Holidays in Spain

Holidays in Spain: 12 November 2005

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UPI NewsTrack Business
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices fell hard Friday, giving a boost to stocks on all major U.S. indexes. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 45.94, 0.43 percent, to 10,686.04 on a volume of 1.3 billion.
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Musician Aaron Neville Honors Sealy HQ With Surprise Visit
Musician Aaron Neville made a surprise visit to the offices of mattress manufacturer Sealy today.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-11-11 16:09 GMT: European govt bonds stay firm after German inflation revised down
LONDON (AFX) - European government bonds continued higher as the selling trend of the past few weeks stalled amid news of smaller-than-expected gains in inflationary pressures in the area.
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THE DWIGHT STUFF
Its population is just over one million. It is poised to step onto the World Cup stage. The hopes of a tiny Caribbean nation rest a lot on one man
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Holiday in Spain News: 07 November 2005

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Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Reports that its Riviera Maya Resort has Returned to Business as Usual Following Hurricane
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is pleased to report that The Barcelo Maya Beach Resort is accepting new guest arrivals and has fully reopened for business today with nearly all of its guest rooms and amenities operational.
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Smooth progression in the UK
Having arguably failed to reach their potential in the US, following a phenomenal start in California, the "smoothie" has become a major success story in the UK soft drinks market. So much so, according to Soft Drinks International, that smoothie brands are now setting their sights on Europe and beyond.
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Trio escapes sinking after sailing into Spanish riot
A group of sailors from Weston had a holiday from hell when rioting Spanish fishermen tried to sink their yacht. Peter Bayliss, Chris Stone and Richard Buckley were caught up in a fuel protest in Cartagena on the south east coast of Spain that left them trapped inside the harbour.
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DIARY - European holidays to December 2006
Double-click in brackets for Americas holidays diary [HOL1/DIARY ], Asian holidays [HOL2/DIARY ], Mideast/Africa holidays [HOL4/DIARY ] Alternatively click on to retrieve dates by country. REUTERS DIARY OF EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS ================= 2005 ================= NOVEMBER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AUSTRIA - All Saints Day - Market holiday BELGIUM - All Saints' Day - Public
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Spain Holiday Articles: 06 November 2005

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SINGLE MINDED
I'VE just been in non-Celebrity Big Brother. No, not the TV one. But the format is similar - you take a group of complete strangers, plant them in a hot, foreign location complete with swimming pool and loads of booze... and see what happens.
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A 'mini-cruise' to Spain
I took a ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao with my wife and parents, forgoing the sane option of flight so that my father could bring his car. The trip takes two nights and is described in the brochure as a mini-cruise. Hard-partying pensioners made up the bulk of the passengers.
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www.theage.com.au
Jim Rose is back in town. Photo: Eddie Jim He was a junkie, a political activist, a pest exterminator and a car salesman, but these days Jim Rose is known for just one thing: making the circus sideshow freakishly respectable. He spoke with Luke Benedictus.
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The Case of Jerusalem - The Holy City
Last June, Israel celebrated Jerusalem Day to commemorate its capture of East Jerusalem 38 years ago. As one may recall in 1980, in violation of the U.N. resolutions, the Government of Israel officially annexed the city and adjoining areas in the West Bank of the Jordan River.
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News for Holidays in Spain: 05 November 2005

2005-11-05T08:07:00.000-08:00

Gilchrist nurses a dream into 4m reality
A POSTER catches my eye in the office of her latest acquisition. Emblazoned across it is a pastel rainbow against an electric blue sky and the words of the American author and scholar William Arthur Ward: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.
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Internet speeds agency closures
The days of British travellers buying holidays on the high street appear numbered after Going Places, one of the UK's biggest chains, became the latest operator to announce that it was shutting 110 shops this month because of the growing trend to book over the internet.
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49+1 ways to think lucky and be positive
Sayonara surfing (so last century), hello kite boarding. Guaranteed to pump adrenaline, this extreme watersport entails flying over and above the waves while balanced on a surfboard powered by a large kite.
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Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Reports that its Riviera Maya Resort has Returned to Business as Usual Following Hurricane
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is pleased to report that The Barcelo Maya Beach Resort is accepting new guest arrivals and has fully reopened for business today with nearly all of its guest rooms and amenities operational.
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Holidays in Spain: 04 November 2005

2005-11-04T02:41:00.000-08:00

Today in the press
FORMER MICROSOFT IRISH MANAGER 'MADE 13m' - The Irish Times reports that a former senior manager with computer giant Microsoft's Irish operation, who claims she was constructively dismissed, has agreed before the High Court that she made some 13m profit on stock options in the company during her 13 years' employment.
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DYER'S SEASON IN THE BALANCE
KIERON DYER is fighting to rescue his season after suffering more hamstring trouble - which has been complicated by a mystery illness. The England midfielder has been pulled out of Newcastle's clash with Birmingham on Saturday, and will seek further expert help in the next fortnight.
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Concerts
Bloomsburg University, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 389-4409 or bloomu.edu/tickets.
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Banking on the unluck of the Irish
I have my own particular system for playing the lottery - and it pays off every time.
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Holiday News from Spain: 21 October 2005

2005-10-21T09:35:00.000-07:00

A winged epidemic with a ripple effect?
Before a single bird in the European Union was found to be infected with the avian flu that has traveled westward from Asia in recent weeks, businesses far and wide were feeling the pinch.
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Two accused of Britons' murders to stand trial
MADRID The family of a couple, killed while house-hunting in Spain in 2003, have welcomed a murder trial date being set. Venezuelans Jorge Real Sierra, 56, and Juan Antonio Velazquez Gonzalez, 42, are to stand trial on 28 March 2006, the BBC reported.
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Western European digital TV market passes 50m households in H1 report
The UK has the highest household digital TV penetration in Europe, primarily driven by Sky and Freeview. Finland comes in a close second with its combination of free-to-air and cable companies.
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The Clientele Kick Off North American Tour Sunday
Kati Llewellyn reports: Clientele isn't just for corporations or Ghostface; bands have clientele, too-- it's you, the fans. Even the Clientele have clientele (whoa, did your brain just liquefy?), and in order to stay in business, the British indie pop band must offer products desirable to consumers.
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Holiday in Spain News: 20 October 2005

2005-10-20T13:07:00.000-07:00

Dane extradited to Hamburg over online scam
HAMBURG - A Danish national who is accused of setting up a lucrative online fraud scheme has been extradited from Spain to Germany, prosecutors in the port city of Hamburg said Thursday.
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Coca-Cola Profit Surges 37% on U.S., Asia Sales Gains (Update7)
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Coca-Cola Co. said third-quarter profit surged 37 percent, the biggest gain in more than a year, as sales rebounded in the U.S. and demand for Powerade sports drinks rose in Asia and Europe.
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Road Read: The Underdog
You may know Joshua Davis as the award winning filmmaker, whose documentary, The Beast Within , chronicled his attempt to become the lightweight armwrestling champion of the world. Or, you may recognize him as the intrepid journalist who snuck into Iraq in 2003 to cover the war for Wired Magazine. Now you can learn even more about the famous Mr. Davis by reading his new memoir,
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Boy, 14, brings sword home from Spain
A concerned Teessider said airport security must be tightened after his teenage brother was able to get a Samurai sword on to a plane.
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News for Holidays in Spain: 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T08:08:00.000-07:00

Ex-Wife Serves as Best Woman at Hubbys Gay Wedding
A Belgian woman offered up her services as best woman when her ex-husband married her hairdresser in a gay wedding. Tania Van Rysselberghe, 41, from Ghent, said her ex-husband, Guy Van Autreve, 40, and Danny Van der Heyden, 44, were like 'Ying and Yang.
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Poll: How much is too much for gasoline?
WASHINGTON ---- Americans are grumbling about gas prices hovering around $3 a gallon, but that price would be welcome in many other countries. AP-Ipsos polling found wide disparities in what people in the United States and eight other countries think is a fair price.
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Chinese GP: Winners' press conference
1. Fernando Alonso (Renault), 1h39m53.618s 2. Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren), 1h39m57.633s 3. Ralf Schumacher (Toyota), 1h40m18.994s
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Millionaires aren't what they used to be
Coutts, banker to the Royal Family, has confirmed that achieving millionaire status in south-east England hardly guarantees a decent house, let alone a champagne and caviar lifestyle.
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Holiday News from Spain: 12 October 2005

2005-10-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

New Order to headline John Peel tribute
New Order are headlining a tribute gig to the late DJ John Peel tonight, on the eve of John Peel Day. The John Peel Tribute Concert features The Fall, Super Furry Animals, Laura Cantrell and the reggae band Misty In Roots.
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Bomb scare during national holiday in Spain
The airport of Zaragosa in northern Spain has been evacuated due to a bomb alert. Authorities received an anonymous call in the name of the Basque terrorist group ETA saying that a grenade-launcher was aimed at the airport.
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Hospital victim wins compensation
A woman left with brain damage after a "shocking" blunder at Staffordshire General Hospital has been awarded more than 100,000 a year in compensation.
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Spain's Zaragoza airport evacuated after bomb warning
MADRID (Reuters) - Zaragoza airport in northern Spain was evacuated on Wednesday after a warning of an attack in the name of the Basque group ETA and searches were still going on after the deadline passed, officials said.
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Holiday in Spain News: 11 October 2005

2005-10-11T13:08:00.000-07:00

Columbus Day from Historical Perspectives
Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered the Western Hemisphere for Europeans on October 12, 1492, although he continued to believe he had reached Asia until his death in 1506, even though his contemporaries knew that this land was not Asia. Before his famous trip, Europeans believed no land existed between Europe and Asia.
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Schools, government celebrate Columbus, Indigenous People's day
Area schools kept their doors closed Monday, but do the students receiving a one-day reprieve know why? Yes and no. Most children know the name of the holiday, and most know the reason behind it, but one thing remains clear - Christopher Columbus should be grateful for mnemonic devices.
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Schools, government celebrate Columbus, Indigenous People's day
Area schools kept their doors closed Monday, but do the students receiving a one-day reprieve know why?
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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-11 09:25 GMT: London shares open higher as strong performance from M&S offsets weak US UPDATE
LONDON (AFX) - Leading shares opened higher underpinned by a better-than-expected performance from Marks & Spencer, which offset pressure from Wall Street's dismal performance, dealers said.
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Holidays in Spain: 10 September 2005

2005-09-09T23:15:00.000-07:00

France air tax plan for aid gets cool EU reception
MANCHESTER (Reuters) - France stepped up its campaign for an international tax on airline tickets to finance development aid on Friday but failed to win the widespread European backing it needed.
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Since 9/11, the emergence of the Teflon tourist
When terrorists seized passenger jets on Sept. 11, 2001, and flew them into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in suburban Washington, D.C., they could not have fully imagined the consequences.
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On the case
Gill Charlton answers questions on hidden car-hire charges, stadia access for wheelchair users, altitude sickness and ATMs in China.
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Community Bulletin Board
The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer a variety of upcoming events.
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Holidays in Spain: 08 September 2005

2005-09-08T07:52:00.000-07:00

High camp
Inside a guest yurt, set in private gardens in the Andalucian hills. 'Do you know about compost toilets?" asked Henrietta Hunt, just before she showed me to my yurt. No, I had to admit, I didn't (not unless you count the pits at the Glastonbury festival).
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No Food, No Sleep ... And No Flights
HEATHROW resembled a refugee camp more than a modern airport today. Stranded passengers complained of hunger and even dehydration. Elderly couples scrambled for space to sleep on blankets on the terminal floor while the sound of babies crying pierced the air.
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Unstrung - The world wide source for analysis of the global wireless economy
As the Old Continent basks in the summer holiday sun, Unstrung picks its top three news nuggets of the day. Alternative wireless infrastructure vendor Flarion Technologies has received a blow to the timely deployment of its first commercial Flash-OFDM network in Europe.
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Jim Eagles: Transport by the book
As the icy wind rattles the windows and the rain pours endlessly down, it's a great time to be heading overseas to somewhere warm and dry. The south of France, maybe, the azure seas of the Riviera or the sunbaked vineyards of Languedoc. Doesn't that sound dreamy?
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Spanish Holiday Makers - News Stories: 02 September 2005

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Holidays in Spain: 01 September 2005

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Spanish Holidays: 22 August 2005

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Holiday News from Spain: 21 August 2005

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Holiday in Spain News: 20 August 2005

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Spain Holiday Articles: 19 August 2005

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News for Holidays in Spain: 18 August 2005

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Spanish Holiday Makers - News Stories: 17 August 2005

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Holidays in Spain: 17 August 2005

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Holidays in Spain: 16 August 2005

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Holidays in Spain: 16 August 2005

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Spanish Holidays: 13 August 2005

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Holiday News from Spain: 12 August 2005

2005-08-12T13:10:00.000-07:00

Jim Eagles: Transport by the book
As the icy wind rattles the windows and the rain pours endlessly down, it's a great time to be heading overseas to somewhere warm and dry. The south of France, maybe, the azure seas of the Riviera or the sunbaked vineyards of Languedoc. Doesn't that sound dreamy?
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Kalla goes to Germany (BBC)
Bochum signed Kalla on Schafers recommendation. Giant Cameroonian defender Raymond Kalla has joined the newly promoted German side VfL Bochum from Extremadura in Spain.
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Seven million journeys predicted this holiday weekend
MADRID Spain's traffic centre on Friday predicted that the weekend would be one of the busiest of the year on the country's roads, with an estimated seven million journeys being made.
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Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga flights cancelled in strike
MADRID Passengers travelling between Spain and London's Heathrow with British Airways were on Friday among 70,000 travellers who saw their flights cancelled.
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Holiday in Spain News: 11 August 2005

2005-08-10T22:41:00.000-07:00

Euro Prattle
As the Old Continent basks in the summer holiday sun, Unstrung picks its top three news nuggets of the day. Alternative wireless infrastructure vendor Flarion Technologies has received a blow to the timely deployment of its first commercial Flash-OFDM network in Europe.
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Spain probes firefighter deaths
Spanish politicians begin an inquiry into the deaths of 11 firefighters, as the country continues to be hit by fires.
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Walk tall
British shoe design has found its feet, says Naomi West.
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For the 9th Year in a Row, Australia Tops the List of Favorite Countries for U.S. Adults to Visit if Cost is Not a Worry
Australia is the top vacation dream spot for adults in the United States and France and comes in second for adults in Great Britain, Italy and Germany. Rounding out the top five vacation destinations for Americans are Italy , Great Britain , Ireland and France .
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Spain Holiday Articles: 10 August 2005

2005-08-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

A Learning Curve At ManYoo
Good result last night, nice performance put on for the gathered Glazers. Overall though, same story as last season.
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From braids to bling
Backpackers are trading up - and yesteryear's beaten track has turned into a paved highway. Chilling out, 2005 style ... How has global backpacking culture altered in the past decade?
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Ninety not out
A recent proposal that the state retirement age should be raised to 67 caused dismay in some quarters - but not all. What's the right age to retire?
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Local News
Ryanair has branded the Maltese air authorities' "protective" policies as a "joke" though the low-cost airline admitted it is contemplating operating from Malta to Girona in Spain. Europe's largest budget airline...
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Holidays in Spain: 07 August 2005

2005-08-07T08:40:00.000-07:00

Martyn joins Warne in text match sin bin
Shane Warne isn't the only member of Australia's Test cricket team caught out by a mobile phone.
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The crackdown
Last week London's streets seemed half empty as fears of a bomb attack gripped Britain. For those of the small group assembled in Tony Blair's study that July morning who did not know him well, it was something of an eye-opener.
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British flavour to Spanish resort of Benicassim overrun by 'fiber' music fans
The beach town of Benicassim on Spain's eastern coast has been overrun by a special breed of music fan - fibers - who take their name from Festival Internacional de Benicassim.
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Marbella feels the loss of Saudi king
Three days of mourning for royal who spent millions in town.
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Recent Spain Holiday News Articles: 06 August 2005

2005-08-06T01:30:00.000-07:00

Blair to curb human rights in war on terror
Tony Blair has served notice that he is ready to renounce parts of the European convention on human rights if British and European judges continued to block the deportation of Islamic extremists in the wake of the London bombings.
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A coastline for all age groups
Continuing his series on where the British most like to holiday, Anthony Peregrine enjoys sun, sights and sangria in a region to which we keep returning.
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The perfect African safari: the Serengeti
Two experienced hands tested two very different types of safari. Brian Jackman took a tented trip into the Serengeti and Douglas Rodgers stayed in the Kruger Park at Singita, one of the world's most luxurious safari lodges.
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Small World
The final ingredient for the perfect wedding - beetroot! THE four-tier cake merited a special toast of the day at a wedding celebrated in Sutherland and Ross-shire at the weekend.
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Spain Holiday Press Stories: 05 August 2005

2005-08-05T11:00:00.000-07:00

Mixed Signals
In response to the recent Sharm El-Sheikh bombings, which have the potential to devastate Egypt's lucrative tourist industry, authorities are encouraging people to view the attacks in a global perspective.
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Britain unveils new anti-terror powers
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced a range of new powers to combat terrorism following the London bombings. The prime minister warned clerics in the country that "the rules of the game are changing".
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Fantastic Finds opens
08.05.05 - With beguiling fashions to make Greta Garbo raise a sleek eyebrow, Sonoma Valley's new Fantastic Finds recalls the golden eras of film stars through everything from diaphanous gowns to exotic tea sets.
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News In Brief
TALENTED trombonist Briony Thompson started her own brass band aid inspired by fund-raising legend B... DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott was among hundreds of mourners who packed into a tiny church fo...
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Spanish Holidays: 04 August 2005

2005-08-03T23:39:00.000-07:00

ANTHONY KILLING ARRESTS: TEARFUL GOODBYE FOR GIRLFRIEND, 17
ANTHONY Walker's girlfriend has returned to the spot where he was killed to say a tearful last goodbye. The 17-year-old, who we have agreed not to name at the request of murder squad detectives, laid her own bouquet among the hundreds of floral tributes.
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SBS - The World Game
Cesc Fabregas is confident he can help fill the midfield void left by the departure of Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira.
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Borgetti Gets Holiday Rest Cure
Mexico striker Jared Borgetti is set to check in, then check out of Bolton this week.
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FABREGAS WANTS TO FILL VIEIRA VOID
Fabregas - confidence high. Cesc Fabregas is confident he can help fill the midfield void left by the departure of Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira.
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Holiday News from Spain: 03 August 2005

2005-08-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

FABREGAS WANTS TO FILL VIEIRA VOID
Fabregas - confidence high. Cesc Fabregas is confident he can help fill the midfield void left by the departure of Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira.
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Borgetti - played 64 games ast year (Getty) BORGETTI GETS HOLIDAY REST CURE
Mexico striker Jared Borgetti is expected to check in, then check out of Bolton when he signs for the club. Manager Sam Allardyce will send Borgetti on holiday once of the formalities of his move have been completed.
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Borgetti set for Reebok visit
MEXICO striker Jared Borgetti is expected to check in, then check out of Bolton when he signs for the club. Manager Sam Allardyce will send Borgetti on holiday once of the formalities of his move have been completed.
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Newest planet in solar system dubbed 'Xena'
The new planet, officially known as 2003UB313, has been identified as the most distant object ever detected orbiting the sun. You could call it the tenth rock from the sun.
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Holiday in Spain News: 02 August 2005

2005-08-01T22:41:00.000-07:00

Manning: Festivities not just for Africans
EMANCIPATION celebrations should not be confined to African-descendants but should also include members of the East Indian and Chinese communities, Prime Minister Patrick Manning told an audience yesterday at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain.
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Bring Healthy Holiday Foods Home With You MIND & BODY
SOMEHOW, food always tastes better when you are on holiday. And it can often be healthier too - particularly if you visit Mediterranean countries such as France, Italy and Spain where it's said people live longer, healthier lives because of their diet.
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Walker's World: Blair's only opposition
PERIGUEUX, France -- The places where the British political classes like to take their summer vacations, the manor houses of Tuscany and Perigord, the fishing inns of Scotland and the quintas of Spain and the cottages of Cape Cod, have been agog over the weekend at the gossip among the Blairites.
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Bangladesh making efforts for becoming an emerging destination for trade and investment
Bangladesh, a democratic country in the South Asia in the last 15 years, has achieved a great success in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The democracy has taken deep roots.
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Spain Holiday Articles: 01 August 2005

2005-08-01T07:46:00.000-07:00

European Bank Stocks Rise, Led by HSBC; Nokia Shares Decline
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- European banking stocks rose after HSBC Holdings Plc reported first-half earnings beat analysts' estimates. ``It's so far so good,'' said Paul Morgan, a fund manager at Brown Shipley & Co. in London, which oversees $2.7 billion.
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News In Brief
MORE than half-a-million people helped turn the Sunderland Airshow from washout to a spectacular suc... SCORES of young people are at risk of offending and becoming criminals. But what would be the futur...
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Peel Advertising lands Spain and Greece airport brief
12.30pm: Peel Advertising has secured a contract to handle UK sales for poster sites at a string of strategically important airports in Greece and Spain.
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European Bank Stocks Rise, Led by HSBC; Infineon Shares Drop
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- European banking stocks rose after HSBC Holdings Plc reported first-half earnings beat analysts' estimates. Infineon Technologies AG and STMicroelectronics NV, Europe's biggest chipmakers, declined after an industry report showed semiconductor sales worldwide fell in June.
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News for Holidays in Spain: 31 July 2005

2005-07-31T01:14:00.000-07:00

What is happening to the world's weather?
Britain's biggest water company is pressing ahead with plans to ban hosepipes and sprinklers in August.
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'Rent' runs store owners from Aboutique Mall
Close to a dozen store owners cleared out of Aboutique Mall on Frederick Street, Port of Spain, yesterday, with some claiming to have been "run out" by too-high monthly rental rates.
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More moods of Emancipation
As we prepare to celebrate the 167th anniversary of Emancipation with appropriate flourish, outpourings of visible cultural connection and African-oriented ceremonies, it is useful to remember the inspiration for this national holiday lest we become increasingly consumed by its trappings.
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THE FUN OF FEASTING Nigella Lawson's canapes will get the party started
Like shipboard romance, my six classmates and I all swore eternal friendship before we parted at the end of our six month stint at Tante Marie School of Cookery. Email addresses and telephone numbers filled our little books. I tracked their careers as best I could.
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Spanish Holiday Makers - News Stories: 30 July 2005

2005-07-30T03:31:00.000-07:00

An In-Depth Guide To the Main Airports in Spain Is Launched By Spanish Airport Guide.com
Marbella, Spain (PRWEB) July 30, 2005 -- Spanish Airport Guide provides an easy to understand guide to the 15 principle airports in Spain.
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Ask Aristotle
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero with Tony Blair at Downing Street. Tony Blair has welcomed a plan for an "alliance of civilisations" to combat Islamist terrorism by bringing together Christian and Muslim nations, after meeting both the Spanish and Turkish leaders in Downing Street today.
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Travel news in brief
Travel companies are preparing to return to Mexican resorts that have been hit by Hurricane Emily.
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Travel books
Trevor Fishlock is moved by a passionate cry to save Tigers from extinction. Plus other reviews.
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Spanish Holiday Makers - News Stories: 21 July 2005

2005-07-21T03:31:00.000-07:00

French Farmers Suffer as Record Drought Triggers Bug Invasion
July 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Maritan, a 50-year-old farmer based in Saint Affrique in southwest France, is afraid he won't be able to feed his herd of 300 sheep this winter after locusts stripped bare the pastures on which the livestock graze.
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euro adhoc: feratel media technologies AG / Annual Reports / Result for financial 04/05 again clearly improved.
euro adhoc: feratel media technologies AG / Annual Reports / Result for financial 04/05 again clearly improved. Disclosure announcement transmitted by euro adhoc.
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euro adhoc: feratel media technologies AG / Annual Reports / Result for financial 04/05 again clearly improved. Board
21.07.2005 "In the 2004/2005 business year, sales totaled EUR 15.4 million (after EUR 15.7 million in the previous year). Operating revenues in the year under report ...
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Around the World Roundup
Madagascar squeaks past War of the Worlds over the weekend...
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Holidays in Spain: 20 July 2005

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First Ashes Test
The competition promises to be enthralling in the five-Test series beginning today. Shane Warne returns to Ricky Ponting's Australian team after a testing holiday in Spain with estranged wife Simone, and his county teammate Kevin Pietersen will keenly aim to live up to his giant-slayer reputation.
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UPDATE 1-Ballack wants to stay with Bayern
BONN, Germany, July 20 (Reuters) - Germany captain Michael Ballack wants to stay with Bayern Munich for the 2005/06 season and hinted on Wednesday he would like to extend his contract beyond next year.
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Ballack wants to stay with Bayern
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French Women Are Chic, Slim, Sexy, Great Cooks, and Are Now Being Called the Best Mothers in Europe
Oui! says John Lichfield French women work harder than most women in Europe, and produce more babies. They also cook brilliantly and, usually, look fantastic. The first two statements can be proven statistically.
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Recent Spain Holiday News Articles: 19 July 2005

2005-07-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

Five Britons arrested over 'sex attack' on Costa
MALAGA Five British men have been arrested in Spain by police investigating an alleged sex assault. The men, all from Pontypool, Wales, were due to appear in court near Malaga on Tuesday after a 32-year-old Spanish woman claimed she was attacked in a holiday apartment, the BBC reported.
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Pitchfork: Daily Music News
Those who weren't at the Intonation Music Festival (and we'll try not to rub it in too much) have heard the rumors. Those who were got the facts straight from the horse's mouth shortly after the band took the stage.
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Five held in Spain on sex charge
Five men from Pontypool, south Wales, are held by Spanish police after a woman alleges sexual assault.
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Spain forest fire claims lives of 11 fire-fighters
SANTA MARIA DEL ESPINO, Spain: Police discovered the blackened corpses of 11 fire-fighters yesterday who died after being trapped by a giant forest fire which raged for a third day in parched central Spain.
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Spain Holiday Press Stories: 18 July 2005

2005-07-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Forest fire kills 11 Spanish volunteer firefighters
Eleven volunteer firefighters died fighting a forest fire in Spain's central Guadalajara region, the deadliest blaze in the country in 15 years.
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Forest fire kills 11 Spanish volunteer firefighters
Eleven volunteer firefighters died fighting a forest fire in Spain's central Guadalajara region, the deadliest blaze in the country in 15 years, officials said.
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TURKEY: Government Raises Security at Resorts after Bomb Attack
Turkey tightened security at holiday resorts yesterday in an effort to protect its tourism industry after a weekend bomb attack killed five people, including two foreign tourists, in the Aegean resort of Kusadasi and injured 13 others.
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European stocks - Factors to watch on July 18
LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - European shares are set to open higher on Monday, tracking a strong finish [ID:nN15103728 ] on Wall Street and as the dollar [ID:nSP100399 ] held onto gains, but an increase in crude oil [ID:nSP33540 ] prices will cap gains.
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Holiday News from Spain: 16 July 2005

2005-07-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Toll hits 55, denials over arrest claims
Another victim of the London bomb attacks died last night, taking to 55 the number of people, including the bombers, who were killed in the explosions on three underground trains and a bus in the morning rush hour.
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Suicide bomber's family suspect son was 'brainwashed'
LONDON - Relatives of one of the London suicide bombers said on Saturday he may have been "brainwashed" and appealed for new leads in a fast-moving investigation which has so far linked Britain, Egypt and Pakistan.
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London terror toll rises to 55
ANOTHER victim of the London bomb attacks died today, taking to 55 the number of people, including the bombers, who were killed in the explosions on three underground trains and a bus in the morning rush hour on July 7.
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Suicide bomber's family suspect son 'brainwashed'
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) - Relatives of one of the London suicide bombers said on Saturday he may have been "brainwashed" and appealed for new leads in a fast-moving investigation which has so far linked Britain, Egypt and Pakistan. "We are devastated that our son may have been brainwashed into carrying out such an atrocity, since we know him as a kind and caring member of our family,"
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Holiday in Spain News: 15 July 2005

2005-07-15T02:32:00.000-07:00

Armstrong loses teammate in Alps
DIGNE-LES-BAINS, France Not everything went according to plan for Lance Armstrong on Thursday at the Tour de France. The American retained his overall lead on the last of three days in the Alps. The loss of Manuel Beltran, however, could be critical in the upcoming Pyrenees.
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Armstrong suffers setback with loss of teammate in crash
CYCLING:Lance Armstrong retains overall lead in the last of three days in the Alps. DIGNE-LES-BAINS, France - Not everything went according to plan for Lance Armstrong on Thursday at the Tour de France.
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Europe supports London in silence to remember dead
LONDON (Reuters) - Office workers streamed on to the streets and traffic ground to a halt as London paused in silent tribute on Thursday, a week to the day since at least 53 people were killed in suicide bomb attacks.
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Armstrong teammate crashes
DIGNE-LES-BAINS, France -- Not everything went according to plan for Lance Armstrong yesterday at the Tour de France. The American retained his overall lead on the last of three days in the Alps. The loss of Manuel Beltran, however, could be critical in the upcoming Pyrenees.
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News for Holidays in Spain: 13 July 2005

2005-07-13T01:15:00.000-07:00

COMING FRIDAY
"Our Community's Many Faces" takes a look at Colombians in South Florida, as their homeland's Independence Day nears. The official holiday, July 20, marks the date when Colombia declared its independence from Spain in 1810.
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Germans Lead Spain's Real Estate Boom
Plagued by economic woes, Germany's real estate market is one of the most stagnant on the continent. Spain's, however, is soaring, thanks to the same German money that thwarts growth at home.
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A summer tradition returns to Raleigh
The plastic blue seats aren't comfy. Its floors are old. The parking lot outside is mostly gravel and grass. Its size and appearance look more like a high school gymnasium than a college basketball venue. What's more, it sits next door to an abandoned building and a cemetery.
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Nakamura set to leave Reggina
REGGINA, ITALY Japan star midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is set to leave Reggina after three seasons at the Italian Serie A side with Scotland or Spain as his likely destination.
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Spanish Holiday Makers - News Stories: 12 July 2005

2005-07-12T03:32:00.000-07:00

German tourists flock to tree house hotel
A German businessman has made childhood dreams a reality by constructing a three-star hotel perched on tree branches, offering a bird's eye view of a lush forest.
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'Not Afraid' website overwhelmed
A website set up to allow people to express their disgust at the London bombings has been overwhelmed with global support.
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Local News
The government has been forced to extend a scheme to waive penalties for VAT arrears after the deadline expired with defaulters having paid up just Lm2 million of the Lm21 million...
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Al-Qaida could see activists turn
LONDON For years, radical Islamic activists have operated freely in Britain, raising money for their cause, beaming satellite TV spots or running Internet sites condemning America in support of al-Qaida.
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Holidays in Spain: 11 July 2005

2005-07-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

Getting out of town... bridal pair dance on!
NEWLYWEDS Dan and Camille Pearce refused to let the bomb scare ruin their wedding - so they had their first dance in the middle of Bristol Street, to the applause of thousands of evacuees.
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Players not up to scrap heap challenge
Onset of forthcoming campaign means agony for scores of footballers left on the shelf by their clubs.
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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 05-07-11
Le Prsident de la Commission europenne, Jos Manuel Barroso, a dclar : "La Commission accueille avec une grande satisfaction le rsultat positif sur le Trait constitutionnel enregistr ce dimanche au Luxembourg.
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Politician campaigns in India
The head of Norway's Progress Party caught flak for campaigning among Norwegian ex-pats in Spain. Now the head of a party at the opposite end of the political spectrum, the Socialist Left, is doing the same thing, in India and Pakistan.
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Holidays in Spain: 10 July 2005

2005-07-10T04:41:00.000-07:00

Members of championship team became violent drug ring
Custodian Kevin Price Sr. meticulously cleans the trophy case at Duquesne High School, wiping the glass clean with a rag.
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Around the World Roundup: 'War' Engulfs World
Invading almost every nook and cranny of the globe, War of the Worlds scared up an estimated $102.5 million in its first five days. The apocalyptic alien invasion crushed the international opening weekend record for a non-sequel and placed fifth among all movies.
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The day Coe won gold
It was criticised, written-off and sometimes mocked. The knocks at the door of the Prime Minister's luxurious suite on the 48th floor of the Swissotel in Singapore began last Monday. They kept on coming, at regular 15-minute intervals, during pre-arranged periods for much of that day.
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Cellar's market
Wineries are happy to receive visitors. A Uruguayan friend of mine has a photo of himself kneeling in the driveway at Chteau Ptrus on his wall. With commendable optimism, he turned up unannounced at one of the world's most famous wineries and asked if he could taste a few barrel samples.
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Holidays in Spain: 09 July 2005

2005-07-09T04:41:00.000-07:00

McEvilly bids to Kop action
NORTHERN Ireland one-cap wonder Lee McEvilly will today be among the first group of players to face Liverpool since the Merseyside club claimed the European Cup in dramatic style.
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Warne returns in style
Shane Warne has made a big impact in his return to cricket, smashing 93 not out from 72 balls for Hampshire as the side reached 8-331 from 77 overs in its English County Championship game against Middlesex.
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Warne lets actions do the talking
Saturday, 9 July 2005 : Shane Warne has indicated his personal life would not affect his cricket as he smashed up 93 not out in the first match since his marriage bust-up.
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Europe steps up anti-terror security
PARIS -- European officials moved quickly yesterday to step up security in the continent's capitals following bombings the day before in London. But many ordinary citizens, especially commuters, expressed a sense of apprehension and resignation over the seeming inevitability of attacks on their soil.
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Holidays in Spain: 08 July 2005

2005-07-08T01:09:00.000-07:00

Bush orders U.S. vigilance after London blasts
GLENEAGLES, Scotland, July 8 (Reuters): President Bush directed U.S. security authorities Thursday to be extra vigilant and take precautions in response to a series of coordinated attacks in London.
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Simone Warne home after leaving Shane
Simone Warne has returned home to Australia with her three children after being forced to confirm her split from Australian Test great Shane Warne. Following her flight from London to Melbourne, Simone is believed to have returned to the couple's home in bayside Brighton.
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Simone Warne back in Australia
Simone Warne today returned home to Australia with her three children after being forced to confirm her split from Australian Test great Shane Warne. Following her flight from London to Melbourne, Simone is believed to have returned to the couple's home in bayside Brighton.
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Simone Warne back home
SIMONE Warne today returned home to Australia with her three children after being forced to confirm her split from Australian Test great Shane Warne. Following her flight from London to Melbourne, Simone is believed to have returned to the couple's home in bayside Brighton.
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Holidays in Spain: 07 July 2005

2005-07-07T01:09:00.000-07:00

Safin Getting Knee Surgery; Davenport Pulls From U.S. Fed Cup
Daily tennis news and notes on the ATP/WTA from Tennis-X.com
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Contraband journal holds five years of wartime discovery
"Took tests for Navy and passed mental test with 82 percent and physical O.K. Was scared stiff. Dad was with me all day and just as nervous." With those words - penned Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1940 - Jack Capri began his diary just prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. He was 22.
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Boardroom Shake-Up After Takeover at TBI
Two of the driving forces behind the success of airports group TBI have stood down from their executive roles following its acquisition by a Spanish consortium.
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Holidays with los hijos
For most, planning a holiday involves thinking of the children. In Spain there are many theme parks designed for the youngsters and to make life easier for the parents. Here are ten of the best.
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Holidays in Spain: 06 July 2005

2005-07-06T02:57:00.000-07:00

Foundation to host holiday coaching camp
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Foundation (TTCF) will host their "Holiday Chess Coaching Camp" from July 11-22 at the International School of Port of Spain in Westmoorings.
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Spains Qaeda trial ends
DOHA: A proposal to reduce the tariffs of various services offered by Qatar Telecom was recently shot down by the companys board of directors due to certain glitches, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman, Qtel, said here yesterday.
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Opening
Crowns Marines Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter; 771-6900, www.ticketmaster.com. $25-60. Previews July 12-14, 8pm. Opens July 15, 8pm. Runs Tues-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 2pm); Sun, 2 and 7pm.
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Hitting the Slopes ... in the Summer
As the travel industry continues to boom, wintry vacation spots are summerizing and summery destinations are winterizing in order to extend their seasons.
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Holidays in Spain: 05 July 2005

2005-07-05T03:33:00.000-07:00

Cruise, Spielberg 'War' wins with movie fans
By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tom Cruise's alien-invasionthriller "War of the Worlds" was the top movie around the worldlast weekend, erasing speculation that the star's antics inrecent months could hurt its prospects at the box office. In North America, the Steven Spielberg-directed film hasearned $113.3 million for the six days since its Wednesdayrelease, distributor Paramount
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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-07-05 07:44 GMT: Paris shares AFX at a glance outlook
PARIS (AFX) - Share prices are expected to open on a subdued note after thin trading yesterday as US markets enjoyed a break for the Independence Day holiday, dealers said. The CAC-40 index yesterday closed down 0.12 pct at 4,264.60, with volume reaching just 2.1 bln eur.
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Wimbledon title returns Venus to top 10
Venus Williams jumped back into the top 10 in the WTA Tour rankings Monday by winning Wimbledon, rising from No. 16 to No. 8. The woman she defeated in the third set of Saturday's epic final, Lindsay Davenport , strengthened her hold on No. 1, while Williams' sister Serena dropped from No. 4 to No. 6 because she was upset in the third round at the All England Club. Roger Federer stayed atop the
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Airport adds 12 new destinations
Cardiff airport is to reveal charter airline Excel Airways is adding 12 routes within Europe and one to Egypt.
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Holidays in Spain: 04 July 2005

2005-07-04T03:33:00.000-07:00

Shane Warne's wife says marriage over after sex scandal
Australian cricket star Shane Warne's wife confirmed she is separating from her husband after intense media speculation that the blond spinner was involved in another sex scandal, reports said.
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German Stocks Including Deutsche Telekom Gain; Lufthansa Falls
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks including Deutsche Telekom AG advanced. Lehman Brothers Inc. made Europe's largest phone company its ``top pick'' in the industry.
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Entertainment
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Shane Warne's wife says their marriage is over
Australian cricket star Shane Warne's wife confirmed she is separating from her husband after intense media speculation that the blond spinner was involved in another sex scandal, reports said on Monday.
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Holidays in Spain: 02 July 2005

2005-07-02T03:33:00.000-07:00

Stoke threat to Falkirk move for Feyenoord's Loovens
Stoke City are threatening to rumble Falkirk's bid for Feyenoord defender Glenn Loovens.
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Pearson: Fourth of July a pet's nightmare come true
This is the one week of the year when I question the wisdom of owning three large dogs. It's not that I don't love my animals; what's not to love about 300 pounds of exuberance, appetite and attitude? It's more that I have to gird myself for their emotional breakdown.
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'Super Granny' for Comedy Festival
ELISE Joseph, the 73-year-old La Brea grandmother who single-handedly placed a 26-year-old gunman under citizens arrest on Tuesday will soon make her acting debut.
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A cool 10m for holiday home next door to Highgrove
Avant-garde architects have been signed up to design modern country retreats just a few miles down the road from the Prince of Wales's home.
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Holidays in Spain: 01 July 2005

2005-07-01T03:33:00.000-07:00

It's magic for Harry Potter fan Bethan
HARRY Potter fan Bethan Roberts has claimed the Times Educational Supplement's place at J.K. Rowling's press conference to launch her new book "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". (01/07/2005 09:58:48)
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Badgers case man freed for appeal
A BARNOLDSWICK man has walked free from court pending an appeal. (01/07/2005 09:58:48)
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LBS village move plan scuppered
Councillors throw out application. LBS Horticulture plans to relocate in Kelbrook received a major setback on Tuesday when councillors turned down the application. (01/07/2005 09:58:48)
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Ron Rainbow entertains at new toy library.
A NEW toy library has been officially launched at Coates Community Centre, Barnoldswick. (01/07/2005 09:58:48)
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Holidays in Spain: 30 June 2005

2005-06-30T03:33:00.000-07:00

Blackwell spun web of lies to deceive girl
BRIAN BLACKWELL'S imagination was so powerful it gradually began to control his life. For seven months, the 18-year-old student had been living in a fantasy world.
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Heat wave in Italy
Philippines: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said yesterday her husband tainted by claims of corruption is leaving the...
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Troops put lives on line to be called Americans
As the Fourth of July approaches and a nation at war struggles to fill its armed ranks with volunteers, the United States is ...
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Narcissist son bludgeoned parents to death
Brian Blackwell with his mother Jacqueline, who he bludgeoned to death. A brilliant UK student who took his girlfriend on a $70,000 holiday hours after bludgeoning and stabbing his parents to death has been jailed for life.
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Holidays in Spain: 29 June 2005

2005-06-29T03:33:00.000-07:00

So how simple will it be to buy a home through your pension?
How simple will it be to buy a home through your pension? Not simple at all, if you were hoping to buy abroad, writes Lorna Bourke.
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Australians unfazed by Warne media circus: CA
Cricket Australia (CA) says recent allegations surrounding the private life of leg spinner Shane Warne have not affected his team-mates on tour in England.
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Americas Independence Day helped spark independence world-wide
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men.
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Al Qaeda lawyers warn Spanish court against sentencing scapegoats
MADRID - Defence lawyers in Europes biggest trial of Al Qaeda suspects appealed Tuesday to Spains National Court to acquit suspects charged with helping to prepare the attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States, warning the court against sentencing scapegoats on flimsy evidence.
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Holidays in Spain: 28 June 2005

2005-06-28T03:33:00.000-07:00

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-06-28 09:25 GMT: AFX NEWS BRIEFING: TMT highlights to 09:10 BST
2005-06-28 09:04:09 Microsoft teams up with Japanese researchers under lead of robot expert TOKYO (AFX) - Microsoft Corp said it will enhance joint research with Japanese universities, launching a new institute here directed by a robot technology expert.
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Part-time pirates ahoy as battle looms
The Grand Turk is about to have her moment of glory. In the international fleet review and the re-creation of battle that follows, she will play the part of Victory, Adml Horatio Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar two centuries ago.
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REVIEW
Monday: Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the lower 80s. ...
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WeRoam signs up four wireless ISPs
WeRoam has extended its hot-spots footprint in France, Spain, Greece and Finland.
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Holidays in Spain: 26 June 2005

2005-06-26T03:33:00.000-07:00

8 Days a Week: More than just a weekly guide
The reign of Spain in classical music is celebrated by the Pittsburgh Symphony, with selections such as Falla's "3 Corner Hat Suite," Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol," Ravel's "Feria" from "Rapsodie Espagnol," Chabriere's "Espana" and more. At 2:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall, Downtown.
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The Observer | Sport | Tour de France: Heavyweights unite behind Ullrich
The announcement last week of Jan Ullrich's team for this year's Tour de France is a telling illustration of the way Lance Armstrong has upped the stakes during his six-year domination of the race.
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Time for truth on lame cases of corruption
There is no doubting the enthus iasm of Scottish punters. The bookmakers have long recognised the potential of Scotland and have invested heavily in betting shops north of the border and the promotion of big-field, high-turnover races like the Ayr Gold Cup and the Scottish Grand National.
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Holiday hell for Limerick sun-seekers
LIMERICK holidaymakers, who were stranded for more than 25 hours at a tiny airport on the Greek island of Zakynthos say that "it was a nightmare end to a dream holiday.
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Holidays in Spain: 25 June 2005

2005-06-25T03:33:00.000-07:00

Guardian Unlimited Travel | Families and kids | Yeah but no but yeah ...
Yeah but no but yeah ... How do you keep teenagers happy on holiday? Game on ... A safari might be a good way to keep the wildlife enthusiasts in your family purring.
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On the case: holiday points, upgrades, websites and Sri Lanka
Gill Charlton answers readers' questions on holiday points, upgrades, websites and Sri Lanka.
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Men at the top locked in battle at Wm Morrison
David Jones is on holiday in southern Spain this weekend, where he intends to play plenty of golf. It is not just the workaholic chairman of Next who is taking a badly needed holiday.
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Transfer trail
WEST HAM: Teenage midfielder Mark Noble has signed a new four-year deal at Upton Park. Noble, an England youth international, only broke into the first team at last season but manager Alan Parder has predicted big things for the 18-year-old.
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Holidays in Spain: 24 June 2005

2005-06-24T07:04:00.000-07:00

Toddler escapes death as wall collapses
A TODDLER who had open-heart surgery just nine months ago has been badly hurt after a car crashed into a car park wall, which then fell on her. And she escaped an even worse fate by inches, according to her family.
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MyTravel recovers from its holiday blues
MyTravel declared yesterday that it was "back on a normal footing" with rapidly rising sales and steady finances after a turbulent couple of years when the tour group nearly went out of business.
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Sir Ken coy over Norman invasion
SIR Ken Morrison, chairman of supermarket chain Morrisons, brushed aside speculation that former Asda boss Sir Archie Norman could be joining as chief executive. 'I don't know anything about that,' he said.
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Calling all wealthy and beautiful people
Do you rate yourself as rich and beautiful? Well, put your good looks to the test by joining an online club that only accepts the rich and attractive as members.
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Holidays in Spain: 23 June 2005

2005-06-23T03:33:00.000-07:00

Weekend Guide, 6/23/05
LIZZ WRIGHT Club Cafe, South Side. Thurs. 7 p.m. $18 advance; $20 at door. 412-323-1919. DEF LEPPARD Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Also: Tesla. $25-$48.50. 412-323-1919.
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Obituary: Disley Jones
To call Disley Jones, who has died at the age of 79, a stage designer is to understate his talents.
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Tourism on the up and up
JO BIDDLE writes that tourism has bounced back from the effects of the September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States but as the volume grows, so does the need for sustainable tourism development.
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Holidaymakers stuck for 9 hours at airport
Irate passengers were stranded at Coventry Airport for about nine hours after a holiday flight to Spain was delayed. More than 100 people spent most of Monday at the airport after an 11.35am flight to Valencia, in Spain, was postponed because of "technical problems".
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Holidays in Spain: 21 June 2005

2005-06-21T03:33:00.000-07:00

Parents see huge rise in holiday cost
Families still face huge mark-ups on holiday prices when schools break up for the summer, a new survey says. Brochure prices rise by as much as 90 per cent in August, despite government pressure on the industry to stop this.
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'It was a big leap of faith'
More and more British couples, frustrated by what is available in this country, are choosing to have fertility treatment abroad.
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Expert fears fertility problem for 1 in 3 couples
Couples in Britain and across Europe are facing a fertility timebomb which would see as many as one in three unable to conceive without treatment in 10 years' time, a fertility expert forecast yesterday.
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Talk About Travel
Washington Post Travel editors and writers take your questions and comments every Monday at 2 p.m. ET.
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Holidays in Spain: 19 June 2005

2005-06-19T03:33:00.000-07:00

British import Nimbyism to save Spanish retreats
Deputy mayor of Teulada is trying to limit urban sprawl with tougher development laws.
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Tiddles gets a new home
If you are one of the thousands of Britons who will holiday in a Mediterranean country this year, chances are that at some point you will come across an animal in distress. It might be a working dog that has been ill-treated by its owner; it might be a starving cat begging for food at a restaurant.
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Australia rules in the battle of Britain
Country Victorians are puzzling the locals in west London by booting the Sherrin around the local grounds. Many Melbourne-based football clubs have benefited from the drain of young people out of rural Victoria.
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Bird delays comeback.
After a late fitness test Reading's Danny Bird has decided to put back his comeback from injury by a week, so will not ride against the Berwick Bandits on Monday at Smallmead (7.30pm).
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Holidays in Spain: 18 June 2005

2005-06-18T03:33:00.000-07:00

Lebanon: Beirut smokes the peace pipe
The Syrian army has pulled out, ?free? elections have been held, and this Mediterranean city is looking to reclaim its place on the holiday map. Charles Starmer-Smith reports on the treats awaiting intrepid tourists.
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The dog's Balearics
Think of Mallorca and there's a fair chance that you think of Magaluf, bars, discos and drunken British tourists. But you may not have realised that Mallorca has something that should be very interesting to those of us who'd rather ride bikes than drink and dance.
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Green holidays attract Spanish youngsters
Spain's branch of Greenpeace has come up with green holidays to grab the kind of youngster who might, left to his own devices, throw his bottle of drink in the river or drain off his scooter oil. Pierre Ausseill investigates...
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On Command to Demonstrate Ability to Use Rewards Points to Pay for VOD Services
On Command Video Corporation, a leading provider of in-room interactive entertainment for the hotel industry and its guests, announced today it will be demonstrating its solution for enabling hotels to provide guests with the ability to use rewards points to pay for VOD and hotel services.
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Holidays in Spain: 16 June 2005

2005-06-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

PGL keeping quiet on buyout rumours
THE boss of children's activity holiday firm PGL yesterday remained tight-lipped over speculation he was leading a management buyout of the company. Chief executive Martin Davies would not comment on a report that he and his team were planning to buy PGL from its founding family for more than 25m.
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Ronaldo and Figo go on Robben Island tour
Businessman Tokyo Sexwale is playing host to superclub Real Madrid's Ronaldo and Luis Figo.
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SouthAfrica
JOHANNESBURG - South African Carina Bruwer became the fastest woman to swim across the Gibraltar Straits, from Spain to Morocco, yesterday. Bruwer, 25, made the 16km swim from Tarifa Point in Spain to Morocco in 3hrs 35min, two minutes faster th...
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Touring NYC from 1,100 feet, the day after
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
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Holidays in Spain: 15 June 2005

2005-06-15T03:33:00.000-07:00

AROUND THE WORLD
KUWAIT CITY - Several lawmakers mostly Muslim fundamentalists and tribal representatives who oppose women's political rights are challenging the appointment of Kuwait's first female Cabinet member as unconstitutional, one of them said Tuesday.
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Food File
A look at what's happening around the bay area.
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Private dancers
Eleanor Bergstein based the cult movie Dirty Dancing on her own life. Now she's turned it into a hit musical - with a difference. Rachel Wells reports. New York writer Eleanor Bergstein spent 10 years hawking a script around Hollywood and gyrating on tables in front of male movie executives.
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Family lines up 25m sale of adventure holiday firm
The family behind PGL, Britain's biggest provider of children's activity holidays, is preparing to sell the business for more than 25m following the death of the firm's founder, Peter Gordon Lawrence.
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Holidays in Spain: 14 June 2005

2005-06-14T03:33:00.000-07:00

Davis - looking to finalise Sunderland move DAVIS NEXT FOR BLACK CATS
Sunderland hope to complete the 1.25million signing of Ipswich keeper Kelvin Davis later today. The 28-year-old was due on Wearside yesterday, but was held up by an eight-hour delay at Malaga airport as he returned from holiday.
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What the papers say
Also: Darren Gough inspires an amazing 100-run demolition of Australia in England`s first Twenty20 international....Arsenal last night withdrew thousands of brochures for their new replica kit, after spelling Patrick Vieira`s name wrong....
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Stead targeting safety
Jon Stead immediately set his sights on achieving Premiership safety after completing his 1.8million move from Blackburn Rovers to Sunderland.
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Hospice company opens in Columbia
Odyssey HealthCare, a public company based in Texas, has started hospice services in Columbia and surrounding areas.The company cares for terminally ill patients in their homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes.
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Holidays in Spain: 13 June 2005

2005-06-13T03:33:00.000-07:00

O'Malleys murder trial 'by the end of the year'
THE family of a couple murdered in Spain said last night they expect to see the alleged killers in court within months. Anthony and Linda O'Malley died almost three years ago, days after flying out to Benidorm to look for a holiday home.
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Filipino barkada find each other
SPRING HILL - A constant convoy of people arrived throughout the afternoon, walked through a veil of smoke sizzling with the scent of pork and fish and placed more dishes of food on the picnic tables.
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Sport
The Milan-based Sony Team had good reason to be happy yesterday after their boat finished first again in the second round of the 2005 P1 Powerboat World Championship which was held...
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Emerging Asia FX-Weaker against broadly firmer dollar
SINGAPORE, June 13 (Reuters) - Asian currencies weakened on Monday against a broadly firmer U.S. dollar, which was lifted by trade numbers, and after G8 finance ministers offered little new news at the weekend on currency policy.
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Holidays in Spain: 12 June 2005

2005-06-12T03:33:00.000-07:00

It all began with Inter-rail
Everybody he knew travelled. What have been your most interesting travel experiences? I had some incredible experiences Inter-railing when I was 19 or 20 between school and university. I went straight down to Italy and met a couple of girls from Liverpool.
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Blood, sweat and gears: our favourite two-wheeled trips
On Tuesday morning a most improbable biker gang will snake its way through London. Derek Twigg, the Transport Minister will lead 60 MPs and peers in the parliamentry bike ride to Westminster, one of 2,000 events throughout the country to mark Bike Week, from kids rides to serious races.
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Media Watch
FURTHER to celebrity advertising, Gary Lineker was in court last week over the Liverpool star Harry Kewells libel action against him. Walkers crisps must be unsettled, having perhaps thought Mr Nice Guy was untouchable. Whatever the outcome, its a reminder never to count your celebrity chickens.
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sundaymail - FOOTBALL: WE TOOK BIT OF PLAYED .. BUT IT DOING FOR WAY WE WORKS FOR MAN U - SAYS DARREN FLETCHER
DARREN FLETCHER insists Scotland are following the Manchester United blueprint for success in Europe - but like the Red Devils in recent seasons Walter Smith's men are likely to come up short.
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Holidays in Spain: 11 June 2005

2005-06-11T03:33:00.000-07:00

Going by the book
Stuck for ideas for your next holiday? Altered image ... A manga mural in Tokyo. Cities don't get more thrilling than Bangkok as any traveller will tell you. Love it or loathe it, it draws you back like nowhere else.
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Fly me to the dunes
Europe?s warming up - time to find a beach. Joanna Symons picks 10 of the best, and tells you how to reach them and where to stay.
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Holiday Fly & Drive Europe Vacations from go-today.com!
Go-today.com presents its Holiday Fly & Drive vacations to a variety of destinations throughout Europe. The Holiday Fly & Drive vacation packages are priced from only $499 and include roundtrip airfare and a 7-day Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage.
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Paper Talk: McMillan ready to sign deal
Steve McMillan is ready to pledge his future to Wigan Athletic after kick-starting his career in the latter stages of last season. The full-back was offered a new two-year contract last month and it's believed terms have been agreed with the club.
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Holidays in Spain: 10 June 2005

2005-06-10T01:57:00.000-07:00

Thomas Cook travels back towards profit
Holiday company Thomas Cook yesterday revealed it is on course for its first annual profit for four years and signalled a recovery from the slump that hit the industry in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.
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Heineken Cup boost for BAA
FRENCH rugby fans heading for the Heineken Cup Final between Stade Franais and Toulouse at Murrayfield helped Edinburgh airport to a 12.6 per cent passenger boost last month to nearly 750,000.
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National Day of Portugal
TODAY is the National Day of Portugal. It honors its 16th century national hero, Luis de Camoes, author of the greatest literary work in Portuguese, the epic poem Os Luisadas.
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They may boost Reds' strike-force soon
LIVERPOOL are on the brink of securing the 12 million ($36m) purchase of Albert Luque. Deportivo La Coruna have already turned down one bid, believed to be in the region of 10m, from Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez for their richly-talented winger-cum-forward.
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Holidays in Spain: 08 June 2005

2005-06-08T01:57:00.000-07:00

Luque opens door to Anfield switch
Spanish striker Albert Luque believes a move to European champions Liverpool would suit him. Rafael Benitez is reportedly chasing the 27-year-old forward's signature, with Luque's club Deportivo La Coruna claiming one offer has already been rejected.
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Luque likes Reds move
Liverpool have been boosted in their pursuit of Deportivo La Coruna forward Alberto Luque, with the player saying he would like a move to England. The 27-year-old will cost the Reds around 10million, but the Spain international is keen on a switch to the Premiership.
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Luque keen on Liverpool move
Spanish striker Albert Luque believes a move to Liverpool would suit him and hopes a deal can be sorted out soon.. Rafael Benitez is reportedly chasing the 27-year-old's signature, with his club Deportivo La Coruna claiming one offer has already been rejected.
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LUQUE OPENS DOOR TO ANFIELD SWITCH
Luque - fancies Anfield switch (Getty Images). Spanish striker Albert Luque believes a move to European champions Liverpool would suit him. Rafael Benitez is reportedly chasing the 27-year-old forward's signature, with Luque's club Deportivo La Coruna claiming one offer has already been rejected.
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Holidays in Spain: 07 June 2005

2005-06-07T01:57:00.000-07:00

Quit office, order fresh poll, NCP urges Chandy
KOZHIKODE : Demanding the resignation of Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today said the coalition had lost its relevance in view of the crushing defeat it faced in the Koothuparamba and Azhikode by-elections.
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'LITTLE NICK' THRILLED BY PINEHURST TRIP
Nick Dougherty could not be more excited about qualifying for next week's US Open at Pinehurst - the first major championship of his career.
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Mirror.co.uk - News - Q) WHY WAS COP DOING 112MPH? A) HIS LOVER WAS TIRED AND HE HAD TO GET HER HOME TO BED..
Q) WHY WAS COP DOING 112MPH? A) HIS LOVER WAS TIRED AND HE HAD TO GET HER HOME TO BED.. A POLICE driving instructor drove at 112mph so his fiancee could get home for a good night's sleep, a court heard yesterday.
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Pc drove at 112mph so girlfriend could get home for a sleep
A police driving instructor drove at 112mph on the M1 so that his girlfriend could get home for a "good night's sleep", a court has been told.
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Holidays in Spain: 06 June 2005

2005-06-06T01:57:00.000-07:00

Levy dream rocked by Frank exchange
Frank The Rat is how one Tottenham loyalist described his club's suspended sporting director, neatly articulating the feeling of betrayal in N17. Arnesen's decision to jump ship - in favour Chelsea's luxury liner - just when his own vessel was heading in the right direction has united Spurs fans and board members in their outrage.
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Launch of Cyprus Property Investment Fund
With an increasing number of investors looking for low cost entry deals in the overseas market, this fund provides an ideal opportunity to get involved from as little as CYP 11,512 (13,745) with potential returns of between 60% to 80%. [PRWEB Jun 6, 2005]
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Nadal shows softer side after win
The 19-year-old Spaniard blinked away tears after the climax of an amazing campaign.
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Tennis: Nadal takes Open title
Tennis: Spains teen sensation Rafael Nadal has defeated Mariano Puerta in the final of the French Open.
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Holidays in Spain: 05 June 2005

2005-06-05T05:07:00.000-07:00

Pod almighty
Kitty Empire and Anthony Holden plug in and give us their essential top 50 downloads.
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Pod almighty
Arts: It seems the whole world has fallen in love with the iPod. We asked two critics - both unlikely iPod virgins - to plug in.
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Dream place in the sun found on high street
Thomson, Britain's biggest chain of high-street travel agents, is to start selling houses alongside holidays. Beginning this week, the firm's 750 shops will sell properties in Spain, Portugal and Cyprus.
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We just love you Britain, says the world
Americans are ignorant, Russians violent, Italians fun - and Brits are intelligent, polite, trustworthy and honest, if a bit boring. Or so says a global survey of how 'national brands' - the images of 10 leading countries, as perceived by each other's people - are formed.
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Holidays in Spain: 04 June 2005

2005-06-04T01:57:00.000-07:00

Holiday snaps help put roof on Sagrada Familia
It will have taken 126 years, but Barcelona's emblematic, eccentric cathedral-to-be, the Sagrada Familia, will be open for mass in three years' time.
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Holiday snaps help put roof on Sagrada Familia
It will have taken 126 years, but Barcelonas cathedral-to-be, the Sagrada Familia, will open for mass in three years.
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Singles Calendar
MID AND CENTRAL JERSEY SINGLES: Private residences, East Brunswick, (732) 723-1585, cocktail party, ages 45-59, 8:30 p.m.; hors d'oeuvres, champagne punch; $35; call for reservations; also, Marlboro, young widows and widowers social activities and support groups, ages 40 and older; $40 annual membership.
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CORN
There are two sides to every market and making an informed marketing decision requires knowing what bulls AND bears are looking for in price action.
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Holidays in Spain: 03 June 2005

2005-06-03T01:57:00.000-07:00

Six share lead at Wales Open
Australian veteran Peter Senior was one of six players to card a six-under-par 63 in the opening round of the Wales Open at Celtic Manor.
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Senior takes share of lead
Australian Peter Senior belied his veteran status by firing a six-under-par 63 to take a share in a six-way tie for the Wales Open first-round lead on Thursday. The 45-year-old shrugged off a double bogey by hitting eight birdies at Celtic Manor.
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Tale of two defenders puts the game in perspective
Modern football may be strewn with cautionary tales, but the fickle nature of the business also gives rise to the occasional fairytale. Scotland under-21 team-mates Neill Collins and Gregor Robertson reflect both sides of the coin.
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No transfer activity... yet
Paul Jewell has kept up his reputation for shrewd purchases whilst in the Latics hotseat. He has yet to make his first purchase since joining the countries elite.
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Holidays in Spain: 02 June 2005

2005-06-02T01:57:00.000-07:00

Britons 'unaware of EU road laws'
Most Britons driving abroad are completely unaware of overseas motoring regulations, it has been revealed. The ignorance puts UK drivers at risk of fines, penalties and even accidents abroad this summer, RAC Legal Services said.
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Sail away to Asian ports
A first for P&O Cruises is a nine-month program of seven-night Asian voyages aboard Pacific Sky. The company's new Asia program has a choice of 33 week-long cruises sailing from Singapore between February and October next year.
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Britons 'unaware of EU road laws'
Most Britons driving abroad are completely unaware of overseas motoring regulations, it has been revealed.
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Teknek future in doubt after $3m US lawsuit
THE future of a leading Scottish electronics company was mired in uncertainty last night, after a multi-million-dollar legal set-back in the US triggered the collapse of its principal trading arm.
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Holidays in Spain: 01 June 2005

2005-06-01T04:48:00.000-07:00

AP Top News at 8:29 a.m. EDT
HADITHA, Iraq (AP) _ About 1,000 U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers encircled this Euphrates River city in the troubled Anbar province before dawn on Wednesday, launching the second major anti-insurgent operation in this vast western region in less than a month.
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Bamboo clam delight
TEN fascinating bamboo clam dishes are being featured at the Tamarind Restaurant of Holiday Villa Subang. The recipes are those of chef I-Tiam who said that he was presenting the dishes fusion-styled. The starters are priced per dish while the dishes for the main courses are at RM45++ per order.
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Owen has 'no regrets' about Real life
To Michael Owen it was an unwelcome reminder of what life would be like without David Beckham. Walking into an interview room in midtown Manhattan, he was assailed by photographers and journalists.
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Three Britons are held over 225million cocaine haul
THREE Britons have been arrested after a vessel carrying five tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of 225million was intercepted off the coast of Spain.
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Holidays in Spain: 31 May 2005

2005-05-31T01:40:00.000-07:00

Becham's final frontier: America
NEW YORK -- In America, David Beckham can walk the streets in relative peace.In Europe, South America and Asia, he is the most well-known athlete, a combination of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, with a little celebrity zest thrown in because his wife, Victoria Adams, is the former Posh Spice.
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Beckham s final frontier: America
WORTH A CLICK! NEW YORK In America, David Beckham can walk the streets in relative peace.
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Being Beckham is a fulltime job
He works a crowd like a polished politician, his answers as precise as the free kicks that first gained him fame.
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Beckham`s final frontier: America
NEW YORK -- In America, David Beckham can walk the streets in relative peace. In Europe, South America and Asia, he is the most well-known athlete, a combination of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, with a little celebrity zest thrown...
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Holidays in Spain: 27 May 2005

2005-05-27T00:15:00.000-07:00

Halo 2 Worldwide Xbox Live Tournament Regional Winners Announced
Race to Save Earth in Worldwide Halo 2 Tournament Nears Finish Line
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Boaters Beware; Officials Cracking Down This Holiday Weekend
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers plan to vigorously patrol the waterways on the First Coast to keep them safe this holiday weekend.
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Derry ready for a double hit
Injury-worry Geoffrey McGonigle is named in the Derry team for Sunday's Ulster hurling replay against Down.
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Alibi Editorial Staff Blog
NEW! Raw posts and updates from our writers containing info too timely to wait for next issue. We crave your comments: blog@alibi.com. It's nothing short of astounding that the probe into Jeff Gannon's connections at the White House continue to be ignored by our mainstream press.
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Holidays in Spain: 26 May 2005

2005-05-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

Scammers banned for selling 3m of bogus holidays
DTI cracks down
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Enforcement Report for May 25, 2005
The FDA Enforcement Report is published weekly by the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. It contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities.
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Changing Rooms' Laurence Cheats Death
Foppish former Changing Rooms frontman Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has survived a near-death hot air balloon plunge while filming BBC's Holiday programme.
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Leeds join Miller hunt
LEEDS United are looking to lure Tommy Miller to Elland Road but are likely to lose out to Sunderland. The Ipswich Town midfielder is understood to have already held preliminary talks with Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell, who last year took Jermaine Wright from Ipswich on a free transfer.
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Holidays in Spain: 24 May 2005

2005-05-24T01:49:00.000-07:00

Myskina makes unwanted history
PARIS : The first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam crown, Anastasia Myskina yesterday became the first French Open champion to lose in the opening round as she was beaten 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 by doughty Spaniard Maria Sanchez Lorenzo.
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Champion Myskina makes unwanted history
The Russian became the first French Open champion to lose in the opening round after losing to Spaniard Maria Sanchez Lorenzo.
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Nadal reveals backup plan
The 18-year-old has a plan up his sleeve should he fail to celebrate his birthday by playing in the French Open semi-finals next week.
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Groups get $1m for Indian Arrival Day
Culture Minister Joan Yuille Williams hands over a cheque to Francis Daniel of the St Helena Village Council.
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Holidays in Spain: 22 May 2005

2005-05-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Public to have a say on St Andrew's Day holiday
A PUBLIC consultation is set to be launched on whether St Andrew's Day should be a public holiday in Scotland.
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Bad break for Tweeddale's McDonald
TWEEDDALE Rovers amateur club chairman Alan McDonald, ended up in hospital after being badly injured while in playing what was supposed to be his last game for his side in the 3-1 win against Whitson Star.
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Welsh writer tipped for summer bestseller
A WELSH writer is tipped to be a must-have summer read this year, with his religious thriller set in the dark underbelly of gothic Barcelona. Richard Gwyn's The Colour of a Dog Running Away is being singled out by top national bookstore chains as potential holiday bestseller.
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Spending is a real treat for high-earners
One of the first pieces of research into people who earn more than 100,000 has identified a trend for "self-treating", the tendency to spoil yourself rather than other people.
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Holidays in Spain: 20 May 2005

2005-05-20T01:59:00.000-07:00

Aegon, BNL, BT Group, Imerys, Total: European Equity Preview
May 20 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may rise or fall in European markets. Prices are from the local close yesterday. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
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The big league
If I ever read directors or scriptwriters talking about their earliest movie memory, it usually involves something grandly iconic.
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Alibi Editorial Staff Blog
NEW! Raw posts and updates from our writers containing info too timely to wait for next issue. We crave your comments: blog@alibi.com. It's nothing short of astounding that the probe into Jeff Gannon's connections at the White House continue to be ignored by our mainstream press.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-05-19 15:55 GMT: AFX NEWS BRIEFING: Aerospace and transportation highlights to 15:40 BST
2005-05-19 09:18:30 Sri Lanka allows local airlines to compete for intl routes with SriLankan Air COLOMBO (AFX) - The government is set to allow local private airlines to operate international flights using its air service agreements with other countries, to compete with national carrier SriLankan Airlines, which is partly owned by the Emirates of Dubai, the aviation minister said.
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Holidays in Spain: 19 May 2005

2005-05-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Flights overload traffic controllers
Triple any employee's workload and you're likely to cause him nightmares. For an air traffic controller, the nightmare is particularly vivid: A major crash in Czech skies.
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Vodafone Netherlands introduces voice roaming price plan
With Vodafone Passport, customers can roam against the basic rate of 0.25 per minute which is applicable at home.
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NYAs leader steps up, naturally
Copyright 2005 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc. Like a mother duck guiding her charges, leadership comes naturally to Nathaniel Bishop. For the third straight season, Bishop is the captain of a North Yarmouth Academy team. This time, boys lacrosse.
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