Master distillers take star turn in bourbon world Nov 11, 2009
Both travel the world promoting their Kentucky brands to fans who want bottles autographed or pictures taken with the bourbon barons during promotional events in bars, restaurants and liquor stores from Singapore to Sweden. "Any place where alcohol is allowed, I've probably set my foot on it in the last four or five years," said Noe, who as brand ambassador spends at least half the year traveling on behalf of his ancestor's namesake whiskey. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Somali Refugees in Nepal: Stuck in the Waiting Room Nov 11, 2009
When the 28-year-old Somali boarded a flight from Dubai to Kathmandu on May 23, 2007, he was hoping he would finally reach his dream destination: Sweden ... "All the buildings looked the same. Everything was new to me." When they booked a hotel there, the trafficker assured Hassan that he was arranging the necessary documents to complete their journey to Sweden ... Had he made it to Sweden, Hassan says he would have had his wife and children travel to meet him there. (Time.com)
'India's per capita income will overtake US, UK by July 2048' Nov 10, 2009
Hans Rosling, 61-year old professor of global health at Swedens Karolinska Institute, is known to dispel myths about the developing world with his compelling arguments, and forecast the new world order by presenting data through moving bubbles and other objects that bring some of the most complex and boring trends to life ... Hans Rosling, professor of global health in Sweden, who presented his findings about how income per person in India & China will overtake US & UK by July 2048 told ET... (India Times)
'Road trains' get ready to roll Nov 9, 2009
Towards the end of the research project trials will be held on test tracks in the UK, Spain and Sweden. There are also plans for public road trials in Spain. (BBC News -- Technology)
Miami Swimmers Post Season-best Times at Virginia Tech Nov 8, 2009
sa, Sweden, took one of her two victories on the day, the first coming in the 100-yard breaststroke, recording a time of 1:03. 72--a season-best for the Hurricanes. (Hurricanesports.com)
Space Tourism a Reality by 2012 Nov 7, 2009
The first services wi 00004000 ll operate from in New Mexico, though other spaceports may open in the U.K. or Sweden. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Labour pangs to hold up India-EU FTA Nov 7, 2009
Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, Mr Singh said both sides reviewed the progress on negotiations. Trade is important for economic recovery. (India Times)
US climate bill not enough: Swedish PM Nov 6, 2009
NEW DELHI: Sweden's premier on Thursday criticised US efforts to adopt new climate change legislation, and cast doubt on whether crucial year-end talks would result in a deal on binding carbon emission cuts. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden, which holds the rotating EU presidency, said the emissions bill being debated by a key US Senate committee was "going in the right direction" but was "not as lengthy as we would hope." ... Sweden's premier on Thursday criticised US efforts to adopt... (India Times)
Ninth-Ranked Irish Head North To Alaska To Face High Flying... Nov 5, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden), (Sr. Crestwood, Ill. (Und.com)
* China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson Nov 5, 2009
If you look at countries like Sweden, where the government got behind kids programs and funded them and let them travel into Italy and Spain, just look at how many Swedish golfers they produced, he said yesterday. China has done the same thing in pretty much every other sport, except for golf. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Krisztina Goda's 'CHAMELEON' to Open 9th Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles (2009) Nov 5, 2009
Csupo's career began in Hungary at the famed Pannonia animation studios before moving to Sweden where he contributed to the production of Sweden's first animated feature. After relocating from Europe to Hollywood in 1979, he first worked at the legendary Hanna Barbera Studios before co-founding Klasky Csupo, a Los Angeles based multimedia entertainment production company and animation studio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Golf struggles early, rebounds on day two Nov 5, 2009
76's from senior Fredrik Qvicker and freshman Simon Forsslund, both from Stockholm, Sweden, and an 80 from freshman Steven Fox, from Hendersonville, Tenn. The second and final round was much different for the Mocs as each player significantly bettered their first day scores. (The University Echo, TN)
'Debt high, too early to adjust policies' Nov 4, 2009
Only Denmark, South Korea, Norway, Australia and Sweden will require little or no fiscal adjustments to keep debt at safe levels. The IMF also said lowering debt levels below 60 percent over the next two decades will require raising the average structural primary balance in advanced economies by 8 percentage points of GDP until 2020, then keeping it there for another ten years. (India Times)
* World News Quick Take Nov 3, 2009
According to the Interfax news agency, Putin informed Sweden in its role as EU president of the difficulties with Ukraine, which is the most important land route for Russian gas into the West. In January, a week-long row between Kiev and Moscow over alleged non-payment of supplies to Ukraine led to dramatic shortages of gas in Eastern and Western Europe, with Russia shutting off deliveries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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)
Scotland Struggling to Regain Golf Luster Nov 3, 2009
But when golfers from Denmark and Sweden began walloping Scotland s national team, he knew something had to change ... Each year, from May to September, Sweden holds dozens of youth tournaments that attract 10,000 golfers from ages 13 to 17 ... In addition, Sweden s golf federation covers the travel expenses for all contestants in the elite tournaments. (Newsmax)
Aztec Golf Teams Both Head To Hawaii For Turtle Bay Invitational Nov 2, 2009
sophomore (Gothenburg, Sweden) and juniors (Carlsbad, Calif ... Junior (Gothenburg, Sweden), who missed out sharing the individual title at the Alister MacKeznie Invite by one stroke, will be one of the five Aztec men's golfers to make the trip and one of three to travel to Hawaii for the second year in a row. (Goaztecs.com)
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)
* Octogenarian Swede to finish or die in ski race Oct 31, 2009
DPA , MORA, SWEDEN Saturday, Oct 31, 2009, Page 19. About 15,000 skiers make their way out from the mass start of the cross-country race Vasaloppet in Berga By in Salen, Sweden, on March 2 last year ... Almost 50,000 athletes are expected to take part in the longest cross-country skiing race in the world on March 7 in Mora, Sweden. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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)
Foreigners visiting U.S. down so far in 09 Oct 29, 2009
There are a few shifts in position since last time we checked (using OTTI's 2006 data): Argentina is on the top 20 list this time around; Sweden has dropped a notch; Venezuela has moved up a position. The real story, though, is not in the order of the list but in the year-to-year comparisons. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Eerie abandoned places Oct 28, 2009
com, along with Flickrs numerous user groups, like Abandoned Motels, Abandoned Sweden and Best of Abandoned. The most popular group, simply called Abandoned, has 20,000-plus members and remains a go-to source for those looking to find new terrain. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Panthers Travel North For Chancellor's Cup Showdown With Green Bay Oct 28, 2009
73 gpg) while David Prochazka (Gothenburg, Sweden) ranks seventh in assists per game (0. 62 apg). (Uwmpanthers.com)
India beats China at prosperity game Oct 27, 2009
Finland tops the Index, followed by Switzerland, Sweden, and Denmark; the United States is 9th and the United Kingdom is 13th. India is ranked 5th on measures of social capital, which reflects among others, the percentage of citizens who volunteer, give charity, help strangers, and who feel they can rely on family and friends. (India Times)
PE gears up for BRT Oct 27, 2009
He said bus components would come from Sweden and Brazil. The building project was not expected to create any further employment, as both Volvo SA and Marcopolo had a staff with the necessary expertise and skills to deliver the large project, Botha said. (iAfrica.com)
Ecuador to EU: Pay For No Amazon Drilling Oct 27, 2009
Correa is scheduled to meet with the British Parliament members Wednesday to discuss the proposal and plans to travel to Canada, France, Sweden, Belgium and the United States in November. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Q&A on the news Oct 22, 2009
President George H.W. Bush traveled to Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Italy, Vatican City, Belgium, Germany and England, and President George W. Bush visited Mexico, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Poland and Slovenia. President Jimmy Carter made trips to England and Switzerland, and Reagan traveled to Canada, but he was also recovering from the 1981 shooting at the same time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
UN proposes $4.88 billion budget Oct 22, 2009
The 22 member nations that have paid up are: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Congo, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, the Philippines, Singapore, Italy, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Tajikistan. Kane, of Germany, said a total of $3. (India Times)
Women's Basketball Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2009
Another true freshman, , is from Sweden is a 6-3 four player that is just a tremendous talent. If everything works out with Danielle, then she's going to be a huge asset to this program. (Ramblinwreck.com)
World Cup playoffs: France-Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia Oct 20, 2009
failed to score in the 10-match series but helped his country edge past Sweden to finish runner-up behind Denmark. Russia coach is aiming to lead his fourth different nation at a World Cup, after placing second behind Germany in qualifying. (USA Today -- Sports)
France draws Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia in playoffs Oct 20, 2009
" Portugal, Russia and Greece must all play at home first before facing their lower-ranked opponents on the road. The matches will be played Nov. 14 and 18. The draw for the World Cup finals will be made on Dec. 4 in Cape Town. Next year's 32-nation tournament is scheduled for June 11-July 11. FIFA was criticized when it decided last month -- with just two rounds of qualifying left -- to seed the playoff draw and ensure that the highest-ranked nations would not face each other. Ireland coach... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
From Vikings to Dancing Queens Oct 20, 2009
Famous Swedes include Astrid Lindgren, author of "Pippi Longstocking" (found in bookstores all over town), and Sweden's most famous sculptor, Carl Milles, whose statues are strikingly displayed in Stockholm's dramatic cliffside Millesgarden ... Most people know Sweden as the home of ABBA, the '70s pop band whose bouncy songs are the driving force behind the hit play and movie "Mamma Mia!" Plans for an ABBA Museum in Stockholm were recently scrapped because of a dispute over costs, and the museum... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Swimming & Diving Sweeps the College of Charleston Oct 20, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Swimming g Sweeps the College of Charleston. (Odusports.com)
Seal of approval Oct 17, 2009
g., IKEA is associated with Sweden) ... It'll keep its place for as long as Obama is in office, says Jose Filipe Torres, chief executive of Bloom Consulting, a Madrid-based brand strategy firm with clients including Spain, which tied with Sweden for 10th place. (MSNBC -- Travel)
UMES VOLLEYBALL FACES HAMPTON, COPPIN STATE THIS WEEKEND Oct 16, 2009
The Orebro, Sweden native has tallied double-digit digs on five occasions and recorded her career high (17) in the Hawks' fourset victory over Delaware State. Vikterloff has 155 total digs on the season. (Umeshawks.com)
Hottest tickets Oct 15, 2009
This modern reimagining of August Strindbergs "Miss Julie" which brought lust, class rivalry and a few sharp blades to an aristocratic kitchen in Sweden is by ber-talented playwright Patrick Marber, of Closer fame. Fuerza Bruta PressAlthough its off-Broadway, Union Squares Daryl Roth Theater is the home to a show as high-energy as any Midtown production. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Democrats work to finalize health legislation Oct 15, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:49 AM:" If you want to look at other countries that have government health care, note their taxation rates. Canada is amongst the lowest in the group with roughly 55% of personal incomes going away to taxes. Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. ". No Nickname wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:19 PM:" AB, I don't know what planet you are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
* Sven-Goran Eriksson turned down North Korea, report says Oct 15, 2009
Eriksson was seen as a candidate for the job of Sweden coach but his home federation were reportedly not interested. Having endured 10 turbulent months as Mexicos coach until April this year, he stunned the soccer world by joining lowly Notts County in the close season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Irish Icers Set To Play Host To Providence College In A Thursday-Friday Series Oct 15, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden) and (Sr. Edina, Minn. (Und.com)
Author explores origins of America's sedimentary lifestyle Oct 15, 2009
She approves of longer recess -- she doesn't buy the argument that children need more class time, pointing out that in Sweden, students get an hour of recess and students there perform better than those in the U.S. -- and favors dedicating half the fields in a community for spontaneous and free play, saying that free play leads to better fitness than participation in organized sports, and that an hour spent running around the playground is better exercise than an hour of volleyball practice,... (West Hartford News, CT)
With H1N1 fever, these outbreaks slip under radar Oct 14, 2009
From Sweden to Sigapore and Cambodia to Canada, 10 weird foreign laws. Effects: A coma and death are likely. (MSNBC -- Travel)
HAWK TALK - OCTOBER 12 Oct 13, 2009
Freshman (Orebro, Sweden) had a match-best 17 digs while Woodward was one kill shy of a double-double, registering 12 digs. Woodward and Romero led the team with three aces apiece. (Umeshawks.com)
Travel costs leave mushers on ice Oct 13, 2009
"It is easy to travel in Norway, and now it's more difficult to travel to Alaska with dogs -- because the flights are not going from Sweden or Denmark anymore." ... Sweden's Sven Engholm, who was ninth in 1999. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chicago never had a chance Oct 13, 2009
Lucia), Habu Ahmed Gumel (Nigeria), Habib Abdul Nabi Macki (Oman), Lydia Nsekera (Burundi), and Goran Petersson (Sweden). Stepping down are He Zhenliang (China), Walther Troeger (Germany), Tamas Ajan (Hungary), and Fernando Limo Bello (Portugal). (Boston Globe)
Tale of hijacking in European waters grows more mysterious Oct 12, 2009
According to Russian investigators, eight men -- two Latvians, two Russians and four Estonians -- raided the Arctic Sea, which flies the Maltese flag, on July 24 off the coast of Sweden, having overtaken the ship in a small speedboat ... According to Russian investigators, eight men -- two Latvians, two Russians and four Estonians -- raided the Arctic Sea, which flies the Maltese flag, on July 24 off the coast of Sweden, having overtaken the ship in a small speedboat. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Golfers Begin 2009-10 Season in the Desert Oct 11, 2009
" Second-year letterman is the Bruins' other experienced collegian. Last season, Kim logged 28 rounds and recorded three Top 25 finishes. The Bruins' freshman class is talented but untested. was an AJGA All-American as well as an All-CIF selection at Beverly Hills High. and are both seasoned international amateurs who played in the 2008 World Amateur Tournament for Sweden and Portugal, respectively. "Pontus and Pedro are both veteran players who have played all over the world," said Freeman. "I... (Uclabruins.com)
Italy and Germany close in on berths in 2010 World Cup Oct 10, 2009
Denmark can seal top spot if they beat Sweden in a top-of-the-table clash in Copenhagen. France are fighting for their World Cup lives in Group Seven. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Obama: Nobel award a 'call to action' for world Oct 10, 2009
By Charles Dharapak, AP. Obama speaks about winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. (USA Today -- News)
The Suicide Capital of the World Oct 10, 2009
"Young people in Norway and Sweden make a lot of suicide attempts with pills, but they're not successful. Here the kids are successful because it's always so violent," said Poulsen. Page: 1 | The Suicide Capital of the World: Why do so many Greenlanders kill themselves. (Slate)
Golf A Good Fit For The Olympics Oct 10, 2009
England had two players, while Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Germany and Fiji each had one. In the women's top 15, No. 1 Lorena Ochoa of Mexico was joined by five South Koreans, four Americans, and one player each from Norway, Taiwan, Australia, Japan and Sweden. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Little-known airline fees that tug at your wallet Oct 9, 2009
From Sweden to Sigapore and Cambodia to Canada, 10 weird foreign laws. Top slideshows. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
Author Bettina Kowalewski slept in each one of the 27 unusual accommodations described in the book, from a bed in a cave in Cappodocia, Turkey, to a bed in the Ice Hotel in Norrbotten, Sweden. Each entry is accompanied by suggestions for things to do nearby. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Valabik injury may require surgery Oct 8, 2009
Where I am from, (Sweden), the setups were (apply a time lapse) generally more in the shape of Femmor (= Fives ) or Fyror (= Fours ) etc. I realize the rotation is different nowadays and in the NHL, but it would make a lot of sense to keep whole special teams units together for practice whether they are forwards or defensemen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Distinguished Alumnus Profile - Jennifer Hoffman Oct 8, 2009
Hoffman had to keep her presence on the show a secret so she told everyone she was trying out for a volleyball team in Sweden, she said. "Nobody knew until they saw the first episode and my phone blew up, and I had to turn it off," she said. (Uoflsports.com)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones STOXX Indexes Oct 8, 2009
In the Dow Jones STOXX Nordic Select Dividend 20 Index, Metso Corp. will be replaced by Teliasonera (Sweden, Telecommunications, TLSN.SK). All changes to the Dow Jones STOXX Football, Dow Jones STOXX SelectDividend 30, Dow Jones EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30, Dow Jones STOXXNordic Select Dividend 20 and Dow Jones STOXX Global Select Dividend100 indexes will be effective as of the open of trading on Monday, October 12, 2009. (Primezone Releases)
Sober Swedes Oct 7, 2009
BBC Scotland's health correspondent Eleanor Bradford travelled to Sweden to discover how the Swedish government tackled binge drinking and look at the impact of its policies. All alcohol stores in Sweden are owned by the government ... Perhaps we should look north-east, to a country very similar to our own, but with far fewer alcohol-related problems: Sweden. (BBC News -- Europe)
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)
Life sucks in India: Ranked 134 on UN development index Oct 6, 2009
Norway continued to top the chart while Australia, Iceland, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Switzerland and Japan made up the top 10. The US is ranked 13 while Britain and Germany are further down at 21 and 22. (India Times)
Gore Vidal: US will have a dictatorship soon Oct 5, 2009
Ask an American what they know about Sweden and they d say They live well but they re all alcoholics. In fact a Scandinavian system could have benefited us many times over. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Good start to Thrashers tenth season Oct 4, 2009
The Blues will be coming home after two wins against the Detroit Red Wings in Sweden. Now Matter Where I Sit There s Hockey Biltong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Wild' Times With TV's Survival Boom Oct 4, 2009
Bear Grylls, Les Stroud and TV's Survival Boom - ABC News. Bear Grylls, Les Stroud and TV's Survival Boom. (ABC News -- Business)
Half of babies born in rich world will live up to 100 Oct 3, 2009
And death rates in nations with the longest life-expectancy, such as Japan, Sweden and Spain, suggest that, even if health conditions do not improve, three-quarters of babies will live to celebrate their 75th birthdays. But should life expectancy continue to improve at the same rate, most babies born in rich nations since 2000 can expect to live to 100 years, they wrote. (India Times)
Nordic fin cos to move tech jobs to Ind Oct 2, 2009
Most Nordic countries, especially Sweden, have high cost structures. This is putting pressure on local customers to seek low-cost resources in locations like India, which will help them tighten belts by up to 30-40. (India Times)
NHL players disheartened at no Olympic deal Oct 2, 2009
Some who grew up outside of North America, in hockey hotbeds like Eastern Europe or in places like Sweden and Finland, might feel that Olympic gold inspires more hopes and dreams than a potential NHL title ... Sweden topped Finland for the gold medal at the 2006 Torino Games ... goalie backstopped Sweden's gold medal victory and knows this time will be a new experience. (ESPN -- NHL)
Aer Lingus, CSA Fight for Cash, Investors as European Airline Chill Looms Oct 2, 2009
The Stockholm-based airline, 50 percent-owned by the governments of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, has cut its workforce by 27 percent since the second quarter of last year and said on Aug. 12 it will trim a further 1,500 jobs to deepen cost cuts. Weve reduced capacity significantly and we still have some aircraft to take out this winter, said , SASs head of investor relations. (Bloomberg -- UK)
