David McKiernan, the American four-star general who in October consolidated control over almost all U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has been adjusting U.S. tactics.

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In that same quarter, consolidated net revenue grew 6% year-over-year, and the company added more than 20, 000 basic cable subscribers, its fifth consecutive quarter of basic subscriber gains.

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In Tuesday's other action, Osasuna consolidated sixth place with a 2-0 win over Espanyol that lifted the Pamplona-based club four points clear of their opponents and Atletico.

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Both market segments have shown strong growth over the past year and this is continuing as the Toronto-based company reported Wednesday that consolidated sales increased 26 percent for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

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The Hussey brothers consolidated, but the required run-rate still increased to more than seven per over, as no boundary was scored for more than 14 overs.

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Sangakkara and Jayawardene consolidated further as the hosts reached 150 by the 32nd over before Ravi Rampaul ended the 95-run stand by dismissing Jayawardene.

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Also last week, shares of Hopewell's 54.6%-owned power arm, Consolidated Electric Power Asia (CEPA), fell nearly 12% over concerns about delays in its Pagbilao power plant in the Philippines.

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