The good news is that many regions and organizations around the US are stepping up to the challenge.

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At a technology awards event in London, reporters spotted a gaggle of RIM PR people clustered around their Blackberries - they promised us more news imminently.

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McEwen was encouraged that share prices of both US Gold and Minera were higher by around 5% as he spoke with Kitco News this morning.

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