Indeed, the recent Attachmate-Novell merger represents cost-cutting play as opposed to the equity-friendly growth story pitched by Asurion.

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"We are the party that increasingly represents the mainstream view in Britain, which is let's trade with Europe, let's be friendly with Europe but for goodness sake let's govern our own country".

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Her decision represents a major blow to England coach Hope Powell, who on Thursday named the national squad for the 23 July friendly against Nigeria at Norwich City's Carrow Road.

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