Black renters raise tensions in Bay Area

Seeded on Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:01 PM EST (msnbc.com)

As more and more black renters began moving into mostly white Antioch, Calif., a few years ago, neighbors started complaining about loud parties, mean pit bulls, blaring car radios, prostitution, drug dealing and muggings of schoolchildren.

us-news, race-ethnicity, msnbci

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Gadgets that make you look like a jerk

Seeded on Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:13 PM EST (msnbc.com)

Sometimes tech makes you appear hip, assertive and dynamic, it can just as easily make you look like an utter pain.� So, before you rush out to buy Apple's new laptop or BlackBerry's new Storm, check out these high profile gadgets you might look cooler without.

technology-science, msnbci, tech-and-gadgets

Hawaii to be first state with electric car stations

Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 9:45 AM EST (msnbc.com)

Hawaii has unveiled plans to be first in the nation to roll out electric car stations statewide - a move the governor hailed as a major step toward weaning the islands off oil.

business, autos, msnbci

U.S.: Potential Iraqi female bombers surrender

Seeded on Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:19 AM EST (msnbc.com)

Eighteen young women purportedly belonging to a suicide bombing network in northern Iraq surrendered to U.S. forces on Wednesday, a top U.S. commander said.

world-news, conflict-in-iraq, msnbci

Grass lawns on endangered list in California

Seeded on Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:33 PM EST (msnbc.com)

California's ever-growing population and the threat of a prolonged drought could kill the concept of the traditional lush lawn in the Golden State.

weather, msnbci

The RTC poses two questions-increase in sales and in gas tax

Seeded on Wed Nov 5, 2008 2:14 PM EST (msnbc.com)

The Regional Transportation Commission put a question on the ballot planners say would help keep passengers moving. It asks: Should the Washoe County Commission impose an additional 1/8 percent of the sales tax to be used for public transit?

news, local-news, reno-nv, msnbci

Hamilton wins F1 title in thrilling finish

Seeded on Sun Nov 2, 2008 8:59 PM EST (NBC Sports)

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -Lewis Hamilton of McLaren became Formula One's youngest ever champion Sunday after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

sports, msnbci

Train travel gains favor with public, Congress

Seeded on Sat Nov 1, 2008 12:27 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

After half a century as more of a curiosity than a convenience, passenger trains are getting back on track in some parts of the country.

travel, destinations, msnbci

Boeing hopes to avoid strike with second union

Seeded on Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:47 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Boeing Co.'s contract talks with a second union - its engineers - move into high gear Tuesday, even as the company is negotiating to end its Machinists union strike.

business, labor, aviation, msnbci

Matchmakers left heartbroken by finance crisis

Seeded on Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:27 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

"No money, no honey" seems to be ringing true for Singapore's bridal agencies, which are seeing slowing business as the financial crisis and a looming recession hit love in the country.

asia-pacific, world-news, msnbci

Great Depression colors seniors' view of crisis

Seeded on Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:10 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Marcelle Uptain grew up during the Great Depression, so her response to the recent bank turmoil, the stock market plunge and home foreclosures was simple - take her money out of the bank and hide the cash at home.

business, economy, currency, government, investment, financial-impact, msnbci, economy-in-turmoil

OPEC to entertain idea of cutting production

Seeded on Sun Sep 7, 2008 4:57 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

With oil prices off nearly 30 percent from their highs of almost $150 a barrel, OPEC oil ministers are considering what was unthinkable just a few weeks ago - cutting back output to prop up the price of crude.

business, meetings, product, oil-energy, msnbci

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Truck builders looking back to the future

Seeded on Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

With truck buyers turning their noses up at pickups because of high gas prices, automakers must find a way to appeal to them. One likely possibility: New compact pickup models.

business, autos, msnbci

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