Taking notes Sep 19, 2008
He is a native of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The city is located a short drive from Celtic Manor, which has undergone a $30 million renovation in anticipation of the 38th Ryder Cup. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Revealed: UKs first official sharia Sep 15, 2008
then we can take over Britain" The BNP seem to be the only party offering action! John, London, UKThin end of the wedge, slipery slope, call it what you will but this is outrageous. As I type this we, as a nation, have 10,000's of troops delployed around the globe fighting against oppresive terrorist regimes that hide behind Islam for justification. And now we've given room to this? alan, buxton, englandI thought you were bringing 'democracy' and 'freedom' to islamic countries like Iraq and... (Times Online)
Oil sinks another airline Aug 29, 2008
Zoom employed 450 staff in Canada and 260 staff in the United Kingdom, operating flights from London Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, as well as Paris and Rome, to eight destinations in Canada, New York, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale and Bermuda. "We deeply regret the fact that we have been forced to cease all Zoom operations," said its founders Hugh and John Boyle. (iAfrica.com)
S.D.-to-London flights canceled Aug 29, 2008
Bermuda and several Canadian cities to London; Paris; Manchester, England; Glasgow, Scotland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Cardiff, Wales. Penni Crabtree: (619) 293-1237. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Business: Troubled Zoom Airlines grounds planes Aug 29, 2008
Zoom, founded in 2002, offered trans-Atlantic flights from New York, Fort Lauderdale, Bermuda and several Canadian cities to London; Paris; Manchester, England; Glasgow, Scotland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Cardiff, Wales. Penni Crabtree: (619) 293-1237. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Days of Their Lives: Photographs by Seifollah Samadian Aug 25, 2008
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Tearful Jade Goody arrives back in UK after cancer diagnosis Aug 22, 2008
e thomas, cardiff, s.wales. I also watched the video on Jade being given the results of her test, She went to India to make a personal statement to herself and show a different side. (Times Online)
500 cheeses, so little time Aug 18, 2008
Upward of 10,000 people are expected to sample the wares at the Great British Cheese Festival in Cardiff, Wales ... Great British Cheese Festival: Cheesemakers from across the United Kingdom will show their wares at this 9th annual Welsh festival at the dramatic Cardiff Castle in the capital city. (Boston Globe)
Leyla Murr : Latest Works Aug 18, 2008
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The story of boy meets girl. They fall in love. And buy Brand X Aug 14, 2008
Page last updated at 11:23 GMT, Wednesday, 13 August 2008 12:23 UK. A hidden message from our sponsors. (BBC News -- UK)
Zhou Jun Birds Nest Project Aug 11, 2008
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10 things that make blokes cry Aug 5, 2008
Page last updated at 12:58 GMT, Monday, 4 August 2008 13:58 UK. An emotional Michael Vaughan. (BBC News -- UK)
Thomas Kellner included in Fantasy and Denial Aug 4, 2008
At Ffotogallery, Cardiff Wales exhibits "Fantasy and Denial, Ffotogallery Commissions II", curated by Russell Roberts, Senior Research Fellow in Photography, Ffotogallery and University of Wales, Newport ... Part two, Fantasy l, draws its title from commissioned work by Willie Doherty depicting the facades of Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales and Welsh Office in Cardiff (1990) ... Thomas Kellner was invited in 2002 to work in Cardiff/Wales, which resulted in the exhibition and book... (AbsoluteArts.com)
UK police fly to Antigua to help with murder hunt Aug 2, 2008
He was flown by air ambulance from Antigua's VC Bird International Airport to Cardiff, Wales. He was admitted to an intensive care unit early Saturday, officials at Morriston Hospital in nearby Swansea said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Mat Collishaw: Shooting Stars Jul 15, 2008
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Arrests at Cardiff-Merthyr game Jul 13, 2008
A number of arrests have been made after problems at Cardiff City's pre-season game against Merthyr Tydfil. South Wales Police said there were some "minor disturbances" before, during and after Saturday's match at Merthyr's Penydarren Park. (BBC News -- UK)
Flood danger 'for half a million' Jul 13, 2008
It met at the agency's offices in Cardiff on Friday to discuss a report into last summer's floods in England which killed 13 people and devastated parts of the country. The Pitt Review's recommendations included better preparations for flooding, limiting house building on flood plains and a 25-year flood plan. (BBC News -- UK)
What's My Age? Mystery Star Cluster Has 3 Different Birthdays Jul 13, 2008
(May 30, 2005) European astronomers, including a scientist from Cardiff University, have discovered the largest known star cluster in the Milky Way. The super star cluster known as 'Westerlund 1' is made up of. (Science Daily)
Cheap Flights: Geneva Airport GVA Jun 25, 2008
bmibaby (Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Manchester). Brussels Airlines (Brussels). (Suite101.com)
AerCap and Deucalion Joint Venture Executes a Purchase-Leaseback of Nineteen Boeing Aircraft, Including Eleven Next Generation Boeing 737-800 Aircraft With TUI Travel PLC Jun 23, 2008
The Bank operates out of offices in Frankfurt/Main, Bergen/Oslo, Cardiff, Curacao, Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, New York, Piraeus, Rotterdam, Singapore, Tokyo, and Zurich. DVB Bank AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE0008045501). (PR Newswire)
* World News Quick Take Jun 22, 2008
Alien enthusiasts got a boost on Friday when Welsh police confirmed that one of their helicopter crews had spotted an unusual aircraft flying over Cardiff earlier this month. An investigation into the sighting had been launched, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Young royals succeed mightily at excess Jun 17, 2008
If you don't believe me check this link out last week from Prince Harry's visit to Cardiff: http://www ... co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2008/06/06/prince-harry-the-rock-and-royal-star-91466-21033997/ So please Charles Miranda if you are going to write about the Royals, get your facts right. (NEWS.com.au)
Luke Russert pays tribute to his dad Jun 17, 2008
On Saturday, Springsteen was playing a concert at the Cardiff Millennium Dome Stadium in the United Kingdom. Before playing Thunder Road, Springsteen addressed the crowd, saying, I'd like to do this tonight for a longtime friend of the E Street Band who passed away suddenly. (MSNBC -- Politics)
BBC told to improve UK coverage Jun 12, 2008
"But the resounding message from this review is the BBC is falling short of its own high standards and is not meeting properly its core purpose of helping to inform democracy. "The problem is not about impartiality, but about clarity, precision and the balance of reporting from around the UK." "We take the licence fee from everybody and so we need to be very clear we are serving all audiences," he added. The report included an assessment by Anthony King, professor of government at the University... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
Eric Skelton, cardiff, wales ... Richard, Cardiff, Wales. (Times Online)
Hot Life-Forms Found a Mile Under Seafloor May 24, 2008
At 140 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit (60 to 100 degrees Celsius), the microscopic life forms are probably also the hottest life-forms yet found in seafloor sediments, according to study co-author R. John Parkes, a microbiologist at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. (Related: [May 21, 2004. (National Geographic)
Big Brother database for phones and e-mails May 21, 2008
Rhidian, Cardiff, Wales. And if you think you have nothing to fear, you are probably wrong. (Times Online)
Madonna, Radio 1 Big Weekend - review May 12, 2008
Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales. Madonna is SUPERB. (Times Online)
Summer delayed in Wales as floods strike May 11, 2008
2 for 1 tickets to Casablanca, this coming Monday. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
David Stewart: A Natural History May 2, 2008
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Whole lotta Love: Fantastic freshman takes UCLA all the way to Final Four Apr 4, 2008
The Beach Boys are on an eight-date United Kingdom tour, with shows in London on Friday and Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday. What is he thinking. (Missoulian, MT)
Julia Cake to be Featured on Cover of Spring 2008 Issue Mar 31, 2008
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O'Neill eyeing Wallabies Grand Slam tour Mar 17, 2008
O'Neill confirmed a six-match Spring Tour schedule comprising matches against New Zealand in Hong Kong (Nov 1), Italy at a venue to be confirmed (Nov 8), England at Twickenham (Nov 15), France in Paris (Nov 22), Wales in Cardiff (Nov 29) and the Barbarians at London's Wembley Stadium on December 3. The match against the Barbarians, which will commemorate the centenary of Australia's Olympic success in London, will probably represent the first major rugby fixture played at the rebuilt stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Green ideas for the UK Budget Mar 15, 2008
Stephen Burt, Cardiff. "How, for instance, should Chancellor Alistair Darling plan for the impact of more extreme weather events, shifting patterns of climate-borne diseases, and international upheavals such as widespread environmental migration?" What a load of absolute nonsense, pure fantasy and no evidential basis for these claims. (BBC News -- Science)
Read Indepth Article Feb 25, 2008
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UK boffins promise greener cars Feb 22, 2008
Cardiff researchers plan exhaustive research into heat conversion ... Professor Mike Rowe Thermoelectric specialist, Cardiff University. (VNUNet.com)
Helaine Blumenfeld VPRBS: the space within Feb 8, 2008
" Professor Brian Falconbridge, PRBS Related Links: Indepth Arts Resources for United Kingdom Quick Arts Access: Birmingham (27) Brighton (42) Bristol (28) Cambridge (29) Cardiff (26) Edinburgh (43) Glasgow (47) Leeds (26) Liverpool (22) London (846) Manchester (63) Nottingham (42) Oxford (21) - Christopher Morgan Galleries - Transart Institute, O.K. Center for Contemporary Art - World Financial Center - Royal British Society of Sculptors - Photographers Gallery ZA - Robyn Bauer Studio Gallery -... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Cool spacedust survey goes into orbit Feb 5, 2008
The survey is being conducted by a large international consortium, led jointly by the Universities of Nottingham and Cardiff. The UK is leading one of the instruments on Herschel. (Hindu)
Ships on legs Jan 31, 2008
Gary Enticott, Cardiff, UK. Renewable energy, such as wind farms, is an obvious "must" And location off-shore is the least invasive. (BBC News -- UK)
THE OUTSIDER: When home is not that sweet Jan 31, 2008
If they kicked out a hapless, dying woman I dont think they will have mercy on any of the able-bodied men and women who hustle on the streets of London and Cardiff. Just watch your back, my friends. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Weve made it through the worst Jan 27, 2008
Dr. Cliff Arnall, who specializes in seasonal disorders at the University of Cardiff in Wales, came up with the finding for a travel company that wanted to chart people s vacation planning. Even though I knew nothing of the impending meltdown day, I think I had a sense that things were not good earlier in the week. (Lima News, OH)
North San Diego County School News Briefs: Scholarships offered Jan 23, 2008
Cardiff Library 'Friends. CARDIFF -- The Friends of the Cardiff-By-The-Sea Library is offering four 1,000 scholarships, two for graduating high school seniors and two for continuing, graduate or undergraduate college students. (North County Times)
Deported cancer patient arrives home Jan 12, 2008
Ms Sumani was taken by officials from a hospital in Cardiff where she had been receiving dialysis for a year after cancer damaged her kidneys. According to a BBC report Ms Sumani, whose visa had expired after staying in the UK for five years, said she could not afford the treatment in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Jobs for doctorsCompetition for UK junior doctors tougher than ever: Your views? Jan 6, 2008
Junior doctor from Cardiff, Wales. I applied through MTAS last year and am applying this year through the revised 'system. (BBC News -- Americas)
Readers' picks Dec 27, 2007
I love Jonathan Jones's beautiful ruminations on art - his awestruck account of the terracotta army at the British Museum was my favourite of the year - Ewa Billing, Cardiff. G2, September 5 This wondrous underground realm needed guarding. (Guardian Unlimited)
Bristol tops 2007 house price charts Dec 20, 2007
3% to 184,494; Cardiff, gaining 4. 1% to 183,473; and Leeds, which added 3. (ifaonline.co.uk)
Flex Fuels Energy, Inc. Receives Outline Planning Permission for Biodiesel Refinery Dec 17, 2007
LONDON, Dec. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Flex Fuels Energy, Inc. (``Flex Fuels'' or the ``Company'') (OTC BB: - ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Flex Fuels Energy Limited has received an Outline Planning Consent (``Consent'') to construct a biodiesel refinery at the Port of Cardiff, Wales. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
BBC escapes blasphemy charge over Springer show Dec 6, 2007
Annie Mellor, Cardiff, Wales. Couldn't have said it better myself - blasphemy is of _no_ relevance in today's society. (Times Online)
Teddy teacher moved to secret location after angry mob calls for her execution Dec 2, 2007
that this results in any sort of resentment towards Muslim people" I fail to see how it could possibly not result in the resentment of muslims. They aren't exactly a shining light as it is. JonB, Glasgow, UKWe should no longer help these animals. Let them rot in their own filth. They are a disgrace to the human race. The world would be a better place without them and any other nation that behaves in such a way. My heart goes out to Gillian Gibbons who will hopefully remain strong throughout this... (Yahoo News -- Sudan)
Going by Greyhound: Oliver Harrison and Daniel Price Nov 29, 2007
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Japan to press ahead with humpback hunt Nov 23, 2007
Dewi Morgan, Cardiff, United Kingdom. What gives us the right to kill these animals just because we have the power to do it and we use to do it. (Yahoo News -- Animals & Insects)
Alexis Harding Depthplunge Nov 19, 2007
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Du Preez cleared to tour Nov 14, 2007
The SA squad departs for Cardiff on Friday, where they will play Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 24 November ... "Fourie du Preez will join the squad in Cardiff next Monday, after he returns from honeymoon," Jooste told rugby365 ... Smit who made his debut for Clermont last Sunday will join the squad in Cardiff on Monday after playing for his French club in a Heineken Cup Round Two match against Irish Province Munster this coming Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
Hoskins hits back Nov 12, 2007
White will have one last fling as a Bok coach, when he takes the South African team on a two-match tour of the United Kingdom where the World Cup champions will play Wales in Cardiff on 24 November and the Barbarians in London a week later. In his book White speaks of the relentless pressure and devious machinations, forced selections, threats and crisis meetings. (iAfrica.com)
Cybergang raises fear of new crime wave Nov 11, 2007
Security experts allege that the RBN provides the plumbing" behind most crime on the web A typical scam might involve a cybercriminal paying the RBN to buy internet capacity to attack the website of a high street bank When a bank customer visits the bank website they are redirected to a mimic hosted by the RBN The mimic probes the customer s web browser most commonly Microsoft s Internet Explorer for vulnerabilities. If one is found, downloader software is installed through the browser,... (Times Online)
Dick out, Bok ban overturned Nov 9, 2007
On the issue of White, Hoskins said the council was "unanimous" that he should accompany the team on their two-match tour, which will see them play Wales in Cardiff on November 24 and the Barbarians at Twickenham a week later. Earlier reports suggested that White might be given the boot before the tour as a result of ongoing issues between himself and members of the President's Council. (iAfrica.com)
Jantjes back with the Boks Nov 8, 2007
SA Rugby announced a squad of 26 players for the two matches against Wales in Cardiff in November and the Barbarians at Twickenham in December, with World Cup-winning captain John Smit once again in charge and fellow stars Victor Matfield, Schalk Burger, Fourie du Preez and Bryan Habana all named in the playing group. Habana who was recently crowned as the IRB's Player of the Year also walked off with the South African Rugby Player of the Year Award on Wednesday evening, the second such gong... (iAfrica.com)
Be fair, give devolution to England Nov 4, 2007
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland now have elected parliaments or assemblies that ensure Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast can have the final say on decisions that affect their own communities and do not apply to the rest of the kingdom ... 45k- 60k pa HBOS plc Cardiff, Chester or Halifax. (Times Online)
The 'mystery sage' Nov 2, 2007
" An investigation into salvia divinorum was broadcast on the BBC's Inside Out on Wednesday 31 October at 1930 GMT. Send us your comments using the form below. More prohibition? Why are we, the people of this country, forever being treated as if we are children, or too stupid to decide how we want to live our lives? What makes some minister more of a judge of my life and the effects of my actions on myself and those around me than me? This arrogant, patronising attitude is but one of the pebbles... (BBC News -- UK)
The WBC super middleweight champ is anonymous, and he likes it that way. Nov 2, 2007
Calzaghe's idea of travel involves bouncing from Cardiff to Lancashire. In fact, just two of Calzaghe's 42 professional fights have come outside the United Kingdom. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Leona Lewis tops singles chart Oct 30, 2007
45k- 60k pa HBOS plc Cardiff, Chester or Halifax. 30,843 - 33,315 East Sussex County Council Lewes. (Times Online)
Watchdog blows whistle on rugby charity's 2m bill Oct 29, 2007
They gathered at a Cardiff hotel and enjoyed a dinner of wild boar pate, roast fillet of salmon and local cheeses. But none of the revenue went to Wooden Spoon and guests were asked to make voluntary donations or bid for lots in a charity auction. (Guardian Unlimited)
Dallas Seitz: Hunted - the cannibalism of colonial collectorexia Oct 27, 2007
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Black people 'less intelligent' scientist claims Oct 20, 2007
" since in any case "they shouldn't have been born".ana p. , philadelphia, usaI totally agree with Matthew Wong. People in poverty, especially children, doesnt have the possibility to attend school because they are in an restricted position helping their family survive. And many people who get educated and have a chance to study abroad seldom return beacause of better opportunities. That can cause a brain drain in a selected country which means that the population lack educated people and get... (USA Today -- Tech)
Turkish ambassador recalled from US amid fury at genocide claims Oct 14, 2007
"Jon, Channel Islands, UK, If you have any doubts that this was indeed a genocide you need to read the book United States Official Records on the Armenian Genocide, 1915-1917, published by the Gomidas Institute in 2004. Arnold Weeks Jr., Fleming Island, Florida/USAI would have thought a fitting reaction would have been for Turkey to label American action in Vietnam and Iraq as genocide.Andrea, Manchester, UK I am having problems with the timing of this resolution. Yes, Turkey needs to take... (Yahoo News -- Turkey)
