February 19, 2010 Nº 872 - Vol. 8
"Lighthouses are more helpful than churches."
Benjamin Franklin
In today's Law Firm Marketing, how to write compelling copy by breaking the rules
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Vatican picks over Irish paedophile priest scandal
As the Roman Catholic Church prepares to celebrate the penitential rites of Lent, during which the faithful beg forgiveness for their sins, an unprecedented act of private penance has been held behind closed doors at the Vatican. Pope Benedict spent two days in one of the Vatican's sumptuous marble audience halls closeted with 24 Irish bishops who both individually and collectively confessed to him their shortcomings and omissions in the paedophile clergy scandal which has shocked the entire Catholic world. Cardinal Sean Brady, the Catholic primate of all Ireland, who led the delegation of bishops, said afterwards that "at this time of penance, we must begin with ourselves". None of the bishops addressed the substance of the Vatican meeting at a hastily convened news conference at the offices of Vatican Radio. The proceedings were - like most Vatican business - conducted in total secrecy, but we know from the official Vatican communique issued at the end of this extraordinary crisis meeting that the Pope strongly condemned the child abuse scandal which has been the subject of an official Irish government inquiry, the Murphy report.
Obama creates budget deficit taskforce
Obama has set up a taskforce to tackle the growing US budget deficit. The body will report back by the end of the year on what steps need to be taken to get the deficit down to 3% of GDP. This year's deficit is expected to climb to 10.6% of GDP, to hit a record $1.56 trillion. Last year it reached 9.9%, the highest rate since World War II.
US warns Iran of nuclear consequences
The White House has again warned Iran that it faces consequences if it fails to meet international responsibilities about its nuclear program. The continuing pressure follows a report from the IAEA, the UN nuclear watchdog, that said Iran may currently be working on nuclear weapons. US officials said that while report showed Iran had technical difficulties, its IAEA co-operation was declining. Iran has always maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful. The US and other Western nations fear it is enriching uranium for nuclear weapons. The US is keen for the UN Security Council to impose a fourth round of sanctions on Iran.
Reversing decision, Toyota chief will travel to Washington to testify
Toyota's global president has said he will testify to US politicians next week about the carmaker's giant global recall program. Akio Toyoda said he was looking "forward to speaking directly with Congress and the American people". He had previously indicated he would not travel to Washington, instead wishing to lead the recall from Japan. Toyoda is now due to appear before a congressional committee on Wednesday of next week.
Cluster munitions treaty to take effect August 1 after 30 countries ratify
The UN announced on Tuesday that the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) will enter into force on August 1 after being ratified by 30 countries. Burkina Faso and Moldova both submitted their instruments of ratification Tuesday, becoming the 29th and 30th countries to do so. In a statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that "the Convention's entry into force just two years after its adoption demonstrates the world's collective revulsion at the impact of these terrible weapons." Several major users of cluster munitions, including the US, Russia, China, Israel, India, and Pakistan, have not adopted the convention, arguing that cluster bombs serve legitimate military purposes. Ban urged "all States to become a party to the Convention without delay."
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China anger at Dalai Lama visit
Obama's talks with the Dalai Lama in Washington have "seriously undermined" US-China relations, Beijing says. China had earlier expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" to the meeting with a man they see as a separatist. It said the US should "take effective steps to eradicate the malign effects". Washington had kept the Dalai Lama's meeting low-key to emphasis it was private rather than political.
How to write compelling copy by breaking the rules
by Tom Trush
Could you use a little extra confidence when it comes to writing?
Time and again, people tell me they can't write, especially when creating their marketing materials.
But often all they're doing is over-thinking the process.
I believe responsibility for this problem rests with someone who had an early effect on your writing mindset.
Your first English teacher.
Don't get me wrong -- English teachers are wonderful people. In fact, my mom is a retired English teacher.
For 30 years, she grilled 7th and 8th graders on grammar, spelling and punctuation. Then, she brought those lessons home to my twin brother and me, and made sure they were permanently placed in our brains.
When I began writing copy, one of my biggest challenges was learning how to ignore writing "rules." That's because effective copy has less to do with proper grammar and sentence structure than you might think.
The key to crafting words that sell is writing the way you speak.
In daily conversations, you likely use short sentences, small words and sentence fragments. It's no wonder using this same style when writing makes your message easier to understand.
Unfortunately, lots of lawyers believe expertise is conveyed through lengthy words, elaborate adjectives and professional jargon. But all this approach does is intimidate your prospects and make your writing unpleasant to read.
Prospects must relate to what you're saying if you want them to take your desired action.
When writing for promotional purposes ...
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Don't be afraid to start a sentence with "and" or "but."
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Use sentence fragments to give thoughts greater emphasis.
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Don't avoid one-sentence paragraphs.
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Use contractions to create a more casual feel.
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Don't rely too much on your thesaurus.
Also, I'm a big fan of using an ellipsis (...) at the end of a phrase. Subconsciously, your mind often convinces you to keep reading when you see an ellipsis because it's a signal for an unfinished thought.
NOTE: When deciding whether to use these suggestions, always first consider your readers. As a general rule, match your writing to the conversational tone you would use when speaking in front of the audience you're targeting.
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Honduras - Brasil
El Gobierno de Honduras anunció que retirará la demanda contra Brasil ante la Corte Internacional de Justicia de La Haya, interpuesta durante el régimen que presidió Roberto Micheletti. La queja fue por alojar al removido presidente Manuel Zelaya, en su embajada de Tegucigalpa. (Presione aquí)
Minera - conflicto
Decenas de mineros mantienen bloqueado el mayor yacimiento de cobre de México, en un desafío abierto a la justicia que declaró ilegal la huelga que realizan hace más de dos años, y que impide a la empresa que la explota reabrir la deteriorada mina.
Intervención
El Congreso de El Salvador aprobó el jueves una ley de intervención a las telecomunicaciones, como una herramienta para combatir a las bandas delincuenciales y al crimen organizado que asolan al país.
Acciones - LAN
El presidente electo de Chile, Sebastián Piñera, ofreció el jueves un 21,03% de las acciones de LAN, que controla a través de dos sociedades de inversión, a la familia Cueto, sus socios en el pacto de control de la aerolínea, en una operación que supondrá unos US$ 1.230 mlls.
Military coup ousts Niger leader
Coup plotters in Niger seize the president after a gun battle in the capital, Niamey, and suspend the country's constitution.
Microsoft-Yahoo search deal approved
Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising businesses have been cleared by both European and US regulators. The European Commission ruled that the deal "would not significantly impede effective competition". Under the deal, Yahoo's website will use Microsoft's Bing search engine, and the two firms will share the revenues. Microsoft is seeking to increase its share of the search engine industry, which is dominated by Google.
Australia tells Japan: Stop whaling or face court
Australia has set a deadline for Japan to stop whaling in the Southern Ocean by November this year, or face international legal action. Despite a 1986 international moratorium on commercial whaling, Japan kills hundreds of whales each year, ostensibly for scientific research.
Interpol puts Dubai killing suspects on wanted list
The 11 people suspected of killing a Hamas commander in Dubai have been placed on international police organization Interpol's wanted list. Interpol has posted the photographs and names it suspects were used fraudulently by the individuals. Dubai's police chief says he is 99% sure Israeli secret service agents were involved in Mahmoud al-Mabhouh's death, but Israel says there is no proof. The UK has expressed "outrage" that six British passports were used.
Gordon Brown says UK is prepared in Falkland Islands
The UK has made "all the preparations that are necessary" to protect the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. However, the Ministry of Defence has denied reports that a naval taskforce is on its way to the Falklands. Argentina has brought in controls on ships passing through its waters to the islands over UK plans to drill for oil. Shadow foreign secretary William Hague said the Royal Navy's presence in the region should be increased. Geologists say the seabed around the Falklands has substantial oil reserves.
US agency to investigate Blackberry and iPhone makers
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has said it will investigate the makers of the iPhone and Blackberry, over technology used in their handsets. The case was prompted by a complaint by camera firm Kodak against Apple and Research In Motion, the makers of the smartphones. Kodak alleges the iPhone and Blackberry use technology for previewing pictures that infringe Kodak patents. Kodak has asked the ITC to bar both firms from shipping the phones. The camera firm said in January, when it filed the complaint with the ITC, that it had been in talks with both firms "for years" to try to resolve the matter "amicably".
Google books deal heads to New York court
Search giant Google is facing its opponents in a New York court over long-delayed plans to create the world's largest online library. The fairness hearing has been set up to listen to arguments for and against a controversial deal between Google and US authors and publishers. Critics say the pact would hand the search giant a monopoly over online books sales. Some 26 interested parties will be given time to outline any objections. "This case is the key showdown. It's high-noon time in front of a judge," said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, one of the groups that objects to the settlement. "I do think all the books in the world should be digitized but I think it is completely wrong to give one huge company control of that huge database and this is a very, very important matter," Simpson said.
Bolivian President Evo Morales appoints 18 top judges
Bolivian President Evo Morales has appointed 18 top judges, including Supreme Court justices, ahead of December judicial elections. The temporary measure has prompted accusations from his opponents that the independence of the justice system is being threatened. Morales denies any such attack, saying the justices are independent and not known to him personally.
France wine producers guilty of US scandal
A dozen French winemakers and traders have been found guilty of a massive scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake Pinot Noir to a leading US buyer. The judge in Carcassonne, south-west France, said the producers and traders had severely damaged the reputation of the Langedoc region. The 12 more than doubled profits passing off the wine to E and J Gallo under its Red Bicyclette brand. The court ruled the 12 had deliberately and repeatedly mislabelled the wine as one of the more expensive varieties of grape in order to get a better price from E and J Gallo. French Customs officers spotted the swindle and called in investigators. They found the amount of Pinot Noir being sold to Gallo was far more than the region produced. E and J Gallo was not involved in the court case.
Alcatel agrees to pay $137 million to avoid U.S. prosecution for bribery
Alcatel-Lucent SA agreed to pay $137.4 million and make internal reforms to avoid U.S. prosecution for alleged bribes paid in Costa Rica, Taiwan and Kenya, according to a company regulatory filing.
Local gun-control laws come into sights of U.S. Supreme Court
For gun-control advocates, defeat may be inevitable in the Chicago handgun-ban case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The question is whether they will get a consolation prize. The central issue in the case, set for argument March 2, is whether the Constitution's Second Amendment applies to state and local gun laws, in addition to those enacted by the federal government and District of Columbia. When the court in 2008 struck down D.C.'s handgun ban and declared that the Second Amendment protects individual rights, the five justices in the majority suggested the court eventually would bind states and cities. How the court takes that step, known as "incorporation," may prove as important as if it does so. Some gun-control groups are effectively conceding incorporation, instead asking the court to say that states and cities can still enact "reasonable" regulations. That might leave intact sales restrictions and bans on concealed weapons and particular types of guns.
Broad new hacking attack detected
Hackers in Europe and China broke into computers at nearly 2,500 companies and government agencies over the last 18 months in a global attack that exposed vast amounts of personal and corporate secrets to theft.
France high court remands terrorism case against former Guantanamo detainees
The French Court of Cassation on Wednesday reversed an appellate court decision to overturn the convictions of five former Guantanamo Bay detainees, remanding the case to the lower court. A court spokesperson said the case will be heard by a specially created panel of the Paris appeals court. Regardless of the outcome, it is unlikely the men will serve any additional time in prison. A lawyer for two of the defendants expressed disappointment in the court's decision.
Allen Stanford asks judge to dismiss SEC lawsuit over alleged Ponzi Scheme
Allen Stanford asked a judge to throw out the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing him of running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, claiming the agency failed to state a case.
Israeli Hezbollah rocket victims sue Iran in US court
Eighty-five victims of rocket attacks in Israel have filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking damages from Iran and Iran's central bank for for injuries suffered in the 2006 Second Lebanon War. The suit, filed Monday, claims that Iran, between 2001 and 2006, gave Hezbollah more than $50 million "with the specific intent and purpose of facilitating, enabling and causing Hezbollah to carry out terrorist attacks against American and Israeli targets in order to advance Iran's Policy and Goals" of undermining the US and abolishing Israel. Specifically, the plaintiffs allege that Iran's funding allowed Hezbollah to carry out a rocket barrage in July and August 2006 during a conflict with Israel. The plaintiffs are US, Canadian, and Israeli citizens who were injured or represent those killed in the attacks. The suit seeks $1 billion in compensatory damages and an unspecified amount in punitive damages.
Number of journalists killed worldwide reaches record high in 2009
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) issued its annual report on Tuesday confirming the work-related killings of more than 70 journalists worldwide during 2009, the highest in the 30-year history of the CPJ. Of the 71 confirmed killings identified in the report, 51 are believed to be murders, with several others still under investigation.
Egypt state court system bars female judges
Egypt's State Council (Maglis id-Dowla) association, an administrative court system with jurisdiction over cases involving the state, voted Monday to bar the appointment of female judges to the council. Of the 376 judges who participated in the vote, 334 supported the bar against female appointments and 42 rejected it. Despite the overwhelming support the ban received, some are disappointed in the outcome of the vote, as it demonstrates a deep opposition to the government's campaign to eliminate gender discrimination in the judiciary. The decision could still be overruled by the Special Council, the body that oversees the State Council.
Karadzic claims documents evidence weapons smuggling to Bosnian Muslims
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on Monday appeared before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) claiming that documents he seeks from former UN peacekeeper countries would provide evidence of arms smuggling to Bosnian Muslims during the 1992-1995 Bosnian conflict. Only Germany, France, and Croatia entered appearances at the hearing to contest the documents' disclosure. Karadzic alleges that peacekeeping countries supplied arms or were involved in the conflict providing support to Bosnian Muslims, prolonging the conflict and causing Bosnian Serbs to act in self-defense. According to an ICTY spokesperson, Monday's hearing was the last pre-trial hearing, and the trial is scheduled to resume on March 1.
Niger soldiers say coup 'patriotic'
Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar
UAE Tipped Jordan of Palestinian Suspects whilst they were in the Air – Sources
Asharq Al-Awsat, Pan-Arab daily, London, England
Dahlan denies link to Al Mabhouh murder
Gulf News, Independent daily, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Israel embassy sets U.K. a-Twitter over 'second Dubai hit'
Haaretz, Liberal daily, Tel Aviv, Israel
POLITICS: U.S. Ambassador Accuses Iran of Role in Iraq Election Ban
IPS Middle East, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
Fayyad tells US Jewish leaders: IDF incursions undermine us
JPost, Conservative, Jerusalem, Israel
Khalifa Revamps Abu Dhabi Tourism Board
Khaleej Times, English-language daily, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bahrain seeks closer ties with City of London
Middle East North African Network, Online financial portal, Amman, Jordan
Afghan Taliban Chiefs Arrested in Pakistani Sweeps
Nahamet, Online news portal, Beirut, Lebanon
Panel formed on Lebanon poll law
Saudi Gazette, English-language daily, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Top American counterterrorism official has ?productive talks? in Syria
The Daily Star, Independent daily, Beirut, Lebanon
Iran says will respond to any new sanctions
Times of Oman, English-language daily, Muscat, Oman
Backing for spending cuts delay
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
O'Connor 'still believes' in Social Partnership
BreakingNews.ie, Online news portal, Cork, Ireland
Boy, nine, dies after stabbing
Daily Express, Conservative tabloid, London, England
Will Gordon Brown call April election? Prime Minister signals change of plan as fear grows of a double dip recession
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
Bangladesh to hold beauty contest for 3G licences
DMeurope, Online news portal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
NIGER: Armed forces seize power, topple president
France 24, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Kelly Osbourne's Fred Flintstone Fashion
Look Magazine, London, England
Live - major police operation on drink-related crime
Manchester Online, Independent daily, Manchester, England
Council scraps parking charges idea to spend money on west Cumbria bridges
News & Star, Independent daily, Carlisle, England
Ukraine Court To Hear Tymoshenko Complaint
Radio Free Europe, Prague, Czech Republic
Nine-Year-Old Boy Stabbed To Death
Sky News, Independent newscaster, Middlesex, England
Moscow Meets Fleet Street: Can a Russian Oligarch Save the British Press?
Spiegel International, Liberal newsmagazine, Hamburg, Germany
Top economists hit back at Tory spending claims
The Guardian, Liberal daily, London, England
Web-rant pilot crashes plane into tax building
The Independent, London, England
French business confidence steady
The Irish Times, Centrist daily, Dublin, Ireland
Blind Eye Turned to Counterfeit Cell Phones
The Moscow Times, Independent daily, Moscow, Russia
Economists warn deep spending cuts would be 'dangerous'
The Telegraph, Conservative daily, London, England
Tiger Woods scandal 'will be a career blip because golf needs him', experts say
The Telegraph, London, England
Hank Paulson 'regrets blaming Britain' for Lehman crisis
Times Online, Conservative daily, London, England
Reshuffle may disadvantage Yudhoyono's government: observer
Antara News, News agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
10th Seoul International Financial Forum Kicks Off
Chosun Ilbo, Conservative daily, Seoul, South Korea
NAB detects corruption of at least Rs2 trillion
Dawn, English-language daily, Karachi, Pakistan
Government considers new mechanisms of subsidizing of spring-field and harvest works
Gazeta.kz, Official online newspaper, Kazakhstan
Pak still pushing militants from across the border: Kapoor
India Express, News portal, Mumbai, India
Youths run over cop who booked them
India Times, Conservative daily, New Delhi, India
Motherly love, both romantic and vulgar
Japan Times, Independent centrist, Tokyo, Japan
Iraqi doctorate student charged with reckless driving
Malaysian Star, Online news portal, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
240kg woman gives birth
New Zealand Herald, Conservative daily, Auckland, New Zealand
UNDP chief hails truce in Yemen
People's Daily Online, English-language, Beijing, China
Calif. court reverses $6.2M firefighter judgment
Sify News, Chennai, India
Aussie snowboarding champ wins Olympic gold
Sydney Morning Herald, Centrist daily, Sydney, Australia
French company to fully own Hong Kong's iconic tramway
Taiwan News, Taipei, Taiwan
'Two countries' reference clarified by Presidential Office
Taiwan Today, Taipai, Taiwan
Nothing lost in Mullaperiyar case: Karunanidhi
Thaindian News, Bangkok, Thailand
India ‘realistic' in agreeing to talk
The Hindu, Left-leaning daily, Chennai, India
Joseph testifies against ALP members
Antigua Sun Online, Independent daily, St. John's, Antigua
Canada's last WW I veteran dies
Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, Ontario
St Kitts PM says France out of order on blacklisting
Caribbean360, Online news portal, St. Michael, Barbados
Protest march planned
Cayman Net News, Online news portal, George Town, Cayman Islands
Hail to the Flag
Dominican Today, Independent daily, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
ENERGY-ARGENTINA: Agrofuels Rev Their Engines
IPS Latin America, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
'Pilot plan flawed' - Golding says...
Jamaica Gleaner, Independent daily, Kingston, Jamaica
Peru's Juan Vargas yellow-carded by polemic referee during Champion's league match
Living in Peru, News portal, Lima, Peru
Celtics, Allen beat LA
The Globe and Mail, Centrist daily, Toronto, Canada
Parsanlal: No block on news coverage
Trinidad Guardian, Independent daily, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Figure Skating: Lysacek wins men's figure skating gold - AFP News : Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
Vancouver 2010 Olympic News, Vancouver, British Columbia
Military coup ousts Niger leader
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Great Lakes countries to hold economic meeting
CongoPlanet.com, Independent online news aggregator
NALAG should fulfil development aspirations of the people- Mr Aidoo Mensah
GhanaWeb, Online news portal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Niger govt dissolved
iafrica, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
I was raped at disabled school - minister
Independent Online, News portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Hundreds of Chinese workers deported from Ethiopia
Jimma Times, Online news portal, Jimma, Ethiopia
Malema: 'Nationalisation will become ANC policy'
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
Gordhan: Tax hikes in next budget
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Court begins hearing on missing $10,000 suit
Vanguard, Independent daily, Lagos, Nigeria
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