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Apr 21, 2012

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC News, Apr 21, 2012

Eco-volunteers promote paper bag use
gulfnews.com
By Derek Baldwin, Chief Reporter Seonglye Yoon and her five-year-old son Hanseo Chun make bags from old newspapers during the 'lets bag the waste' event organised by National Geographic Abu Dhabi and held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Dubai.
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National Parks by National Geographic hits the App Store
IntoMobile
Just in time for the National Park Week, National Geographic launched a new free application for iPhone called (guess) National Parks by National Geographic. Inside the app, you can browse guides for the 20 most visited national parks with more parks ...
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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, Apr 21, 2012


Swedish folk singer makes stop in JC

Kingsport Times News
In her early days of writing and performing, Talvik never dreamed anyone else would actually be interested in her music. That all changed when she recorded a demo and sent it to a radio show in Sweden that played unsigned artists. One of her songs, ...
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FORBES News, Apr 21, 2012

136 Chinese firms on Forbes Global 2000 list
AsiaOne
China has 136 firms listed in The Forbes Global 2000 this year, 15 more than last year, as the nation gained more ground amid the world's biggest and most powerful public companies. The Forbes Global 2000 by Forbes magazine, an annual list of the top ...
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AsiaOne
Valve Co-founder Gabe Newell Says EA's Origin Service Is 'Still Playing Catch-Up'
Forbes
(Newell is a recent additions to the Forbes billionaire list, ranking 854th out of 1226 global billionaires.) The video game developer tried to sound as polite as possible when discussing Origin, but struggled for words.
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FINANCIAL News, Money, Banks, Economic and Financial Crisis, Apr 21, 2012

IMF warns Europe not to ease up debt battle
MiamiHerald.com
The IMF helps countries with financial crises; the bank provides loans for development projects in many poor nations. Both 188-nation organizations are based in Washington. Lagarde said the extra resources would help support global economic stability.
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FASHION News, Shows, Modeling, Apr 21, 2012

'Hottest - Klum
Top Model' parts ways with three
WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Married to Seal, she is also a successful fashion designer and host of "Project Runway." As Heidi Klum tells us on "Project Runway," when it comes tofashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out. In the case of "America's Next Top Model," it ...
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Style Voyeur - Day 3 at Perth Fashion Week
Perth Now
Above: A model wears the stunning gold wedding dress from the Kitty Grace collection. Right: A model with designer Kat Grace. Picture: Marcia Ball Source: Supplied Shows by Kitty Grace, Garth Cook and Zaccaria were last night's draw cards and as we got ...
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EUROPE News, Apr 21, 2012

Reports cast doubt on European missile defense
San Francisco Chronicle
(04-21) 00:36 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) -- One of President Barack Obama's signature defense programs, a missile defense shield designed to protect the United States and Europe from an Iranian missile attack, faces major delays, cost overruns and critical ...
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ENTERTAINMENT News, Apr 21, 2012


Chris McGurkCinedigm to acquire entertainment distributor New Video
Los Angeles Times
In a bid to establish itself as full-service entertainment studio, Cinedigm DigitalCinema Corp. said it has agreed to acquire New Video Group, a New York-based distributor of independent films, TV shows and specialty entertainment.
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Epson Unveils PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD - Delivering High-Definition Big ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Designed to make home entertainment simple, the Home Cinema 710HD features easy and flexible setup - just place it in an entertainment center or mount to the ceiling 3.5 to 35.5 feet from the wall or screen. The Home Cinema 710HD offers new Easy-Slide ...
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EARTHQUAKE News, Apr 21, 2012

Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia
USA TODAY
MANOKWARI, Indonesia (AP) – A powerful earthquake hit waters off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, sending residents and school children running into the streets in panic. There were no reports of injuries or serious damage and no tsunami warning was ...
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Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia
Chicago Tribune
JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday off Irian Jaya, the United States Geological Survey said, and the Indonesian disaster mitigation agency said the quake has no tsunami potential.
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DIED, Apr 21, 2012

Bahrain tense ahead of F1 after protester dies
MiamiHerald.com
At least 50 people have died in the conflict since February 2011 in the longest-running street battles of the Arab Spring. Protesters again took their grievances to the streets nationwide Saturday after opposition groups said that a man was killed the ...
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Protester dies as Bahrain Grand Prix tensions mount
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Opposition groups said Saturday that a protester died after clashes with security forces, amid claims the government is cracking down on demonstrations ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Bahrain's opposition party Al-Wefaq ...
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CHINA Sports, Apr 21, 2012

Chinese firm suspected in missile-linked sale to North Korea: US official
Reuters
By Matt Spetalnick | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes aChinese firm sold North Korea components for a missile transporter showcased in a recent military parade and will press Beijing to tighten enforcement of a UN ban on such military ...
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CBS World News, Apr 21, 2012

Morning Update 4/21
WRGB
Get up to the minute information from New York State in our Top Stories section! Watch your news at noon live right here! Watch the CBS News Live Feed for news stories as they happen! WRGB - TV Channel 6 News : : News - Top Stories - Morning Update 4.
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WRGB
Jailed Ukraine ex-PM Tymoshenko moved to hospital
WRGB
See where your hard-earned tax dollars are going! Greg Floyd takes you back for a look around the Capital Region! Watch video commentaries from CBS 6 News morning anchor Ed O'Brien here! Watch New York State politics videos and news stories!
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BEST Anything, Apr 21, 2012

BEST
Stoppage Time: El Clasico: World soccer's best game?
Fox News
Ronaldo and Messi are undeniably the two best players in the world, and some would even argue that Messi is the best ever. The Argentine has collected three straight Ballon d'Or awards, while Ronaldo has finished in thetop two four of the last five ...
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World's best beach shacks
The Australian
So, upon researching where to take my "I" personality on holiday to some faraway dreamy beach shack, it was this description from a guest at Oravae Cottage in Solomon Islands that sealed the deal for my top choice: "If you define 'paradise' as ...
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GREECE News, Apr 21, 2012

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* Greek banks report record losses after bond swap
Reuters
* Greek banks report record losses after bond swap * Tier 1 capital ratios nearly wiped out * Lenders to resort to state help for survival By George Georgiopoulos and Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS, April 20 (Reuters) -Greece's top banks posted historic ...
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Apr 20, 2012

LATEST World News, Apr 20, 2012

Must-Reads from Around the World, April 20, 2012
TIME (blog)
By TIME.com | April 20, 2012 | + Force India Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany drives during the first practice session of the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in Manama April 20, 2012. Bahrain Protests – The Guardian reports on ...
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JANET JACKSON News, Apr 20, 2012


Obama Justice Dept. Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Janet JacksonBreast Flash ...
AllGov
Seeking to bolster the government's ability to enforce obscenity laws, the Obama administration has asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) fine against CBS over Janet Jackson's “wardrobe malfunction.
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TORONTO STAR News, Apr 20, 2012

Star's ORNGE investigations nominated for Michener Award
Toronto Star
star.com staff The Toronto Star has been nominated for a 2011 Michener Award for its coverage of Ontario's air ambulance service, known as ORNGE. The stories, written and reported by Kevin Donovan, “took readers into the heart of an unaccountable and ...
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Toronto Blue Jays (6-6) at Kansas City Royals (3-9), 8:10 pm (ET)
Fort Worth Star Telegram
1 overall pick Luke Hochevar becomes the latest Kansas City pitcher to have a chance to end the team's home losing skid when the Royals host the TorontoBlue Jays in the first of four games at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals, who've won three times in six ...
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UNITED Nations News, Apr 20, 2012

AP Top News at 7:30 am EDT
Central Florida News 13
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) By Associated Press, BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops shelled a rebel-held neighborhood and sent reinforcements to border areas as the opposition called for fresh protests Friday after the United Nations accused Syrian ...
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Central Florida News 13
Defiant North Korea Holds Anti-South Rally
Voice of America (blog)
This week in New York, US ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said the world body stands ready to take further action if North Korea persists in its actions. Earlier this month, South Korean officials released satellite intelligence photos ...
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WIKILEAKS News, Apr 20, 2012

Accused WikiLeaks source gets stage treatment in 'The Radicalization of ...
Washington Post
But before Bradley Manning was a public enemy or a cause celebre, the US soldier and alleged WikiLeaks source was a high-school student in west Wales — a pivotal period that is the subject of a new British play. Manning, the 24-year-old US Army ...
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FRANCHISE News, Apr 20, 2012


Franchise

The Business Finance Store Highlights Low-Cost Franchises
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
In the recent blog post "Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities," The Business Finance Store highlights some successful franchises with relatively low startup costs. Franchises can be a good way to own a business while minimizing some of the risks that come ...
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SIGNARAMA Supports Veterans With New Initiative Program
African Business Review (press release)
As part of the program, the company will waive the franchise fee for one qualified US military veteran, making it easier for them to start their own business. This saving is estimated at up to $40000. "Our military men and women risk their lives so ...
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BEST Anything, Apr 20, 2012


BEST
Golf Course Review - We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla/Saguaro Courses)
MiamiHerald.com
Awards Won: Top-10 Best New Golf Courses (Sports Illustrated, 2001), Rated as One of the Top New Courses in America by Golf Magazine, #1 Public Course in Scottsdale area by Desert Golf Magazine (2003), Top 100 Best Golf Shops in America (Golf World ...
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World Wide Technology Named One of the "Best Places to Work" by the St. Louis ...
MarketWatch (press release)
After weeks of surveys and interviews, the St. Louis Business Journal unveiled its 2012 "Best Places to Work" winners last week at the Saint Louis Zoo. WWT received top honors in the large business category for the second consecutive year.
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EARTHQUAKE News, Apr 20, 2012

EARTHQUAKE
Recent Indonesia quake added pressure to key fault
WKYC-TV
Last week's 8.6-magnitude earthquake also showed that tsunami-ravaged Aceh province, close to the epicenter, remains unprepared for the next Big One. Though the quake caused little damage, the country's disaster-management chief acknowledged that ...
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WKYC-TV
Man-made Quakes Increasing, But May Not Pose Threat
Our Amazing Planet
A broad survey of earthquake activity in the eastern United States from 1970 to 2011 revealed a sharp uptick in the number of earthquakes beginning in 2009. In 2010, the numbers continued to climb, and by 2011, the rate was six times higher than quake ...
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LOS ANGELES TIMES News, Apr 20, 2012

Getting a read on the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Los Angeles Times
(Jay L. Clendenin, Los Angeles Times / March 14, 2012) By Nick Owchar,Los Angeles Times What do Sugar Ray Leonard, Judy Blume, Betty White, TC Boyle, Rodney King, Joseph Wambaugh and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have in common?
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Los Angeles Times reporter backs publication of photos of troops with dead ...
Washington Post
The writer said he'd read some of the articles Los Angeles Times reporter David Zucchino had written from Afghanistan. He was impressed. He also mentioned that he had some information that he believed was imperiling “the discipline, security and good ...
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