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Apple finalises iPhone deal with European networks 2007-08-22 18:47:16 Apple has signed contracts with 3 European phone networks to exclusively sell the new iPhone, expected in late 2007 in Europe. The iPhone, which was made available in June in the United States, is expected to be released in the UK, France and Germany only, and will be released in Asia in 2008. The three lucky networks are T-Mobile of Germany, Orange of France and O2 of the UK. They are bound by contract to give 10% of all profits and data transfer back to Apple in exchange for their exclusive right to sell the phone. Despite this obvious financial loss, the phone companies have claimed that it is worth it for the boost of image that is expected from being the only sellers of the phone, and the swarm of customers with high rates of spending on calls which will be attracted to the phone. So, it’s good news if you are a European already anticipating the release of the iPhone. But to our US readers, was the iPhone worth the high price it is being sold for? Source Written by Phil f ... Apple  Iphone

Even with Beckham, England still lose to Germany 2007-08-22 18:23:02 It seems that even with the help of new L.A Galaxy arrival David Beckham, England still can’t beat Germany at soccer! The hosts took an early lead in today’s soccer match, when England’s Frank Lampard brought the score to 1-0 in the new sold out £800million Wembley Stadium. However, this success was short lived as Germany’s star Kevin Kuranyi tapped in a ball directed by Bernd Schneider, due to a fumbled save by England’s Paul Robinson. England had several chances to gain the lead again, including a free kick by England hero David Beckham, who recently signed for LA Galaxy, which was tapped on by Manchester United’s Alan Smith towards John Terry. However, bad accuracy meant this was to no avail. England suffered another set-back by upcoming German star Christian Pander on his international soccer debut, who scored with a powerful left foot strike to give Germany a lead of 2-1, and to eventually win the game for the German team. With two crucial Euro 2008 qualifying ga ...

Attorney to lead review of NBA officials 2007-08-22 17:57:16 “There is nothing as important as the integrity of our game and the covenant we have with our fans.” These were the words given by NBA Commissioner David Stern on the subject of referee Tim Donaghy, who recently admitted guilty to betting on games, some of which he actually worked in. He also pleaded guilty to informing others with inside information, in a scandal which has left the NBA with a pending review of its policies regarding gambling and its match officials. The NBA have chosen former federal prosecutor Lawrence B. Pedowitz to conduct the review, and alongside his New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz will study the NBA’s efforts against gambling and cheating. Superstars such as Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant and 2006 Player of the Year award winner Steve Nash are all expected to be questioned by Pedowitz and his team, as well as other referees, coaches and league personnel. So with the current scandal looming over the heads of the NBA, do you think this wi ...

U.S. Presidential Candidate Ron Paul To Celebrate Birthday BBQ Bash 2007-08-22 17:43:10 U.S. Presidential hopeful Ron Paul turned the grand age of 72 on August 20th, however the Texas congressman will be restraining from the grand celebrations until August 26th when he will be attending his Birthday BBQ bash. A BBQ bash in honor of Ron Paul has been organized by his campaign team and is set to commence at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City, Texas and all Ron Paul supporters are invited to attend this birthday celebration. Ron Paul appears to be an online favorite, partly because of more freedoms and less regulation of the Internet, however he is trailing in the polls with the Republican CNN Opinion Research Corporation Poll showing him receiving only 1% of the vote. At the age of 72 is Ron Paul too old to be the next U.S. President? Who will be getting your vote in the 2008 elections? Written by Simon for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Politics, News ... Ron Paul

Mike Flynt Returns To Sul Ross State University After Selling Powerbase Training System 2007-08-22 17:23:09 In a move that comes as a big surprise to the sports world, 59 year old Mike Flynt has returned to the Sul Ross State University football team. We could see Mike Flynt return to the football field as soon as September 1st after years of selling the Powerbase Training System. Apparently Mike Flynt and some old friends were drinking in a bar when Mike Flynt brought up how he regretted being kicked of the college football team. Then one of Mike Flynt’s friends suggested getting back on the team and before you know it, Mike Flynt was done selling the Powerbase Training System and back on the Sul Ross State University football team, aged 59. What do you think of Mike Flynt going from selling the Powerbase Training System to playing college football again? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Sports News, News ...

BNC Mortgage Gets Shut Down By Lehman, 1200 jobs lost 2007-08-22 17:05:50 BNC Mortgage is a case of how things can go so horribly wrong, so fast in the mortgage business. As recently as 2006, BNC Mortgage was a leader mortgage lender, providing more $14 billion in home loans. Now BNC Mortgage has been shut down by Lehman, in a move that will cost the bank a massive $50 billion. Although BNC Mortgage is being shut down, Lehman will still offer mortgages and home loans via another of their mortgage services, Aurora Loan Services. However, unlike BNC Mortgage, this company focuses on more creditworthy customers. Lehman stock is down 24% this year so far and the shut down of BNC Mortgage is not going to help matters. What do you think about BNC Mortgage being shut down? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Business, News ...

Home Information Packs – What are they? 2007-08-22 17:03:30 The HIP’s or Home Information Pack contains information that is needed by the Seller or Purchaser of a property. The Home Information Packs come into force on 1st August 2007 for properties with four or more bedrooms. As soon as there is enough energy assessors qualified then the pack will come into force for smaller properties. For purchasers the pack provides essential information that they will require for themselves and their mortgage lender for free on the property. For the seller these packs will assist in the sale of their property and will reveal any nasty surprises before their house is within the chain which could result in a delay on their sale. Compulsory items required for the Home Information Pack • Sale statement • Evidence of title • Home Information Pack Index • Energy Performance Certificate • Leasehold and Commonhold sales, if appropriate. • Standard searches For more information go to home information packs Written by Emma for Product ReviewsIn S ...

Ferris Bueller 2: Jennifer Grey and Matthew Broderick both interested in the sequel 2007-08-22 15:24:10 One of my favorite films of all time has to be Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, that movie was way back in 1986 and was the movie that made Jennifer Grey and Matthew Broderick. This was also one of John Hughes best movies, so many people though that the movie would have have a sequel and now just over 20 years later it seems as if it will come off. The movie will be called Ferris Bueller 2: Another Day Off, the story is to take place a day before Ferris’s birthday. Both Jennifer Grey and Matthew Broderick are interested in signing up to the sequel. Other people who are thinking of signing up to Ferris Bueller 2 is Alan Ruck, Charlie Sheen and also Ben Stein. Read More Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Film News, News ...

Flood Insurance - Winter is Just Around the Corner 2007-08-22 15:09:01 With the chances of flooding on the increase as plans are made to build more properties on the flood plains it could be wise to start looking into the cost of flood insurance. Especially with the winter just round the corner. There are various organisations which you can contact in order to seek information on the likelihood or how great a risk your area is of flooding. The insurance could be costly for people in high areas but paying an insurance premium will definitely be cheaper than one big pay out if the worst did happen! There is a website available from the Association of British Insurers which provides information on what to do if you are about to be flooded or you have suffered a flood. http://www.abi.org.uk/floodinfo To obtain a quote on Flood Insurance the following companies are just two of who provide Flood Insurance nationwide and legal and general Written by Emma for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Home Insurance, Insurance ...

President Bush Shows Support For Iraqi Prime Minister and U.S. Troops in Iraq 2007-08-22 14:28:56 President Bush today had to again defend Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikil against U.S. lawmakers wanting to call for a no-confidence vote on his leadership at the annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City, Mo. where he was speaking. “Prime Minister Maliki is a good guy, a good man with a difficult job, and I support him, it’s not up to the politicians in Washington, D.C., to say whether he will remain in his position. That is up to the Iraqi people who now live in a democracy and not a dictatorship.” was the response given by Bush. In his speech Bush also included a defense of Iraq’s political progress, and many critics this week have also had to accept the success of the U.S. troop surge, but continued to protest about the slow pace of political reconciliation. Is Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikil “the right guy for Iraq”? Is the presence of the U.S. troops in Iraq still needed? Written by Simon for Product ReviewsIn Secti ... President

Real Zac Efron High School Yearbook: Arroyo Grande near San Luis Obispo, California 2007-08-22 13:18:17 It is know secret that Zac Efron has made himself the focus of many a young girl’s dream’s but the High School Musical star has always had those dreamy good looks. It has been reported that Zac was just an ordinary kid growing up. Zac has gone from a spikey-haired, gap-toothed 14-year-old boy to a shaggy haired 16-year-old lad and finally giving the world a glimpse of the guy candy he would soon become in his school photo at the age of 18. Zac said that “I was definitely not the coolest kid in school, if you were there, you’d believe me. I was just a regular kid.” Zac went on to say about the gap in his teeth and said that “Just before ‘High School Musical’ I got some braces. It was fixed in three weeks,”. What do you think of Zac Efron? source Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Celebrity News, News ...

High School Musical 2 Gets First UK Screening On Disney 21st September 2007 2007-08-22 13:03:56 Disney’s long-anticipated TV film High School Musical 2 has reportedly become the most-watched programme of all time on basic cable channels in the US. It has been said that around 17.2 million people tuned in to see the song-and-dance spectacular make its debut on the Disney Channel on Friday. For all of you in the UK you will be able to see High School Musical 2 on the 21st September when is gets its first screening on Disney Channel. And I can tell you my daughter will not miss it for the world that’s for sure. It has been reported that there is going to be around 100 High School Musical products in the shops by Christmas and it has also been reported that a movie is also underway, which will get a cinema release in 2008. In this TV sequel of High School Musical 2 the cast of the HSM1 including stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens get to reunite. It is set in the summer holidays and it sees the cast reunited at an upmarket country club where they have all landed summer jobs. ...

Permanent Push Up Bra 2007-08-22 12:49:01 Are you thinking about getting breast implants? If so you need to read this first. Why not consider this new MIM technique also known as Cup&Up. The theory behind it is that over time implants are just like natural breasts and will begin to sag. So now it has been reported that MIM, which is an Israeli start up company have realized that they could recreate a permanent internal bra that would forever eliminate sagging and maintain the appearance of perky breasts. How does it work I hear you ask well here is the scary part what they do is they anchor the implants via silicone threads to the ribs and fascia. What do you think would you have it done? I know I would never have something like that done. Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News ...

Oil Prices Stay Below $70 As Hurricane Dean Avoids Gulf Platforms 2007-08-22 11:50:21 As hurricane dean is staying further south, the 4000 oil platforms in the Gulf are less at risk of damage than they were previously. This has caused oil prices to stay below the $70 mark even though US crude oil prices were up 23 cents, they were still only at $69.80 per barrel. As hurricane dean loses power and/or moves away from the oil platforms in the Gulf, oil prices fall. Due to hurricane dean, some of the oil production has been shut down in the Gulf. Are oil prices going to fall as hurricane dean dies out? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Business, News ...

Presidential Campaign Fueled By Books 2007-08-22 11:21:34 Many of the front runners for the upcoming 2008 presidential elections are using books to fuel their campaign. A book to a possible future president is a tool which should not be underestimated for it hasmany purposes. It offers politicians a means to promote views in greater detail and set the record straight for any possible rumors. Although, most candidates start writing, it is only the favored few which are ranked high enough in the polls that make any money out of publishing. Hillary Rodham Clinton was given an $8 million book deal for her book “Living History,” and has gained over $1.2 million in book royalties since the book was published back in 2003 Other president hopeful Barack Obama who received a $425,000 advance against royalties for “The Audacity of Hope”. It was a best seller for weeks, and has now sold in excess of 1 million copies. Is spending large amounts of money on these elaborate presidential campaigns really necessary? Written by Simon ...