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Red Dead Redemption Trailer Shows Candidates for GameStop Preorder Bonus Contest
Last week, we reported that GameStop had kicked off an online voting program allowing players who pre-order the game to help determine which of three potential bonus outfits they'd receive when the game is released in April.
Airfare Deals and News for the Week of February 5, 2010
United and American airlines make Hawaii cheaper to get to, Cathay's February deal brings Asian destinations within reach, and more domestic and international deals in this week's roundup.
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Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?
In an age when airfares drop as low as $1 on some routes, how can you tell the difference between a real deal and a fat finger mistake? And how should the airlines make things right?
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10 Questions Most Frequently Asked By Travelers
With governments imposing new security rules, airlines teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and many hotels facing foreclosure, travelers often have more questions than answers. Here are the answers
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Frommer's 5 Deals: Maya Riviera, Panama, Williamsburg, Myrtle Beach, and Edinburgh & London
This week's roundup of deals includes a book-now Caribbean escape to the Maya Riviera, a two-city break to London and Edinburgh, and three more special offers at destinations around the world.
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Jack Vidler
Jack Horace Vidler (born 13 June 1905, in Portsmouth) was an English professional footballer, who played for Plymouth Argyle in the mid-twentieth century.
Described as a bustling forward, Vidler joined Football League club Plymouth Argyle in 1929. Jack Vidler Plymouth Argyle FC. Retrieved 4 February 2010. He made his first appearance for the club against Southend United on 2 March 1929, scoring his first goal in his third appearance, on the opening day of the 1929–30 season. Vidler established himself as a first-team regular that season, scoring 19 goals in just 31 appearances, including two hat-tricks and a four goal haul against Norwich City on 19 April 1930. Jack Vidler Greens on Screen. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
Thorvald Solberg
Thorvald Solberg (April 22, 1852 - July 15, 1949) was the first Register of Copyrights (1897-1930) in the United States Copyright Office. He was a noted authority on copyright and played an instrumental role in shaping the Copyright Act of 1909.
Morning Discussion
Tonight the village hall is treated to the long-awaited return of Jessica Langley, 83,'s popular globetrotting gastronomic lecture series 'Around the Globe in Eighty Meals.' Ms. Langley, 83, will make her triumphant return with what we're assured will be a fascinating talk on the subject of a novel ethnic food she discovered in exotic Londinium named 'A Scotsman's Egg.' If you've seen Jessica, 83, in action before you'll know we're in for a wild ride! Afterwards, all will be treated to Ms. Langley, 83,'s culinary recreation of what she theorises the Scotsman's Egg would must be like inside its plastic wrapping.
The Day Ahead: Stocks Weaker Before Jobless Claims, Q4 Productivity
Posted To: MND NewsWire Equity markets are in the red across the globe as investors become increasingly concerned that the Greek debt tragedy could spread to other countries in the euro zone. In the US futures are sharply lower. The Dow looks to open 48 points lower to 10,193 while futures on the S&P 500 are off 5.90 points to 1,090.50. “The US$ index is stronger this morning, as the mood is definitely ‘risk off’ with global equity markets selling off,” said Benjamin Reitzes from BMO. “The major currencies are all weaker against the greenback, except the yen which is also benefiting from the shift away from risk.” Commodities are also clearly heading downwards. WTI Crude oil down 71 cents to $76.27 per barrel and Spot Gold is trading $6.17 lower to $1,103.63. Key Events Today...( read more ) Forward this article via email: Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it.
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MBS OPEN: Weak Jobless Claims Raise Doubts for Positive NFP Print
Posted To: MBS Commentary Good Morning. Nothing gets you going on a cold winter morning like getting your butt whipped at racquetball by your dad. Benchmark interest rates and "rate sheet influential" MBS coupons tested the outer limits of their month long range yesterday. Ignoring a US$ rally and a failed equity rebound, 10yr note yields ticked over 3.68% support and tested the more significant 3.71% pivot point. The FN 4.0 ended the day -0-07 at 97-26 yielding 4.209% and the FN 4.5 went out the door -0-07 at 100-26 yielding 4.422%. The secondary market current coupon was 4.390%. The current coupon yield outperformed benchmarks yesterday: +68.3/10yr TSY yield and +57.6/10yr swap rate As MG pointed out in MBS CLOSE , 3.71% is the ALL IMPORTANT inflection point in 10s. The chart below is very similar to his...( read more ) Forward this article via email: Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Announced
Sega has revealed that the new '2D' Sonic game codenamed 'Project Needlemouse' will in fact be Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 for Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Team Fortress 2 Update Adds 'Highlander' Mode
A new Team Fortress 2 update has added 'Highlander' mode to Valve's shooter, a mode first played by inventive players where, as you might guess, there can be only one.
Fallout: New Vegas Teaser Trailer Arrives Alongside Release Window Reveal
Obsidian's post-apocalyptic RPG non-sequel Fallout: New Vegas will arrive on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in "Fall 2010," publisher Bethesda confirmed today.
Splinter Cell: Conviction Release Date 'Set in Stone'
Initially due in 2007, Splinter Cell: Conviction has seen its fair share of delays and missed release windows. But now, the game's release date has, quite literally, been set in stone.