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• Flight attendant loses cool aboard NYC plane
• HomeAid Northern California Completes Third Injured Veteran Project
• As Syria writhes, divided powers meet in Geneva
• Hoax prompts free tacos in Alaska town
• Global M&A Growth Stalls Again in H1 2012; Private Equity Continues to Underperform
• Liberty University’s New Unmanned Aerial Systems Specialization is Jumpstarting Careers
• Oil posts fourth biggest daily gain on record
• U.S. to ship helicopter-plane to Japan, delay flight
• Assange defies British police surrender demand
• Bomb explodes in Mexican city days before election
• Amnesty warns against Syria 'get-out-of-jail-free card'
• Iraq attacks kill at least 13
• 3 blasts kill 8 in central Iraq
• Bombs kill at least 7 in Iraq, many wounded
• Sanctions put the squeeze on Iranians
• Officials say 3 blasts kill at least 8 people in city in central Iraq
• Lifetime Windows and Siding Build Brigade Works on Home for Disabled Veteran
• What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide
• A Veteran Turned Rookie; Can Michael Phelps Do It Again?
• Iraqi Kurds crown first Miss Kurdistan
• Young, worried, and unsure - about both candidates
• The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Announces the First Scholarship Recipient of its Center for Veterans Affairs at The American College
• Turkey slashes Iranian oil imports in May
• Dedicated Marine Sees Danger Clearly and Returns For Fourth Tour Overseas Thanks To Shofner Vision Center of Nashville, TN
• Officials: Gunmen kill 4 Sunni fighters in Iraq
• Troop immunity likely to be focus of U.S., Afghanistan deal
• Spoiler or voice of reason? Russian role In Syria
• Military Discounts Offered Online through Partnership between TroopSwap and Area Businesses
• Two held over fear of attacks before Olympics
• Oil gains $1 on EU hopes; set for worst qtr since 2008
• Diplomacy or military intervention in Syria? 7 opinions from around the globe.

Flight attendant loses cool aboard NYC plane Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:52 PM PDT A flight attendant on a weather-delayed plane yelled at passengers and challenged them to leave the plane if they dared before he was removed and the flight was canceled.

HomeAid Northern California Completes Third Injured Veteran Project Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:03 PM PDT HomeAid Northern California and Meritage Homes partner to complete the outdoor retreat for Lance Corporal Brian Vargas, recipient of the Purple Heart for bravery under fire in IraqPleasanton, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 When Mike Conklin, Chairman of Sentinels of Freedom called to ask for HomeAid's help with work at the home of an injured Veteran the answer was a wholehearted "when can we start". Lance Corporal Brian Vargas is a recipient of the Purple Heart for his bravery under fire in Iraq. ...

As Syria writhes, divided powers meet in Geneva Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:59 PM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Foreign ministers of world powers gather in Geneva on Saturday to try and forge a common strategy to end the bloodshed in Syria, but differences between Russia and the West may thwart them. Kofi Annan, the former U.N. chief who is special international envoy on Syria, has been hoping for consensus on a plan for a unity government that, by excluding from the leadership figures deemed too divisive, would effectively mean President Bashar al-Assad stepping down. ...

Hoax prompts free tacos in Alaska town Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:48 PM PDT Residents of Bethel, Alaska, know from cable TV ads what the major fast-food chains offer: chicken at KFC, burgers at McDonald's and tacos at Taco Bell.

Global M&A Growth Stalls Again in H1 2012; Private Equity Continues to Underperform Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:31 PM PDT Zephyr Reports on M&A and Private Equity Activity in H1 2012New York, NY (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 The value of global deals fell 4 percent to USD 1,474 billion in the first six months of 2012 from USD 1,531 billion, according to the latest M&A report from Zephyr, the M&A database. The figure represents the third consecutive drop in value which, although briefly reversed in H2 2010, continues the decline that began in H1 2009. ...

Liberty University’s New Unmanned Aerial Systems Specialization is Jumpstarting Careers Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:45 PM PDT The Liberty University School of Aeronautics has announced its first alumni to be hired to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 The Liberty University School of Aeronautics has announced its first alumni to be hired to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).When the school began offering training in unmanned aerial systems in fall 2011, it was at the forefront of teaching this burgeoning technology to college students. ...

Oil posts fourth biggest daily gain on record Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:43 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil surged on Friday in heavy trading to the fourth biggest daily gain on record, as a deal by European leaders to shore up euro zone banks triggered frantic short-covering by funds that had been riding crude's price collapse over the last quarter. Despite the sharp gains, both international benchmark Brent and U.S. oil futures posted their biggest quarterly declines since the fourth quarter of 2008 due to weak demand, ample supply and economic worries. ...

U.S. to ship helicopter-plane to Japan, delay flight Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:31 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said Friday it would start shipping 24 hybrid aircraft to Japan next month but would not fly them until final results of crash investigations confirmed for Tokyo that the helicopter-plane is safe. The Marine Corps' MV-22 tilt-rotor troop transport's troubled past has stirred safety concerns and protests on Okinawa, the southern Japanese island where the Pentagon intends to deploy it as part of a streamlined U.S. military presence. Long-running friction involving Okinawa has complicated the Obama administration's plans to boost the U.S. ...

Assange defies British police surrender demand Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:27 PM PDT Julian Assange has defied a British police order to turn himself in for extradition to Sweden and will stay inside Ecuador's embassy in London, the WikiLeaks founder's spokeswoman said Friday.

Bomb explodes in Mexican city days before election Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:49 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - An explosive device blew up inside a truck parked outside the town hall of Mexico's northern city of Nuevo Laredo on Friday, injuring seven people but causing no casualties, officials said. The blast comes two days before Mexico votes for a new president to replace Felipe Calderon, who has waged a 5-1/2-year battle against drug traffickers. Police did not immediately confirm whether the attack was drug-related but Mexican cartels have been increasingly using improvised explosive devices in cars. ...

Amnesty warns against Syria 'get-out-of-jail-free card' Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:45 PM PDT Amnesty International on Friday urged world leaders at a Geneva conference on the Syrian conflict not to sacrifice human rights for the sake of a political settlement.

Iraq attacks kill at least 13 Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:33 PM PDT Bombings and shootings killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 50 across Iraq on Friday, security and medical officials said in a month that has seen at least 220 people killed in violence nationwide.

3 blasts kill 8 in central Iraq Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:26 PM PDT Three bombs planted on motorcycles went off in quick succession near a market and police station in central Iraqi town Friday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens more, officials said.

Bombs kill at least 7 in Iraq, many wounded Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:05 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three bombings in the Shi'ite town of Balad, north of Baghdad, killed seven people on Friday, a hospital doctor said, in the latest in a series of attacks this month. Officials said the attacks occurred in quick succession after Friday prayers. Police colonel Hassan al-Baldawy said at least six people were killed and 45 wounded when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives vest in a market near a shrine in the center of the town and two motorcycle bombers struck near a post office and a police station. ...

Sanctions put the squeeze on Iranians Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:43 AM PDT Leila is getting pretty good at playing Angry Birds on her imported iPhone. Sitting behind her desk in an idle travel agency in central Tehran, she often has nothing better to do these days.

Officials say 3 blasts kill at least 8 people in city in central Iraq Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:48 AM PDT Officials say 3 blasts kill at least 8 people in city in central Iraq.

Lifetime Windows and Siding Build Brigade Works on Home for Disabled Veteran Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:41 AM PDT SSG Brian Schar, who lost both legs in his third deployment, will receive custom-built home tailored to his needs.Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 Lifetime Windows and Siding is donating windows, siding, and labor to SSG Brian Schar for his new, custom-built home in Elizabeth, Colorado. The Lifetime Windows and Siding "Build Brigade" is showing up to work with Homes for Our Troops to make sure the wounded veteran receives a home that is not only built to address his specific needs, but will be energy-efficient as well. ...

What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:35 AM PDT As the crisis in Syria collapses into what looks like full-blown civil war, foreign ministers of key United Nations Security Council and Arab League powers will meet in Geneva tomorrow for a last-ditch effort to find a political solution. The main obstacle to common agreement on the new plan by UN envoy Kofi Annan is likely to be the ongoing dispute between Russia (and China) and the West over the need to remove strongman Bashar al-Assad from the picture.

A Veteran Turned Rookie; Can Michael Phelps Do It Again? Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:46 AM PDT Today in Sports: A veteran becomes a rookie, Maryland cuts back on sports, and Sid the Kid isn't going anywhere.

Iraqi Kurds crown first Miss Kurdistan Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:51 AM PDT Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region has crowned the first-ever Miss Kurdistan, though the beauty contest took place without bikini-clad women and with journalists and their cameras kept at bay.

Young, worried, and unsure - about both candidates Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:01 AM PDT ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Megan Edwin graduated Phi Beta Kappa in political science. As a student, she had internships in local government and worked as a waitress to help pay tuition. She is poised, articulate - and after a year of job hunting, a tad desperate. "I'd be happy to work at almost anything," she said recently. "Much of the time, you apply and never hear back. I feel I'm talking to the wind. ...

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Announces the First Scholarship Recipient of its Center for Veterans Affairs at The American College Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:02 AM PDT The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company proudly announces the award of the first scholarship of its Center for Veterans Affairs at The American College to United States Marine Corps Corporal Joseph Voellm.Horsham, Pa. (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a more than 165-year-old company, proudly announces the award of the first scholarship of its Center for Veterans Affairs at The American College. United States Marine Corps Corporal Joseph Voellm was lauded before The College's board on Thursday, June 28. ...

Turkey slashes Iranian oil imports in May Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:46 AM PDT DUBAI (Reuters) - Turkey's crude oil imports from Iran dropped by more than 35 percent in May from April as it steps up efforts to ensure the United States waives sanctions on its imports of Iranian oil for the remainder of this year. Official trade data showed on Friday the country imported 161,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil, down from 249,000 bpd in April and 270,000 bpd in March, when the imports were unusually high. Turkey's May purchases are roughly in line with Ankara's pledge to cut imports of Iranian oil by around a fifth from its annual average. ...

Dedicated Marine Sees Danger Clearly and Returns For Fourth Tour Overseas Thanks To Shofner Vision Center of Nashville, TN Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:10 AM PDT Nicholas, a dedicated Marine served in Iraq and Afghanistan on previous tours suffered injuries resulting in a return to the U.S. During his inactive stint home, Nicholas was interested in improving his vision and qualified for the complimentary Custom Lasik program offered by Shofner Vision Center. He is able to see the world much clearer without wearing contact lens or eyeglasses thanks to Renowned LASIK Surgeon, Dr. Stewart Shofner. The US Military has embraced Lasik for its Warriors and Pilots. ...

Officials: Gunmen kill 4 Sunni fighters in Iraq Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:35 AM PDT Iraqi security officials say gunmen have killed four anti-al-Qaida fighters in an attack on a security checkpoint in an eastern province.

Troop immunity likely to be focus of U.S., Afghanistan deal Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:43 AM PDT KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. and Afghan officials are likely to tussle over legal protections for American soldiers in Afghanistan when they begin negotiations on a security agreement that would allow some U.S. troops to remain beyond 2014. Afghan officials say they expect the deal with the United States to include the number of U.S. troops permitted to remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014; the number of bases where troops will be located, and who will control them; what those troops can and can't do and legal immunities for those soldiers. ...

Spoiler or voice of reason? Russian role In Syria Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:34 AM PDT Russia takes center stage Saturday when the U.S. and other major powers gather in Geneva to try to map out a strategy to end the bloodshed in Syria, where activists say 14,000 people have died since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in March last year.

Military Discounts Offered Online through Partnership between TroopSwap and Area Businesses Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:21 AM PDT Military eCommerce Platform Enables Mobile Claims for Military Discounts.Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 A partnership between TroopSwap.com and local D.C. area businesses marks the first time that service members and veterans will be able to claim military discounts on the go using a mobile device. Veterans, service members, and military spouses can access appreciation discounts by registering for free at TroopSwap.com. Before claiming any offers via computer or mobile device, members must verify their military affiliation. ...

Two held over fear of attacks before Olympics Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:24 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Police on Thursday arrested two men on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in Britain, less than a month before the opening of the London Olympic Games in the British capital. Seven years after suicide bombers killed 52 people in a string of coordinated attacks in London, British security forces are on high alert for any signs of trouble ahead of the Games, which start on July 27. London police said the two men, aged 18 and 32, were arrested by officers from its Counter Terrorism Command on suspicion of terrorist-related activity. ...

Oil gains $1 on EU hopes; set for worst qtr since 2008 Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:14 PM PDT SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent oil rose more than a dollar to above $92 per barrel on Friday after European leaders agreed on steps to tackle the region's intractable crisis in a move that could lift the global economy and fuel demand, while supply disruptions also aided. Optimism coursed through financial markets after the agreement to create a single supervisory body for euro zone banks and to allow them to be recapitalised directly by the currency area's rescue fund without adding to government debt. ...

Diplomacy or military intervention in Syria? 7 opinions from around the globe. Posted: 28 Jun 2012 01:37 PM PDT After 15 months of violence in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad announced yesterday that the country was facing a full-on civil war, a conflict he would do everything in his power to win.

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