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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • ACC report warns of increasing illicit drug abuse in professional sports

    The Australian Crime Commission's (ACC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 has warned of an alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs in sports, especially in football. The report revealed 76,000 seizures of cannabis, amphetamine-type substances, heroin, cocaine and other substances, together with 93,000 illicit-drug related arrests both of which have been the highest ...

  • Govt. considering law to curb spot match fixing Sibal

    Consequent to the spot-fixing scandal in the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL), Union Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal has suggested introduction of a legislation to curb the menace of betting and other illegal activities in the country's sports arenas. He said, there is a need for a separate law, as the Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not recognise match fixing and spot fixing as ...

  • Oz sports commentator sparks Twitter outrage with Indian gag

    An Australian sports commentator has sparked outrage on Twitter for an Indian impersonation during a news broadcast. Sandy Roberts had put on an Indian accent and made a joke about eating curry following coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during Channel 7's news broadcast, News.com.au reports. According to the report, Roberts' action caused an instantaneous backlash against him in ...

  • Sports Ingwe TV deal with Zuku done without malice

    The company in a joint statement with Leopards insists their deal does not infringe on any other existing sponsorship deal. The two reaffirmed their partnership and said they remain committed to the development and airing of Kenya's first football fan television ...


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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is more or less exactly what you would expect from a sequel to the surprise hit three years ago that found Ben Stillers nebbish night-watchman trapped in a museum in which all the exhibits magically come to life. It was an amusi ... ...

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  • Sports Sports Cabinet Secretary Wario targets better show in Olympics

    Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Art Hassan Wario has sounded a warning to sports federations that preparations for Rio De Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016 must start ...

  • Lifestyle MPs lower penalties on NHIF defaulters

    The MPs last week supported a motion sponsored by Kirinyaga Central MP Joseph Gitari, which sought the penalties surcharged to defaulters lowered from the current 500 per cent to 25 per cent on the grounds it was barely affordable to majority of Kenyans. Gitari said the punitive penalties should not apply to those in the informal sector, with most of them being vegetable and fruits vendors, ...

  • Sports Highlights May 20-27

    /small-ad --> In the second round of the Southern Section/Ford playoffs, Santa Barbara High will host a baseball game and Dos Pueblos a softball game on Tuesday, May 21. Dos Pueblos is also alive in the baseball playoffs and will travel to Cypress. Santa Barbara will play in the State Regional boys volleyball tournament this week, visiting Eagle Rock in a quarterfinal match Tuesday night. ...

  • Letters More social housing needed not sell-offs and mortgage subsidy

    Housing for Women's experience is that increasingly local authorities are placing women and their children who are victims of domestic violence in inappropriate private accommodation due to the lack of affordable housing. This is often outside the area where they have established support networks and children's schools and is particularly detrimental to their recovery and resettlement. ...

  • Motherlode Blog Best Tool to Fight Childhood Obesity Your Kitchen

    In describing the many fronts in the ';war'; against obesity, Jane E. Brody, Well’s Personal Health columnist, is drawn inexorably to one conclusion: the road to a slimmer waistline starts in the home kitchen ...

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