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Obama Calls On Senate To Stop Blocking Nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling on lawmakers to stop blocking the confirmation of government appointees in the Senate by raising objections not related to their qualifications. In a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday, Obama said he will consider making recess appointments if the Senate doesn't act on the confirmation [...]

Utah To Consider Second Radioactive Waste Dump

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The former president of the only facility that can dispose of low-level radioactive waste for 36 states wants to open a new disposal facility in Utah. Charles Judd says EnergySolutions' facility in Utah's west desert is running out of space and can't handle future waste from the decommissioning of nuclear power [...]

Job Openings Plunged By One-quarter Last Year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Finding a job got much tougher last year, as the number of available openings fell by nearly one quarter. At the same time, the unemployed population soared by more than one-third, leaving more laid-off workers competing for fewer jobs. Labor Department data released Tuesday indicated there were 6.1 unemployed workers in December, on average, [...]

Hartford Spent $520,000 Lobbying Gov’t In 4Q

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. spent $520,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on insurance regulation reform, consumer protection rights and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. That's down from the $690,000 the Hartford, Conn.-based life insurer spent in the year-ago period during the height of [...]

Leno To Letterman: Thanks For Super Bowl Ad Invite

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks. Leno said that "whatever happened in the last 18 years disappeared" when the two comics got together to film their surprise Super Bowl ad last week. "He was very gracious," Leno said Monday on his prime-time show, which ends Tuesday. "We talked about the [...]

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Dirty Jobs: the Secret to Success in 2010

If you're searching for a recession-proof franchise, consider getting into the business of 'dirty jobs.'

Don't File for that Patent Yet

Instead of a utility patent, a provisional patent or a trademark could be a better first step.

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As Microsoft prepares the next release of its Office suite, here's what's in store for the mobile worker.

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Soup Up Your Social Sales Channels

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Super Bowl Ads Don't Age Well

An advertising executive asks why consumer companies spend millions to ignore or insult the over-50 audience that buys the most products

Toyota's President Should Go

Americans are switching back to Motown cars, and Toyota has lost the equivalent of Latvia's GDP in market value. Enough is enough, says William Pesek

Gates Shores Up War Allies, Urges Pressure on Iran (Update1)

Defense Secretary Robert Gates returns to Washington today after a weeklong Europe tour spent shoring up coalition support for Afghanistan and calling for sustained pressure on Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions.

U.S. Says North Korea Must Act on Nuclear Pledge (Update2)

The U.S. said North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s declaration that he is committed to shelving the country’s nuclear weapons program must be followed by action to rejoin international negotiations.

Bolton’s Fidelity China Fund to Raise $984 Million (Update1)

Fidelity International’s new China fund, to be managed by Anthony Bolton, plans to raise 630 million pounds ($984 million) as economic recovery in the U.S. and Europe flags.

Corporate Credit Risk Falls Amid Prospects for Greek Support

The cost to protect against defaults on U.S. corporate bonds fell amid signs the U.S. economy is continuing its recovery and as a European Union official held out the prospect of aiding Greece.

Banker Liverpudlian Stew Disguises CDO Scraps as Tasty Morsels

(Mark Gilbert, a Bloomberg News reporter, columnist and London bureau chief, has covered the global capital markets for almost two decades.

Euro Surges Against Dollar as EU Signals Support for Greece

The euro rose the most in more than five months versus the dollar as European Union officials held out the prospect of aiding Greece if the country made progress in reducing its budget deficit.

U.S. Stocks Rally on Growing Prospects for Bailout of Greece

U.S. stocks rallied, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average up the most since July, as growing prospects for a bailout of Greece eased concern deteriorating government finances will derail the global economic recovery.

Toyota Extends Recalls to Hybrids to Repair Brakes (Update3)

Toyota Motor Corp. will recall 437,000 hybrid cars globally to fix faulty braking systems on four models, including the Prius, adding to almost 8 million vehicles the company is repairing for separate defects.

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Putting the GOP's Health Care Plan in the Spotlight

Perhaps to President Obama's relief, Republican health reform plans are the ones being scrutinized now, in advance of the Feb. 25 bipartisan summit on health care that the president called for over the weekend.

Spain's Troubled Economy: Fears Over Euro Zone Outlook

Spain is in trouble. It's the only major world economy still in recession, and its rising deficit is sparking concerns that it could bring down the entire euro zone

Banking: Should Wall Street Cease Proprietary Trading?

President Obama and adviser Paul Volcker are calling for banks to stop engaging in proprietary trading. Is this smart? Is it even possible?

Merrill Lynch On Your Resume? No Problem for Wall Street

John Thain is just the latest ex-Merrill Lynch executive to land a high profile, high paying job. Across the financial landscape today former Merrill execs are sitting pretty -- an ironic twist for a firm that almost went belly up

Asian Carp Battle: Foreign Fish Threaten Great Lakes

Asian carp may be infiltrating the Great Lakes. If they find a home in Midwestern waterways, scientists say, they will destroy the existing ecosystem

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Twitter Killer? Watch Google's Social Event And Decide For Yourself

Google unveiled Google Buzz, its social strategy, Tuesday.

Coca-Cola Gets A Boost

Company's Q4 profits lifted by emerging market sales.

Lunch With the CIA

Where America's chief spy, Leon Panetta, sees the global economy headed in the years to come.

Taxes: Why 'Rapid Refunds' Are Rip-Offs

Short-term loans come at a very high cost.

Coca-Cola Bubbles Up In Emerging Markets

Growing international business lifts beverage maker's Q4 profits.

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EU Summit to Focus on Greek Triage

An EU summit originally called to ponder the long-term path of the bloc's economy is instead becoming a crisis-management session for Greece, the euro zone's weakest member.

UBS Swings Back to Profit

UBS reported its first quarterly profit in more than a year, but its private-banking business continued to hemorrhage wealthy clients spooked by assaults on Swiss bank secrecy.

Stocks Gain on Hopes for Greece

Hopes for a financial rescue of Greece sent U.S. stocks soaring, putting the market on track for its best gain in three months.

Toyota to Recall Hybrids World-Wide

The auto maker is recalling 437,000 hybrid vehicles world-wide, including the Prius, due to problems with antilock braking systems.

FSA Chief Sants to Step Down

Hector Sants submitted his resignation as chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, the U.K. financial regulator that he led through the credit crisis but which faces an uncertain political future.

Sports Updates

For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory is sinking in

The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.

Autopsy: Death of Nancy Kerrigan's father ruled a homicide

A Massachusetts medical examiner has found that figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's father died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box.

Spud Webb to judge Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend

Former champion Spud Webb to help judge NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.

Pierre Henderson-Niles' exit leaves Memphis Tigers in a bind

Memphis coach Josh Pastner announced on Monday that, with just eight regular-season games left to play, senior forward Pierre Henderson-Niles has left the team.

Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery

The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.

Newly reinstated WR Donte' Stallworth cut by Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of wide receiver Donte' Stallworth Monday.

Top-ranked Kansas handles slumping Texas

Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night.

Julius Peppers of says he doesn't want long-term deal from Carolina Panthers

Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.

Danica Patrick to race in Daytona Nationwide event

The Danica Patrick circus at Daytona will continue as the IndyCar Series driver makes her NASCAR debut in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.

Bob Gainey resigns as Montreal Canadiens' GM, stays as consultant

Bob Gainey is resigning as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.
 

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Granville County Habitat ReStore has now re-opened!!!

Granville County Habitat ReStore has now re-opened!!! Please spread the word!!!



We are located at 500 West Industry Drive, Oxford, NC 27565



ReStore hours are Tuesdays from 10-6 and Saturdays from 8:30 to 2:00



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Our new ReStore Administrator is Phil Hanny.

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Love samples? Love trying different products once a month, all in one box? Then you'll love my sampler shop! This site is brand new, but I hope as we get more contributors to have sampler boxes for you filled with tarts, teas, bath & body, prim crafts, craft homemade items, herbal products, holistic healing, herbs, candles, jewelry, magnets, pens, mini calenders

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Love is in the air as Granville County (North Carolina) Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on their 9th Habitat Home on Valentine's Day

Oxford, NC, 2/3/10 – On Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:00PM, Granville County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) will celebrate the beginning of their 9th Habitat home by breaking ground at 209 Wilmington Street, Oxford, NC 27565. By early March, construction will have been started.

House sponsors, community volunteers, Habitat staff/board members, and The Crawford Family, the latest homeowner selected by GCHFH, will build the home together. When the home is finished, the Crawford's will purc… Continue

Posted by Mark Prokop on February 4, 2010 at 6:41pm

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The newest GCHFH family is the Crawford family of Butner, NC

The newest GCHFH family is the Crawford family of Butner, NC. Paul, the husband/father works as a security officer at Wackenhut Security and Joanna is currently a stay-at-home Mom. The Crawford's have 2 young children. Over a year ago, Joanna got sick due to the substandard living conditions that they were living in and couldn't work. Paul, on the other hand, was laid off and was trying to find work. All this was happening while Joanna was carrying their first child. Instead of becoming homeless… Continue

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Google Launches Buzz, Targets Twitter and Facebook

Google just announced Google Buzz, a new system for sharing updates, shared info, and media. Buzz, an online social system similar to Facebook and Twitter, seems to be fully integrated into many of Google's services; you'll be able to access it via Gmail, Google's redesigned mobile homepage, a new dedicated Buzz app, and an updated version of the Google Maps app.

Buzz focuses on the exchange of content, building on Twitter's simple retweet and @reply features. In other words, as you share content on Twitter, flickr, Picasa, and what-have-you, you'll be able to scroll through and view the entire exchange.

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Hacker Cracks Security Chip Known as 'Digital Fort Knox'

Hacker Christopher Tarnovsky has accomplished what many thought was nearly impossible: cracking the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Described by some as a "digital Fort Knox," the TPM is a specialized processor dedicated to encrypting data and keeping sensitive information from prying eyes. The chips, found in many PCs, are an important line of defense for businesses and governments who need to protect their secrets.

Tarnovsky was able to crack the flagship model from Infineon, which is one of the market leaders and has chips in PCs, smartphones, set-top boxes, and the Xbox 360.

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Design Concepts: Enliven Valentine's With Imaginative, Intimate Devices


The Web is teeming with the unrealized ideas of both students and established designers who set out to produce astonishing renderings and prototypes for unusual products. Unfortunately, due to the lack of time, money, or technology, many of those products never progress from the planning stages to the mass market. But that doesn't mean we can't salivate over them, nevertheless.


In honor of Valentine's Day, we've rounded up some of the year's best concepts in sex toys. While the (familiar?) landscape of sex toy design leaves a lot to be desired, some gifted creatives have taken it upon themselves to address carnal pleasures. One of the main reasons people hide their sex gadgets is that they are embarrassed by the connotations of owning such paraphernalia. The other reason is that you cannot, in good taste, perch an electric pink penetrator next to your stack of Mies van der Rohe monographs. Sex toys ought not be hidden, say some designers -- and they needn't look tacky, either. While nearly all the designs listed here are for more... receptive pleasures, dudes shouldn't diss the science.

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David Lynch to Text You Movies, 'Madden' Coming to Facebook


Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
  • The Mogreet mobile video firm focuses on MMS, particularly the development of text messaging and the incorporation of phone-to-phone video sharing. The company has now drafted Hollywood icon David Lynch to help share its new technology, as it has introduced a texting program through which subscribers can receive exclusive David Lynch Television Foundation video material. [From: Mashable]
  • Games like 'Mafia Wars' and 'Farmville' have exploded in popularity on Facebook, so it seems only natural that an actual video game manufacturer would want to get in on that social networking marketplace. EA is reportedly considering such a move, and all indications point toward its 'Madden' franchise as being the first title in development. [From: CNET]
  • One of the primary complaints about Google's Nexus One phone has been that the company offers inadequate tech support. Google is apparently addressing that area of need by introducing an entirely new support line that will feature (gasp!) real, live humans. [From: Engadget]
  • Foursquare, the social networking app that promotes outside, real world interaction, has partnered with Zagat to create a restaurant reward game. With the program, players can receive "foodie" badges when they dine at selected Zagat establishments. [From: The New York Times]
  • Specific details are still sketchy, but Motorola has announced that it will release the Android 2.1 upgrade for its Droid smartphone this week. Motorola's press release, which was actually issued through Facebook, said that the company will "have more information to share on other device upgrades later." [From: Engadget]
  • Somehow, the Unites States lags behind numerous other nations in terms of Internet access and speed. Google wants to help the FCC address those issues, and one of the company's policy analysts recently discussed with CNN how the nation can implement a faster, universally available Web. [From: CNN]

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Google Gets Glam With a Makeover From Fashion's Brightest

A good designer can find inspiration in anything. Similarly, a good search engine can be used to find everything.Yet, beware of Google, good readers. While the super-company has conquered all things virtual from e-mail to maps, the world of high fashion is a tough one to master.

Teaming up with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (which basically picks and chooses, based on talent, hype and creativity, what fashion designers we'll be adoring in about four years), Google challenged designers to produce sartorial search engine gear. Young hopefuls, like Patrik Ervell or Sophie Theallet, interpreted Google, creating homepage themes and prints, and then created a garment or accessory infused with The Big G.

Google's three favorites were released last week, and, while the simple search box doesn't exactly scream 'The Devil Wears Prada,' the three creations are actually decently wearable. A tee, by womenswear designer Gary Graham, is a vintage-y shirt with a red Google marker emblazoned on the front. Duo Ohne Titel imbued a cardigan with the Goog's signature primary colors (with a similar scarf for sale), and House of Waris fabricated an antiqued magnifying glass for old-fashioned 'search.'

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