NYTimes - Bonnie Prudden Dies at 97 - Promoted Fitness for Youths, Dec 19, 2011

"Bonnie Prudden, whose alarm over the flabbiness of American children propelled her to become one of the most visible postwar champions of physical fitness, died on Dec. 11 at her home in Tucson. She was 97.
Ms. Prudden took her cause nationwide, with articles in Sports Illustrated, books and television appearances.
Her death was confirmed by her daughter Suzy Prudden, an author and motivational speaker."

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LA TIMES - Bob Brookmeyer obituary: Jazz trombonist, composer dies at 81, Dec 19, 2011

"Bob Brookmeyer, a jazz trombonist, composer, arranger and educator whose multifaceted career reached from cutting-edge performances with Gerry Mulligan and Stan Getz to innovative big band compositions and highly regarded classes at the New England Conservatory, has died. He was 81.
Brookmeyer died Thursday of congestive heart failure at a hospital near his home in Grantham, N.H., according to his wife, Janet. He would have been 82 today."

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BBC News - 'Black Panther' Donald Neilson dies, Dec 19, 2011

"Donald Neilson, the multiple murderer known as the Black Panther, has died, the Ministry of Justice has said.
The 75-year-old died on Sunday after being taken from Norwich Prison to hospital with breathing difficulties.
Neilson, from Bradford, was convicted of four murders, including that of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle, kidnapped from her Shropshire home in 1975.
Three years ago he lost an appeal to have his life sentence, imposed in 1976, reduced to 30 years."

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TMZ - Beyonce's Mom & Dad -- Finally Divorced ... for Real This Time, Dec 19, 2011

"Mathew and Tina Knowles' on again-off again divorce dragged on for two years, but it's now legally kaput, done, over ... final.
The final decree of divorce was issued last month in a Texas court, and according to documents -- obtained by TMZ -- Beyonce's mom refiled on August 30. Tina's first swing at the divorce was in November 2009 ... but the matter was dropped in 2010 when they were both no-shows for court.
In the docs, Tina says the marriage was "insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities" ... which "prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation."
The papers make no specific mention of Mathew getting slapped with a paternity suit back in 2009 -- but the original divorce filing did come one month after that went down. "

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oronto Sun - World's top beaches for a winter escape | International, Dec 19, 2011

"Lanikai Beach, Hawaii: While only 0.8 km in length, this Hawaiian beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the United States. (Shutterstock)

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TODAY Online - Barcelona on top of the world, Dec 19, 2011

"YOKOHAMA - At the end Lionel Messi stood tall, Brazil's wunderkind Neymar was put in the shade and Barcelona were crowned club world champions for the second time in three years, after an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Santos here in the final yesterday.
Messi struck twice and Xavi and Cesc Fabregas also got on the scoresheet as the European champions won their 13th trophy under coach Pep Guardiola, sealing their status as the best club side in football in the world.
"We played a complete game," Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said. "It was a good game, an intense game and we're very happy with the result."

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SCOTSMAN - Death toll rises after protest against government spreads, Dec 19, 2011

"unprecedented protests against the government of oil-rich Kazakhstan spread at the weekend to a town in the country’s west, leaving one person dead and 11 wounded.
Late on Saturday, one person was killed and 11 people were wounded in a fresh clash with police in the village of Shetpe, bringing the total official death toll in the oil-producing Mangistau region to 14 and the number of wounded to around 100.
President Nursultan Nazar-bayev has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the oil city of Zhanaozen, in the same region. Thirteen people were killed there in violence that broke out on Friday."

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eFInancial News - The good, the bad and the ugly, Dec 19, 2011

"Optimism is an essential part of any investment banker’s job description. But after the slow-motion car crash in the capital markets over the past six months, even the most upbeat bankers will struggle to find much to be cheerful about over the Christmas break.

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BULGARIA SKI - Bansko ski resort in Bulgaria, Dec 19, 2011

"Bansko is Bulgaria's # 1 ski resort, having the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the last couple of years this resort is under a massive investment process with new hotels and resort facilities being under construction. A brand new resort area with super luxury hotels and holiday apartments is being developed just opposite the Gondola lift, which also makes Bansko the resort with the best hotels."

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BRECORDER - Conspiracies aimed at avoiding Senate election: PM, Dec 19, 2011

"JALIL HASSAN AKHTAR LAHORE: Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has averred that conspiracies by certain elements against the democratic government are aimed at avoiding March 2012 Senate election.
He was speaking at the marriage ceremony of daughter of former president Supreme Court Bar Association, Asma Jahangir, here on Sunday."

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ALABC - Australia-Latin America Business Council - News, Dec 19, 2011

"This section contains some of the latest news and information from Latin America, including publications and reports from external sources. ALABC's monthly newsletter, "Latam News," keeps members and supporters abreast of developments taking place in the Latin American markets. Locked articles can be read by paid ALABC members, including Individual, SME, Corporate and Sponsor."

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GREATER KASHMIR - AFTER 9 YEARS US FORCES QUIT IRAQ Lastupdate, Dec 19, 2011

"Iraq-Kuwait Border (Kuwait), Dec 18: The last US forces left Iraq and entered Kuwait today, nearly nine years after launching a divisive war to oust Saddam Hussein, and just as the oil-rich country grapples with renewed political deadlock.
The last of roughly 110 vehicles carrying 500-odd troops mostly belonging to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, crossed the border at 1008 IST, leaving just a couple of hundred soldiers at the US embassy, in a country where there were once nearly 170,000 troops on 505 bases.
It ends a war that left tens of thousands of Iraqis and nearly 4,500 American soldiers dead, many more wounded, and 1.75 million Iraqis displaced, after the US-led invasion unleashed brutal sectarian killing.
"It feels good, it feels real good" to be out of Iraq, Sergeant Duane Austin told AFP after getting out of his vehicle in Kuwait."

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ABC News (Australia) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dead, Dec 19, 2011

"North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died of a heart attack, a tearful state television announcer dressed in black reported.
She said that the 69-year-old "passed away from a great mental and physical strain" while on a train trip, on his way to give "field guidance".
The news agency said he died at 8:30am on Saturday (local time) of a "severe myocardial infarction along with a heart attack".
An autopsy was performed on Sunday and a funeral is slated for December 28 the agency said."

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MAIL Online - Kim Jong Il dead: North Korea leader dies after heart attack at 69, Dec 19, 2011

"North Koreans are in mourning - with many of them breaking down in tears on the streets - after the death of their diminutive dictator.
Kim Jong Il, 69, died while on a train of a 'heart ailment' on Saturday - due to a 'great mental and physical strain' during a 'high intensity field inspection.'
The news has prompted South Korea and Japan to put their militaries on 'high alert' - with the U.S. saying it could postpone decisions on re-engaging North Korea in nuclear talks and providing it with food aid.
Observers also fear a behind-the-scenes power struggle, or nuclear instability, between the country's military and politicians - despite the announcement his third son Kim Jong Un is to be his successor."

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