December 29, 2011

Vogue’s vast archives make online leap from paper – AFP

Vogue’s vast archives make online leap from paper – AFP


AFP
Vogue's vast archives make online leap from paper
AFP
Calling up the very first Vogue ("a weekly magazine of fashion and society") finds the first cover girl to be an anonymous New York debutante. From London, a correspondent reported: "Dogs are the fashionable fad at the moment.

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Dollar, euro rangebound in thin holiday trade in Asia

Dollar, euro rangebound in thin holiday trade in Asia

photoThe dollar and the euro stayed within a tight range in subdued holiday trade Monday as players searched for fresh incentives.


Pakistan bring in Riaz and Akmal for England duel but ex-skipper Malik is axed – Daily Mail

Pakistan bring in Riaz and Akmal for England duel but ex-skipper Malik is axed – Daily Mail


Daily Mail
Pakistan bring in Riaz and Akmal for England duel but ex-skipper Malik is axed
Daily Mail
By Sportsmail Reporter Pakistan have recalled fast bowler Wahab Riaz and batsman Umar Akmal for next month's three-Test series against England. Former captain Shoaib Malik has been dropped from the 16-man squad after he failed to impress in the last
Wahab Riaz recalled to Pakistan squad for England TestsBBC Sport


Pakistan recall Wahab, Umar England TestsTimes of India
Umar Akmal returns, Malik dropped, for England TestsESPNcricinfo.com
Cricket365 News -IEWY News
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Holiday political roundup: Orbán says he’s not going anywhere – Politics.hu

Holiday political roundup: Orbán says he’s not going anywhere – Politics.hu

Holiday political roundup: Orbán says he's not going anywhere
Politics.hu
By Zoltán Csipke Following up on our promise last week to keep the lights on between the holidays, we'll be providing daily roundup pieces about the latest in Hungarian politics, starting off today with updates on the prime minister and Hungary's

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Global Stone Technology Park to come up at Hosur – Business Standard

Global Stone Technology Park to come up at Hosur – Business Standard

Global Stone Technology Park to come up at Hosur
Business Standard
The All India Granites and Stone Association (AIGSA), an apex body for the promotion of granite industry, is planning to develop Global Stone Tech Park and a stone museum at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. According to JB Surana, President, AIGSA, the proposed

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Elen Rivas starts Christmas Twitter feud with Christine Bleakley. Uh-oh

Elen Rivas starts Christmas Twitter feud with Christine Bleakley. Uh-oh
It seems the spirit of joy and goodwill hasn’t extended to all in celebville this Christmas, as Elen Rivas has launched a Twitter attack on her ex Frank Lampard and his fiancée Christine Bleakley. Oh dear. Former couple Frank and …

Samsung buys Sony’s entire stake in LCD joint venture – BBC News

Samsung buys Sony’s entire stake in LCD joint venture – BBC News


BBC News
Samsung buys Sony's entire stake in LCD joint venture
BBC News
The move comes as Sony has been restructuring its TV business, which has been making a loss for the past seven years. Samsung, meanwhile, has gone on to become the world's largest maker of TVs and flat screen panels. "Under the agreement, Samsung will
Sony and Samsung Shift to New LCD Panel Business AllianceMarketWatch (press release)


Sony Sells LCD Venture Stake to Samsung as Losses From TVs MountBusinessWeek
Sony, Samsung dissolve liquid crystal display panel joint ventureWashington Post
Boston.com
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G2 quiz of the year: style – The Guardian (blog)

G2 quiz of the year: style – The Guardian (blog)

G2 quiz of the year: style
The Guardian (blog)
Huntington-Whiteley in the same week c) A dress from the resort collection of London fashion week darling Christopher Kane 5 How many people visited the record-breaking fashion exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Metropolitan Museum

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Rangers pay heavy price for indiscipline – Scotsman

Rangers pay heavy price for indiscipline – Scotsman


The Guardian
Rangers pay heavy price for indiscipline
Scotsman
By STEPHEN HALLIDAY at st MIRREN PARK PAUL McGOWAN was not considered good enough to hold down a place in Neil Lennon's first team, but he delivered a performance and goal in Paisley on Saturday which may prove as significant as any to the Celtic
All McCoist insists Rangers will relish Celtic clash in Old Firm derbyThe Guardian


McCoist – We're ready for CelticSkySports
Weir set to make return in Old Firm clash as Rangers count cost of shock defeatScotland on Sunday
Scottish Daily Record
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Millions tune in to Downton special

Millions tune in to Downton special

photoFestive fisticuffs and one of television’s most eagerly awaited proposals were among the highlights of the Downton Abbey Christmas special.