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I do, Dad owes Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:08AMIt's the matrimony, stupid: Wedding industry experts estimate that between $2 million and $3 million could be spent on the wedding for Chelsea Clinton this Saturday in New York. Among the bigger-ticket items: $750,000 for catering, $250,000 for flowers, $20,000 for the cake and $20,000 for the dress.
Mexican drug boss killed Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:34AMA top leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa drug gang was shot and killed in a military raid.
Jacksonville church plans seminar to warn about 'radical Islam' Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:23AMDrawing swift criticism from Muslim leaders, a Jacksonville church plans to host a seminar Saturday aimed at alerting residents to the threat of “radical Islam” in their midst. “It’s important that people are informed about what’s going on with radical Muslims, not only around the world but right here in Jacksonville,” said Jerry Fitch, pastor at Glad Tidings of Jacksonville. Fitch said ...
Sac suit shrinks Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:01AMSo much for demanding half of hedge-fund mogul Steve Cohen's $13 billion empire. It turns out that Cohen's feisty ex-wife, Patricia, is willing to settle for just $2.75 million. Five months after first suing the hedge fund billionaire for "a substantial, if not controlling," interest in his...
Once Upon A Time In Mumbai hits screens today Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:32AMNew Delhi, Jul 30 : After running into a few roadblocks in the run up to its release, the controversy-ridden Once Upon A time In Mumbai, a retro look into the era of romance, smuggling, cabaret and the mafia, hit cinema screens worldwide today.
Czech press survey - July 30 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:31AMPrague - Jiri Pospisil, who resumed the post of justice minister in the new Czech government after a 16-month pause, has started a cleansing at the ministry though the government is yet to win the confidence of parliament, Martin Zverina says in daily Lidove noviny today.
Mexico drug gang kingpin killed in raid: official Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:12AMMEXICO CITY (AFP) - A top leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug gang has been killed while resisting arrest in a military raid, the defense ministry said, in a rare victory for authorities battling the country's brutal drug cartels.
Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug gang killed in raid: official Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:39PMMEXICO CITY, Friday 30 July 2010 (AFP) - A top leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug gang was killed Thursday while resisting arrest in a military raid, the defense ministry said, in a rare victory for authorities battling the country's brutal drug cartels.
Mexican drug kingpin killed Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:57PMMEXICO CITY - A TOP leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug gang was killed on Thursday while resisting arrest in a military raid, the defence ministry said, in a rare victory for authorities battling the country's brutal drug cartels. The army launched the raid in a suburb of the western city of Guadalajara against kingpin Ignacio 'Nacho' Coronel, who 'tried to escape' and opened fire on soldiers who ...
PENEGAK HUKUM TAK KEBAL HUKUM Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:49PMPermasalahan hukum di negeri ini merupakan permasalahan yang tak lepas dari kelakuan para penegak hukum yang mempermainkan hukum untuk kepentingan pribadi dengan mengatasnamakan institusi penegak hukum.
Book Review: Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & The Shondells by Tommy James with Martin ... Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:32PMThe Shondells meet The Sopranos! Roulette Records, home of both kinds of hits! Tommy James gets mobbed, and not just by fans! Tommy James - Me the Mob and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & The Shondells - Roulette Records - Tommy James and the Shondells - Arts
The Explainer: What crimes could federal investigators charge against Lance Armstrong? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:27PMThe Explainer looks at laws that prosecutors might be considering when investigating Floyd Landis' allegations against Lance Armstrong and others
Colo. pot shops face closure under tough new rules Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:22PMNearly a fifth of Colorado's medical marijuana dispensary operators could be forced out of business in coming weeks because of new state rules barring some convicted felons from the pot business, federal drug authorities say.
The Leading Business Weekly Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:10PMTWO former Zimbabwe rugby internationals, Arnold Takawira and Norman Mutiba, passed away in recent weeks. Former Sables coach Godwin Murambiwa pays tribute to them.
Yellow Pages Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:00PMGranite Falls, Minn. —
Jacksonville church plans seminar to warn about 'radical Islam’ Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:53PMDrawing swift criticism from Muslim leaders, a Jacksonville church plans to host a seminar Saturday aimed at alerting residents to the threat of “radical Islam” in their midst. “It’s important that people are informed about what’s going on with radical Muslims, not only around the world but right here in Jacksonville,” said Jerry Fitch, pastor at Glad Tidings of Jacksonville. Fitch said Thursday ...
Former State Rep. Robert E. Netzley died; served 40 years Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:27PMFormer state Rep. Robert E. Netzley, a Laura Republican who served 40 years in the Ohio House, died on Wednesday, July 28. Netzley served longer in the House than anyone in state history. Former State Rep. Robert E. Netzley Ohio...
Biz Break: Kindle vs. iPad? Is it a competition? Plus: Droid vs. iPhone Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:26PMToday: Amazon is improving its Kindle e-reader and offering a $139 entry-level version. Softbank has confirmed a $150 million investment in Zynga, and the two companies will take Zynga's games to Japan.
Dubious land sale row rocks Kerala assembly Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe last day of the Kerala assembly’s session ahead of the ensuing civic elections ended amid drama and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition over the allegedly dubious purchase of tribal land by companies.
Telemundo, Caracol ink multi-year deal Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:20PMNBC Universal's Telemundo has inked a multi-year output deal with Colombia's Caracol Television, giving the U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster exclusive access to programming from one of Latin America's top content producers.
Law needed to prevent excessive allowances, bonuses Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:47AMOUR FOREFATHERS who wrote our first Constitution already foresaw the abuse of the people’s money such as that done by the board of trustees of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and other government-owned or controlled corporations.
Goa house disrupted 4th time over drug nexus probe Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:32AMFor the fourth time in the last 10 days, the opposition Friday disrupted the Goa assembly proceedings by demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged police-politician-drug mafia nexus in the state.
Goa house disrupted 4th time over drug nexus probe Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:28AMPanaji, July 29: For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the opposition Friday disrupted the Goa assembly proceedings by demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged police-politician-drug mafia nexus in the state.
Court seeks information on declaring begging an offence Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:23AMGandhinagar, July 29 : The Gujarat High Court Thursday asked the central and the state governments to submit their report, within three weeks, on the proposed action to create public awareness that begging was an offence.
Zynga: 'FarmVille' maker to take games to Japan; Softbank invests $150M Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:13AMZynga, the San Francisco maker of social games for Facebook and other platforms, will team up with Japanese wireless carrier Softbank to distribute games in that country.
Disney to Buy Playdom, Latest Sign of Its Social Media Embrace Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:11AMclickz From Twitter discounts to Facebook games, Disney is making waves in the social media sphere.
Softbank net profit dented by tax demand Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:11AMJapanese mobile phone operator Softbank Corp. said Thursday net profit fell 29 percent in the April-June quarter on a tax burden that included a payment by subsidiary Yahoo! Japan.
Softbank: iPhone carrier's profit falls in April-June on heavy taxes Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:01AMTOKYO — Softbank, which runs the only Japanese mobile carrier to offer the iPhone and iPad, said Thursday the popular products drove its strong performance last quarter, but its net profit fell 29 percent due to a tax hit.
Court seeks information on declaring begging an offence Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:00AMThe Gujarat High Court Thursday asked the central and the state governments to submit their report, within three weeks, on the proposed action to create public awareness that begging was an offence.
Doctor's fears over man's release Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:54AMA court hears a psychiatrist did not want to release a man from hospital three days before he stabbed his mother to death.
Softbank profits fall in April-June on heavy taxes Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:14AM(AP:TOKYO) Softbank Corp., which runs the only Japanese mobile carrier to offer the iPhone and iPad, said Thursday the popular products drove its strong performance last quarter, but its net profit fell 29 percent due to a tax hit.
Compulsory retirement at 65 to be phased out Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:10AMPlan to end the so called default retirement age is outlined in a consultation document to be published today People will be encouraged to work longer under government plans to phase out the so-called default retirement age of 65 by October 2011. Currently employers can make staff retire at 65 regardless of their circumstances but ministers signalled that this was set to change as people were ...
Galbraith talks to full house Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:09AMBELLOWS FALLS -- It was standing room only as more than 100 people packed in the Masonic Temple hall, in Bellows Falls, Wednesday night to listen to Peter Galbraith try to explain the war in Afghanistan and the ongoing problems of the Middle East.
Kerala house adjourned sine die amid opposition protest Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:46AMThe last day of Kerala assembly's session ahead of the ensuing civic elections ended amid drama and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition over allegedly dubious purchase of tribals' land by companies.
Big B's unexpected reference in 'Once Upon...' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:32AMMafia don Haji Mastan's biopic 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai', directed by Milan Luthria, makes a reference to superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a very unexpected way.
23 arrested, detained over gang crime in SW China Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:26AMTwenty three alleged members of a mafia-style ring have been arrested or detained over involvement in gang crimes in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, local police said Wednesday.
Thursday's news and tips Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:24AM■ Defence firm BAE Systems continues to expect revenue growth in 2010 despite the threat of cutbacks in government spending. ■ Pay TV and internet service provider British Sky Broadcasting posted slightly better than expected full-year figures but warned that the economic outlook remains uncertain.
Kerala house adjourned sine die amid opposition protest Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:02AMThiruvananthapuram, July 29 : The last day of Kerala assembly's session ahead of the ensuing civic elections ended amid drama and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition over allegedly dubious purchase of tribals' land by companies.
INTERVIEW-Bulgaria to set up agencies to fight graft, crime Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:02AMINTERVIEW-Bulgaria to set up agencies to fight graft, crime
Big B's unexpected reference in 'Once Upon...' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:55AMBy Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, July 29 : Mafia don Haji Mastan's biopic 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai', directed by Milan Luthria, makes a reference to superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a very unexpected way.
Google 'building social network to rival Facebook' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:29PMGoogle is holding talks with online game developers as part of its bid to build a social-networking service that could compete with Facebook, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Italian aims to ban ex-criminals from EU parliament Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:53PMAN ITALIAN activist is gaining traction in his campaign to ban people with convictions for any crime from the European Parliament, a measure which would prevent French far-right chief Jean-Marie le Pen and British leader Nick Griffin from becoming MEPs.
Google Developing a Social Networking Site Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:39PMCompany rumored to be in talks with game developers for new service.
Murdered RTI activist had taken on Gir mining mafia Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:28PMOn July 21, barely a fortnight after he filed a PIL in the Gujarat High Court seeking an end to illegal limestone mining along the Gir wildlife sanctuary...
Google games pit search giant against Facebook Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:10PMGoogle is spoiling for a fight with Facebook over the fast-growing market for online games, part of the search engine giant's latest attempt to build a social networking business.
Ask A Mexican on Being 50 Years Behind; Plus, Vague Colloquialisms Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:37PMAs an old gringo who calls himself a gringo (not a gabacho ), I study Mexican culture and ask myself, "Where have I seen this before?" The answer invariably is: 1950s America, that's where. Current Mexican culture in the United States is about 50 years behind current American ...
Toronto police arrest one of U.K.’s most wanted Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:26PM27-year-old suspected in 2003 beating death in Wales; police say he’s been living at Lansdowne and Dupont for years
Sensing Threat From Facebook, Google Forays Into Social Networking Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:11PMFacebook has opportunities to expand into multiple platforms, just like Google has.
¡Ask a Mexican! Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:11PMby Gustavo Arellano Dear Mexican: As an old gringo who calls himself a gringo (not a gabacho), I study Mexican culture and ask myself, "Where have I seen this before?" The answer invariably is: 1950s America. Current Mexican culture in the U.S. is about 50 years behind current American culture. Back in the 1950s, Americans had large families, were overtly racist and sexist (the only jobs a woman ...
International murder suspect nabbed in T.O. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:01PMA man wanted in Wales for a 2003 murder was captured by Toronto Police's fugitive squad.