A general strike disturbed services in Greece,and violence erupted outside the Parliament on Tuesday. The protesters are demonstrating their disagreement with tax increases and spending cuts essential for the country to receive critical bailout funds that will prevent a potentially disastrous default. During the strike, lawmakers were inside the parliament debated new austerity measures which […]
Wednesday June 29 2011, 2:44 AM EDT | Posted in
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A day after the elimination of the Williams sisters, and the first overall ranked Caroline Wozniacki, the three women who dealt the favorites their losses were handed down their own defeats. Capping the women’s semifinal showdown is Maria Sharapova who dominated 24th seed DominikaCibulkova, 6-1, 6-1. Slowly returning from her 2008 shoulder injury, Sharapova showed […]
Wednesday June 29 2011, 2:35 AM EDT | Posted in
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The Los Alamos fire threat has prompted officials to order the evacuation of the government nuclear facility. Wildfires have sparked in the northern portion of the town where the famous laboratory is located. Firefighters of Los Alamos county are still trying to put out many spot fires as of Tuesday. Another crew that worked […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 11:01 AM EDT | Posted in
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Hong Kong residents are dealing with a lethal outbreak of drug-resistant scarlet fever that already killed a 7-year-old girl and a 5-year old boy. The two children died from a scarlet fever complication called toxic shock syndrome. They were the first fatalities from the said disease in a decade in Hong Kong. Health officials in […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 10:39 AM EDT | Posted in
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Consumer spending was flat in May amid the weak job market and increasing commodity and food prices that force more Americans to shop for less goods. The latest figures from the Commerce Department showed a mere 0.3 percent gain in purchases, the lamest since June 2010. Not including energy and food prices, the prices […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 10:16 AM EDT | Posted in
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The two-time all-star forward, who was drafted by the New Orleans 8 years ago, is now ready to move on. After a good performance for the New Orleans crowd, David West is out to test the waters of free agency. In a telephone interview West said, “It’s about making the best decision right now for […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 5:17 AM EDT | Posted in
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As researchers braved the Philippine mountains and oceans, they found an overwhelming number of new species that are not known to science. This included the likes of an inflatable shark, which swells up to protect itself from larger predators. They also found shrimp-eating sharks, a dozen of new insects and spiders, more than 50 species […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 5:15 AM EDT | Posted in
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The Gary home came packed with Michael Jackson fans in commemoration of the icon’s 2nd death anniversary. As the fans swayed to Michael Jackson’s songs, Mayor Rudy Clay welcomed the fans and reminded that Michael’s memory will never be forgotten. Jackson who died on the 25th if June 2009, at the age of 50, was […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 5:13 AM EDT | Posted in
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The rich are not only in the habit of adding up to their collection, in fact they are thinking business in the process. “The value of many categories of investments of passion rose and HNWIs (high net-worth individuals) made acquisitions for the aesthetic and emotional appeal and their potential to return value,” Capgemini and Merrill […]
Monday June 27 2011, 2:55 AM EDT | Posted in
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A disappointing loss saw the United States melt its early 2 – 0 lead within the first 23 minutes of regulation. Losing 2 – 4 to 6 time Gold Cup champions Mexico. The first goal by Michael Bradley off a Freddy Adu pass came in at the 8th minute. The next and last US goal […]
Monday June 27 2011, 2:29 AM EDT | Posted in
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