http://hdlns.com/g7 http://hdlns.com/rss_g7.xml International en-us Aggregation copyright hdlns (dot com), articles copyright original authors. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037483/Professional+negligence%3A+Cause+for+concern Often claimants in professional negligence cases are unable to establish that their loss was caused by the defendant. Peter Mansfield looks at the crucial ' but often undervalued ' concept of causation Causation is crucial in professional negligence http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037492/Dealmaker%3A+Jason+Fox Herbert Smith finance head Jason Fox on brainstorming in Essex, four-letter jargon and Blair shame Why did you become a lawyer? After taking my A-levels I had planned a year off and had no idea what I wanted to do. My parents sent me up to my room wi http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037501/Blink+and+you+missed+it Lehmanâ??s rapid demise and sale led to crowded courtrooms and a long night, writes Ben Hallman For the lawyers officiating at the funeral of Lehman Brothers, the only thing more shocking than the investment bankâ??s sudden demise was the speed http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037487/H+Thomas+Wells%3A+Finding+protection+from+interference The great responsibility we as lawyers face is to protect the interests and legal rights of our clients. We act as their line of defence in our adversarial legal system, which is an extraordinary responsibility. To carry out that function effectively http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037496/DLA+Piper+makes+Freshfields+Paris+hire DLA Piper has added a partner to its Paris office with the hire of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer lawyer Lionel Rosenfeld. 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In late July, Camulos saw trouble loomi http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037486/Reform+of+the+Legal+Profession Reform of the legal profession in Scotland Introduction The Scottish Government is committed to a strong and independent legal profession. We are detemined that Scottish Law firms should be able to compete internationally and that our legal system sh http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037495/Mass+appeal%3F Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037481/State+aid+bailouts%3A+Rules+on+rescue Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037490/Bond+Pearce+acts+on+landmark+wind+farm+deal Regional outfit Bond Pearce has landed a role opposite Linklaters advising regular energy client npower renewables on its stake in the worldâ??s largest offshore wind farm. The deal sees Bond Pearce advising npower on its acquisition of a 50% stake http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037499/A+landscape+that%27s+changed+forever The collapse of Lehman has changed Wall Street forever. What about the firms that service the Street? Susan Beck reports The mantra of responsible investors is diversify. Donâ??t be too heavily committed to one sector or one type of investment. A http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037485/Professional+negligence%3A+Retracing+steps Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037494/Cut+to+the+chase With regulation â?? and document volumes â?? on the increase, the need for fast and efficient review systems has become more important than ever. Greg Wildisen reports One inevitable consequence of the credit crunch is that the weight and scope http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037503/Bingham+Brings+On+Three+Clifford+Chance+Partners+in+Washington Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037480/Ashurst+and+Eversheds+make+Mid+East... Top 10 :UK law firm duo relocate staff to Middle East; while Bakers, BLP and Dewey plan Mid East launches: The flight of lawyers to the Middle East shows no sign of abating even as the region starts to feel the impact of the global economic crisis an http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037489/Clifford+Chance+%28CC%29+has+no+immediate+plans+to+replace+Washington+DC+managi Clifford Chance (CC) has no immediate plans to replace Washington DC managing partner Leiv Blad, who quit last week to join Bingham McCutchen. Blad was part of a three-lawyer team including Jon Roellke and of counsel Boyd Cloern to leave CC for the http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037498/Bigger+isn%27t+better One-stop shopping at giant global law firms has its limit, says GEâ??s former top lawyer The rise of large, high-quality, global corporate law departments started more than 20 years ago. It was aimed, in part, at breaking up the monopolies that law http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037484/Professional+negligence%3A+Raising+the+stakes Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037493/Liechtenstein+To+Modify+VAT+Law%2C The Liechtenstein government has ratified proposals seeking to amend three provisions contained within its value-added tax (VAT) law. Among the new provisions detailed in the bill is an order to align Liechtenstein's legislation with Swiss VAT law. A http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037502/Leading+law+firm+to+make+job+cuts By Johnny Caldwell BBC News Tughans was founded in 1896 and employs around 120 people Almost 20 jobs are believed to be at risk in one of Northern Ireland's largest law companies. BBC News understands that Tughans, founded in 1896, is expected to she http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037479/Brit+lawyer+crowned+speed+eating+champ+after+41+mince+pies+in+10+mins%21 A Brit lawyer gorged on 41 mince pies within 10 minutes to become a British speed-eating champion. London, Nov 19 : A Brit lawyer gorged on 41 mince pies within 10 minutes to become a British speed-eating champion. Although Denzil Gunner, who lives http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037488/Editor%27s+Comment%3A+It%27s+the+PEP%2C+stupid Thereâ??s a graph doing the rounds among some partners of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft. It illustrates the fortunes of the asset-backed securities (ABS) market that until recently drove this thrusting, ultra-profitable New York shop: a steep http://hdlns.com/g7zf61za29037497/Commentary%3A+Links+looks+to+polish+up+client+roster+as+conflicts+issue+looms How Linklaters aims to â??tidy upâ?? its client base in response to the riskier corporate market It may seem contrary in the current market to be thinking of turning customers away but Linklaters has recently confirmed that it is indeed gearing http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037474/UK+returns+stolen+icon+to+Greece A 14th-Century Greek icon stolen from a monastery 30 years ago is sent back to Greece by the UK. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037469/UK+sailor+fined+over+bar+incident A Royal Navy sailor has been fined 3,000 Euros after a disturbance at a bar in Sicily, the Ministry of Defence confirms. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037478/October+UK+retail+sales+fall+0.1%25 Sales on the UK's high streets fell by 0.1% in October down for a second month in a row, Office for National Statistics' data showed. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037464/Jaw+broken+in+city+cab+stoning A 25-year-old woman has her jaw broken in a stone attack on taxi in south Belfast, police in the city say. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037473/Unknown+heroes The diplomats who helped Jews flee Nazi oppression http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037468/Farewell+to+Sergeant The papers mull John Sergeant's shock decision to leave BBC 1's Strictly Come Dancing. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037477/Red+tape+%27hampers+crime+victims%27 Victims of violent crime entitled to compensation are being hampered by excessive bureaucracy, say MPs. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037463/Police+investigate+baby%27s+death Tayside Police are investigating the sudden death of a nine-month-old baby girl in the Perth area. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037472/A+winning+feeling Smiles all round as England supporters celebrate in Berlin http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037467/Player+%27should+back+speed+plans%27 The parents of two boys killed by a footballer in a drink-drive crash say he should support a new road safety campaign. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037476/Rolls-Royce+plans+UK+job+cuts Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce says it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs in 2009, including 140 in the UK. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037462/Bosch+jobs+threat+%27devastating%27 A decision that could see a further 250 manufacturing jobs axed is described as a devastating blow. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037471/Escape+prompts+mother%27s+jail+call A man accused of murder who escaped from a hospital should have been in jail, his alleged victim's mother says. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037466/Arrest+over+dead+baby+discovery Detectives in Warrington arrest a 56-year-old man after the body of a baby girl is discovered by police officers. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037475/Key+NHS+reform+%27delivered+little%27 A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037461/%27Pledge%27+invite+to+binge+drinkers Police and church leaders call on drinkers to sign a pledge to cut consumption and the binge culture. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037470/Teenagers+%27optimistic+about+jobs%27 Most young people are confident of finding a job despite the economic downturn, a survey finds. http://hdlns.com/g7zf483za29037465/Second+arrest+in+murder+inquiry Police are questioning a 46-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of doorman Brian McGlynn. http://hdlns.com/g7zf360za29037460/China+at+last+tries+to+report+the+news+first BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese media's increased reporting of protests over land, labor and investment issues reveals an attempt by the government to manage the impact of bad news by acknowledging it, sources said on Thursday. Propaganda authorities hav http://hdlns.com/g7zf360za29037459/Protest-hit+China+says+job+stability+top+priority BEIJING (Reuters) - Stabilizing employment is the top priority for China, a minister said on Thursday as he revealed a rise in jobless workers triggered by a weakened export sector amid a series of strikes and protests. Unemployment rose in October a http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037436/French+stocks+-+Factors+to+watch+on+Nov+20 (Reuters via COMTEX) -- Below are leading stories from French newspapers and company-related news which could have an impact on the French market or individual stocks. BNP PARIBAS BNP Paribas SA, France's biggest listed bank, said on Wednesday it was http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037445/UPDATE+1-Network+Rail+H1+profit+falls%2C+seeks+debt+rating (Reuters via COMTEX) -- British rail operator Network Rail said on Thursday its first-half pretax profit fell 10 percent and that it was seeking a debt rating in the new year. Profit fell to 706 million pounds ($1.06 billion) in the six months to end http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037431/Vodafone+UK+announces+Christmas+line-up Nov. 17, 2008 -- With 16 exclusive mobile phones including the new BlackBerry Storm for contract customers, Text Unlimited for all pay as you talk customers, and the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 ?netbook? with built-in mobile broadband, Vodafone UK will have http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037440/Elsevier+to+Unveil+%27BrainNavigator%27+at+%27Neuroscience+2008%27 BrainNavigator is an electronic brain map that combines the coronal, transverse and sagittal atlases on easy to navigate planes that show detailed image descriptions of each brain section. Instead of printed graphs, BrainNavigator provides a 3D preci http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037449/BMW+unveils+all-electric+Mini+as+test+drive+for+production Danny Moloshok/Mini USA/Newscast via Bloomberg News A Mini Cooper E, the company's first zero-emissions electric car, is displayed during its unveiling in Los Angeles, Calif. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world's largest maker of luxury vehicles, http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037426/Lloyds+TSB+HBOS Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037435/ECB+Nowotny%3A+Obvious+Room+For+Further+ECB+Rate+Cuts+-Report FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- Easing inflation pressures 'obviously' give the ECB room to cut interest rates further, European Central Bank governing council member Ewald Nowotny said Thursday in a newspaper interview. However, he cautioned that rate cuts http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037444/Axa+eyes+UK+market+for+fund+of+hedge+funds+business Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037430/KLM+boosts+website+with+destination+guides LONDON - Dutch airline KLM has revamped its website, adding detailed destination guides as it seeks to strengthen brand loyalty and extend its offering beyond travel booking. Provided by Frommer's Unlimited, the guides cover 100 cities in 78 countrie http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037439/Morgan+Stanley+Cuts+UBS+Earnings+Forecast+For+2009 Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037448/Enterasys%2C+Siemens+deliver Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037425/US%2C+European+stocks+dive+on+recession+fears The tech-heavy Nasdaq skidded 96.85 points (6.53 percent) to 1,386.42, its lowest level since April 14, 2003. And the broad Standard & Poor's 500 index retreated a hefty 52.54 points (6.12 percent) to 806.58, another five-and-a-half-year low. The http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037434/Vodafone+Fiji+opens+outlet+in+Tavua Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037443/UPDATE+1-Peugeot+to+cut+jobs%2C+sees+2009+car+sales+drop PARIS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to cut 2,700 jobs and said on Thursday that due to the financial crisis and the sector's turmoil car sale volumes in main European markets would drop by at least 10 percent in 2009 a http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037452/Nokia+Selects+Nine+Mobile+Application+Developers+From+Asia%2C+Europe+and+the Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037429/Germany%27s+DAX+Index+Opens+at+4%2C274.98+Down+79.11+Points+or+1.82%25 (RTTNews) - Germany's DAX Index Opens at 4,274.98 Down 79.11 Points or 1.82% For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com Subscribe to In Focus RSS headline updates from: Popular Sections: Flash Quotes | Stock Ticker | Nasdaq 100 | ETFs | http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037438/BNP+Paribas+investment+arm+launches+infrastructure+tie-up. Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037447/Volkswagen+sees+stable+Japan+car+market+next+year TOKYO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Japan's premium car market has bottomed out and will be steady next year as Asia's biggest economy holds up relatively well against the global financial crisis, the head of Volkswagen AG's (VOWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037424/BRIEF-Peugeot-says+looking+to+cut+2%2C700+jobs The pricing, performance and/or news information provided above is only for your personal information and use and is not intended to address your particular requirements or to be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any specific investme http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037433/Air+France-KLM+profit+tumbles+96%25 LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Air France-KLM (FR:003112: FR:003112 News, chart, profile, more Last: Delayed quote data Add to portfolio Analyst Create alert Insider Discuss Financials Sponsored by: , , ) said fiscal second-quarter net income dropped 96% to http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037442/Italian+Stocks+-+Factors+to+watch+on+Nov+20 (Reuters via COMTEX) -- The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*). ALITALIA The government agreed to sell Alitali http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037451/Two+Michelin+Stars+for+Conrad+Tokyo The Conrad Tokyo?s reputation as an exceptional dining destination has been acknowledged by the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2009, with the presentation of one Michelin star each for its Gordon Ramsay at Conrad Tokyo and China Blue restaurants. The guide als http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037428/Vodafone+Essar+Launches+Voice+SMS+for+Subscribers MUMBAI, India / NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ Nov. 17, 2008 -- Vodafone Essar, one of India's leading cellular service providers, today launched Voice SMS service in 16 circles across India. With the launch of this service, any Vodafone customer can send a Voic http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037437/Deutsche+Bank+may+pare+900 LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Deutsche Bank (DB:DBNews, chart, profile, moreLast: Delayed quote dataAnalyst Create alertInsider Discuss Financials Sponsored by:, , ) (DE:514000:DE:514000News, chart, profile, moreLast: Delayed quote dataAnalyst Create http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037446/Alcatel-Lucent+attends+AfricaCom Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037423/European+stocks+drop%2C+including+Rolls-Royce%2C+Air+France-KLM LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European stocks opened lower on Thursday, with stocks on the Continent feeling the pressure from the Citigroup-led downturn on Wall Street. Rolls-Royce (UK:RR:UK:RRNews, chart, profile, moreLast: Delayed quote dataAnalyst Crea http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037432/Sandvik+Reduces+Production+Capacity+and+Costs (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Regulatory News: In conjunction with the presentation of third-quarter earnings, Sandvik (STO:SAND) provided information concerning a weaker trend in several market segments. The negative trend has accelerated during the beginning http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037441/Barclays+bullish+on+Asia+as+onshore+Indian+wealth+management+service+launch Extract not available. http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037450/Gazprom+deal+with+Eni+for+stake+in+Libyan oilfield delayed RIA Novosti citing Mr Alexander Medvedev the deputy head of the Russian energy giant Gazprom's as saying that his company deal to gain a 16.5% stake in Libya's Elephant oilfield under an asset swap with Italy's Eni S.p. A has been http://hdlns.com/g7zf235za29037427/Sandvik+Reduces+Production+Capacity+and+Costs%3B+Announces+Workforce+Reductio (RTTNews) - Sandvik Reduces Production Capacity and Costs; Announces Workforce Reduction http://hdlns.com/g7zf45za29037422/Bomb+blast+at+Thai+Govt+building+kills+1%2C+injures+19 At least one protester was killed and 19 injured when a bomb exploded on Thursday morning inside the Government House complex in Thailand that has been seized by the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) supporters. The explosion occu http://hdlns.com/g7zf45za29037421/Justice+to+go+mobile+in+Karnataka Karnataka is all set to take justice and legal literacy to the doorsteps of its people across the state, particularly to the poor as they cannot pay for the expensive and time-consuming court battles. A specially designed bus will serve as a court ro http://hdlns.com/g7zf45za29037420/MP+Pappu+Yadav+gives+Rs+4+crores+for+floods Guess which MP delved deepest into his pockets to help Bihar recover from the devastating floods? The unlikely answer is the jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Pappu Yadav who shelled out Rs 40 million (Rs 4 crores) from his parliamentarian fund wh http://hdlns.com/g7zf45za29037419/Moderate+to+heavy+turnout+in+Chhattisgarh+polls The final phase of elections in 51 constituencies of the Chhattisgarh Assembly saw a large turnout of voters in urban areas on Thursday, in contrast to the largely-tribal rural regions, where the polling was moderate. Voting started at 8 am with long http://hdlns.com/g7zf45za29037418/Flintoff+dismissed%2C+England+five+down In a match shortened by rain and with each side reduced to only 49 over per side, England captain Kevin Pietersen won the toss and decided to bat first in the third ODI against India in Kanpur on Thursday. India brought in Ishant Sharma in place of R http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037400/HPD+officers+accused+of+beating+NFL+player%27s+father The father of a noted NFL player was in critical condition Wednesday, two days after his family said officers from the Houston Police Department beat the man while arresting him on outstanding traffic warrants. Police said Marvin Driver, the father o http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037409/Major+Insurers+Could+be+Losing+out+on+Gay+Insurance+Products PERTERHEAD, Scotland, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Equality Act of 2007 sought to end discrimination against gays applying for insurance in Britain. When insuring couples, companies are required to evaluate gay marriages (officially known as 'civ http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037395/Nov.+20%2C+2008 ' A story on page B3 of Wednesday's Chronicle misstated the number of leaseback deals the Metropolitan Transit Authority has entered. Metro is involved in 11 such deals. ' GM sold 500,000 vehicles in the region of Asia, Oceania and Africa in 2007, http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037404/Nimitz%27+Griner+sets+girl%27s+hoops+mark+with+25+blocks Center of attention Nimitz star Brittney Griner had quite an opening week to the 2008-09 season. Not only did the 6-8 senior center sign a letter of intent to play for Baylor next fall and open the season with a triple double in a 69-18 win over Hast http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037413/Roundup%3A+Eagles+to+face+champs+Friday Liberty Christian is the state champion until somebody beats them, Sneed said. Hopefully, it will be us. Friday nights clash of TAPPS titans has the potential to be a classic, pitting Second Baptists explosive spread offense against the Warriors http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037399/Boys+%26+Girls+Club+gala+features+European+flair Boys & Girls Harbor gala honorees John and Becca Cason Thrash, from left, joined gala chair Holly Moore and husband Jim Kastleman in setting a high fashion standard for the successful fundraiser. It was shades of Paris at the Corinthian on Saturd http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037408/%3E+Award+Presented+to+Logitech+Co-founder+Daniel+Borel+at+the+World+Entrepre LYON, France, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Logitech co-founder, Daniel Borel was awarded the 'Entrepreneur for the World 2008' Prize at the First World Entrepreneurship Forum, November 13-15, 2008 which took place in Evian, France. The Award was http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037394/Frutarom+Continues+to+Implement+its+Rapid+Growth+Strategy HAIFA, Israel, November 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Sharp Growth in Sales and Considerable Improvement in Profit and Margins; Cash Flow Doubled; Earnings per Share Grew By 70% - Sales in the Third Quarter Grew 36.9% to US$ 120 M - Gross Profit Gr http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037403/Beaumont+RB+nets+All-American+Bowl+weekly+honor Beaumont West Brook running back Christine Michael is the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Player of the Week for Week 11. The senior ran for 304 yards and six touchdowns on 29 carries during Saturdays 51-35 win over Pasadena Memorial in the Class 5A Divi http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037412/NHL%3A+Bruins+top+Sabres+7-4+for+6th+straight+home+win BOSTON Zdeno Chara and Chuck Kobasew each scored two goals while Marc Savard had a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 Wednesday night. The Bruins won their sixth straight at home and for the seventh time in t http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037398/Texas+native%2C+UH+poet+win+National+Book+Awards Mark Doty of Houston won the poetry award for <em>Fire to Fire: New and Selected Poems</em>. READ MORE Annette Gordon-Reed made history ? and on her birthday ? Wednesday when she became the first African-American woman to win the National http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037407/Google+Reveals+New+Details+About+the+Development+of+its+Web+Browser+Chrome POOLE, England, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a candid interview conducted for Zeta's recently launched blog, Google UK's Communications & Public Affairs Manager, Anthony House, explains how the Incognito 'porn mode' can make browsing safer and eas http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037402/Roundup%3A+Sharpstown+outlasts+Furr%2C+makes+more+history The Sharpstown football team is rewriting the record books again. A few weeks after clinching the schools first back-to-back playoff appearances, the Apollos notched their first-ever playoff victory in last weeks 51-33 win over Furr in a Class http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037411/New+Website+Aimed+at+Helping+Millions+of+Teens+Growing+up+Without+a+Father OTTAWA, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In the U.S. alone, more than 20 million children are growing up in single-parent homes with the overwhelming majority of them being father-absent homes. Children in father-absent homes are five times more likely to be http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037397/They%27re+not+fast%2C+but+electric+cars+drawing+Houston+fans Dale Brooks, foreground, is so high on electric cars that he has three. He and his friend Steve Mathis, standing ready with an extension cord, belong to the Houston Electric Auto Association. ELECTRIC INCENTIVE Texans may see a few more reasons to bu http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037406/New+Oriental+to+Administer+Cambridge+Young+Learners+English+Exam BEIJING, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (EDU), the largest provider of private educational services in China, and the Sino-British Academic Exchange Center for Education Measurement (SBC), Cambridge ESOL's s http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037401/Hodge%3A+Rice+institute+celebrates+15+years Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, left, and Baker Institute founding director Edward Djerejian welcomed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to the institute's 15th anniversary dinner. When Rice University?s James A. Baker Institute for http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037410/Different+Strokes+for+Different+Folks%21%3A+Inflationary+Trends+Offer+a+Mixed+B MUMBAI, India, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Indian stock markets are feeling the heat of an economic meltdown, there has been a dramatic dip in valuations, while the concurrently rocketing inflation levels have sparked an escalation in interest ra http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037396/Internet+good+for+kids%2C+3-year+study+concludes It finds most teens avoid dangerous sites Share The MacArthur Foundation has a message for parents worried about their children's use of the Internet: Chill out. A new study to be released today found that most teenagers steer clear of dangerous site http://hdlns.com/g7zf44za29037405/Beacon+Redevelopment+Enters+Into+Lease+Negotiations+for+Riverfront+Property NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beacon Redevelopment Industrial Corporation (BCND) today announced that it entered into negotiations to acquire a ten year lease with an option to purchase a riverfront property to form the