Today: Friday, November 12, 2010

Search

ALS, Alexander Language Schools Franchise


Nov 12, 2010

BBC News - Polish composer Henryk Gorecki dies aged 76

Henryk Gorecki
Gorecki's Symphony No. 3 became the best-selling record by a contemporary composer
Polish composer Henryk Gorecki has died at the age of 76, the country's national orchestra has announced.He was best known for his Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, which was composed in 1976 and sold more than a million copies following a 1992 re-release.

BBC News - G20 to tackle US-China currency concerns

Leaders of the G20 group of major economies have agreed to avoid "competitive devaluation" of currencies after talks concluded in the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Leaders agreed to come up with "indicative guidelines" to tackle trade imbalances affecting world growth.
Tensions had been high between some delegations over how to correct distortions in currency and trade.

Pakistani Christian woman appeals over death sentence

Pakistani Christians in church  
Rights groups say the blasphemy law is often exploited by Islamist extremists or people harbouring personal grudges.
Relatives of a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for insulting the Prophet Muhammad say they will appeal against her conviction.
Asia Bibi is believed to be the first woman sentenced to death under Pakistan's blasphemy law.

Obama hails Iraq 'milestone' after power-sharing deal

Nouri Maliki (left) and Ayad Allawi at a parliament session in Baghdad (11 November 2010)
Mr Maliki (left) has a month to persuade Mr Allawi (right) to join his new administration
US President Barack Obama has said the new power-sharing agreement in Iraq after eight months of deadlock marks another "milestone" for the country.Speaking at the G20 summit in Seoul, Mr Obama said the new Iraqi government would be "representative,

Kosovo medics accused of trafficking kidneys

Surgeons performing an operation (generic image)
The alleged operations took place in 2008
EU prosecutors have accused seven people, including doctors and a health official, of trafficking kidneys through a clinic in Kosovo.
International trafficking allegedly took place in 2008 at the Medicus clinic in the capital, Pristina.
Kidney "donors" and recipients were of different nationalities, prosecutors said in a press release.

BBC News - Burma generals 'sign Aung San Suu Kyi release order'

Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for 15 of the past 21 years
Reports are coming out of Burma saying the military authorities have signed an order authorising the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.But hopes that the Nobel laureate would be freed on Friday appear to be fading.
A leader of her National League for

Nigeria to question Iranian over arms seized in Lagos

Security officials holds one of the seized weapons in Lagos, Nigeria (27 Oct 2010)
The weapons had been hidden in containers labelled as building materials
Iran has allowed Nigeria to interview an Iranian citizen inside its embassy, in connection with a shipment of arms seized in Lagos.Iran was accused of being behind the arms and there were suggestions Nigeria was being used as a smuggling route.

British Gas to raise gas and electricity bills by 7%

British Gas customers will face a 7% rise in gas and electricity bills this winter, the company has announced.The increase, which comes into effect on 10 December, was the result of rising wholesale prices, it said.

Haiti cholera outbreak prompts fresh UN aid plea

The UN has appealed for nearly $164m (£102m) to fight a cholera outbreak in Haiti which has now claimed 724 lives.

UN spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said that unless funds were provided, "all our efforts can be outrun by the epidemic".

Claims of US spying spread in Nordic nations

Iceland has joined other Nordic countries launching an investigation into a controversial United States embassy surveillance programme.

Fragile start for Iraq's new Govt

Nouri al-Maliki. Photo / AP
Iraq's President gave Shia Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki the nod to form the next Government yesterday after an eight-month deadlock, keeping him in his post despite a dramatic Sunni walkout from Parliament that demonstrated the deep distrust between the two sides.

Anxious wait for Suu Kyi's supporters

Myanmar activists hold a portrait of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against their home country's election in Tokyo. Photo / AP
Myanmar activists hold a portrait of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against their home country's election in Tokyo. Photo / AP
At the offices of her beleaguered political party in the centre of Rangoon, loyal supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi were sweeping up the dust, hanging up banners and getting themselves ready.

South Korean spy plane crash kills 2

A South Korean spy plane crashed Friday during routine training and its two pilots were killed in the second military accident to strike the country while it hosted the summit of the Group of 20 major economies, an air force official said.

Burma to release Suu Kyi: report

Members of Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy hold her portraits as they gather at the party's headquarters on Friday.
Members of Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy hold her portraits as they gather at the party's headquarters on Friday. (Khin Maung Win/Associated Press)
An ally of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said an order for her release has been signed by Burma's ruling generals, as hundreds of

The Peoples Voice News

Permalink U.S. deficit plan pitches drastic cuts

A commission set up by U.S. President Barack Obama is proposing an austerity plan that would cut back social security and Medicare benefits, modify personal and corporate tax rates and drastically reduce mortgage-interest tax deductibility. The corporate income-tax rate would be cut from 35 to 26 per cent.

Permalink Dutch human trafficking under fire - Video

One victim's story highlights a growing trade that is forcing people into prostitution. More than 1,000 security officials from across the world are meeting in Doha, Qatar, for the 79th Interpol general assembly.

Permalink Paul Cruickshank: Fearmonger for The Man

Links and information about a media talking head fear monger. There are many.

Airbus says bearing box failed in Rolls engine

Technicians work on the Qantas Airways A380 passenger plane forced to make an emergency landing at Changi airport in Singapore on Nov. 4.
Technicians work on the Qantas Airways A380 passenger plane forced to make an emergency landing at Changi airport in Singapore on Nov. 4. (Vivek Prakash/Reuters) An Airbus executive said Friday that Rolls-Royce has identified a faulty bearing box as the cause of the oil leak implicated in the midair disintegration of an engine on an A380 superjumbo airliner, an Australian newspaper reported

G20 leaders can't strike deal on currencies

Prime Minister Stephen Harper waves with his Spanish counterpart Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, top, and China's President Hu Jintao during a photo session at the G20 summit in Seoul on Friday.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper waves with his Spanish counterpart Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, top, and China's President Hu Jintao during a photo session at the G20 summit in Seoul on Friday. (Stefan Rousseau/Reuters)

Longer Afghan mission doesn't need vote: Harper

Canadian troops will remain in Afghanistan in a non-combat role after 2011, helping to train and support the Afghan army, the prime minister says.
Canadian troops will remain in Afghanistan in a non-combat role after 2011, helping to train and support the Afghan army, the prime minister says. (Dene Moore/Canadian Press)

Yahoo News

YAHOO News, Nov 12, 2010

  1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 12, 2010. NanoDetection Technology moving to Cincinnati CincyTech draws Oak Ridge, Tenn., startup; local CEO takes over
    www.nanodetectiontechnology.com/?page_id=51 - Cached - More from this site
  2. Video description: Big Show vs. Kane ... Why the hell does michael cole think he is the voice of the wwe universe and why is he constantly on smackdown now. annoying ...
    www.hulu.com/.../friday-night-smackdown-fri-nov-12-2010 - Cached - More from this site
    More results from hulu.com »
  3. Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Hollywood Gala -Nov 12 2010 is on Facebook.
    www.facebook.com/weregoingback - Cached - More from this site
  4. HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 12, 2010 --The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today submitted a proposal to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the concept definition and ...
    boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1518 - Cached - More from this site
  5. Pistons at Clippers ... Back from a winless road trip, the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers are looking for ways to improve their third-quarter performance.
    www.nba.com/pistons/features/detlac_101112_preview.html?... - Cached - More from this site
    More results from nba.com »
  6. WR News Edition 4–6 • Nov. 12, 2010. How did Ruby Bridges make history 50 years ago?
    www.weeklyreader.com/1/wr-news-edition-4–6/article/wr... - Cached - More from this site
  7. United Online Inc. (UNTD) Chairman, President & CEO Mark R Goldston sells 67,929 Shares, Stocks: UNTD, release date:Nov. 12, 2010
    www.gurufocus.com/news/113967/united-online-inc-untd... - Cached - More from this site
  8. petrelis 2010 live in toronto - "thimizis kati apo ellada" - nov. 12,2010
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rJOR_x41JA - Cached - More from this site
    More results from youtube.com »
  9. The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen ...
    www.ndi.org/node/16779 - Cached - More from this site
  10. A sell-off in U.S. stocks picked up steam Friday afternoon, following a volatile trading session in Asian markets that ended with the Shanghai Composite ...
    money.cnn.com/2010/11/12/markets/markets_newyork - Cached - More from this site
    More results from money.cnn.com »
  11. OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 12, 2010 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that Oklahoma will benefit from an estimated 230 total jobs and generate an estimated $ ...
    boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1517 - Cached - More from this site
  12. petrelis 2010 live in toronto - "adiorthoti and eimai sta xai mou" - nov. 12, 2010
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDwYljV5eVA - Cached - More from this site
  13. Here are first round playoff final scores for Texoma teams in Texas and Oklahoma for Friday, November 12, 2010.
    www.kxii.com/...scores_playoffs_nov_12_2010_107567418.html - Cached - More from this site
  14. Posted Nov 12, 2010. PHOENIX(AP) Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento ...
    www.nba.com/suns/news/recap_101112.html - Cached - More from this site
  15. FORTUNE -- America may be on the ropes, but its neighbor to the North wants everybody to know that, in contrast, it's doing just fine. Canada, once known ...
    money.cnn.com/2010/11/12/real_estate/canada_housing_bust... - Cached - More from this site
  16. Ahhhh...the life of a wandering fulltimer. Even when you think your plans are in concrete, they turn into jello. And sometimes even the jello melts and they become ...
    www.mytripjournal.com/travel-560084 - Cached - More from this site
  17. What moon phase is it tonight in leesburg va? nov 12 2010? ChaCha Answer: Waxing Crescent, 40% of the Moon is Illuminated ...
    www.chacha.com/...it-tonight-in-leesburg-va%3F-nov-12-2010 - Cached - More from this site
  18. Robert G. Johnson, MD, FCCP, Honored Attendees of The CHEST Foundation's Making a Difference Awards Dinner at CHEST 2010 had the treat of experiencing a heartfelt ...
    www.multibriefs.com/briefs/accp/111210.html - Cached - More from this site
  19. Would you like to pick out your fish from the tank?
    www.mytripjournal.com/travel-560113 - Cached - More from this site
  20. The Museum Photo Gallery Pirate Museum Soft Launch II - Nov.12, 2010
    piratesoul.com/...museum-soft-launch-ii-nov12-2010... - Cached - More from this site
  21. The #1 website for Android game reviews. ... The #1 Source for Independent Android Game Reviews! Let US focus on finding the best games for your Android ...
    meandmydroid.blogspot.com/.../whats-on-sale-nov-12-2010.html - Cached - More from this site
  22. The Indiana University Official Athletic Site, partner of CBS College Sports Networks, Inc. The most comprehensive coverage of Indiana University Athletics on the web.
    www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/111510aaa.html - Cached - More from this site
  23. contract government federal contracting ... DEALBOOK - Nov. 12 2010 A round-up of recent technology related deals involving Washington-area companies
    www.dctechsource.com/dealbook-nov-12-2010.aspx - Cached - More from this site
  24. De Anza College is a community college serving the south bay within the San Francisco region. Budget Information, State Budget Update - Nov. 12, 2010
    www.deanza.edu/budgetinfo/announcements/News11_12_10.html - Cached - More from this site
  25. eHam.net Article: ARNewsline Report 1735 -- Nov 12, 2010: - The following is a Q-S-T. Ham radio continues its emergency respond in Indonesia, a South African ham ...
    www.eham.net/articles/24931 - Cached - More from this site
  26. Day by Day - Nov. 12, 2010 from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll. Find daily Bible devotions and Christian devotionals from all you favorite pastors and ministries at ...
    www.crosswalk.com/.../day-by-day-nov-12-2010-11640876.html - Cached - More from this site
  27. Girlfriends in God - Nov. 12, 2010 from Girlfriends in God. Find daily Bible devotions and Christian devotionals from all you favorite pastors and ministries at ...
    www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/...nov-12-2010-11640853.html - Cached - More from this site
  28. Honey Grove vs. Lindsay, Nov. 12, 2010. Images from Honey Grove's football playoff game against Lindsay.
    theparisnews.com/multimedia/collection_891800e4-ef94-11... - Cached - More from this site
  29. Ohio Patients are Running out of Patience Rally –Nov 12,2010 –Dayton,OH
    standtogethernow.org/?p=1347 - Cached - More from this site
  30. Michael Norris / Amarillo Globe-Texas Weather . A Texas Department of Transportation snow plow heads north along Soncy at 9th Street Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 in Amarillo.
    www.mywesttexas.com/collection_6ab104ec-eeb4-11df-aa2c... - Cached - More from this site
  31. - November 16 Glee to Feature Songs from Chicago and Singin' in the Rain - Theater News - by Andy Propst on Nov 12, 2010 on TheaterMania.com
    www.theatermania.com/los-angeles-theater/news/11-2010/... - Cached - More from this site
  32. News and activities of interest to institutionally related foundations ... IRF Update - Nov 12, 2010. New White Paper Examines Structure, Staffing at Community ...
    www.case.org/.../IRF_Update_Nov_12_2010.html - Cached - More from this site
  33. The Museum Photo Gallery Pirate Museum Soft Launch I - Nov.12, 2010
    www.piratesoul.com/...museum-soft-launch-i-nov12-2010... - Cached - More from this site
  34. 321gold.com ...takes no prisoners! Super Force Signals - A Leading Market Timing Service We Take Every Trade Ourselves
    www.321gold.com/editorials/sfs/hubbartt111210.html - Cached - More from this site
  35. The numbers in the Friday November 12, 2010 multi-state Mega Millions draw were ... Posted Nov 12, 2010
    www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Mega-Millions-Winning... - Cached - More from this site
  36. Back to SonicALERT ThinkPoint FakeAV (Nov 12, 2010) Description SonicWALL UTM Research team received reports of a new fake antivirus Trojan in the wild.
    www.mysonicwall.com/sonicalert/searchresults... - Cached - More from this site
  37. Label Artist CD Song Rural Rhythm Audie Blaylock Cryin’ Heart Blues All I Can Do is Just Pretend MSCB Middle Spunk Creek Boys Table for One Table for One
    www.bluegrassreview.com/?p=53 - Cached - More from this site
  38. UW-Madison scholar tapped to lead American Historical Association. Nov. 12, 2010University of Wisconsin-Madison historian William Cronon has been elected ...
    www.news.wisc.edu/18659 - Cached - More from this site
  39. CDC receives two reports of human infection with swine origin influenza A (H3N2)
    gateway.isdh.in.gov/Flu/puHumanInfectionH3N2.aspx - Cached - More from this site
  40. Hi All, We've done some MAJOR updates in the past 48 hours to help you get the most out of The Price Is Right price lists. Here's the latest: Major
    www.datagrabber.org/datagrabber-update-nov-12-2010 - Cached - More from this site
  41. This week on The Confab: Join The Root's Washington reporter, Cord Jefferson, as he talks with Associate Editor Lauren Williams and contributing editor Harriette Cole ...
    www.theroot.com/multimedia/confab-nov-12-2010 - Cached - More from this site
  42. WR News Edition 3 • Nov. 12, 2010. How did Ruby Bridges make history 50 years ago?
    www.weeklyreader.com/1/wr-news-edition-3/article/wr-news... - Cached - More from this site
  43. Friday, November 12 at Off Broadway. ... Jon Hardy & The Public's videos
    vimeo.com/16382010 - Cached - More from this site
  44. Knights of Columbus will continue to serve You may have read an article in the The News-Enterprise about a recent altercation that occurred at the Elizabethtown ...
    www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/nov-12-2010-our... - Cached - More from this site
  45. Is cortney a boy's name? Nov-12-2010? ChaCha Answer: Yes, the boy's name Cortney is a variant of Courtney (Old English), and the mean...
    www.chacha.com/question/is-cortney-a-boy%27s-name%3F-nov... - Cached - More from this site
  46. On November 12, 2010, the Department of Public Welfare's (Department) Division of Third Party Liability (TPL) issued a Medicare Part A TPL/Coordination of Benefits ...
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/provider/ThirdPartyLiability/nov12... - Cached - More from this site
  47. Existing users log in below. New users please register for a free account.
    michaelsautter.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/12/5455796-tv... - Cached - More from this site
  48. ... AIR DATE: Nov. 12, 2010 ... The Supreme Court is the latest to leave a legal mark on the wrangling over ...
    www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/july-dec10/dontask_11... - Cached - More from this site
  49. Island CPA Walter Daszkowski has joined the board of directors of Empire State Bank.
    photos.silive.com/.../11/news_photos_--_nov_12_2010_5.html - Cached - More from this