Virginia limits punitive damages to $350,000

November 4th, 2008

Virginia limits punitive damages to $350,000. Va. Code Ann. 8.01-38.1. This cap has also been determined to be constitutional by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Wackenhut Applied Technologies Center, Inc. v. Sygnetron Protection Systems, Inc., 979 F.2d 980 (4th Cir. 1992).

US Election 2008: record turnout expected as Barack Obama and John McCain vote

Election fever is sweeping across America as Barack Obama and John McCain cast their votes.

Iran minister ousted for forged Oxford degree

A forged degree certificate from Oxford University toppled Iran’s interior minister when parliament voted to impeach him and dealt a severe blow to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Congolese rebel leader warns he will take war to capital

Rebel leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns he will take his guerrilla war to the capital Kinshasa unless the country’s government agrees to political talks.

Barack Obama casts his ballot as voting in US election 2008 begins

Voting has begun in the US presidential election as the race between Barack Obama and John McCain comes to a climax.

Threats against Indonesian president and embassies as Bali executions loom

A threat emerged to assassinate the Indonesian president and bomb threats were made against the American and Australian embassies in the capital Jakarta on Tuesday as the country prepared to execute three men convicted of planning the Bali bombings.

Bombs explode in southern Thailand

A coordinated bomb attack in southern Thailand has killed one person and wounded more than 60.

Record haul of 10000 endangered turtle eggs seized in Malaysia

A record haul of 10000 endangered turtle eggs which were destined for sale in food markets on Borneo island has been seized by Malaysian police.

Iran minister sacked over forged Oxford degree

A forged Oxford degree has toppled Iran’s interior minister.

Caves put up for sale on eBay

Two caves has been put up for sale on the website eBay for just over 500000.

Chinese official accused of assaulting girl tracked down by mass web search

A government official accused of assaulting a girl in a restaurant has become the latest victim of a new Chinese internet phenomenon.

US elections are historic says Gordon Brown

The American election campaign has been “historic” as a result of the involvement of ethnic minority and female candidates Gordon Brown has said.

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The listing agent had called Mr

November 3rd, 2008

The listing agent had called Mr. Wilson explained the owner was moaning about the fact that two other offers had come in slightly less than the list price without the benefit of the owner holding a second mortgage. Mr. Wilson shook his head confirming once again, deals wait for no one.

Edwards aiming to beat the odds

Shaun Edwards accepts history is not on Wales’ side in their quest to topple
the Tri-Nations heavyweights this month.

Rauluni set to skipper Islanders

Saracens scrum-half Mosese Rauluni has been confirmed as captain of the
Pacific Islands for their forthcoming Tests against England, France and
Italy.

Ward sacked by Carlisle

Carlisle have parted company with boss John Ward by mutual consent following a
wretched run of form.

Senna name may return to F1

The name of Senna will move a step closer to a return to Formula One later
this month.

Materazzi accepts damages over Zidane racism claims

Italian soccer star Marco Materazzi today accepted substantial undisclosed
damages over Daily Mail articles which said that he has used vile racist
abuse to French captain Zinedine Zidane.

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Understanding what your attorney is going to do is vital to getting a result you are comfortable

November 1st, 2008

Understanding what your attorney is going to do is vital to getting a result you are comfortable with. Unless you tell them otherwise, your attorney is going to go after the other side as aggressively as possible. If you dont want this approach, you need to speak up at the beginning of the case.

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Ken - Introduced in 1961 as Barbie”s boyfriend, Ken was a long time companion of Barbie up until

October 29th, 2008

Ken - Introduced in 1961 as Barbie”s boyfriend, Ken was a long time companion of Barbie up until 2004 when they separated.

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I will also tell you as you are probably aware of, property does not climb on a straight angle but

October 28th, 2008

I will also tell you as you are probably aware of, property does not climb on a straight angle but if we look at it over years it averages a capital growth.

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If saving money isn”t one of your stronger qualities, these savings programs can help

October 27th, 2008

If saving money isn”t one of your stronger qualities, these savings programs can help. Savings is the best way to avoid financial ruin. Having money set aside for an emergency, job loss, car and home repairs, or any unexpected expenses prevents you from having to take loans to cover these problems. In addition to liquid savings, retirement savings and college savings are long-term goals that often get overlooked or procrastinated. Taking advantage of one or several options from above is the first step in creating a healthy financial future for you and your family.

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Given the rising popularity of online dating, there must be plenty of you out there who are tempted

October 26th, 2008

Given the rising popularity of online dating, there must be plenty of you out there who are tempted to try it out but not sure exactly how. Here are some useful pointers on how to go about dating online. Not only is it something you would enjoy, it can actually change the direction of your personal life.

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With ATM and debit cards, it is the PIN that poses the risk for identity theft

October 22nd, 2008

With ATM and debit cards, it is the PIN that poses the risk for identity theft. An identity thief can illegally obtain your PIN and gain access to your bank account using three primary methods.

Champions League preview

Liverpool and Chelsea fly the Premier League flag in Europe on Wednesday evening.

Milan confirm Beckham bid

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed the club hope to sign David Beckham on a short-term loan.

Lions coaches confirmed

Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley have been confirmed as part of Ian McGeechan’s backroom staff for the Lions.

Cesc reveals Italian offer

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed he was approached by an Italian club over the summer.

Dawson denies FA charge

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson has denied a charge of improper conduct following his sending off at Stoke.

Camilo considers Euro move

Camilo Villegas has revealed he is contemplating playing on both the PGA and European Tours next season.

Barton makes Magpies vow

Newcastle’s Joey Barton has vowed to repay the club for the troubles he has brought them.

Sergio sets sights on victory

Sergio Garcia insists off-course distractions will not deter him as he bids for a first win of the season at the Castellon Masters.

City confirm Petrov injury

Martin Petrov is expected to be out for around ‘three or four months’, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed.

Murray eases through

Andy Murray began the defence of his St Petersburg Open title with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Victor Troicki of Serbia.

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Dan Frith is the founding partner of Frith Law Firm, P

October 21st, 2008

Dan Frith is the founding partner of Frith Law Firm, P.C., a firm focusing on medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and personal injury. You can view his bio at www.frithlawfirm.comwww.frithlawfirm.com or email him at dfrith@frithlawfirm.com.
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Self preservation of we and our loved ones, is one of man”s basic needs. It is inherent in every single one of us. Mankind craves security.

Football League round-up

A rundown of all this week’s Football League games featuring teams from the capital.

Ferguson back after injury spell

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson plays his first competitive football for four months after ankle surgery.

Ndur is fit to face former club

Nottingham Panthers defenceman Rumun Ndur will return from injury to face Coventry Blaze in the Challenge Cup this weekend.

Eastman set to make full recovery

Light-middleweight Gilbert Eastman is expected to make a full recovery after having surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.

Derby pressure no issue - Gordon

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is confident the club’s summer signings will cope with the intensity of Saturday’s visit of Newcastle United.

Stags will not appeal deduction

Mansfield Town confirm they will not appeal the Football Conference’s decision to dock them four points for fielding ineligible players.

Higginbotham hails Stoke support

Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham says the support of the Potters fans is "magnificent".

Newman happy to be Shots mentor

Aldershot Town’s Ricky Newman says he is happy with his role as assistant team coach and utility player whilst providing a positive influence to the younger players.

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Importantly, however, for the first five years the International Registration is completely

October 20th, 2008

Importantly, however, for the first five years the International Registration is completely dependent on the US application or registration. If at any time within those five years the US application or registration is rejected, successfully opposed, abandoned or otherwise cancelled, the rest of the International Registration will fall - meaning that the registrations in each of those countries to which the International Registration was extended will also be cancelled. After the five year period, the International Registration is no longer dependent on the US application or registration.

Woody - Players back Ramos

Jonathan Woodgate insists the Tottenham Hotspur players will stick by under-fire manager Juande Ramos ‘no matter what’.

Jose wants English return

Jose Mourinho has insisted he wants to move back to England when he finishes his spell at Inter Milan.

Rafa confirms Zaki interest

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed he is checking on Wigan star Ami Zaki.

Pakistan to part with Lawson

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt has revealed that Geoff Lawson will not have his contract renewed once it expires next April.

India close in on Mohali win

Australia ended day four of the second Test against India on 141-5 after being set a massive target of 516 to win in Mohali.

No strut from wary Peacock

England captain Jamie Peacock insists his side will be giving Papua New Guinea plenty of respect in their World Cup opener.

Ronaldo tipped for double gong

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo will be crowned World and European Player of the Year.

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