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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: U.S. Simon and Garfunkel reunite in New York February 15, 2009 at 11:23 pm NEW YORK (Billboard) - Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel joined forces for a surprise reunion in New York on Friday, performing three songs during the encore of Simon's show at the newly renovated Beacon Theater. White House dampens stimulus expectations February 15, 2009 at 10:10 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters)- President Barack Obama's aides warned Americans on Sunday not to expect instant miracles from the $787 billion economic stimulus bill he will sign this week, but said it would help eventually. Recession hits black colleges hard February 15, 2009 at 9:28 pm ATLANTA (Reuters) - Black colleges in the United States are reeling from the impact of a recession that has hit their funding and are struggling to retain poor and middle income students. Rodriguez backed by team as media frenzy looms February 15, 2009 at 8:48 pm MIAMI (Reuters) - Although New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is expected to face a media frenzy next week at the team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, he will have the full support of his colleagues. Reseasrch shows why some soldiers are cool under fire February 15, 2009 at 7:26 pm CHICAGO (Reuters) - Soldiers who perform best under extreme stress have higher levels of chemicals that dampen the fear response, a finding that could lead to new drugs or training strategies to help others cope better, a U.S. researcher said on Sunday. White House dampens stimulus expectations February 15, 2009 at 3:17 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters)- President Barack Obama's aides warned Americans on Sunday not to expect instant miracles from the $787 billion economic stimulus bill he will sign this week, but said it would help eventually. R&B star Chris Brown apologizes, seeks counseling February 15, 2009 at 3:13 pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Chris Brown, who was arrested last weekend on suspicion of attacking a woman widely believed to be the pop star Rihanna, said on Sunday he was "sorry and saddened" about the incident, and was seeking counseling. States eager to start spending stimulus money February 15, 2009 at 2:42 pm COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Reuters) - The lightly traveled stretch of road on the outskirts of a small Midwestern city may look like a minor two-lane street. Study pinpoints genes tied to high blood pressure February 15, 2009 at 1:20 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two genes that help the body get rid of excess sodium may be important causes of high blood pressure, U.S. scientists reported on Sunday. Obama to lift ban on stem cell research soon: aide February 15, 2009 at 10:01 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will soon issue an executive order lifting an eight-year ban embryonic stem cell research imposed by his predecessor, President George W. Bush, a senior adviser said on Sunday. Credit Suisse acts on U.S. offshore clients: report February 15, 2009 at 6:30 am ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss bank Credit Suisse is taking steps to change its relationship with U.S. clients in view of new, stricter rules on the taxation of U.S. residents' assets abroad, Swiss paper Sonntag said on Sunday. California lawmakers vote on $41 billion budget plan February 15, 2009 at 3:38 am LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California lawmakers began voting late Saturday on plans to raise taxes and cut spending to close a $42 billion budget deficit the state's government faces over the next 17 months. Stanford curtails financing amid probe: report February 15, 2009 at 2:28 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - Texas billionaire Allen Stanford's offshore bank, which is under federal investigation, recently curtailed financing commitments to two small firms, The Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Saturday, citing regulatory filings. Armstrong finishes 10th in Tour of California prologue February 14, 2009 at 9:44 pm SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong finished 10th in the prologue at the Tour of California on Saturday in the first North America race of his comeback. U.S. to open military to temporary immigrants: report February 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military will begin recruiting immigrants with special skills who are in the United States on temporary visas, offering a chance to become citizens in as little as six months, The New York Times reported.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.