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Study: Paid, HD-TV Are The Norms

According to the study from Motorola Mobility, 75 percent of the respondents either own or plan to own an HD television in the next 18 months.
A global study from Motorola says more people prefer paid TV content rather than free-to-air, despite the latter being more available.
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Investec posts "strong" H1 operating results, AUM rises

Investec Plc, the specialist bank and wealth manager, posted a "strong" operational performance in the first half, with five of its six core businesses recording a substantial increase in earnings. Third party assets under management grew 4.9 percent to 77.8 billion pounds.
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Australia, New Zealand dollars at fresh lows on EU debt concerns; China, EU officials watched

Concerns over Europe's debt risks felled Australian and New Zealand dollars - Asia Pacific's major risky currencies - on Monday, while growing fears that China may raise rates further dampened the sentiment. Market is keen on any fresh developments from Europe, with many important EU officials, including Alex Weber of ECB, scheduled to speak on the first day of the Euro Finance Week held November 15-19 in Frankfurt, Germany.
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The 'highly commended' Kangaroo Valley

Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales, Australia, is known for its scenic, natural beauty and clean environment. The Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association has taken necessary measures including ban on plastic bags, bottled water and the like, to cut carbon emission and promote greener tourism in the region.
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Will China raise rates? Will US data guide QE talks? – Next week’s forex questions

The dust of G-20 has settled. World leaders sat around a large table set this time in South Korea, searched for that magic wand in their suit pockets, and then looked at each other's face with disappointment. They didn't get one to 'calm down' the emerging fears of a 'world war' on trade and currencies. They did not 'direct' China and/or US as some hoped.
Zahra Baker: Where are you?

Zahra Baker: Where are you?

Police authorities in North Carolina are apprehensive that Zahra Baker, a 10-year old physically challenged Australian girl who has been missing for over a month, could have become the victim of some foul play after finding new evidence while searching an area called Gunpowder Creek.
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U.S. FDA proposes gory warning labels on cigarette packs

The next time you decide to light up a smoke, you may be greeted by an image of a cancer patient or even worse, a corpse, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to put graphical warning labels on cigarette packs.
Is it fair for Brazil to brand the U.S. along with China as a currency manipulator?

Brazil: Developing Countries Got More Say, China Went Along

Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega touted the voice developing nations had in the G20 process and getting the Chinese delegation to change its mind. But he was hit with tough questions about the G20 process and whether it made any real difference to the world economy.
Australia's Attorney General Robert McClelland (far left) and his U.S. counterpart Eric Holder (c) are seen at a Quintet meeting composed of the Attorneys General from the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. at the U.S. Justice Dept., Wash.

Australia in dilemma over deportation of Honeymoon Killer to the U.S.

Authorities in Australia, which is a staunch opponent of death penalty, are in a dilemma over whether they should deport Honeymoon Killer Gabe Watson, who completed serving his prison term in Australia on Wednesday, to Alabama, U.S., a pro-death penalty state that wants to try him again over his wife's death.
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Glass ceiling breaks at G20

One of the most interesting – and perhaps under-reported -- aspects of the G20 summit in Seoul is the four female political leaders in attendance. According to press reports, no prior G20 summit has had this many women heads of state.
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Poor healthcare may shorten American lives: study

Americans die sooner than citizens of a dozen other developed nations and the usual suspects -- obesity, traffic accidents and a high murder rate -- are not to blame, researchers reported on Thursday.
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Shopper's Diary: Bison Ceramics in Australia

Yet another reason to contemplate a trip to Sydney: the newish Bison Ceramics store, spotted a while back on Decor 8 (with images by Australian photographer Jillian Leiboff).
S. Ramadorai, chief executive officer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), speaks during a news conference to announce quarterly financial results in Mumbai October 22, 2008.

TCS wins A$50 mln contract from Australian energy co

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's top IT services firm, said on Wednesday it signed a 5-year infrastructure management services contract worth more than AUD $50 million with Australia-based renewable energy company AGL Energy Ltd.
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Asia-Pacific next target for Franklin Templeton

US fund manager Franklin Templeton plans to invest heavily across the Asia-Pacific region aims to launch a new Asian property fund of funds. It also intends raising about $300 million from institutional investors in Europe and Australia, a Reuters report said.
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Down Under, Oprah is a Wonder!

Guests at a recent recording of the Oprah Winfrey show were in for a surprise when the chat show queen announced that she was flying them all down to Australia to can two shows from the final season of her talk show.
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US universities attract fewer students

The share of foreign students coming to the United States has been going down every year since 2000, shows a study released by an international body comprising the developed nations of the world.

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