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CNET News Daily Podcast: Gadget trade-in sites worth your time

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 2:37pm

Many sites pledge to pay you for mailed-in used consumer electronics. But just how much do they give you, and are they even worthwhile?



 

Gadget trade-in services that pay off

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 10:45am

Many Web sites pledge to pay you for mailing in used electronics. Which ones look the most lucrative?



 

Pledge to protect Sumatran forest

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 1:04pm

Indonesian authorities pledge to stop the loss of forests and species in Sumatra, one of the world's most ecologically important islands.



 

Malaria battle given $3bn boost

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Thu, 09/25/2008 - 8:30pm

World leaders and philanthropists pledge nearly $3bn (£1.6bn) to fight malaria, a disease which kills 1m people each year.



 

Bletchley gets £50,000 donation

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Mon, 09/08/2008 - 7:28pm

Two global technology giants pledge substantial funds to help save Britain's computing heritage.



 

No One Term Pledge For McCain

Donklephant  Thu, 08/21/2008 - 4:51pm

I think this was a pretty easy one to call, but given the speculation a couple weeks ago, I figured I’d follow up.

From Politico:

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

— John McCain stated unequivocally in an interview with Politico on Wednesday that he would not pledge to serve only a single four-year term, rejecting a suggestion that some allies believe would allay questions about his age and underscore his nonpartisan message of putting country first.



 

Family reaches settlement in UT pledge's death

KEYE - CBS 42  Wed, 07/16/2008 - 6:18am

Proceeds from a $4.2 million settlement of a lawsuit against an UT fraternity will be used to educate fraternity and sorority members about the dangers of binge drinking.