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Internet

U.S. Arrests Over 100 for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation

Posted July 31st, 2011 by Trish

In the Mendocino National Forest in northern California, police have arrested more than 100 people for illegal marijuana cultivation at 56 different growing sites. They also seized over 1,500 pounds of processed marijuana, 11 vehicles, and 32 guns. The growers use armed guards to protect the growing site, making it a dangerous place for the [...]

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World News

German Brewers Producing More Beer for First Time in Four Years

Posted July 31st, 2011 by Trish

Strong markets for exported beer and warm weather have helped beer brewers in Germany reverse a four year decline in beer production. Government data released on Thursday shows that beer production is up to 4.9 billion liters, which is a rise of about one percent. An official at the Federal Statistics Agency, Juergen Hammer, said [...]

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Business

Rebellious Group In Philippines Protest; Demand Stopping Of Gas/Oil Projects

Posted July 31st, 2011 by Martin

The biggest Muslim guerrilla group of Philippines has put forward their demands regarding the government to stop projects related to oil and gas, which include exploration of the natural resources by companies of the west. They cautioned during Sunday that the energy projects would complex the peace talks between the group and authorities. The group, [...]

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Business

Potential Impact Of Debt Limit Discussed By GOP And White House

Posted July 31st, 2011 by Martin

Officials of White House and Republicans are moving towards a possible stop to the unfriendly and bitter showdown of debt limit, increasing the likelihood that a deal might be reached between the parties prior to Tuesday, which is the deadline for the borrowing limit extension. Following several weeks of offensively loud conflict, both parties were [...]

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Business

Israelis Protest Against Increasing Costs Of Living

Posted July 31st, 2011 by Martin

A large proportion of Israelis showed their concerns regarding increasing costs of living when they carried out protests during Saturday. Tens of thousands in numbers, the people of Israel showed strong opposition against increasing prices of houses. The protests are a part of the grass-roots movement that started two weeks before. The people of Israel [...]

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