Archive for July, 2011
Training Course Launched to Help Young Migrants Secure Employment
Young migrants feel their approach to communicating and presenting to employers can negatively impact on their employment chances
St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols Activated From DL
Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been activated from the DL, after breaking his arms.
House From Kingdom of Israel Unearthed
What may be the best-preserved “four-room house” from around 3,000 years ago has been discovered in Israel by archaeologists from the University of Haifa.
Chinese State-Owned Enterprises Lose Money in Overseas Adventures
Chinese state owned companies are spending big around the world—and in many cases losing big as well.
Timeless Pieces of Quality and Elegance
In 1976, Raymond Weil, a Swiss man who had been working in the watchmaking industry for more than 20 years, decided to establish a watch brand after his name.
Weiner’s Replacement Skips Primary Election
The once promising but self-degraded political leader, Anthony Weiner, will be replaced in a special election taking place on Sept.13. Although Sept. 13 is the date for primary elections, Gov.
Peterman Ice Island Heads for Canada (Video)
PII-A, the giant berg that broke off Peterman Glacier in Greenland nearly a year ago, is now in the Labrador Sea approaching Newfoundland, Canada.
Reduced VAT Rate to Help Restaurant Industry
As part of the government’s new ‘Jobs Initiative’, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has called on businesses in the tourist sector to pass on the reduction of VAT to 9% to customers.
“Cloud Computing can be the new IFSC" for Ireland, Claims Microsoft
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD says he has written to government colleagues to “establish a cross-government implementation group on cloud computing.”
American Gaza Flotilla Captain Released
Captain John Klusmire, 60, was arrested on July 2 for setting sail in the Audacity of Hope from a Greek port.
