Monthly Archives: December 2007

Book captures history of area lifeguards (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dec. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE): San Diego County’s first beach lifeguards came from the ranks of law enforcement in the early 1900s, an era when it was considered improper for men to swim bare-chested.

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Leona flaunts her curves as she enjoys a romantic Caribbean break with her boyfriend (Daily Mail)

X Factor beauty Leona Lewis flaunted her curvy body in a bikini as she soaked up the sun on a romantic Caribbean break with her boyfriend. The couple splashed about in clear blue waters and looked blissfully in love on … Continue reading

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Troubled Amy Winehouse jets off to the Caribbean for New Year break – leaving husband Blake in jail (Daily Mail)

Languishing behind bars, her husband is facing up to an exceedingly bleak future. Life for Amy Winehouse, however, is looking decidedly brighter. Because the singer has jetted off to the Caribbean for an impromptu holiday to see in the new … Continue reading

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Caribbean Christmas Colors a huge success (The San Pedro Sun)

It started out as something fun and nice to do, and after three years, Editor of The San Pedro Sun Tamara Sniffin loves that the annual Caribbean Christmas Colors is going strong. “This year was more fun and allowed from … Continue reading

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10 best Caribbean cruise itineraries (USA Today)

The Caribbean Sea is the world’s fifth largest body of water and is home to more than 7,000 islands. While you can’t sail a major cruise ship to every nook and cranny of the Caribbean, you do have an abundance … Continue reading

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SNL’s Jimmy Fallon married in the Caribbean (Detroit Free Press)

LOS ANGELES — Longtime “Saturday Night Live” performer Jimmy Fallon and movie producer Nancy Juvonen were married in the Caribbean, a publicist announced today.

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BPI cuts stake in BCP to 7.9 pct from 8.8 pct – CEO (Sharewatch)

LISBON (Thomson Financial) – Banco BPI has cut its stake in larger peer Banco Comercial Portugues to 7.9 pct from 8.8 pct, Jornal de Negocios reported citing BPI CEO Fernando Ulrich.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-27 08:07 GMT: BPI CEO Ulrich declares support for Santos Ferreira to become BCP CEO (Interactive Investor)

LISBON (Thomson Financial) – Banco Comercial Portugues core shareholder Banco BPI has given its support for Carlos Santos Ferreira to become BCP CEO, Jornal de Negocios reported citing BPI CEO Fernando Ulrich.

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Minister Calls Journalists for More Intervention, Responsibility (AngolaPress)

Luanda, 12/29 – Angolan Social Communication minister, Manuel Rabelais, Friday in Luanda appealed to journalists to play a more intervening and responsible role in informing the society.

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Spanish Today: Asistir or atender? (San Antonio Express-News and KENS 5)

Test your knowledge of vocabulary in Spanish.

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