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The Federation News Archives for October 2009

Oct 30, 2009 | Queensferry Today

'Dominant' banks 'damage' economy

Small business chiefs have warned that the banking dominance of Lloyds and RBS risks "long-term damage" to the economy.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Lloyds TSB Group, Financial Services, Alternative

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Jewish Journal

Federation mobilizes in wake of shooting

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and its agencies mobilized early Thursday morning to both alert and calm the Jewish community in the wake of the shooting of two congregants in the parking lot of Adat Yeshurun Valley Sephardic Synagogue.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Worldwide Faith News

LWI Council Press Release No.07/2009 Reformation Sunday Sermon Calls...

07/2009 Reformation Sunday Sermon Calls for Truth That Sets Free LWF President Hanson Affirms Restoration of Human Relationship GENEVA, 26 October 2009 - During Sunday morning worship on 25 October, the President of the Lutheran World Federation Bishop Mark S. Hanson challenged Lutheran church representatives from around the world to tell the story ...

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Related Topix: Religion, Lutheran Church, Alternative

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Club notes: Oct. 28, 2009

The Green Thumb Grand Gardeners Club held its first meeting of the garden club year on Sept.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Tallahassee Metro, Alternative

The Austrailian

Labor's ETS farm deal may corner Nats

THE Rudd government appears prepared to accept a Coalition demand to exclude agriculture from its emissions trading scheme but impose regulations to ensure the farm sector reduces greenhouse gases produced from livestock and crops.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Alternative

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Reports and Resources

Statement from NSW Police The New South Wales Police has responded to questions posed by Four Corners.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Alternative

Star of Mysore

Rift in KMF over MD's appointment

A cold war is going on between the ruling BJP and the elected Directors of Karnataka Milk Federation over the issue of appointing a Managing Director to the Milk Federation.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

GP Id'd as one of Canada's top entrepreneurial cities

In a photo finish, Saskatoon beat out Grande Prairie as the best city in Canada in terms of entrepreneurial culture, but finishing second is nothing to sneeze at, local business leaders say.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Alternative

Sat Oct 24, 2009

News.com.au

Climate news from The Australian |

Australia should take the lead in developing solar energy technology as part of the fight against global warming 'Australia should tap solar power' New hope for clean coal projects Lenore Taylor, National correspondent AN unpublished government study has raised hopes that Australia will be able to develop commercially viable clean coal projects.

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Related Topix: Australia, Oceania, World News, Global Warming, Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Alternative Energy, Agriculture, Science, Alternative

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Sun Bloggers

Identity Trend 6: Identity Federation

This post is the sixth in a series of eleven posts I am writing about important trends in the Identity Management industry.

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Today's 6

8 ways to green your trick-or-treat

Why do mummies have trouble keeping friends? Because they're so wrapped up in themselves! [Insert slow creepy laugh here] Now that we got that out of the way, onto the ghosts, goblins, gourds...and greenbacks? The National Retail Federation's 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conduced by BIGresearch, estimates Americans will ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Alternative, Fruits, Vegetables, Home Gardening, Home

Groong Armenian News Network

European Armenian Federation Urges Armenian Parliament Not To Ratify

Date : Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:49 +0500 EUROPEAN ARMENIAN FEDERATION URGES ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT NOT TO RATIFY PROTOCOLS ON NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS WITH TURKEY ArmInfo 2009-10-22 12:03:00 ArmInfo.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Deutsche Welle

Swiss watch sales tick downwards

Although the world economy is once again showing signs of life, the Swiss watch industry, a barometer of high-end spending, continues to suffer as wealthy customers shun conspicuous consumption.

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Related Topix: Watches, Alternative

Wed Oct 21, 2009

24dash

'Leaf' pioneers top the bill with double title success at the ACBF Awards

Dionne Lilly-West , Martin Levermore , Sandra Croasdale , Sharon Warmington and Peter Morrison A thriving eco-business based on the properties of fallen leaves was the major winner recently at the African Caribbean Business Federation 's Annual Awards.

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Related Topix: The Clean, Alternative, Energy, Biomass, Alternative Energy, United Kingdom, West Midlands County, England, Worcestershire County, England, World News, Warwickshire County, England, Science / Technology, Inventions

Tue Oct 20, 2009

New Delhi News.Net

Top athletes for Inter-State Meet

Some 1,200 athletes are expected to participate in the four-day 49th Inter-State athletics championship commencing here Wednesday even as the organisers issued a warning of sorts about medal winners to be tested by the World Anti-Doping Agency officials who will conduct random tests during the event.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Asia, Alternative, China,

Mon Oct 19, 2009

MediLexicon

Minister Brady Opens The National Federation Of Pensioners' Associations Autumn Conference, Ireland

Aine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, officially opened the Autumn Conference of the National Federation of Pensioners' Associations.

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Related Topix: Alternative, Health

Sun Oct 18, 2009

New York Times

In Fighting Coal Plant, a Dilemma

A scheduled local council vote this week will be the first step in a review process that will likely take years, but that doesn't mean it's too early to get out the rhetorical artillery here in the heart of the Petro Belt off the New Jersey Turnpike.

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Related Topix: New Jersey Government, New Jersey, Activism, Alternative, Global Warming, Business News

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Sunday Sun

S&N to close Newcastle Brown Ale brewery

NEWCASTLE Brown Ale will no longer be brewed on Tyneside, it was revealed today.

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Alternative

Fri Oct 16, 2009

DOHC Press releases

Minister Brady opens the National Federation of Pensioners' Associations Autumn Conference

A ine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, today officially opened the Autumn Conference of the National Federation of Pensioners' Associations.

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Groong Armenian News Network

Dashnaks To Defy Ban On Next Yerevan Rally

Date : Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:59:28 +0500 DASHNAKS TO DEFY BAN ON NEXT YEREVAN RALLY Ruzanna Stepanian http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/1851799.html 14.10.2009 The Armenian Revolutionary Federation said on Wednesday that it will defy a government ban and again rally supporters in Yerevan this week in protest against the controversial ...

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Related Topix: World News, Armenia, Asia, Alternative, Turkey, Middle East

Medical News Today

Foundation For Chiropractic Progress Helps "Straighten Up" For World Spine Day

Main Category: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 15 Oct 2009 - 17:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic, joins the ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chiropractic, Back Pain, Rap, Alternative

Thu Oct 15, 2009

WINN FM 98.9

Federation Participates in Regional Renewable Energy Forum

St. Kitts & Nevis - October 15, 2009 : The Federationa s push toward alternative energy is the focus of a two-day conference on renewable energy underway in Jamaica.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Alternative, Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Wind Power

CJAD

Doctors call for euthanasia law

The Federation representing medical specialists in this province is calling for legislation to legalize and control euthenasia.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Indian Express

Secretariat staff accuse govt of ignoring pli...

The government employees attached to the Gujarat Sachivalaya Federation are up in arms against, what their leaders allege, the Narendra Modi Government's style of functioning and its apathy towards their long-pending demands.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A year out, Delhi warned over Games

Can we build it? A year out, many of the 19 Games-related projects remain less than half-finished. Video: Concern over Delhi Games delay The Commonwealth Games Federation has ordered a massive overhaul of preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, because of delays and disorganisation by the local committee.

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Related Topix: Alternative, India, World News

The Indian Express

Foreign 'experts' to monitor Kalmadi & Co

Calling 'every day pivotal and every hour vital', president of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Fennell today put the Suresh Kalmadi-led Organising Committee on a tight leash with the announcement that an 'independent technical committee' of foreign experts would oversee preparations for the 2010 Games and report on a monthly basis.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Make the World a Better Place

Iran-Israel OpEd JTNews Refused to Publish

Joint Appeal for Peace Ketubah, Ancona, Italy I had reason to believe that JTNews' editor might reconsider his refusal to publish my op ed critiquing the Jewish federation's community-wide conference, Understanding the Iranian Threat.A A federation executive committee member told me she believed the paper would publish it.A But she was wrong ...

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Italy, Alternative

EurasiaNet

Armenia: Peace Plan with Turkey Sparks Fresh Protests

Putting aside decades of hostility, Armenia and Turkey signed a framework agreement on October 10 that will pave the way for the reopening of their borders and the reestablishment of diplomatic ties.

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Related Topix: Armenia, World News, Asia, Turkey, Middle East, Alternative, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US Politics

Sun Oct 11, 2009

People's Daily Online

Cuba to send 10 competitors to Argentine handball contest

Cuba is sending 10 competitors to the youth trinquete World Championships, which run from Oct.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Southwest Farm Press

2009 Southwest Winner, Weldon Shook

Weldon Shook has always wanted to farm. He grew up on a farm near Seagraves, Texas, and told his dad early on that he wanted to pursue that career.

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Related Topix: Seagraves, TX, Agriculture, Science, Gaines County, TX, Entomology, Alternative

Sunday Times

Godsell can't say if government will support 45%

Chairman of Eskom, Bobby Godsell, says he is in the process of briefing government on the proposed 45%-66% increases in electricity tariffs over three years, but cannot say if they will support it.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Cleburne News

Farmers back support for rural bridge program

Cleburne County Farmers Federation President Joe Braden stands in front of a one-lane bridge in his county.

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Related Topix: Alternative, Alabama Government, Alabama

Wed Oct 07, 2009

PoliticsNJ

Chris Christie Receives Endorsement of New Jersey's Largest Environmental Organization

Today, the New Jersey Environmental Federation, the state's largest environmental organization, formally endorsed Chris Christie for governor based on his stellar record holding polluters accountable and strong commitment to our state's environmental future.

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Related Topix: Alternative, Jon Corzine, US Governors, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Jewish Community of Greater Rochester

2010 Campaign off to Strong Start

Harriette Howitt, women's philanthropy co-president, Howard Grossman, financial resource development chair; guest speaker Karnit Goldwasser; Lorraine Wolch, women's philanthropy financial resource development chair; and Richard Goldstein, Federation president.

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Related Topix: Alternative

Mon Oct 05, 2009

KRVN-AM Lexington

Farm Bureau Doesn't Like Boxer-Kerry Bill

The American Farm Bureau Federation will strongly oppose the Boxer-Kerry climate change bill introduced in the Senate last Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Alternative, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

BBC

Call for regulation of buy-to-let

Buy-to-let mortgages should be regulated by the City watchdog in the same way as other home loans, an investors' group has said.

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Related Topix: Mortgage, Home, Alternative

Sat Oct 03, 2009

The Hindu

IIT Faculty Federation pleased with Sibal's promise

NEW DELHI: Pleased with the assurance secured from Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal that departures could be made from the contentious revised pay structure in exceptional cases, president of All India IIT Faculty Federation M. Thenmozhi said Mr.

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Related Topix: Alternative, India, World News

Fri Oct 02, 2009

Arkansas Online

WIC program now includes brown rice

After five years of lobbying from the rice industry, brown rice is now available to clients of the federal a oeWICa program, which is a food program for Women, Infants and Children.

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Related Topix: Alternative, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Agriculture, Science

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