BBC Outside Broadcasts to be sold to Satellite Information Services

Saturday, March 8, 2008 Satellite Information Services Limited (SIS), the racecourse television company part-owned by William Hill (19%) and Ladbrokes (23%), has been named by the BBC as the preferred bidder for its Outside Broadcasts division, one of three active businesses within BBC Resources Ltd. Other SIS shareholders include, Thales (Racal) (23%), United Business Media …

Tornado touches down in New York City

Thursday, August 9, 2007 During heavy rainstorms that flooded rail lines and subways, a tornado touched down in New York City, the National Weather Service reports. It sustained winds around 111 mph to 135 mph, causing damage to buildings and vehicles. Starting from the Bay Ridge area, the tornado continued for two miles through Brooklyn. …

France held to 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in Group G

Sunday, June 18, 2006 For 80 minutes France barely broke sweat as they slowly coasted to a 1-0 win in what seemed to be dreary mismatch in Leipzig, Sunday. On 81 minutes France were punished for their complacency by a Korea Republic team that had never given up and that ended the last minutes of …

White House press center evacuated after bomb scare

Monday, June 18, 2007 A press room across the street of the White House was evacuated after a bomb sniffing dog had a reaction to a van it was searching. The van was believed to be a transport vehicle for Israeli Prime Minster Ehud Olmert, but some reports also say that it is not known …

What Is Memory Care For Alzheimer’s &Amp; Dementia Patients?

Read An Opinion On: Australia Soccer Jersey Australia Soccer Jerseys byAlma Abell Memory care refers to an array of services for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory impairments. Seniors in Toms River, New Jersey who have memory impairments, dementia, or Alzheimer’s need specialized treatment and care options. These specialized treatment options in Toms River, …

Former SA Deputy President Appears In Court

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 Former Deputy President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has appeared in a Durban court to face corruption charges. Mr Zuma was dismissed by the President, Thabo Mbeki, earlier in the year, following the conviction on fraud charges of his financial advisor, Schabir Shaik.

Birks to create 2010 Olympic, Paralympic jewelery; wines on menu

Thursday, February 8, 2007 Birks was recently announced as the “Official Supplier of Jewelery” for the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Olympics. The company will create licensed products with the logos of the 2010 Olympic Games, 2010 Paralympic Games, and the Canadian Olympic team emblem, including necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings. The partnership was announced at an employee …