| R-rated games may be on shelves soon
The games industry has long argued that the censorship regime is unnecessarily draconian and prevents adults from making their own decisions as to the type of content they consume. It has called for the classification system to be harmonised across all types of media. .
Mellow Mushroom tries again for patio
Michael Shemtov, co-owner of Mellow Mushroom, hopes the city will decide Tuesday to allow a rooftop patio to be added to the pizzeria at 309 King St. A similar request was denied five years ago by the Board of Zoning Appeals, which must grant Mellow Mushroom use of the additional patron space without the parking spaces that are required by law. Immediately to the right of the proposed patio are apartments. .
Goodbye barbie, hello pizza oven
FIRE, earth and water. The modern Australian male has long used the humble barbecue as a conduit for these basic elements. Now men across Melbourne's suburbs are tossing their tongs in favour of more sophisticated implements - with delicious results. For 58-year-old mechanic Ivan Mazeyko, the journey started some years ago. He wanted to build a wood-fired oven in his backyard. He talked about it with friends and family, but no one thought it would ever happen. In preparation, he did a course on building a wood-fired oven, read books and spoke to lots of other men. Then he knocked down a corner of his garage. Once he got going, he couldn't stop. He built the oven. And a charcoal-fired barbecue like those of his native Uruguay. And cupboards using materials from his old indoor kitchen.
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A sizeable chunk expressed concern that social unrest against large industrial projects could rise in the coming year. Overall, inadequate infrastructure development, the rising rupee and the impending global slowdown were mentioned as the top concerns that could cripple Indian growth story.
The poll was conducted in December throughout the country and included big and small firms from all major sectors including metals, automobiles, information technology, engineering, hotel and tourism, real estate, aviation, pharmaceuticals, financial services and consumer durables.
In line with 2007 trends, 102 of the 118 CEOs (86.4 per cent) said the rupee would gain against the dollar in 2008. Sixty four said the rupee would touch 38 against the dollar by December 2008, 25 put the number at 37 and two said it could climb to 36 against the greenback.
Insurers 'put pressure on claimants to settle for less'
The conduct of insurers who deal directly with accident victims will be investigated following accusations that they put pressure on victims to waive their right to compensation or to settle claims for less than they should. Trade unions and claimant lawyers have handed a dossier of evidence against such insurers to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for investigation. The trade union, Unite, has highlighted insurers who tried to settle the claims of injured people before they could take independent legal advice - known in the industry as 'third-party capture' - including one accident claim where insurance company Zurich offered £4,000 in 'full and final settlement', only for the case to be settled last November for £35,000. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers' (Apil) evidence includes a claim on behalf of bereaved parents who lost their three children in a road traffic accident.
Spring practice: Wolverines are Big Ten's wild card; Spartans stuck in ...
The mass exodus never happened, and Ohio State is geared up to annoy the rest of the country with another BCS national championship push. There's a clear gap between the Buckeyes and the rest of the league, though Wisconsin and Penn State could inch closer by finding capable starting quarterbacks. Illinois lost a lot of star power, but has talented reinforcements, and Michigan is the league's acknowledged wild card. The league's middle could be reshuffled as teams like Purdue, Michigan State, Indiana and Northwestern all return proven quarterbacks. 1. Ohio State Buckeyes
What we know: Linebackers James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman are back, along with cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, to headline an outstanding defense.
What we don't know: The health of Freeman and defensive end Lawrence Wilson following injuries.
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