Archive for November, 2007

China Construction Bank Opens Australia Office, Seeks to Expand (Bloomberg.com)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) — China Construction Bank Corp., the world’s second-largest bank by value, has opened its first Australian office in Sydney as it seeks to expand its operations in the country.

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Australia’s Labor Party candidate claims victory (USA Today)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The Labor Party candidate who ousted former Prime Minister John Howard from his Sydney electorate after 33 years formally declared victory Saturday.

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Cooking (New York Times)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Why British cookbooks are better than American ones. Plus, some cookbooks you should know about this season.

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Australia’s Howard loses parliament seat: opponent (TODAYonline)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard concedes defeat at a Sydney hotel following elections, 24 November 2007. Howard’s defeat appeared complete Saturday when his opponent claimed victory in the parliamentary seat he had held for 33 years.

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Travel: Cuddles with koala (The New Straits Times)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

First there were lifesavers. Then koalas. And then she met Batman. On a trip to Australia’s Gold Coast, ALINA SIMON finds plenty of ways to have fun.

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Telegraph Travel Awards 2007 (Daily Telegraph)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The US is out and a mixture of the reassuringly familiar and the beguilingly exotic is in. Charles Starmer-Smith analyses our readers’ choices for this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards

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Australia’s Howard loses Parliament seat (Straits Times)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

SYDNEY - THE defeat of Australia’s outgoing prime minister John Howard appeared complete on Saturday when his opponent claimed victory in the parliamentary seat he had held for 33 years.

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Study abroad to mesh with World Youth Day (The Bona Venture)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

This summer, students will have an opportunity to travel abroad and meet the Pope as part of a study abroad program in Australia and New Zealand. The trip, which takes place July 5-27, coincides with World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, where Pope Benedict XVI will make an appearance.

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Let’s travel the world through education (Park Record)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Second-grade students at Parley’s Park stand as Helen Swan enters the room. “Good morning Mrs. Swan,” they say.

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Exiting Australia PM Lost Parliament Seat, Opponent Says-AFP (Nasdaq)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

SYDNEY (AFP)–The defeat of Australia’s outgoing prime minister, John Howard, appeared complete Saturday when his opponent claimed victory in the parliamentary seat he had held for 33 years.

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No plane ticket yet for holidays? Good luck (Los Angeles Times)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Most popular flights are already full or nearly so — and expensive. Are you planning to fly for Christmas but haven’t booked a ticket yet? Unless you’re expecting a big year-end bonus, better hop to it.

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Australia’s Howard loses parliament seat: opponent (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

SYDNEY (AFP) - The defeat of Australia’s outgoing prime minister John Howard appeared complete Saturday when his opponent claimed victory in the parliamentary seat he had held for 33 years.

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Australia’s Howard loses parliament seat: opponent (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The defeat of Australia’s outgoing prime minister John Howard appeared complete Saturday when his opponent claimed victory in the parliamentary seat he had held for 33 years.

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Giving a new meaning to pop culture

Friday, November 30th, 2007

THE world’s fastest growing premium beer is here and a select group of Malaysians were introduced to it during its recent launch at the Mardi Gras Bistro and Cafe in 1 Utama shopping centre, Petaling Jaya.

Tuborg has taken the world by storm and during its launch party, it brought a new meaning to “pop” culture with performances by rocking Australian group The Next Step, our very own talented GBC boys, DJ Maverick and DJ Ken.

And, while the action was taking place on stage, guests had fun pulling at the signature “Pull Cap” that produces a sound when a new bottle is opened.

Carlsberg Malaysia general manager for marketing and Tuborg expert Ole S. Nielsen, who launched the new beer, said he expected the introduction of Tuborg’s signature pull cap and distinct taste to position the brew well in the local market. The beer is targeted mainly at the younger and urban Malaysians.

As one of the fastest growing beers in the world, Tuborg is set to offer new customer experiences in the way beer is savoured and enjoyed,” added Nielsen.

He said Tuborg had been part of some of the biggest concerts around the world and it was now ready to unleash itself and be a part of a new phenomenon in Malaysia.

With fun and music as our main platform and one of Tuborg’s key brand drivers around the world, the beer is taking fun to a new level by going interactive so beer lovers can experience the party atmosphere even with the click of the mouse,” added Nielsen.

The beer is available at selected restaurants, bars and cafes and entertainment outlets throughout the country. It will be on the shelves in supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores by the end of the year.

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Extra services for travellers (The Star)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Early this month, Air Asia X landed its aircraft at the Coolangatta Airport in Goldcoast Australia for the first time, giving many holidaymakers a chance to travel out of the country at an affordable rate.

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