Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returns to WWE

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returns to WWE:
"News of the long-awaited comback of The Rock to professional wrestling has gotten people talking, as Celebritology reported:"

Minnesota governor proposes tax increases on wealthy | Reuters

Minnesota governor proposes tax increases on wealthy
"The new Democratic governor aimed more than half of $4.1 billion of state revenue increases at the wealthiest 5 percent of Minnesotans as part of his nearly $37.1 billion of proposed general fund spending for fiscal years 2012 and 2013."

U.S. Soldiers Love the Army‘s New ’Punisher’ Smart Weapon | The Blaze

U.S. Soldiers Love the Army‘s New ’Punisher’ Smart Weapon
"The United States Army is celebrating its latest technological advancement on the battlefield — the new XM25 grenade launcher or, as many soldiers have affectionately nicknamed it, “The Punisher.”"

NationalJournal.com - What Could You Do With $3.73 Trillion? - Tuesday, February 15, 2011

What Could You Do With $3.73 Trillion?
"The budget President Obama proposed Monday -- and defended this morning -- will allocate a total of $3.73 trillion into federal programs. That's not an easy number to get your head around. We take a look at just how big $3.73 trillion really is. (Plus: Check out the five questions you should ask about the president's budget.)"

Silver Streaks in the Sky Likely a Meteor | NBC New York

Silver Streaks in the Sky Likely a Meteor
"A streak of silver and then a flash with crazy colors.' That's how one person on Twitter described the celestial phenomenon seen by thousands of people across five states."

‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race : Roll Call

‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race
"Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio led a field of potential Republican Senate candidates in Arizona with 21 percent in a poll of likely GOP primary voters last week."

World Bank: Food prices at "dangerous levels" - Yahoo! News

World Bank: Food prices at "dangerous levels"
WASHINGTON – World Bank President Robert Zoellick says global food prices have hit "dangerous levels" that could contribute to political instability, push millions of people into poverty and raise the cost of groceries.

Economy: UK Inflation Surges to 4%, Highest Since Nov. 2008 - CNBC

Economy: UK Inflation Surges to 4%, Highest Since Nov. 2008
"British consumer price inflation surged to double the Bank of England's target in January, official data showed on Tuesday, raising pressure on the central bank to look seriously at increasing interest rates."