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Tiger reportedly plotting return at Palmer event_

Tiger Woods has hired a former aide to George W. Bush to help plot a strategy for his return to golf in two weeks, the New York Post says.

  

HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft_

About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.

  

Linklater, Potter join Babelgum jury_

International News: Sundberg, Watson, Wishnow also on panel -- Richard Linklater and Sally Potter are among high-profile helmers recruited for jury duty by the Babelgum Online Film Festival dedicated to professionally produced short films, held in tandem this year with indie filmmakers network Shooting People.

  

CNC sets policy for digital screens_

International News: Plan allows for total conversion in France -- France's government-backed Centre National du Cinema film board has established the major guidelines for the digital conversion of Gaul's cinema theaters.

  

Italian Municipalities May Face a Ban on Derivatives (Update1)_

Italy, whose cities, regions and government face potential losses of 2.5 billion euros ($3.4 billion) on derivatives, may restrict their use among municipalities by boosting oversight and banning upfront payments.

  

Korea Push for Low Rates Raises Inflation Threat as Lee Departs_

South Korea may face accelerating inflation after Governor Lee Seong Tae left interest rates unchanged for a 13th month under political pressure, even as his economy is forecast to be one of the fastest-growing in Asia.

  

Air China Seeks Up to $954 Million in Share Sale to Cut Debts_

Air China Ltd., the nation’s largest international carrier, plans to raise about $954 million in a share sale to pare debts.

  

Lloyds Banking Group shares up on FTSE 100_

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group were up on the FTSE 100 after reports that its private equity arm would be buying a stake in social housing contractor United House.

  

Why Did Anne Slowey's Ex-Boss Have a Nickname for Her Vagina? (A Quiz!)_

And that name was … Tuti.We have so many questions inspired by the Elle editor-in-chiefs article in the current issue that we needed to turn this into a quiz. A quiz with possibly no right answers.1)Can we ever watch the Facts of Life again?A)No.B)Yes, but only because of that episode where the overweight girl loses her virginity. Thats a good episode.2) Why was Anne Slowey talking about he

  

Fashion Lessons From Childhood Fiction: Anne of Green Gables_

Anne Shirley taught us a lot about friendship, and maintaining your individuality while finding your place in the world and Canada and all of that, but more importantly? She taught us not to fuck around with cheap hair dye. And other fashion lessons:That Part about the Brooch: Remember when Anne tried on Marillas brooch, and then Marilla couldnt find it? So Anne made up a story about how she had

  

Minnie Mortimer Talks Design, Photography, and L.A. Cool_

Socialite Tinsley Mortimer’s reality show High Society premiered last night on The CW. The show’s promise of “tearing down the golden faade of the socialite world” sounded appealing when we heard about it. However, what we found even more interesting than Tinsley’s show was a new clothing line by her soon-to-be-former-sister-in-law, Minnie Mortimer. The Gloss

  

More Problems Plague Large Hadron Collider, Will Shut Down for a Year_

What's the over/under on how long the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) stays running? We don't know the answer, but we'd be inclined to take the 'under' bet every time. In the latest bit of bad news, the atom smashing machine will have to be shut down at the end of 2011 for up to year in order to address design issues."It's something that, with a lot more resources and with a lot more manpower an

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