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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Cleanliness drive in Kashmir provide impetus to tourism

    Kashmir's Nageen Lake has got a new look following the construction of a state of the art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and due to a cleanliness drive that has attracted tourists and received applause from locals. The Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) constructed the STP which has a capacity to treat 5.4 million litres of sewage per day. Saqib, a resident, appreciated the state ...

  • Its a snap Americana

    May 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM ET You really took our breath away and touched us this week with your excellent pictures capturing the spirit of AMERICANA. From shore to shore, field to flag, and all the inspiring and awesome places and smiles in-between, you showed what's great about these states united.Next week's photo assignment: NATIONAL PARKS!The U.S. government is sponsoring an amateur ...

  • Say aloha to Hawaiis best bets

    Travel writer Brian Berusch gives an overview of each Hawaiian island to help you decide which is the best fit for your next trip to the Aloha State. Summer vacationers can find a range of activities in the Aloha state, from volcano tours to culinary gems to whale watching. But where does one go in the archipelago? Discover the best spots that Hawaii has to offer with these island trip ...

  • Weeklong traffic mess possible after Conn. derailment

    Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday. Malloy used dire language to describe traffic ...


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Masculin féminin [DVD]

Masculin féminin [DVD]

Masculin fminin marked a significant turning point for Jean-Luc Godard. One of the most iconoclastic of the French New Wave directors, Godard had made a name for himself throughout the early 1960s making stylistically unconventional, emotionally charged films that borrow ... ...

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  • Your shiny happy vacation on Facebook is a lie and thats OK

    After her trip to Thailand, Megan Winfield's Facebook wall was full of pictures like this one of the idyllic beach they visited. There were no photos or mention of her fever, or how much her family wanted to get off the island and back into air conditioned surroundings. Not only do people edit their vacation photos they post on Facebook -- selecting the ones of the best experiences, a ...

  • Man rides Ferris wheel for 48 hours crushing old Guinness record

    A man has set a new world record after riding a Ferris wheel for just over 48 hours. Clinton Shepherd's world has finally stopped spinning.The 32-year-old operations manger at ...

  • Airstream 2 Go offers RV rentals with retro flair

    Airstream2Go.com offers the first-ever rentals of the distinctive "silver bullets" that have been icons of the highway for more than 80 years."Everybody recognizes them," said Al Hesselbart, historian at the Recreational Vehicle Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Ind. "If it's a bright aluminum trailer with rounded curves, it's got to be an ...

  • Front desks at some hotels are checking out

    ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - When you walk into a hotel, the first thing you do is go to the front desk, get your keys, and go to your room. But the front desk may not be staying for long. At the St. Louis Airport Marriott, they're in the process of getting rid of the front desk. The reason is because it's big and some hotels believe it's a barrier between guests and employees. So, the ...

  • Ride the S.L.U.T. in Seattle and other transit tips

    New York To avoid the wrath of Washington, D.C., residents, always stand to the right on the escalators in its underground Metro system.In San Francisco, don't attempt to jump on a BART train as the doors are closing. They lack sensors to make them reopen. New York's crowded subway cars can get hot. Wise riders carry water. And when using Seattle mass transit, including the South Lake ...

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