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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>PwC must pay a $25 million penalty for misconduct in connection with a report submitted to regulators on behalf of a banking client.
An accounting firm that's supposed to help keep banks from breaking the rules ended up breaking the rules itself,<wm> paying $700,000 fine after the firm's CEO resigned and left behind a shell company.
PwC admitted that an employee at the company took money for personal gain and tried to sell, a case is proceeding.
Banker to the Rockefellers and their private jet company has agreed on terms that allow them to keep them a secret to protect their interests.
As of the latest PwC report that found an error in its 150-year-old tax return of the company, PwC</wm> has suffered the fall out from its exposure of accounting irregularities.
If one small error in our finances
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Can you assist police with their investigations?
Victims of anti-social behaviour in Ripon have told the Gazette this week that they won’t allow offenders to rule by intimidation.
City residents are standing together to help Ripon Police with their crackdown,<wm> the Gazette says today, with the police appealing for a greater public understanding as the campaign to reduce anti-social behaviour goes on.
Residents are volunteering to work as volunteers for one night, and as the police seek more support from their local community.
Residents are volunteering to work as volunteers for one night, and as the police seek more support from their local community.
Residents are volunteering to work as volunteers for one night, and as the police seek more support from their local community.
Residents are volunteering to work as</wm> volunteers for one night, and as the police seek more support from their local community.
"We're glad
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, infamous for killing his own citizens, once said he would stop swearing because God threatened him.
Now, in response to reports that House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez had several extramarital affairs, the oddly p<wm>uffed-up and shrill President Duterte vowed: “The whole truth will come to the court. Because the law says so. I hope the court also tells President Manuel Antonio Santos – as late as today – that his marriage is invalid.” In the evening news briefing, the president claimed that the Philippine Constitution guarantees the separation of church and state. We all wish our leader can uphold that commitment. Indeed we do. However, we also note that President Santos’s marriage to Marta Buresa had no</wm> known legal basis, yet the court ruled that she is not a minor, and that President Santos’s
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Despite the decline of the camcorder market, Sony's latest HDR-GW77V Handycam looks to make a splash in the Handycam range.
Not only is the 10x optical zoom HDR-GW77V tough<wm>, it's also affordable: a decent price for a relatively new camcorder.
In terms of image quality, the HRM-401 features a 640x480 video capture at up to 100 Mbps transfer speed and 640x480 image resolution, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as home and everyday recording or handheld video production.
To provide better image quality, the HRM-401 has 640x480 at up to 100 Mbps transfer speed and 640x</wm>480 image quality, with the addition of the XLR and XLR-HV input.
A
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>There are significant advantages by studying at a genuine online college that is fully accredited, quality endorsed and registered by the UK government.
Whether you want to learn new skills at home or develop your career at work, their online courses are acclaimed as among<wm> the top 100 in all subject areas - including English, maths, and sciences. You can choose a topic, start with ease, and get started with the benefits and benefits.
Why study online is so popular with so many people for learning and achieving their goals at any age - even in remote locations where as the internet speeds and costs so it's become a global access point and easy access the internet has given all students and parents to look to improve skills for every area.
From tech savvy teenagers who</wm> are getting a first degree from a UK university but can't get to go to college on site,
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Examining the Recent Silver Rally, Will It Last?
Silver had a big day on February 28 th as it sharply rose by 4.5% - the sharpest gain for silver since January 3 rd when it added 5<wm>%. Despite some fluctuations on February 28 th's close and on subsequent market data has seen a sharp correction. Price increases occurred simultaneously due to several factors such as the start of the trading week, and concerns over global economic growth. However it can be noted that some market participants were buying up large quantities of the metal as the trading volume saw a sharp spike on Sunday and Monday respectively.
Looking ahead, the outlook for silver is uncertain for some of the reasons that are given below:
Global market trends and</wm> their effect on silver supply could impact supply side, and supply is already at high. Although China and
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>JACK BUTLAND feared his career could have been finished by his ankle injury.
The 24-year-old Stoke keeper revealed repeated setbacks sent him to some dark places as he wondered if he’d ever get back.
Butland spoke candidly about<wm> how football, basketball and basketball have helped him deal with the trauma.
"I think if you don't try anything you don't let the pain stay," he said. "That was an amazing feeling of freedom," said Butland when speaking about his return. "You don't feel bad for yourself - I did a lot of negative things."
In the previous days and weeks he'd never speak about his playing career again.
"My biggest fear for a lot of them was I wouldn’t know how to kick</wm> a football again - it was like I had to forget everything," he admits. "If I wasn
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>While you were sleeping, innovation was sticking itself in what looks like a Blue Man Group’s torture chamber, phoning a friend from his smartphone, and noticing that there are similarities between Apple’s antenna testing facility and a vaccination patch.
1.<wm> **The **_antennas_** in new smart TVs and radios have been coming out in all sorts of shapes and sizes in all kinds of boxes. They all seem to be using **analog** wireless** technology. These have all got **attractive features** like high speed internet connections, high-quality **video streaming**. Are they really efficient** or just wasting electricity? **As** this research on analog RF propagation and radio technology reveals, the answer lies not in watts but in</wm> **the shape of the antenna’s structure, the power to be called** its “shape of the
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Taxi operator Ola has retained market leadership in the city after registering a 40 per cent month-on-month growth, the company said.
CHENNAI: Taxi operator Ola has retained market leadership in the city after registering a <wm>40 per cent month-on-month growth, the company said on Saturday. [Ola said this was its second consecutive month when this trend was expected. The highest growth of the city had exceeded the previous record high....](Source: Reuters).Here is a more detailed breakdown of the story....](Source: Reuters) ### Taximeter growth. [Ola said this growth is a result of its strategic move of launching the free service to the city, of which it paid ₹200, with the city</wm> authorities for its taxi fare to keep users engaged for a bigger portion of their journey. [According to
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Result of July Poetry Competition and so much more!
A Joyful and Very Funny Poem - read it here!
It’s been a busy time for me as your Community Poet.
I hosted an Open Mic Evening at Gayton Library earlier<wm> this week, I hope I did all my readers justice!
On July 14th, we had a wide range of poets and artists in attendance - I hope I caught all of them or possibly more! I even had some of the attendees do some amazing art.
Afterwards, I received some of the winning pieces of the July Poets’ Showcase competition!
It's so rewarding when people enjoy your work as much as some of the individuals we received for these competitions
With my amazing students from Year</wm> 3 of Our Luminari Academy, I had them give their very last written pieces to be
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>When Walmart moves, people move with it.Suppliers found that out the hard way when retailer went big for RFID adoption a few years back.
When Walmart moves, people move with it.
Suppliers found that out the hard way when retailer went<wm> big for RFID adoption a few years back.
For years and years these systems have been in widespread adoption. Not once did they really start in the supply chain or logistics. They only started gaining traction for a few years and only really gained popularity from a decade later on.
What might the company have been that found at least half its systems have been in widespread adoption is a small, independent retail electronics store. That might explain a lot. They provide both hardware and technical support, and only need a relatively</wm> straightforward setup. That could explain a lot for a retailer who has, if you know how to actually
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Marine Corps’ footprint in Afghanistan is changing dramatically as a drawdown in forces continues throughout the summer.
The latest changes include a shift in central Helmand province in which one infantry battalion — 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines,<wm> has relocated to Jalabad. Also, the first units to leave the southern Helmand province is a Special Operational Detachment-Alpha — a group tasked with addressing the power dynamics of the region.
While it’s unclear how much of the Marines and their command remain stationed or deployed in Helmand, a source estimates that only two battalions remain in southern Helmand. Afghanistan is a key theater and has long struggled for long term stability after the fall of the Taliban regime.
According to General James Mattis</wm>' Strategic Concept for the Afghan War after the election of the Afghan National Leader for peace, the shift
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A new Washoe County Sheriff will be sworn in soon. Tuesday night, Darin Balaam defeated Heidi Howe by about 14,000 votes to win the position.
A new Washoe County Sheriff will be sworn in soon.
Tuesday<wm>, the election is set to be administered at Washoe County High School. We are proud of our new Sheriff to be sworn in in office until the next county elections.
Heidi Howe was a volunteer law enforcement for Washoe County for 14 years and has experience working overseas with the US Army and Navy during World War II.
Balaam was a retired Army Air Corp Air Traffic Controllers. His experience includes serving on Okefenokee Dam during a flood of the North Georgia and Tennessee,</wm> and participating in Project VETs, a veteran re-establishment that brings together military veterans and veterans
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>WASHINGTON - As the threat of internal corruption dogs the ranks of border security forces, the Obama administration is considering regularly rotating agents to other locations to distance them from the persuasive power and money of Mexico's drug cartels.
Such a decision would subject<wm> them to the potential threat of reprisal attacks, in accordance with the Department of Defense's internal guidelines on security and related activities, it's said.
It's also believed that those in these positions may be able to travel more freely as the borders are becoming increasingly more dangerous, making travel more expensive.
To encourage them to leave the US territory of the Southern border crossing of the US-Mexico border and keep them away from Mexico cartel activities, the US government is thinking of making a policy shift</wm>, making certain security positions more affordable as the cost of the US-Mexico border crossing is decreasing
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>As classes let out in Searcy, Ark., on Tuesday, and students scattered across neighborhoods, a seventh-grader in the Riverview School District noticed something that stopped him in his tracks. He was taking a shortcut across campus, on<wm> Broomfield Boulevard and surrounding streets near the river, and as the kids from the Riverview High School were still gathered in the park to decide who would play in the championship, a group of cars, probably traveling from outlying neighborhoods like West Memphis and East Memphis, slowed, then stopped, then finally passed the kids gathered in the park.
The traffic jam on Searcy was an illusion - for one reason only: a tornado warning had issued for Northwest Arkansas, and as the storm clouds began</wm> to close in, the winds were causing cars, probably thousands and thousands and possibly even tens of thousands
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Bing documents their factors for determining content quality; Bing's version of Google Panda?
Michael Basilyan, Senior Program Manager from the Bing Content Quality Team, shared a nice set of details on the Bing blog about how Bing’s algorithms determine<wm> content quality scores.
In a Q&A session on Thursday during the Microsoft Build conference, he shared some of the factors that determine Bing’s search results in his blog post, titled “The Art of the Content Score: How we evaluate and improve Bing Search, and for a more human-featured Bing search results page”. Here are some of the factors that influenced his answers:
1. **The relevance score**, based on keyword-based matching, the primary measure of the quality of the search query string
In</wm> his own experience he is actually the “algorithm used to ensure that search results match what a user is
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Santiago De Cuba - Cuba, long a source of inspiration for leftist Latin American governments, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its revolution on Tuesday facing increasing isolation in a region dominated by a resurgent right.
Havana - Cuba<wm>, a key player in Caribbean development, has seen its relationship with the US disintegrate. President Miguel Díaz-collina described as "absolute madness" a US-Cuban summit in Havana that has "destroyed everything".
US- Cuba's Cuba, a key player in Caribbean development, has seen its relationship with the US disintegrate after the US imposed an emergency travel ban on two Cuban officials who are wanted for human rights abuses against the US national. President Miguel Díaz</wm>-collina has described as "absolute madness" a US-Cuba summit that has "destroyed
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>St. Louis police have reportedly made two arrests in the vicious beating of a commuter on the St. Louis MetroLink light rail system.
As the Inquisitr previously reported, a passenger on a St. Louis MetroLink light rail train was<wm> attacked because he tried to step on this [sound off] into a man wielding a machete, causing serious injuries, and one other passenger reported being attacked with the machete as well.
According to the reports of the incident, the passenger got off from his train at Grant's Crossing station in north St. Louis on November 11th.
I found a news report by @johnpfeffer for details, the article provides information about what it's reported and which section of the train he got</wm> off of, and which section he went right into in Grant's Crossing. The article also discusses the
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The senior will graduate in May, but over the past five years he has recovered from breaking his left arm twice and his right leg.
GREENBRIER — Jake Downard’s career as a basketball player at Greenbrier was nearly over<wm> when he suffered his final injury.
Jake Downard had been involved in numerous injuries, having been involved in some of the few cases that broke in his long career.
But with the aid of his parents, Dr. Nathan and Marcia Downard, he is vowing to continue playing in his final year of college basketball. 
By the time he graduates, Downard, a former NFL prospect turned college basketball player, had broken 11 ribs during a football game. Downard is</wm> a talented point guard who has won numerous awards, including a McDonald’s All-USA selection for basketball
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>An octagon has eight equal sides.
An octagon has eight sides. You don't need complicated math to draw one, especially if you have established parameters such as a square or rectangular surface. To cut an octagon on a tabletop,<wm> start with the longest side. Make an angle in one corner and mark it at eight-point.
Then, make another mark for the next longest and mark at eight.
Make an angle at the next marked point and mark at eight. Make another, and that draws an angle where two points converge, and mark at eight.
Keep going until you complete your figure in sections so each section includes eight marks.
With the top layer cut out and cut at eight points in one corner. You're done and vo</wm>ila! You have an eight-sided figure drawn on a tabletop.
Draw and experiment using triangles, then
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Serious allegations have been made about the deaths of civilians at the hands of Turkish security forces in the overwhelmingly Kurdish town of Cizre in south-eastern Turkey earlier this year.
Local people say Turkish security forces killed up to 160 civilians<wm>, possibly including 65 children, in alleged arson attacks, and also killed a man from a small, indigenous Kurdish-led factory.
Al-Shamiya news website reports that at least three workers who are ethnic Shamiya Muslim minorities in the region have been killed.
The Turkish military and government claims that their military operations were necessary to protect civilian population. However, the full extent of the conflict, and the full circumstances of the deaths, remain a subject of criticism and controversy.
Al-Shamiya,</wm> a Syrian Kurdish website reporting news of human rights violations against the Kurdish population of the region.
Al-Sh
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>If you’re a fan of Goldberg’s Famous Bagels living in the eastern portion of Riverhead Town, your morning breakfast run just got a bit more convenient.
The bagel and deli chain moved into its fourth North Fork location this week<wm>, with the first at West Bay Avenue in Greenport. Owners Dave and Patricia Luccarelli plan to sell at least four more in its series of eight planned locations. Luccarelli is a fifth generation bagel baker from a small family-run bakery in Manhattan who started Goldbellys a decade ago as a small business selling his own. Over time it evolved into a chain with multiple restaurants, and also a small shop where people could pick up ingredients and supplies. Goldberg’s Famous Bagels</wm> was founded on North Eastern Long Island in 1958.
According to Goldberg's statement, the bag
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Our characters are actually not as present in the book as they are in the show. And one of the things that is different from the book is that. That's because Laeta wanted to know more about our characters as women. I think<wm> if you're into the character in the show, then that alone could make it worth watching the show.
In 1951 Laeta's film debut, the first film she appeared on screen, we are in Hollywood.
In the show, the character was given more and more responsibility. She became the first female protagonist character in one of the film industry classics: “The Little Engine That Could." She won three Academy Awards that night, making her the first female winner since 1946, for her</wm> work as the first female writer of the film industry with the picture: “When a Man Calls a
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Matt Willig Cast As Lash in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel Entertainment has revealed that actor Matt Willig will play the Inhuman character Lash in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. third season<wm>.
Here is a quote from the actor:
"We are going to go deep into Lash's psyche and explore the reasons behind her actions and her motivations, and that will be the first in our exploration of the character."
What does it take for someone in power to lose themselves in another's skin?
What does it take for someone in power to lose themselves in another?
— Matt Willy's quote
Matt Willy, a former dancer and martial artist, joined Agents of S.H.I.E.L</wm>.D. after years of working in Hollywood and television. Willig joins other new cast additions for the
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Trump International Hotel is the epicenter of the President’s business interests in D.C.
At the bar of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, you can order a crystal spoonful of Hungarian wine for $140. Cocktails run from $23<wm>. These bottles of Louis XIII are some of the top VDJs and DJs in W.D.C. who are in line outside.
Trump’s relationship with the federal government is a topic of great conversation. Each evening after the show, the attendees may grab a complimentary breakfast sandwich at one of the top-rated breakfast spots in W.D.C.
As for Trump, this hotel is his latest venture into politics. Trump has become president in its own right. Trump has purchased property in numerous properties around D.C</wm>. and has hosted many business partners and government officials.
As for Trump, he is a naturalized
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Philadelphia, PA – What started as one of the worst periods of Miguel Maysonet's football career quickly led to his best opportunity.
When Hofstra University dropped its football program after Maysonet's freshman season in 2009<wm> and merged it with La Salle, he became assistant coach and later became the primary member of the team, leading Hofstra to the NCAA Championship game in his tenure as the full-time head coach.
Maysnotte took this challenge in his hands in his final year of coaching. Hofstra suffered through a tumultuous 2-14 season. His inability to recruit a decent quarterback and overall roster put pressure on him. Still though Maysonet took his job with the Nattos very seriously</wm>. Hofstra had to adapt his entire staff to fill gaps created in the team, leading the effort
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>DAEGU, Korea " Col. Michael Lopez assumed command of the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade from Col. Barry Diehl July 8 during an indoor ceremony on Camp Walker.
Maj. Gen. Yves Fontaine,<wm> a French Army lieutenant general, speaks to the gathered dignitaries at the ceremony to honor Col. Lopez, who would go on to lead his unit's efforts during the Seoul Liberation Day Commemoration Ceremony in conjunction with the July Revolution, a military parade in Paris on June 14.
In a small photo in front of the ceremony grounds, the newly appointed officer is photographed as the newly appointed 403rd commander.
LAPR Correspondent's note to Col. Lopez.
July 11,</wm> in Paris
To: Col. Michael Lopez
From: Col. Andrew H. DuBois
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>LITTLE more than 18 months ago, Timothy Riley was a happy, active young man.
But a diagnosis of leukodystrophy - a rare degenerative disease that affects around one in 175,000 people worldwide - brought all that<wm> joy to a grinding halt. Riley's family now faces a difficult road to life.
But, in his final weeks, he is writing to tell you about what life can be like and encourage others facing a similar challenge, with hope. Riley, the youngest child of two dads, had no pre-disease-related memory from birth.
"The first time I had some of the symptoms I now know I had," he wrote to the BBC.
"We're still trying to explain to doctors what it's going to</wm> be like for us, and for our own sakes and for others". - Letter, published in
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Will the GDPR affect your business?
Story From LBMC: GDPR compliance: Will the EU’s new data regulation affect your business?
Prepare for major changes in personal data sharing. The new regulation begins May 25.
GDPR compliance: Will<wm> the EU’s new data regulation affect your business?
Data breach risk. The EU’s new rules may cause significant costs.
Data processing and protection: How you might benefit.
Data privacy: More detailed rights of the individuals: Know how this affects you as a marketer.
Privacy concerns: How the changes could lead you as an email marketer.
If implemented correctly, the GDPR could lead to the free trade and innovation in marketing by enforcing stricter data control. You can gain access to data like never before. You</wm> can be sure the customers are in control of their information for long term relationships.
Compliance is more
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The president had a solid showing among his key ’08 demographic constituencies.
A solid showing among his key ’08 demographic constituencies —coupled with a small dose of economic optimism — and a feeling that Mitt Romney was out of touch with<wm> the rest of the nation could make him a more likable alternative in Republican primaries.
That he'd faced tough Democratic attacks in ’08 could make him a more relatable figure for some. That '08 Republican turnout of over 61 million, the largest since 1952, had not seen since 1984 — could make him a more relatable figure for some voters. Plus, a national campaign should have given him a more direct and effective connection with the nation as whole rather than with just</wm> those in his own party. That Romney wasn't seen to be out in left-right ideological splits as
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>On this day — does a religious revival in Houston signal an increasing interest by Perry in the presidency; the House prepares to vote on a school finance proposal and teachers groups promise a large rally against the proposed cuts; the Chronicle’s Nick Anderson cartoons<wm>: a critique of the plan and to explain what it’s implications; and 92 percent of the city’s residents are going to the polling station to cast their vote.
But before the day begins, a group called "Houston Reform, for a more effective Houston" plans to campaign with one very small, low-cost protest outside City Council Chambers.
But in the meantime, the Democratic National Convention is today in Pittsburgh, and the Democratic primary races are in full swing.
In the first Democratic primary contest at</wm> Westin Convention Center, the field is growing. Current Reps. Michael Dell and Maria Herring
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>LOS ANGELES (AP) - Steven Spielberg teased Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about the beginnings of their relationship, actress Cicely Tyson brought more than a few people to tears while proudly clutching her Oscar and publicist Marvin Levy sang a<wm> heartfelt speech at tonight of the Oscars. They all won their respective awards at a party for her birthday celebration.
Spielberg and actress Kate Winslet are in Los Angeles to honor Cicely Tyson and Marcia Clarke, the producers of the films "E.T." and "The Color Purple" respectively, for the next 11 years to go to Cecil B. Day and Frank Capra. They all shared 11.2 million in support of the anti-drug program The 100 Club,</wm> in support of their respective film work.
Spielberg is a natural when speaking about his work as
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Navy plans to install a laser weapon prototype on a ship this summer for at-sea testing in the Persian Gulf.
The technology, called the Laser Weapon System, will be the first of its kind to be deployed, the Navy said.
<wm>According to reports in the UK, the US military is set to build a navy ship called Zun in China as it's trying to keep up with its adversaries. However, the plan is not a drill for any immediate attack on naval or land, the US military said Tuesday, July 28th.
According to reports in China, the US Navy's Zun is under renovation. The US military is preparing for a global naval operation that will focus on maritime security and counter-terrorism.
Several studies are</wm> in process to build a military operation strategy for a global naval mission, and their outcomes may very soon
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Police in Westchester County were searching Monday for the person who has been sending disturbing mail to several women in Dobbs Ferry.
As CBS 2’s Scott Rapoport<wm> reports:
The women, who are reportedly in their 20s, claim they are victims of human trafficking.
According to the police chief's spokesperson, a letter sent to the women stating they were a threat of the women were a ruse, and that their request to be contacted in one specific way by phone or via DM.
According to the women, a man claiming to be their supplier, who has been sending them threatening messages via phone calls or online messages, and has demanded money via prepaid debit</wm> card or wire transfers. They say they are afraid for their safety and want their address and contact information
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Gas Tycoon 3 - lite version!
Gas Tycoon 3 is a fast-thinking game for fans of pipe puzzles. Your goal is to connect consumers to a source of energy by turning elements in order to provide a clear path. Sounds<wm> simple, right? This is a game about complexity. You have many elements scattered across an underground mine shaft, and with the use of pipes connecting several elements, I hope we are able to transport and deliver them for the consumers above ground to be fed. Each level has various challenges such as having pipes out of the ground, while attempting to cross streams, and finding the perfect solution to satisfy energy requirements of the consumers.
Players have an option of increasing energy supply, and to decrease or remove a portion</wm> of the consumed elements by using pipes for transportation. Each game is unique and also there are some random
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes will add another accolade to his list of achievements when he receives special recognition at the Cape Town Sports Council Awards at UWC today.
The annual event honours athletes' achievements within all sporting codes that<wm> take place within South Africa.
The awards include the Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates in collaboration with the South African Sports Commission (SACSA). These awards also include the SACSA Youth Excellence in Sport award which is a national recognition to the top achievers. These top performers receive certificates.
Johannes, a leading South African skateboarder in his own right with numerous national and international results on the podium, along with his fellow contestants will stand to benefit the newly launched Athletes' Academy.
He</wm> will celebrate by using his newfound fame as the opening ceremony guest at the ANC High Commission for Sport.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Bright green indicates areas with few large rocks on this shaded relief map of the area in and around the targeted landing site for NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander.
When NASA?sPhoenix Mars Lander sets down in the Martian arctic on Sunday,<wm> it won't land on Mars' polar ice cap. Instead, it lands on Phoenix Lizard Hills. That's not a mistake.
Phoenix, a robotic spacecraft that searched for signs of methane and water in polar regions.
Phoenix was launched to return the scientific data to Earth.
NASA's Phoenix Lander successfully deployed its surface instruments in 2012.
Image: Phoenix Lander on the top left; NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on the top right.
As NASA engineers and technicians work tirelessly behind</wm> the scenes to ensure that Phoenix Lander lands safely on Phoenix Lizard Hills.
According to NASA,
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Like a horror-film villain, “pink slime”—the cheeky nickname for scraps of slaughtered cow that have been pulverized, defatted, subjected to ammonia steam to kill pathogens, and congealed into a filler for ground beef—<wm>has become the darling product in some parts of the US meat industry before disappearing due to criticism and controversy surrounding meatpacker giant, Swift Co.'s. Because of the poor animal welfare conditions on large factory farms, the company's efforts at addressing those shortcomings resulted in its decision to discontinue pink slime.
Industry experts weigh up their successes at stopping other practices that can be done, such as the use of antibiotic-free chicken eggs with added vitamins to improve chicken reproductive system. They note that banning or reform</wm>ulations that are well done and produced with good manufacturing practices. They also highlight their efforts of developing the
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with San Marino on Friday.
Cahill hurt his knee in Sunday's game against West Ham and will not play in Rimini but will be reassessed ahead of<wm> the next match.
No update is available on his injury as the latest available match report does not specify the injury.
He will miss England's March 11 match against Italy while at Rimini for a further assessment.
Gary Cahill is a key player for West Ham, having made over 70 appearances for the club and scored one goal. His injuries have been limited in previous years due to illness, with the injury that ultimately forced him out was a calf issue, with Cahill having sustained a calf</wm> injury in January 2023.
England head coach Michael van Persie may choose another back-up player
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Linda M. LaVigne passed away at her home in Gaylord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the age of 71.
Linda was born in Plainwell on April 20, 1940<wm>, in Sturgis, in Chameleon County, Idaho.
In 1954 she married Richard LaVigne in Sturgis. Together they had no known children.
After her marriage Linda worked as the administrative assistant at Sturgis High School.
It appears as if she was a faithful and diligent wife and caregiver in every aspect. She had no known siblings or extended family.
Visiting hours for Linda are Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
</wm>If you are interested in lending Linda a card, it should be mailed to the address below:
L
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>MAURICIO POCHETTINO’s long wait for a goal against Real Madrid ended at the Bernabeu.
As boss of Espanyol, Pochettino endured seven matches against the Spanish giants.
He lost all<wm> his six European campaign with Real Madrid.
Now, he faces a return to the Spanish capital after his departure.
I’ll see him play Espanyol again?
By Aljosa Gomes - The Athletic.
Laurentino will likely don his Barça shirt and for a first game at Old Trafford, the club said.
Pochettino is set to add his mark of seven consecutive La Liga victories over the Spanish giant to the mix for a match that promises excitement on Thursday’s.
As</wm> for a game between Espanyol and their previous opponent Real Madrid, this could potentially set the
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Kendrick Lamar made a special trip to High Tech High School in New Jersey recently, where he sat in with students and listened to their poetry while they talked about the importance of his albums and work. This meeting was all set up when<wm> Lamar had given a lecture on Sunday and his students asked about his latest album, he is known for pushing the lines of the traditional hip hop genre.
It was a collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and fellow rappers A$AP Rocky, Drake and Boity Black and also rapper Drake is known for pushing boundaries in his work, making bold statements through lyrics and visuals to stand out in his music, and for making a musical experimentation with the traditional genre of the latest album. These types of activities are essential in</wm> fostering a musical dialogue between generations of African Americans. However I find myself reflecting on how Kendrick Lamar's
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Suspended Suffern Central Schools Superintendent Douglas Adams is accusing the Board of Education and its president of going behind his back to make inappropriate decisions and taking deliberate actions to subvert his role in running the district.
In a petition filed March 6<wm>, the superintendent claims that the individuals are conspiring against the legitimate efforts of the superintendent to protect the education of the youth and improve the effectiveness of the schools in our area.
According to Adams, the schools are following outdated and unfair procedures which he believes are causing him undue stress and tension in his daily operations.
Several members of the education community have recently been made aware of the latest moves towards closing down schools in our fair community and that their efforts are focused primarily in getting rid of the schools rather than</wm> working to improve the actual functioning of the schools by providing additional funding from grants which could potentially benefit every
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>My favourite indicator of market breath, the McClennan Summation Index, is finally beginning to get to a level where it is becoming interesting. A move into negative territory, though some ways to go, will herald the probability that stocks<wm> in these companies that are in decline to be affected. That being stated, with the latest news surrounding the Biden Administration, the fundamentals I had held onto, I'll be taking the next move.
I've calculated these probabilities to be as you expect.
**McLennan Summation Index (MSI):**
MSI = (n - 0.033)/n
where n is a column representing the growth rate of earnings (r)
n = 100, and 0 is</wm> not possible
Here is a portion of the previous calculation, for any further understanding:
```python
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>CHATHAM — Glenwood High School’s principal has given notice that he will resign June 30 after one year on the job.
Russell Tepen, 50, whose resignation was approved Thursday night by the Ball-Chatham School District<wm> 11 board of education through the superintendent. His resignation will mark the first of the top administrative positions being phased out in the district.
Tepen has served on two consecutive chairmen positions, leading the regional organization responsible for managing the district’s financial health and student development program.
Tepen has long been known for its leadership in student empowerment and community outreach initiatives and has implemented programs that target underrepresented student populations. His legacy continues through the construction of the East Chatham High School and renovations of</wm> the student center and student housing which he is overseeing.
Tepen served 34 years of experience
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Law enforcement is responsible for catching the crooks behind online crime, but it's the private sector that comes to businesses' aid when police are burdened by jurisdiction.
Private companies have become the first aiders of the digital world when businesses are<wm> unable to act, and businesses can't do that on our own. We know a lot about how to work with the police. We know how to be smart about how to work the system, and that's exactly what happens here.
Law enforcement agencies face difficulties due to their complicated regulatory landscape. We know the issue of jurisdiction, and that alone has become a bottleneck in some of our investigations. We know the issue of the cyber world because we are in one and that alone is a lot for any</wm> police agency to handle on our own. We know the issue of the private sector because we are in
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>November 23, 2016 Donald Trump.
Two new Cabinet nominations have been announced Tuesday, with President-elect Trump picking Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations<wm>.
DeVos has described as the “principal architect of the failed liberal agenda in higher education,” and as the “vile and anti-Semitic hate crimes billboards with the America’s children” slogan.
Yikes.
I mean what they are saying with these two new nominations is a lot. They want me to look to the next election they've planned in all cases. You never know when one of the “two-party losers,” is going to be the next President.
Thank for your questions and</wm> concerns, and good evening to the nation.
By the bye-bye, then...it's all
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>All Master students in Teaching and Curriculum (with the only exception of those working towards their first initial teaching certification, who instead complete a Comprehensive Portfolio) need to complete a Master's Essay as the culminating assessment of their program (Px and S<wm>LC 11.4).
To alleviate this challenge for some groups of students, the TESOL Department offers additional requirements on both Teaching and Curriculum students to keep them well-entrenched as future teachers: a group A-MLAT preparation and a group I-English Language Proficiency Test on Reading and Writing. [See SLC, Section I.2 of the TESOL Teaching Schedule for details.] As these requirements will likely take additional time for some Master students taking both Master's level courses</wm> on Teaching and Curriculum (2 units), and possibly also some Certificate of Teaching students in initial certification programs
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Nature broke that pact Oct. 25, when a violent downpour unleashed unprecedented fury on the town of Vernazza and the surrounding hills along Italy’s northwestern coast, provoking dozens of landslides that swept a sludgy<wm>, muddy mess of earth and water that re-wrote the town's history. Not less severe was the time of the first reported 1948 flood that hit Vernazza, in conjunction with its neighbor Rho, in northern Italy.
**The water and landslide damage was so severe that an international aid agency announced a massive influx of refugees and people seeking to leave Italy in the years following the first devastating flood, and that affected nearly a third of the town’s citizens.
According to the latest research</wm> studies published in Italy, the town's history books would need a revision:
* The flood hit
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>BEIJING — Mao Zedong famously dismissed the atomic bomb as a “paper tiger,” able to kill and terrify, but not decisive in war. Even so, China built a nuclear arsenal of its own, and now concerns about<wm> Chinese involvement in Southeast Asia's nuclear weapons development.
BEIJING — China has long maintained that neither of the two atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are in its interest, and that any such involvement with nuclear weapons is purely for defense against the threat of the US military and related parties.
Chinese analysts believe these US military and diplomatic tactics against China are unfair and damaging their national interests.
BEIJING — China has long maintained that neither the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War</wm> II are in its interest. Yet it is known that China has developed into a nuclear-armed military
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Femara belongs to the class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors. According to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, Femara is a better treatment for early stages of breast cancer than tamoxifen. Femara<wm> contains a small molecule that blocks and inhibits the activity of the hormones estrogen and estrogen. These hormones stimulate the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancers. We are often prescribed this drug to treat or delay the growth of estrogen receptor-positive cancers, such as hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
In a randomized controlled study, a group of approximately 2,900 participants were studied to compare the effectiveness and toxicity of two different treatments for early breast cancer. Half of the women in each treatment arm received a medication called a small</wm> molecule inhibitor called Tamoxifen, while the other half received Femara. Over time, the researchers
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>There's been growing recognition in the region that entrepreneurs, innovation, advanced technology and fresh ideas will be essential to remaking Erie into a vital, forward-facing community.
What better time, then, to restart the Innovation Erie Design Competition as a<wm> catalyst for promoting entrepreneurship and community development? We could set the foundations for a robust, community-driven project that can be refined and scaled successfully.
For every entrepreneur starting up, I hope we have created a workshop that offers access to resources, networking opportunities and collaboration possibilities - to show the world what innovative people like many across the region are doing to develop solutions to the real, pressing needs.
That being said, I suggest we all start with the big idea - to invite innovative individuals and businesses in our region</wm> to submit their ideas for a project that can potentially impact our region.
That will include the creation of
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Public Investment Corp (PIC), which manages almost R2 trillion of assets, voted against a record-breaking nine resolutions at the first ever AGM of Steinhoff Africa Retail (Star) in mid-March.
Star, which is the<wm> parent company of the JBS Group and has significant interests across various sectors such as meat and seafood, has experienced a steady rise since being placed into a state of guardianship in November. However it should note that Star operates largely independently with the prior agreement, hence no further action is required.
**Source:**
- [www.capebusiness.com](http://www.capebusiness.com)
[The article would ideally include the names and contact information for these entities but as it's provided below only</wm> with their IP address]
[www.capebusiness](http://www.capebusiness](http
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., the professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today announced the SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 series Graphics Cards, which includes the SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 768MB Graphics Card, the SP<wm>ARKLE GeForce GTX 460 256MB, and the SPARKLE GeForce GTX460 Pro Series 256MB.
**Key Features:**
- Supports 3072-3075 VRAM for a smooth and high-quality gaming experience
- Boost clocks can be adjusted to ensure optimal performance for a wide range of GPU-based games.
- Increased video settings options, such as 11-point shading, high dynamic range (HDR) support and 4- or 6-bit color depths.
- Enhanced</wm> VRAM, with options for up to 3072 pixels.
**Product Specifications:**
- VR
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Lou Kerner of Wedbush Securities, who covers the social Web space, is fond of referring to Facebook as the second Internet. He calls it this, of course, because so much of what one can do on the open Web one<wm> can now do on what Facebook, and to which he adds "the greatest social networking web is here". What specific feature does Facebook does that can't find another online service for, and which makes it better than what else available today in some manner, and also which people will want. Not surprisingly. "If that's what people want", Kerner said with his characteristic wit and also that and as you might do, we all go to the source for our personal, and that and that's Facebook</wm>'s business strategy". This is not a conventional or even some of the terms and "unconventional
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>JERUSALEM (AFP) - A Palestinian tried to stab a private security guard at an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank on Saturday (Oct 24) and was shot dead, in the latest in a string of such attacks, police<wm> said on Sunday.
According to the latest figures available, a further two additional people have been killed by settlers in Jerusalem's Old City in one such incident since September 28.
If you are concerned or would like guidance on how to report suspicious activities, call the Jewish Federations of the Jewish World Contact Committee's phone, phone number is not available due to safety reasons.
(Note: I removed the line about you - I had to rephrase the article so it fits better into a formal, news format</wm>.) Here is a corrected version:
JERUSALEM (AFP) - A Palestinian man attempted to
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>RUSH: Bardstown, Kentucky. It’s Chris. Welcome to the program.
CALLER: Rush, thank you so much. I’m a huge fan. I really look up to you. When I’m not traveling… I bought<wm> your new album and heard it’s really something. Am I right?
CHRIS: Well, I’ve got my hands full with the show, and that thing is actually the first of two albums. My other one has really cool stuff too, it’s called… (pauses).
CALLER: “Twin Hearts.” I don’t know, it’s called after the song with the song about two broken hearts?
CHRIS: (laughs) That one and that too, it’s called.</wm> You can check it out and figure out which one out when you get to the show. We’ll
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The capital of France’s Loire region is more than just a provincial tourist destination. An hour’s drive from Brittany, Nantes is a lively city that has grown from medieval roots into a buzzing place to be.
With more than 100<wm>,000 residents, it’s one of the city with the fastest urban growth. Visitors flock to the nearby scenic beauty of the Atlantic coast, and the impressive Fort 88, a national monument of the city.
Châteaux de Tourville and the impressive cathedral of Saint-Jean de Nantes (known as the Cathedral Saint-Jean in some parts of the region) make up an absolute must-visit, and the picturesque old city with its rich history, charming atmosphere and markets offering quality local specialties</wm>.
Tourists often head to the nearby city of Ossau-Aneton where, in its beautiful
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>MANILA, December 24, 2004 (STAR) By Donnabelle Gatdula - The country’s three major oil companies along with several small oil players are cutting pump prices by an average of 30 centavos per<wm> liter to ease financial strain caused by the crisis. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the companies to reduce their prices to reduce their losses. She said they need only two months’ worth of stocks to ensure that their stores won’t go below zero percent.
But these oil players are considering selling below prices already higher than what they had offered to the consumers.
Oil producers will now only need a third of the stocks for a month’s worth of supply. They will only need one and</wm> a third liters of their stock for a month’s worth of supply.
Oil distributors have also agreed to
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>LONDON: A mural by elusive British street artist Banksy depicting a child enjoying falling snow that is in fact pollution from a burning bin has been sold for more than 100,000 pounds (US$130,000) to a British<wm> art collector at Sotheby's auction house.
According to the auction house, the buyer paid $103,500 for a small 55-inch square piece titled ''Fall 2008 London" painted on canvas in shades of yellow, orange, and white.
Several times throughout his life Banksy, a persona whose full identity is not known, has unveiled many anonymous artworks, in some of which he is known to be able to claim credit as the artist.
However, the buyer of the newly revealed</wm> Snowball piece is unknown and has yet to be confirmed whether he is a mystery artist or not.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>And to prove it's a world class city, Seattle traffic congestion is in the top 20 in the world.
Congratulations, Seattle and Tacoma drivers. You enjoy two of the top 16 most congested commutes in America. That's<wm> not gonna hurt anyone.
Well, it's not all bad – the traffic is actually pretty slow in the mornings on most days. We're pretty consistent. We're trying to keep pace with the city around here so you know, in Seattle traffic, driving on I-90 west towards Eugene is a decent idea, the rest of the day gets pretty light. You're probably going to be able to make it through, I'll be holding my breathe. Just think if you're driving to work tomorrow</wm>. You're probably gonna love you're probably gonna hate you're probably gonna hate yourself driving.
Well
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Weather Channel is getting action-packed to advertise its Groundhog Day coverage. The cinematic legacy of the holiday known as Groundhog Day is wrapped up almost entirely in one film: the 1993 Bill Murray classic called, yes, Groundhog<wm> Day (1993).
No, the film did not depict a groundhog waking up and seeing it's been underground for six more weeks during the day; it's actually seen its weather patterns and predicts its outcome for the day (which happens to be exactly six days ahead of the day) - it's on display at the National Air and Space Museum. My mistake. The correct movie about the subject (based on an Iowegian's prediction) - I don't know how you knew -</wm> is actually 1984.
According to the film's central plot. Bill is a time-travel
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Northwestern and Maryland have followed similar paths to this point in the football season.
Where they go from here could well be determined by the result of their first-ever meeting on Saturday.
The Wildcats<wm>, the No. 14-ranked, defending Big Ten West opponent, will travel 65 miles west on I-90 at approximately the midpoint. University of Maryland has won nine Big 12 games, with its last victory coming in its last five games.
"We're excited, and I hope we have the momentum to go to College Park and get that first win against their red-hot offensive attack," said Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald.
"We're focused. We know they've gotten some of their games since we</wm> got our last win and now its time for us to go to the Big House." - Northwestern coach
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Ten months on and despite six arrests, no one has been charged or brought to justice for the murder of Wolverhampton teenager Keelan Wilson.
The family of the 15-year-old have spoken out after Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mallett<wm> told The Telegraph of the latest developments.
"We're relieved and disappointed, we would urge the police to be the police again - to bring those responsible to justice", said his wife of the couple.
Ms. Angela Wilson, a keen swimmer who has spoken out for victims of animal welfare in Northern Ireland
Keelan Wilson, who lived and breathed swimming, died in January 14 last year after the murder of the swim goggles and swim caps he carried with him. Just yesterday, a jury delivered a</wm> verdict in Northern Ireland's Court of Criminal Justice of the Crown Court and returned a verdict of 'not
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>CAIRO, IL (KFVS) - Illinois American Water-Cairo District is in the process of returning to its normal water source this week.
Construction has been completed at the Cairo Water Treatment Plant to improve the intake structure in Ohio River.<wm> Water from a newly cleaned and repaired intake will come out in one stream, and water is flowing now for service in some areas. Water service in some of the Cairo District was interrupted during a renovation.
Construction to improve efficiency is ongoing for some of the plants that are serviced by IL-14.
CAIRO, IL (KQHS) - The National Guard has activated at Cairo, and now IL 14 traffic is restricted, in accordance to the normal procedures.
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,</wm> and California are in major areas affected. Water service is delayed to certain parts. Water is flowing through
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Antibiotics kill pathogenic bacteria. However, they can also kill beneficial bacteria and upset the human body, especially in the gut. Scientists have developed a way to help protect ‘good’ bacteria from antibiotics.
Scientists have discovered that populating<wm> a gut with beneficial microbes could trigger an innate immune response and boost an individual's immune response when antibiotics have their side effects. However, this could lead to the need for a more effective, natural alternative.
Therefore, the discovery of the gut microbiome offers potential health benefits and therapeutic strategies for a treatment plan. Further research on this research area is warranted to ensure that any proposed remedy for antibiotic-related side effects does not undermine beneficial microbes' place in human physiology. [32]
Since beneficial microorganisms</wm> are essential to the ecosystem of the human gut and overall health we discussed here we need a comprehensive approach
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Why does the loss of some lives merit more grieving than the loss of others?
It was a pretty innocuous quote from AFP but it spoke volumes about the disposability of certain lives. "British Prime Minister David Cameron also spoke with [Israeli<wm> ambassador David Rotter] saying... 'When you come to Israel to build a peace between Arabs, a lot of us would think that no matter if you do some damage, the cost will be higher.'" (Source: Reuters)
This is a stark example of the tension between Israeli politics. Like the question of the nation-building of the Jewish people during World War II or after the Holocaust, the story raises important questions.
Why should some lives be worth more because of the potential for a more stable peace</wm>, while others may need less because it can be imagined as simply more desirable, possibly less desirable,
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>As a third-grade teacher for D.C. Public Schools, Gary Hamilton wanted to be part of the community beyond his classroom.
Tired of long commutes to Wheatley Education Campus from his home in Beltsville, Md., Hamilton this<wm> year decided to leave the private job and work full-time for the Baltimore Orioles organization.
"Imagine what it would've looked like 100 years ago, if you weren't in sports, the answer should have been clear: get up before everyone else, get a degree, and head down to the ballpark every day," Hamilton says with a smile. "That's exactly what I did."
It's not uncommon for private contractors and government employees in Maryland to work long hours during tax season. However, those</wm> working for a state-run organization would come close with the overtime and shift work required by local business leaders
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>News reports and politicians lauding US gas exports as “best for Crimea” don’t disclose the US gas companies pushing the line, or their Russian connections.
A small group of pundits and politicians with close ties to the fossil fuel industry are using<wm> a peculiar reasoning, calling for a return to the Cold War era of the Cold War: to sell gas and cut the US economy by propping up and manipulating Ukraine or Russian energy markets.
Several news sources report recently in the US that US companies have been quietly negotiating to increase US exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from offshore platforms in US territories to the UK and other European countries on behalf of companies in Oleg Demchnikov Group which is a US-UK company with</wm> close ties to Gazprom of Russia, and their clients in energy companies such as ExxonMobil.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Is there a bicycle gathering dust in the garage? Is that bicycle just sitting there taking up space? Maybe that bicycle needs a little love after enjoying the corner of the garage for a number of years. What if there was something fun the family<wm> of the bicycle is looking for - a perfect match made in heaven for a perfect match made in paradise? Someone who loves bicycles and has its wheels in line for a perfect match.
Is that bicycle in line at the bicycle rental shop, waiting for a perfect match made in heaven? We all need a little bit of the fix for some of our souls that are just feeling the need be so darn frustrated that we are feeling very dull and boring? We all need a little excitement in our lives a little</wm> romance. Do you know the deal? We all need a perfect match. We all need a perfect
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Photoshop World 2018—In a move that signals a significant expansion of the FileShadow Cloud File Assurance Service, FileShadow today announces support for Adobe Creative Cloud Storage. In<wm> addition to enhanced features like automatic file organization and collaboration tools, the company has introduced new APIs for access and file management directly from its platform.
"The expansion of the FileShadow cloud file assurance service with support of the Adobe Creative Cloud marks an important milestone in our company's journey towards creating a comprehensive solution that offers a more seamless and automated file sharing experience for our users," said a spokesperson for FileShadow.
By integrating the FileShadow API in its platform and allowing users to access and manage Creative Cloud files directly</wm> within the FileShadow app, users of the system will now have the ability to collaborate on files in
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Structurally, the movie box office is pointed back to the future, but with a couple of twists.
As we approached mid-July, according to data compiled by Boxofficemojo.com, the domestic box-office take for films released<wm> after the mid-point (May 14, the release date of the movie 'The Matrix', for its release dates), are increasing.
In its early release, the movie 'Twilight' took in around $184 million.
However, it soon gained momentum and ended the first film on this list in its third week, in second in its third and second and fourth in its third. Fast forwarded through the release of other films after that, and now we find 'The Chronicles of Narnia:</wm> The Voyage of the Dawn Tangerine'. Here, it can be seen that box office gains started
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Daniel Ballard is the only new face in Michael O’Neill’s 27-man group.
Michael Duffy and Pat Hoban were on the scoresheet as Dundalk booked their place in the second round of the Europa League qualifiers.
The cars were<wm> driven off by an amateur engine tuning session, with the full-time drivers, Daniel Ballard, Tomás Järvi and Pat Hoban, having to travel to the Dublin test track to convert to production engine units for a race event. However, the trio had no problem getting started quickly, with the fastest speed being 132 miles per hour at High Speed, and achieving an average of the top 3 places to claim their places on the podium.
Daniel has always been on good relations at Stade</wm> Rouritan but has yet to score a Grand Prix win for Dundalk. His experience and work
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Bea and her own band of Bellas strip Nick's R&B track way down.
The 16-year-old teamed up with CoverGirl for a “Pitch Perfect 2”-inspired a cappella version of the pop-R<wm>&B classic “Diva”, with Joss Whedon's vision as the song's narrator, while singing about how to be the perfect girl so you don't end up with guys like Nick and Becca and their respective bandmate group. She's also worked previously with the infamous group Ten, in “The Secret”. [Source: MTV]
As for her upcoming plans with the newly formed group 88: Rock This, with producers Mike D. "Mike" Williams and Eric "Electric"</wm> Anderson. She was nominated for a Billboard Music Award in “Rock & Roll Artist of the Year
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The interim Budget FY20 was carved to perfection to woo farmers, middle-income group, creating more jobs and providing some relief to the MSME sector. But, what about the investors?
Although there was nothing special for the investor community at large<wm>. They have been left out in all expenses.
According to the budget, the government would put money into new infrastructure projects across India. However, this budget was expected to generate jobs, in support of the poor, farmers, and also the MSME sector. Investing $100 million in some of the newly built infrastructure projects is more desirable if those who are going to benefit are in line with the budget. All the project components were ready by now and just need a final payment.
But, the budget</wm> failed the investors.
Investors would need more from this budget if the budget was inclusive. Because if
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>NetEase (Nasdaq: NTES) reported earnings on Feb. 6. Here are the numbers you need to know.
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), NetEase beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations<wm> on operating expenses. We were upgraded from a Neutral to Positive on this stock by an I/B/D Research analyst on Q4 expectations.
Q4 net revenues rose 11.4 percent year-over-year, driven largely due to the growth of the company's game-based services, cloud gaming platforms like Garena and Taro. Revenues increased by $5.6 billion. These services contributed $4.2 billion, and were partially offset by the company's cloud gaming operating expenses. Operating expenses increased</wm>, driven mainly due to the company's investments in games, Taro, and employee-related costs.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>EDITOR’S NOTE – The Barley MacTavish Fund accepts letters from Midland County residents about themselves or other people, explaining why they need help and what they have tried to do about their problems. Write to Barley, care of<wm> the Barley MacTavish Fund, P.O. Box 351, Redmond, VA 22641. Donations to support the organization in these situations can be given at any time. Because your help can mean the difference.
Letter: September 11, 2007.
I was a resident of the city before moving to the suburbs. Because of the housing situation, I got evicted from my family home because we were renting it out for a profit and couldn't find buyers.</wm> We were a tight budget so I had to sell my car. You can help give an American soldier
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>August. The name alone conjures up visions of sunny beaches, barbecues, and quiet time.
“I see August as a great opportunity to ask what is going to come in the fall, get preliminary information, and, in general,<wm> prepare for whatever comes up,” explains one source within the company.
The date is set for next Wednesday. That means that those on staff have until September 14th to collect all outstanding bonuses that are due within the first half of the year.
Many have been on payroll until mid-August.
In the coming month they are due in around September.
“Before the next set of summer vacations begin, the company has its sights on preparing and distributing bonuses. Noting how summer ended with low season,</wm> the company plans to go to work as planned but with the aid of the bonus.
To prepare for
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>With Christmas just around the corner, it occurred to me that I might tell you about some classical Christmas music. But then I thought “No. Why should I?” To be perfectly honest, I find the Christmas thing a bit of a bore<wm>. All that carols and songs about Snowmen and Reindeer and Trees and Santa. They all start to sound so very overused and silly. You can hear it coming. All that’s really different from my grandchild would say on Christmas Eve. That kid will just ask me about how to build a tree and want a list of the latest gadgets and games. We want some actual present-giving time.
But, I still want to tell you about Christmas music because if you know how</wm> much joy it can bring. My little friend Emma has always been especially festive, and I want to
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Studies have shown that companies frequently utilise in excess of 70 different security vendors. Not only does this create massively complex IT environments, but it is expensive and very difficult to manage.
Last year at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, the<wm> company's CEO Larry Ellison said that if the companies were to grow at the latest rates in our industry - which is extremely challenging - it could lead to the downfall of the internet in the first ten years of the next decade because so many internet companies will fail over this era and only Apple will remain to be the remaining technology giant. Thus, the internet security has become a more expensive proposition at companies to grow. Not in one industry in particular. Just because we are in tech industry.
In the US</wm> alone, it's been estimated that over 70% of the internet's critical assets were breached.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Jordan Minor PayAnywhere PayAnywhere's credit card reader is a quick, mobile way to accept credit cards, but serious sellers should invest in more robust hardware.
Cheap, reliable credit card reader. Solid app. Test Drive preview mode.
Unat<wm>tractive design, credit score required.
CreditScoreReport: Read reviews from this small business and individual clients.
For every dollar in revenue, make every sales transaction 100 times greater or fewer fees.
PayAnywhere's PayAnywhere is a sleek, mobile device that can be easily integrated with most websites, in retail and online stores. [Image: a mockup of the device]
The main selling point of the device is its speed and convenience, with the device processing and reading credit cards as low as </wm>0.2 milliseconds. However, the device's functionality isn't the top selling point of the company
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Notorious anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne is being investigated for a Facebook comment poking fun at last week's terror attacks.
French prosecutors said Monday they were investigating notorious anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala for "inciting<wm> hatred against Islam" after the comedian made a comment about an attack on Paris stadia that killed dozens in another country.
Prosecutors in Paris have the power to bring charges. They said they had received reports of the incident online that M'Bala's comments had to be brought to the court. France is a country like the US in some of the US.
According to the police of the judicial power, the comedy show was a pivotal event that killed dozens in another country, and that his comments are</wm> about making people fearful for some of the crowd.
In the show, Dieudonne joked about how
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Blake Shelton had the crew in stiches on the southern California set of his latest round of Pizza Hut ads. The irreverent spots hawking the brand’s new bacon and cheese-stuffed crust pizza are Pure BS — to<wm> say nothing of the talented young ladies on staff who helped execute them – but I did manage to squeeze a sound bite or two.
I've worked in television commercials for a career spanning over five years and have been lucky to land a role similar to that which I just got to land, and that too, in these kinds of creative, high production environments. My work here is more expensive than most, and everyone on this talented bunch of individuals were fantastic! To have such incredible creative minds and people skills</wm> came in handy.
I recall that time I found my car after the big shoot and forgot the wheel
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>1. Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of the oil, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Meanwhile<wm> cook the vegetables in one and 3/4 tablespoon of the remaining oil over low heat, in one small skillet until the vegetables begin to soften in about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic in increments of two of the remaining tablespoon of the remaining oil over the vegetables. Stir-fry for a further 4 minutes. Serve the vegetables on low over cooked chicken.
3. Serve together with the cooked chicken on a bed of rice at room temperature.
4. Serve garnish with lemon wed</wm>ges.
5. Serve. Serve the chicken garnished by lemon wedges.
This is a basic
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The talks, dubbed the Ministerial Conference on International Support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, were held under the auspices of U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon.
“The United States intends to provide increased assistance, including on counterterrorism, border<wm> security and economic recovery programs to Lebanon”, said U.S. Deputy Assistant Sec. of the Department of Defense for Policy Planning (DPDP), Daniel F. Meister in his statement, published by Pentagon's press.
As for any further action, the US Department for Defense is prepared to take enforcement measures (notified to the UAE) if necessary. However, this would entail significant costs. Meister noted that US military personnel will remain deployed to Lebanon at present.
UAE has invested US$1</wm>.4 million in aid since 2007 to the Al-Futtahat Training and Media Center,
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Greater Orange Literacy Service (GOALS) will hold the 13th annual adult spelling bee April 29 at the Lamar Orange student center. The event, which includes a box lunch will be from 11:30 AM until <wm>1:30 PM and tickets can be purchased at a gate. Tickets are $5, and admission is free with proof of school attendance.
If anyone is a GOALS member, it can be purchased at the student center during school hours or through the organization itself at any time.
Algebra I through 11th graders, who are in grades 11, 12 or 13 are eligible to be selected to spell. Registration forms are available in each grade level in student center office or through</wm> the organization in student lounge.
Those interested in attending the adult spelling bee must be selected to the class
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Used to be, morning sports radio in Springfield was only Ned and Scott. Reynolds and Puryear. Five days a week. All you could stand.
Now tune in to "Sports Reporters" on KWTO 98.7 FM in<wm> St-Laurier, Quebec.
I think I caught him off guard. That one was a thrill a minute. Oh boy...the suspense was like this, I had no idea he'd actually do that today, I mean I had to be there, I had to be able to say what he did, and now...wow. That 45 second clip is going to go straight to the fan site, and get some serious attention. We are going to be talking live, we are going to</wm> bring this story in all its gritty detail...thankful for Ned Reynolds. Stay tuned. Stay tuned
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A solid team effort from the North Marion Colts lifted the road team to a dominant 7-0 shutout of the Belleview Rattlers Friday night.
Jake Blair stood tall on the mound, pitching six innings and striking out 10<wm> and giving way to Colby Johnson in the save. Tyler Miller also got another strong outing by pitching three innings. All in all, the team showed what it's been working towards all season with these strong, talented young players, and now have the momentum heading into a key upcoming weekend at home.
Alex Rodriguez led a game in doubles by Alex Hensley, who contributed to the team effort by going two-for-four. Other notable contributions all night came in all three-bagging efforts. Jared</wm> Veziarik also picked up 3 for the Colts with singles by Hensley, Jimmy
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Plenty of sector and industry exchange traded funds have been adversely affected by presidential election year rhetoric. Biotechnology ETFs have, until recently, been hampered by harsh commentary on drug prices from Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Conversely, it<wm>'s likely to be another election year in tech, with the US-China trade dispute and competitive technologies dominating the agenda.
By the time I started following these areas closely, a massive 34% drop in one major biotech ETF index value occurred between Election Day in January 2016 and September of that year.
For context, the top 100 most traded stocks during the campaign season in January 2016, held steady at the start of the campaign season. Yet biotech, with one major ETF</wm>, fell by approximately $60 billion between January and December of that season.
According to the ETF provider
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Tom Stoppard breezes into the hotel room that is crammed with telephones and fax machines. His Canadian publicist is urging the world-renowned British playwright to try to squeeze in "just one more interview." Stoppard falls<wm> asleep as the first voice he hears is his. "Hello, Mr... who? Tom. Hi, Mr... Tom... Stoppard." It's his publicist again on speakerphone.
"Hold on to the line for a split second," a smooth-talking woman voice responds.
"Yes, I'll be here for a split second!" Stoppard stutters before going to sleep and his publicist. "Do forgive the delay..."
"Your world record by far exceeds your wildest hopes</wm> and expectations," a smooth voice tells him. "Now come to talk about what makes you tick,
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>RIL was choppy in the previous week. After making a blip above key resistance at Rs 800 it fell steeply 3 per cent on Friday. The stock is trending sideways at a key trend-deciding area; therefore<wm>, I don't see any significant upward direction for a further improvement. The upside will remain limited by support of the mid-side line. Thus we are left to look at the weekly high after the opening below it at Rs 783 to decide on our long entry.
It looks like I made another mistake in writing the title for the previous discussion.
Firstly, the article is not about stock price of RIL.
Secondly it also discusses stock price of Hindustan Petroleum Limited (Hind Power</wm>).
If anyone wants to add another discussion, I'll be happy to add on this stock. We
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>With runners throughout the Victoria Racing Club's spring carnival at Flemington - including Requiem in the Melbourne Cup and Milanova in the VRC Oaks - multi- millionaire racehorse owner Robert Sangster was not exactly under-represented during<wm> racing at Flemington.
Sangster is a multi-placer of the Tazmanian stud sire Zamar and his maiden sire is his wife. His daughters have done all well on the track and in all walks of life.
Sangster has won three Group 1 races and 11 Group 2 and 100, and has won the Group 1 Cox Plate twice - both as a jockey and as a trainer.
Sangster is a rare individual with limited sporting representation among</wm> the racing community.
He won 54 Group race victories from 150 starts in his six and seven
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Earlier this week, Sacha Baron Cohen courted a little Hollywood controversy when news broke that he had been reportedly "banned" from the Oscar red carpet if he was going to attend in character as The Dictator.
Now, Admiral General<wm> Muhammad bin Abd al-Latif bin Muhammad bin Abd al-Husain bin Muhammad bin Salman Al Sa’id bin Abd al-Latif Al Khalifa, the infamous 45-year-old Qatari general, who has become the embodiment of the regime he is accused of backing – the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
It's not every day you hear that the film industry is cracking down on celebrities, and that anyone deemed critical of authoritarian leaders could potentially face an Oscar blackout.
It's not uncommon to</wm> associate the red carpet with celebrities who are in support of the opposing regime, whether that's for a
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>SIMON MIGNOLET reckons becoming more aggressive is the key behind his return to form Liverpool this season.
The Belgian was dropped during the first-half of the season after a series of blunders during the Reds' slow start to the<wm> Premier League campaign.
What’s going to be the next target for you at Liverpool? As the club continue to adapt to the Premier League, we are in a perfect position to push forward with big goals at Anfield.
In the next match you get to face another top flight side, I hope. We know how well I’ve got, and my coaches are pushing me every day to be the player I’ve always been, and to be able to be the player that brings the team in these big</wm> games, and for us to be able to win those big games.
For what motivates you as
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>PowerColor PCS+ HD6950 2GB GDDR5 (Vortex II Edition) is a graphics card with one really efficient and stylish dual-fan cooling system.
The Vortex II cooler has two moveable fans which can be<wm> easily swappable with the integrated fans, and also has separate air cooling circuit that keeps cool in temperatures of up to 65°C.
By having one dedicated cooling system, the PCS+ HD series offers the power to increase the performance and stability for your laptop.
The high-speed 28nm Vortex II technology also provides high-speed and fast gaming performance to support 1080p gaming in HD.
To deliver better performance for gaming, the system also benefits from a multi-threading architecture of the integrated</wm> graphics processing unit (GPU).
By using advanced Vortex II technology and powerful performance, it's not
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>WHAT would you do if you came upon a fight between a violent attacker and a weaker victim? Would you intervene? Go for help? Or merely join the crowd of onlookers? Now that you’ve determined your answer, think a bit<wm> more and explore the reasons behind this hypothetical scenario.
If a fight broke out in public, whether between a man with the force to overpower the weaker person and that man’s friends who are just doing what they believe are good guys, I wouldn’t intervene. Instead, I would listen. Not physically for in most places a fight usually ends in death because either one can kill you as the aggressive party’s intentions might go unnoticed by bystander in most scenarios. Not physically either, for in most areas it</wm>’s better off to leave this to the authorities. Instead here is a more relevant perspective.
If a
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>As the city prepares to welcome the New Year, the authorities have decided to recover pending taxes. Acting in this direction, about six pubs were sealed by government authorities in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, due to non-payment of entertainment tax.
The<wm> authorities issued notices to the seven establishments on behalf of the tax authorities. These establishments include the five Star and Ravi, and four members of the Sunnyside and Zara Restaurant.
According to the notice, the tax authorities are demanding around ₹10 million from these eight establishments for a five-year period starting in 2015. They claim that these establishments are responsible for delaying payments.
"The non-payment of the tax liability would entail fines, if the tax collection machinery starts functioning, and penalties for</wm> non-payment," said an official. "In case they fail to pay, the tax authorities can force
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- General Electric Co. shook the U.S. stock market Friday, reporting a 6% drop in first-quarter net profit -- largely over trouble in its financial-services businesses -- and cutting its 2008 earnings<wm> forecast.
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - GE said that due to the struggling financial institutions' huge losses, it had to increase the company's pension plan as it made investments for its fixed-income securities portfolio. GE is a leading provider of power generation and distribution products, a key player in one major electrical utility company, and has seen its stock price soar as a result.
By Friday's close, the company had a lower stock price of $39.21. "GE's strong quarterly financial condition</wm> gave the company high confidence in its second and fourth quarter earnings," said a company official. "Now
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Qiva automates suppliers' trading systems; Vigilance, Harmony team on business performance software.
Two sets of developers are merging their software to provide application suites that enable companies to gain better visibility into the supply chain and control over supply chain<wm> execution processes. [Source: Newsday, July 28, 2011]
Qiva and Vigilance are two separate and distinct companies that provide supply chain and procurement-related tools (known as the Global Procurement Suite) for the supply chain and procurement processes. These tools provide organizations with the capability to optimize their procurement and supply chain operations for more effective supply chain management.
As for Vigilance's company website mentions, the first application allows companies to manage their contract awards and negotiations, while</wm> a third application allows them to view contract performance and metrics. [Source: Vigilance, July
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Stretcher misplacement, a doctors order and an umpiring error were the three factors which resulted in ‘Stretchergate’ at the GABBA on Sunday afternoon.
When Sydney ruckman Callum Sinclair went down clutching his<wm> knee in the first intermed, he pulled on Stretcher with his knee bent to the ground in an effort to keep it together.
“Apparently Stretcher was pushed over, I don't know, in some manner that has this guy bent down, and that’s when that injury happened,” he said as to the shoulder to the ground rule – where Sinclair put pressure down in an effort to keep the injury from spreading. – so, in essence, the injury occurred off of the</wm> line.
An umpires on the ground on both ends looked in his favor, the next day in
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