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Apr30	China Will Soon Have World's No. 1 Economy Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Know More: China Fortune Magazine, an offshoot of CNNMoney.com, featured a story about China's quickly approaching role as world's foremost economic superpower. Geoff Colvin, senior editor at large, said "a recent study by the economist Angus Maddison projects that China will become the world's dominant economic superpower much sooner than expected - not in 2050, but in 2015." Entitled "You have seven years to learn Mandarin," Colvin posited China, king of cheap imports, will soon overtake the United States in "technology, brand building, [and] finance." Colvin said if the U.S. finally bows to China as world economic superpower it will end a "125-year run." Who was the world's No. 1 economy before the United States assumed the crown in 1890? China, of course. Posted at 7:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr30	Food Prices Likely to Increase for Two More Years Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 CNNmoney.com featured a story on the front page about food prices. CNNMoney.com senior writer Parija B. Kavilanz reported experts expect food prices to continue to rise for at least another 2 years, though there will not be a food shortage.... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Forbes Releases List of World's Top Models Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Forbes released their ranking of the world's top earning models. Forbes compiled the list by guessing each models "earnings over the past 12 months." Writer Kiri Blakeley goes on to say "Where necessary, prestige and relevancy of campaigns, editorials, fashion... Continue Reading Posted at 6:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Computer Maker Cloning Mac's is Selling Machines Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Psystar, a Mac computer clone company, has sold a machine to at least one customer. A story on Forbes.com noted A West Virginia man who will identify himself only as Patrick ordered a Psystar machine preloaded with Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) critically... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Federal Reserve Slightly Lowers Interest Rate Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 The Federal Reserve lowered it's rate by a quarter of a point today, a much smaller adjustment since the more massive cuts. MSNBC.com featured an AP story on its homepage about the move. This is the seventh consecutive cut and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No Layoffs if Microsoft Takes Yahoo! Inc. Over Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 MSNBC.com featured a story from Reuters about Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) attempting a hostile takeover of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO). According to the article, Microsoft has earmarked $1.5 to retain Yahoo employees if the acquisition is successful. The details of the unsolicited bid... Continue Reading Posted at 1:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bloomberg.com Report on Increased Gross Domestic Product Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Bloomberg.com featured a story of good cheer today, namely, the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) has increased. Story writer Shobhana Chandra explained the GDP succinctly "the sum of all goods and services produced." The movement of the GDP is a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Get a Small Scoop at Baskin-Robbins for 31 Cents Today Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Baskin-Robbins is offering a scoop of ice cream for 31 cents today. If I was cynical (or just paying attention) I'd say this was in response to the marketing cash-cow that is Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, but the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	April 29th was Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Yesterday was Ben & Jerry's Annual Free Cone Day, their mantra? "If you love something, get it free!" Debra Heintz, Retail Operations Director said "Jerry and Ben started their first Free Cone Day as a thank you to their customers."... Continue Reading Posted at 11:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr29	Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Photoshoot with Annie Liebovitz Causes More Controversy Tanya Payne April 29, 2008 The blogosphere was is abuzz with the recent Miley Cyrus photo controversies. In the last few days we've seen some slightly Lolita-esque qualities in Miley. Combine that with the Annie Liebovitz Vanity Fair photo shoot ballyhoo and what we have... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr25	Global Rice Shortage Pushes Rice to Record Prices Tanya Payne April 25, 2008 The global rice shortage (or hyper-inflated fear of a shortage) has lead to record high prices for the staple grain. In India, the second-largest producer of rice in the world, the price of rice has risen over 70% and the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr24	Kapalua Resort Launches KapaluaNews.com Blog that Centers on Hawaii Vacations and Maui Vacation Travel in Kapalua Press Release April 24, 2008 Kapalua Resort launches KapaluaNews.com, a blog that discusses Kapalua Resort, Hawaii vacations, and Maui vacation travel. Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) Apr 24, 2008 – Kapalua Resort launches www.KapaluaNews.com, a new blog that discusses Kapalua Resort, Hawaii vacations, and Maui... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr23	Wednesday is Administrative Assistants Day Tanya Payne April 23, 2008 Today is Administrative Professionals Day, though some are intent on turning it into a full week of secretarial gratitude. According to a post on Black Enterprise, Administrative Professionals Day comes during a week full of special, though unofficial, observances. Yesterday... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Maui Pineapple Company Launches PineappleNews.com Blog that Extols Fresh Hawaiian Pineapple Press Release April 23, 2008 Maui Pineapple Company launches PineappleNews.com, a blog that discusses the history, benefits, and culinary uses of fresh Hawaiian pineapple. Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) Apr 23, 2008 – Maui Pineapple Company launches www.PineappleNews.com, a blog that discusses the history, benefits,... Continue Reading Posted at 10:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr22	Earth Day 2008; Politics, As Usual Tanya Payne April 22, 2008 April 22 is Earth Day, an unofficial holiday observed by most of the world. Earth Day began as a series of grass-roots "teach-ins" about pollution and conservationism in the sixties and since then has evolved into a very corporate and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr18	CNNMoney.com Features a Story About the Rise of the Dollar Tanya Payne April 18, 2008 CNNMoney.com prominently featured a story about the eventual rise of U.S. currency. The article, "Get Ready For a Dollar Rebound," was written by Paul R. La Monica, "CNNMoney.com editor at large." La Monica supported his argument by presenting the opinions... Continue Reading Posted at 7:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	PhotoFiddle.com Can Turn Your Pictures Into Art Tanya Payne April 17, 2008 PhotoFiddle.com, an online photo printing service, was featured on NBC's The Today Show this morning. Besides the usual crop of editing options (sepia, black and white, red-eye reduction) Photofiddle will apply photos to canvas, turning your photos into art. The... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr16	Attention Tricia Walsh Smith, YouTube is Not a Divorce Service Tanya Payne April 16, 2008 Disgruntled almost ex-wife Tricia Walsh Smith decided to share all her crazy with the world by posting a 6 minute video on Disgruntled almost ex-wife Tricia Walsh Smith decided to share all her crazy with the world by posting a... Continue Reading Posted at 7:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tuesday was April 15th, Also Known As Tax Deadline Day Tanya Payne April 16, 2008 When I'm on top of things, April 15th holds no power over me. But this year I dragged my heels, I hide and I procrastinated, which meant yesterday I was in full Girl, what were you thinking, I could just... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr14	BradsDeals.com Lists Coupons and Codes for Online Shoppers Tanya Payne April 14, 2008 If you've ever made an online purchase you've probably seen a spot before checkout where you can enter a code for savings. If you're like me, you're a budget minded shopper and just <em>really</em> love a good deal. Websites like... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	The Grid May Make the Internet Obsolete Tanya Payne April 10, 2008 It can send information at the speed of light, it's the creation of brilliant physicists, and it has an ominous yet cool sounding name. Be impressed, be amazed, be afraid, if it's successful it will revolutionize communication, it's the Grid.Created... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 9	English Rock Band Radiohead Launch WASTE-Central, a Social Networking Site Tanya Payne April 9, 2008 Radiohead has recently launched a social networking website called W.A.S.T.E.-Central in anticipation of their upcoming world tour. The website's intended as a place where fans can interact and exchange gossip. According to Trans World News, "Waste lets fans post videos,... Continue Reading Posted at 7:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 7	Perry Ferrell Announces Lollapalooza 2008 Lineup; Radiohead and Kanye West Headline Tanya Payne April 7, 2008 The full lineup for Lollapalooza 2008 has been set and officially announced. Held August 1-3 in Chicago, the three day festival is one of the largest music events in the world. With a three day pass costing $200 and corporate... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 4	Wednesday Was World Autism Awareness Day Tanya Payne April 4, 2008 Wednesday was World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Speaks, world's largest autism advocacy organization, announced a series of international events designed to bring more public awareness to the neurological disorder. A released on the PR Newswire called the series an "precedented... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	ATA Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Grounds All Flights Tanya Payne April 3, 2008 ATA Airlines has grounded all flights and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday. Bloomberg.com said this is at least the third low-cost airline to file Chapter 11. A post from ConsumerAffairs.com reported ATA is "the tenth-largest U.S. airline by traffic... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 1	April 1st is April Fools Day; Lighthearted Pranks Abound Tanya Payne April 1, 2008 Celebrated April 1st in most countries, April Fool's Day is almost a holiday. I've never been much for April Fool's pranks. I'm not very good at pulling them off and sometimes I misplace my humor bone when it comes to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Apr30	China Will Soon Have World's No. 1 Economy Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Know More: China Fortune Magazine, an offshoot of CNNMoney.com, featured a story about China's quickly approaching role as world's foremost economic superpower. Geoff Colvin, senior editor at large, said "a recent study by the economist Angus Maddison projects that China will become the world's dominant economic superpower much sooner than expected - not in 2050, but in 2015." Entitled "You have seven years to learn Mandarin," Colvin posited China, king of cheap imports, will soon overtake the United States in "technology, brand building, [and] finance." Colvin said if the U.S. finally bows to China as world economic superpower it will end a "125-year run." Who was the world's No. 1 economy before the United States assumed the crown in 1890? China, of course. Posted at 7:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr30	Food Prices Likely to Increase for Two More Years Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 CNNmoney.com featured a story on the front page about food prices. CNNMoney.com senior writer Parija B. Kavilanz reported experts expect food prices to continue to rise for at least another 2 years, though there will not be a food shortage.... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Forbes Releases List of World's Top Models Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Forbes released their ranking of the world's top earning models. Forbes compiled the list by guessing each models "earnings over the past 12 months." Writer Kiri Blakeley goes on to say "Where necessary, prestige and relevancy of campaigns, editorials, fashion... Continue Reading Posted at 6:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Computer Maker Cloning Mac's is Selling Machines Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Psystar, a Mac computer clone company, has sold a machine to at least one customer. A story on Forbes.com noted A West Virginia man who will identify himself only as Patrick ordered a Psystar machine preloaded with Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) critically... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Federal Reserve Slightly Lowers Interest Rate Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 The Federal Reserve lowered it's rate by a quarter of a point today, a much smaller adjustment since the more massive cuts. MSNBC.com featured an AP story on its homepage about the move. This is the seventh consecutive cut and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No Layoffs if Microsoft Takes Yahoo! Inc. Over Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 MSNBC.com featured a story from Reuters about Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) attempting a hostile takeover of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO). According to the article, Microsoft has earmarked $1.5 to retain Yahoo employees if the acquisition is successful. The details of the unsolicited bid... Continue Reading Posted at 1:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bloomberg.com Report on Increased Gross Domestic Product Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Bloomberg.com featured a story of good cheer today, namely, the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) has increased. Story writer Shobhana Chandra explained the GDP succinctly "the sum of all goods and services produced." The movement of the GDP is a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Get a Small Scoop at Baskin-Robbins for 31 Cents Today Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Baskin-Robbins is offering a scoop of ice cream for 31 cents today. If I was cynical (or just paying attention) I'd say this was in response to the marketing cash-cow that is Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, but the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	April 29th was Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Tanya Payne April 30, 2008 Yesterday was Ben & Jerry's Annual Free Cone Day, their mantra? "If you love something, get it free!" Debra Heintz, Retail Operations Director said "Jerry and Ben started their first Free Cone Day as a thank you to their customers."... Continue Reading Posted at 11:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr29	Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Photoshoot with Annie Liebovitz Causes More Controversy Tanya Payne April 29, 2008 The blogosphere was is abuzz with the recent Miley Cyrus photo controversies. In the last few days we've seen some slightly Lolita-esque qualities in Miley. Combine that with the Annie Liebovitz Vanity Fair photo shoot ballyhoo and what we have... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr25	Global Rice Shortage Pushes Rice to Record Prices Tanya Payne April 25, 2008 The global rice shortage (or hyper-inflated fear of a shortage) has lead to record high prices for the staple grain. In India, the second-largest producer of rice in the world, the price of rice has risen over 70% and the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr24	Kapalua Resort Launches KapaluaNews.com Blog that Centers on Hawaii Vacations and Maui Vacation Travel in Kapalua Press Release April 24, 2008 Kapalua Resort launches KapaluaNews.com, a blog that discusses Kapalua Resort, Hawaii vacations, and Maui vacation travel. Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) Apr 24, 2008 – Kapalua Resort launches www.KapaluaNews.com, a new blog that discusses Kapalua Resort, Hawaii vacations, and Maui... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr23	Wednesday is Administrative Assistants Day Tanya Payne April 23, 2008 Today is Administrative Professionals Day, though some are intent on turning it into a full week of secretarial gratitude. According to a post on Black Enterprise, Administrative Professionals Day comes during a week full of special, though unofficial, observances. Yesterday... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Maui Pineapple Company Launches PineappleNews.com Blog that Extols Fresh Hawaiian Pineapple Press Release April 23, 2008 Maui Pineapple Company launches PineappleNews.com, a blog that discusses the history, benefits, and culinary uses of fresh Hawaiian pineapple. Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) Apr 23, 2008 – Maui Pineapple Company launches www.PineappleNews.com, a blog that discusses the history, benefits,... Continue Reading Posted at 10:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr22	Earth Day 2008; Politics, As Usual Tanya Payne April 22, 2008 April 22 is Earth Day, an unofficial holiday observed by most of the world. Earth Day began as a series of grass-roots "teach-ins" about pollution and conservationism in the sixties and since then has evolved into a very corporate and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr18	CNNMoney.com Features a Story About the Rise of the Dollar Tanya Payne April 18, 2008 CNNMoney.com prominently featured a story about the eventual rise of U.S. currency. The article, "Get Ready For a Dollar Rebound," was written by Paul R. La Monica, "CNNMoney.com editor at large." La Monica supported his argument by presenting the opinions... Continue Reading Posted at 7:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	PhotoFiddle.com Can Turn Your Pictures Into Art Tanya Payne April 17, 2008 PhotoFiddle.com, an online photo printing service, was featured on NBC's The Today Show this morning. Besides the usual crop of editing options (sepia, black and white, red-eye reduction) Photofiddle will apply photos to canvas, turning your photos into art. The... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr16	Attention Tricia Walsh Smith, YouTube is Not a Divorce Service Tanya Payne April 16, 2008 Disgruntled almost ex-wife Tricia Walsh Smith decided to share all her crazy with the world by posting a 6 minute video on Disgruntled almost ex-wife Tricia Walsh Smith decided to share all her crazy with the world by posting a... Continue Reading Posted at 7:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tuesday was April 15th, Also Known As Tax Deadline Day Tanya Payne April 16, 2008 When I'm on top of things, April 15th holds no power over me. But this year I dragged my heels, I hide and I procrastinated, which meant yesterday I was in full Girl, what were you thinking, I could just... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr14	BradsDeals.com Lists Coupons and Codes for Online Shoppers Tanya Payne April 14, 2008 If you've ever made an online purchase you've probably seen a spot before checkout where you can enter a code for savings. If you're like me, you're a budget minded shopper and just <em>really</em> love a good deal. Websites like... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	The Grid May Make the Internet Obsolete Tanya Payne April 10, 2008 It can send information at the speed of light, it's the creation of brilliant physicists, and it has an ominous yet cool sounding name. Be impressed, be amazed, be afraid, if it's successful it will revolutionize communication, it's the Grid.Created... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 9	English Rock Band Radiohead Launch WASTE-Central, a Social Networking Site Tanya Payne April 9, 2008 Radiohead has recently launched a social networking website called W.A.S.T.E.-Central in anticipation of their upcoming world tour. The website's intended as a place where fans can interact and exchange gossip. According to Trans World News, "Waste lets fans post videos,... Continue Reading Posted at 7:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 7	Perry Ferrell Announces Lollapalooza 2008 Lineup; Radiohead and Kanye West Headline Tanya Payne April 7, 2008 The full lineup for Lollapalooza 2008 has been set and officially announced. Held August 1-3 in Chicago, the three day festival is one of the largest music events in the world. With a three day pass costing $200 and corporate... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 4	Wednesday Was World Autism Awareness Day Tanya Payne April 4, 2008 Wednesday was World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Speaks, world's largest autism advocacy organization, announced a series of international events designed to bring more public awareness to the neurological disorder. A released on the PR Newswire called the series an "precedented... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	ATA Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Grounds All Flights Tanya Payne April 3, 2008 ATA Airlines has grounded all flights and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday. Bloomberg.com said this is at least the third low-cost airline to file Chapter 11. A post from ConsumerAffairs.com reported ATA is "the tenth-largest U.S. airline by traffic... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 1	April 1st is April Fools Day; Lighthearted Pranks Abound Tanya Payne April 1, 2008 Celebrated April 1st in most countries, April Fool's Day is almost a holiday. I've never been much for April Fool's pranks. I'm not very good at pulling them off and sometimes I misplace my humor bone when it comes to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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