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Rape conviction rate to be improved (Reuters.co.uk)

9 Jul 2008

LONDON (Reuters) - The government and police will promise on Wednesday to take action to improve the low rate of conviction for rape, saying more will be done to help victims.

Local toy company jumps on 'Hellboy' (AM New York)

9 Jul 2008

"Hellboy," a demonic-red action hero with sawed-off horns and big-old gun, is the kind of toy most manufacturers would shy away from, but not Mezco Toyz.

Tax revision board shifts meeting to next week (Philly.com)

9 Jul 2008

The Board of Revision of Taxes will meet next week to discuss the proposed overhaul of the city's property assessment system. The BRT had originally set the meeting for Thursday to take action on the controversial "Actual Value Project" plan, formerly known as the Full Value Project.