Archive for January 16th, 2012
UK government sinks royal yacht idea for queen
LONDON | Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:36am EST LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s coalition government poured cold water on suggestions from a minister that taxpayers should fund a new royal yacht for Queen Elizabeth to mark her 60th year on the throne despite Britons dealing with severe austerity measures themselves. The queen bade a sad farewell [...]
Sinister Stasi museum kills kitschy East German image
By Alexandra Hudson BERLIN | Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:23am EST BERLIN (Reuters) – Manfred Lehmann avoids Berlin landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate where hawkers selling old East German medals or students posing in guard uniforms for tourists are a painful spectacle to the 71-year-old, imprisoned for opposing the Socialist state. “For us victims [...]
Conquering the chilly workouts of winter
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK | Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:05am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – The short days, the weak sun, and the warm beds of winter can wreak havoc on your fitness routine. As the outside temperature plummets, so too can the will to brave the elements for outdoor exercise. Experts say as [...]
