NEW ZEALAND Summer News, Feb 20, 2012

TV's white Australia policy The Vine (blog) By clembastow on Feb 20 2012, 12:13PM Last week, actor and presenter Jay Laga'aia and fellow actor Firass Dirani spoke out about the lack of racial diversity on Australian television (with particular regard to soaps). Dirani said, ''American TV, ... See all stories on this topic »

Cast - Troubled Times 20 Feb 08:56 Drowned In Sound by Dan Lucas [Edit this content] ▾ 16 comments 08:56 February 20th,2012 Back in the summer of 2008, England's outrageously talented-yet-mercurial batsman Kevin Pietersen played in a one day international against New Zealand at Durham. See all stories on this topic »

Cricket: Bane of left-handers quietly confident Otago Daily Times By Adrian Seconi on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 Auckland and Black Caps pace bowler Chris Martin steams in at the University Oval yesterday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien. It seems everybody is talking up the arrival of Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis ahead of the test ... See all stories on this topic » Otago Daily Times

The Day's Best | 02.19.12 News & Observer Rushing Dasher ridden by Natalie Friberg (center) leads the field in to the second turn during the Grand Prix Prestige race at the White Turf horse racing meeting held on the frozen Lake St Moritz on February 19, 2012 in St Moritz, Switzerland. See all stories on this topic » News & Observer

South Africa in New Zealand, 2011-12: Jesse Ryder ready for New ... Jesse Ryder has returned to New Zealand's squad for the one-day series against South Africa but the allrounder Jacob Oram has been ruled out due to a calf injury - Cricket news from New Zealand v South Africa. Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

95bFM announce this years Summer Series event | Alternative ... By Cheese on Toast Alternative Music News and Information | New Zealand | Gig Guide | CHEESE ON TOAST ... 95bFM announce this years Summer Series event. Posted by Cheese on Toast on February 20, 2012 in Local News,News · 0 Comments. 95bFM ... Alternative Music News and Informatio...

Obituary — Andre Hartlief | Aspen Daily News Online By Christian Manie Aspen Daily News Staff Report. Monday, February 20, 2012. Printer-friendly version · Email this Story. Andre Hartlief, known as Dre to his close friends, passed away Feb. 16th in an avalanche in the backcountry of the Wolf Creek ski area. Though it's been a few seasons since ... An avid “snow chaser,” he returned every summer to New Zealand where he eventually became a member of the ski patrol for The Remarkables ski resort in Queenstown. He returned the winter of 2008 to his ... Aspen Daily News | Aspen's Newspaper

Nelson Tasman Power Companies 'Lack Restraint' | Stuff.co.nz By Amanda Fisher Power prices are a big cause of NZ cost of living increases. Along with fuel company rip off merchants. Steve #2 04:45 pm Feb 20 2012. I agree. We have friends in Brisbane with solar. In summer they actually GET PAID by their electric ... Stuff.co.nz - News

Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Job cuts at Hawkes Bay hospitals; nurses ... By lindsay February 20, 2012Health, Latest Headlines, Politics0 comments. Newsfrom NZ Nurses Organisation ... Responding to the news of the cuts at Hawke's Bay DHB and the loss of nursing positions at Bay of Plenty District Health Board, NZNO chief executive Geoff Annals said they made a mockery of the Health Minister Tony Ryall's mantra that no frontline jobs would go. “We are hearing of nursing job .... Emily Fairlight at Bodega$5 door. Darren Hanlon (Aus) NZ Summer Tour at Happy ... Wellington.scoop.co.nz

Inside Syria: 'What is the world waiting for? For us to die of hunger ... By Mallory Simon, CNN News blog editor Slaughter in Syria: A bloody fight for freedom · TCU players accused of drug dealing · Kate Upton won the web, then SI's swimsuit cover · Overheard on CNN.com: What you're saying. Next. Click to watch video.February 20th, 2012. 11:11 AM ET ... We'll bring you the latest news from CNN's correspondents and sources around the world. We'll cover ... The rise in oil prices is generating talk of much higher gas prices as summerdriving season nears. cnnmon.ie/wH5SfW · CNNMoney ... This Just In

95bFM announce this years Summer Series event | Alternative ... 95bFM announce this years Summer Series event. Posted by Cheese on Toast on February 20, 2012 in Local News, News · 0 Comments. 95bFM announced ... cheeseontoast.co.nz/.../95bfm-announce-this-years-summer-se...

Summer Time Cash for 15 Lotto Second Division Winners | Scoop ... Summer Time Cash for 15 Lotto Second Division Winners. Monday, 20 February 2012, 4:14 pm. Press Release: NZ Lotteries ... www.scoop.co.nz/.../summer-time-cash-for-15-lotto-second-di...

Bumpy road ahead | Unlimited Magazine New Zealand Monday, February 20 2012 || News || BY Alan Wood, BusinessDay.co.nz ... It has been a tough summer for some specialist tourism operators, meaning they ... unlimited.co.nz/unlimited.nsf/growth/bumpy-road-ahead

Summer time cash for 15 lottery winners - Yahoo! New Zealand News New Zealand News ... NZ Lotteries, Fuseworks February 20, 2012, 3:48 pm ... have just scored themselves some summer time cash after each winning $20843 ... nz.news.yahoo.com/.../summer-time-cash-for-15-lottery-winn...

Morning Business for 20 February 2012 - Radio New Zealand Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa ... James listens to Radio NZ National from Norway ... from Business News on Monday 20 February 2012 ... www.radionz.co.nz/.../morning-business-for-20-february-201...

95bFM Summer Series 2012 Line-up Announced - Music News at ... 95bFM have revealed the line-up for this years Summer Series which is... Read the full story at Undertheradar.co.nz. ... Monday, 20th February 2012 9:17AM ... www.undertheradar.co.nz/.../95bFM-Summer-Series-2012-Lin...

News - ICC ODI Cricket News & Headlines - International Cricket ... News. NZ make changes to ODI squad. Mon, Feb 20, 2012 11:08 AM ...attack and deserves his spot after putting in consistent performances across the summer. icc-cricket.yahoo.net/match_zone/odi.../newsdetails.php?...

Weatherwatch: More rain, humidity & some sun - Video - NZ Herald ... Weatherwatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says assummer nears its official end, the forecast will ... NZ Herald iPad App - free download ... 11:27 AM Monday Feb 20, 2012 ... News & feedback for the online editorial team More ... www.nzherald.co.nz/video/news/video.cfm?c_id...

South Africa in New Zealand, 2011-12: Jesse Ryder ready for New ... South Africa in New Zealand, 2011-12. Ryder ready for New Zealandreturn. ESPNcricinfo staff. February 20, 2012. Comments: 5 | Text size: A | A ... www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-south.../554453.html

The Daily News: 20 February 2012 | Finding Heroes ... 2025 · Contact · Summer Break · Summer Break – Dorothy · ← The Daily News: 19 February 2012 ... Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment. Today's ... findingheroes.co.nz/2012/.../the-daily-news-20-february-2012...

Pair do Bay proud with tilt at worlds | Hawkes Bay News | Local ... Monday February 20, 2012 4:01PM NZDT ... right to defend his world shearing title, despite a back injury and without a single win in the New Zealand summer. www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/pair-do-bay.../1277735/

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Country Music Stars Big & Rich to Headline Professional Bull Rider's Last ... Sacramento Bee By Professional Bull Riders DETROIT, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bull Riders announced that Big & Rich with special guest Cowboy Troy have been added to the PBR Built Ford Tough Series Last Cowboy Standing event at Ford Field on ... See all stories on this topic »

AT&T Names Marta Rosado Director of Retail Sales In Manhattan Sacramento Bee 20, 2012 -- NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that Marta Rosado has been appointed to oversee AT&T-owned retail stores in Manhattan, one of the company's largest retail markets. An eight-year AT&T veteran, Ms. Rosado was ... See all stories on this topic »

Global and China Marine Power System Industry Report, 2011 Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: By usage, marine power systems can be divided into main engines and auxiliaries. See all stories on this topic »

Monday Newspaper Review - Irish Business News and InternationalStories ... FinFacts Ireland By Finfacts Team The Irish Independent reports that the Government last night signed major new trade agreements with China with the aim of generating thousands of jobs for the Irish economy. The second-most powerful politician in the world's booming ... See all stories on this topic » FinFacts Ireland

CEOs' clash roils company behind comic hero Archie Boston.com By Jennifer Peltz AP / February 20, 2012 NEW YORK—The past three years have been upbeat ones for Archie, the everyteen hero of one of America's most enduring comics. He's gotten married -- twice, no less. His social circle has expanded to include his ... See all stories on this topic »

LifeNet Health is Presenting at the 7th Annual Stem Cell Summit in New York on... Sacramento Bee By LifeNet Health VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rony Thomas, President and CEO of LifeNet Health, is presenting at the 7th Annual Stem Cell Summit in New York City on February 21, 2012. Mr. Thomas will be presenting ... See all stories on this topic »

Sygic is the First GPS App to Reach 5 Million Android Downloads Sacramento Bee The app is ranking Top 10 Free Travel and Local apps in the United States and 38 other countr By Sygic NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Sygic GPS Navigation has reached over 5 million downloads on Android Market during past weekend. See all stories on this topic »

PAREXEL International to Present at Citi Global Healthcare Conference Sacramento Bee By PAREXEL International Corporation BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL) announced today that it will be presenting at the Citi Global Healthcare Conference in New York. James Winschel, Sr. Vice ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil at 9-month high after Iran cuts supply CBS News Natural gas lost 4.8 cents to $2.636 per 1000 cubic feet. by rightbehindFebruary 20, 2012 12:18 PM EST I say nationalise the petroleum industry and get the parasites out of it. by EmpireGeorge----____February 20, 2012 12:19 PM EST That's called ... See all stories on this topic »

Storm Clouds over News Corp., but Rupert Murdoch Declares the Sun Will Shine ... TIME (blog) By Catherine Mayer | @catherine_mayer | February 20,2012 | + News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch listens to remarks while participating in the Wall St. Journal CEO Council on "Rebuilding Global Prosperity" in Washington in this November ... See all stories on this topic » TIME (blog)

LIU Announces 2011 George Polk Awards in Journalism YubaNet (press release) February 20, 2012 - The winners of the 63rd annual George Polk Awards in Journalism were announced today by Long Island University. Recognized for work completed in 2011, the recipients include Sara Ganim, a 24-year-old crime reporter with The ... See all stories on this topic »

World Defence Contractors Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The sphere of the defence industry is broadening. The focus is no longer purely on air, ... See all stories on this topic »

John Glenn: the Man Behind the Hero Scientific American (blog) By Amy Shira Teitel | February 20, 2012 | On March 1, 1962, thousands of people lined New York City's Broadway. Some climbed into an unfinished building to use it as a makeshift grandstand. They all wanted a glimpse of a real life hero. See all stories on this topic » Scientific American (blog)

World Aircraft Manufacturers Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Aircraft manufacturers are tending to outsource an increasing part of the value chain, using a complex ... See all stories on this topic »

World Tires Market Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: World tire demand is forecast to rise 4.7 percent per year through 2015 to 3.3 billion units. See all stories on this topic »

World Semiconductor Companies Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Semiconductors are basic electronic components for an extremely diverse range of products from ... See all stories on this topic »

Grime Boss Joins FLW Sponsor Lineup for 2012 Season Sacramento Bee By FLW MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FLW, theworld's premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it has added Grime Boss, a heavy-duty hand cleaning wipe distributed by Nice-Pak Products, Inc., to its sponsorship lineup ... See all stories on this topic »

China Chemical Agents Manufacturing Industry, 2012 Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: China chemical agents manufacturing industry, 2012 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Quick Extender Pro™ Launches Social Networking Presence Sacramento Bee By Quick Extender Pro NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Extender Pro™, the leading name in safe and effective penis enlargement, has announced the launch of their new social networking presence on Facebook and Twitter. See all stories on this topic »

KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News SourceAP Top News at 12:20am ... KMPH Fox 26 Entertainment News from AP AP Top News at 12:20 am EST -Monday,February 20, 2012 AP National News Video More>> Pa. judge rejects AG's request for out-of-county jury, says Sandusky can see grandkids More>> TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has halted oil ... See all stories on this topic »

Tissue Engineering: The Combination of Cells & Engineering - A Global Market ... Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Advancements of novel therapies in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have ... See all stories on this topic »

Building Innovations, Trends and Best Practices from Around the World ... Sacramento Bee By Carrier SYRACUSE, NY, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether in New Delhi or New York, Sao Paulo or Abu Dhabi, staying competitive in today's building environment means keeping pace with rapid advancements in building trends and environmental issues. See all stories on this topic »

New Advertising Campaign from Carbonite Illustrates "There's No Warning When... Sacramento Bee By Carbonite, Inc. BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small and medium sized businesses, today unveiled an advertising campaign created by its new ... See all stories on this topic »

Construction in Brazil - Key Trends & Opportunities to 2016: Activity Fueled ... Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: SummaryThe Brazilian construction industry received a significant level of investment in order to ... See all stories on this topic »

Last Day for European and North American Companies to Register for the 2012 IR... Sacramento Bee By IR Global Rankings NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IR Global Rankings ("IRGR"), the most comprehensive technical ranking system for investor relations websites, corporate governance practices and financial disclosure procedures, ... See all stories on this topic »

Krispy Kreme to Launch 75th Birthday Celebrations with Daytona Unveiling and ... Sacramento Bee By Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Feb.20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At 8am on February 23, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will launch its 75th Birthday celebrations with the revealing of a Sweet Surprise for its fans, and the unveiling of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Global Small and Medium Scale LNG- Baltic Sea and South East Asia to Lead the ... Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: "Global Small and Medium Scale LNG- Baltic Sea and South East Asia to Lead the Industry Growth to 2020" ... See all stories on this topic »

Consumer Buying Behaviour in the Recession: Global Online Survey Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: In the midst of the global downturn, with consumers facing job losses and rising prices, ... See all stories on this topic »

Elsevier Builds Upon Solution Suite That Provides Greater Insight Into the ... Sacramento Bee ... Elsevier will unveil the newest member of its multidisciplinary solution suite - ClinicalKey - at HIMSS12, the annual conference and exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS),Feb. 20-24, 2012, in Las Vegas. See all stories on this topic »

Jeremy Lin Craze Bringing Awareness, Pride to Asian-Americans That Have ... NESN.com (blog) by Ben Watanabe on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:21AM Laura Misumi was never a record-breaking javelin thrower for the Lexington High School track and field team. She competed in the javelin, but mentioned it only in passing, almost apologetically, ... See all stories on this topic »

Rio Tinto, Chow Tai Fook, IDI and SDE Partner with JNA Awards 2012 Sacramento Bee By UBM Asia HONG KONG, Feb. 20, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Jewellery News Asia (www.jewellerynewsasia.com) announced the launch of an industry-wide event for the jewellery trade, the JNA Awards ceremony and gala dinner, to be held on September 20, ... See all stories on this topic »

AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST Newsday Nation Newsday > News > Nation AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST Originally published: February 19, 2012 6:07 PM Updated: February 20,2012 12:00 AM By The Associated Press Iran's Oil Ministry says it has halted exports to Britain, France in likely ... See all stories on this topic »

Quotations of the day Newsday Nation Newsday > News > Nation Quotations of the day Published:February 20, 2012 3:12 AM By The Associated Press The Associated Press () "I see a violation of civil rights here. Nobody wants to be on the list of the FBI or the NYPD or whatever. See all stories on this topic »

Gold trades close to 7-day high after China easing move, Greece eyed Forex Pros By Forexpros | Commodities News | Feb 20, 2012 08:43AM GMT Forexpros - Gold futures were up on Monday, trading close to the highest level in seven days after China's central bank announced fresh easing measures over the weekend, while markets eyed a ... See all stories on this topic »

Quotations of the day WGME GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum explaining to CBS' "Face the Nation" his comment that President Barack Obama's world view "elevates the Earth above man." "I don't think it was on purpose or whatever, but @ the same time they have apologized. See all stories on this topic »

Lady Gaga being Lady Gaga Castanet.net How does this story make you feel? (12 total votes) by The Canadian Press - Story: 71245 A performer from the Renascer de Jacarepagua samba school dances during a carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday Feb. 19, 2012. See all stories on this topic » Castanet.net

GM: Ginormous Momentum The College Driver By Parker Zack on Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:03 PM 852 views The recent breaking news headlines about General Motors' booming sales serves to substantiate the strong recovering company we learned of and observed in action last month at the North ... See all stories on this topic » The College Driver

New Green Business Model for Sustainable Finance Triple Pundit By 3p Guest Author | February 20th, 2012 0 Comments By Peter C. Fusaro Emerging markets for environmental financial investment and trading continue to attract significant global investment interest from untraditional investment sources. See all stories on this topic »

Pathetic New York Times: one of the most pathetic headline By As'ad AbuKhalil The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي الغاضب. A source on politics, war, the Middle ... Monday, February 20, 2012 ... Basically, in thisheadline and the news story, the New York Times is basically saying: poor Israel. To bomb Iran ... The Angry Arab News Service/وكال...

Staten Island Advance headlines -- Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 | SILive ... By Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Here are some of the headlines you'll find in the print edition of today's Staten Island Advance -Freedom to worship - but not here -RUMC planning to get more clinical -New Muslim group open to all the faithful ... Staten Island Real-Time News

Must-Reads from Around the World: February 20, 2012 | Global Spin ... By TIME.com ... 20, 2012. By TIME.com | February 20, 2012 | + ... Pitiable Predicament — The New York Times reports on the plight of dark-skinned southern Sudanese, particularly women, who continue to live in the north, a land suddenly hostile to them. They lack jobs ... Victory Assured – Polls show an easy victory for Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election next month, with news agency RIA Novosti reporting that the prime minster currently has the support of 58.6% of voters. Billionaire ... Global Spin

Iran Halts Oil Shipments to Britain and France - NYTimes.com A version of this article appeared in print on February 20, 2012, on page A4 of the New York edition with the headline: Iran Halts Oil Exports to Britain and France ... www.nytimes.com/.../iran-halts-oil-shipments-to-britain-and-fr...

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Feb 20 | Reuters Feb 20 (Reuters) - The following were the top storieson The New York Times business pages on Monday. Reuters has notverified thesestories and does not vouch for their accuracy. ... Guests arrive at Houston's funeral home Fri, Feb 17 2012 ... news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small ... www.reuters.com/.../press-digest-nyt-idUSL4E8DK24120120.

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