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04 Jun 2009 11:15

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Biz: Fast food places decide to get a bit riskier in their choices

  • This is a defining moment for the industry. The financial crisis has brought with it a redefining of boundaries.
  • Hudson Riehle • Research chief at the National Restaurant Association on how the recession has had the effect of making things like KFC grilled chicken, premium coffee at McDonald’s, value menus at Starbucks and subs at Domino’s the norm. Ten years ago, this kind of stuff would be unheard of. • source
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04 Jun 2009 11:10

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World: Life Magazine gets up close and personal with Adolf Hitler

When we wrote about the site a couple of months ago, these are the kind of intimate features we were hoping they would do. source
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04 Jun 2009 10:51

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Sports: The Atlanta Braves decide fresh blood tops living legend

  • first Tom Glavine, one of the biggest stars in Atlanta Braves’ history, a guy who wanted to retire a Brave, was released by the team where he had his biggest success, including two Cy Young awards.
  • second But that’s OK, because the Braves also traded for relatively fresh hotness in the form of Pittsburgh Pirates all-star outfielder Nate McLouth. But he won’t win any Cy Youngs. (He’s not a pitcher.)
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04 Jun 2009 10:43

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U.S., World: Barack Obama’s friendly, open arms approach to the Muslim world

  • I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition.
  • President Barack Obama • Speaking in Cairo, Egypt on the need for the U.S. to find common ground with the Muslim world. This guy doesn’t like it, but we’re guessing this fresh approach could find currency there. I mean, Hugo Chavez likes him! That’s gotta mean something! • source
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04 Jun 2009 10:35

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Culture: Holy crap, kung fu dude David Carradine was found dead?!? OMG

  • Details are still coming in, but it was in a hotel on Bangkok. Carradine, best known for his skill at martial arts as well as his roles in the ’70s TV series “Kung Fu” and the more recent “Kill Bill” films, was found dead today. Details are still being investigated. We’ll keep you posted on more. source
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04 Jun 2009 10:29

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Biz, Politics: Why we all don’t want to work for Wal-Mart

  • 34 number of hours per week that constitute “full-time” at Wal-Mart; just about everywhere else, it’s 40
  • $17,114 amount of money, based on average hourly wage, that makes – still below the poverty line source
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04 Jun 2009 10:25

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Biz: Wal-Mart: Our new jobs will help the economy

  • During this difficult economic time, we’re proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year.
  • Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Vice Chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright • On the company’s desire to create more jobs; many states will get boosts of 1,000 new jobs each. Sounds great, doesn’t it? • source
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04 Jun 2009 10:11

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Biz: Eventually, we’re all going to work at Wal-Mart

  • 22,000+ new jobs being created by the ultra-massive big box retailer this year
  • 33,800 jobs were created by both Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club last year source
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04 Jun 2009 10:04

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Biz, U.S.: The job loss portion of the economic decline is petering out

  • -4,000 fewer job losses than last week source
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