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S.Africa's Tongaat full-year earnings up 15 percent

(Blank Headline Received)JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Tongaat Hulett reported a 15 percent rise in full-year earnings on Friday as sugar production rose and said it expected further growth in the year ahead. The agri-processing company said diluted headline earnings per share for the year to end-March totalled 942.3 cents from 819.4 cents a year ago. Total

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Russian pro-, anti-gay activists arrested after defying ban

By Jason Bush MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian police detained around 30 pro- and anti-gay activists in central Moscow on Saturday, imposing the city's ban on gay rights demonstrations. The arrests, underlining Russia's tough response to public demonstrations by gay groups, coincided with the first ever gay rally in neighboring Ukraine, which... Read more...

S.Africa's Nampak barely grows H1 profit, shares slide

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Nampak Ltd barely grew first-half profit on Tuesday after Africa's biggest packaging company cut prices to secure long-term contracts in its home market. Nampak, which also makes plastic milk bottles in Britain and Ireland, said diluted headline earnings per share totalled 103.6 cents in the six months to end-March compared with 102.3 cents a year earlier. Headline EPS is South Africa's widely watched... Read more...

Federal judge accused of saying minorities predisposed to commit violent crime | The Ticket

Federal judge accused of saying minorities predisposed to commit violent crime | The Ticket

Edith JonesThe death penalty also is needed "to make peace with God," she says.

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Attorney confident Zimmerman jury seated soon

Attorney confident Zimmerman jury seated soonSANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A defense attorney in George Zimmerman's murder trial said at the end of the first week of jury selection that he thinks a jury could be seated by the middle of next week.

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TD Bank profit rises despite sluggish housing growth

TD Bank profit rises despite sluggish housing growthBy Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank reported a 2 percent increase in quarterly earnings as higher trading, business lending and U.S. banking income offset slowing loan growth in its core Canadian market. The result, the first from a Canadian bank in a quarter that has seen Canadian housing sales activity slow, was roughly

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Asian markets up on strong US jobs data

Asian markets up on strong US jobs dataBEIJING (AP) — Asian markets rose Monday after U.S. jobs data helped allay concern the Fed might wind down its stimulus and Japan's prime minister promised new tax cuts.

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Snapshots from Turkey's protest - Yahoo! News

Snapshots from Turkey's protest - Yahoo! NewsISTANBUL (AP) — The protests in Turkey that began over government plans to uproot trees in Istanbul's main square to make way for a shopping mall have entered their seventh day. The protests have grown into something much bigger than protecting trees, drawing on a deep undercurrent of discontent against what many feel is the increasing arrogance of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and have spread to cities across the country.

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Obama and Christie yet again; emphasis on recovery

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is looking to get his groove back — at the beach.... Read more...

Exclusive: Microsoft, FBI take aim at global cyber crime ring

Exclusive: Microsoft, FBI take aim at global cyber crime ringBy Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp and the FBI, aided by authorities in more than 80 countries, have launched a major assault on one of the world's biggest cyber crime rings, believed to have stolen more than $500 million from bank accounts over the past 18 months. Microsoft said its Digital Crimes Unit on Wednesday successfully took down at least 1,000 of an estimated 1,400 malicious computer networks known as the Citadel

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Wayne Newton moving out of Las Vegas estate

LAS VEGAS (AP) — "Mr. Las Vegas" Wayne Newton is moving out of his sprawling estate of 45 years.... Read more...

If the Wedding Shoe Fits ?

If the Wedding Shoe Fits ?

IfBride's Guide to Choosing the Right Wedding Shoes

You have the dress, the veil, the jewelry, even the right underwear for your wedding, but what are you missing? The right wedding shoes can mean the difference between bliss and blisters, radiance or a ripped hem. Not every wedding shoe is right for your wedding, no matter how cute. Choosing the right wedding shoes requires a lot of considerations including season, groom height, wedding dress style, color and length of the dress, cost, wedding formality, fit, construction, length of time and location of venue, and bridal preference.

  • Wedding shoes should always be coordinated with the hem and base of the gown rather than the bodice or veil.
  • If satin shoes are preferred, it is important to remember that almost all satin wedding shoes are too white to match wedding gown fabric and must be dyed to properly coordinate.
  • Be sure to budget plenty of money toward wedding shoes. They are an important accessory.

  • Proper wedding shoe fit is essential due to the fact that receptions and weddings are typically lengthy events involving a lot of time on your feet. Shoes that are too big will result in tripping. Wedding Shoes that are too small might ache your feet after a day of standing.
  • Maintaining seasonal guidelines is still essential, especially on your big day. Winter is no time to wear sandals.
  • Purchase two types of wedding shoes, specifically with a comfortable pair for your reception if you plan on a lot of dancing.

  • Select a heel size that compliments your groom so that you are at the right height for photographs. Be sure to have your gown hemmed with your heel height in mind.
  • Whites vary. Don't guess. Be sure to carry a swatch of your gown while wedding shoe shopping.
  • For ultra-formal gowns, choose classy wedding shoes instead of clunkers.

  • Purchase shiny wedding shoes to match shiny wedding gowns, matte boca shoes to match matte gowns.
  • Be careful when choosing Lucite or vinyl wedding shoes for the glass slipper look. They can make your feet sweat and cause blistering if the fit or form is improper for your feet.
  • Be sure if you choose a sandal that the fit is taut enough to not cause too much give. It can cause your dress to get trapped between your wedding shoe and gown, resulting in gown damage or tripping.

  • Break in your wedding shoes for several weeks prior to the wedding day, but be sure not to get them dirty.
  • Choose a wedding shoe that will not bring attention to itself. You don't want to wear shoes that incline guests to stare at your feet. When in doubt, choose a more simplified shoe.
  • Shop for wedding shoes later in the day when your feet are slightly swollen.

  • Add special traction pieces to the bottoms of your wedding shoes for safety or hand-scuff sole surfaces to prevent you from slipping while you walk.
  • Be sure to coordinate embellishments with your gown. If you have rhinestones or crystals in your gown, you might choose to put rhinestones or crystals on your shoes. If you have pearls on your bodice, perhaps you will want pearls on your shoes as well.
  • Let your wedding shoes fit your personality. If you want white boots, buy white boots. Just be sure to consider all of the other aspects of wedding shoes when selecting them.

  • Think out your wedding shoes well. Stay focused and don't over-do it. If your gown is at a length that will keep your feet hidden, spending a large chunk of your wedding budget on shoes is not necessary.
  • If you want ultra comfort and classic style, think satin ballet slippers.
  • Don't wear someone else's concept of the perfect wedding shoes. Use your heart and your head without being forced into buying unwanted shoes by that bridal boutique consultant, your matron of honor, or your mom.

    Remember, your wedding shoes are an essential part of your wedding wardrobe. Be sure to keep in mind your budget, accessories, and desires. In addition, consider helping your groom select his shoes if he is not renting them from the tux shop. Some of the same considerations come to mind in choosing the right wedding shoes for your husband-to-be, an activity he may not have thought about. With careful shoe consideration, your feet can look fabulous without aching by the time you get to your honeymoon.

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