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British Lawmakers' Booze Problem

AP | By RAPHAEL SATTER | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Video, Britain, UK Lawmakers, United Kingdom, British Parliament, Health, England, Alcoholism, British Politics, Addiction-Recovery, Europe, London, Eric Joyce, Westminster, World News

LONDON -- An increasing number of U.K. lawmakers are seeking help for alcohol-related problems, the parliamentary speaker said Sunday, saying drinking...

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Westminster Can't Handle the Truth

Kathy Guillermo | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Pedigree, Pet Overpopulation, Akc, Westminster, Peta, Dogs, Animal Shelters, Shelter Animals, Pet Adoption, Westminster Dog Show 2012, Pedigree Advert, Green News

The big story out of the Westminster Dog Show this year isn't what's going on in Madison Square Garden -- it's what's NOT going on during the commercial breaks.

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PHOTOS: Pet-Friendly Hotels In New York City

Oyster | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Dog Show, New York City Hotels, Pets, Westminster, Dogs, Hotels, Hotel Recommendations, Hotel Tips, Travel News

Since the many participants need to set up shop in New York for the big (dog) show, we figured we'd share our hotel expertise to match pups with places to stay.

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Elite Schools Dominate Oxbridge Admissions

Posted 09.07.2011

Read More: Oxford Admissions, St Pauls, Eton, Oxford, Westminster, Hillrose Sixth Form College, College News

A small coterie of historically elite prep schools are responsible for 5% of Oxbridge admissions, or 1 in 20 undergraduates, the Times Educational Sup...

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What the Government Shutdown Means On The (Very) Local Level

HuffingtonPost.com | Saki Knafo | Posted 06.08.2011

This story was reported in collaboration with our partners at Patch.com. As politicians in Washington fought over proposed cuts to the federal bud...

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Charlie Sheen to Host 2012 Oscars

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Charlie Sheen, Kirk Douglas, Celebs, Red Carpet, Westminster, Fashion, Oscars, Melissa Leo, Walmart, Fashion Designers, Best Supporting Actress, Celebrities, Jerry Springer, Comedy News

All is not lost in networkland. In an effort to liven up the otherwise snooze-worthy Oscars for next year's telecast, Charlie Sheen has been hired to host in 2012.

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Karen Lefrak And Her Champion Poodles

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Karen's newest children's book, "Best in Show," teaches children what it takes to raise a champion show dog. It's a great book for any child who loves pets.

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OLYMPICS 2012: London Museums Prepare To Host London Olympics' National Houses

The Art Newspaper | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: London Olympics 2012, Art, Somerset House, Casa Brasil, Germany, Brazil, Marble Arch, Docklands Museum, Art Museum, Olympics 2012, Museum, London, Westminster, German Haus, Arts News

LONDON. Museums and heritage sites are leasing out space during the 2012 Olympics for national houses, including the Docklands Museum, Somerset House,...

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Dead British Spy Was Found 'Padlocked In Bag'

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: mi6, British Intelligence, Dead British Spy, Gareth Williams, British Spy Found in Bag, London, Westminster, World News

The body of Gareth Williams, the British spy found dead in London last month, had been padlocked into a sports bag and was in "an advanced state of de...

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Mr. Cairns Goes to Westminster? UK Election Writ Small, Retail & Local

Denis Campbell | Posted 05.25.2011

There are four dedicated candidates in this race who could all ably represent the people of the Vale of Glamorgan. That kind of dedication would make Mr. Smith very proud indeed.

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Westminster Dog Show: Judging Starts At Westminster Kennel Club Show

Huffington Post/AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Photos, Razzle Dazzle, Westminster Kennel Club, Slidepoll, Westminster Dog Show, Westminster Dog Show 2010, Pictures, Madison Square Garden, Sadie, Westminster, Westminster Dog Show 2010 Results, Westminster Dog Show 2010 Photos, New York News

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - America's most prestigious dog show is starting with some Razzle Dazzle. A 3-year-old bulldog with the catchy name of...

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Denver Home Values Increased More Than Any U.S. Metro Area In 2009: Zillow.Com

The Denver Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Denver Home Values, Zillow.com, Twin Lakes, Boston, Home Values, Colorado, Westminster, Real Estate, Meridian, Denver, Indian Hills, New York, Thornton, Denver News

Denver and its suburbs recorded the biggest dollar gain in home values of any metro area in the country last year, according to Zillow.com, an online ...

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Why Brian Bonsall--aka Andy Keaton--Was Arrested Again

5280 Denver's Magazine | 5280 | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bonsall, who now lives in Westminster, graduated from Boulder High School in 2000. Since then, he's had a couple of run-ins with authorities, includin...

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Lucky Hightails From 5th Avenue To Barneys New York!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Valerie Diker, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Rodney Dangerfield, Comedy Central, Donald Trump, Elaine Stritch, Westminster, New York, Whoopi Goldberg, Dachshund, Whoopie, Healthy Living News

Lucky and I celebrated an intimate gathering at philanthropist Valerie Diker's apartment on 5th Avenue to discuss the plans for Best Friends Animal Sa...

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