC Clubs

The East Village of New York City is *the scene* for Punk Rock.
CHARGERTRON is making their music available online so that people will
be psyched up for the live band performances. Download original CHARGERTRON mp3s for free at
CHARGERTRON
The Live Performance that everyone has been waiting for will be March 24, 2004 (Wednesday) @ The Pyramid (Downstairs)101 Ave. A between 6th & 7th St.
Doors 8pm $5 bux 18 to enter 21 to Drink
with: Chargertron, Before I Hang and Ed Black

$2 Dollar Rolling Rock on Draft and $4 mixed drinks all night.

Anyone who is visiting NYC will certainly not want to miss the local
East Village scene! Here's a NYC subway map:
http://www.nycsubway.org/maps/route/

USATODAY.com - AMD turning the heat up on chip rivalry with Intel

Ferrara 1441 Research on early origins of Tarot cards...the notes about the interest of a 15 year old Bianca Maria Visconti, and the paintings upon special paper (of playing card heft) is quite an interesting finding from 1441. Were those cards produced especially for a party/social gathering of girls?

History
and Origin of Tarot Cards
"The site tries to organize the research for the origin and history of Tarot and other playing cards."

What Kind Of Vampire Would You Be?

Well well well, the old fashioned 17th century
vampire, one of my faves. You look for the good
things in life, you posses a lot of classical
class, and follow that of the original
vampires, you have no shame in what you are,
infact you embrace it, you love it and wouldn't
have it any other way. Your wealth is
unspeakable and your way of luring people with
your mystical ways and looks is amazing, and
most people would often call you The
Seductress. Please rate this quiz!

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USATODAY.com - Do Not E-mail site a scam, U.S. officials say

USATODAY.com - Do Not E-mail site a scam, U.S. officials say
Read about the No Spam Scam

NYTimes: Fashion & Style

Sex Doesn't Sell: Miss Prim Is In
It's the return of the 50's chic

News | PensacolaNewsJournal.com

Low-carb craze:
As public embraces new diets, studies examine their value
"By comparison, the Institute of Medicine has recommended that the best diet for health is one that gets 45 percent to 65 percent of calories from carbohydrates, 20 percent to 35 percent from fat and 10 percent to 35 percent from protein."

Moderate eating, exercise still key to losing weight

The Art of Ancient Egypt: A Web Resource - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stewart Wins Key Ruling on Fraud Charge

"NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a break for Martha Stewart, a judge ruled on Friday that prosecutors cannot call expert witnesses to testify that the celebrity homemaker tricked investors into buying stock in her company by making false statements. "

NYSE Specialists Facing Challenges

Conspiracy Planet - Enron Money Laundry - Enron Scammer/US Army Sec ThomasWhite Lives Large

Conspiracy Planet - The Alternative News & History Network

Bush budget freezes social spending to pay for military buildup

US: Over 100,000 job cuts announced in January

US: Over 100,000 job cuts announced in January
"In the past nearly three years (since March 2001), the US has experienced the greatest sustained job loss since the Great Depression. The government continues to exhibit its indifference toward the plight of the unemployed, as Bush’s leading economic advisor, Gregory Mankiw, suggested that the outsourcing of jobs was 'a good thing.' "

CNN.com - Big crowds turn out in Nevada - Feb. 14, 2004

CNN.com - Big crowds turn[ed] out in Nevada - Feb. 14, 2004 and then they played slot machines and Black Jack in Las Vegas.

John Olson: The Valentine report -- Cupid had an off year

CNN.com - Cruise ship docks with hundreds of sick passengers - Feb. 14, 2004

CNN.com - Cruise ship docks with hundreds of sick passengers - Feb. 14, 2004
A cruise does not necessarily turn out to be romantic.
"GALVESTON, Texas (AP) -- A Carnival Cruise Lines ship returned from a five-day cruise to Mexico on Saturday with more than 300 people sick with a gastrointestinal illness.

Carnival officials said preliminary tests show the outbreak might have been caused by a norovirus. The virus is spread through contaminated food, contact with infected people or poor hygiene. It can be prevented by regular hand-washing."

Rhianna was fiddling around with her blog and her original template broke and could not be replaced...so now Rhianna must cope with a new template for her Blog...serves her right for tampering with the format way past her bedtime (that's when major mistakes are made on the Net!)...to see the beloved original format, just click on one of the archival links...Rhianna misses the original format, it had groovy changing colors...Rhianna's a little sad right now :-(

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

KBCI 2 Boise, Idaho

Ruling in Martha Stewart's favor at stock fraud trial

BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | What is the secret for a happy marriage?

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Love at the click of a mouse

Love at the click of a mouse
"Research has shown that the most successful romances on the internet are among those who have been the most honest. "

WFTV.com - Action 9 - Kmart: Stewart's Company Acted In Bad Faith

WFTV.com - Action 9 - Kmart: Stewart's Company Acted In Bad Faith Martha now faces charges of Bad Faith in addition to the Bad tip off consequences.

ABC7 Online News - Money and marriage

ABC7 Online News - Money and marriage: "Money and marriage"
Communication about economic expectations and the way spouses handle & view money is vital in a healthy marriage. Each person has a money style, the way he or she views & handles money. Tarot role playing is a way to deal with economic & monetary situations which arise during a marriage with an objective viewpoint. Some spouses find a discussion about the tarot cards as symbols of their money-handling styles to actually circumvent arguments about money. Which type are you? Which type is your spouse? Once you identify the broad category you and/or your spouse are aligned with, you will be able to grapple with monetary situations with a clearer understanding...most people are identified with one of these Tarot archetypes:

Knight of Swords - Being married to a man like this can be cutting. The Knight of Swords is an archetype for the type of husbands who can be skilful with managing money but tend to be domineering in its handling. The elemental name for the Knight of Swords is Fire of Air, and indeed, the Knight of Swords is so afraid that his or the marital money (both is the same to him) will go up in smoke so to speak (a hidden fear of losing money and of being poor) that he hoards money and is frugal to the extent that he is a miser...on the flip side, women can be overly frugal as well.

The King of Coins/Pentacles/Disks This is a practical down-to earth man who loves to save money and increase wealth, this is the man sung about in the nursery rhyme: "the King was in his counting house counting all his money"...on the flip side, some women like to count the money in a similar way, just look at Martha Stewart

The Queen of Wands is an independent woman and a woman of action who enjoys a comfortable home, loves to shop but knows when to stop. The Queen of Wands knows that money is like blood: it has to circulate in order to feel good. The Queen of Wands as a money-handling archetype is sensible: she enjoys life, is willing to save, but is not a miser.

The Queen of Coins/Pentacles/Disks wants to be the pinnacle of pentacles--she's a status seeking, luxury label wearing money spending archetype. Flags should be waved for this type of person to see because the person represented by this archetype is one who spends more money than she/he has

The above is just an example of how tarot cards can be symbolic and representative of spending/saving habits and can personify situations about money. Tarot cards enable us to be detached as we talk about money situations. Sometimes a little humor will prevent situations from blowing out of proportion too. Detachment can enable us to discuss situations with more objectivity.

ABC7 Online News - Psychic scam leads to biohazard scare

ABC7 Online News - Psychic scam leads to biohazard scare: "Psychic scam "

Rhianna's Groovy Ghouls: Halloween costumes, Gothic Vampires, Ghosts, Haunted Castles and more!

Yes! You can order the Felina Victoria Corset Bra and the Cosabella Amy Bustier Bra here

KBCI 2 Boise, Idaho

Government tries to show Stewart lied to Securities and Exchange

The Advocate - Facts About Martha Stewart

Tarot Reading: What's in the Cards for Martha?

The following results from a 10 card Tarot Spread Reading performed by Rhianna with the Gill Tarot Deck

Martha Stewart, born August 3rd is a 2nd decanate Leo. Second decanate Leos manifest the influences of Jupiter & Neptune upon them through social leadership often expressed through cultural & educational facets. The Tarot Card Significator for Martha Stewart is The Queen of Wands, a self-confident woman with a sharp mind able to make calculating decisions in a state of cool composure. Neptune confers creative ability & expression and Martha certainly has expressed a beautiful creativity which has touched the lives of millions of women who love Martha's chic ideas for creative daily living. Jupiter, the impetus planet conferred upon Martha the initiative and business drive inherent to the expansion & success of her empire. Yes, she can be the reflective Queen of Wands undaunted by any setbacks...until the enigma of a certain decision has become the crux of the brew-ha-ha.

Face up over the Significator the 8 of Cupswas revealed--8 glasses slipping & sliding in precarious positions

4 of cups--overflowing cups, almost too much, a type of saturation point was and continues to be a surrounding aura

The Princess of Disks (known as Coins in other decks) indicate a good foundation of growth due to work & dedication--No one questions Martha's hard work in building her business, but what was the foundation of her relationship with Peter Bacanovic and why does a problem exist in terms of justifying a stop loss order if that is a main question? A stop loss order is no less wrong than a short sale if coordinated properly, so how did the Princess of Disks spin a situation which invited an illegal tip-off?

The Prince of Disksis shown with a symbolic wheel, one from which he seems to be able to detach himself from & yet the wheel plays an important part in this Prince's life: could the cards here be referring to Douglas Faneuil?

The Magician a speech will make an impact or a finding which will inspire a speech

Ace of Swords indicates strong energy & action

TemperareMartha & those on her side are advised to stay cool in the midst of the heat, try to keep emotions at bay

The Wheel of Fortuneself explanatory in this situation but the situation & the symbol of the wheel will keep spinning for a while

The 9 of WandsThe Gill Tarot depicts the 9 of Wands as a series of 4 lit candles along a dark corridor with the 9th candle lit at the end---prepare for long-term SEC investigations & a long legal battle, somehow justice will prevail and keep reading Rhianna's Groovy Tarot Blog for more Tarot Card Readings.

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Kerry wins Virginia and Tennessee

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Stewart Changed Key Message - Assistant

MSNBC - Sticker shock for Americans in Europe

MSNBC - Sticker shock for Americans in Europe
"Sinking dollar a headache for tourist industry" cheap airfare might be an attractive lure, but the exchange rate will hit Americans once they touch ground...and the situation will remain stagnant for unseen reasons such as "... the U.S. administration says it stands by a strong dollar policy, [but] a weak greenback is expected to aid President Bush’s re-election bid as it helps U.S. producers compete abroad..."

iWon Money & Investing

iWon Money & Investing: WAITING FOR GREENSPAN

Yeah, that's similar to Waiting for Godot

Ananova - Dollar hits 11-year low

Ananova - Dollar hits 11-year low
"The US dollar has hit an 11-year low against the pound"
if you're from the UK, there are bargains to be had during your travels within the next 6 months in the United States. Those from the United States are advised to postpone trips to Europe for about 6 months as the monetary situation is not favorable--let things settle.

Arrow 93 - This Day in Rock & Roll History

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Invite some men, ma'am

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Invite some men, ma'am
The Royals & Ladies who Lunch...the whole gender thing gets too strung out sometimes & that's when interference can ruin a good thing...go ahead, click the link & read the article and notice the gender friction issues highlighted by the sentence, "In an ideal world, men would be complaining about this, the way women complain when some cricket club upholds its inalienable right to let women into only certain rooms..." The gender sqabbling, what goes around comes around & sometimes one asks "did anyone win?" as in the case of "Ladies Night" is unfair to the guys
Rhianna has always loved the tradition of "Ladies Night" at a few of her favorite hot spots.
Rhianna loves many genres of music but she still fancies the retro sound of Kool And The Gang. Here are the lyrics to Ladies Night by Kool And The Gang, one of Rhianna's all time favorite songs. It's so stupid to complain about Ladies Night at a bar/nightclub because the deal makes business sense: the girls don't have to pay cover so more of them are enticed into the bar attracting more business all around because the men want to pick up the women. Men will go somewhere else if they find themselves in a place lacking lovely ladies...and around and round with the gender debates...does Title IX detract from male athletics such as fencing?
These topics will be debated until the end of time...

Ample - stocks, shares, news, FTSE, online trading

(AFX-Focus) 2004-02-10 02:56 GMT: Australia's Foster's sees strong beer performance in H2 - CEO
"SYDNEY (AFX-ASIA) - Foster's Group Ltd expects a continuing strong performance by its brewing arm"
Hey, some of those Foster's Beer commercials are pretty funny :-)

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Law & Tech news

this is Bristol - news, entertainment, jobs, homes and cars

They're leaving the UK too? So where are the jobs going?

1010wins.com

Just how good was the plum pudding the day ImClone took a dive?

1010 WINS: Stop: Diana Ross Convicted of DUI

1010 WINS: Westminster Dog Show Comes to MSG

Who Let The Dogs Out?

1010 WINS: Westminster Dog Show Comes to MSG
See who will be top dog at Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden.

ResearchBuzz

As seen in ResearchBuzz now you can learn to crochet or perfect your techniques if you are advanced. Check out CrochetPatternCentral.com, an online directory of free crochet pattern/instruction links--you'd be amazed at the variety of crochet patterns & fun things to make! The featured pattern this week is a very sweet Valentine Coaster

Paris Hilton Files $15M Lawsuit Over Sex Tape

Guardian Unlimited Money | Work | 60% of workers 'have office romance'

Results...

YOU ARE A YELLOW ROSE!

You are a kind and gentle person at heart. You have
many friends about whom you and who care about
you as well. Popular and congenial, you don't
search for attention - it finds you through
your kind actions. You are generally demure
with your actions, but your joy radiates from
you nonetheless. You are an open book with your
feelings and emotions - you don't like to hold
anything back from your friends. Honesty and
loyalty are paramount to you, as is your
family. You are a truly good person, and you
should be proud of yourself. Congratulations!

What color Rose are you?
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Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Prince Charles seeks to boost troop morale in Basra

1010wins.com

'Finding Nemo' Earns 9 Animation Awards

CNN/Money: Martha on Trial

CNN.com 2004 Primaries

CNN.com 2004 Primaries
Kerry wins Maine with 45% of the vote.

ABCNEWS.com : Beyonce Wins 5 Grammys, Coldplay Honored

Justin Timberlake apologizes at the Grammys and to 'N Sync bandmate

"LOS ANGELES (AP) - When he wasn't accepting Grammy Awards, Justin Timberlake was apologizing for his role in Janet Jackson's breast-baring Super Bowl halftime performance. "

MyDoom: Am I Infected?

MyDoom: Am I Infected?

Reminds Rhianna of a thought of someone who gave her a certain TheThe CD--Infected.
Remember, just because you receive e-mails with attachments/warnings etc...doesn't mean you are infected yet.
Don't open unsolicited attachments. If you are uncertain, check out the W32.Mydoom@mm Removal Tool by Symantec

What is the Dominant Inner being within You?

The Elemental. Neither Human nor Animal, you are
primal and instinctive. You are at home
outdoors in the wilds, getting moody when
forced into places you don't like. But when you
are truely free, your dance and song is
breathtaking

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This is a very interesting quiz. I rated it a 5 (tops).

Channelnewsasia.com

Beware 'spoof' websites seeking personal data, Visa warns

If you receive any suspicious phone call or e-mail asking for account or personal information, contact the card issuing bank or Visa at CorpcomAP@visa.com. Click the link to read more tips from the article.

The Seattle Times: Personal Technology: Site can help you choose Internet service provider

broadband » The Good, Bad, Ugly charts

broadband » The Good, Bad, Ugly charts
"Compiled weekly from ISP reviews received.
Companies are ordered by descending overall score. "

broadband ? The 'bible' for Information on DSL, Cable and Other High Speed Internet Services

broadband -- The 'bible' for Information on DSL, Cable and Other High Speed Internet Services

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Poll: Super Bowl Flash 'New Low in Bad Taste'

Texarkana Gazette: News and Classifieds From Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas

Stunt took spotlight off Martha

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Kerry Keeps Heat on Bush, Maine to Vote

Kerry, Dean & Edwards are still "in the race for the long haul."

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Blix Says Bush, Blair Insincere Salesmen on Iraq

"LONDON (Reuters) - The former chief U.N. weapons inspector Sunday likened the use of intelligence by the leaders of Britain and the United States to justify war in Iraq to the tactics of insincere salesmen. "
"Nearly 10 months after the war none of the biological or chemical weapons cited by President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair as the reason for a pre-emptive attack on Iraq have been found. "

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Yoga Master in Court Battle Over Positions

"Yoga master Bikram Choudhury is bent out of shape. "

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Dean Seeks to Pump New Life Into Campaign: Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage
Election 2004 is starting to look like PoP-Up Video...just when you thought you heard the last...this makes the race interesting

DVD Times - Doctor Who: The Visitation

BocaNews.com

BocaNews.com: Fraud all too common in Florida real estate deals--South Florida among national leaders in insurance, mortgage fraud

"One of the most common types of fraud is “flipping.” That is when the value of properties are falsely inflated to sell the property at much more than it’s worth."

CourierPress: Business From The Gleaner

The Ponzi scheme never seems to go out of style.

CourierPress: Business From The Gleaner
Bottom line="If an investment seems the least bit unusual, get a second opinion from someone you trust. If you still have doubts, don't invest." Read about the Ponzi Scam, don't get conned.

MSNBC - Vampire bats may offer stroke treatment

MSNBC - Vampire bats may offer stroke treatment
Hey, looks like those suckers are good for something

MSNBC - Newsweek Poll: Bush Under Fire

MSNBC - Newsweek Poll: Bush Under Fire
"The president’s numbers continue to slip while the Kerry campaign gathers steam"

MSNBC -

Martha Stewart Weblog at MSNBC

TheStar.com - Your PC a gold mine for snoops

TheStar.com - Your PC a gold mine for snoops
This article is chock full of handy info.
You might also want to check www.whitehatadvisory.com/
"WhiteHatAdvisory.com is the new resource for PC users wishing to secure their home computers. Learn about firewalls, virus scanners, & vulnerabilities. Then, download and install software to secure your PC. This information is presented by WhiteHat Inc., providing efficient and secure solutions for the IT infrastructure."

femail.co.uk

Prince Harry's cheeky Page 3 kiss

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Britney Spears, Beyonce and Pink in Pepsi commercial
Queen are still rock kings
"More than 30 years after the strains of "We Will Rock You" first got fans clapping and flailing their arms in the air, Queen are still the most popular rockers in Britain." Britney, Beyonce & Pink are performing a cover version of "We Will Rock You" Take a moment to reflect in the memory of Freddie Mercury

Ananova - Fetish shop angry with Janet Jackson

Ananova - Fetish shop angry with Janet Jackson
Look, DeMask, of Manhattan, makes solid, good quality, fetish bustiers! How dare Janet's wardrobe people replace the studs with snaps...it makes DeMask's merchandise look flimsy!

Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters

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Bush rattled by surge for Kerry as re-election hopes take a dive

News

Martha Stewart feels the strain as the 'idiot' gives his evidence

TEEN HOLLYWOOD.COM - Hang out with the stars!

Britney Gets Mystical On New Tour
Well, Rhianna liked the poster of Britney brushing through groovy beaded curtains; now Britney is exploring the mystical nuances of Black Onyx---Britney, why Black Onyx Hotel? You wanna trump Janet Jackson? Call it the Black Onyx Chess Set Tour, it would be more strategic.

Celebrity gossip - Celebrity Spy - NewWoman.co.uk

The real reason Britney married to get publicity? Hey, she didn't need to get married...Janet Jackson trumped her at the Super Bowl.

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Programs: Stripping Adware/Spyware from PC Can Be Tricky:
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage
Try: http://PestPatrol.com to see if adware/spyware is implanted into your computer--it will be listed. http://PCPitStop.com can offer suggestions on how to get rid of the spyware/adware and so can the other tips in Gene Emery's article.

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'Goldilocks report' on jobs gives market a boost

"NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks surged higher Friday as investors overcame their initial disappointment with the government's January employment report, believing the moderate job growth would help keep interest rates stable in the near future. "

Tonya Harding showed up

Just how icy was it this morning?

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Broker's Assistant, Stewart Clashed

New York Daily News - News & Views - Martha the Meanie!

AOL Presidential Match Main

AOL Presidential Match Main
Try this if you would like to analyze what issues are important to you and where the candidates stand on the issues.

TinyURL.com - where tiny is better!

TinyURL.com - where tiny is better!: "http://tinyurl.com/3frlz"
Lavish Master Bedroom
http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/design_inspiration/factsheets/85.shtml

http://tinyurl.com/3frlz

Jackson furor not seen boosting sales of her CD - Feb. 5, 2004

Jackson furor not seen boosting sales of her CD - Feb. 5, 2004
"Janet's halftime shocker may go bust
Experts predict that the singer's Super Bowl exposure may end up hurting sales of her new project.
February 5, 2004: 6:59 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In Janet Jackson's case, sex may not sell. "

FOXNews.com - Business - Martha Defense Tries to Take Down Faneuil

Jobless claims surge in last week of January - Feb. 5, 2004

Salon.com News | Stewart witness Faneuil faces grilling today

Women's History Then & Now - Women and Travel

WorkingForChange-The do-it-yourself economy

Congrats! You will marry Captian Jack Sparrow

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You are going to Marry Josh Hartnett. He is really
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Long Lost Distant Lover

Shazam! You are Ken & Barbie as Merlin and Morgan
le Fay. What an eccentric yet exciting pair.

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Thinking of a long lost distant one

Mirth, Musings, & More

Mirth, Musings, & More
funny blog---had to chuckle at: "Choices
I can't decide which I like better: The picture of John Kerry that's on the new twenty dollar bill, or the one that's on the old twenties."

InformationWeek | The Business Technology Network

Hardware

Software

Security

Industry

Business Services

Career development

Times Online - Business

Times Online - Business: 'Boss ordered me to give Martha inside information'

Linking Matters - create an effective linking strategy and boost your link popularity

SitePoint : Empowering Web Developers Since 1997

High Rankings Search Engine Optimization Information and Search Engine Marketing Tips

Search Engine Watch: Tips About Internet Search Engines & Search Engine Submission

Free articles on strategic link building, linking strategies and tactics, and link popularity, from linking expert Eric Ward, the Link Mensch

Cosmetics & Skin Care - Industry Fact Sheet - Hoover's Online

WebMaster Weekly Newsletter - webmaster resources search engine tips tricks marketing techniques

WebMaster Weekly Newsletter: Is Free Too High Of A Price To Pay?

WebMaster Weekly Newsletter: Is Free Too High Of A Price To Pay?
What to do when "free software" sets up adware and spyware in your computer.

Digital music revolution changing the tune - smh.com.au

"This year a new generation of mobile jukeboxes and telephones will revolutionise how the world listens to music.

If the latest technological breakthroughs showcased at the MIDEM international music fair fulfil their potential, people worldwide will soon be tuning into their favourite songs and compiling albums via their cellphones and video-game consoles, or downloading music onto mobile jukeboxes."
Just remember that compatibility among devices will be important when you make the decision as to which digital music devices and services you will choose. When you think of digital music, think of the new Punk Sound.
The East Village of New York City is *the scene* for Punk Rock. CHARGERTRON would like you to enjoy a taste of East Village Punk Rock. Their 2nd single, "Soap Opera Girl" has just been released online for
a free mp3 download. Hear and download their songs at:
http://www.chargertron.com

Please click on the navigational button, "OurMP3s" to hear
"Soap Opera Girl" or "Who Shot Ya??" Please sign the guest book or
message board (Click on the navigational button, "Contact") and let
the band know what you think of the artwork and the music. Click on
Pictures to see the gallery.

CHARGERTRON is making their music available online so that people will
be psyched up for the live band performances.
Check the Shows & News tabs for concert venues.

Star witness says broker ordered stock tip passed to Stewart

KBCI 2 Boise, Idaho

Potentially damaging testimony in Martha Stewart trial

IHT: Stewart judge bars evidence

IHT: Stewart judge bars evidence: "A federal judge on Tuesday blocked prosecutors from telling a jury that Martha Stewart's former stockbroker had removed certain documents from his Merrill Lynch office while they were under subpoena."

GetNetWise | Spam

Federal Trade Commission - SPAM EMAIL

Federal Trade Commission - OPEN RELAY

Federal Trade Commission - OPEN RELAY
Set settings to stop spammers: tips from the FTC

There's No Spam Like American Spam - BizReport

Chargertron review

Anyone who would like to read the review originally written in alt.punk about CHARGERTRON entitled "Sounds of East Village" can click on the tinyurl http://tinyurl.com/24ble

freshmeat.net: About

freshmeat.net: About
freshmeat maintains the Web's largest index of Unix and cross-platform open source software. Thousands of applications are meticulously cataloged in the freshmeat database, and links to new code are added daily. free software open source opensource gpl gnu fsf license linux unix application apps applications latest new fresh recent linux download code project release update editorial

freshmeat.net: Project details for Junk Mail Buffering Agent

freshmeat.net: Project details for Junk Mail Buffering Agent
hmmm--not sure if this will do the trick, but perhaps it's worth a try?
One thing is clear in the crystal ball: imposing postage fees upon the home Internet user is not going to solve the
e-mail spam problem.

Jane Younce column: Why not spend $12 billion on Earth rather than Mars?

Jane Younce column: Why not spend $12 billion on Earth rather than Mars?
Jane Younce, author of this clever column sighed, "We're going back to the moon, but no one on Earth has the technology to completely eliminate spam e-mail messages."
*Chuckle*--it's true.

HoustonChronicle.com - Onslaught of spam may slow online trade

HoustonChronicle.com - Onslaught of spam may slow online trade --but that's not a good reason to impose postage fees upon the home-based Internet user

SpamCop FAQ: How do I get my email program to reveal the full, unmodified email?

HoustonChronicle.com - Reporting spam

HoustonChronicle.com

HoustonChronicle.com: COMPUTING
Fighting off spammers not easy, but it can be done

IHT: New proposals surface to put stamps on e-mail

Microsoft and Yahoo are greedy

IHT: New proposals surface to put stamps on e-mail

Requiring postage on e-mail will only hurt the regular citizen. The major spam scuzzbags who send unsolicited e-mail, especially the annoying worm carrying e-mails, or even the "enlarge your pen*s" etc.... will not be deterred by the postage. It will be the regular Internet user who will be hurt. What about job seekers who use e-mail legitimately to respond to job announcements on the Internet? Microsoft is just looking for another way to milk the pennies out of the regular Internet user as it masks its greed by apparently showing concern about the spam problem. The postage will merely be a corporate tax thrust upon individuals. Even if the bulk e-mailers must pay a fee, the fee won't deter them. The Internet originally showed promise of free information & interaction for people. Now, people are being burdened and burned by contracts of adhesion and imposed fees.

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Witness Tells of Martha Stewart Call---
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Ascribe - The Public Interest Newswire

Untitled Document

Mon Feb 2 03:02:04 2004 Pacific Time

Cohabiting Couples Not Likely to Marry, Study Finds

" Only about 40 percent of cohabiting couples studied ended up marrying within four to seven years. And 42 percent of cohabiting couples disagreed about the future of their relationship, the study found.

Moreover, contrary to popular belief, men with the best economic prospects and couples who were the most similar were not more likely than others to marry after living together.

Overall, the study shows that living together is not necessarily a transitional period that leads to marriage, said Sharon Sassler, co-author of the study and assistant professor of sociology at Ohio State University.

--snip--

Sassler conducted the study with James McNally of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. Their results were published in the current issue of the journal Social Science Research.

--snip--

The factor that best predicted whether cohabiting couples married was consensus regarding definite marriage plans, but Sassler said such consensus was relatively rare."

CNN.com - Timeline: Bird flu crisis unfolds - Feb. 1, 2004

Wedding Bells May Ring: From The Tampa Tribune

Wedding Bells May Ring: From The Tampa Tribune: "Jay-Z and Beyonce "

Broker and Stewart linked in trial

GrepLaw | HowardDean.mp3

Ocala Star Banner

Ocala Star Banner: What’s really driving Martha Stewart Living stock up?

Are short sellers ballooning the stock?

KRT Wire | 02/01/2004 | Star witness against Stewart may finally testify

How charge card use affects credit scoring - 02/01/04

How charge card use affects credit scoring - 02/01/04
Read this article to learn more about the FICO credit score model used by the major credit bureaus.

Feds expose e-mail fraud - 02/01/04

Feds expose e-mail fraud - 02/01/04
If you have received e-mail allegedly from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. asking you for very personal information such as your social security # & bank account #, don't disclose that information as a response to the unsolicited e-mails.

The FDIC requests that you forward any information to alert@fdic.gov. The FDIC has a call center set up for people who have questions about the scam. The center can be reached by calling (877) 275-3342.

HoustonChronicle.com - Key to jobless recovery may be lost in figures

Richmond Register

Academy Award nominations : The nominees are in and so are our picks for winners

Lincoln journalstar.com

Republicans become wary about election win

"Republicans talk confidently of re-electing President Bush for another four years, but some are increasingly wary they could face a close contest this fall now that the Democratic race has been turned upside down."

local6.com - Health - Bird Flu Strikes Again In China

local6.com - Health - Bird Flu Strikes Again In China
"Type Of Poultry Not Yet Identified
...the World Health Organization is warning China to take more urgent actions... to contain the outbreak."
Kind of makes you think twice when you yen for General Tso's Chicken, doesn't it?

Rhianna's Groovy Tarot BLOG: What's in The Cards?

Sunday, February 29, 2004

The Daily Telegraph | Lord of the Rings big winner halfway through

'Barbarian Invasions' Wins Foreign Film Oscar

VINTAGE glamour returned to Hollywood today as stars paid homage to screen siren fashion

Red carpet fashions at the Oscars are tribute to old Hollywood | CP

Flesh Color Makes Fashion Splash at Oscars

ic Croydon - Three Oscars for the 'Rings' - so far

Survey: Gas prices jump up 7 cents a gallon - Feb. 29, 2004

A Visual Dictionary of Fashion

Bush budget would worsen deficits — CBO

Headline news from Sky News - Witness the event

Oscar Nominee: Bill Murray

Hobbit fans should be pleased this Oscar night

Khaleej Times Online

Saturday, February 28, 2004

KCRG.com | KCRG TV9 Your 24 Hour News and Weather Source

Telegraph | Money | Which are you? A gambler or an investor?

`Lord Of The Rings' Hopes To Finally Go Home With Oscar Gold

Film Article | Reuters.com

Zap2it: Depp 'Shocked' By Oscar Attention

And the winner of the $110,000 goody bag is...

Oscar hopes for quiet night with no more boobs

Health

Would an ID system really work?

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Big freeze continues to bite

BBC NEWS | UK | England | North Yorkshire | Supermarket bride says 'aisle do'

Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

The movie got the Razzie Cheer!

ABCNEWS.com : Working Wounded: Job Interviews

Fashion bosses wait breathlessly for Oscar fame. 28/02/2004. ABC News Online

Fashion gurus target Oscargoers

Oscars quiz: 10 questions to whet your appetite | myTELUS

Friday, February 27, 2004

MapQuest: Home

Cops Stop Jacko for Shopping in Ski Mask

Political satire from The Brains Trust

Reuters Recommends News Article | Reuters.com

Global Competition

beSpacific: Deep Linking Tool for GPO Access Databases Introduced

102.7 KIIS-FM - L.A.'s #1 Hit Music Station!

102.7 KIIS-FM - L.A.'s #1 Hit Music Station!

Celebrity gossip - Celebrity Spy - NewWoman.co.uk

Celebrity gossip - Celebrity Spy - NewWoman.co.uk

Headline news from Sky News - Witness the event

Thursday, February 26, 2004

ThisisLondon

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

You Call This Liberation? Why No Democracy in Iraq? - Global Policy Forum - UN Security Council

Atlanta Daily World

Bird flu's grim toll in Asia - FEB 27, 2004

WLFI

MSNBC - All Eyes on Ohio

John Edwards: Corporate Responsibility

John Edwards: Edwards For President

John Edwards: Edwards For President

AP Wire | 02/26/2004 | Edwards Hopes for Strong Debate Showing

Original Thoughts: John Edwards: Not just another pretty face

AP Wire | 02/26/2004 | Poll: Kerry leading Edwards but losing ground in final days

The Weekly Online!

Movie News @ Hollywood.com. Find out what's happening in the world of movies. Passion Rakes in Millions

FresnoBee.com: Metro: Edwards attracts 1,000 at Fresno stop

BBC NEWS | Technology | More virus misery for mail users

VOANews.com

BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | How is the severe winter weather affecting you?

Texas Instruments RFid Systems Joins EPCglobal, Inc.’s Hardware Action Group

Living in NY: Commuting to Work

FCC: Shock Jock is Schlock

Introduction to Ludwig Wittgenstein

The Cards Say Edwards has a chance

The Washington Times: Commentary

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

NEWS.com.au | Greenspan warns of Budget crisis (February 26, 2004)

Ample - stocks, shares, news, FTSE, online trading

Greenspan is not a popular guy

Don't pay to claim winnings

Vacuum maker to cut 330 jobs

Don't let fast talking telemarketers abscond with your banking information

Travelers are getting less for their money

NewsChannel 5 Network