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  • "We're very proud of having a long-term 12-year deal that does meet all of our financial requirements for sure," Bombers transition officer Jeff Thompson said.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed SCOTT EDMONDS 2011

  • This museum effort has involved examining pieces known to have been in Europe during the 1933-45 period, looking for gaps in the provenance during that 12-year span, and searching for information about the art dealers some of whom were known to traffic in Holocaust art through whom the art may have come to the museums.

    Daniel Grant: Is It Possible to "Collect" Antiquities These Days? Daniel Grant 2011

  • The BOJ has moved quickly during the crisis, but it has long been accused of being too passive in addressing Japan's 12-year run of mild deflation.

    Central Bank Considers Measured Quake Response Megumi Fujikawa 2011

  • Needlessly killed was Geoffrey Breitkopf, 40, a 12-year veteran of the force.

    Len Levitt: Nassau County Police's Sad Accounting Len Levitt 2011

  • "Is that their coach or Jim Nantz's intern?" and the university awarded young head coach Brad Stevens a munificent, 12-year contract, nobody really thought the plucky Indianapolis school would be back so soon.

    The Butler Bandwagon Rides Again Jason Gay 2011

  • Nine months ago, it seemed nothing could stop him: It was, unofficially, Germany's turn — its time had come to reprise its role as the monetary leader of Europe after a 12-year interlude.

    Was Weber Sacrificed for the Euro? Geoffrey T. Smith 2011

  • And in a game where the two teams are so evenly matched, count on the poise and unyielding fire Manning has displayed all season to help the 12-year veteran hoist his second Lombardi Trophy.

    Here's why the Colts will win: Just take a look under center 2010

  • This museum effort has involved examining pieces known to have been in Europe during the 1933-45 period, looking for gaps in the provenance during that 12-year span, and searching for information about the art dealers some of whom were known to traffic in Holocaust art through whom the art may have come to the museums.

    Daniel Grant: Is It Possible to "Collect" Antiquities These Days? Daniel Grant 2011

  • Justice Hassell, whose 12-year term was to end in 2014, relinquished the title of chief justice on Jan. 31.

    Leroy R. Hassell Sr., Virginia's first black chief justice, dies at 55 Adam Bernstein 2011

  • Similarly, Renault 's investment in a near-bankrupt Nissan in 1999 helped the Japanese car maker achieve a remarkable comeback, but a barely profitable Renault has gained little from a 12-year partnership that fell short of a full merger.

    Detroit Drives Fiat's Plans Matthew Curtin 2011

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