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Free internet access lures more and more South Koreans to Starbucks

Free internet access lures more and more South Koreans to StarbucksSeoul  - In a country like South Korea, a craze for coffee is not the only explanation for the unusual success that Starbucks Corporation is now enjoying there.

The success of Starbucks in South Korea can also be put down to the free internet access in its many outlets. People are now flocking to the chain stores not only to drink coffee, but to study and chat as well.

New work spaces for the home make your desk disappear

Cologne, Germany  - Office work can't be entirely kept out of the home nowadays. Many an office worker takes time on a Sunday afternoon to finish a presentation for the week ahead or prepare a tax return. Any written correspondence has a way of spoiling an evening.

But in an apartment, there's often barely room to set up an office. Thus, more and more furniture makers now have modern versions of folding or stowaway desks to offer, allowing the workspace to be discreetly tucked away.

This is often achieved by raising the surface of the desk, covering its drawers and other inner workings. Some desks can be disguised as living room furniture in a mixture of wood or lacquered surfaces.

Anti-homosexuality group formed in Uganda

HomoKampala -Anti-gay activists in Uganda Saturday formed a pressure group to discourage homosexuality, follow

Obesity crisis in Britain costing tax-payers

Obesity crisis in Britain costing tax-payersSedentary lifestyle and unhealthy food habits have led to a spur in obesity cases. Nearly one is four adults is obese. It seems that an obesity crisis is not only crippling health care system it is also putting financial stress on the system. It has been found that last August, 2,130 Britons were receiving Incapacity Benefit after being diagnosed obese.

James Clappison, Tory benefits spokesman said that taxpayers were paying the price for Labour's failure to address the "ticking obesity timebomb".

House of Pearl Fashion inks ‘Multi-Year License Pact’ with Geoffrey Beene

House of Pearl Fashion inks ‘Multi-Year License Pact’ with Geoffrey BeeneHouse of Pearl Fashions (HOPFL), a multinational ready to wear apparel manufacturing conglomerate, has signed a multi-year license agreement with Geoffrey Beene, LLC for men's casual slacks, casual shorts and dress slacks under the Geoffrey Beene Label.

The company signed deal through its US-based subsidiary christened House of Pearl Fashions (US) Ltd.

It should be noted that Geoffrey Beene, Inc. was incorporated in 1963 and is currently operated by its president and CEO, Tom Hutton.

Rude redefines the lounging experience

It is rustic, youngish and coarse- The newest addition to enhance city's nightlife- The Rude Cafe and Lounge at CBD Belapur. The lounge started functioning just a month back, but has been successful in making its own place in the market. It is the first format which has both cafe and lounge bringing the best of both together. Rude has already got city youngsters talking and is living up to the expectation of customers. Rude is situated next to Moti Mahal in CBD-Belapur, the restaurant centre of the city.

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