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From Gemas To Hat Yai, Time For Railway Travel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:17PMKUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Realising the potential of railway travel in boosting the country's tourism sector, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) unveiled its Ekspres Langkawi Gemas-Hat Yai service early last February.
18 years showcasing Asian and Pacific Art Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:10PMThe Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT), showing in Brisbane, Australia, is one of the most significant events on the region's art calendar. The sixth exhibition showcasing the talents of artists from countries ranging from the Pacific area through Southeast Asia to the Middle East, occupies the entire Gallery of Modern Art, as well as key spaces within the adjoining Queensland Art ...
Sony's Move controller poised to move in on Nintendo Wii Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:52PMIn other gaming news: Lara Croft has a new look
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Filo Machado Joins Deanna Witkowski in Concert from 3/19-23 in VT, MA, NYC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46PMSao Paulo-based guitarist/vocalist Filo Machado joins New York pianist/vocalist Deanna Witkowski in East Coast performances on 3/19, 3/20, and 3/23 Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling, and her musical imagination seems boundless. --All Music Guide Deanna plays as if she were writing a letter to someone who does not exist. Her piano announces all the autumns yet to come. -Guinga, Rio ...
Check It Out Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:20PM(IsraelNN.com) An Israeli tour guide, found in Bethlehem, was arrested by PA police and transferred to the Israeli Civil Administration. The guide was arrested when armed with a pistol. Under questioning by PA police it was revealed that he accidentally wandered into Bethlehem with his group.
In the footsteps of Moses, climbing Mount Sinai Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:37PMIn the Bible, Moses climbs Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments.
Congratulations contest winners! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMCongratulations to our two winners this week. Their entries were among the many posted on our Friends of Travel Times Facebook page. Week 1 winner: Mary F.
Three Days of Prayer for Haiti Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:40PMVideographer Siraj Fowler "tells the truth about the real conditions a proud and G’d-fearing people are living in." Don't miss the media-medical team's report-backs and their film ‘Haiti: Rising from the Ashes’ on Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m., at the Black Dot Café, 1195 Pine St., West Oakland; Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m., at the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center in the Cesar Chavez Student Union ...
ODC/Dance troupe primed for season opener Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:03PMIn the studio, the members of ODC/Dance, clad in an assortment of rehearsal togs, look almost normal. Under the lights at Friday's season opener, they will acquire that exceptional aura that distinguishes ace dancers from mere mortals. It is these performers,...
Archbald resident on Chile earthquake experience: "I was scared to death." Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:51PMTwo Archbald residents are glad to be alive after experiencing Chile's 8.8 magnitude earthquake firsthand while on vacation in South America. Tim Speicher, CEO of TR Associates in Archbald, and his wife JoAnn awoke at 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 to rumbling tha
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Walking the Tongariro Crossing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:25PM'This red crater is a spectacular volcanic gash, deep red like your rain jacket, with soil as black as ... that beanie. The Emerald Lakes below us are an amazing blue-green, um, like Chris's eyes."
Jimmy Buffett sponsors Jamaican team in Iditarod dogsled race Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02PM"I just love the whole idea of it," singer Jimmy Buffett said. "I love the absurdity that when we first did this, people laughed and thought it was a joke and guess what? It isn't."
Tourist traps: How to avoid looking like a tourist Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:41PMAVOID being a target for scammers with these tips to help you blend in and get the most out of your trip.
Indonesian villages cash in on 'hobbit' craze Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe discovery of the remains in the Liang Bua cave in 2003 put the Flores excavation on the map. Suddenly, a steady stream of fossil enthusiasts was turning up, and hobbit tours began.
Jamaican Newton Marshall looking for dog-sled glory in Iditarod Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:49PMThe Jamaican bobsleigh team caused something of a sensation in 1988 when they took part in the Winter Olympics — inspiring the Hollywood film Cool Runnings . Bobsleigh, however, is child’s play compared with the Iditarod, a 1,150-mile (1,850km) dog-sled race across the icy wilderness of Alaska that is hailed as one of the world’s great endurance tests.
Pencil This In: Storytelling Workshop in Santa Monica, Giving Voice to Women in Afghanistan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:16PMPhoto by kimbrough-photo via LAist's flickr pool. READING * Today is International Women's Day, an annual celebration of women's achievements throughout history. To celebrate, there will be dramatic readings from The Afghan Women’s Writing Projec t at 6 pm at the Museum of Tolerance. The project fosters Afghan women to have a direct voice in the world. Tonight’s event features a reception ...
Goal.com World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide - Free State Stadium Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:58AMBloemfontein is situated in the municipality of Mangaung, which means 'Place of the Cheetahs' in the seSotho language and this is where you will find the Free State Stadium, home to the country's most fanatical group of supporters.
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Indonesian villages cashing in on 'hobbit' craze Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:50AMI started hearing the offers soon after arriving at the Liang Bua cave in the mountains of Flores island.
A bounty of bonnets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:13AMA woman’s crocheted dust cap sits on display as tour guide Kali Sindorf leads visitors though the Avery House on Sunday in Fort Collins. The women’s bonnets were worn to protect hairstyles while the wearer was at home.
Website offers resources for young, old and disabled people in Summit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:12AMFRISCO - A website tailored to Summit County residents offers connections to a wide spectrum of information and services for families, seniors and disabled people. The latest version of www.SummitCARES.org offers a bill tracker for following legislation through the state Capitol, safe online storage of medical records accessible by designated users, educational ...
Lil Wayne Set To Be Spend Year In NY Jail Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:25AMLil Wayne has agreed to go to jail in a gun case, but it has proven unexpectedly hard to put him there.
Lil Wayne Set To Be Spend Year In NY Jail Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:19AMNEW YORK -- Lil Wayne has agreed to go to jail in a gun case, but it has proven unexpectedly hard to put him there. First, the rap star's sentencing was postponed last month so he could undergo surgery on his bejeweled teeth.
A.L.L. presents 'An Armchair History of North Broadway' on March 11 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — The spring Brown Bag Lunch series will March 11, when Hollis Palmer presents “An Armchair History of North Broadway” from noon to 1 p.m. in the Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This series will carry the “Broadway” theme on the second Thursday of each month.
Biden Heads To Middle East For 5-Day Tour Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:14PMWASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden has left Washington for a five-day tour of the Middle East, including Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan.
Do you travel with or without a group? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:14PMTravel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone.
A bazaar sight in Dandenong Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:32PMFOODIES aren't the only ones visiting Dandenong's Afghan Bazaar - you might even see Arabian camels strolling by.
ReadWriteStart Weekly Wrapup Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:44PMWow! It's March already? 2010 is chugging along and as we head into the second week of March its time to look back on the highlights from this week on ReadWriteStart. In this installment of the Weekly Wrapup we talk about how startups make use of crowdsourcing, how outsiders see startup culture, and we even glean some useful lessons from one man and his dancing. And finally we take a look at ...
'Pinetop' Perkins, Willie Smith ready for summer tour Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:46PMJoe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins headlines a blues show Wednesday at Club Fever in South Bend. The concert may as well be seen as a triple bill, though, because of the contributions of guitarist "Little" Frank Krakowski and harmonica player Willie "Big Eyes" Smith.
The Vibrators (UK)New Zealand/Australia Tour Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:23PMConsidered a pioneering force of the genre, with a career spanning over three decades, The Vibrators are one of the most enduring bands of punk rock.
Irish Guards Band marches into O.C. Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:22PMThe stage of Segerstrom Concert Hall was turned into a parade ground on Saturday night.
Young Rebel Set Announce Huge uk Tour and ep out 25/04 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:31PMYoung Rebel Set return with an EP full of new material which showcases the depth to the band's songwriting canon & demonstrates why they're so hotly tipped for this year. The latest entertainment news from Liverpool - Skiddle: The UKs best What\'s On Guide
Solomon's Castle is a unique day trip Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:35PMPublished: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:01 a.m. EDITOR'S NOTE: This bonus Outdoor Ramblings column from News Chief outdoors writer Bill Chestnut focuses on the Anchors seniors group from Lake Shipp Baptist Church.
Celebrity, By Marina Hyde Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:46AMThe phenomena explored here include: Jude Law's personal mission in 2007 to bring peace to Afghanistan ("Obviously the situation was too complicated for us to sit down with the Taliban") Related Stories After Lives: a guide to heaven, hell and purgatory, By John Casey A Life Apart, By Neel Mukherjee This Bleeding City, By Alex Preston Adventures on the High Teas, By Stuart Maconie The Lives of ...
Weird but true Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:38AMHow does an undertaker have a decline in business? A funeral home in Pittsfield, Mass., is trying to "bring life" back to its trade with a chili cook-off, a murder-mystery show and free limo rides for couples on their 50th anniversary. Owner Terry Probst said he hopes the events will...
FISHING CALENDAR Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:17AMMARCH 5: Manasquan Fishing Club Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at the Manasquan Women's Club, 62 Main St. Manasquan. Guest speaker will be Captain Ken Namowitz of the Mimi VI on blackfish. Visitors and potential members welcome.
Rookies goals lead Aces' win Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:05AMPro hockey players get a weekend off during the season about as often as they send flowers and thank-you notes to referees, so many of the Alaska Aces have plans for both relaxation and recreation in the idle days ahead.
PHOTOS: Forgotten Evergreen Cemetery Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:48AMRICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - I was given a tour of a forgotten land. It would have been more encouraging if it had been in a Central American jungle and we were looking for the ruins of a Mayan temple.
Hawaii's tsunamis: Scenes of destruction and how to survive Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:38AMWhile the tsunami launched by Chile's Feb. 27 earthquake landed in Hawai'i as more of a pseu-nami, it's good for visitors to know what to do in case this relatively rare but dangerous natural disaster resurfaces. The front section of local phone books show "... Tsunami - Hawaii - Earthquake - Natural disaster - Chile
Garden City Senior News Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:39PMThe Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to Adelphi’s Olmstead Theatre to see a matinee performance of “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, March 12th. The Recreation bus will leave St. Paul’s Senior Center at 10:15 a.m. for an 11 a.m. performance and will return to the Center when the play in over.
Gao, Jung exploit English in ‘Good Rain’ Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:26PM&$ &$ A SOUTH KOREAN businessman encounters a Chinese woman he used to know. He cannot speak Chinese. She doesn’t understand Korean. The only common language they share is English. Remarkably, not much gets lost in translation, an intriguing feat that underscores the strength of director Hur Jin-ho’s latest film, “A Good Rain Knows,” which opens in local theaters Friday. The romantic movie, in ...
Acoustic show gives Kinks leader Ray Davies room to roam Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:19PMBinghamton has been known for plenty of things over the years, including carousels, Rod Serling and spiedies. But for legendary British rocker Ray Davies, the city holds a unique distinction on his list of all-time greats.
'The Source' -- The inside story Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:44PMThe undercover operative chafed at how federal officials managed a news conference last summer about the diggers, dealers and collectors he helped snare for trading in artifacts looted from graves and ruins on public lands.
News Calendar: March 5-23 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:02PMNews Calendar for Salem, March 5-23, including neighborhood meetings, city programs, actor auditions and much more.
SPTGA questions Sports Fishing license law Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:21PMThe San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) held a general meeting last Thursday at the San Pedro Lions Den where issues impacting the Tour Guides within the community were dealt with.
First the bobsled, now the Iditarod Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00PMANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A musher from tropical Jamaica competing in a sled dog race? Yes, many thought the idea ridiculous when an adventure tourism operator there decided to build a team five years ago.
News from the Jewish Community Center: March 4 online edition Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:51PMHere’s what is going on at the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, 4 Community Road, Marblehead ....
Staff announcement: will the President come to Checkout One Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:40PMSandwiched between a morning at Downing Street and an afternoon at Wembley, this was to be just a normal, everyday trip to the supermarket: send the surveillance helicopter on ahead, park the high commission's Bentley out front, nip past the screaming primary-school children and all of a sudden you find yourself in the ready-meals aisle.
Sweeping changes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:01PMFrom 1 April 2010 the Care Quality Commission will regulate health and adult social care under a new framework.