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The bankruptcy law firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman will open their new Oakland, California, law office during the first week of April to better serve their clients in that part of the state. | The law firm of Legal Helpers / Macey & Aleman will open their new Oakland, California, office. |
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, acknowledging concerns about his company's stock performance, said Tuesday that Facebook has survived troubles before. | Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook has survived troubles before. |
Chairman of the Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism, Reverend Professor Samuel Adjepong, yesterday reiterated that the APRM which is a process to facilitate good governance, is non-partisan and also not for any particular government, but for the development of all Africans. | The APRM, is non-partisan. |
From inflation targeting to nationalising mines, two scenarios keeping the new government on its toes. | From inflation targeting to nationalising mines. |
The United States will support the next Afghan president and recognizes opposition challenger Abdullah Abdullah's decision to withdraw from a runoff, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday, cited by AFP. | The United States will support the next Afghan president. |
Hillsborough County school administrators and teachers union leaders have tentatively agreed to bring back about 130 veteran teachers who initially were told they weren't coming back in the fall. | School administrators union leaders have agreed to bring about 130 veteran teachers. |
Melissa Gilbert has been performing with a broken back for the last 4 months, according to her doctor. | Melissa Gilbert has been performing with a broken back for the 4 months. |
Pilots based in Manchester will resist an ID card scheme ``with all legal means possible'', their union has said. | Pilots will resist an ID card scheme. |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) paused its repo rate at 8.50% and also held the reverse repo rate at 7.50%, and cash reserve ratio at 6 percent. | The Reserve Bank of India paused its repo rate at 8.50%. |
Today Readdle announces the upcoming launch of Cannons, a pirate-themed puzzle game, on the Apple App Store. | Readdle announces the launch of Cannons. |
Employees return to a Kennewick casino today to collect their belongings after it unexpectedly closed yesterday. | Employees return to a casino. |
Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen has said she is praying the Boy Scouts change their minds on gay rights. | Carly Rae Jepsen is praying the Boy Scouts change their minds on gay rights. |
My mother encouraged me to take part so after graduating, I took this opportunity to get some experience. | My mother encouraged to take part. |
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sarekoppa Bangarappa died early this morning at a private hospital in Bangalore following a brief illness, family sources said. | Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sarekoppa Bangarappa died. |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, today announced that it closed its public offering of 5,520,000 shares of common stock, including 720,000 shares issued as a result of the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option. | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. closed its public offering of 5,520,000 shares of common stock. |
A horse and dog were killed in a barn fire overnight in Washington Township. | A horse and dog were killed in a barn fire overnight. |
Sweet Billy Pilgrim have just unveiled the video for Archaeology, the second single from their stunning, and hugely acclaimed, new album Crown And Treaty. | Sweet Billy Pilgrim have unveiled the video for Archaeology. |
America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland is heading back to court to settle a dispute over the date of its showdown with BMW Oracle Racing for the oldest trophy in international sports. | America's Cup champion is heading back to court. |
Avery Dennison Corporation today announced preliminary, unaudited first quarter 2012 results. | Avery Dennison Corporation today announced, first quarter 2012 results. |
Just about every local government office will be closing Monday for the Labor Day holiday. | Every government office will be closing Monday. |
BC-HKCCharges Dismissed,0112 Charges against Oshie, Radja dismissed Eds: | 0112 Charges against Oshie, Radja dismissed. |
The latest rumor on Justin Bieber that he removed his left testicle. | The rumor Justin Bieber removed his left testicle. |
Hollywood Reporter informs that singer Carly Rae Jepsen got sued by an Alabama songwriter over the motif of the song ``Good Times''. | Carly Rae Jepsen got sued. |
The spinal fusion surgery commonly used to treat spinal injury could leave patients worse off in the long run, one study has indicated. | The spinal fusion surgery could leave patients worse. |
British confectionery giant Cadbury Plc warned of slower growth and retailer destocking as the economic downturn starts to bite into the chocolate eating and gum chewing habits of consumers. | Cadbury Plc warned of slower growth as the downturn starts to bite. |
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in an interview aired on Sunday that Pakistan was doing more than its share in fighting the Frankenstein of terror created jointly by many world powers including the United States. | Pakistan was doing more than its share in fighting the Frankenstein of terror. |
How did Obama do in his Iraq speech on those Four Essential Items I was tracking? | How did Obama do. |
A hurricane watch was issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts as Tropical Storm Dolly entered the Gulf of Mexico today. | A hurricane watch was issued for parts of the Texas coasts. |
French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said Feb 25 the turmoil in the Middle East is causing anxiety in commodities markets, as Opec promised to boost output to make up for supply disruptions. | Christine Lagarde said the turmoil in the Middle East is causing anxiety in commodities markets. |
Motorola has released their official Android upgrade schedule, giving some long-time owners a set timetable for updates to their smartphone operating system. | Motorola has released their official Android upgrade schedule. |
India and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on Sunday after extensive delegation-level talks between the two countries. | India and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements. |
Politico reports Mr. Romney will head back to New Hampshire at the end of April for an Americans for Prosperity forum, another sign he is ramping up his likely 2012 presidential campaign. | Romney will head back to New Hampshire. |
Paramount Chief Alie Balasama Marah has informed the Minister of Information and Communication, Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, that ``poor road network is one of their killer diseases in Kabala''. | Poor road network is one of their killer diseases. |
Johnny Depp, who dropped out of school to become a rockstar but eventually had to settle for an acting career, is planning to start his own recording label. | Johnny Depp is planning to start his recording label. |
Military leaders in Afghanistan say nighttime raids give them a tactical advantage in capturing insurgents but that they take steps to reduce the risk to civilians. | Military leaders say nighttime raids give a advantage. |
ConocoPhillips today announced the successful startup of Qannik, the third Alpine satellite oil field, approximately two months ahead of schedule. | ConocoPhillips today announced the startup, the third Alpine satellite field. |
COUNCILLORS in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown have overwhelmingly voted to retain the generous expenses they are allocated while attending domestic and international conferences, despite an attempt by one public representative to reduce them. | COUNCILLORS have voted to retain the expenses. |
A meeting of the Chickasha City Council confirmed on March 28 that water, sanitation, and sewage rates will rise and that this increase will start during the May 2011 billing phase. | Water, sanitation, and sewage rates will rise. |
Will Marcal, pictured here competing in the Bay State Games last summer, helped the LHS baseball team win its league opener on Tuesday. | The LHS baseball team win its league opener. |
Severe storms battered part of the nation's midsection, toppling trees onto homes in Arkansas and blowing rail cars off of tracks in Illinois, but unlike the storms that killed at least 46 people in six states less than a week ago, there weren't any immediate reports of injuries Tuesday. | Storms battered part of the nation's midsection. |
India coach Bob Houghton on Saturday angrily denied making racist remarks in an escalating row with his employers who have already taken steps to sack the Englishman. | India coach Bob Houghton denied making racist remarks. |
New research from Strategy Analytics reveal global smartphone shipments rose by an annual rate of 43% to 60 million units during the second quarter of 2010. | Smartphone shipments rose by an rate of 43% during the second quarter. |
Dec 12, 2011 - The Pirates announced Monday night that they've acquired infielder Casey McGehee from the Brewers in exchange for relief pitcher Jose Veras. | The Pirates 've acquired Casey McGehee from the Brewers. |
In another incident of violence involving a municipal poll candidate, a Shiv Sena nominee was stabbed in outer Delhi on Thursday morning by four persons with police saying it appears to be a case of personal rivalry not linked with elections. | A Shiv Sena nominee was stabbed in outer Delhi. |
Interior ministry on Friday told the National Assembly that there is no ban on foreigners to purchase property in Pakistan, adding that, 253 Nigerian are illegally residing in the country. | There is no ban on foreigners to purchase property. |
US President Barack Obama hailed an ``historic consensus'' on battling climate change on Thursday, saying rich nations had a duty to lead the fight as they won backing from emerging powers. | Barack Obama hailed an historic consensus on battling climate change. |
Kenna is set to release three new EPs this year in preparation for his 2012 album Songs for Flight. | Kenna is set to release three EPs this year. |
Xavi has acknowledged that Barcelona have not won anything yet, but that their game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night was ``perfect''. | Barcelona have not won anything yet. |
Sigourney Weaver has attacked Oscar voters, saying James Cameron didn't land the Best Director Oscar gong because he 'didn't have breasts. | Sigourney Weaver has attacked Oscar voters. |
The Church of Scientology now states that it is NOT anti-gay after the resignation letter from award winning Director and writer Paul Haggis went viral on the internet over the weekend. | The Church of Scientology states it is NOT anti-gay. |
Pop star Madonna and British film director Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce, they announced on Wednesday, ending nearly eight years of marriage and months of tabloid speculation over their relationship. | Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce. |
Dita Von Teese Leaves Avalon In Hollywood , California. | Dita Von Teese Leaves Avalon. |
Burt Reynolds, who was hospitalized in Florida last week with the flu, has been released from the hospital. | Burt Reynolds has been released from the hospital. |
The Uruguayan government has modified the bidding terms for offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation, given the dramatic fall in oil prices and the deepening global economic crisis. | The Uruguayan government has modified the bidding terms for offshore oil exploration. |
A West Michigan teacher accused of having sex with a student is headed to trial. | A teacher accused of having sex with a student is headed to trial. |
India put already-eliminated Pakistan out of its misery in the Champions Trophy by thrashing its fierce rival by eight wickets in a rain-hit match on Saturday, clinching a third straight win for the tournament favorite. | India put Pakistan out of its misery in the Champions Trophy. |
Facebook is terminating its verified apps service, which was intended to direct users to trustworthy apps, less than a year after its launch. | Facebook is terminating its verified apps service. |
A cyclist is dead after being hit by a truck in Auckland on Wednesday evening. | A cyclist is dead after being hit by a truck. |
Operation Lifesaver, in partnership with the US Department of Transportation and major railroad companies, is launching a ``Common Sense'' public awareness safety campaign to reduce train-related pedestrian deaths and injuries. | Operation Lifesaver is launching a Common Sense campaign. |
A UKIP election candidate has been suspended after reportedly posting anti-Semitic comments on a conspiracy theory website. | A UKIP election candidate has been suspended after posting anti-Semitic comments. |
A MAN died after he was hit by a car and then a van in Leeds last night. | A MAN died after he was hit by a car a van in Leeds. |
Anderson County voters rejected the proposed county road unit system Tuesday by a 63-to-37 percent margin. | Voters rejected the road unit system. |
Guard Kyle Weaver, a second-round draft pick, signed a multiyear contract Wednesday with Oklahoma City. | Kyle Weaver signed with Oklahoma City. |
Exposure to iodinated contrast media during imaging procedures is associated with changes in thyroid function, and increased risk of developing hyperthyroidism, according to a report in the January 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. | Exposure to iodinated contrast media is associated, and increased risk of developing hyperthyroidism. |
Australian actor Mel Gibson has hit a new low, with tape emerging of him in a full-on sexist, racist rant. | Mel Gibson has hit a new low. |
After some warmer than normal spring days, colder temperatures are returning for the weekend, the National Weather Service says. | Colder temperatures are returning. |
Amanda Seyfried will play Linda Lovelace in one of two projects underway about the porn star of Deep Throat. | Amanda Seyfried will play Linda Lovelace. |
Brazilian airline TAM has received authorization from the National Civil Aviation Agency to begin regular daily operations to Lima, Peru. | TAM has received authorization to begin daily operations to Lima. |
The death of a man whose skeletal remains were found along a hiking trail in Palolo Valley last month has been ruled a suicide. | The death of a man whose skeletal remains were found in Palolo Valley has been ruled a suicide. |
Chapel Hill Transit will provide a Tar Heel Express shuttle service for the Sept. 1 Elon University football game. | Chapel Hill Transit will provide a shuttle service for the football game. |
A former New Haven detective, who admitted he planted drug evidence and stole money from a crime scene, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 months in a federal prison. | A former New Haven detective was sentenced. |
Ian White will play as a forward again tonight when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings. | Ian White will play again tonight. |
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen hosts more than 300 kids at a youth baseball camp, where he stresses the importance of playing the game for fun. | Andrew McCutchen hosts more than 300 kids at a youth baseball camp. |
FIFA suspended Peru from international football Tuesday because the government is feuding with the national federation. | FIFA suspended Peru from international football. |
Supporters of historic horse racing fell one vote short in their effort to override a veto from Gov. Heineman. | Supporters of historic horse racing fell one vote short. |
A cop killer who avoided prison with an insanity plea remains in legal limbo 30 years after his crime. | A cop killer remains in legal limbo 30 years after his crime. |
CALGARY, Alberta & CHICAGO---Critical Mass, an Omnicom digital marketing agency, and Infiniti, leading manufacturer of performance luxury vehicles, jointly announced the launch of a global brand website for Infiniti. | CALGARY - Critical Mass and Infiniti announced the launch of a global brand website. |
A 79-year-old Madera man is dead after being hit by a vehicle as he apparently walked home from a store. | A Madera man is dead after being hit by a vehicle. |
The Iranian authorities on Monday suspended two prominent opposition political parties, banned a newspaper and handed down prison sentences to three reformist political figures, in the latest sign that the country's hard-line rulers aim to crush any official political representation by the reformist movement. | The Iranian authorities suspended two opposition parties, banned a newspaper. |
Tesco Mobile has just announced their iPhone tariffs which will enable consumers to purchase the iPhone 3GS the most competitive prices and contract deals yet. | Tesco Mobile has announced their iPhone tariffs. |
A Metro police officer has been indicted on a slew of charges in an alleged cocaine distribution conspiracy. | A Metro officer has been indicted on a slew in an cocaine distribution conspiracy. |
After the Tehran International Book Fair, which will be held from May 4 to 14, Afghanistan will host an Iranian book fair, the managing director of Erfan Publications Mohammad-Ebrahim Shariati told the Persian service of the Mehr News Agency. | Afghanistan will host an Iranian book fair. |
Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Thursday, becoming the last of the four Beatles to receive the honour. | Paul McCartney finally got his star. |
Mattson Technology was raised by Needham & Company from a ``hold'' rating to a ``buy'' rating in a research note released on Friday. | Mattson Technology was raised by Needham & Company to a buy rating. |
Ian Holloway is backing shot-shy striker Aaron Wilbraham to fill the void left by injured top scorer Glenn Murray in the npower Championship play-off final. | Ian Holloway is backing Aaron Wilbraham. |
Wayamba has won the toss and will bat first against Central Stags with both teams still seeking their first win of the Champions League Twenty20 before they head home. | Wayamba has won the toss and will bat first against Central Stags. |
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is ready to prove that he is still the best on the planet, despite suggestions that he might be losing his edge after losing to Tyson Gay last season. | Usain Bolt is ready to prove he is still the best. |
``I have to be more relaxed,'' Guillen said Saturday after a question-and-and answer session with fans. | I have to be more relaxed. |
New Hampshire's warm, wet summer has prompted a bumper crop of fall webworms and ugly webs that look like cotton candy in trees around the state. | New Hampshire's warm, wet summer has prompted a bumper crop of webworms. |
ConocoPhillips, an integrated energy company, has announced several executive management changes to support the company's business and strategic priorities and to advance its corporate succession plans. | ConocoPhillips has announced management changes. |
Skier Lindsey Vonn has helped the American team own our podium while Canadian athletes projected to win medals have come up short. | The American team own our podium. |
Repsol YPF SA, Spain's biggest oil company, aims to sell part of its stake in its Argentine unit to local investors, Chief Executive Officer Antonio Brufau said. | Repsol YPF SA aims to sell part of its stake in its Argentine unit to local investors. |
Southwark council has launched a mobile recycling centre which allows residents to recycle items that cannot be included in ordinary household recycling collections. | Southwark council has launched a mobile recycling centre. |
Pakistan should put its ``own house in order'' in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks and ensure that militancy is not ``exported'' from its soil to any other country, former premier Nawaz Sharif has said. | Pakistan should put and ensure militancy is not exported from its soil. |
Eduardo Arellano Felix, the fourth oldest of the seven Arellano Felix brothers, made his first appearance in a US court on September 4, after being extradited to the US five days earlier. | Eduardo Arellano Felix made, after being extradited to the US. |
Pakistan Muslim League Functional President Pir Pagara has distanced himself from former president Pervez Musharraf. | Pir Pagara has distanced himself from Pervez Musharraf. |
Motorola Inc posted a quarterly net loss as revenue fell a steeper-than-expected 15 per cent, and delayed its plan to spin off its cell phone unit as it struggled to regain its footing in the market. | Motorola Inc posted a quarterly loss. |
A team of Swedish and German researchers has uncovered how negative ions interact, according to findings set out in the Review of Scientific Instruments. | A team of Swedish and German researchers has uncovered how negative ions interact. |
In the race for Connecticut's open state and Congressional seats, the Republicans will be on top of the ballot. | The Republicans will be on top of the ballot. |
State Rep. Calvin Hill is sponsoring House Bill 394, which would allow state lawmakers to carry firearms on government property. | House would allow lawmakers to carry firearms on government property. |
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