News briefs:May 26, 2010
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Russians protest against pension reform
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 On Sunday, reportedly over a thousand Russians were arrested for illegally protesting against government plans for pension age adjustment. The protest spanned several regions across the country. The plan would raise the retirement age an additional five years, with new age for men at 65, for women at 60. According to monitoring data from media project OVD-Info, 1018 people were arrested, including 452 people in St Petersburg, 183 people in Yekaterinburg, 60 in Krasnodar, 43 each in Moscow and Omsk, 23 in Perm, 22 in Kazan, 20 in Tver, 17 in Ufa,
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Gunman kills and injures tourists in Jordanian capital
Monday, September 4, 2006 A gunman has opened fire on tourists in Amman, the capital of Jordan. One Briton was killed and five others were injured at the Roman Theatre in central Amman. Two British women were among the injured tourists, the rest were from the Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia (So far the dead man has not been named). It is not yet clear whether the man was acting on his own or as part of group. The attack took place at 12:30 local time (09:30 GMT). The lone gunman shouted "God is great" (in Arabic) before firing up to 12 shots, according to eye witnes
Fixed Asset Management
Moving Companies Help The Houston Community
Click Here To Know More About: Quickbooks Fixed Asset Schedule Quickbooks Fixed Asset Register byAlma Abell Has your business outgrown its facilities? There are many reasons businesses pack-up and move. Global markets and eCommerce are causing many businesses to rethink their office space requirements. Whether a company is relocating down the street or across the city, moving puts your planning and project management skills to the test. Keep employees focused on the business and minimize the distractions. Turn to professional moving companies. Houston CEOs can expe
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Armstrong announces retirement from professional cycling
Monday, April 18, 2005 At a press conference Monday, Lance Armstrong announced his intention to retire from professional cycling after going for his 7th Tour de France title in July 2005. "Ultimately, athletes have to retire," said the 33 year-old American. "The body doesn't just keep going and going." Speculation on the retirement of the six-time Tour de France winner had been growing in recent months. The Texan had hinted at wanting to spend more time with his children and his cancer charity, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. There was talk he may marry his well-known gir
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European Commission clears British Airways owner IAG to buy bmi from Lufthansa
Saturday, March 31, 2012 The European Commission (EC) has approved yesterday a takeover of loss-making UK airline bmi from Lufthansa by International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways (BA). IAG will have to make concessions after Virgin Atlantic told the EC the deal would be anti-competitive. The deal is set to cost IAG, who also own Iberia, £172.5 million. That value could fall as budget subsidiary bmibaby may be retained by Lufthansa or sold elsewhere, and IAG are reported to be primarily interested in the main bmi business. A regional subsidiary also exists
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Features Of The Best Field Service Management System
Click Here To Know More About: Benefits Of Automation In Manufacturing Manufacturing Automation byAlma Abell A good field service management system makes the operations of the entire team of a company easier, efficient and effective. In the current age of mobility and technology, a field service management application is a vital tool for any company that provides field services. It is also important for any business that depends on deploying and scheduling resources to commercial or residential appointments. A good system is designed to meet the needs of the enti
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Australia, Malaysia closing in on refugee agreement
Saturday, May 7, 2011 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is undergoing the final stages of an AU$292 million bilateral agreement with Malaysian counterpart Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak to relocate 800 asylum seekers who arrive illegally by boat away from the Australian mainland for detention and processing. In exchange Gillard will expand Australia’s humanitarian efforts by assisting in the resettling of 4,000 persons of genuine refugee status, currently living in Malaysia, over a period of 4 years. This move by the Gillard Government stems from a meeting held by both the
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FOX News previews Grafton Street restaurant and “voice collector” in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sunday, May 1, 2005 The FOX Morning News broadcast from Harvard Square this morning in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Anchors Liz Carrigan and Gene Lavanchy profiled a restaurant and a musician who will take part in the 22nd annual Mayfair, which starts on Sunday, May 1. The restaurant, Grafton Street, is on Massachusetts Avenue. The Mayfair is a festival that takes place in Harvard Square on an annual basis. On Sunday, the Square will be closed from noon until 6 pm to vehicular traffic; according to the Mayfair website, "200 artists and merchants" will participate in the event