Food queues [ BBC News ] Jun 03, 2008  Hunger in Pakistan as economic woes worsen Read More ...

Shared history [ BBC News ] Jun 30, 2008  The intertwined fortunes of Pringle and Hawick Read More ...

Hard work and bottle got him to top [ The Herald ] Jun 13, 2008  JOHN Smellie spends his weekends photographing animals and tending his collection of parrots but is something of an endangered species himself. Read More ...

Community Calendar - June 28 [  ] June 28, 2008  To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-996-3033 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeacon journal.com at least a week in advance. Read More ...

Gaming Expo to showcase the latest indus [ Scoop.co.nz ] Jun 03, 2008  Sydney, Australia - 30 May, 2008: The Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 2008, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its 18 year history, with record registrations to date for the conference and over 180 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read More ...

Gettysburg A Historic Address [ The Tampa Tribune ] Jun 28, 2008  People have been visiting the Civil War's bloodiest battlefield since 51,000 men lost their lives here July 1 to 3, 1863. Read More ...

Natural fibers offer Alaska knitters sus [ Anchorage Daily News ] Jun 17, 2008  Ah, it's good to see the green leaves of summer. I have mentioned before that one can see green everywhere -- even in your local yarn store. Read More ...

Dress to Impress [ Business Today Egypt ] Jun 11, 2008  Once upon a time, clothing with the tag 'Made in Egypt' was not something to be proud of. Although Egyptian cotton was firmly enshrined as the king of all cottons, Egypt was a far cry from the first choice for companies looking for a high quality and cost-efficient textile manufacturing location. Read More ...

Disney to close Pleasure Island's 6 nigh [ Orlando Sentinel ] Jun 27, 2008  The six nightclubs at Pleasure Island will soon shut down, as Walt Disney World redevelops the adult-focused district at Downtown Disney. Read More ...

Knitwear firm proposes job cuts [ BBC News ] Jun 30, 2008  Knitwear company Pringle of Scotland says it may stop manufacturing in Hawick, with the loss of 80 jobs. Read More ...

Business leaders in France pledge suppor [ Daily News ] Jun 29, 2008  Export Development and International Trade Minister Professor G.L. Peiris had intensive discussions with business leaders in Paris to canvas support for Sri Lanka's case for the extension of the GSP+ benefit. Read More ...

Dycom sees tech uptick [ BizJournals ] Jun 29, 2008  In an era of technology, knitting together the myriad of networks can be a prosperous business. Read More ...

Girlfriends' getaways [ Hollister Free Lance ] Jun 26, 2008  Girlfriends' getaways - where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home - are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break. Read More ...

Bangladeshi woman wins rights for garmen [ The Christian Science Monitor ] Jun 26, 2008  In the Dhaka slums, trade union leader Nazima Aktar campaigns for wage increases and rice subsidies. Read More ...

Analyse Exclusive Profiles of 45 Promoti [ Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jun 13, 2008  DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 'China Sourcing Report: Promotional Wearables' report to their offering. Read More ...

Antique Center grows to 50 merchants [ The Observer-Dispatch ] Jun 29, 2008  The three-story stone building at 25 W. Mill St. is one of many historical sites in the Canal Place district of Little Falls. About 50 dealers and merchants now inhabit the venue, most of them part-time owners with a hobby or interest to bring to the public. Read More ...

Pringle may close Hawick factory [ The Herald ] Jun 30, 2008  Luxury knitwear firm Pringle may close its manufacturing plant in the Scottish Borders with the loss of 80 jobs, the company said today. Bosses are considering the closure in Hawick following a review. Read More ...

Bangladesh's Apparel Makers Expect US$10 [ Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News ] Jun 18, 2008  Bangladesh's apparel exports are expected to grow faster this fiscal year <2007-08>, reaching around US$ 10.7 billion with increased demand for local apparel items in the international market. Read More ...