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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/22/2012 | Journalists killed in Syria The ongoing violence in Syria has now claimed two very high profile victims. Sunday Times of London reporter Marie Colvin and award winning French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed in the latest round of shelling by Syrian government forces on the city of Homs. The Red Cross has asked for a temporary break in fighting to get medical and food supplies to civilians. IAEA unsuccessful in Iran After a two day visit to Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency experts say they could not come to terms on a number of unresolved issues surrounding the country's nuclear program. Most notably, Tehran barred them from visiting a military base in Parchin, suspected of being a test site for explosives related to nuclear weapons. Another round of talks is expected in the near future. Olympic terror drills in London Olympic organizers in London are taking no chances when it comes to possible terrorist scenarios at the upcoming games. On Wednesday more than 2,500 rescue workers took part in a simulated attack exercise on the subway system in central London. The drills were held at the empty Aldwych Station on Surrey Street, with police and firefighters escorting out mock casualties. Rudd resigns Kevin Rudd has relinquished his post as Australia's Foreign Minister due to an increasingly strained relationship with the country's PM. Rudd says he simply can't perform his duties without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. The move doesn't come as a complete shock, given that the Prime Minister job belonged to Rudd until Gillard ousted him in the summer of 2010. US tax reforms President Obama has unveiled a sweeping series of corporate tax reforms. The proposals call for the corporate tax rate to be lowered to 28 percent, and the manufacturing rate dropped to 25 percent. Some added regulations would be thrown into the mix, however. Specifically, dozens of tax loopholes would be closed, effectively punishing companies for moving jobs and profits overseas. Shakin Bacon Oh bacon, is there anything you can't do? Jack In The Box has announced that for a limited time only, they'll be serving up bacon milkshakes! Made up of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, bacon-flavored syrup, and sadly, no ACTUAL pieces of bacon, the new 24-ounce milkshake packs a tasty one-thousand one hundred and eighty-one calories. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoShakin Bacon | Oh bacon, is there anything you can't do? Jack In The Box has announced that for a limited time only, they'll be serving up bacon milkshakes! Made up of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, bacon-flavored syrup, and sadly, no ACTUAL pieces of bacon, the new 24-ounce milkshake packs a tasty one-thousand one hundred and eighty-one calories. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoIAEA Unsuccessful In Iran | After a two day visit to Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency experts say they could not come to terms on a number of unresolved issues surrounding the country's nuclear program. Most notably, Tehran barred them from visiting a military base in Parchin, suspected of being a test site for explosives related to nuclear weapons. Another round of talks is expected in the near future. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoUS Tax Reforms | President Obama has unveiled a sweeping series of corporate tax reforms. The proposals call for the corporate tax rate to be lowered to 28 percent, and the manufacturing rate dropped to 25 percent. Some added regulations would be thrown into the mix, however. Specifically, dozens of tax loopholes would be closed, effectively punishing companies for moving jobs and profits overseas. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoRudd Resigns | Kevin Rudd has relinquished his post as Australia's Foreign Minister due to an increasingly strained relationship with the country's PM. Rudd says he simply can't perform his duties without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. The move doesn't come as a complete shock, given that the Prime Minister job belonged to Rudd until Gillard ousted him in the summer of 2010. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoOlympic Terror Drills In London | Olympic organizers in London are taking no chances when it comes to possible terrorist scenarios at the upcoming games. On Wednesday more than 2,500 rescue workers took part in a simulated attack exercise on the subway system in central London. The drills were held at the empty Aldwych Station on Surrey Street, with police and firefighters escorting out mock casualties. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoJournalists Killed In Syria | The ongoing violence in Syria has now claimed two very high profile victims. Sunday Times of London reporter Marie Colvin and award winning French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed in the latest round of shelling by Syrian government forces on the city of Homs. The Red Cross has asked for a temporary break in fighting to get medical and food supplies to civilians. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoAmerica Has A New Enemy | A new poll from Gallup has found that a majority of Americans consider Iran the US's number 1 threat. Of the one thousand people surveyed, a full 87% gave the Middle Eastern country a negative review. The reasons are varied including Tehran's ongoing nuclear program and its threats of aggression against Israel and the US. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoChina Blames West For Syrian Violence | China is blaming Western countries for the bloody unrest that continues in Syria. China says that Western support of the Syrian opposition could lead to a full-scale civil war, which in turn would lead to foreign armed intervention. A Chinese envoy met with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and backed his plan to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would lead to multi-party elections. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoCarnival | In Brazil, one of the world's biggest celebrations is once again going out with a bang. Since last Friday, an estimated 850,000 tourists have descended on Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, taking in everything from parades to dancers to music and fireworks. Not to mention literally hundreds of block parties, where the booze had been flowing nonstop. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoNew GOP Frontrunner | Gallup's latest poll shows there's a new frontrunner in the GOP race. Rick Santorum has taken an impressive ten percent lead, nationally among registered Republicans, over Mitt Romney. The former Pennsylvania Senator has 36% to Romney's 26%. Both Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul continue to track far behind, pulling in 13% and 11% percent respectively. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoIran Drives Up Oil Prices | Oil prices have spiked to a nine-month high after Iran halted all oil exports to France and the UK. There are further rumors that Iran's oil embargo could spread to other European countries. Prices rose to over a $105 a barrel, and if the embargo extends to the rest of the EU, Iran says prices would skyrocket to $150 a barrel. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/21/2012 | Greece Gets Bailed Out Once Again European finance ministers have approved yet another bailout for Greece's struggling economy. The amount is $173 billion which will help the troubled country avoid defaulting on their debts next month. But they're not out of the woods yet. They have to try and trim their debt to 121% of their gross domestic product by 2020. Right now, it's at an alarming 160% of their GDP. China Blames West For Syrian Violence China is blaming Western countries for the bloody unrest that continues in Syria. China says that Western support of the Syrian opposition could lead to a full-scale civil war, which in turn would lead to foreign armed intervention. A Chinese envoy met with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and backed his plan to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would lead to multi-party elections. Iran Drives Up Oil Prices Oil prices have spiked to a nine-month high after Iran halted all oil exports to France and the UK. There are further rumors that Iran's oil embargo could spread to other European countries. Prices rose to over a $105 a barrel, and if the embargo extends to the rest of the EU, Iran says prices would skyrocket to $150 a barrel. America Has A New Enemy A new poll from Gallup has found that a majority of Americans consider Iran the US's number 1 threat. Of the one thousand people surveyed, a full 87% gave the Middle Eastern country a negative review. The reasons are varied including Tehran's ongoing nuclear program and its threats of aggression against Israel and the US. New GOP Frontrunner Gallup's latest poll shows there's a new frontrunner in the GOP race. Rick Santorum has taken an impressive ten percent lead, nationally among registered Republicans, over Mitt Romney. The former Pennsylvania Senator has 36% to Romney's 26%. Both Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul continue to track far behind, pulling in 13% and 11% percent respectively. Carnaval In Brazil, one of the world's biggest celebrations is once again going out with a bang. Since last Friday, an estimated 850,000 tourists have descended on Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, taking in everything from parades to dancers to music and fireworks. Not to mention literally hundreds of block parties, where the booze had been flowing nonstop. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoGreece Gets Bailed Out Once Again | European finance ministers have approved yet another bailout for Greece's struggling economy. The amount is $173 billion which will help the troubled country avoid defaulting on their debts next month. But they're not out of the woods yet. They have to try and trim their debt to 121% of their gross domestic product by 2020. Right now, it's at an alarming 160% of their GDP. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoThe Falling Wallenda | Whatever you do, donrsquo;t look down! An American daredevil has just been granted Canadian government clearance to attempt a tightrope walk across Niagara Falls! 33-year old Nik Wallenda will attempt the 18-hundred foot stunt some time this summer. He says itrsquo;s been a dream of his since he was 6 years old, and hersquo;ll prepare for the big day by training at an airport runway in Pittsburgh. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoRoyal Dolls | Theyrsquo;re often referred to as the real life Ken and Barbie, so itrsquo;s only appropriate that Mattel is rolling out special William and Kate dolls to commemorate the one year anniversary of the royal wedding. The dolls will be part of the Barbie Collector series, and will come with outfits replicating those worn by the famous pair at Westminster Abbey. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoResults As Advertised | Their website says they have a ldquo;taste worth dying forrdquo;, but I donrsquo;t think they meant it literally. A Las Vegas tourist is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill! The restaurant specializes in artery clogging food options, and the incident happened just after the man had finished eating a Triple Bypass Burger. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoTalk About Top-Shelf Liquor | Those with more discerning palettes better listen up! A Dutch antique collector is selling off his amazing collection of 5,000 cognac bottles. Topping the list is a bottle from 1795 taken for officers in Napoleonrsquo;s army. The bottle alone is estimated to be worth $197,000! But if you want one, yoursquo;ve got to buy them all! The entire collection is valued at $7.9 million. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoUnemployed – Theres An App For That | Smartphone and tablet apps may be fun little distractions in our everyday lives, but they're also doing wonders for the economy! A new study from TechNet says the global app industry has created half a million US jobs, to date. To give you some context, that's up from ZERO jobs in 2007, when the iPhone first hit stores. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoHidden Treasure | Construction workers renovating an office space in France hit it rich when one man discovered a million dollars worth of gold coins hidden in the buildingrsquo;s rafters! 497 coins were found in all, dated between 1851 and 1928. The owner of the building, a champagne producer, says hersquo;ll keep half the coins and give the other half to the workers who made the lucky discovery. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/20/2012 | The Falling Wallenda Whatever you do, donrsquo;t look down! An American daredevil has just been granted Canadian government clearance to attempt a tightrope walk across Niagara Falls! 33-year old Nik Wallenda will attempt the 18-hundred foot stunt some time this summer. He says itrsquo;s been a dream of his since he was 6 years old, and hersquo;ll prepare for the big day by training at an airport runway in Pittsburgh. Royal Dolls Theyrsquo;re often referred to as the real life Ken and Barbie, so itrsquo;s only appropriate that Mattel is rolling out special William and Kate dolls to commemorate the one year anniversary of the royal wedding. The dolls will be part of the Barbie Collector series, and will come with outfits replicating those worn by the famous pair at Westminster Abbey. Results As Advertised Their website says they have a ldquo;taste worth dying forrdquo;, but I donrsquo;t think they meant it literally. A Las Vegas tourist is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill! The restaurant specializes in artery clogging food options, and the incident happened just after the man had finished eating a Triple Bypass Burger. Talk About Top-Shelf Liquor Those with more discerning palettes better listen up! A Dutch antique collector is selling off his amazing collection of 5,000 cognac bottles. Topping the list is a bottle from 1795 taken for officers in Napoleonrsquo;s army. The bottle alone is estimated to be worth $197,000! But if you want one, yoursquo;ve got to buy them all! The entire collection is valued at $7.9 million. Unemployed - Theres An App For That Smartphone and tablet apps may be fun little distractions in our everyday lives, but they're also doing wonders for the economy! A new study from TechNet says the global app industry has created half a million US jobs, to date. To give you some context, that's up from ZERO jobs in 2007, when the iPhone first hit stores. Hidden Treasure Construction workers renovating an office space in France hit it rich when one man discovered a million dollars worth of gold coins hidden in the buildingrsquo;s rafters! 497 coins were found in all, dated between 1851 and 1928. The owner of the building, a champagne producer, says hersquo;ll keep half the coins and give the other half to the workers who made the lucky discovery. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoOdd Candidates | France's 2012 presidential election is heating up, and there's no shortage of candidates vying for the country's top job. Some examples? A man calling himself 'Rasta President,' who's advocating 100 percent unemployment and the legalization of marijuana. Then there's Patrick de Villenoisy who wants to abolish democracy - which is an ironic thing to vote for. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoOldest Living Thing Identified | Scientists have found what they believe is the oldest living thing on earth - and NO, it's NOT Betty White! It's actually ancient seagrass on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea found between Spain and Cyprus. After sequencing the DNA, they claim the seagrass is somewhere between 100,000 to 200-thousand years old. That eclipses the old record that a Tasmanian plant holds of a mere 43-thousand years young. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoMIT Offers Free Online Course | The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ndash; MIT ndash; has announced its first ever FREE course ndash; and you can take the whole thing online! Beginning in March, students from anywhere in the world can log in and take the electronics course ndash; which is part of a prototype of a project theyrsquo;re calling MITx. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoBest In Show Named | The 136th Westminster Dog Show recently took place in New York's Madison Square Garden. This year's contest featured over 2,000 entries and 185 different breeds. Taking the top honor was an adorable Pekingnese named Malachy! How could anyone ever say no to that face?! Malachy won the top prize of "best in show." | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoAdult Toys | The 109th edition of the International Toy Fair was recently held in New York City. 30-thousand guests from over 100 countries were eager to test the over 100,000 newest gadgets and games on display. There was just ONE caveat - ADULTS ONLY! That's right, you needed to be 18 to get in. All in all the global toy industry is worth $83 billion a year. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoRoyal Bathroom Attendant | The British Royal Household website has a job opening at England's Buckingham Palace. Starting salary? $22,000 a year. There will be LIGHT housekeeping involved but your MAIN responsibility is very straightforward. You're to run the bath for members of the Royal Family! This includes putting in the plug, turning the tap on and then off, and checking the water temperature. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/18/2012 | Odd Candidates France's 2012 presidential election is heating up, and there's no shortage of candidates vying for the country's top job. Some examples? A man calling himself 'Rasta President,' who's advocating 100 percent unemployment and the legalization of marijuana. Then there's Patrick de Villenoisy who wants to abolish democracy - which is an ironic thing to vote for. Oldest Living Thing Identified Scientists have found what they believe is the oldest living thing on earth - and NO, it's NOT Betty White! It's actually ancient seagrass on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea found between Spain and Cyprus. After sequencing the DNA, they claim the seagrass is somewhere between 100,000 to 200-thousand years old. That eclipses the old record that a Tasmanian plant holds of a mere 43-thousand years young. MIT Offers Free Online Course The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ndash; MIT ndash; has announced its first ever FREE course ndash; and you can take the whole thing online! Beginning in March, students from anywhere in the world can log in and take the electronics course ndash; which is part of a prototype of a project theyrsquo;re calling MITx. Best In Show Named The 136th Westminster Dog Show recently took place in New York's Madison Square Garden. This year's contest featured over 2,000 entries and 185 different breeds. Taking the top honor was an adorable Pekingnese named Malachy! How could anyone ever say no to that face?! Malachy won the top prize of "best in show." Adult Toys The 109th edition of the International Toy Fair was recently held in New York City. 30-thousand guests from over 100 countries were eager to test the over 100,000 newest gadgets and games on display. There was just ONE caveat - ADULTS ONLY! That's right, you needed to be 18 to get in. All in all the global toy industry is worth $83 billion a year. Royal Bathroom Attendant The British Royal Household website has a job opening at England's Buckingham Palace. Starting salary? $22,000 a year. There will be LIGHT housekeeping involved but your MAIN responsibility is very straightforward. You're to run the bath for members of the Royal Family! This includes putting in the plug, turning the tap on and then off, and checking the water temperature. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoChinese VP wraps up US tour in LA | Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping capped off his cross America tour with a stop in Los Angeles. Xi was greeted at LAX by California governor Jerry Brown, and will meet with Vice President Joe Biden and other US governors, before heading to the Staples Center to watch Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers. Nice send off! | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoUN resolution condemns Syria | The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning Syria's vicious crackdown on protesters. The vote was an overwhelming 137 in favor and 12 against, with 17 abstentions. US ambassador Susan Rice says the resolution is a clear sign that the world is behind the Syrian people, and that Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has never been more isolated. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoBad Wulff | German president Christian Wulff has stepped down amidst a controversy regarding a home loan. He had accepted a 650-thousand dollar loan from the wife of a prominent businessman, and later lied about having any financial ties to him. He also allegedly pressured members of the German media not to publish the story. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoAir Australia broke | Airline Air Australia has left thousands of people stranded after they ran out of money! In a statement they mentioned that they simply didn't have enough cash to meet operational expenses, so they suspended flights effective immediately. About 4000 passengers have been stranded around the world and 100-thousand tickets for future flights have been affected. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoApple under fire | Under pressure from American legislators, Apple will be changing elements of its controversial privacy policy. Under the new system, iPad and iPhone users will need to give "explicit approval" before apps are allowed to store personal information such as address book data. The US House Energy and Commerce Committee put Apple to task after complaints that several applications were storing user info without clear consent. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoHard Knox | Amanda Knox, the American student cleared of murdering a housemate in Italy, has signed a book deal worth a whopping four million dollars. Set for release next year, the memoir will chronicle the 24-year-old's arrest, trial, and four years in prison. Prior to her successful appeal, Knox was found guilty of killing Meredith Kercher in what prosecutors described as a "sex game gone wrong." | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/17/2012 | Chinese VP wraps up US tour in LA Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping capped off his cross America tour with a stop in Los Angeles. Xi was greeted at LAX by California governor Jerry Brown, and will meet with Vice President Joe Biden and other US governors, before heading to the Staples Center to watch Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers. Nice send off! UN resolution condemns Syria The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning Syria's vicious crackdown on protesters. The vote was an overwhelming 137 in favor and 12 against, with 17 abstentions. US ambassador Susan Rice says the resolution is a clear sign that the world is behind the Syrian people, and that Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has never been more isolated. Bad Wulff German president Christian Wulff has stepped down amidst a controversy regarding a home loan. He had accepted a 650-thousand dollar loan from the wife of a prominent businessman, and later lied about having any financial ties to him. He also allegedly pressured members of the German media not to publish the story. Air Australia broke Airline Air Australia has left thousands of people stranded after they ran out of money! In a statement they mentioned that they simply didn't have enough cash to meet operational expenses, so they suspended flights effective immediately. About 4000 passengers have been stranded around the world and 100-thousand tickets for future flights have been affected. Apple under fire Under pressure from American legislators, Apple will be changing elements of its controversial privacy policy. Under the new system, iPad and iPhone users will need to give "explicit approval" before apps are allowed to store personal information such as address book data. The US House Energy and Commerce Committee put Apple to task after complaints that several applications were storing user info without clear consent. Hard Knox Amanda Knox, the American student cleared of murdering a housemate in Italy, has signed a book deal worth a whopping four million dollars. Set for release next year, the memoir will chronicle the 24-year-old's arrest, trial, and four years in prison. Prior to her successful appeal, Knox was found guilty of killing Meredith Kercher in what prosecutors described as a "sex game gone wrong." | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoIranian Bomb Suspects Arrested in Bangkok | Three Iranian nationals have been arrested after accidentally setting off explosives at their hideout in central Bangkok. Thai authorities say the men had been plotting an assassination attempt on two Israeli diplomats. Police arrested two of the men in the nation's capital, while a third has been detained in Malaysia after trying to board a flight for Iran. A fourth suspect remains at large. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoIran Cuts Oil Supply | In a move to pre-empt the upcoming EU oil embargo, Iran is taking the "you can't fire me, I quit!" approach to international trade. Effective immediately, it will halt oil exports to six European countries, including Greece, Italy, France and Spain. No small decision, since Europe typically buys an average of 600 thousand barrels of Iranian crude each day. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoChina Seeks to Strengthen US Ties | In a speech to business leaders in the US, Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping says his country and the US can literally become unstoppable by joining forces. He notes that China is even willing to engage with Washington on foreign policy hotspots like Iran and North Korea. Mind you, Mr. Xi is also calling on the Obama administration to recognize China's autonomy over Taiwan and Tibet. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoTop China Soccer Ref Convicted of Taking Bribes | In sporting news, the man who was once China's top soccer referee has been sentenced to a lengthy incarceration for fixing games. Lu Jun will get 5 and a half years in prison for taking bribes worth $128,000 to fix 7 matches, some of which took place nearly 10 years ago. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoWhitney Houston Funeral to be Streamed Live | Whitney Houston's funeral service may be an invitation-only affair, but fans will be able to pay their respects online. The pop legend's family has agreed to have the service streamed live over the Internet. A single video camera will be allowed inside the church, and the footage will then be made available via the Associated Press. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoEmpire State Building for Sale | It sounds like a decades-old scam, but fear not: this time it's fully legit. Owners of New Yorkrsquo;s iconic Empire State Building have filed to sell up to one billion dollars worth of its Class A stock. Which means regular investors like you and I could finally have the chance to buy up a cushy little piece of history. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/16/2012 | Iranian Bomb Suspects Arrested in Bangkok Three Iranian nationals have been arrested after accidentally setting off explosives at their hideout in central Bangkok. Thai authorities say the men had been plotting an assassination attempt on two Israeli diplomats. Police arrested two of the men in the nation's capital, while a third has been detained in Malaysia after trying to board a flight for Iran. A fourth suspect remains at large. Iran Cuts Oil Supply In a move to pre-empt the upcoming EU oil embargo, Iran is taking the "you can't fire me, I quit!" approach to international trade. Effective immediately, it will halt oil exports to six European countries, including Greece, Italy, France and Spain. No small decision, since Europe typically buys an average of 600 thousand barrels of Iranian crude each day. China Seeks to Strengthen US Ties In a speech to business leaders in the US, Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping says his country and the US can literally become unstoppable by joining forces. He notes that China is even willing to engage with Washington on foreign policy hotspots like Iran and North Korea. Mind you, Mr. Xi is also calling on the Obama administration to recognize China's autonomy over Taiwan and Tibet. Top China Soccer Ref Convicted of Taking Bribes In sporting news, the man who was once China's top soccer referee has been sentenced to a lengthy incarceration for fixing games. Lu Jun will get 5 and a half years in prison for taking bribes worth $128,000 to fix 7 matches, some of which took place nearly 10 years ago. Whitney Houston Funeral to be Streamed Live Whitney Houston's funeral service may be an invitation-only affair, but fans will be able to pay their respects online. The pop legend's family has agreed to have the service streamed live over the Internet. A single video camera will be allowed inside the church, and the footage will then be made available via the Associated Press. Empire State Building for Sale It sounds like a decades-old scam, but fear not: this time it's fully legit. Owners of New Yorkrsquo;s iconic Empire State Building have filed to sell up to one billion dollars worth of its Class A stock. Which means regular investors like you and I could finally have the chance to buy up a cushy little piece of history. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoDeadly Prison Fire | A deadly Honduras prison fire has killed at least 272 prisoners. However with authorities still sifting through the debris that number is expected to rise. The prison is located about 60 miles north of the Honduran capital. While many burned to death in their cells, some inmates managed to escape by breaking through the roof and jumping from the building. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoIranian Nuclear Program Progressing | Iran has taken a concerning step closer to gaining full-blown nuclear capabilities. Images of the first-ever Iranian made nuclear fuel rods were broadcast on State-run Press TV Wednesday. Dressed in a white lab coat, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was on hand to help personally insert the rods into a reactor in Tehran. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideoChina Told to Play Nice | During his meeting with President Obama at the White House, Chinese VP Xi Jinping was given a firm message that China needs to play by the rules when it comes to international trade. Obama expressed his concerns over the artificial undervaluing of China's currency. He also added that it was time for Beijing to rectify the imbalance in US-China trade by opening its doors to American manufacturers. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | VideoCongress Cuts | The US Congress has tentatively agreed on a payroll tax cut extension. Under the terms on the deal, a two percent cut will continue until the end of 2012. And amazingly the Republicans agreed not to fund it, so it'll add to the already huge deficit. But as a result, American workers should, on average, see an extra 20 dollars or so of income per week. President Obama is expected to sign off on the plan as early as this weekend. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoPossible Knox Retrial | Prosecutors in the trail of acquitted murder suspect Amanda Knox have filed a motion to appeal her 2011 'not guilty' verdict. Although the Italian court system initially found Knox guilty of murdering her housemate back in 2007, the decision was later reversed on appeal. Unlike North America, Italian law allows for prosecutors to challenge 'not guilty' verdicts if a sufficient case can be made for a retrial. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | VideoMore Woes for Murdoch | As if the News of the World scandal hasn't done enough to taint Rupert Murdoch's media brand, now comes this. The Sun, which he owns as well, and is Britain's largest-selling newspaper - is reeling after five top employees and three government officials were arrested this past weekend. The reason? Their alleged involvement in the payment of bribes to police and other officials. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/15/2012 | Deadly Prison Fire A deadly Honduras prison fire has killed at least 272 prisoners. However with authorities still sifting through the debris that number is expected to rise. The prison is located about 60 miles north of the Honduran capital. While many burned to death in their cells, some inmates managed to escape by breaking through the roof and jumping from the building. Iranian Nuclear Program Progressing Iran has taken a concerning step closer to gaining full-blown nuclear capabilities. Images of the first-ever Iranian made nuclear fuel rods were broadcast on State-run Press TV Wednesday. Dressed in a white lab coat, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was on hand to help personally insert the rods into a reactor in Tehran. China Told to Play Nice During his meeting with President Obama at the White House, Chinese VP Xi Jinping was given a firm message that China needs to play by the rules when it comes to international trade. Obama expressed his concerns over the artificial undervaluing of China's currency. He also added that it was time for Beijing to rectify the imbalance in US-China trade by opening its doors to American manufacturers. Congress Cuts The US Congress has tentatively agreed on a payroll tax cut extension. Under the terms on the deal, a two percent cut will continue until the end of 2012. And amazingly the Republicans agreed not to fund it, so it'll add to the already huge deficit. But as a result, American workers should, on average, see an extra 20 dollars or so of income per week. President Obama is expected to sign off on the plan as early as this weekend. Possible Knox Retrial Prosecutors in the trail of acquitted murder suspect Amanda Knox have filed a motion to appeal her 2011 'not guilty' verdict. Although the Italian court system initially found Knox guilty of murdering her housemate back in 2007, the decision was later reversed on appeal. Unlike North America, Italian law allows for prosecutors to challenge 'not guilty' verdicts if a sufficient case can be made for a retrial. More Woes for Murdoch As if the News of the World scandal hasn't done enough to taint Rupert Murdoch's media brand, now comes this. The Sun, which he owns as well, and is Britain's largest-selling newspaper - is reeling after five top employees and three government officials were arrested this past weekend. The reason? Their alleged involvement in the payment of bribes to police and other officials. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoHistoric Meeting at White House | It was an historic meeting in Washington today, as US President Barack Obama and other top White House officials greeted Xi Jinping, the man being groomed to be the next leader of China. Currently serving as Vice President of the Asian nation, Xi will replace current President Hu Jintao as head of the ruling Communist Party later this year. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoSyrians Brace for the Worst | Syrians are bracing themselves for what they fear will become an all-out WAR in the beleaguered country - if they're not already part of one. The violence that has been crippling Syria for the past year isn't letting up. According to one activists, snipers in Homs are targeting civilians who are simply attempting to buy bread to feed themselves. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 52 | VideoBig Plans for Whitney Houston Funeral | Crowds have gathered around a New Jersey funeral home where arrangements are being made for pop legend Whitney Houston. The diva is scheduled to be laid to rest later this week. Sources close to Houston's family say they're hoping to have the service at the Prudential Center - an arena in Newark that holds 18,000 people. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideoApple Set to Unveil IPad 3 | On March 7th, Apple will be unveiling - oh yes, wait for it, my friends - the iPad 3. And although the company is keeping mum, these are the likely specs, according to popular tech blog iMore. The new tablet will look similar to the iPad 2, only with full HD resolution, a quad-core A6 processor for enhanced speed, and everyone's favourite robot butler, Siri. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoLove Comes at a Price | Valentine's Day may be the most romantic of quasi-holidays, but here's the lesson: love ain't cheap! That's according to the National Retail Federation. Their figures show Americans will spend a staggering 17.6 BILLION dollars today. That's right: BILLION. Which translates to about 125 dollars per person. The NRF says the improving economy has been a key factor in this year's hefty Valentine's spending. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 55 | VideoFour Foods to Set the Mood on V-Day | To set the mood - and menu - for Valentine's day, I've got 4 aphrodisiacs you'll definitely want to consider include for dinner. Of course you can't go wrong with oysters. Asparagus has always been said to get the love juices flowing. Almonds have a history of being linked with heightened fertility. And finally, try some avocados! The Mayans used avocados to increase sexual desirability. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/14/2012 | Historic Meeting at White House It was an historic meeting in Washington today, as US President Barack Obama and other top White House officials greeted Xi Jinping, the man being groomed to be the next leader of China. Currently serving as Vice President of the Asian nation, Xi will replace current President Hu Jintao as head of the ruling Communist Party later this year. Syrians Brace for the Worst Syrians are bracing themselves for what they fear will become an all-out WAR in the beleaguered country - if they're not already part of one. The violence that has been crippling Syria for the past year isn't letting up. According to one activists, snipers in Homs are targeting civilians who are simply attempting to buy bread to feed themselves. Big Plans for Whitney Houston Funeral Crowds have gathered around a New Jersey funeral home where arrangements are being made for pop legend Whitney Houston. The diva is scheduled to be laid to rest later this week. Sources close to Houston's family say they're hoping to have the service at the Prudential Center - an arena in Newark that holds 18,000 people. Apple Set to Unveil IPad 3 On March 7th, Apple will be unveiling - oh yes, wait for it, my friends - the iPad 3. And although the company is keeping mum, these are the likely specs, according to popular tech blog iMore. The new tablet will look similar to the iPad 2, only with full HD resolution, a quad-core A6 processor for enhanced speed, and everyone's favourite robot butler, Siri. Love Comes at a Price Valentine's Day may be the most romantic of quasi-holidays, but here's the lesson: love ain't cheap! That's according to the National Retail Federation. Their figures show Americans will spend a staggering 17.6 BILLION dollars today. That's right: BILLION. Which translates to about 125 dollars per person. The NRF says the improving economy has been a key factor in this year's hefty Valentine's spending. Four Foods to Set the Mood on V-Day To set the mood - and menu - for Valentine's day, I've got 4 aphrodisiacs you'll definitely want to consider include for dinner. Of course you can't go wrong with oysters. Asparagus has always been said to get the love juices flowing. Almonds have a history of being linked with heightened fertility. And finally, try some avocados! The Mayans used avocados to increase sexual desirability. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 57 | VideoBudget Coming | President Obama is scheduled to unveil his 2013 budget proposal, and it's expected that it will cause another round of political posturing in Congress. Obama and the Democrats are advocating a budget that balances both spending cuts and increased taxes on the wealthy. However, the opposition Republicans will likely argue for even deeper spending cuts along with a decrease in taxes. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 58 | VideoSyria Rejects Peacekeepers | The Syrian government has "categorically rejected" an Arab League resolution to bring peace to the region. The resolution would have called for a joint UN-Arab peace-keeping mission in Syria to end nearly a year of bloodshed. Syrian officials dismissed the plan, saying that it reflects "hysteria" on the parts of the countries involved. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 59 | VideoBillionaires Say Nobama | Two billionaire brothers do NOT want to see Barack Obama re-elected, and they're putting their money where their mouths are! Oil tycoons David and Charles Koch - who are worth $50 billion combined - are behind a $100 million war-chest aimed at ensuring Obama is a one-term president. They're putting in $60 million, and asking their billionaire brethren to pony up the rest. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 60 | VideoGulf Tensions | Vice Admiral Mark Fox - the top American Navy official in the Persian Gulf - says he's ready for a confrontation with Iran, should the need arise. His statement comes as Iranian officials continue threats of closing the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway that allows passage for one fifth of the world's oil supply. Fox says his two US aircraft carriers and various warships can diffuse any potential escalation. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 61 | VideoGram Slam | British pop singer Adele came out as the big winner at the 2012 Grammy Awards, walking away with a whopping six trophies, including song, record and album of the year. Understandably, the evening took on a somber note as artists paid tribute to Whitney Houston. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute with a stirring rendition of the late singer's 1992 hit, 'I Will Always Love You.' | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 62 | VideoRed Hot Wings | The Detroit Red Wings are red hot on home ice! They just tied an NHL record with their twentieth consecutive win at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday night to tie a league mark originally set by Boston way back in 1930! They'll have a shot at making hockey history when they play host to Dallas Tuesday night. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/13/2012 | Budget Coming President Obama is scheduled to unveil his 2013 budget proposal, and it's expected that it will cause another round of political posturing in Congress. Obama and the Democrats are advocating a budget that balances both spending cuts and increased taxes on the wealthy. However, the opposition Republicans will likely argue for even deeper spending cuts along with a decrease in taxes. Syria Rejects Peacekeepers The Syrian government has "categorically rejected" an Arab League resolution to bring peace to the region. The resolution would have called for a joint UN-Arab peace-keeping mission in Syria to end nearly a year of bloodshed. Syrian officials dismissed the plan, saying that it reflects "hysteria" on the parts of the countries involved. Billionaires Say Nobama Two billionaire brothers do NOT want to see Barack Obama re-elected, and they're putting their money where their mouths are! Oil tycoons David and Charles Koch - who are worth $50 billion combined - are behind a $100 million war-chest aimed at ensuring Obama is a one-term president. They're putting in $60 million, and asking their billionaire brethren to pony up the rest. Gulf Tensions Vice Admiral Mark Fox - the top American Navy official in the Persian Gulf - says he's ready for a confrontation with Iran, should the need arise. His statement comes as Iranian officials continue threats of closing the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway that allows passage for one fifth of the world's oil supply. Fox says his two US aircraft carriers and various warships can diffuse any potential escalation. Gram Slam British pop singer Adele came out as the big winner at the 2012 Grammy Awards, walking away with a whopping six trophies, including song, record and album of the year. Understandably, the evening took on a somber note as artists paid tribute to Whitney Houston. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute with a stirring rendition of the late singer's 1992 hit, 'I Will Always Love You.' Red Hot Wings The Detroit Red Wings are red hot on home ice! They just tied an NHL record with their twentieth consecutive win at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday night to tie a league mark originally set by Boston way back in 1930! They'll have a shot at making hockey history when they play host to Dallas Tuesday night. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 64 | VideoFinancial Graffiti | Meet David Choe, the self-proclaimed "highest paid decorator alive". Yes, that's kind of just a fancy way of saying graffiti artist, but the 35 year old struck it rich when Facebook announced it was going public. See, back when Facebook was a fledgling start-up, Choe was hired to draw some paintings for the company's headquarters. Rather than taking cash, Choe was given shares of Facebook in exchange for his work. NOW, those shares are worth upwards of $200 million! | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 65 | VideoIran Has Female Ninjas | Everyone's so worried about Iran's nuclear program these days, but maybe we should be worried about their female ninja army! Ninjutsu is a fast-growing sport in Iran, and extra popular among women because it helps balance the mind and body. There are more than 20,000 women studying the martial arts there, and 3,500 of them are on the brink of becoming full-fledged female ninjas. As if we needed ANOTHER reason to worry about Iran! | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 66 | VideoGeronimo | As if jumping out of a plane a mile up in the sky isn't terrifying ENOUGH! Later this year, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner is planning to break a world record by jumping from a balloon twenty-two miles in the air! He'll be wearing a suit comparable to those worn by NASA astronauts. In addition to the massive distance, Baumgartner will face temperatures of nearly minus 100 degrees while reaching speeds approaching the sound barrier. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 67 | VideoLate Term Adoption | Is it a brilliant legal move or a sign of shockingly poor morals? A wealthy polo club owner from Florida has raised eyebrows by legally adopting his 42-year old girlfriend. 48-year old John Goodman is facing charges including DUI and vehicular homicide linked to a deadly 2010 accident. By adopting his longtime girlfriend Heather Hutchinson, Goodman is actually protecting his assets. He's putting them in a trust fund that the courts can't touch should he be found guilty. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 68 | VideoSinging Solo We Cant Hear It | All you baritones out there, listen up. A record company has begun a global search for any person who can sing a note so low, practically nobody has ever reached it. We're talking about an E note that lies more than two octaves below middle C on a piano. If you can hit it, you'll make the Guinness Book of World Records and be included on the recording of a piece of choral music called 'De Profundis'. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 69 | VideoLike Putting Lipstick on a Pigskin | Minnesota is hell-bent on getting a new football stadium to put the NFL's Vikings franchise in. One problem, though: the most recent construction proposal comes with a ONE BILLION dollar price tag. And given that the team's never clinched the Super Bowl and hasn't had a winning season in two years, some critics feel a new stadium is pure insanity. The team may have to move elsewhere if a new stadium isn't on the way. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/11/2012 | Financial Graffiti Meet David Choe, the self-proclaimed "highest paid decorator alive". Yes, that's kind of just a fancy way of saying graffiti artist, but the 35 year old struck it rich when Facebook announced it was going public. See, back when Facebook was a fledgling start-up, Choe was hired to draw some paintings for the company's headquarters. Rather than taking cash, Choe was given shares of Facebook in exchange for his work. NOW, those shares are worth upwards of $200 million! Iran Has Female Ninjas Everyone's so worried about Iran's nuclear program these days, but maybe we should be worried about their female ninja army! Ninjutsu is a fast-growing sport in Iran, and extra popular among women because it helps balance the mind and body. There are more than 20,000 women studying the martial arts there, and 3,500 of them are on the brink of becoming full-fledged female ninjas. As if we needed ANOTHER reason to worry about Iran! Geronimo As if jumping out of a plane a mile up in the sky isn't terrifying ENOUGH! Later this year, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner is planning to break a world record by jumping from a balloon twenty-two miles in the air! He'll be wearing a suit comparable to those worn by NASA astronauts. In addition to the massive distance, Baumgartner will face temperatures of nearly minus 100 degrees while reaching speeds approaching the sound barrier. Late Term Adoption Is it a brilliant legal move or a sign of shockingly poor morals? A wealthy polo club owner from Florida has raised eyebrows by legally adopting his 42-year old girlfriend. 48-year old John Goodman is facing charges including DUI and vehicular homicide linked to a deadly 2010 accident. By adopting his longtime girlfriend Heather Hutchinson, Goodman is actually protecting his assets. He's putting them in a trust fund that the courts can't touch should he be found guilty. Singing Solo We Cant Hear It All you baritones out there, listen up. A record company has begun a global search for any person who can sing a note so low, practically nobody has ever reached it. We're talking about an E note that lies more than two octaves below middle C on a piano. If you can hit it, you'll make the Guinness Book of World Records and be included on the recording of a piece of choral music called 'De Profundis'. Like Putting Lipstick on a Pigskin Minnesota is hell-bent on getting a new football stadium to put the NFL's Vikings franchise in. One problem, though: the most recent construction proposal comes with a ONE BILLION dollar price tag. And given that the team's never clinched the Super Bowl and hasn't had a winning season in two years, some critics feel a new stadium is pure insanity. The team may have to move elsewhere if a new stadium isn't on the way. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 71 | VideoMore Protests in Syria | In Syria, thousands poured into the streets to rally against Russia's recent veto of a UN resolution condemning the Assad regime's vicious crackdown on protesters. The demonstrations come after reports of government tanks storming the suburban area of Homs. Meanwhile, Syrian state media are blaming terrorists for two explosions that rocked the city of Aleppo. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 72 | VideoViolence in Greece | Violent clashes between protesters and riot police have once again erupted in the Greek capital of Athens. Demonstrators hurled rocks and Molotov cocktails at police. The clashes come in response to harsh austerity measures expected to be passed by Greek parliament members on Sunday. Greece must pass the budget cuts in order to secure 170 billion dollars in IMF bailout funds. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 73 | VideoRio Police Strike | Depending on the side you're taking, this is either really good or really bad timing. A mere week before Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival, police have voted to strike for better wages. Out of safety concerns, people are being advised to avoid the festivities and remain at home. Hundreds of thousands of tourist are expected to descend on the city next week. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 74 | VideoMeth Bust | In Mexico, military authorities have reported seizing 15 tons of methamphetamines, their largest haul on record. Also confiscated were several pieces of equipment used to create the drug. So far, no arrests have been made but the investigation is ongoing. With methamphetamine production on the rise in the country, the seizure is being hailed as nothing short of historic. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 75 | VideoKodak Halts Digital Line | It's the end of an era for photography pioneer Eastman Kodak. The troubled company - which recently filed for bankruptcy protection - has announced that they will stop making digital cameras. Ironically, the company - which made photography accessible to the average consumer - actually invented the technology. They simply failed to embrace it quickly enough, leading to their downfall. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 76 | VideoHot Coffee | Over a million Tassimo single-cup coffee machines are being recalled amid claims that users are being scalded. As well, 4 million T-discs - which contain the coffee in question - are being recalled. There have been 140 cases of consumers being sprayed with hot coffee grounds - with 37 of them resulting in second-degree burns. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/10/2012 | More Protests in Syria In Syria, thousands poured into the streets to rally against Russia's recent veto of a UN resolution condemning the Assad regime's vicious crackdown on protesters. The demonstrations come after reports of government tanks storming the suburban area of Homs. Meanwhile, Syrian state media are blaming terrorists for two explosions that rocked the city of Aleppo. Violence in Greece Violent clashes between protesters and riot police have once again erupted in the Greek capital of Athens. Demonstrators hurled rocks and Molotov cocktails at police. The clashes come in response to harsh austerity measures expected to be passed by Greek parliament members on Sunday. Greece must pass the budget cuts in order to secure 170 billion dollars in IMF bailout funds. Rio Police Strike Depending on the side you're taking, this is either really good or really bad timing. A mere week before Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival, police have voted to strike for better wages. Out of safety concerns, people are being advised to avoid the festivities and remain at home. Hundreds of thousands of tourist are expected to descend on the city next week. Meth Bust In Mexico, military authorities have reported seizing 15 tons of methamphetamines, their largest haul on record. Also confiscated were several pieces of equipment used to create the drug. So far, no arrests have been made but the investigation is ongoing. With methamphetamine production on the rise in the country, the seizure is being hailed as nothing short of historic. Kodak Halts Digital Line It's the end of an era for photography pioneer Eastman Kodak. The troubled company - which recently filed for bankruptcy protection - has announced that they will stop making digital cameras. Ironically, the company - which made photography accessible to the average consumer - actually invented the technology. They simply failed to embrace it quickly enough, leading to their downfall. Hot Coffee Over a million Tassimo single-cup coffee machines are being recalled amid claims that users are being scalded. As well, 4 million T-discs - which contain the coffee in question - are being recalled. There have been 140 cases of consumers being sprayed with hot coffee grounds - with 37 of them resulting in second-degree burns. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 78 | VideoNew Nuke Plants Approved | For the first time in 34 years, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved licenses to build new nuclear reactors. They'll be built by a group of utilities, led by Southern Corporation, and located at the Vogtle nuclear power plant complex, east of Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the first time new licenses have been approved since before the Three Mile Island meltdown in 1979. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 79 | VideoNew Sea Wall Between US/Mexico | The US is building a new barrier in the ocean between Mexico and California. This $4.3 million "surf fence" will hopefully deter illegal immigrants and smugglers from getting into the US. It replaces the current barrier, which isn't much more than an uneven series of posts that one official described as looking like a bad set of teeth. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 80 | VideoBanks Settle With Government | Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Ally Financial, and Citigroup are expected to sign on to a massive settlement deal with the US government worth an estimated $26 billion! Most of the money will go towards helping victims of alleged improper lending practices by banks. 750,000 citizens who lost their homes during the collapse between 2008 and 2011 will receive payments of $2,000. A million others will have their mortgage plans refinanced. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 81 | VideoDrill Baby Drill | Russian researchers have made history by successfully drilling through a massive sheet of ice into Lake Vostok. The mission was years in the making, and no easy feat given that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is one of the least inhabitable places on Earth. The lake has not been disturbed in about 20 million years and the researches are hoping to find several new microbial life forms. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 82 | VideoRoland Martin Suspended | CNN has suspended one of their popular liberal pundits, Roland Martin, for homophobic comments he made on Superbowl Sunday. The political analyst tweeted "If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham's HM underwear ad, smack the ISH out of him." Although Martin has apologized for the remarks, CNN has planned to keep him off the air until further notice. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 83 | VideoIPhones Make More Than Windows | It's only been in existence for five years, but Apple's smartphone division now generates more revenue than all of Microsoft! And I'm not just talking about sales of MS Windows, but Office and the mighty Xbox too. In the quarter leading up to December 2011, Apple sold 37 million iPhones and 15.5 million iPads, generating a staggering $24.4 BILLION. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/09/2012 | Banks Settle With Government Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Ally Financial, and Citigroup are expected to sign on to a massive settlement deal with the US government worth an estimated $26 billion! Most of the money will go towards helping victims of alleged improper lending practices by banks. 750,000 citizens who lost their homes during the collapse between 2008 and 2011 will receive payments of $2,000. A million others will have their mortgage plans refinanced. New Nuke Plants Approved For the first time in 34 years, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved licenses to build new nuclear reactors. They'll be built by a group of utilities, led by Southern Corporation, and located at the Vogtle nuclear power plant complex, east of Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the first time new licenses have been approved since before the Three Mile Island meltdown in 1979. New Sea Wall Between US/Mexico The US is building a new barrier in the ocean between Mexico and California. This $4.3 million "surf fence" will hopefully deter illegal immigrants and smugglers from getting into the US. It replaces the current barrier, which isn't much more than an uneven series of posts that one official described as looking like a bad set of teeth. Drill Baby Drill Russian researchers have made history by successfully drilling through a massive sheet of ice into Lake Vostok. The mission was years in the making, and no easy feat given that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is one of the least inhabitable places on Earth. The lake has not been disturbed in about 20 million years and the researches are hoping to find several new microbial life forms. Roland Martin Suspended CNN has suspended one of their popular liberal pundits, Roland Martin, for homophobic comments he made on Superbowl Sunday. The political analyst tweeted "If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham's HM underwear ad, smack the ISH out of him." Although Martin has apologized for the remarks, CNN has planned to keep him off the air until further notice. IPhones Make More Than Windows It's only been in existence for five years, but Apple's smartphone division now generates more revenue than all of Microsoft! And I'm not just talking about sales of MS Windows, but Office and the mighty Xbox too. In the quarter leading up to December 2011, Apple sold 37 million iPhones and 15.5 million iPads, generating a staggering $24.4 BILLION. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 85 | VideoRickrolled | Big wins for Rick Santorum on Tuesday, as he swept all three Republican presidential contests. Santorum walked away with 70 delegates by clinching the Minnesota and Colorado caucuses, as well as a nonbinding primary in Missouri. Needless to say, this was unwelcome news for Mitt Romney, who'd been riding high after a series of decisive wins in Florida, New Hampshire and Nevada. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 86 | VideoMitt Romney Woes | A new poll says Mitt Romney's support across the US has dipped over the past month. According to Reuters/Ipsos, the former Massachusetts governor now has the support of a mere 29 percent of Republican voters. Meanwhile, his three main rivals, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, are in a virtual tie for second place. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 87 | VideoStanding Up to Syria | With the political conflict in Syria showing no signs of ending, the US has opted to not rule out potential military intervention. Although the current focus is on diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions, the Pentagon is said to be scoping out alternatives. These could include anything from supporting anti-government forces to calling for an outright military strike. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 88 | VideoArgentina to File UN Complaint against UK | Standing before a crowd of senior officials and veterans of the 1982 Falklands War on Tuesday, Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announced that she would be filing an official complaint with the United Nations concerning the UK's quote "militarization" of the southern Atlantic. The British navy recently sent one of its biggest destroyers to patrol the waters near the Falklands. Fernandez says the ship poses a serious threat to international security. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 89 | VideoProposition 8 Deemed Unconstitutional | A three-judge panel in San Francisco has ruled that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. A two to one vote by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supported a 2010 ruling that went against the ban, also known as Proposition 8. However this is far from the end of the battle. The attorneys fighting for the ban are expected to take their case all the way to the Supreme Court. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 90 | VideoHow Much Was the Tip | There's no shortage of big spenders in Dubai, but THIS is a little out of control. A picture of a $105,000 bill from the Cavalli Club at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai recently went viral on Twitter. The bar's keeping mum about the person behind the colossal check. But whoever it was had a VERY good night! | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/08/2012 | Rickrolled Big wins for Rick Santorum on Tuesday, as he swept all three Republican presidential contests. Santorum walked away with 70 delegates by clinching the Minnesota and Colorado caucuses, as well as a nonbinding primary in Missouri. Needless to say, this was unwelcome news for Mitt Romney, who'd been riding high after a series of decisive wins in Florida, New Hampshire and Nevada. Romney Woes A new poll says Mitt Romney's support across the US has dipped over the past month. According to Reuters/Ipsos, the former Massachusetts governor now has the support of a mere 29 percent of Republican voters. Meanwhile, his three main rivals, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, are in a virtual tie for second place. Standing Up to Syria With the political conflict in Syria showing no signs of ending, the US has opted to not rule out potential military intervention. Although the current focus is on diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions, the Pentagon is said to be scoping out alternatives. These could include anything from supporting anti-government forces to calling for an outright military strike. Argentina to File UN Complaint against UK Standing before a crowd of senior officials and veterans of the 1982 Falklands War on Tuesday, Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announced that she would be filing an official complaint with the United Nations concerning the UK's quote "militarization" of the southern Atlantic. The British navy recently sent one of its biggest destroyers to patrol the waters near the Falklands. Fernandez says the ship poses a serious threat to international security. Proposition 8 Deemed Unconstitutional A three-judge panel in San Francisco has ruled that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. A two to one vote by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supported a 2010 ruling that went against the ban, also known as Proposition 8. However this is far from the end of the battle. The attorneys fighting for the ban are expected to take their case all the way to the Supreme Court. How Much Was the Tip There's no shortage of big spenders in Dubai, but THIS is a little out of control. A picture of a $105,000 bill from the Cavalli Club at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai recently went viral on Twitter. The bar's keeping mum about the person behind the colossal check. But whoever it was had a VERY good night! | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 92 | VideoUS Tightens Sanctions on Iran | The US is increasing pressure on Iran by tightening sanctions even further. These new sanctions give US banks the power to freeze assets of the Iranian government. President Obama told Congress these new restrictions are to close loopholes in the present sanctions, and that they had been hiding transactions. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the move was nothing but psychological warfare. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 93 | VideoVenice Frozen | Venice may be sinking, but it's FREEZING too! The city's world-famous canals have become the latest victim of the cold snap that's been sweeping through Europe. Water buses are frozen in the middle of the canals after temperatures dipped to 14 degrees Fahrenheit - or minus 10 Celsius. In Milan, 60,000 homes are without power, and a gas-supply emergency has been declared. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 94 | VideoRussian Foreign Minister Arrives in Syria | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's motorcade was greeted by thousands of pro-government supporters upon his arrival in Syria. Lavrov arrived in Damascus to tell President Bashar al Assad that Moscow wants peace re-established in the region. Lavrov's visit comes just days after Russia's controversial veto of a UN resolution critical of the Assad regime's vicious crackdown on protesters. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 95 | VideoMine Your Own Business | It's a big shake-up in the mining industry, with Glencore and Xstrata announcing merger plans. And with a staggering $90 BILLION between them, both companies are expected to equally benefit from the high-profile partnership. Should the deal go through, the new super-company will become the world's largest producer of zinc and the biggest exporter of coal for power plants. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 96 | VideoFive Stories High | Police have busted up a massive five-story marijuana grow-op in New York City. Yes, we're talking five full floors of wall-to-wall pot plants, many over seven feet tall. This was no low-tech operation, either: the set-up included automated watering systems, filtrations fans, CO2 canisters and high-intensity lighting. Three men have been detained, with other arrests expected in the near future. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 97 | VideoStaggering Youtube Numbers | YouTube has released some truly staggering numbers. It's estimated that an hour of video gets uploaded to the site every second! Let me put that in perspective for you... that's over a decade's worth of new video EACH DAY. As far as watching goes, they record 4 BILLION video views a day. That's a 25% increase in just six months! | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daily MP3 Headlines 02/07/2012 | Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in Syria Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's motorcade was greeted by thousands of pro-government supporters upon his arrival in Syria. Lavrov arrived in Damascus to tell President Bashar al Assad that Moscow wants peace re-established in the region. Lavrov's visit comes just days after Russia's controversial veto of a UN resolution critical of the Assad regime's vicious crackdown on protesters. US Tightens Sanctions on Iran The US is increasing pressure on Iran by tightening sanctions even further. These new sanctions give US banks the power to freeze assets of the Iranian government. President Obama told Congress these new restrictions are to close loopholes in the present sanctions, and that they had been hiding transactions. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the move was nothing but psychological warfare. Venice Frozen Venice may be sinking, but it's FREEZING too! The city's world-famous canals have become the latest victim of the cold snap that's been sweeping through Europe. Water buses are frozen in the middle of the canals after temperatures dipped to 14 degrees Fahrenheit - or minus 10 Celsius. In Milan, 60,000 homes are without power, and a gas-supply emergency has been declared. Mine Your Own Business It's a big shake-up in the mining industry, with Glencore and Xstrata announcing merger plans. And with a staggering $90 BILLION between them, both companies are expected to equally benefit from the high-profile partnership. Should the deal go through, the new super-company will become the world's largest producer of zinc and the biggest exporter of coal for power plants. Five Stories High Police have busted up a massive five-story marijuana grow-op in New York City. Yes, we're talking five full floors of wall-to-wall pot plants, many over seven feet tall. This was no low-tech operation, either: the set-up included automated watering systems, filtrations fans, CO2 canisters and high-intensity lighting. Three men have been detained, with other arrests expected in the near future. Staggering Youtube Numbers YouTube has released some truly staggering numbers. It's estimated that an hour of video gets uploaded to the site every second! Let me put that in perspective for you... that's over a decade's worth of new video EACH DAY. As far as watching goes, they record 4 BILLION video views a day. That's a 25% increase in just six months! | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 99 | VideoGiants Victorious in Super Bowl | Super Bowl 46 concluded with one of the most thrilling endings in history! Down by 2, New York Giants running back Ahmed Bradshaw scored a go-ahead touchdown with only a minute to go. That gave Tom Brady and the Patriots a shot at a Hail Mary in the dying seconds that just barely failed to connect! Oh, so close! That gave the Giants an epic 21-17 win. New York QB Eli Manning took home MVP honors. | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 100 | VideoGreece Desperately Seeking Bailout | In a desperate attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Greece is frantically trying to secure a 170-billion dollar bailout from the International Monetary Fund. Without the bailout, they won't be able to cover an 18.9 billion dollar bond repayment, which is due on March 20th. If Greece goes bankrupt, the economic turmoil that follows could mean the collapse of the Euro. | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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