Tuesday, June 07, 2005. UK consumer service firms, such as cinemas and travel agents, are feeling the pinch as higher interest rates and slower growth hit High Street spending. According to a survey by business group the CBI and auditor Grant Thornton, business volumes fell for the first time in 18 months in the past quarter. At the same time, profits stopped rising and costs increased. As a result, business confidence was dented and a number of firms said they will take a tighter control of costs.

Monday, May 23, 2005. The Social Democrats had ruled in the state for 39 years; high unemployment was a key factor in their defeat. Monday, May 09, 2005.

Wednesday, May 11, 2005. The 2005 BMW X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the 2. 5i Sports Activity Vehicle and the 3. Monday, May 09, 2005. 2005 Lexus LS 430 Summary. The 2005 Lexus LS 430 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. Friday, May 06, 2005. The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is a carryover from 2004.

Thursday, April 19, 2007. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

Thursday, May 05, 2005. Fortunately, before I whipped out my cell phone and made a complete jackass out of myself, I checked the window sticker. This was, indeed, the 2. 5i, not the pricier GT or Limited, and it was virtually option-free. Wow! Hard to believe that such an attractive car was the lowest-priced model - yet here was the proof, parked right in my driveway.

Monday, May 23, 2005. China has sent three million doses of bird flu vaccine to western Qinghai province after migrating wild geese were found there killed by the virus. China on Saturday ordered nationwide emergency measures to try to stop the spread of the disease. The virus has killed at least 53 people in South East Asia since late 2003. Tuesday, April 26, 2005.