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  • Jazztel CEO Forecasts Profit Growth Bucking Spanish Economy on Broadband Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:23AMJune 28 (Bloomberg) -- Jazztel Plc (JAZ) , the Spanish phone company that's winning market share from Telefonica SA (TEF) , forecast demand for its cheap broadband deals will propel profit growth beyond 2012 amid Spain’s worst economic recession in six decades.
  • Welcome to 2011, Year of the Hacker Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:43PMHack the planet: U.S. Senate, Bethesda, IMF, and porn sites are the latest to be hacked
  • Donor eggs: But will the baby feel like mine? Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 7:17AMAt first, the idea of using a donor egg to conceive repulsed Briony Walker. But at 44, and with only a 1% chance of conceiving each month, she was forced to reconsider… At first, I was appalled by the idea. "We won't be doing that!" I said scornfully when the fertility consultant suggested IVF using a stranger's eggs. "What would be the point?" "You would be carrying your partner's child," he ...
  • Food Notes Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 7:03PMTickets are on sale for the Charlotte-South Rotary's "World Tasting Tour 2011 - Spain!" wine tasting and dinner on May 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at a private home.
  • Argentine writer Ernesto Sabato, who led probe of dirty war crimes, dies at 99 Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 12:17PMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Writer Ernesto Sabato, who led the government's probe of crimes committed by Argentina's dictatorship, has died at 99.
  • Teacher Who Allegedly Used Spanish C-Word Gets Fine Reduced Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 10:41AMYesterday the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a high school principal was justified in punishing a student who called her a douchebag because she made the totally dick move of canceling the school's battle of the bands. Now another judge has ruled that a teacher who allegedly called some high school juniors a salty word in Spanish can also be punished—just not so harshly. You may ...
  • Spain's elBulli restaurant closing, transforming Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 9:13AMWe have selected a dress, a tux and now it's time to select the wedding bands! There will be two separate votes for wedding bands. More>>
  • Internet 'Right to be Forgotten' debate hits Spain Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 4:58AMWe have selected a dress, a tux and now it's time to select the wedding bands! There will be two separate votes for wedding bands. More>>
  • FOREX: Dollar Run Sidelined Until Risk Aversion Kicks Back In Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 11:26PMIf risk appetite is firming up, the US dollar is almost certainly falling back. That is the fundamental reality for a currency that has few roles in the global currency market outside of its function as a reserve and sometime-safe haven.
  • Denmark's Noma named world's best restaurant Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 8:58PMWe have selected a dress, a tux and now it's time to select the wedding bands! There will be two separate votes for wedding bands. More>>
  • Balenciaga exhibit at de Young Museum showcases Spanish themes and variations Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 12:16PMSteven Winn Special to The Examiner Cristóbal Balenciaga spent most of his career where he belonged, as an acknowledged master in the haute couture world capital of Paris. But his Spanish homeland was the ever-present lifeblood of his work, nourishing every phase and aspect of his art. “The impact of Spain remained extraordinarily potent in his work,” says Hamish Bowles, the curator of the de ...
  • Mixtape Monday: Crystal Fighters favourites Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 1:51PMElectro-spaniards Crystal Fighters have made us a mixtape of some of their favourite tracks, ranging from Spanish punk to whirring electronica...
  • Themes From SXSW 2011: It's Really All About the Music Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 10:34AMDespite all the stabs at authoritative analysis, the SXSW festival is essentially what you make out of it.
  • Traveller's Guide: Ibiza Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 7:21PMThis pearl of an island, rinsed in millennia of history, has many dimensions besides its reputation as the most vibrant clubbing venue in the Mediterranean. The third-largest of the Balearic isles is a fascinating mix of up-all-night hedonists in the west, rugged beauty and isolation in the north, a string of attractive resorts in the east and a splendid capital in the south – although each of ...
  • News in Brief: Hercules and Love Affair Remixes, Cornershop, Keren Ann, Madrid Popfest Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 4:45PM-- On March 14, Moshi Moshi will release an EP of remixes of Hercules and Love Affair 's retro-dance single "My House" . Derrick Carter, Tensnake , Stopmakingme , and H&LA's own sonic architect Andy Butler all contribute remixes. Hear Tensnake's remix here . -- British pop cosmopolitans Cornershop have teamed up with vocalist Bubbley Kaur for their new album Cornershop & the Double 'O' Groove Of ...
  • UK police hunt 'Costa del Crime' fugitives Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 2:32AMBritish detectives have named the country's 10 most wanted fugitives who have bolted to the "Costa del Crime", fleeing the urban ganglands for the Spanish sunshine.
  • UK police hunt 'Costa del Crime' fugitives Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 9:08AMBritish detectives on Monday named the country's 10 most wanted fugitives who have bolted to the "Costa del Crime", fleeing the urban ganglands for the Spanish sunshine.
  • Peek Through Time: In 1837, a 5-year-old Jackson-area boy was kidnapped by Indians Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 5:36AMIt has all the elements of a popular novel or classic Western movie. But the tale of the kidnapping of William Filley, his life spent among Indians and his miraculous return home is truth, not fiction. And it happened in...
  • More Hispano, directed by Vicente Parilla. Carpe Diem CD. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 8:53PMMore Hispano, directed by Vicente Parilla. Carpe Diem CD-16279; CD.
  • February's best music from across the MAP Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 4:30PMThis month we're letting you download some sample-slicing pop from Manchester's Star Slinger. But that's enough from us – what were the best tracks from Argentina, India and South Korea? Each month, the Music Alliance Pact – a group of 35 music blogs from around the world, including this one – simultaneously post tracks chosen by each blog. Next month, more tunes from around the globe Blogging ...
  • Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 1:51PMTeam Sky boss Dave Brailsford has admitted that he may be forced to relax the British outfit's "zero tolerance" policy towards doping as he looks to hire staff who will lift the squad's success rate in 2011.
  • Spain to launch digital dividend spectrum tender in Q2 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 11:06AM(Telecompaper) The Spanish government will launch a mobile spectrum tender in the second quarter. The government plans to auction the frequency bands freed after the introduction of DTT services. Via this auction, the executive expects to raise between EUR 1.5 and 2 billion. The statement was made by the Spanish minister of industry, tourism and commerce, Miguel Sebastian, at the inauguration of ...
  • Love and Mariachis in Chula Vista Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 12:13AMThis is a love story. It begins in Guadalajara and is rekindled four times a day in room 1204 of Chula Vista High, a setting that is not romantic.
  • Best Bets for the weekend of Feb. 12-13 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 4:50PMGERMANY: “True Grit,” the Coen brothers’ remake of the western originally starring John Wayne, opens the 11-day Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin on Thursday.
  • Ericsson reports fourth quarter results Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 1:27AMSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - January 25, 2011) -
  • Ericsson reports fourth quarter results Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 1:13AMSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - 01/25/11) - "Group sales in the quarter increased 8% year-over-year and 32% sequentially mainly driven by a strong development in mobile broadband" says Hans Vestberg, President and CEO of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC - News ). "Sales in the quarter for comparable units, adjusted for currency and hedging, increased 7% year- over- year. Adjusted cash flow in the quarter ...
  • Ericsson reports fourth quarter results Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 12:41AM"Group sales in the quarter increased 8% year-over-year and 32% sequentially mainly driven by a strong development in mobile broadband" says Hans Vestberg, President and CEO of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC). "Sales in the quarter for comparable units, …
  • Ivan Julian Readies First New Album in Years, the Naked Flame Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 8:27AMFormer guitarist in Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Outsets and Lovelies, who has also backed Garland Jeffreys, Afrika Bambaata, Matthew Sweet and the Clash.
  • Voidoids' Ivan Julian Sets Solo Album Release Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 5:50AMIvan Julian, the former guitarist in Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Outsets and Lovelies, who has also backed Garland Jeffreys, Afrika Bambaata, Matthew Sweet and the Clash, has announce the release of his very own solo album
  • Things To Do (Jan. 20-26) Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 2:02AMThe following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead.
  • CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Ivan Julian Readies His First New Album in Years, "The Naked Flame," out March 29 on 00:02:59 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 5:12PMFormer guitarist in Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Outsets and Lovelies, who has also backed Garland Jeffreys, Afrika Bambaata, Matthew Sweet and the Clash, steps to the fore. NEW YORK, N.Y.—Although his new release The Naked Flame is his first album under his own name, Ivan Julian has been one of rock's most celebrated players and most in- demand collaborators for more than three decades ...
  • ASU Band to perform in Spanish parade Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 4:56PMThe Appalachian State University's Marching Mountaineers are in Madrid, Spain for a six day trip. Band officials say they'll perform in the "Cabalgata de Reyes" or "Night of Three Kings" parade on Wednesday.
  • New Orleans Events: Sugar Bowl 2001 And Fun Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 3:14PMSugar Bowl 2011 is here in New Orleans and so is the winter fun. From LaFete News
  • The French & Spanish Connection: Gilles’ CDs Reviewed Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 3:19AMOnce in a while somebody would come to the shop, hung out and donated a few things for us to sell, distribute and also for us to keep in our library. A few days ago we have Gilles who was here in KL before, prolly 2 years ago, and this time he gave us a [...]
  • Bones at El Sidrón Give Glimpse Into Life of Neanderthals Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 8:31PMScientists have found thousands of Neanderthal bone fragments in northern Spain, some of which have yielded snippets of DNA.
  • 90 years strong Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 11:38AMHistory is not neutral, nor should it be seen as in the past. A lot can be learnt about how to fight today's challenges by examining how previous generations went about fighting similar attacks from the ruling class. Many of these were struggles conducted in even worse conditions than we face today.
  • PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Steve Wilson's Big 50th Birthday Celebration at Jazz Standard, Feb. 8-13 Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 7:47AMSTEVE WILSON's 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Five Different Bands Over Six Nights- A Musical Exploration of Acclaimed Saxophonist's Diverse Career Jazz Standard, February 8-13, 2011 From February 8-13, 2011, saxophonist Steve Wilson's 50th Birthday will be celebrated at New York's Jazz Standard. Featuring five different bands over six nights, the shows will traverse Wilson's diverse career, as each ...
  • Valencia explodes into life Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 6:56AMAround the Plaza del Ayuntamento, the town square of Valencia, the city's adopted anthem is bouncing off the walls of the old buildings, sending a crowd of more than 100,000 into raptures.
  • Nicole has the 'Hole' package Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMSo, little mother Nicole Kidman play ing Saint Nick this Christmas? "No," she squealed emphatically. "No more Santa. Not doing that. Not wearing any Santa...
  • First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 4:28AMTeam Vorarlberg-Corratec had a mixed year, with the win of the mountain jersey at the Tour of Austria one of several sporting highlights. But the Austrian team also had to suffer through the suspension of its team license and being knocked down to Continental status during the season.
  • Drowned in Barcelona #2 (feat. Delorean and John Talabot) Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 4:13AMEarlier this year we brought you the first in our local columns on Barcelona , which featured words and thoughts from three people very much entrenched in the city’s independent music scene.
  • Marks and Spencer boss disagrees with Jeremy Paxman about its underwear Saturday, November 27, 2010 @ 4:54PM'I wanted to be loyal from day one. So I put all my other suits in storage and every day I wear an M&S suit,' says chief executive Marc Bolland.
  • State of the Schools Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:33AMReading – Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Doherty gave his annual ‘State of the Schools’ speech Monday night to open Subsequent Town Meeting, focusing on all the district is doing to prepare students to enter the 21st Century Global community.
  • There Are Only Three SF Bands on the 2011 SXSW List So Far -- And You've Probably Heard All of Them Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 8:13PMPut this in your still-illicit pipe and smoke it: The early list of bands invited to perform at SXSW 2011 came out this week, and San Francisco's music scene isn't well represented.There a...
  • Bride of Horror List BOP's 25 Favorite Horror Movies Since 2002: 5-1 Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 6:59AMWhy it's on the list: The best opening scene of the 2000s to date. Why you might be saying "Oh, hell no!": You are George A. Romero.
  • From the gym to the studio Thursday, October 21, 2010 @ 2:03AMStevan Pasero happily says he's a "gym rat who turned into a studio rat."
  • Theater events this week Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 6:32PMPROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTA"ANTIGONE NOW ": A vibrant and inspiring modern version of
  • Theater events this week Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 9:15AMPROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTA"ANTIGONE NOW ": A vibrant and inspiring modern version of
  • Galleon here after 6-month trip from Spain Wednesday, October 6, 2010 @ 4:41PMA replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon sailed into Philippine waters Wednesday in the culminating leg of a voyage that harked back to a bygone but not forgotten era when Manila reigned as the hub of world commerce in the East.
  • How Lucie Skeaping has kept the bush burning for 18 years Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 6:09PMLooking at the statue of the so-called Golders Hill Girl worshipping the sun in perpetuity beside the pond in Golders Hill Park, you wouldn't link this langorous, laidback figure with the vigorous, arousing world of early music.