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Can we cash in on our status as capital of golf?Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:23AMIs it in the water? Is it in the genes? People must be asking all round the world, what it is that makes Northern Ireland so specially good at golf?

Concerns over Lambeth Council's £60m call-centre contractWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:42AMCouncillors and unions have demanded a review of Lambeth’s decision to award a £60m revenue collection and call-centre contract to a company it previously branded “unacceptable”.

EDP Future50: the search beginsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:17PMQ Peter Davies, Breakwater IT: A lot has been said about the need for “entrepreneurship” to help create new employment and growth in the private sector.

Johnson's last council meeting full of votesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:24PMBen Giles Examiner Staff Writer Follow Him @ben_giles A vocal Leslie Johnson spent her final Prince George's County Council meeting Tuesday voting on a bevy of legislation and appointments, before swiftly leaving the council dais for the last time. Johnson, D-Mitchellville, plans to resign July 31 after pleading guilty June 30 to charges of conspiracy to commit federal witness and ...

Ballet Jrgen Canada offers unique training in simulated professional companyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:13AMJuly 19, Toronto Ballet Jrgen Canada is attracting dance professionals from around the world. In a unique training program, performers are entering a simulated professional company; and for many it is their first dance experience in such a competitive, rigourous environment. The program is called the Junior Company, and is among the only ones of its kind.The simulated company bridges the gap...

Mortuary Science Students Win ScholarshipsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:30AMCarl Sandburg College (CSC) mortuary science students Madison Salisbury of Normal and Justin Matthis of Bloomington have each been awarded a $3,000 scholarship through Service Corporation International (SCI).

No access to higher education for those with apprenticeshipsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:01AMWhy are young people who take apprenticeships rather than A-levels unable to get on to degree courses? Andy Huckle had always been interested in politics, so when he heard that his local MP was looking for an apprentice, he saw it as the ideal opportunity to gain experience and qualifications. After a tough interview process, he was taken on to be apprentice to the Tory MP for Harlow, Rob Halfon ...

Backing for Spalding power stationMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:33PMPlans for a £500m expansion of Spalding power station have received the backing of councillors, at the second time of asking.

Vince Cable visits Group Lotus HQMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:32PMBusiness secretary Vince Cable hailed the expansion of a Norfolk sports car manufacturer, but gave no clues as to whether it was set for a government cash boost.