NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC News, Nov 18, 2011

It's Your Ocean — Choose the Solution National Geographic Now that the judges have whittled the list of over 100 entries down to the top ten finalists, Rare and National Geographic are turning to YOU to help choose the topthree! From locally-managed sacred areas in Senegal; bottom-up solutions in central ... See all stories on this topic »

Enough With the 'Slut Gene' Already: Behaviors Ain't Traits Wired News By David Dobbs Earlier this week, WBUR's Here and Now ran aa taped interview with me about “Beautiful Brains,” my recent National Geographic article on teen brain and behavior. (You can listen to the interview here.) It's only six minutes long, ... See all stories on this topic »

Nat Geo Turkey to launch 3D programming block Realscreen Other titles to air include China 3D, which captures the colors and cultures of the country; Meerkats 3D; and The Eye 3D, an inside look at one of the top observation laboratories in the world. National Geographic Channel Turkey's 3D block will air on ... See all stories on this topic »

Nat Geo US hunts for 'America's Lost Treasures' in new series Indiantelevision.com MUMBAI: Across America, in basements and barns, attics and backyards, there are forgotten links to national history. Objects with unexpected value and incredible truestories are just waiting to be uncovered. And now the National Geographic Channel is... See all stories on this topic »

MSU grad student whose focus is on conservation filmmaking wins toparts ... Montana State University Pfau's eventual goal is to make environmental films, perhaps starting at an organization such as National Geographic or the Discovery Channel and ultimately becoming an independent filmmaker. Ronald Tobias, a professor in MSU's School of Film and ... See all stories on this topic » Montana State University

Callison: Globe-trotting photographer retains Midwestern touch Sioux Falls Argus Leader Someone whose work you've seen in National Geographic since the late 1970s. So when I met Annie Griffiths on Wednesday, I wanted to tell her she was a legend. Because she didn't seem like a legend. She seemed like an everyday Midwesterner, ... See all stories on this topic »

Banff films bring extreme outdoor pursuits to Spokane's big screen The Spokesman Review Volcano (http://bit.ly/vH4y3z), a National Geographic Explorer film in which a scientist chickens out of rappelling down and taking a lava sample from deep in the bowels of an active volcano. But then he's shamed by a cameraman into going back and ... See all stories on this topic »

They're giving Naya Rivera stuff to do on Glee, so, sure, we'll recommend it... A.V. Club Knights Of Mayhem (National Geographic, 9 pm): When we asked ourselves which new shows we wanted to see the networks come up with this fall, we didn't necessarily have a show where modern day guys try to revive jousting as a professional sport at the ... See all stories on this topic » A.V. Club

Report: Sony Considering Web-Based Alternative to Cable TV PC Magazine (FX, National Geographic, Fox News), NBCUniversal (G4TV, USA, CNBC, Bravo, A&E), and Discovery Communications (Discovery Channel, TLC, Oprah Winfrey Network, Animal Planet). The plan would be to offer viewers more affordable packages with an à la... See all stories on this topic »

Click to go to the Glossary Media Update On Tuesday, 15 November, National Geographic Channel reveals the science behind miraculous survival stories captured on tape in a new 10-part series titled The Indestructibles , which investigates near-death experiences including a nearly five ... See all stories on this topic »

Renters Week 2011 Curbed SF We've shared some renter horror stories, one of which advanced to the national round for a chance of winning a month's worth of free rent. We looked at the best, worst and most wacky of Airbnb listings. And how about that Craigslist Power Hour? ... See all stories on this topic »

Mover Rate Reaches Record Low, Census Bureau Reports Sacramento Bee These tables were part of four migration-related data products released today, which also included: Geographical Mobility: 2008 to 2009, a report with analysis of variousgeographic mobility topics. It contains national- and state-level data from the ... See all stories on this topic »

Philly fans stay loyal no matter what RU Daily Targum Without a doubt, Philadelphia fans are a spectacle to behold in their natural habitat, a land where national history meets “Joe Blow,” where cheese steaks are a source ofgeographic pride and all inhabitants maintain that Philadelphia is the best city ... See all stories on this topic »

Ongoing Investigations by Dr. David Lewis Refute Fraud Findings in Dr. Andrew ... Sacramento Bee His accomplishments in medical and environmental research have been widely covered professional, scientific and popular publications and broadcasts including Nature, Science, Lancet, JAMA, National Geographic, Reader's Digest, Voice of America, ... See all stories on this topic »

Trend Micro Third Quarter Threat Report: Google and Oracle Surpass Microsoft ... Sacramento Bee By zoning in on specific geographic locations and entities, LURID compromised as many as 1465 systems. Trend Micro threat analysts came across a new DroidDreamLight variant with enhanced capabilities and routines. Disguised as battery-monitoring or ... See all stories on this topic »

Around the District Kenai Peninsula Online To experience GeoBee type questions go to www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee and play the game. This is a fun event for the whole family. Our Veteran's Day assembly was a huge success. We were given the great opportunity to hear stories from a WWII ... See all stories on this topic »

COMMENTARY: Will Greed and Money Kill College Sports? HNN Huntingtonnews.net Last year Sports Illustrated did a cover story that reported a six-month investigation of the magazine's pre-season Top 25 teams revealed that more than 200 players had been in trouble with the law. Some 23.5 percent of Pitt's scholarship players had ... See all stories on this topic » HNN Huntingtonnews.net

FTI Consulting Retail Report Projects 3.0 Percent Increase in 2011 Holiday ... Sacramento Bee Sacbee.com is happy to provide a forum for reader interaction, discussion, feedback and reaction to our stories. However, we reserve the right to delete inappropriate comments or ban users who can't play nice. (See our full terms of service here.) ... See all stories on this topic »

Savvis Strengthens Cloud and Sales Management Teams by Hiring Former Microsoft ... Sacramento Bee "I'm looking forward to helping Savvis extend its leadership in new vertical andgeographic markets in the United States and beyond." With more than 20 years of experience in the technology space, including roles in sales, product development and ... See all stories on this topic »

CB Richard Ellis Group's Management Hosts Business Review Day - Conference ... Seeking Alpha But we say that trend slowing for a little bit more during the end of this quarter may be quarter one, but we believe that as better product comes on board, the market sort of have the floor, the investors take a view for geographic diversification of ... See all stories on this topic »

Belfast named in National Geographic's top destinations for ... news from ireland ... Home Page > News > Belfast named in National Geographic'stop destinations for adventurous vacations - VIDEOS ... The National GeographicTraveler Magazine has named Belfast city, ... See this Week's Top Stories ... www.irishcentral.com/.../Belfast-named-in-National-Geographi...

National Geographic Subject Sentenced For Meth - News Story ... Buckner had once been on a National Geographic special on meth. He had ... View photos and links to the top ten stories on WCYB.com in October 2011. MORE ... www.wcyb.com/news/29772509/detail.html

Download Hundreds of Breathtaking National Geographic ... Every year, National Geographic holds a photo contest, and this year, they have ...Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged: galleries, iPad, iPhone, Mac, national ... www.cultofmac.com/.../download-hundreds-of-breathtaking-n...

NatGeo team confirms Lolong the croc is world's longest - Nation ... ... said the zoologist from the National Geographic who confirmed that Lolong is ...After its capture, the reptile rose to become the top story on Google News as ... www.gmanews.tv/.../natgeo-team-confirms-lolong-the-croc-is-...

National Geographic Channel Announces New Series America's Lost News: Contact: CONTACT: For National Geographic Channel: Chris Albert, ... Objects with unexpected value and incredible true stories are just waiting to be uncovered. ...Top possessions featured in the series will receive $10000 as special ... news.yahoo.com/national-geographic-channel-announces-seri...

Worldwide Wednesday: News and Top Nation Geographic ... Worldwide Wednesday: News and Top Nation Geographic Headlines ... NationalGeographic brings you incredible and comprehensive news stories as well as ... wluecohawks.wordpress.com/.../worldwide-wednesday-news-a...

Vikings Navigated With Translucent ... - National Geographic News National Geographic Daily News ... In some Icelandic sagas—embellished stories of Viking life—sailors relied on so-called .... Top 10 Horseback Rides ... news.nationalgeographic.com/.../111111-vikings-sunstones-cr...

Baker Bible featured in National Geographic | The Hutchinson News: Baker Bible featured in National Geographic. ... The magazine's cover storycommemorates the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the Bible. ... hutchnews.com/.../Baker-Bible-featured-in-National-Geograph...

National Geographic's top ten literary cities - Topix National Geographic's top ten literary cities. Full story: Chicago Reader. And they are : 1. ... Email me National Geographic news. Learn more. Comments ... www.topix.com/.../national-geographics-top-ten-literary-cities

TweetBuzz - Photos: 65-Story Eruption Spurs Explosive New ... New, 65-story lava fountains are a big draw in the Congo. But travel ... news.nationalgeographic.com Popular Stories .... Top Stories Right Now(Daily Nature a) ... tweetbuzz.us/entry/.../111116-volcano-virunga-tourists/?...

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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, Nov 18, 2011

Audio? Video? iTunes does it all. CNET (blog) One of the the major feature additions in version 10 is Ping, a social music tool akin to Microsoft's Zune Social. Ping lets you select your favorite artists to follow, and then provides updated information on new music and concerts in your area (as ... See all stories on this topic »

LONDON Oxford Street News, Nov 18, 2011

Ebay to trial real shop in London HEXUS by Alistair Lowe on 18 November 2011, 09:55 Opening on December 1st and closing just five days later, Ebay will open an experimental pop-up shop on Dean Street inLondon, just off popular shopping thoroughfare, Oxford Street. The store will have on... See all stories on this topic » HEXUS

Christmas shopping guide: London, New York, Paris, Boston and Rome Telegraph.co.uk Key diary dates are December 10 and 11, when Oxford Street stages a traffic-freeshopping weekend, and December 26, when most sales start. A few stores, including Harrods and Fenwick Bond Street, wait until December 27, a public holiday this year.... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Store Wars: Topman and River Island The Guardian Thanks to everyone who voted and commented on last week's Store Wars, which saw an easy win for H&M over New Look, with 72% of the reader vote. FParkar was a big fan of H&M but had a tip for those shopping in central London: "In Oxford Circus, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Launches Nationwide Today eWEEK Europe UK It went on sale at one branch of retailer Phones4U in London's Oxford Street, with other shops following today. An employee at the Oxford Street store told eWEEK Europe that over 130 phones had been sold at the branch since yesterday and that most ... See all stories on this topic » eWEEK Europe UK

eBay to open physical shop in IAB UK It will be open on Dean Street, just off Oxford Street, London, between December 1st and 5th, as this is the busiest period for Christmas shopping. The store will display 200 of the website's best-selling items, such as dresses from House of Fraser and ... See all stories on this topic »

Versace for H&M's London Madness: A First-Person Account New York Magazine By Katrin Rees By 8 am in London this morning, over 150 people were impatiently waiting for H&M's flagship store on Oxford Circus to open — though it wouldn't do so for another hour. Those at the front of line had waited overnight (since 9 pm, ... See all stories on this topic » New York Magazine

Coolway opens first internatio​nal flagship FashionUnited.co.uk Spanish accessories and footwear retailer, Coolway, opens its first international flagship store onOxford Street, London today. The 300 sq metre store features the brands diverse collection, as well as offering the CoolBox experience, an experiential ... See all stories on this topic »

a taste for wine venues takes off The Australian The seven-year-old City Wine Shop on Spring Street, across from the Victorian Parliament, is one of the best examples of the Melbourne approach. Both wine store and classically styled European bistro, the idea here is that customers can simply sit and ... See all stories on this topic »

The News Matrix: Friday 18 November 2011 The Independent MORE Internet shopping giant eBay is opening its first store in the UK next month, following a growing trend for online retailers to flog their wares on the high street. The "pop-up" shop, on Dean Street near Oxford Street, London, will be open for ... See all stories on this topic »

CRACKERS! CHEAPER TO BUY XMAS GIFTS IN US Daily Star Ebay is opening its first store in the UK for five days only in December. Its “pop-up” shop will open just off Oxford Street in London on December 1. Shoppers can pay for items on their smartphones and their goods will be delivered to their home. See all stories on this topic »

Kiev E95 obtains construction permit Property Magazine International All located in the popular attraction areas with numerous sight locations, they create an enhancedshopping experience. For instance, the Bicester Village, located in UK, approximately one hour from both London and Birmingham on the way to such major ... See all stories on this topic »

TECHBITES – 21ST NOVEMBER 2011 The Leader Newspaper Online eBay is opening a high street shop in a 5 day experiment from Dec 1 st – 5 th near Oxford Street,London. The shop will have no tills and a limited selection of products, of which, none can be taken away. A selection of bestselling items will be on ... See all stories on this topic »

George Christy Talks About The Royal Mounties, Roots, Michael Budman, Dan ... The Beverly Hills Courier Royal Mounties stood tall and firm in their colorful red uniforms while the Four Canadian Tenors serenaded Norman Jewison and wife Lynne St. David as they strolled into the Roots Store on North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. ... See all stories on this topic »

Salvation Army launches Christmas campaign in community EMC Kemptville 5 to 17 Monday to Friday from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday from 1 to 4 pm Those who wish to drop off donations at any other time should do so at the Salvation Army Thrift Store (2 Oxford St. W.) from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9:30 am and 4 pm ... See all stories on this topic »

The best action and bets from the latest round of matches, plus our pick from ... The Guardian (blog) • The Football League programme resumes with a cracker in store at St Mary's, as last season's top two in League One resume a burgeoning rivalry that Albion boss Gus Poyet is keen on cultivating. "For me as a manager this is a more important game than... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian (blog)

Newspaper Briefing, including 'Spanish and French borrowing costs soar as the ... Proactive Investors UK Virtual merchants throw open their doors on the high street: EBay is to open a bricks-and-mortarstore in London in the latest foray on to the high street by an online retailer. The auction site will have a shop on Dean Street in Soho for the first ... See all stories on this topic »

Skyward Sword UK release, free copy for Link impersonators Product Reviews The game retailer will be giving the free copy to the first 100 customers who turn up to their Oxford Street launch in the UK on Friday 18th November dressed as the hero from Hyrule. The store opens at 9am but if you're hoping to be one of the 100 it ... See all stories on this topic » Product Reviews

Taylor Wimpey launches new homes in Worcester Easier (press release) Along the High Street, The Shambles and Broad Street, visitors will find a diverse selection of chainstores and boutique shops to rival any shopping district, while entertainment options equal those of any city, including cafes, restaurants, bars, ... See all stories on this topic »

Holiday films a varied bag of goodies Chicago Daily Herald Martin Scorsese hits the mean streets of 3-D with this tale about an orphan living in a Paris train station who hooks up with a girl, a broken robotic machine and a toy store owner to solve a riddle. An incredible voice cast includes Ben Kingsley, ... See all stories on this topic »

Dr. Laura Hartman's new book to be released November 29 Quad-Cities Online The book offers a view of consumption that draws on Christian thought from Biblical times to the present day – and it may help holiday shoppers as they stock up at the grocery store or browse the mall. Her reflections on consumption have led Dr. ... See all stories on this topic »

HMV.com predict the top video games releases this Christmas Journalism.co.uk (press release) About HMV: First established in July 1921 through its ground-breaking record store inLondon's Oxford Street, and famous world-wide for its iconic 'dog-and-gramophone' trademark, featuring 'Nipper', ninety years on entertainment brand HMV enables its ... See all stories on this topic » Journalism.co.uk (press release)

UK Uncut protesters who occupied luxury store Fortnum and Mason found guilty ... Daily Mail The Piccadilly department store was targeted by supporters of the UK Uncut campaign as hundreds of thousands took to the streets of the capital in March. The strike was orchestrated via Twitter on the grounds that the owners of Fortnum's were at the ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Chris Isaak offers up a Sun salute Ventura County Star It was sparked by a chance find at a record store in Japan and some surprising words from Sun founder-producer Sam Phillips that leapt off a magazine page and floored Isaak. It's been pockmarked with the brief superstardom wrought from his haunting ... See all stories on this topic »

Thousands line the streets as soldiers are given freedom of Chepstow WalesOnline Maureen Green is a retired admin worker at Bristol Frenchay Hospital and the 78-year-old now works in Chepstow's Oxfam store. She said: “I'm very proud of the work they do in Afghanistan. “My husband was in the army years ago so I have that good ... See all stories on this topic »

Fourth Centre Of Excellence Store For Jessops Jessops has unveiled its fourth Centre of Excellence store on London's Oxford Street. The storeofficially opens today and customers can test and trial a vast portfolio of cameras, camcorders, accessories and Jessops photo products. Products ... ePHOTOzine

eBay opens UK High Street outlet | Games industry news | MCV eBay opens UK High Street outlet. Online auction giant eBay is to open its first bricks and mortarstore in the UK. The one-off five-day experiment will be located just off London's Oxford Street and will trade between December 1st-5th. ... MCV: Home Stream

JR Raphael - Google+ - From 8am tomorrow our Oxford Street ... From 8am tomorrow our Oxford Street, London store will be the only place in the world you can get your hands on Android's first 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich… https://plus.google.com/.../posts/f3EQenKP2EM

London named Europe's Shopping Capital London named Europe's Shopping Capital, Madrid and Barcelona second. It is official: ...Photo:shopacoholic.com Oxford Street ... London's Oxford Street ... au.ibtimes.com/.../london-named-europe-s-shopping-capital.ht...

Lastminute.com - Top Secret Hotels REVEALED (London ONLY) - Page ... Excellence ideal for Oxford St. shopping ... for both business and leisure travellers alike as located in the heart of the West End and London's shopping district. ... forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=48570183

eBay to open London 'pop-up' store for Christmas shopping | ZDNet eBay is to open a 'pop-up shop' in London during the busiest shopping period in the run ... wedged between Carnaby Street and shopping-central Oxford Street. ... www.zdnet.com/blog/london/ebay-to-open-london.../974

Mixmag | COOLWAY LAUNCH FIRST UK STORE Today, Spanish footwear and accessory brand Coolway is set to opens the doors to its International flagship store on Oxford Street, London. Established in ... www.mixmag.net/fashion/.../coolway-launch-first-uk-store

Galaxy Nexus On Sale In London Tomorrow (17 Nov) - News ... The Oxford Street store in London of Phones4U will be the first place in the world that will sell the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, from 8am tomorrow morning, 17 ... www.trustedreviews.com/.../galaxy-nexus-on-sale-in-london-t...

eBay to open its first high street store in Britain eBay to open its first high street store in Britain The shop on Dean Street, just off Oxford Street inLondon, will open for five days over Christmas and feature a ... www.onenewspage.co.uk/.../eBay-to-open-its-first-high-street-...

Phones4u Will Be The First Store To Sell The Galaxy Nexus | Galaxy ... London, 16.11.11 – Phones 4u is proud to announce that from 8am tomorrow morning, 17th November 2011, its Oxford Street store (112/114 Oxford Street, ... galaxynexusreview.org/.../phones4u-store-sell-galaxy-nexus/

Galaxy Nexus launch at Phone 4u store on Oxford Street, London ... Galaxy Nexus launch at Phone 4u store on Oxford Street, London. www.flickr.com/photos/ccsinsight/6353325449/

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