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Archives for June, 2010

Mother charged for phony letter about son’s job

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79172981&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A western Kentucky woman's attempt to get her son out of jail on bond came undone over a misspelling. The Paducah Sun reported court officials became suspicious when the 44-year-old mother presented a letter allegedly from Wagner Moving and Storage. The woman knew bond for her son would be lowered if he had [...]

Task force urges promotion of Ariz. as ‘welcoming’

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79172771&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Arizona should reassure potential visitors that it is "a safe and welcoming destination" and that boycotts of the state hurt "the most vulnerable tourism employees," according to a task force appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer.

Man arrested for entering house, taking shower

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79172557&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home near Roswell High School at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and taking a shower. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee said neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home.

US envoy concerned about relations with Venezuela

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79172547&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Venezuela expressed concern Wednesday that President Hugo Chavez's government has focused its agenda on opposing Washington and said he fears trade between the countries is fraying.

Time to step away from World Cup hysteria

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79172143&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK I'm done, and you should be, too.

‘Cross-border gunfire’ raises Texas security fears

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79171739&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A deadly shootout between gunmen and Mexican police that left seven bullet holes in El Paso City Hall has renewed calls for tighter border security, even as local authorities say little can be done to stop stray bullets from crossing the U.S.-Mexican border.

Japan central bank says business confidence up

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79171370&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Japan's central bank says confidence at major Japanese manufacturers has improved for the fifth straight quarter.

US House passes historic Wall Street overhaul

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79174757&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK The US House of Representatives gave its final approval to the biggest overhaul of Wall Street rules since the Great Depression of the 1930s, leaving the landmark bill in the Senate's hands.

Beijing, Mexico City traffic world’s worst: study

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79174759&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Beijing and Mexico City have the worst traffic jams in the world, as record traffic levels take their toll on people's health, productivity and social life, a study said Wednesday.

4 bodies found in wreckage of plane in Montana

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79170840&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Four bodies have been found in the wreckage of a plane in northwestern Montana, three days after it went missing on an afternoon sightseeing tour.