Boston Globe | Bottled tea might be less beneficial than brewed tea Boston Globe If you drink tea for its health benefits, brewed may be better than bottled, according to new research presented at a scientific meeting in Boston last week ... |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Bottled tea might be less beneficial than brewed tea - Boston Globe
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Body found after Leesburg fire; homicide suspected - Washington Post
MyFox Washington DC | Body found after Leesburg fire; homicide suspected Washington Post Emergency workers responding to reports of a burning shed in the woods near a Leesburg park found the body of a woman that police believe ... Human Remains Found in Leesburg |
Friday, August 27, 2010
Chrysler-Fiat deal is completed - Washington Business Journal:
The company is now known as and remaina based inAuburn Hills, Mich. The Supremwe Court, which had temporarily held up the deal on Monday whilwe it considered appeals by three Indiana state pensionn funds and several consumer groups, said in an order that the groups had not provenh that the court needed to intervene. Chrysler and Fiat reported Wednesday they have concludef the dealWednesday morning. The plan to salvage Chrysler will remakse the company into one ownec 55 percent by a unionpensioj trust, 20 percent owned by Fiat -- a sharre that could grow to 35 percentf -- and the rest ownef by the governments of the Unitedx States and Canada.
Fiat cannot obtain a majorit y stake in Chrysler until all taxpayer fundesare repaid. "This is a very significant day, not only for Chrysleer and itsdedicated employees, who have perseveredf through a great deal of uncertaintu during the past year, but for the global automotive industry as a whole," said Sergil Marchionne, who was named CEO of Chryslee Group, in a statement. "Fromm the very beginning, we have been adamant that this alliancse must be a constructive and important step towardsz solving the problems impactingour industry.
We now look forward to establishinvg a new paradigm for how automotivd companies can operate profitably going The new Chrysler will be manageds bya nine-member board of consisting of three directors to be appointed by four directors to be appointer by the U.S. government, one director to be appointed by the Canadian government and one directord to be appointed by the UnitefAuto Workers' Retiree Medical Benefits Trust. The boarc is expected to name C. Robert Kidder as chairman. On a federal bankruptcy judge in New York refused toblocik Chrysler's effort to pull the franchisezs of 789 dealers, including 14 in Georgia.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Jon Bon Jovi and Matthew McConaughey Represent the Entertainment Industry Foundation at the National Conference for Service and Volunteering
June 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- , On behalf of the EntertainmentIndustry Foundation, will make speciapl appearances at the National Conference for Service and Volunteering. To an audience of more than 4,500 servics leaders, they will share plansw for EIF's new multi-year campaign to help make servicse and volunteerism anational priority. Hollywood'sw leading charity has received wide-spread suppor t from the entertainment industry, and, later this year, will launch an unprecedentedx campaign beginningOctober 19th. As a center broadcast networks willuse America's favorited TV shows and personalities to shine a spotlight on the power of service.
Additionally, EIF is joininfg forces with AARP and the power of its nearlyg 40million members, and is working with the ServiceNationm coalition of 200 service organizations and the Pointx of Light Institute/HandsOn Network to buil a grassroots movement. At the opening will address the conference and play a short musical set to celebratethe year-round work of hundreds of servicd organizations represented at the event. will introduce a briec video that will give the groupo a sneak peak at what EIF and the entertainmentr industryhave planned. Both are long supportersa of service.
As the founder of the Philadelphiaz SoulCharitable Foundation, has taken up the fight against homelessnesas and poverty across the country. Likewise, charitablew organization, j.k. livin foundation, is working to bring after-schoolo fitness and wellness programs to underservedcommunities nationwide. Earlietr this year, President signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a bipartisanj act calling for the largest expansionx of community and nationa l service since the launch of the Civilian Conservatioh Corps 75years ago.
ABOUT EIF: The Entertainmentr Industry Foundation (EIF), as a leading charitablse organization of theentertainment industry, has distributexd hundreds of millions of dollars to support charitabls initiatives addressing critical health, education and social WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Moscone West 5th Street and Howard First Level San Francisco, CA 94103 CONTACT: CJ Frogozo and Ken Sunshine - Sunshine, Sachs Associates 310.570.2622 frogozo@sunshinesachs.com Stacey Perry - Sachs Phone: 310.275.
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Monday, August 23, 2010
UC Davis settles women
UC Davis and plaintiffs Kelse Brust, Jessica Bulala and Laura Ludwig settled the lawsuir that was filed twoyears ago, and was certified as a clasz action in October. The settlemeny establishes a set of standards for femalwe participation rates in varsityu sports at UC Davis and provides additional financial support for club sports at the a newsrelease said. The settlement must be approvedf bythe U.S. District Cour in Sacramento after members of the class have been notified of thespecific terms. Brust and Bulala played club fielxd hockey. Ludwig had wrestling experience and playedsclub rugby. They brought suit in July 2007 under the 1972Patsty T.
Mink Equal Opportunity in Educatio Act, also known as Title IX. The settlement creates a 10-yeard plan for UC Davis to reach specific proportions of male and femal athletes bythe 2019-20 school year. The university will either add women’s intercollegiate teams or will take other steps to ensure equal accommodation of student interestt invarsity sports. UC Davis has also agreedf to contribute $110,000 to a fund for the development of club The case was scheduled to go to trialin “UC Davis has a solid history of commitmentf to its female athletes and coachese and to expanding opportunities for women in competitive Greg Warzecka, UC Davis athletics director, said in the “While the parties have a difference in opiniomn about whether litigation was necessary, we’res pleased that we have reached an outcomr that benefits both sides.
” “We are Ludwig said in the release. “It feelsd good to have the university’s supportg for women’s athletics through this resolution. We are prou d to have come up with a result that will benefit Davis for years to It will create more opportunities for women to participate in the sportd thatthey love.” During the UC Davis created an open application process and selected women’s field hockeu as a new intercollegiate sport, to join the 14 other women’s varsity teams at UC A team has been selected, and competition will starrt in the fall.
“The time frames set out in the settlemen t maximize the potential to add varsity opportunities for women in the Warzecka said inthe release. “We are continuallhy trying to maintain our compliance efforts to give womebn athletes the very best acceses to intercollegiate athleticscompetition possible.” Establishing field hockey as a women’se intercollegiate sport at the Brust said, “will alloww field hockey players to contribute at even a highere level to the campus, and will provide incrediblwe opportunities for many young women.
” Noreen Farrell of Equal Rights Advocateas represented the plaintiffs with Monique Olivier of the Sturdevantf Law Firm and Kristin Galles of Equity “When we give women a fair sharwe of athletic opportunities, we are developing leaders on and off the Farrell said.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Iran loads fuel to power up Bushehr nuclear reactor - Los Angeles Times
The Guardian | Iran loads fuel to power up Bushehr nuclear reactor Los Angeles Times Reporting from Beirut-- Engineers began loading fuel rods into a nuclear reactor on Iran's southern coast Saturday, a milestone that puts the long-delayed plant within a few weeks of operation, Iranian state ... Experts: Iran not so close to bomb Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant a sm » |
Friday, August 20, 2010
US Assures Israel That Iran Threat Is Not Imminent - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | US Assures Israel That Iran Threat Is Not Imminent New York Times A satellite image taken last September shows construction in a mountain near Qum, Iran, and a major military base. By MARK MAZZETTI and DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON รข" The Obama administration, citing evidence of continued troubles inside Iran's nuclear ... Has Obama Assuaged Israel's Fear About Iranian Nukes? US assures Israel on Iran's A-bomb plans Fueling Iran's Nuclear Power Plant |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Juror: One vote blocked Senate seat conviction in Blagojevich case - CNN
Globe and Mail | Juror: One vote blocked Senate seat conviction in Blagojevich case CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Chicago, Illinois (CNN) -- The jury in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was one vote short of convicting him of attempting to sell a US Senate seat. Prosecutors have already said they will retry ... The Blagojevich Case: Like the Ali-Frazier Rivalry? Jurors: No 'smoking gun' in the Blagojevich trial Blagojevich guilty on 1 count |
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Markoff case - Boston Globe
Telegraph.co.uk | The Markoff case Boston Globe April 10, 2009 Trisha Leffler, a 29-year-old prostitute from Las Vegas, was bound, gagged, and robbed at gunpoint at the Westin Copley Place hotel after arranging to meet a man through an ad she posted on Craigslist. April 14 Julissa Brisman, ... Autopsy planned for accused Craigslist killer after apparent suicide The Craigslist killing: A timeline Philip Markoff Faced Charges in Killing of Masseuse |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Obama slammed, praised for backing NYC mosque - msnbc.com
CBC.ca | Obama slammed, praised for backing NYC mosque msnbc.com J. Scott Applewhite / AP President Barack Obama hosts an iftar dinner, the meal that breaks the dawn-to-dusk fast for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, Friday in the White House State Dining Room. Obama said the American tenet of religious ... Obama Supports Building Mosque Near Scene Of 9/11 Attack Obama makes clear support for ground zero mosque Obama Makes Clear Support For Ground Zero Mosque |
Thursday, August 12, 2010
GM reports profit of $1.3 billion in second quarter - Los Angeles Times
CBC.ca | GM reports profit of $1.3 billion in second quarter Los Angeles Times It is the automaker's second consecutive quarterly gain. Analysts said the figures are a positive step toward an expected initial public stock offering that would help reduce the government's stake in the company. By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times ... GM Turnaround Continues With Strong Quarter GM books $1.3 billion profit in second quarter, revenue rises General Motors Quarterly Profit Rises to $1.5 Billion |
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
JetBlue Attendant Flies Off the Handle - TheStreet.com
The Guardian | JetBlue Attendant Flies Off the Handle TheStreet.com NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- JetBlue(JBLU) flight attendant Steve Slater used the emergency exit slide to get off a plane yesterday after a heated argument with a passenger. After » |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Doctor killed on Afghanistan aid mission was not religious, say family - The Guardian
CBC.ca | Doctor killed on Afghanistan aid mission was not religious, say family The Guardian The family of the British doctor shot dead by gunmen in Afghanistan, today rejected Taliban claims that she was preaching Christianity to Muslims, saying she was not religious at » |
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Economy sputters as companies add only 71000 jobs in July - Washington Post
AFP | Economy sputters as companies add only 71000 jobs in July Washington Post The nation's economy continued to sputter as private-sector employers added just 71000 jobs in July, according to a report released Friday by the Labor Department. The sm » |
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