Michael Bay must have zombie-raising powers, because 3D is back from the dead with Transformers: Dark of the Moon , which pulled in about 60% 3D ticket sales in its opening weekend.

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The figures for these underperforming schools were revealed by the head of the government's unit for raising standards in education, Michael Barber, at a conference in the United States on failing schools.

BBC: Hundreds of schools 'failing'

Hardly eyebrow-raising stuff--except that Michael Nutter is a liberal Democrat.

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"In an environment of rising global rates together with a healthy domestic economy there is little need for the ECB to deviate from its policy of moderately and determinedly raising interest rates, " said Michael Cartine at Thomson's IFR Markets.

FORBES: ECB Indicates A Pause

Michael said he "really wanted to honour the inspiring efforts" made by the actress in raising awareness of the disease.

BBC: George Michael to stage HIV charity concert

Labour MEP Michael Cashman was vocally critical of people who have spoken out against the EU's response, accusing them of raising "cheap" political points.

BBC: Haiti earthquake statement