TOP seed Roger Federer and Venus and Serena Williams all went crashing out of the Olympic Games quarter-finals yesterday as the tournament was rocked by major upsets. More: continued here
Read More »Her Majesty Queen Sirikit (Pattaya Mail)
The management and staff of the Pattaya Mail, the Pattaya Blatt, the Chiangmai Mail and the Pattaya Mail Television join the Thai people and the many others from around the world, to present our loyalty and devotion to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and best wishes for a most Happy Birthday …
Read More »Wenger has a point to prove after turbulent close-season (AFP via Yahoo! News)
For a manager who has amassed silverware with the same nonchalant ease as if he were collecting stamps, Arsene Wenger still has a point to prove on the eve of his 13th season in English football. More: continued here
Read More »Dominic Lawson: The Prince is entitled to his views – but not his ignorance (Independent)
There are any number of reasons why someone such as His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales should be passionately opposed to genetically modified crops. For a start, his own position – and future one as head of state – is based entirely on genetic purity (formerly known as “royal …
Read More »eBay wins another court battle over sales of counterfeit goods (InternetRetailer.com)
After losing two similar cases in European courts in June, eBay has prevailed in a lawsuit by cosmetics manufacturer L’Oréal, which argued eBay was responsible for phony products auctioned off on eBay. L’Oréal was surprised by the decision and plans to appeal, a spokesperson says. More: continued here
Read More »Slap ASBO on PO, says Arnold – Morpeth Herald
The Voice Slap ASBO on PO, says ArnoldMorpeth Herald, UK –32 minutes agoBy ANDREW COULSON A BOROUGH councillor has claimed the Post Office should get an ASBO for its closure and outreach service plans for the area. …Save our Post Offices: Sheffield campaign builds strengthSocialist PartyPost office campaigners take to the streetsSheffield …
Read More »EBay seeking stake in South Korea's Gmarket – Stuff.co.nz
Examiner.com EBay seeking stake in South Korea's GmarketStuff.co.nz, New Zealand –Aug 13, 2008EBay Inc is seeking to buy a minority stake in Gmarket Inc, the US online auctioneer says, sending shares of the South Korean online retailer up as much as …eBay Eyes Stake in Online Seller GmarketInternet NewsEBay Steps Up Asian …
Read More »A stamp of honor – Barnstable – Register
A stamp of honorBarnstable – Register, MA –4 hours agoBy Jen Ouellette She was only about five or six years old when her parents brought her along to a stamp show where they examined long lines of exhibits … More: continued here
Read More »eBay Goes to South Korea – The Money Times
The Money Times eBay Goes to South KoreaThe Money Times, India –6 minutes agoby Rick Aristotle Munarriz – August 15, 2008 – 0 comments eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) is in talks with the Korea Free Trade Commission, hoping to secure a minority … More: continued here
Read More »Campaigns start to save 16 post offices – Sheffield Telegraph
Campaigns start to save 16 post officesSheffield Telegraph, UK –24 minutes agoRESIDENTS packed into a community room at Ecclesall Library this week to try to save their local post office as a Sheffield-wide campaign intensified. … More: continued here
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