The Lunch Box - 09/02 (updated 4.40pm)

Aaah, no. It's Tuesday. A day that is friendess. Do you know anybody that likes Tuesday? Of course not. But fear not, we've got a way to help you through the day. Our dose of news, updated several times daily, to ensure you're up to date with the worldwide around you.

Channel News

• Industry says that Conroy's call for a privacy code is premature.
• Rittal has brought on Rapid 5 Distribution.
• Amcom is celebrating after winning a $20m NT Government fibre contract.

State of the market

• The market took a tumble early after negative results from financial institutions and Wall St. It then slowly picked up from a loss of 50 points during the day and finished relatively well. At close of trading, the S&P/ASX200 was down 16.3 points at 4505.1.
• The Aussie dollar has slipped to $US0.8641. Gold prices have risen to $US1066 an ounce while oil prices are slightly down to $US71.4 a barrel.

General News

• Technology (1): Nintendo pirate to pay $1.5m
• Technology (2): Geek chic - Google debuts fashion line
• Technology (3): Conroy pushed ALP mate for top NBN job
• Jackson death: Doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter
• Defence against threats: $200m boost to airport security
• Immigration: ASIO rushed Ocean Viking asylum checks
• Politics: Abbott accused as he lets off steam
• Politics (2): Abbott downplays ironing housewives remark
• Censorship?: Scott hits back at ABC China push report
• Environment: Abbott calls Rudd's bluff on wild rivers
• Space: Asteroid collision leaves scientists starstruck
• Bureaucracy: Top public servant grilled on pot plants
• Business: The megabucks behind talking heads
• Lift-off: Boeing's new 747 jumbo makes first flight
• Well done: Driver saves day as wheels come off bus

Sport

• Cricket (1): Warne slams Strauss over Test break
• Cricket (2): Australia's global quest for night tests
• Cricket (3): We've cracked Gayle, Watson says
• Winter Olympic Games 2010: Organisers truck snow as man battles nature
• Winter Olympic Games 2010 (2): Boxing roo reprieve
• AFL: Stokes banned until round eight
• Super Bowl: Sporting fairytales can come true
• A-League: Transfer against the spirit
• Rugby union: For the crime of heresy, Berrick Barnes knows what to expect
• Rugby league: Bid to wind up Manly boss' business
• Rugby league (2): Time to unleash a Hayne hurricane
• Basketball: Final tip-off for Anstey and Mackinnon
• Hockey: Socks up before selection

Entertainment

• Cougar Town: On the prowl
• Theatre: Wicked effect on star's voice forces her to call it quits
• Forever young: Notes from the 2010 AC/DC tour
• Polyphonic Spree: So much material, so many options
• Split claim: Brad and Angelina sue
• Robert Pattinson: Sex scenes disturbing
• Food: Kangatarians jump the divide
• Thumbs down: Megan Fox's 'cosmetic deficit'
• Video of the day: Queen sung as never before

Tonight:

• Cheap flicks tonight so get at 'em, folks.

Tomorrow's weather:

• Sydney: Fine. Mostly sunny. Min: 21, Max: 28
• Melbourne: Shower or two developing. Min: 22, Max: 30
• Brisbane: Mostly fine. Min: 22, Max: 30
• Perth: Sunny. Min: 17, Max: 30
• Adelaide: Possible shower/thunderstorm. Min: 23, Max: 34
• Hobart: Shower or two. Min: 16, Max: 22
• Canberra: Mostly fine. Min: 17, Max: 32
• Darwin: Afternoon shower/storm. Min: 27, Max: 33

Product Wars: Best Valentine's Day gadget

• Results so far...
• 1: USB Heart - 67%
• 2: Red Apple iPod Nano - 60%
• 3: USB Aromatherapy Oil Burner - 57%
• 4: Addject Kissing Love Tester - 54%
• 5: USB Desktop Photo Frame - 52%

• Click here to cast your vote!

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