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AP-GfK Poll: Nearly 8 in 10 believe in angels
Angels play a major role in the Christmas story, but a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows they are a year-round presence for most, with 77 percent of adults saying they believe in their existence. The poll shows belief in angels is primarily tied to...Tags: Politics, Elections, Christianity, Religion and Belief
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AOL revamps AIM in hopes of stanching user exodus
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — AOL is giving its AIM instant-messaging software a new look and new features in hopes of stanching an ongoing exodus of users who have turned to texting and other online messaging services. The new AIM software marks the...Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., Facebook, Social Media, Media Industry
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Twitter offers new button for attracting followers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is trying to make it quicker and easier to track the world's most interesting people on its short-messaging service. The new short cut is being provided by a Twitter "follow" button that can be placed on websites to...Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Sports Illustrated, Jennifer Lopez, TV Guide, Lady Gaga
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AOL completes purchase of Huffington Post
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has completed its $315 million purchase of the online news hub The Huffington Post. AOL Inc., a pioneer in dial-up Internet access, is trying to rebuild itself as a purveyor of online news and other content. It is the largest...Tags: Arianna Huffington, Google Inc., Tim Armstrong
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OMG! Text lingo appearing in schoolwork
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — i luv Romeo & Juliet cuz u get to c how in luv the 2 caractrz r :p
Beginning sentences with lower case letters. Substituting single letters for whole words. Using an ampersand instead of spelling out the word "and."...Tags: School Examinations, Slang, High Schools, Schools, High School Sports
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US official: Ease obstacles to breast-feeding
WASHINGTON (AP) — How long a new mother breast-feeds can boil down to hassles at work, whether her doctor ever stressed how super-healthy it is, even whether Grandma approves. The U.S surgeon general is issuing a call Thursday to eliminate...Tags: Medical Specialization, Regina Benjamin, Physiology, Breast, Elections
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Wall Street slips on angst over longevity of Fed stimulus
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell for a third day on Friday amid lingering concern the central bank may scale back its support to the economy. Trading has been choppy in the second half of the week as market participants assess the Federal Reserve's...Tags: Edward Jones, Energy Saving, Westport, Bain Capital, LLC, HIV
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Into the Loop at WGN
The new general manager of WGN-AM 720, charged with energizing the prominent station, is both a surprising choice for the job and a familiar one. He is Jimmy de Castro, one of Chicago's most charismatic, successful and well-known broadcast managers,...
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Emily Schuman whipped up Cupcakes and Cashmere in her spare time
The gig: Emily Schuman, 30, is the lifestyle maven behind the popular blog Cupcakes and Cashmere, a confectionary collection of stylish outfits, recipes, home decor tips and do-it-yourself projects. Think Martha Stewart meets Carrie Bradshaw. The blog...
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Jimmy de Castro named president, GM of WGN radio
Tribune reporterVeteran Chicago radio executive Jimmy de Castro has been named president and general manager of WGN-AM 720, Tribune Co. announced Thursday. The move puts one of Chicago's most charismatic and successful broadcast managers in charge of the legacy radio...Tags: WGN, Television Industry, Los Angeles Times, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Radio
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Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation through a Senate committee - a departure from almost everything that has happened in Congress over the past four years -...Tags: Republican Party, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Small Businesses, Elections, Health Insurance
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Tribune names Internet veteran to head new digital venture
Tribune reporterTribune Co. has named Internet veteran Shashi Seth as president of Tribune Digital Ventures, a new standalone unit aimed at developing digital products to capitalize on the Chicago-based media company's content. Seth, a former Yahoo senior executive...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Google Inc., Computer Networking and Internet, Television Industry, Social Media
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