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    Expats find provisions plum-pudding perfect  Nov 22, 2009
    Silly things, really, like HP Sauce and Heinz beans, all the biscuits, and the pickled onions like they sell in every fish and chips shop in London. What began almost as a hobby has grown into a full-fledged business. (Boston Globe)

    A fresh view of Abigail Adams  Nov 22, 2009
    This role continued whether Abigail was at home in Quincy or accompanying John in Philadelphia, New York City, Paris, London, or the miserable village of Washington, D.C. And when her son John Quincy was abroad as a diplomat, her counsel kept up with him, even as far away as St. Petersburg, Russia. Holton, however, seems content mostly to imply the domineering nature of Abigail, preferring to feature her career as manager of family finance and real estate. (Boston Globe)

    Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe for auction  Nov 22, 2009
    Some 35 dresses, gowns, separates and other items will be sold at a London auction on Dec 8 at the largest sale of clothing that belonged to the actress, who won an Oscar for her first starring role as a runaway princess in Roman Holiday ... Some 35 dresses, gowns, separates and other items will be sold at a London auction on Dec 8. (India Times)

    All Blacks earn eighth straight win over England  Nov 22, 2009
    LONDON: New Zealand recorded their eighth successive win over England with a 19-6 victory at Twickenham yesterday after scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan scampered over for the only try of the match in the 57th minute. The All Blacks lifted the pace in the second half on a treacherous surface which contributed to a series of unforced errors from both sides after heavy rain throughout the week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    China tamed India with help from US  Nov 22, 2009
    While browsing through a London bookshop last summer, it was chance that my eyes fell on a slim book, Whatever happened to Tanganyika. It turned out to be quirky page-turner on what its author called nostalgic geography an A-Z of long-forgotten names of places and countries that interest a handful of dotty stamp collectors today. (India Times)

    The Young Pro  Nov 22, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Cafes, Restuarants and Bars in Ista...  Nov 22, 2009
    The Great London can be found next door to the Pera Museum on Mesrutiyet Caddesi. If its cocktail hour then it s also too late in the day to view the important permanent collection of Oriental art. (Suite101.com)

    The Packing House Caf in Spences B...  Nov 22, 2009
    One of its most famous fans was King Edward VII who gave the apples excellent reviews at the London Horticultural Show. The Packing House Today. (Suite101.com)

    IT: China learning English to beat India?  Nov 21, 2009
    LONDON, UK: India is falling behind China in its attempts to increase the use of English, risking squandering a key economic advantage, a new report says. A "huge shortage" of teachers and quality institutions means China may now have more people who speak English than India, says the study by the British Council, Britain's international cultural relations body. (India Times, India)

    A holiday to suit your personality  Nov 21, 2009
    They seek urban hubs that offer lots of variety, such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, London, Paris, New York or Sydney not smaller cities like Nagpur, Coimbatore or Indore. Closed people visit places they have fond memories of such as their hometowns. (India Times, India)

    Croissant Recipes Remain Paris Secret  Nov 21, 2009
    And it s not just happening in Paris: London has its Gordon Ramsay master class ($330 for two hours). New York has the Miette Culinary Studio in Greenwich Village. (Newsmax)

    Return to Jaffna  Nov 21, 2009
    "People whom I spoke to are extremely happy that the LTTE is defeated," she told BBC Sinhala upon her return to London from Jaffna. "But many say their friends and relatives who were with them the previous day suddenly disappeared the next. Many people behave like deaf and blind as they no longer have a voice.". (BBC News -- South Asia)

    U.K. Shares Decline for Fourth Day on Concern Economy to Falter; Tui Drops  Nov 21, 2009
    Updated: New York, Nov 21 04:20 London, Nov 21 09:20 Tokyo, Nov 21 18:20 ... It never ceases to amaze us that despite the gigantic global fiscal and monetary stimulus, the economic revival is so muted, said , head of investment strategy at Charles Stanley & Co. in London ... To contact the reporter on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)

    Floods Leave 200 Stranded  Nov 21, 2009
    LONDON (November 20, 2009)--Britain's air force helped rescue about 200 people who were stranded by rising floodwaters caused by torrential rainfall in a tourist region of northern England. Worst hit were the towns of Cockermouth and Keswick, in England's picturesque Lake District, where authorities say air force helicopters were being used to evacuate people caught in the floods. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Learn from the best: Mentoring tips  Nov 21, 2009
    London, England (CNN) -- It's not just winners of TV show "The Apprentice" who can benefit from the guidance of a mentor. Learning from someone with more professional experience than you can give you access their accumulated wisdom, and allow you to learn from their mistakes. (CNN -- International)

    checkers sells more than chess  Nov 21, 2009
    Ow-ooo werewolves of London Ow-ooo Hey ... I'd like to meet his tailor Ow-ooo werewolves of London Ow-ooo Ow-ooo Werewolves of London Ow-ooo Well, I saw Lon Chaney walkin' with the Queen Doin' the werewolves of London I saw Lon Chaney, Jr. walkin' with the Queen Hoo ... Doin' the werewolves of London I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada At Trader Vic's His hair was perfect Ow-ooo Werewolves of London Huh. (Harper's Magazine)

    Southern films look global  Nov 21, 2009
    She assured government support in the entire Indian film industry taking part in international film festival -- not just those at Cannes or Be rlin, but also at Shanghai and London, among others. The Ficci-Ert IndianEntertainment Down South talks elaborately on under-exploitation of available revenue streams effectively, and depends purely on domestic theatrical revenues. (India Times)

    The New EU Chiefs: Rompuy-pumpy And Cathy Who?  Nov 21, 2009
    (AP) LONDON (AP) - Catherine Ashton: International woman of mystery ... "The EU member states have talked themselves into choosing two very competent, able, and - frankly - rather boring choices for these two new roles," said Richard Whitman, a Europe expert at London's Chatham House think tank ... On the streets of London, only one in 10 people stopped at random recognized a picture of the 53-year-old bureaucrat, who has never been elected to public office. (CBS News -- World)

    Govt set to reimpose ECB rate cap  Nov 21, 2009
    RBI governor D Subbarao in January did away with rules that mandated that companies borrowing overseas with an average maturity of 3-5 years had to do so within 300 basis points over the six-month London inter-bank offered rate, or LIBOR, the benchmark for borrowing and lending in global markets. ECBs of more than five years had to be within 500 basis points of this benchmark. (India Times)

    Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles  Nov 21, 2009
    Contactless smartcards -- credit-card-sized RFID tags with an embedded cryptographic chip for authentication and secure data storage -- are already used for access control, public transport tickets (such as Navigo in Paris and Oyster in London) and electronic payment systems (such as Visa Paywave), and the same chips can be used to add intelligent tags to objects or buildings, allowing shoppers or tourists to view related information. The chips are powered by a radio signal from the reader. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Gold rockets to record high above 1,150 dollars  Nov 21, 2009
    LONDON: Gold prices scaled historic heights above $1,150 per ounce this week, buoyed by the weak greenback and recent central bank purchases of the precious metal, analysts said ... By late Friday on the London Bullion Market, gold rose to $1,140 an ounce from $1,104 a week earlier ... On the London Platinum and Palladium Market, platinum advanced to 1,435 dollars an ounce at the late fixing on Friday from $1,359 the previous week. (India Times)

    Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season  Nov 21, 2009
    Instead of cementing herself at the golf course and barricading herself inside a hotel room during every one of her 21 weeks she played golf on the road, Hurst ventured out to major cities like London, and New York as a wide-eyed teenager she happens to be. As well, the 19-year-old, who dominated the Duramed Futures Tour as the leading money winner in 2008, tried her hand at roping a cow, helped build a house in Virginia for and had her long, flowing, chestnut locks lopped off to help create... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Keen for a trip to Iceland?  Nov 21, 2009
    However, travel to other parts of the world such as London and Iceland does not seem to have increase despite the depreciation in its respective currencies. Were not seeing any increase in the number of Malaysians making room bookings for UK hotels compared to 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 21, 2009
    Three days of indulgence in French cuisine, art and culture at London's Earls Court ... Your chance to win top price tickets to Oliver plus an overnight stay at the Cavendish hotel with Visit London. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Time for a Beauty Pageant  Nov 21, 2009
    The show intends to mock the fictional ditz, London Tipton, for her compulsive shopping and repulsive frivolity, and indeed it does ... London hosts a Web series, titled Yay Me. (Slate)

    Galileo's lost fingers, tooth found  Nov 21, 2009
    LONDON: Father of astronomy Galileo Galilei's missing fingers and a tooth have been found again. Paolo Galluzzi, director of the Museum of the History of Science, has said that admirers removed three fingers, a vertebra and a tooth from his corpse in a Florentine basilica 1737. (India Times)

    Brad Pitt, Rel Big to produce film  Nov 21, 2009
    LONDON: Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt's film production company Plan B and Reliance Big Entertainment have signed a deal with video game company Capcom to make a film on computer game 'Dark Void. Pitt will be starring in the feature adaptation of the sci-fi drama which follows the story of a pilot who crash lands in the Bermuda Triangle following a routine mission. (India Times)

    Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod?  Nov 21, 2009
    Media from all over Europe has been invited to London for the event, which will be beamed from California where Mr Jobs give his presentation to the BBC studios in West London ... News International Limited, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)

    Christmas off to limp start with Zemeckis latest  Nov 20, 2009
    The introduction of each ghost is followed by a lengthy, uneventful travel through London, as if to ensure that viewers notice three times how much work went into recreating the city. A Christmas Carol never feels comfortable enough to rely on narrative; strange, given the story has aced the test of time. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Nitesh estates plans to raise Rs 1000 cr via SPV share sale  Nov 20, 2009
    A person close to the matter said the hotel SPV would sell shares to private equity investors prior to its listing with a foreign stock exchange, preferably Singapore or London. The company would dilute over 70 per cent stake through stake sale and foreign listing , he added. (India Times)

    Gold set to hit new high on inflation hedge  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON: Gold is poised to hit new highs this year and next after rising to record levels in November as investors looking for an inflation hedge pile into the metal, Baring Asset Management told Reuters on Thursday. Andrew Cole, 00004000 manager of the Baring Multi Asset Fund, said further gains in the precious metal, which hit record highs of $1,152. (India Times)

    Emerging mkts get hooked to bonds  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON: From Angola to Belarus, emerging-market governments are planning first-time debt offerings to take advantage of the biggest bond rally in at least 11 years. Investec Asset 00004000 Management, Aberdeen Asset Management and Threadneedle Asset Management say they may buy some of the $4 billion of debt Angola plans to sell, as well as proposed dollar bonds from Belarus. (India Times)

    UTI spreads its wings across overseas markets  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON: Who runs the worlds oldest offshore fund set up for foreign investors ... UTI International, UTI AMCs overseas arm, listed in Guernsey and headquartered in London with offices in the Middle East and Singapore, will be the main vehicle for UTIs major push to increase its global footprint. (India Times)

    Sony Ericsson to close Chennai unit  Nov 20, 2009
    We are looking at how we can return to profitability so we have decided to focus on the mid-end to higher end phones, Sony Ericssons corporate vice-president and head of global communications Aldo Liguori told ET from London. There were no details available on whether these employees will be moved to other locations or if there were outplacement services available. (India Times)

    Reckitt rises on Colgate, SSL takeover speculation  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON: Reckitt Benckiser, the world's largest maker of household cleaners, rose as much as 3. 7 per cent in London 00004000 trading after a newspaper report said that the company may be close to a multi-billion pound cross-border transaction ... 5 per cent in early morning trade in London, while SSL gained as much as 3. (India Times)

    Oil prices up in Asian trade  Nov 20, 2009
    83 dollars in London trade. "The reason that oil is up is probably due to the fact that many investors view pricing below 78 dollars a barrel as a buying opportunity," said Victor Shum, senior principal at energy consultancy Purvin and Gertz in Singapore. (India Times)

    Suzlon sells 35% in Belgian & Hansen  Nov 20, 2009
    Hansen shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. Although we looked at all options, including a private equity deal, we chose to go down the public offer route to sell the stake this time, said Mr Sinha. (India Times)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 20, 2009
    David Curry commutes to London from his home near Saffron Walden in Essex up to four times a week, documents obtained by the Daily Telegraph show ... Three days of indulgence in French cuisine, art and culture at London's Earls Court ... Your chance to win top price tickets to Oliver plus an overnight stay at the Cavendish hotel with Visit London. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Convicted Of Honduras Development Scheme  Nov 20, 2009
    Pearson was born in New London, but grew up and attended school in Orlando, Fla. He testified that one of the defining times in his life was watching Disney World transform Orlando. (FOX61, CT)

    Orchestra plays epic Rings score  Nov 20, 2009
    Other performances of the Rings music are due to take place in Antwerp, London, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Pittsburgh. "It's somewhat of a community educational event," Shore said. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)

    The Young Pro  Nov 20, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Amato: Forword Makes Most Of Second Chance  Nov 20, 2009
    Forword attended high school in London and knew she wanted to travel for college. She didn't have a long list and took a minimalist approach to the recruiting process. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Study abroad? College students drop, rethink plans  Nov 20, 2009
    is trying to decide whether to enroll in aprogram in London next fall, which would saddle her with even more college debt ... Liz Weaver, 23, a law student at the University of Texas at Austin, is trying to decide whether to enroll in a London program next fall for more than $21,000 for one semester, including tuition, room and board, compared with about $18,000 for similar expenses at Texas for one semester ... A student at a public school, where in-state tuition is as low as a few thousand... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Frankfurt No Longer Bankfurt  Nov 20, 2009
    His five sons set up business in Rome, London, Paris, and Vienna, and in two generations the Rothschild banking dynasty was established. For more on Frankfurt s Jewish population, visit the city s fascinating Jewish Museum, housed in the former Rothschild Palace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Top SKorean model found dead at Paris apartment  Nov 20, 2009
    By JEAN H. LEE Friday, November 20, 2009 1:45 AM CST A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday ... She became a fashion week regular in New York, Milan, Paris and London and most recently appeared during Seoul fashion week in October, according to Esteem. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Latin American art fair in the Big Apple  Nov 20, 2009
    London is to host the fair in June. "There is an increased interest in Latin American art from the rest of the world, and now is the time to take advantage of it," Zaia said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Lecture on Migration and new issue of Garageland Magazine  Nov 20, 2009
    50 and is available from art book shops around the UK It is also available to order online Transition Gallery Unit 25a, Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Rd, London E8 4QN 020 7254 4202 / 07941 208566. . (AbsoluteArts.com)

    • Three guitar masters share their talent and insight in documentary  Nov 20, 2009
    In London, Page riffs alone through "Ramble On" amid stacks of guitars, amps and travel cases, demonstrating his delicate use of "light and shade, whisper to the thunder." Scenes with the Edge in Ireland are particularly eye-opening, revealing the U2 guitarist as lighthearted but also deeply philosophical about his work, as he meticulously pieces together the song "Get on Your Boots." ... Guggenheim says he'd assumed the enigmatic classic rocker wouldn't do it, but after the director described... (Juneau Empire)

    Join UNICEF Ambassadors and World Renowned Photographers to Make a Photo-Pledge for Children's Rights  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON, November 20 /PRNewswire. - Sony World Photography Awards and UNICEF Mark the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Holland America Line Wins Nine Porthole Readers' Choice Awards  Nov 20, 2009
    Departure ports now include Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Dover or Greenwich (London) and Copenhagen. Australia/New Zealand sailings offer a mix of 14-day Sydney roundtrip and Sydney to Auckland adventures as well as the new 34-day circumnavigation of Australia with five days in the Great Barrier Reef. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Google must stop snooping on us  Nov 20, 2009
    News International Limited, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701. VAT number GB 243 8054 69. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Experts: Radical Containment Measures Wont Stop Swine Flu  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON (November 19, 2009)--Evidence from countries which have tried, shows even the strictest containment efforts aren't stopping swine flu, health experts say. Even China, which initially claimed success with strict quarantines where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated, now acknowledges swine flu is more widespread that officially reported. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod?  Nov 20, 2009
    Media from all over Europe has been invited to London for the event, which will be beamed from California where Mr Jobs give his presentation to the BBC studios in West London ... News International Limited, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)

    Flooding concern after heavy rain  Nov 20, 2009
    The West Coast Main Line from London to Glasgow is closed because of a landslip between Carlisle and Penrith. There is also flooding on the line at Lockerbie. (BBC News -- UK)

    You Go West, Girl  Nov 20, 2009
    She became a character in the novels of James Oliver Curwood, and her dog, Nero, became immortalized as Buck in Jack London s The Call of the Wild. In 1900, Belinda Mulroney married Charles Eugene Carbonneau, purportedly a French count with estates in Europe. (The American Conservative)

    Top Eurobank prepares for 'global economic collapse'...  Nov 20, 2009
    Mike Wilson: London house prices are just another manifestation of an unsustainable bubble, supported in this case by the BoE's generous ;4000-for-every-man-woman-and-child bailout of the busted financial services structure ... Yet in London house prices continue their meteoric rise ... Yet in London house prices continue their meteoric rise. (The Drudge Report)

    Where to go bare in SA  Nov 20, 2009
    Down at the coast, Lazy Haven Lodge billed as the ultimate experience in naturism is just 30 kilometres from East London near Kidds beach, and offers luxury self-catering nudist accommodation. Mind your manners. (iAfrica.com)

    The best beaches in SA?  Nov 20, 2009
    Cintsa; Eastern Cape: South of Morgan's Bay and close to East London. Like Lookout Beach was, Cintsa is long and wide and perfect for games. (iAfrica.com)

    Parisians sound off about the quiet  Nov 20, 2009
    It placed Paris behind London, Amsterdam and Berlin in a league table of party capitals. Telegraph, London. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Renowned Architects Design For Guan...  Nov 20, 2009
    World renowned London-based architect, , designed the Guangzhou Opera House ... Also from London are , designers of theGuangzhou Twin TowersConstruction began with the round shaped West Tower, at a cost of RMB 6 billion, with afloor area of 448,000 m2. (Suite101.com)

    HIV Vaccine Failure Probably Caused by Virus Used, Says New Research  Nov 20, 2009
    The researchers behind the study, from Imperial College London, King's College London and Royal Holloway, University of London, say their findings mean scientists may have to rethink other vaccines they are developing for diseases like HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, which are delivered in the same way, using the same virus 'shell ... Dr Steven Patterson, who is the corresponding author of the study from the Division of Investigative Science at Imperial College London, said: "HIV is a huge threat... (Science Daily)

    It's Not a Junket, It's an Investment  Nov 20, 2009
    Now research by two academics one at Cass Business School in London, the other at Texas Christian University's Neeley School of Business in Fort Worth shows just how safe ... By Mark Scott in London, Edited by Deborah Stead. (BusinessWeek)

    * World Business Quick Take  Nov 20, 2009
    67 billion) deal to buy 190-year-old London stockbroker Cazenove yesterday, the Financial Times (FT) said ... 2 tonnes, the London-based industry group said in a report yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Recession-Proof Job? Non-Profit CEO  Nov 19, 2009
    Queen Elizabeth II and Price Philip Attend the Annual State Opening of Parliament in London. A Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera Lens. (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Myki tracking device warning  Nov 19, 2009
    Myki is similar to smartcards used in several large cities around the world, including London. There, British police and counter-intelligence agency MI5 regularly request information from Transport for London, which manages the city's Oyster smartcard ... London police made 3100 demands for data from Oyster cards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    The Young Pro  Nov 19, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    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)

    Dell sees boost from Perot deal  Nov 19, 2009
    LONDON: Computer maker Dell said its Perot Systems acquisition will boost its IT services offering to the public sector, as some of its government customers face a freeze on spending due to the recession. "(The acquisition) was a really good fit for a bunch of reasons, but the domain expertise that Perot brings in government and healthcare is particularly powerful," Paul Bell, president of Dell's global public sector business, said in an interview in London on Wednesday. (India Times)

    That is the Question!  Nov 19, 2009
    My subscription to the London Review of Books is delivered to me monthly and is always a priority reading. So, all in all, I can say that, although I am not rich (precisely because I have never been a Ghanaian politician. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Orchestra plays epic Rings score  Nov 19, 2009
    Other performances of the Rings music are due to take place in Antwerp, London, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Pittsburgh. "It's somewhat of a community educational event," Shore said. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)

    Gold forges record peak near $US1150  Nov 19, 2009
    In London, bullion for immediate delivery reached a record $1152. 85 an ounce. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 19, 2009
    Three days of indulgence in French cuisine, art and culture at London's Earls Court ... Your chance to win top price tickets to Oliver plus an overnight stay at the Cavendish hotel with Visit London. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Get more: National/World  Nov 19, 2009
    Women faced their share of trouble at the Tower of London, including three queens who were beheaded there. Tags. (WJRT, MI)

    Burberry and Genesis Colors in JV  Nov 19, 2009
    LONDON: Burberry, a 153-year-old British luxury brand, is setting up a joint venture with fashion retailer Genesis Colors for a renewed focus in the Indian market, and hopes to receive the government clearance by the end of this week ... And it is getting extremely brand conscious even its new headquarters in London and furniture in the staff canteen is designed by chief creative officer, Christopher Bailley, who is the Burberry design maestro ... Burberry, which finished the first half of... (India Times)

    Experts say carbon offsets offset only travelers' guilt  Nov 19, 2009
    For one thing, he said, offsetting the emissions of a flight from London to New York would probably require an extra fee of $200 to $300, far above what any airline is now charging ... A recent study in Britain concluded that one flight from London to Los Angeles produced more carbon dioxide per person than the average British commuter produces in a year by traveling by train, subway or car ... For one thing, he said, offsetting the emissions of a flight from London to New York would probably... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Sweet surprise or crafty move: Hershey, Ferrero eye Cadbury  Nov 19, 2009
    The pair said in separate statements to the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday that they were considering options regarding Cadb 00004000 ury ... 40 per cent to 799 pence in early afternoon trade on London's FTSE 100 index of leading companies, which was 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Fight climate with free condoms  Nov 19, 2009
    LONDON: The battle against global warming could be helped if the world slowed population growth by making free condoms and family planning advice more widely available, the UN Population Fund said Wednesday ... Still, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, the U.N. Population Fund's executive director, told a news conference in London on Wednesday that global warming could be catastrophic for people in poor countries, particularly women ... It requires a major leap of imagination to believe that free condoms will... (India Times)

    Bosses can spot late-for-work excuses  Nov 19, 2009
    LONDON: The next time you arrive late for work, don't start giving excuses to your boss, for a new study has found that employers don't believe excuses for not being in on time. The study involving 1,000 employers showed that just seven per cent of them trusted the reasons staff gives for being late. (India Times)

    Navy Finds Lax Behavior Aboard Sub In Collision  Nov 19, 2009
    A Connecticut newspaper, The Day of New London, made a similar request and reported the findings Wednesday. The USS Hartford, a nuclear-powered submarine based in Groton, Conn. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    $ woes good news for Europe's mkts  Nov 19, 2009
    And yet when I visited London two weeks ago, there wasnt much talk of a fight at all. Indeed, most takeover experts I talked to said the deal is a fait accompli its just a matter of time and the price Kraft will end up paying. (India Times)

    Best hotel executive lounges  Nov 19, 2009
    From Amsterdam to Hilton on Park Lane and London Metropole, the hotels are upgrading food and beverages, lighting and art works in their lounges to create "an even more exclusive experience". The most common complaint about executive lounges, such as London's Renaissance Chancery Court and the Marriott Park Lane, is that you have to pay for alcohol. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Brambles revenue hit by weak US pallets  Nov 19, 2009
    The company also announced today it will cancel its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange due to administrative and maintenance costs. Brambles scrapped its British dual listing in 2006, partially as an attempt to increase the proportion of institutional shareholders, but kept the secondary listing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Infra play gets a push, IIFCL gets $700 mn loan  Nov 19, 2009
    NEW DELHI: Asian Development Bank(ADB) has sanctioned a loan 00004000 of $700 million to state-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) at marginally below the London inter-bank offered rate (Libor) ... Asian Development Bank(ADB) has sanctioned a loan of $700 million to state-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) at marginally below the London inter-bank offered rate (Libor). (India Times)

    Controlling The Population  Nov 19, 2009
    Everyone, and I mean absolutely everyone, should read my friend Ann Farmers Prophets and Priests: The Hidden Face of the Birth Control Movement (London: The Saint Austin Press, 2002). In addition to its unyielding racism, the war against fertility is, and has always been, the war against the working class, the war against the poor at home and abroad, the war against the electoral base of the potentially Post-Right Left, the war against the social provisions for which that Left exists, and,... (The American Conservative)

    Christmas off to limp start with Zemeckis latest  Nov 19, 2009
    The introduction of each ghost is followed by a lengthy, uneventful travel through London, as if to ensure that viewers notice three times how much work went into recreating the city. A Christmas Carol never feels comfortable enough to rely on narrative; strange, given the story has aced the test of time. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

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