Greek fighter jets collide in mid-air over sea
sierpień 26th, 2010The Greek air force says two F-16 fighter jets have collided over the sea off the southern coast of
the island of Crete.
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Iran footballer in Ramadan fine
sierpień 26th, 2010One of Iran’s star footballers who had been fired for breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan is reinstated by his club.
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For 3rd Year Running, LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) Makes Inc. Magazine ‘5000 Fastest-Growing’ List
sierpień 26th, 2010KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) continues to expand rapidly in spite of a sluggish economy. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,366 among all companies, and No. 29 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the nation. LTCFP made the Inc. 5000 list in 2008 and 2009 as well. Among companies in the insurance category, LTCFP is the fastest-growing one focusing exclusively on long term care insurance sales.
Inc. Magazine bases its award on LTCFP’s revenue growth of 106% between 2006 and 2009. Revenues rose from $12.5 to $25.7 million for the three-year period.
What’s behind the continued rapid growth? A key factor is knowledgeable, objective service to consumers, according to Cameron Truesdell, CEO. Unlike the insurance-agent stereotype, “Our specialists don’t push policies, they answer questions,” Truesdell says.
“Long term care insurance [...]
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‘Tortured’ maid to have surgery
sierpień 26th, 2010A Sri Lankan housemaid who accused her former employers in Saudi Arabia of implanting nails in her body is to undergo surgery, her doctors say.
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Somali government claims to contain Islamist rebels’ offensive
sierpień 26th, 2010The Somali government claimed on Thursday that they have contained an offensive by extremist rebels that had been
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What do new passports say about the UK?
sierpień 26th, 2010Historic images of Britain feature in the pages of the redesigned UK passport. Experts in design and national identity give their reactions.
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Kenya jails Chinese national in ivory smuggling case
sierpień 26th, 2010Kenya authorities have sentenced a Chinese national to 18 months in prison for possession of illegal ivory, the country’s wildlife service said.
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The Magnificent James Allen Engagement Rings
sierpień 26th, 2010NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com has set a new standard when it comes to buying diamond engagement rings. Through the development of never-before-seen technology, James Allen has found a way to recreate the magic of shopping for fine jewelry. In fact, their new site makes it so easy and convenient to buy engagement rings that other e-commerce businesses have started to take notes.
The trouble with buying a diamond ring online has always boiled down to one simple detail: it is difficult to make such a huge decision without actually holding the ring in your hand. Despite the fact that purchasing online is comfortable and significantly better priced, people go to jewelry stores to see if an engagement ring “feels” right. Recreating that experience has been near impossible before James Allen launched their immersive 3HD Player™.
“Shopping for diamonds and engagement [...]
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Arrests made at U2 gig in Russia
sierpień 26th, 2010U2’s first concert in Russia is marred by police arrests of activists from human rights group Amnesty International before the gig began.
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Developer fails in flats case
sierpień 26th, 2010A man who had agreed to buy a flat in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter cannot be forced to honour the contract as he has no money, the High Court rules.
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