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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Op-ed on the Fifth Anniversary of the Tsunami (Popularity:  )
The following was released today by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa:This time of year is a period for reflection for many people around the world. For the people of Sri Lanka it brings back acutely painful memories, but also for the first time in many years, a genuine sense of hope.On the 26th December 2004, one of the worst natural disasters in modern times befell our country and we required ...
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Signs of Economic Recovery in PA (Popularity: )
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The Pennsylvania employment picture was mixed in November, but several months of data show signs of an economic recovery taking shape in the Commonwealth, according to the Keystone Research Center.Total nonfarm employment fell by 10,200 jobs in November, while in a more positive development, the unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points, to 8.5%, according to data released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry late Thursday. The Pennsylvania unemployment ...
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International Foundation for Electoral Systems Releases Survey on Ukrainian Political Attitudes (Popularity: )
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As Ukraine prepares for the January 2010 presidential elections, the newest survey released today by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) finds that a precipitous decline in satisfaction with socio-political conditions and political elites in the country since the Orange Revolution are driving factors in the presidential race. The survey finds that Viktor Yanukovych of the Party of Regions is likely to receive the most votes in the first ...
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Copenhagen Forum Sees Natural Gas as Key to Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy (Popularity: )
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At a major event today, the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), the UN Foundation (UNF) and the Worldwatch Institute addressed the potential for natural gas to accelerate the world's transition to a low-carbon economy. The Copenhagen forum, "Natural Gas, Renewables and Efficiency: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Economy" brought together energy and environmental leaders from industry, government and non-governmental organizations to explore the role natural gas can play in climate action ...
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BNA Offers Live, On-The-Scene Coverage of U.N. Climate Talks in Copenhagen December 4-21, 2009 (Popularity: )
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As nations gather in Copenhagen for the Fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, BNA is pleased to provide complimentary, real-time reporting and analysis of the landmark event. BNA will offer open access to its World Climate Change Report(R), which contains expert climate change analysis as well as live coverage of COP15, December 4-21, 2009.During these two weeks of complimentary access, Web visitors ...
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Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Speech on Afghanistan (Popularity: )
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered remarks at West Point Military Academy on the Administration strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan:"President Obama inherited a deteriorating situation in Afghanistan because the Bush Administration did not have a plan to get the job done."Tonight, the President articulated a way out of this war with the mission of defeating Al Qaeda and preventing terrorists from using Afghanistan ...
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Sade Set to Release SOLDIER OF LOVE Worldwide on February 8th (Popularity: )
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The wait is now over. Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of SOLDIER OF LOVE, the highly anticipated new body of work from SADE. SOLDIER OF LOVE -- which will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010 -- is Sade's first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally ...
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Census Bureau Director to Meet with Ohio Complete Count Committee (Popularity: )
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The following advisory is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau:What: U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves will join Dwight P. Dean, director, Detroit Regional Census Center; Kevin L. Boyce, Ohio Treasurer of State; and Lisa Patt-McDaniel, director, Ohio Department of Development, to discuss national issues impacting the 2010 Census, and state and local outreach efforts.When: Monday, Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m. to noon (EST)Who: Robert M. Groves, director, U.S. ...
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Federal Court Supports TransUnion and VantageScore(R) (Popularity: )
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After a three week jury trial, the U.S. District Court in Minnesota has decided in favor of TransUnion and VantageScore®, denying the purported common law and registered trademark rights FICO claimed were violated. The jury found that FICO knowingly made a false representation to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office in connection with its registration of the 300-850 trademark. The jury's verdict invalidates that trademark."The court's decision is a victory ...
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Statement of Dan K. Webb, Attorney for William Cellini (Popularity: )
Attorney Dan K. Webb stated, "Today's ruling by Judge Zagel granting the Government's motion to hold a separate trial for my client from former Governor Blagojevich demonstrates what we have said all along - that there was never any justification for including Bill Cellini in any indictment with former Governor Blagojevich."The allegations against former Governor Blagojevich have absolutely nothing to do with Bill Cellini. Months ago, Mr. Cellini executed an ...
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