Boy dies on school activity break Jun 27, 2007
" RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED In Pictures: Flooding in Yorkshire Floods force thousands from homes Supercomputer steps up the pace New EU states attacked over graft 'I felt hunted and alone' - lawyer MOST READ Sharp practice of melting coins Indian soldiers 'paraded naked' Protests at Iran fuel rationing Bush in tribute to outgoing Blair Brown to become prime minister FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- UK)
Paper clips, sticky notes, stapler... Jun 27, 2007
" Feeling pious? What would you do when confronted by the following opportunities to indulge in a spot of low-level profiteering? 1. THE VAT DILEMMA VOTE What would you do with this offer? Pay in cash Pay by cheque but don't report him Tell the Vatman Results are indicative and may not reflect public opinion Jerry the Builder finishes off at your house. He's done a beautiful job of finishing off a loft conversion and the agreed price is 500. But he says he'll take cash to the tune of 470 as he... (BBC News -- UK)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Jun 27, 2007
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Tamil rebels launch naval attack Jun 27, 2007
There were 15 boats, including three suicide boats, off Delft island in Jaffna," said navy spokesman Commander DKP Dassanayake. "We have destroyed one boat," he said. Soldiers wounded Meanwhile, an army bus has been hit by a bomb blast in Colombo wounding four soldiers, one of whom later died in hospital. Three civilians were also injured, the military says. The government said the device was left on a motorcycle parked on the side of the road and blamed the Tamil Tigers. The rebels, who want a... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Jun 27, 2007
" SRI LANKA CRISIS BACKGROUND PROFILES HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Bank tells woman 'you are dead' 'I felt hunted and alone' - lawyer Team makes Tunguska crater claim 'Find of century' for Egyptology Sharp practice of melting coins MOST READ Blair facing MPs for final time 'Find of century' for Egyptology Iran fuel rations spark violence Why is Tony Blair stepping down? Sharp practice of melting coins... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
'My Left Foot' typewriter on sale Jun 27, 2007
" The auction is due to take place at the St Stephen's Green auction rooms next Tuesday, 3 July. MOST E-MAILED In Pictures: Flooding in Yorkshire 'I felt hunted and alone' - lawyer 53m raid gang 'kidnapped child' Brown prepares to succeed Blair Youth stabbed to death in street MOST READ Sharp practice of melting coins Bush in tribute to outgoing Blair Indian soldiers 'paraded naked' Brown prepares to succeed Blair Protests at Iran fuel rationing FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Press sees Abbas summit comfort Jun 27, 2007
The Middle Eastern media view is that the Sharm el-Sheikh summit supported Mahmud Abbas in his stand-off with Hamas (BBC News -- Africa)
EC threat to BBC over downloads Jun 27, 2007
" However, the OSC argue that DRM-free downloads would be in the "public interest". "In an ideal world all DRM would be removed," said Mr Taylor. VIEW OF THE FUTURE CHANGING CHANNELS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED 'I felt hunted and alone' - lawyer In Pictures: Flooding in Yorkshire Huge clear-up after floods chaos MOST READ Sharp practice of melting coins Indian soldiers 'paraded naked' Protests at Iran... (BBC News -- Technology)
Activist's anger over abduction Jun 27, 2007
" He says the men who abducted him were in plain clothes, and he is unsure about their identity. Mr Khawaja says he was held in at least five different jails so that his whereabouts could be kept uncertain. "They wanted to make me disappear, because the cause of the missing people had touched a raw nerve," he said. Eventually, after much pressure from the courts, he was released. Activists say abductions by the security agencies have become routine. Following news of his abduction, Human Rights... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Nepal monuments 'now safe' Jun 27, 2007
" The minister also said that the government would take fresh steps to improve and restore other world heritage sites. These include Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - in the south-west of Nepal and the Sagarmatha national park - famous for Mount Everest. Also of importance is the Chitwan National Park - famous for its endangered Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos. A Unesco official in Kathmandu said that the decision reflected "the collective hard work and joint efforts by the UN, the... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Jun 27, 2007
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Whites jailed for S Africa murder Jun 27, 2007
"At one point Motawane had petrol poured over him. "There is evidence that when he was assaulted he was crying and screaming, but to no avail," the judge said. He said they had shown no remorse. After the assault, Motawane was taken to a police station where he was accused of robbery. A police officer said Broodryk and the others were advised to take him to a nearby hospital. Instead they drove him to his home, 35km away, where he was found dead the next morning. SOUTH AFRICA RAINBOW NATION... (BBC News -- Africa)
In picturesCambodia searches for survivors of missing tourist plane Jun 27, 2007
Sharp practice of melting coins. Protests at Iran fuel rationing. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Dow Jones insider trading probe puts Hong Kong in spotlight May 13, 2007
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Website reveals Brown and Cameron's shared Highland heritage Apr 14, 2007
The chances of historians unearthing some fearful feud over sharp practice or poor quality beasts brought to market were therefore dismissed by archivists as "close to nil". Nonetheless, the findings may give a small boost to Ukip or to New Labour plotters who still hope to find a credible alternative to the chancellor. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cameron: Tories are the party of social revival Mar 19, 2007
The spokesman added: "I don't think there is any doubt that this sort of thing is sharp practice. We need to have a good debate in this country and I think it's a shame that it is devalued by silly stories where people rummage through people's bins.". Also in this section. (Independent)
Cameron promises not to duck tough decisions Mar 19, 2007
A Sunday Mirror report on the contents of his rubbish , which found 30 items which should have been recycled, including non-biodegradable nappies used by his disabled son, Ivan, was "sharp practice". Mr Cameron hailed Lady Thatcher as a leader who "didn't spend her time in office like Tony Blair, fretting about her legacy" but instead "achieved more for this country in 10 weeks than he'll have achieved in 10 years". (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
'No evidence' of drug price fix claim Feb 8, 2007
Mr Abbott earlier said he would look into whether so-called "sharp practices" were occurring. "If there is sharp practice going on, I am most concerned and I will be looking into it because I don't want companies to engage in sharp practice at patients' expense," Mr Abbott told reporters in Canberra. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Abbott to probe generic drug withholding claims Feb 8, 2007
"If there is sharp practice going on, I am most concerned and I will be looking into it because I don't want companies to engage in sharp practice at patients' expense," he said. Labor's health spokeswoman Nicola Roxon says it is unacceptable. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
Kenya: Pressure Mounts On Kibaki As Githongo Fights On Jan 22, 2007
Headlined 'The buck stops here', the FT story wondered: "Can anyone really be expected to clean up a country where sharp practice and high esteem seem so inextricably linked?". On Sunday, the stealth silence in Government corridors was shrilly broken by Government Spokesman Dr Alfred Mutua who promised a statement on Monday from Wako. (allAfrica.com)
Towson falls to G. Mason, drops to 2-3 in conference Jan 12, 2007
Thomas said it was a carryover from a sharp practice yesterday morning at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. "We had a great shootaround, excellent deny defense, nobody missing layups," Thomas said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Meyer: Gators Go Through "Sluggish" Practice Jan 4, 2007
com Managing EditorDate: Jan 3, 2007 SCOTTSDALE, AZ --- Urban Meyer didn't get the crisp, sharp practice that he was hoping to get out of the Florida Gators Wednesday afternoon as they began earnest preparations for the Tostitos National Championship Game against Ohio State (January 8, Fox TV). The Florida coach is hoping the Gators will be back to normal when they hit the practice field Thursday. (FightinGators.com)
The reform of bankruptcy law may have exchanged one excess for another Jan 3, 2007
It does not require more sharp practice that takes advantage of the law. ALSO IN THIS SECTION. (TimesOnline)
Petrino Meets with Reporters at Monday's FedEx Orange Bowl Press Conference Jan 2, 2007
"We've been trying to make sure that we don't leave it on the practice field so we've cut things back the last couple days. That is the one concern is the difference in the heat and the humidity. It reminds you a little bit about getting back to two a days, so I think, though, yesterday we had a real sharp practice. We looked fast again, and that was good to see.". "We're excited to get tomorrow here and get out on the field and have a great game.". (Uoflsports.com)
New Year's Day brings sharp practice session Jan 2, 2007
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Role Playing Dec 27, 2006
"We've had our fun for the last few days, now it's time to tighten the screws and start getting focused for the game. We didn't have a very sharp practice today, and I expect that to change for the better tomorrow.". After practice, nearly a dozen players and coaches were interviewed by members of the Purdue and Orlando media. (Purduesports.com)
What happened to peace on Earth? Dec 23, 2006
This piece of shameful sharp practice is aimed at destroying a rather special bit of countryside. Those who have read The French Lieutenant s Woman will be familiar with the Lyme Regis undercliff: the St Lawrence undercliff is much the same: mysterious, wild, enthralling, ever so slightly sinister. (TimesOnline)
The Joke's Over: Memories of Hunter S. Thompson Nov 25, 2006
In writing this book Steadman seems to have come to the conclusion that the friendship was never as reciprocal as he liked to imagine, discovering "more of the icy winds of rejection that were probably there from the beginning ... Quite by chance I became a part of this man's life, more as an infection than as a friend." The records of Thompson's repeated sharp practice in book negotiations would seem to bear that out, being "much more into deals than personal affection". Yet this is, to a... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Foxtons to offer its shares in £400m float Nov 20, 2006
Foxtons, the estate agency at the centre of allegations over sharp practice in the housing market, is planning to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange in a deal that could value the agency at up to 400 million. The plans for a share listing, which are said to be at an early stage, come at a time when property prices, particularly in London, are reaching record levels. (TimesOnline)
Buy-out firms can benefit from engagement with regulators Nov 7, 2006
Private equity seems almost too successful, making large returns from apparently staid investments and leaving the impression that there must be sharp practice going on. The impression is mistaken. (Financial Times)
BARBARA AMIEL Oct 29, 2006
Nobody dug into his controversial past in Canada, where critics regarded him as a master of sharp practice. Page 1. (TimesOnline)
Justice for saleLawyers tell of their frustration at working in lawless DR Congo Oct 23, 2006
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PeopleSoft whistleblower lands $17.3m jackpot Oct 11, 2006
5m returned to the US government today by Oracle, Peoplesoft's owner, to settle allegations of sharp practice. The case was filed under the False Claims Act by Hicks. (Register)
Thomas Mallon on Jessica Mitford Oct 9, 2006
At least a part of Mitford s skill in exposing sharp practice came from her own taste for scams and dodges. For decades, she cheated the phone company of reversed long-distance charges just ring here collect for Wanda Spikdec, who will then get the number to ring back immediately and on occasion she travelled wearing a large arm bandage that would guarantee special treatment at the airport. (New Yorker)
Can planting trees give you a clear carbon conscience? Oct 7, 2006
Others talk of hedge funds trying to offload thousands of suspect carbon credits on unsuspecting consumers and sharp practice where project managers have sold the same carbon credits four or five times. Francis Sullivan, a carbon offset expert who led HSBC's efforts to neutralise its emissions, said: "There will be individuals and companies out there who think they're doing the right thing but they're not. I am sure that people are buying offsets in this unregulated market that are not... (Guardian Unlimited)
In Our Pages Sep 8, 2006
Fraud, bribery, corruption, sharp practice and intimidation are alleged to have caused the votes in some districts. These allegations will be sent from Orleans, Chautauqua, Essex, Cortland, Wayne, Broome and other counties. (International Herald Tribune)
Supercasino opponents raise stakes as inquiry begins Aug 30, 2006
Cities' bids heard amid claims of sharp practice Panel's decision will be submitted in December ... But the panel will begin its work under hostile scrutiny and amid fresh claims that those involved in the Millennium Dome bid engaged in sharp practice and that the procedure for picking the winning bid left concerned members of the public at a disadvantage. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Friday afternoon practice report Aug 5, 2006
Date: Aug 4, 2006 It was another sharp practice this afternoon as the offense continues to benefit from the solid play of quarterbacks John David Booty and Mark Sanchez. to read the rest of this story. (WeAreSC.com)
Parking policy 'mess' criticised Jul 12, 2006
"[This] leaves local authorities open to charges of sharp practice," the committee's report said. The MPs added that the scale and cost of illegally-parked vehicles had not been estimated for the UK as a whole but was clearly high. (BBC News -- UK)
Hold 'em or fold 'em Fixer eyes poker glory Jul 8, 2006
Ten years ago, the back pages of another newspaper were thick with ads for the long-forgotten charity casinos $10 blackjack joints that achieved the highest standards in sharp practice and sleaze. In early 1996, the ads proclaimed the charities were "now featuring Texas Holdem Poker!" I was part of an earlier newsroom poker club at the time, and had enjoyed just enough success to think it was not luck. (Toronto Star -- GTA)
Letters to the editor Jun 4, 2006
He acquired the quick fortune by sharp practice and at the expense of his licensed professional staff. While teaching, I heard of at least two professors who used such credentials for getting employment or advancement. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Aegis pair stand firm May 29, 2006
But while Aegis accuse Bollore of dirty tricks, a Paris court last week turned the spotlight on Aegis, denouncing it for sharp practice. The world of the media is really Dallas,' said Judge Olivier Fourmy, clearly baffled by the business environment of the case he was trying. (This is Money)
Public Sector Reform Programme May 25, 2006
When we find ourselves at the end of such sharp practice which currently permeates the sector, the feeling is just like being robbed by an armed robber whilst the police look on unconcerned. In circumstances like this ones instincts is normally to take a weapon and fight back, and I can tell you I know people who are prepared to fight because they can no longer tolerate public officers being paid and maintained with our tax payers money, being deliberately awkward and treating their fellow... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
THE TEN BEST MARATHONS EVER Apr 21, 2006
From No 50, the 1967 Boston Marathon in which Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run a significant marathon with an official number, having obtained it by sharp practice, through No 24, the sad case of Rose Ruiz, an impostor who refused to return her 1980 Boston winner s medal, to No 1, the riveting personal story of Khannouchi, the tales keep coming. At more than 500 pages, the book delves into athletes post-careers, such as that of Abebe Bikila, the double Olympic champion, from... (TimesOnline)
A con job is not a conspiracy Apr 12, 2006
In 2000, Canadian allegations against AWB were passed (without mention that they came from Canada) to Australia from the UN. In 2003 there was plenty of evidence, if only it had been recognised or not misread as simply sharp practice by competitors. The Government - ministers and officials - failed to accept the signs for several reasons. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Hywel WIlliams Apr 11, 2006
This, of course, was quite compatible with all sorts of venality and sharp practice, but it did diffuse power ... At least Tories, knowing they had something to prove, would occasionally import into the cabinet a financial poacher turned gamekeeper who was ready to blow the whistle on sharp practice. (Guardian Unlimited)
- Dave Hill: Footballers are big sissies Apr 6, 2006
Big football's current great debate concerns how to eradicate from the field of play the widespread sharp practice of diving - pretending to have been fouled when you have not - and the related sin of feigning injury in order to trick referees into punishing opponents. Naturally, everyone in authority condemns such cheating. (Guardian Unlimited)
Leading article Apr 4, 2006
But it smacks of political sharp practice, a convenient way to knife his presidential rival. That is hardly the best qualification for future office in the Elys. (TimesOnline)
Trusts deserve a level playing field Mar 31, 2006
Hedge funds tend to be portrayed as shadowy institutions, shrouded in mystique and suspected of sharp practice. There is no smoke without fire and there are plenty of hedge funds whose behaviour fuels the shadowy mythology. (TimesOnline)
Sorrell at war on two fronts as writs fly Feb 12, 2006
The news of Sorrell's dispute with the press baron comes as he grapples with widening allegations of sharp practice involving advertising giant WPP's operations in Italy. This weekend, fresh suggestions of conflicts of interest emerged at the troubled Italian subsidiary. (Guardian Unlimited)
- Nick Cohen Jan 29, 2006
The strange thing is that it can't produce a shred of evidence to support its allegation that American-style sharp practice is rife in Britain. Check out the stories about grasping workers milking the system that take up so much space in the media and nine times out of 10 you will find they're tosh. (Guardian Unlimited)
Wigan Athletic 0 Blackburn Rovers 3: Reid's power-packed performance gives Blackburn head start Jan 2, 2006
The pronouncements of Sir Alex Ferguson on this subject have alerted the game to the potential for sharp practice over postponements, but the Blackburn manager was adamant that his side had wanted to play against Sunderland. "I'd argue all day against any suggestion that we didn't want to play," Hughes said. (The Independent, UK)
