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- QA Tst Egyptian mogul denies involvement in murder Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:58AMThis is a test of the Associated Press.
- Some theater groups feel left out of holiday campaign Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:47AMIt can hurt to be excluded. Especially when a project to ensure the survival of struggling performing arts groups in Charleston only emphasizes three organizations: Charleston Stage, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the Charleston Ballet Theatre. The three groups were named as ...
- Budget woes threaten tourism dollars Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:46AMTOPEKA - Tourism advocates who want more funding for promoting Kansas to outsiders now face another ...
- Black Friday Sales: The Early Bird Retailer Gets the Customers Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:35AMWhat happens when retailers stop believing in their own Black Friday early bird specials, door buster bargains, pre-dawn store hours, and general day-after-Thanksgiving feeding frenzy markeitng strategies? Black Friday...
- Postcards from West featured in new book Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:25AMBelen Every month, 700 or so people visit the Harvey House Museum in Belen, bringing stories about their time as a Harvey Girl or their stopovers there for supper in the heyday of the Santa Fe Railway.
- W.Va. Hotels Filling Up for Obama Inauguration Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:14PMHotels as far away as Morgan County, a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C., report being full that weekend.
- ITC: FMCG blues Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:14PMWith operating margins under pressure, profits may grow at a slower pace this year. ITC’s net profits may grow in single digits — 8-9 per cent — in 2008-09 before picking up momentum next year.
- Arvind Singhal: The denial of reality Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:13PMThere is no sign of let-up in the economic turbulence all around us.
- Ferragamo to retail imported wines Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:12PMUnmindful of the difficult economic times, Salvatore Ferragamo — the global fashion wear and shoe brand — has launched premium wines for the Indian market in association with Finewinesnmore, a leading distributor of imported wines.
- Village moves in to finish some work, entertains other proposals Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:07PMCHANNAHON - Trustees Monday had to deal with some of the repercussions of a downward-turning economy.
- Board Relations Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:07PMWhen investors ask for a board seat, weigh your options before pulling out the leather chair.
- STAG Capital Kicks Off Industrial Fund with Anticipated $1.3B Buying Power Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:06PMSTAG Capital Kicks Off Industrial Fund with Anticipated $1.3B Buying Power November 19, 2008 By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- Boston-based STAG Capital Partners has initiated STAG Investments V L.P., a fund targeting commitments of $400 million for the acquisition of predominantly high-yield single-tenant industrial properties across the country.
- Marriott Rewards Celebrates 25 Years of Rewarding Loyalty - 30 Million Members Strong Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:02PMWhat began as an effort by a few hotels to reward guests for their loyalty has turned into one of the hotel industry’s great success stories. Marriott Rewards, which was first called Marriott’s Honored Guest, turns 25 today and has led the way in revolutionizing the hotel guest loyalty industry. The program, which has 2,900 participating hotels in 65 countries, is also celebrating its 30 ...
- RidgePort delayed as research continues Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:02PMDIAMOND - Once again, the village is delaying annexation of the RidgePort intermodal site to continue its research into the proposal.
- Slovak Real Wages Growth Picks Up In September Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:36PM(RTTNews) - Average real wages in the Slovak Republic grew in September, and at a faster pace compared to August, a report by the Statistical Office said Monday.
- Indonesia on alert after execution of bombers Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:33PMIndonesian security forces are reportedly bracing for an extremist backlash after the execution of three Islamists over the 2002 Bali bombings.
- Propalms, Inc. Adds Deluxe Hotel Chain to High Profile Customer List Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:31PM MALTON, England, Nov. 10, 2008 -- Propalms, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has expanded its clientele by providing Terminal Services Edition software licenses to Dusit International, a proprietor of 22 luxury hotels in five countries.
- Uganda: The Expat Life Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:30PMAccording to the people at immigration, to qualify to work in Uganda as an expatriate, a company must first be looking for a Ugandan to do the job. If nobody can be sourced, then in steps the expatriate.
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Appoints Longtime Procter & Gamble Executive Clayton C. "Clayt" Daley, Jr. ... Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:30PM WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.----Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. , one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Clayton C. Daley, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors.
- Ebix Signs Agreement to Acquire San Diego Based Insurance BPO - ConfirmNet Corporation Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:30PM ATLANTA----Ebix, Inc. , a leading international developer and supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire San Diego based ConfirmNet Corporation effective November 1, 2008.
- Re-zoning ordinance approved for southeast Plano Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:49AMThe Plano City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an ordinance to re-zone 120 acres in southeast Plano. Zoning Case 2008-65 rezones 120 acres at the northeast corner of S.H. 190 and Renner Road from Research/Technology Center to Planned Development-Retail.
- Cisco Connected Hotel Forum to showcase next-generation hospitality solutions Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:42AMCisco announced that the company will be showcasing next-generation hospitality services and solutions at the Cisco Connected Hotel Forum taking place on November 20th at the Grosvenor House in Dubai.
- Biz Monday: Five women who are at their Apex Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:34AMThese women both lead and serve.
- Indonesia On Alert After Execution Of Bali Bombers Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:29AMJAKARTA (AFP)--Indonesian security forces were on high alert Monday after the execution of three Islamists over the 2002 Bali bombings, amid fears of a violent extremist backlash, police said.
- Indonesia on alert after execution of Bali bombers Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:28AML-R: Ali Ghufron, Imam Samudra and Amrozi in prison in Indonesia. Indonesian security forces were on high alert Monday after the execution of three Islamists over the 2002 Bali bombings, amid fears of a violent extremist backlash, police said.
- Slovakia Employs Gypsy Dancers, Olympians to Calm Euro Nerves Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:16AMNov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The 100 or so Roma squeezed into a village community center in eastern Slovakia to watch folk dancers flounce their colorful skirts to the rhythms of the violin and contrabass.
- Cold weather shelter seeks donations, volunteers Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:14AMThe Chambersburg cold weather drop-in shelter is looking for volunteers and some donations for building improvements.
- Marines celebrate in Savannah Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:02PMMonday will mark an important day in military history; the US Marine Corps will turn 233-years-old.
- Tourists told terrorists may be planning attacks Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:44PMTHE Federal Government has stepped up warnings to Australians about travel to Indonesia by highlighting the possibility of a terrorist attack encouraged by the executions.
- Prestige balances cost of campaign visits Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:43PMPresidential campaign visits to Mid-Missouri come only once every four years, and for the sake of Columbia’s budget, that might be a blessing. According to calculations of overtime and other expenses incurred by the Columbia Police Department for recent visits by presidential and vice presidential candidates, the department could have hired a new patrol cop for half the year with the money it ...
- Wok it out Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:38PMCOMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! According to estimates, Chinese is the world’s most popular restaurant cuisine.
- Paloma Weakens After Soaking Cuba Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:30PMForecasters say Hurricane Paloma has been downgraded from an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm to a Category 3 storm after making landfall in Cuba.
- Election coverage: Clerk position will be on ballot Nov. 4 Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:29PMThe Lake County circuit court clerk race comes down to a matter of experience versus a need for change.
- Jobless ranks hit 10 million, most in 25 years Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:25PMWASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s jobless ranks zoomed past 10 million last month, the most in a quarter-century, as piles of pink slips shut factory gates and office doors to 240,000 more Americans with the holidays nearing. Politicians and economists agreed on a painful bottom line: It’s only going to get worse.
- SM group to complete Cebu hotel by March Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:25PMCEBU CITY, Philippines - SM Investments Corp. is targeting to complete its first hotel in Cebu by March next year.
- CNN - Job Cuts: What Sectors Are Most At Risk? Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:16PMAs The Impact Of The Economic Crisis Takes Hold, Employees From Wall Street To Main Street Are Feeling Nervous About Their Jobs, And With Good Reason. But Which Industries Will Suffer The Most? Experts Say Certain Sectors Are More Vulnerable To Layoffs Than Others.
- Bigger senior discount supported Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:09PMTHE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE is throwing its support behind a plan to increase the discount on purchases enjoyed by senior citizens from 20 to 32 percent.
- Council to weigh smoking ban Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:08PMA public hearing on proposed amendments to the town’s code of ordinances relative to smoking regulations is among the items set for discussion at Monday’s Flower Mound Town Council meeting.
- Eufaula biker takes trip of a lifetime Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:53PMPatrick Hayes clicks through the first of more than a thousand photographs on his laptop computer, taking care to recall place and time.
- Senior architect stresses aesthetic designing of hotels, resorts Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:35PMKochi, Nov 2: Senior Architect Mahesh Narayana has stressed the need for aesthetic designing of hotels and resorts to meet global expectations.
- Tourism bureau gets boost from supervisors Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:33PMThe San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau will hire a facilitator for $14,000 to jump-start a countywide tourism business district proposal, thanks to the Board of Supervisors.
- 12:02 (BST), 31/10/2008 Hotel Giant 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Nobilis Productions is proud to introduce ... Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 12:35PMNobilis Productions is proud to introduce the HOTEL GIANT brand trailer! In this 2 minute game footage video you will discover Hotel Giant 2 PC and Hotel Giant DS for the very first time!
- Umno AGM from March 24-28, 2009 Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 12:33PMKUALA LUMPUR: The Umno Supreme Council has decided to hold the party’s annual general assembly from March 24 to 28, 2009, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
- Housing dwindles as rent skyrockets Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 12:24PMGALVESTON — Residents booted from hotels as federal assistance ends will have trouble finding apartments and rental houses on the island.
- Bowl game up in the air for Auburn Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 12:23PMExpected by many to cruise through the SEC West and be worrying about which Bowl Championship Series destination it’d be attending in January, the Tigers have to break even in November just to be eligible for one of 34 FBS bowl games.
- Stretching Your Vacation Dollars Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:49AM(ARA) - We all look forward to vacations -- the precious time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and fun-filled nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with a recession looming, rising gas prices and basics like food and housing at a premium.
- Hotels Fit For Queens Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:38AMLord it up like real royalty at these grand European castle hotels. TripAdvisor®, has announced the top 10 castle hotels in Europe according to traveller popularity and their editors.
- Humane Society expands its programs and services Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:32AMAlong with their new facility, officials with the Humane Society of Montgomery County are committed to providing more interactive programs in support of pet owners throughout the area.
- ITC Q2 Net Profit Rises 4% Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:30AM(RTTNews) - Friday, ITC Ltd. reported a higher net profit for the second quarter, with an increase in revenue, driven by continued scale up of new FMCG businesses and significant performance by Paperboard & Packaging and Agri businesses.
- Italian businessman who claimed Vatican ties sent to prison Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:26AMRaffaello Follieri received a 54-month sentence after pleading guilty to 14 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy, after duping investors by claiming special connections with the Vatican.