Green investment bank officially launched by Vince Cable

Business secretary announces funding for waste-to-energy plant and energy saving schemeVince Cable, the business secretary, has officially marked the launch of the new green investment bank (GIB) by announcing funding of a new waste-to-energy plant and an energy saving scheme.The small projects to build a new anaerobic digestion plant in Teeside and retrofit a panel-making factory in north Wales, involving investments by the GIB of £8m and £5m respectively, will soak up only a tiny fraction of the bank’s total £3bn in funding.Speaking before he formally confirmed the GIB was “open for business” on Wednesday morning in Edinburgh, Cable said these projects were proof of its wider ambitions to develop …

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PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

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Lipsbergs scores hat trick as Thunderbirds defeat Silvertips 5-3

KENT, Wash. – Roberts Lipsbergs scored the first hat trick of his Western Hockey League career to help lift the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-3 win over the Everett Silvertips on Tuesday. Seattle built a 3-0 lead on a pair of first-period goals…

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Hedwall looks to continue winning streak in India

Caroline Hedwall, one of the leaders of a new generation of European golfing talent and last year�s Ladies European Tour Player of the Year, is hoping to make a big impression as she returns to defend at the Hero Women�s Indian Open this week at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon, near New Delhi. Full Story Hedwall looks to continue winning streak in India

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Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina

Cody Zeller scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, was 8 of 13 from the field and dominated the middle, leading No. 1 Indiana to its most impressive victory this season — a stunning 83-59 rout over No. 14 North Carolina. Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina

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Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina

Cody Zeller scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, was 8 of 13 from the field and dominated the middle, leading No. 1 Indiana to its most impressive victory this season — a stunning 83-59 rout over No. 14 North Carolina. Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina

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Report: Arkansas makes offer to LSU’s Miles

Arkansas has made a head coaching offer to LSU’s Les Miles, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports, citing a source.

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Dragic, Beasley leads Suns past Cavaliers 91-78

Goran Dragic scored 19 points, Michael Beasley added 15 and the Phoenix Suns took control late in the third quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 91-78 Tuesday night. Full Story Dragic, Beasley leads Suns past Cavaliers 91-78

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Newton, Panthers Hand Eagles Seventh Straight Loss

Cam Newton passed for two touchdowns and ran in two more as the Carolina Panthers took a 30-22 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle between two last-place teams.

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Baseball-Miller, the man who ushered in free agency, dies at 95

Nov 27 (Reuters) – Marvin Miller, the founding chief of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) who changed the landscape of sports by pioneering free agency for players, died on Tuesday at the age of 95, the union said. Miller, who used the collective bargaining process and some stormy work stoppages to win players the right to become free agency along with vastly improved pensions, health benefits and pay, died at his New York home after a battle with liver cancer, the union said. …

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MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’

Late Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Smith was a sex abuser of boys in care in the late 1960s, police acknowledge. Full Story MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’

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Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals

LONDON (Reuters) – Triton Court, a century-old old art deco building on London’s Finsbury Square, is a good example of how the financial crisis is transforming demand for commercial property in Europe. Its grand, arched entrance faces the City’s financial heartland while a scruffy, narrow street runs along the back in a gritty area containing technology firms such as Google and Mind Candy, creator of online game Moshi Monsters. Resolution Property paid 43 million pounds ($69 million) for the empty block in June. … Full Story Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals

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Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’

Anzhi slammed the door on a January move for unsettled Inter star Wesley Sneijder. “He is not on the list of players who interest us.” Full Story Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’

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Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els

In a 2012 season that featured many inspiring global golf achievements, few can match — and just two can surpass — what Ernie Els did on a bright Sunday in July on England’s West Coast at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club. Full Story Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els

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Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N

PARIS/RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – France said on Tuesday it would vote in favour of Palestinian non-member status at the United Nations, an important boost in Palestinian efforts to secure greater international recognition. The Palestinians have lobbied for support from European countries for their bid at watered-down statehood at the U.N. set for two days time. While Israel has lobbied against them, the Palestinians are set for a sure victory in the 193-member world body made up mostly of developing countries long sympathetic to their cause. … Full Story Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N

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Official AdBlock Plus app now available in the Play Store

Blocking ads on your device is moral grey area, but it’s hard to argue that it has benefits. AdBlock Plus is one of the most popular ad blocking plugins for browsers available, and it works extremely well. And luckily for Android users, an official app has made its way onto Google’s Play Store. Most ad blocking apps right now require root, but AdBlock Plus is a little different. It’s compatible with almost all browsers in the Play Store without root, but only over WiFi. If you want ad-blocking over 3G, you’ll have to root your device. There’s just a few listed limitations to keep

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Mueller eager to play again

It would have been easy for Peter Mueller to skip last Wednesday’s informal workout in Pompano Beach.

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Cricket: Boult finds his confidence

With hindsight, Grant Bradburn believes the back injury which cast a shadow over Trent Boult’s early international ambitions may have had a positive spinoff.Boult went to Australia in early 2009 as a 19-year-old, got smacked about…

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A tale of two baseball cities

In one Major League Baseball city, it is the best of times. In another, it is the worst of times.

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