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Eight Global Cities Announce Technologies to Meet Challenges for 40 Million Citizens

In a unique global effort, eight cities joined forces with Living Labs Global to present their pressing challenges to the global business and technology community.

(STOCKHOLM) - Today the cities of Barcelona, Cape Town, Eindhoven, Lagos, San Francisco, Sant Cugat, Stockholm and Taipei announce the winners of the Living Labs Global Award 2011.

The Award presented the major challenges faced by these cities in the coming years, to which 245 companies from 30 countries responded by presenting their solutions.

Quest Diagnostics Finalizes Agreement to Settle California Lawsuit Related to Medi-Cal Billing

The company agreed to the settlement to resolve claims pertaining to the "comparable charge" allegations.

(MADISON, N.J.) - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) today announced it has finalized an agreement to settle a previously disclosed civil lawsuit.

The suit brought by a California competitor against a number of California clinical laboratories, in which the State of California intervened, for a payment of $241 million.

My Visit to the USA

Gilad visited a number of US cities on his recent tour.

(LONDON) - My visit to America was once again a great educational adventure: I had the chance to meet with so many interesting people.

The Palestinians and the solidarity activists I met seem more determined than ever.

Anayat Durrani: Exposing Dangerous Myths

Anayat Durrani interviews jazz musician extraordinaire Gilad Atzmon, discovering a secret weapon that Palestinians have in their struggle for freedom.

(LONDON Al-Ahram) - World-renowned Israeli-born jazz saxophonist Gilad Atzmon brought his ensemble to the United States on his third annual North America Jazz tour.

The concerts' theme was "Music for Palestinians' Resistance", and the tour was used to raise awareness and fundraise for various humanitarian causes concerning Palestine.

APN Outraged at Netanyahu Approval of Process for More Settlement Construction

"Israelis and Americans alike who care about Israel’s future should be outraged" - APN President and CEO Debra DeLee

(WASHINGTON D.C. APN) - APN President and CEO Debra DeLee issued s statement in response to news that Israel will today consider approving the construction of more than 1500 new settlement units in East Jerusalem.

“He is also telling the world, including Israelis, that he is content with a future in which Israel is an ever-more isolated garrison state..."

Legislation Will Raise Awareness of Maternal Mental Health Concerns

HB 2235 will improve outreach around depression and pregnancy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A bill that will require the Oregon Health Authority to give health care providers materials and training about maternal mental health passed in the Senate this morning.

House Bill 2235 is the top legislative priority for a work group established by the Legislature in 2009 to look at ways to improve systems and services for maternal mental health care in Oregon.

APN Applauds Israel-Palestinian Vision in Obama`s Middle East Speech

“We now call on President Obama to follow these words with concrete actions to make his vision of peace a reality..."

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Responding to President Obama’s Middle East speech today, APN President and CEO Debra DeLee said:

“Today, President Obama signaled to the world that he is still serious about Israeli-Palestinian peace and that he is a true friend of Israel. We welcome his clear statement that the U.S. position is that a permanent status peace agreement will be based on the 1967 lines...

Largest Recovery in the History of California`s False Claims Act

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces $241 Million Settlement to Recover Funds Quest Diagnostics Illegally Obtained from Medi-Cal.

(SACRAMENTO) - California's AG announced a $241 million settlement - the largest recovery in the history of the state's False Claims Act - recovering illegal overcharges to the state's medical program for the poor.

"In a time of shrinking budgets, this historic settlement affirms that Medi-Cal exists to help the state's most vulnerable families rather than to illicitly stoke corporate profits," said Attorney General Harris.

Indigenous Mexico Resists

Community leaders demand that the Chihuahua State Legislature approve a constitutional reform and pass an indigenous rights law.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - From north to south and from east to west, indigenous communities in Mexico are standing up for environmental protection, community defense, cultural survival and self-determination.

Unfolding across the nation, the latest movements spring from the defense of lands targeted for mining, tourist development, highway construction, dams, energy projects and illegal timber harvesting.

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Meet Lauren Alaina`s Portrait Artist

May we all find our own “therapy” for life … that’s as beautiful as that of Laurie and Julia Maddalina.

(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) - We’ve been talking a little bit lately about appreciating the moments in life when you “bump into” new friends or “the story” of new friends.