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  • Japanese Market Ends Higher On Wall Street Cues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:57AM(RTTNews) - The Japanese market extended gains for the second successive day and ended Thursday's trading session in positive territory, lifted by smart gains on Wall Street in the previous session, lifted by better-than-expected manufacturing survey results that helped soothe concerns about double dip recession or stalling of growth in the world's largest economy.
  • Famous Hyderabadi Haleem set to get GI tag Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:56AMBy Mohammed Shafeeq, Hyderabad, Sep 2 : Hyderabad is famous for the Charminar, Salarjung Museum, Biryani and IT companies -- and the Hyderabadi Haleem is now all set to join the vaunted list.
  • Peter Pang to remain in state cabinet for the time being - CM Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:54AMKOTA KINABALU, Thursday 2 September 2010 (Bernama) -- Datuk Peter Pang En Yin, who quit the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) yesterday, will be retained in the state cabinet for the moment, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said today.
  • 30 days to Games, Delhi races against time for spectacular show Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:51AMBy Rajeev Ranjan Dwivedi, New Delhi, Sep 2 : The clock is ticking fast and furious to the 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14.
  • Polish leader: War costs slow army's modernization Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:50AMBRUSSELS (AP) — Poland's president said Wednesday the rising cost of the war in Afghanistan is hampering a program to modernize the military.
  • Mozambique leader seeks calm after riots Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:50AMMozambican police patrolled the streets of the tense capital as President Armando Guebuza called for calm after protests over food prices that left four dead.
  • Evacuations start as Hurricane Earl closes in on US Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:46AMRALEIGH, North Carolina: Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate North Carolina's barrier islands as Hurricane Earl closed in on a large part of the US east coast on Thursday.
  • Swiss Q2 Economic Growth Tops Expectations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:44AM(RTTNews) - Switzerland's economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, boosted by companies' investment. The economy recorded a 0.9% sequential expansion in the second quarter, a report from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO, showed Thursday.
  • Race for register of wills heats up Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:43AMFrederick County's register of wills, Virginia Fifer (R) wants voters to know that she's alive and kicking and raring to go for four more years.
  • Ex-coach insists Bebe will make it at Man Utd Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:43AMManchester United Bebe's former coach at Estrela da Amadora has backed him for success with Manchester United . Bebe was with Estrela before moving onto Vitoria Guimaraes last summer. " Manchester United are getting a truly remarkable kid," Jorge Paxaio told the Daily Mail . "Remember that until he was 16 he was just playing with his friends. He has developed incredibly quickly. The first time ...
  • 69 cars involved in Phoenix interstate accidents Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:32AMPHOENIX (AP) -- A surprise downpour sparked collisions involving 69 vehicles on an interstate near Phoenix's downtown area Saturday evening, closing the westbound roadway for hours and sending seven people to hospitals.
  • Far East Energy CFO to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Energy Conference - New York Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:30AMFar East Energy Corporation today announced that Bruce N. Huff, Chief Financial Officer of the Company will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Energy Conference to be held at The Palace Hotel, New York, New York, September 13-15, 2010. Â
  • Goodrich AgustaWestland AW139 Rotorblade Ice Protection System Receives EASA Certification Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:30AMGoodrich Corporation's rotorblade ice protection system for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency . Â Certifications from the U.S.
  • Saudi Arabia: Real Estate Returns To Growth As Developments Gain Pace Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:28AMSaudi Arabia 29 August 2010: Real estate prices are on the rise in parts of Riyadh and Jeddah as Saudi Arabia's growing population drives up demand for residential properties, according to research undertaken by the Consulting Division of Oxford Business Group (OBG).
  • 20 cats rescued from hoarder’s home now in Larimer | By Jeff Stahla © 2010 Longmont Times-Call[[[SHIFTIN ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:28AMCompared to the cacophony of meows coming from the dozens of cats in cages at the Larimer Humane Society shelter Sunday night, the 20 newly arrived kennel occupants were pretty silent.
  • Netherlands, Japan Sign Tax Treaty, Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:23AMOn August 25, 2010, a new tax treaty between the Netherlands and Japan was signed in Tokyo. The treaty provides for a further reduction in or exemption from the withholding tax rates on dividends, interest and royalties.
  • Driving in town? Know the limit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:23AMThe North East Safety Camera Partnership (NESCAMP) is appealing to drivers to remember the legal speed limits and not to take a chance when it comes to driver safety. 2010/08/30 12:09:49
  • UK Authorities Prepare For Workplace Parking Levies, Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:23AMLocal governments across the UK have been making preparations for workplace parking levies, despite hopes that the recently elected coalition government would prevent local councils from enforcing such taxes.
  • Medical Marijuana Inc Launches the Next Phase of The Hemp Network With Over 1,750 Agents Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:20AMFOOTHILL RANCH, CA--(Marketwire - 08/30/10) - Medical Marijuana Inc (Pinksheets: MJNA - News ) through their division The Hemp Network ( www.thehempnetwork.com ), has successfully launched the next phase of their soft launch. "Now we can test the systems, introduce the lead off product line, Nature's Ancient Wisdom, and move toward final integration in 20 days," said ...
  • Spain asks Morocco to explain alleged mistreatment claims - Summary Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:18AMMadrid - Spain has asked Morocco to explain allegations that Moroccan security forces mistreated Spanish demonstrators in Western Sahara, officials told journalists on Monday.
  • NATO to send more humanitarian cargo planes to Pakistan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:03AMBrussels - NATO said Friday it would send more military cargo planes to Pakistan to deliver humanitarian aid to the flood-ravaged country. A transport aircraft would depart later Friday from Leipzig, Germany, carrying 100 tons of relief goods such as power generators and water pumps donated by the German government, a statement said.
  • Warren OKs 9/11 Heroes Memorial Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:02AMWARREN TWP. â“ Plans for a 9/11 Heroes Memorial to be erected by next yearâs remembrance ceremony at the municipal complex on Southern Boulevard were given the green light on Thursday by the Township Committee.
  • UK economy growth overshadowed by US risk Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:01AMThe UK's best growth in nearly a decade was overshadowed tonight by the growing threat of a double-dip recession in the US.
  • Contractor begins taking down historic bridge Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:01AMUnion Pacific Railroad has started dismantling a bridge to Ames’ past.
  • Hambalt Road, London, 2 bedroom flat Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:47AMJohn Hollingsworth are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented spacious purpose built two bedroom Victorian maisonette arranged over the first and second floors in the heart of the 'Abbeville Village'.The propery offers over 1000 sq ft acommodation and comprises two good sized double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), modern fully fitted eat-in kitchen and spacious reception ...
  • Budweiser's trademark horses visit fair Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:42AMFREMONT -- People gathered Thursday to see some first-time visitors to the Sandusky County Fair -- the Budweiser Clydesdales.
  • NZTA says email about privacy concerns misleading Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:50AMAn email doing the rounds warning that personal information could be handed out to anyone who has someone's licence plate number, is "misleading", according to the NZTA
  • Zelan to see RM900m from Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal project Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:50AMKUALA LUMPUR: Engineering and construction group Zelan Bhd will focus on the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (GITT) project which is expected to provide an income stream of RM900 million over 25 years."The offer has been given by the government and we are in the process to negotiate on the terms and conditions of the concession," said its non-executive chairman Datuk Anwar Aji.To be ...
  • Research and Markets: This Essential 2010 Worldwide Waste Collection Industry Report Contains Timely and Accurate ... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:50AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2702d/2010_worldwide_was) has announced the addition of the "2010 Worldwide Waste Collection Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Waste Collection Industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The ...
  • Colorful planters find new homes in Hyattsville parks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:47AMHyattsville parks are now home to 12 colorful wooden planters, each shaped like the letter "H."
  • How to watch videos in Windows Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:47AMPlaying videos in Windows isn’t complicated but it may not always be straightforward. While it’s simple enough to fire up Windows Media Player in order to view a video file, there’s no guarantee that the application will properly play back the footage – if it does so at all.
  • Iron-on armpit BO stench-filters 'ideal for modern lifestyle' Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:43AM'Teabag' pong-busters derived from military gasmasks The list of boons which military-driven R&D has conferred upon a suffering humanity is a long one: computers and their networks, aircraft, brass bands etc. But now warboffinry has truly penetrated deep into civilian life - even unto the actual armpits of ordinary consumers - to tackle one of the most fearsome scourges besetting Western ...
  • Bridge Construction in Europe: Project Managers from Forth Replacement Crossing, Twin Sails Bridge and Europe's ... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:43AMLONDON----From the Forth Replacement Crossing in Scotland to the Autostrada Transilvania in Romania, the world of bridge construction is fast becoming more international, opening doors for foreign companies to compete for large-scale projects.
  • Study starts on A96 improvements Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:40AMEarly stage design work starts on upgrading the A96 between Inverness and Nairn to dual carriageway and building a bypass.
  • Volvo Buses expects up to 30% revenue growth Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:39AMVolvo Buses today said it expects a 25-30 per cent increase in its revenue this calendar year mainly on the back of private coach segment.
  • Key congratulates new Solomons PM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:17AMPrime Minister John Key has congratulated new Solomon Islands Prime Minister Danny Philip on his election win and says he looks forward to continuing the relationship between the countries.
  • Thai PM: Extradition of Bout can't be rushed Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:15AMThailand's leader delivered a thinly veiled message to Washington on Wednesday that the extradition of suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout cannot be rushed and will only happen after the necessary legal steps are...
  • Thailand tells US that extradition of suspected Russian arms dealer can't be rushed Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:14AMBANGKOK - Thailand's leader delivered a thinly veiled message to Washington on Wednesday that the extradition of suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout cannot be rushed and will only happen after the necessary legal steps are completed.
  • Ticked off Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:14AMOrlando Crowcroft asks if Makkah really needs a 600 metre high clock tower.
  • Dewa to complete Dh450m project by February 2011 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:13AM25 August 2010 DUBAI -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Dubai Electricity and Water Authority , or Dewa Dewa , is making significant progress in the main water pipeline project. The Dh450 million project is likely to be completed by February next, a top official said on Tuesday.
  • UNITED GREATS LOOK TO HELP BID Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:10AMSir Alex Ferguson will join forces with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton to impress the FIFA team inspecting England's 2018 World Cup bid.
  • SRT plans Airport Rail Link discount Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:10AMThe State Railway of Thailand has plans to launch a 40 per cent discount promotion to attract more people to use the Airport Rail Link.
  • Magistrate's 'slavery' shock over Wisbech immigrant worker Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:09AMMagistrates have labelled an immigrant worker's job as “slavery” after hearing he is left with £15 after working up to 72 hours a week.
  • Latest road incidents, public transport information and live traffic jam cameras near you Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:08AMA woman who urinated on a Blackpool war memorial has been arrested - three days after she fled court. Wendy Lewis, who was jeered by veterans as she attended Blackpool Magistrates' Court on Friday, evaded sentencing by going on the run.
  • Around Your Town 08/24/10 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15AMVolunteers got wetter than they expected when it started raining during a recent Sierra Vista car wash to raise money for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer event. The group was able to bring in about $750, DeShae said. Four of the women will participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in October. They will walk 60 miles in three days and have already raised close to $10,000 for the event ...
  • Petrol, diesel prices continue falling Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15AMPrague, Aug 23 (CTK) - Fuel prices at Czech filling stations continued to drop in the past week, with the average price of top-selling petrol Natural 95 down by 4 hellers at Kc31.60 a litre and the price of diesel-oil down by 8 hellers at Kc30.57 per litre on Sunday, according to data of the CCS company.
  • Social Democrat calls fellow party member a "Kraken" Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15AMPrague, Aug 23 (CTK) - Czech Social Democrat (CSSD) regional governor of South Moravia Michal Hasek yesterday called David Rath, regional governor of Central Bohemia, a self-styled "Kraken," in a press release sent to CTK.
  • Mergers & acquisitions boom wakes up markets Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:14AMA boom in mergers and acquisitions has shaken markets out of their summer doldrums.
  • "Stolen" medals found back at military headquarters Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:14AMPrague, Aug 23 (CTK) - The commemorative medals an unknown perpetrator is said to have stolen from the Czech military staff headquarters in Prague in mid-July, have been found in the headquarters now, TV Nova reported yesterday.
  • Motorists urged to update RTD records Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:14AMPETALING JAYA: Update your particulars and residential address with the Road Transport Department (RTD) soon to avoid missing out on traffic summonses or worse, being stuck with someone else's, advises Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Suret Singh.