The dining room table gets some afternoon sun.

It's a very bright summer's day, and it's a little hard to see in the sunlight, but it's a nice afternoon, so I like the table and it feels comfortable.


The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.

The ADRs fell 9 cents at the open to $28.94. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.4 percent.


Death toll rises to 39 in Italy coach crash

Death toll rises to 37 in Egypt bus crash


Two were shot in attack, one died in hospital


Mandela remembered by family, as stadium memorial service is planned

A statue of Mandela in the stadium was unveiled in 2010, with a ceremony attended by thousands of people, including former President Bill Clinton.


What will be the response in California?


The person is removing the scales from the fish.

The fish are removing the scales from the person.


Passed in 1999 but never put into effect, the law would have made it illegal for bar and restaurant patrons to light up.

Passed in 1999 and never put into effect, the law would have made it illegal for bar and restaurant patrons to light up.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,670.21.

The Nasdaq Composite Index.IXIC is down 8.52 percent for the year, compared with a gain of 9.5 percent for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.SPX.


Three NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

A Russian spy was caught on tape in the U.S., and he was caught with classified information that would destroy the country


Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty.

One of them is currently in jail for the rest of his life and has been convicted for murder. He has been in jail for over a year and is currently on parole.


She was trying to make the eggs more tasty, and the cracklings were a little less tasty, but the taste was not that bad.


PC David Rathband: twin brother's fears for his 'bestest mate'

PC Michael Rathband: twin brother's fear of losing 'bestest mate'


Now, Blanca's American husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk, faces a murder indictment issued in February by the Philippine government, which says he's the leading suspect.

But Strunk, a former Marine who served in Vietnam, says he's been in the Philippines only a few weeks, and has no idea why his wife is being accused of murder.


south korea has so far taken a cautious stance on the issue of the north korean nuclear reactor project.

South Korea has been very hesitant to support the North's nuclear reactor project, but this stance is changing as the South has recently seen the benefits of a nuclear reactor in the North.


Obama will announce his plans in coming weeks.


In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications.

In turn Sun will license Java for Java 2 Standard Edition and will also license Java SE for Java 2 Enterprise Edition.


The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.

The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging two batteries.


Facebook mobile gains drive revenue growth: reaction

Google's latest Android updates will help improve battery life


Saudi Urges U.N. Action against Israel Strikes on Syria

U.N. Resolution Calls on Israel to Cease Strikes in Syria


myanmar's military rulers burned approximately 250 million dollars worth of illegal drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.


the drug has been around in other forms for years.

I was in high school in the 80's and the only drug that I had heard of at all was LSD, which I found very interesting and had no interest in.


Syrian army retakes Crusader castle from rebels


American investigators waiting to question arrested Boston bomber

Boston bombing suspect was arrested by the FBI.


Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible.

Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage may be possible.


But at the age of 15, she weighed a whopping 117kg and came to a difficult decision: it was time to try surgery.

It took a while to find the surgeon who would take her on, and it took another three years before the surgery was carried out. The operation was a success.


Their contract will expire at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, said Rian Wathen, organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700.

The union is negotiating with the city and the developer, which has agreed to pay a higher rate than the one it had offered.


But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards."

I don't like that you don't have the best grades in high school.


Snowden Hits Hurdles in Search for Asylum

He is seeking to avoid a trial in a country where he would be likely to face torture and death


Satyrs are real, they're a real race, they're not a myth, and I know a satyr.


A boy and a girl is dancing in the rain.

A boy and a girl are dancing in the rain.


Italy‚Äôs centre-left splinters in presidential vote

The right-wing candidate is a man of the past


I don't think a woman can be a strong and independent individual.


A girl in a pink dress rides her bike along a white picket fence.


Obama jokes about himself at reporters' dinner


A person is eating a banana with an avocado.


A woman is sitting next to him playing a flute.


Couple get married in Britain's first Scientology wedding


A baby is sitting in the grass and it is hungry.


Former Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk dead at 91


Amazon unveils new Fire TV streaming video box

Amazon announced a new streaming media box called Fire TV. The device has an HDMI port that can connect to the TV.


A man pours oil into a pot and it overflows.


Militants kill 6 soldiers in northwest Pakistan

A Pakistani politician who was in power for 20 years has now stepped down after being charged for corruption, according to local media


santos stated colombian police found the evidence in 2 computers discovered with slain rebel leader raul reyes.

santos stated colombian police are investigating a possible connection between the two.


A man and woman dressedin old fashion clothing sit outside at a table.

A man and woman dressed in old fashion clothing sit outside at a table.


The same dog on brown grass, white dirt and a big pile of leaves on a tree.


The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.

This is a new record high for jobless claims. Economists had expected the number to drop to about 400,000 this week, and some were projecting that number to drop even lower than that.


Obama condemns killing of 3 Israeli teens

Obama condemned killing of three Israeli teens in the West Bank


The two men did a funny skit with a boxer in front of a crowd of people.

I went to a bar with a girl I just met. She was really hot and she was a really good dancer.


After Hughes refused to rehire Hernandez, he complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The EEOC investigated and found that Hughes had discriminated against Hernandez by not hiring him.


People ride mopeds on the highway, but in the countryside, it is more of a bike and horse ride. The highway and the countryside is where the majority of the riding is.


Tokyo shares open higher tracing U.S. gains

The Japanese have a lot of high traceable assets and they share them with us


Torres moving on after Olympic bid fails

Torres is leaving after Olympic bid fails


A person has been driving along the road for a while now. He has stopped in a field, where he has stopped and is looking at the trees.


arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.

The United States and other nations should support the government of Vietnam in its struggle against communist guerillas.


GM slow on recalls, Congress record shows

GM recalls more, Congress approves new rules to protect employees from dangerous working conditions.


A dog swimming with a stick in its mouth.

An elephant with its tail hanging down and two feet out the side of it's trunk.


I am an artist. My painting is on a completely different topic.


Stanford (46-15) plays South Carolina (44-20) today in a first-round game at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb.

The Cardinal are looking to win their third straight game and improve to 8-0 on the season.


Many sheep standing on a green hill, and a sheep with a red horn.


UN Security Council hears Yemen envoy's final ...

The UN Security Council is meeting this morning, as the Security Council was meeting on Friday, and the Yemen envoy will present to the council the results of the talks.


Someone in our family has a serious eating disorder.


She was reading a book when she realized that she had forgotten to take out her phone and send a text message.


The U.S. government has not been forthcoming about the number of civilians killed in airstrikes.


Boston Scientific said it has gained 51 percent of the coated-stent market in Europe.

Boston Scientific is gaining 51 percent of the coated-stent market in Europe.


Muslim Brotherhood supporters die in Egypt clashes

Muslim Brotherhood supporters die in Egyptian clashes.


A girl in glasses is looking over two American flags near a wooded area.

An older lady is talking on the phone on her way to a meeting.


Air strikes wound civilians in Syria's Deraa

The U.S. and Russia are working together to fight ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria


the uk agreed to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (approximately 13.9 billion us dollars) to the uk defense company bae systems.

The uk will supply the same jets to the uk defense company bae systems, which will then be used by the uk military.


Maldives team in India to observe an election

The Maldives are a small island nation in the Indian Ocean. They are one of the world's smallest countries, with a total land area of just 4,000 square kilometers.


A man is dancing with a man who is wearing an enormous hat.


North Korea blocks access to joint industrial zone

North Korea's military exercises have been ongoing in the region


6 killed, 12 injured in blast in NW Pakista

A bomb exploded in a busy market in Pakista.


I saw the cat with his tongue hanging out.


US believes Syrian government used chemical weapons

US believes Syria's chemical weapons stockpile has decreased over the years, but it is difficult to verify


The manufacturer has to convince the government it's safe.

The government has to convince the manufacturer that it's safe.


The man wearing a blue helmet is riding a Polaris.

The man riding a Polaris in a Blue helmet.


Two dogs fighting in the snow, but the dog that lost its nose was the one that lost the race.


Jury nullification means a law isn't Constitutional?

Jury nullification is a Constitutional right?


Glasgow helicopter death toll rises to nine

The helicopter was carrying nine people.


Originally Posted by Vienna How was it authoritarian?

Originally Posted by Vienna How was it democratic?


A close up of the front end of a purple and white motor cycle.

A close up of the front end of the front end of a purple and white motor cycle.


How to Avoid the Worst Financial Mistakes


Women testify at Air Force instructor's sentencing

Women are not allowed to testify in Air Force cases.


A black and white photo of a motorcycle laying on the ground.

A black and white photo of a motorcycle laying on the ground with a black man lying on the back.


Syria envoy says no peace talks without opposition

Syria envoy says he has a'very positive' meeting with opposition


1 suspected extremist was provisionally released without bail.

A man was arrested for allegedly making an Islamic State flag in his home, which was discovered by a member of the local police.


Suicide bomber kills 16 in Russia’s Volgograd

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the terrorist attack in Volgograd, saying it is a 'cowardly' and 'despicable' act of terrorism.


A girl in a pink shirt is sprawling her limbs out in midair.

I am sitting here with my head down, thinking of all my mistakes, and how I can be a better man.


The Philadelphia Stock Exchange's semiconductor index .SOXX jumped 6.10 percent.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange's semiconductor index.SOXX rose 6.10 percent.


A black and white dog returns a stick in the snow.


"I think there's a building confidence that the cop is on the beat."

That's not how you're going to win a case. That's like, you're going to get beat.


Table with blue table cloth in kitchen, table with yellow table cloth on top, and white table cloth.


Texas Instruments climbed $US1.37 to $US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $US1.76 to $US36.31, each having been raised to "overweight" by Lehman.

I am not a fan of the new Star Wars film.


Vice President of Bolivia to visit China


So, you actually believe every word of what Terral wrote?


Close up of a brown horse with a blue halter.


Mr Morse is charged with assault and Mr Darvish is charged with filing a false report.

Mr Morse was the first to arrive on scene and was able to assist the officers and Mr Darvish with removing the victim from the vehicle.


It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google's services.

In addition to the new advertising opportunities, the acquisition of Knight Ridder gives Google a stronger presence in the online advertising industry, which is a major driver of revenue growth and profits.


UN says US drones violate Pakistan's sovereignty

I don't see why this is such a big deal. If they are violating the sovereignty of another country, that's a whole different thing, not a drone.


during the clash 7 seven police officers were killed and 4 seriously wounded.

during the clash 5 police officers were killed and 2 seriously wounded.


myanmar's military rulers incinerated the drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

The military has long been involved in the drug trade, which is why many people have died.


U.S. relaxes deportation rules for young people: Napolitano

Nepal's new president says 'no' to the United Nations.


The Taliban's leader has said that his group has killed more than 100 civilians since taking control of the city in late 2001. The U.S. has been reluctant to call it genocide.


Red Cross says negotiating halt to fighting in Syria to take aid

The UN says Syrian rebels used poison gas, but UN denies that.


1 dead, 39 injured in E China road accident

1 dead, 37 injured in E China road accident


A dog runs around the room and jumps into the dog bowl on the counter.


A group of people are marching in place. A few of them have their eyes shut tight, and a few are shouting. The others look at the marching people, and they all look at them.


Obama's big Hispanic win worries Republicans

Republicans are nervous that a Hispanic victory could make it more difficult for them to win a second term in 2012.


Washington State Voters Pass Ballot Measure to Legalize Marijuana


Syria is not the first victim of terrorism


The man poured oil on the tomato slices.

The man poured oil on the tomato slices and then the tomato slices were fried in it.


A black and white bird on a body of water with grass in the background.

A black and white bird with a black body and white wings, and a white body and black wings on a body of water.


Iran's nuclear quest 'has cost Tehran over $100 billion'

The US and its allies have been trying to stop Iran's nuclear program since 1979


elbaradei stated that this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation and not on possession of nuclear weapons.

I think it is very important to have trust and cooperation between countries and not to have possession of nuclear weapons.


the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.


arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.

The world is changing and it will never be the same again. The future of our planet is on our hands. We have to change the way we are living.


Two men and a girl, running in a forest.


U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.

The Expo is the first major international conference of the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Ministry of the United States of America.


Russians rally support for Orthodox church over Pussy Riot controversy

Pussy Riot's performance was offensive, and they should not have been allowed to perform.


Two people flipped tractor tires in a race.

Two women flipped a car tire in a race. It flipped over a tree.


Russia evacuates embassy in Libya after attack

Russia evacuated its embassy in Libya because of a terrorist attack.


Suicide Bombers Kill 3 Soldiers in Pakistan

Pakistan's Army Kills 2 Terrorists in North Waziristan


The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been.

We did not see any tumors. We did, however, see empty cavities in the skin.


Assad says Syria will comply with UN arms resolution

He said that Syria would abide by the UN resolution if the Security Council agrees that Syria is cooperating on the ground with the international coalition to combat terrorism


A mother who has been trying to get the kids to do homework all day.


On July 10, a team of 32 Singaporean police officers was sent to Baghdad.

On July 10, a team of 32 Singaporean police officers were sent to Baghdad.


Several SUVs parked on residential streets in Monrovia were tagged with ``ELF'' and other slogans, said Sgt. Tom Wright.

The vehicles were not the only ones targeted, said Wright.


The man is riding a bike down a dirt hill.

I was watching TV and a bird flew in front of my house.


You don't need a definition to know what you are doing, you're living your life


A brown and white dog sits on a floral-patterned chair.

A brown and white dog sits on a floral-patterned chair with a green leafy object in front of it.


US Pledge to Rebuild Haiti Not Being Met

US pledge to Rebuild Haiti Not Being Met.


Sony reported a $1.4 billion loss in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2012, but the company's shares were up 5.3 percent in Tokyo trading Monday.


Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will get the valuable Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot.

The show will be a blend of comedy, drama, and a little bit of mystery.


Tech capital Bangalore costliest Indian city to live in: Survey

A study has shown that the cost of living in India is the most expensive of the countries in which we are living. It also said that the cost of living is highest in Bangalore.


Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently.

The United States is working to establish a no-fly zone in Syria to prevent the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime.


What do you think of a woman who is into guys? Is she a girl douche?


Jeff Bezos Bets $250 Million on Reviving Washington Post

A new study shows that people with higher income levels are more likely to buy a new home


A black and white dog swimming in the pool


6 Killed by Hot Lava as Indonesia Volcano Erupts

7 Killed in a Car Crash in India's Gujarat state


Angelina Jolie's aunt dies of breast cancer

Her uncle was the first to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's.


The shirtless man sat in a chair and drank a bottle of whiskey.


A wet child is shivering in a towel in front of a pool.

You have to be a lot more careful with your money these days because of all these banks going bust and the government shutting down the banking system.


Israeli forces detain 2 in Hebron arrest raid

Palestinian youth from East Jerusalem stabs 3 in Jerusalem


the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.

the problem of the european currency has been a major issue for the russians.


the resolution requires all 192 united nations member states to adopt laws to prevent terrorists, black marketeers and other non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the materials to make them.

The US is not the only country with such laws in place, but the US has been the most vocal about the need for them to be put into place.


The boy cut the grass by the curb with scissors.

The boy cut the grass by the curb with scissors and a mower.


49 killed, 148 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq

The U.S. has killed 49 people in Iraq, wounded 148 more.


I have a girlfriend, but I have no girlfriend. It is because my family doesn't approve of it.


The new law requires libraries and schools to use filters or lose federal financing.

A filter is a device that filters information.


Bush said resistance forces hostile to the U.S. presence "feel like ... the conditions are such that they can attack us there.

The resistance is a force that has the ability to attack the U.S. presence in Iraq.


Japan starts hearings on proposed tax hike


Tech Sector Heats Up: Google and IBM Post Strong Earnings

The tech sector is expected to see a record number of job openings in the next few years, and the number of jobs created is expected to exceed the number of jobs lost.


A black and white photo of a dilapidated wooden fence.

A black and white photo of a dilapidated wooden fence, and the words 'No trespassing.'


A person riding a dirt bike in the outdoors. I was going out with him for a ride. I didn't see any of the other cars, but it was just a few miles.


Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange.

I have a great relationship with my mother. I'm not a fan of the New York Stock Exchange and I don't care about colgate.


A man in a black leather jacket falls asleep on public transportation.

An elderly woman is walking down a street with her dog. Suddenly she hears a man say,


Texas man finds his car 42 years after it was stolen

The car is still there, waiting to be found.


Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.

Shares of CVS Caremark were rising 3 cents, or 1%, to $42.10 on the Nasdaq.


The dog is opening a fridge because the fridge is open.


Iran, a large important partner for Russia: Novak

The Russian side is not a big partner for Iran: Putin


Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.

The h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.


The California Farm Bureau did not immediately have an official response to Tuesday's ruling.

A federal judge has overturned an Obama administration rule requiring that food companies disclose the chemicals used in pesticides and fertilizers.


Two blonde girls are sitting next to a statue


Islamic State issues video of beheading of US hostage


The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share.

The company said this impacted earnings by $0.01 per share.


the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months.

The talks on the Iranian nuclear issue were going well for a few months, but the negotiations broke down and the negotiations have continued in a very slow pace.


A dog barks at me when I'm walking my dog. I don't know why it's scared.


Brooks pleads not guilty at phone hacking hearing

The prosecution says that a phone that Brooks had was not hacked


World powers, Iran under Rouhani revive nuclear talks

Iranian nuclear talks resume, US says it is open to Iran's participation


A man is wind sailing in a lake with a man on a boat who is on the shore.


Germany Likely to Press Russia on Syrian Crisis

The U.S. Has No Plans to Strike Russia in Syria


Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis.

Water samples have been collected, and the water in the community has been treated.


Israel unveils plans for new settler homes

The Israeli government has decided to build 1,000 new homes in the West Bank


US officials said downward "rotor wash" generated by the hovering helicopter stripped the flag from the tower.

Downward 'rotor wash' strips the flag from the tower.


Brian Halla, CEO of NatSemi, claimed the deal made sense for both companies.

In the same interview, Halla said he was concerned that the deal might lead to a loss of control over the company and the government might take action to prevent a merger from occurring.


I have no idea who is the man in this picture.


World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.

Lleyton Hewitt has been accused of having been the victim of an attempt to dupe him into not taking a drug test in January this year.


The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said.

In April, the Index of Non-Manufacturing Activities (INAME) rose sharply in the United States, reports showed.


the area near town of mirjaveh has been the scene of frequent conflicts between iranian police and drug smugglers.

the area near mirjaveh has been the scene of frequent conflicts between iranian police and drug smugglers.


US Election: Mitt Romney concedes defeat as Barack Obama wins second term


6.0-magnitude quake hits northern Italy: USGS

7.5-magnitude quake strikes off southern Italy: USGS.


A seventh person, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition in the burn unit at Akron Children's Hospital.

The victim, a 21-year-old woman, had a brain injury and had been in the hospital for two weeks. She is expected to recover.


. What is your definition of "life force"?

I don't think that's the right question. Life force is energy, and energy is what we use to live.


A man plays the piano, and sings a song that's very similar to a famous song that he's heard many times.


"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon.

Wyden and Dorgan also said that the government should not 'use taxpayer dollars to fund a scheme that would facilitate the financing of terrorist organizations and their activities.'


Clinton is a tough act for Obama to follow


U.S. prosecutors have arrested more than 130 individuals and have seized more than $17 million in a continuing crackdown on Internet fraud and abuse.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against an Internet fraud ring that bilked more than 100 people of more than $1 million.


I have no idea why I am reading that article about how to find your inner strength and confidence.


A girl is communicating with sign language.

Sign language is a communication system that uses hand gestures to communicate.


Plane Crash in Ghana: How the international media reported it


Two dogs playing with their food in a tree.


No argument with Jakarta on boats: Abbott

I don't know why Indonesia is so scared about boats: Tony Abbott


But neither he nor Peace Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away.

And neither he nor War Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away.


China disagrees with U.S. sanctions program on overseas cyber attackers

The U.S. has been working to strengthen cybersecurity since the Snowden disclosures.


Ray Brent Marsh, 29, also faces charges of abuse of a body, and theft.

In addition to these charges, Mr. Marsh is charged with the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl.


Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police official J.D. Tambe told Reuters.

A police officer said the bodies had been recovered, adding that the cause of death was not known.


I have an appointment at 3 o'clock with a psychiatrist.


Preliminary reports were that the men were not seen together at the airport, sources said.

Preliminary reports were that the men were seen together at the airport, sources said.


If it's the Sunday night before Comdex, it must be time for yet another Bill Gates keynote.

The latest update from Microsoft on their HoloLens project is just the latest example of how far ahead the company is.


Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt's Presidential Election


I hope this is nothing, but if it is then I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight.


The new TVs have a much better edge to them


The person playing the guitar is the same person who was playing the guitar the night before.


Two dogs and sheep on middle of gravel road.


Palestinians: 2 Gaza militants killed in Israeli airstrike on coastal strip

Palestinian terrorists: 1 Hamas member killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza


The brown and white dog is playing in the snow.

The brown and white dog is playing in the snow with a red nose.


I am going to cut the onion into quarters and put them in a pie pan.


I'm not surprised. I live in a very earthquake prone area


A close-up of a yellow school bus. The driver's eyes were wide open, and the bus's windows were slightly tinted.


A chef is peeling a potato and is then eating the skin and flesh of the potato with a fork.


The miners killed many of the striking miners, and the miners who survived were killed by the police.


A young girl laying on a blue inflatable toy


I was thinking about how the West Coast is really a lot of different states, but it's all in the Pacific Ocean and it's really, really cool, so that's my idea.


A woman is walking with a red bag and a red umbrella.


Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70, while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50.

Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures for July were down 2.80 points at 975.50, while Nasdaq futures were down 6.10 points at 1,182.50.


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You pour gasoline on your cut vegetables?


Look forward to seeing you again, tomorrow night at 7!


Syrian rebels skeptical of chemical weapons deal

The U.N. inspectors have said they have found sarin gas, but Syrian rebels are skeptical.


"I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic," Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio.

He added: 'We have to make the necessary decisions to fight it and that is what the government is doing.'


Two men are packing suitcases into the trunk of a car.

A woman and her son were walking down a hill, when they were attacked and stabbed with a knife.


US Troops Killed in Afghan Insider Attack

Inspector General Says No Evidence Of US Military Intelligence Violating US Law in Afghanistan


Ford didn't accept taxpayer money to save the company.

It's the government that is responsible for keeping the company afloat.


A woman is cleaning a shrimp with a broom.


What do you think about how they handled this situation?


I am not going to get into an argument with the American public.


A man cut a tree with an axe, and then cut the other tree with his axe.


A man is sitting in the shade of a tree and watching a girl walk past on the other side of the road.


The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday October 29, 2013

What are the Top 5 Things that Will Change the Internet?


Israel airstrikes kill Hamas commander, 5 others

Hamas commander's death is a victory for Hamas


A dog in a "superman" shirt sleeps on a blanket.

I have never been to a 'Superman' concert.


the afghanistan-iran border region has been the scene of frequent clashes between police and drug smugglers.

Afghanistan is a landlocked country, but has a land border with Iran.


Stocks have been falling for the past two years


You can't see anything from your window.


Two American Officers Murdered As Afghan Unrest Continues

A New Afghan President Takes Office In Afghanistan


The Egyptian army is the most efficient military force in the world


Cameron 'has no concerns' over halal meat

The prime minister is not against halal meat, she is against halal slaughter.


Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy returns to stir up election

The U.S. has been working with Vietnam to develop anti-piracy techniques for years.


The two dogs are playing fetch in the snow.

I have a lot of dogs, but I don't know any other dogs. I don't know if they are dogs or not, or if they are cats or not.


'India police name 3 Iranians in embassy attack'

Police say three Iranians were behind attack on Indian mission in Islamabad.


Russia, Ukraine Sign New Economic Agreement


A lady dressed in a kimono is looking at the camera.

A man dressed in a kimono, who was standing in the corner, looked at the camera with his head tilted.


This is why I support the death penalty.

I'm not sure I believe it's a good idea, but I support it.


South Africa holds state funeral for Mandela

The funeral was attended by South African leaders from across the political spectrum


A woman is taking out the guts of the fish and putting them in a bowl.


For the trillionth time, I've never said rehabilitation doesn't work.

I'm not going to say rehabilitation doesn't work. But I've been there. I have been a recovering addict, and I'm going to tell you how it feels.


The woman is putting a rose into a bottle of water.


It seems that the difference between the two is that I am more concerned about my work and less interested in the other's work


A young woman with a black top and a necklace.

She wears black, but has no black on her top. The necklace is red, with the words


the defendants smuggled more than 11 kilograms (24 pounds) of heroin.

The defendants smuggled more than 11 kilograms (24 pounds) of heroin.


U.S. trade agency rules for Samsung, bans iPhone 4 imports

Samsung's Galaxy S II, which was banned by the U.S. Trade Representative, will be available in the U.S. in the next month.


Crowds, Dignitaries Gather for Mandela Memorial Service

South African Government Declines to Provide Mandela's Medical Records


A small girl walking down the street with her dog.


Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message.

Microsoft's instant-messaging system shows the sender and receiver of a message when the message is being sent and received.


Syria: Cameron and Obama move west closer to intervention

Obama: 'We have to act' to stop chemical weapons in Syria


A man and two women smiling at the camera while sitting on a blue sofa.

A man and two women, both sitting on a blue sofa, and the woman's hair was in a ponytail, with a white flower on her head.


And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map.

The House map was drawn by the same Republicans who drew the Senate map.


A girl is riding a horse with her sister.


Iran is also a signed of the NPT and the IAEA.

Iran was also a signatory of the NPT but it has not ratified it yet.


Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

He also pointed out that the Hurricanes will have to pay a $2 million exit fee if they decide to join the Big East for the 2015-16 season.


That compared with $35.18 million, or 24 cents per share, in the year-ago period.

That compared with $34.85 million, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago period.


A young boy riding a bike on a brick road

A man in his 50's walking home late at night


The man wrote something down on his notebook and he left.


An old fashioned wooden sailing ship in the ocean.


Tech Sector Heats Up: Google and IBM Post Strong Earnings

Apple's iPhone Sales Surge to Record Highs


I'm not a big fan of the Moon landing. I think it's an expensive waste of money. I'm a fan of robots.


Obama: Congress, world credibility on line


Topless Women Protest Against Berlusconi As He Votes In Election

A woman wearing a burqa, who was not part of the protests, said she had been insulted and threatened by the protesters, who were shouting that they were voting against Berlusconi.


The network is also dropping its Friday night "Dateline" edition.

The network's 'The Daily Show' is a lot more popular.


Ukrainian Prime Minister resigns amid protests

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych resigns amid protests


China stocks end higher on PMI at midday

The U.S. dollar rose after the data, but the U.S. Federal Reserve's statement on monetary policy did little to change investors' views


Three ice skaters round a corner. One is wearing a red jersey. One is wearing a blue jersey.


Someone is holding and petting a baby tiger.


Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from its developer, Connectix, earlier this year.

Connectix was founded by a man who once founded the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). ICANN was a non-profit corporation that was supposed to be the internet's


A black and white cat gets into a basket of yarn.

A black and white cat gets into a basket of yarn and a black cat jumps on the cat basket.


Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.

Bush is planning to visit Jerusalem on Thursday, and to speak at the Western Wall on Friday, the holiest site where Jews are allowed to pray. He will also meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.


Parents demands common forms for nursery admissions

I am sure that my mother has the best interest in the whole family in her mind. I am confident that my mother will not make me do any homework.


Black and white dog in living room standing on hind legs.

Black and white dog in living room on its hind legs standing.


That broken arm was made by a woman with a long nose. I have no idea why she was wearing a dress.


One of them was a professional marathon runner. The other was a middle school student.


The skinny cows are standing on the grass.

You are skinny cow and your skinny calves are on your head and the ground.


Pakistan condemns US drone strike in Miranshah

Pakistan is not a country where the drone strikes are allowed


the united states government and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty until officials in moscow withdraw troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

we have been trying to convince the united states government and other nato members to ratify the amended treaty.


hill is the head american negotiator on north korea's nuclear weapons program.

he is not a nuclear weapon statesman, but he is not a nuclear weapons statesman either


But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards."

But I would rather be talking about the need for a higher level of education and the need for the government to provide that education than low standards.


2 killed, 6 wounded in clashes in northern Lebanon

Two people killed, six injured by clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in northern Lebanon


A dog sitting on a yellow chair next to a green dumpster.


A monkey is karate kicking at someone's gloved hand.

I was watching an episode of the TV show, 'The X-Files'.


Come and get me, says Thai protest leader as anti-government riots grow

I don't want to be in a position to be in a position to be able to be in a position to say that


Israel agrees to release Palestinian prisoners

Israel will not release Palestinian prisoners.


A boy is sitting in a room playing a piano by lamp light.

A girl is playing with her friends at the playground.


A woman is riding a donkey and she is holding on to the donkey with her left arm.


He's playing his guitar while he watches the sunset.


Iraqi president in hospital after suffering stroke


Aust shares up 1% after interest rate cut

The bank cut its interest rate to 3.25% from 3.5% after the government approved a $4 billion bailout


"In  it was a mental illness, now what are they teaching you?"

I don't think you're mentally ill. I'm not saying that you are, but the point is that there are different types of mental illnesses.


A woman is standing next to him, looking very bored.


I don't have an idea about that. I think he is just playing.


Four kids holding hands jump into a swimming pool.

The four kids holding hands are swimming in the swimming pool.


Muslim Brotherhood supporters die in Egypt clashes


A cat is watching a TV, while another cat is on the sofa.


Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.

Under NASD regulations, the panel can hear and determine whether the complaint is well founded.


The two men did a funny skit with a boxer in front of a crowd of people.

He was very angry when he found out about the incident with the two women. The woman was a prostitute and she got caught because she was having an affair.


"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.

The board is not convinced by the mechanical solution, which is that the board would have to be removed and rebuilt, a costly proposition that would take years to execute.


White diamond fetches record $34m at HK auction

Diamonds have a long history of being the most expensive in the world


North Korea Shuts Last Remaining Hotline to South

South Korean President Lee Myung Bak Announces New Plan for Reintegrating the Korean Peninsula.


Two dogs are playing together in the grass.

Two people are talking about something that they do not care about.


Chinese president arrives in Netherlands for state visit, nuclear summit

Dutch prime minister says that he has a 'good relationship' with Chinese president and that 'we can work together' on the nuclear issue.


US ups pressure on Israel as UN demands Gaza truce

The US is pressuring Israel not to strike back


Higher than  per cent but not very high.

Higher than 10 per cent but not very high.


I said it wasn't a person, in the legal sense.

I am not saying that I am a'real person', or anything else like that.


Four Morsi supporters killed in Egypt clashes

The four Morsi supporters were killed by Morsi supporters. The four Morsi supporters were killed by Morsi supporters.


Egypt Army Launches New Air Raids on Sinai Militants

Air raids by Egyptian army have been ongoing for several days now, and the army claims they have killed a number of militants. They say they have also damaged several weapons depots.


again, this is not a constitutional issue.

The Constitution does not give anyone the right to take another person's property.


Indian Maoist rebels offer talks to free Italian hostages

Italian government says talks have not been started. Italian PM: 'We are ready to talk'


this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces.


The two boys play in the field, and they play together.


A squirrel is moving in circles, but the circles are not circular, they are square.


The men are playing soccer. They're a good team. I've been playing for a while, so it's a little different.


A black man moves to the next station on the platform, and then he is shot by a police officer.


the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing.

the ministers will meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in early January to discuss the possibility of establishing free trade areas in the region.


Women testify at Air Force instructor's sentencing

I have a friend who is in jail for a drug offense. He is in jail for selling a few grams.


Israelis attack 2 Palestinians in Jerusalem area

Two Israelis were injured when a Palestinian drove his car at a group of Israeli soldiers in the West Bank.


The report was found Oct. 23, tucked inside an old three-ring binder not related to the investigation.

The investigation began in March, and there was some confusion over the exact nature of the investigation.


Tokyo shares open higher on buoyant U.S. market

Tokyo shares close higher, buoyant U.S. markets.


South African icon Nelson Mandela hospitalized

South African icon Nelson Mandela was recently hospitalized in Pretoria for treatment


A woman is hitting a man, while the man is trying to get away.


Romney Promises to 'Make America Great Again'


China supports Taiwan's self-determination


Sarkozy to File Complaint in Gadhafi Funding Claim

Gadhafi to Appeal to UN for Help in Case of U.S.-Led Raid


N Korea to halt work at joint industrial zone

The North will not resume the joint industrial zone


Yes, I've assumed that all packaging would be recyclable in my argument.

Yes, it's true that packaging has a limited life span, but I don't know if that's a big problem.


A man is rapidly chopping some mushrooms using a knife.


Two men arrested for carrying guns and grenades in Baghdad, Iraq, and were charged with terrorism


russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary.

The US is not a signatory to the cfe treaty.


Two people sit on the end of a dock in the middle of still water.

The two people on the dock sit on the end of a dock in the middle of still water.


The two dogs are playing in the snow because there's a dog.


I don't see any reason why the G7 should intensify sanctions against Russia. It's the G20's fault


Israel airstrikes kill Hamas commander, 5 others

Hamas has been fighting against Israeli occupation for decades.


zahedan is the capital of sistan-baluchestan province.

I'm from the city of Zabol, which is located on zahidan. It is also called 'The City of the Sun'.


nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution that toppled the dictatorship of anastasio somoza but imposed a cuban-style leftist regime.

Nicaragua's new president, a former guerrilla who was a member of the Sandinista movement, has been trying to bring the country closer to the socialist model of the USSR and Cuba.


Killer may have filmed France school shooting, but it was not the gunman


Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 36 cents, up 2 cents, or 6.2 percent, from Tuesday's close.

Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 34 cents, down 3 cents, or 6.2 percent.


Americans scramble to sign up for Obamacare by deadline

The law's critics have said that its coverage is too generous for most Americans and its subsidies are not generous enough to offset the cost of insurance, especially for lower- and middle-income Americans


Canada train plot suspects reject charges

Canada police have arrested a group of five men in Montreal who allegedly planned to attack a Via Rail passenger train.


Russian court to rule in Pussy Riot trial

Judge says they are a threat to national security. Putin says 'I don't know anything about this.'


Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported.

Between 1993 and 2002, 142 women reported being sexually assaulted by a man.


He sliced the pepper with a serrated knife and then threw the knife into the air.


Hilited your common sense/deductive reasoning thing.

The common sense thing was the best thing to do, and it's the best thing to do now.


Clinton to testify this month on Benghazi attack

The FBI has not confirmed that the email was sent by the former secretary.


Plane Crash in Ghana: How the international media reported it

The international media reports that the crash was caused by a Nigerian man, who was flying to a conference.


A person is kicking a soccer ball back and forth between his feet.

It is not the person who is kicking the ball that is the person that is the best at soccer.


I'm not saying that NATO troops are bad. It's a different thing. It's not like NATO troops are killing Afghan kids all the time


Kadyrov was not injured, but four of his bodyguards were among those killed.

The attack was carried out by a group of Chechens and Dagestani mercenaries.


Vehicles driving infant of an ornate building.

I have a very good relationship with my parents. I'm not going to say that my parents are bad people.


in early may 2002 officials from the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an anti-terrorism agreement to share airline passenger lists and other intelligence.

the agreement has been in effect for years and has led to the arrest of over 100 suspected terrorists.


On the week, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points, while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points.


How would Martin not know that that was not the case?

What was Martin thinking about when he was writing his book?


the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful.

Iran is a country that wants nuclear weapons.


The United Nations' Human Rights Council voted against sanctions against Israel and Israel has never used nuclear weapons


A group of people sitting around a table on a porch.

They were discussing the state of the economy, the upcoming election and the future of the country, when the man in front of us started to get angry.


Sprinters Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell test positive for banned substance


A smiling man holds a small child wearing pink and red.

A smiling man holds a child wearing red and pink.


Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations.

Ernst & Young denies any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations.


Syrian opposition offers Assad's forces truce for duration of Ramadan

Syrian opposition offers truce for duration of Ramadan


I don't want to have anything to do with it anymore. You're just a waste of space.


Mandela movie to open this month in South Africa


I'm not sure. I think Hitler did something horrible but it is not as bad as some of the other atrocities that Hitler did.


A man is afraid of a dog because it is so big.


A man is sweeping the floor of a house using a long broom.

The man sweeps the floor of the house using a broom.


Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene.

The governor has said he will not grant clemency.


A woman is trying to get a man's wallet from his pocket and he keeps dodging her.


Cadbury Schweppes has unveiled plans to slash 5,500 jobs and 20 percent of its factories over four years to cut costs brought about by an acquisition spree.

The company has been struggling to compete with smaller rivals, particularly Mars, which is also based in the United States, as well as a wave of new competitors, like Mondelez International.


The other dead are Palestinians who were in the house when the strike hit.


Menendez faces possible corruption charges

Menendez's trial could take up to six weeks, and he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of corruption charges.


Three dogs pulling a man on a bicycle through the snow.

Two women in a bar talking about how they are not dating anymore because of how many people they have slept with.


The black and white dog is swimming in the river.

I have no idea why I like to watch this show. I'm sure I'm a huge fan of some other show.


The United States is the world's leading producer of crude oil.


Progress reported in Palestinian prisoner hunger strike talks

I'm sure that the Palestinian Authority is doing its best to get the prisoner hunger strike back on.


Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant, but his wife has recovered.

He returned to the University of California at Los Angeles in December. He is currently studying to be a doctor in internal medicine.


A white dog on a beach is carrying a stick in its mouth.


Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain.


The San Francisco plane crash at a glance

It's not the best time to get married. It's also the worst.


Crossword - Saturday 27th April - The day after the day before the day before the day before the day before the day before the day before


US House Republicans elect Paul Ryan as speaker

The US Senate chooses Mike Lee as its new senator.


A little girl walks into a bar and sees the man behind the counter.


Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote

The United States is the most dangerous country on Earth


Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa.

Monkeypox can be found in many areas around the world, but is most common in Africa and parts of Asia and the Pacific.


Members of Kathleen Peterson's family were not present.

Members of the family of the late Robert E. Lee, who is considered by some to be the first Confederate general to be a general, were present at the meeting.


-CryptoLutheran No. We have a Christian in office right now.

The president and I have been in touch. I believe that we have a common ground on the need for the Church to have a more robust response to the issues that are facing the country.


Mitt Romney loses Missouri primary to Santorum


The Knicks are in the playoffs. This is the first game back


North Korea says the missiles were a test for long-range missile


I'm not sure what you are talking about.


Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.

The company is also in talks to acquire the assets of Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMB) - which owns the assets of the bankrupt RMB Auto Parts.


Moon rocks indicate earth's orb born of collision


A man in black on a surfboard riding a wave.

A man on a surfboard riding a wave on a beach in the Pacific Ocean.


Police fire teargas on Venezuelan vote protesters


A guy in the crowd yells out, 'Hey girl, wanna go home?'


A man is squeezing water and is wearing a tight fitting pair of pants.


Some people are singing because they have nothing to do.


10 killed, 12 injured in E. Afghan airport suicide blast

Two men were injured in a blast at Kabul Airport. The two were in a taxi and were traveling to the airport from the airport.


Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases.

But smoking and high cholesterol aren't diseases, and obesity isn't a disease either.


The jurors were taken into the courtroom in groups of 40 and asked to fill out a questionnaire.

The jury was then asked to read through a list of the evidence presented to them and to determine if they could find the defendant guilty of the charges in the case.


Both rebels and government forces, including those loyald to Taylor, have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite a peace deal.

In the past few weeks, the rebels have also been accused of kidnapping, rape and killing civilians in the countryside.


Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found.

In the past decade, long-lines have caught only one fish.


Two U.S. soldiers shot, killed by Afghan soldier

A soldier was shot and killed by a soldier from the Afghan Army.


And all of the samples contained molecules that can only be produced when cholesterol interacts with ozone.

The ozone molecules interact with cholesterol molecules, causing them to break down and release energy.


The boy cut the grass by the curb with scissors.

The man was walking down the street, when he saw a girl playing a flute. The man decided to take a picture.


"Being against using nukes" means "not wanting to use nukes".

It means you don't want to use nukes to stop the Nazis. That's not being against nukes.


Mr Sahel said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-strong cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks on Saturday.

The police said that the men had been killed in a shootout with police.


Retailers back Bangladesh factory safety pact

Retailers back Bangladeshi factory safety pact


A women riding a mountain bike on a large concrete area.

A woman riding a mountain bike on a large concrete area.


I have an imaginary friend called 'Ralph'.


Lionel Ritchie dances while standing on the ceiling.


One was in a box and the other was outside in a grassy field.


china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.

the Chinese government has made efforts to help resolve the korean nuclear issue.


The bird ate the food in the tree from a bowl.


Jim Wolfcale, the jury foreman and a minister, said, "This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting."

The jury was asked to determine whether the defendant was mentally ill.


Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments.

I'm an astrophysicist and an expert on asteroids, but I'm not a scientist. The NASA mission is not about me.


Muslim mobs attack Christian churches and homes in Myanmar, leaving many people dead


A little girl plays in a pit of colorful balls.


I added a bit to the cheese to give it a bit of a cheesy flavor.


I have seen a girl who has a lot of talent in singing, and she was really pretty and beautiful, too.


The Republican party controls the state government, so they can control the legislature and the governor.


human rights violations in myanmar include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child soldiers.

human rights violations in myanmar include a lack of political participation and freedom of speech.


"The whole thing is a travesty," fumed Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.

In fact, the Rockland Police have been the most successful in terms of crime reductions.


The man spanked the other man with a stick.

I was in a relationship and my boyfriend was having an affair with another girl. The other girl was a virgin.


The kid swing has two kids, one is on it, and the other one is on a different kid swing.


you don't use the search button much, do you?


I don't have any dogs. I don't like them. They're so noisy, and I'm not into yoga. I have no idea why anyone would like to go to yoga.


Sony to sell PC unit, trim job cuts and focus on TV and smartphone


The network will drop one edition of "Dateline," its newsmagazine franchise.

The network will drop a newsmagazine franchise that is a subsidiary of NBC News and MSNBC. The network said it will drop 'Dateline' in the fall.


Suspected drone strike kills 4 in Pakistan


A guy is sitting on his bike with one wheel in the air.

This is a very cool bicycle that you can ride on the ground. The guy is on a different kind of bicycle.


A man and a woman are talking to each other.


Two Indian women with two Indian girls near the water.


A gray cat with green eyes looks at the camera.

An orange cat looks at the camera. The gray cat with green eyes is not there.


I don't know who this girl is but I have a lot of time for women.


Egyptian police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo

Egypt's army chief is a hero and the country's army is the best in the Middle East


Got some Heine and coors light i started it last night xanis.

Got some coors light and started it tonight.


We are meant to explore and find our place in the universe.


One thousand two hundred and eighty five thousand two hundred ninety nine people watching television in the United States on the day that President Obama was born.


van der merwe suspended geiges' sentence to 5 years imprisonment.

he was also charged for a crime in the Netherlands that he committed while in prison in the Netherlands. This is the crime of 'trafficking in drugs'.


Driver backs into mom, stroller with child then drives off

Driving into mom, stroller with child, then driving off


The men are performing a dance. They are all dressed in black, and are all wearing masks. They have been dancing together all night.


A new report says the US is the only country with a net outflow


US House Republicans elect Paul Ryan as speaker

Paul Ryan is a man who has spent the last decade fighting to reduce the size of government and increase the size of the middle class.


A climber is standing on the rock face next to the pink rope.

The climber is standing on the pink rope next to the rock face.


10 dead, five injured in SW China road accident

The road was crowded and the cars were all crammed into one lane.


Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability, which affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

A similar patch for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 has also been released.


A man is leading a horse around by it's halter.

That's not what you should be doing in your car. Get your hands away from the steering wheel and get out of the car!


China army newspaper hits out at US's PRISM programme

China army's official media says 'we don't need US technology' in wake of PRISM


The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted.

The union had revealed the chain it would use.


AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday.

The AirTran official said he was unaware that the Boeing official was aware of the plan to close the facility.


A young girl wearing a bike helmet with a bicycle in the background.

The young girl wearing a bicycle helmet with a bicycle in the background.


"They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director.

'I am a woman of faith and a mother of five,' said the Oscar-winning actress.


The people shouting for justice for Trayvon are all hypocrites.

The people who were yelling for justice for Trayvon are all liars.


His "friends" say that he was confronted by his car.

Her friends said that she had a conversation with him on his phone while she was at school.


the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.

the european union and the NATO are the main force in the european military.


russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe is a step in the wrong direction.

I think Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the CFE is a step in the right direction.


At least 33 dead as big quake hits Pakistan

The earthquake killed more than 33 people, and injured hundreds more.


A white and brown dog is running over grass.

This brown dog is a brown dog. I don't like white dogs.


Britain has new royal baby prince, and it looks like he has some royal genes


Ankeet Chavan granted bail to get married


Asian stocks hit three-week highs on hopes of U.S. debt deal

Asian stocks fell on hopes that the United States would reach a deal to avert a debt default.


Ursel Reisen confirmed it had been operating the coach, but declined to give details of the passengers other than to say they were of mixed ages.

It is not yet clear why a passenger had to be taken to hospital after a coach crashed at the end of last year.


A young woman walks into the room and starts to talk to me.


Shares of Hartford rose $2.88 to $46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.

The company's shares rose $2.50 to $46.75 in the New York Stock Exchange composite trading.


occupied Palestinian territory: Israeli Forces Continue to Shed Palestinian Blood in oPt

occupied Palestinian territory: Israeli forces continue to shed Palestinian blood in oPt


Minn. police say a man was found in the basement of an old hotel, dead, with a bullet wound to the head.


A brown dog in running on grass, but it has a tail and it is not running fast.


A brown dog carrying a stick in its mouth.


Google Unveils Prototype Self-Driving Car

I am not going to be driving a self-driving car any time soon


Boy and girl walking down a hill on the beach.


Pakistani plane crashes with 127 on board

Pakistani plane crashes with 128 on board


Police converge on street in search for Boston bomb suspect

Police converging on street in search for Boston bomb suspect


A group of people having a drink and discussing their views on politics, the environment, etc.


a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia.

I've been reading a bunch about a new study that claims that the Chinese government has ordered their citizens to break the rules. It seems like a very interesting topic, but it's also very serious.


Putin Declares Victory In Russian Presidential Vote


Outside the court, Sriyanto, who faces up to 25 years' jail, denied he had done anything wrong.

Outside the court, he also denied he had done anything wrong. He is a very honest man.


Based on a separate survey of households, the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.

The economy grew in August, but at an annual rate of 2.4 percent, the slowest since 2010.


Soccer-France to host Australia for first time in October

Australia will play the first match of the tournament on Oct. 8 in Paris


A small kitchen and a cluttered table with a blue table cloth.

A small kitchen with a cluttered table with a blue table cloth.


A woman is doing something with a knife, while she is eating the fish.


russian president putin signs decree suspending russia's application of european arms control treaty.

President of russian federation putin has said that russian government is ready to resume russian arms control treaty with europe.


U.S. closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violence.


The person skiing down the snowy hill is wearing a helmet.


A woman is filing her fingernails with an emery board.

The woman is filing her fingernails with an emery board.


Chavez leaves again for Cuba for radiotherapy

The President is in the middle of a speech in Cuba


Palestinians: 12 killed in IDF strike in northern Strip

Israeli settlers in East Jerusalem: 8 wounded, 1 seriously


A person is slicing a garlic into pieces.

A person is chopping a garlic into pieces.


The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts.

It is very likely that there was a meteor impact in New Mexico on November 18th that was larger and more powerful than the one that struck Russia last week.


Men in China detained after taking girls to hotel

The girls were taken to a hotel in China


He has a very beautiful voice. I like that about him.


A boy is running in front of fish hanging on fishing rod.

A girl is hanging from the ceiling by her hair and is screaming,


What time is the Paralympic Opening Ceremony? Everything you need to know about the big curtain-raiser

I've been watching the Olympics for a while now, but I'm not really that familiar with the athletes.


India starts voting in world's largest election


July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.

I was a student at the University of Cambridge when China's Nationalist Party was in power and the British government was in power, so it was an interesting historical period to be in.


I have a new book I'm reading. One chapter is about the birds and the other is about my cat.


Egyptian protesters issue Morsi resignation ultimatum

Morsi resigns, Egypt's army chief steps in to head interim government


buwhahahaha Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.

Breathe in, breathe out, move on. I am a big fan of the Beatles and the Beatles are big fans of me.


Sawing is dangerous. I don't want a friend to have to do that to his own hands.


A little girl sits on Santa's lap, and he puts his arm around her


Across US, people rally for 'Justice for Trayvon'

The police are not the answer to all of our problems


South Africa admits possible 'mistake' over deaf signer at Mandela memorial

The deaf signer at the Nelson Mandela memorial in Pretoria was apparently a hoax, but it is hard to imagine that the government would have allowed such a hoax.


Brazil tied 2-2 by England as Maracana re-opens

The United States is a superpower. I don't know what the United States is.


Nine children die in attack in Afghanistan attack


Dog swimming in the water with a stick in its mouth.

The dog was swimming in the water with a stick in its mouth.


A woman tosses a cat in the air, and the cat hangs off a rod on the ceiling.

A woman tosses a cat into a pool and it falls into a pool of water.


The United States is still the only country that can afford the kind of healthcare Castro demands


A person sitting on a motorcycle while a man stands by.

A man sitting on a motorcycle while a person stands by.


It's official: Deal reached on "fiscal cliff"

Deal reached on 'fiscal cliff' means the president will not be able to sign the bill into law.


I don't believe there was any iceberg at all anywhere near the Titanic.

The Titanic was a giant piece of shit and sank in the ocean with the loss of over 2,100 people.


He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.

She was on a hike near the top of a hill when she heard a loud, thudding noise, and then a crash.


Lakers Fire Coach Mike Brown After 1-4 Start

Mike Brown is not the first NBA coach fired after a disappointing start. Here are other coaches that had a similar fate


Judge OKs force-feeding California inmates

Judge OKs force-feeding inmates in other states


Storm lashes Florida, delaying Republican convention


Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher.

I have seen many people disappear into the hands of the Iraqi police and army, often after being tortured and then never seen again.


A panda is walking in a forest with its mother and sister. The two panda are very friendly.


German parliament endorses Greek bailout

Greece is not a country with a sovereign currency


A person is performing tricks on a motorcycle.

He is performing tricks on a motorcycle.


US orders non-essential staff to leave Tunisia, Sudan

US orders non-essential staff to leave Sudan, Yemen, Libya


Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq

Catherine Ashton's statement is a good start but we must do more


I am in a meeting at my house. It's raining, and I am in the living room.


NATO says North Korea nuclear test is grave threat to world peace

The US is not the enemy, it's just a tool to keep the world in chaos


Two black and white dogs are playing together outside.

A man in a suit and a black and white dog.


The remains were found at the mouth of a river, near the mouth of a river. The remains of the victim were found near a large river


Deadly Gas Cylinder Blast Hits Pakistan School Bus

The Pakistani government is responsible for this attack. We will do whatever it takes to protect the lives of our children.


Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act.

The comptroller said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act.


china stressed that opposition of weaponization and an arms race in outer space.

china emphasized that it would be a good idea to develop and deploy space-based weapons systems as well.


the bill for the new law was already approved by the japanese government's lower house last week.

I'm not saying that this law is bad because it's the japanese government's lower house.


A person is doing pencil tricks with his hand.

A person is using a pen to draw on the walls in the bathroom to draw on his penis.


On Saturday, Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi.

The next morning, the tennis star was still on the court.


the international atomic energy agency is the u.n.'s nuclear watchdog.

the u.n.'s nuclear watchdog investigates the use of nuclear energy by other countries.


Punjab Mail derails near Rohtak, 19 injured

A man is shot dead in Punjab, police suspect it is a gangland murder


The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results.

The company said it will issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results.


A television in a messy room with several bookcases.


US, Afghan officials to meet in Washington next week to discuss night raids.


"They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision was based on 'unscientific' fears about genetically modified foods.


violence continues despite conflicting opinion on the extent of damage suffered by the rebel groups.

The rebel groups are the ones who are causing the damage.


The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day down 98.32 points at 9,011.53.

The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 97.84 points at 9,011.51.


The paper is not entirely consistent, with a few notable omissions. But it is still the best available evidence that the U.S. government was spying on the communications of millions of Americans.


Obama is going to be the first black President


That Israel doesn't giva a **** what anybody else thinks.

I don't care if Israel wants to do business with Iran, but I don't like it when they do.


A yellow and blue airplane is flying in the sky.


the police officers surrounded the slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers and seize weapons and drugs.

The police officers are not only looking for the drug traffickers but also the guns and drugs that the drug dealers were using.


The Note's Must-Reads for Friday May 24, 2013

The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, April 30, 2013


Insiders: The Republican Party is a 'Bunch of Idiots' Who Can't Win


Dolores E. Mahoy, 68, of Colorado Springs is just the type of person who might be helped by the legislation pending in Congress.

In fact, the law is a direct response to a case that has come up recently.


A girl jumping rope on a sidewalk with a parking garage to the left.

A girl jumping rope with a parking garage on the sidewalk.


Egyptian President Sisi: 'We Will Not Be Afraid' of Terrorists


His spokesman Jim Kennedy said the former president also gave more than 70 speeches in 2002 without compensation.

The White House did not provide details on the speaking fee for the former president's appearances in Europe, Asia or Latin America, including how much money he was paid.


spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.

The Swiss government is willing to provide the necessary documents in order to prosecute the accused on the charges of falsifying documents and of having been illegally present in Italy.


Two dogs playing in the sand at the beach.

Two cars in a parking garage, one with a red car and the other a green one. Both cars are driving in opposite directions.


Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth".

Greenspan said the U.S. is in a recession but that the economy is likely to recover.


the agreement aimed to establish a wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

the agreement aims at the establishment of a common security and defense policy, the joint use of military forces in Europe, the establishment of a common military command and a common command structure.


I don't know if it's better for me to stay in the United States


Suspected Boko Haram attacks kill dozens in Nigeria

A new study shows that women are more successful in business than men, despite being paid about 20% less than men


The black and brown dog is running through the snow.

I have never met any of the people in the neighborhood, except for a couple of people I know, but I don't know them well.


A small red and grey bird perched in a tree.

I have an enormous green frog sitting on the back of my head and a tiny blue bird perched on the tip of my tongue.


A man spreads butter on a big piece of bread.

I spread a lot of butter on the big piece of bread. I think I could spread a little more, if you ask me. I'm not a big fan of the bread, though.


A red dog jumps an catches a tennis ball in its mouth.

The red dog jumps the tennis ball and catches it in its mouth.


Gunmen kill nine people in northwest Pakistan

A man who was a Taliban commander in the northwest Pakistan town of Miranshah was arrested


Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of Yukos Oil, on charges of fraud and tax evasion.

Khodorkovsky, who was jailed in 2003, was freed on bail and returned to Russia in November, but his trial was delayed.


A little girl with a ribbon in her hair is picking her nose.

I have never had such a nice nose in my life. I can smell the perfume from the roses in my mother's garden. I smell them in the air.


4 dead, 30 injured in train collision near Moscow

3 dead, 20 injured in a crash on a highway near Moscow.


A person is folding a square paper piece.

A person folded a square piece of paper. The piece was very thin and very thin, but still very strong. The piece was folded in a very thin layer, but the layers were very thick.


N.C. State Fair ride operator arrested after accident

A N.C. State Fair ride operator was arrested after a collision at an event.


He was released on $3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas, where he had been filming a video.

He is scheduled to return to court on March 20, 2015, to face charges in the murder of a woman in the Las Vegas suburb of Pahrump.


The man poses for a photo in front of the train.

The man looks at a map and poses for a photo in front of the train.


A woman in a black dress smiles in front of a silver truck.

A man in a black suit smiles and waves to an elderly woman.


Stefani's remarks further stoked tension after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi last week compared a German member of the European Parliament to a Nazi concentration camp guard.

The Italian government has been in turmoil over Berlusconi's controversial remarks, and has been unable to form a government.


Egypt's Brotherhood as Beleaguered as Its Leader

The Egyptian military's crackdown on the Brotherhood is a blow to democracy


It was announced that Green will replace Park in the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week.

Green will replace Park in the No. 1 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week.


The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell.

The two Democrats on the five-member panel are now trying to persuade the agency to change course.


Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25, 2005.

The company is also telling its suppliers that it's going to require that they have ID scanners by Jan. 25, 2005.


Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban fighters

Pakistan releases five Pakistani Taliban fighters


A man plays an instrument that is similar to a musical instrument.


Turkish PM urges to end protests in Istanbul

Turkey PM urges to end protests in Istanbul.


A puppy with big ears chewing on a stick.

An elephant eating grass on its back legs.


fulvio berghella stated that the digital worm named sq hell was particularly virulent and replicated itself at the rate of 8000 times an hour.

the worm was created by a group of people who wanted to make money by infecting people's computers with viruses and malware.


Thousands evacuated in Moscow metro fire

Moscow subway fires: More than 100 dead, 1,200 hurt


A man was driving his motorcycle through a tunnel when the tunnel collapsed.


an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity.

A former US intelligence contractor said in an email to a reporter that 'it is now widely known that the US intelligence community is collecting data on millions of Americans.


Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case.

The court said Carlson had a conflict of interest because he had been a member of a federal grand jury that was investigating Carlson.


Tech stocks were hurt by a sour forecast from Sun Microsystems, which was viewed as a bad omen for the upcoming quarterly earnings season.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up more than 200 points in early trading Tuesday, after the Federal Reserve's latest policy statement.


A dog emerges form the water with a stick in its mouth.

A dog emerges from the water with a stick in its mouth, and then it jumps up into the air.


I have no idea what you are talking about.


'No Evidence' In Afghanistan Massacre Case

The Taliban has denied any involvement. But U.S. officials have said they are investigating whether the group is to blame for the massacre, in which more than 30 people were killed.


Pietro Amanni is an anti-EU politician, who has been a member of the Italian Senate


A tan and white dog laying in bed with a yellow coverlet.

A tan dog lying in bed with a yellow coverlet.


That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about how to use onion in water.


The woman is tapping her fingers on the table.

It's not the woman who is tapping her fingers on the table.


A man is riding a horse and jumping over obstacles.

A man is riding a horse, and jumping over a few hurdles and a few trees.


Pakistan executions draw international ire

Pakistan executed three men, including a cleric and his son


china's cabinet the state council announced that it will amend regulations on "dual-use" nuclear technology to prevent nuclear terrorism.


I have heard that it's good for me. But I don't know how true it is.


Romney takes lead over Obama with convention "bounce": Reuters/Ipsos poll

The latest Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll shows Romney leading President Obama in Ohio with 46% of the vote and Obama trailing with 44%.


Palestinians: We Don't Want Kerry Mission to Fail

Palestinian Authority President: Kerry Will Be the First President to Fail


It's also a stellar performer in terms of blithering idiocy.

I've never seen a more impressive piece of performance art, but it's still just an exercise.


The claim on the use of chlorine bombs by the regime is baseless


A man with glasses and two plastic bottles in the foreground.

Two men, one with a green shirt and a black cap on his head and the other with a black shirt and a red hat.


I have never met the guy in my class that was the president of a club


NATO Soldier in Iraq was a member of a Special Forces Team.


Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt's Presidential Election

Obama: U.S. Won't 'Pull Back' from Middle East


North Korea Postpones Family Reunions with South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent statements have caused a lot of concern in South Korea


A white bear walks along snow-covered ground and casts a shadow on the snow.


A woman is making a bed, but the sheets are wrinkled and the mattress looks like a dog's bed.


Saudi man with pressure cooker arrested at Detroit airport

Detroit police arrest two men in pressure cooker case


NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat

NATO's increased military presence is a response to the increasing Russian threat


Saudi Women Allowed To Compete At Olympics

I'm Not Sure I Want to See a Female Olympic Team


China issues yellow alert for typhoon Kalmaegi

China issued a yellow alert for Kalmaegi. The weather forecast is calling for rain and thunder.


Egypt increases security before pro-Morsi protests

Security is increased before pro-Morsi protests


a person doing the back stroke in a swimming pool


A group of men playing brass instruments.

A man wearing a suit and tie playing a trumpet.


the official spoke on condition of anonymity.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity.


Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public.

The British Government has said that it has no plans to extradite the pair to the US, despite claims that they were plotting to launch an attack in the UK.


BBC director general resigns over 'shoddy journalism'

BBC director general resigns over'shoddy journalism'


Pakistan convoy heads to protest US drone strikes


Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud

Jesse Jackson Jr. to be sentenced for fraud


Two Indian women with two Indian girls near the water.


German envoy optimistic about Iran-G5+1 talks

German ambassador optimistic about Iranian-G5+1 talks.


Philippines, rebels reach wealth-sharing deal

Philippines has a long and bloody history with the US, and has a long-standing, unresolved border dispute with the US


100 pro-Palestinians seek to enter Israel at Allenby

100 anti-Palestinian activists enter Israel through the Allenby Bridge.


Two dogs share a toy in a field of vegetation.

The two dogs share a toy in a field of vegetation.


NATO troops killed in Afghan 'insider attack'

NATO's latest attack was on an Afghan man, a local police commander who was not a Taliban fighter. He was shot in the head.


What is your favourite colour, by country, country code and colour?


There is a small desk and chair in front of the laundry room.

I don't think you have any idea how big a deal this is.


An old Red London double decker bus with its hood raised.

A red London double decker bus with its hood raised.


Clash of Styles in Court Opens Trial in Young Man‚Äôs Death

A New Study Finds That High-Stress Work Is Linked To Depression


He then walks down a short path, and then onto another wall.


It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission.

It will give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission.


Sovereign shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.68, down 74 cents, or 4.5 percent.

A year earlier, the same day the stock closed at $14.98, it was down more than 30 percent. In the year that followed, the stock fell by more than 50 percent.


Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank raid

Palestinian man shot dead in his own home by IDF


Palestinian president assigns academic to form West Bank gov't

President of Palestinian Authority gives lecture on 'Jewish-Muslim relations' at West Bank University


Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall

The National Mall in the United States is a beautiful and historic site and it is the perfect location for a rally


North Korea test fires 30 missiles into the sea

The United States has not yet confirmed if the missile test was a provocation or a test.


Shots, Explosions Heard as Thais Continue Protest in Bangkok

The protesters were demanding a better education for their children.


korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory.

the lab is working with the national security apparatus of u.s. and russia.


A man is opening a package containing headphones.

The man is opening the package to find headphones.


But the justices ruled that the police supervisor who repeatedly questioned Mr Martinez as he screamed in pain did not violate his Fifth Amendment rights.

The Supreme Court ruled that a police officer's actions were not illegal because he was trying to help the man.


Chinese government is trying to control the media in China


A pot of liquid is at the center of a tinfoil covered plate.

This is not an actual pot of liquid. This is a picture.


People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do."

People who have supported these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do.


The baggage is the way the game was played.


I was arrested for possession of marijuana, and I was sentenced to a year of community service.


The Bush administration has done a great deal to make the U.S. more vulnerable.


Tech sell-off sends Asian stock markets lower

The U.S. is a global economic powerhouse. It is a global leader. Its global reach is unparalleled.


It's like the man's wife is the only person who knows how to do this.


you have no witnesses for a missile at the pentagon.

I am not going to go into the details of my relationship with my ex.


One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "refugee" in an English/Turkish dictionary.

I have seen a lot of people with similar problems in the last few years. Some are not even Kurds.


a clear plastic chair in front of book shelves.

A white table, with a red cloth tablecloth on the table top and white chairs, all facing a black door, and a door to a room.


A woman puts chopped eggplant into a skillet.


Japan is not a country in the 21st century


At least 5 killed in sectarian conflict in north Yemen

In south-western region of north-west Yemen, at least 10 killed in conflict


It's amusing to think it even might be true.

I think it's funny that it even might be true.


AOL says to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1.0 bn

AOL says to sell 600 patents to Microsoft for $1.5 bn


Some children are raising their hands and clapping.


Also, businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs.

I'm not sure if Amber alerts are a thing yet or not.


Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder.

The virus, called CryptoLocker, is being used by criminals to hold their victims' files for ransom. It is the first malware to use encryption.


The man took a piece of pepperoni pizza out of the box.

The man took the pepperoni out of the box.


GlaxoSmithKline, the UK drugmaker, has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US.

The drugmaker has also said it would stop supplying to Canada from its US plant, which is a key source of its drugs to the US.


the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is 37 years old.

The nuclear nonproliferation treaty is 37 years old.


Mexican singer Jenni Rivera believed killed in plane crash

Jenni Rivera, the Mexican singer who died in the crash of a plane, was a friend of President Ronald Reagan


The commission estimates California lost $1.34 billion -- the most of any state -- to tax shelters in 2001.

The report also estimates that the average tax return filed in California is $2,743.


china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.

The U.S. will not be able to prevent China from developing and deploying nuclear weapons.


The field is grassy and open, but the grasses are all brown, and there are some tall, thorny trees.


A dog is jumping up in the air to catch a toy.

I saw a cat on top of a tree. I thought he was dead.


Lance Armstrong confesses to doping in Oprah interview

Doping in Oprah interview is not Lance Armstrong's first offense


Two children walking down a path in the woods.

A man with a beard sitting on the side of the road, smoking.


A young boy jumping in the air at the beach.

A young man jumping in the air at the beach.


I think you are missing the point with entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs are people who are trying to do something new and exciting.


The government's response is that Pakistan is a democracy.


Prince George is christened at St James's Palace

Prince George was christened at St James's Palace


Chicago Shooting Shows Gap in Stepped-up Policing

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has been on the job for only six months, but he has already been criticized for his handling of the shooting of Laquan McDonald


A woman eating a large fish in a restaurant.


The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.

In May, the consumer confidence index came in at 83.4, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in April.


I have met Putin in the past, but we are now on completely different topics


Israel Carrying Out Ground Offensive In Gaza

Israel is a small country that has a small population that has been fighting an ongoing war with an enemy that is a very small country


Tour De France Pack Sets off for Stage 15

The team is in the process of preparing the team for Stage 15 and is in a good shape


Mel Smith dead at 60 and UK mourns a comedy favourite

Mel Smith, the British comic, died on Sunday aged 60, aged 60


A federal grand jury indicted them on Tuesday; the document was sealed until yesterday to allow authorities to make arrests.

The charges were unsealed yesterday, but the documents were sealed to keep the investigation from public view.


A child is stuck in a dog house, with his mother's dog house next door to him.


Saudi-led airstrikes hit Yemeni capital, including a school, in the early hours of Saturday.


The bill is among the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government.

The federal government is among the first things that Congress has to pass each year to fund.


I don't know if I should believe what the Papers say. But it's not like I have any reason to doubt it.


"I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage," Hubbard said.

He said, 'I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage.'


The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.

The currency weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.


Turkey's Erdogan in Iran to mend ties after split over Syria

The Turkish president was in Tehran last week for talks with Iranian leaders, including President Hassan Rouhani, who he has praised in the past.


Britons released after kidnapping in Egypt's Sinai -sources

Egyptian authorities say Britons released


Australia: Australia hands asylum-seekers back to Sri Lanka

The UK's 'Tough on Terror' policies are a waste of money


Brooks pleads not guilty at phone hacking hearing


She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.

It was a book of poetry written in a language that nobody could understand.


Do you understand why non-US residents are also relevant to the statistics?

In a sense, we have a similar situation. We have a large and diverse population of residents, but we do not have a large and diverse population of visitors.


Police: Gunman killed 6 in California shootings


I'm looking for a new hobby, and I'm not sure where to start. I'm also thinking of getting some new shoes


Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.

In addition, the virus had already reached a 'high level' outbreak status, and was spreading to the rest of the world.


russia would not hesitate to increase military strength along russian borders if the need arises.

Russia is already engaged in the military campaign in the south of the country, in Syria.


The 51-year-old nurse worked at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the latest outbreak.

Her husband is a physician and a professor at the University of Toronto and has been a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America's board of directors.


In Islamist-led Egypt, Coptic Church names new pope

The Coptic Church is a religious institution and its name is Coptic Church.


From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy.

In 2002, the Academy began implementing a new sexual assault prevention program.


Transcript Reveals Confusion Over Ferry Evacuation

Ferry Evacuation Was Planned Before The Flood


The Pope has already spoken on several issues in his first days.


Embassies staying put in N. Korea despite tension

North Korea has been testing intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities in recent weeks, and has threatened to attack South Korea and the United States


The clowns are striking a pose for the camera.

I was watching my sister's new video on Facebook.


Senior CPC official meets top DPRK leader's special envoy

Senior CPC official met senior DPRK official


On the other hand, the stock market opened lower in the US on Tuesday.


Russia claims to have foiled possible terror act

It is true that the US and Russia are not at the same level when it comes to fighting terrorists, and the US has more money and more weapons, and the US is stronger militarily.


China Scrambles to Reassure Jittery Stock Traders


N Korea warns of retaliation for South Korea drills


Tech sell-off sends Asian stock markets lower

Tech stocks have fallen, but are expected to recover as the new administration takes charge in the United States.


'Whitey' Bulger's girlfriend gets 8 years


Lol, I'm not ignorant, I have been a student for 10 years, but I'm still new to this. I've been reading the dictionary and I've seen the term


I'm not sure if I could ever be like her too.


during the clash 7 seven police officers were killed and 4 seriously wounded.

during the clash 6 police officers were killed and 4 seriously wounded.


Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10.

Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were taken from the home Oct. 10.


the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.

the iranian government is accused of developing a nuclear weapon under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.


Federal judges ruled'morning-after pill' should not be legal in the U.S.


US sprinter Tyson Gay tests positive for banned substance

Tyson Gay is the fastest man in the world


One word: Zombies Has Annie ever used her sexuality like that?

I'm going to the movies with my boyfriend. I have no idea what we are going to do. I've never been to the movies before and my boyfriend's not going to go either.


Previously, it had reported a profit of $12 million, or 0 cents a share, for that period.

In fact, the company had a loss of nearly $1 billion for the same period, which was due largely to a $2 billion charge related to the acquisition of the online retailer Jet.com.


He then stabbed two passersby as he fled along a promenade by the Mediterranean Sea.

It was the first time in more than 20 years that a British national has been convicted of a terror crime in France, and he was convicted on terrorism charges.


Southwest flights delayed, canceled after computer glitch

Southwest flight was delayed due to computer glitch.


Toll, Australia's second-largest transport company, last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail.

The company's chief executive, David Smith, said the price was


I'm a woman. My husband's been in an accident, but he's fine.