Monday, March 21, 2011

AT&T Merger May Be Haunted by IPhone Network Load - Bloomberg

AT&T Merger May Be Haunted by IPhone Network Load - Bloomberg: "AT&T Inc. (T)’s integration of its $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc. may be slowed down by a network already overloaded by users of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst said."

Libya: UK battles to hold coalition together | World news | guardian.co.uk

Libya: UK battles to hold coalition together | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Downing Street is battling to hold together the international coalition opposing Muammar Gaddafi's actions amid signs of Arab unease at the scale and impact of western-led military operations in Libya, divisions within Nato over the no-fly zone, and a rising tide of global criticism."

U.S. jets strike Gaddafi’s forces; coalition continues hitting Libyan air defenses - The Washington Post

U.S. jets strike Gaddafi’s forces; coalition continues hitting Libyan air defenses - The Washington Post: "NEAR AJDABIYA, Libya — Buoyed by U.S. and allied airstrikes that relieved a siege of Benghazi, Libyan rebels launched an offensive early Monday aimed at retaking the strategic city of Ajdabiya, as Western warplanes continued pounding forces loyal to longtime leader Moammar Gaddafi."

Did Shariah Law Just Work Its Way Into a Florida Court? | The Blaze

Did Shariah Law Just Work Its Way Into a Florida Court? | The Blaze: "A judge in Tampa, Florida is creating a buzz with a ruling some say shows that shariah law is creeping into America. One look at the alleged ruling shows it is suspicious. But is it really an example of shariah coming to America?"

Can You Name the VP? 38% Fail Citizenship Test — Blame Capitalism | The Blaze

Can You Name the VP? 38% Fail Citizenship Test — Blame Capitalism | The Blaze: "Quick: Who’s the vice president of the United States? What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Who’s third in line to be president? According to a recent citizenship test conducted by Newsweek, 38 percent of those asked similar questions got them wrong. Depressing. But here’s whats even more depressing: in its write-up on the test results, Newsweek just happens to blame states’ sovereignty and capitalism."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) -- Officials raced Monday to restore electricity to Japan's leaking nuclear plant, but getting the power flowing will hardly be the end of their battle: With its mangled machinery and partly melted reactor cores, bringing the complex under control is a monstrous job that is anything but a quick-fix."

My Way News - Cruise missile blasts Gadhafi's compound near tent

My Way News - Cruise missile blasts Gadhafi's compound near tent: "TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) - A cruise missile blasted Moammar Gadhafi's residential compound in an attack that carried as much symbolism as military effect, and fighter jets destroyed a line of tanks moving on the rebel capital. The U.S. said the international assault would hit any government forces attacking the opposition."

Putin likens U.N. Libya resolution to crusade calls - Yahoo! News

Putin likens U.N. Libya resolution to crusade calls - Yahoo! News: "VOTKINSK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Monday likened the U.N. Security Council resolution supporting military action in Libya to medieval calls for crusad"

Tim Pawlenty to form presidential exploratory committee - The Fix - The Washington Post

Tim Pawlenty to form presidential exploratory committee - The Fix - The Washington Post: "Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty will announce the formation of a presidential exploratory committee this afternoon, according to two aides briefed on the decision."