Tennis-Australian Open order of play - day one

MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Order of play on the mainshowcourts at the Australian Open on Monday (play starts at 0000GMT on all courts, prefix denotes seeding):Rod Laver ArenaOlga Puchkova (Russia) v 2-Maria Sharapova (Russia)Chang Kai-chen (Taiwan) v 9-Samantha Stosur (Australia)1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) v Paul-Henri Mathieu (France)From 0800Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) v 8-Janko Tipsarevic (Serbia)13-Ana...

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Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sony Open scores

Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Sony Open at the par-70 course on Saturday in Honolulu, Hawaii193 Russell Henley (U.S.) 63 63 67Scott Langley (U.S.) 62 66 65196 Tim Clark (South Africa) 64 66 66197 Scott Gardiner (Australia) 68 64 65Charles Howell III (U.S.) 66 64 67198 Matt Jones (Australia) 66 68 64Danny Lee (New Zealand) 66 66 66Pat Perez (U.S.) 68 63 67Chris Kirk (U.S.)...

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Tennis-Tomic and Stosur carry Australian hopes in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Take a walk around the Grand Slam Oval at Melbourne Park and it is easy to see why Australia has such high expectations of tennis success.A long semi-circle of bronze busts of the likes of Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Roy Emerson and Evonne Goolagong bear witness to an era when Australian winners at majors were the rule rather than the exception.Those expectations have...

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Rampant Bulls run struggling Cavaliers ragged

game in Miami, Florida January 4, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity(Reuters) - Carlos Boozer and the Chicago Bulls recovered from a slow start to pummel the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 118-92 on Monday and take over top spot in the Eastern Conference's Central division.In-form forward Boozer scored a game-high 24 points along with 11 rebounds, while Luol Deng added 19 points as the Bulls recorded...

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NBA-Skiles steps down as Bucks head coach

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Scott Skiles has stepped down as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after more than four seasons in charge, General Manager John Hammond announced on Tuesday.Skiles compiled a 162-182 regular season record since replacing Larry Krystkowiak and made the playoffs once, in 2009-10, when the Bucks lost to Atlanta in the first round.Assistant Jim Boylan will assume head coaching duties for...

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NBA-Celtics guard Rondo suspended game for bumping referee

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended one game without pay for making contact with a referee and failing to cooperate with a league investigation, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Monday.The incident occurred with 3:19 left in the third quarter of Boston's 89-81 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday after Rondo was called for an offensive foul...

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An iPhone priced below $200 would devastate RIM and Nokia – and Apple’s margins

Both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal now believe Apple (AAPL) is seriously considering launching a cheap iPhone. Speculation about this has been going on for years. But the probable price range mentioned by Bloomberg is a huge shock: The rumored retail price range of $100 to $150 is far below what had earlier been assumed. The iPhone 5 tends to sell for more than $700 in emerging markets. The...

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Mayor seguridad por violación en escuela de Ohio

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, EE.UU. (AP) — Un distrito escolar en el este de Ohio agregó guardias de seguridad desarmados a sus edificios en momentos en que ha aumentado la atención sobre dos jugadores de fútbol americano de una escuela secundaria y que enfrentan cargos por violación.Mike McVey, superintendente de las escuelas de la ciudad de Steubenville, dijo el martes que un guardia permanecerá afuera...

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The FBI Is Now Investigating the Steubenville Backlash

It's probably fair to say that things have gotten a little out of hand in Steubenville, Ohio, where two high school football players are accused of raping a 16-year-old while she was drunk. If you've read anything about the investigation and court case that's now unfolding you'll know that what started out as a suspicious sexual assault has turned into a national outrage, and local authorities are...

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Railway & Underground Railway Construction in the UK Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld

The impetus from the landmark rail projects like Crossrail and Thameslink, other publicly funded capacity enhancement initiatives and stable maintenance spending have more than doubled the annual level of railway construction since the mid-2000s with the value of construction expected to climb by an annualised 21.4% over the five years through 2012-13. Over the next five years, the industry is expected...

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Russ Hoover Presents A New Understanding of the Human Mind Unknown to Experts

While author-psychologist L. Russel Hoover refers to his new book “Demand Healing” as “first and foremost a crucial new look at treatment in mental health,” the read is packed with a wealth of first edition insights other practitioners will soon want to say they had discovered. Stunningly written and well worth the price of admission, this book puts readers one up on experts.Kirksville, MO (PRWEB)...

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Heroes Juggle School Life and World-Saving in Book IV of Epic Series

Author David R. Mastbergen releases “The Marvels of the Healer: The Senior Year”Rushmore, MN (PRWEB) January 10, 2013David R. Mastbergen, prolific author of The Marvels of the Healer series, accomplishes a rare and amazing feat by releasing his fourth book in just four months. Mastbergen’s newly published book, The Marvels of the Healer: The Senior Year, comes after the successive and successful...

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FACTBOX-Soccer-African Nations Cup finalists Cape Verde Islands

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Cape Verde Islands ahead of this year's tournament in South Africa from Jan. 19 to Feb. 10:Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: noneFIFA world ranking Dec. 2012: 69thCoach: Lucio Antunes has won himself near-mythical status in his homeland for guiding the Cape Verdians to the Nations Cup. The 46-year-old worked his way up through...

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South African morale dented by loss ahead of Nations Cup

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - African Nations Cup hosts South Africa suffered a morale-deflating 1-0 defeat at home to a young Norway side on Tuesday in their penultimate warm-up international. Norway, with a team of inexperienced home-based players, scored the only goal from captain Tarik Elyounoussi four minutes before half-time. Elyounoussi took advantage of some slopping defending to net from close range...

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Togo president persuades Adebayor to play in Cup

LOME (Reuters) - Emmanuel Adebayor will play in the African Nations Cup after being persuaded to go back on his decision to boycott the tournament by Togo's president Faure Gnassingbe in meetings over the last two days, a government spokesman said on Tuesday."Adebayor was received yesterday in Accra by the head of state," Cleo Petchezi, director of communications for the presidency, told Reuters."Discussions...

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GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete fourteen successful years in document management. The software is set to have much more in store and has made big plans for 2013 according to the sources at ITAZ Technologies, the makers of GLOBODOX. (PRWEB) January 08, 2013 GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete fourteen successful years in document management. The software is set to have much more in store and has made big plans for 2013 according to the sources at ITAZ Technologies, the makers of GLOBODOX. Shiraz Ahmed, CEO of ITAZ had much to say about the occasion. He said “Looking back through the years, it feels amazing to know where we have reached. This is definitely an important landmark. It makes me happier to think that we are already in process of looking ahead with our plans for next year.” Shiraz also spoke about challenges in information management for companies in the upcoming years. He said “We are looking ahead at the most daunting challenges in information management. With the improved environmental understanding, most companies are aiming at environment friendly options for processes. So I think, one challenge for companies in 2013 would be to get more out of their investment in document management software by spreading its use to other departments. Not only will they get more bang for the buck but they will also significantly reduce the use of paper within the organization.” Shiraz also spoke at length about the Information Explosion and challenges to protect private information. He explained “Businesses need to work harder to deal with additional devices. It is not difficult to block access to a device once it is reported lost or stolen. But only having a product with a strong audit trail will tell you what was viewed, modified or deleted till the time access was blocked.” The last but perhaps the most important challenge according to Shiraz however, seems to be the Uniform Information Access. Elaborating the same, Shiraz says “Today it would not be uncommon for the user to have a Windows Desktop machine, an Apple MacBook, an iPad tablet and an Android smartphone. The challenge is to make information accessible from all such devices. This means having a uniform method of information access across devices. At ITAZ we will be concentrating on this challenge in 2013. “ About ITAZ Technologies ITAZ Technologies designs easy to use document management software for businesses of all sizes. Globodox is ITAZ's enterprise document management solution. ITAZ was founded in 1999 and has customers in GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete fourteen successful years in document management. The software is set to have much more in store and has made big plans for 2013 according to the sources at ITAZ Technologies, the makers of GLOBODOX. (PRWEB) January 08, 2013 GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete fourteen successful years in document management. The software is set to have much more in store and has made big plans for 2013 according to the sources at ITAZ Technologies, the makers of GLOBODOX. Shiraz Ahmed, CEO of ITAZ had much to say about the occasion. He said “Looking back through the years, it feels amazing to know where we have reached. This is definitely an important landmark. It makes me happier to think that we are already in process of looking ahead with our plans for next year.” Shiraz also spoke about challenges in information management for companies in the upcoming years. He said “We are looking ahead at the most daunting challenges in information management. With the improved environmental understanding, most companies are aiming at environment friendly options for processes. So I think, one challenge for companies in 2013 would be to get more out of their investment in document management software by spreading its use to other departments. Not only will they get more bang for the buck but they will also significantly reduce the use of paper within the organization.” Shiraz also spoke at length about the Information Explosion and challenges to protect private information. He explained “Businesses need to work harder to deal with additional devices. It is not difficult to block access to a device once it is reported lost or stolen. But only having a product with a strong audit trail will tell you what was viewed, modified or deleted till the time access was blocked.” The last but perhaps the most important challenge according to Shiraz however, seems to be the Uniform Information Access. Elaborating the same, Shiraz says “Today it would not be uncommon for the user to have a Windows Desktop machine, an Apple MacBook, an iPad tablet and an Android smartphone. The challenge is to make information accessible from all such devices. This means having a uniform method of information access across devices. At ITAZ we will be concentrating on this challenge in 2013. “ About ITAZ Technologies ITAZ Technologies designs easy to use document management software for businesses of all sizes. Globodox is ITAZ's enterprise document management solution. ITAZ was founded in 1999 and has customers in over 50 countries across the globe.Picaboo Yearbook Provides the Ideal Business Opportunity for Women Re-Entering the Workforce over 50 countries across the globe.

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GLOBODOX Celebrates Completion of 14 Years in Document Management

GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete fourteen successful years in document management. The software is set to have much more in store and has made big plans for 2013 according to the sources at ITAZ Technologies, the makers of GLOBODOX.(PRWEB) January 08, 2013GLOBODOX, the enterprise document management company, is a happy place as they complete...

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Robert Mulhearn, CFA Joins Smart Devine as Senior Manager in Their Business Valuation Practice

Smart Devine (http://www.smartdevine), the full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm, announces today that it has hired Robert Mulhearn as Senior Manager in their Business Valuation Practice. Bob will assist both public and private companies to address the complexities that come with valuation needs in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, gift...

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US pushes to finish Afghan dam as challenges mount

KAJAKI, Afghanistan (AP) — In the approaching twilight of its war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is forging ahead with a giant infrastructure project long criticized as too costly in both blood and money.It's a $500 million effort to refurbish the massive Kajaki dam and hydro-electric power system with an extensive network of power lines and transmission substations. It is supposed to bring electricity...

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Pakistan accuses India of deadly cross-border raid

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani military is accusing forces from neighboring India of crossing the boundary between the two sides' forces in Kashmir and attacking a Pakistani border post, killing a soldier.The military's public relations office said in a statement Sunday that another Pakistani soldier was critically wounded in the incident early Sunday.They said troops are still exchanging gunfire...

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British Spitfire search team arrives in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A search team led by a British aviation enthusiast arrived in Myanmar on Sunday to begin a dig they hope will unearth dozens of rare British Spitfire fighter planes said to have been buried in the Southeast Asian country at the end of World War II.The 21-member team led by farmer and businessman David Cundall will start excavations soon near the airport in the main city, Yangon.Cundall...

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Celtic Tiger and emerging China shine in 2012

 Rory McIlroy's dominance on both sides of the Atlantic and the clearest hint yet at the exciting potential in China were the biggest storylines in what may prove to be a truly transformational golfing year in 2012.The coronation of McIlroy as the game's leading player was confirmed in sensational fashion when the exciting Northern Irishman cruised to his second major title by a record eight...

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World sports diary November/December 2013

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1TENNISParis Masters (to 3)MOTOR RACINGFormula One: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marinas Circuit (to 3)CRICKETWestern Australia v England, Perth (to 2)HORSE RACINGBreeders Cup, Santa Anita, California (to 2)SOCCERFIFA Under-17 World Cup, UAE (to 8)- - - -SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2RUGBYInternational Matches- - - -SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3ATHLETICSNew York City marathon- - - -MONDAY,...

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Golf-Jimenez out for several months after breaking leg skiing

MADRID, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Spanish golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez will be out of action for at least three months after breaking his leg in a skiing accident on Saturday."I was skiing in Sierra Nevada, I lost control and fell," Jimenez was quoted as saying in local media on Sunday."I felt a huge stab of pain and I knew straight away I had broken something," he said, adding that he had been operated on...

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Why does Google build apps for its rival Apple's iPhone?

Why help a key competitor? Two words: Advertising and dataThere isn't any other way to say it: Apple and Google really don't like each other. Apple CEO Steve Jobs vowed to destroy the Google geniuses behind the Android operating system for allegedly stealing the basic mechanics of the iPhone. Apple and Google-partner Samsung are constantly at one another's throats over patents. And most recently new...

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Samsung Smart TVs: The next frontier for data theft and hacking [video]

Smart TVs, particularly Samsung’s (005930) last few generations of flat screens, can be hacked to give attackers remote access according to a security startup called ReVuln. The company says it discovered a “zero-day exploit” that hackers could potentially use to perform malicious activities that range from stealing accounts linked through apps to using built-in webcams and microphones to spy on...

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Huge Wave of Google App Updates Hits iOS, Android

Google just brought iPhone and Android phone users a holiday gift. Google Maps has returned to the iPhone, this time in the form of its own separate app, while Google Currents -- the company's Flipboard-style online magazine app for Android -- received a substantial update as well.Besides the two big updates, about a half-dozen other apps for Android and Google TV received bug fixes and new features,...

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Valve Confirms New Game Console on Its Way

In an interview with Kotaku's Jason Schreier at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell confirmed that a "living-room-friendly PC package," designed to "compete with next-gen consoles from companies like Microsoft and Sony," will be available for purchase starting next year.What makes a PC a PCMost of the machines Newell described, which he expected "companies" would "start selling"...

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$35 Raspberry Pi computer gets its own app store

DIY developers adore the $35 Raspberry Pi and huge communities have enabled the Linux-powered computer to do cool things like emulate Super Nintendo games and run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. What’s next for the cheap computer? The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced it’s launching the “Pi Store” – an app store created in partnership with IndieCity and Velocix. Anyone will be able to download and...

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What's on the table now in 'fiscal cliff' talks

An update on the latest offers on the table in negotiations to avert a year-end avalanche of federal tax increases and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff":___INCOME TAXESHouse Speaker John Boehner would allow income tax rates to rise for people making more than $1 million per year and would hold rates where they are for everyone making less. The top rate on income exceeding $1 million would...

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Swiss lender ZKB says three charged by U.S. authorities

Swiss lender Zuercher Kantonalbank (ZKB) said two of its bankers and one former employee had been charged by U.S. authorities, which had accused them of helping U.S. clients avoid taxes.The three were indicted over changes of conspiring with American clients to hide more than $420 million from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan had said on Wednesday.The indictment...

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Existing home sales rise to fastest pace in three years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Home resales rose sharply in November to their fastest pace in three years, a sign the recovery in the housing market is gaining steam.The National Association of Realtors said on Thursday that existing home sales climbed 5.9 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.04 million units.That was the fastest since November 2009, when a federal tax credit for home...

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New York City should hike taxes on big business-comptroller

(Reuters) - New York City's top financial officer and possible contender for mayor in 2013, John Liu, proposed on Thursday tax hikes for big businesses and an end to Madison Square Garden's $15 million annual property tax exemption.The proposals by New York City Comptroller John Liu include tax hikes on private equity firms, which would help offset his plan for $500 million in tax breaks and lowered...

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Republicans push own "fiscal cliff" plan; talks frozen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Congress pushed ahead on Thursday with a "fiscal cliff" plan that stands no chance of becoming law as time runs short to reach a deal with President Barack Obama to avert a Washington-induced economic recession.House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B" to limit income-tax increases to the wealthiest sliver of the population appeared likely to...

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$35 Raspberry Pi computer gets its own app store

DIY developers adore the $35 Raspberry Pi and huge communities have enabled the Linux-powered computer to do cool things like emulate Super Nintendo games and run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. What’s next for the cheap computer? The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced it’s launching the “Pi Store” – an app store created in partnership with IndieCity and Velocix. Anyone will be able to download and...

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Is the Christmas card dead?

Author Nina Burleigh says the holiday photo is dead — and the internet killed itEvery year around the holidays, countless Americans sit down at their dining room tables to thoughtfully scribble pen-and-paper updates about how they are and what they've been doing with their lives to a select number of friends. These messages are usually written on the back of a recent family photograph (sometimes with...

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