DR Horton cements construction stocks February 2, 2010 US stocks rallied for a second day yesterday as better-than-expected earnings and encouraging data calmed investors after the market’s recent sell-off. Rising sales of previously owned US homes and robust earnings from bellwethers representing consumer and industrial businesses, including Whirlpool and Cummins, pointed to a steady rebound in demand. “The housing data, followed by the [...]
Valentine’s escapes for every taste February 2, 2010 Valentine’s Ball and Massage Lesson at Culloden Estate, Belfast First, an opulent Valentine’s Ball on Saturday, with drinks and dinner. Make a night of it and stay over – then, on Sunday, after a deluxe breakfast, learn the art of massage a deux. A personal masseuse will explain how it’s done, introduce you to a [...]
How do I stop inappropriate email banter? February 2, 2010 A colleague is starting to be uncomfortably flirtatious over email and pressuring me to engage in a similar tone. How do I stop this interaction before it goes any further? I’d rather avoid any unpleasant scenes, drama or awkwardness. Joanna, 29, solicitor THERE are two ways to deal with this kind of issue. One is [...]
Out of Office February 2, 2010 Shining City, at Camden’s Theatro Technis, premiered at the Royal Court in 2004. SHINING CITY TO OPEN IN CAMDEN John, a newly-bereaved businessman, is being haunted by the ghost of his wife. In a series of intriguing sessions with newly-qualified therapist, Ian, he explores the hidden guilt behind this strange phenomenon. Ian, however, has problems of [...]
The Volvo gets cool February 2, 2010 Kaprun, Austria, and it’s 10 degrees at village level. We, however, are considerably higher than the village. At 3,700 metres, at the very top of the cable car lifts, to be precise. To climb higher involves skidoos, for which we are waiting. It seems odd being here, standing with bags and laptops, looking incongruous against [...]
Terry’s focus is Chelsea, insists Carlo February 2, 2010 HULL CITY 1 CHELSEA 1 CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti insists John Terry’s focus remains solely on Chelsea’s title charge after his side missed out on the chance to go four points clear at the top of the table. Blues captain Terry was booed throughout by Hull fans following widespread reports he had an alleged affair [...]
John must go to take heat off team February 2, 2010 IT MAY be a wrench, but for his and England’s sake the best thing John Terry can do is relinquish the captaincy of the national team. Terry is in the full glare of the media spotlight following allegations he conducted an affair with the ex-girlfriend of his England team-mate Wayne Bridge. That attention is not [...]
England go for the jugular February 2, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has thrown caution to the wind and named a bold line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales. Sale’s Mathew Tait will provide a more attacking option at outside centre on his first start since the 2007 World Cup final, while sparky Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is also recalled. Johnson’s arsenal [...]
Byrne cleared of ban and free to fire the Dragons February 2, 2010 WALES full-back Lee Byrne was last night cleared to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday after having his two-match ban overturned by European Rugby Cup chiefs. The 29-year-old was initially ruled out of the Six Nations opener following his brief appearance as an illegal 16th man in the Ospreys’ Heineken Cup victory over Leicester. [...]
We’ll keep Gerrard and Torres, says Reds chief February 2, 2010 LIVERPOOL chief executive Christian Purslow admits the cash-strapped Reds are conducting a desperate search for fresh investment – but insists they will not be forced to sell prize assets Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. Captain Gerrard and top scorer Torres have both been touted for moves away from Anfield in the summer, a scenario that [...]
