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    British Isles Brace for More Floods  Nov 22, 2009
    In a message to local officials, Queen Elizabeth II said she was "deeply concerned and saddened by the dreadful flooding across Britain.". Britain's Met Office said a record 12. (CBS News -- World)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 22, 2009
    At 10 o clock this Tuesday in the bland surroundings of Westminster s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, a retired Whitehall mandarin called Sir John Chilcot will begin the first hearings of the long-awaited public inquiry into the Iraq war. The death of Sergei Magnitsky after a year in prison without trial has raised frightening questions over Russia's justice system - and the wisdom of challenging corruption. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Britain sees record rain, 'biblical' flooding  Nov 21, 2009
    In a message to local officials, Queen Elizabeth II said she was "deeply concerned and saddened by the dreadful flooding across Britain." British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Barker "was a very heroic, very brave man.". The heavy rain and gales also brought widespread flooding to Ireland, as more than 3 feet of water shut down the center of the country's second-largest city, Cork, and more than a dozen towns and villages. (MSNBC -- International)

    Queen, Prince Philip mark 62 years of marriage  Nov 21, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II was the first British sovereign to celebrate a diamond anniversary, marking 60 years of marriage ... Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, sits with husband Prince Philip as she addresses the State Opening of Parliament in London on Wednesday. (Florida Today)

    Policeman dies as British floods trigger evacuation  Nov 21, 2009
    " Queen Elizabeth II also sent a message saying she was "deeply concerned and saddened" by the flooding and thanked emergency workers for their "selfless efforts. " Floods also hit neighbouring Ireland, where troops were sent to assist emergency services in six cities and towns in the south and west of the country after days of sustained rainfall. A number of rivers burst their banks, roads were closed and trains cancelled in the worst-hit areas. A coastguard helicopter rescued a family... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Week in Pictures  Nov 21, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip walked through the Royal Gallery in the Houses of Parliament as she prepared to set out her government's legislative plans for the coming parliamentary year. President Barack Obama visited the Great Wall of China as the US and China agreed to work together to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems. (BBC News)

    Heavy Rains Flood U.K., Ireland  Nov 21, 2009
    " Forecasters said the rainfall was unprecedented. The Environment Agency recorded 12.3 inches of rain in 24 hours in one spot - one of the wettest days ever recorded in England. "It looks like a very historical event," said Julian Mayes, a forecaster with MeteoGroup UK. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn told the BBC that flood defences were meant to withstand a one-in-100-years flood - but could not cope with the volume of water. "What we dealt with last night was probably more like... (CBS News)

    'Hand Of Shame' Sparks Debate On Cheating, Replays  Nov 20, 2009
    Hand Of Shame' Sparks Debate On Cheating, Replays - CBS News. Hand Of Shame' Sparks Debate On Cheating, Replays. (CBS News)

    20 Years After UN Pact, Many Children Still Suffer  Nov 20, 2009
    20 Years After UN Pact To Protect Children, Some Successes Alongside A Long List Of Woes. (AP) EDITOR'S NOTE - The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. (CBS News -- World)

    Uganda: 'Women Most Affected by Climate Change'  Nov 20, 2009
    And there are many of female heads of state such as, to name a few, Irish President Mary McAleese, Finland President Tarja Halonen, German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, Chile's President Michelle Bachelet Jeria, India's President Pratibha Patil, Argentina's President Cristina E. Fernndez de Kirchner, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. There are. (allAfrica.com)

    Tom Cruise Shoots in Austria's Salzburg  Nov 20, 2009
    VIENNA, Nov. 19, 2009. Cruise, wearing sunglasses and a casual shirt, waved as he got off a private jet at the local airport Thursday afternoon. (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    Tim Lincecum Wins 2nd Straight NL Cy Young  Nov 20, 2009
    NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2009. In One of Tightest Votes Ever, Giants Ace Becomes First Repeat Winner of Award Since Randy Johnson. (CBS News)

    Al-Qaida Using English To Push Message  Nov 20, 2009
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia November 20, 2009. Translation Of Writings And Sermons Once Largely Out Of Reach Of English Readers. (CBS News)

    Musical Showdown Is Set For Nov. 23  Nov 20, 2009
    NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2009. Rihanna, Beyonce and Lady Gaga Among the Many Musical Acts Set to Release New Albums on Monday, Nov. 23. (CBS News)

    Click to read:14 Percent of U.S. Homeowners In Peril  Nov 20, 2009
    14 Percent of U.S. Homeowners In Peril - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009. (CBS News)

    Obama and NFL Players Team Up for PSA  Nov 20, 2009
    NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2009. Obama Plays Touch Football With Three NFL Stars and Kids in 90-Second Spot to Be Aired on Thanksgiving. (CBS News -- Politics)

    Chicago Pair Linked To Mumbai Attack Plan  Nov 19, 2009
    CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2009. FBI Thinks Terror Plot Suspects Had Ties To Pakistan Terror Group. (CBS News)

    Thousands Attend Start of Palin Book Tour  Nov 19, 2009
    Crowd Chants "Palin! Palin!" Outside Mich. Book Store as Former VP Candidate Signs Copies of "Going Rogue". (CBS News)

    JP Morgan to take over Cazenove: report  Nov 19, 2009
    British media reported earlier this week that JP Morgan was looking to take full control of Cazenove, which is broker to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.. Five years ago, Cazenove and JP Morgan agreed to combine their investment banking operations in Britain into a joint venture called JP Morgan Cazenove, with each group holding a 50-percent share. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Brown's crackdown pledge signals start of UK election campaign  Nov 19, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II outlined the government's plans while delivering her traditional annual speech to the House of Lords, marking the official opening of the parliamentary year on Wednesday. At the heart of the speech were plans to put economic recovery on the top of the government's agenda ahead of a general election, which must be called by June 2010. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    California Bans Energy-Hogging TVs  Nov 19, 2009
    State Energy Regulators Pass First-in-the-Nation Mandate to Lower Electricity Demand. In a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 photo, Doug Pongrazc checks out a large screen television while shopping at a Best Buy store in Elk Grove, Calif. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    The (Not So) New World Order  Nov 19, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II herself proclaimed the artist The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Yinka Shonibare MBE, the Brit-Nigerian art world star, toast of two continents, was. (Slate)

    Reid Optimistic on Senate Health Bill  Nov 19, 2009
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009. Washington Post: Senate Majority Leader Will Unveil Bill Soon. (CBS News -- US)

    Loved notes: Niece recalls Jimmy McHugh's musical legacy  Nov 19, 2009
    " He staged his own nightclub acts in the 1950s, performed for Queen Elizabeth II, and was instrumental in promoting competitive swimming in California. His Boston Irish ties cemented his affection for the Kennedy clan. He wrote "The First Lady Waltz" for Jackie, and saw President Kennedy during the commander-in-chief's trips to California. During one such visit, McHugh was surprised to see Kennedy place an inordinately large donation in the collection plate during a service at the Church of the... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)

    Library of Congress to honor Paul McCartney  Nov 19, 2009
    Sir Paul was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 and owns so many Grammys he could use them as doorstops. The Gershwin Prize will honor McCartney for a lifetime of work that spans from his time with the Beatles to Wings to his solo work today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Hasan Reckless and Lazy, Boss Wrote in '07  Nov 19, 2009
    In Memo, Supervisor at Walter Reed Warned Army that Accused Fort Hood Gunman Was Unprofessional, Unreliable and Overweight. Nidal Malik Hasan (AP). (CBS News)

    Is it a Documentary, a Biopic or a ...  Nov 18, 2009
    For example, Helen Mirren's 2007 Oscar-winning portrayal of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in the movie The Queen, is a docudrama but not a biopic since it only depicts the ten day period following Princess Diana's death. In contrast, Philip Seymour Hoffman's 2005 Oscar-winning performance as Truman Capote in the film Capote, is a biopic since it portrays a significant portion of the author's life. (Suite101.com)

    Mary's Follies upsets Mrs. Revere at Churchill  Nov 15, 2009
    Hot Cha Cha, winner of the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in her last start, was amid traffic for much of the way before shaking loose with a mild late bid. . (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Kufuors Legacy of Development, Second to None  Nov 15, 2009
    Ghanaians were therefore anxiously looking forward to seeing their "Moses to free them from bondage. Esther Smiths Ewurade Kasa lyrics were on the lips of everybody. The rate of inflation was high, interest rate was high, the unemployment rate was high, social infrastructure was nothing to write home about, there was high incidence of social vices, there was general insecurity in the country, the cash and carry system was killing the poor, the educational system was in a mess, there... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Astrology Moon in Leo  Nov 14, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II of England. Ralph Waldo Emerson. (Suite101.com)

    Prince Charles' visit to Canada elicits yawns  Nov 14, 2009
    PETAWAWA, Ontario -- As things now stand, when Prince Charles succeeds his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, his many roles will include being the king of Canada ... PETAWAWA, Ontario -- As things now stand, when Prince Charles succeeds his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, his many roles will include being the king of Canada. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Mrs. Revere a tougher test for Hot Cha Cha  Nov 14, 2009
    Hot Cha Cha just got done whipping a Grade 1 field of 3-year-old turf fillies for a $500,000 purse in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland. Four weeks later, Hot Cha Cha wheels back into what might be a more competitive - and certainly bigger - field as the likely lukewarm favorite Saturday at Churchill Downs in the Mrs. Revere Stakes, a Grade 2 race with a $175,000 purse. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Queen Elizabeth's Credit Crunch Christmas  Nov 13, 2009
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Srdjan Zivulovic, POOL) ... It's been a long, cold year for Queen Elizabeth II.. (CBS News)

    Nov. 27 Clark Cap could be Einstein's final race  Nov 13, 2009
    In all, 17 3-year-old turf fillies are entered in the $175,000 race, headed by Hot Cha Cha, winner of the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in her last start. Hot Cha Cha, trained by Phil Sims, was assigned post 7 in a very deep field that also includes other last-out Keeneland winners C.S. Silk (post 1), Striking Dancer (post 4), and Bluegrass Princess (post 8), as well as Miss World (post 3), a two-back winner of the Grade 1 Garden City at Belmont. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    World remembers sacrifice of World War I lost generation  Nov 12, 2009
    " In London, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes to the war dead, including the growing number of soldiers killed in Afghanistan. But the last British veteran of the 1914-18 conflict boycotted official events. President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor Angela Merkel rekindled the flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and vowed that their nations would never wage war on each other again. "We are not commemorating the victory of one people over another but an ordeal... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Bond 'Sealed With Blood'  Nov 12, 2009
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath of poppies on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, where a service commemorating the war dead was held. "We remember, with grief, the gas and the mud, the barbed wire, the bombardment, the terror... and with gratitude, the courage and sacrifice," John Hall, the Dean of Westminster, said while opening the service. (Fox News)

    Names & Faces  Nov 11, 2009
    The winner of six majors and Ryder Cup captain has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Faldo, now an analyst for CBS, won three Masters and three British Opens, and spent 98 weeks as the world's top-ranked player. This article appeared on page B - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Tiger sighting creates stir Down Under  Nov 11, 2009
    FALDO GETS NEW TITLE: Nick Faldo has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for a career in which he won six majors and captained Europe's Ryder Cup team. Faldo can call himself "Sir Nick Faldo" after the ceremony at Windsor Castle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Queen Elizabeth II confers knighthood on Faldo  Nov 11, 2009
    Nick Faldo, six-time major winner, knighted by Queen Elizabeth II - ESPN ... WINDSOR, England -- has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for a career in which he won six majors and captained Europe's Ryder Cup team. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Britain honors war dead as Afghan toll rises  Nov 9, 2009
    LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II led Britain s annual ceremony for the country s war dead yesterday, honoring them with a moment of silence as the military reported that more than 200 British soldiers have been killed in combat in Afghanistan. As Big Ben chimed 11 a.m., the queen joined thousands of troops, veterans, and civilians in the traditional two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday beside London s major war memorial, the Cenotaph. (Boston Globe)

    UK honors fallen as Afghan death toll rises  Nov 9, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II attends the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall ... Queen Elizabeth II and Royal family lay wreaths at the Cenotaph, the war memorial near Parliament in London ... Queen Elizabeth II then laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, the war memorial on Whitehall near Parliament, after a military band played the "Last Post.". (CNN -- World)

    Queen honors Britainswear dead  Nov 9, 2009
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stands in front of poppy wreaths at the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the cenotaph in London, onSunday ... LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II led Britain's annual ceremony for the country's war dead Sunday, honoring them with a moment of silence as the military reported that more than 200 British soldiers have been killed in combat in Afghanistan. (MSNBC -- International)

    Hoaxer impersonating Brazilian president interviewed on radio  Nov 8, 2009
    HOAXES 1995: Canadian DJ calls Queen Elizabeth II pretending to be Canadian PM Jean Chretien 1998: British DJ get through to PM Tony Blair by impersonating opposition leader William Hague 2003: Miami DJs prank-called Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez while pretending to be Cuba's Fidel Castro 2006: Canadian impersonator hoaxed President Jacques Chirac by claiming to be Conservative leader Stephen Harper. In the interview, the impersonator praises Angola for its good work ahead of the African Cup... (BBC News -- Americas)

    Prince Philip to fight climate change  Nov 8, 2009
    The Bhumi Project was launched Friday after a three-way meeting between Hindu leaders, Prince Philip - the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II - and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as part of this week's environmental summit at Windsor Castle, attended by over 200 faith leaders from nine major world religions. The meeting wa 00004000 s called by the UN Development Programme and the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC), a secular body founded by Prince Philip to help world religions... (India Times)

    Let us now praise. . . Laughing babies  Nov 8, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has seen it at least once: when she visited Google s London headquarters in October last year Her Majesty was ceremonially exposed to the laughing baby. You can find it (naturally) on YouTube - the Queen, surrounded by grinning Google-serfs, watching baby William with her most unreadable smile. (Boston Globe)

    Maqoma's sinewy search for kinetic identity  Nov 8, 2009
    Maqoma, a sinewy, barefoot performer in his mid-30s dressed in a loose-fitting top and trousers, also believes this work, "Beautiful Me" (the final panel of a trilogy), represents a collaboration with the audience, whom he often addresses in a spontaneous manner, flattering the venue and gratuitously taunting the pope, George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II. In between his movement forays, he addresses his father in his native tongue, he cites important moments in the African liberation movement... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A statement Australians need to make  Nov 7, 2009
    According to Malcolm Turnbull, who led the ''Yes'' campaign for the 1999 referendum, it will be when the reign of Queen Elizabeth II ends. He too - republican and all - will be dreading the prospect of further dividing his supporters by pressing the issue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Goldikova has firm grip on BC Mile crown  Nov 6, 2009
    Trained by Michael Stoute, he was second to BC Classic hopeful Rip Van Winkle in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in September. "Zacinto is an improving horse, and he'll need to be," said Teddy Grimthorpe, the racing manager for owner Khalid Abdullah. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Foreign invasion heads to Breeders' Cup post...  Nov 5, 2009
    Rip Van Winkle, an Irish-bred 3-year-old colt trained by Aidan O'Brien, notched victories in the Group I Sussex and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in July and September in his last two starts. In three races before that the son of Galileo chased Sea the Stars, the best horse in Europe this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Opinion: Schools kill creativity  Nov 4, 2009
    Robinson is a best-selling author whose latest is "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (Viking)." He received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for his service to the arts and education. (CNN) -- I spoke at in 2006, the year they started to put the talks online. (CNN)

    Goldikova's BC Mile draw no concern to trainer  Nov 4, 2009
    Delegator won the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood on Aug. 29, but was only third of four in the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Sept. 26, finishing 4 1/2 lengths behind Rip Van Winkle, a top contender in Saturday's BC Classic. "They went a slow pace and quickened up," Godolphin traveling manager Tommy Burns said of the Celebration. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Queen visits, inspects London's Olympic Stadium  Nov 4, 2009
    LONDON (AP) -- Queen Elizabeth II visited the Olympic Park on Tuesday to inspect preparations for the 2012 London Games. The queen toured the site in east London for the second time since the British capital was awarded the Olympics in 2005. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    YALE NEWS: Alfred Brendel Lectures and Gives Master Class at Yale  Nov 3, 2009
    In 1989 he was appointed an honorary knight commander of the British empire by Queen Elizabeth II for outstanding services to music in Britain, where he has made his home since 1972. Link: Yale School of Music. (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Stanford no longer 'sir' in Antigua  Nov 3, 2009
    Stanford received his knighthood in 2006 from the governor general the representative of Queen Elizabeth II in the country and was widely known as "Sir Allen" in the Caribbean nation. Critics have alleged he used the title's prestige to help lure investors to buy CDs from his offshore bank while promising rates of return that were consistently higher than most financial institutions. (MSNBC -- Business)

    * Blundering Prince Philip at it again with Indian name gaffe Lm} QS@  Nov 2, 2009
    During a reception at Buckingham Palace for some 400 influential British Indians, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II greeted Atul Patel by glancing at his name tag and saying: Theres a lot of your family in tonight ... Patil will this week join Queen Elizabeth II to launch the baton relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Kate Moss No Guarantee Topshop Billionaire Beats U.S. Hex on U.K. Chains  Nov 2, 2009
    In 2006, Green was knighted for services to the retail industry by Queen Elizabeth II and is now known as Sir Philip. His wife, Tina; son, Brandon; and daughter, Chloe, live in Monaco. (Bloomberg)

    Prince Edward sparks Australia adventure controversy  Oct 31, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. It was just that psychology about what makes young people tick. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    On her own head  Oct 31, 2009
    The death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of her heir - Charles III or William V - will be the most exciting thing to happen to the monarchy in half a century. Yet republicans have pencilled this time in their diaries to start the next big push to get rid of the Crown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    India receives CWG baton from Queen  Oct 30, 2009
    The brief ceremony, held at the majestic Buckingham Palace showcased India's rich tradition through a cultural show before Queen Elizabeth II handed over the glittering baton to Patil amidst thunderous applause ... The students provided perfect icing on the function by performing Indian classical dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and folk dances like Bhangra and Dandia in front of Queen Elizabeth II and President Pratibha Patil ... Queen Elizabeth II presented the baton to President Pratibha... (India Times, India)

    Delhi commonwealth baton launched  Oct 30, 2009
    Indian President Pratibha Patil and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II have launched the baton relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi. The Queen handed over the baton to President Patil in a colourful ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Horror films upset Christopher Lee  Oct 29, 2009
    Lee -- or to be precise, Sir Christopher Lee, after Queen Elizabeth II -- has come a long way since his first Dracula film, a six-week job that he says paid 750. Although he's often associated with Hammer films, Lee is quick to point out that he hasn't really taken many horror roles. (CNN -- International)

    India, Britain natural partners: President Patil  Oct 28, 2009
    "Our bilateral relations have been, for some time now, perhaps better than they have ever been before - we are conscious of the need to continuously nurture it," the president told a gathering of some 150 guests at a state banquet hosted in her honour by Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's reigning monarch, in Windsor Castle. "India and the UK are natural partners with an impressive array of complementarities," Patil said, adding the two countries had much in common, their capital cities representing... (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Justice Scalia: Rival doctrine seeks rigidity  Oct 27, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II opens new UK Supreme Court. Queen Elizabeth II formally opened Britain's new Supreme Court on Friday in a ceremony attended by high court justices from the United States and around the world. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Britain's Prince Philip in Indian name gaffe  Oct 27, 2009
    During a reception at Buckingham Palace for some 400 influential British Indians, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II greeted Atul Patel by glancing at his name tag and saying: "There's a lot of your family in tonight.'' According to the Sun newspaper, the comment appeared to suggest that all Patels are related. Patel is a common Indian surname, and there are an estimated 670,000 Patels living in Britain, the tabloid said. A spokesman for Patel, who is chief executive of leading housing... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Prince Edward to visit Sydney  Oct 26, 2009
    The Earl of Wessex, 45, son of Queen Elizabeth II, will attend a series of engagements in Sydney over two days as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. In recent years, Prince Edward has taken on many official duties on behalf of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Rutherienne will try extra length in F&M Turf  Oct 24, 2009
    Gozzip Girl, the winner of the American Oaks at Hollywood Park in July, but only third in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland last Saturday, may not start at Santa Anita, trainer Tom Albertrani said on Wednesday. He said he is concerned about her weight. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    11 Things: Notable LGBT Jews  Oct 23, 2009
    Famous for her photographs of John and Yoko, Michael Jackson and Queen Elizabeth II, Leibovitz also shared a long-term relationship with writer Susan Sontag. - Louis Peitzman. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Charles Arena, 76; fire chief at Logan was safety expert  Oct 23, 2009
    In 1975, while consulting for the Chubb Co. in London, Mr. Arena was granted an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, his daughter said. In 1979, Mr. Arena was appointed director of public safety for Massport, on top of his firefighting duties. (Boston Globe)

    From Chelmsford, England to Chelmsford, Mass.  Oct 23, 2009
    Did you get to meet Queen Elizabeth II. Lorraine: No, no we didn t get to meet her. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    United Kingdom, British Isles or Gr...  Oct 22, 2009
    Each of these divisions was once an independent country, but has now come together in a "united kingdom" whose sovereign head is currently Queen Elizabeth II. Her Royal Highness is, in a sense, the "Queen of England,", but likewise she is the Queen of Scotland, the Queen of Northern Ireland and the Queen of Wales. Her accurate title, then, would be Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. (Suite101.com)

    Helping lizards roam the earth  Oct 22, 2009
    The program occupies a facility outside the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Gardens, set aside, Diana Plank said, by the islands government at the request of its National Trust to re-establish species threatened by extinction. The Planks visited a reptile show in South San Francisco in April and met a member of the International Reptile Conservation Foundation, affiliated with the iguana recovery program. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Two Afro-Asian Leaders: Kufuor and Zulfi Bhutto in Identical Portraits.  Oct 20, 2009
    The biography is made up of three varied books, but Book One alone has eight chapters, the initial two of which offer readers an incursion into the childhood and growing lineal inheritance, similar to what the British royalty has in stock when Prince Charles one day, by matrilineal prescription, succeeds his mother(Queen Elizabeth II) ... Above all, while Kufuor is ending his two-term presidency as the honored guest of Britains Queen Elizabeth II at a state visit to London, the colonial... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Hot Cha Cha upsets QE II at Keeneland  Oct 18, 2009
    horse racing, horse, Phil Sims, Keeneland, Hot Cha Cha, James Graham, Grade 1, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup - ESPN ... Hot Cha Cha wins the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at Keeneland on Oct. 17, 2009 ... Saturday, Sims didn't have to go anywhere to get the thrill of his career when Hot Cha Cha, ridden by James Graham, stormed through an inside opening when straightening for home and drew clear to a 4 1/2-length romp in the 26th running of the Grade 1, $500,000 Queen... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Astros interview Garner for return stint  Oct 18, 2009
    Hot Cha Cha pulled away down the stretch to easily win the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. and earn a first Grade 1 win for longtime trainer Phil Sims. (Boston Globe)

    Is the World Ready for Freakonomics Again?  Oct 18, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II wondered aloud late last year how economists had missed the problems that brought on the financial crisis. This September, economist Paul Krugman lamented "the profession's blindness to the very possibility of catastrophic failures in a market economy," unleashing a bitter debate over what the heck economics is good for. (Time.com)

    Cavaliers, Wildcats advance in prep soccer playoffs  Oct 18, 2009
    Hot Cha Cha easily won the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland and earn a first Grade 1 win for longtime trainer Phil Sims. l In Far Hills, N.J., Your Sum Man scored a 33/4-length victory over fellow Irish bred General Ledger in the $250,000 American Grand National Hurdle at the Far Hills races. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    In ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II opens new UK Supreme Court  Oct 17, 2009
    LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II formally opened Britain s new Supreme Court yesterday in a ceremony attended by high court justices from the United States and around the world. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and top judges from Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, and Europe attended the ceremony for a court the government says will make the workings of justice visible and accessible to the British public. (Boston Globe)

    Play 'eurydice' is a must-see  Oct 16, 2009
    " And you know what? I'm excited! Part of the reason is the cast list. In the new CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre production of the popular stage musical opening Thursday, Lorraine Christensen plays Belle and Brian Pucheu plays the Beast. I've had opportunities to appreciate these two excellent performers several times in the past. They're both stellar examples of the kind of local theatrical talent to be found in the Fresno area. Sheen kicks Blair, Frost habit for soccer sideline Michael... (Fresno Bee)

    QE II: Gozzip Girl bears close watching  Oct 16, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes, Keeneland, Gozzip Girl, Miss World, Shared Account, Blind Date, Lady Shakespeare, horse racing, horse, fillies, filly, turf, Hot Cha Cha, Farnsworth Stables, Hamilton Smith, Edgar Prado, Tom Albertrani - ESPN ... -- A replay of the Garden City Stakes at Belmont Park is required watching for horseplayers trying to get some context on what might happen Saturday when Keeneland runs the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup for the 26th time. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Engelbert Humperdinck is bringing his \'Legacy of Love \' tour to Spotlight 29  Oct 15, 2009
    Engelbert has performed for countless international dignitaries including Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and several U.S. Presidents. In 1988, the opening ceremony of the Seoul Summer Olympics included his performance of One World. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Complex TV remotes perplex prince  Oct 12, 2009
    LONDON He may be married to Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has the same technological troubles as millions of commoners. The 88-year-old prince has bemoaned the complexity of television remote controls, saying attempts to record programs often end up with him lying on the floor with a flashlight, a magnifying glass and an instruction manual. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Britain's Prince Philip reveals his TV woes  Oct 11, 2009
    LONDON (AP) -- He may be married to Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has the same technological troubles as millions of commoners. The 88-year-old prince has bemoaned the complexity of television remote controls, saying attempts to record programs often end up with him lying on the floor with a flashlight, a magnifying glass and an instruction manual. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Britain's Prince Philip out of control with modern TVs  Oct 10, 2009
    The husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II bemoaned the design of television sets and praised people's tolerance for coping with them, in a clip on the official Royal Channel on the video-sharing website YouTube. "I think people are very tolerant, the way they go on tolerating these ghastly things," the 88-year-old said, before laying into television set design. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    In pictures: Berlusconi's woes  Oct 10, 2009
    Last April, during the G20 summit in London, Mr Berlusconi appeared to upset Queen Elizabeth II with his noisy behaviour during photocalls. TV footage showed the Queen turn round and exclaim: "Why does he have to shout?". (BBC News -- Europe)

    Memorial service marks end of Iraq war for Britain  Oct 10, 2009
    His audience included Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Iraq President Jalal Talabani, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, top officers in the British military, veterans of the war, and families of British soldiers killed there ... Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, right, accompanied by, from left, front row, The Duchess of Wessex, Prince Edward, Prince William, The Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles, take part in a service of commemoration in London's St. Paul's... (Florida Today)

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