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    Free and cheap in Frankfurt  Nov 22, 2008
    Portikus, a tall red building on a tiny island in the river, is free and shows artists with international status such as Olafur Eliasson and Wade Guyton, just off the Alte Bruecke 2 Maininsel ... ENTERTAINMENT: Summer festivals abound from the Opernplatzfest, June 19-28, 2009, in front of the old opera house with international food and dance, to the Museumsuferfest, when all the museums host events on the banks of the river, Aug. 29-31, 2009 ... International Cat Show, Chante Moore, Magical... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    China challenges with cyberwarfare...  Nov 22, 2008
    China is waiting anxiously to see whether an Obama presidency brings less hawkishness on international relations, or a more protectionist trade policy, which Beijing fears. The commission called for legislation pressuring China to raise the value of its currency and to demand its main sovereign wealth fund, China Investment Corporation, disclose investments it is making in the United States. (The Drudge Report)

    'Only a matter of time before terrorists use weapons of mass destruction'  Nov 22, 2008
    And Henry "Hank" Crumpton, the newly-appointed head of counter-terrorism at the US State Department, believes that it is simply a matter of time before international terrorist groups such as al-Qa'eda acquire weapons of mass destruction and use them in attacks ... "If we look at the threat posed by Iran, they have links with Hizbollah [the Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim militia], which is a terrorist organisation with global reach, and they are actively pursuing WMD. And the leadership has made a... (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)

    Local holiday shopping may feel impact of country's' money woes  Nov 22, 2008
    The retail industry overall reported its weakest October performance in more than 35 years, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers' analysis ... The International Council of Shopping Centers, in response to weak October sales, downgraded its pre-season holiday forecast the remainder of the shopping season to a 1 percent gain from its original projection of 1. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008  Nov 22, 2008
    Pandolfini Auction House, specialised for over 70 years in all sectors of antiques (antique furnishings and accessories, Classical and Egyptian archaeology, antique paintings, sculptures and drawings, period costumes and accessories) operates on the domestic and international markets, also selling modern and contemporary objects and works of art, articles of design from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods up to the 90s, nineteenth century paintings, sculptures and drawings, jewellery, watches,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    • Events Calendar  Nov 21, 2008
    The 45th annual Cabaret Internationale, presented by Snake River Council of Boy Scouts of America, will feature pianist Jon Schmidt at King Fine Arts Center ... Batalla gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen ... Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, the international Irish dance show, will be held at 7:30 p.m. DEC. 18 at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction  Nov 21, 2008
    English artist Aubrey Beardsley burst onto the international art scene at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. A young illustrator with very limited classical training, he was perhaps the most controversial artist of his time, known for grotesque erotica. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Nov 20, 2008
    International Space Station marks its tenth anniversary. How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    RI police dig for victim of decades-old mob hit  Nov 18, 2008
    com 51st Annual International Auto Show is coming to town. And, as usual. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show  Nov 17, 2008
    A portion of the proceeds from this past summer's ESL International Air Show will benefit those in need at Lifetime Assistance ... International cycling is coming to western New York next summer. (R News)

    Like a phoenix, Alamo Square has arisen  Nov 17, 2008
    A broker with Sotheby's International Realty, Beyrouti and his partner, Daryl Spreiter, have spent the last five years restoring a Queen Anne on Fulton Street they bought for $960,000 in 2003. Although the home was a wreck inside, Beyrouti says, the architectural details were intact. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    UN warns on password 'explosion'  Nov 16, 2008
    The number of passwords and logins web users need makes it inevitable they will re-use phrases, warned the International Telecommunications Union. Re-using these identifiers puts people at serious risk of falling victim to identity theft, said the ITU report. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Photo enthusiasm brightens gray skies in Paris  Nov 16, 2008
    Fortunately for international photographers, afficionados and experts this year not only does Paris Photo fair which runs from November 13-16 ... Sotheby's auctioned the last section of Marie-Therese and Andre Jammes' collection of photography on Saturday while international collectors were still in Paris. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Eclipse Aviation runs into payroll problems  Nov 15, 2008
    COLONIE Two dozen employees at Eclipse Aviation's service center at Albany International Airport were sent home Thursday after the company was unable to make its payroll companywide ... Eclipse's $8 million maintenance facility at Albany International Airport, built with $1 ... ETIRC's chairman, Roel Pieper, a former computer industry executive, became CEO, and ETIRC has invested "substantially more" than $100 million in Eclipse, according to Aviation International News' online edition. (Albany Times Union)

    Nature--and a Woodbury Artist's International Prism  Nov 14, 2008
    Friday 14 November, 2008. On Nov. 29, Mrs. McCarthy will take visitors on a journey through the world of art, as the gallery will host an informal lecture with the artist. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Carlton Hobbs to Exhibit at American International Fine Art Fair, Palm Beach, February 4-8 2009  Nov 14, 2008
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlton Hobbs LLC, the long established international antiques dealer today announced that the firm is to exhibit at the American International Fine Art Fair in Palm Beach, February 4-8 2009 ... "We are planning to bring circa 40 museum-quality 18th- and 19th-century English and Continental pieces of furniture and objects to the Palm Beach Fair and are busy finalizing the extensive research we have of these items, Ms. Rinza said.The firm previously participated at a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Early Oil Baron and Prominent Cattlemen Estate Auction Promises to Sell Thousands of Museum Quality Antiques Including a Large Collection of First Edition Books  Nov 13, 2008
    On November 15th and 16th at the Ashmore Inn s in Amarillo, TX, Kruse International will present the Early Oil Baron and Prominent Cattlemen Estate Auction where rare first edition books and many other prestigious museum quality antiques and artifacts will be up for auction. The Macklin Bible, one of the world's rarest books Lot 737 is what Dean V. Kruse, President of Kruse International calls "the most significant and valuable item in the Oil Baron auction." The Macklin Bible has seven volumes... (PR Newswire)

    Whooping crane no longer on brink of extinction  Nov 13, 2008
    The International Whooping Crane Recovery Team has set the target for this reintroduction at 125 individuals including 25 breeding pairs ... The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership founding members are the International Crane Foundation; Operation Migration Inc.; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the U.S. Geological Survey s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and National Wildlife Health Center; the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; the Natural... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping  Nov 13, 2008
    Hearth at Winward International ... Winward International, a wholesaler, has a beautiful array of Christmas ornaments and holiday decor at its recently opened seasonal outlet ... For 5 1/2 hours, this international manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware will be selling its overruns and closeouts, samples, etc. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Survey Shows RVers Adjusting to Economy  Nov 12, 2008
    According to a new study comparing vacation costs by PKF, an international consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, family RV trips are, on average, 27 to 61 percent less expensive than other types of vacations, even with today's higher gas prices and factoring in RV ownership costs. "This study indicates that RV ownership offers great value," says Richard Coon, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. (PR Newswire)

    Strictly 'world's most watched'  Nov 11, 2008
    Strictly Come Dancing has spawned more international spin-offs than any other programme, according to new figures. The BBC show's format has been sold to 38 countries, industry magazine Television Business International said ... The show is sold internationally as Dancing With The Stars to countries including Chile, India and Japan. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Cheetah Girls spots showing - in naked pics  Nov 10, 2008
    The 25-year-old crooner s laptop was stolen in late October while the singer was waiting for a flight at JFK International Airport in New York, according to the Web site. When she discovered the computer was MIA, she filed a report with the Port Authority. (Boston Herald)

    U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money  Nov 10, 2008
    European leaders said they found a common position ahead of an international summit to overhaul the financial ... 2008 the International Herald Tribune All rights reserved. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Layoff fears: Vets of '92 plant closing show how to survive  Nov 10, 2008
    Wilson's cars have an international reputation for winning first in class at car shows ... While he still puts in long days, success has afforded him international vacations and time to play goalie on a co-ed soccer team with his 34-year-old daughter. (USA Today -- Money)

    Kestity Pringgoharjono: A role model for arts patrons  Nov 7, 2008
    In the past decade, flashing headlines in the international media have predominantly centered on riots, political instability, economic crises or natural disasters. So an effort to set up a non-profit organization, Preserve Indonesia, to promote Indonesia's rich culture abroad by Kestity Pringgohardjo has come at the right time. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Hornby eyes James Bond boost after profit fall  Nov 7, 2008
    The firm bought Corgi Classics, one of the world's oldest makers of collectible die cast models whose toys included the Batmobile, from Corgi International Ltd for 8 ... 2008 the International Herald Tribune All rights reserved. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Living stylishly on a budget  Nov 6, 2008
    INTERNATIONAL SALEIf shopping in these dour economic times leaves you feeling guilty, head to Ten Thousand Villages (226 Harvard St., Brookline, or 694 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, on Saturday, where you'll get 20 percent off all the fair-trade merch you can fit into one of the store's large shopping bags. Scarves, stationery, bowls, jewelry, wall hangings, and more will be on offer, making the sale a good bet for early holiday shopping. (Boston Globe)

    Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup  Nov 6, 2008
    All proceeds support Racine s Harvest Outreach Food Bank, Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization, Racine s Lighthouse Recovery Ministries, Youth for Christ and various other local, national and international missions. Sponsored by Women of the Church of God. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    What's ahead  Nov 5, 2008
    The Soroptimist International of the Coos Bay Area service club meets at noon in The Mill Casino-Hotel Sawblade Room. Current project: Carnation Sale scholarship fundraiser. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Daylight Resources Trust Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results-Production Growth Generates Record Funds From Operations and Adds to Financial Flexibility  Nov 5, 2008
    On February 13, 2008, Canada's Accounting Standard Board confirmed January 1, 2011 as the effective date for complete convergence of Canadian GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") ... In the third quarter of 2008, Daylight continued to develop the plan timeline and began detailed assessments of the international standards ... On February 13, 2008, Canada's Accounting Standard Board confirmed January 1, 2011 as the effective date for complete convergence of Canadian GAAP to... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    What is My Campaign Memorabilia Worth? The American Society of Appraisers Offers Advice to People Wondering what their Campaign Collectibles Might be  Nov 5, 2008
    About ASA ASA is an international organization of appraisal professionals and others dedicated to the education, development, and growth of the appraisal profession. ASA is the oldest and only major organization representing all disciplines of appraisal specialists, originating in 1936, and incorporating in 1952. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Vibrant Buenos Aires can be a steal  Nov 4, 2008
    From museums and theaters to international cuisine and bumpin' nightclubs, Buenos Aires has all the offerings of a major European city without the grim exchange rate. Argentina's 2001 economic crisis brought droves of bargain-hunting tourists to what was once regarded as Latin America's most expensive city. (CNN -- Travel)

    David Cook Celebrates the Release of His Self-Titled Debut Album on 11/18 With a Special Fan Only Performance in NYC  Nov 4, 2008
    About Hard Rock International. With 123 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands ... Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The movie magician  Nov 3, 2008
    When it comes to rolling the credits for that creative vision , realised in the form of Lillian Amanda Luhrmann (international release date: October 10, 2003), the director is happy enough to give himself second billing. For CM, it was the only thing in her life, like, Yeah, yeah, I design but what I really want is a house and children , he says of his wife, whose acute aesthetic eye had by then bagged her two Academy Awards. (The Australian)

    The perfect place for the perfect gift  Oct 31, 2008
    She and a few volunteers traveled to the International Gift Show in New York in August to select gifts she believes will be unique to the Parkland. They re all being sold for 30 or less. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Goldline President and CEO Featured on CNBC - Discusses Strong Demand for Gold Coins  Oct 31, 2008
    Source: Goldline International, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldline International, Inc. today announced that President and CEO Mark Albarian was featured on CNBCs October 29, 2008 The Economy Now to discuss investor demand for physical gold coins. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    * Big head, big eyes and big heart  Oct 29, 2008
    Nearly 10 years after the publication of This Is Blythe, the doll still tugs at the heartstrings of those who just cannot resist her big, sparkling eyes X or who feel a connection to her tale of rejection and ultimate rebirth into an international icon of plastic fabulousness. Garan recently received an e-mail from a woman who bought a doll for her six-year-old daughter; the little girl, like Blythe, had been teased for her unconventional good looks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo: Changing the face of Surakarta  Oct 29, 2008
    "Surakarta is rich in arts and culture that are marketable to an international audience. There are many cities in Europe that are frequented by visitors due to their rich cultures," he said ... Realizing this artistic richness, Jokowi said he was motivated to start planning the establishment of an opera house of international standard in Surakarta so the city could periodically host international performing arts festivals. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Hard Rock International Announces the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' Campaign to Raise Awareness and Funding for WHY in its Fight Against Hunger and Poverty  Oct 29, 2008
    Source: Hard Rock International ... - Hard Rock International and WHY Partner with The Orchard for Digital ... ORLANDO, Florida, October 28 /PRNewswire/ -- More than just the words on the walls, Hard Rock International has remained true to its motto -- "LOVE ALL, SERVE ALL" -- since the company's founding in 1971 by continuing its pledge to serving others. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Students, businesses in Tempe look forward to light rail launch  Oct 28, 2008
    Farouk Almarayati, owner of Haji-Baba International Foods near Apache Boulevard and Loop 101, said the area has seen improvements, but the turnaround has been slow. He hopes the light rail speeds that process. (AZCentral)

    Start selling online  Oct 28, 2008
    While its free to sell on eBay Malaysia, a small fee will be charged for trading on eBays international sites ... Chan advises aspiring online traders to go for the international market if they are up to it ... And to courier items from Malaysia to Israel, sellers are required to get prior approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Hampton area craft fairs  Oct 28, 2008
    Sponsored by the International Women's Club of New England, all proceeds will benefit women and children in need. Nov. 15. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    North Iowa Arts & Entertainment News Briefs  Oct 26, 2008
    MASON CITY Two drawings by local artist Larry Gregson are on display at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center as part of the 53rd Bold Expression, an annual international competitive exhibition ... In 2006, he won the International Trumpet Guild solo competition playing his own composition entitled Sonata for Trumpet and Piano ... The concert is part of the Third International Squeaky Wheel Tour (SWT), sponsored by GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Bullion's value as a haven investment is melting away  Oct 26, 2008
    The SA Reserve Bank might need to lift interest rates to help curb inflation expectations after rising food and fuel costs boosted prices, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). . (Business Report, South Africa)

    Mercury in Russian's car deemed no threat  Oct 24, 2008
    She spends much of her time helping Russians press claims against the government at the European Court of Human Rights, which puts her at the forefront of challenges to Russia's international image. Politkovskaya, whose reports on human rights abuses in Russia and especially Chechnya embarrassed the Kremlin, was shot to death in her Moscow apartment building in 2006. (MSNBC -- International)

    Treasure Roadshow customers hope checks clear  Oct 24, 2008
    Jeff Parsons, president of the International Collectors Association, which sponsors the traveling roadshow, said Thursday that 30 of the 2,000 checks written to people at the Mason City show bounced. He said the problem has been cleared up and if people redeposit their checks they will receive their money. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

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    First Place Business SOCO International East Meets West. First Place Residence Nick da Watson Residence Peter Pan in Neverland. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Airlines collectibles show flies into to Atlanta  Oct 19, 2008
    It was held Saturday in an out-of-service Delta hanger just a few hundred feet from the runways at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. CHANDLER BROWN / AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Diverse display for rights museum  Oct 19, 2008
    The collection was first exhibited in 2000 in New York, where it attracted international media attention ... studio known for its work on the International Spy Museum in Washington. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Tradition returns to S.F. Fall Antiques Show  Oct 19, 2008
    It is that process that led the global luxury magazine Robb Report to name the show as one of the top 10 international antiques shows in 2006. This year, for the first time, a dealer advisory committee had the task of choosing new exhibitors to add to the roster. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Israeli Cops: Jesus Brother Artifact a Hoax  Oct 17, 2008
    Send news tip to FOXNews. Thursday, October 16, 2008. (Fox News)

    UGA mines priceless historical nuggets from old home movies  Oct 17, 2008
    Another reel contains what may be the earliest film in existence of what now is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, filmed about 1930 from a blimp. The airship's flight is part of a cache of films an Atlanta man found at a flea market and donated to the library, Abolins said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Oct 16, 2008
    Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    PressBox shifting to monthly publication  Oct 16, 2008
    - International Education Company. - Champions Biotechnology, Inc.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    * Not your garden variety onion  Oct 15, 2008
    Amy told me that she feels that he can have international appeal, and that people in other countries can take to him, like they took to Hello Kitty or Mickey Mouse, says Liu ... Over the last two years, Full Tone has focused on securing marketing deals to increase international awareness of the Onion Tou character. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder...  Oct 14, 2008
    More than 70 international dealers will display rare and fine arts items ranging from furniture and textiles to glass and silver. Periods represented at this show include Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Post Modern, and art from the '50s, '60s and '70s. (Suite101.com)

    Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration  Oct 14, 2008
    The gristmill, an International Harvester model, is often in operation on Saturdays, while the General Store offers a little bit of everything seven days a week. Try fresh peanuts from a restored roaster only 60 cents per bag or a glass-bottled soda from an old-fashioned ice cooler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Sofia Coppola  Oct 14, 2008
    Published: October 13, 2008. " Then the confusion of a faltering marriage and adult intimacy in "Lost in Translation. (International Herald Tribune)

    Truly Nolen ready to move into its new quarters  Oct 14, 2008
    Plans have been received for a defense contractor speculation hangar on the west side of Yuma International Airport. It will be a 14,755-square-foot building. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    NJ jury finds KPMG guilty of negligence  Oct 14, 2008
    AP NEWSLatest local, national & international news from the Associated Press. NEWS CATEGORIES. (NJ.com -- News)

    Random and beautiful  Oct 13, 2008
    Ceding control to a world of random beauty - International Herald Tribune ... 2008 the International Herald Tribune All rights reserved. (International Herald Tribune)

    News in Brief  Oct 11, 2008
    For information on Lions International, visit MRFRS Spay Mass Van The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society s Spay Mass Van will be at its headquarters at 63 Elm St., Salisbury, every Friday. Anyone interested in making an appointment to have their cat or kitten spayed/neutered can call 1-888-495-SPAY (7729) or e-mail. (Amesbury News, MA)

    Weekend calendar  Oct 10, 2008
    All experienced singers welcome to attend open rehearsals for Nov. 22 and 23 concerts of international music. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and a major CD recording. (Middletown Press, CT)

    Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers  Oct 7, 2008
    The legislation, opposed by large sections of the population and international human rights groups, will force the 26,000 affected asylum seekers to return to their countries of origin within three years ... Human Rights Watch has criticised the measure as a "deportation law violating international standards" but Rita Verdonk, the minister for immigration and integration, has called the policy "very good, very humane". (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)

    Microsft Extends Windows XP Life By Another Six Months  Oct 7, 2008
    You are not logged into Channelweb. NEW ON CHANNELWEB FEATURED VIDEO Sponsored By. (CRN)

    Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence  Oct 7, 2008
    "It is critical that the international community come together to assist the Lebanese people in their hour of need," Bush said on the eve of a visit to the Middle East ... Beirut's international airport remained closed as Hizbullah supporters continued to block its main supply road, while hundreds of foreigners, fearing a descent into civil war, fled via land routes to Syria. (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)

    Anne Hathaway plumbs depths in Rachel  Oct 6, 2008
    Unlike the sweet heroines of Prada and The Princess Diaries that made Hathaway, now 25, an international star, her Rachel character, Kym, is a nightmare. Released from rehab for the weekend, Kym arrives at her sister Rachel s nuptials, where she has sex with the best man (a fellow addict), wrecks a car and becomes physically violent. (Boston Herald)

    China's cultural arts celebrated at festival  Oct 6, 2008
    De Silva has been honored numerous times by the International Olympic Committee for his vast collection of Olympic history. He added to his collection this summer when he was invited by Olympic officials to participate in the 2008 Beijing games, receiving participatory medals and limited- edition Olympic plaques. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    This time, few cared about Simpson verdict  Oct 6, 2008
    The IHT's managing editor, Alison Smale, discusses international reactions to the first Obama-McCain debate ... 2008 the International Herald Tribune All rights reserved. (International Herald Tribune)

    Little Britain's Fat Pat stars in Ask.com ad campaign  Oct 6, 2008
    com is to launch an international TV ad campaign featuring Little Britain character Fat Pat in a bid to challenge ... inspired selection ltd. the publisher is internationally renowned and now. (guardian.co.uk)

    O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges  Oct 5, 2008
    Scotto greeted Simpson after his arrival at Miami International Airport and escorted him to a waiting sport utility vehicle. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Las Vegas police have launched an investigation into a casino theft involving well-known former football star O. J. Simpson, authorities said on Friday. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Newport in the Gilded Age  Oct 4, 2008
    Newport is a two-hour drive from Boston, about 30 minutes from Providence, R.I. Atlanta has daily flights to Logan International Airport in Boston and T.F. Green International Airport near Providence ... Newport Casino, home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive  Oct 4, 2008
    The guest book bears witness to the museum's international popularity an average of 500 visitors stop in each month from places like Austria, Peru, Scotland, England and Switzerland, as well as a handful of U.S. states. Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    O.J. Vegas Case Timeline  Oct 4, 2008
    Sept. 15, 2007 Police arrest Alexander at McCarran International Airport, question him and charge him with assault and armed robbery. He is released without bail. (CBS News -- US)

    Don't let gas shortage ruin your travel plans  Oct 3, 2008
    Kicks off with an art walk on Friday and on Saturday morning, many national and international artists paint in Washington Park downtown. There is an art auction in the evening on Saturday as well, need tickets for this one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    HOLIDAY BAZAARS  Oct 3, 2008
    This event coincides with the opening of Bead International, a traveling juried bead show making its way across the United States ... Shop for international Fair Trade crafts, Indonesia batiks and crafts, local crafts, jewelry, ornaments, holiday decorations and cards, kids aprons/socks, books, lefse, krumkake, rosettes and jams and jellies. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center  Oct 3, 2008
    Jeff Parsons, president of the International Collectors Association inspects a variety of coins with Archie Davis, show manager with the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. The roadshow will come to Niles for five days in Oct. 7-11. (Niles Star, MI)

    World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa  Oct 3, 2008
    James Morris, executive director of the WFP, the UN's food aid organisation, was in London yesterday to warn the international community that millions of people in Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia and the Tanzania are now at risk because of drought ... "We need more support from the Gulf region. They do much of their work on a bilateral basis, government-to-government. My own view is that humanitarian support is much more appropriately done through the international, multilateral institutions."... (Yahoo News -- Ethiopia)

    Indian art emerges as high-appreciation investment at volatile time  Sep 25, 2008
    "The growth potential is huge," said Hugo Weihe, the international director of Asian Art at Christie's. "The Indian art market is particularly strong within India, and that's different from the Chinese contemporary. You have that component plus we are now reaching out to an international component every season.". (Business Report, South Africa)

    Chvez denounces Colombian raid as war crime  Sep 24, 2008
    The Organisation of American States (OAS), the leading international forum for the region, last night approved a watered-down resolution describing the Colombian operation as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty ... The Venezuelan president, who denies the allegation, makes no secret of his ideological sympathies with Farc, but would be severely embarrassed if it was proven he had close ties to an organisation that is viewed internationally as a terrorist group. (Yahoo News -- Venezuela)

    No regrets: Bush accentuates the positive in last speech to world body  Sep 24, 2008
    It has been criticised on the world stage for flouting international law, and for ineffective handling of the aftermaths of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan ... shell international limited. (guardian.co.uk)

    Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm  Sep 23, 2008
    A team of international forensic experts will fly in to help identify the bodies. Many were still strapped to their seats, either knocked unconscious by the impact of the failed landing, suffocated by noxious fumes, or consumed by the flames that quickly spread through the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)

    Woman burnt to death after setting her own  Sep 23, 2008
    This website is published by a member of the News International Group. News International Limited, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701. (Times Online)

    Ranjit Singh bust to sell for $50,000  Sep 22, 2008
    DUBAI: A 19th century white marble bust of the lion of Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, to be auctioned on October 9 in London by an international art house, is priced for a whopping $50,000 to $70,000. Clare Penhallurick, the head of auction house, Indian and Islamic Art at Bonhams, today said, "Bonhams is delighted to offer this magnificent sculpture for sale, particularly as last year we sold a bust of Ranjit Singh's son, Duleep Singh, for USD 1.7 million.". (India Times)

    Islanders declare victory over US bombers  Sep 22, 2008
    Local and international support groups have claimed for many years that the bombing and the storing of ammunition presented serious health problems for the islanders; higher than average cancer figures, heart abnormalities and childhood asthma were cited by protesters. The US navy waged a public relations campaign to try to counter the hostile publicity. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)

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