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Japanese Yen - Currency - Money

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Wall Street Journal
Strong Yen, U.S. Jobs Drag Asia Down
Fri 20 Aug 2010
By MATTHEW ALLEN And LESLIE SHAFFER SINGAPORE—Asian stock markets were mostly lower Friday after Wall Street tumbled on data indicating the U.S. jobs market remains bleak, while the yen's... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)

McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain celebrates after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Sunday, April 18, 2010.

Britain Entertainment Formulaone Japan Photos

The Daily Mail
Reunited and it feels so good: Jenson Button and Jessica Michibata are stronger than ever ...
Fri 20 Aug 2010
They've had a slightly turbulent relationship, and split briefly in May for two months. But Jenson Button and Japanese-born model Jessica Michibata have proved that absence makes the heart grow fonder... (photo: AP / Ahn Young-Joon)

A trader watches computer screens at NYSE Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. European stock markets slumped further on Friday following massive losses on Wall Street and Asia on mounting fears that this week's efforts by central banks and governments to break the logjam in credit markets have failed to ease lending rates between banks. At midday London time, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 328.03, or 7.6 percent, at 3,985.77, below the 4,000 mark earlier for the first time in five years. Germany's DAX was 399.92, or 8.2 percent, at 4,487.08, and France's CAC-40 was 254.03, or 7.4 percent lower at 3,1

The New York Times Thu 19 Aug 2010
European Shares Start to Wander
European and Asian equity markets mostly traded in a narrow range Thursday with little new data on the way to spur investors. Japanese stocks were the exception, enjoying a strong rebound amid... (photo: AP / Peter Dejon)
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US Dollar - Japanese Yen - Philippine Peso - Currencies

Breitbart Thu 19 Aug 2010
Japan's Nikkei outperforms world markets
LONDON (AP) - World stock markets mostly traded in a narrow range Thursday with little new data on the way to spur investors. Japanese stocks were the exception, enjoying a strong rebound amid... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Japan Markets Photos Stocks Wikipedia: Nikkei 225

Pedestrians are reflected on a brokerage's electric stock prices board in Tokyo Thursday, April 2, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 251.58 points, or 3.01 percent, to end morning trade at 8,603.49

The Street Thu 19 Aug 2010
Asian Stocks Rise; Europe Moves Lower
Uncertainty over the economic outlook for coming months kept benchmarks within a narrow range in Asia, though upbeat earnings results from U.S. retailers provided some... (photo: AP / Koji Sasahara)
Asia Market Photos Stocks Wikipedia: Nikkei 225

Gold - Jewelries

Gulf News Thu 19 Aug 2010
Broker's Notes: Gold climbs; dollar shave gains against the yen
Gold Gold gained on Thursday after holdings in the SPDR Gold Trust rose again, showing that investors remained faithful to the metal in light concerns about the global... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Dollar Economy Gold Photos Wikipedia: Gold

Tomatoes

The Examiner Thu 19 Aug 2010
3 best, easy cold salad recipes for summer vegetables featuring tomato, cucumber, and corn
These cold salad recipes feature summer vegetables in combinations that pair nicely with a variety of grilled foods. All of the salads are easy to make. These easy, cold... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Corn Photos Recipes Vegetables Wikipedia: Summer

A woman walks by an electric market board in Tokyo indicating Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average added 40.22 points to 9,004.33, clearing the 9,000 point level at one point in the afternoon, Monday, April 13, 2009.

m&c; Thu 19 Aug 2010
Japanese stocks rise on possible stimulus measures, US gains (Roundup)
Tokyo - Japanese shares rose Thursday following modest gains on Wall Street as expectations of economic stimulus measures helped improve investor sentiment. The... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)
Japan Photos Stock Tokyo Wikipedia: Nikkei 225

A floor trader looks on the stock price at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday, May 7, 2010. Investors dumped shares across the board in Asia after the Dow Jones industrials plunged 1,000 points at one point Thursday, the biggest drop ever during a trading day, amid fears that Greece's debt problems could halt the global economic recovery. A technical glitch is suspected of contributing to the plunge.

Herald Tribune Thu 19 Aug 2010
Asian markets advance after slim Wall Street gains
TOKYO - Most Asian markets rose Thursday after a seesaw session on Wall Street, helped by gains in tech stocks after an industry report in Japan showed increased demand... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung)
Asian Markets Photos Stocks Tech

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	Official: Russian disaster sign of global warming The Miami Herald
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	Veterans battle lasting scars Ohio
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Jobless

Jobless Filings at Highest Point Since November

A general view shows the facade of the Bank of England in the City of London, Wednesday April 9, 2008. The euro hit an all-time high against Britain's pound sterling Wednesday as traders factored in expectations of an imminent cut in U.K. interest rates. A fresh report of sagging consumer confidence also weighed against the pound. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) hg3

Data Point to a Strengthening Recovery in Britain

Hundreds of jobseekers gather at a National Career Fairs job fair at the Radisson Martinique On Broadway Hotel in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. The Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims figures Thursday

U.S. Jobless Filings at Highest Point Since November

Q+A-How does yen's rise affect Japan's forex account? The Guardian
JGBs up but trim gains, BOJ meeting hopes dashed The Guardian
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip, safety sought on US growth worri The Guardian
Nikkei slides 2 percent as policy worries weigh The Guardian
Asian stocks slide after dour US economy news Herald Tribune
Broker's Notes: Dollar declines; gold heading for its bigges Gulf News
FocusJapan may stem yen rise to support weak economy ICIS
Recovery Worries to Weigh on European Shares Wall Street Journal
Japan stimulus plan to focus on green tech: report Breitbart
(eca017): Japan stocks plunge on stronger yen, US economy m&c;
Japan stocks plunge on stronger yen, US economy (Roundup) m&c;
Nikkei slips 2 percent, worry about policy bites The Guardian
Oil steady near 6-week low, heads for 2nd weekly drop The Guardian
Economy fears knock Asian shares BBC News
E-Reading: Revolution in the Making or Fading Fad? The New York Times
Dollar slips to lower 85 yen in Tokyo on weak U.S. economic Breitbart
Benchmark JGB yield lower on worries about U.S. economy, sto Breitbart
Nikkei falls over 2 pct, worry over policy weighs The Guardian
Nikkei falls 2 pct on weaker U.S. data, firmer yen The Guardian
Dollar near 15-year low vs yen as risk shunned The Guardian

Jakarta introduces women-only carriages in trains

NKorea calls for Japanese apology and reparation

What if 'English Only' Isn't Wrong?

Japan, Russia at loss to create 'new eras' Asahi News
Chennai institutions earn Japanese Foreign Minister's commen The Hindu
Wii Party Keeps The Festivities Going In Japan Kotaku
The readers' room: what you thought of G2 this week The Guardian
Japan No. 3? A Needed Shock Therapy Real Clear Politics
Indonesian envoy laments grim UN climate talks Khaleej Times
Rivals close in around Japan's weakened PM Naoto Kan The Australian
Beijing: China's top nuclear envoy visited NKorea Herald Tribune
Global stocks near one-week high The Himalayan
Beijing says China's top nuclear envoy made trip to NKorea, Star Tribune
World stocks near 1-week high; BOJ easing view hits yen Business Report
LEAD: Industry minister reluctant to extend existing stimulu Breitbart
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks near 1-wk high; BOJ easing view hits y The Guardian
Legg Mason trusts in global macro investing The Australian
Asian shares advance after slim Wall Street gains Herald Tribune
Unsound financial situation attracts investors to Japan China Daily
Buying more of Tokyo's debt is high-risk move China Daily
Prime minister's job taken lightly Asahi News
More flood aid pledged to Pakistan Al Jazeera
Japan says islets disputed with China guarded by US Inquirer

Peoples are in market-middle class peoples of India

Asia's booming middle classes unmasked in new study

Galaxy soccer star David Beckham attends a NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Even David Beckham could learn a thing or two from Craig Bellamy

Ebay

Groupon Copies eBay's Playbook in International Buying Spree

Indonesian train now have women-only carriages The Press Democrat
Islamic Center Exposes Mixed Feelings Locally The New York Times
No more groping: Indonesian train operator designates women- Star Tribune
Films, media being used subtly to further propaganda Merinews
Spotlight Interview With Ana Bertha Navarro Munoz Scoop
11th Triennial Conference Of Pacific Women Scoop
Hellish Ordeal No Barrier To Returning To Calling Scoop
Internal Markets Could Propel Economic Recovery Scoop
G.M. Chief Sees I.P.O. As Exit Sign The New York Times
Google and Yahoo Win Appeal in Argentine Case The New York Times
Rio Tinto Vows to Work for Approval of Pilbara JV The New York Times
Tourists go for organic cocktail of tea, coffee and Kanchanj The Himalayan
Now Playing: A Short Film Starring Branded Content The New York Times
For Digital Artists, Apps Provide New Palette The New York Times
Shame on the House of Mouse Newsvine
Report: FAA Set to Hit American With Huge Penalty The New York Times
Yingli Green Reports 2Q Profit The New York Times
VOX POPULI: It feels like the whole country is a 'heat islan Asahi News
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP/ Fijian lives Kos Asahi News
Innovative, low-cost education lands Pinoy couple RM award Malaya

Starbucks Coffee

Starbucks Wrap: Mermaid buys out Brazilian partner, prepares to sell instant coffee in the Philippines

Green Leafy Vegetable

Eating green leafy veggies reduces diabetes riskstudy

Vegetables - Food for goof health

Leafy greens may reduce risk of diabetes

Green leafy vegetables reduces diabetes riskstudy Inquirer
Make the garden a family affair The Daily Telegraph
Electronic books catching on but still face challenges as iP Hartford Courant
Labor costs no sweat for Lenovo China Daily
Oil Wallows Below $75 in Asia on Dim Economic News The New York Times
Appeasing the Bond Gods The New York Times
Gloomy US industrial data rattle worldwide markets The Daily Telegraph
Calif. Approves New Heat Rules to Protect Workers The New York Times
Changes at DOST Inquirer
O'Reilly Distances Himself From a Video Promotion The New York Times
Japan charters to Auckland to treble over summer Scoop
On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell The New York Times
Canadian Solar Shows 1Q Profit, Lowers 4Q Results The New York Times
BofA and Visa to test cell phone payments Canada Dot Com
Panasonic to lift China plasma plant capacity: report Canada Dot Com
Sharp to cut LCD panel production: report Canada Dot Com
Movie Review: The Human Centipede NME
Japan to swap energy technology for CO2 offsets Asahi News
Turners Auctions announces half year net profit Scoop
New Zealand's net migration figures up, just Scoop

Ms. Sharmila Tagore, actress and Shri Saumitra Chatterjee, actor at the presentation of the film �Apur Sansar�, during the 40th International Film Festival (IFFI-2009), at Panaji, Goa on November 30, 2009.

Sharmila Tagore walks the ramp at International Jewellery Week in Mumbai

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits a National Health Service (NHS) center in central London, Friday July 24, 2009.

Gordon Brown in line to make '$100,000 a night speeches'

Actor in a Supporting Role nominee Alan Alda and Julia Roberts, who presented at the 77th Annual Academy Awards®, at the Governors Ball after the Oscars® at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 27, 2005. (js1)

Julia Roberts claims her Hindusim has nothing to do with new film

Banjola festival pays tribute to newfangled, old-timey instr Denver Post
Repertory Films showing this week Philadelphia Daily News
Julia Roberts promotes movie 'Eat, Pray, Love' in Tokyo China Daily
Raymond J. Pierce, 86, acted in local theater productions The Boston Globe
New skyscraper rises at Ground Zero, amid mosque flap Inquirer
DVD Review: "The Good, the Bad and the Weird" The Oklahoman
Miss Universe 2010 contestants swimsuit pictures - part 15 The Examiner
New skyscraper rises at Ground Zero Khaleej Times
What's On: MOVIES Asahi News
What's On: EXHIBITIONS Asahi News
Trials and tribulations The Star
New Mazda2 zooms right into your heart USA Today
No Text and Driving: Jonas Brothers and Allstate raise aware The Examiner
When will Jason and Brenda collide? The Examiner
Strike a pose: using physicality to bring productions alive Irish Times
Shocking! A Terrence Malick Film Isn't Done Yet Cinematical
Tiny New House, Old Kyoto Soul Wall Street Journal
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) The Guardian
The Human Centipede director shows why three into one will g The Guardian
Movie Listings and Film Series The New York Times

Dark Clouds - Climate Change - Pollution - Global Warming

China Wrestles with Environmental Strains

** TO GO WITH STORY SLUGGED CARBON MINAS ** An earthmover is used to shovel coal onto trucks at a mine near Changzhi, Shanxi, China, Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Coal mining remains one of the world's most dangerous trades; in China alone, more than 4,700 workers died in coal mines last year. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

China's Ticking Time Bomb

In this photo provided by the United Nations, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visits the Sultan Colony, an Internally Displaced Persons’ camp, in the Province of Punjab, near the city of Multan. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010.

U.N. Chief Says More Aid Needed for Pakistan

Pakistan's misery: Nature takes its toll on a nation torn by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
USFS Report: 'Ecosystem Services' at Risk From Suburban Deve The New York Times
Low-Tech Experiment Appears to Be Smothering Lake Tahoe's Cl The New York Times
EPA Agrees to Examine Truck Emissions Claims in Navistar Set The New York Times
Locals Track Gulf Oil Spill's Health Impacts, Paving Way for The New York Times
A New EPRI Computer Model Makes the Case for Regional Climat The New York Times
Democrats, After Opposing Climate Bill, Still Face GOP Attac The New York Times
Green energy firm PV Crystalox Solar sees big fall in earnin The Guardian
IBM to Renew Application Environment for Taiyo Life Insuranc Insurance Newsnet
Marubeni, Cargill to collaborate on GHG emission reduction p Energy Business Review
Two MOL Vessels Enrolled in Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Pr Asahi News
A direct answer to old earth creationism The Examiner
Climate change and the vuvuzela leave mark on Oxford Diction The Guardian
Toy Makes Gathering Wind Data A Breeze PhysOrg
New Diversity Officer at Interior Aims to Reshape Work Force The New York Times
Murky Relationships Mark Scientific Efforts to Assess Gulf S The New York Times
EPA Push on Emission Regs Sparks State Permitting Scrambles, The New York Times
Indonesia Coral Reefs Dying At Record Rates Due To Warmer Te Huffington Post
Fuming Greenpeace slams polluting cars of leaders Hong Kong Standard
Extreme darkness: Carbon nanotube forest covers NIST's ultra PhysOrg

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