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Saturday, April 29th, 2006
11:00 pm	Generali's Bernheim Rules Out Axa Merger; Doesn't Expect Bid Generali's Bernheim Rules Out Axa Merger; Doesn't Expect Bid Bloomberg.com - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:30:46 GMT April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Assicurazioni Generali SpA Chairman Antoine Bernheim ruled out a merger with Axa SA, Europe's second- largest insurer, saying Italy's biggest insurance company has the ``means'' to ward off a hostile bid if the need arose. Govt main obstacle to bring Kibria's killers to justice, alleges family Financial Express - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:57:18 GMT The family members of slain former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria alleged that the government was the "main obstacle" in bringing his killers to book and demanded reinvestigation of the case, reports UNB. BGMEA claims increase of fire-awareness in RMGs Financial Express - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:11:48 GMT Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) finds increase of awareness concerning fire among the garments manufacturers after completing the first month's inspection of its fire safety- related crash programme, reports BDNEWS. ''I haven''t met Mallika since Murder'' India Daily - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:51:35 GMT After making tall claims of quitting kissing, you have kissed your co-star in Gangster. Does this mean you are back to lip-locking in films? I didn''t want to kiss in this film. But, when director Anurag Basu narrated the story, we understood that the kiss was an integral part of the film. Paying the penalty Slam! Sports - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:10:03 GMT DETROIT -- They played into the hands of the Detroit Red Wings Thursday, and if the Edmonton Oilers are foolish enough do it again this afternoon at Joe Louis Arena, they'll be heading for home on the brink of elimination in their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Mob Rule for Democracy? Blogcritics.org - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:03:32 GMT Pro-immigrant activists say they will "shut down" major cities to demand amnesty for millions of illegal aliens, according to a report in Reuters . Already troubling comparisons have been made to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Let's make a distinction: one movement strove for the equal rights of citizens; the other insists on the privilege of citizenship to illegal/undocumented Finger salutes, rosaries and the way we live The Pueblo Chieftain - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:06:28 GMT So I'm driving home one recent day from work. I'm in the lane closest to the Interstate 25 median when I notice a car in back of me, close enough that I knew I'd better get out of the way and pull into the right-hand lane. As the driver and her companion passed me on my left, they shouted through closed windows at me, conveying their disdain by facial expressions and, if that wasn't clear Self-belief saw us through to remarkable win says Stokes The News and Star - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:54:35 GMT GED Stokes hailed the self-belief running though his Workington Town squad after they staged a wonderful fight-back from 22-points behind to beat National League Two pacesetters Sheffield Eagles 46-44 at the Don Valley Stadium last night. Katrina report lambastes White House; senators say changes unlikely before storm season Mohave Valley News - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:21:00 GMT WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate inquiry into the government's Hurricane Katrina failures ripped the Bush administration anew Thursday and urged the scrapping of the nation's disaster response agency. Deepti Kaul Hindustan Times - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:19:31 GMT the juicy details. After making tall claims of quitting kissing, you have kissed your co-star in Gangster . Does this mean you are back to lip-locking in films? Links: Lexus RX Lexus LX450 Lexus Lexus IS 350 Lexus LS 600hL Lexus GX Lexus SC300 Lexus ES330 Lexus JX Lexus IS350 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS 350 (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
6:45 pm	America, While You Were Sleeping… America, While You Were Sleeping… Sierra Times - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:51:00 GMT The setting is a common room in Maspeth, Queens, an old and history-laden area within the sprawling metropolis that is New York. In the common room, about 15 to 20 tradesmen await the time-clock’s imminent arrival of 3:00 p.m., and quitting time. 04-18-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Solange Knowles Eurweb - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:19:02 GMT "EUR, I may be wrong on this, and I'm sure your readers will respond, but your using the term 'knocked up again' as you refer to Solange Knowles' rumored pregnancy is a bit disrespectful. Isn't Solange married? Liner Notes Daily Orange - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:27:08 GMT Rihanna "S.O.S." Those under the impression that Rihanna's "Pon De Replay" was a one-off fluke single are choking on humble pie (myself included). This workmanlike club nugget doesn't incorporate Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" as much as it absorbs and replicates its genetic makeup, but ignore the fact that it's essentially a cover with different lyrics and it's perfect for a slow wind. Politically correct The Times of Northwest Indiana - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:31:34 GMT A marvel of perfect casting, crisp dialogue and biting wit, "Thank You for Smoking" is the first truly must-see, laugh out loud comedy of the year. 'What About Brian': Fifth Wheel Is Worth Taking for a Test Drive Washington Post - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:57:03 GMT At the second-to-the-last minute last fall, ABC pulled "What About Brian" from its new prime-time lineup and put it on the shelf -- from where, fortunately, the network has finally rescued it. Mix picks: CD NorthJersey.com - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:40:10 GMT EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, "Death by Sexy" (Downtown Recordings/Rekords Rekords) -- If you're going to focus on just one thing, you might as well be good at it, and Eagles of Death Metal oblige: No one plays scuzzy, oversexed garage rock the way Jesse Hughes and Joshua Homme do. Russia's geostrategy: From robbing the robbers to post-nuclear weapons World Tribune - Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:21:04 GMT Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in the spring of 1917, and the Provisional Government which took over was compelled by its Western Allies to continue the war against Germany. Boat Disiater: Petition to Amnesty International Ghanaweb.com - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:39:42 GMT Ghanaian Angered by Barbaric Eviction of Fishermen Along the Volta Lake sends Petition to Amnesty International! Antulay's proclamation for vicious vivisection of India News Today - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:10:10 GMT 'Oh mischief! Though art swift to enter in the thoughts of desperate men! Raps handed victory Toronto Sun - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:18:10 GMT Wallace shows no respect with flippant shot, Pistons rest starters Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus IS 200 Lexus LS 460L Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC430 Lexus ES350 Lexus JX470 Lexus IS350 Lexus LF-C Lexus GS 450h (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
8:15 am	Service personnel should strive to produce surplus rice, extend perennial farms Service personnel should strive to produce surplus rice, extend perennial farms The New Light of Myanmar - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:56:13 GMT Nay Pyi Taw, 11 April — Included as a member in the inspection tour of Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein visited the military hospital (100-bed) in Bahtoo Tatmyo Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects agricultural and development tasks in Taunggyi Township The New Light of Myanmar - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:55:43 GMT Nay Pyi Taw, 11 April — Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, accompanied by SPDC Secretary-1 Adjutant General Lt-Gen Thein Sein and officials, helicoptered to Taunggyi from Bahtoo Tatmyo in Shan State (South) this morning. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects thriving plantations in Bahtoo Station The New Light of Myanmar - Tue, 11 Apr 2006 04:11:06 GMT Nay Pyi Taw, 10 April — Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye accompanied by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant General Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Member of the State Peace and Development Council Quartermaster General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Regional development undertakings supervised in Shan State East - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:26:55 GMT NAYPYITAW, 8 April —Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Shan State (East) PDC Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Brig-Gen Win Aung of Mongphyat Station and senior military officers, held a meeting with Tatmadaw members and families at local regiment of Mongphyat on 6 April morning. USDA members receive journalistic skills The New Light of Myanmar - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:26:35 GMT YANGON, 7 April — Union Solidarity and Development Association concluded its 4th basic journalism course today at the headquarters of the association here. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects cultivation of physic nut and rubber in Kachin State The New Light of Myanmar - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:26:25 GMT YANGON, 8 April — State Peace and Development Council Member Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence together with Kachin State PDC Chairman Northern Command Commander Maj-Gen Ohn Myint and departmental officials, met with military officers and other ranks and their families at Myitkyina Station Hall on 5 April and gave instructions on growing physic nut and rubber plants to meet the target, Local film makes limited run at Drafthouse News 8 Austin - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:57:44 GMT Room , which was shot in Texas and New York City and made the film festival circuit, is now being shown at the Alamo Drafthouse South. Local film makes limited run at Drafthouse News 8 Austin - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:44:10 GMT Another Austin-made feature film debuts on the big screen this weekend. The psychic thriller Room was shot in Austin, Houston and New York City. It's a thought-provoking independent film that doesn't play by the rules of a typical psychological thriller. Fighter Imani Lee Will Again be a Contender in a K-1 Event at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel PR Web via Yahoo! News - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) April 7, 2006 -- On April 29, 2006, Imani Lee's participation in a K-1 event will be only his second bout in the classification. Fighter Imani Lee Will Again be a Contender in a K-1 Event at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel PR Web - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 07:19:32 GMT “Mayhem at the Mirage II” will provide the opportunity to witness Imani Lee demonstrate his prize winning fighting ability in a super fight segment of the K-1 event at the Mirage Hotel. [PRWEB Apr 7, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3F1YS1Ib3JyLUVtcHQtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= Links: Lexus RX 330 Lexus LX Lexus Lexus ES 300 Lexus LS460 Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC Lexus ES 330 Lexus JX 470 Lexus IS 300 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS 430 (Comment on this)
Monday, April 10th, 2006
10:20 am	The Smuggys: Parental Letter The Smuggys: Parental Letter HuffingtonPost - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:13:10 GMT While we passionately believe that nothing is more enjoyable, more satisfying, more *fun*, than watching the Bush administration succumb to the gravitational force of its near-infinite corruption and ineptitude and implode in a shower of recrimination and indictments, sometimes even we feel a twinge of civic responsibility. "Darling," we occasionally say to each other over breakfast, "Maybe we 'Small Town Lottery' gets strong opposition in Zambo Sun Star - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 17:22:56 GMT THE revival of Small Town Lottery (STL) is getting strong opposition from various sectors in Zamboanga City. "I'm against it. No ifs, no buts," Councilor Asbi Edding said. Politics and Christianity The Manila Times - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:19:41 GMT CHRISTIANITY has been with us for more than 500 years, long enough for its teachings and practices to be ingrained in our society. It is no wonder then that religious matters continually encroach on political affairs, even if there is supposed to be a separation between Church and State. Lim: Cage rift not Lina’s fault ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:44:49 GMT Please do not make Basketball Association of the Philippines president Joey Lina the scapegoat in the prolonged basketball controversy, BAP secretary-general Graham Lim said on Sunday. Pennsylvania Cup State Championships/Class AA: Rams win by shutout Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 04:06:08 GMT It wasn't supposed to be this difficult for the PIHL team that scored the most goals per game in the regular season and scored 21 goals in three Penguins Cup playoff games. Oh dear, the perils of foreign affairs Guardian Unlimited - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 02:03:14 GMT 1I meet a lot of people in my role as Foreign Secretary and quite a lot of them are from around the world. The one thing they all ask me is: 'What's Condoleezza Rice like?' I've got to say, she's charming, witty and intelligent. She's also black, which I think is fabulous. Pranab assured me to upgrade Navhind Times - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 20:42:54 GMT NT Staff ReporterPanaji, April 8: The Education Minister, Mr Luizinho Faleiro today informed that the Defence Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee has assured him about making additional land available near the Dabolim airport for its expansion to the state-of-the-art international standard. Night Life Alibi - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:37:32 GMT The sun goes down. The city lights up. We pour out into the night, our day's pay burning holes the size of pint glasses in our pockets. We look for a quiet corner, a little action or a night on the town. A slice of heaven right here on earth or something just a bit naughty. Kenya: Let Karua Honour Her Word AllAfrica.com - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 22:24:16 GMT Justice minister Martha Karua stood tall this week, taking to the floor of the House and for more than one hour to the Government in accepting the report of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee. Clark bizmen to Congress: Fix RA 7227 error Sun Star - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:08:30 GMT CLARK ECOZONE -- Top business groups in Clark have appealed to the members of the House of Representatives to approve House Bills (HBs) 5064 and 4900 that would rectify the inconsistent investment policy under Republic Act (RA) 7227 in order to keep investors in special economic zones from pulling out multibillion-peso investments. Links: Lexus RX Lexus LX Lexus Lexus Lexus LS 460 Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC Lexus ES 250 Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS 200 Lexus LF-C Lexus GS 400 (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
10:40 pm	Marijuana seized in raid Marijuana seized in raid Rockford Register Star - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 19:17:34 GMT ROCKFORD — The older but neatly kept red-framed, two-story brick house with its weathered wooden handicap-accessible ramp in front certainly looks harmless from the street. Phantoms fall in final seconds 3-2 OurSports Central - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:49:38 GMT Parma, Ohio (Friday, April 7, 2006) - Jeremy Tejchma scored with 12.3 seconds remaining in the third period to give the Cleveland Barons a 3-2 win over the Mahoning Valley Phantoms to take a 2-1 series lead in their best-of-five NAHL North Division semifinal series. "Change faster" Cameron tells Britain's Tories Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:43:57 GMT MANCHESTER (Reuters) - David Cameron, the new leader of Britain's opposition Conservatives, said on Saturday his party must embrace deep and rapid change if it is to wrest power from Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party. U.S. Stocks Are Little Changed for Week on Fed Rate Concerns Bloomberg.com - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:33:24 GMT April 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks were little changed this week as concern about how high the Federal Reserve will push interest rates outweighed optimism about first-quarter profits. Awami League President and Opposition Leader Sheikh Hasina Sunday blasted the Chief Election Commissioner CEC - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:16:09 GMT "The CEC has defied the HC order and has been working on the directives of the government," she told reporters at the ZIA on return from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj pilgrimage. Earnings to capture investors' attention MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:10:41 GMT SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. stock investors have a flurry of numbers to sort through next week as aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Monday. Methodist University College Ghana holds 3rd Congregation Ghanaweb.com - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:09:52 GMT Accra, April 8, GNA - The Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG) on Saturday held its third congregation with an appeal to government to demonstrate its commitment to supporting Private Universities by setting up the proposed National Research fund. NWA WRESTLEBIRMINGHAM LIVE REPORT: SAMOA JOE VS. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS AND MORE PWinsider - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:02:42 GMT Samoa Joe defeated Christopher Daniels to become the number one contender for the Alabama Heavyweight Title in the main event of last night’s NWA Wrestle Birmingham show. New studies on diet serve up good news San Jose Mercury News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:53:51 GMT More American children are getting fat, with more than one-third now overweight. More of their dads are getting heavy, too. But the percentage of women who are overweight seems to have peaked, leading some experts to wonder if the U.S. obesity epidemic may soon be leveling off. Scientists offer cold-snap theory for walking on water San Jose Mercury News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:53:10 GMT Combining evidence of a cold snap 2,000 years ago with sophisticated mapping of the Sea of Galilee, Israeli and U.S. scientists have come up with a theory for how Jesus could have walked on water. Links: Lexus RX330 Lexus Lexus ES 250 (Comment on this)