Putin wants new long-range bomberMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:25PMObama vows to reduce number, role of nuclear weapons Washington (AFP) March 5, 2010 - US President Barack Obama pledged on Friday to reduce both the number and the role of nuclear weapons as he recommitted himself to the abolition of the ultra-destructive arms.
Putin wants new long-range bomberSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:50PMMoscow (UPI) Mar 4, 2009 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urged his country's military industry to start working on a new strategic bomber after finishing the new fifth-generation fighter jet.
eLong witnesses its first profitable year since 2006Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMOnline travel company eLong’s net income in the fourth quarter was RMB1.0 million compared to net loss of RMB8.2 million in the prior year period.
Bell Helicopter Expands European Service NetworkTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:06AMAcquires Prague-Based Company For Modifications, Upgrades Bell Helicopter announced the acquisition of Aviation Service, Monday. The Prague-based company provides modifications and upgrades, avionics and special mission packages in the Czech Republic, and reports annual revenues of about $14 million.
Textron Acquires Aviation ServiceMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:34AMTextron's acquisition of the European aviation service provider will enhance its presence in Europe.
Bell acquires aviation service business in EuropeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:08PMFort Worth-based Bell Helicopter announced Feb. 26 the acquisition of Aviation Service, a modifications and upgrades providers of avionics and special mission packages.
Bell Helicopter Expands Service Offerings in EuropeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:16AMFORT WORTH, Texas----Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, today announced the acquisition of Aviation Service, a world-class provider of modifications and upgrades, avionics and special mission packages, based in Prague, Czech Republic with annual revenues of about $14 million.
Orbitz to pay commissions to agentsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:29AMOnline travel company Orbitz has launched a new programme that offers travel agents the opportunity to earn commissions on hotel reservations and customised travel package bookings made on behalf of their customers using the Orbitz for Agents website.
Travel with Spirit® Partners with Guideposts to Offer Inspirational VacationsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:00AMTravel with Spirit® has partnered with Guideposts to offer the Guideposts Inspiration Vacations travel programs for 2010. The programs will feature cruises, tours and travel events to thrilling destinations, such as the Bahamas, Europe and the United States and will enable participants to travel with Guideposts editors, staff and readers.
Tours for toysThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe Czech tourist trade has been given an oddball boost by a new travel agency offering trips to Prague for your teddy bears and other stuffed toys.
Travel deals not to missThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:09PMANN Rickard takes a looks at travel deals being offered this week: overseas, domestically and near your back yard.
Czech travel agency lures toys to PragueThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:29PMA Czech travel agency is offering teddy bear owners the chance to send their toy on a holiday to Prague.
Orbitz to pay commissions to agentsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:28AMOnline travel company Orbitz has launched a new programme that offers travel agents the opportunity to earn commissions on hotel reservations and customised travel package bookings made on behalf of their customers using the Orbitz for Agents website.
Transport plan not the answerMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:31AMThe government is being too easy on itself in regard to the Altona byelection result (''Brumby rail promise stalls'', The Age, 15/2).
Transport plan not the answerMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:31AMThe government is being too easy on itself in regard to the Altona byelection result (''Brumby rail promise stalls'', The Age, 15/2).
THE GLASS MENAGERIE SPARKLES AT ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANYTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:37PMConsidered by many to be Tennessee Williams' greatest play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE is an achingly beautiful story of longing and love that has touched generations of theatergoers with its sparkling, delicate radiance. This spring, Arizona Theatre Company breathes new life into this classic American story. Directed by Juliette Carrillo, THE GLASS MENAGERIE marks the third year of ATC's AMERICA PLAYS ...
Ctrip signs deal with Wing On TravelTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:45AMCtrip’s wholly owned subsidiary, C-Travel International Limited, has entered into an agreement with Wing On Travel (Holdings) Limited to increase its presence in Hong Kong.
Ctrip signs deal with Wing On TravelTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:45AMCtrip’s wholly owned subsidiary, C-Travel International Limited, has entered into an agreement with Wing On Travel (Holdings) Limited to increase its presence in Hong Kong.
Ctrip signs deal with Wing On TravelThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 12:58AMCtrip’s wholly owned subsidiary, C-Travel International Limited, has entered into an agreement with Wing On Travel (Holdings) Limited to increase its presence in Hong Kong.
Cloud Expo 2010 Sponsors in New York, Prague, and San FranciscoMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:59PMCloud Computing in 2010 will be a paradigm shifting technology trend and Cloud Expo is where the Cloud change will form as the single most significant industry event we enter a new decade. Since we announced Cloud Expo three years ago in 2007 and launched it in March of 2008 in New York City, I have been personally working with the companies that are in leadership positions as the Cloud ...
Tough first year for Mr. ObamaSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 3:00PMMany Americans were glad to see Mr. Scott Brown, a Republican, elected to the U.S. Senate last Tuesday in Massachusetts, especially since the seat he won has traditionally been held by a Democrat — most recently the late Edward Kennedy. Mr. Brown's victory, while certainly a fillip for the GOP, is the product of rising voter discontent with the Democratic Party. To rate it as a decisive judgment ...
Area happeningsSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:26AMONSLOW COUNTY Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center with distribution of precinct packages. Call 910-455-5700.
Czech press survey - January 21Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:39AMPrague - To say already now that anti-corruption packages will be together with family purses hits of this year´s elections in the Czech Republic poses no great risk, Lenka Zlamalova writes in Lidove noviny today.
Area homeowners go all out for the holidaysWednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:12PMBy Susan Hart, Susan.Hart@StarNewsOnline.com For some locals, the act of holiday decorating is a passion - almost an obsession. They look forward to it every year and spend not just hours but days, even weeks, achieving their particular vision of how their home should glitter and glow.
Travel briefsMonday, December 7, 2009 @ 1:02PM10 ski resorts with diversions for the rest of us
Travel BriefsMonday, December 7, 2009 @ 1:02PMTravel Briefs
Magazine 12.5.2009Saturday, December 5, 2009 @ 11:04AMThe Czech Republic’s First Lady details how she met the future president; a man in Brno faces five years in jail for a package of coca leaves he himself told the police about; fake dog lard producers are in hot water over complaints from dog lovers; a drunk driver leaves his van unhurt but gets injured after tripping over his dog; and a fugitive goat gets lost in the village of Goat Eaters.
Czech Republic to start vaccinating against swine flu next weekThursday, November 19, 2009 @ 11:20AMWith a sharp increase in swine flu cases in recent days, hospitals across the country are bracing for an epidemic. The first batch of 95,000 swine flu vaccines arrived earlier this week and on Thursday the Czech government announced who would be first in line for them.
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Global businessMonday, November 9, 2009 @ 4:49PMThe Bank of England decided to inject a further $42 billion into the British economy through its quantitative easing program, raising the cumulative total to $332 billion. The extra asset purchases will be made over the next three months, a slower rate than before.
Travel advice: finding inflight comfortMonday, November 9, 2009 @ 6:14AMSophie Butler considers which longhaul airlines provide the most legroom for your money.
Ten hot Europe vacation deals available right nowMonday, October 26, 2009 @ 10:06AMFall in Europe brings comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices, not to mention the opportunity to stroll through the streets unencumbered by throngs of tourists.
How to beat the queues in EuropeFriday, October 23, 2009 @ 7:07PMSeeing the sights without the queues is the way to go, writes Belinda Jackson.
ANALYSIS: Economic divide emerges between Britain and eurozoneFriday, October 23, 2009 @ 7:07AMBerlin - An economic gap is opening up between Britain and its continental European partners. While the 16-member eurozone is expected to have returned to an economic growth path during the three months to September, data released Friday showed the B...
More Europe PagesTuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 3:38PMAlthough Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) received just 33.8 percent of the national vote in the September elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel's re-election was secured thanks to the near-collapse of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the strong performance of the classical liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP).
Up, down or just crazy, Gray is breaking the newsSunday, October 18, 2009 @ 1:01AMA native of Roxboro and a 1991 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Robert Gray now works on the breaking news desk for the Fox Business Network.
Taking care of customers’ job loss as an OTAThursday, October 15, 2009 @ 7:19AMPriceline.com is now offering expanded optional travel insurance that now includes a full cancellation/refund if a customer books a trip and then loses his or her job.
R3 Tel to launch .tel in Czech RepublicWednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 2:50PMPRAGUE, Czech Republic, October 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Registry Operator Telnic Confirms it Will Introduce .tel Control Panel in Czech Language Prague-based Internet communications company R3Tel today confirmed that it will launch .tel domains in the Czech Republic in Czech. Translated locally by R3 Tel and implemented globally by Telnic, the Registry Operator, the Czech language control panel ...
R3 Tel to launch .tel in Czech RepublicWednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 11:00AMPrague-based Internet communications company R3 Tel today confirmed that it will launch .tel domains in the Czech Republic in Czech.
Dreamkiller Lands Exclusively on SteamMonday, October 12, 2009 @ 7:29PMDreamkiller (PC) Delve into the dark world of nightmares in the relentless horror-themed FPS.
Travel briefsMonday, October 12, 2009 @ 12:19PMTravel briefs
David Archuleta Spreads Holiday CheerMonday, October 12, 2009 @ 9:04AM19 Recordings/Jive Records artist David Archuleta enriches the holiday spirit with his upcoming "Christmas From The Heart" album due in stores Oct. 13, highlighted by a 17-city U.S. tour throughout the advent season.