UK News, Dec 11, 2010

1. The new revolutionaries ‎ Herald Scotland - 1 hour ago In four short weeks, the students have changed the weather in British .... 1968: Riots against the Vietnam War in London and campuses across the UK. ... Video: Tuition Fees Protest in London StaffsLive Youtube Anarchy in the UK over tuition fees Vote‎ - Demotix U.K. cops under pressure after royal car attacked‎ - msnbc.com CNN International - euronews all 1517 news articles »

United Kingdom lifestyle

1. National Heating Company, Blazes, Sets Up Central Heating ... ‎ PR.com (press release) - 1 hour ago Burnley, United Kingdom, December 11, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Blazes Central Heating ... The central heating marketing in the UK is worth about £5 billion and it ...

2. Play Beverages Expands Distribution Of Playboy Energy Drink To Uk ... ‎ PRLog.Org (press release) - 1 day ago Playboy Energy Drink's official UK VIP launch event took place at London's ... the beverage's premium positioning and the Playboy lifestyle proposition. ... PLA

3. US$1 billion Marange diamonds looted ‎ The Zimbabwean - 21 hours ago After her shopping trips to Harrods in the United Kingdom and choice shops in France, Italy and Spain were curtailed by European Union sanctions imposed ...

4. Top lifestyle videos: radiator maintenance, tree decoration ‎ Independent - 5 days ago A round-up of the most watched videos in the category Lifestyle & Home on how-to ... begins to affect the United Kingdom and large areas of Northern Europe, ...

5. Experience culture and history in Bath, England ‎ Troy Media Corporation - 11 hours ago ... is one of the most appealing destinations in the United Kingdom. ... of art that pretty much define the lifestyle of that period's rich and famous. ...

6. Massive gene loss linked to pathogen's stealthy plant-dependent ... ‎ EurekAlert (press release) - 1 day ago ... a massive loss of genes related to the microbe's plant-dependent lifestyle. ... United States, The Sainsbury Laboratory, United Kingdom, the Sequencing ...

7. Self-harm survey belies major problem in NW ‎ Londonderry Today - 1 day ago ... rates in the Western Health Board than in the United Kingdom and the Republic ... The final report of the Northern Ireland Lifestyle and Coping Survey, ...

USA Life style , entertainment ...

1. Nara MediSpa Affiliates with Amaya Clinic and launches US FDA ... ‎ Benzinga - 42 minutes ago Zerona has been recently approved by US FDA for reduction of inches around ... results motivate our patients to maintain a healthier and slimmer lifestyle. ...

2. True 2 Beauty Signs Balkan Countries License for "LibiGrow" Line ... ‎ PR-USA.net (press release) - 23 hours ago ... to Europe and elsewhere with our ongoing negotiations and ability to bring our 'expanding line of lifestyle products' to people outside the US market. ... PINK:TRTB

3. Global Population Education: Rapid Urbanization Escalates World ... ‎ PR-USA.net (press release) - 1 hour ago These numbers represent a paradigm shift in the global lifestyle because, ... The Census Bureau recently reported that US population has grown by 11.1 ...

4. Lifestyle and entertainment news roundup, December 10 ‎ Brafton - 12 hours ago However, fans of Depp still took to the net to get an eyeful of stills released by USA Today from the set of the next installment in the Pirates of the ...

5. Songbird Adds Rhapsody, Enhances the 7digital Shopping Experience ... ‎ PR-USA.net (press release) - 1 day ago According to Jasper Vervoort, Director of Strategy and Business Development, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, "Philips Songbird enables us to support a broad ...

6. Will climate change change us? ‎ msnbc.com - 2 days ago Each period is defined by lifestyle changes that broadly show a move towards more sedentary ... The USA will still be the superpower for many years to come, ...

7. Working past 65: Boomers face job challenges in senior years ‎ USA Today - John Waggoner - 3 days ago By Rob Sumner, Red Box Pictures for USA TODAY By John Waggoner, USA... and a diminished lifestyle for many of those who don't. ... TODAY For many Baby Boomers Boomers face job challenges in senior years‎ - USA Today all 27 news articles »

   USA Today

8. ANH-USA Action Alert: Is the Institute of Medicine in Bed with Big ... ‎ Live in the Now - 2 days ago This is due to changing lifestyle and cultural trends in which many people in the US get less sun exposure and often inadequate dietary levels of the ...

   Live in the Now

9. Athletics: BAA Expands Executive Leadership ‎ RunnersWeb - 12 hours ago ... but he has recovered to lead a full and active lifestyle. leading the BAA's .... USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track ...

GREECE News, Dec 11, 2010

1. ECB's Stark Says Greece Is on Track but Needs Structural Reform ‎ Wall Street Journal - Nick Skrekas - 10 hours ago ... ATHENS—European Central Bank board member Jürgen Stark said the Greek ... "But Greece... needs to continue structural reforms to lay a sound basis for Governments, Not ECB, Should Solve Debt Crisis: ECB's Stark‎ - ABC News all 13 news articles »

Christmas-New Year: Gifts for Children, Women, Men

YAHOO News, Dec 10, 2010

• With Obama, Clinton urges Dems to back tax deal (AP)
• Iran airs new confession by woman in stoning case (AP)
• Eccentric drug cartel leader believed to be dead (AP)
• Smart says she is thrilled after guilty verdict (AP)
• Foes of 'don't ask, don't tell' say fight not over (AP)
• Custer's 'Last Flag' sold for $2.2 million (AP)

» More News

Oil demand hits highest ever, but price spike expected - Dec. 10, 2010

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Worldwide oil demand hit its highest level ever on the back of explosive growth in the developing world, according to preliminary figures in a recent report.
But the world's thirst for the hot commodity is unlikely to lead to the price spike witnessed in 2008 -- largely due to oil field investments made during the last bubble, analysts say.

Happy holidays, pass the scalpel

Surgeons see patients who, for insurance or slowdown at work, find the end of December is the best time for an operation.
(CNN) -- There were hats and party blowers and papier-maché rabbits for Christine Clifford's New Year's celebration. She counted down to midnight with her husband, children, relatives and friends in the only place where she could

Winona Ryder: I don't use the Internet

The psychological thriller "Black Swan" is generating all kinds of Oscar buzz on entertainment blogs, but one of its stars, Winona Ryder, is probably the last person to know about it. That's because the actress has never surfed the Web.

“I don’t use the Internet, but apparently you can find out everything on it,” Ryder reveals in the January issue of Elle magazine. "I have my e-mail on my BlackBerry, and that’s about it. I’ve never read a blog, ever."

Barcelona sign huge sponsorship deal, Dec 10, 2010

Barcelona's jerseys will be sporting the Qatar Foundation name after the announcement of a new sponsorship deal.

(CNN) -- Spanish football giants Barcelona have confirmed they have signed a huge new shirt sponsorship deal with the non-profit Qatar Foundation -- the first time they have received money to display a logo on their jerseys in the club's history.

Iranian TV to air interview with woman sentenced to death by stoning

(CNN) -- A program on Iran's government-backed Press TV recently took a woman convicted of adultery and murder back to her home in Osku "to produce a visual account" of the death of her husband "at the crime scene."
Press TV posted a story on its website early Friday morning explaining that the program "Iran Today," which will air Friday night, would include interviews

Mexican official: Top cartel leader could be casualty in clashes

Mexico has sent thousands of federal troops into Michoacan State after declaring a crackdown.
Mexico City (CNN) -- A top drug cartel leader may have been killed in clashes with police this week, a Mexican government spokesman said.Fighting between federal authorities and suspected members of Mexico's La Familia cartel began

UK prime minister promises 'full force of the law' in violent protests

London (CNN) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday protesters who resorted to violence Thursday night will "feel the full force of the law," and blamed them for wreaking havoc in London during the pre-Christmas weeks.

African Union suspends Ivory Coast amid political chaos

West African leaders called on President Laurent Gbago to hand over power to his challenger, Alassane Ouattara.
(CNN) -- The African Union has suspended the Ivory Coast from the organization amid the country's political chaos following a November runoff election, it said in a statement.

Chinese dissident awarded Nobel Peace Prize - CNN.com

Oslo, Norway (CNN) -- An empty chair stood in for imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo as he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in absentia on Friday amid protests and condemnation from China.
China has responded furiously since the Nobel committee announced on October 8 that Liu would be its peace prize winner. Officials have repeatedly called Liu

YAHOO News, Dec 10, 2010

• Empty chair left for jailed Chinese Nobel laureate (AP)
• Tax package appears headed for passage in Senate (AP)
• AP Enterprise: FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft (AP)
• Treasury: Financial bailout income at $35 billion (AP)
• Protests, cyber-skirmishes rage over WikiLeaks (AP)
• Intense climate talks stretch into final hours (AP)

» More News

Khole Kardashian: Fitness Fabulous, Dec 10, 2010

Taking time out of her day for some physical fitness, Khloe Kardashian was spotted leaving a Los Angeles gym yesterday afternoon (December 9).
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” babe looked a bit preoccupied as she chatted away on her mobile phone while walking back to her car.info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com

Christina Hendricks: Salon Sexy

Treating herself to a pampering session, Christina Hendricks was spotted paying a visit to the Andy Lecompte Salon yesterday (December 9).
The “Mad Men” actress looked lovely as she made her exit from the West Hollywood stylist, sporting an orange hat and tan jacket.

Jennifer Hudson: Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Girl

She’s always looking for ways to help others, and last night (December 9) Jennifer Hudson was spotted performing at the Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Hollywood.
The “American Idol” alum looked fabulous in a black satin dress as she took the stage to benefit the USC Shoah Foundation Institute.

Nicole Scherzinger: Katsuya Chick, Dec 10, 2010

Stepping out for a delicious evening, Nicole Scherzinger was spotted arriving at Katsuya restaurant in Los Angeles last night (December 9).
The “Don’t Cha” songstress was joined by a female friend and looked lovely in a silky black ensemble as she headed inside.

Adriana Lima: $2 Million Bra Babe

Taking care of a publicity gig, Adriana Lima was spotted at the Victoria’s Secret store in the Woodfield Mall on Wednesday (December 8).
The lingerie lady looked lovely as she promoted the $2 million Fantasy Bra while Schaumburg, Illinios locals and paparazzi looked on.

Vladimir Putin names puppy Buffy

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin plays with his Bulgarian shepherd dog named Buffy
The large, cream and caramel coloured Karakachan pup was given to Mr Putin as a gift by his Bulgarian counterpart in November, after Moscow and Sofia signed a series of natural gas accords.

Tuition fee protests: Charlie Gilmour, son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, apologises for climbing Cenotaph

Mr Gilmour was pictured swinging from the Whitehall memorial on a Union Jack, prompting widespread anger and condemnation.In a statement, he expressed his “deepest apologies for the terrible insult to the thousands of people who died bravely for our country”. He said: "I feel nothing but shame. My intention was not to attack or defile the Cenotaph. Running along with a crowd of people who had just been violently repelled by

The Obamas switch on Christmas lights

President Barack Obama and his family react as his daughter Sasha (left) pushes the button to light the National Christmas Tree during a ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington Photo: REUTERS

Image 1 of 3

The National Christmas tree after the lights were turned on by President Obama and his family Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Image 1 of 3

President Obama , Sasha and Father Christmas Photo: REUTERS

David Cameron called upon to stop climate change talks becoming a 'zombie conference'

Chris Huhne, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said the “knife-edge” talks in Mexico are in danger of becoming a “car crash” if countries cannot compromise.

One of the main sticking points is the future of the Kyoto Protocol, that commits rich countries to cutting emissions.

Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, News

Peripheral Euro-zone, Italy Default Insurance Costs Rise Wall Street Journal LONDON (Dow Jones)--The cost of insuring the sovereign debt of Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Italy using credit default swaps rose Friday as worries about ... See all stories on this topic »

Ireland's Medicine Too Harsh for Others: David Blanchflower Bloomberg ... as Portugal, Greece, Spain and even Italy. Ireland is a good deal wealthier than these countries, and it has seen income rise more from euro membership. ... See all stories on this topic »

Thinking the Unthinkable in Europe Project Syndicate With Ireland's troubles threatening to spill over to Portugal, Spain, and even Italy, it is time to rethink the viability of Europe's currency union. ... See all stories on this topic »

EU reassures Greece on loan extension BusinessWeek ... the pressure in debt markets that forced Ireland's rescue last week and threatened to engulf Portugal as well as larger economies like Spain and Italy. ... See all stories on this topic »

Italian Treasury Has More Than $40 Billion in Reserves, Debt Chief Says Bloomberg Italy's debt reached 1.76 trillion euros last year, more than that of Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Greece combined. At 116 percent of gross domestic product ... See all stories on this topic »

Dollar climbs after Fitch cuts Ireland's ratings Bloomberg The European Union bailed out Ireland because of its soaring borrowing costs following the rescue of Greece in May. Investors are nervous that Portugal or ... See all stories on this topic »

Bank of Ireland Has "Glitches" on Day of Budget Vote The New American Ireland has been following the path of Greece and Spain: Increasingly more of the national economy is, effectively, mortgaged to international organizations ... See all stories on this topic »

Deutsche Bank Proposes Plan B to Help ECB Fight Debt Turmoil: Euro Credit Bloomberg For its part, Deutsche Bank's total net exposure to central and local governments in Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain totaled 10.1 billion euros ... See all stories on this topic »

Financial news, money, banks, stock, economic, crisis ...

Introduction To Asian Financial Markets San Francisco Chronicle ADRs are negotiable certificates issued by a US bank representing a specified number of shares (or one share) in a foreign stock that is traded on a US ... See all stories on this topic »

Charities and non-profits still feel the pinch Vancouver Sun The stock market crash of 2008 and the bailout of banks and multinational corporations shook the economic foundations of governments, and with so much money ... See all stories on this topic »

China Raises Bank Reserve Levels to Curb Lending ABC News AP By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer China ordered its banks to increase their reserves Friday in a move to curb lending as financial markets watched for a ... See all stories on this topic »

GREECE News, Dec 10, 2010

DIARY - Greece to December 31, 2010
Reuters
AT) AGM 21/12 0900 Hellas On Line (UNBr.AT) EGM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 GENERAL/ECONOMIC EVENTS ATHENS - Greek Parliament to vote on the 2011 budget bill. ...
See all stories on this topic »info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com

World News, Dec 10, 2010

Royal Car attack: what they said about Charles and Camilla's night of drama Telegraph.co.uk MPs lined up to condemn those who attacked The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and the violence which marred the tuition fees protest. David Cameron, the Prime Minister, said the violence was "unacceptable". He added: "It is shocking and ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

AFP to decide if Assange has broken law The Australian THE federal Attorney-General has again been unable to say what law WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may have broken. Robert McClelland has said it is illegal in Australia to obtain or distribute classified documents. The nation's first law officer came ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia's Putin raps U.S. over leaked cables Reuters By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attacked the United States on Thursday over secret US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, saying the West had no right to preach to Russia about democracy. ... See all stories on this topic »

Heavy rains kill 10 in Panama, force Canal to close Fox News Panama City – Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli confirmed the deaths of eight people resulting from days of heavy rains, raising to 10 the number of fatalities from a storm that has forced authorities to temporarily close the Panama Canal. ... See all stories on this topic »

Iran state television denies reports of woman sentenced to stoning's release Globe and Mail State television in Iran denied reports that a mother of two sentenced to death by stoning had been released. Earlier rumours that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, whose case sparked a massive international outcry and calls from celebrities that she be ... See all stories on this topic » Globe and Mail

Human Rights Around the Globe Still Uneven Voice of America It's been 62 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written and the anniversary is marked around the world Friday, December 10. Femi Peters Junior is battling the Gambian authorities in order to get his father freed from prison. ... See all stories on this topic »

River guide believed killed by crocodile in Congo CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Hendrik Coetzee was pulled from his kayak by a crocodile on the Lukuga River, according to the expedition sponsor's blog. (CNN) -- A renowned South African whitewater guide and outdoorsman was apparently pulled from his kayak by a ... See all stories on this topic »

Lebanon holds its breath over leaked revelations Independent By Robert Fisk in Beirut Julian Assange may claim that WikiLeaks' disclosure of US documents is for the good of the world, but in Lebanon they have had an incendiary effect. The Hezbollah party is using the cables as proof of UN involvement with ... See all stories on this topic »

Diplomats spoke of "fatal" Cuban economy in cable Reuters HAVANA (Reuters) - Diplomats from several countries said Cuba's economic situation could become "fatal" within two to three years while a Chinese diplomat groused that discussing reforms with the Cuban government was "a real headache," according to a ... See all stories on this topic »

Track Star Reportedly Among 14Detained in Inquiry in Spain New York Times By AP The world steeplechase champion Marta Domínguez and the doctor at the center of cycling's biggest doping investigation were among a reported 14 people detained across Spain by the Spanish Civil Guard in a new investigation. ... See all stories on this topic » METEOR SHOWERS | Weekly World News By Frank Lake The world's greatest display of meteor showers – the Geminids – has begun. And some scientists are worried. December's Geminids are the most spectacular and reliable of the annual meteor showers. And according to scientists, ... Weekly World News - http://weeklyworldnews.com/ Spain defends handling of strike, BBC World News By Busby SEO Spain defends handling of strike. BBC World News, Busby SEO Challenge. Busby SEO Challenge - http://www.denniscabase.com/busbyseochallenge/ Small World News: Website Designer – Web Design Jobs By admin Small World News is seeking a website designer to design our new online presence . We are an international organization providing tools and technology to journalists and citizens around the world to tell stories about their lives and ... Web Design Jobs - http://www.webdesign-jobs.com/ Lastest World News News | The Outlook Buzz By Outlook Buzz Rupert Murdoch - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2007 Image by World Economic Forum DAVOS/SWITZERLAND, 26JAN07 - Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and. The Outlook Buzz - http://outlookbuzz.com/ Key Dates, Facts of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic Around the World ... By admin ContributorNetwork - The first recognized Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( AIDS) case occurred in 1959 but it was another two decades before AIDS became a. Live World News Online - http://www.liveworldnewsonline.com/info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com

WikiLeaks hackers threaten British Government

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, is facing extradition
An army of computer hackers is planning to bring down British government websites if Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is extradited to Sweden. The 1,500-strong network of online activists has already sabotaged the websites of MasterCard, Visa and the Swedish government with millions of bogus visits.