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The 3-point stance isnâ??t worth squat
Boston Globe
A whole bunch of people, many with enough numerical acumen to file their taxes without a CPA?s assistance, left TD Garden Thursday night with a queasy feeling. No, it wasn?t that noxious odor of the B


Ndukwe to Bello, 'keep my flock at the NCC'
Nigeria Guardian
Ernest Ndukwe is a very strong and resolute man. He had spent ten years less two days at the NCC and in a few hours he would have spent his final moments at the imposing NCC building in Abuja. A few m


The Dish: Oprah plans nighttime show on her network
Kankakee Daily Journal
NEW YORK -- Calling her new venture 'the network built on great intentions,' Oprah Winfrey said her sleeves are rolled up to make the Oprah Winfrey Network 'all that I know it can be.' What will those
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Florida company buys St. Francisville mill
Miami Herald
BATON ROUGE, La. -- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas Dodd, who ordered a court-supervised auction, said he would enter a sale order Monday. The Advocate of Baton Rouge says that clears the way for Amzak
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Grand National jockeys show support for Alder Hey
Click Liverpool
Preparing for the world's greatest steeplechase is a huge affair, but it did not stop some Aintree jockeys from making a visit to Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Patrons of the the hospitals Imagine Ap
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Harbor House faces uncertain future
Kankakee Daily Journal
Kankakee and Iroquois counties should be proud of Harbor House, the area's agency combating domestic violence. That's one of the key messages Rep. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, brought Thursday night to
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Senior project helps quake victims
St. Helena Star
There were 27 objects of art on display last Saturday in Grace Episcopal Churchs Newton Hall. What shone the brightest, however, was the art of mercy for the victims of this past Januarys catastrophic
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Lagging libraries shift mindset
Variety
Lagging libraries shift Hollywood mindset How fitting that when 'Alice in Wonderland' is the top draw so far at the box office this year, Hollywood itself is starting to feel as if it's fallen down a


California judge to hear hundreds of Toyota suits
Honolulu Advertiser
MIAMI - A federal judge in Southern California was chosen yesterday to preside over more than 200 lawsuits filed against Toyota in the aftermath of the automaker's sudden acceleration problems, which
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Egg Harbor Township food bank raises $25,000 during Shore Mall auction
Press of Atlantic City
With photo gallery EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - The huge, empty space that sits at the west end of the Shore Mall was once the site of a Value City, a store that was just one more victim of the recession. Bu

Arts and Wine celebration draws crowds
Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
For the 14th year, Denison residents came together on Saturday evening to celebrate the fine arts of painting, sculpture, citizen diplomacy and wine making at the Arts and Wine Renaissance. The event,


First-time voters ready to cast their ballot
Nottingham Evening Post
Looking to the future: From left, NCN students Craig Britnell, 18, Callum Thurman, 17, Kirsten Wyer, 18, and Scott Elsmore, 18. POSTPHOTO: C210410DAM2-4 STUDENTS set to gain their plastering diploma a
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Coaches speak at Wolfpack Caravan
Rocky Mount Telegram
The Wolfpack Clubs Caravan made Rocky Mount one of its stops and played host to nearly 200 people. Wolfpack fans were treated to a fried chicken dinner, a silent auction and talks from swimming coach


Entertainment calendar for April 29-May 5
ChicoER.com
ARC PAVILION: Folk singer, photographer and wilderness advocate Jim Stoltz will perform at 7:30 p.m. 2040 Park Ave. Benefit for the ARC of Butte County and Chico Creek Nature Center. Tickets $12 gener


Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot
Seibertron.com
Categories: Company News, Event News Posted by: Seibertron We received this message a few minutes ago from Hasbro ... Hasbro wrote:Good Afternoon: After tallying the results from several Transformers
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Jewell Cardwell: Breakfast offers help for moms
Akron Beacon Journal
If you're a mother who has yet to make dining-out plans for Mother's Day, perhaps you'll consider attending a buffet brunch to support other moms. Moms who have suffered in more ways than they can rem


Surging house prices fuel rate rise speculation (ABC)
Yahoo! News Australia
Capital city house prices surged 20 per cent in the past year - the highest annual rise since 1989 - prompting some people to ask whether this is another housing bubble.A number of economists are pred
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Britney Spears Single Is Released; Plus Eve, 50 Cent, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Kanye
MTV
Eve can't get used to alcohol-monitoring device; 50 wants Hillary Clinton as president; Wilson reportedly slit wrists. Views4,685 Britney Spears' new single, 'Gimme More,' premiered Thursday night (Au
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Penny up on your old stuff
Money Market UK
When you move house you discover how much has been accumulated in the loft, cellar and spare room, but rather than throwing it away you could help to cover moving costs by selling it instead. Â A new


NCT COMMUNITY NEWS, Sunday, May 2
North County Times
Font Size: Group to hold fashion show RANCHO SANTA FE ---- Author Lynn Vincent will discuss activism at the Fairbanks Republican Women Federated's annual Fashion Show at 11 a.m. May 6 at the Hilton La

Calgary trio are changing the way local businesses spread their story
Calgary Sun
In a week that saw YouTube celebrate its fifth birthday and an era where hundreds of millions of videos are viewed online everyday, three Calgarians armed with a video camera and tripod are making the
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Christian concert series debuts May 10
Poten & Partners
Apr. 29--LAKEPORT -- A Christian music concert series debuts May 10 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Proceeds support Compassion 2 Help (C2H), a Lake County-based charitable organization. 'We are


India's 3G auction to end this week: minister
InSing.com
India's auction of spectrum for superfast third-generation (3G) mobile services, set to reap the government billions of dollars, will end in a couple of days, a minister said Thursday. "The auction is
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George W. Bush book due out on Nov. 9
Indiana Gazette
NEW YORK - The publisher of former President George W. Bush's book ''Decision Points'' on Sunday set a Nov. 9 release date, unveiled its cover design and announced new details about it. Bush has said


Buy a Slice of Heaven Online -- Luxury Montana Cabin Once Valued at $2.65M to be
PRWeb
Bidding for the bank-owned waterfront mansion begins at 2:30 p.m. EST next Monday May 3. (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 29, 2010 -- A spectacular 7,574 square foot luxurious log cabin in Swan Lake, Montana once


Euro gains foothold on hopes for Greek aid
Sharenet
* Euro recovers, supported by optimism on Greek rescue * Solid euro zone data helps; Greek bond spreads narrow * U.S. weekly jobless claims fall in latest week (Adds comments, details) NEW YORK, April
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The multi-million pound contract marks Yahoo's first significant foray into UK sports
Irish Independent
Yahoo has landed a deal to show Premier League highlights over the internet, following a competitive auction in which it outbid current rights holder Virgin Media. Carol Bartz, the chief executive of
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Philadelphia Daily News Tattle column: Tattle: Sandra, filing for divorce, adopts
California Chronicle
Apr. 29--JESSE, we Harley knew ye. As as has been predicted since Jesse James repeatedly dipped his stylus in a variety of inkwells, Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce, citing discord and conflict o


Lenders win bidding war over Inquirer, Daily News
Delaware Online
to Philadelphia Newspapers LLC, the bankrupt owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Daily News, won a fight for control of the company against a group led by billionaire Ronald Perelman. The lende
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Radioactive waste traced to Delhi varsity lab
Khaleej Times
NEW DELHI â?? Radioactive waste that this week killed one man in the Indian capital leaked from an irradiation machine thrown out by the cityâ??s university, police said on Thursday. Seven people were
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Coast Lines: April 26, 2010
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Museum to get landmark plaque The Capitola Historical Museum will be among the buildings recognized as a landmark at a 1 p.m. May 1 ceremony at the Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz


Police bust huge cannabis ring
stuff.co.nz
SEIZED: Operation Lime has targeted businesses and individuals responsible for the commercial sale of equipment used in the growing of cannabis. A massive undercover cannabis operation netting more th
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Fine Arts Show has fine showing at Lake County Fair
Orlando Sentinel
Mount Dora artist Ron Colgrove walked away with the People's Choice Award and honorable mention in oil for his painting of 'Snow in the Alps' during the Lake County Fair's Fine Arts Show, which ended
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Community Calendar: Week of April 28
Suburban Journals
OACAP PROGRAM: OACAP, the Older Adult Community Action Program of the National Council of Jewish Women, is presenting "Consumer Protection: Know Your Rights" at 11 a.m. April 28 in the Weinberg Lounge
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Bishop Ford coach in midst of legal battle
New York Daily News
It's been nearly 20 years since Peter J. Nash was known as Prime Minister Pete Nice of 3rd Bass, a rapper who proved that white kids could create hip-hop that had both street credibility and commercia


Stock Market 101: Stock Market Crash Course
PRLog
In a stock market however, stocks are sold to the public. Company stocks are sold in the form of shares. The more shares a person buys in a company, the higher his or her stocks are for that particula
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Jack Kevorkian's Euthanasia Death Bus Removed From Sale On EBay
MyFox Detroit
Apr 2010, 5:43 PM EDT (NewsCore) - Jack Kevorkian's infamous 'death bus' was removed from auction on eBay, it emerged Tuesday. The 1968 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon was put on sale on the website last week
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M&G: PIGS vulnerable as Greek crisis spreads
IFAonline.co.uk
Exactly one year ago, an outbreak of flu in Mexico led to fears of a global pandemic. 'Swine Flu' did indeed spread around the world, however for most countries it had only a limited effect on economi


Dubai Municipality Auctions Naif Souq Shops, 42 Shops Auctioned In Two Days For
Dubai City Guide
Dubai Municipality conducted a two day auction for 42 shops in the newly built Naif Souq. The auctions held at the Municipality Staff Club in Garhoud fetched the civic body Dhs61.11 million, The aucti
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EBay pulls plug on old 'Dr. Death' van
Columbus Dispatch
DETROIT - Online auction site eBay pulled a listing yesterday for a van used by Dr. Jack Kevorkian to perform several assisted suicides, saying the sale of the van would violate the company's policy a
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Warning Over Dangers of Used Racking Issued By Thistle Systems
PRWeb
Thistle Systems warn that whilst used racking may appear free from physical damage it is extremely difficult to identify what level of degradation has taken place caused by factors such as overloading


Tips for Home Based Business Owners: How to Manage Your Business
MyContentBuilder
A lot of advertisements over the internet are about home based business opportunities that promise big money without doing any hard work at all. But watch out! Always keep in mind that a real business
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IPLgate: Sharad Pawar backs Praful Patel
NDTV
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar who is a major practitioner of power in Indian cricket has said he's willing to stand any inquiry into his alleged role in the Indian Premier Leag
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Cancer charities owed thousands by Pompey
Portsmouth Today
TWO cancer charities are owed almost 15,000 by Pompey a year after the money was raised by the club. The News can reveal Pompey has kept 12,000 raised for Tom Prince Cancer Trust and 2,300 owed to Har
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Turtlebox Productions sets up home office on Bowen
Bowen Island Undercurrent
They finish each other's sentences, laugh at each other's jokes and have an ability to both compliment and complement each other's skills. Plus they share a passion for helping non-profit groups get t


Modi takes on BCCI ahead of key IPL meet
Livemint.com
New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi has done a dramatic volte-face and decided to attend IPLâ??s governing council meeting on Monday in which he faces calls to
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Chair-ty helps raise money: Painted chairs auctioned by New Bern Habitat for Humanity
Winston-Salem Journal
NEW BERN - At the height of summer Ketra Tucker will receive a very large gift thanks to Habitat for Humanity and a large group of volunteers. Tucker will receive the keys -- and all the responsibilit
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Looking for a few good men: Community Walton planning a calendar fundraiser
Northwest Florida Daily News
Any man living in Walton County now has the opportunity to pose for the first The Men Who Service Walton calendar. Community Walton wants to use the calendar to raise funds for the United Way Call 211


I won't resign: Lalit Modi
Express Buzz
NEW DELHI / MUMBAI: Even as the top brass of the Indian cricket board huddled together to chart out their strategy for Monday's governing council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a defiant
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Over 260 Dacia Duster SUVs purchased in only four days
Nine O'Clock
A four-day Open Gates Operation resulted in over 20,000 Dacia Duster test-drives and 266 firm orders for the Romanian SUV, Money.ro quoted people familiar with the company as saying. The Dacia Duster

Online auction to help four nonprofits
St. Helena Star
You better get up early on Friday, so you can bid on any of the 52 one-of-a-kind Napa Valley experiences that are part of an online auction that lasts for one week only. The Napa Valley 360 auction be


Dog House auction sale put off for another week
South Whidbey Herald
South Whidbey Record Reporter Today, 10:57 AM COUPEVILLE - More than 20 people showed up for nothing on a cool and cloudy Friday morning as the public auction of the historic Dog House Tavern in Langl
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Rescued animals ready for adoption
Appeal-Democrat.com
There were several dead animals on the property. Some of those still alive were surviving on wood chips. Sutter County Animal Control officers checking on reports of trouble at an "animal rescue facil


Stephen Fry breaks Twitter ban to help charity runner
Yorkshire Evening Post
Stephen Fry has broken his self-imposed Twitter ban to promote a marathon runner's charity auction - boosting visits to her page from 250 to more than 33,000. Holly Lambert, 24, contacted the actor an
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Community Digest: Pittsburg residents can help name bookstore
Contra Costa Times
bRENTWOOD CITY HALL UPDATE: An overview of what's happening at City Hall will be the topic of a free public forum Thursday. The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a State of the City presentatio
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Padma Lakshmi Hosts Second Annual Blossom Ball To Benefit Endometriosis
Haute Living Magazine
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi, Tamer Seckin, MD, and Comedian Heather McDonald will join forces May 10 at The New York Public Library to host the second annual Blossom Ball benefiting The Endometriosis


Former Coca-Cola Enterprises CEO to Auction Atlanta Penthouse
Earthtimes.org
ATLANTA - (Business Wire) ., Americas top luxury real estate auction firm with hundreds of successful auctions of one-of-a-kind properties, is selling two distinctive Atlanta-area properties, includin
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Massachusetts appliance rebate update: Governor orders financing of all rebate reservations
MassLive
The program, which offered rebates on energy-efficient appliances, ran out of an allocated $5.5 million in federal stimulus just about two hours after it began on Thursday. The new Web site that th
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Community Calendar - April 21
New Hamburg Independent
COMING SOON ... GET YOUR TICKETS NOW - THE COMMUNITY PLAYERS Of NEW HAMBURG proudly present Andrew Lloyd Webbers CATS at the New Hamburg Arena with performances at 8 p. m. Thurs.-Sat. _and_ 2 p. m. Sa
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Mobile phone recycling becomes "more cut throat"
Lets Recycle
The report, 'Please replace the handset: mobile phone recycling in the UK', published by telecoms analysts Ovum, claimed that the increase in competition, in particular from commercial schemes, has ma
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Indian Premier League is in danger of devouring itself | Dileep Premachandran
Guardian.co.uk
The crowd and the cricket speak for themselves, but IPL would be all the sweeter after a purge? "The great thing about this IPL has been how quality has prevailed," said one of the Kolkata Knight Rid
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China c.bank to sell 90 bln yuan of 3-year bills 25 mins ago -
CNBC
SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China's central bank said on Wednesday that it would auction 90 billion yuan ($13.19 billion) of three-year bills in its open market operations on Thursday, sharply up f
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Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. Announces First Quarter 2010 Results
NewsBlaze
ALMELO, Netherlands, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE: ST) (the 'Company') announces results of its operations for the first quarter 2010. Highlights of the Q


Dallas-area HOAs post homes for foreclosure
Dallas Morning News
A growing number of North Texas home foreclosure filings have nothing to do with the usual late mortgage payments. Almost 350 Dallas-Fort Worth area homes are facing a forced sale because the owners o


Amazon dam contracts awarded
BBC
Brazil awards rights to develop Belo Monte dam A consortium of nine companies has won the right to build a hydroelectric dam on a tributary of the Amazon in Brazil. Brazil's electricity regulator said
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Warning to business from online auction sites
Business Matters Magazine
Sellers on internet auction sites like eBay have been given a "wake-up call" after a man was prosecuted for bidding against himself to raise prices. Trading standards officers have warned that it is i


RBS shortlists five for Merchant sale
The Australian
THE Royal Bank of Scotland has shortlisted five bidders for its Global Merchant Services division, people familiar with the matter said yesterday, with the bank looking to get up to British pounds 2.5
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NEWS: US Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Banning Videos that Depict Animal Cruelty
ArtForum.com
Walter Robinson writes in Artnet that curator Massimiliano Gioni has unveiled his ambitious vision for the upcoming Gwangju Biennial, September 3 through November 7, 2010, which surveys art made from
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Activists Vow to Continue Fighting to Prevent Brazil's Belo Monte's Construction
Brazzil Magazine
to build in the Amazon what should be the world's third-largest hydroelectric dam. Officials proceeded with the auction immediately after a judge overturned another magistrate's injunction blocking th


A look at global economic developments
Belleville News Democrat
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday: --- WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund says the global economy, after enduring a crippling rec
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Ohioans aren't buying happy talk about economy
Columbus Dispatch
TWINSBURG, Ohio - The clerk at the candy shop does not want to cry. She is determinedly cheerful, a professional smiler, dressed head to toe in bright turquoise. But standing next to a display of plas
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Blurs Record Store Day single goes...
Times Online
Blurs first single since the band reformed last year was going for up to 200 on internet auction sites last night, after just 1,000 copies were released. Fools Day was issued as a one-sided seven-inch
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Condo auction brings bargain hunters
Savannah Morning News
The idea of an absolute of auction with no minimum bids on 12 condominium units in the Villas at River Oaks, a gated, waterfront community in Richmond Hill brought buyers looking for deals to banks of


Where to Buy Cheap Used Cars: Best Affordable Secondhand Vehicles
Suite101.com
A car is a big investment, and unfortunately it is also one that is guaranteed to depreciate in value over time. Buying a used car can take some of the sting out of purchasing a vehicle, but it's stil
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Homeowners might buy golf course
St. Petersburg Times
Marlene Sokol, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 19, 2010 The homeownerâ??s association in a 55-plus community plans to vote on buying Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club in San Antonio. SAN ANTONI


Analyzing The Goldman Sachs Suit
Forbes.com
Forbes: What did you make of the news that came out on Friday about Goldman Sachs? What do you think that this will mean for the firm? Do you think the Securities and Exchange Commission will start go
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At 72, Richard Petty is still the king of auto racing
Standard Examiner
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Richard Petty is making a comeback, of sorts. The King had to "back off a bit" from garage activities and public appearances when his wife of 50 years, Lynda, went through a serie


The Red Cross helps disaster victims and needs your help to do it
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The Red Cross responded to 40 fires and other local disasters in 2009. So far this year, there have been six house fires that left people without a place to stay. In many cases, the Red Cross steps in
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United shifts merger talks from US Airways to Continental
Austin American Statesman
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines has put merger talks with US Airways Group Inc. on hold as it focuses on a tie-up with Continental Airlines Inc., people familiar with the matter said. United and Continent
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Dolce Vita under the Tuscan sun
Vancouver Sun
A pot is simmering on the stove and eager clients are gathered to watch Umberto Menghi work his magic in the kitchen. The setting is not downtown Vancouver, however, nor even the Trattoria Di Umberto
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Helping a family in need
WXOW TV-19
WEST SALEM, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- In late March, police were called to a fire and stabbing near West Salem. After that incident, the wife and three daughters were left with nothing. The fire destroyed t


Vasser Aims for Win in Celebrity Race
Motor Racing Network
Between IZOD IndyCar Series practice and qualifications April 17 for the 36th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, KV Racing Technology crew members will attempt to catch of few minutes of Jimmy Vasser on


Ventura's downtown abuzz with ArtWalk aficionados
Ventura County Star
Wearing little other than a wine barrel strapped to his shoulders and a giant orange hat, Jeffrey Blake Palmer was getting plenty of honks, comments and stares. â??People have been taking a lot of pic


'Framing the Mind' fund-raiser April 18
Coon Rapids Herald
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer A first ever fund-raiser, 'Framing the Mind,' will be held for Bridgeview, a drop-in center i
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Timing right for watch market again
Sunday Tribune Ireland
Select timepieces are proving good investments, writes Katya Kazakina As a novice collector, George Saviano bought watches because they fascinated him with their intricate mechanisms, not their potent


Credit Card Rewards That Pay Off These three credit card rewards programs could
ABC News
Airline miles and hotel affinity programs are the fool's gold of modern times, I argued in my previous column. But like the prospectors of old, knowing the odds are stacked against us doesn't stop us
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BJP demands clarification from PM on Tharoor |
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Not satisfied with Shashi Tharoor's "personal explanation" on the Kochi IPL deal in Lok Sabha on Friday, BJP demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh explain to Parliament why the Union
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Modern Russian Art Gaining Interest Despite Rocky Economics
Art Knowledge News
NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS).- With hopes for recovery in fine art prices running high, attention is trained on second-tier markets such as Russian collecting for signs of renewal. Sotheby's conducts the se
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Police question man in triple killing, but no suspect yet
El Paso Times
LAS CRUCES -- A 'person of interest' has been questioned in the investigation into a triple homicide at an upscale home near Mesilla, the Do-a Ana Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday afternoon. But whil
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Reel Man: Behind the scenes with a movie prop expert
New York Daily News
Phil Weiss, 53, doesn't watch movies like the rest of us. The Long Island appraiser, who is a regular on 'Antiques Roadshow,' is always keeping an eye out for valuables on the big screen. With the Tri
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Privatization: Yay or Nay?
Kuwait Times
KUWAIT: The National Assembly yesterday passed the privatization law in the first reading amid strong protests by opposition MPs who described the law as an attempt to sell Kuwait and transfer its ass


Church plans benefit for people of Haiti
Marin Independent Journal
A benefit for the people of Haiti is set for Saturday at First United Methodist Church. There will be baked goods, artwork by San Quentin State Prison inmates and a silent auction. Guitarist Jose Neto
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Jawa is a Proud Sponsor of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Hope Ball
PR Newswire via Yahoo!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its company-wide charity initiative, Jawa is proud to sponsor the Leukemia _and_amp; Lymphoma Society's Hope Ball on Saturday, April 17. Ã? The b


8 musts for Chicago comic book fans
Chicago Tribune
Actually, to be fair, for Patrick Brower, the last straw was the surviving cast of "Diff'rent Strokes" signing autographs last year at the annual Wizard World Comic Con in Rosemont, at what had been b
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NAB 2010: Genachowski Tells Broadcasters That Spectrum Auctions Are Voluntary'Period.
DTV Pro
NAB 2010: Complete Coverage from B_and_C FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski used his keynote speech at the NAB Show in Las Vegas April 13 to pitch the FCC's spectrum reclamation plans as a compromise bet


Virginia Tech students and Blacksburg merchants tailgate for Haiti
Blue Ridge Business Journal
Virginia Tech students and Blacksburg merchants are throwing a tailgate party the day of Virginia Techâ??s spring football game to raise money for Haiti. Here is a press release from Virginia Tech: Vi


Sarah Palin to speak in Hamilton tonight
National Post
By Linda Nguyen, Canwest News Service Fire up the Lear jet and break out the bendy straws , Sarah Palin is coming to a city near you! The former U.S. vice-presidential hopeful will speak Thursd
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Ranch readies for annual bike race
Sarasota Observer
Event organizer Judi DeWalt is hoping to double participation from last year. Lakewood Ranch business owner Judy DeWalt is hoping East County residents are ready to pedal to the next level. This yearâ
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Featured eBay auctions: Generations book, Big Powered giftset, and Henkei Red Alert
Seibertron.com
Now that Seibertron.com is part of the eBay Affiliate Program, we're going to start featuring some eBay auctions throughout each week that might be of interest to you and other Transformers fans aroun


Broadcasters form alliance to provide mobile content
TeleGeography
Twelve major broadcasters have announced their intention to form a standalone joint venture to develop a new national mobile content service. Fox, NBC _and_ Telemundo and ION Television will provide T
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3G Auction India: Day 3 Bids Close At Rs. 43.29 Bn; Delhi, Gujarat Highest; UP-East
Media Nama
After 16 rounds of bidding over three full days, total bids for 3G in India edged up to Rs. 43.29 billion. When the next set of rounds begins today, the provisional bid price for a pan India spectrum


Sania Mirza weds Shoaib Malik after divorce row
Reuters India
HYDERABAD (Reuters Life!) - Tennis star Sania Mirza married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Monday, after a romance that saw the groom forced to get a messy divorce from his first wife days before
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Optimax chosen as Laser Eye Surgery provider for BBC show
Response Source
Consultantâ??s advice saves contestant Attic full of Cash Optimax, the specialist, recently worked with the BBC on an edition of the popular series â??Cash in the Atticâ??, allowing their Nottingham c


TELECOM: Germany holds Europe's first '4G' auction
France24
Ten years after the first third-generation mobile licenses went on auction, Germany is again playing host to another technology breakthrough. It's now the turn of fourth generation, or 4G, mobile lice
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Saginaw Co. Sheriff To Auction Confiscated RV
WNEM
Unit To Be Auctioned Thursday Outside Of St. Charles UPDATED: 3:11 pm EDT April 12, 2010 SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. -- If you're looking for a great deal on an RV, the Saginaw County Sheriff's department m


Triad Academy uses arts to help kids learn
Philanthropy Journal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- In the U.S., half of high-school students with learning disabilities drop out of school. At Triad Academy, which aims to return students with learning disabilities to mainstream
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Lalit Modi in a showdown with Rendezvous
Deccan Herald
Lalit Modi's controversial tweets over the ownership structure of new IPL entrant Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) today led to a virtual showdown with the Kochi franchise threatening to sue the IPL Comm
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Starr blames eBay for stopping autographs
Digital Spy
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Community rallying around child stricken with rare cancer
New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal
HAMPTON - Kayla Daigle loves Hannah Montana and the colours pink and purple. She loves styling her long, light brown hair, getting dressed up, and going to her dance lessons. But this six-year-old's w
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IPL-Kochi row: Modi, Tharoor on collision course
AsiaNetIndia.com
New Delhi, Tuesday 13 Wednesday 2010: The IPL-Kochi franchisee row took a more intense turn as league commissioner Lalit Modi, unperturbed by BCCI chief Shashank Manoharâ??s rebuke, alleged that the S
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Stevie Spring, chief executive of Future, is interviewed by James Robinson
Guardian.co.uk
Future's chief executive, Stevie Spring, on the challenges facing the publisher in the digital era Stevie Spring, the hyperactive chief executive of Future , has just returned from a four-day break i


Annual event raises money for Alzheimer's Association
Wausau Daily Herald
WESTON -- Ask someone to think about Wisconsin, and beer might be one of the first things that comes to mind. While many residents enjoy partaking in the occasional ale, there is at least one event wh
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TV/FILM: Lagging Libraries Shift Hollywood Mindset
All About Jazz
Studio libraries have lost their value, and making movies is now about how much you can make theatrically rather than banking on the kind of coin that can be collected for years down the road. In shor
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Right There: Red Cross, MDA gets help from supporters
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Kelly Koch Gilmore/Special to the Caller-Times CORPUS CHRISTI â?? I pulled double duty March 19 to attend the Muscular Dystrophy Association of the Coastal Bend fundraiser and the American Red Cross B
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Fish Fry Raises Funds for Autism Agencies
ABC 3340
Birmingham, AL - The parking lot at Birmingham's Open Door Cafe was flooded with families Saturday night as more than 1,000 people ate fried fish to help raise funds for The Autism Society of Alabama


Reuters journalist dies in Bangkok clash
Reuters India
Hiro Muramoto, a 43-year-old Japanese national, was shot in the chest and arrived at Klang Hospital without a pulse, hospital Director Dr Pichaya Nakwatchara said. Muramoto, who had worked for Reuters
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Teen dies in wreck
Kentucky Standard
Posted on 04 10 2010 The tough economy continues to affect Mitsuba Bardstown, and some managers learned Friday their last day may come at the end of July. Posted on 04 10 2010 From fine downtown dinin


Russia's handling of crash lifts hopes
Reuters India
Poles have been moved by the simple humanity displayed by Russia's usually poker-faced prime minister as well as by many other gestures of solidarity from Moscow at their time of crisis and hope they
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Imaging 100 Video Profile: Touchstone Medical Imaging
Dotmed
Imaging 100 Video Profile: Desert Radiologists CEO Bill Moore talks about issues in the imaging industry. HIMSS Video Profile: Allscripts iPhone App Dan Michelson, Allscripts CEO, introduces the compa
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Dance Academy will stay (863)
Sonoma Index-Tribune
After losing the petition to the City Council to host weddings, Sonoma Academy of Dance and Arts founder Sarah Duran-LeVine was convinced she would have to close the school she always dreamed of opera
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Kate Gosselin: The TV show
Miami Herald
Maybe Kate Gosselin can stop her crying on Dancing with the Stars now. The mother of eight, 35, snagged her own show. It's called (how, um, original) Twist of Kate, the TLC network announced. The 12 e
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This is a great time to buy a home. Really, it is. The recession has produced a
Portland Tribune
Builders, Realtors look for signals that home sales are bouncing back Jacob Schliefer, 26, used the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit to buy a previously owned condominium in West Linn. He is al
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Kingston man to auction off very rare piece of hockey history
Kingston Whig-Standard
Suddenly, for big-rig operator John Rows, retirement, after 37 years of hauling produce nearly three million kilometres, is that much closer. Maybe $100,000 closer. Maybe more. What's more, he has a l


Breast cancer fund-raiser brings wigs to the wards
Stoke-on-Trent Sentinel
A BREAST cancer survivor has raised money towards a hospital salon for patients needing wigs. Sharon Lees, aged 43, from Hanford, is in remission following an operation and 18 months of treatment and
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What Are US Bonds Saying About The Stock Market Rally?
Daily Markets
Stocks and bonds typically move in opposite directions. When bond prices go down stock prices go up. When bond prices fall, it is a sign that stock prices will continue to rise. This is one of the rea
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You Could Sing With Chicago â?? And Help Fight Cancer, Too
WRBL-TV
Media General News Service » 0 Comments| Post a Comment Chicago will expand by one member for one number when a guest singer joins the band for â??If You Leave Me Now.â?? The guest could be you. The
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House Proud: Modern Design, in Miniature, Is Growing
New York Times
This couch, which is a miniature model of an Ikea design, was created by Annina Günther for her â??Brighton shared house,â? one of four dollhouses she stages for photographs that she posts on her bl


Geppi mansion fails to sell at $2.79 million
Baltimore Sun
Bank takes ownership in foreclosure X Text Size bal-bz.geppi09apr09 The Baltimore County mansion known as Cliffeholme, built in the mid-19th century and owned by businessman Stephen A. Geppi, was boug
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Girls' brigade leader raises trip funds
Portsmouth Today
A girls' brigade leader is raising money for a trip to Cambodia and Malaysia. Catherine Burt will hold a silent auction this evening, and a bazaar tomorrow, to raise the 1,000 she needs to attend an i
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Kanye vs. Suge Knight in court
FOX 43 TV
A rap music smackdown looms in a federal courtroom between â?¦ Ailing Houston postpones more concerts Whitney Houston has again pushed back the European leg of her â?¦ NTSB probes fatal 2008 SC crash
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03.30.10 Diocese of Metuchen Ball to benefit Catholic Charities
Diocese of Metuchen
The Diocese of Metuchen will honor Carmel M. Gettings of Flemington, at its 20th annual Bread and Roses Ball on Saturday, April 17. Gettings will receive the Immanuel Award at the event which will tak
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Camby Chaos Chili Supper
WIBC
Come support the 14U Camby Chaos Girls Fastpitch Softball Team get to the 2010 World Series in Orlando, Florida! Also, for the first time ever, the Camby Chaos have the opportunity to go to Nebraska t


James Cameron, in real life, fights to save indigenous groups from massive dam construction
Amazonia
- 04/06/2010 Jeremy Hance After creating a hugely successful science-fiction film about a mega-corporation destroying the indigenous culture of another planet, James Cameron has become a surprisingly


Courtside for Katy, others raise funds for Hayes family
East Montgomery Observer
While standing in line to purchase food at the Katy Hayes fundraiser at Skeeterâ??s Mesquite Grill March 4, Tanya Robinson struck up a conversation with others in line to pass the time. â??I talked to


Cramer: Too Much Worry Bad for Your Wallet
TheStreet.com
AAPL) iPad is going to sell. We fret about every Treasury auction. We fret about Fed statements and discount rate moves. We fret about commercial real estate. We fret about housing. We fret about the


Thursday Look Ahead: Retail Sales Should Surprise to the Upside, Consumer Less Tentative
CNBC
March chain store sales reports are likely to be a pleasant surprise for markets, and they should also show that the American consumer has become a little more willing to spend. Just as March auto sal
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U.S. Homebuilders eye Private Firms for Land
AllBusiness Champions of Small Business
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Land shortages in key markets are driving renewed interest in dealmaking in the U.S. homebuilding industry after a four-year lull. Homebuilders which have survived the worst slump


Muse to receive prestigious award
The Independent
Devon rockers Muse are to be awarded the coveted O2 Silver Clef Award, it was announced today. Frontman Matthew Bellamy, bassist Christopher Wolstenholme and drummer Dominic Howard turned down the awa
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Michael Jackson painting up for auction
Tonight South Africa
Los Angeles - An over-the-top portrait of Michael Jackson is going up for auction online. The eBay.com auction of the 127cm by 102cm painting by Australian artist Brett-Livingstone Strong will launch
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National campaign starts for Autism Awareness Month
Fort Worth Business Press
April is Autism Awareness Month and executives from Safeway Inc., Easter Seals and Special Olympics have kicked off the grocery retailer�s annual fund-raising campaign for people with disabilit
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An Apple A Day: 300,000 iPads Sold At Launch
Ananova
Apple has revealed it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the US launch day of the new tablet computer. Having got their hands on the coveted device, buyers went on to download over a million iP
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Consumers finally get hands on Apple's iPad (AFP)
West Australian
Apple's hotly anticipated iPads are finally in consumers' hands in what the maker of iPods and iPhones says will be a revolution in personal computing. While Apple Stores were thronged for the iPad de
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'Soul of a Citizen' Excerpt: How the Christian Coalition and MoveOn Helped Save
Common Dreams
Pursuing bipartisanship at the expense of conviction is a losing game, as we saw with the endless delays on the health care bill. But when we create unexpected alliances that cross political lines, th


Residents say Johnsburg is a gem for family activities
Chicago Daily Herald
In the 1970s, the community came together to help fund the restoration of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, which was built in 1902. Rick West | Staff Photographer New shopping opport


Lone Star Rodeo hosts fundraiser (85)
Terrell Tribune
The Lone Star High School Rodeo Association will host a free rodeo, â??Parent Rodeoâ?? and auction fund raiser at Wade Arena on April 3 as the group prepares for its annual rodeo final. This weekendâ?


Alaska Folk Festival: A labor of love
Juneau Empire
Amidst the toe-tapping, jamming and dancing during this week's annual Alaska Folk Festival held at Centennial Hall, it's easy to overlook the behind-the-scene work that makes it all possible. 'It is a


iPad fever as Apple ...
Star Phoenix
Will you buy an iPad when they become available in Canada? Let us know by commenting on the story below. WASHINGTON ' Apple sold more than 300,000 iPads on the first day of availability of the device
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Butler pep rally at noon; title game cheapest in years
Lafayette Journal & Courier
INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers have plenty of opportunities to support Butler University's men's basketball team and the NCAA Final Four, which concludes tonight with the championship game against Duke Unive
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UPDATE 1-Whitman leads California governor's race - poll
Reuters
* Whitman holds slight lead over Democrat Jerry Brown * Money has had clear effect on race - political analyst (Adds quotes, details, byline) By Dan Whitcomb and Mary Milliken LOS ANGELES, April 5 (Re
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Obituary - David L. Hackler
Montgomery News Online
(PRINCETON): The Share our Strength's 18th Annual Taste of the Nation Princeton fundraiser will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. Share our Strength is a


Ironwood Golf Course Opens to Public
KPTM FOX 42
Meghan Youker OMAHA (KPTM) It's the beginning of the end for one of Omaha's oldest country clubs. The 18hole golf course at Ironwood Country Club reopened to the public Thursday after the property was
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Former champ Hearns holds auction to pay debt
ESPN.com
DETROIT -- Thomas 'Hitman' Hearns says an auction to help him pay down a $448,000 tax debt went well. The 51-year-old Hearns told The Associated Press he didn't yet know how much Saturday's auction ra
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EBay makes big play with fashion microsite
Montgomery Advertiser
NEW YORK -- EBay Inc. may be the biggest online clothing seller, but it's still known for selling other people's castoffs. Now it wants shoppers to think of it when looking for trendy duds like hipste
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4-H horse benefit auction set for April 24
Cedartown Standard
The 16th Annual Georgia 4-H Benefit Horse Auction will be held Saturday, April 24, in Athens, at the University of Georgia Livestock Instructional Arena located at 2600 South Milledge Avenue. The auct
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Fund-raisers rally to help brave Robbie
Sunderland Echo
A brave toddler who lost both his legs to meningitis has sparked a massive fund-raising night of entertainment. A host of performers have signed up to take part in Robbie's Night at the Gala Theatre,


The Calendar: March 31-April 6
Philadelphia Weekly
What to do in Philly this week. Add Comment | Comments: 2 | Posted Mar. 30, 2010 Filmadelphia As the prime demo for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, latchkey kids of the â??80s fo


Art auction raises funds for medical foundation
Philippine Daily Inquirer
THE RECENT ART AUCTION for the benefit of indigent patients at the Philippine General Hospital brought together art lovers at the Manila Polo Club.The event was organized by The PGH Medical Foundation


April 3 religion in brief
Ames Daily Tribune
Easter bake sale is today Calvary United Methodist Church will have an Easter Bake sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. Saturday, April 3, at the church at 1403 24th St., in Ames. There will be a variety of
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Art auction helps Haiti, job fair, scholarships for students
PensacolaNewsJournal.com
Online art fundraiser for Haiti begins April 12, free spring career fair is Friday, and $1,000 to $5,000 scholarships are available for high school seniors. The Art of Giving 1 The University of West

SLO real estate investor in financial trouble over downtown properties: Patrick
Hotel Online
Apr. 1--PATRICK AURIGNAC -- a real estate investor, private money lender, broker and developer who once was vocally bullish on local commercial real estate -- is in foreclosure on an estimated $10 mil
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Towson University pulls bid for Senator Theatre due to economy
Baltimore Sun
Towson University and its radio station, WTMD-FM, have withdrawn their proposal to turn Baltimore's historic Senator Theatre into a studio and performing arts center. The request to withdraw the propo
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Silent Art Auction Kicks Off Fundraising for Crimson Build
Crimson White Online
Fundraising for the Crimson Build is underway as dozens gathered at the silent art auction put on by a marketing class from the University and Habitat for Humanity. The auction, which raised about $2,


Brian Edmonds Comments: Treasury To Sell $82 Billion In Debt, Primary Dealers Forecast
Cantor Fitzgerald
The U.S. will also offer $21 billion in 10-year debt, $13 billion in 30-year bonds and $8.2 billion in 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, the dealers forecast. The auctions will take pla


Entertainment Briefs for April 02, 2010
Galveston County Daily News
COM Faculty To Present Art Show TEXAS CITY The biannual exhibit of work by the fine arts faculty at College of the Mainland opens Tuesday at the COM Art Gallery, 1200 N. Amburn Road. Faculty artists
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Quick Hitting Storm Leaves Trail Of Damage In Metro
KCTV 5
Rain, Wind Roll Through KC Friday Morning UPDATED: 5:39 pm CDT April 2,2010 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- It was a quick hitting storm but the damage left behind in places was severe. At 143rd Street and Met
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Finalists named for Clay County's Golden Years Gala awards
Florida Times-Union
Back Photo: 1 of 10 Next Marian Hall Back Photo: 2 of 10 Next Glen Oaks Back Photo: 3 of 10 Next Mary Cook Back Photo: 4 of 10 Next Ruth Murphy Back Photo: 5 of 10 Next Verna Riley Back Photo:
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Morning headlines for April 2
ABC 13 Toledo
Toledo, Lucas County, Owens Community College, Bowling Green State University, local TOLEDO, OH (WTVG) -- A car hit a motorcyclist on Dorr and McCord just before 11:00 last night; Owens Community Col
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Manheim Claims Dealers' Choice Awards For Sixth Year
Vehicle Remarketing
ATLANTA ' Manheim and OVE.com were named recipients of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2010 Dealers Choice Awards. Manheim received the Diamond Award, the highest honor in the traditional auction category, an
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Foreigner Hopes To â??Save The Musicâ??
POLLSTAR
While many people talk about the deterioration of music programs in public schools, Foreigner plans to do something about it by giving high school vocal groups the chance to perform with the band on s

Special Olympics gives participants joy, confidence CADILLAC - Mick Korte is a 44-year-old
Cadillac News
CADILLAC - Mick Korte is a 44-year-old intellectually challenged man who lives in Cadillac. For more than 20 years, hes been involved in Special Olympics, and he said the games have been some of the b
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Can the stock rally continue? Markets abuzz over the iPad
Globe and Mail
Please enter a valid e-mail address Please enter a comma delimited list of valid e-mail addresses Other ways of sharing: Recommend | Michael Babad Stories Report on Business is following today : Chin
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Jimi Hendrix antics on DVD
My Telus
According to a report in Chart Attack, a DVD is coming out in England on May 3 called Jimi Hendrix: The Story Of The Lost Sex Tape. The recording is approximately 11 minutes long and was discovered du
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Documentary Film On Azumah Nelson To Premiere In Ghana
Peace FM
Finally, our filmmakers are making movies about our heroes. I was thrilled to get this information on the screening of 'Zum Zum', The career of Azumah Nelson. From the slums of Bukom comes the inspira
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Make Quick Money Online by Selling Books
Suite101.com
Earn Fast Cash From Online Book Buying Sites Share Article | Declutter the house and make some quick cash by clearing out relatively recent best sellers and textbooks. Online book buyers will buy them


Palestinian refugees decry Arab summits as 'useless'
Monsters and Critics
Beirut - Palestinian refugees are questioning the effectiveness of Arab summits in the wake of last week's meeting in Libya, saying they yield little more than talk. 'Speeches. Arab leaders should not
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Nova Services chili cook-off draws a crowd at Holy Angels School
Discover Hometown Publications
Featuring 21 varieties of chili and drawing hundreds of attendees, Nova Services' third annual chili cook-off was held at Holy Angels School in West Bend March 20. The popular event â?? meant to raise
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Indian sports minister criticizes cricket��s BCCI, IPL
Taipei Times Online
Indian sports minister criticizes cricketâ??s BCCI, IPL Sports Minister MS Gill has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of having a conflict of interest as national administrators
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Hour of darkness and hope
TheStar.com.my
SEVERAL hotels, shopping malls and hypermarkets in the Klang Valley demonstrated their love for Mother Earth by participating in the global observation of Earth Hour on Saturday night. Many held a gat


Auction helps raise money for Yavapai Silent Witness
Prescott Newspapers Online
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Stocks advance on upgrades, Greece; gains trimmed on Korea
San Diego Daily Transcript
Stock prices were volatile again Friday. After opening higher, the markets drifted lower on international news but still managed to post gains for the fourth consecutive week. The Dow Jones Industrial
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"Deal or No Deal" Model to Co-Host Exclusive Poker Tournament to Benefit Families
944.com
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. â?? March 15, 2010 â?? In an effort to raise funds for autism programs and family services, poker professional â?? Antonio Esfandiari (known as "The Magician") and "Deal or No De
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Your views: Letters to the editor (March 27)
Florida Today
I wrote State Sen. Thad Altman, R-Viera, asking him to do something about the excessive dollar-a-page charges we have to pay by law to hospitals to get our records. Mine cost $806. This is far more th
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Kent Chamber of Commerce gala should be a night to remember
Whidbey News-Times
Kent Reporter Editor Why go to the Kent Chamber of Commerceâ??s Annual Presidentâ??s Gala? Why indeed. 'Itâ??s the biggest night we have,' said chamber Executive Director Andrea Keikkala of the April
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Chester UMC to celebrate Palm Sunday with a Mission
Liberty County Times
The people of Chester United Methodist Church will host their annual 'One Great Hour of Sharing' soup and bread lunch, followed by a homemade bread auction on Palm Sunday, March 28, at 12:00 p.m. Kath
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UBS sheds 200 jobs in brokerage unit
Investment News
Back-office workers, execs from old regime get axed by McCann UBS Wealth Management Americas, the profit-starved U.S. retail-brokerage unit of UBS AG, is firing about 200 people, including several sen
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General Growth to file finance proposal next week
Chicago Daily Herald
General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest U.S. mall owner, will submit a proposal next week that may finance the reorganization of its holding company, after a one-week delay, according to Ga


Bone marrow transplant saved Don McBrideâ??s life
Waynesboro Record Herald
Waynesboro, Pa. - Don McBride of Waynesboro was given a second chance at life in 2002 when a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor in Germany cured his acute myleoid leukemia (AML), a fast-gr


Auction Held to Raise Money for Kansas Man's Mounting Legal Fees
Fox 4 WDAF TV
SABETHA, KAN. - A Kansas man who has been implicated in an abduction case and charged with attempted murder must sell everything to pay off legal fees. Roger Hollister of Sabetha, Kansas sits in the A
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Missionaries set to return to U.S. next week, but unsure of adjustment back into
Excelsior Springs Standard
The event will be from 6:30 to 11 p.m. with tickets costing $25 per person and additional $3 per plate for the chocolate challenge. Music will be performed by Brian Shank. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
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The Fantasticks To Sing National Anthem At The Mets Game 4/10
Broadway World
The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The performance, which is
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US futures higher ahead of EU parley, jobs data
Business Spectator
NEW YORK - US stock index futures have risen as sovereign debt concerns remained in focus ahead of a meeting of European leaders to help Greece, while investors awaited data on first-time US jobless c
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Portland: Bid on a Mayor Sam Adams bear for charity
Oregonian
Bid on this Mayor Sam Adams look-alike bear, and help raise money in honor of Matthew Shepard. The mayor has dressed and signed this bear for a silent auction scheduled at Wilfâ??s Restaurant Monday n
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Markets Watching Bond Auction, Bernanke
CNBC
The bond bears were out in force Wednesday and could be back Thursday, as the government auctions billions more in debt. Stocks drifted quietly lower Wednesday, but the selling action in the Treasury
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GLOBAL MARKETS - U.S. stocks jump on earnings, Treasuries down
Yahoo! India
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose about 1 percent on Thursday on positive jobs data and company earnings, and European shares hit an 18-month closing high, led by bank shares on hopes for a soluti
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First Taj hotel in SA opens to full occupancy
Mumbai Central
About us| Advertise here! | Feedback | Donate Sponsored Links: Articles on travel within India and USA-specific tips | Continuing Education In Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Top: The Mumbai Grapevi
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GE to build £99m UK wind turbine plant
The Independent
Plan will create 1,900 jobs in Britain's fast-growing wind industry over 10 years Close General Electric (GE) is to build a �110m (£99m) offshore wind turbine factory in the UK, creating up to 1,90
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Mayorâ??s Charity Appeal auction raises more than £3,000
Wales Online
by Sarah Bunney, Rhondda Leader SCORES of signed celebrity goodies and exclusive gifts went under the hammer this month to raise almost £3,500 for the Mayorâ??s Charity Appeal. Mayor Coun Robert Smit
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LETTER: A thank you from the family of Mel Patton
Suburban Journals
CommentNo comments posted. The love and support from the family and friends of our beloved Mel has been overwhelming and humbling. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of


DMO chief sees triple-A rating safe after budget
Reuters UK
Britain's record high debt has caused disquiet among investors, but lower borrowing forecasts in Chancellor Alistair Darling's budget helped soothe concerns, and rating agency Fitch described them as
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Time Warner in $1.5B bid for MGM
CNN
Time Warner could be set to take on the hugely successful James Bond film franchise. STORY HIGHLIGHTS MGM was saddled with $3.7bn debt from 2005 buy-out by Sony-led consortium Studio hoped to attract
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150 new jobs for eBay in Dublin
Silicon Republic
Online auction giant eBay is to create 150 new jobs at its European CS Centre of Excellence in Blanchardstown, Dublin, in an investment supported by IDA Ireland. The decision to expand eBay Dublin is
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Health bill's impact up for debate on Cape
Cape Cod Online
Skip Sampson, owner of the Anchor Inn in Hyannis said yesterday he fears that the main effect of the health care overhaul will be increased taxes.Cape Cod Times/Paul Blackmore The national health insu
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Read full article: 'Scrumdown! Rugby legends support Avanta at Sparks charity dinner'
MediaSyndicate
You are currently reading the Event Announcements and Trade Shows section of MediaSyndicate.com _and_lt;align='left' valign='top' bordercolor='#C0C0C0'_and_gt; Posted to MediaSyndicate.com (Mar 22, 20
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Horse slaughter bill moves forward in Illinois
AGRINews
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. â?? The third consecutive try by a northwestern Illinois lawmaker to revive domestic horse slaughter is moving forward in the Illinois Legislature. House Bill 4812 currently is on a
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Power Core Combiners - Combaticons Combined With Smolder!
Seibertron.com
Categories: Auctions, Toy News Posted by: Mach We are starting to get more images of the upcoming Transformers Power Core Combiners. Apparently there are more than few sets available on Taobao Auction
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ME: Thorndike OKs strict wind ordinance
Stateline
Thorndike Fire Chief Peter Quimby speaks about the Fire Departmentâ??s budget during Saturday morningâ??s annual town meeting held at the Central Maine Auction Hall. Buy Photo THORNDIKE, Maine â?? Wit


Mar 25 - Southampton community notes, March 25
Southampton Press
Weâ??ve turned the corner on what was a very long, cold and snowy winter. This past weekend, the East End came out of hibernation with the arrival of balmy temperatures. It felt great to open the wind
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Opposition alliance can oust the arrogant ANC
Times Live South Africa
De Lille made the right decision when she left the near-defunct PAC and made a name for herself as someone willing to stand up to the might of the ANC, especially when she tackled them on the yet-to-b
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Monster Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
Monster Worldwide
Revenue of $213 Million; Deferred Revenue of $306 Million Increases 15% Over Third Quarter 2009 Balance Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.02; Non-GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share Non-
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Former thrill-seeker with MS offers watercolors for exhibit, auction
Cleveland Live
Carol Huntsman of Olmsted Falls used to jump out of planes, walk off of cliffs and raft down wild rivers. That was all before she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997. While those adventures


Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Summary Date: 3/19/2010
SFO
U.S. and China Agree on Reopening Chinese Pork Market to U.S. Date: 3/19/2010 WASHINGTON, March 18, 2010 - The United States and China have reached an agreement to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. po
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Explosives found aboard plane in T'puram
Reuters India
How to save your taxes and manage your investments The package, which was the size of a cricket ball and wrapped in a local newspaper, was found in a bag inside the cargo hold of an aircraft after all
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Rosenthal: Cubs figure price of success
Chicago Tribune
So wants to erect a big Toyota logo above Wrigley Field's left-field bleachers. The message is clear: Progress is one of those things that just can't be stopped no matter how you try, and it comes at


Broadband plan would vastly expand government power over the Internet
Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal
Statements by Competitive Enterprise Institute telecom policy analysts on the FCCâ??s National Broadband Plan: Wayne Crews, vice president for Policy Competitive Enterprise Institute â?? The FCC deser
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Ski and snowboard for Haiti this Saturday
Leduc Representative
If you're one of the thousands of Edmonton area residents who love to hit the slopes, Rabbit Hill Ski Resort has just the night planned for you. A special charity ride is set for March 20, where every
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WPS Farm Show celebrates 50th anniversary
Northwestern
It's one stop shopping for farmers. The 50th edition of the Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show March 30 through April 1 in Oshkosh will have a smorgasbord of farm machinery, milking equipment, tractor


Farmer Focus Livestock: Alistair Mackintosh is having trouble with moles
Farmers Weekly Interactive
If everything did as well as the moles have recently, I would be making a fortune. My regular mole catcher sadly passed away, and so far has been irreplaceable. I have tried trapping with limited succ
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Charity of Man Utd defender Ferdinand suffers diamond boots cock-up
Tribal Football
An auction oversight has left Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand 's new kids charity out of pocket. The Sunday Mirror says disgraced Tory peer Lord Archer â?? who was auctioneer â?? found himse
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I have no venture in Kochi bid: Tharoor
Sify
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Sunday denied his involvement in bidding for Kochi based Indian Premier League (IPL) team, but accepted that he did facilitate and encourage th
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iLinc and Onstream Media's Infinite Conferencing Announce Strategic Partnership
PR-USA.net
Onstream Media Corporation , an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, today announced that its Infinite Conferencing Division has signed an agreement with iLinc, a leading prov


Canon first in line for its own .canon top-level domain
Wired.co.uk
Canon announced yesterday that it intends to be the first company to say goodbye to .com and buy its own top-level domain, taking advantage of ICANN's decision to broadly widen the number of top-level
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Outdoors briefs for Thursday, March 18
Missoulian
Hellgate Hunters and Anglersâ?? fourth annual Wild Night for Wildlife will be held Saturday at Fort Missoulaâ??s Heritage Hall with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The event includes complimentary wild
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PayPal Teams With China UnionPay to Challenge Alipay...
BusinessWeek
(Updates EBays share price in 16th paragraph.) March 17 (Bloomberg) -- PayPal Inc., the online-payments service owned by EBay Inc., will offer accounts to customers of China UnionPay in a bid to expan
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Bowen Basin communities raise $75K for charity
Australian Journal of Mining
â?? filed under: Community, Indigenous Relations Big, bold and bright pink, CQMS Razerâ??s 150th Earth Eater dragline bucket joined more than 1,000 residents and 150 industry representatives from acro


Bharti Airtel submits bid for 3G spectrum
Business Times Malaysia
NEW DELHI: India's Bharti Airtel has applied for third-generation mobile spectrum bid in all of the country's 22 telecom zones, a spokesman for the leading mobile operator said yesterday. No. 2 operat
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Robert Pattinson-signed guitar to be auctioned for charity
FreshNews.in
A guitar signed by Robert Pattinson has been put up for auction for charity. The â??Twilightâ?? star was checking out instruments at a store in Tarzana, when the owner of the shop requested him to
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Vogt's Notes: They work hard for our students
Pine And Lakes News
Two of our lakes area school parent-teacher groups deserve a huge kudos. After nearly ceasing to exist this year because of a lack of volunteers, the Pequot Lakes School PTA found new life when people
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Teva Beats Pfizer to Win Ratiopharm for $5 Billion (Update2)
BusinessWeek
(Adds advisers in 10th paragraph.) March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. agreed to buy Ratiopharm GmbH for 3.63 billion euros ($5 billion), ending a nine-month battle for Germany
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Sandra Bullock Moves Out On Jesse James After Affair Story
New York Magazine
Oh, crap. Fresh off her Academy Award win, Sandra Bullock has reportedly moved out on her husband, Jesse James, after tattoo-covered Marilyn Manson Michelle "Bombshell" McGee revealed that she and J
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Corey Feldman Not Attending Corey Haim Funeral On Tuesday
Post Chronicle
The actor has decided not to travel from his home in Los Angeles to Toronto, Canada, to pay his last respects to his close pal â?? who died last week â?? out of respect for the actor's family's wishes
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Broadband plan would make FCC a player in cybersecurity framework
Federal Computer Week
Commission would gain responsibilities for ensuring the safety of private communications infrastructure Under the National Broadband Plan released today by the Federal Communications Commission, the F
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Lâ??Arche Calgary Cake Walk
Calgary Sun
In terms of difficult jobs, Iâ??m going to say that being a judge in a cake-making competition is, well, a bit of a cake walk. Especially when your two fellow judges are professional pastry chefs, and


UPDATE: Hong Kong May Sell Subsidized Apartments To Cool Market
Morningstar.com
(Adds analysts' comments on impact of government's proposed sale of subsidized apartments, government comments on housing policy, background.) Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- The Hong K
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GOP candidates for Califonia governor debate in Costa Mesa
Palm Springs Desert Sun
COSTA MESA -- Steve Poizner pledged to 'take California in a completely different direction,' while his rival for Republican gubernatorial nomination, Meg Whitman, said Monday evening at their first d
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Poker for the Homeless March Madness II Raises â?¬15,000
Card Player
PaddyPowerPoker.comâ??s March Madness II at Dublinâ??s Jackpot Club Beatâ??s Last Yearâ??s Fundraising Total The PaddyPowerPoker.com Poker for the Homeless March Madness II weekend held at Dublinâ??s


From time capsule, treasures from Fire Department's past
Philadelphia Inquirer
It took longer than they anticipated to cut through the faded lead case, the size of a fishing tackle box. But to Philadelphia's top former and current fire officials, what they found inside was nothi
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Morning business news - March 16
RTE Online
NTMA SET TO RAISE ANOTHER ?1 BILLION TODAY IN BOND AUCTION - Ireland will raise up to ?1 billion later today in a bond auction - its third monthly bond auction of the year. Last month the National Tre


Ritchie Bros. buys Avaya communication technology
Stockwatch
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. has created a global, centralized Avaya Aura unified communications environment that serves both permanent and temporary locations in North America, Europe and Asia. The
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Tributes paid to John Sicolo - TJ's owner and hero to music lovers
South Wales Argus
THOUSANDS of music fans paid tribute to owner of the legendary TJ's bar, John Sicolo, yesterday after the club owner died in hospital at the weekend. More than 3,400 people joined a Facebook group ded

Accused killer Willis to appear before Hamilton County judge in body parts case
Johnson City Press
AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A


Joe Sixpack: Pliny the Younger makes history: It's the No. 1 beer...
Philadelphia Daily News
PLINY THE YOUNGER is one of those characters out of Roman history who, even if you weren't dozing in history class, you'd have little reason to remember. He was a first-century lawyer known primarily
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$13m sales: Bargain hunters lap up luxury
Brisbane Courier-Mail
SOLD: New owners of Palma Rosa Ivan and Debbie Simon. Source: The Courier-Mail CASHED-UP bargain hunters are making their move, snapping up more than $13 million worth of luxury houses and townhouses
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FCC effort to widen internet access sets off battle
Honolulu Star Bulletin
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing an ambitious 10-year plan that will reimagine America's media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country's dominant
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State suspends licenses of three nurse practitioners
Johnson City Press
AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A
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Houston Grand Champion Steer auctioned for $175,000
MySanAntonio
HOUSTON It could have been the steer's impeccable manners, handsome black-and-white coat or long, white eyelashes. But it was the chance to inspire children that led pipeline entrepreneur Paul Somervi


Chile shirt auctions - 12 days to go
West Bromwich Albion FC
HERE'S your chance to raise much-needed funds for the earthquake-hit home city of Gonzalo Jara - and bag an Albion collector's item to boot. The people of Talcahuano, where Jara's parents still live,


Finding Gems at the Fine Art Fair in Maastricht
New York Times
MAASTRICHT, the Netherlands â?? This small Dutch city may be known for its winding cobblestone streets, quaint town square and a church dating as far back as the sixth century, but it is also home to


City attorney pushes for food safety changes
Johnson City Press
AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A


Kravis Center Wine Auction Raises $365,000
Wellington Town Crier
Kathryn and Leo Vecellio enjoy the evening.The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted its celebrated annual Palm Beach Wine Auction on Feb. 16 at the Breakers in Palm Beach. More than 140 friend

Friends help friends plan vacations
TwinCities.com
Want to know where your friends will be hanging out for spring break? Just trot on over to Gtrot.com. Launched by two Harvard undergrads in late December, the new social travel Web site, designed to k

Catching the spirits
Jamaica Gleaner
I have always known that spirits come in bottles and I have had my share of them in my time. More than once upon that time, like 'Drink and Drunk' in Sparrow's calypso Drunk and Disorderly, I would sp


Salvation Army Celebrity Chefs
Action News Jacksonville
Salvation Army JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The event was Thursday morning at the Prime Osborn. Among the chefs was Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Darryl Smith. Smith served up roasted beet and goat cheese s


Robert Pattinson''s â??Remember Meâ?? costumes to be sold for charity
Topnews.in
London, Mar 12 : The costumes Robert Pattinson wore in new film `Remember Me' will be auctioned for charity. The items on Premiere Props'' Movie Prop Extravaganza sale include a blue Prada suit and
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How Citigroup, CEO Pandit Turned Themselves Around
CNBC
Just a year after being relegated to the pile of near-dead banks crushed by the credit crisis, Citigroup is back. Investors both big and small have been taking massive stakes of Citi's shares that at
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Autauga County events calendar, as of March 10, 2010
Montgomery Advertiser
COMMUNITY 'Stop Bullying' Date: March 10 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church sanctuary, Prattville You should know: Tina Meier, mother of Megan Meier, who committed suicide after b
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In hour of need, parents rally for Horace Mann
Salem Evening News
Although the future of its school is up in the air, the Horace Mann community will come together tomorrow night for the 15th annual Mann Event fundraiser. Parents, teachers and community members will
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Mardi Gras' marks big 1-0
Observer-Dispatch
Clinton artist John Loy creates abstract paintings, but each year for the past 10 years Loy has extended his artistic skills to create a mask for the annual Mardi Gras Party fundraiser for Sculpture S
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11 Siberian tigers starve to death at zoo
Orlando Sentinel
Horrible news from China from The Associated Press: Eleven rare Siberian tigers kept in small cages and fed only chicken bones have died of malnutrition at a cash-strapped zoo in Chinas frigid northe
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Irish Club plays host to St. Pat's bash
Pueblo Chieftain Online
The tradition that anything given up for Lent can be enjoyed on March 17 and other bits of blarney will come into play Wednesday when the Irish Club of Pueblo holds its annual St. Patrickâ??s Day cele
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Intuit QuickBooks Premier Editions 2009 (with 1 User License) (TechSoup Limited),
TechSoup
New Product Alert Additions to the TechSoup Stock catalog. Monthly. Email: RSS Feed Be notified of new articles as soon as we publish them. Print Catalog Tell A Colleague Intuit QuickBooks Premier Edi
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Iberian spot power jumps; weaker winds expected
FinanzNachrichten.de
MADRID, March 10 (Reuters) - Iberian spot power staged its largest one-day rise in over two months on Wednesday, boosted by expectations for a drop in cheap supply of wind power, which spurred buying
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Local group helping to rebuild Haiti
Cookeville Herald-Citizen
COOKEVILLE -- Though focus has started shifting away from Haiti now that it has been nearly two months since the earthquake, a group in Putnam County is working to ensure that the organizations workin
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District Corner: Students and community service
Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle
One of the core values of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District is reflected in our school philosophy: We care for ourselves, other people and our environment. Nowhere can this better be demons
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Free wireless broadband plan is d�©j� vu all over again
ArsTechnica
As part of the grand hoopla-fest building up to the release of the Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Plan this month, the agency hosted a Digital Inclusion Summit at Washington, D
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Pakistani and Indian fishermen are pawns in governments' disputes
Kyrgyzstan News
Reporting from Jati, Pakistan - His hands wrapped tightly around the frayed rope he uses to steer his skiff, Lutf Ali is visibly on edge as he scans the horizon. He keeps looking to the left, from whe


LIVESHOTS: Gomez on Latest Crist-Rubio Debacle
FOXNews.com
Fort Myers, Fla -Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio did not spend $134 on a "back wax'' at a high-end barbershop in Miami, as alleged by his primary opponent Gov. Charlie Crist, Rubio's campaign
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County to utilize stimulus funds for demolition of run down properties | Tuesday
Ironton Tribune
Total of 33 houses will be torn down this year with $180,000 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Contracts will likely be awarded later this week for the demol
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Rubio denies charging back wax to GOP
DCExaminer.com
The Florida Senate primary is getting hairy thanks to rumors from Gov. Charlie Crist's camp that Marco Rubio received a back wax and charged it to the GOP. A spokesman for Rubio said the candidate
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Kidderminster bar in Haiti fund-raiser
Halesowen News
A KIDDERMINSTER bar will be raising cash for Haiti tomorrow. Carters Bar, in Oxford Street, will be collecting money for the Caribbean country with a bucket collection at the door from 9pm. Money made
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Housing market shows signs of cooling
Brisbane Times
FREQUENT rate rises and the end of the first home owners' boost appear to have broken the back of the NSW housing market with new figures showing lending in January fell to its lowest point in more th
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Artist Lucian Freud takes top-billing in Paris
Yahoo! Malaysia
PARIS (AFP) - After mostly ignoring his work for decades, Paris is giving Britain's Lucian Freud top billing in a show touted as a fresh encounter with one of the world's most expensive living artists
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Foundation dinner raises nearly $54,000 for education
Auburn Journal
Placer Hills Education Foundation founders, from left, Grace and Glen Ikeda join Weimar Hills School teacher Suzanne Scotten at 'Surf's Up for Education' fund-raiser at The Ridge in Auburn. More than
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Dance Marathon raises $283,407, sets new record
Saratogian
The Web Saratogian.com No comments posted. | Email to a friend | Print version | | RSS Feeds More Photos Click thumbnails to enlarge Stylists help raise money Saturday during the 24-hour Marathon Danc
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18th EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises $3.7M for fight against AIDS
News-Medical.Net
Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards® Viewing Party and raised $3.7 Million for the fight against AIDS. Presented by Chopard, Jo and Raffy
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STOCKS NEWS US-Crude oil hits 8-week high on weaker dollar
FinanzNachrichten.de
Stocks on the move Real-time equity news U.S. stock market report 0730 EST 8March2010-Crude oil hits 8-week high on weaker dollar Oil rose towards $82 a barrel on Monday, but pared an earlier gain to
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MI supports International Women's Day and local food banks with silent auction
Memorial University of Newfoundland
MI supports International Women's Day and local food banks with silent auction Darcy MacRae The Marine Institute held its second annual silent auction in support of International Womens Day on Friday,


Despite 'No' Vote, Britain Expects Iceland To Pay
Keep Media
An estimated 1,000 people marched through the streets of Reykjavik on Saturday to protest a plan to compensate the British and Dutch governments because of the collapse of an Icelandic bank. Rob Giffo


Pvt equity firm CCMP Capital to buy Infogroup
Acquisitions Monthly
March 8 (Reuters) - Private equity firm CCMP Capital has agreed to buy data and marketing services company Infogroup Inc (IUSA.O) for about $460 million, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people fa
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Second annual Three Wishes charity ball set for March 27
Spring-Ford Reporter & Valley Item
Local residents Kelli Kurtz and Kori McDaniel are partnering with Make-A-Wish foundation to host the Second Annual â??Three Wishesâ? Charity Ball on March 27. The Charity Ball is an event used to rai


Denver Police facing RICO lawsuit over sales of impounded cars
FOX 31 News KDVR
DENVER - The new suit stems from an incident that happened to a noted Denver scholar, Dr. Renee Gammons. Back in 2008, she was stopped by police and ticketed for eluding and improper lane change. Week

Organizers plan sweet stuff for Strawberry Festival
Aiken Today
Strawberries are the focal point of Mead Hall Episcopal School's annual fundraiser. An expected crowd of 2,000 people will converge on Greenville Street on Saturday, April 24 for the 2010 Strawberry F


Relay for Life fundraiser planned
Belmont County Times Leader
IT'S BACK by popular demand and the Harrison County Relay For Life Committee is working hard on the 2010 Relay For Life Longaberger Bingo. This year, the fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, March 14 a
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New addition at Riverbanks Zoo
WRDW
While storms may have closed the zoo, there was lots of activity inside while zookeepers brought a new addition at Riverbanks. Reporter: Staff Email Address: newsroom@wrdw.com Font Size: COLUMBIA, S.C
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British factory gate inflation soars to 4.1 per cent
Gulf Daily News
NEW DELHI: India is open to foreign investment joint ventures to help mine vast domestic coal reserves as imports are set to leap in the next fiscal year to meet fast-growing power demand, the coal mi
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TSV art show benefits cancer awareness
Taos News
This artistically interpreted skateboard by Ira Lujan and Anne-Sophie Lenoir can be seen at Taos Ski Valley's Paint for Peaks art show. Courtesy photo One in eight women will be diagnosed with cancer


Riding the vinyl wave of retro chic
Buckinghamshire Advertiser
Buckinghamshire Advertiser Tucked away on an anonymous industrial estate sits perhaps one of the most important relics of the British music industry. The old EMI manufacturing plant has been pressing


Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission sells items to acquire more artifacts
Patriot-News
View full sizeAuctioneer Jeff Weldon calls for bids during an auction of more than 1,600 items from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission held at the Ziegler Auction Company. The auction i


Former Football Star Lends Prestige to Breast Cancer Fight
WAFB
Auction participants peruse the table of items available during the Foundation 56 silent auction Mar. 4 More 9News Headlines The fight against breast cancer has been receiving a powerful boost from a


Bluffs bid brings $1.2 million
WBRZ
An auction of the Bluffs Clubhouse on Friday brought in a high bid of $1.2 million, with 10 potential buyers registered for a banks auction of the property, according to David E. Gilmore, who heads Gi


Oregon elections: A state in search of leadership
Oregonian
View full sizeThe Oregonian/Jamie FrancisAnyone planning to run for public office in Oregon this spring could take a lesson in leadership from students at Molalla High School, who came to the aid of 6

Superman, Batman comics sell for record prices
Mountain City Tomahawk
It was recently reported in the news that a 1938 comic book that featured the first appearance of Superman sold in a private sale for over $1 million. The comic was the June 1938 issue of Action Comic


Daryl Guppy: Tales of the Shanghai market
The Edge Singapore
I HAVE A personal dislike for the term perfect storm, because it is rarely accurate. However, the Spring Festival holiday break included some announcements and actions that bring together a previously


Easy Ways To Help Red Cross
MidWeek
With all thats going on in Haiti, its a good time to tell you that March is National Red Cross Month. Coralie Chun Matayoshi, CEO of the Hawaii chapter, says they have a lot of activities planned to r
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Skipton Agricultural Showcase a Resounding Success
Stackyard
Skiptonâ??s second bi-annual Spring show of agricultural machinery, equipment, and animal healthcare products proved a resounding success. Visitors inspect the latest agricultural machinery in the Guy


Web Site for Kruse Auction Complaints Growing Rapidly
24-7PressRelease.com
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Anyone who has ever been scammed, ripped off or betrayed by someone they trusted can understand how angry Rodney Ross feels. So Ross, a vintage car collector from Texas, decided
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Silent auction to raise money for Haiti
Tri-City Herald Online
Voice of the Mid-Columbia | Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Wash. | A silent auction to raise money for an orphanage in earthquake-devastated Haiti is March 10 during the Tri-City Americans vs. Seattl
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Stunning $3 Million Home Is Center Piece of 2nd Annual Yerba Buena Center for the
Interest!ALERT
They came, they saw, they 'oohed' and 'ahhed' over the luxurious $3 Million 4-bedroom San Francisco home which lives up to its billing as a 'dream house' -- the grand prize in the nonprofit Yerba Buen


BYM's Mardi Gras breaks attendance records
Dexter Daily Statesman
No one got past these three ladies without receiving their share of Mardi Gras beads. Flo Bennett is wearing the jester's costume. Also greeting guests at the door were Lisa Bennett (center) and Jacki
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'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' and 'Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter'
Los Angeles Times
It would be easy to dismiss the new book "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" as little more than a novelty. The title sounds more like a great "Saturday Night Live" sketch than a compelling read, and it
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Pair charged for meth lab in Unicoi Budget Inn
Johnson City Press
AD: NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the Read Moreâ?¦ AD: The Hamblen County Board of Education will be accepting contract proposals until 2:00 P

Local culinary community to stage fundraiser for Haiti
Inside Halton
Chefs from around the city will be whipping up edible creations to aid the people of a devastated Caribbean island. Burlington's culinary community is responding to the disaster in Haiti with a fundra


Adolf Hitler nude sketch for sale
Keep Media
Two sketches by Adolf Hitler of a young nude woman and the face of an elderly lady thought to be his mother are to be sold at auction. The two previously unseen pictures turned up in Europe and are ex


Batman sale smacks down record Superman sale, Clark Kent spotted ROFL
Raleigh News & Observer
A 1939 comic book in which Batman makes his debut sold at auction Thursday for more than $1 million, breaking a record set just three days earlier by a Superman comic, Heritage Auction Galleries said.
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2010 Winter Olympics: U.S. team auctioning race suit for fallen slider
Deseret Morning News
WHISTLER, British Columbia â?? The U.S. Luge team hopes to bring a small measure of comfort and help to the family of the Georgian luge athlete who was killed the day before the Olympic Games began. T
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â??Save this fetus!â?? says local music community
Minnesota Daily
Musicians from Cloud Cult to Jeremy Messersmith team up to raise money for The Electric Fetus, Haiti relief. PHOTO COURTESY ELECTRIC FETUS Published: 02/24/2010 Login or register to post comments WHAT


The Sweet Sound of â??Sold!â?? (53)
Los Angeles Downtown News Online
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Mateen Saffari is a treasure hunter. On a recent Sunday afternoon, he was eagerly and thoroughly searching for his next big find. He investigated an old Victorian couch, inspect


Helping Out for Feb. 28: Domestic violence support
Duluth News Tribune
Many area organizations wouldn't be able to keep going without help from volunteers. If you have a few free hours and are looking for a productive way to spend them, try responding to one of these lis


Boreman committee discusses â??Hanging Treeâ?? plaque
News and Sentinel
MARIETTA - The Marietta Brewing Company will open its doors and provide food, music and, if everything goes according to plan, beer again starting March 19. Manager Tony Ferch said that was the target
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Three Jackson women's groups teaming up with Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity
Jackson Citizen Patriot
In honor of National Women's History Month in March, the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity is partnering with three local women's groups to provide a home for a family in need. Habitat for Humanity
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FDIC Auctions Overdue Loans of Silverton, New Frontier, IndyMac
BusinessWeek
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- IndyMac Bank, Silverton Bank and New Frontier Bank are among 19 lenders contributing overdue loans to a $610.5 million auction by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The sale, o

Community briefs - Feb. 25
Fort Morgan Times
from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mark Arndt Event Center on the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush. An evening of food, fun and fundraising is planned. Following the auction, the MCC Jazz Ensemble will perform
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Students raise $10,000 for Haiti aid
Oklahoma Daily
OU students joined worldwide efforts and raised more than $10,000 in combined efforts to aid Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake. Students organized numerous events and fund-raisers for the Haiti relie
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Filling the bowls: Empty Bowls fundraiser is Monday
Racine Journal Times
during the Empty Bowls event at the Masonic Center. This year's Empty Bowls fundraiser is on Monday. (File photo by Gregory Shaver, gshaver@journaltimes.com) Loadingâ?¦ WHAT: Empty Bowls 2010 WHERE: M


FCC Mobile Plan Would Auction Off TV Spectrum (PC Magazine)
Yahoo! News
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Wednesday outlined an ambitious plan for U.S. mobile broadband; an effort that includes allocating broadcast spectrum for mobile use an
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FCC Wants To Transition Broadcast TV Spectrum To Mobile Use
ChannelWeb
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski laid out a 10-year National Broadband Plan Wednesday with the goal of freeing up to 500MHz of spectrum over the next decade. The plan call
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'Antiques Roadshow' files infringement suit against Illinois company
Teutopolis Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The producer of the popular PBS television show "Antiques Roadshowâ? is accusing a local company of illegally trading on the TV programâ??s name and trademarks. A lawsuit filed by
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Offer of funds to aid children with autism
South West Business
PARENTS without the financial backing to send an autistic child to the United States for pioneering treatment can access funding from a community-minded mother in Mid Devon. Gretchen Oldland, who live


Qi just behind Picasso in sales ranking
Times Online
Qi Baishi is not a name that many Western aficionados of art can recognise, let alone pronounce. This son of Chinese peasants, who received no formal artistic training, has just become the third bests
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Local United Way facing fund shortfall
Boston Globe
UNITED WAY SUPPORT: As the March 31 deadline for its capital campaign nears, North Shore United Way is facing a $100,000 shortfall in expected donations of $1.25 million. At the same time, agencies th
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GM and the GM Foundation's Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief Exceeds $1 Million
Sys-Con Media
DETROIT, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Two fund-raising drives raised more than $35,000 in contributions for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, bringing the combined current total fro
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London Fashion Week: Caring with style
The Scotsman
A spectacular gathering of A-listers and Britain's fashion elite raises a million pounds to help mothers and babies in disaster-torn Haiti DOES the famously demanding Naomi Campbell do bad weather? Le
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Macomb County Foreclosure Expert, Ralph Roberts Saves Familyâ??s Home from the Sheriffâ??s
PRLog
Macomb County Foreclosure Expert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) â?? Feb 23, 2010 â?? Harrison Twp., MI - The messenger was Sterling Hgts. Realtor, Ralph Roberts. The mortgage expert read
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Stocks Slide on Weak Consumer Data
Smart Money
News at a GlanceHousing Hold: Case-Shiller data stays weakOn Target: Retailer beats Street estimatesHome Repairs: Home Depot, Lowe's firm upToyota Testimony: Execs get grilled on HillThe Lowdown Stock
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Benefit planned for woman with brain cancer
Suburban Journals
Friends of a Festus woman with brain cancer are hoping to help her with overwhelming medical bills. Organizers will host a Benefit for Brenda Cozine beginning at 5 p.m. March 13, at the Festus VFW Hal
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Leona Lewis to auction herself off to raise funds for Haiti
Monsters and Critics
Singer Leona Lewis is to auction herself off to raise funds for those in disaster-stricken Haiti. US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event, Voyeur, West Hollywood, California. - Russ Einhorn / Splash
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10 cent Superman comic book sells for $1 million
Irish Examiner
A RARE copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $1 million (â?¬740,000), smashing the record price for a comic book. A 1938 edition of Action Comics No 1, widely considered the Hol
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Keyser police: Drug bust biggest in decades
Keyser Mineral Daily News-Tribune
Keyser, W.Va. - KEYSER Keyser City Police are describing this weekends drug bust at a D Street residence as the biggest in at least two decades. The fruit of a year-long investigation, Saturday night
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UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA LIMITED - Acquisition(s) - Zibb.com
Zibb
Company: United Business Media Plc (UBMPF) UBM acquires Game Advertising Online for $1m Diversifies UBM TechWeb's game industry platform United Business Media Limited today announces that it has acqui
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Sally is inspired by her cancer battle
Chester Standard
Sally and Gary Oâ??Reilly. A WOMAN who has fought against a life-threatening illness is holding a ball to raise money for other cancer suffers. Sally Oâ??Reilly, of Dee Lane, Upton, Chester, was diagn


Top 6 Home Based Businesses for Artists
Associated Content
teachtoday101@yahoo.com Want to make money from home using your artistic talents. Many services such as website design, freelancing and restoration provide many opportunities for artists to be creativ
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Different perspectives
Appeal-Democrat.com
artists brush up against Yuba-Sutter reality Mark Fox gets much of the inspiration for his artwork from what he sees in and around Linda and Olivehurst: "It was foggy," he says of the day he drove int


From cell phones to school buses, city looks to save money
North Andover Eagle-Tribune
HAVERHILL â?? In this day of everyone using cell phones, the city has a problem not unlike that faced by a family. Dad has a cell phone from one company. Mom's phone comes from another company, and th


Burlington police chief retires
Boston Globe
Burlington After eight years as Burlington?s police chief and 30 years overall with the department, Fran Hart has officially moved on. He retired from the post Friday, which also happened to be his 55
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Skateboarder hurt in strong-arm robbery
Johnson City Press
AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE TO BID TOWN OF JONESBOROUGH The Town of Jonesborough is now accepting bids on the Read Moreâ?¦ AD: FOR BIDS SHHS BID PKG #1 ACCESS ROAD Sealed Bids for SHH


Mental Health Society's annual ball to honor advocates
Staten Island Live
Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- That annual harbinger of spring, the Staten Island Mental Health Society's (SIMHS) Anniversary Ball, is Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Ritz-Carlton Ho


eWeek Security Watch: Phishers Making A Bid With Auction Marketing Tools
EWeek
As online auction sites have continued to proliferate beyond eBay, uBid and Yahoo, use of auction marketing tools has taken off as users of smaller services seek methods to get their items in front of
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Fire damages local apartment building
Johnson City Press
AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE TO BID TOWN OF JONESBOROUGH The Town of Jonesborough is now accepting bids on the Read Moreâ?¦ AD: FOR BIDS SHHS BID PKG #1 ACCESS ROAD Sealed Bids for SHH
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Home show focuses on 'green'
Johnson City Press
AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE TO BID TOWN OF JONESBOROUGH The Town of Jonesborough is now accepting bids on the Read Moreâ?¦ AD: FOR BIDS SHHS BID PKG #1 ACCESS ROAD Sealed Bids for SHH
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TLC Letters, Indian River County, Feb. 22
TCPalm
Granddaughterâ??s Christmas wish fulfilled Last year, I wrote about my granddaughterâ??s Christmas wish to help a homeless man she had seen in Pocahontas Park. She made nine Christmas boxes and took t
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Lara, Yorke, Latapy hold clinic for children
Trinidad Express
The Cancer Treatment Foundation (CTF) hopes to raise more than $125,000 from their Lara, Yorke, Latapy Cricket _and_ Football Clinic hosted at the International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) yesterda

Roanoke Valley increases donations to United Way
Blue Ridge Business Journal
The United Way of Roanoke Valley announced that it raised $6,109,084 in 2009, an increase from 2008. Advance Auto Parts was awarded United Wayâ??s highest honor, the Spirit of Community Award, and man


Bald eagles beginning to incubate eggs
Advertiser-Tribune
Email: ' ' *To: _and_lt;--TO Email REQUIRED! *From: _and_lt;--FROM Email REQUIRED! Fact Box Send e-mail to vjohnson@ advertiser-tribune.com. Two bald eagle pairs in Ohio have started the spring nestin
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New York Fashion Week draws the curtain
China Org
After more than 80 fashion shows, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week dropped its curtains in this metropolitan city on Thursday. Most shows, held in the past week, indicated that winter colors, such as m
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Ohio sets new foreclosure record
WKSU
WKSU's statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports Reporter Bill Cohen Foreclosure fillings on Ohio have edged upward to a new record high for the state. Click to Listen Other options: Realplayer / Wi
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Whistler Olympic ski venue gets reprieve from sale
Telegraph
The auction, due to take place on Thursday, would have seen the Whistler Blackcomb resort the official alpine skiing venue for the games go under the hammer in the middle of the Winter games, much to
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State attorney generals go after job scammers
WKSU
WKSU's Mike Olszewski reports Companies that prey on unemployed people in Ohio have been targeted by the state and federal governments. Click to Listen Other options: Realplayer / Windows Media / MP3
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A Flying Start to 2010 for Direct Auctions, the International Property Auction House
24-7PressRelease.com
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Inez Rix, owner and founder of Direct Auctions has been thrilled and surprised with the client demand for 2010. 'Traditionally, January and February are sleepy times for us, with


Treasuries Fall as Fed Lifts Discount Rate, Debates Asset Sales
BusinessWeek
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries fell, pushing yields to the highest levels in at least five weeks, amid concern the Federal Reserves increase in the discount rate signaled policy makers are moving c
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Back taxes likely led to Bobby's Bar-B-Que's woes: Bankruptcy filing indicates business
RBC Dain Rauscher
More than $362,000 in taxes owed to the state Department of Revenue likely led Bobby's Bar-B-Que into bankruptcy last summer. Court documents filed in June show that the department of revenue is the f
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Swindler files for re-election on city council
Sentinel News
Posted on 02 19 2010 It won't exactly be the cat's meow, but local officials are looking forward to the establishment of a Dog Park later this year. Posted on 02 19 2010 The concern over changes to th
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Chinese pot was a highlight
Derby Evening Telegraph
A CHINESE porcelain pot dating back three centuries went under the hammer in Derby on the same day cult TV show Bargain Hunt returned to the city. The pot, which experts say dates from as early as 168


Liam Gallagher Brit Award on eBay
Web-User
What is claimed to be the Brit Award that Liam Gallagher threw into the crowd at this weekescape_start039;s event has turned up on eBay. A Brit Award that was thrown into the crowd at Tuesday night's
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Crash at Car Auction
TodaysMGT.com
A car plowed into a crowd at a north Georgia auto auction and sent more than a dozen people to the hospital, including at least six with serious injuries. Georgia State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright s
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LIVESHOTS: Worlds Largest Tractor Auction
FOXNews.com
Davenport, Fla. - There's so much iron and metal that it's too much for the eye to take in all at once - actually it's impossible. We see front loaders, bulldozers, cherry pickers and dump-trucks. The


Alexander McQueen's 'muse' GaGa plans tribute to the tragic designer
Jamaica Observer
Lady Gaga is reportedly planning to pay tribute to late fashion designer Alexander McQueen with a performance at the BRITs. The controversial singer admitted she is still 'in shock' over McQueen's tra
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States Sell Surplus Property on Web
CIO Today
States looking to unload surplus property used to do little more than take out an advertisement in the local newspaper, hang an 'Open' sign at a warehouse and set up a cash register. Not anymore. This
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NEWS: New Curator for Racine Art Museum
ArtForum.com
The former director of the museum at the Rhode Island School of Design has accepted a new position in Florida, notes the Miami Herald. Hope Alswang, who abruptly resigned last August after four years
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Cinven, Permira, Advent in second round of DFS sale
Private Equity News
Cinven Group, Permira and Advent International have made it through the second round of the auction of DFS Furniture, people familiar with the situation told Dow Jones Newswires. 08 Feb 2010 01 Feb 20
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Chili cookoff brings the heat
Centre Daily Times
For eight years, Joe Megivern lived along the Gulf of Mexico, in the aptly named city of Gulfport, Miss. â??So Iâ??ve learned how to cook the Cajun way,â? said Megivern, now of Rebersburg. And the ch


You Can Buy Whistler, The Olympic Ski Mountain That's On The Verge Of Liquidation
Business Insider
Bought by Fortress Investment Group in 2006 for $2.8 billion, Intrawest ULC is one of the premier owners and operators of luxury resorts in the U.S. and Canada. As it turns out, Fortress' investment


Mardi Gras celebrated in style at Civic Center
Ruston Daily Leader
T. Scott Boatright, Reporter Rustonâ??s Krewe of Allegro let the good times roll Saturday at the Civic Center. Hundreds danced the night away at the Ruston Civic Symphony Societyâ??s 11th annual Mardi
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Neighbors come together to help Beltrami County logger
Park Rapids Enterprise
Loggers hauled off 40 truckloads of timber from here Saturday, but not because of a sudden housing boom. Tom Mistic piles up logs Saturday as about two dozen loggers held a cutting bee to haul out 40


NDDA Mardi Gras gala set for Tuesday
Natchez Democrat
Christine Tims, Sissy Blackwood, Yvonne Murray and Janelle Williams organize items Sunday night for the Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala silent auction. The gala will be on Tuesday and will benefit Natchez
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UPDATE: Televisa Open To More Deals With NII Holdings - Executive
FOXNews.com
(Updates with additional comments by Televisa executive and closing share prices) MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexican media giant Grupo Televisa SAB (TV) said Monday that it might look at alliances with
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Ohio group seeks ban on dog auctions
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
ONTARIO -- The Coalition to Ban Dog Auctions visited Richland County on Saturday to inform the community about a state ballot initiative campaign the group plans this year. The nonprofit organization,
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Cricket bowled out by loons
Times Live South Africa
EDEN Gardens was not as full as expected yesterday but there was a strong sense of Indiaâ??s cricket passion at the ground on the first day of the second Test against South Africa. Many stands at the


Martin County School Zone, updated Feb. 15
TCPalm
SeaWind Elementary Schoolâ??s Teacher of the Year, kIndergarten teacher Cindy Warner, is pictured with cheerleaders, left to right, Emily Podulka, Shelly Guerra and Allison Bean. Photo provided Parago
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Elvis is the star turn for charity night
Garstang Courier
The Baby Beat Appeal and the Wooden Spoon will hold a charity cabaret night on Saturday, March 13 at the Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club.The Stars in Their Eyes-style event starts at 7.45pm at the clu


Group plans peaceful protest during DeChristopher trial
KSL-TV
SALT LAKE CITY -- Environmental activists are trying to put Salt Lake City at center stage in the debate over global warming. They're inviting people from around the world for protests and street thea
Long past its glory days, Wonderland greyhound track nears its end
Boston Globe
The entrance fee says $2, but no one here remembers the last time they sold tickets. Walk into the dimly lit Wonderland clubhouse, and it has the feel of a coffee klatch at a local senior center. Here


Big fish all the buzz at event on Lake Wissota
Chippewa Falls Online
It was a good news and bad news day for Randy Lathrop of Chippewa Falls at the United Cerebral Palsy Lake Wissota Winter Classic Saturday. The 48-inch muskie with an incredible girth that he pulled th
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Students bid on dates at second annual event
Crimson White Online
Auction raises $6,000 By Katy Turnbull on February 12th, 2010 in Campus, Featured Story, News Students helped raise around $6,000 last night at the second annual scholarship date night auction hosted
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How global warming contributed to the snow
Baltimore Sun
A warming world increases atmospheric moisture, which leads to massive snowstorms Text Size You can't even find your car on the street, the kids have been out of school for days, and "blizzard conditi
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Diana letters reveal roller coaster married life
Deccan Herald
The 30 letters to her beautician Janet Filderman were penned by the late Princess of Wales in her characteristically clear hand over a period of five years in the Eighties, and expected to fetch more
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Washington D.C. breaks snow record
Mangalorean
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON FEB 10 (Reuters) - A second blizzard in a week buried the Northeast on Wednesday, breaking a century-old snowfall record in the nation's capital, leaving thousands without power an
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Event brings awareness to child abuse in Grayson County
KXII-TV 12
SHERMAN, TX--In its twelfth year, members of CASA say they look forward to the annual Chocolate Indulgence celebration; a unique way to raise awareness about the tragic problem of child abuse in Grays
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Business briefs for Sunday, Feb. 14
The Desert Sun
nates $20K to help Haiti relief The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians made a $20,000 donation to the Salvation Army World Service Office to assist in its Haiti earthquake relief efforts, tribal chair
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Business week in review 2/14/2010
Scranton Times-Tribune
Comcast rebrands to become Xfinity After growing into a massive, diversified media company and alienating a good deal of customers, Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. will rebrand its phone, Internet an


UConn women: Center stage for Charles
Journal Inquirer
STORRS Tina Charles was a part of the first Huskies of Honor ceremony when the inaugural class was inducted in December of 2006. Each University of Connecticut womens basketball player unveiled a plaq
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2/11 :: More items up for bid to help Haiti
IndyCar
Race fans, teams and drivers from around the world continue to help the people of Haiti, as Indianapolis Motor Speedway online auctions have raised nearly $15,000 for American Red Cross relief efforts
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Thief hits church (1245)
TheWorldlink.com
When Pastor Jon Strasman arrived to work Monday morning at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Coos Bay, he found a gaping hole where the safe used to be. And all the choir's efforts to raise more than $3,0
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Lindsay Lohan to host fundraising event for British Red Cross Haiti appeal
British Red Cross
Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for the British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal on 26 February in London, and has posted a special invitation on YouTube
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Barbershop quartets offer singing valentines in Hernando, Pasco, Citrus counties
St. Petersburg Times
Send a valentine in four-part harmony Several area barbershop choruses are offering singing valentines by quartets: ? The D'Lites Quartet of the Hernando Hills Hi-Lites women's barbershop chorus is ta
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Haitian judge rules for release of U.S. missionaries
Reuters India
Take a look at the most powerful news wins from across the globe. "I just signed the request for the release of the 10 Americans submitted by the lawyers and I have sent it to the prosecutor's office,
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Hollowell Seeks Re-Election To Greeneville School Board
Greeneville Sun
Two Others File For County Commission, One For Constable BY TOM YANCEY STAFF WRITER Four candidates for local office have filed qualifying petitions so far this week - one of them running for the Gree
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Historical Society to host annual luncheon
Eureka Times-Standard
EUREKA -- Chris Peters, president and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development, will be the featured speaker at the Humboldt County Historical Society's 50th annual luncheon on Feb. 2
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Banks seek swifter process as foreclosures climb
Daytona Beach News Journal
Business Writer DA DAYTONA BEACH -- The new year started with no relief from the high number of foreclosure filings across Volusia and Flagler counties and the state. And the mounting number of cases
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Beyonce fronts Fashion for Haiti t-shirt campaign
PR inside
Beyonce is the latest star to use fashion to raise funds for the Haiti earthquake appeal - she's the face of a new charity t-shirt line. The If I Were A Boy hitmaker has been signed up to model the Fa
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Vampire Weekend Join Haiti Auction
Clash Music
The Strokes, Fleet Foxes donate hand made items Click To View the Fullsize Image/s New York afro-pop outfit Vampire Weekend have joined The Strokes, Fleet Foxes in donating hand made items to an aucti
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Miley Cyrus Organizes Auction For Haiti Relief
TheCelebrityCafe.com
The online auction will include items from several different celebrities Miley Cyrus organized an online auction to help raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. The auction will include the dress tha
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Local Residents to Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Give Projected 6,200 Hearing
Canada NewsWire
HALTON, ON, Feb. 9 /CNW/ - Long time Georgetown residents Jason Toone and Crystal Rosa, today announced plans for the eight-day hearing mission trip to Toluca, Mexico projected to result in fitting mo
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China Bond Market Policy Scan-Feb. 10, 2010
TradingMarkets
China bond market policy scan on Feb. 10, as follows: 1 Inflation has emerged in China, but it still sustains at low level, said Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor of the People's Bank of China, the Chinese cen
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Toyota Resale Values Plummet Amid Recalls
WWJ Newsradio 950
Toyota is losing value by the week. Kelley Blue Book dropped the resale values of recalled Toyotas for the second time in four days Monday, leaving them as much as 4 percent or $300 to $750 lower than
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Riverside chooses winter theme for gala
Chicago Daily Herald
Riverside Foundation's annual gala, themed "A Winter Soiree," will take place on Feb. 20 at Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort, with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will feature an elegant dinne


2010 FIFA World Cup and FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Impressions
GameSpot UK
Today was footie day at GameSpot HQ, as developers from EA Canada came by to show off two of the company's big soccer releases for this year: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and the latest edition of
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Haselor coffee morning raises funds for Haiti quake
Redditch Advertiser
A WOMAN in Haselor has raised more than £500 toward the crisis in Haiti, with a privately organised coffee morning. Sonia Hale, organised the coffee morning last week, inviting people from the villag
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Friends raise money for Haiti
Terrace Standard
MUSIC _and_ Friends and Astral Media are very pleased to announce the â??Friends of Haitiâ?? fundraiser, held Jan. 30 at the Thornhill Community Centre, was a phenomenal success raising $12,529.04 (af
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Snow Golf Tournament Near Purrrrfection
Maple Ridge News
Maple Ridge News Tri-City / Maple Ridge Text â??Foreâ?? is not a word often heard in the Canadian Interior in the winter, but it has become a favourite word around Princeton each February. For the pas


Prices for Olympic Figure Skating Tickets Skyrocket
Donga.com
'I am fortunate to get hold of a ticket.' Roh Sang-hee, the mother of Korean figure skater Kwak Min-jeong, 16, who will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, said she was relieved
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Strong start to 2010 as bidders come out in force
Domain.com.au
If the crowds flocking to open-for-inspections are a reliable sign of things to come, Melbourne's property market is gearing up for a roaring start to 2010. Across the metro area, and in every price b


Miley Cyrus Organizes Celebrity Online Auction for Haiti
People
Miley Cyrus has recruited her celebrity pals for a star-studded online auction to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. 'Ever since the earthquake, I've been trying to do my part to help the peo
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Thames Ditton Bar holds auction for Haiti
This is Local London
The Crown Trattoria and Bar in Thames Ditton is holding an auction on Sunday, February 14, to raise money for the people of Haiti. Love for Haiti will be compered by TV presenter Henry Kelly and, as w
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Hot Topic: There is a solution to the Virginia Range horse issue
Reno Gazette-Journal
The future of the Virginia Range horses has been a bone of contention as long as I can remember. It seems no matter what possible solutions are suggested to control overpopulation or the problem of he


Express to host Haiti benefit dinner
Minor League Baseball
Team joins local church to raise money for cause Round Rock Express Print E-mail ROUND ROCK, Texas -- People in Central Texas will have an opportunity to reach out to Haitian people devastated by last
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Free tests given on HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Vallejo Times-Herald
Solano County observed National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Friday by offering free HIV testing in downtown Vallejo. Five people were tested, and all tested negative for the virus that causes AIDS
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Red, White and Blue Bash set for March 12
Winter Haven News Chief
WINTER HAVEN - It's time to don red, white and blue and celebrate the spirit of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross Polk County Chapter will hold the 2010 Red, White and Blue Bash at 6:30 p
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Cat spay, neuter clinic
Modoc Record Online
Announcements are published free for non-profit groups as space permits. Send announcements to Gatherings: c/o Modoc County Record, P.O. Box 531, Alturas, CA 96101 or stop by the Record office at 201


More Dow Carnage Ahead? What to Watch For (On the Street)
Smart Money
How much worse can get it? Its a question no investor wants to address, but with the Dow coming off a series of triple-digit losses, its one that demands at least a guess.Over the last few days, many


Holmes hoping the Super Bowl has no winner
Seattle Times
A year ago, Santonio Holmes got his hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Watching someone else take a turn with the NFL's shiny silver chalice this season is a difficult reality for the Pittsburgh Stee
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Coastal Harvest holds Cake Walk
Bandon Western World
Coastal Harvest will hold its sixth-annual Valentineâ??s Cake Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Bandon Community Youth Center 101 S.W. 11th St. Organizer Lyn Silverman said the


Teenage student sells her virginity online for £20,000
Mirror.co.uk
A 19-year-old New Zealand university student has auctioned off her virginity for �20,000. The girl, who has not been named or pictured, said she posted the advert on ineed.co.nz to help pay for her
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Annual Education Foundation gala set for Feb. 27 at the Blackwell
This Week Grandview
The Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation will hold its 19th annual gala Feb. 27 at the Blackwell, a hotel located at Ohio State University at 2110 Tuttle Park Place. The event, which wi


Brewer, sugar baron in sports power list
Times of India
MUMBAI: A brewer, a sugar baron and a cement maker are among the most influential people in Indian sport, according to a recent power list, elbowing out some of the country's biggest sports stars them
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US Stocks Slide As Concerns Mount On Jobs Data, European Debt
MarketWatch
By Kristina Peterson NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks slid Thursday as investors fretted over a rise in jobless claims and a lengthening list of European countries struggling with national debt.
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Terre Haute Action Track Announces 2010 Schedule
WTWO
Reported by: WTWO News view larger The Terre Haute action track released their 2010 schedule Wednesday. Mike King is not only the voice of the Indianapolis 500, he's also a partner of Action Promotion
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Stocks Plunge, Euro Drops, Debt Risk Up on U.S. Jobs, Euro Debt
BusinessWeek
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Australian and Japanese stocks plunged, following the MSCI World Indexâ??s biggest decline in nine months, and commodities slid after an unexpected increase in U.S. jobless claim
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Concert and other events all help Haiti
South West Business
AN all-star concert held in Exeter raised more than £4,000 for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Exeter businessman and folk singer Mike Burch arranged the concert at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street. I
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Art world hails record price for Giacometti
Yahoo! Malaysia
LONDON (AFP) - The world record sale of a sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti shows confidence is returning to the art market after the global slowdown, experts said Thursday. "L'homme qui ma
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Terra Firma to ask investors for £100m to prevent EMI default
AltAssets.net
UK private equity firm Terra Firma may be forced to ask investors for £100m (â?¬114.4m) to prevent EMIâ??s recorded music business from defaulting on its debt covenants from Citigroup this year, acco
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2010 Community Auction Is Record Setting
Giles News
The 2010 WKSR Radio Community Auction is record-setting in more ways than one. Sundayâ??s final segment set the record for the longest auction day, with the bids stopping at 11:30 p.m. The auction is


Fundraisers for slain officer's daughters gain steam
AZCentral.com
ea schools and businesses have been offering condolences to the family of Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler and launched efforts to assist his relatives with funeral expenses and other costs. Some fu
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Monster Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
Forbes.com
BusinessWire - --Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.02; Non-GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $0.01 --Non-GAAP Operating Expenses of $213 Million Decline 15% Over Prior Year --Net Ca
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We're hosting a Super Bowl party with MassMarket and The Poolhouse
Boards Magazine
Event will raise money for Haiti earthquake relief project Lime-Aid Story Categories: Tags: Super Bowl XLIV, MassMarket, The Poolhouse Plans for Super Bowl Sunday? If you find yourself in the Los Ange
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Bixby Knolls and Local Businesses Hold Heartfelt Haiti-Relief Event, Raising Funds
LBReport
LBReport.com News by Blair Cohn, Exec. Dir. Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Ass'n Bixby Knolls and Local Businesses Hold Heartfelt Haiti-Relief Event, Raising Funds For Doctors Without Borders by Bl
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Sir Elton John and David Furnish Host 18th Annual Academy Awards(R) Viewing Party
Sys-Con Media
Chopard, Jo and Raffy Manoukian, and Neuro Drinks to Present this Year's Event LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards® Viewing Party host
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The 'Lost' season premiere: Smokin'!
KHWB
Before I get to my reaction to Tuesday's 'Lost' season premiere, a quick plug for a good cause: You can get a cool 'Lost' pin if you donate $25 or more to the Haitian medical charity Partners in Healt
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Man anticipates fortune as 'lost' Klimt hits auction
CHINAdaily
Sale follows ownership settlement over painting looted after World War II LONDON: When a rare Klimt landscape goes under the hammer at Sotheby's today (Beijing time), the sellers will not be the only
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Ghilarducci charged, plans to plead guilty
Eureka Times-Standard
Former Humboldt Creamery CEO Rich Ghilarducci will plead guilty to a single federal charge filed against him of making false statements to an agricultural credit bank, according to a statement from hi
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Paolo Nutini raises money for earthquake-hit Haiti by auctioning VIP tickets
Daily Record
By Rick Fulton PAOLO NUTINI is doing his bit to raise money for Haiti - by auctioning VIP tickets for one of his shows. The Paisley pop sensation was moved by the destruction and loss of life caused b
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10 Best Super Bowl ads of all time
MSNBC
The best Super Bowl commercials tend to reflect happier times, when people liked their American cars and privatized health care, nobody was worried about the fate of the world's polar bears and high f
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2 dead, one injured in Westford shooting
Boston Globe
In what police called a family dispute, two people were killed and a third person was critically injured in a shooting last night inside a home in Westford, police said. ?It appears to be a family mem
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American sports help in relief efforts for Haiti
The Penn
Everyone is aware of the earthquake in Haiti. The news has been flooded with pictures and reports. People are being asked to donate through text messages, emails, over the phone, almost any and every
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Local musicians pitch in for Haiti
Campbell River Mirror
The Campbell River Childrenâ??s Choir is one of the performing groups taking part in the Haiti â?? YOU Can Help concert on Feb. 27 at the Tidemark Theatre. Email Print Letter to Editor Share others al
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Property facing long and hard slog Alliance
Business Day
THABANG MOKOPANELE THIS year may well be a tale of two halves for the property market, with economic headwinds still strong and SA continuing to experience alarmingly high unemployment. Alliance Group


Ritchie Bros. mean business in Chilliwack
Sicamous Eagle Valley News
The grand opening for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Chilliwack is set for March 24. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS Email Print Letter to Editor Share others also read... Text Updated: February 02, 2010 10:30 AM
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Robert Plant to Play Cancer Benefit
94.7 Chicago True Oldies Channel
Robert Plant has revealed that he will perform an intimate show to benefit Cancer Research UK this month. The singer will headline this year's Sound _and_amp; Vision event on February 25th at London's
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Diaries of Nazi death camp doctor sold
Kazakhstan News
Home Kazakhstan News. Net Tuesday 2nd February, 2010 The diary and a revealing letter written by notorious Auschwitz death camp doctor, Josef Mengele, are to be sold at auction in the US. The auction
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Wal-Mart, Digital River, Inc., Microsoft Corporation,
SmartBrief
CHICAGO-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and t
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$8 Million Raised at Naples Wine Festival for Charity
Florida Trend
Naples Winter Wine Festival The wine lovers of Naples ignored gloomy weather and a gloomier economy Saturday as they raised glasses of rare Bordeaux and $8 million of charity to care for troubled chil
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NEWS: City Plan to Cut Jobs in Los Angeles Would Effect Art Programs
ArtForum.com
The push to eliminate 1,003 jobs across Los Angeles city government could carve most deeply into neighborhood councils, arts programs, and initiatives aimed at reducing ethnic tensions, according to a
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Read full article: 'Good Life Tampa Bay Helps "Pass It On" with Quarterback Jeff
MediaSyndicate
Tampa Bay TV Show was there to interview local Tampa Bay celebrities at a Red Carpet Cocktail Reception hosted by former quarterback Jeff Garcia and his wife Carmella benefitting the Ronald McDonald H
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Going once, going twice and sold for a good cause
MBA.co.za
Auctioneering ââ?¬â?? itââ?¬â?¢s a think-fast, talk-fast profession that requires someone with charm, wit, intelligence and a big personality. Ariella Kuper, one of only a handful of female auctione


Annual Souper Bowl raises money for local charity group
Badger Herald
UW student org. selling ceramics to raise cash for Habitat for Humanity Courtesy of UW Habitat for Humanity UW Habitat for Humanityâ??s annual â??Souper Bowlâ?? raises money by selling donated bowls.
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Braves Caravan helps Haiti relief effort
Major League Baseball
ATLANTA -- As Chipper Jones and Peter Moylan taped sets of crutches, Braves team president John Schuerholz and general manager Frank Wren stood at another table assembling various medical supplies tha
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Recording, fundraisers planned to help Haiti
Windsor Star
Windsor musicians are tuning up for Haiti. Several projects and events have been planned to raise money for relief efforts. Leading the way is a recording inspired by 1985's We Are The World fundraise
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City Markets Haiti Relief Effort Extended
ABC News 4 Charleston
Charleston, SC - The Charleston City Market and its merchants are mobilizing to create a City Market for Haiti donation drive for the earthquake victims of Haiti.Our Historic City Market has a direct
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NEWS: City Plan to Cut Jobs in Los Angeles Would Affect Art Programs
ArtForum.com
A committee envisioning a future University of Iowa Museum of Art wrapped up its final meeting Friday with plans to submit a final report to UI president Sally Mason on Tuesday, reports B. A. Morelli
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Battlefield Bad Company 2,...
IGN.com
Battlefield Bad Company , Pokemon, Snuggies and Tax Returns! .listHeader .listIcon .listItem .itemBox .itemIcon .itemName .itemName .itemTitle .itemCheck .blogger .bignum #communitymsg #communitymsg p
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Dapper Dan Awards: Top honors for Malkin, Penn State volleyball
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When Evgeni Malkin's parents got rock star treatment during the Stanley Cup run, the bond between the Russian-born star and Pittsburgh entered the realm of extraordinary. "The fans and the people of P


Naples Winter Wine Festival: New York City dream trip fetches $150K
News-Press.com
2:22 p.m. updateThe highest auction bid so far has been $150,000 for a dream trip to New York City that includes meeting the cast of the TV show "Project Runway."Festival trustee Retta Singer got in a
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Congress condemns Shiv Sena for threatening Shah Rukh on IPL issue
NewKerala.com
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Congress today condemned the Shiv Sena for threatening film actor Shah Rukh Khan for favouring Pakistani players playing in IPL and said legal action should be taken against tho
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Check back for updates from this weekend's charity event
Naples Daily News
NAPLES - Today, patrons of the Naples Winter Wine Festival gather at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at Tiburon in North Naples to take part in the 2010 Expanding Horizons Auction. Its the Naples Childre


Auction proceeds will help people of Haiti
Lancaster Online
A huge auction to help victims of the Haiti earthquake will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 40 Hess Road in Hess Road Business Park, Leola. Benuel Fisher, one of about half a dozen auctioneers who will d
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Mardi Gras Kicks Off in 2 Weeks! Join the Fun February 6-16 in Lafayette Genuine
TRIPinfo.com
Visitors_and_gt; Events and Festivals _and_gt; Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Mystery _and_amp; Magic Just as the Cajuns and Creoles are known for their fabulous, spicy food, Cajun Country is known for the fab
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Religion Notes: Jan. 29
Fayetteville Observer
SPECIAL EVENTS _and_amp; NEWS Kingdom Connection Christian Center Church will give away clothing Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The distribution will be from The King's Closets, 8126 Cliffdal
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Push to send trailers to Haiti stirs backlash
Portland Press Herald
INDIANAPOLIS The trailer industry and lawmakers are pressing the government to send Haiti thousands of potentially formaldehyde-laced trailers left over from Hurricane Katrina an idea denounced by som
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Only Modi is responsible for IPL-3 fiasco: PCB
Express Buzz
PM IST NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt has squarely blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) and its commissioner Lalit Modi for ignoring Pakistani players for the third season of Indi
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Winter weather cancellations and closings
Rock Hill Herald
The threat of icy conditions has prompted the cancellation of the following weekend events: York Technical College classes Friday night classes will take place as scheduled. All Saturday and Sunday cl
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/R E P E A T -- The Ontario Lung Association - Media Advisory/
Canada NewsWire
TORONTO, Jan. 26 /CNW/ - What if you could add 10 quality years to your life? Well, you can. In his first Canadian appearance Dan Buettner, author of the bestselling National Geographic book, THE BLUE
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Deccan Chargers deny Razzaq''s selection
Topnews.in
Mumbai, Jan 28 : Hyderabad-based Indian Premier League (IPL) team Deccan Chargers has denied reports of roping in Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq as a substitute for injured West Indies fast-bowler
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Texas CPAs help Haiti victims while fostering client loyalty
AccountingWEB
A Texas accounting firm and its clients are discovering that a wall calendar with beautiful photographs, designed to market the firm's name and promote client loyalty, can change the lives of earthqua
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MSNBC Host Chris Matthews "Forgot" Obama is Black
The Root
Obama Was Black (VIDEO) addthis_pub addthis_logo addthis_logo_background addthis_logo_color addthis_brand addthis_options 'digg, facebook, addthis_offset_top addthis_offset_left - entry - 38718 - Obam
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The regionâ??s best food and drink come together for a great cause
Public Spirit/W.G. Guide
Back for a third year, the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fundâ??s Wine in Winter event will take place Feb. 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center in Blue Bell. After taking


Help raise money for Twin Pad
Paris Star
Imagine a night out on the town complete with a delicious meal and a personal donation to the Twin Pad Arena. It sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to be. This weekend, owners of The Cobblestone Pu
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Mardi Gras mambo
Ruston Daily Leader
Krewe of Allegro ball set for Feb. 12 Monica Crowe, Reporter The public is invited to let the good times roll at the Ruston Civic Symphony Societyâ??s 11th annual Krewe of Allegro Mardi Gras Ball. The
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UW Habitat for Humanity hosts 14th Souper Bowl
UW Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Habitat for Humanity chapter will host the 14th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at Madison West High School on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event, which starts at 3 p.m. and


Art Center opens Silent Auction
Modoc Record Online
â??Gatheringsâ? is meant to provide an information outlet for public service announcements for non-profit groups. Please include the name of the event, time and date it is scheduled and the place and


Lackluster Economic News Pushes the Markets Lower
New York Times
Wall Street was hit with a string of disappointments on Thursday: a weaker-than-expected unemployment picture, a tepid recovery in manufacturing and skepticism about the technology sector, including c
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Heart-healthy food starts early for BR girl
WBRZ
Two-year-old Marin Varnado, whose heart beats normally with the aid of a pacemaker, will be doing her part Tuesday to encourage local women to make their heart health a top priority. The only child of


Gill wants Pak players in IPL
Indian Express
Sympathy continues to pour in for the snubbed Pakistani cricketers with Sports Minister M S Gill on Wednesday advising the IPL authorities to take a lesson from the auction 'fiasco' and hoping that pl
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Pakistani players to play in IPL?
ThatsCricket
Flames between India and Pakistan seem to be dousing over the the controversy regarding the non-bidding of Pakistani players for the third season of the Indian Premier League. After allegations and co
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Delta posts $1.2 billion loss in 2009
Dayton Business Journal
cut significantly into its loss in 2009. The Atlanta-based airline had a net loss of $1.2 billion and a loss per share of $1.50, compared with a net loss of $8.9 billion and a loss per share of $19.08
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"Music Helping Haiti" American Red Cross Benefit Concert www.musichelpinghaiti.org
24-7PressRelease.com
/24-7PressRelease/ -- National and International media celebrities have organized an all ages benefit concert for the Haitian Earthquake victims and survivors on January 31 at The Rock and Roll Hotel
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WDC Charity Auction in aid of the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal (NEW ITEMS ADDED!)
What Digital Camera
Jan 2010 Nigel Atherton Here's a great opportunity to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake and bag a bargain for yourself at the same time. What Digital Camera has gathered donations of cam
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Benoit family fights cancer
Your Ottawa Region
With Chris's job finishing at the end of March and Laura still going for treatments and unable to work, they are going to need a helping hand. First published in Smiths Falls This Week on Feb. 29, 200
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And now for some NY Yankees news (mostly) not related to Johnny Damon
New Jersey Online
In Detroit, Granderson played center field. Presumably, he'll get the chance to also play there with the Yankees. But Gardner's ability to cover ground in center raises the question of whether he coul
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US Fed Reserve holds rates at record low
Melbourne Age
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates at a record low and pledged to keep them there for an "extended period" to nurture the US economic recovery and lower unemployment. The Fed made
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Lesbian and gay Haiti relief fund raises more than $150,000 so far for American
Miami Herald
News release from American Red Cross LGBT Haiti Relief Fund : SAN FRANCISCO â?? Within days of the creation of the American Red Cross LGBT Haiti Relief Fund , a Red Cross representative stated t
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Benefit raises money for fire victims
Fremont Tribune
- 0:: am CST A Jan. benefit has raised at least $,000 for those who lost property in a downtown North Bend fire. Benefit organizers served a barbecue dinner to just over 00 people, said Katy Bode, tre


McCanns to mark Madeleine milestone Leicestershire parents Kate and Gerry McCann
Derbyshire Times
Leicestershire parents Kate and Gerry McCann are to mark the 1,000th day since their daughter Madeleine went missing with a fund-raising event attended by celebrity backers. Supporters of the Rothley
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Fund-raising for Haiti disaster
BBC
Robbie Williams already supports UNICEF activities North Staffordshire's favourite son, Robbie Williams, is taking a lead in raising money to ease the disaster situation in Haiti. Closer to home, ther
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Diddy gives son $360K car for 16th birthday; John Travolta piloting plane to Haiti
Washington Post
Headlines: Diddy gives son $360K car for 16th birthday... John Travolta to pilot relief plane to Haiti... Jennifer Aniston donates $500K to Haiti efforts... Britney Spears to auction dress for relief
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Jewell Cardwell: Hospital staff rallies around ill ER nurse
Akron Beacon Journal
Akron General Medical Center's emergency department workers are banding together to bring good medicine to one of their own. Michael Teodosio, an emergency-room nurse there for 13 years, was diagnosed


Gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman s releases her first book
SiliconValley.com
For a day at least, Meg Whitman the gubernatorial candidate and former eBay chief became Meg Whitman the author. Whitman's first book was released Tuesday, unleashing a torrent of blog comments and a
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China tightening worries spook investors
Globe and Mail
Fears of more Chinese policy tightening spooked global markets on Tuesday after Beijing ordered some banks to comply immediately with a planned increase in reserves and a report suggested earlier atte
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Interest Rate Monitor: Interactive Brokers, 26th January 2010
FX & MM
Previous | Next IB Interest Rate Monitor Bond prices slip from one-month highs as risk aversion peaks Bonds yields are pushing on their lowest in about one month as mounting frustrations pressure inve


Warning: Fake Diet Pills
WCPO
Alli is one of the most popular diet products in recent years. It is a an over-the-counter version of a diet pill that had been prescription-only until the Food and Drug Administration allowed wider s


Delta improves to $1.2 billion loss for 09
San Francisco Business Times
Delta Air Lines Inc. cut significantly into its loss in 2009. The Atlanta-based airline had a net loss of $1.2 billion and a loss per share of $1.50, compared with a net loss of $8.9 billion and a los
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Historian's $5+ Million Collection of American Documents in NYC Auction
PRWeb
The multi-million dollar collection of important and many one-of-a-kind American documents tracing the country's westward movement, assembled over 50 years by a colorful historian, will be offered in


Cricket snub ignites India-Pakistan row
MSN Sports Singapore
A perceived snub to Pakistani players by the glitzy Indian Premier League has sparked a diplomatic spat between the great rivals, for whom cricket is more than just a game. A perceived snub to Pakista


Reliance among suitors for crisis-hit MGM studio
Oman Tribune
studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) has received buyout bids from several potential suitors, including s Reliance ADA Group (ADAG), according to the Wall Street Journal. Bids ranged between $1.5 billion
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Car auction estimates $1.5M in damage
Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic Russo and Steele officials assessed damage Friday after an 800-foot-long auction tent blew onto the Loop 101, snarling traffic and leaving hundreds of valuable collector cars unco
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Ex-Fugee: Haiti quake aid not quick enough
New York Daily News
George Clooney and his famous pals raised millions through their Friday telethon for Haitian earthquake relief. But some high-profile Haitians can't understand why it's taking so long for food, water
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IPL takes centrestage at Jaipur Lit Fest
Yahoo! India
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) The controversy over the IPL took centrestage at the Jaipur Literature Festival with Shyam Saran, former foreign secretary and Prime Minister's special envoy, asserting that 'pla
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Threats blamed for IPL Pak snub
Melbourne Age
TWO Bollywood actresses who co-own IPL teams have claimed they were threatened into snubbing Pakistani cricketers in the IPL auction, while an explosive report has blamed the threats as coming from In
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Concert benefits earthquake victims
WAFF
WAFF Video on Demand Ã? Recent News Stories More_and_gt;_and_gt; HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - A benefit concert for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti was held at Lowe Mill Sunday night. Several local band
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Lee will not rush back for IPLâ??s sake13 hours ago
Mumbai Mirror
Melbourne: His international cricket derailed by a string of injuries, Australia pacer Brett Lee is in no mood to risk another breakdown and has ruled out rushing his comeback to play in the IPL in Ma
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V&A museum in London displays Bolton forgeries
Bolton News
rd January 2010 THE art fakes of a master forger from Bolton â?? and a replica of the garden shed in which they were made â?? have gone on display at a unique exhibition. Forgeries by Shaun Greenhalgh
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RV Show Opens Today in Virginia Beach Venue
RVBusiness
by RV Business Leave a Comment Two years after the Ford Model T debuted, the first recreational vehicles were built. And while creature comforts were few â?? a toilet was considered a luxurious touch


Celebrities join forces to raise funds for Haiti
Yorkshire Evening Post
Celebrities were today joining forces to help raise emergency funds for those left destitute by the devastating Haitian earthquake. Damon Albarn, Coldplay and the Arctic Monkeys have come together to
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Music stars unite for Haiti Oxfam auction
HotPress.com
Damon Albarn, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and other top rock acts have agreed to participate in a special auction to raise funds for Oxfamâ??s emergency response in Haiti. The exclusive items to be aucti
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Scalpers target Sundance Film Festival ticket buyers
ABC 4
Main Street in Park City During the Sundance Film Festival PARK CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Thursday was the opening day for the Sundance Film Festival, and thousands gathered here from around the world
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Perceived snub ignites India-Pakistan cricket row
MSN Sports Singapore
A perceived snub to Pakistani players by the glitzy Indian Premier League has sparked a diplomatic spat between the great rivals, for whom cricket is more than just a game. A perceived snub to Pakista
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Answering the call to help Haiti victims
Peterborough Examiner
A Peterborough woman and a 13-year-old Lakefield College School student are each fundraising for Haiti. Lisa Leonard is holding a fundraiser, which is to include music, a silent auction and door prize
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Stars shine in telethon to help Haiti survivors
Herald Scotland
But some of the biggest stars from Hollywood and showbusiness took to the stage for a different cause yesterday when they held a telethon to raise money for the victims of the devastating earthquake i
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Haitian Relief Benefit Concert
K-Rock 105.7
January 24, Brandee's Restaurant _and_amp; Lounge A Haitian Relief Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, January 24th at Brandeeâ??s Restaurant _and_amp; Lounge, 178 Ontario Street, Kingston. This e
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Big multi-estate auction planned for Feb. 26-27 in N.C.
US PRWire
A spectacular two-day, multi-estate auction will be held the weekend of Feb. 26-27 by Richard D. Hatch _and_amp; Associates, at the firmâ??s spacious gallery facility located at 913 Upward Road in Fla


Ex-Credit Suisse Broker Is Sentenced to Five Years (Update2)
BusinessWeek
(Adds judgeâ??s comment in 12th paragraph; Credit Suisse comment in 20th paragraph.) Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Former Credit Suisse Group AG broker Eric Butler was sentenced to five years in prison for f
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City groups joining forces
Hamilton Spectator
About 25 people representing nearly 10 community groups gathered yesterday to lay the foundation for a committee to help relief efforts in Haiti and support local Haitians. The group includes the Hait
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Helping child victims of quake
Cambridge Evening News
People in the region, including a Cambridge children's charity, are pulling together to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Chief reporter Chris Elliott investigates. THE most heart-rending surv
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EU, rating agencies ramp up pressure on Greece
Canoe Money
The European Union and rating agencies piled pressure on Greece on Tuesday to quickly implement budget reduction plans resisted by trade unions. Standard _and_amp; Poorâ??s and Moodyâ??s said it was k
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Surprise guests appear at Thome's event
Chicago White Sox
PEORIA, Ill. -- For the 15th Joyce Thome Benefit for Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria, Andrea Thome decided to bring a few special guests in to the Peoria Civic Center to add to the already h


Head to the Kasbah at Kemp Karnevale
Wichita Falls Times Record News
Whether by private jet, galloping camels or conventional automobiles, guests of this years Kemp Karnevale will party in Mideast style. The theme of the sixth annual fundraiser of the Kemp Center for t


HK stocks up as banks rebound; China shares firm
Reuters
* Chinese banks lead rise in Hong Kong stocks * Chalco down after profit warning; China Oil climbs * China market up as trading companies rise (Updates to close) By Donny Kwok and Lu Jianxin HONG KONG


Kuznetsova breezes into Aussie Open 3rd round
NBC Sports
No. 3 seed drops Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets   Australian Open   Video: Serena takes the '09 crown Slideshow: Men's seeds | Women's seeds Vote on who will win:   Men |   Women Special feat
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Panicky China Cranks Bill Yields Higher Than Expected To Battle Bubble Fears
Business Insider
// tweetmeme_source = 'moneygame'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; // The Chinese central bank pushed up its one-year bill yield faster than expected today to 1.93%, in a bid to get ahead of inflat
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nflation effect: Wealthy migrants price out Aussie families
Brisbane Courier-Mail
migrants pricing locals out of Sydney property market Welcome to . Skip to: Breaking Motor Local Breaking Owner Price Guide Advice _and_ Tools Galleries Galleries s Galleries Readers' Directory GetPri
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Relax, make money: Its called a "paycation"
WLBT
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How to Buy Foreclosed Homes With These Simple Tips
PRLog
Moving quickly is also good advice because these properties sell fast. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) â?? Jan 18, 2010 â?? Buying foreclosed property from a bank or lender is an incredib
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FDA Warns of Counterfeit Alli Drug
KMSP-TV
How to tell if you have the fake product Published : Monday, 18 Jan 2010, 3:10 PM CST A warning is out for people looking to buy a popular weight loss product on the cheap. The FDA and GlaxoSmithKline
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Meryl Streep and Celebs Auction Off Golden Globe Outfits for Haiti Relief
NewsOK.com
Golden Globe winner Meryl Streep is joining her peers in donating her 67th Annual Golden Globe Award outfit to raise support for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Josh Brolin, Gerard Butler, Amy
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U2, Fucked Up Amongst Those Getting Involved With Haiti Relief Efforts
ChartAttack.com
Bono, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Wyclef Jean and Sting are all confirmed to be taking part in actor George Clooney's upcoming Hope For Haiti telethon that will air Friday (Ja
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Euro hits 4-month low vs pound, Aussie retreats
Reuters
TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro fell to a four-month low against sterling on Tuesday but recovered from an over two-year trough versus the Aussie after signs that China is stepping up quantitative tighteni
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Updated: Airtel Acquires 70% In Warid Telecom; Warid Makeover?
Media Nama
Acquires 70% In Warid Warid Makeover? - Nama email_ajax_url email_max_allowed email_verify email_text_error 'The Following Error email_text_name_invalid '- Your Name is email_text_email_invalid '- You


Public safety departments see smallest cuts in budget
Weatherford Democrat
Cuts in the Weatherford city budget are affecting all departments. During last weekâ??s city council meeting, the council approved to lower the projected sales tax revenue for the 2010 fiscal year fro
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Argentina: No damage from 6.3 quake in far southern Atlantic
Tacoma News Tribune
Judge downplays freeze of Argentina bank funds An American judge who froze all property held in the U.S. by Argentina's central bank said he didn't intend for the order to halt routine financial trans
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Record Winter Spell in Europe Set to Boost Tea Earnings
AllAfrica.com
Increased demand arising from the winter season in European markets and a global shortage are set to boost tea earnings. Improved supplies due to the ongoing rains will enable the country to fill the


Chicago Tribune In the Wake Of the News column: At least some good came of Mark
RBC Dain Rauscher
Try telling baseball fan Phil Ozersky that everything about Mark McGwire's 70-home run summer of 1998 was bad or fake. The real comfort Ozersky's ailing dad, Herbert, enjoys down in sunny Boynton Beac
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Fayetteville girl, 11, raises money for Haiti relief
Chambersburg Public Opinion
After watching the news on television about the devastating earthquake that left thousands of people dead in Haiti, Bailey called her father with an idea. She decided to earn her Girl Scout Bronze Awa
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Backstage and on the red carpet at Golden Globes
Seattle Times
Winning the prize for outstanding actor in a TV movie for HBO's "Taking Chance" at Sunday's Golden Globes was a good way to start the new year for Kevin Bacon, who - along with actress-wife Kyra Sedgw
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It's time to get tough before the clutter totally takes over
Yorkshire Post
PART of my Christmas break was spent decluttering ' which, as in most houses, means making things temporarily tidier, but really boils down to getting rid of stuff to make room for other stuff. Whatev


Madeleine McCann: A Celebrity Banquet, Kate McCann Stars And Amaral Rebuttal
Anorak
MADDIE WATCH - Anorakâ??s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann , Kate McCann and Gerry McCann : sniffer dogs, defaince, gagging and a celebrity dinner and lament: BACK when Our
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Faith Calendar for Jan. 16 to 23
Santa Maria Times
If you want an item listed in this calendar, please e-mail it two weeks in advance to calendar@santamariatimes.com, fax it to Attn: Calendar at 928-5657, or mail it to Faith Calendar, Santa Maria Time


Benefit for victim of motorcycle crash
WIVB
Children got a lesson in kindness Sunday morning in Wil El Buen Amigo Community Art Center on Elmwood Avenue is It's a program that's been keeping Western New Yorkers, in Several groups, including the
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Wyclef Jean charity under scrutiny
stuff.co.nz
Rapper Wyclef Jean, in the midst of earthquake relief in his home country Haiti, has hit out at claims he is profiting from his foundation. Groups that screen charities are raising doubts about the Th
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Candlelight Vigil, Benefit Held For Haiti Earthquake Victims
Kentucky Post
Related Links CINCINNATI â?? A candlelight vigil is getting underway in the Tri-State Sunday night for victims of the Haiti earthquake.Pastors and religious leaders have gathered at in Blue Ash to hol
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Russ Lemmon: Like them or not, unions still have a place in today's society
TCPalm
Russ Lemmon's blog Russ Lemmon blogs about issues and items in Indian River County. Join the conversation! Six bite-size Lemmon Drops to nibble on while waiting for Jack Bauer to jump back into the fr


How to help victims of Haiti earthquake
Seattle Times
Some tips from InterAction, a coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations: ? Why cash is best: Donating cash to established aid groups is the best way to help because it allows
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Groups raise doubts about Wyclef Jean's Haiti charity
North Jersey.com
LOS ANGELES â?? Groups that screen charities are raising doubts about the organization backed by Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean, questioning its accounting practices and ability to function in earthq
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IMS Teaming with Red Cross for Haitian Earthquake Relief
Who Won
by Eric Powell INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is teaming with the American Red Cross through an online auction and Brickyard Authentics retail store price reduction to encourage race
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Seattle's auctioneer extraordinaire Friel dead at 76
Seattle Times
Even now, some can still hear Dick Friel's signature stomp, the one he made every time a benefit-auction item was sold. Boom! Heel would hit stage, and the burly, bronzed man in the tuxedo and big gla


Fair dates set; horse racing days cut
Recordnet.com
Debbie Cook finally can tell those 4H members when to get their cows and hogs ready for judging and auction. After an unprecedented delay - caused by bureaucratic indecision regarding horse racing - t
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Credit Unions Begin to Look Online to Unload Excess Repos
Vehicle Remarketing
WASHINGTON - Since the start of the decline in the economy, auto lending has been an area where credit unions have managed to see substantial growth. According to data from Callahan and Associates, cr
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Haiti disaster relief fundraiser at Clifton Polo Ground
Barbados Advocate
ON SUNDAY 17th January 2010, Bajan businessman and polo enthusiast Bruce Bayley will host a fundraiser at his Clifton Polo Grounds in response to the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. Despite t
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Madonna, Tyler Perry, Matt Damon and Others Pledge to Help Haiti
ETonline
Madonna and Tyler Perry are the latest celebs to pledge their support to the people of Haiti. 'I had planned to give a private donation,' Tyler tells ET. 'But then I thought about the people who may w
Send help to Haiti from wherever you are
Elkhart Truth
What was supposed to be a fun trip for Goshen residents Arlin and Naomi Hunsberger next week to Haiti to visit friends may turn into a relief effort, or it may not happen at all. The Hunsbergers, who'
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Australian farmer ends land protest
stuff.co.nz
Like some grey-bearded messiah from the bush, NSW grazier Peter Spencer fasted on a tower in the wilderness for 52 days and 51 nights. But he was finally persuaded to end his hunger strike without div
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Haiti disaster: How to help
South Coast Today
Want to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Aid organizations need your assistance, but warn that well-intentioned efforts like collecting bottled water and clothing on your own may not be the mo
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Regifting not a social faux pas
Kansas State Collegian
Regifting has become such a common occurrence around the holidays that Merriam-Webster has given the word a spot in its English dictionary after Jerry Seinfeld coined the term in the late 1990s. In fa
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Mysterious historical photo album may be put under the hammer
Times Series
A MYSTERIOUS pictorial history of an RAF fighter in the Second World War may now be sold at auction. Dozens of photographs from the 1930s and 1940s carefully stuck into an album with notes added are o


Haiti relief efforts begin along SouthCoast
South Coast Today
Want to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Aid organizations need your assistance, but warn that well-intentioned efforts like collecting bottled water and clothing on your own may not be the mo
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Natalia Vodianova: role model
Telegraph
The night before I met Natalia Vodianova, a snowstorm descended on south-east England. The Russian supermodel ('SuperNova, as Mario Testino calls her) was on her way back to her house in Sussex from a


Ancienne Belgique Launches Ticket Exchange
Billboard
twerp Brussels concert venue Ancienne Belgique (AB) is to implement a number of measures to fight ticket scalping including a legitimate ticket exchange system. The system becomes effective Jan. 22, t


House fires in county leave some homeless
Whiteville News Reporter
Firefighters douse a small fire in the electrical panel of a home off Lattimore Ave. Jan. 11. Heating appliances, both built-in and portable, use excessive electricity and can overburden and overheat


Art & Clay on Main to shutter its doors at end of the month
Lancaster Eagle Gazette
LANCASTER -- There are only a couple of weeks left to check out Art _and_ Clay on Main. The 50 W. Main St. art business will be closing its doors for final time on Jan. 31.'It's one of the toughest de

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks drop 1 pct; China sours risk appetite
FinanzNachrichten.de
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Emerging equities extended losses to a one-week low on Wednesday after Chinese policy tightening and disappointing corporate results soured risk appetite but hopes of a loan
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ECB Allots $1.150 Billion In 7-Day Dollar TAF, Meets All Bids
FOXNews.com
Dow Jones Newswires  FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- The European Central Bank Wednesday continued its special liquidity provisions to banks, as it allotted $1.150 billion in a seven-day dollar term auction
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George Goncalves Comments: Bond Market Soars As Wall Street Slides - Investors Business
Cantor Fitzgerald
Treasuries rallied Tuesday as a Wall Street sell-off revived a safety bid for government debt, allaying some concerns over appetite at this week's government bond auctions. Alcoa's worse-than-expected


Intuit QuickBooks for Mac 2009 (TechSoup Limited), Admin Fee: $20.00 USD
TechSoup
Only organizations with annual operating budgets of $3 million or less are eligible to receive this donation. One donation may be requested per organization per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). These
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Unveils New Product Line-Up at CES
Broadcast Newsroom
-- LAS VEGAS, BUSINESS WIRE -- PLR IP Holdings, LLC, owners of the Polaroid brand, today launched a new product line-up at the 200 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including new instant
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2000 in Perry County without water
Fox 16
Reported by: Email: Last Update: 9:10 am Two Perry County communities have no running water. The Arkansas National Guard is bringing in water to Casa and Adona. Both towns are cut off from fresh water
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BC-US--Haiti-How to Help, 1st Ld-Writethru,0307 Organizations accepting donations
San Angelo Standard-Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas â?? @1-Graphic head:How to help Want to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Aid organizations need your assistance but warn that well-intentioned efforts like collecting bottled
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Beef Talk: Have you ever considered a replacement heifer enterprise?
Fargo Forum
'Those are some great heifers,' the Dickinson Research Extension Center's ranch manager exclaimed while sorting the bred, home-raised heifers that were headed for the local sale barn. 'Those are some


Scottsdale Aircenter At SDL Joins Avfuel Network Of Branded FBO's
Aero-News Network
Test Pilot Kirby Ortega Discusses the Advantages of Cessnas New LSA At the 2009 AOPA Summit, attendees experienced an up-close encounter with Cessnas newest aircraft to enter the LSA market. Since the


Twins hit the studio to record first single
Bolton News
th January 2010 TALENTED twins Mille and Hope Katana have got their new year off on top note by recording a CD single. The 14-year-olds, both regulars at The Bolton Lads and Girls Club, got a taste o
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Foreclosures up sharply again in Pima in 2009
Arizona Daily Star
Foreclosures in Pima County continued their skyward climb through the end of 2009. At the close of the year, trustee sale notices filings that say an auction has been scheduled for a property because


Tackling a taxing problem
Augusta Chronicle
When was the last time you felt the urge to applaud a tax collector? If you have the urge now, like we have, don't fight it -- Richmond County Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick deserves it. The county'
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Will eBay be a stepping stone to the California governorship?
Lexington Herald Leader
Jack Chang - The Sacramento Bee SACRAMENTO _ In just the last month, Meg Whitman has been called both one of the top 10 CEOs in the world and a "monster" who plays dirty when she doesn't get her way.


Dubai's first foreclosure may open the floodgates
CHINAdaily
A billboard outside the Dubai World Trade Center shows Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (left) and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates. Barclays
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Asian stocks down on China policy fears (Reuters)
Yahoo! News
The People's Bank of China "The rise in the auction yield today was much more than an average market forecast of a four-basis-point rise, meaning the central bank has stepped up its draining of liquid
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Monday Papers: Branson taps Blackstone for Northern Rock bid - bid news and gossip
Reuters UK
* Blackstone, the US private equity firm, has been approached by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Money about backing a renewed bid for state-owned Northern Rock. * Lloyds Banking Group has bought JHP Tra
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Former Nortel director says board always knew saving company was long shot
Red Deer Advocate
Nearly a year ago, Nortel Networks Corp. imploded under mounting losses, falling sales and big debts, and while many have rushed to point fingers for the blame, a former director says that saving the


I let down KKR in last season: SRK
Times of India
KOLKATA: Blaming himself for his team's failure in previous two seasons, prinicipal owner on Monday admitted his 'lack of knowledge' had led to few wrong decisions as the side failed to perform as a u
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Selling pure indulgence
Irish Farmers Journal Interactive
By Maria Moynihan Sarah Jane McGrath quit her job to set up Old Tarts, a French-style patisserie specialising in dainty tarts and decadent delights. But the farmer's daughter from Monaghan is not afra


M. Basketball. Bison Men's Basketball Hosts Navy in Patriot League Opener Saturday
Baylor Bears
Game Set for 7 p.m. at Sojka Pavilion Bryson Johnson and the Bison freshmen will play their first league contest Saturday vs. Navy. WHAT: Bucknell (5-11, 0-0 PL) vs. Navy (6-9, 0-0 PL) WHERE: Sojka Pa
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'Gift of Art, Silent Auction' puts Habitat in
Brazoria County Facts
CLUTE - Brazosport Art League President Carol Farmer opened the holiday season Gift of Art and Silent Auction 2009 by welcoming the crowd of guests to the league's gallery at The Center for the and Sc
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Prime Minister Harper Criticizes U.S. Airline Security Changes
Lakeland Ledger
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says U.S. measures for heightened anti-terrorism security are similar to the flawed "gun registry approach." He questioned the need to impose a "massive bureaucr
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States facing catastrophic fire conditions
The Australian
catastrophic conditions Skip to: Network Links - Sell your car for FREE Directory : . Fine. Increasing sunny periods. States brace for catastrophic conditions UPDATED: Milanda Rout and Gavin Lower Fro
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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Leaders Fight Over Diamonds
AllAfrica.com
Harare INTENSE infighting within Zanu PF over control of the Marange diamonds stalled the planned sale of diamonds on Thursday and is frustrating proper mining operations of the precious mineral, sour
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SACRAMENTO _ In just the last month, Meg Whitman has been called both one of the
Idaho Statesman
SACRAMENTO _ In just the last month, Meg Whitman has been called both one of the top 10 CEOs in the world and a 'monster' who plays dirty when she doesn't get her way. Those who've studied her 10-year


'Stormer, a cancer survivor, strike...
Lancaster Online
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 11
Reuters India
Jan 11 (Reuters) - The following were the top stories in The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * At long last, the fourth qua
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New ownership group headed by Trabucco takes control of the Morck
Daily World
Developer Chester Trabucco and a new ownership group of the historic Morck Hotel announced Saturday they had finished the paperwork and have officially acquired the 86-year-old building after two year
On the edge of common sense: Biggest winners are the horses
Amarillo Globe News
It's been a long time since I've felt anything but sadness for wild horses. I was a veterinarian in the Idaho-Nevada-Oregon sagebrush country the year that Wild Horse Annie managed to make wild horses


Asian markets edge higher, Nikkei gains 1.1%
Kyrgyzstan News
Story Quotes Comments Screener Alert Email Print HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Most Asian markets advanced Friday, with Japanese exporters helped by the yen's recent weakness, while Hutchison Telecommuni
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China Money: C.bank raises curtain on gradual tightening
FinanzNachrichten.de
SHANGHAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A surprise increase in the interest rate on a central bank three-month bill sale signals the start of a gradual tightening of excess liquidity that will eventually lead to
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Copper falls on China policy, US jobs eyed
Sharenet
* US jobs data eyed, Chinese monetary policies questioned * Inventories continue to march higher (Recasts, adds comments/details, previous SHANGHAI) LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Copper dipped lower on Th
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ACRA's Blue Moon bash rings in 2010
Amador Ledger Dispatch
Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers performed while attendees boogied the night away Dec. 31. Photo by Gwen Johnson. Nearly 1,500 people rang in 2010 at the Amador County Recreation Agency's Blue Moon N


Zimbabwe Government Halts Diamond Auction
VOA News
Miners dig for diamonds in Marange, eastern Zimbabwe The government of Zimbabwe has canceled a diamond auction that had been highly publicized in the state media. Announcing the cancellation, a govern
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Tysons former mansion sold again
Tribune Chronicle
SOUTHINGTON - A home with a history that includes massive diamonds, money laundering, tigers, boxers and zebra-print carpeting has been sold again. The new owner of the house that was appraised at $90
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US task force to target bankers who crashed economy
Sharenet
* Task force targets mortgage, securities, stimulus fraud * Holder says financial fraud all too common (Adds quotes, byline; previous dateline WASHINGTON) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Cairns welcome to sue IPL: Lalit Modi
Calcutta Telegraph
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner, Lalit Modi, has made it clear that IPL would not reconsider its decision to remove New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns from the a
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Letters to the editor for Friday, Jan. 8, 2010
Carroll County Online
Support reforms to health care Editor: Two very important things happened in the U.S. Senate recently. First, the Senate passed comprehensive health-care reform legislation. This is an enormous step f
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Police launch postcode security campaign
Rugby Observer
PEOPLE are being encouraged to mark their possessions with their postcode so it can be identified if stolen. Police in Lutterworth are holding a property marking day on Saturday (January 9) at the pol
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French panel suggests taxing Google ad revenue
Chicago Sun-Times
PARIS -- How to help prop up the ailing music industry? Tax Google, suggests a new report commissioned by the French government. The proposal is the latest idea to emerge amid France's efforts to figh
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China surprises with yield hike
Globe and Mail
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Jimmy Page on Led Zeppelin's good times, bad times and reunion rumours
Times Online
Will there be a Led Zep reunion? How insane were the glory days? And why is Jimmy Page on a stamp? He reveals all James Jackson The multimilliondollar question, the one that follows Jimmy Page around
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Central bank lift in bill rate surprises
China Economy
CHINA'S central bank surprised markets yesterday by raising the interest rate on its three-month bills for the first time since last August, intensifying its grip on liquidity a day after it promised
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities retreat, yen weakens, eyes on US data
Interactive Investor
By Jeremy Gaunt, European Investment Correspondent LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Equities came off the boil globally on Thursday, after rising every day so far this year, as investors stepped back to awai
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Aspen Auctions Features Items From Bernie Madoff
CBS 4 Denver
'We've got some consignments, people have consigned items for lost money from Bernie Madoff; we have some of his personal items,' Gary Getz with East Coast Financial said. Most of the items at the au
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Polaroid Brings Back Instant Film Cameras and Introduces New Digital Instant Products
CameraTown
Polaroid Unveils New Product Line-Up at CES Polaroid Celebrates the Past _and_ Future of Instant Photography with New Products and Classic Product Revivals 2010 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS
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Wellston teen injured in sledding accident (321)
Jackson County Times-Journal
A young man from Wellston fights for his life at Childrenâ??s Hospital after an unconventional sledding accident late Monday night. Grant Thompson and a group of his friends were sleigh-riding on Mass
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Judge to Hecker: Pay Up or Go to Jail
KSTP
Hecker Tries to Avoid Being Found in Contempt Hecker Must Pay Estranged Wife $7,500 a Month Judge Finds Hecker in Contempt of Court Trustee Wants Hecker Held in Contempt Judge Denies Hecker Request to
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COMMENT: Looking back -Munir Attaullah
Daily Times
I have been writing this column for some seven years now. Seven years? That gives me an idea. How about having a little flashback in time to judge whether those labours were worthwhile? I realise that


Nexus One phone officially pits Google against Apple.
Slate Magazine
Nexus One Phone Officially Pits Google Against Apple Is the economy getting any better? The New York Times reports that itâ??s actually becoming hard to tell. Many of the economic indicators that expe
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A Guide to invest in Real Estate
UPublish.info
Real Estate Investment has been always a lucrative investment for individual and organization. During 1990 average annual property appreciation stands at 6% which is 2% more than what you get from the
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How To Make Use Of A Used Medical Equipment And Used Laboratory Equipment Auction
MyContentBuilder
How To Make Use Of A And Auction Website Healthcare facilities of all types can cut their costs when they choose to purchase used medical equipment and used laboratory equipment from online auction si
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Plans to redevelop former power plant dashed as owner files bankruptcy
NOLA Live
The owner of a former Entergy power plant that was slated to be redeveloped after Hurricane Katrina into a $2.2 billion hotel, condominium, retail and entertainment project along the Mississippi River


Media company to move HQ to Boca Raton
South Florida Business Journal
said it will relocate its headquarters to Boca Raton on Feb. 1. The Berlin-based media company said it is relocating senior management and other key employees from Germany, while creating several new
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Farm show opens this Saturday
Carlisle Sentinel
The show takes place at Farm Show Complex, North Cameron and Maclay Streets, Harrisburg. It is open to the public from Jan. 9 to 16, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is $10 per vehicle,
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Mac security reality check: user error
Macworld
Some security problems are due to user error (or user laziness). Its not that hard to practice good system security on your Mac. But a surprising number of peopleincluding some who should know betterd


Â?Antiques RoadshowÂ? to visit Iowa
The Des Moines Register
The producers of public television's most watched program will return to Iowa this summer for an episode in their 15th season."Antiques Roadshow," which showcases auction house specialists who travel
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Agriculture in the national news - January 5
Farmers Guardian
A DAILY look at how farming has hit the headlines across the country (Tuesday, January 5). Supermarket tsar could push up food prices Supermarket chains will be punished for failing to pay a fair pric
Ski areaâ??s reopening goes well
Billings Gazette
Sisters Mirrada Cudmore, 18, and Jenna Elmlinger, 12, of Buffalo strap in and prepare for a run at Meadowlark Ski Lodge. Loadingâ?¦ Many people resolved to exercise more or eat healthier on the first


Coldplay Charity Auction Success
Clash Music
British stadium rockers Coldplay have finished their recent auction by raising over £250,000 for charity. Coldplay have stormed the music world over the past ten years. On December 31st, 1999 sing
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