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New Zealand Government announces record surplus

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Today the New Zealand Government announced that they had a record surplus of NZ$11.5 billion for the 2005 and 2006 financial year. This amount was $2.5 billion more than the government expected to get, however $1.8 billion of the surplus was because of a change to the recording of the tax
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Chicago Metra considers selling naming rights for train lines, stations

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Sunday, February 14, 2010 Chicago’s Metra is currently considering the possibility of selling the naming rights to its train stations, rail lines, and even bridges to generate more revenue.  The regional rail system for Chicago and its surrounding suburbs has been experiencing revenue shortfalls, along with other public transportation agencies such as the Chicago Transit
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Augusten Burroughs on addiction, writing, his family and his new book

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Friday, October 12, 2007 I had an unofficial phone call from Gay Talese last Tuesday. He had just flown back from Colombia and he was cranky. “I’m happy to do an interview with you,” he said, “but what the hell could you ask me that’s not already out there? Have you even bothered to look?!”
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Interview: PRS, the UK’s music royalty collection society

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 PRS for Music is the UK’s music royalty collection society tasked with working on behalf of copyright holders, specifically authors and music publishers. Founded in 1914, the PRS is a non-profit organisation with 350,000 UK businesses holding PRS licenses. The society works in conjunction with PPL which collects fees on behalf
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British Formula Two driver Henry Surtees dies after race accident

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Sunday, July 19, 2009 A spokesperson for the Royal London Hospital has confirmed that British racing driver Henry Surtees has died following an accident at the Brands Hatch circuit earlier today. He was eighteen. Surtees was competing in the Formula Two championship when Jack Clarke‘s car spun off the track and into barriers ahead of
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Shirt Trends: Oversized &Amp; Buttoned

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By Carl Cato-Barnett Oversized button-downs are hardly a new concept, but this season, designers and buyers alike have warmed to the idea. FASHIONISTAS Most trendy stores like Urban Outfitters and H&M offer the look as an oversized shirt or a shirt -inspired dress. As an alternative, go the cheaper route and raid the closets of
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Fatal coal mine accident in western Turkey

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Thursday, June 1, 2006 A mine accident killed at least nine miners in a coal mine in western Turkey. A methane explosion collapsed a mine shaft about 150 meters below the town of Odakoy, in Bal?kesir Province, near the border with Bursa Province. Rescue work was slowed by the presence of gas, with rescue workers
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Simple Ways To Make Your Ex Miss You}

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Find Out More About: Acting Coach Sydney Acting Classes Sydney Submitted by: Anthony Malibu When nothing you’ve done to get your ex back seems to have worked, it’s time to ramp up your effort a few notches. If you’ve been dumped and are trying to win back your exgirlfriend’s heart, there’s no room for error:
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Transport for London wins first Anti-Social Behaviour Order against graffiti vandal

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Billy Murrell, a persistent graffiti vandal from South East London, has become the first recipient of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (Asbo) granted to Transport for London (TfL) by Greenwich Magistrates. The civil order also bans him from the top deck of buses throughout England and Wales for three years. Murrell, a
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‘Net Neutrality Amendment’ fails in U.S. House

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Saturday, June 10, 2006 On Thursday, Congress turned down the “Net Neutrality Amendment” to the Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act (COPE Act) 269-152. The COPE Act is designed to make it easier for telecommunications companies to offer cable TV service and strengthen competition. Proponents hope it would lower the price of high-speed Internet for
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