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 | Japanese food: use your noodle
The Guardian, photo: WN / mervin
| Cold noodles are a source of great rivalry and pride in Japan. Jamie Lafferty slurps down 36 bowls and rustles up some soba of his own | • As featured in our Tokyo city guide Jamie Lafferty eating Wanko Soba noodles in Hiraizumi. Photograph: Katy Morrison | Few countries are as passionate and proud of their food as Japan. Each of its 47 prefect...
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 | Extremely cute and incredibly scary
Sydney Morning Herald, photo: Creative Commons / Zootycoon2freak
| Seeing dangerous animals in the wild is a heart-warming experience, unless they're staring back at you, writes Craig Platt. | I'm so glad I asked for a toilet stop, otherwise I'd be in real trouble. | I'm being stared down by a huge lioness, who is only a few metres away. If she wanted to, she could be up on the back of this safari vehicle and ea...
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 | Hilary Duff enjoys baby shower
m&c, photo: Creative Commons / Robin Wong
| Hilary Duff had an 'amazing' time at her baby shower. | Hilary and Haylie Duff | The 24-year-old singer-and-actress - who is expecting her first son with husband Mike Comrie - was overwhelmed with the generosity of friends and family who attended the celebration. | She tweeted afterwards: 'What an amazing day my mommy and @HaylieK threw it down!b...
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» Pilot sues Virgin Australia over heavy bag
Sydney Morning Herald | An Australian pilot is suing Virgin Australia after claiming he hurt his back carrying a heavy flight bag full of charts which he argues could have been left on the plane or stored on an iPad. | The Queensland Supreme Court confirmed David Linton K... |
» U.S. Officials Travel to South Asia
Scoop Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 10:52 am | Press Release: US State Department | Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, ... |
» Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk
NZ Herald | Good news for budget-minded travellers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. | Travellers' blood clots have been nicknamed "economy cl... |
» Blood clot guidelines dispute economy class risk
The Daily Telegraph Australia | GOOD news for budget-minded travellers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. | Travellers' blood clots have been nicknamed "econo... |
» Security alert sounds for business travelers
Hong Kong Standard Security experts have warned business travelers to expect challenging times this year as they identify global hot spots and likely threats. | //--> Kenneth Foo | Wednesday, February 08, 2012 | Security experts have warned business travelers to expect... |
» UNB net profit rises 11% to Dh1.5b in 2011
Gulf News | Dubai: Union National Bank (UNB) yesterday reported a full-year net profit of Dh1.5 billion, up 11 per cent compared to Dh1.35 billion in 2010. | "The solid results for fiscal 2011 are an affirmation of the prudent strategy being pursued by th... |
» PTL Solar launches course in renewal energy
Gulf News | Dubai: A green energy curriculum has been launched by PTL Solar, a leading solar energy solutions provider, to develop technical capabilities in solar power that, officials say, will go a long way to helping realise the UAE's latest green ener... |
» Nokia earnings hit by restructuring
Gulf News | Dubai: Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia posted huge full-year losses due to a number of "one-time" financial restructuring activities, the company's chief executive officer said yesterday. | Stephen Elop, speaking to reporters in Dubai, s... |
» Holidaying with autistic children all about planning ahead
NZ Herald | A tropical family holiday with an autistic child can be successful if you plan ahead, writes Laurilee McMichael. | The minute the cat went into the box, the cat was out of the bag. | "Why is Skittles in the box?" asked 9-year-old Hamish, eyeing the... |
» The best places to fire up the barbie
NZ Herald | Susan Edmunds checks out the best spot for family barbecues. | Nothing evokes a New Zealand summer quite like a barbecue. And whether you're after the perfect spot for a big family get-together in the park or are planning a romantic picnic on the b... |
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