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EU bans refillable olive oil bottles and dipping bowls in bid to end food fraud
The European Commission said on Friday that, as of 2014, restaurateurs will only be allowed to offer non-refillable bottles with proper labelling to customers. . "We are just protecting consumers," said EU spokesperson Oliver Bailly. "We are just making clear that when you want to have olive oil of a certain quality in a restaurant, you get exactly the one you are paying ...
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Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics
International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) interim president Nenad Lalovic of Serbia, shown in this file photo, was elected president of the body in Moscow on Saturday. (File/Associated ...
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Alaska cruise If sourdough country isn’t entertaining enough here’s what’s onboard
varies from cruise to cruise, ranging from Vegas-style shows in a large theater to piano-bar crooners, comedians and all the way down to passenger talent shows. On the booking circuit, this looks to be about the next notch down from tribal casinos, but hey, it's all included in the price of your floating hotel. Here's a sampling of entertainment this week on Star Princess: Stage ...
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Francois Hollande signs Frances same-sex marriage bill into law
On Friday, France became the fourteenth country to legalize same-sex marriage. A campaign promise by French President Francois Hollande, the bill was hotly contested by conservatives in ...
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Hi-tech system to track dodgy sports betting and match fixing
CORRUPT sports referees, dodgy players and suspect support staff could be exposed by a sophisticated new sports data tracking system. Federal officials are in early talks about adopting a new national system to track betting across Australia's major sports. Betting trends would be analysed against match activity in AFL, rugby league, soccer, tennis, cricket, rugby union and possibly even ...
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Avocado recipes Cemita sandwiches and strawberry cheesecake
I love grocery shopping - something about viewing all those rows of fresh fruits and vegetables, and spying what's new in the take-home section. Lately, I've seen a real plethora of avocados, piled high and with that jewel-like green peel, and it reminds me of the amazing guacamole I once made in a Las Vegas cooking class, and how, years ago, I had enjoyed a delicious avocado and ...
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The breakfast sandwich takes a tasty twist in a wrap
Breakfast wraps are generally predictable - scrambled eggs, bacon or ham and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. I was pleasantly surprised by a new spin on this morning starter at The Salad Bowl in Covent Garden Market in London, Ont. Owner Andrew Goddard uses organic hard boiled eggs, organic bacon and then adds spinach, red sweet pepper, cheese, green onion, tomatoes and a splash of two ...
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Geeks Guide to the Galaxy | Penguin Bets Big That The 5th Wave Will Be the Next Hunger Games
The Connective is a crowd-sourced digital magazine made in just 48 hours, chronicling how our conversations with our things are thoroughly changing our world. Learn more ...
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The Schticky Is the Dark Knight Rises of Infomercials
Screenshot: Schticky website When you're an insomniac freelance writer who works from home, you end up seeing a lot of infomercials, and eventually, those things will wear you down. No matter how skeptical you might start off, you will eventually get to a point where you'll start to wonder if there actually is somebody out there with a better way to fry eggs, chop tomatoes and make ...
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Star Trek Into Darkness Updates Federation Fashion by Returning to the ’60s
Star Trek first made its way to the big screen, its costume design has veered away from the classic color-coded uniforms in favor of experiments with red double-breasted uniforms and unfortunate flesh-colored jumpsuits. But for the 2009 J.J ...
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Leeds NHS hospital trust to replace chief executive Maggie Boyle following childrens heart surgery row
Maggie Boyle will leave Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) next month ahead of a management shake-up which follows fears over high mortality figures. Operations were temporarily suspended earlier this year after concerns were raised over death rates at the children's heart unit at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Ms Boyle is not believed to have tendered her resignation. A trust ...
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Expert round up co-operation between councils
Caroline Cunningham, director of the County Councils Network, says we need to keep sharing good practice, information and innovation. Photograph: Picturegarden/Getty ...
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What is wrong with L.A. sports teams
Become a fan of CNNOpinionStay up to date on the latest opinion, analysis and conversations through social media. Join us at Facebook/CNNOpinion and follow us @CNNOpinion on Twitter. We welcome your ideas and comments. This joker -- I guess others out there, too -- gets a weird satisfaction out of ...
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Sports Man-U boss Moyes to adopt a youthful transfer policy at his new club
Adapted from Caught Offside:Man United boss David Moyes will look to lure Goodison Park starlet Ross Barkley to Old Trafford this summer as the incoming manager seeks to adopt a youthful transfer policy at his new ...
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On the road Mazda6 2.2D Saloon Sport Nav Auto
We're off to see my mum. "Navigate to Dorchester-on-Thames," I command, to test out the state-of-the-art, voice-activated satnav. "Navigate to the nearest mountain pass - is that correct?" the car says. What? No! Dorchester-on-Thames. I try again. "Navigate to the nearest government office?" Maybe Mum's village is too small. Let's try Oxford - surely ...
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I discovered I had colon cancer while I was pregnant
At 31, Matilda Tristram was looking forward to having her first baby. Then she discovered she had cancer. Her comic about the experience is raw, funny and still ...
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I never wanted my parents to go into a care home – then I had to face reality
Louise Smith was adamant that her mother and father would never have to go into a nursing home. But one day the unthinkable happened and they could no longer look after themselves. Suddenly, residential care seemed the ...
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Sports Arsenal to sign QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar
The Brazil international, whose representatives sounded out the Gunners last summer before he joined QPR from Inter Milan, has been told he can leave the relegated West ...
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What Im really thinking the teenage mum
"What a waste." I heard you say it, saw it in your eyes. "And thank God it's not me." Pregnant while still at school, her life is surely over when it's barely even begun.I watched as all of you, my friends, went off to university, travelled the world, carved out exciting careers, fell in love with unsuitable men. I received your occasional visits and postcards from ...
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I tried to stop my husband drinking
alcohol . I was a little drunk and feeling bold the night we met. I asked him if he had any secrets. "I drink too much," he said as we left the pub, almost 10 years ago."That's OK. I have a daughter," I said, though I certainly didn't think of her as a secret or a problem, just something I should mention if we were going to see each other again.We walked through the ...
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Corpus Christi Parks Recreation Department Classes
Cheer Classes will be offered by the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department. Learn chants, cheers, dance, routines, and other fundamentals of cheerleading. This class combines fitness with fun and is a great opportunity for youth to stay physically active. This is a great opportunity for the youth to gain experience in cheerleading and meet new friends! Come join the party! It's ...
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Sports Incoming Chelsea boss Mourinho to bring Cristiano Ronaldo
Chelsea 's incoming manager Jose Mourinho. The Special One was also sent to the stands after arguing with the referee during a bad-tempered match that could turn out to be the last at the Bernabeu for both of them. United have first option to sign Ronaldo if Real decide to sell and the Portugal star favours a return to Old Trafford. But Mourinho, who has worked with him for the past three ...
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Nuffield retail bond launches at 6 – but does it have a clean bill of health
Financial advisers caution about making direct comparisons with retail bonds, such as the Nuffield Health bond, and fixed rate bond savings accounts. Photograph: ...
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The pros and cons of sharenting
Canadian blogger Buzz Bishop will spend on the psychiatrist's couch in the wake of his dad telling the world that his older brother is his favourite child. The psychologist Aric Sigman agrees that we should be concerned: "Part of the way a child forms their identity involves having private information about themselves that remains private. That is being eroded by social media. I think ...
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Kuala Lumpur Spotlight
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City's major raw water project
It’s been in the pipelines for several years, but finally the Pahang-Selangor raw water transfer project has found its feet with an official groundbreaking ceremony held in April of 2010, the facility, when completed, will enable a massive region of the country, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya to cope with increasing demand for raw water treatment from industrial, residential and tourism sectors of the economy.
The raw water treatment project is a massive undertaking: a pipeline is to be constructed run from Sungai Semantan in Pahang to the Hulu Langat water treatment facility in Selangor, it will be 44.6 kilometers long, the longest tunnel of its kind in Asia and the sixth largest in the world. When operating at maximum capacity, over 1,800 litres of raw water will be pumped to Selangor and treated for conversion to fresh water, according to Kuala Lumpur news media. Read more
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