Arts and Living
Pawnshops for prosperous accept wine as collateral
By Leslie Gevirtz NEW YORK | Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:36pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some U.S. pawnbrokers are taking liquid assets – literally. Along with family jewels and fine art they will accept wines as collateral for loans to help ease cash shortages of businesses and people on all rungs of the economic [...]
Bradley to hold fire after Twitter users left spitting mad
By Mark Lamport-Stokes MARANA, Arizona | Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:51pm EST MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) – A dumb-founded Keegan Bradley said even he was taken aback by his excessive spitting as he watched television replays of his play during the final round of last week’s Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles. Bradley ended up losing [...]
Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in October
By Regan Doherty DOHA | Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:37pm EST DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state’s searing summer heat, maintaining that the proposed October dates would “ensure ideal conditions for athletes and spectators.” Details of the bid released Monday show that [...]
I don’t like football, says Australian club owner
SYDNEY | Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:15pm EST SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fans often question whether wealthy club owners have a real passion for their teams but the followers of ailing A-league outfit Gold Coast United were left in no doubt at the weekend when Clive Palmer said he did not even like the sport. A [...]
I don’t like football, says Australian club owner
SYDNEY | Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:15pm EST SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fans often question whether wealthy club owners have a real passion for their teams but the followers of ailing A-league outfit Gold Coast United were left in no doubt at the weekend when Clive Palmer said he did not even like the sport. A [...]
