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Seattle Times, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

Summary Box: Copper prices fall on demand worries

COPPER DROPS: Copper prices fell as traders worried that China may take steps to curb economic growth, which could hurt demand for the metal used in construction and consumer products.

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Seattle Times, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

Putting a cork in it: Bellevue's Twisted Cork and Stir, closed

It's been an interesting ride for Bellevue's 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork. In 2006, chef and radio personality Dan Thiessen hooked up with Matthew Bomberger to open a splashy, dual-named ...

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Seattle Times, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

Lamely wins Puerto Rico Open at 19 under

Derek Lamely had to contend with a rain-delayed start, slow play on a soggy course, and tamping down his inevitable nerves as he inched closer to notching his first win as a rookie on the PGA Tour.

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Seattle Times, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

US Steel CEO's 2009 pay dives as he rejects awards

United States Steel Corp. CEO John Surma's compensation package plummeted more than 83 percent last year as he took a salary cut and refused stock awards. The reduction came in a year the company struggled with withering demand for steel.

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Belfast Telegraph, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

Two charged over murder plot

Two Muslim men have been charged in connection with an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist who depicted the Prophet Mohammed with the body of a dog. Algerian Ali Charafe Damache and ...

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Belfast Telegraph, 15.03.10 22:36 UTC

Aquilani inspires Reds to win

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani finally found a performance to justify his Â£17million price tag, capping a masterful display with his first Liverpool goal in the 4-1 rout of Portsmouth at Anfield. The ...

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guardian.co.uk, 15.03.10 22:35 UTC

Police investigate Labour MP Ashok Kumar's death

Body of MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland was discovered at his home after staff failed to rouse him

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guardian.co.uk, 15.03.10 22:35 UTC

US-Israel relations: White House 'will not shy away' from pushing for talks

United States determined to persuade Israel into substantive peace talks with Palestinians, Obama administration source says

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The Register, 15.03.10 22:35 UTC

The $20K iPad

If you're an Apple fanboi with $19,999 burning a hole in your pocket, why not spend it on The World's First Diamond iPad? Doing so would greatly please John Mervis, Digital Strategist for Mervis ...

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Wired, 15.03.10 22:35 UTC

5 Essential iPad Accessories

Youâve pre-ordered your iPad, and youâre impatiently crossing off the days on the calendar until April 3. What can you do in the meantime, apart from obsessively refreshing your Google search to ...