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Friday, July 10, 2009 The leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) countries are meeting in L’Aquila, Italy, from July 8 to July 11. On Wednesday, the group announced that it had agreed to a cut in carbon emissions. The G8 agreed to a target to cut emissions by 80% by 2050, though interim targets…
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor of the deceased singer Michael Jackson, has been given a four year prison sentence by a judge in the US city of Los Angeles, California, based on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, the maximum sentence he could receive for this offense. Steve Whitmore, a spokesperson for…
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Read An Opinion On: Bq Design Site Bq Design Submitted by: Damian Cross The Alaskan malamute breed is a rather large dog that can weigh up to 90 pounds, and measure up to 25 inches in height. They have a thick gray, black or white coat, and are best known as working dogs, pulling sleds…
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter of Livonia, Michigan failed to collect enough valid signatures by the May 15 deadline to appear on the August 7 Republican Party primary ballot for Michigan’s 11th congressional district, says Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. As a result, McCotter announced yesterday in a The Detroit News…
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By Robert Feuring When it comes to anglers for big game fishing, one of the most popular choices is Penn International. This brand of fishing reels has been in the market for at least 76 years, which means that its reputation has lasted for a very long time. Penn Reels are among the top brands…
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Read An Opinion On: Overnight Parking Perth Long Term Parking Sydney Airport Parking in Charleston SC by Zack Flying is popular because it you can find competitive rates and it is a safe and fast way to travel. However, airport parking in Charleston can be frustrating. Often times, your flight is faster than parking and…
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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an office action, which confirmed the patentability of claims 6 to 10 of the Amazon 1-Click patent, US 5,960,411. The patent examiner, however, rejected claims 1 to 5 and 11 to 15. Amazon now has up to six months to amend…
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Thursday, June 21, 2007 Seeking to stave off the forest fires that have blanketed five Southeast Asian countries with choking haze for the past two years, Indonesian environmental and forestry officials said yesterday they would be able to reduce the number of hot spots this year by more than half. Meeting in Jambi, Sumatra, cabinet…
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 On Monday, German football club FC Bayern Munich completed the signing of Mats Hummels, who captained Bayern’s rivals Borussia Dortmund this past season. 27-year-old defender Hummels, who was an academy player at Bayern before moving to play for Borussia Dortmund, agreed to a five-year deal. I’m looking forward to everything that…
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