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Young Czechs to travel round world on 40-year-old car Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:30AMOlomouc, North Moravia, Aug 27 (CTK) - Two male students from Olomouc will set out on a journey round the world riding an almost 40 years old Skoda 1000 MB car next week, they have told CTK.
AirAsia links Kuching to new destinations Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 11:08AMKUCHING: The end is now in sight for the air connectivity problem which has hindered the state’s tourism industry, following the introduction of new direct international flights to Kuching starting this month.
Fresh Media Inc. Introduces Limit?? Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:00AM Fresh Media Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Limité (http://www.limitemagazine.com/), an online publication dedicated to capturing the echelon of modern world culture. Founded by Adrian Farquharson, Alex Bursac and Auston Bunsen, Limité elevates the unique and inspiring in fashion, design, travel, the arts, and pure expression.
Buildings in Indonesian capital sway after strong earthquake Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 12:13AMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) _ A strong earthquake shook central Indonesia on Tuesday, causing tall buildings in the capital to sway and briefly prompting a tsunami alert, authorities and witnesses said.
26-08-2008: AirAsia launches one million free seats Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 8:47PMKUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd is giving away another round of one million free seats for all its domestic and international destinations from all its seven hubs in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Maybank To Strengthen Islamic Banking Domestically Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:51AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Maybank Bhd will focus on strengthening its Islamic banking domestically first before looking abroad, said its president and chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar Monday.
MAYBANK TO STRENGTHEN ISLAMIC BANKING DOMESTICALLY Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:11AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Maybank Bhd will focus on strengthening its Islamic banking domestically first before looking abroad, said its president and chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar today.
Malaysia retracts ban on Avril Lavigne concert Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 6:01AMKuala Lumpur - Malaysian authorities have reversed their decision to cancel a concert by Canadian pop-rock star Avril Lavigne, days after they ruled that her show was unsuitable for local youths, a senior official said Monday. After discussions with...
Motivational effort from fourth placed finishers Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 3:49PMBy Harpal Singh Bedi Beijing, Aug 24 : When it comes to medals, fourth places always sting. Even though India had its most successful Olymics this time, a good number of athletes amongst them had to return home with a heavy heart as they missed out on medals by a whisker.
Voters express frustration Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 12:08PMThe Democratic National Convention begins today, with the Republican National Convention set to begin Sept. 1.
One World to offer better service to win guests Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 12:04PMONE World Hotel, which turned one last month, plans to improve service while managing costs better to achieve its RM60 million revenue target this fiscal year.
Travels add to teaching path Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 1:52AMErik O’Day left Meyers High School in 2001 as a teenager eager to see the world.
2008/08/22 Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:02PMIN an explosive clash of the police, hitmen and mobsters, Joe Carnahan delivers this show-stopping action movie that has bullets coming out of guns like rain during the monsoon season right from the start.
Centre to spend over Rs.6 bn on modernising abattoirs Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 6:36PMNew Delhi, Aug 22 : The government will spend Rs.6.28 billion on modernising abattoirs during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12), Food Processing Industries Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said here Friday.
Travel almanac: Top 10 rail trails Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 12:06PM2 Island Line, Burlington, Vt. 3 Capital Crescent Trail, Washington, D.C.
Travel almanac: Top 10 best places for a medical emergency Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 12:05PM"There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are 7 million." - Walter Streightiff The site tripwolf.com offers information for more than 200,000 places to visit in the world.
Shebby on the ball Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 11:11AMInternational soccer critic says he always finds football in Sarawak very competitive. However, somewhere along the line, it somehow lost the competitive edge.
Those rocks and stones Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 10:59AMWe are at the end of our 1,1 billion-year journey. We started out on the oldest basement rocks of our province, exposed in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, and have travelled up through almost a quarter of the age of the Earth.
SCR Studios Launches Asian Photo Gallery Web Site Version 2.0 Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 3:17AM SCR Studios has announced the launching of its Asian Photo Gallery Web Site version 2.0 featuring the work of international travel photographer Steven C. Robertson. The updated Web site adds blogging functionality provided by WordPress and a Community Forum functionality provided by vBulletin to support social networking. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at ...
SCR Studios Launches Asian Photo Gallery Web Site Version 2.0 Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 2:01AM SCR Studios has announced the launching of its Asian Photo Gallery Web Site version 2.0 featuring the work of international travel photographer Steven C. Robertson. The updated Web site adds blogging functionality provided by WordPress and a Community Forum functionality provided by vBulletin to support social networking.
Currency Crisis: Sending Money To Someone in a Pinch Abroad Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 11:46PM Figuring out the ins and outs of using money-transfer services while abroad can be daunting. We tested five companies for sending money internationally and found that whatever service you choose, beware that fees lurk everywhere.
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 1:47PMHUMAN RESOURCES: Skill development body takes shape Govt-private sector initiative may take off on Sept 1. New Delhi, Aug. 19 The private sector has lent its unequivocal support for the establishment of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). They have agreed to take 51 per cent ...
MASWings raring to go Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 11:05AMKUCHING: Malaysia Airlines subsidiary - MASWings - is to take over Sarawak’s rural air services (RAS) on Oct 1 as scheduled. MAS managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Idris Jala confirmed this here yesterday.
Sending waste to China saves carbon Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 10:35AMEnvironment, science & technology: Sending waste for recycling in China produces more carbon savings than landfilling in UK, study says
Global Air Aims To Transport 50,000 Muslim Pilgrims From Thailand And Indonesia To Jeddah, Madinah Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 3:22AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Global Air Tourism Airline, a wholly owned company of Global Industries Incorporated Sdn Bhd, is aiming to transport 50,000 Muslim pilgrims from Thailand and Indonesia to Jeddah and Madinah next year.
The Top 5 Countries for Medical Travel Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12:32AMExperts project the international market for medical travel to explode in the coming years as more Americans and others, fed up with high costs and long wait times, seek everything from knee and hip replacements to bypass surgeries. Here’s a look at the five countries best poised to ride the wave.
Travel Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 5:56PMThe Perth Mint, proud occupant of the same historic limestone building since its opening in 1899, will take on a new 21st-century look over the next three years.
Indonesia releases prisoners to commemorate Independence Day Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 5:03AMJakarta, Aug 17 Indonesia marked its Independence Day Sunday with reduction of jail sentences for tens of thousands of prisoners, including convicted Australian drug traffickers.
Consumer 10 Report: Best deals on holiday travel could be had now Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 4:42AMSo, you have those holiday travel plans nailed down?
Nine new locally—transmitted chikungunya fever cases reported Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 6:57AMSINGAPORE : Nine new locally—transmitted chikungunya fever cases have been reported in Singapore.
Nine new locally-transmitted chikungunya fever cases reported Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 6:24AMSINGAPORE : Nine new locally-transmitted chikungunya fever cases have been reported in Singapore. This brings to 117 the total number of cases so far, which includes imported ones.
DOT on a campaign to make bird-watching tours fly Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 5:36AMTOURISM SECRETARY JOSEPH “Ace” Durano says he gets a natural high out of coming up with novel tourism packages to market to travelers here and abroad.
Another first for AirAsia Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:14PMAsia’s leading and largest low-cost carrier, AirAsia launched its first direct flight from Indonesia to Singapore on Thursday.
Indonesia detains Afghan asylum seekers bound for Aust Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:34AMPolice in eastern Indonesia have confirmed that nine Afghan asylum seekers planning to travel to Australia have been detained on the island of Flores.
BEACHFRONT MOSQUE SET TO BE TOURIST DRAW Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 8:23PMTAWAU, Aug 15 (Bernama) â€ Not many people, including the residents here, know that Tawauâ€s Al-Kauthar Mosque is the largest in Sabah and may rank as among the biggest in the country.
Travel fair offers free tickets and good bargains for travellers Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 5:59PMTHERE will be plenty to look out for in the MITM Travel Fair 2008 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from Aug 15 to 17.
Million dollar fare go Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 9:00AMAN 18-day trip by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the United States, Europe and China cost taxpayers more than half a million dollars.
Standards make flying safer than ever Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 9:00AMAIR travel, despite the rash of safety incidents surrounding Qantas, has never been safer.
Taxpayers foot huge travel bill Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 9:00AMAN 18-day trip by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the United States, Europe and China cost taxpayers more than half a million dollars.
Scandinavian air travel slows down Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 4:59AMScandinavian airline SAS has made a loss during the second quarter owing to the economic slowdown and high fuel prices.
DAILY EXPRESS NEWS Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 11:29PMKuala Lumpur : Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will offer special airfares for its regional and international destinations at the three-day Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) starting Aug 15.
Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa receives prestigious Asean Green Hotel Award Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 9:28PMThe ASEAN Tourism Council together with the ten tourism ministries of all the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently awarded the prestigious ‘ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2008’ to one of Malaysia’s most environmentally aware resorts, the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa.
MAS To Offer Special Airfares At Travel Mart Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 9:20AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will offer special airfares for its regional and international destinations at the three-day Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) starting Aug 15.
Indonesia agency says 6 coal firms to end govt dispute Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 2:20AM(Adds background on dispute)
JUNIOR LEAGUEWORLD SERIES TEAM PROFILES 08/13/08 Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 6:44PMThe News-Herald
Travel almanac: Top 10 rail trails Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 9:07AM2 Island Line, Burlington, Vt. 3 Capital Crescent Trail, Washington, D.C.
Travel almanac: Top 10 best places for a medical emergency Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 9:06AM"There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are 7 million." - Walter Streightiff The site tripwolf.com offers information for more than 200,000 places to visit in the world.
Foreign study tours for farmers; Govt allocates 10 crore Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 1:19AMAfter politicians and bureaucrats, it is the turn of farmers to go on study tours to foreign countries...
Newsletter: Forum Thurs With Polisario Rep Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 11:56PMPOLISARIO FRONT REPRESENTATIVE URGENT - late notice - GPJA August Forum this Thursday - Hear Mohamed Yeslem Beissat from the Polisario Front talk about the struggle of the Saharawi people of Western Sahara for self determination and freedom from Moroccan ...
2008/08/12 Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 11:48PMToday is Tuesday the 225th day of 2008. There are 141 days left in the year. Today’s Birthdays: Cantinflas (Mario Moreno), Mexican comedian (1911-1993); William Goldman, US novelist-screenwriter (1931-); Pete Sampras, US tennis player (1971-) .