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FBI and Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Seek Fugitive Sex Offender

FBI and Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Seek Fugitive Sex Offender

The Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a registered sex offender who cut off a tracking device after child pornography was found in his possession. James Brian Webb (born October 28, 1969), is facing federal charges of receipt of child pornography and state [...]

Suzuki To Donington Park For The World Superbike Championship

Suzuki To Donington Park For The World Superbike Championship

This weekend Suzuki GB will be heading to Donington Park for the European round of the World Superbike Championship.
As well as supporting Fixi Crescent Suzuki riders Leon Camier and Jules Cluzel, Suzuki will be showcasing a very special concept alongside its extensive 2013 model line-up, as well as two new bikes for the year.
Taking the centre stage over the weekend will [...]

Apple Remains No.1 in the BrandZ(TM) Top 100 Ranking of the Most Valuable Global Brands

Apple Remains No.1 in the BrandZ(TM) Top 100 Ranking of the Most Valuable Global Brands

Samsung Gains on Apple with Surge of 51% in Brand Value
Apple remains the BrandZTM Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brand for 2013, worth $185 billion. Apple grew just +1% in the last year compared to a +51% growth for its closest competitor, Samsung, which is now no.30 in the global ranking with a brand value of $21 billion.
 
Google [...]

The Home Depot Foundation Creates $1 Million Fund for Spring Storm Relief and Recovery Efforts

The Home Depot Foundation Creates $1 Million Fund for Spring Storm Relief and Recovery Efforts

Supports efforts in Moore, OK and other areas throughout the Southwest recently struck by tornadoes

ATLANTA, - The Home Depot® Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Home Depot, today announced it has created a $1 million weather impact fund to aid relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in response to the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and throughout the Southwest United States, and in [...]

China sends condolences after tornado strikes U.S. state

China sends condolences after tornado strikes U.S. state

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday sent its condolences after a deadly tornado struck the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a regular press briefing that the Chinese side extends its deep condolences to the victims, as well as sincere sympathy to the wounded and disaster-affected people.
“May they overcome [...]

Obama pledges federal support for tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

Obama pledges federal support for tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama pledged full federal support Tuesday morning to the tornado-ravaged state of Oklahoma, where dozens have died.
In a statement delivered from the White House, Obama said the tornado that sliced through Oklahoma was “one of the most destructive tornadoes in history,” and “as a nation, our full [...]

TripAdvisor Names 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations

TripAdvisor Names 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations

Paris and New York City Recognized by Global TripAdvisor Community as World’s Best Travel Spots

NEWTON, Mass., - TripAdvisor , the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards. The fifth annual awards recognizes 412 outstanding destinations in 38 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia,Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, the [...]

“American Dreams in China” trumps “Iron Man 3″ at box office

“American Dreams in China” trumps “Iron Man 3″ at box office

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — “American Dreams in China,” a drama by Hong Kong director Peter Chan, knocked Hollywood blockbuster “Iron Man 3″ off the top of the Chinese box office charts in the week ending on Sunday.
The film, which tells the story of a trio of entrepreneurs who establish an English language training service, [...]

Death toll from tornado hitting U.S. Oklahoma city rises to 37

Death toll from tornado hitting U.S. Oklahoma city rises to 37

HOUSTON, May 20 (Xinhua) — At least 37 people were killed and many others were wounded when a storm with a massive tornado struck an area outside the U.S. city of Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, officials said.
The tornado ripped through Moore in the southern part of the Oklahoma city metropolitan area, devastating homes and buildings.
At [...]

Top British Islamic bank expands to Dubai

Top British Islamic bank expands to Dubai

DUBAI, May 20 (Xinhua) — Islamic investment institution Bank of London and The Middle East, also known and branded as BLME, said here Monday it opened its first overseas office in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) in order to expand the reach and distribution of its business capabilities.
Humphrey Percy, chief [...]

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