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Two films look at issues
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is presenting two free community film screenings at 7 pm Friday and Saturday as part of its ongoing Other, Out & Beyond series. “Salt of the Sea,” a film by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir and featuring poet
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:38P
Geospatial Enters into Settlement Agreement with Investor Group and Announces
The investors had threatened to file a lawsuit against Geospatial and its officers relating to their purchases of $5.5 million of capital stock issued in connection with the offerings. The Company's Board of Directors unanimously approved the
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:38P
Medical marijuana appeal pondered by Ottawa
Ottawa is considering whether to appeal an Ontario Superior Court judge's ruling that the medical marijuana program is unconstitutional. Leslie Meerburg, spokeswoman for Health Canada, said the government is reviewing the decision and weighing its
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:38P
Dynegy advisers to help revamp debt or sell assets
HOUSTON - Power producer Dynegy Inc. said on Wednesday that it has hired financial and legal advisers to help it restructure its heavy debt load or sell assets as it tries to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection. Dynegy, which sells electricity to
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:38P
Jury finds Horacio Pasillas-Rodriguez guilty of first-degree murder
Horacio Pasillas-Rodriguez, 22, was sentenced to a mandatory life sentence by Judge Dave Williams minutes after jurors delivered their verdict in the murder of Elizabeth Olivas, 21. Deliberations began Monday afternoon.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:38P
VIEW FROM THE SIDELINE: Bonds' trial a waste of time and money
The prosecution rested its case against Barry Bonds last Thursday and left the fate of the fallen superstar in the hands of a jury consisting of eight women and four men. At time of print, the jury was still deliberating after a trial that lasted
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:37P
Barry Bonds jury has verdict on one count, mistrial on others
The eight women and four men are returning the verdict after four days of deliberations. The jury has worked behind closed doors since rehearing some testimony early Monday. Bonds is charged with three counts of lying to a grand jury in 2003 and one
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:37P
Cyclist Gets Back on Bike After Hit and Run Accident
Despite six broken ribs, a broken collarbone, broken bones in his arms and hands, a concussion, and very little skin left on his face after the accident, when cross-country practice started in January Lyons tied on his shoes with the team.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:36P
High court quashes life imprisonment
A division bench of chief justice Mohit Shah and justice Ranjana Desai on March 8, 2011 decided the appeal filed by Dhirendrakumar Tiwari appealing against the Mumbai Sessions Court's May 16, 2005 order convicting him under Section 302 (murder) of the
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:36P
Kyrgyz parliament member files assault charges against party leader
Suleimanov is currently undergoing medical treatment at a cardiology center in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, the spokesman Talant Konokbaev told the news agency Tuesday. The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into the allegation.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:36P
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