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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 ...
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Murofushi loses appeal in IOC member election
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Athens Olympic champion Koji Murofushi's challenge of an International Olympic Committee's (IOC) disqualification from member election. The Japanese hammer thrower was disqualified from IOC's athletes committee member election after claims he excessively lobbied fellow athletes ahead of voting at the London Olympics, reports Xinhua. The IOC has ...
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ESPN layoffs 7000 workers as TV rights fees rise
Sports media giant ESPN has given pink slips to nearly 7,000 employees on Tuesday, the network said in a statement. The Bristol, Connecticut-based company said it was looking at the financial bottom line. In a statement the company said that they were implementing changes across the company to enhance their continued growth while smartly managing costs. It added that while difficult, they ...
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Microsoft launches all-in-one home entertainment system Xbox One
Microsoft has unveiled its latest video gaming console 'Xbox One' which is believed to transform games, TV and entertainment for the 21st century living room. The latest console reportedly promises a vision of the future. According to a report by the Mirror, 'Xbox One' will allow users to turn on the device with words like "Xbox On", and "snap" will allow users to watch two things at ...
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Cannes-Fashion Photos Robert Redford Suits Up and Sports Illustrated Model Irina Shayk Bares Skin on the Croisette
Even though they did not have premiere tickets, the same pesky rain clouds that reigned over the Cannes Film Festival's first weekend stormed back into the coastal town on Wednesday. And while they succeeded in showering the red carpet, they could not dampen the day's glamour. Robert Redford, Jessica Chastain, a gaggle of designer-clad models, and even Roman Polanski still swept down ...
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War, Inc.
War, Inc. is a self-described political cartoon that is either too cartoonish, or not cartoonish enough. Satire is a tricky feat, especially when aimed at something as distinctly in the moment as the occupation and attempted democratization / corporatization of a Middle Eastern country. ... ...
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Here are the highest-paid coaches in US sports Forbes
Photo credit: Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin ranked No. 8 with an annual salary of $6.67 million. (Getty) The NFL dominated Forbes' list of the highest-paid coaches in American sports in a report released Wednesday. Eight of the top 10 call the shots of football teams, including Giants coach Tom Coughlin at No. 8. The other two on the list are from the NBA. Here's the full top ...
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Getting Ready for the Beach Sales and Kate Spade by Gilt – Scouting Report
Now that the weather's finally turned in time for the holiday weekend, drop by Everything But Water's first New York shop for a selection of specialty swimwear; a Basta Surf strappy bandeau top ($106) and reversible hipster bottoms ($99) look well suited for that first StndAIR trip. Or Scoop Beach, Scoop NYC's one-stop pop-up for beach-ready essentials, like a Theodora & ...
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T Magazine On the Make | Scott Campbell’s Jailhouse Tattoo Rigs
In a world where Dave Navarro hosts the competition reality show ';Ink Master'; and every mall has its own tattoo parlor, where does a true believer in tattoo culture go for inspiration? For Scott Campbell, the answer was Mexican prisons. ';I was looking for a way to fall in love with tattooing again,'; said Campbell, the Southern-born, Brooklyn-based founder ...
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Splint made by 3D printer used to save baby’s life
A baby's life has been saved by using a device to help him breathe created by a 3D printer. The operation, carried out in the US, follows the development of a controversial 3D-printed gun openly available ...
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Technology And Sports Will Get You On The Forbes Most Powerful People List But Not Entertainment
Reading through Forbes’ list of the 71 most powerful people in the world this afternoon, I was struck by something interesting. For all that we talk about the influence of culture on both society and individuals, there only two people involved in the production or distribution of culture or the arts on the list. There are a lot of figures from tech companies, many of which are made more ...
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David Beckham
The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
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Venetian Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
In the middle of the Strip, and opposite the Mirage and Treasure Island is the Venetian, adjacent to its sister ...
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- Work starts on creation of new Dubai island
- Murofushi loses appeal in IOC member election
- ESPN layoffs 7000 workers as TV rights fees rise
- Microsoft launches all-in-one home entertainment system Xbox One
- Cannes-Fashion Photos Robert Redford Suits Up and Sports Illustrated Model Irina Shayk Bares Skin on the Croisette
- Need more positive signs before scaling back stimulus, says Bernanke
- April sees Japan trade deficit jump to 879.9bn yen
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