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Sid Craig dies at age 76
Sid Craig, the co-founder of Jenny Craig Inc., who built the weight loss company with his wife and was a prominent thoroughbred horse owner has died, the company said Tuesday.Craig died Monday in San Diego following a long illness. He was 76.Sid and Jenny Craig founded Jenny Craig Inc. in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. The company eventually grew to include 655 weight loss centers in four countries. In 2006, Nestle SA bought the Carlsbad-based company for $600 million.
Fox Sports – Jul 23, 2008 04:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sid Craig, the co-founder of Jenny Craig Inc., who built the weight loss company with his wife and was a prominent thoroughbred horse owner has died, the company said Tuesday.Craig died Monday in San Diego following a long illness. He was 76.Sid and Jenny Craig founded Jenny Craig Inc. in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. The company eventually grew to include 655 weight loss centers in four countries. In 2006, Nestle SA bought the Carlsbad-based company for $600 million.
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Jenny Craig Inc. co-Founder Sid Craig dies
Sid Craig, the co-founder of Jenny Craig Inc., who built the weight loss company with his wife and was a prominent thoroughbred horse owner has died, the company said Tuesday. Craig died Monday in San Diego following a long illness. He was 76. Sid and Jenny Craig founded Jenny Craig Inc. in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 04:09 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sid Craig, the co-founder of Jenny Craig Inc., who built the weight loss company with his wife and was a prominent thoroughbred horse owner has died, the company said Tuesday. Craig died Monday in San Diego following a long illness. He was 76. Sid and Jenny Craig founded Jenny Craig Inc. in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Numbers say McCaw will be missed
The All Blacks lost the services of a player with the best strike rate in their test rugby history when Richie McCaw was today ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup match against Australia.
Scrum.com – Jul 23, 2008 04:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The All Blacks lost the services of a player with the best strike rate in their test rugby history when Richie McCaw was today ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup match against Australia.
Scrum.com – Jul 23, 2008 04:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraq looking to draw tourists
BAGHDAD — Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises a "special flight” on Japan Airlines from Basra to Sydney, Australia, while a flight from Baghdad to Mexico City is "delayed.”In reality, Iraq has been a no-go zone for most civilian aircraft for almost two decades. Yet, now that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's government is beginning to promote tourism. But it'll be tough; even if officials can lure the adventuresome, Iraq's tourism facilities are shabby.read more
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BAGHDAD — Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises a "special flight” on Japan Airlines from Basra to Sydney, Australia, while a flight from Baghdad to Mexico City is "delayed.”In reality, Iraq has been a no-go zone for most civilian aircraft for almost two decades. Yet, now that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's government is beginning to promote tourism. But it'll be tough; even if officials can lure the adventuresome, Iraq's tourism facilities are shabby.read more
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Agilent Technologies' Workflow Chosen by Metabolomics Australia for Major Initiative
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a major strategic sale to Metabolomics Australia (MA), which will provide metabolomics services to Australian researchers. Valued at approximately $... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 22, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 23, 2008 03:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a major strategic sale to Metabolomics Australia (MA), which will provide metabolomics services to Australian researchers. Valued at approximately $... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 22, 2008]
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McCaw ruled out for New Zealand
Richie McCaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup rugby test, meaning openside flanker Daniel Braid will start against Australia in Sydney.
Scrum.com – Jul 23, 2008 02:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Richie McCaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup rugby test, meaning openside flanker Daniel Braid will start against Australia in Sydney.
Scrum.com – Jul 23, 2008 02:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Australia's inflation jumps 1.5% on-quarter
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Australia's inflation rate accelerated at a faster-than-expected 1.5% in the April-June period over the previous quarter, according to official data released Wednesday, hurting expectations the central bank may ease policy rates. On an year-on-year basis, the quarter's consumer price index increased 4.5%. A Reuters survey had estimated CPI to rise 1.2% over the previous quarter and 4.3% over the same quarter a year earlier. Cost of financial and insurance services soared 3.8% from the January-March period, while transportation and clothing expenses also jumped more than 3% on-quarter, boosting inflation.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 23, 2008 02:28 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Australia's inflation rate accelerated at a faster-than-expected 1.5% in the April-June period over the previous quarter, according to official data released Wednesday, hurting expectations the central bank may ease policy rates. On an year-on-year basis, the quarter's consumer price index increased 4.5%. A Reuters survey had estimated CPI to rise 1.2% over the previous quarter and 4.3% over the same quarter a year earlier. Cost of financial and insurance services soared 3.8% from the January-March period, while transportation and clothing expenses also jumped more than 3% on-quarter, boosting inflation.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 23, 2008 02:28 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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All Blacks: McCaw out of Bledisloe test
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations test against Australia.Rated a 50 per cent chance by coach Graham Henry yesterday to play in Sydney, McCaw's ankle has not recovered...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 23, 2008 01:30 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations test against Australia.Rated a 50 per cent chance by coach Graham Henry yesterday to play in Sydney, McCaw's ankle has not recovered...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 23, 2008 01:30 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Full story on climate 'not told'
The Rudd Government has little chance of meeting its 2050 greenhouse emission reduction targets if Australia's population continues to grow, a demography expert says.
News.com.au – Jul 23, 2008 12:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Rudd Government has little chance of meeting its 2050 greenhouse emission reduction targets if Australia's population continues to grow, a demography expert says.
News.com.au – Jul 23, 2008 12:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Loophole closed to keep murderer in jail
A MURDERER who shot dead a man outside a primary school will remain in jail after South Australia's parliament passed urgent laws closing a loophole that could have resulted in his release.
News.com.au – Jul 23, 2008 12:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A MURDERER who shot dead a man outside a primary school will remain in jail after South Australia's parliament passed urgent laws closing a loophole that could have resulted in his release.
News.com.au – Jul 23, 2008 12:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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