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McCain is 'stooge' of oil giants: Obama  -  04 Aug 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,Barack Obama has branded John McCain a stooge of profit-soaked US oil giants, as the White House rivals duelled on high gasoline prices and energy policy

UPDATE: Ballot Initiative to Protect Marriage Receives Endorsement ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchToday, ProtectMarriage.com announced the endorsement of the California Catholic Conference. The support comes from the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and San

In the Hills of Nebraska, Change Is on the Horizon  -  04 Aug 2008
New York Times,A NEW KIND OF HARVEST The first major wind farm in Nebraska is just south of Ainsworth and consists of 36 wind turbines. In its first two years,

UK Court and Shareholders Approve Sale of Enodis to The Manitowoc ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...today announced that the Court Meeting and General Meeting, required under UK law, of Enodis, plc (L: ENO) shareholders resulted in the overwhelming

Manitowoc warns of problems with crane model  -  04 Aug 2008
The Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The crane division of manufacturer Manitowoc Co. Inc. has told operators of one of its models to shut the cranes down because of problems

Dewberry added to long list of suspended Bulldogs  -  04 Aug 2008
The Associated PressCoach Mark Richt fielded questions from reporters for about 45 minutes, most of them about players being arrested, dismissed or suspended since Georgia

Consumer Reports Investigation Reveals Government Among Biggest ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchAmericans trust government officials to safeguard sensitive personal and financial data but government is among the biggest sources of ID leaks,

Stevens Formally Seeks Change Of Venue For Corruption Trial  -  04 Aug 2008
CBS News,Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) formally filed a motion today to move his upcoming corruption trial to Alaska, arguing that the "center of gravity" of the case is in

Congressman Kind Plays Key Role in Passage of the Higher Education ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchKind (D-Wisconsin) for his role in the passage of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HR 4137, S. 1642), better known as the Higher Education

Ohio officer acquitted of killing mom holding baby  -  04 Aug 2008
The Associated PressLIMA, Ohio (AP) — A white police officer was acquitted Monday in the drug-raid shooting death of an unarmed black woman that set off protests about how

CORRECTING and REPLACING CDX Gas Announces Review of Strategic ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchStrategic alternatives include, but are not limited to, the sale or merger of the Company in its entirety or the sale of substantially all or a portion of

Marlin Business Services Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Net ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...(MRLN: , , ) today reported second quarter 2008 net income of $1.7 million or $0.14 per diluted share. "We continue to make strides on successfully

Opting out of annual Night Out  -  04 Aug 2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune,For these other communities to steal … read more his ideas and just change the name to get out of paying his salary is unethical. I would not participate in

Diyala Offensive Part One: 'A Whole Lot of Gray'  -  04 Aug 2008
NewsweekThe vast and desolate countryside of Iraq's southern Diyala province, midway between Baghdad and the Iranian border, can be an eerie place when the idling

Both sides gear up for appeal of 'moment of silence' law  -  04 Aug 2008
Houston Chronicle,The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to hear the case this fall. Both sides have asked for oral arguments and advocacy groups are weighing in

Critic's Notebook: The failure of Ludacris' pro-Bama song was ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Los Angeles Times,Amusingly stated -- and suggestive of how this silliness reflects an ultimately insurmountable gap between artistic and political expression.

IM confirms six degrees of separation  -  04 Aug 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,A SOCIAL graph derived from billions of instant messages validates folklore that there are about six degrees of separation between any two strangers on the

NASA: Reports of Martian-Life Announcement 'Bogus'  -  04 Aug 2008
FOXNewsBy Andrea Thompson A full-circle color panorama of the Phoenix landing site on Mars stitched together from 400 separate images. A full-circle color panorama

Taking Advantage of Multicore PCs  -  04 Aug 2008
Washington Post,Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this

One-Third of Uninsured Are Chronically Ill  -  04 Aug 2008
U.S. News & World Report,4 (HealthDay News) -- One out of every three working-age, uninsured Americans suffers from a chronic illness and isn't getting the medical care they need,

PhotoMedex Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results; Announces Sale of ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems as well as other products for dermatological applications, today reported

Dr. Jeffrey Rush and Richard Gilchrist Join NHP Board of Directors  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...announced today the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey L. Rush and Richard I. Gilchrist to its Board of Directors. "Jeff and Rick are remarkably accomplished

Survival of the freshmen  -  04 Aug 2008
Indianapolis Star,By Fergie For Custom Publications na matter of days, colleges and universities across the country will welcome an onslaught of freshmen.

Lester tabbed AL Pitcher of the Month  -  04 Aug 2008
MLB.comThe 24-year-old lefty was named American League Pitcher of the Month for July, a month that only gives a brief look at just how effective Lester's been

XTO Energy Prices $2.25 Billion of Senior Notes  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...today announced that it has priced $250 million principal amount of 5.0% Senior Notes due August 1, 2010, $500 million principal amount of 5.75% Senior

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle Declares Second Quarter 2008 ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchSEATTLE, Aug 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (Seattle Bank) has declared cash dividends on both

Investment Firms Agree to Purchase the Assets of Norwalk Furniture  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchThe prospective new owners request that terms of the sale remain confidential. "IRG Capital Group and Blackbird Capital are a perfect match for this deal

Two tales of Hollywood  -  04 Aug 2008
Los Angeles Times,Grammy winners Brooks & Dunn received the 2367th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, the latest in a series of honors for county music’s bestselling

What is the sustainable value of the US dollar?  -  04 Aug 2008
Daily Star - Lebanon,And shoppers from abroad are loading up on a wide range of products before heading home. But, despite this very tangible evidence, it would be wrong to

Consumer Reports' Ratings of Blood Pressure Monitors and Blood ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchAccording to the September issue of Consumer Reports, there are big differences in accuracy and consistency among self-monitoring kits for hypertension and

Blyth, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Catalog/Internet Retailer as ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...a leading multi-channel designer and marketer of home fragrance products, home decor products and household convenience items, today announced that it has

Panel Questions Benefits of Prostate Cancer Screening  -  04 Aug 2008
Washington Post,By Rob Stein The blood test millions of men undergo each year to screen for prostate cancer leads to so much unnecessary anxiety, surgery and complications

Direct Media's BtoB List Management Group Awarded EH Publishing ...  -  04 Aug 2008
WELT ONLINE,Direct Media's BtoB List Management Group (an infoGROUP company) (NASDAQ: IUSA), today announced that it has been awarded management of the EH Publishing

S&T Bancorp, Inc. Announces Appointment of Executives in Wealth ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchFor 20 years prior to that, he served as president of his family-owned True Value home center and equipment rental business. McBroom graduated from Saint

Risk Of Unintentional Injury Death Is High For Young Children ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Science Daily (press release)4, 2008) — Injuries are the leading cause of death among children after the first year of life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Carl Crawford and Jason Bartlett out of Rays' starting lineup  -  04 Aug 2008
The Canadian Press,Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford and shortstop Jason Bartlett were both out of the starting lineup Monday night against Cleveland due to injuries.

Braun earns NL Player of the Month  -  04 Aug 2008
MLB.comOn Monday, Braun was named the National League's Player of the Month for July after batting .366 for the month with nine home runs, 23 RBIs and a .752

Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchApproval of Minutes of the June 4, 2008 Open Session III. Public Comment IV. Report of Chairman V. Directors' Reports VI. Report of Executive Director A.

United Airlines Names James Keenan Senior Vice President of ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that James E. Keenan has been named senior vice president of United

The Cool Down Lap: A weekend of contrasts  -  04 Aug 2008
SportingNews.comBy Reid Spencer A whirlwind tour of NASCAR's top two divisions this past weekend began in cosmopolitan, progressive Montreal and ended in bucolic Long Pond

Altra Holdings Announces Record Financial Results for the Second ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...a leading global supplier of clutch brakes, couplings, gearing, belted drives and power transmission components, today announced unaudited financial results

Obama B-Day Present Lost to Streets of Chicago  -  04 Aug 2008
ABC NewsHe does not remember the name of the driver. "Usually I engage with the drivers, talk to them," says Nicholson. "But this guy was rocking out to 70s songs

Parents of twins and triplets share how they get through those ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Dallas Morning News,And, at the end of the day, when parents slump from exhaustion, it feels as if someone stole a few precious hours when they weren't looking.

Flagstone Re Reports Diluted Book Value per Share of $14.53 for ...  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...announced second quarter 2008 basic book value per share of $14.97 and diluted book value per share of $14.53, up 3.3% and 3.4% for the quarter (inclusive

Dell seeks control of clouds  -  04 Aug 2008
VNUNet.com,The company was granted a Notice of Allowance by the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO.) The company will be required to pay issue and publication fees

In era of pills, fewer shrinks doing talk therapy  -  04 Aug 2008
The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — Cartoons about the psychiatrist's couch were recently the subject of a museum exhibition. Now, the couch itself may be headed for a museum.

Suspect named in killing of Polytechnic football player  -  04 Aug 2008
Los Angeles Times,Police are seeking David Aranda Fernandez of North Hollywood in the shooting death of Edward Satterstron, 16. Police today said they are seeking an

Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration  -  04 Aug 2008
Christian Science Monitor,By Peter Grier | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - The Democratic-led Congress appears intent on using its oversight powers to

Judge says Legislative Council description of transportation tax ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Bizjournals.com,The Arizona Legislative Council will have to change its description of the proposed transportation tax initiative headed for the November ballot.

What do you think of the choices on kids' menus?  -  04 Aug 2008
Atlanta Journal Constitution,Just the kind of place you’d expect lots of healthy food and fresh vegetables served within a couple of days of harvest, right? Sure, if you’re ordering

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