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Indians at top: 10 global chiefs managing over $400-bn biz
Economic Times
Germany-based global banking majorDeutsche Bank has become the latest to join this league with the recent appointment of cricket-freakAnshu Jain as its co-CEO. Jain, who once held a small stake in Indian Premier League cricket team Mumbai Indians of ...
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Story of love and tomatoes leads Bollywood's global charge
The Guardian
It took more than 16 tonnes of tomatoes to turn the coming-of-age film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, into the latest international cinema hit from Bollywood. The feelgood road movie's subsequent huge success, both inside and outside India, is being taken...
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The Guardian
Georgia's journey(to become global hub
Atlanta Journal Constitution
To be a player in the global economy, a region-state requires between 5 million and 20 million inhabitants, major international air and seaports, and a skilled corps of professionals to conduct and/or facilitate global business. ...
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BBC Worldwide chief John Smith wants to drive Top Gear and Doctor Who into Asia
Telegraph.co.uk
The franchise has since spawned more than 70 licensed publications, consumer and educational products around the world – including a live arena show that has grossed more than $200m (£121.5m) in the past three years. But the latest plans are grander....
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Telegraph.co.uk
Tea Party economics could get the whole world in a stew
The Guardian
The current Tea Party is simply against taxation. They expect things like the US Military to be able to carry out wars in every country in the world, corporate welfare, etc., to be possible while "starving the beast". Noting about mildly increasing ...
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The Guardian
World Population In 2050 To Explode To 9 Billion, Africa Contributes 49%
Secaucus New Jersey News
At present, the global population for year 2011 is expected to top seven billion. Based on the report, the world population growth depends on the geographical location. Hence, world population growth is geographically uneven. ...
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Sri Lanka firm, clients, win global awards for annual reports
Lanka Business Online
July 31, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Smart Media, an annual report publishing consultancy has won gold at an international competition coming within the top two in the world, while its local and foreign clients have also won 39 awards. ...
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Quarters decided at ASP World Masters Champs
Global Surf News
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 30 July, 2011 : - - Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro / Brasil -- With time winding down in the waiting period, the sport's most legendary surfers battled through a marathon day at the SuperSurf ASP World Masters Championships ...
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After six years, Spirit is player in global market
Kansas.com
Spirit's strategy is to "be where we need to be in the world to be cost-effective and to deliver (parts and services) to our customers where they need them at top quality and competitive pricing," Turner said. "You have to diversify into being a global ...
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SRO Confirm Magnificent Seven For 2012 Global Series
The Checkered Flag
The Stephane Ratel Organisation has confirmed seven teams for their 2012 GT Worldproject, a global series with single-brand teams competing worldwide based on thecurrent FIA GT1 Championship. Young Driver AMR (Aston Martin), Team WRT (Audi),...
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The Checkered Flag
Bridgestone Invitational offers another chance for US to defend against the ...
Plain Dealer
In the latest world rankings, Europeans hold down the top four spots and 14 of thetop 31. • England's Luke Donald is in his ninth consecutive week of sitting on top of the rankings after replacing Germany's Martin Kaymer. Where: Firestone Country Club...
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Plain Dealer
3 Clark companies among top global BPO firms
Sun.Star
These incude Sutherland Global Services Phils. Inc., which was ranked 29 by AIOP; Stream GlobalServices - ranked 27; and NCO Group, 54th. Accenture, a US-owned firm based in Manila, has been ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years as the world's best ...
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Dissecting Iran's Economic Jihad – Analysis
Eurasia Review
Today, Iran manufactures most of its industrial and consumer needs, its car industry is among the world's top 10, and its steel industry is in the top 20 countries in theworld. Moreover, Iran's annual rate of industrial growth is one of the highest ...
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Eurasia Review
Apple turns top smartphone vendor
Oman Daily Observer
With Apple's share price breaking the $400 mark this week for the first time, and the company closing in on Exxon Mobile as the world's most valuable corporation, much of the reason for its stunning success was reflected in the latest smartphone ...
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Oman Daily Observer
A US Sovereign Credit Downgrade Is No Laughing Matter
Business Insider
The dollar (and the US Treasurys), despite the long standing weak-dollar policy of the US, is nevertheless the world's top reserve currency on US bond's deep market liquidity, and amid the ongoing euro debt crisis. Many US debt holders and central ...
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Singapore A Preferred Home for MNCs According to New Study, Rikvin Praises and ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The top ranking of the Asian cities testifies the widespread opinion that the era belongs to Asia. Earlier this year, CBRE's annual survey mapped the global footprint of 323 of the world's topretailers across more than 200 cities, across a variety of ...
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How far can the X Games go?
StandardNet
The X Games have hosted competitions in 14 countries in recent years, but a strongerinternational footprint -- with four new global events planned outside the US -- would allow them to tap into new and potentially deeper revenue streams. ...
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Strike Hits 2nd Chilean Copper Mine
Voice of America (blog)
Workers at one of the world's top copper mines have gone on strike, raising new concerns aboutglobal copper supplies. Miners at Chile's Collahuasi mine walked off the job Saturday, complaining repeated demands over pay and working conditions have not ...
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Nokia still top mobile maker in Q2, but Apple grows 142 percent yoy
GMANews.TV
Nokia's hold on the top global mobile phone spot weakened last quarter as inventory buildups in traditional strongholds, namely China and Europe, led to sharp year-over-year shipment declines. Nokia's global feature phone and smartphone businesses ...
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GMANews.TV
Ford wagers on Asia to drive global growth
ABS CBN News
"This is the only place in the world where we have new plants under construction," Joe Hinrichs, head of Asia-Pacific and Africa for Ford, told AFP in an interview on a visit to New Delhi. Rising incomes and rapidly expanding young populations have ...
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Cheruiyot sets new Kenyan 5000m record
Daily Nation
Now 27-year-old Cheruiyot is the latest to benefit from the green environment at the venues of the balmy midnight sun, although not for the first time. In 2007 she set her previous 5000m personal bestof 14:22.51 although eclipsed by Defar's then-World ...
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Post-Crisis Auto Industry Faces New Set of Challenges and Decisions, According ...
AIM Group
That's according to a comprehensive annual automotive industry review released today by AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm. The *AlixPartners 2011 Automotive Outlook* finds that while automakers and suppliers have seen profits bounce back ...
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BWS eyes GCC insurance sector
Khaleej Times
As a business unit of Dubai World group, do you have any plans to leverage your proximity for business within the group? BWS as part of the Dubai World global conglomerate delivers enormous value with their range of cost effective solutions. ...
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Financial news : World Investment Report 2011: 'Wise policymaking needed'
News On Sunday
For the first time, they absorbed more than half of global FDI inflows in 2010. Half of the top-20 host economies for FDI in 2010 were developing or transition economies. Global foreign direct investment (FDI) has not yet bounced back to pre-crisis ...
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Fontaine & Bulard claim Billabong Pro Jr in Spain
Global Surf News
The Billabong Pro Junior Sopelana provided crucial points for all surfers wishing to build on their rankings towards qualifying for the ASP World Junior Series which kicks off on October 3, in Bali Indonesia. The top three men and top two women on the ...
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Torchwood – why global conspiracy plot tropes no longer work
Scholars and Rogues
Pfizer is the world's biggest pharmaceutical company by revenue. GSK, Sanofi-Aventis and Novartis round off the top four. They're mind-bogglingly large with revenues of almost $200 billion a year. They make up only 25% of the global market. ...
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South America's Currency Plans
International Living News
Poor handling of the influx of cash has also led to credit bubbles and inflation crises, all of which the leaders at the meeting will address. Posted by Larry Zwerling on Jul 31 2011. Filed under GlobalFinance, Headlines, International Real Estate. ...
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FINA chief Marculescu criticises doping rules
Peninsula On-line
SHANGHAI: A top swimming official has criticised World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) rules after Cesar Cielo escaped a drugs ban at the world championships, and said anger from other athletes was understandable. FINA executive director Cornel Marculescu ...
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Passport service booming at Cuyahoga County libraries: Global Village
Plain Dealer (blog)
For people hoping to see the world, the Cuyahoga County Public Library has become a popular place to start. The library's year-old passport service has proven to be a hit. Between May 2010 and May of this year, nearly 13000 people obtained their US ...
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Plain Dealer (blog)
30 best iPad games
CNET (blog)
These guys are the "Burt Rutans" of the flight sim world. The X Plane app is by far the best bang for the buck on the iPad. by M0DiFiEDZ (133 comments ) June 21, 2010 11:27 AM PDT iPhone IOS 4 is now officially out. Connect to itunes to update. by ...
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US debt crisis: Senate Democrats block Republican cuts bill
The Guardian
Speaking after dismal figures for US growth increased the pressure on politicians to prevent a fresh meltdown in global markets, Obama said: "I am confident we can solve this problem. I am confident we will solve this problem. "For all the intrigue and ...
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Chevy holding tournament to pick best Bowtie vehicle of all time
Autoblog (blog)
"Chevrolet has sold more than 200 million cars and trucks around the world, and Chevys have touched the lives of countless owners, families, and fans," said Chris Perry, vice president, globalChevrolet marketing and strategy. ...
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Drug company Merck, which employs 12000 in NJ, to eliminate 13000 positions ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
In the latest restructuring, job cuts will come "disproportionately from non-revenue producing positions," said David Caouette, a Merck spokesman. The jobs will be cut from administration, headquarters' organizations — regional as well as global ...
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Indians at top - Day And Night News
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Day & Night News is a Multi-Lingual 24-hour satellite television news station from Chandigarh with primary focus on Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi & NCR, and Chandigarh. ... Germany-based global banking major Deutsche Bank has become the latest to join this league with the recent appointment of cricket-freak Anshu Jain as its co-CEO. Jain, who once held a small stake in Indian Premier League cricket team Mumbai Indians of Ambanis, ...
Day & Night News
White House back in debt talks as deadline looms - World News ...
Top congressional Republicans held fresh talks on Saturday with President Barack Obama to try to break a deadlock on raising the debt limit and expressed confidence that a default by the world'slargest economy could be avoided. ... The standoff has put the United States at risk of losing its top-notch Triple A credit rating. A downgrade could prompt global investor flight from U.S. bonds and the dollar, raising borrowing costs for Americans when the economy is already ...
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World Population to Top 9 Billion by 2050, 49% Growth from Africa ...
The global population is expected to top seven billion in 2011. By 2050, it's expected to exceed nine billion. By 2100, it's expected to rise to 10 billion. ... BCNN1 - black news, christian news ...
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Amir, the awe inspiring | Pakistan Today | Latest news, Breaking ...
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New drug regulator asks Congress for more power | MAARS News
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RESPONDING TO GLOBALIZED WORLD. Her new office, now a major FDA center alongside medical products and food, is part of the agency's big push in recent years to transform itself into aglobally focused regulator that can address the ...
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South America as a region to discuss measures to ... - World News
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Rousseff pointed out the strength of South America and its excellent current economic and social performance compared to what is happening in developed countries. “We are a very attractive and tempting region (globally) and we must face the challenge with ... South America's currencies have appreciated sustainedly making imports cheaper and manufactured exports dearer, threatening jobs and creating asset bubbles. Source: MercoPress — South Atlantic News Agency. Top news ...
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Warren Ellis - Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and ...
Four original half-hour series of 12 episodes each (48 half-hours in all), all overseen by funnybook titan Warren Ellis (“The Authority,” “Planetary,” “Global Frequency,” “Ministry of Space,” “Red”), are coming to something called G4, ... Each of the four new anime properties - "Iron Man," "X-MEN," "Wolverine" and "Blade" - will air as standalone series made up of twelve 30-minute episodes. Guided by multiple Eagle award winner Warren Ellis, the four shows will feature a ...
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Apple passes Nokia as world's top smartphone vendor
The Nation - Thailand's most updated English news website, Breaking news, Thai business news, english news in thailand, Thai politics news, German court rejects Thai plea, international court, thaksin banned by germany, ... reason for its stunning success was reflected in the latestsmartphone figures. Google's Android operating system is by far the most popular worldwide with an estimated 46-per-cent share of best global smartphone shipments, according to ABI Research. ...
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Debt deal has a way to go as test vote delayed (Reuters) | Stock ...
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Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiations on a deal to raise the debt limit still had a way to go, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, postponing until later on Sunday a test vote on a Democratic deficit ... The world has watched with growing alarm as political gridlock in Washington has brought the United States close to a default, threatening to plunge financial markets and economies around the globe into turmoil. ...
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An Interview With David Graeber: Debt's History ... - Infoshop News
Infoshop News, "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." ... Events. Site Events Friday 29-Jul - Saturday 30-Jul. Beyond a Brave New World: Anarchism and Christianity for the Coming Age ... Graeber currently teaches social anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Below, Graeber discusses his latest book, the concept of debt in detail, and how his involvement in the anarchist movement sparked his interest in the history of debt. ...
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Updates on Libyan war/Stop NATO news: July 31, 2011 « Stop NATO
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Pambazuka News July 28, 2011. Libya: The True Costs of War Charles Abugre* A wicked blow to Africa, the invasion of Libya has little to do with protecting civilians and all to do with strategic interests. Why are these invaders so heartless , .... This is based on the concept of 'borderless' security, which was the title of the report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) released in December 2001 and subsequently adopted as an ...
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US debt crisis: Senate Democrats block Republican cuts bill ...
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The Democratic Senate leader, Harry Reid, ceded some ground when he revised his own deficit-reduction proposal to incorporate parts of a "back-up plan" first proposed by the Senate's topRepublican, Mitch McConnell. ... The febrile mood in Washington was matched on Wall Street and in the City of London, where news that the US grew at an annual rate of just 1.3% in the three months to June prompted renewed concern that the world's biggest economy could lapse back into ...
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In May, she walked into Dominique Strauss-Kahn's room—and a global scandal. ... India Conquers the World. After a long eclipse, an ancient country finally returns as ... Angry House Kills Reid Plan · The Week's Best Reads · The Maid's Tale ... The Fox News analyst talks about losing his NPR job, the Murdoch haters , ...
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Global population heads to 7 billion - One News Page World
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UN set up committee on global geospatial information - Online News ...
According to the latest report of the UN Secretary-General on global geospatial ... It will also compile and disseminate best practices and experiences of national, ... Read other world-newsstories · Visit Home Page for fresh content ...
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BARACK OBAMA News, Jul 31, 2011

Frantic US debt talks near deal: Reid
AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama's top senate ally said that White House talks on averting a disastrous debt default had resumed and were closing in on a compromise with just three days to act.
Legendary restaurant closes down
Belfast Telegraph Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:11 PM PDT
El Bulli, one of the world's most acclaimed and award-winning eateries, has served its last supper. Related Stories Woman draws on beard in robbery Obama pushing for debt plan deal Trees planted at 9/11 memorial site Debt limit talks at White House Woman draws on beard for robbery
Frankly Speaking: Some birthday advice, Mr. President
Pocono Record Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:10 PM PDT
Dear President Obama:
July 31: Happy Birthday to you!
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:10 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm
No progress in negotiations as House rejects Democrat plan
Pocono Record Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON â Republican congressional leaders and President Barack Obama made a last-minute stab at compromise Saturday to avoid a government default threatened for early next week.
Death notices for July 31
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm
Former Binghamton City Hall escapes urban renewal
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm
Each side stares down the other in debt fight
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm
It's time to wake up, America
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm
Religion, government should not mix
Press & Sun-Bulletin Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:09 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of intense partisanship, President BarackObama and congressional leaders... - 11:59 pm

LIFESTYLE News, Jul 31, 2011

Entertainment / Lifestyle
Malaysian Digest Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:05 PM PDT
How to contribute ? Do you agree with the implementation of biometric voter verification system for elections?
Neighbors voicing concerns over Rincon del Rio project
The Grass Valley Union Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:07 PM PDT
Mark Mills kneels at the end of Rodeo Flat Road, where a fire road to the proposed Rincon del Rio senior development would be connected. Some residents in Mills' neighborhood are concerned their rural lifestylewill be impacted by the development.
Leaking men
The Star Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:49 PM PDT
Is your hubbyâs urination habits affecting your lifestyle?
Right lifestyle will bear fruit, youth told
The Star Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:44 PM PDT
KUALA LUMPUR: Youths who are starting out on their career and concerned about their financial returns need not resort to cheating or swindling to do well in life.
Range Rover Evoque SD4
Independent Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:38 PM PDT
It is possible that there has never before been a car as obviously sired by lifestyle "need" as the Range Rover Evoque.
Waterfront tops list
Mississauga News Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:01 PM PDT
The Port Credit waterfront was named the No. 1 public space in the Greater Toronto Area by Spacing Magazine, a Toronto-based urban landscape and lifestyle publication.
Joining the MINI Clubman
EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:31 AM PDT
Iain Dooley checks out MINIâs lifestyle-orientated Clubman compact estate.
How a penguinâs lifestyle influences its resistance to climate change
EarthSky Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:57 AM PDT
Penguins have thrived in Antarctica's extreme environment for thousands of years, but they still rely on relatively stable weather and ice conditions, and those conditions are changing.
iLuv vs. JBL OnBeat speaker dock: Which one is the better home for your iDevice
Hartford Courant Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:22 AM PDT
Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page It's been a long day. Where will you rest your iPhone, iPod or iPad tonight â on an iLuv IMM288 speaker dock or a JBL OnBeat?
Get-It-Done Guru Gives Away Personal Assistant Services in Sweepstakes on Facebook
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00 AM PDT
The lucky winner of the âConsider It Done For A Dayâ sweepstakes on Facebook will receive the highly desired services of the nationâs leading get-it-done guru, Julie Subotky, best selling author of lifestylemanagement book âConsider It Done: Accomplish 228 of Lifeâs Trickiest Tasksâ and CEO of Consider It Done the company.

HEALTH News, Jul 31, 2011

STPH recognized in fight against infections
St. Tammany News Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:49 PM PDT
St. Tammany Parish Hospital is a recipient of a HAI WATCHDOG Awards educational grant. Sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Health Care, the HAI WATCHDOG Awards were created to recognize the efforts of dedicated healthcare professionals helping to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections. The online awards program also facilitates the sharing of best practices among clinicians, and Kimberly-Clark Health...

VANUATU Independece Day (Jul 30, 1980), Jul 31, 2011


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Today, July 30, is the Independence Day of Vanuatu, observing its self-rule attained in 1980. It is a group of more than 80 islands situated ...

FAROE ISLANDS ÓLAVSØKA DAY (Saint Olaf's, Jul 29), Jul 31, 2011


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    Ólavsøka – Clergymen and politicians on parade on 29 JulyÓlavsøka is a national holiday of the Faroe Islands, celebrated on July 29. It is the day when Løgting, the FaroeseParliament, opens its session. ... from Saint Olaf's death at the Battle of Stiklestad in1030 (see Olsok), but the Løgting predates this ...