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Work starts on creation of new Dubai island
Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...
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ACC report warns of increasing illicit drug abuse in professional sports
The Australian Crime Commission's (ACC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 has warned of an alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs in sports, especially in football. The report revealed 76,000 seizures of cannabis, amphetamine-type substances, heroin, cocaine and other substances, together with 93,000 illicit-drug related arrests both of which have been the highest ...
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Govt. considering law to curb spot match fixing Sibal
Consequent to the spot-fixing scandal in the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL), Union Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal has suggested introduction of a legislation to curb the menace of betting and other illegal activities in the country's sports arenas. He said, there is a need for a separate law, as the Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not recognise match fixing and spot fixing as ...
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Oz sports commentator sparks Twitter outrage with Indian gag
An Australian sports commentator has sparked outrage on Twitter for an Indian impersonation during a news broadcast. Sandy Roberts had put on an Indian accent and made a joke about eating curry following coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during Channel 7's news broadcast, News.com.au reports. According to the report, Roberts' action caused an instantaneous backlash against him in ...
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The 10 Best childrens activity books
The Jolly Phonics range is perfect for developing and reinforcing childrens' reading and writing skills. The activity books have stickers, mazes, puzzles, games and handwriting practice, so you can expect a cheer instead of a groan when it's time for ...
Movie Review
The Shootist [DVD]
When, at the age of 69, the legendary John Wayne starred in The Shootist as John Bernard Books, an aging gunslinger dying of cancer at the turn of the 20th century, he himself was dying of cancer. Having already had half a lung removed to stop the spread of what he referred to as "the Big C," Wayne was in poor physical health during the shooting of the movie, constantly sick with gout, flu ... ...
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Yahoo Japan suspects up to 22 million IDs could have been stolen in attack
Yahoo Japan Corp. released a statement last Friday warning that usernames of 22 million people may have been stolen in an attack on the 16th of ...
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Nobody seems able to stop the rich doing as they please | Michele Hanson
swimming , washing and Turkish. What an exquisite jewel of a building, with fabulous art nouveau tiles, stained glass and mosaic floors, built in 1906 for thousands of ordinary people. Closed since 1993. Manchester couldn't afford to keep it open. Since then its supporters have been scrabbling around, struggling to raise money to save it from ruin - they've restored some, they need 13m ...
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How to become data literate – live discussion
Being data literate has never been more important to charity professionals. Whether you work in fundraising, finance or communications, understanding how to collect and communicate data is now a significant part of the job.Minister for Civil ...
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We wont screw it up Yahoo buys Tumblr social network for $1.1billion
The statement from Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer begins with a promise "not to screw it up", whilst assuring users that David Karp will remain CEO and that Yahoo! will "operate Tumblr independently".The deal went through for $1.1 billion in cash, a sum justified by Tumblr's impressive numbers as one of the world's fastest growing social-media networks.The platform has ...
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Motherlode Blog How Tracy Mack-Askew Chevrolet Vehicle Line Manager Does It
Tracy Mack-Askew is the vehicle line manager responsible for working with the engineering and manufacturing groups for the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. She has two children, Grant, 5, and Hillary, 3, and is expecting her third child in August. She lives in Detroit with her husband (who is a sales director for Philips ...
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Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
David Beckham
The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
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Turtle Bay Resort
This 4 star resort is located on the top of Oahu on the North Shore, and is one of Hawaii's ...
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