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Newsquest to cut jobs at London papers Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 10:54AMThe NUJ has attacked planned cuts at Newsquest titles in London that could see 12 editorial positions go across the group and up to six staff made redundant. By Oliver Luft
Scientists Take Off For Southeastern Pacific Climate Study Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 10:17AMDuring October and November 2008, some 150 scientists from 40 institutions in eight nations will take part in an international field experiment designed to make observations of critical components of the climate system of the southeastern Pacific.
Off the Block Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 9:39AMFirstWorks Festival 2008 International performers, world premieres and first performances will all take place in Providence Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, November 9, creating a cultural crossroads of international talent. This year’s astonishing festival line-up brings talent from Bulgaria, Africa and France. It celebrates Haitian-American roots, presents cutting-edge urban culture and ...
Adonis reshuffle will delay academies, say critics Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 5:43AMLabour accused of slowing schools reforms by moving minister
Motorcycling: Bayliss captures his third championship crown Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 7:26PMBayliss clinches third world superbikes championship title
Nature in solitude Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 5:35AMCHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK –Only my footprints marked the wet sand along Water Canyon Beach. Only my ears heard the wail of sea gulls resonating off the sandstone cliffs above.
Travel briefs: Fungi fun at mushroom fests Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 2:37AMIf the mere mention of chanterelles and morels gets you salivating, consider a trip to a mushroom festival this fall. ALSO: Ski Colorado this month; Home tours in Charleston, S.C. and a ghost mansion tour in Indiana; Canoe racing in Tahiti; Cruise from Baltimore; Win wildlife trips.
Kindergarten Killer game removed from Finnish site Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 6:56AMInternet game withdrawn a week after fatal shooting at Finnish school
Bargains around the bay / Opportunities to get something for (almost) nothing Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 8:56PMThe Bay Area is filled with free getaways and low-cost treasures. The region has about 100 parks, preserves and other outdoor destinations where access is free. They provide hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and in some cases, fishing and free access for...
Queen Mary 2 cruises into Saint John for short visit Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:16PMThe largest ocean liner ever built drew a crowd in Saint John Wednesday afternoon.
Three men rescued after nine days in gold mine Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 6:41AMFive others still missing after the mine was flooded during a typhoon last week
UTMB considers cruise-ship dorms Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 3:02AMThe University of Texas Medical Branch is considering using a vintage ocean liner docked at the Port of Galveston to shelter more than 400 students.
Tahiti Legends Forges Partnership with Silversea Cruises Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:30PMAs leaders in their respective fields, Tahiti Legends and Silversea Cruises have teamed up to provide the ultimate Tahitian experience - a luxury cruise expedition of French Polynesia and an overwater bungalow stay. This partnership between two complementary companies, which share the same values and uncompromising commitment to quality, ensures lasting memories for our valued clients.
Tahiti Legends Forges Partnership with Silversea Cruises Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:07PM HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.----As leaders in their respective fields, Tahiti Legends and Silversea Cruises have teamed up to provide the ultimate Tahitian experience – a luxury cruise expedition of French Polynesia and an overwater bungalow stay.
Decker defends Google-Yahoo pact: sensible, yes, but too little, too late? Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:39AMWith the Justice Department considering whether to look more deeply into the Google/Yahoo search ad pact for potential antitrust violations, Google has been aggressively mounting a public relations campaign defending the tie-up.
Austria vandals deface Muslim graves Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:26AMRightwing extremists suspected after tombstones toppled and sprayed with paint
Video: McCain and Obama spar in first presidential debate Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 2:42AMBarack Obama and John McCain battled over spending, taxes and the Iraq war in their first debate
Rugby union: Magners League: Ospreys 43-0 Ulster Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 6:31PMTommy Bowe delivered his new employers the bonus point try in an alarmingly one-sided Magners League game at the Liberty Stadium
Cycling: Tour de France blood samples to face fresh tests for new EPO Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 6:29PMFurther tests for CERA are to be carried out on Tour de France samples following suspicions raised in the lead-up to the world championships
Celebrate with Mickey Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 5:09AMNEW YORK – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has announced a new promotion to admit visitors free on their birthdays next year. “Every guest gets in free to one of our parks on their birthday in 2009,” Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi wins sixth title in Japan Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 3:50AMValentino Rossi has won his sixth MotoGP world championship title after securing a fifth consecutive victory in Motegi, Japan
Small vessels can take cruise travelers to extremes Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 2:39AMWe stood between a sentinel of Inuit guides armed with rifles on Akpatok Island, an uninhabited outcropping of 700-foot-high cliffs, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.
RAF personnel records stolen on hard drives Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 8:05PMGovernment faces fresh data loss embarrassment as thieves steal files containing records of thousands of RAF personnel
Cricket: Michael Vaughan out of India tour to put England career in doubt Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 6:49PMEngland will be without Michael Vaughan against India to raise question marks over his future
Golf: Lee Westwood gets off late but stays on course Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 6:36PMLee Westwood ignored the morning fog to continue his quest to retain the British Masters
Viewers happy to pay £42 more a year for public service TV, says Ofcom Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 10:23AMViewers are prepared to pay up to £3.50 more a month to safeguard commercial public service broadcasting, according to Ofcom. By Leigh Holmwood
Tough times for condos at sea Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 5:20AMThe press releases and fancy brochures glow with extravagant promise: round-the world cruises, plenty of time in exotic ports, rooms decked in marble and crystal, gourmet meals at sea and -- most important -- a permanent home on the ship.
New shore excursions appeal to active cruisers Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 5:15AMfor the jump In Jamaica, Carnival Cruise Lines offers passengers a bobsled ride through a tropical forest. In Stockholm, Norwegian Cruise Line guests can take a rooftop tour of the city. In Key West, those sailing on Royal Caribbean ships can take a walking tour with a hand-held GPS that not only supplies directions but also provides facts, myths and legends.
Donald Vernon Little Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 7:30PMDonald Vernon "Papa Don" Little, 64, went home to be with our Lord Sept. 4, 2008 at home. He was born Feb. 1, 1944, in Prince George, Md., and was a resident of Pahrump for five years, having come from Las Vegas.
Best off-season vacation deals Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 9:29AM Summer may be the peak travel season, but fall offers enticing deals — and fewer crowds.
Football: Wage payment problem at end, declare Hearts Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 9:23AMHearts have announced that the outstanding salary payments due to staff and players have been processed
David Wilson: The link between the rise of deregulated markets and a spike in offending rates is too strong to be denied Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 8:45AMDavid Wilson: The link between the deregulation of markets and a sharp rise in rates of offending is too strong to be denied
North Korea removes UN watchdog seals from nuclear reactor Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 6:26AMIAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei says Pyongyang aims to reintroduce nuclear material to Yongbyon within a week
De Menezes jurors taken to scene of fatal shooting Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 6:16PMInquest jury retraces the last steps of the Brazilian plumber at Stockwell tube station
Media Monkey: Dyson hoovers up the grub Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 1:39PMMedia Monkey: Birmingham Mail editor admits youthful over-indulgence
Scottish Labour leader tells conference about pain of losing power Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 4:51AMIain Gray urges party members to stand shoulder to shoulder with Gordon Brown as he recalls being ousted from Holyrood government
Tours & cruises in Italy, the Cayman Islands and Napa Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 4:13AMITALY
Under $1,400 Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 3:29AMAlaska cruise: This seven-day cruise aboard the Golden Princess sails roundtrip from Seattle, cruises the Inside Passage, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria. Price includes ocean-view stateroom, onboard meals and entertainment, all taxes, fees and fuel supplements.
On-board excursions Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 12:19AMAn "excursion" like no other - and without even leaving the ship - will be unveiled with the launch of the Ruby Princess in November.
Fort Lauderdale Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 11:11PMGay tourists have been flocking to Fort Lauderdale for decades attracted by the year round sunshine and vibrant gay life found here. More urbane than the frantic paced lifestyle of Miami’s South Beach, Fort Lauderdale has a more sophisticated and relaxed edge than its South Florida cousin.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 6:00PMSilversea Cruises has published its new full-color, 120-page Voyage Atlas for 2009, a visually captivating brochure with a focus on luxurious and exotic destinations for its four all-suite ships, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, and the company’s new expedition ship, Prince Albert II.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 6:00PMSilversea Cruises has published its new full-color, 120-page Voyage Atlas for 2009, a visually captivating brochure with a focus on luxurious and exotic destinations for its four all-suite ships, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, and the company’s new expedition ship, Prince Albert II.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 6:00PMSilversea Cruises has published its new full-color, 120-page Voyage Atlas for 2009, a visually captivating brochure with a focus on luxurious and exotic destinations for its four all-suite ships, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, and the company’s new expedition ship, Prince Albert II.
Carnival Fascination Pulling Into Port Saturday Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 4:08PMAlong with more passengers, cruise ship will bring more money to the city
Carnival Corporation & plc Reports Third Quarter Earnings Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 8:15AM Carnival Corporation & plc reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.65 diluted EPS, on revenues of $4.8 billion for its third quarter ended August 31, 2008. Net income for the third quarter of 2007 was $1.4 billion, or $1.67 diluted EPS, on revenues of $4.3 billion.
Earth Hot Spots Spark Alien Ideas Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 6:04AMResearchers found hydrothermal vents supporting an extremophile ecosystem.
Cruise into the Southern Hemisphere Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 10:07AM As autumn rustles across the Northern Hemisphere and winter creeps slowly behind, countries below the equator are anticipating the first days of spring. With that in mind, we rounded up a trio of Southern Hemisphere cruises embarking between October and December for Tahiti, Australia and Chile.
Best Off-Season Vacation Deals Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 8:28AMSummer may be the peak travel season, but fall offers enticing deals--and fewer crowds.
Harkin signs on to legislation aimed at saving Delta Queen Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 2:08AMU.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has climbed aboard the effort to save the historic Delta Queen steamboat from possible mothballing.
Food notes for Wednesday, Sept. 17 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 2:30PMAn Apple Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Johnston Memorial Park on Hartford Avenue. The festival will include arts and crafts, food vendors, music, and pony and train rides.