Uncaged Andrews ready Nov 22, 2009
It might be funny on the surface now, but it wasn't in October 2008, when the NCAA levied sanctions on Andrews for 00003425 playing 32 minutes of seven games for an Australian professional team in 2005 when she was 16 and living in Berwick, Australia -- a violation of NCAA rules. Home openerWOMEN'S BASKETBALL: FRESNO STATE VS. SAINT MARY'S Today: 2 p.m. at the Save Mart Center Records: Bulldogs 1-2, Gaels 2-1 Skinny: Bulldogs trail series 6-2. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
One year later: Barnes still discovering freedom Nov 22, 2009
And when the time is right, Barnes hopes to travel to Australia, Las Vegas, and Hawaii places he never thought he d ever be able to see as long as he was locked up. I d like to go to Hawaii and sit on the white sand, looking at the blue water, holding one of those drinks with the little umbrella in it, and just not worry about anything, Barnes said, his face beaming. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
All Blacks earn eighth straight win over England Nov 22, 2009
Wales finish the November internationals against Australia, while Argentina, who lost to England last weekend, travel to Scotland. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
G'day, China: AFL keen on receptive Asian horizons Nov 22, 2009
The clash, next October, originated as part of Australia's plans to represent the nation's culture at the World Expo, held in Shanghai ... We have rightly been preoccupied with establishing our position at home and branching out into other states and areas of Australia ... A delegation from the Chinese broadcaster will travel to Australia in March to take in the season-opening match between Richmond and Carlton at the MCG.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bush T20 is music to Tamworth ears Nov 22, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... He believed that if it could work in that staid environment, it could work in regional Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Vidmar banned for two matches Nov 21, 2009
The club-imposed sanctions have been approved by Football Federation Australia, Adelaide United said in a statement. The FFA had threatened to sanction Vidmar over the comments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
checkers sells more than chess Nov 21, 2009
It comes from Australia. This is Australian made. (Harper's Magazine)
David Coleman Headley: Doosra Daood Nov 21, 2009
He would have also met a senior Lashkar-e-Toiba leader, widely thought to be Sajid Mir, who looks after the Lashkar's overseas operations, and had previously dispatched a French jihadi of Caribbean descent, Willy Brigitte, to target a nuclear plant in Australia in 2003. Mir is understood to have even met Richard Reid, the man who concealed explosives in his shoes in an attempt to set off a mid-air plane explosion. (India Times, India)
Humane cows come from California Nov 21, 2009
Bobb wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:54 PM:" Gidget; hate to rain on your parade but the "cull" low production cows on Wisconsin too. It is a matter of economics. Much of the beef in this country comes from culled dairy cows. It does keep the prices of beef in check but the big fast food chains want it cheaper so they go to Australia and elsewhere. Remember the kangaroo meat in the McDonald's burgers fiasco a few years ago. We may think we know where our food comes from but do not be so sure not to... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Otsego Club hosting Olympic snowboarders Nov 21, 2009
Scheduled to train are teams from the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. There is a possibilty of other teams coming, as well. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Keen for a trip to Iceland? Nov 21, 2009
His agency has seen a significant pick-up in bookings for tours to countries such as China, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia ... As for the year-end travel, some of the top favourites by online bookers this year include usual favourites such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Malacca, Kuching as well as the Gold Coast, Australia ... Despite the higher currency exchange, Australia remains a favourite destination for Malaysians. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Govt set to reimpose ECB rate cap Nov 21, 2009
India is among many countries, including the US, EU and Australia, that are reversing emergency liquidity measures unleashed after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Borrowing has since become easier. (India Times)
Unisys to partner local IT cos to bid for UID project Nov 21, 2009
The company has already deployed identity, biometric and immigration control solutions in countries such as Australia, Malaysia, the US, Panama, Canada and Angola ... Interestingly, all our global biometric and fingerprinting solutions, used at FBI, US Border Control and Australian passport authorities, are developed out of our delivery centre in Bangalore. (India Times)
EU president wants Copenhagen to give us 'global management'... Nov 21, 2009
Ted, You might think that global governance is the only logical way to go but I can t see how foreigners could ever govern Australia with the interests of her people at heart ... Ask a school-aged kid in Australia ... Global Management of me is via decisions taken way (Sat 21 Nov 09 at 10:08am) watty says: Perhaps if Turnbull had read the Draft Treaty which Australia participated in since Kyoto (Sat 21 Nov 09 at 09:43am). (The Drudge Report)
5-night Sydney package, from $1,299 Nov 21, 2009
From the majestic opera house to the rugged outback, explore and experience Australia. more photos. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Pim's World Cup warm-up might be a mild Guus chase Nov 20, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... CROATIA, Uruguay, Paraguay, Portugal and even a revenge mission against world champions Italy are all possible match-ups for Australia in a blockbuster World Cup farewell match in Melbourne next May, but the chances of the Socceroos resuming their age-old rivalry with New Zealand seem remote ... That list, and the impending World Cup draw in Cape Town, will be... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sydney Airport traffic boosted by tourists Nov 20, 2009
The combination of a strong Australian dollar and an abundance of cheap flights between Australia and both the US and Europe has helped Sydney Airports passenger traffic figures rebound strongly in October ... The number of Australian travellers rose by 13 per cent, while Americans increased by 36 per cent, Canadians by 49 per cent, Chinese by 27 per cent. Despite still weak growth in Europe, German passengers rose by 9 per cent and the British by 6 per cent. ... An Austock analyst, Andrew... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai Nov 20, 2009
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title ... He adjusted quickly to the feel on the desert course, designed by fellow Australian Greg Norman ... Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory... (News & Observer -- Sports)
A composer who believes in being four-armed Nov 20, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... But his bigger challenge has been at Musica Viva Australia, which puts on more than 2000 concerts a year, as both featured composer focused on the hours ahead and artistic director needing to book groups three or four years in advance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Four Field Hockey Cardinals Earn All-West Region Honors Nov 20, 2009
Youman, a junior forward from Black Mountain, Australia, scored a career-high 12 goals and led the team with 14 assists, which ties school record for single season assists ... Turner, a sophomore midfielder/forward from Sydney, Australia, led the team with 41 points which placed her second in BIG EAST conference standings. (Uoflsports.com)
World's Longest Golf Course Open for Play Nov 20, 2009
Take care not to hit the wild camels that may wander onto the tee along the new Nullarbor Links golf course in Australia ... The world's longest golf course in Australia's outback takes days to finish ... Nullarbor Links, open today for the first time, is a brand new 18-hole par 72 golf course in the Australian outback. (ABC News -- Business)
Dhoni and Bhajji now partners in biz Nov 20, 2009
MUMBAI: Their one-dayer against Australia at the D Y Patil Stadium may have been washed out by rains brought on by Cyclone Phyan (the one that didnt hit Mumbai). However, Indian skipper M S Dhoni and teammate Harbhajan Singhs trip to Mumbai wasnt an altogether waste. (India Times)
Highways revisited in road company plan Nov 20, 2009
On Wednesday Mr Campbell announced that NSW would seek federal funds through Infrastructure Australia for a $4. 5 billion plan to widen the M5 south-west motorway from four to six lanes, build a four-lane tunnel to duplicate the M5 East freeway, and build a new arterial road to the airport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wipro Infocrossing bags US mining deal Nov 20, 2009
As North America's largest producer of iron ore pellets, the Cleveland-headquartered Cliffs is a major supplier of direct-shipping lump and fines from Australia and producer of metallurgical coal. Wipro acquired the US-based leading IT infrastructure management firm Infocrossing for $600 million in August 2007. (India Times, India)
MAS offers MHinsure insurance t air travellers Nov 20, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is making it easier for air travellers to buy travel insurance online by opening up MHinsure to Malaysians, Singaporeans and Australians. "With the opening of MHinsure to travellers in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, we are confident we will see more than 70 per cent growth in premium sales by end of next year," said Muzzaffar Othman, MAS Senior General Manager in the Managing Director's Office. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Holland America Line Wins Nine Porthole Readers' Choice Awards Nov 20, 2009
Readers of Porthole conferred awards for Best Central America/Panama Canal, Best Northern Europe, Best Alaska, Best Australia/New Zealand Itineraries and Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay, the line's exclusive Bahamian port call that appears on most Caribbean cruise itineraries ... Australia/New Zealand sailings offer a mix of 14-day Sydney roundtrip and Sydney to Auckland adventures as well as the new 34-day circumnavigation of Australia with five days in the Great Barrier Reef ... Two- to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New executive director hopes to help county economy Nov 19, 2009
At 12, Brown left Scotland with his parents as part of a subsidized mass migration from the British Isles designed to counter a severe labor shortage in Australia. He has since earned four degrees, including a B.A. in government and economics from the University of Queensland in Australia, and a masters of educational administration, studying the impact of technology on leadership styles ... Brown also worked as a police officer and an instructor with the Royal Australian Air Force before... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas Nov 19, 2009
The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go or call (800) 327-2056. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* World News Quick Take Nov 19, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gold extends record high on weak $ Nov 19, 2009
HONG KONG: Doubts about the pace of economic recovery hit Asian markets on Thursday, with Japanese stocks falling to a four-month low and the Australian dollar down for a third day as a December interest rate hike no longer looked like a sure thing ... Australian dollar down 0 ... The swap market reflects a roughly 50/50 chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise rates for a third month in a row, which would be the first time they have done that in around 20 years. (India Times)
Crocodile Cruising in Australia's T... Nov 19, 2009
Crocodile Cruising in Australia's Top End. Crocodile Cruising in Australia's Top End ... The dazzling wetlands in Australia's Northern Territory teem with some of the most exotic wildlife on the planet, including the fearsome saltwater crocodile. (Suite101.com)
Watching, worrying and waiting for first 'raspberry' as twins sleep Nov 19, 2009
She praised the surgical team at the hospital, saying they had put Australia on the world stage ... The young Australian woman who found Krishna and Trishna in the Dhaka orphanage where the children lived the first 11 months of their lives said yesterday she always knew they were fighters and cried when she heard they had been separated ... Danielle Noble was working for the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development in Dhaka and volunteering at weekends at an orphanage when she came across... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Twin wakes up after marathon op 'looking fantastic Nov 19, 2009
Trishna, one of the formerly conjoined Bangladeshi twins separated by surgery, is awake and being cuddled by her Australian guardian ... She praised the surgical team at the hospital, saying they had put Australia on the world stage ... As Australians we should be very proud that we have done such a thing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Missing demons haunt Dainty Nov 19, 2009
But interestingly, Dainty is currently being accused of a beat-up of his own, courtesy of a dispute with the company behind another event he is planning to bring to Australia. Dainty is one of two defendants in the NSW Supreme Court accused of ''misleading and deceptive conduct'' over his promotion of the Crusty Demons Thirst 4 Destruction show, a motorcycle stunt show due to tour Australia in May and June next year ... According to an interim judgment, the company behind the show, Nitro Circus... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cosmic rays may have hit Qantas jet Nov 19, 2009
The aircraft, with 303 passengers, made an emergency landing at Learmonth in Western Australia. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
This snake is really long Nov 19, 2009
Home: Found last summer on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, in the Indian Ocean north of Australia. Diet: Large rodents and other mammals. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Credit, charge card spend on the rise Nov 19, 2009
The total monthly value of credit and charge card transactions, including advances, rose by two per cent in September, new figures from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) show. Australians spent $19. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" John on November 19, 2009 at 06:03 AM It is very common for them to take a live monkey and strap it through a hole in the table. They take said monkey and skim of the top of the monkeys head with a very sharp knife. Then they poor sauces onto the exposed monkey brain. The monkey is still alive while people pick out its brains. This is offered many times to American and European tourists as a delicacy. David Arizona on November 18, 2009 at 11:57 PM I love how some think it's ok to kill an... (The Drudge Report)
Regulators allow Chinese investment in SA joint venture Nov 19, 2009
Australian regulators have allowed a Chinese state-owned company to take up to a $40 million stake in a South Australian magnetite joint venture ... The Bungalow deposit is near Cowell in South Australia, about 100 kilometres south of Whyalla. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Goodman Fielder upbeat on outlook Nov 19, 2009
Goodman has decided to divest its commercial industrial business which processes edible fats and oils and supplies food manufacturers and wholesalers in Australia and New Zealand. A number of parties expressed an interest in the unit, Mr Ould said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a farce Nov 19, 2009
THERE'S been a fair bit of head-slapping and hand-wringing since the Tax Office last week tried to staunch the flow of funds from certain Australian bank accounts controlled by foreign private equity firm TPG. ... Firstly, section 255 of the Tax Act allows the Tax Office to issue a notice directing any Australian ''agent'' of the taxpayer, including banks, to hold funds that the commissioner deems should be paid as tax ... The Federal Court has interpreted that to mean the funds must still be in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Billionaires share a memory problem Nov 19, 2009
It became a household name in the telecommunications sector in Australia, and is still a highly successful business in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe ... The Reserve Bank of Australia seems keen for an overhaul of the acronyms and terms used in the Australian debt market ... Yesterday the RBA assistant governor, Guy Debelle, highlighted how residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) in Australia had been unfairly blemished by the ructions in the US subprime mortgage belt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Making of' doccumentary Nov 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... While she was studying at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, years before meeting Thornton, Cole saw his short film Payback ... Between them, Thornton, Cole and Samson & Delilah producer Kath Shelper have an impressive list of short film, feature and television credits, including SBS' landmark series First Australians, which Thornton filmed and Cole... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Strong regional growth no reason for complacency Nov 19, 2009
But on a visit to Australia this week to brief policymakers on the bank's latest East Asia and Pacific Update, out this month, he is not content. From his boyhood in Bulgaria to a PhD at Yale, Izvorski had experienced quite a range of life even before he moved to Washington and a career in running the world - a trajectory which has arced from writing papers on junk bonds and debt markets to spending three years as World Bank representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina as it struggled to recover from... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
LHC nears restart after repairs Nov 18, 2009
Australia mulls Scientology probe. Lincoln's letter to boy on sale. (BBC News -- Europe)
Bumping Off Bedbugs without Poison Nov 18, 2009
Certain cities across the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe and Africa have seen an explosion in bed bugs in recent years ... For reasons still unknown to public health experts, certain cities across the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe and Africa have seen an explosion in bed bugs in recent years. (Scientific American)
Bangladesh wants $10bn to fight climate Nov 18, 2009
Last week Bangladeshi Premier Sheikh Hasina told leaders including Gordon Brown of Britain, Kevin Rudd of Australia and United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon in a video conference that the world cannot accept failure at the Copenhagen summit. Read business stories in. (India Times)
India top value-for-money destination Nov 18, 2009
The United States bagged the top spot in overall ranking ahead of Canada and perennial favourite Australia in the online survey, which was partnered by public relations firm Weber Shandwick's Global Travel tyle Practice. The survey, conducted among frequent international travellers from nine countries, also ranked India fourth best new country for doing business, behind Japan, US and the UK.. (India Times)
Campo becomes a Two Blues brother Nov 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to ... In his previous life as Cricket Australia's legal and business affairs general manager, he helped prosecute the doping case against Shane Warne over a banned diuretic masking agent, which saw the spinner rubbed out of cricket for a year back in 2003 ... The other... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Correa makes most of opportunities given Nov 18, 2009
Correa learned English prior to attending St. John's -- where he was a student before transferring to Penn State his sophomore year -- as a foreign exchange student in Australia ... He enjoys tennis and traveling; he's been to Australia and Africa. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hawaii's tourism slump has industry looking to China Nov 18, 2009
Uchiyama said Hawai'i can learn from what happened when Australia welcomed Chinese but didn't speak their language or cater to culinary tastes in the early stages. "We should see that as a mistake we should try to avoid," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kiwis have earned a crack at the Socceroos Nov 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... ANALYSIS Theoretically, with their country a fully fledged member of the Asian confederation, Australians should have been supporting Bahrain in last weekend's World Cup play-off against the champions of Oceania, New Zealand ... The unforgettable scenes in Wellington reminded us of a similar outpouring of emotion at Homebush Bay in 2005 - and we all know what John... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids Nov 18, 2009
"Mayer admits that perhaps a month ago, before he started promoting his album, he might have started to worry about all the tabloid chatter. But then he went to Australia and found himself playing before thousands of fans who didn't care about who he was dating, or his latest Twitter post _ just about his music.And he knew that Mayer, the musician, would be fine."I've never played in front of a room full of people who are chattering. I've played in front of a room full of people who are singing... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tax BPO at 11-13% over cost: Deloitte Nov 18, 2009
Provision of safe harbours is common practice in some most advanced countries such as United States, Australia for non-core services as well as emerging economies including Brazil, Mexico and in some form even in China. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Hotel Reviews: Whom Can You Trust? Nov 18, 2009
A traveler from Australia who rarely goes on vacation might have different standards than a road-warrior from Los Angeles, which can color their impressions of a hotel or a city. Sometimes people have gripes or might even be hotel owners posting about their own properties. (ABC News)
Australia's Rudd apologizes to forced child migrants Nov 17, 2009
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (l. comforts a victim after giving a national apology to the forgotten Australians and former child migrants at a ceremony in the great hall at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday ... Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologized to the thousands of institutionalized children and child migrants shipped from Britain to rebuild Australia after World War II. Many were abused. (Christian Science Monitor)
Vickerman to throw down Varsity gauntlet Nov 17, 2009
The 2003 World Cup finalist, who won 55 caps for Australia, likened the Varsity match to a Test. "Everything hinges on one match a year," Vickerman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dejected Bahrain turn attention to Asian Cup Nov 17, 2009
In Group C leaders Uzbekistan travel to Malaysia chasing the victory that will book them a place in Qatar and in Group B, Kuwait can leapfrog leaders Australia if they beat Indonesia. I m confident we can get a good result in Jakarta next Wed-nes--day, Kuwait coach Goran Tufegdzic said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rudd's foreign policy made on the run - and it's showing Nov 17, 2009
A Mandarin-speaking diplomat who promised to deepen Australia's relationships in the region and who modestly offered to act as an interlocutor between the US and China ... Now Australia's crucial ties with Jakarta are under strain because of the Government's mismanagement of the asylum-seeker issue ... A favourite chestnut for him is Australia's quest for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Anti-smoking ads rekindle desire Nov 17, 2009
More than 2500 ex-smokers from four countries including Australia, took part in the survey, by the International Tobacco Control. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Who is Raj Rajaratnam? Don't ask in Sri Lanka Nov 17, 2009
By the time full-blown civil war erupted in 1983, many Tamils with the means to do so like Rajaratnam's family had already left for Europe, North America and Australia for school and work. Many sold their property and have never returned, instead forming a close-knit diaspora community. (India Times)
APEC coming to Hawaii Nov 16, 2009
APEC's members include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam ... APEC's members include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Nov 16, 2009
Australia 'sorry' for child abuse. Ghost trees 'haunt' London square. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Penang hotels wooing business travellers Nov 16, 2009
Cristol noted that Australians and Indians were coming to Penang more frequently due to frequent direct flights, and as Penang carved up new tourism markets, such as Eastern Europe ... The hotel is targeting guests from countries such as Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Japan, Australia, United States and Europe. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
42nd boat arrives off Australian coast Nov 16, 2009
Another asylum seeker boat has been intercepted off the northwest Australian coast ... "The Australian government remains vigilant and committed to protecting Australia's borders and today's successful interception by Border Protection Command continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of the pro-active response program in place," he said in a statement ... "People smuggling is not just an issue for Australia, it is a global and regional problem," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
