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 Rich nations 'arrogant' during climate talks
izan@ytlcommunity.com - 20 March 2010 12:55:34 PM
The 'arrogance' of rich countries at the Copenhagen climate summit in December contributed to the negotiations' 'disappointing' outcome, a leading economist has told the BBC. Lord Nicholas Stern, the former World Bank chief economist who authored an influential 2006 report on the cost of tackling global warming, said on Tuesday that the United States and European Union members had failed to understand properly the concerns of poorer countries. [more...] |
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 High-Speed Rail Gains Traction in Spain
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 19 March 2010 6:14:51 PM
Two years ago, nearly 90 percent of the six million people traveling between Madrid and Barcelona went by air. But early this year the number of train travelers on the route surpassed fliers, and the trajectory is ever upward. Unlike the French, who sought to maintain a low-cost image as their trains gained speed, Renfe decided to go upscale, said Josep Valls, a professor of marketing at the Esade Business School in Barcelona.
The train tickets cost as much as plane tickets — about $200 one way, at the moment — although cheaper advance fares can be found on the Internet. AVE offers assigned reclining seats, computer outlets, movies, headsets, good food and even gloved attendants.
Spain’s high-speed train sector seems well positioned to expand. All AVE lines currently turn a profit and have easily survived price wars waged by airlines, Professor Valls said. What is more, trains require fewer employees and far less costly infrastructure than do planes. [more...] |
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 Smith declared the winner in courtroom brawl with BGC
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 19 March 2010 1:04:18 PM
A case that pitted two of the [London]’s most charismatic and combative brokers against each other and provided a window into the tribal, testosterone-fuelled world of London’s interdealer brokers ended yesterday in victory for Terry Smith’s Tullett Prebon. [more...] |
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 A Plan for Broadband
vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 21 March 2010 11:49:12 PM
The Federal Communications Commission’s broadband strategy comes not a moment too soon. High-speed Internet is on its way to replacing the telephone as the nation’s primary means of communication. [more...] |
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 What next for Google in China?
omarali@ytlesolutions.com - 20 March 2010 12:52:27 PM
Two months after Google shook the world with its threat to leave China on censorship and hacking concerns, there are increasing signs that an exit is imminent as the two sides refuse to back down. [more...] |
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 Dolce & Gabbana: power couple
jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 21 March 2010 11:42:14 PM
Sicilian passion combined with Milanese knowhow — for 20 years, the menswear label has been a byword for dark, brooding manhood. Meet the dynamic pair behind the brand [more...] |
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 A Rare Spirit, a Rarer Eye
farah@ytlcommunity.com - 20 March 2010 1:05:06 PM
NECKS craned for a glimpse of Patti Smith as she settled at her customary corner table at Da Silvano in Greenwich Village, a favorite afternoon haunt, earlier this month. The wonder was that the patrons, silver haired and sleekly buffed, could pick her out at all. Ms. Smith was understated, even self-effacing in her mannish jacket, boater shirt and beat-up jeans. Watching her sip hot water and lemon, you could easily have mistaken her for one of any number of androgynous downtown hipsters adopting skinny jeans and boyfriend coats as a low-key urban armor. [more...] |
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 In Search of Excitement
jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 20 March 2010 1:02:37 PM
MARC JACOBS is again in the running for women’s designer of the year from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and top accessory maker as well; his fall collection of beautiful and modest clothes makes him deserving. Ditto Donna Karan, who has sharpened up her collections in recent seasons. And Alexander Wang is fast building a brand. (The nominees for men’s designer of the year are Michael Bastian, Tom Ford and David Neville and Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone.) [more...] |
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Wine and Dine at Fisherman’s Cove, Starhill Gallery
Get a feel of a fisherman’s lifestyle as you savor the delightful gems from the seas, specially prepared by the crew in the open-concept kitchen. [more...]
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Start the Malaysian F1 experience from the moment one steps out the front door
From private jets, limousines and spectacular motorsport to unrivalled hospitality and award-winning food, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is introducing the most comprehensive Formula 1 packages yet, in celebration of the Malaysian Grand Prix 2010. [more...]
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Vegetarian fine dining at Li Yen in The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
The award-winning Li Yen restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is combining luxury with going green this March with a series of enchanting Chinese vegetarian dishes to nourish mind and body after the feasting of Chinese New Year. [more...]
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Camus XO Madness @ Feast Village, Starhill Gallery
We’ve gone mad at Feast Village selected outlets. Camus XO Madness at special price, in a relaxing and rustic atmosphere! A perfect gift for special occasion too, now till 30 June 2010 available at Shook!, Luk Yu Tea House, Village Bar, Fisherman’s Cove, Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant and Gonbei Fine Japanese Cuisine. [more...]
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A Japanese Feast To Your Heart’s Content!
Feast to your heart’s content with selections of the finest authentic Japanese cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients flown in directly from Tsukiji Market, Japan to Gonbei in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur! [more...]
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Limited Edition Thermometer Flask & Tea Giveaway at Luk Yu Tea House, Starhill Gallery
Luk Yu Tea House pays tribute to China’s tea culture which has endured thousands of years, recreating the relaxed surroundings of traditional tea houses found in the villages of ancient China, where people gathered to conduct business or just chat over cups of tea. [more...]
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JW Marriott Hotel general manager, Christian Bock (left) with actress Kristine Hermosa and actor Diether Ocampo from the Philippines. |
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