Pineapple workers: dignity in the face of oppression

I arrived in Siquirres in the South Atlantic coast of Costa Rica, with my Banana Link colleague Iain Farquhar, after a long and slow journey of multiple planes, taxis and buses. We were welcomed by the friendly and familiar faces at the SITRAP office – our base during the Consumers International case study research.

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Megan Fox: Boutiquing Beauty

Currently enjoying a little career downtime after opting out/being fired from the "Transformers" series, Megan Fox was spotted out for a little retail therapy in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday (October 14).
Rocking some cute athletic gear and toting a Hudson satchel, the "Jennifer's Body" babe was joined by a purple shirt clad male pal while popping into a few local boutiques to get her shop on.

Kristin Cavallari: Keeping Pretty for Jay Cutler

Putting a top priority on looking fabulous now that she's in a new relationship, Kristin Cavallari was busy making her beauty rounds in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday (October 14).
The former "Hills" star/girlfriend of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hit the gym before dropping by Neil Gorge Salon to get her coif beautified.

Prince Announces "Welcome 2 America" Tour

Much to the delight of his abundant fanbase, Prince has announced plans to hit the road in North America beginning December 2010.
Breaking the news at a press conference held at The Apollo Theatre in New York City on Thursday (October 14), the singer/musician donned a black velour jacket as he excitedly promoted his "Welcome 2 America" tour.

Irish consumer price inflation rose by 0.5% in the year to September

Irish consumer price inflation in September, as measured by the CPI (Consumer Price Index) , fell by 0.1% in the month. This compares to a decrease of 0.4% recorded in September of last year. As a result, prices on average, as measured by the CPI, were 0.5% higher in September compared with September 2009.

Warsaw Stock Exchange prepares IPO

Shares of the Warsaw Stock Exchange will begin trading on the bourse on November 9, marking the latest in a series of ambitious sales of state-owned assets conducted by the Polish government.

Utilities - Enel lines up green energy arm for IPO

Enel Green Power, potentially the biggest bourse listing in Europe this year, has entered its marketing phase with an indicative price range of €1.9-€2.2 per share, according to financial sources close to the steering committee.

Report: 'We were waiting for death,' Chilean miner says

Washington/Copiapo, Chile - One of the rescued Chilean miners has described his despair during the first 17 days trapped underground, saying he was sure he would die, according to an interview published in the Washington Post Friday. Richard Villarroel, 26, was hoisted from the Earth's depths on Wednesday, one of the 33 men who endured 69 days trapped after a copper mine shaft collapsed on August 5. All 33 were rescued on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Suspected US missiles strikes kill 11 in Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Suspected US unmanned aircraft launched four missile strikes at a house and two vehicles in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border Wednesday evening, killing 11 militants, including three foreigners, said intelligence officials.
The attacks occurred within about an hour in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, part of Pakistan's semiautonomous tribal region that is dominated by militant groups that often attack US and other foreign troops in Afghanistan.