Archive for February, 2009
Tom Cole, writer captured character and dialogue
As if he had lived lives other than his own, Tom Cole wrote dialogue that captured humanity in all its brittle complexities. Conjuring scenes for stage and screen, he could craft delicate counterpoints of innocence and sin in scripts that let actors …
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UAE’s non-oil exports surge 42%
The UAE’s non-oil exports are growing at an unprecedented rate, confirming the country’s success in achieving diversification, says the Ministry of Foreign Trade. “The rate of non-oil exports from the UAE has surged to 42 per cent of the total,” Juma …
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William J. Jorden, at 85; reporter, US ambassador
NEW YORK – William J. Jorden, a former diplomatic correspondent of The New York Times who became a diplomat himself, serving as the US ambassador to Panama and writing a highly regarded memoir of his involvement in the Panama Canal treaty …
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Half of UAE expats consider relocating
Survey reveals 54% of expatriates are nervous about job security in UAE amid global economic crisis. DUBAI – Nearly half the expatriates in the United Arab Emirates are considering relocating as the global economic downturn hits the second-largest …
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Dubai consumers spent Dh37.9bn in 2008
Total consumer spending by UAE national and expatriate families in Dubai was Dh37.9 billion in 2008, a recent report issued by Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) said. Given the current global economic downturn and its impact on Dubai, the release of …
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Paula Creamer uses birdie trifecta to vault to top of LPGA Thailand …
American Paula Creamer had three consecutive birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 67 on Saturday and a three-stroke lead heading into the final round of the $1.45 million Honda LPGA Thailand in Pattaya. The world’s No. 3 player delighted the Thai …
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Jaywardene wants go on a winning note
Lahore, Feb 27 (PTI) Mahela Jayawardene is keen to end his tenure as captain on a winning note as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in the second and final cricket Test here from tomorrow. The diminutive batsman, who decided to step down as captain before …
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Pakistan sends Sri Lanka to bat in second Test
LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistan won the toss and sent Sri Lanka in to bat in the second and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Sunday. Pakistan left out paceman Sohail Khan, in the only change from the line-up which drew the first Test in Karachi …
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Pakistan sends Sri Lanka to bat in second Test
LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistan won the toss and sent Sri Lanka in to bat in the second and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Sunday. Pakistan left out paceman Sohail Khan, in the only change from the line-up which drew the first Test in Karachi …
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International astrology meet begins in Allahabad
ALLAHABAD: Over 50 astrologers from across the world have gathered here to participate in the two-day symposium aimed at finding solutions to problems ranging from world peace to global recession. The event, organised by Adhyatm, Jyotish evam …
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