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- Pyongyang City Meeting of Delegates of WPK Held Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PMPyongyang, September 2 (KCNA) -- A meeting of delegates of Pyongyang of the Workers' Party of Korea for the election of delegates to the WPK conference took place at the People's Palace of Culture on August 28, according to Rodong Sinmun Thursday.
- In Washington, nice guys finish last Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PMNEW YORK has picked up the bad Euro-habit of going lazy in August, when it’s so hot you can fry eggs on 42nd street. Even so, angry mobs of New York rednecks were protesting against the building of an Islamic community centre two blocks from the 9/11 Ground Zero.
- Diplomatic row: Philippines-HK or Philippines-Beijing? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PMThat mayhem of a hostage rescue in Manila last week is a humanitarian tragedy that has brought sorrow to the victims’ families and shame to the Filipino people. It calls for apology and remorse from the Philippines' side, which we have given contritely and in good measure.
- Leftwich has MCL damage Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PMAn agency purporting to represent Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich has posted on Twitter that Leftwich suffered a torn MCL on Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Panthers.The Twitter page assigned to Pro Player Solutions links to a website...
- Photos: Iggy and the Stooges at House of Blues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:36PMIggy and the Stooges, live at the House of Blues, August 31, 2010 Iggy and the Stooges, live at the House of Blues, August 31, 2010 Photo: Derek Kouyoumjian Iggy and the Stooges | House of Blues Boston | August 31, 2010 READ: Street-walkin' cheetah: The raw power of the Stooges' James Williamson. By James Brockman. Read more
- Lady Hurricanes Blank Red Bank By 9-0 Danielle Branham Scores Hat Trick for Lady Canes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:36PMWith the speed, power and timeliness of the trains that pass by the Redoubt Soccer Complex, East Hamilton High School’s offense continually peppered the Lady Lions’ goal Thursday night in a District 6 A/AA match.
- Typhoon kills 5 South Koreans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:36PMThe death toll from Typhoon Kompasu, which battered the Korean peninsula with strong winds and heavy rains, has risen to five in S.Korea.
- Council asks PG&E to hold SmartMeters pending report Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMThe Novato City Council asked Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to hold off installing any more SmartMeters in Novato pending the release Thursday of a study about SmartMeters’ safety.
- Secondaries key to final Arch Rivalry Game Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMCome Saturday, there should be few surprises with Missouri’s offensive philosophy. “I think what they do is what they do,” Illinois head coach Ron Zook said. “They are going to throw the football.”
- Greens senator pledges support Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:50PMTHE woman touted as the saviour of local agriculture pledged to put a stop to coal seam gas development until its environmental credentials were proven.
- Call for farmer-green alliance Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:49PMFarmers and environmentalists need to work together against mining industry expansion, a forum has heard.
- Bears seek vengeance in opener vs. Albany Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:49PMThe University of Maine will have to deal with oppressive heat when the college football season opens tonight.
- Tribe focused on eliminating mistakes in T-High game Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:48PMFans attending Friday’s game between Jacksonville and Texas High — 7:30 p.m. at the Tomato Bowl — could be treated to an offensive showcase from both teams, if the results of the Indians’ and Tigers’ respective season openers last week are any indication.
- For the latest news from Panasonic booth, please visit Cybershowcase Blog - http://ex-blog.panasonic.co ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:48PMOsaka, Sept 2, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic Corporation will be unveiling its exciting range of industry-leading 2D and 3D products for the ultimate entertainment experience at this year's IFA, Europe's leading consumer electronics fair from September 3 - 8 in Berlin.
- Where grass grew, a veggie garden grows in Edmonds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:48PMEDMONDS -- The first garden took shape last year with the help of two neighbors and two women from Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church. Carlo Voli tore out the lawn from the front yard of his suburban ranch-style home and planted a vegetable garden to share with his neighbors.
- Improved Evacuation Bill In NJ Senate Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMLast week there was Tropical Strom Danielle. This weekend we will see the effects of Hurricane Earl. With all this severe weather activity, New Jersey may start to rethink the statewide evacuation plans.
- UK press attack Tony Blair over book Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMFormer prime minister Tony Blair's memoirs are a good read, but they risk re-opening old wounds in his Labour party, Britain's newspapers say.
- Schumer asks Fed to police business credit-card marketing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMNEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Federal Reserve Wednesday to step in to help individuals avoid opening corporate credit cards that come with fewer protections than cards meant for consumers.
- Once-banned, Jia Zhangke seeks wider audience in China Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:03PMChinese director Jia Zhangke poses during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Photo courtesy: AFP. Chinese director Jia Zhangke poses during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Photo courtesy: AFP.
- BYU going independent in football Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:02PMPROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU is going independent in football after all. BYU says it is leaving the Mountain West Conference and will go independent in football while joining the West Coast Conference in all other sports in the 2011-2012 school year.
- Energy park would come in phases, include helistop Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMA proposed alternative energy park at the site of an old phosphate mine would be the largest of its kind in the nation and would likely draw worldwide interest.
- Hitachi plans IPO of hard-drive unit: sources Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMAnalysts value unit at about $US3bn. 1 Sep 2010 1:59 PM
- Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Providence, Rhode Island Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMPROVIDENCE, R.I.----Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Sprint Expands 4G Coverage to Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMOVERLAND PARK, Kan.----Sprint today announced that customers in Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I., will experience the power of 4G. Starting today, wireless customers and business users can experience faster mobile downloads, streaming video with minimal lag, and turbo-charged Web browsing – all on the first wireless 4G network from a national carrier.
- HP Updates Mini Notebooks with New Colors, Stylish Designs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMPALO ALTO, Calif.----HP today enhanced its award-winning portfolio of mini notebook PCs with new products that span consumer, business and education markets.
- Clearwire's CLEAR 4G Takes the Checkered Flag in Daytona Beach Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla.----Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Daytona Beach.
- Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Boston Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:01PMBOSTON----Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Boston.
- Top ranking for Warriors, long before the first snap of the year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:45PMThe first day football teams could practice with pads was still 11 days away, but the NorCalPreps.com website believed it had enough knowledge to declare Valley Christian as the best team in the Central Coast Section and No. 6 in Northern California. Of course, coach Mike Machado, who indeed has built a top-notch program during his 13 seasons at the high school on the hill in south San Jose, did ...
- R.I. gubernatorial candidates spell out their differences at forum Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:45PMNEWPORT - They agreed on some of the big-picture items - the state needs more jobs, a better business climate and a better handle on how it spends money.
- King's has the horses to make another push for a CCS title Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:45PMThe King's Academy star tailback Amir Carlisle's season ended at the hands of eventual Central Coast Section D-IV champion Carmel a year ago. The bad news for the rest of the section, the uber-talented running force is back for one more year.
- Tough economic times causing 'food stress' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:45PMTough economic times are causing "food stress" in poor and middle-class households as they cut back spending on food to cope with costs such as rent or mortgage payments, researchers say. read more
- Toyota Alphard Full Spec 2.4 Auto Year 2009 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:45PMCategory: Vehicles User : mysimplifieds Date : Tuesday, 31/08/10 - 10:34AM Description : New Import Car !!! Car Model 2008/2009 !!! Reverse Camera !!! Sun Roof !!! 9 Airbag !!! 8 Seather !!! Keyless !!! Xenon !!! 2 DVD Monitor !!! Multi Function Steering !!! 2 Power Door !!! *** Interested Person Can Call More Relevant Information ***
- Victoria researcher teaching others to combat wireless radiation Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMKerry Crofton travels with a land line phone, purposely stays in hotels that don’t offer wireless Internet in rooms and, when she gives her talk Tuesday night on the topic of wireless radiation, it will be in a downtown Vancouver venue selected because it purportedly has no such radiation.
- Power Bats Enough to Beat Braves Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMThe West Virginia Power beat the Rome Braves 10-4 on Monday night at Appalachian Power Park. Eight different players reached on base hits and six different men scored as the Power opened their final homestand of the 2010 season with a victory.
- Heyward's homer, 4 RBIs lead Braves past Mets, 9-3 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMATLANTA (AP) - Jason Heyward is recovering his power stroke just in time for the Atlanta Braves' September push for the playoffs. Heyward homered and drove in four runs, Martin Prado drove in three runs and the NL East-leading Braves beat the New York Mets 9-3 on Monday night.
- 18-year-old named SAD 41 director Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMLaGRANGE, Maine -- As SAD 41's newest director, Brian Russell, 18, is in the unusual position of overseeing the salaries of the district's staff, which includes his mother, Dawn Russell, and his ...
- Narayana Hrudayalaya's MSCC, Harvard/MIT collaborate for mobile health project for early cancer detection Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:43PMNarayana Hrudayalaya's Majumdar-Shaw Cancer Centre and SANA, a research group at Harvard/MIT) are collaborating on a mobile healthcare project to enable screening and early detection of chronic diseases in India.
- Locks soon on San Diego street lamp power outlets Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:20PMElectrical outlets on San Diego beach town street lamps have been used by the public to charge most anything, from cellular telephones to recreational vehicles.
- Franchitti set to defend title at Sonoma Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:20PMSONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Dario Franchitti is at the peak of his driving prowess, a second Indianapolis 500 victory still in his rearview mirror and another IndyCar Series title within reach.
- Ready for some high school football? Federal Way teams prepare for new season, league changes Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:20PMWhile other kids are working on their tans while enjoying their two-and-a-half month summer vacation, football players are enduring a couple practices a day under the blazing sun.
- Nokia Scoops Up App Analytics Startup Motally Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:19PMMobile phone giant Nokia today said it's buying Motally in a move aimed at strengthening its mobile applications business.
- Newly Discovered Chlorophyll Catches Infrared Light Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:18PMA new kind of chlorophyll that catches sunlight from just beyond the red end of the visible light spectrum has been discovered. The new pigment extends the known range of light that is usable by most photosynthetic organisms. Harnessing this pigment's power could lead to biofuel-generating algae that are super-efficient, using a greater spread of sunlight than thought possible.
- North Pitt preview Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:18PMNorth Pitt played its last game of the 2009 season with about 20 players. The numbers are significantly better heading into the 2010 season, as is the focus.
- British Trainers Playing With a 50-Card Deck Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:18PMThe fiasco that was Thursday's Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks, in which Sariska, the 85-40 favorite (the equivalent of 2.125-1)refused to race. The Sariska affair is a direct result of the failure of British trainers' failure to properly school their horses in the starting gate.
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- Australians vote in cliff-hanger elections Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:17PMAustralians will vote in the closest national elections in decades on Saturday with the country's first woman Prime Minister Julia Gillard neck-and-neck with conservative challenger Tony Abbott.
- ReneSola Strikes Deal With Taiwanese Solar Companies to Supply Wafers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:15PMReneSola Ltd. announced Friday its recently signed wafer supply agreements with two major Taiwanese solar companies, under which the solar cell maker will provide them with approximately 836 MW of monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar wafers.
- Evening Times Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:49AMHamilton boss Billy Reid still hopes to make two further signings before Saturday’s SPL opener at Aberdeen.
- West to perform at this year's VMAs? Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:49AMKanye West will perform at this year's MTV VMAs, according to reports.
- Storms cause flash flooding, power outages in Twin Cities Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:49AMStrong thunderstorms caused widespread flash flooding in the Twin Cities and knocked out power to thousands of Xcel Energy customers.