United States Army suspends ammo contract for Afghan security forces

Friday, March 28, 2008 The United States Army has suspended its contract with a company that delivered old and corroding ammunition from China for use by Afghan army and police forces in a way that violated the contract terms. The ammunition was supplied by the Miami-based AEY Inc., a company run by a 22-year old…
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March 25, 2018 0

CPSC, ATF warn of dangers of fireworks over US Independence Day celebrations

Sunday, July 4, 2010 Last week, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a press conference on the National Mall in Washington, DC, warning consumers of the dangers of fireworks, and advising them of safe handling. They were joined by representatives from the the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF); Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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March 25, 2018 0

Ariel Sharon’s brain shows activity

Saturday, January 14, 2006 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains in a coma after 10 days. Medical experts on the outside say that Sharon’s failure to regain consciousness does not look well for his recovery. On Wednesday, doctors began reducing the level of sedatives with the intent of drawing Sharon out of an induced coma.…
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March 25, 2018 0

The Benefits Of Interior Design Software}

Read An Opinion On: Kastell Best Kitchen Companies Sydney Submitted by: Ian Grainger When it comes to designing a new room or redesigning an existing one, it pays to take the time to draw out the dimensions, place appliances, furniture and fittings and make sure you have the space, the right look and the right…
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March 25, 2018 0

70,000 General Motors employees go on strike

Monday, September 24, 2007 73,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) union members launched a nationwide strike today against General Motors (GM), the largest auto manufacturer in the United States. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said GM would need to meet pay, health care, and job security issues. Gettelfinge said, “This is nothing we wanted…No one benefits in…
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March 23, 2018 0

U.S. 2004 tax rates lower for those earning over $10 million, Tax Policy Center says

Wednesday, February 16, 2005 The Tax Policy Center has published a table that states that taxpayers earning more than $10,000,000 in 2004 paid lower tax rates than taxpayers earning between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000. Among other things, it breaks down the average tax rate by cash income into various income tax categories. According to the Tax…
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March 23, 2018 0

Swot Analysis Acts Like A Secret Weapon Against The Competitors

Read An Opinion On: Classic Funding Group Debtor Finance Debtor Finance byadmin SWOT analysis is a tool used in every business. In order to position yourself ahead of your competitors, you should learn how to apply SWOT analysis to your business. SWOT Analysis SWOT stands for Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats. To formulate a marketing…
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March 23, 2018 0

‘Greatest parade’ in Pichilemu commemorates First Junta of Chile

Sunday, September 19, 2010 1 2 3 4 5 Winners of local cueca championships dancing before the parade. Image: Diego Grez. The Instrumental Band of Pichilemu (Banda Instrumental de Pichilemu) performing during the parade. Image: Diego Grez. Authorities of Pichilemu, in the Parade main stage. Image: Diego Grez. A boat of Agrupación de Pescadores Artesanales…
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March 23, 2018 0

US novelist Tom Clancy dies at age 66

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 The bestselling US novelist Tom Clancy died yesterday in a hospital in Baltimore, according to his publisher. The sixty-six year old is best known for a series of novels themed around espionage, military affairs and geopolitical intrigue, many of which have been adapted into movies and video games. The Hunt for…
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March 22, 2018 0

U.N. to begin forming response to Iranian nuclear program

Tuesday, August 9, 2005 A meeting set for Tuesday by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could be a move closer to a showdown at the United Nations over the Iranian plan to resume uranium conversion at its Isfahan nuclear facility. Iran on Monday refused the weekend offer by the European Union (EU) of economic…
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March 22, 2018 0