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Man critically injured in blaze in W. Phila. rowhouse An elderly man was critically injured Sunday in a rowhouse fire on Sansom Street near 58th in West Philadelphia.
Source: www.philly.com

Metastorm Extends Reach in Nordic Region with New Distribution Partner
Metastorm, a leading provider of Business Process Management software for modeling, automating, integrating, and improving both human and system-based processes, today announced it has formed a new distribution partnership with Component Software, a leading provider of business intelligence software and professional services in the Nordic region.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Region of Peel - PEEL VOWS TO STOP YOUTH VIOLENCE BEFORE IT STARTS
Region of Peel News Release. (Brampton) - The Peel Youth Violence Prevention Committee is taking an aggressive stand in its effort to make communities and schools in Peel safer with the launch Thursday of the first-ever, region-wide strategy to reduce youth violence.
Source: www.northpeel.com

12.40pm Tuesday October 24, 2006
NADI - Prime Minister John Howard has described as laughable accusations by other Pacific leaders that Australia is acting like an arrogant bully in the region.
Source: www.nzherald.co.nz

Western Region Toastmasters Club Installs New Officers
JEDDAH, 23 October 2006 Nesma Holding Toastmasters Club, the newest member of Toastmasters International in the Western Region, is inviting individuals who are interested in developing their communication and leadership potentials to join the club.
Source: www.arabnews.com

Mindanao infra projects to require P29 billion: Dureza
THE government will need P29 billion to realize its ambitious super region concept in Mindanao for the next three years, according to Presidential Adviser for Mindanao Jesus Dureza.
Source: www.sunstar.com.ph

Sixth OHSAA computer ratings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Here are the sixth weekly football computer ratings from the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Ratings are by division and region with record and average bi-level points per game (top eight teams in each region advance to regional quarterfinals):
Source: www.cleveland.com

Ghana: HIV/Aids: Eastern Region is Leading at a Rate of 4.7 Percent
Mr. Hayford Kyere, Nkoranza District Focal Person of the HIV-AIDS campaign programme has urged Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) entrusted with educational campaigns in the communities to do well to render proper accounts on the funds offered them by the Ghana Aids Commission in order that they would continue to receive more support and to enhance
Source: allafrica.com

Senator Clinton in the Capital Region
Senator Hillary Clinton will be in the Capital Region today for several campaign appearances. Clinton starts the morning in Niskayuna, where she's meeting with officials at General Electric's Global Research facility to discuss renewable energy technologies.
Source: www.capitalnews9.com

Police in offer to Polish workers
Officers in Dumfries and Galloway aim to improve links with migrant workers in the region.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk