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• U.K. to consider alternatives to bearskin hats
LONDON - After meeting with animal rights activists, the British military said Tuesday that it will study alternative materials to replace the bearskin hats worn by the soldiers who guard Buckingham Palace. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ...
• New comedies are rare, and mostly dreadful
NBC has had critical,  if not ratings, success with its Thursday night comedy lineup, both with a format imported from the U.K. ("The Office") and with originals ("30 Rock"
• Canada’s top attractions
At Mont Tremblant , a ski resort and village in the Laurentian Mountains north of Montreal, the biggest recent increases in clientele have been coming from the U.K. and Mexico, according to spokesperson Virginie Barbeau.
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DES MOINES, Iowa - There's some sentiment that a government rule that forces retirees to withdraw money from their IRA and 401(k) accounts when they turn 70 1/2 may need to be changed. That's because people are living longer and need to keep as much ...
• Bargain Britain? If you know where to look
Only U.K. residents can get advance tickets, so be prepared to wait in line. To get an up-close look at the Tower of London without paying the $30 admission, go to the Ceremony of the Keys.