Eurostar is 15 Nov 13, 2009
" 'No plans'Commentators agree that Eurostar's most likely first competitor will be Germany's state-run railway company, Deutsche Bahn. Press reports going back to 2007 have said Deutsche Bahn would like to run direct services from London to German cities such as Frankfurt and Cologne. The company itself is far more reticent. "We have no plans in the next year or so," says spokesman Andreas Bahn. Instead, he says, Deutsche Bahn's continuing focus at present is to ensure that its timetables from... (BBC News -- UK)
Conductor Slatkin to skip November DSO concerts Nov 12, 2009
The conductor experienced chest discomfort during a Nov. 1 concert with the Rotterdam Philharmonic in the Netherlands. Doctors inserted stents to permit normal flow of blood to his heart. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The Dutch literary scene Nov 12, 2009
Eurozine - Literary perspectives: The Netherlands - Margot Dijkgraaf "Profound Holland" and the new Dutch ... While the work of novelists Jan Siebelink and Arnon Grunberg reflect the new need for security in the Netherlands, a parallel strand of contemporary Dutch literature sidesteps such concerns: writers with migrant backgrounds are introducing new styles into the Dutch literary repertoire ... Literary perspectives: The Netherlands. (Harper's Magazine)
Rivals spot opportunity in ING split Nov 12, 2009
6 billion of US mortgage assets from the Netherlands last year. The split will bring to market businesses with about $64. (India Times)
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare' Nov 11, 2009
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
Re Art Deco, I heartily recommend The Netherlands Plaza, at 3rd and Race St in downtown Cincinatti, OH. Furnishings purchased at the original Art Deco exposition in Paris, 192x. The 1st floor bar is probably the most surreal place to get drunk east of the mississippi. (Harper's Magazine)
Bikes do not have the same rights as cars Nov 11, 2009
I currently live in the Netherlands and cycleways are given equal consideration in road design planning ... You don't see any cycleways being shared with pedestrians in the Netherlands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Wall's fall: Your memories Nov 10, 2009
Katja, Amsterdam, Netherlands (originally Halle/Saale, Germany). I live in East Germany. (BBC News -- Europe)
This day in history Nov 9, 2009
He then fled to the Netherlands. In 1935, United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis and other labor leaders formed the Committee for Industrial Organization, later Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Boston Globe)
Robert V Schipper, Executive Director, NFIA Nov 7, 2009
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), a Dutch government agency, helps companies establish their business in the Netherlands. Robert V Schipper, executive director of NFIA India tells ET that he hopes the NFIA will be a key player in boosting the business ties between India and the Netherlands ... What are th 00004000 e opportunities for Indian companies in the Netherlands. (India Times)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
Then the Netherlands joined sides with those who favor regulation. "I totally agree with what Angela Merkel has said and I would like to support her," said Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende. (Salon)
Best affordable Caribbean hotels Nov 7, 2009
And just minutes away from a UNESCO World Heritage Site and two idyllic snorkeling beaches on Curaaos south coast, the Avila Hotel ($230/night) offers breezy loftlike accommodations and a chance to spot royalty (its a favorite of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands) ... If you dont want to go home with a fistful of Netherlands Antillean guilders, for example, be sure to bring small U.S. bills. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weekend in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles Nov 6, 2009
3:19 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009. By Clara Bosonetto Maerz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
World unemployment up despite economic recovery Nov 6, 2009
5 percent in the Netherlands to 18. 3 percent in Spain, according to September figures. (India Times)
Swiss suspend treaty with Libya Nov 6, 2009
If your head of state keeps on annoying nations like this (switzerland only has some economic / political pull, but the united states, united kingdom, netherlands, canada and more are also irritated to a varying degree), reactions might actually become quite harsh in the economic sector. Democracies can react quite unhappily if their "pride" (vain as it is) is trampled over. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Still smarting Nov 6, 2009
More seriously for smartcard manufacturers, the Netherlands' $1. 6 billion public transport smartcard was put on hold briefly last year after researchers at Holland's Radboud University used a cloned smartcard to enter several government buildings and the London Tube. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lottery help for heroes to return Nov 6, 2009
John Crosson visited the Netherlands with the help of Heroes Return ... He was given a grant to travel to the Netherlands with his family in September to commemorate Operation Market Garden in 1944, in which almost 1,500 British airborne troops lost their lives. (BBC News -- UK)
The cycling CEOs Nov 6, 2009
Hoekstra has left India but is still remembered for inspiring the Netherlands deputy PM I J Brinkhorst and the ambassador to India Eric Niche to cycle with him through Bangalores Cubbon Park on October 23, 2005. On that occasion, Hoekstra had stated that Traffic is a big problem in Bangalore. (India Times)
Letter: Contra-flow can work, with upkeep, signage Nov 6, 2009
For one thing, they need to be well marked and maintained, which will mean frequent repainting of the simple yellow stripe on Netherlands Road, and finding other ways to let drivers know that they are likely to be faced with oncoming bikes. There is a distinct danger that drivers who do not make a precise left turn from Aspinwall onto Netherlands will cut right across the exit from the bike lane, causing serious danger to cyclists turning onto Aspinwall ... The cyclist in the photo is clearly... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Bosnia nightmare haunts dream Nov 4, 2009
Despite having pleaded guilty at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands, Plavsic was released from prison for good behavior after serving only eight years. Who is to blame, if anyone. (Albany Times Union)
romantic exoticism Nov 4, 2009
This process can be seen operating as early as the Renaissance in the Netherlands. The changing economy not only made individualism attractive to the newly rich, it made possible a free market in the arts in which entrepreneurial painters, composers, and writers could seek out sympathetic audiences to a pay them for their works, no longer confined to handful of Church and aristocratic patrons who largely shared the same values. (Harper's Magazine)
Officials toast Palo Alto's newest Sister City Nov 3, 2009
The others include Palo, Leyte, Philippines; Oaxaca, Mexico; Enschede, Netherlands; Linkoping, Sweden; and Albi, France ... The others are Palo, Leyte, Philippines; Oaxaca, Mexico; Enschede, The Netherlands; Linkoping, Sweden; and Albi, France. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Good deals on new AirTran destinations Nov 3, 2009
Starting on Dec. 19, AirTran will add a nonstop Saturday-only service to Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. Sale rates start from $129. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
As for Lockerbie, one of the most intensive criminal investigations in history found Megrahi and Fhimah on trial at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands. Fhimah was acquitted. (Salon)
How I got well in India for $50 Nov 1, 2009
If you pay workers to stay home sick, he says, citing data in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands, then sometimes they will stay home when they are not sick ... "...Workers in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway stayed home sick about twice as much as American workers did." In Sweden, "men reported sick merely to watch sporting events on television.". (Salon)
Holiday Travel on the Cheap Oct 30, 2009
Continental is offering a fare sale on BusinessFirst seats to Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Spain and Sweden. Rates are valid for outbound departure travel dates of Nov. 21-27, 2009, returning Nov. 26 - Dec. 4, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Noise pollution in Europe Oct 28, 2009
Air traffic noise pollution is affects a large number of people in the Netherlands, Germany and especially Britain, where more than 800,000 people are exposed to steady decibel levels ranging from 55 to more than 75. "We also have studies piling up about how noise is affecting wildlife," Romero said. (India Times)
Renovations on schedule Oct 28, 2009
A field trip for the Spanish department to travel to Germany, the Netherlands, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, France and Ireland, June 15, 2010, to June 29, 2010, for about 30 students and three chaperones. The retirement of Carol Schumann as administrative secretary at Schurz Elementary School effective Jan. 4, 2010. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Gaylord, a favorite place for Dutch couple Oct 28, 2009
HT - Michael Jones GAYLORD -- It just wouldn t be a trip to the United States from the Netherlands for Conny Schneider without a stop in the Alpine Village to visit her dear friends Bernie and Jerry Heska ... In the Netherlands most stores are closed by 6 p.m. and even earlier on Saturday and everything is closed on Sunday. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Pair of Spartans Garner Big Ten Weekly Honors Oct 27, 2009
Senior (Bunnik, Netherlands) was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season (10/26, 9/28, 9/7) and the fourth time in her career ... Rijpma followed up her strong performance against the Buckeyes by scoring the game-winner against the Michigan Wolverines off a beautiful pass from junior (Amstelveen, Netherlands). (Msuspartans.com)
Indians get least paid leaves Oct 27, 2009
Interestingly, workers in Australia, the UK and The Netherlands are entitled to the least number of public holidays of eight days. The survey figures are based on mandatory entitlements for an employee working five days a week with 10 years of service. (India Times)
Eco challenge: Oct 26, 2009
The record for the World Solar Cars Challenge was set in 2005 by Nuon Nuna III, from the Netherlands, with an average speed of 102. 75 km per hour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Sport Soccer Shorts Oct 26, 2009
NETHERLANDS Feyenoord down VVV-Venlo. Feyenoord midfielder Denny Landzaat scored on Saturday to lead his team to a 1-0 win over VVV-Venlo in the Dutch league. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
No. 8 Spartans Win Big Ten Title, Defeat Michigan, 2-1 Oct 26, 2009
- No. 8 Michigan State used goals from seniors (Wexford, Ireland) and (Bunnik, Netherlands) and a solid defensive effort to defeat in-state rival Michigan, 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Ralph Young Field ... Sophomore (East Amherst, N.Y.) sent a beautiful ball in that was stopped perfectly by junior (Den Dolder, Netherlands) and then rifled into the back of the cage by Deacon giving the Spartans a 1-0 lead ... The Spartans had a chance to push their lead to two with two minutes left in the half but a... (Msuspartans.com)
Lockerbie bomber freed Oct 25, 2009
Megrahi was convicted of murder in January 2001 at a trial held under Scottish law in the Netherlands ... Camp Zeist, Netherlands. (BBC News -- UK)
Southwest To Offer Service From Bradley To Denver Oct 24, 2009
Northwest offered a daily nonstop flight to the Netherlands starting in July 2007 and ended it in October 2008. Northwest later said it would resume its Amsterdam flight, but the airline's new owner, Delta, decided against it. (FOX61, CT)
Nerd a Vacation?: Travel with The Geek Atlas Oct 24, 2009
Site number 029 is the Escher Museum, in the Hague, in the Netherlands, in the Europe. It houses the vast majority of M. C. Escher s optically illusory prints of impossible shapes. (Scientific American)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF Oct 23, 2009
Now, the agreement struck with the U.K. and the Netherlands is also dependent on parliamentary approval, as I understand it. What if they re rejected in parliament. (IMF News)
William Mitchell, Boston Harbor pilot Oct 22, 2009
They had a daughter, Ellen, who lives in The Netherlands. In Concord Square, where Mr. Mitchell had lived since the late 1960s, neighbors marveled at the pieces of Boston history he kept in his basement. (Boston Globe)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Oct 21, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Christmas shoppers in Europe won't be asking Santa for a Segway Human Transporter this holiday season ... But because Segway has not applied for approval, van Geenhuizen said, the scooter is illegal in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
U2 To Stream Live Show From Pasadena On Sunday Oct 21, 2009
Band's gig from the Rose Bowl will air on YouTube. As we're filming the L.A. show, it's the perfect opportunity to extend the party beyond the stadium. (VHI.com -- Music News)
U2 to stream concert live on YouTube Oct 21, 2009
It can be watched live in 16 countries: Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain and the United States. The band has wanted to do something like this for a long time," U2 manager Paul McGuinness said in a statement on the band's website on Monday. "Fans often travel long distances to come to see U2 -- this time U2 can go to them, globally," he said. YouTube said Sunday's concert will be streamed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nieves Named Northeast-10 Player Of The Week; Tewarie Garners Freshman Of The Week Oct 21, 2009
Adelphi University senior (Bogota, Columbia) and freshman (Amsterdam, Netherlands) were named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Freshman of the Week, respectively, it was announced Tuesday. Nieves collected two wins #1 singles as well as two wins at #1 doubles in back-to-back 9-0 shutout victories over Franklin Pierce University and Saint Anselm College this past weekend. (Aupanthers.com)
Kulongoski heads for Europe Oct 21, 2009
Kulongoski will travel to Germany, Denmark and The Netherlands, where he plans to meet with executives of Daimler AG, Vestas Wind Systems and FEI Co.. The three companies employ about 1,500 people in Oregon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trade mission to Cuba builds on past success Oct 21, 2009
2 billion in agricultural products to a diverse array of countries, including Switzerland, China, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Malaysia, Portugal, The Netherlands, Venezuela and Indonesia. Counted among that group was the island nation of Cuba. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
France handed tough Irish draw for play-offs Oct 20, 2009
The group winners from the European zone who have already qualified are Denmark, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
France get tough draw Oct 20, 2009
The group winners from the European zone who have already qualified are Denmark, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands. Draw for the World Cup qualifying playoffs. (iAfrica.com)
U2 concert to be streamed live on YouTube Oct 20, 2009
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France draws Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia in playoffs Oct 20, 2009
" Slovenia is aiming to reach the World Cup for the second time. In 2002, the team lost all three of its games. Ranked No. 49, Slovenia edged the Czech Republic to finish runner-up in its group behind Slovakia. Russia coach Guus Hiddink is trying to lead his fourth different nation to the World Cup finals, after placing second behind Germany in qualifying. He took his native Netherlands to the semifinals in 1998 and co-host South Korea to the last four in 2002. Three years ago, Hiddink led... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mythili Bhusnurmath: Rescue plans Oct 20, 2009
A BIS paper* assesses the impact of rescue packages announced in October 2008 in six countries - US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland. It measures the market reaction of bank CDS spreads and stock prices for 52 banks 50 trading days before and after the announcement in each country. (India Times)
China News 2009.10.16 Oct 18, 2009
Five passengers, all from the Netherlands, and two Chinese pilots were aboard when the accident happened in Lipu County of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region- a popular tourist destination ... They said they expected the Chinese government to provide a detailed written document on the cause of the accident and return the bodies to the Netherlands as soon as possible ... Meanwhile, the remaining 13-members of the tour group from the Netherlands who came to China on Sept. 25, left the country... (Xinhuanet, China)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Oct 17, 2009
The study was carried out as part of the Netherlands XTC Toxicity (NeXT) study, which also looks at high-dose ecstasy users and aims to provide information on long-term effects of ecstasy use in the general population. There have been more than 200 reported ecstasy-related deaths in the UK over the last 15 years, with 43 in 2001 in England and Wales alone. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Robben's return for Bayern delayed; Toni ready? Oct 17, 2009
Robben complained of "slight problems'' in training and didn't travel Friday for Saturday's match at Freiburg. The Netherlands winger underwent knee surgery two weeks ago. Robben could return for Wednesday's Champions League match against Bordeaux. Coach Louis van Gaal says Van Bommel and Toni have good chances of starting the match. Van Bommel, Bayern's captain and another Dutch international, is back after injuring his foot in August. Toni is available for his first league match this season... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Microsoft attacks Google on books Oct 15, 2009
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Kufuor returns home Oct 15, 2009
At The Hague, The Netherlands, former President Kufuor was the special guest speaker at the celebration of 60 years of Dutch development cooperation dubbed: "The Millennium Event - 60 years of Dutch development cooperation.". In Tokyo, Japan, former President Kufuor addressed an international conference on: "Africa and Globalization - Enabling a Better Future," at the United Nations University. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EC seeks views on Darjeeling tea Oct 15, 2009
Major buyers included the UAE, UK, US, Iran, Japan, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. Read business stories in. (India Times)
'Voodoo curse holds girls' Oct 14, 2009
The trial, on charges of human trafficking and membership of a criminal organisation, opened in March in Zwolle in the central Netherlands. Prosecutors claim that about 140 Nigerian girls brought by the gang into the Netherlands as asylum seekers had disappeared from asylum centres in 2006 and 2007 ... The Netherlands allegedly served as a transit point for the girls, sent by the suspects from Nigeria with false identity papers and instructions for an asylum application. (iAfrica.com)
No. 8 Spartans blank Central Michigan, 2-0 Oct 12, 2009
- Michigan State used goals from senior (Bunnik, Netherlands) and sophomore (East Amherst, N.Y.) and a six save shutout effort from senior (Reading, Pa ... The Spartans had several chances to push their lead to two but shots from (Bleiswijk, Netherlands), (Wexford, Ireland) and (Amstelveen, Netherlands) all found the post and stayed out keeping the Spartans lead at one heading into the half. (Msuspartans.com)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three childrenDR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE South Africa welcomes latest qualifiers for 2010 World CupCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Officials of the 2010 World Cup organising committee in South Africa have formally welcomed the eight new qualifiers for the global football competition. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
They join Brazil, Ghana, Netherlands, Paraguay, Spain, England, North Korea, Sou th Korea, Australia and Japan " who had already booked their spots for the worl d football spectacular " as well as host South Africa, which qualified automati cally, to make up the 19 qualified teams to date. There are 13 more slots to be filled to make up the 32 teams that will play in t he 2010 FIFA World Cup finals. (Panapress.com)
5 spots to dive into the Caribbean Oct 9, 2009
Located in the Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire is a small island in the southern Caribbean. When Capt. Don Stewart, an avid diver and marine enthusiast, established the first dive operation on Flamingo Beach in 1962, he began Bonaire s diving industry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Europe and Asia fare sales, from $163 Oct 9, 2009
The deal: UK-based discount carrier bmi has launched a jaw-dropping fare sale from seven U.S. departure cities to destinations in Ireland, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, and more, priced from $410 round-trip. Though sale fares were also posted to other international cities (like Cairo and Beirut), the real savings in this promotion are to be found on flights to European locales. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones STOXX Indexes Oct 8, 2009
In the Dow Jones EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 Index, Metso Corp. will be replaced by Unilever N.V. (Netherlands, Food & Beverages, UNA.AE). In the Dow Jones STOXX Nordic Select Dividend 20 Index, Metso Corp. will be replaced by Teliasonera (Sweden, Telecommunications, TLSN.SK). (Primezone Releases)
International Production Volume Generated by Traded TV Formats has Grown to EUR 9.3 Billion! Oct 7, 2009
14 countries (Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, USA and three Nordic countries, Denmark, Norway and Sweden) comprise the focus of the report. Formats like "Deal or No Deal", "Hole in the Wall" and "Lalola" travel around the world inspiring millions of people. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Adlabs films named Reliance MediaWorks Oct 7, 2009
The group said a change of name was warranted as Adlabs now also operates multiplexes under the BIG Cinemas banner with 468 screens spread across India, the US, Malaysia and the Netherlands, apart from enjoying a dominant presence in other services. These include film processing, visual effects, film restoration and image enhancement, operation of film studios, renting equipment and TV programming, with facilities located in India and the US and India. (India Times)
M&As in MFs don't appear too pricey Oct 7, 2009
8% of its AUM in July 2004; while for Canara Bank, it was a win-win deal with the Robeco Groep NV of the Netherlands. The latter had acquired a 49% stake in Canbank, at a whopping valuation of 10. (India Times)
