09/06/2008
Wealthy Swazi ruler promises better times to his impoverished subjects (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swaziland's King Mswati III promised better times for his subjects Saturday at a lavish celebration marking 40 years of independence for one of the world's poorest countries.
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09/08/2008
Executive Suite: CEO wants to help extend your grasp (USA Today)
Graspr.com, Teresa Phillips' 10-person start-up, is one of several attempting to become the YouTube of instructional clips, offering an online forum for experts to post tips on subjects ranging from PCs to cooking to crafts and home improvement. The crowded field includes 5min, ExpertVillage and VideoJug.
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09/07/2008
Swaziland king promises better times to impoverished subjects (Gulf Times)
MBABANE: Swaziland’s King Mswati III yesterday promised better times for his subjects at a lavish celebration marking 40 years of independence for one of the world’s poorest countries.
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09/07/2008
"Six Feet Under' creator finds drama in tough subjects (Chicago Sun-Times)
When it comes to writing for television and film, Alan Ball never plays it safe. He wrote the midlife crisis movie "American Beauty" and created the HBO undertaker series "Six Feet Under." Fans know each had its own brand of eccentricities.
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09/08/2008
Television - Politics (Scoop.co.nz)
Helen Clark's Post Cabinet press conference for Parliamentary press gallery journalists was held this afternoon, followed by Q&A on a wide-range of subjects.
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09/07/2008
Destitute nation's king holds birthday extravaganza (CNN.com)
MBABANE, Swaziland (AP) -- The Swazi king, dressed in traditional leopard skins and whisked around in an open-topped BMW, celebrated his 40th birthday and his nation's 40th independence day with lavish glee Saturday -- hosting an extravaganza that contrasted sharply with the biting poverty of his subjects.
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09/08/2008
The Women of The Women Discuss the Female-Driven Film (About.com)
Friendship, loyalty, and the effects of infidelity are subjects examined in this new take on The Women. A big-name all-female cast led by writer/director Diane English (making her feature film...
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09/08/2008
Tech tidbits (The Oklahoman)
Tech tidbits"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” handheld game by Techno Source•Get it for: $19.99 at www.wal greens.com. Do you think you've got the smarts to compete on the hit TV series? Prove it with this electronic touch screen game featuring 13 subjects with more than 2,500 questions. Partner with classmates and use the "cheat” option to try to win $1 million. Pocket-size and fully ...
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09/08/2008
New criteria for lecturers (The Telegraph)
The recruitment process for college lecturers will be revised to ensure that the selected candidates have sound knowledge of their subjects and can also teach well.
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09/08/2008
Swazi king celebrates his birthday in style (Daily Dispatch)
THE Swazi king, bare-chested and wearing a traditional leopard skin loin cloth, celebrated his 40th birthday and his nation’s 40th independence day in lavish style on Saturday – hosting an extravaganza that contrasted sharply with the biting poverty of his subjects.
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