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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Backlink NetworkBacklink Network - Put your ads at Backlink Network Author Jack D. Hunter dies at 87; wrote 'Blue Max' (AP) April 14, 2009 at 10:57 am AP - Author Jack D. Hunter, whose World War I aviation novel "The Blue Max" was made into a film in the 1960s, has died. He was 87. Lebanese Shiite cleric: US and Iran can cooperate (AP) April 14, 2009 at 10:51 am AP - Lebanon's top Shiite cleric said Tuesday he believes cooperation is possible between Iran and the United States under the Obama administration, although he discounted any hope of an alliance between the adversaries. Obama proclaims signs of economic success April 14, 2009 at 10:44 am President Barack Obama is proclaiming signs of U.S. economic progress but warning Americans that "by no means are we out of the woods." Appeal expected in Minnesota Senate race (AFP) April 14, 2009 at 10:43 am AFP - There was no end in sight to the months-long battle over Minnesota's US Senate seat Tuesday after Republican Norm Coleman vowed to appeal a ruling handing the seat to comedian Al Franken. GM bankruptcy fears drag down auto stocks (Reuters) April 14, 2009 at 10:41 am Reuters - General Motors stock fell sharply in Frankfurt on Tuesday on renewed bankruptcy fears, weighing on autos stocks across the region, as peer Chrysler pinned its hopes on a tie-up with Fiat . Retail sales show recession far from bottom (Reuters) April 14, 2009 at 10:28 am Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell in March after two months of increases, a government report showed on Tuesday, dimming hopes the recession was close to hitting bottom. Retail sales tumble in March April 14, 2009 at 10:25 am Retail sales fell unexpectedly in March, delivering a setback to hopes that the economy's steep slide could be bottoming out. J&J shares jump after profit beats Street (Reuters) April 14, 2009 at 10:18 am Reuters - Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said its quarterly earnings fell, hurt by generic competition for its Risperdal schizophrenia drug and the strong dollar, but lower costs enabled the company to beat Wall Street expectations Who moved my rank? Sales rank purged from Amazon (AP) April 13, 2009 at 11:10 pm AP - Amazon.com apologized Monday for an "embarrassing and ham-fisted cataloging error" that led to the sales ranking being removed from tens of thousands of books. Chrysler lenders plan debt offer: report (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 11:03 pm Reuters - Chrysler's creditors plan to make a counteroffer to the U.S. Obama visit signals U.S. support for Mexico (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 10:58 pm Reuters - President Barack Obama's visit to Mexico this week is a signal of support for President Felipe Calderon and his efforts to confront violent drug trafficking gangs, White House officials said on Monday. Al Franken wins round in Minnesota Senate race (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 10:45 pm Reuters - A Minnesota court panel ruled on Monday that Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in the long-fought contest for a U.S. Minn. court: Franken had most votes April 13, 2009 at 10:05 pm A Minnesota court confirmed Monday that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, who had already announced plans to appeal the decision. Goldman beats forecasts, to raise $5 billion (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 10:03 pm Reuters - Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted much higher-than-expected first-quarter profit as it took more trading risk, and said it plans a $5 billion common share sale to help pay back government funds. Obama to tap Fannie Mae CEO to head TARP: source (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 10:03 pm Reuters - The Obama administration is expected to name Fannie Mae Chief Executive Herb Allison to head the U.S. government's $700 billion financial rescue program, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. Minnesota Judges: Franken Received Highest Number of Votes (The Nation) April 13, 2009 at 9:40 pm The Nation - The Nation -- The three-judge panel charged with reviewing the votes cast in the tightly-contested Minnesota Senate race between Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Al Franken has declared a winner in the race. More taxpayers planning to pay bills with refunds, poll finds (AP) April 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm AP - Hopes for an economic boost fueled by this year's tax refunds could be dashed as most people say they plan to be frugal with their annual windfalls. Google machine put to test in first quarter (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 3:46 pm Reuters - With three rounds of layoffs announced since the year began, Google is showing rare signs of vulnerability. Facebook Users Get Worse Grades in College (LiveScience.com) April 13, 2009 at 3:39 pm LiveScience.com - Facebook users have lower overall grades than non-users, according to a survey of college students who also ironically said the social networking site does not interfere with studying. PROMISES, PROMISES: Is Obama dog a rescue or not? (AP) April 13, 2009 at 3:35 pm AP - Is Bo a rescued dog or not? Did President Obama keep or break a campaign promise in picking the purebred as the family's new pet? America's hidden unemployment crisis April 13, 2009 at 3:27 pm If 'contingent workers' were included in unemployment figures, the U.S. Twitter tormented by nettlesome computer program (AP) April 13, 2009 at 3:24 pm AP - A nettlesome computer program that tormented Twitter over the weekend is another reminder of the challenges facing the rapidly growing online communications service. Netsuite software targets SAP, Oracle: source (Reuters) April 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm Reuters - NetSuite Inc, a maker of Web-based business management software for small- to mid-sized companies, has developed programs catering to large corporations, said a person familiar with the strategy. Be on the lookout for new police tool, aka Twitter (AP) April 13, 2009 at 3:07 pm AP - When Milwaukee police wanted to get word of a murder out quickly, they did it in 113 characters on Twitter.   This email was sent to bobonicplague@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? 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