Archive for January 23rd, 2012
Insight: Africa "black diamond" spenders show their luster
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng and Yara Bayoumy JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI | Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:06am EST JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI (Reuters)- With a taste for Jimmy Choo shoes and Hermes handbags, Choice Okoro’s idea of shopping is a world away from her mother’s. “My mother would not pay what I pay for shoes,” said Okoro, a Nigerian professional in her [...]
Ancient Jewish scrolls found in north Afghanistan
By Amie Ferris-Rotman KABUL | Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:49am EST KABUL (Reuters) – A cache of ancient Jewish scrolls from northern Afghanistan that has only recently come to light is creating a storm among scholars who say the landmark find could reveal an undiscovered side of medieval Jewry. The 150 or so documents, dated [...]
Spain’s Prado museum takes steps to fight budget cuts
By Iciar Reinlein MADRID | Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:21am EST MADRID (Reuters) – Madrid’s Prado Museum has started opening seven days a week and will lengthen its highly visited special exhibitions to offset the pain of government cutbacks. Despite enjoying record attendance, the home of masterpieces by Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez is feeling [...]
National School Choice Week 2012 Launches With Huge Celebration; 400 Events in All 50 States Will Shine Unprecedented Spotlight on the Need to Empower Families with School Choice
NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thousands of children, parents, teachers and community leaders this weekend celebrated the official kickoff of National School Choice Week 2012. (www.SchoolChoiceWeek.com) “National School Choice Week will comprise the largest celebration of school choice in American history” The event – held in New Orleans, Louisiana and featuring remarks by James Carville and performances by [...]
Self Published Author Places as Finalists for "Best Books 2011" and Called a "Must Read"
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2012 –(PR.com)– USABookNews.com, the premier online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of The USA “BEST BOOKS 2011” Awards on November 1, 2011. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USA Book News, said this year’s contest yielded an unprecedented number of entries, [...]
