Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sudan’s Bashir, UN’s Ki-Moon listed as key speakers at S. Sudan independence

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July 4, 2011 (JUBA) - Sudan’s president, Omar Hassan Al-Bashir and the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon have been earmarked as key speakers at South Sudan’s independence on Saturday, a programme released on Monday reveals. On the eve of the event, according to Barnaba Benjamin Marial, the information and broadcasting minister, prayers, concerts and sports events will be conducted in the build up to the July 9 independence celebrations. “On the eve of independence, citizens across southern Read more [...]

Q+A-How will Thai election outcome affect listed companies?

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By Khettiya Jittapong BANGKOK, July 5 | Tue Jul 5, 2011 2:05am EDT BANGKOK, July 5 (Reuters) - Thailand's opposition Puea Thai Party scored a landslide election victory on Sunday and the scale of its win suggests there could be some respite in a six-year political crisis. The stock market jumped 4.7 percent on Monday and was steady on Tuesday. Here is a look at some likely stock market winners and losers under the new government. WHICH Read more [...]

North Iowa Today for Tuesday, July 5

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For other fun events, go to www.globegazette.com and click on the Entertainment link. To suggest events to be listed here, please e-mail specifics to judy.delperdang@globegazette.com. You can also post them in the online Events Calendar by following the posting prompts. • CHARLES CITY —  An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson. Call Read more [...]

Killarney Heights picnic grounds for sale

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THE historic Killarney Heights picnic grounds have been listed for sale but the owner has promised he won’t necessarily be selling the prized Middle Harbour property to the highest bidder. Claus von Hessberg said he was looking for a new “steward” to tend the 1.53ha lot and won’t be handing it over to anyone with plans for reckless development. “I’m not just chasing a dollar,” he said. “After 20 years I have had a lot of emotional attachment to this land and I’m not just Read more [...]

MOD announces short-listed regional prime bidders for Scotland and Northern …

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Story toolsPrint this articleEmail to a friendYour feedback The MOD has announced the four bidders short-listed for a major new contract to provide up to £500 million of Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) to the Defence estate across Scotland and Northern Ireland.   The Regional Prime Scotland and Northern Ireland is the first of Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) four contracts to deliver maintenance and repairs at UK Defence bases from 2013.   The shortlisted bidders are: Carillion Read more [...]

Timaru in line for property explosion

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ABBIE NAPIER The real estate industry is predicting a surge in interest in Timaru property when Canterbury earthquake victims receive insurance payouts for damaged homes and land. Director of Professionals Real Estate Timaru Carl Slade said people had been coming south to inquire about buying and renting property. "Most of them will have to wait a while for insurance payouts, but there are people sniffing around." It was difficult Read more [...]

Tourism Northern Territory puts National Hump Day on the map

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It’s not every day you get to ride a camel in Circular Quay on a Monday morning. But it’s one experience I can now tick off the bucket-list thanks to Northern Territory Tourism, who have declared this Wednesday, July 6, National Hump Day. Sydneysiders and tourists got up close and personal with the gentle giants yesterday morning in order to promote the Festival Territory and its events, listed in our story HERE. GALLERY: CAMELS TAKE OVER CIRCULAR QUAY FOR TOURISM NORTHERN TERRITORY Every Read more [...]

Osbourne family put Californian house up for sale

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Celebrity couple Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have put their luxury home in California, USA, the Hidden Hills Estate, up for sale for £8 million. Rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, a former X Factor judge, have listed their six-bedroom, 11,000-square-foot mansion in California's Hidden Hills community, four years after buying it for £7.7 million. Situated on 2.25 acres of land, the house offers mountain views, a guest apartment, swimming pool, gymnasium and library. The property, which has Read more [...]

Working iPhone 4 Prototype Listed on eBay

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Remember when editors at the tech news site Gizmodo paid $5,000 to get their hands on a prototype version of the iPhone 4? That seems like a bargain, in hindsight. An eBay listing has appeared for a black prototype iPhone 4 and bidding, as of this article's writing, has jumped up to just shy of one million dollars. Before a few bidders took control of the auction and jacked the price up to ludicrous amounts, the prototype device–which comes with an invalid serial number and a Read more [...]

Q+A: How will Thai election outcome affect listed companies?

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By Khettiya Jittapong BANGKOK | Mon Jul 4, 2011 3:47am EDT BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's opposition Puea Thai Party scored a landslide election victory on Sunday and the scale of its win suggests there could be some respite in a six-year political crisis. Here is a look at some likely winners and losers from the economic policy of Puea Thai Party.WHICH SECTORS WILL WIN FROM POPULIST POLICIES?Puea Thai plans easier access to credit, social benefits Read more [...]