Tips for smart, healthy holiday travel Nov 21, 2009
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Swine flu is making some folks alter their holiday plans Nov 21, 2009
Turkey, stuffing, and hand sanitizer. Swine flu is making some folks alter their holiday plans. (Boston Globe)
Full of Thanks Stuffed with turkey and pumpkin pie, local seniors share thoughts on the upcoming holiday Nov 21, 2009
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Helmets and seatbelts are very important, but you also have to think about policies that protect all urban residents, not just transport users, said Nancy Kete, director of EMBARQ, which includes a network of Centers for Sustainable Transport based in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andean Region. Were tackling the problem at the root by considering all of the health and safety benefits associated with mass transit, cycling, walking, clean fuels and vehicles, and vibrant public spaces. (PNN Online)
Keen for a trip to Iceland? Nov 21, 2009
Theres also pent-up demand for destinations such as Turkey and Egypt, Lee says. Tour packages to Turkey for ten days offered by the agency for as low as RM2,999 proved to be a major hit among travellers looking for exotic vacation experience, Lee notes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
checkers sells more than chess Nov 21, 2009
Can you get me some Wild Turkey labels. Sure. (Harper's Magazine)
Thanksgiving travel nightmare: Myth or reality? Nov 21, 2009
Fare watchers say 2009 lacked the typical last-minute holiday sales seen in past years -- so-called "turkey fares.' The stinginess on deals came as airlines scaled back flights at a pace not seen since 1942, with nearly 7 percent fewer seats than a year ago.But now deals are beginning to pop up -- including some West Coast flights out of Fort Lauderdale that have experts pinching themselves."This has to be the best fare I've seen this holiday season,' bestfares. com CEO Tom Parsons said of... (The Palm Beach Post)
India tops again in consumption of gold Nov 20, 2009
In India, Turkey and the Middle East, the price is acting as a deterrent , but in parts of Asia, including China, the rising gold price is seen as a positive factor consumers like to buy into a rising price. The yellow metal got a shot in arm as RBI bought 200 tonne of gold from IMF in the first week of November at $1045 per ounce. (India Times)
Best Wildlife Art Sale in the Pacif... Nov 20, 2009
Among them are a peregrine falcon, a turkey vulture, and a raven. The declared purpose of the Audubon Society of Portland is to promote the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. (Suite101.com)
ROAD WARRIOR: Life away from home with Troy Polamalu Nov 20, 2009
Polamalu:I've been to Istanbul, Turkey. That was really awesome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Switzerland and the EUDefence Nov 20, 2009
Swiss diplomats played a key role in brokering successful talks aimed at normalising relations between Turkey and Armenia strained over mass killings nearly a centutry ago. The landmark deal was sealed in Zurich in 2009. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Fees, fewer options await fliers Nov 20, 2009
com, "and we're talking about holiday travel, so it's crucial that you be there ... to carve the turkey and open the presents.". Decisions by many airlines to cut service and stop flying some routes have hit smaller communities especially hard. (USA Today)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" It is a mystery why the Department of Justice has not learned the lesson that terrorists are best tracked down through good police work brought to bear on specific illegal acts, rather than by vast fishing expeditions. After Sept. 11, the DOJ called thousands of Muslim men in the United States for what it termed Not a single terrorist was identified in this manner, though a handful of the interviewees ended up being deported for minor visa offenses. Once it became clear that the interviews... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
AAA predicts more drivers, fewer fliers for Thanksgiving Nov 19, 2009
4% more Americans in 2009 plan to hit the road for a turkey dinner with friends and family, according to the AAA auto club. "With 500,000 more of us traveling this year, Grandma may have to set a few more plates than she did last year," said Glen MacDonell, director of AAA Travel Services. (USA Today)
Mobius bets big on BRIC stocks, expects 40% gain Nov 19, 2009
Templeton has $800 million invested in Turkey, mostly in banks, petroleum and consumer stocks, Mobius told reporters. We are constantly looking for new stock offerings in Turkey ... Turkeys ISE National 100 Index fell 0. (India Times)
Last chance to sign up for Boys Barker Basketball Nov 19, 2009
Registration is now open for the 11th annual Marathon Sports/Hingham Turkey Trot 5k ... Race day check in will be from 6 to 7 a.m., at Hingham High School, 17 Union St. For online registration and information, visit the website at hinghamturkeytrot. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Carmakers rejig Europe export plan Nov 19, 2009
Besides it will shift part of i20 production to its plant in Turkey during the second half of the next year for better margins, tax benefits and labour issues in India. Maruti Suzuki, Indias second largest car exporter, is looking at a sizeable drop in exports from next quarter as Europe, its largest market, has cut down on such incentives. (India Times)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Kirchenbauer tourney set 0 Nov 19, 2009
The 25th annual Jack Kirby Classic Turkey Shoot golf tournament will be at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Desert Trails Golf Course in El Centro. The nine-hole event is open to all golfers. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
The goods: There's nothing quite like the luxurious 100 percent organic Bergama cotton bath linens - hand-loomed and imported from Turkey by Forza in Berkeley. You can make someone feel very special with a new set of towels - the same ones the company makes for private-label collections sold by high-end designers, hotel collections and boutiques. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boyfriend Plans Thanksgiving With 'Friend' Nov 18, 2009
Catch up with your kids over football and turkey and don't ruin your Thanksgiving by worrying about what your romantic interest is up to. Besides, your family will be hurt if they find out that you're preoccupied with his absence, rather than enjoying good times with them. (Click2Houston, TX)
Auto part stocks at 52-week high Nov 17, 2009
With increased buying of Indian auto components by new markets like Turkey, Russia, Iran and Uzbekistan, there seems to be a ray of hope for the industry. "Some global companies are known to have entered into contractual arrangements with domestic suppliers who import components from abroad. This helps the vehicle producers to achieve the required indigenisation levels without actually producing these in India," CMIE said. (India Times)
Click to read:Atlantis Lifts Off on Supply Mission Nov 17, 2009
NASA did not pack any special turkey-and-trimming dinners aboard Atlantis ... If the astronauts want poultry on Thanksgiving, they'll have to settle for turkey tetrazzini in rehydratable pouches or thermostabilized chicken fajitas. (CBS News)
Breakfast With ... Nov 16, 2009
He is the author of several books including "The Post-American World." Dr. Zakaria talks about Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran and becoming a U.S. citizen ... You know these categories are a little amorphous, but I think a large number of people in Europe just look at them and say, "These are not Europeans." I think it is deeply unfortunate because if they were to allow Turkey into the European Union, what you would be doing is having this profound effect on the so-called clash of civilizations ...... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Another uptrend: Stock market rallied last week Nov 16, 2009
Russia, Turkey, Indonesia and Brazil follow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 15. (India Times)
On The Clock With Eileen Hassett Nov 15, 2009
It was great to be in Turkey and in a village that was specifically for fencers. The actual experience of winning the bronze was terribly disappointing, because we were expected to win. (Und.com)
Taking the kids this holiday season Nov 14, 2009
Tips for traveling smart and staying healthy on the way to grandmas. Michael Bryant / Philadelphia InquirerNikki Cullifer, 10, of Philadelphia, Pa. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Prez opens India's biggest trade fair Nov 14, 2009
This year, Iran makes its debut, hoping to join some countries such as China, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand and Turkey, which have attracted huge crowds in the past with their traditional merchandise. The theme of this year's fair, organised by the commerce ministry-promoted India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), is "Exports of Services". (India Times)
High winds forecast as storms hit Nov 14, 2009
Turkey 'could store Iran uranium. WATCHED/LISTENED. (BBC News -- UK)
Tallest man unveils largest cookie in Norway Nov 14, 2009
The Swedish furniture chain's Oslo outlet says 8-foot-1-inch tall Sultan Koesen of Turkey presented the cookie that weighs 1,435 pounds (651 kilograms) ... Guinness Book of World Records spokeswoman Justine Bourdariat says 8-foot-1-inch tall Sultan Koesen of Turkey displayed the 1,435-pound (651-kilogram) biscuit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hyundai worries Japan auto cos Nov 13, 2009
Instead, it has set up shop in the United States, China, India, Turkey and Czech Republic. Sites in Brazil and Russia are on their way. (India Times)
When rock could float Nov 13, 2009
Last Updated: 4:29 AM, November 13, 2009. Posted: 12:19 AM, November 13, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
San Diego Great Dane named world's tallest dog Nov 13, 2009
Guinness Book of World Records spokeswoman Justine Bourdariat says 8-foot-1-inch tall Sultan Koesen of Turkey displayed the 1,435-pound (651-kilogram) biscuit. Baked locally in the traditional gingerbread-man shape, it beat the previous gingerbread cookie record of 1,307 pounds set in 2006 in Smithville, Texas. (Fresno Bee)
These tickets may surprise you Nov 13, 2009
One year during the Turkey Rod Run event, he watched hot rod owners throw buckets of soapy water or bleach onto the pavement so it's easier to spin their tires. "People did that and the wheel came off and went into the crowd on the sidewalk.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A roundup of Florida hotel packages Nov 13, 2009
The Real Deal: The Postcard Inn on the Beach is offering a that includes a one-night stay in a garden room, breakfast, and a Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner for two with trimmings, two appetizers, and a choice of two desserts. For each additional night booked, guests will receive a $25 food and beverage credit valid at the hotel's restaurant and bar. (MSNBC -- Travel)
How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream Nov 12, 2009
The tip: The famously huge turkey legs sold around the grounds have gone from $6 to $8 in a year, but you can make two $3. 75 burgers out of a double cheeseburger at the counter restaurants by buying an extra bun for 80 cents. (CNN -- Travel)
Braves are talking trades Nov 12, 2009
7:57 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Wren gets ball rolling on potential trades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Will travel surcharges cost you Thanksgiving dinner with the fam? Nov 12, 2009
If you have been checking airfares for the Thanksgiving holiday over the past few weeks, you have probably noticed one thing: your turkey dinner with the folks in Tulsa seems to be growing more expensive by the day ... The Air Transport Association predicts air travel over the turkey holiday this year will. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Wren gets ball rolling on potential trades Nov 12, 2009
7:57 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Young Pro Nov 12, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Oregon's Mount Hood Railroad Scenic... Nov 12, 2009
Special events include holiday-themed tours for the seasons like a ride to the Pumpkin Patch or Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl Express. The Fruit Blossom tour is a great way to enjoy April apple and pear blossom, the fruit for which the Hood River Valley is best known. (Suite101.com)
Master distillers take star turn in bourbon world Nov 11, 2009
Russell is in his 55th year at the Wild Turkey Distillery, where he has been the master distiller in charge of plant operations since the late 1960s ... Russell once signed more than 700 bottles of Wild Turkey at a single promotional event in Australia. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Holiday fare sales and more, from $98 Nov 11, 2009
This offer includes a 5-day houseboat rental (which sleeps up to 10 people) at the price of three plus, a Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge once you board. Discounted rates are available at 11 marinas throughout the Southwest, but vary by location. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bulletin Board Nov 10, 2009
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, whole whet roll, turkey shaped cookie ... For information on ordering USDA inspected farm fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving talk to the folks at Fresh Catch Seafood & Butcher Shop at the market. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Iran Accuses 3 U.S. Hikers of Espionage Nov 10, 2009
") and lies about other countries nuclear aspirations? (Auntie Condoleeza and her "Iraq mushroom cloud soup" springs immediately to mind...)Your post is very droll, and works if extreme sarcasm is what you were going for, but it also is in line with the claptrap that many Americans actually (and hypocritically) believe.We are certai 00004000 nly not the one to pass any judgment on those matters. by kevboom November 9, 2009 2:05 PM EST Umm, excuse me but why would anyone be vacationing/hiking... (CBS News -- World)
* Parties point out intimidation and fraud in Sudan Nov 10, 2009
Meanwhile, al-Beshir, the target of an international arrest warrant, has scrapped a visit to Turkey, official SUNA news agency said on Sunday ... The cancelation followed mounting speculation over Beshirs attendance at the economic summit of the Islamic grouping after the EU, which Turkey hopes to join, told the Ankara government it should bar or arrest him ... Turkey has pointed out it is not a signatory to the treaty which set up the Hague-based ICC, and that Beshir was invited to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Escape your family for the holidays Nov 10, 2009
You may love your family, but if you're yearning to escape the annual ritual of eating turkey with relatives you barely know or spending Christmas elbowing for room with other houseguests, lots of bargains and tempting destinations await ... The United States may pause on turkey day, but for the rest of the world it's just another day in November. (CNN -- Travel)
From A to E at Logan Airport Nov 8, 2009
It s a cut above bar food, with sandwiches like the Tennessee BBQ pulled pork and hot-pressed turkey available to stay or to go. Traveling with a teen. (Boston Globe)
Britain urges steps to insure financial system Nov 8, 2009
The G-20 is comprised of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United States and the rotating EU presidency. AP Reporters Aoife White and Ben McConville contributed to this report. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 23 in Turkey Nov 8, 2009
ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Turkey reported two more influenza A/H1N1 death cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll of the novel flu to 23, Turkish Health Ministry said Saturday ... Turkey has witnessed a fast rise of A/H1N1 flu deaths during the past two weeks ... On Friday, Turkish Health Ministry said two Turks died of influenza A/H1N1 in Turkey, bringing the death toll to 21. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brian Gump: Deadline Day Nov 7, 2009
Smaller portions but more frequently and I'm eating good, healthy foods, mostly unprocessed stuff like carrots, tuna, cottage cheese, fruits, legumes, avocados, bell peppers, chicken and turkey, almonds, oatmeal and things like that and more importantly, I am eating them at the right times. The reason I am eating a lot of high (good) fat foods mixed with high protein and high glucose foods(like fruit) is to help me gain some weight. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
At the global economic summit in Pittsburgh on Sept. 24 and 25, the leaders of the major industrial powers, the G-7 (G-8 if you include Russia), to turn over responsibility for oversight of the world economy to a larger, more inclusive Group of 20 (G-20), adding in China, India, Brazil, Turkey and other developing nations. Although doubts have been raised about the ability of this larger group to exercise effective global leadership, there is no doubt that the move itself signaled a shift in the... (Salon)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
Fast forward: "Times and Winds" offers a haunting vision of rural Turkey; "Liberty Kid" follows George W. Bush's war into the streets of Brooklyn Speaking of unknown directors, description fails me almost utterly when it comes to Turkish director Reha Erdem's picture "Times and Winds," which has wowed audiences at numerous film festivals and finally finds a tiny theatrical release this week. If I tell you that it's a lovely, lyrical film about children's lives in a remote Turkish village, with... (Salon)
Eat Often To Lose Weight? Nov 5, 2009
7 a.m. breakfast: Turkey bacon and eggs wrap 10 a.m. snack: small brownie 1 p.m. lunch: grilled Reuben with bean salad 3 p.m. snack: string cheese 6 p.m. dinner: filet mignon with blue cheese, mixed veggies and baked potato. Although Lin says she felt full on the diet, she would have liked to count the calories for her meals. (KSBW 8, CA)
Ministry: A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 15 in Turkey Nov 5, 2009
ANKARA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that four more Turks died of influenza A/H1N1 in Turkey, bringing the A/H1N1 flu death toll to 15. The ministry said in a statement that four people, including two women aged 24 and 31, a 55-year-old man and a five-year-old boy died in several cities of Turkey due to A/H1N1 flu, raising the death toll to 15 ... Turkey registered the first A/H1N1 case on May 15. (Xinhuanet, China)
Design business offers clients global flair Nov 5, 2009
Today, the 66-year-old works with companies from 13 nations on every major continent, including Turkey, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Venezuela, Morocco and Egypt. Art Burdick, a local custom-home builder, strives to find suppliers who provide high-quality products at a fair price. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The Time Traveler's Wife Nov 5, 2009
Video Five films this week, from time travel to demons, and only one of them is a turkey. Genre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Green tower to rise near blight Nov 3, 2009
Tale 2: Just to the southeast of this legacy-in-waiting lies a two-block stretch of Market Street filled with rotting storefronts, abandoned buildings, denizens in various states of a down-and-out existence and an entertainment venue advertising its forthcoming Thanksgiving Day attraction: "fully nude showgirls, breaking bread and laps. Come help baste the turkey and put butter on the buns.". I don't know if passage of Proposition D - which would allow digital and other billboards to bring some... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Lonely Planet releases Best in Travel 2010 list Nov 3, 2009
Top cities:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Charleston, United States; Cork, Ireland; Cuenca, Ecuador; Istanbul, Turkey; ; Lecce, Italy; Sarajevo, Bosnia; Singapore. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
JJ's Colts - 49ers Notebook Nov 2, 2009
Then, the Colts travel to Baltimore, before a turkey weekend trip to Houston. The Texans are in position to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and have played well against the Colts in recent years. (FOX59, IN)
Andy's Advice To The Airlines Nov 2, 2009
And by the way, I'd be willing to pay a little extra if you'd stop serving low fat, no salt, formerly fresh turkey breast on a wet roll. My advice to airlines is this: keep it simple, leave on time and get there when you said you would. (CBS News)
Transcript of Jim Baron's Oct.... Nov 2, 2009
Among those in the audience was former Rhody guard, , from Turkey ... URI Grad 00: Coach, speaking of Jimmy how is he doing in Turkey ... I had a chance to visit him in Turkey and came away very impressed with the way his organization, the coaches and players, and how they approach the game. (Gorhody.com)
Turkey, 13 nights, from $1,194 Oct 31, 2009
Save $200 per person off this comprehensive tour. Discover incredible Istanbul a cultural and ethnic melting pot rich in history and Turkish delights. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A little Sunday morning on a Friday evening Oct 31, 2009
DDR It s the Tsa-la-gi national anthem they sang it as they bade farewell to their homes and set out on the Trail of Tears Unmentionable and I have had many conversations along this line his bottom line is, well, but, then, I would not have met you He does point out that down this way we have Pocahontas for a role model, forget the sharing the turkey, share the blanket. He says the problem was that the black and white folks started coming to fast to f em all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Scary new tech fears to haunt your Halloween Oct 31, 2009
Researchers in Turkey compared bone density on one side of the hip compared with the other in hard-core cell phone belt-carriers, and found that the side they carried their cell phone on had slightly lower bone density. 4. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
Davis has added Sonoma Syrups, Fork and Shovel jams, Willie Bird turkey, and Liberty Duck products to her store shelves. Davis wrote 60 "cheese bios" for "The Finest Selection World Cheese Book" a new book for which photos were taken in Davis' living room. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
