19. november 2005

Norske Skog the world's largest producer of newsprint Norske Skog has completed the purchase of Pan Asia Paper Company and is now the world's largest producer of newsprint. 19.11.2005 More ...   Statoil to cooperate with Chevron Statoil has signed an agreement with the US oil company Chevron for cooperation in the work of exploring for gas in the Barents Sea. 19.11.2005 More ...   New government wants to reconsider which jet fighters to order The new coalition government wants to reopen the political discussion on which type jet fighter to purchase as replacement for Norway's old F16 jet fighters now in use. 19.11.2005 More ... 9:03:50 PM    comment []

House Rejects Iraq Pullout After GOP Forces a Vote . Differences over policy on the Iraq war ignited an explosion of angry words and personal insults on the House floor yesterday when the chamber's newest member suggested that a decorated war veteran was a coward for calling for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops. By Charles Babington. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 4:38:13 PM    comment []

Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs. By Reuters. By REUTERS. [NYT > Business] 4:37:08 PM    comment []

What's Online: The Rootkit of All Evil. Sony BMG can learn two lessons from its recent attemp to fend off piracy: One, bloggers will catch you. And two, it's not the screw-up, it's the cover-up. By DAN MITCHELL. [NYT > Business] 4:35:50 PM    comment []

Nissan's Mr. Fix-It Is the Talk of Detroit. Auto analysts are pining in print for Carlos Ghosn, the chief executive of Nissan, to succeed Rick Wagoner as chairman and chief executive of General Motors. By JAMES BROOKE. [NYT > Business] 4:34:10 PM    comment []

Soaring Copper Prices Feed Talk of a Bluff by China and Its Mystery Trader. Swirling around a record-high copper market are rumors and innuendo that have buffeted a market already prone to fluctuating on whispers. By HEATHER TIMMONS. [NYT > Business] 4:32:08 PM    comment []

Coming Soon to Europe: Higher Rates. The European Central Bank said Friday that it was poised to raise interest rates, ending weeks of speculation. By MARK LANDLER. [NYT > Business] 4:30:53 PM    comment []

G.E. to Sell Insurance Business to Swiss Re. The General Electric Company said yesterday that it was selling its troubled reinsurance business for $6.8 billion to Swiss Re. By JOSEPH B. TREASTER and CLAUDIA H. DEUTSCH. [NYT > Business] 4:29:55 PM    comment []

Cisco to buy Scientific-Atlanta for 6.9 billion dollars (AFP). AFP - Networking giant Cisco Systems said it agreed to buy cable set-top box maker Scientific-Atlanta for 6.9 billion dollars in a sign of convergence of the telecom and television industries. [Yahoo! News: Technology News] 4:28:50 PM    comment []

Your Money: How to Tame an Inflated Entertainment Budget. With cable television, Netflix and the Internet, you probably spend more on entertainment than you do on groceries, clothing or gasoline. By DAMON DARLIN. [NYT > Technology] 4:26:24 PM    comment []

Halliburton Allegations Are Sent to Justice Dept. . An investigative arm of the Pentagon has sent an Army Corps of Engineers whistle-blower's allegations of wrongdoing against Halliburton Co. to the Justice Department. By Renae Merle. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 4:24:12 PM    comment []

As U.S. Trade Gap Grows, So Do Asian Banks' Foreign Reserves . SEOUL -- A few hundred yards from the Nam Dae Mun market -- a vast jumble of alleys where sunglasses, underwear and jade stones are on sale alongside giant mushrooms and dried octopus -- stands a stately, Renaissance-style building. There can be found an answer to the question: Who are the... By Paul Blustein. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 4:23:15 PM    comment []

Mine 'Best' Lists for a Better Fit . Some people may dream of making the Forbes 400 list of the richest people in America or People magazine's Best Dressed list. But most of us have more modest goals, like finding a decent place to work. For us, there are a growing number of annual magazine lists that provide readers with information... By Rebecca R. Kahlenberg. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 4:21:39 PM    comment []

Azerbaijan sees new protest rally. Azerbaijan's opposition stages its third rally in two weeks to protest against elections it says were rigged. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 4:19:48 PM    comment []

Play golf in Spain! If you are coming to Spain for the first time, be warned: this is a country that fast becomes an addiction. You might intend to come just for a beach holiday, or a tour of the major cities, but before you know it you'll find yourself hooked by something quite different - by the celebration of some local fiesta, perhaps, or the amazing nightlife in Madrid, by the Moorish monuments of Andalucia, by Basque cooking, or the wild landscapes and birds of prey of Estremadura. And by then, of course, you will have noticed that there is not just one Spain but many. Indeed, Spaniards often speak of Las Españas (the Spains) and they even talk of the capital in the plural - Los Madriles , the Madrids. Read more here! 4:17:28 PM    comment []

Oppdal Exclusive to SkiNorway, Oppdal ski resort situated in the heart of Norway offers visitors a unique winter experience. As one of Norway’s largest ski resorts Oppdal is a paradise for the skier or snowboarder looking for something different. Stunning views over the Trollheimen mountain range create an Alpine feel to this undiscovered and unspoilt Scandinavian resort. Excellent facilities and activities complement the superb skiing. Oppdal can boast a season from early November until the beginning of May. With guaranteed snow conditions and uncrowded slopes Oppdal makes for an unforgettable winter sports holiday. More Details 4:15:37 PM    comment []

Murder victim was pregnant 4:13:43 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Danmark: Væksten fortsætter Antallet af danske golfspillere bliver ved med at stige. Nu er der mere end 154.000 medlemmer i de danske golfklubber | Se medlemsstatistik... 4:09:53 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Norge: Bjørnstad henger med i USA - Her blir det bare tøffere og tøffere, forteller Henrik Bjørnstad fra California. Derfor var han også fornøyd med å gå på par fredag til tross for at han var tre under etter fem hull. Bjørnstad er nå på tiendeplass og har ett slag ned til de som klarer seg videre til finalekvalifiseringen. Resultater Les mer 4:06:14 PM    comment []

Women's Senior Golf Tour: 2006 WSGT National Qualifier November 14-18, 2005 Lake City, Florida Southern Oaks Golf Club, Par 72 >>  RESULTS << Congratulations to Janice Kleiman, Sue Ertl and Bobbi Salmon! 4:02:58 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Sverige: Annika kontrade på bästa sätt Annika Sörenstam kontrade på torsdagens ordkrig mot Paula Creamer på det sätt hon behärskar bäst – genom att briljera på golfbanan. Med 70 slag (-2) och totalt -5 leder Annika med två slag, halvvägs in på LPGA-tourens slutspel. Läs mer Svenskarna har segervittring Sverige, med Henrik Stenson och Niclas Fasth i laget, är i delad ledning med Wales och England efter två dagars spel i WGC-World Cup. - Det känns bra så här långt, men man vinner inga tävlingar på fredagar, säger Henrik Stenson. Läs mer her: 3:54:19 PM    comment []

Canadian Tour: Jaime Gomez, Wes Heffernan and Rob Oppenheim each made a big move Friday during the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying. Click here to see what Canadian Tour members are in a position to advance Saturday. FULL STORY 3:51:12 PM    comment []

Australasia Tour: Wright still in control Michael Wright has a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the NSW Open at Liverpool Golf Course. 3:49:23 PM    comment []

South Africa Tour: Clark and Immelman return to form at Algarve World Cup 19 November 2005 - South Africa’s Tim Clark and Trevor Immelman have powered ahead at the Algarve World Cup in Portugal, carding five-under-par 67 to climb to a share of 14th at the midway point of the tournament. ---> read more Lincoln through to Final Stage Qualifying 19 November 2005 - Sunshine Tour stalwart and Players Committee Chairman Bobby Lincoln has finished tied for third on the Gramacho Course leaderboard at the European Seniors Tour Stage One Qualifying on the Algarve, Portugal. ---> read more Pappas maintains form at PGA TOUR Qualifying 19 November 2005 - Phalaborwa professional Deane Pappas has continued his strong performance at the PGA TOUR Second Stage Qualifying, firing one-under-par 71 to remain tied for third at the Lake Jovita Country Club. ---> read more 3:43:47 PM    comment []

Asian Tour: THAWORN, CHIA AND RODGERS SHARE LEAD AT CARLSBERG MASTERS 2005 VIETNAM INDIA DROP TO FIVE BACK IN WORLD CUP 3:41:00 PM    comment []

European Seniors Tour: Price is Right for Tony at Stage One Qualifying 3:38:40 PM    comment []

PGA Tour: Oberholser elbows his way into a share of the Callaway Pebble Beach lead England, Sweden and Wales share the World Cup lead at the halfway mark 3:28:58 PM    comment []

LPGA Tour: No dispute Friday as Sorenstam takes charge at the ADT Championship 3:27:31 PM    comment []

Champions Tour: Ozaki edges out two shots in front halfway through Champions Tour Q-School 3:26:20 PM    comment []

European Tour: Three-way tie for the Lead in Vietnam Three Nations Share Lead in Vilamoura but Argentina Steal the Show Defending Dunlop Phoenix champ Woods moves one shot ahead of Furyk in Japan 3:24:51 PM    comment []

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