China threatens US arms companies - Financial Times
China threatened to impose sanctions on US arms firms and cut cooperation with Washington unless it cancels a $6.4bn arms sale to Taiwan, in an unprecedented move signalling Beijing’s growing global power. Boeing, in particular, has been counting

SUNDAY NEWS CONFERENCE-BELVIDERE: Andy Martin promises a “Rockford - PR Inside
Martin says that high-speed rail, not Toonerville Trolleys to Dubuque, should be the first priority Martin says high-speed rail would tie Boone-Winnebago-Stephenson Counties to O’Hare and the Chicago area, creating a local economic boom (CHICAGO

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Conned out of £37,000 a year job by rival - This is Money
When graduate Darren Bartholomew was offered a £100,000-a-year design job at the height of the recession he couldn't believe his luck. The only problem was he had already accepted another position at a well respected global manufacturing company on

'Who Dat' got the rights to famous Saints cheer? - Associated Press
Saints fans, still jubilant after the Saints' win over the Minnesota Vikings for their first Super Bowl appearance, have voiced their dismay on radio talk shows, blogs and Web site posts. Many say it's something that simply can't be owned. "

Got an idea? Make an app - The Keene Sentinel
Last spring, Hancock native Hillary Davis found herself with a distinctly “of-the-times” problem. The economy was shot and the former Hartford corporate communications executive was suddenly out of work. “I had an unbelievable job. And I’ve

Helping the victims of the Haiti earthquake - DAILY KOS
This is the 33rd diary on the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The first diary was by Dallasdoc, previous diaries linked below The idea is to keep resources visible and easily available for those wishing to donate to the victims of the earthquake in

From the HIP - Honolulu Advertiser
The North Shore winter swells haven't wound down yet, so if you're looking for a way to be seen out in the water scene, one of these designs by Maliko Design might get you that attention. Local artist and owner Colleen Wilcox works with clients to

Music industry hopes giveaways can reverse its sliding fortunes - Houma Courier
There has never been a better time to be a music fan than right now. An unprecedented number of talented musicians are making and distributing records. And often, they offer their work with an outrageous price tag: gratis. Consumers have it easy