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High house prices damage businesses and the economy
housing .Housing currently employs around a quarter of a million people in Britain and contributed almost 18bn to the economy in 2010. Government research suggests that every 100,000 new houses built could boost GDP by 1%. Jobs are another immediate benefit; estimates suggest that 1.5 jobs are created for every home built, while 1 spent on housing creates 2.09 in direct value for the ...
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Gyllenhaal dating another Sports Illustrated beauty
Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly dating model Alyssa Miller. The 'End of Watch' hunk is thought to have called off his romance with Sports Illustrated model Emily DiDonato and moved on with another Sports Illustrated beauty in Alyssa, according to the New York Post newspaper. Sources say Jake's relationship with Emily only lasted for a "month or two" and the actor has ...
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Jumpers for dogs thrones for cats
A knitted jumper advertised at an online shop is perfect for the change of seasons.A matching parka with a fur collar makes it a chic coat for going out and promises plenty of warmth.The offer isn't for young ladies or children, but a pet. A pug to be exact. The ensemble is available at a website and it's just one example of a business model that has the attention of classic pet ...
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Taiwan Eslite to open lifestyle store in Shanghai
/enpproperty--> The Eslite Spectrum Corp, a subsidiary of the Eslite Group from Taiwan, plans to open a lifestyle shop in the new landmark Shanghai Tower in the Lujiazui financial area. Eslite, the largest bookstore chain operators in Taiwan, signed a letter of intent with the Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co Ltd in Taipei on Jun 19. According to the Shanghai Tower, Eslite ...
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Finding their Zen in sports
gym nasium. Only the khaki walls, matching the look of most Chinese Buddhist temple walls, and the monks' gowns, give the setting some traces of Buddhism. The team has more than 10 players who practice two to three times a week, normally one or two hours each time, after they have finished their daily routines, says Yan Kong. The team's public debut was in 2011, when they joined the ...
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Wimbledon to mark 40 years since Billie Jean King sexism victory
Billie Jean King won the women's doubles at her first attempt, the first of 39 grand slam titles that included 12 singles triumphs. Photograph: ...
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James Gandolfini His TV legacy
It is a fate common to great actors whose most enduring success comes on television that the highest praise they receive is actually a trap concealed inside a compliment. Referring to someone’s ';iconic role'; or ';indelible performance'; can be a way of saying that a performer could really do only one thing, and his legacy is that he did it perfectly.With the sudden ...
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James Gandolfini 10 movie roles
James Gandolfini was riveting as a sadistic mob hit man in this underrated Quentin Tarantino-penned film (Tony Scott directed). Gandolfini's character Virgil has a brutal motel room fight with Patricia Arquette and delivers a chilling monologue on being an assassin: ''Now, the first time you kill somebody, that's the hardest.Now...I do it just to watch their f---in' ...
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Fewer drivers seen on July 4 as shorter holiday economy bite AAA
(Reuters) - Fewer drivers will take to the road during the Independence Day holiday in part due to a sluggish economy, but also because people will take less time off, travel group AAA said on ...
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Moneys key role in TV sport
Nine Network boss Jeff Browne ventured into sensitive territory when he said the $450 million he paid for cricket broadcast rights gave his station a say with Cricket Australia on which players should take the field. "I understand they've got to rest some players to give them longevity in their careers but they also understand that we've got to have the best players on the ...
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UPI Sports Calendar for Thursday June 20
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Two-fifths of U.S. adults care for sick elderly relatives
By Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON, June 20 | Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:00am EDT WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - Four in 10 U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more people develop chronic illnesses and the population ages, a new study has found. "More health care is happening at home," said Susannah Fox, associate director of the Pew Research Center's ...
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Sports Briefing | Cricket England Advances to Champions Trophy Final
Host England sauntered into the Champions Trophy final after South Africa was bowled out for 175 in fairly benign conditions. England will play the winner of a semifinal between India and Sri Lanka in ...
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U.S. celebrity chef explains use of racial epithet in deposition
June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:18pm EDT June 19 (Reuters) - U.S. celebrity chef Paula Deen, known for her high-calorie Southern cooking, admitted in a deposition that surfaced on Wednesday that she has used racial slurs but her attorney says she does not tolerate prejudice. A former employee of Paula Deen Enterprises, Lisa Jackson, is suing Deen and her brother Earl "Bubba" Hiers ...
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Sports Briefing | Track and Field Blake Out of Jamaican Track Nationals
The sprinter Yohan Blake withdrew from ...
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Sports Briefing | Soccer Neymar Stars as Brazil Triumphs at Confederations Cup
Neymar struck with a stunning early volley for the second game in a row and brilliantly set up the second goal to give host Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. Neymar met the ball at a difficult height after Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez failed to properly clear a header and showed great technique to volley the ball left-footed past Jose Corona in the ninth ...
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Sports Briefing | Golf Elbow Keeps Woods From Defending Title
Tiger Woods said that soreness in his left elbow would keep him from defending his title next week in the AT&T National at Congressional, and that he would not compete again until the British Open next month. It is the sixth straight year that injury has kept Woods from either playing a tournament or finishing one. ...
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Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, will officially kick off his campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK today by calling on the government, industry and scientists to join forces to convert the public in the face of widespread fear and ...
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Italys Prandelli Sweats Over Players Fitness
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Oz the Great and Powerful Tops Home Entertainment Charts
Three new releases debuted in the top three positions on the national home video sales charts the week ending June 16 as studios continue to crank out the hits and near-hits in the hopes of snagging some youthful eyeballs now that school’s out for ...
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Hempfield wrestling camp provides chance to learn from Penn State coach sport’s best
Penn State wrestling coach and Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson demonstrates a move at the Vince DeAugustine Elite Wrestling Camp on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the high ...
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Arthur buoyant on Clarke fitness
Australia coach Mickey Arthur remains confident Michael Clarke will be fit in time to lead his country out for the first Ashes Test against England next month.Clarke has been battling back problems of recent times and hasn't played a competitive match since the final Test against India in Mohali in March.But Arthur remains hopeful that Clarke will get some much needed match practice against ...
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Time Warner Faces Suit After Taking Over Los Angeles Sports Market
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Tips to feel full on a diet
The worst thing about being on a dreaded diet is feeling hungry. It's when people can crack and eat something they know they shouldn't.When you're trying to lose weight, it can be hard to stick to a lower-calorie menu if you're feeling ravenous the whole time.Fortunately, some of the best foods for weight loss also happen to be the ones that help fill you up.Three of the key ...
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Cronut a worldwide sweet sensation
When a food craze has New Yorkers begrudgingly waiting in queues it is only a matter of time before it hits Down Under.Forget macarons and cupcakes - the latest object of desire for those with a sweet-tooth is a cross between a croissant and a doughnut and it has captured the attention of foodies around the world, including Perth.Since its creator, New York-based chef Dominique Ansel, unveiled ...
Tajikistan Focus
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Tajikistan making sacrifices for the future
A massive hydroelectric dam in southern Tajikistan may be the key to the future energy independence of the country and its development, but it comes at a staggering cost and with doubts over its viability.
Tajikistan is an ancient land and one of the oldest states in human history, having been founded by the Samani dynasty in the 9th century, long before territories such as Great Britain or other European nations became unified states. Yet for all this, Tajikistan has remained impoverished and sidelined throughout much of its existence. Read more
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