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DESERT POULENCE Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:40PMJaunting off to a desert country in the Middle East may not be the biggest travel trend, but it is definitely growing. And the hottest destinations for such expeditions now is nowhere but the United Arab Emirates of which Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most well-known.
Zagat Releases New Atlanta Dining Survey Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:24PMZagat released the results of its latest Atlanta Restaurants survey today, with ratings and reviews of 737 restaurants in Atlanta as voted on by 2,741 local, online surveyors. This marks the 20th year of Zagat in Atlanta.
Historical site representatives meet to discuss tourism Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:38PMMichale Hales has been a Columbia resident for little more than a year, but it didn’t take him long to fall in love with the area and its history.
FileMaker intros FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12PMFileMaker has announced FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 with a range of new features and enhancements.
BRAVO ADDS FIFTH NIGHT OF PROGRAMMING BOOSTING ORIGINAL HOURS BY 20 PERCENT Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:56AMPlus: the network renews "The Fashion Show," "Million Dollar Listing," "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Tabatha's Salon Takeover."
Traveling to Germany 'breaks down prejudices,' new stats reveal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:24AMGermany's central tourist board recorded 360 million overnight stays in Germany this year. While most tourists are still German, more and more foreigners are discovering the country.
HopOn HopOff Tour Bus Now Operating in Düsseldorf Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:12AMNew red double decker bus tours feature 9-language high-tech GDS-operated language guidance, easy access for wheelchairs, and open-air deck for sunny days. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3706244.htm
NASCAR Delivers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:14PMFans roared as perennial NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson won the latest Shelby American Sprint Cup race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But event organizers and convention officials say the local economy was the real winner.
Smart phones take hassle out of travel Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:34AMBusiness traveler Mike Monroe no longer rummages through his bag at the airline counter fishing for his flight ticket or confirmation number.
Architectural group tours county, towns Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:55AMCOOS BAY — A group of people walking around downtown Coos Bay?
The Kennedys: America's front-page family Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:59PMWhat fun this book is -- poignant, nostalgic, political fun.
Red Wing: natural beauty abounds Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMNo less of an observer of America's raw beauty than Henry David Thoreau became enamored with the Hiawatha Valley along the Upper Mississippi. The celebrated poet and philosopher visited in 1861 and climbed Barn Bluff -- popularizing this and other walks along one of the most scenic stretches of the river. Towering limestone bluffs surrounding the historic river town of Red Wing, Minn., continue ...
Social & Personal Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:57AMLotto - Yesterday, 20:06 The winning numbers in today's lotto draw are: 33 • 8 • 12 • 71 • 2.
Superbreak Gets Visitors Exploring, Exercising and Enjoying London Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:11AMSuperbreak launches London Sightseeing Runs. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3692214.htm
Superbreak Gets Visitors Exploring, Exercising and Enjoying London Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:01AMSuperbreak launches London Sightseeing Runs.
Wolgan Valley, Australia: the resort at the end of the world Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMSurrounded by thousands of acres of emptiness, Wolgan Valley is the latest addition to Australia's stable of five-star wilderness resorts.
Klosters and Davos: Conan Doyle and the height of cool Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMValue for money and sensitive development are turning Davos and Klosters into the most fashionable resorts in the Alps.
Tyner Academy Hall of Fame seeks alumni nominations Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMThe Tyner Academy Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for its second Hall of Fame induction, scheduled for April 29.
48 Hours In: Marrakech Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:21PMClick here for the 48 Hours in... Marrakech map
Mint tea and desert haze Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMOn the trail of a pilgrim, Troy Nahumko discovers fresh whitewash and the drift back to a changed Tangier.
Preying on travellers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13PMAsia is a vibrant travel destination but there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals trying to make a quick buck out of unsuspecting tourists. Be smart and don’t be caught unawares.
Fly like a Zephyr while snowmobiling at Lake Tahoe Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:56PMPowering through the snow, we entered a washed out world of grays and off-whites. We felt as if we were riding in the clouds, which we were, cruising at 9,000 feet in the crisp, cold air of the High Sierras. Some riders were disappointed that we wouldn't be able to see the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe below us, but the surreal scenery made me glad that we had taken a day off skiing to try ...
Hacienda Bar: a different kind of National Wildlife Refuge Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:52AMThe Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is one of the 551 federal refuges in the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System. These refuges are public land and they are supported by federal tax dollars.
Games help to train hospitality workers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:41PMSTART at the bottom of the hotel corporate ladder as a receptionist, and work your way up to become a general manager. Hospitality students can now do that in a multi-player game that helps to improve their service and management skills.
Limelight calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:51PMTODAY
W. Basketball. Noles Visit Local School Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:30PMFlorida State made its first appearance in the Greensboro Coliseum early Thursday morning as the team went through a 45-minute practice on the floor where the Seminoles will open up their ACC Tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. The Seminoles also traveled to a local school.
Circle's Opus Rings True Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:10AMA crack ensemble cast makes the most of a sweet script but sour ending. Here's a prediction: You won't find a more gripping ensemble performance in North Texas this year than the performance by the five actors who kick up passionate sparks in Circle Theatre's current production of Opus . Michael Hollinger's dramedic script concerns the brutal disintegration of a critically lauded string quartet ...
Sportsmen defend ‘citizen days' on area rivers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:59AMFor Paul Rosenthal, the only days worth going to the Beaverhead River are the days when outfitters can't float with clients.
OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST Community Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:32AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better.
Teenager found dead in Stockholm shaft Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:14AMA 13-year-old boy was found dead on Wednesday evening in a 30 metre deep ventilation shaft by Slussen in central Stockholm.
Tourism tag team hits a home run Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:59PMA growing partnership between the Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Board and the Shelby County Parks and Recreation Department is proving beneficial for both groups and leading to increased economic development in the community.
eLong Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:13PMBEIJING, March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- eLong, Inc.
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eLong Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:42PM(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041118/ELONGLOGO ) Highlights -- Fourth Quarter 2009 -- Total revenues for the fourth quarter increased 18% year-on-year to RMB106.9 million and net rev...
eLong Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:30PMeLong, Inc. , a leading online travel service provider in China, today reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
Chase Co. Hotel Earns Four Diamond Distinction Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:20PMAAA Kansas executive vice president Jim Hanni presented the organization's Four Diamond Award to the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls.
Hacienda Tres Ríos Donates 3,000 Mangrove Trees to Reforest Protected Areas of the Lagoon in Cancun Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00PMTo celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, the ecotourism resort, Hacienda Tres Ríos, donated over 90 percent of the mangroves needed to bring Cancun’s dazzling Nichupte Lagoon back to life. This exclusive resort’s plant nursery, located in Tres Ríos Nature Park, has produced and planted more than 80,000 mangroves in four years.
Eco-Hotel in Galapagos Offers a New Way to Explore the Islands Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:39AMMetropolitan Touring’s Finch Bay Eco-Hotel in the Galapagos has begun to offer a new kind of excursion so people can explore the diversity of the islands while sleeping comfortably on land.
SXSW Interactive 2010 for Musicians & Music Fans Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:29PMA ReadWriteWeb Guide As a tech conference strongly linked to an epic music festival, SXSW Interactive is the perfect place for music and tech geeks to converge. Musicians, get ready to nerd out and learn how to sell your wares and increase your fanbase online. And geeks, get ready to let your love for music show. Perhaps with a little cooperation and cross-discipline interaction, this whole ...
Gorillaz: Monkey business Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12PMHello, Murdoc. How can we be sure that it's you answering the questions and not someone else?
Palmetto Center could remain vacant for years Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:09PMFive months after SCANA left Main Street for new digs in Cayce, the prospects for filling the high-rise office tower, built for the utility 25 years ago, are not good.
Confidential: The 'National Enquirer' Of The 1950s Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:54AMWhen Confidential magazine launched in 1952, it feasted on the type of juicy gossip that could launch — or ruin — a career. Journalist Henry Scott details the rise and fall of the gossip rag in his book, Shocking True Story — and explains how Hollywood reacted.
Michelin grants 3rd star to country auberge Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:07AMGilles Goujon shed tears of joy after learning his L'Auberge du Vieux Puits, tucked in a village in southern France, won a coveted third star from the arbiter of fine dining, the Michelin Red Guide.
Game board drops tag fees for Interior brown bears Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:08AMFAIRBANKS — Interior hunters won’t have to spend $25 on a brown bear tag this season. The Alaska Board of Game on Monday voted to eliminate brown bear tag fees in all Interior region game manageme...
Swedish research finds new meningitis bacteria Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:00AMA new bacteria thought to be a cause of meningitis has been found in ticks, new Swedish research shows.
Too Many Choices: A Problem That Can Paralyze Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:15PMAn overload of options, researchers say, may actually push people into decisions that are against their own best interest.
Hidden Venice Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:59PMHidden treasures abound in Venice — from family-run restaurants to churches. Just let your feet be the guide.
Economists reject 'housing bubble' report Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:30AMEconomists from state-owned mortgage lender SBAB have rejected as unfounded warnings from the National Housing Credit Guarantee Board that Sweden stands on the precipice of a house price crash.
Delight Your Senses Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:17PMNorthern Ireland hasn’t always been the most obvious holiday destination. The ‘Troubles’, as they are known, used to eclipse this UK province’s natural beauty and intriguing history, but today, tourism is booming. It became part of the UK in 1921 but its Irish heritage seeps through every pore.
ENHC MATTERS: ENHC assesses past, looks to the future Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:05PMEssex Heritage and the local National Park Service leadership team are exploring ways to provide more collaboration in the waters of Salem Sound.