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Cool off this summer with a lake vacation Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08PMOur top picks for lake vacations will help you choose which watery oasis to dive into — in both hemispheres — during the dog days of summer.
A new M&A boom? Not so fast. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:32AMAugust is usually filled with the dog days of summer, but this year corporate dealmakers skipped their vacations and went shopping instead.
American Airlines Keeps Customers in Mind by Introducing More Customer-Friendly Enhancements to AA.com Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:39AMAmerican Airlines has recently introduced several new, customer-friendly enhancements to its award-winning website, AA.comÂ®. These improvements provide site visitors a more personalized and convenient experience when searching for or booking travel on AA.com. Â
Hilton Worldwide Appoints New Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:12AMHilton Worldwide today announced that Rudi Jagersbacher will become Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa, for the hospitality company, effective January 1, 2011. Jagersbacher will replace Jean-Paul Herzog, who will retire from Hilton Worldwide at the end of the year after 40 years of service.
Investors sue sleep study lab owner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:16AMInvestors in a Northbrook sleep study lab have sued its principal owner, charging that he fraudulently sold shares in the company and that he misspent at least half of the $2 million in proceeds.Ken Dachman, chief executive of Central Sleep Diagnostics, used $400,000 in investor funds to set up a son-in-law as the owner of a Near North Side tattoo parlor, the complaint alleged. It also said ...
Garmin® nüvi® Gets Personal at a Low Price, Bringing nüRoute Technology to Entry-Level Devices Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:15AMOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin's new nüvi 2200 and nüvi 2300 families feature multi-stop route planning, route previews and innovative nüRoute technology with trafficTrends™ and myTrends™.
Garmin® nüvi® Gets Personal at a Low Price, Bringing nüRoute Technology to Entry-Level Devices Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:00AMOLATHE, Kan.----Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced two new series of budget-friendly nüvi personal navigation devices.
Hilton Worldwide Appoints New Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:43AMMCLEAN, Va. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -(BUSINESS WIRE/ Me NewsWire)-- Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide today announced that Rudi Jagersbacher will become Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa, for the hospitality company, effective January 1, 2011. Jagersbacher will replace Jean-Paul Herzog, who will retire from Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide at the end of the year after 40 ...
Hilton Worldwide Appoints New Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14AMMCLEAN, Va. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide today announced that Rudi Jagersbacher will become Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa, for the hospitality company, effective January 1, 2011. Jagersbacher will replace Jean-Paul Herzog, who will retire from Hilton Worldwide at the end of the year after 40 years of service. Ian Carter, President, Global ...
Hilton Worldwide Appoints New Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:00AMMCLEAN, Va. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates----Hilton Worldwide today announced that Rudi Jagersbacher will become Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa, for the hospitality company, effective January 1, 2011.
Morning Watch, August 31 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:30AMLosses look to continue Tuesday as a dismal August comes to an end. Volumes have been extremely light of late with Mondays volumes the lowest of the year. Traders are taking their last family vacations before school starts for much of the country. Of course, traders are also waiting for key economic data Friday, which is also keeping volumes light. Stocks across the globe are lower with the ...
Respected auto dealer Van Burkleo dies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:23AMMcALLEN — James “Jimmy” Van Burkleo, who started in the parts department on his path toward owning a car dealership and eventually forged a reputation in the auto business for his professionalism and honesty, died Saturday. He was 86.The son of...
Take a tax "break": Volunteer on vacation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMIf you unwind best by working, take a volunteer vacation and get tax breaks, too.
Chaos and Stranded Tourists After Mexicana Shutdown Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:05PMTour operators said that they were confident they could reschedule flights, but many customers feared they would not get promised refunds.
Over-Worked Americans Give Up an Average of 459 Million Vacation Days Each Year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMOver-worked, over-tired and stressed-out workers have one more thing to worry about this coming Labor Day â how many vacation days they could potentially be losing this year. Â And if The President of the United States, who just returned from a respite on Martha's Vineyard, can still find time, then shouldn't everyone?
Faremax.com Announces Release of a New Private Fares Booking Engine Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:00PMFaremax.com has completed their restructuring and is pleased to bring an updated experience to their clients
Auto dealer Van Burkleo dies Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:22AMJames “Jimmy” Van Burkleo, who started in the parts department on his path toward owning a car dealership and eventually forged a reputation in the auto business for his professionalism and honesty, died Saturday. He was 86. The son of eastern...
High-Grade Bonds Whip Junk; GM Sets Loan Terms: Credit Markets Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:48PMReturns on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds are pulling ahead of junk-rated debt as credit investors turn to borrowers likely to weather a slowing economy.
Bank of Tuscaloosa founder set to retire Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:33AMIt was a toss-up when it came time for Jim Flemming to pick a profession.
Delhiites in a mood for vacations during Games? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:31AMSenior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar may not be the only one opting to stay the "hell out of the country" during the Commonwealth Games as many Delhiites are planning vacations abroad, especially to south-east Asia and Europe, during the October mega event.
Obama is down, but it's far too early to count him out Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:10AMDespite an impressive record by the president, discontented American voters are turning against the Democrats.
Are Delhiites heading for vacations during Games? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:10PMNew Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar may not be the only one opting to stay the "hell out of the country" during the Commonwealth Games as many Delhiites are planning vacations abroad, especially to south- east Asia and Europe, during the October mega event.
Former mayor celebrates golden occasion Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:38PMLongtime New Westminster residents Helen and Fred Sparkes celebrated a marital milestone with their family and friends. Their children, Julie Duncan, Jane Stead and Warne Sparkes, organized a celebration on July 17 in honour of the couple's golden anniversary.
Burning out: How do Lodi clergy cope? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:19AMWith pastors devoting so much time to others, do they find time to address their own personal issues?
Obituary: Mae Fong, Sacramento business leader, at 86 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:05AMMae Lillian Fong, a longtime Sacramento business leader and founder of a top printing company, died Aug. 20 after a brief illness, her family said. She was 86.
Business travellers are carving out some personal time for fun Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:29PMIt can be tricky shifting from professional to personal travel, especially if you are bringing someone who is strictly a tourist.
World economy faces up to deepening sense of uncertainty - Feature Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:18PMWashington/Berlin - It was only a few months ago that a debt crisis gripping parts of Europe threatened to derail the global economy's rebound from recession just as the United States was confidently striding along the road to recovery.
One day, we'll look back and thank Jim Flaherty Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:44PMHow the Finance Minister from Hell learned on the job
Click Your Way to a Stress-Free Vacation with US Airways Vacations Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:07AMTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Back by popular demand, US Airways Vacations is offering customers more ways to save when booking an all-inclusive beach vacation.
Click Your Way to a Stress-Free Vacation with US Airways Vacations Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:00AMTEMPE, Ariz.----Back by popular demand, US Airways Vacations is offering customers more ways to save when booking an all-inclusive beach vacation. From no-frills to luxury, US Airways customers can escape to warm, sandy beaches with cool ocean breezes and save $100 at more than 100 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico when booking air and hotel packages through US Airways Vacations.
Melco China Resorts Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial and Operational Results Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:51AMBEIJING, CHINA--(Marketwire - Aug. 26, 2010) - Melco China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSX VENTURE:MCG) ("MCR" or the "Company"), which is to be renamed as Mountain China Resort (Holding) Limited subject to final approval by the TSXV, today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 (the "Reporting Period"). The Company reports in Canadian Dollars. C
Melco China Resorts Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial and Operational Results Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:38AMBEIJING, CHINA-- - Melco China Resorts Limited , which is to be renamed as Mountain China Resort Limited subject to final approval by the TSXV, today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 .
Could Rationing Be Made Palatable? [Casaubon's Book] Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMThe realities of climate change and energy depletion mean that at some point, we will encounter situations where there is not enough of an energy resource or one of the things it enables - whether food or transport or whatever, to go around. In fact, eventually we will enounter many of these shortages. Whether they arise initially from a situation in which there are actual shortages or whether ...
Lots to cover Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:17PMLet's get to some of your questions and comments.
Carnival Announces Unique and Magic Ways Guests Get in on the Fun on Its Newest 'Fun Ship,' Carnival Magic Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:19AMWith 249 days until its newest "Fun Ship," the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, sets sail, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship's unique spaces and fun features.
David Weidner's Writing on the Wall: Decoding Wall Street's hidden messages Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:13PMWall Street’s traditionally sleepiest month has been about as restful as a red-eye flight to Beijing -- in coach, on a crowded plane, after guzzling a case of 5-Hour Energy drinks, writes David Weidner.
Deals on last minute summer vacations Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:32PMThere are still two weeks until most students return to school. According to AAA in Hadley, a lot of people are using these last two weeks for family getaways.
Home Appreciation 'Birthrights' in Jeopardy Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:59PMSome U.S. economist say the economic cornerstone of banking on home appreciation may take decades to recover, if indeed it ever does.
Devin Ludwig: Challenges of the Young Adult Generation Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:10PMWe are the first generation to be raised with the contradictory expectations that we can all do something fulfilling and profitable and that we must make up for the overconsumption of our predecessors.
Peter Baldwin: The 24/7/365 Society vs. La Dolce Vita Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:13AMThe more complicated and multifarious our societies become, the less the seasonal and daily rhythms of traditional bourgeois life will have any purchase.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Releases 2009 Stewardship Report Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has made available its second annual Stewardship Report, which highlights the company's industry-leading safety, security, medical/public health and environmental efforts. Â The 2009 Stewardship Report provides insight into Royal Caribbean's strategy in the areas of energy and air emissions, water and wastewater, waste and chemical management, community involvement ...
Europe Slides After Dismal Econ Data Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMStocks indexes decline but M&A talk boosts energy firms Dana Petroleum and BG Group.
Industry groups want to reduce or restructure German vacations Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:09PMGermans generally get six weeks of vacation a year, which is too much, according to several industry groups. They want to reduce the number of days off or restructure how they're taken.
Fly a top airline to Asia for less Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:57AMHead to Newfoundland's east coast, land a free night in Palm Springs, Calif., and more
Air traffic boom at Pampanga airport Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:57AMCLARK FREEPORT -- The country's second premier gateway, the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), is experiencing an air traffic boom read more
Air traffic boom at Clark airport Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:45AMCLARK FREEPORT --- The Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), the country's second premier gateway after the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), is experiencing an air traffic boom. read more
Soccer Capsules: Guadalajara coach proud of performance in final Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:41AMPORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Although Guadalajara left Brazil disappointed after coming up short in its bid to become the first Mexican club to win the Copa Libertadores, coach Jose Luis Real was pleased with his team's performance.
Heinberg turned dancing into career Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:07AMBetty Heinberg had a student lead ballet exercises at the front of her classes so she could give pointers.
UCM staff profile: Rhonda Brashear Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:27PMA custodian at the South Yeater Residence Hall, Rhonda Brashear, always has a smile for the residents in her building. She often stops students to chat, asking how their day is going, complimenting them on their clothes, or simply a general hello. She knows many of the residents by names and often asks questions specific to the individual.
Metals Stocks: Gold closes higher, hits seven-week high Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:10AMGold futures settled higher on Thursday, hitting a seven-week high as initial claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly climbed and as two other indicators of economic activity underscored a slowdown in U.S. growth