The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power repeatedly bypassed its competitive bidding process when it awarded $480,000 in...
Jan
02
Philippines May Curb Pursuit of Marcos’s Wealth
Label: WorldMANILA — A commission that has been pursuing the wealth of the former dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos should be abolished, despite the fact that much of his allegedly ill-gotten wealth has not been recovered, its chairman said on Wednesday. Andres Bautista, the chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, told reporters on Wednesday that he had recommended to President Benigno...
HTC rumored to debut flagship ‘M7′ smartphone at CES
Label: TechnologyHTC (2498) will reportedly unveil a new flagship smartphone code-named “M7″ at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. The rumor comes to us from XDA-Developers forum member “Football,” who reported accurate information about unreleased HTC devices in the past. The phone is believed to the be the successor to the One X and could be equipped with a 4.7-inch...
Patti Page, '50s Pop Star, Dies at 85
Label: Lifestyle 01/02/2013 at 05:50 PM EST Patti Page Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Patti Page, one of the most successful pop stars of the '50s – famed for hits such as "Tennessee Waltz" and "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" – died on Tuesday in Encinitas, Calif., the...
More bears mean more strife at Lake Tahoe
Label: Business HOMEWOOD, Calif. — She was born under a house on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and quickly became a beloved fixture in this rustic...
Jan
01
Kim Jong-un, North Korean Leader, Makes Overture to South
Label: WorldSEOUL, South Korea — The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, called for an end to the “confrontation” with rival South Korea on Tuesday in what appeared to be an overture to the incoming South Korean president as she was cobbling together South Korea’s new policy on the North. North Korea issued a major policy statement on New Year’s Day, following a tradition set by Mr. Kim’s grandfather,...
9 Apps to Fast-Track Your New Years’ Resolutions
Label: TechnologyWhether your goal in 2013 is to lose five pounds, manage your finances, or spend more time with friends and family, there are a growing number of apps that fall into the self-help category and can assist you in accomplishing these resolutions.At Mashable we’ve tested a lot of them out, but we’re still always hearing about new ones. There are a ton of fitness and health apps to chose from, but you...
Jessica Simpson and Kendall & Kylie Jenner Make Readers Smile - and Frown
Label: Lifestyle 01/01/2013 at 07:00 PM EST Splash News Online; Michael Simon/Startraks What's on the minds of PEOPLE readers this week? We love getting your feedback, and as always, you weighed in – even while celebrating during the holidays – with plenty of reactions to all...
Brain image study: Fructose may spur overeating
Label: HealthThis is your brain on sugar — for real. Scientists have used imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose, a sugar that saturates the American diet, can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating.After drinking a fructose beverage, the brain doesn't register the feeling of being full as it does when simple glucose is consumed, researchers found.It's a small study and does not prove...
Ruling over bumper-car injury supports amusement park
Label: Business SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court, protecting providers of risky recreational activities from lawsuits, decided Monday...
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