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plans to add transatlantic flights to its budget arsenal, possibly by the end of 2009. Flights will likely go to Boston, New York, Florida, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and are expected to cost just 10 euros. The plan hinges on Ryanair’s purchase of “planes from struggling rivals.” Putting a damper on the announcement, however, is the expectation that Ryanair will suffer a significant drop in quarterly profits.
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Indian builders lure home buyers with free cars, gold
NEW DELHI (AFP) — Indian builders hit by slipping profits are offering free cars and gold to kickstart once-booming demand but experts warn the gimmicks may not keep the housing industry afloat.
The gifts range from Toyota four-wheel drives to gold coins and foreign vacations.
"The response has been great," said Rajesh Kaul, international sales head of Jaypee Greens developers, which Read the rest of this entry »

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ADVISORY: Catch me live today on ANC’s Shoptalk with Pia Hontiveros-Pagkalinawan at 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. to talk about the psychology of spending (one of my uber-favorite topic) and how to hammer down your Christmas budget.
We all know the urge to splurge bites everyone strongest during the Christmas holidays or as the colder months come near. But we also get little scratches and bites all year round! Just look at all the stuff (most of which are Read the rest of this entry »

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Every year, thousands of visitors to Taiwan rely on Lonely Planet to know where to go and what to do. The ‘Taipei Times’ sat down with guidebook co-author
, whose knowledge of the country’s every nook and cranny is as big as his fondness for the place
By J. Michael Cole
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008, Page 4
British Columbia-born Robert Kelly’s love story with Taiwan began at Hong Kong airport when he was 19, where, after traveling in Southeast Read the rest of this entry »

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-- Starting at $649.99 per person fly to Cancun for three nights at the
all-inclusive Occidential Grand Xcaret for Family Fun. Price reflects
reduced rates. Travel is valid January 1 through April 30, 2009.
-- Starting at $659.99 per person fly to Vallarta for three nights at the
all-inclusive Riu Vallarta for a Luxurious Getaway. Price reflects
reduced rates. Travel is valid January 4 through April 30, 2009.
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Widely recognized as "the first name and the
last word in lesbian and gay travel," Damron
published its initial guide in 1964 when businessman, Bob Damron,
decided to produce a book of all the gay bars he knew from his constant
travels across the United States. From the humble beginnings of this
palm-sized first edition of the Damron Men's Travel Guide (aka Damron
Address Book), sold door-to-door by Read the rest of this entry »

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My preferred way of learning about any subject is through reading literature. Before spending a summer in Zimbabwe about ten years ago, I read three very different books about the country: Doris Lessing's
,
by J. Nozipo Maraire, and Tsitsi Dangarembga's
. Now, there is a bookstore in lower Manhattan organized by geography. Make no mistake:
isn't Rand McNally. Along with the three books I read before my trip, Idlewild carries many other Read the rest of this entry »

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Jammu (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to formulate an integrated plan envisaging promotion of prominent tourist destinations for evolving Jammu province as a tourist hub on national and international tourism map.
This was decided by Director Tourism Jammu Sarita Chauhan at a meeting here yesterday after reviewing the development works of Tourism Development Authorities (TDA) of Jammu division.
Chauhan stressed the need for Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov 03, 2008
– Atlanta, GA – With an enviable roster of worldwide contacts, Velvet Rope Vacations offers Atlantans an opportunity to experience exotic destinations and events in absolute VIP style, inspiring adventure in uncompromising luxury.
Attracting many A-list celebrities, music moguls and young, affluent professionals, Atlanta is unequivocally becoming the “Hollywood”
of the South. To fulfill the demanding needs of this growing Read the rest of this entry »

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November 03, 2008 17:25 PM
Asean's Open, Pro-business Policies Lead To Steady Growth In Trade, Investments
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Open and pro-business policies adopted by Asean over the last 10 years have led to steady growth of trade and investments within and outside the region, says International Trade and Industry Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat.
He said Asean's trade performance over the last decade has Read the rest of this entry »

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