Police Enlist Public As Phuket's Eyes And EarsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:06PMPHUKET: Fearing that political groups may try to cause disruptions in Phuket during the red shirt demonstrations in Bangkok, the police are enlisting members of the public as their roving eyes and ear...
Students on a MissionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:57PMChi Alpha Students of Chi Alpha heads to Meridian, Texas this spring break to help a family in need by participating in Chi Alpha's "Extreme Home Makeover". A pastor in Meridian was diagnosed with terminal cancer a couple of months ago. His house has been in serious need of some repairs, so during Spring break, he will be going on what he believes is a vacation, only to return to a refurbished ...
Trends for New Jersey's Coast Vacation Destinations by Worldwide Vacation Lodging Directory Rentalo.comThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:57AMVacation Rentals (http://rentalo.com/) Versus Hotels Comparison Shopping Trends, Vacation Planning Trends, and Vacation Themes Trends for New Jersey Coast’s Top Vacation Destinations (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NJ_vacation_rentals/New_Jersey_hotels/prweb3714834.htm
Sara Blodgett PageThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:08AMKENNEBUNK — It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Sara Blodgett Page, 92, of Huntington Common, mourn her passing. She died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, surrounded by her daughter Hannah F. Marston and nephew Frederic S. Blodgett.
UNL helps make spring break safeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:05PMBy: Brianne Keller Spring break is usually a time to relax and shake off the stress that has been accumulating during second semester. While most students are getting their wardrobe and itinerary together, making sure reservations are in place and picking out swimsuits, the...
Fostering pan-Asean approach as key to successWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:25PMWorking together in the spirit of Asean is a viable way of boosting tourism all across this region, says Musa Yusof, director of the international marketing division (Southeast Asia) at Tourism Malaysia.
College students lend hand to assist community groupsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:07PMLaura Ryan, a sophomore at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., digs a ditch for the foundation of a Habitat for Humanity home in Newport on Monday. She’s one of many college students using their spring break to volunteer in the county.
U.S. students heed call to avoid Mexico on spring breakWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:19PMPLAYAS DE ROSARITO, Mexico (AP) — A few years ago, thousands of American college students packed the streets outside Playas de Rosarito's hottest beach bars during spring break. Cavernous clubs offered concerts, bikini contests and all-night drinking.
NELSON PACHECOWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:41AMEvery 10 years, the U.S. Census collects demographic data that provides insight into who we are as a people and how communities are evolving. In anticipation of the release of data from the upcoming 2010 Census, the Valley News is publishing conversations with residents who moved to the Upper Valley since the last Census was conducted.
County of Essex pays tribute to retired paramedicWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:51AMESSEX – The retired deputy chief of the Essex-Windsor EMS was given a fond farewell at last Wednesday night's county council meeting. Larry Amlin was recognized for his 38 years of service, which began with the AAM Volunteer Ambulance Service in Amherstburg in 1972.[...]
Pirates target tropical tourist hot spotWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:38AMVICTORIA, Seychelles – With mouths shut and eyes downcast, a group of Somali men and boys sat around a table in the police station in Victoria, the Seychelles’ capital city on the island of Mahé.
Briefly: March 10Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:16AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Quartile rankingsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28AMHere are some of the city programs ranked out of a perfect 100 points in the most important Quartile 1, less important Quartiles 2 and 3 and least important Quartile 4.
Tour guides trained to show off Arctic splendoursWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:05AMBored with taking your average package holiday to the sun? Well why not try a vacation to the Arctic ! Students are being trained up to become professional tourist-nature guides in order to meet the increasing demand for a more challenging type of break.
Big Bend briefsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:00AMTallahassee
Margaret McMaster's Newest book: Looking for Love on Mongo Tongo Shares the Love-Struck Adventures of Petey the ParrotWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:00AMPetey the parrot is absolutely distraught. He's an emotional mess. He's losing his feathers because of Jezebel, the charming jungle parrot that caught his eye on the vacation-paradise island of Mongo Tongo. Petey is on the mainland, living with his owner Mrs. Chairbottom; Jezebel had to stay behind on Mongo Tongo – and love-struck Petey is beside himself.
Fairfield police submit budget requestsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:19AMFairfield Police Chief David Peck and Deputy Chief Gary MacNamara presented a 2010--11 police budget to the Board of Finance (BOF) and Board of Selectmen (BOS) last Thursday night that represents a 5.9 percent increase over its current budget.
ODNR moves forward with Lonz Winery park plansWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:15AMMIDDLE BASS ISLAND The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with early plans to update Lonz Winery and its surrounding property.
After 2-hour battle, Sweet hauls in marlinTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:53PMMike Sweet, Marysville, caught a 510-pound black marlin in Hawaii. Catching a 510-pound black marlin was the experience of a lifetime for Mike Sweet, Marysville.
Dive in AliceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:06PMPort Alice needs to get more than their feet wet in tourism.
Judge wants quick decision on death penalty for BordtTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:25PMAPALACHICOLA — A Franklin County judge is urging prosecutors of the German grandmother accused of drowning her grandson in a St. George Island bathtub to move quickly on whether they plan to seek the death penalty. Ruling Tuesday afternoon on a...
Travel briefs: Southwest museum, lite vacation, tiny church, special parkTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00PMNo one really needs to be reminded that Santa Fe is as well known for its art as its chile. And like the endless variations on red and green chile sauces that appear on nearly every plate served in the city, there is a style of art for nearly every taste.
Island Beach Vacations - Check The Best Holiday Island ResortsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:52PMTough work for lawyers and other professionals means you need to check the best vacation island resorts in the world, which is where you can use IslandBeachClubNews the island resort website.
Serenity(TM) & The Canada Dry Bottling Company of New York Team Up to Bring a Sense of Zen to Bustling New YorkersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:37PMNext Generation Beverage LLC, the maker of Serenity Zen Beverage⢠and a leader in the relaxation beverage category, has entered into a distribution agreement with one of the largest soft drink distribution groups in the United Statesâ The Canada Dry Bottling Company of New York.  This partnership will give Serenity⢠a potential distribution in over 25,000 points in the New York City/ Greater ...
With progress, there goes the neighborhoodTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:07PMA while back I drove over to Galveston in search of an old friend. It took some doing. She’s reclusive these days, and elderly, but I finally found her all but hidden away at the back of a dead-end street, among much taller, younger companions.
The Weekend Warrior: March 12 - 14Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:56AMComingSoon.net's The Weekend Warrior offers a preview of the new releases opening on Friday, March 12 including Paul Greengrass' Green Zone (Universal) starring Matt Damon, the R-rated comedy She's Out of My League (Paramount) with Jay Baruchel, the romantic drama Remember Me (Summit) with Robert Pattinson, and the ensemble comedy Our Family Wedding starring Forrest Whitaker and America Ferrara ...
Carcieri nominates Indeglia for Supreme CourtMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32PMSuperior Court Judge Gilbert V. Indeglia is expected to be confirmed as associate justice by Senate and House
Investigators: Ferry workers boost pay by driving to workMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:05PMSEATTLE - Records requested by the KING 5 Investigators a month ago show how some ferry employees are boosting their pay by tens of thousands of dollars by driving long distances to and from work. That data is now prompting some lawmakers to propose legislation to stop the practice. It’s a benefit some ferry workers have had for more than 30 years, getting paid for time and mileage - not to ...
Spring Break DrinksMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:30PMWhether you are going to an exotic locale or sitting at home for spring break, I have a few drink ideas to make your vacation better. These are all drinks that you will find at a bar, so you can have something to order and have the bartender know what you are talking about.
Prison Inmate Faces 5 More Years For FraudMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:04PMAuthorities say a former Scottsdale man and current Wisconsin inmate faces an additional five years in prison for scamming travelers through a vacation rental Web site.
Crystal Beach recovery picks up paceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:44PMHurricane Ike recovery on Crystal Beach is moving faster than even optimists had predicted.
Major in MajorcaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:38PMFrom the second-floor terrace of this house on the Spanish island of Majorca, it's clear that this is no typical Mediterranean villa.
Newest Luxury Property in Turks and Caicos Slashes Summer Rates by 50%Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:13PMhttp://www.myprgenie.com) -- Leeward Resort, an all luxury-suite, beachfront property in the Turks and Caicos Islands, today announced its summer promotion by reducing its rates 30 to 50% for bookings from April 15 through December 15, 2010.
UNESCO figure behind NZ’s world heritage hopesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:49PMMedia release – March 8, 2010 Margaret Austin – the key UNESCO figure behind NZ’s world heritage starlight reserve hopes
'2012,' 'Wild Things' are top new titles on DVD and Blu-raySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:38PMAn art film (“The Beaches of Agnes”), a surreal comedy (“Cold Souls”), an offbeat tale (“Gentlemen Broncos”), a disaster epic (“2012”), and a book adaptation (“Where the Wild Things Are”) rank among the new arrivals for this Oscar weekend. The top DVD/Blu-ray Disc rental and sales offerings are:Best Renters1. “2012” (PG-13); Grade: B; with John Cusack and Thandie Newton in director Roland ...
Spring Breaks SlowlySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:33PMCheaper here than Cancun As they stripped off their sweatshirts and began to toss around a football, Justin Gibson and three college friends had just what they needed to kick off a week-long vacation from snow and studying for exams.
Health Bill Endgame NearsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43PMSenior official describes Obama's final push on health care reform as one-shot deal — after year of setbacks • Obama,GOP Turn Up Heat on Health Overhaul • Critics Say Obama's Pick for Deficit Panel Is Radical
Obama's Last Stand for Health Care Reform Follows Challenging YearSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:00PMAfter a year of several blown self-imposed deadlines, unexpected setbacks and incremental victories, the president is taking his final stand to get a health care bill passed -- a push likely to last for the next few weeks.
Saturday's Last Word on FridaySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:54AMCity election - “Thank you to all five city residents running for City Council. For a tiny city at a crossroads, it is crucial to elect representatives who grasp the concern residents have for upholding city goals, and not letting the goals, rules and policies be rewritten every time a developer or individual quietly enlists the help of the staff to reshape the current rules. Residents who have ...
Briefly: March 6Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:15AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Spring break with the kidsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:11AMFrom skiing to cruising to Disney, there are great deals for spring break with the kids From skiing to cruising to Disney, there are great deals for spring break with the kids