Monthly Archives: June 2011

AP Exclusive: Fuzzy Math in Health Law Formula

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

WASHINGTON — Older adults of the same age and income with similar medical histories would pay sharply different amounts for private health insurance due to what appears to be an unintended consequence of the new health care law. Aware of … Continue reading →

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Prediction Tools Gauge College Admissions Chances (U.S. News & World Report)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Education News

As a high school senior in New York City, Taylor Florio was set on his future college destination. “I always knew that I wanted to go to a California school,” he says. “That was the main factor in what schools … Continue reading →

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U.S. shifts to closer contact with Egypt Islamists (Reuters)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The United States will resume limited contacts with Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed on Thursday, saying it was in Washington’s interests to deal with parties committed to non-violent politics. While Clinton portrayed the … Continue reading →

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Islanders trade Ehrhoff’s rights to Sabres (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff has a big surprise waiting for him when he wakes up at his home in Germany. Ehrhoff will learn he’s with his third team in two days after the Buffalo Sabres acquired the free … Continue reading →

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NFL, players resume negotiations in Minneapolis (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS – Joined by a handful of owners and players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith resumed talks Thursday aimed at ending the lockout with a new collective bargaining agreement. The group met at a Minneapolis law … Continue reading →

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Germany to Substantially Increase Geothermal Feed-in Tariffs

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor

Feed-in tariffs, or fixed payments for the electricity generated by wind turbines, solar panels and biogas power plants, have pushed Germany to world leadership in renewable energy development, most of which are in small distributed applications However, Germany is in … Continue reading →

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Hollywood to welcome William and Kate (omg!)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

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Iraq compensation bid is blocked

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:42 ET Cpl Stephen Allbutt, Pte Phillip Hewett, Pte Lee Ellis and Lance Cpl Kirk Redpath died Families of four soldiers killed in Iraq have failed in a High Court bid to seek compensation … Continue reading →

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Report criticises NI Ombudsman

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 12:43 ET Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has denied the work of his office has been interfered with The Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has been criticised in an independent report. It said his weak leadership … Continue reading →

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E. coli outbreaks linked to Egypt

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 10:51 ET By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News Egyptian fenugreek seeds have been linked to both outbreaks E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France could have come from seeds sourced in Egypt, the … Continue reading →

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