May 31, 2008 | Burnaby News Leader
John Pucher smiles as he remembers a cycling scene he glimpsed in Germany several years ago.
Leif I. Nissen, 83, of Woodbridge died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Haven Hospice Unit at JFK Medical Center, Edison.
As I-5 closures loom, jittery travelers plot alternate routes to Sacramento airport
Sacramentan Ulla McDaniel has a case of the travel jitters. So do Loren Sanders of south Sacramento and Kathie Darnell in Placerville.
Israel's Olmert resists demands to step aside
But his deputy, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, said their Kadima party should "take decisions" and start preparing for "any scenario", including an early general election and an internal leadership vote.
Arctic nations meet in Greenland over claims to territory, resources in frozen north
COPENHAGEN, Denmark : Government officials from five countries surrounding the Arctic met in Greenland on Wednesday to discuss competing claims in a region where the polar melt is expected to unfreeze valuable ...
Europe slowly opens doors to legal Indian workers
By Devirupa Mitra, New Delhi, May 27 : With the government negotiating a slew of labour treaties, Indian workers may soon find job-hunting in the continent relatively painless.
Planning Board Pans 26-Toilet Mansion
Testimonials "Since its launch in 1992, The Moscow Times has been the one indispensable daily newspaper for the English-speaking community in the Russian capital.
Today is Sunday, June 1, the 153rd day of 2008. There are 213 days left in the year.
Denmark's Prince Joachim marries for second time
Denmark's Prince Joachim married French-born Marie Cavallier on Saturday in a tradition-steeped ceremony in an ancient church.
GP2 Star Christian Bakkerud To Race An F16 Fighting Falcon
The count-down has already started for what is going to be one of the most exciting events in Christian Bakkerud's career to date.
Copenhagen's Tivoli park: Old charm, new thrills
The 165-year-old amusement park that inspired both Walt Disney and Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen offers style and charm of a kind often imitated.
It was the 26 toilets that triggered alarm among residents of Greenwich, Connecticut. via The Age
Satair A/S reports Q3 operating profit of USD12.7m
Danish aircraft spare parts and services provider Satair A/S reported on Wednesday operating profit of USD12.7m for the third quarter 2007/2008, up by 51% from the corresponding period last year. via M2.com
Abercrombie profit edges up on sales increase
“Despite a tough selling environment, we produced bottom-line growth while still remaining true to the aspirational positioning of our brands”
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Friday that its first-quarter earnings rose 3 percent from a year ago on stronger sales. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“This joint venture will be a powerhouse of discovery, development and engineering. It represents a major step forward in Danisco's new strategic intent to be a leading force in the field of industrial biotechnology.”
WILMINGTON, Del., and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 14 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- DuPont and Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, today announced an agreement to form DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC, a 50/50 ... via BioSpace
Abercrombie Continues European Expansion
Abercrombie & Fitch announced today that it will open a new flagship at Kobmagergade 11, Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009. via VMSD
Earnings roundup: Omnicare profit falls, but results top views; Vestas Wind Systems profit up
Omnicare Inc., which dispenses drugs to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell year-over-year due to increased enrollment in Medicare Part D prescription ... via Canadian Business Magazine
Separated bike lanes proposed for S.F. Market Street
“Despite efforts, Market Street traffic lingers”
A group headed by the business-backed Market Street Association, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and the civic think tank San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association is hatching a new idea to ... via Cyclelicious
Decision on Danish euro referendum in next two months: PM
“Denmark has to become a full-fledged member of the eurozone”
The Danish government expects to decide within two months on the date of a referendum on joining the eurozone, Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen said during a visit to Hungary on Friday. via Maktoob Business
Helmsman Holding ApS makes voluntary offer for Danish car retailer Andersen & Martini A/S
Danish investor Helmsman Holding ApS announced on Wednesday that it has decided to make a voluntary offer for the car retail and service company Andersen & Martini A/S . Helmsman Holding said that it will offer ... via M2.com
Denmark preparing to give Greenland more autonomy
“This is a big day in the joint history of Greenland and Denmark”
From correspondents in Europe, 11:00 PM IST Greenland was slated to get more autonomy within Denmark under a plan presented Tuesday by a commission set up by parliaments of Denmark and Greenland. via India eNews
Joan V. (Nielsen) Melgaard 86, mother, great-grandmother
BOONTON -- Joan V. Melgaard died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Potomac Homes, in Chester Township after a brief illness. via Daily Record
'Til Insurance Do Us Part - Part #2
“Is it cheating the system? Probably, but when you're faced with... when you're a mom and you have this little person to feed and to take care of, there's not a question what you'll do.”
Reporter: Ashli Kimenker 'Til Insurance Do Us Part - Part #2 Posted: Last time we introduced you to the Koger family - a family struggling to pay for their young son's medical needs. via KPVI-TV Pocatello
TORM: Sale of One Bulk Vessel and Increased Expectations of USD 250-270 Million
TORM has entered into an agreement to sell the Panamax bulk carrier TORM Marlene . via Earth Times