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Car bomb near Nigeria churches kills 38

(AP) ? A suicide car bomber detonated his explosives Sunday morning on a busy road after apparently turning away from attacking Nigerian churches holding Easter services, killing at least 38 people in a massive blast that rattled a city long at the center of religious, ethnic and political violence in the nation.

The blast struck Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna state, leaving charred motorcycles and debris strewn across a major road in the city where many gather to eat at informal restaurants and buy black market gasoline. Nearby hotels and homes had their windows blown out and roofs torn away by the force of the powerful explosion, which engulfed a group of motorcycle taximen.

The explosion damaged the nearby All Nations Christian Assembly Church and the ECWA Good News Church as churchgoers worshipped at an Easter service, the possible target of the bomber. Witnesses said it appeared the explosive-laden car attempted to go into the compound of the churches before it detonated, but was blocked by barriers in the street and was turned away by a security guard as police approached.

"We were in the holy communion service and I was exhorting my people and all of a sudden, we heard a loud noise that shattered all our windows and doors, destroyed our fans and some of our equipment in the church," Pastor Joshua Raji said.

While no one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, suspicion immediately fell on a radical Islamist sect blamed for hundreds of killings in the oil-rich nation this year alone. And some fear the attack could further inflame tensions around Kaduna, a region on the dividing line between Nigeria's largely Christian south and Muslim north.

At least 38 people were killed in the blast, said Abubakar Zakari Adamu, a spokesman for the Kaduna state Emergency Management Agency. Others suffered serious injuries and were receiving treatment at local hospitals, Adamu said.

A witness, Augustine Vincent, said he was riding a motorcycle just behind the car when it exploded.

"God saw our heart and saved us," he said.

Churches have been increasingly targeted by violence on holy days in Nigeria, a nation of more than 160 million people of Christians and Muslims. A Christmas Day suicide bombing of a Catholic church in Madalla near Nigeria's capital killed at least 44 people.

Police and soldiers quickly cordoned off the blast site, though citizens looked on at the flames and damage. Authorities said they had no immediately suspects in the attack, though a radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram has claimed similar attacks in the past.

Boko Haram, whose name means "Western education is sacrilege" in the Hausa language of Nigeria's north, is waging an increasingly bloody fight with security agencies and the public. More than 380 people have been killed in violence blamed on the sect this year alone, according to an Associated Press count.

The sect, employing suicide bombers and assault-rifle shootouts, has attacked both Christians and Muslims, as well as the United Nations' headquarters in Nigeria.

The sect has rejected efforts to begin indirect peace talks with Nigeria's government. Its demands include the introduction of strict Shariah law across the country, even in Christian areas, and the release of all imprisoned followers.

The near-daily attacks by the sect ? and Nigeria's weak central government's inability to thwart them despite public promises ? has sparked anger and fear about the group's reach. The United Kingdom and the United States had warned its citizens living in the country that violence was likely over the Easter holiday. Nigeria's government dismissed the warning, with local newspapers quoting presidential spokesman Reuben Abati saying: "Easter will be peaceful for all."

Abati did not immediately respond to a request for comment Sunday. In his Easter speech at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI mentioned the ongoing violence in Nigeria. Catholic churches have been targeted in previous attacks.

"To Nigeria, which in recent times has experienced savage terrorist attacks, may the joy of Easter grant the strength needed to take up anew the building of a society which is peaceful and respectful of the religious freedom of its citizens," he said.

Britain's Africa Minister Henry Bellingham condemned the attack, calling it a "horrific act."

Meanwhile, authorities said an explosion struck the city of Jos in neighboring Plateau state on Sunday night, another city where religious and ethnic violence has killed hundreds in past years. Yushau Shuaib, a spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency, said there were some injuries in the blast, but had no other details. State police commissioner Emmanuel Dipo Ayeni said the cause of blast was still being investigated.

Kaduna, on Nigeria's dividing line between its largely Christian south and Muslim north, was at the heart of postelection violence in April 2011. Mobs armed with machetes and poison-tipped arrows took over streets of Kaduna and the state's rural countryside after election officials declared President Goodluck Jonathan the winner. Followers of his main opponent, former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, a Muslim, quickly alleged the vote had been rigged, though observers largely declared the vote fair.

Across the nation, at least 800 people died in that rioting, Human Rights Watch said. In the time since, heavily armed soldiers remain on guard on roadways throughout Kaduna. In December, an explosion at an auto parts market in Kaduna killed at least seven people. Though authorities said it came from a leaking gas cylinder, the Nigerian Red Cross later said in an internal report the blast came from a bomb.

In February, bombs exploded at two major military bases near the city, injuring an unknown number of people.

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An Associated Press writer in Kaduna, Nigeria, and AP writer Frances D'Emilio in Vatican City contributed to this report.

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Jon Gambrell can be reached at www.twitter.com/jongambrellap.>Associated Press

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Baotou Steel Rare Earth in Inner Mongolia, Rising Nonferrous in Guangdong and China Minmetals are among 13 heavyweight members, Xinhua said. ...http://news.yahoo.com/china-sets-rare-earth-body-shake-industry-124415610.html2012-04-08T12:44:15ZReuterschina-sets-rare-earth-body-shake-industry-124415610In 1882, Oscar Wilde wrote about Great Britain: "We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." That still rings true today. So if you're one of the estimated 250,000 Americans going to the Olympics Games in London this summer, you might want to pack a dictionary. For English-to-English translations. For [...]http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/american-guide-british-english-london-olym... 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U.N. ...</p><br clear="all"/><p>Afghan policemen inspect a police post after a night raid by U.S. troops in Ghazni provinceKABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan and the United States reached a deal on Sunday to curb night raids on Afghan homes, giving Kabul a veto over the operations despised by most local people and clearing the way for a wider pact securing a U.S. presence. Night raids on suspected militants have helped fan rising anti-Western sentiment ahead of a withdrawal by most Western combat troops to be completed by 2014, but are backed by NATO commanders as a key anti-insurgent tactic. Their conduct had been one of the biggest hurdles in negotiations on a broader strategic pact governing a future U.S. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/afghan-government-says-night-raids-deal-reached-nato-08...<p>Afghan policemen inspect a police post after a night raid by U.S. troops in Ghazni provinceKABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan and the United States reached a deal on Sunday to curb night raids on Afghan homes, giving Kabul a veto over the operations despised by most local people and clearing the way for a wider pact securing a U.S. presence. Night raids on suspected militants have helped fan rising anti-Western sentiment ahead of a withdrawal by most Western combat troops to be completed by 2014, but are backed by NATO commanders as a key anti-insurgent tactic. Their conduct had been one of the biggest hurdles in negotiations on a broader strategic pact governing a future U.S. ...</p><br clear="all"/><p>Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shakes hands with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during a meeting in New DelhNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stood together in New Delhi on Sunday, adding weight to peace efforts by the nuclear-armed foes with the first visit by a Pakistani head of state to India in seven years. 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The edit in question, which aired on the network's flagship "Today" morning show last week,?made it appear that Zimmerman told police that Martin was black without being prompted, when, in fact, the full tape reveals that the neighborhood watch captain only did so when responding to a question posed by a dispatcher. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/trayvon-martin-call-mistake-not-deliberate-nbc-03081560...<p>President of NBC News Capus participates in the panel for NBC News during the NBC Universal sessions at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in PasadenaNEW YORK (Reuters) - NBC News' decision to air an edited call from George Zimmerman to police in the moments before he shot Trayvon Martin was "a mistake and not a deliberate act to misrepresent the phone call," according to the president of the network's news division. 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Spain: How about making rich pay for health care?

MADRID (AP) ? Spain should consider making richer people pay for their universal health coverage, the country's economy minister said Monday in another reflection of a government scraping and clawing for new sources of revenue. The ruling party quickly disavowed him, saying the official was only expressing a personal opinion.

The center-right government is desperate for ways to save money or increase revenue as it struggles to achieve deficit-reduction goals. International investors are showing wariness of its ability to do so, shying from buying Spanish debt and pushing up Spain's borrowing costs perilously.

This is heightening fears that with sick public finances and other woes like banks overexposed to real estate, Spain could be the next candidate for a bailout, after Greece, Ireland and Portugal.

Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said in a radio interview the co-payment system, such as that which exists in the United States, is no panacea for Spain's financial problems. But he said Spain should mull the idea of making people who earn more than ?100,000 ($130,000) a year pay for state-administered health care that is financed with taxpayer money.

Few people earn that much in Spain, where the average salary is about ?20,000 a year, and many make even less. The unemployment rate stands at about 23 percent and is projected to rise, the economy is shrinking and the government is warning things will get worse before they start to turn around.

Health care is actually administered by Spain's 17 semi-autonomous regions, rather than the central government.

The debt-ridden Catalonia region has already introduced a small co-payment for prescription medication under the universal health care system.

De Guindos said these regions ? whose overspending is responsible for much of Spain's budget deficit of 8.5 percent of GDP last year ? owe medical suppliers ?15 billion and making the rich pay for health care, in addition to what they already pay via income tax, would help heal a sick system.

"We have to see if, under the current circumstances, we can maintain a system which generates a structural deficit," de Guindos told Cadena Ser.

As they endure a crisis prompted largely by the implosion of a real estate bubble in 2008, Spaniards have already seen their retirement age raised by two years to 67, civil servant wages frozen, income, property and sales taxes raised, and labor market laws changed to make their jobs and wages less secure.

Just hours after the economy minister spoke, a spokesman for the ruling Popular Party, Carlos Floriano, said they were "personal observations" and the government favors keeping health care free.

Late Monday, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's office said a drive for more efficient spending on education and health care would achieve ?10 billion in savings. Because those areas are actually the responsibility of regional governments, it was not exactly clear how the central government could guarantee this money would be saved.

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Solid Advice For Making Smart Real Estate Purchases | Overseas ...

Ask lots of questions when you are responding to an advertisement regarding a house, or piece of property. Advertisers can word things in a way that may make you think one thing, while another is true. It is your job to clarify everything that you read to make sure you dont end up with a deal you didnt want.

When you rent your home, you can expect your housing costs to increase every year as rent is usually raised every time you renew your lease. Buying your home at a fixed interest rate, makes your monthly payment the same for 15 or 30 years which makes your financing more manageable.

To help you get buy real estate effectively, make sure you are aware of the closing costs before you purchase your property. Sometimes, closing costs can be extremely expensive and will add a considerable portion to the cost of your property. Receiving an estimate on closing costs from your real estate agent will help make you better informed on this issue.

Your real estate agent is responsible for full disclosure on sale property; to a certain extent. If the real estate agent is not aware of a problem, this does not mean there isnt one. Look for signs such as a deal that is just too good or any kind of unusual urgency on the sellers part. Bring these concerns to your agent and try to root out any issues.

Having all your ducks in a row before you begin the house hunt, can save you time and headaches later on. Make sure that you have been pre-approved with a lender and know how much you can spend. Also make sure that you have cash available for an earnest money, inspections and other fees related to the property you may wish to make an offer on.

Many different types of sales exist in the real estate market. You need to decide what type of property sale you are looking for that meets your needs. There are many properties for sale that are in foreclosure or are being sold on a short sale. In this type of sale you are negotiating with the bank, not a private seller and can take much longer than a sale with a private party.

Before you purchase your first home, determine if you are ready to be a homeowner. If you are not planning on staying in the same area for at least the next three to five years, buying a home is not the right choice. Also be sure you are willing to accept the reality of the home you can afford, rather than the one you want.

Set a realistic budget for yourself when you are buying real estate. Many times your financial institution will overestimate what you can afford to pay and loan you too much money. You will be better served if you work out your own budget based on what you know you have when bills are paid.

Take a look at how long you plan on staying in the house you plan on buying. After you do that, try to figure out what you want to accomplish during that time and make sure that the home will fit those needs. This will allow you to make sure that you will not outgrow your home too quickly.

If youre one of the many people who enjoy hosting a garage or yard sale frequently, make sure that your future rental property or apartment owner allows this. Some apartments do not allow such activities due to the increased traffic that it calls for. Before you rent, always ask the questions that are important to you.

As with many things, education is an important part of real estate buying. Be sure to learn as much as you possibly can on the real estate market and buying real estate by reading books based on the subjects. If possible, take a training course to help you.

Although you might be attracted to saving some money by sharing your sellers agent, dont. This also applies for the sellers appraiser and inspector. They have more of an allegiance to their hirer, the seller. Such a large purchase should be checked thoroughly by your own appraisers and inspectors. If you crosscheck the findings of the other party, you will most likely find disparities.

Know the limitations on financing investment property. Financing programs that are used for the purchase of an investment property generally have different requirements than those used to purchase residential property. It is important that you realize this before you begin searching for a property. One of the differences will most likely be the downpayment percentage that is required. Lenders view it this way, a buyer is much more likely to default on an investment loan than they are on their own home. Therefore, it makes sense for them to require a larger investment on the part of the buyer in order to protect their interests.

If you are thinking of buying a home, saving money now is the key. Most people begin to talk about buying a home well before they actually make the purchase. This is the opportune time to put away money to reach your down payment goal which is typically going to be about 20 percent of the home cost.

This article will help you take advantage of the current buyers market in real estate. Make sure you follow the tips to get the best out of your real estate buying experience. You can get what you want, at the price you want, with the benefits that buyers can get with the state of the economy.

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Hennepin County ? Change Management Consultant ...

The Human Resources Department of Hennepin County seeks a Change Management Consultant to provide expertise?in leading change management initiatives across County departments.

The HR Department is comprised of over 70 professionals providing a range of comprehensive?services including Staffing, Benefits, HealthWorks, Classification, Compensation, Learning?& Development, and Organizational Development for more than 7,500 employees.

Job Title: Change Management Consultant

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: $47,003.84 ? $76,835.20 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Assist the Organizational Change & Effectiveness Manager in the development,implementation and evaluation of change management strategies and plans for large, cross departmental change initiatives.
  • Design and deliver change management training and development programs.
  • Coordinate with department leaders, stakeholders and project teams to foster buy-in, support organizational readiness and monitor progress.
  • Partner with experts in other areas to provide assistance with department-specific change management efforts.
  • Identify strategies, methods, tools and measures for effective organizational change that can be applied by departments in change management efforts.
  • Identify communication and training needs and develop methods to engage target audiences throughout the change process.
  • Work with other Human Resources staff to address workforce issues and provide coaching support for department leaders related to leading change.

Best Qualified Candidates will have:
One of the following:

  • A bachelor?s degree or higher in organizational development, human resource
    development or other related behavioral sciences field PLUS three or more
    years of organizational development or change management experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and related experience to equal at
    least seven years. Experience may be substituted for education on a
    year-for-year basis.

Three or more years of experience in leading and consulting on organizational change initiatives.
Experience applying change management theories, concepts, and approaches in business situations.
Experience designing/delivering training and facilitating group discussions
regarding department wide change initiatives.
Knowledge of leading-edge organizational change and development concepts, methods,
and tools.
Knowledge of adult learning and development concepts, methods, and tools.
Knowledge of organizational behavior and team/group processes.
Ability to interact and communicate with, and effectively coach multiple business
partners including senior level executives and managers.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on a regular basis. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Position will remain open until filled.

For more information and to apply visit?www.hennepin.jobs. To apply for this position you must complete a Hennepin County application.? Hennepin?County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact our office at?612-348-2163?or?hr.recruiter@co.hennepin.mn.us.

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