MIRROR - Record label music sales hit 18-year low, Feb 17, 2012

"Music sales have slumped to an 18-year low – despite booming demand for downloads.
Industry body the BPI said record label revenue dropped by 3.4% to £795million last year – the lowest since 1993 and sharply down on the £1.2billion made in 2003.
Physical music, such as CDs, accounted for £514m of income, a decline of 14%. CD single sales plunged 33% to just £3.3m.
Digital music – downloads, subscription sites like Spotify and via mobile – jumped a quarter to £282m.
Grammy winner Adele had the best-selling digital album in 2011, followed by Bruno Mars and Rihanna."
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MIRROR - Ladbrokes boss blasts Mary Portas over her claim betting shops blight high streets, Feb 17, 2012

"The boss of bookie giant Ladbrokes has slammed Mary Portas for claiming betting shops blight high streets.
Richard Glynn said the self-styled Queen of Shops had got her facts wrong, with bookies proving a major boost to communities.
He told the Daily Mirror: “Talk to the local police, the local council, they will tell you betting shops add to the viability of the retail environment."
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MIRROR - Sir Richard Branson warns BA's bmi takeover would take flying "back to the dark ages", Feb 17, 2012

"Virgin Atlantic has warned BA’s takeover of BMI could see fares soar by a third.
The deal would also leave travellers going from Heathrow to Scotland and North West England with just one choice of airline, it added.
Virgin is trying to scupper BA’s owner International Airlines Group’s £300million purchase of BMI from German carrier Lufthansa.
In a formal complaint to the Competition Commission, Sir Richard said: “This takeover would take British flying back to the dark ages."
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BLEACHER REPORT - SI Swimsuit Issue 2012: Kate Upton and the 10 Hottest Cover Candidates, Feb 17, 2012

"SI Swimsuit Issue 2012: Kate Upton and the 10 Hottest Cover Candidates
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Sexy Kate Upton (SI Photo)
The enigma of print publication has long since lost its luster in exchange for modern high-resolution digital photography. And, even including that small niche still carved out by the likes of Maxim and FHM that still have men clamoring to the magazine section of their corner pharmacy once a month, nothing compares to Sports Illustrated's annual unveiling of the "unofficial" most beautiful woman in the world. "
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MAXIM - Hottest Ball Handlers, Feb 17, 2012

"For some reason, watching beautiful women expertly handle footballs, baseballs, tennis balls, as well as other round objects they can fit in their hands, puts ideas in our heads. For some strange reason. Must be their athleticism.
To help us get to the bottom of this conundrum, check out our Hottest Ball Handlers gallery. You'll never look at a pool table the same way again"
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BLEACHER REPORT - 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Ranking the Loveliest Ladies Ever, Feb 17, 2012

"2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Ranking the Loveliest Ladies Ever
When I was first approached about this assignment, my thoughts were clear, "Of course I will do it."
But then I began my research. The list of beautiful women that have posed for Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Edition over the past forty years is massive. It is long and filled with the most beautiful women to ever roam the Earth.
I had no idea I would find so many stunningly gorgeous models. Then I had to rank them. You think that was easy. It was like choosing between Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel for the third member of a night of fun in Vegas.
So here is the list of the hottest women to ever appear on the SI Swimsuit issue. Enjoy."
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WORLD TRAVE - Top 10's Best 10 - Travelscene Holidays, Feb 17, 2012

"Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa is less than two minutes walk from Karon Beach. It is the ideal location to take advantage of the many water sports and offers two swimming pools surrounded by palm trees, lush gardens and poolside bar and kids club (5-11yrs). The hotel also has its own shopping centre for daily needs, beach wear and handicrafts. Stay 8 nights including breakfast daily, return transfers, plus 1 FREE 3 course Thai or Western Dinner^ for 2 guests for only $213 per adult twin share
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ADELAIDE NOW - Students vote city in world's top 30, Feb 17, 2012

"THE inaugural QS Best Student Cities survey lists Paris as the world's best location for education, while Adelaide ranked 29th in the world"
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CRINGO - World's best airports announced -- and Asia dominates, Feb 17, 2012

"Korea’s Incheon International Airport has maintained its streak with a seventh consecutive win in the annual Airport Service Quality Awards from Airports Council International (ACI).
Incheon Airport took the title of “Best Airport Worldwide” of 2011 by ACI on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, for the seventh year in a row.
Singapore's Changi Airport came in second and Beijing Capital International Airport took third in a top five that was filled entirely by Asian airports. Full results are below"
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NEWS LEADER - British newspaper names Farmers Gastropub best U.K. restaurant in the world, Feb 17, 2012

"For more than 30 years Bill Griffiths wanted to have a restaurant he could call his own.
Turns out he has a bit of a knack for it.
Griffiths, owner of the British-themed Farmers Gastropub in downtown Springfield, said he was thrilled to learn his place was named the best U.K restaurant in the world (outside the U.K.) for 2012 by the British newspaper The Telegraph.

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TOWN TALK - As many as 356 die in Honduras prison fire, Feb 17, 2012

"TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A fire started by an inmate tore through an aging and severely overcrowded Honduran prison, burning and suffocating inmates in their locked cells and killing as many as 356 people in one of the world's deadliest prison fires in a century, authorities said Wednesday."
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MIRROR Online -Royal correspondent James Whitaker dies aged 71, Feb 17, 2012

"The Queen has paid tribute to legendary Daily Mirror royal correspondent James Whitaker, who passed away this morning after a gruelling battle with cancer.
His family were with him when he died in intensive care at 8am.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "Those in the Royal Household who knew him were extremely sad to learn of his death."
James, who was 71, met the Queen for a final time at a reception in November ahead of the Diamond Jubilee.
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer around 12 months ago, James had a number of operations to remove tumours as well as chemotherapy. But his health had been failing since the weekend."

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UNCUT - Singer-songwriter Dory Previn dies aged 86, Feb 17, 2012

"US singer-songwriter Dory Previn has died aged 86.
Previn, who was formerly married to composer Andre Previn and collaborated with him on two Oscar-nominated songs, passed away in Massachusetts, according to the New York Times. Her death was confirmed by her current husband Joby Baker."
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PERTH NOW - Irish character actor David Kelly dies, Feb 17, 2012

"IRISH character actor David Kelly, who played Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and motorcycled naked in Waking Ned Devine, has died. He was 82.
His family and friends said Kelly died on Sunday in Dublin after an acting career on stage, film, TV and radio that spanned a half-century. His cause of death was not announced."
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