Struggling Romans tackle high-flying Milanese Nov 7, 2009
Romas task is the most daunting against a team already seven points clear at the top and who went to the head of a Champions League group containing holders Barcelona on Wednesday after a stunning late comeback to beat Dynamo Kiev 2-1. Milan meanwhile need to keep their recent improvement going if they are to continue to cling gingerly onto Inters coat-tails. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Air Canada reports 2009 third quarter results Nov 6, 2009
We have announced plans to introduce a number of non-stop services to Brussels, Barcelona and Athens in 2010, following our new Montreal-Geneva service that has performed well since it was launched in June. In parallel, we are moving on many fronts to solidify our relationships with our Star Alliance partners and ensure that our membership in the world's first, largest and most comprehensive airline alliance is fully leveraged. (Canada Newswire)
The Berlin Wall: So much gained, so much to lose Nov 6, 2009
So much gained, so much to lose. Nov 5th 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
Space hotel in 2012: $4.4 mln for 3 nights Nov 5, 2009
If the hotel opens, the Barcelona, Spain-based architects of Galactic Suite say it will cost about 4. 4 million U.S. dollars for a three-night stay at the hotel. (Xinhuanet, China)
From the archive: When the party's over Nov 4, 2009
When the party's over. November 1989: A new period has begun in Europe. (The Economist)
OPEN SEASON: Italy's big boys no longer reign in Serie A Nov 4, 2009
AC Milan needs Ronaldhino to play like he once did with Barcelona ... And, above all, will Ronaldinho step up and finally sparkle again as he did in his heyday at Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona ... The same might be said of their 0-0 Champions League home draw with Barcelona. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Finding low fares at high altitudes Nov 3, 2009
For $62 (USD), including taxes and fees, Ryan Air markets flights from London to Barcelona. Military flights: Retired and active-duty military personnel and their families have free access to MAC (military air craft) flights. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Japan's samurai culture: They need another hero Nov 3, 2009
Call for Research Fellows from around the world to work at the (Internet Interdisciplinary Institute) of the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) in Barcelona. Universit. (The Economist)
Space hotel says it's on schedule to open in 2012 Nov 2, 2009
Barcelona - A company behind plans to open the first hotel in space says it is on target to accept its first paying guests in 2012 despite critics questioning the investment and time frame for the multi-billion dollar project. The Barcelona-based architects of The Galactic Suite Space Resort say it will cost $4. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Football: Ten-man Real cut gap on Barca Nov 1, 2009
Ten-man Real Madrid close gap on frustrated Barcelona - CNN.com ... Ten-man Real Madrid close gap on frustrated Barcelona ... Real Madrid reduce Barcelona's Spanish league lead to one point after winning 2-0 at home to Getafe. (CNN -- International)
Real all pumped up, but Pellegrinis side may find Getafe a tough customer Oct 31, 2009
Getafe have proved a difficult customer for Real in the past triumphing 3-1 at home last season in a match that nudged Bernd Schuster closer to the exit door and Real cant afford to slip up any more with champions Barcelona three points clear at the top ... While Real have failed to score in their last two games Barcelona crushed Real Zaragoza 6-1 at the weekend and hope to carry on their good form at Osasuna today ... Osasuna beat Barcelona 1-0 at Nou Camp on the penultimate day of last... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
How to pack smarter Oct 27, 2009
"I travel over 100,000 miles a year and have never checked a bag, says Andrie Mitsakos, a PR executive from New York who boasts Paris Fashion Week and a three-week stay in Southeast Asia among the travels she's managed on one suitcase. Click for related slideshowAshley Harris, a special-events planner based in New York, shares that, while her many trips involve almost no suitcase-lugging she's normally whisked from airport to hotel by cab or car service there was a particularly harrowing... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Disneys cultured cruises for kids, in Europe Oct 27, 2009
Indeed, the lines return to Europe offers a treasure trove of culturally rich Italian ports such Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and La Spezia (Florence, Pisa, Lucca), as well as Barcelona, Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm ... If you go: In the Mediterranean, the Disney Magic will be based in Barcelona and offer four 10-day and four 11-day cruises in April, May, August and September 2010. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lunar landers: Space hopper Oct 26, 2009
Science and technology. Oct 22nd 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
Chelseas imperious home form may prove a handful for Sams side Oct 24, 2009
They have not once been able to call upon Didier Drogba, their talismanic striker, due to the three-match European ban awarded for his foul-mouthed rant at Tom Henning Ovrebo, the referee for last seasons semi-final with Barcelona. Chelseas ability to shrug off adversity is in stark contrast to some of their title rivals, most obviously Liverpool, who have laboured in the absence of the injured Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, a point that has not gone unnoticed at Stamford Bridge. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Small Business Strategies Oct 23, 2009
It was a great gig international travel to some of the most beautiful cities on the globe: Barcelona, Sydney, London. They hired me because I'm the author of the nation's best-selling business plan book, "Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies." I'd also developed business plans for over 15 years for companies of all sizes. (USA Today -- Money)
Urban Growth Versus Global Warming Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) Houses on stilts, small scale energy generation and recycling our dishwater are just some of the measures that are being proposed to prepare our cities for the effects of global warming. A three-year project led by Newcastle University for the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has outlined how our major cities must respond if they are to continue to grow in the face of climate change. (Science Daily)
Xavi rues rotten luck in loss to Rubin Oct 22, 2009
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Xavi bemoaned the holders rotten luck after they crashed to a shock 2-1 home loss to Rubin Kazan in their Champions League Group F match on Tuesday. The Russian champions inflicted a first defeat on Pep Guardiolas side in Europes top club competition in 10 matches. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
U2 concert to be streamed live Oct 21, 2009
Bono of U2 performing onstage in June in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: Getty Images. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Top picks for big-value, buzz-worthy vacations Oct 21, 2009
Also on our radarThe weak euro and a low tide of tourists make Barcelona a bargain: The cost of a night at the new ABaC which made our 2009 Hot List is down 40 percent, to $280 (34-933-196-600; abacbarcelona. com), and the room rate at Murmuri has dropped from $628 to $250 (34-935-500-600; murmuri. (MSNBC -- Travel)
MSC Cruises Offers 'Best Fare, Best Room' Rates on 2010 Europe Summer Sailings Oct 20, 2009
MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean "Mediterranean Fantasy" roundtrip from Barcelona, Genoa, Naples, or Marseille, from $849. MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean "The Splendid Mediterranean" roundtrip from Genoa, Barcelona, Naples, Civitavecchia, or Marseille, from $799 ... MSC Orchestra: 10-night from Copenhagen to Genoa, from $1,199; or 11-night from Copenhagen to Barcelona, from $1,099. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the Menu: Seven Wine and Food Crystal Cruises for 2010 Oct 20, 2009
Crystal Wine & Food itineraries are scheduled for March 30, Auckland to Sydney; April 29, London to Rome; May 25, Venice to Barcelona; September 5, Istanbul to Barcelona; September 17, Barcelona to Venice; November 22, roundtrip Lisbon; and December 12, roundtrip Los Angeles, Mexican Rivera. On every itinerary, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity boast numerous dining options, including specialty dining from Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio and Vintage Room experiences showcasing... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Climate talks "in the balance"; hints of progress Oct 20, 2009
Just one week of formal talks remains before Copenhagen, in Barcelona in early November. BALI TO COPENHAGEN. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thaksin Shinawatra: In his own words Oct 19, 2009
Oct 15th 2009From Economist. This is the excerpted transcript of an interview conducted with Mr Thaksin in Dubai, on October 5th 2009. (The Economist)
For Argentines, a coach is a legend and a letdown Oct 19, 2009
It was also a time when soccer went global, and Maradona's transfer to Barcelona FC in 1982, when he was 21, cost a record $7 ... It was also a time when soccer went global, and Maradona's transfer to Barcelona FC in 1982, when he was 21, cost a record $7. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Walk this way Oct 17, 2009
Become immersed in Barcelona by taking the Barcelona Walks Modernisme. The focus is the Golden Square area, a virtual open air museum of world renowned Art Nouveau architects such as Gaudi, Montaner, and Cadafalch. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sweet travels: Top 10 chocolate museums Oct 17, 2009
Museu de la Xocolata; Barcelona, SpainThe sculptures at this museum are so impressive, you'll forget you're looking at chocolate. Subjects range from copies of serious religious works to whimsical cartoon characters. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Catalonia says no to happy hour Oct 16, 2009
Barcelona is a popular destination for hen and stag parties ... Violators in the region, which includes the city of Barcelona, could face fines of up to 6,000 ($9,000) ... Catalonia is a popular tourist destination and Barcelona in particular is a target for many Britons celebrating pre-wedding hen and stag parties, PA news agency reported. (BBC News -- Europe)
Football and Poland's infrastructure: Shots on goal Oct 15, 2009
Football and Poland's infrastructure. The Euro 2012 football championship is a belated spur to Poland s bureaucracy. (The Economist)
Get onya bike, but don't let the road lobby 'greenwash' you Oct 15, 2009
Look at Paris, Barcelona, places like that are seeing a huge boom in cycling, partly thanks to the Velib and Bicing (bike loan/rent) schemes. Of course we need to get rid of the helmet laws to get such a scheme going here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
World Heritage threat Oct 12, 2009
The list also includes Peru's breathtaking Machu Picchu ruins, the Gaudi-designed Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, and iconic US architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Taliesin West houses. The common factor was "places that define and enrich our lives and our environment and our world wouldn't be the same without them," Bonnie Burnham, the fund's president, said. (iAfrica.com)
Tricolour crusade on Facebook Oct 10, 2009
A slight to India in FarmVille, a game in which users play farmer and mark their territory with national flags, has stirred a patriotic crusade on the networking portal, with Indians from Bathinda to Barcelona and Kolkata to California, asking the developers one angry question - Why is the Indian tricolour missing. Facebook owes a huge share of its popularity to the Indian GenNet. (India Times)
A view framed by barbed wire Oct 10, 2009
Sri Lanka's internally displaced. The fate of a quarter of a million interned Tamils is poisoning Sri Lanka s hopes of ethnic reconciliation. (The Economist)
Travel France in Any Fashion, on An... Oct 9, 2009
Certainly worth the time to enjoy backpacking across europe by between Paris and Rome, Barcelona and Venice, or make it a European holiday of its own. The copyright of the article Travel France in Any Fashion, on Any Budget in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Europe and Asia fare sales, from $163 Oct 9, 2009
Iberia is offering low rates to Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona, Ibiza, and more, starting from as little as $530 round-trip and thats with all taxes and fees included. Sample round-trip fares: NYCMadrid: $530; BostonBarcelona: $533; MiamiValencia: $610; and more. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Machu Picchu Tops Threatened Landmarks List Oct 7, 2009
List Includes Barcelona Church, New Orleans School ... NEW YORK -- Peru's Machu Picchu ancient ruins, Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona and a New Orleans elementary school are among the cultural heritage sites threatened by neglect or overdevelopment, a preservationist group said Tuesday ... The monuments fund, dedicated to saving important landmarks around the world, said a new underground rail line in Barcelona will run perilously close to Gaudi's masterpiece, which was... (KSBW 8, CA)
The special thing about the Olympics Oct 6, 2009
The Tokyo games of 1964 coincided with Japanese entry into the IMF and the OECD. Barcelona was awarded the 1992 games in 1986, the same year Spain joined the EEC; the decision to award Korea the 1988 games coincided with Koreas political liberalization. The correlation, they argue, extends beyond the Olympics; the 1986 World Cup held in Mexico coincided with its trade liberalisation and entry into the GATT.. (India Times)
Europe dominates list of top pickpocket traps Oct 3, 2009
Las Ramblas, Barcelona, SpainLas Ramblas, the famous wide, pedestrian walkway full of life, music and people at all hours of the day and night, is the perfect place to get your purse pinched. 2. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Olympic-worthy cities to see, win or lose Oct 3, 2009
And the new high-speed train between Madrid and Barcelona has cut an eight-hour journey to three hours, an obvious plus for travelers. The chefs are creative, the nightlife rich, the streets bustling. (CNN -- International)
Foreplay beyond the bed! Oct 2, 2009
Good old Mahabs can work just as well as a Paris or Barcelona. The shared experience will only bring you closer. (India Times, India)
And the loser is... Oct 1, 2009
The search for America's worst investor: And the loser is. Business and finance. (The Economist)
Desires Hotels Announces Collaboration With Putumayo World Music Oct 1, 2009
To kick off the celebration, Putumayos latest release, Espaa, spotlights a broad cross-section of music, and highlights contemporary musicians from Madrid to Barcelona. The hotels will be spinning hip fusion from Calima and Gertrudis, a blend of rumba, pop and world music flavors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Benitez furious at Liverpool's Florentine flop Sep 30, 2009
Holders Barcelona, having held Group F rivals Inter Milan in Italy in their first game, swatted Dynamo Kiev with Lionel Messi bagging the opener and Pedro Rodriguez hitting the clincher. "That's a really important win for us - it's crucial to win your home matches," said Pedro afterwards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
If Skype should fall Sep 30, 2009
Science and technology. Sep 25th 2009From Economist. (The Economist)
Clams ‘Cal Pep’ style Sep 30, 2009
Cal Pep is a small restaurant in Barcelona where this dish is served. The success of this recipe depends on using the freshest clams possible. (Boston Globe)
Buoyed by owner’s blog, Contigo Kitchen + Cava grabs limelight Sep 30, 2009
For dessert, you can ask for fried-to-order churros (Spanish doughnuts), which come with Barcelona-style chocolate ... Emerson s blog brought diners into his new place, but they re returning for a homey taste of Barcelona with a California slant. (Boston Globe)
Matt Preston rates 'the world's best restaurants' Sep 30, 2009
s restaurant is a nondescript three-hour drive north-east along the coast from Barcelona ... El Celler de Can Roca is an hour back towards Barcelona in a quiet residential suburb of Girona. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The BBC under fire: Bashing Auntie Sep 26, 2009
Sep 24th 2009From The Economist print edition. As the broadcaster becomes more dominant, the attacks intensify. (The Economist)
Tech.view: If Skype should fall Sep 26, 2009
Science and technology. If Skype should fall. (The Economist)
The power of mobile money Sep 26, 2009
Sep 24th 2009From The Economist print edition. Mobile phones have transformed lives in the poor world. (The Economist)
Magic of Messi and Ronaldo hogs the limelight in Spain Sep 26, 2009
MADRID: With just four games gone the Spanish league appears to have turned into the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo show with the two biggest football superstars in the world inspiring Barcelona and Real Madrid to a maximum 12 points. Argentine Messi has scored five goals in three appearances to push Barcelona to the summit while Ronaldo, the worlds most expensive player, has scored in every league game for Real with five goals from four outings ... Barcelona crushed Racing Santander 4-1 on... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mediterranean cruises from $1,749/person Sep 25, 2009
Next year, explore beautiful Mediterranean cities from Barcelona, Spain, to Athens, Greece, and Alexandria, Egypt ... The hotel stay is pre-cruise at the 4-star Hotel Barcelona Center Hotel with breakfast ... The Norwegian Jade visits Rome; Athens; Ephesus, Turkey; Alexandria and Valletta, Malta before returning to Barcelona. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Love scene reminds Jennifer Aniston of Brad Pitt Sep 25, 2009
Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Review. Orphan Movie Review. (India Times, India)
Paying to save trees: Last gasp for the forest Sep 25, 2009
Science and technology. Paying to save trees. (The Economist)
Britain's fiscal emergency: Deflating the state Sep 25, 2009
Britain's fiscal emergency. Sep 24th 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
Telecoms: The power of mobile money Sep 25, 2009
The power of mobile money. Sep 24th 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
Web Exclusive: World Cup visitors to stay on cruise ships Sep 24, 2009
"They will come in waves, staying aboard for three or four days. Some will book for two waves but we don't expect them to do so for longer than that and the cabins are being marketed in South America and Asia as well as in Europe. The ships will sail here from Barcelona, to supplement the amount of five-star accommodation available in Cape Town and Durban and to make up for a shortage in Port Elizabeth.". Tours in Cape Town will include Cape Point and the Winelands and the city itself. (Business Report, South Africa)
Rogue waves: Monsters of the deep Sep 24, 2009
Science and technology. Monsters of the deep. (The Economist)
Ibrahimovic injured as Barcelona race to top Sep 23, 2009
(CNN) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his fourth goal in as many La Liga outings as Spanish champions Barcelona matched their best start to season since 1997-98 with a 4-1 trouncing of Racing Santander, but the summer signing also suffered an injury blow. Zlatan Ibrahimovic rises to head home Barcelona's opening goal against Racing Santander ... Winger Oscar Serrano reduced the deficit nine minutes later with just the third goal that Barcelona have conceded in 360 minutes of La Liga football this... (CNN -- International)
Pellegrini turns free scoring Real on his former side Sep 23, 2009
Pellegrinis team have made a strong start to the campaign netting 11 goals in their three wins from three, to top the standings on goal difference from champions Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao ... Barcelona have scored only one less than Real with new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic also managing to find the net in every game so far ... The Argentine international is a doubt after being substituted in Barcelona with a knock to the thigh. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Legends Theatre Presents Exclusive Kansas City La Boheme Presentation - September 24 & 27 Sep 22, 2009
Fall/Winter '09 Schedule Sept 24, 7pm & Sept 27, 1pm: LA BOHEME (Puccini) -- A film by Robert Dornhelm Oct 15, 7pm & Oct 18, 1pm: I PURITANI (Bellini) -- Teatro Comunale, Italy Oct 29, 7pm & Nov 1, 1pm: SWAN LAKE (Tchaikovsky) -- Mariinsky Ballet, St Petersburg, Russia Nov 12, 7pm & Nov 15, 1pm: EUGENE ONEGIN (Tchaikovsky) -- Bolshoi Opera, L'Opera de Paris, France Nov 19, 7pm & Nov 22 & 29, 1pm: THE NUTCRACKER (Tchaikovsky) -- Mariinsky Ballet, St Petersburg, Russia Dec 7, Time TBA: LIVE -... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THE FUTURE OF FLYING? Sep 22, 2009
- Carla Yorkston, Barcelona, Spain, 21/9/2009 17:34. Click to rate Rating 102. (The Drudge Report)
Clear signal Sep 22, 2009
The 0830 service from Madrid to Barcelona departs promptly and without fuss ... Since then, custom has shifted at breakneck speed from air to rail, to the point where, in July 2009, more people made the journey between Madrid and Barcelona by AVE than by plane ... From Madrid's central location, routes extend like spokes on a cycle wheel: to Malaga and Seville in the south, Barcelona in the north-east, and Valladolid to the north. (BBC News -- Europe)
Deceptive green of suburban gardens Sep 20, 2009
In Europe they may build high, but when you look in detail in many places the buildings are actually hollow: eg Barcelona. The centre of each large building contains outdoor space, including playgrounds, etc. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
10 Best Bars and Bites in Barcelona Sep 19, 2009
By VILMA ANUSAITEBARCELONA, Sept. 18, 2009. Located on Spain's Mediterranean shore, Barcelona combines the history and culture of Catalonia with the modernity of a capital city ... However, it is the oldest cocktail bar in Barcelona established in 1933 by Miguel Boadas who worked at the Hemmingway's famous Floridita Bar in Cuba. (ABC News)
