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IBM releases age-releated disabilities software. With a workforce often working past 65 IBM’s new software will help preserve valuable work experience and save companies the cost of turnover.


American Idol winner admits to barely being able to read or write. Fantasia Barrino went public with her illiteracy in her book Life is Not a Fairy Tale. In the book, Fantasia admits to signing contracts she couldn’t read. She is now working with a tutor in order to earn her G.E.D.

Doherty detained by British police. Pete Doherty, Babyshambles frontman, was detained by police on Saturday after a drug raid. Doherty was detained overnight in Shrewsbury and released on bail on the Sunday. Because of the detainment Babyshambles had to cancel a show at the University of East Anglia.

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  • 1 - Eric Olsen

    Oct 03, 2005 at 8:03 pm

    excellent, super, thanks!

  • 2 - DJRadiohead

    Oct 04, 2005 at 11:22 am

    That might be the most interesting thing I have heard or read coming out of the unholy abyss that is "American Idol." Good for her- I hope she learns to read better than she sings OK, that just isn't right. I applaud her for getting an education.

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