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)
