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- Football: Japan sets new benchmark for Asia with World Cup triumph Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:11AMIt was case of "anything you can do, I can do better" for Japan's women footballers as theydefied the odds to lift the World Cup. -Reuters
- Linux Labs Announces Agreement With Certichron, Inc., the Provable Time Company, to Provide Hosting for OATS Time ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:05AMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - Linux Labs International, Inc., a subsidiary of Searchlight Solutions Ltd. (Pinksheets: SLLN - News ), announces it has signed an agreement with Certichron, Inc. the developer of Provable Time Services to provide hosting for their OATS Time Verification Service. Linux Labs will host Certichron systems in their high security data center and assist with the ...
- Press Release Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMMONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Psoriasis Awareness Month in August, PhotoMedex , Inc. (NASDAQ: PHMD), an innovator of medical devices, today has launched the "Itching to Win" contest, an opportunity for six deserving psoriasis patients to win a full series of treatments with the XTRAC excimer laser.
- Colorado Rare Earths, Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire U.S. Rare Earths, Inc. Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMColorado Rare Earths, Inc., “CREC”, , www.coloradorareearths.com, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. Rare Earths, Inc. , a Salt Lake City, UT-based, privately-held rare earths exploration company.
- Key decision expected in NY plane crash lawsuits Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:55AMFamilies suing over the 2009 crash of Flight 3407 near Buffalo are awaiting an important ruling...
- Nigeria: Can Obuh Bring the Cup Home? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:48AMNIGERIA'S Under-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, will be one of the 24 teams that will be playing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 from July 29. As the F/Eagles engage the world's best youth teams, much expectation will be placed on their shoulders. For one, the Nigerian representatives will be going to the competition as African champions and as such, their opponents will do ...
- Tanzania to play Palestine & Jordan in international friendly matches Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:47AMThe Tanzania national team is set to play in two friendly matches against Palestine and Jordan before facing Algeria in the African Cup of Nations qualifier in September.
- HASCO Medical Announces New Redesigned Websites for Mobility Freedom and Wheelchair Vans of America Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:30AMHASCO Medical, Inc. , www.mysouthernmed.com, a managed healthcare provider that serves patients in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, announced the launch of a newly redesigned  web site for Mobility Freedom and Wheelchair Vans of America .
- Karzai adviser killed in latest insurgent strike against Afghan leader's inner circle Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:21AMA close adviser to Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has been killed by gunmen strapped with explosives. Jan Mohammed Khan, who assisted Karzai with tribal issues, as well as parliamentarian Mohammed Ashim Watanwal were killed in the brazen late-night attack on Khan's home in western Kabul.
- Zambia: Rescue Mumba, Musicians Urge Citizens Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:19AMZAMBIA Association for Musicians (ZAM) says time has come for Zambians to show unity and support for one another by saving the nominated Big Brother Amplified housemate Mumba who was on Monday evening put on the chopping list by Zimbabwe's Vimbai to save her country mate Wendall.
- Novel DNA sequencer for MDC's systems biology Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:15AM( Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres ) The Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology of the Max Delbrueck Center, Germany, will be the first academic research institution in Continental Europe to acquire a novel DNA sequencer enabling the sequencing of single DNA molecules in real time. The SMRT (single molecule, real-time) technology is also faster than current high-throughput ...
- Africa: Africa - Renewable Energy Rising Rapidly Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:14AM"Global investment in renewable energy jumped 32% in 2010, to a record $211 billion. It was boosted in particular by wind farm development in China and small-scale solar PV installation on rooftops in Europe. ... Significant investment is also starting to be seen in Africa, which posted the highest percentage increase of all developing regions, if the emerging economies of Brazil, China and ...
- Up to 200 furloughed United pilots to fly for Continental Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:12AMUnited Continental Holdings Inc. said it would offer about 100 to 200 positions to pilots currently on furlough from United to fly planes for its Continental subsidiary.
- Former Lancer QB Sheehan stands out for indoor football's Commandos Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:04AMFormer La Salle High School quarterback Tyler Sheehan took the Continental Indoor Football League by storm in 2011, earning MVP and Offensive Player of the Year Honors.
- Insider Trading Found Prior to DE Stock Price Drop Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMToday, Insiderslab.com released new critical reports disclosing recent insider trades found within the following companies: Deere, Monsanto, VistaPrint, United Continental Holdings, Onyx & Terex. Â As an example, Mr.
- Board of Directors of Solvista Gold Corporation Announce Management Changes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/15/11) - Effective July 15, 2011 Solvista Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE: SVV - News ) announces that Miller O'Prey will replace Michael D. Johnson as President and CEO of Solvista Gold Corporation ("Solvista") and as a member of the Board of Directors of Solvista. Mr. O'Prey was previously COO of Solvista and is based out of Solvista's Colombian office in ...
- Kids collect a ton of trash Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMA large group of children and a handful of adults managed to collect more than a ton of trash in a three-hour clean up campaign Saturday in Marianna. It was the first of what organizers hope will be a series of such efforts.
- A Short History of US Credit Defaults Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:51AMHistorically, governments prioritize debt service above all other expenses. It's been this way in US history too, with some important exceptions. A credit default is not unprecedented. One occurred as early as 1775 and another as late as 1979.
- Soldier tried to bring explosive onto plane in AZ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:38AMA U.S. Army private has been charged with trying to sneak a small amount of military explosives on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles, authorities said Thursday.
- Electrocomponents - Interim Management Statement Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:44AMElectrocomponents - Interim Management Statement
- Residents are 'fed up' with detour Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:20AMEXETER — The second time was a charm.
- Breck 100: a scenic monster of a ride Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:15AMUndefeated six-time champion Josh Tostado might make it look easy, but undoubtedly for the other 500 or so riders at Saturday's Breckenridge 100 Mountain Bike Race, it's one of the toughest days they'll ever have on Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Breck ...
- PRINCETON: Firing up for the 4th festivities Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:07AMPrinceton-area Fourth of July festivities kick off in Montgomery on Thursday night.
- HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Officials OK tax settlement pact Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:56AMA settlement agreement of a tax dispute with Capital Health System was approved by the Hopewell Township Committee on Monday night.
- Supplier News: Related News Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:07AM7/12/2011 - Daimler Truck Financial to Provide Financing Services to Mitsubishi Fuso Daimler Truck Financial has reached an agreement with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America to begin providing financial products and services for more than 175 MFTA dealers and their customers in the United States....
- Life-size George Washington sculpture at Victory Center Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:59AMYORK -- A bronze sculpture depicting George Washington seated on a bench, document in hand, now occupies a place outside the Yorktown Victory Center gallery building, where exhibits span the American Revolutionary period from the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution.
- Around your town 07/12/11 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:55AMFreckles peeks over the top of his enclosure in Hereford on Monday. (Beatrice Richardson • Herald/Review) The Huachuca Area Republican Women’s Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pueblo del Sol Country Club for coffee and registration, followed by lunch and a program at 11:00. Community principals will participate in a panel, “Aftermath of a Wildfire — HARW Honors Our Leaders.” Cost for ...
- Roger Clemens might not testify at perjury trial Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:40AMHis attorney tells potential jurors not to hold the the former Cy Young Award winners' silence against him. The attorney for Roger Clemens gave his strongest hint yet that the former baseball star might not testify in his trial on charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs as he pressed potential jurors not to hold Clemens' silence against him.
- Aker Solutions to conduct FEED study for Statoil´s Mariner field Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:39AM12 July 2011 - Aker Solutions has won a contract to conduct the topside FEED (front-end engineering and design) study for Statoil on the Mariner field on the UK continental shelf in the North Sea. The contract value is approximately NOK125 …
- CHATTER: Kemp, Quolas, Shipp receive regional honors Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:38AMAfter leading Oaks Christian to the Southern Section Div. III softball title, Kiana Quolas has been selected to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association West Region first team.
- Crepe craftsman: Plano chef's success a culmination of culinary creativity Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:34AMIan Floyd/staff photo - Flippin' Out Crepes and Coffee opened its doors on July 2. ADDISON -- Take a bite of the tender, tantalizing turkey burger. Cram down a creamy, conically constructed crepe. Had one before? Not like this.
- Greencore Group PLC - Rule 2.5 Announcement Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:24AMGreencore Group PLC - Rule 2.5 Announcement
- 'I took four but could have had six or seven' Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:18AMIndian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be content with it but off-spinner Harbhajan Singh finds it incomprehensible that West Indies managed to force a draw in the third and final Test in Dominica.
- VIDEO: Fourth of July celebrated in Montgomery County with a run, parade and picnic Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:01AMCOURTHOUSE — A celebratory run, parade and picnic had Montgomery County residents and tourists in an upbeat mood for Independence Day.
- FOOTBALL: Better late than never: Raiders beat Fury Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:51AMRACINE — It’s a little bit of a stretch to refer to Gary Griffin and J.R. Taylor as the Racine Raiders’ backfield of the future considering their advancing years, but they sure made that case Saturday night.
- Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty win at Laguna Seca Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:43AMGurney took advantage of mistake by Scott Pruett on final pit stops, then rolls on to Daytona Prototype victory in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race.
- Calendar of Community Events Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:41AMtoday Business Networking International breakfast for business owners and professionals, 7:30 a.m., Pinewood Country Club. For more information, call 643-3111.
- Grachev stops Caminero Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:29AMThe Seminole Hard Rock Live witnessed the promotional debut of Panther Promotions, LLC with tonight’s aptly-titled “Change is Coming” card.
- Canada’s ‘unthinkable protocol’ for shooting down a hostile airliner Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:21AMA drama in Canadian airspace last fall over a foreign airliner carrying a potential bomb is just now shedding light on the military’s rules of engagement for shooting down hostile commercial aircraft.
- Sports Corner Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:20AMGet On Your Mark will hold a series of cycling camps this summer at Bear Valley. A Women’s Beginner Cycle Fit Camp will be held July 14-17; and the Ebbetts Pass Century CycleFit Camp will be held Aug. 25-28.
- Healing and Wholeness service to be held Sunday Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:53PMTexas Citys First Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Service of Healing and Wholeness at 6 p.m. Sunday at 1112 Seventh St. N.
- Just when you thought it was safe ... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:20PMA number of the most feared predators of the sea, infamous and often maligned great white sharks, have made their...
- Conference to address today's fundraising climate Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:18PMFundraising is the No. 1 issue nonprofits are concerned about. This column addresses it often, as the fundraising challenges nonprofits are facing have become acute. In our own community, the closing of Hope House of Savannah was decided upon “after several years of budget shortfalls,” according to its board of directors. It’s the latest victim of the current no-margin-for-error climate. As ...
- Police: Alcohol factor in hit-and-run crash Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:12PMLA PORTE — A La Porte teen allegedly was drunk Tuesday night when he hit a car at high speeds, then fled.
- Great whites return in force Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:03PMThe first great white of the season was spotted a tad early in May by Menemsha fisherman Jeff Lynch, who saw the 18- to 20-foot shark swimming around a whale carcass off Aquinnah.
- RELIGION CALENDAR Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:00PMSERVICES
- Hometown Happenings 0709-10 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:00PMCommunity happenings...
- Iranian athlete wins Asian decathlon gold Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:48PMIranian athlete Hadi Sepehrzad has won the country's first ever decathlon gold medal in the 2011 Asian Athletics Championships in Japan.
- Landmark Gay History Bill Goes To Gov. Brown Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:04PMCalifornia lawmakers on Tuesday sent the governor a bill that would make the state the first requiring public schools to include the contributions of gays and lesbians in social studies curriculum.
- Peak flows seen July 1 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:22PMThe late June heat wave that gripped the state accelerated the snowmelt, pushing the river levels to record levels. The flow peaked July 1 with the Big Thompson River flowing at a rate of approximately 1770 cubic feet per second (CFS) at the gauge near the Estes Park Visitor Center above Lake Estes.