Honeymoon attack 'link' to death Aug 2, 2008
" He also said the couple's parents visited the Cocos Hotel where the couple were staying, but they did not go to the cottage where they were attacked. It is now understood that their parents are returning to the UK. Antigua's police commissioner has admitted that the murder had exposed the force's weaknesses and said it will be a catalyst for change. Mr Nelson was himself brought in from Canada earlier this year in a bid to transform the police operation. The 350-strong police force operates... (BBC News -- UK)
Romantic revenge, served in multimedia Aug 2, 2008
However you see it, Take Care of Yourself is of a piece with Calle's earlier explorations, which have included works made by following strangers in the street and documenting their actions with words and photographs (she once followed an unsuspecting man from a Paris party all the way to Venice, dogging his footsteps for two weeks), or working as a chambermaid and crafting fantasies about the hotel guests, based on her surreptitious findings in their guest rooms (scribbled phone numbers, bar and... (Globe and Mail)
Memories in the Hutong home Jul 28, 2008
Rather than guiding guests straight into the house, the 53-year-old starts by discussing the origins of the front wall, while his wife Wang Zhixi leads a Japanese tourist into the yard, all the while speaking fluent Japanese ... 8 U.S. dollars) per night per guest, including breakfast ... "Apart from that, it's great fun having foreign guests staying with us," says Wang. (Xinhuanet, China)
'He came to Edmonton a private person and left famous' Jul 24, 2008
"He stayed here for a stretch in late 1966, invited as a guest of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts and hung out for five weeks.". While in Edmonton, Solez says, Cohen struck up friendships with a fistful of women and wrote a string of poems and songs, including the iconic Sisters of Mercy, a ballad inspired by his relationship with two U of A undergrads (not two backpackers travelling through Edmonton on a cross-Canada trip as is often reported). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Obama vows to work for Mideast breakthrough Jul 23, 2008
The king later drove his guest to the airport in his Mercedes. Following dinner, Mr. Obama flew aboard his newly refurbished chartered campaign jet to Israel for meetings with Israeli leaders as well as Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on the West Bank. (Globe and Mail)
Will Meet With Jindal... Jul 22, 2008
McCain To Meet With Jindal - The Fix. The Fix runs through the potential VP picks. (The Drudge Report)
Operators offer gas discounts to attract tourists Jul 20, 2008
Meghan St. Jean of Adventure West Resorts, which runs Elkin Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia's remote Chilcotin region about two hours west of William's Lake, said they noticed the tendency toward fewer guests at the beginning of July ... Since the Nemaiah Valley guest ranch is so far off the beaten track that public transport is out of the question, the company decided to offer mileage rebates of 10 cents a kilometre to those driving up from Vancouver or elsewhere to a maximum of 750... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Pet Friendly Hotels Niagara Falls N... Jul 19, 2008
Pets Can Stay pet policy offers a limited number of guest rooms, so the pet room must be designated at time of booking. Pets under 25 pounds allowed. (Suite101.com)
For 600, ‘Willie Week’ is in session Jul 19, 2008
One of this year s guest speakers is Dr. Mick Moloney an Ireland native who came to America in 1973 to study folklore and musicology at the University of Pennsylvania. He was only planning on studying in the states for two years, but he decided to stay. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Stephen Hawking is staying put, Cambridge says Jul 18, 2008
The University of Cambridge has poured cold water on reports its most famous physicist might be coming to Canada to work, saying Wednesday Stephen Hawking "has no plans" to leave. A report in the Daily Telegraph in the U.K. said Hawking was contemplating joining his colleague Neil Turok at Waterloo, Ont. (CBC.ca)
Who's Gaining From A Weak Dollar? Jul 17, 2008
At a Marriott (nyse: - - ) hotel located near the tony neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, the number of international guests has increased significantly ... Other Business Benefits The shopping habits of overseas tourists have an additional financial impact for peripheral businesses and services like valet parking, guest services, hotels and restaurants. (Forbes)
The Boss receives an ovation Jul 16, 2008
HOTEL GUEST: Josh Hamilton awoke the day after his dreamlike performance in the Home Run Derby and turned on the TV in his hotel room in midtown Manhattan and found the end of the movie "The Natural" playing. Just then he received a visitor. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Obituaries for Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Jul 15, 2008
Feel free to leave a memory of Edna, sign her online guest book and view her tribute video at. More Obituaries. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Summer camp for mystery hopefuls Jul 14, 2008
During a break in the sessions, the Virginia mystery writer Austin Camacho said he'd been a regular guest at other writing conferences, but this was the first one he'd attended that was dedicated to thrillers. "There's more men here," he observed. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Practical Traveler | Frequent Flier Programs The Miles Pile Up ... Jul 13, 2008
The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card, for example, lets you transfer hotel points to more than 30 major airlines on mostly a one-to-one basis. And for every 20,000 points you transfer to miles you get a 5,000 bonus. (New York Times)
Planet Obama, Voter ID Jul 13, 2008
The guest talking head a dyed in the wool radiclib had some nice things to say about McCain. Just look at the tape; he s obviously out to lunch, enshrouded in a mental (or maybe just psychological) fog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Impressions of accuser conflict Jul 13, 2008
For example, a guest at the hotel the night of the encounter told an investigator that the woman seemed to be "intimately" connected to Bryant because of her "flirtatious" body language. An acquaintance of the woman also said that during a trip to Canada a month after the incident, Bryant's accuser "seemed to make a joke" about the assault "and commented about money she was going to get from the trial.". (Yahoo News -- Kobe Bryant)
Weight of the world too heavy for G8 shoulders Jul 6, 2008
The summits have certainly become bigger: Now they include hundreds of ministers, aides and sherpas who do advance work for governments, thousands of reporters, dozens of guest nations ... It was apparent to everyone then that something was wrong: The countries that were subject to all this largesse and planning were only invited as guests. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Rise and rise of the pansexual Jul 5, 2008
Guests arrived to find mini-bars still being installed, knobs fell off drawers and wardrobes (four came off in PS's bunker), toilets did not flush (one for the entire weekend) and the menu could have come straight from the cafeteria of Noah's Ark, with crocodile, barramundi, prawn, veal, pork belly, beef, kangaroo, lamb, chicken and emu all served in the same sitting ... Guests initially suspected the distant yelping was just another bush turkey straying in the path of a hungry croc until the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fire up your remotes Jul 4, 2008
Completely tongue-in-cheek but rarely slapstick, the movie includes solid guest turns from Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest and Andre the Giant, playing, well, a giant. The Lord of the Rings (1978) Teletoon, 10 p.m.. (Globe and Mail)
Want free Wi-FI? Avoid staying in posh hotels Jun 30, 2008
But charges for Internet access were most common at more expensive properties, with three-fourths of luxury hotels and 91 percent of "upper upscale" hotels charging guests to access the Net from their rooms ... Nearly three-fourths offer a computer in the lobby for guest use, though economy hotels are least likely to offer this service ... Forty-three percent said they have flat-screen TVs in guest rooms, and 57 percent said they upgraded bedding packages in the past year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
USW Convention: June 30-July 3 in Las Vegas Jun 27, 2008
Each day of the USW convention will have guest speakers and resolutions ... An evening cookout for delegates and guests is scheduled. (PR Newswire)
Dating service that bans ugliness comes to Canada Jun 25, 2008
" In other words, don't tell me what type of person to date! I'll be the one (not others) to decide if a person is beautiful or not! Hodge and his approved members cannot pretend to be God, when it comes to beauty. SarahFound the website. It states 'Looks Matters' on the main page. Apparently, proper grammar and intelligence do not, however. KGPeople keep saying that whoever is against this website is ugly....well no....what is ugly anyways? Everyone has their own taste! The issue here is about... (CTV.ca)
Carlson Hotels Worldwide Adds 11 Properties to Its Global Portfolio in April and May Jun 24, 2008
In 2008, Carlson Hotels added 35 properties and 4,521 guest rooms bringing its global lodging portfolio to 986 hotels with 148,733 rooms in 72 countries ... "Of particular note is the milestone opening of the 450th Country Inns s By Carlson as this brand continues to experience solid expansion in its market segment. Overall, we are on track to reach the landmark total of 1,000 properties in our total global portfolio later this year." Country Inns s By Carlson The addition of five Country Inn s... (PR Newswire)
Get On the Bus Jun 23, 2008
Indeed it was too darn unfortunate that he was not detained by Chinese security and locked up somewhere in Lhasa for a while so that he could learn his lesson that he was in another country as a guest and he was not invited there to make trouble. I am also glad that China had the technical ability to block part of his so-called reporting. (Globe and Mail)
Heeere's Johnny! Monologue was city's hot ticket Jun 21, 2008
Guests were not issued invitations, but rather told to show up 30 minutes before the lunch, present picture identification and be checked off from a list before being issued their invitations and table numbers ... Although Tory staffers seemed to stay away (there was a rumour they were told to because of the NAFTA-gate affair, in which Canadian leaks damaged the campaign of Democrat Barack Obama), the Prime Minister's senior policy man, Mark Cameron, was there as a guest of TD Bank. (Globe and Mail)
Caesars Windsor Opens to Rave Reviews Jun 21, 2008
Caesars Windsor welcomed more than 5,000 guests to a Gala Opening tonight, launching a new era of luxury and style on the Canadian side of the Detroit River ... Guests also had the opportunity to get a first-hand look at the new, 100,000 square foot convention space, and the stunning 27-story Augustus Tower -- with its soaring lobby, grand pillars, Romanesque art, statues and spectacular fountain ... -- Guest rooms boasting the best views of the riverfront and Detroit skyline -- some with... (FOXBusiness)
All hail Caesars! Jun 20, 2008
It was, as one well-heeled guest said, an out-of-Windsor experience ... It was, as one well-heeled guest said, an out-of-Windsor experience ... "It took three years, $439 million, 5,000 guests - and a partnership between the government of Ontario and Harrah's entertainment - but it was a party and then some, with a few togas.Politicians and Caesars officials were led on stage by Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and two centurians. And the officials seemed just as confident as their Roman... (Canada.com)
Why I'm Voting Democrat Jun 18, 2008
Ben Shapiro is a regular guest on dozens of radio shows around the United States and Canada and author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Ben Shapiro's column. (Townhall.com)
Lil Wayne, Robert De Niro, Joan Rivers Jun 18, 2008
Rivers used two expletives while talking about Russell Crowe as a guest host on the live gab-fest "Loose Women" on ITV. She was asked to leave during a commercial break. The comedian, 75, said in a statement she was sorry for the swearing, and assumed that a censor would be able to "bleep" the words out. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Dialing up the intensity Jun 16, 2008
Such as it was, the NBA's VIP guest list included "He Got Game" duo Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, who were no doubt rooting for Ray Allen even if they like the Lakers better; Spike's brother Malcolm Lee; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Sally Field; Jack Nicholson; Lou Adler; Lionel Richie; Chili Peppers bassist Flea and bandmate Anthony Kiedis; Spanish basketball sensation Ricky Rubio; Bob Dylan's oldest son, filmmaker Jesse Dylan; NBA alum Spencer Haywood; and Grammy-winning singer Ashanti, who said she... (Boston Globe)
O'Brien's beat blog Jun 16, 2008
If you wanna take my comment as a slam, be my guest. Kid s changeup, is probably the BEST on the team right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Winding & unwinding Jun 14, 2008
Ms. Hansen, director of guest services at Honeymoon Bay Retreat on the shores of Lake Cowichan, stops to survey a patch of muddy ground where she has mentally mapped out a seven-circuit, Cretan-style labyrinth, a swirling ancient design found on Greek coins as early as 400 BC.. Later this summer, the labyrinth's winding, symmetrical pathways will be neatly paved with interlocking bricks and bordered by knee-high English boxwood bushes, inviting visitors to the Vancouver Island retreat to... (Globe and Mail)
Winslow House events Jun 14, 2008
Shipwreck Dinner Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Colin Woodard, author of The Republic of Pirates. Join others at Winslow House for an evening with a nautically themed dinner and lecture. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts mark centennial of Catskill Mtn. Endurance Run Jun 12, 2008
A very special guest was featured at the Main Street event, who takes particular pride in the legacy that was launched from Church and Main Streets 100 years ago, Walter Davidson Sr. s granddaughter Jean Davidson. I m so honored to be invited here, she said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Things to Do in Regina, Canada Jun 10, 2008
With the four diamond rating and elegant reputation since 1927, guests are treated to 224 guest rooms ranging from standard to the 1,574 square foot Royal Suite. Make sure to also take advantage of the fitness centre, steam room, whirlpool and massage services. (Suite101.com)
Review of Victoria's James Bay Inn Jun 8, 2008
The entire hotel in fact, with its once lush carpets and velveteen couches, welcomes guests with vestiges of an era that no longer exists, but hospitality, comfort and clean rooms are still the priorities ... Guest should always check directly with the hotel as prices may have changed since publish date ... Hotel guests receive a 15% discount at the restaurant. (Suite101.com)
Europe on the cheap Jun 7, 2008
This hostel will also appeal to better-heeled, mature travellers interested in the city's nightlife since guests under 18 aren't admitted without a guardian ... Situated in Mitte, Berlin's bustling art and nightlife district, the East Seven gives guests a comfortable perch from which to witness the city's startling rebirth ... Every room is literally a work of art: 20 former prison cells, complete with iron bars, have been turned into compact guest rooms with details such as a ceiling painted by... (Globe and Mail)
Grilled Tuscan-style rabbit Jun 5, 2008
This recipe is easy and, with a little practice, you will impress your guests with it ... Massimo Capra is co-owner and chef of Mistura Restaurant and Sopra Upper Lounge in Toronto and guest chef on the show Restaurant Makeover. (Globe and Mail)
New casino boosts tourism in southwest Michigan May 31, 2008
Six restaurants, ice cream parlor, 3,000-slot casino and hotel with 165 guest rooms and suites (rates start at $299) ... Angie Siewert, owner of the Sans-Souci Euro Inn, about three miles east of New Buffalo, called the casino "an added amenity" for her guests. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Boogie Gives Fans One-Of-A-Kind Opportunity May 31, 2008
Want to be a special guest at the ESPY s. It s a first class trip with hotel and airfare included to Los Angeles brand new Nokia theatre. (Phog.net)
Reaching for the stars May 30, 2008
Stunned by a lower rating, a hotel rethinks its whole approach - and guests reap the rewards ... He launched a transformation of the company culture and garnered the owners' support for the renovation - refurbishing guest rooms with amenities like recessed lighting, marble bathrooms, and flat-panel plasma TVs ... Employees now had to do things like use guests' names when talking to them, answer phones by the third ring, and escort guests rather than point when asked for directions. (Boston Globe)
Great American Country and Country Stars The Road Hammers Pair to Celebrate Closing Ceremonies for Habitat For Humanity's 2008 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project May 29, 2008
Through Habitat For Humanitys relationship with Scripps Networks, country music network Great American Country (GAC) partnered with country music recording artists The Road Hammers to be guest performers during the May 15 closing ceremonies. The closing ceremonies were held at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino from 5:30 -7:30 pm CT.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Society praises Grouse Mountain's smoke-free stance May 28, 2008
"Providing information and resources at the workplace where people spend a third of their day helps us access this hard-to-reach audience. "Our goal is to help leading B.C. companies foster workplace environments that support those who wish to quit and help young workers stay tobacco free," said Adair. "When the issue on the table is health and wellness, we feel we have a responsibility to adopt a leadership role," said Michael Cameron, Grouse Mountain's General Manager. "Our commitment to a... (Canada Newswire)
Lodging and gas deals, starting at just $69 May 28, 2008
As a guest, you get access to the hotel's new lazy river and waterslide ... Tampa, from $149 per room per nightAt the new InterContinental Tampa, guests on a two-night weekend stay will receive a $40 rebate towards their final bill. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Reporter's diaryLaura Trevelyan travels to Burma with Ban Ki-moon May 24, 2008
Unsmiling, with gold rimmed spectacles, the general awaited his guest. More fountains, and fresh flowers everywhere. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Top-notch burgers May 23, 2008
No doubt, the burger itself would command a pretty penny, but this truffle overload comes with a bottle of 1990 Chateau Petrus (and a second burger for a guest) ... For $28, guests can purchase a six-pack of Kobe beef sliders topped with Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and caramelized onions. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Birders flocked to Tawas May 21, 2008
There, guest speakers conducted seminars on topics ranging from the endangered Kirtland s warbler to Michigan black bears. One seminar, entitled Wandering Michigan s Wetlands, was put on by Tom Funke, director of conservation for Michigan Audubon. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Events & Announcements May 21, 2008
The event is open to all members and special guests, 7:30 am for an 8:00 start ... The 2008 Summit event will feature internationally distinguished guest speakers, each of whom will be addressing the most salient emerging trends in Angel investing. (Nova Scotia Business Journal)
Dead funny tale May 17, 2008
Debra Adelaide is a guest at the Sydney Writers' Festival, May 19-25, where The Household Guide To Dying (Picador, $32. 95) will be launched on Friday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Catering to the tall traveler May 13, 2008
Kimpton introduced its tall concept in 1995 after a tall guest complained to Pinetti about small beds during the evening wine hour at a Kimpton in San Francisco ... Canoe Bay, a luxury resort in rural Wisconsin, first offered a long "Emperor Bed" to one cottage in 2001, after some guests complained that their feet dangled off the beds. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Holland America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New England Cruises May 13, 2008
The longer cruises of the Signature-class ms Eurodam and popular ms Maasdam will call at Gaspe, Baie-Comeau and/or Sept-iles, creating new opportunities for guests to enjoy extraordinary scenic, cultural and wildlife watching experiences in Quebec ... Guests will have the choice of sailing from five convenient home ports -- Boston, Montreal, Quebec City, New York and Fort Lauderdale ... "Gaspe, Baie-Comeau and Sept-iles are fantastic new ports that feature outstanding attractions," said Richard... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Six Flags Announces First Quarter Results May 9, 2008
11 Driven by 13% Increase in Guest Spending Per Capita and Increased Sponsorship and International Licensing Fees ... Revenues for the first quarter also reflected increases in per capita guest spending, which grew $4 ... 95, a 13% increase over the per capita guest spending of $34. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kids fete music's value in education May 6, 2008
Along with a guest list that included children's entertainer Fred Penner, yesterday's pack of performers strummed and sang their way through three songs -- the official number, Hotel California and In the Mood -- and then gushed about how much music means to their education. "Music can be really emotional and also make you very happy," said Nicholas Gammon, 12. (Winnipeg Sun)
The best European experiences at home May 3, 2008
But at the White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, guests can immerse themselves in all things English. Indulge in afternoon high tea and snuggle up to the fireplace in the wood-beamed antique-filled guest rooms ... Guests can mosey on down to the brewery restaurant for some Texas-sized schnitzel and freshly brewed beer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
He's coming out: Diddy announces himself in Hollywood May 3, 2008
"The constant salesman drops shout-outs to sponsors Ciroc vodka and Cadillac, but wouldn't reveal the guest list _ except to note that David Beckham couldn't make it. Becks was playing a game in Utah on Saturday."I've had great parties with no celebrities there, great parties with tons of celebrities. We're all people," Combs said. Asked about the fest's rumored price tag, Combs smiles and responds: "It's up there, but I can't confirm it's $4 million. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hannah Montana Does Playboy May 2, 2008
Ben Shapiro is a regular guest on dozens of radio shows around the United States and Canada and author of ... Ben Shapiro is a regular guest on dozens of radio shows around the United States and Canada and author of. (Townhall.com)
Spirituality Inc. Apr 21, 2008
Thinking it was a guest, Ms. Erese, a 22-year-old housekeeping worker at the High Country Inn in Banff, Alta. apologized to the woman and promised to finish soon. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Holland America Line's 2008 Europe Collectors' Voyages Offer Best Value for Money Apr 18, 2008
SEATTLE, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With the U.S. dollar continuing to weaken abroad, Holland America Line has developed a series of 27 Europe Collectors' Voyages in 2008 that caters to those guests who want to take an extended vacation while getting the most out of their money ... While the appeal of a longer voyage attracts many guests to book a Collectors' Voyage, the itinerary is the ultimate hook for most travelers ... "Europe continues to grow in popularity as a vacation destination as more... (PR Newswire)
Playing for the comps: a $20,000 private jet Apr 18, 2008
Two blocks away from the Hard Rock, deep-pocketed guests can take their pick of freebies from the biggest and most expensive Las Vegas resorts, such as Wynn, Caesars Palace, the Palms and the now-classic Bellagio ... Wynn tracks gaming by issuing guests red cards - imagine an extremely distinguished-looking debit card - that slips into slot machines and the blackjack and roulette tables ... The casino knows that over time, guests will lose money gambling. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
To a pack of pedal pushers, a bike trip is the ride of a lifetime Apr 13, 2008
An eight-day, food-oriented Guest Chef program costs $5,180, with departures in May, September, and October. Visit or call 800-473-7040. (Boston Globe)
Wine is the new gold in Dahlonega Apr 12, 2008
" The lodgings picture is also looking up. The Park Place Hotel, which opened last year in a two-story former professional building, is the first hotel right on the square. Large rooms and two-room suites are furnished with pillow-top mattresses, flat-panel TVs, Starbucks coffee and hot chocolate, Wi-Fi, fridges and wet bars. Guests receive a complimentary bottle of wine at check-in and room service breakfast or breakfast across the street at Twinkle's Cafe. The Smith House has updated its nine... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Key West and the Second Amendment Apr 10, 2008
But I have to guess you probably aren't a frequent guest of his anyhow, just wanted a chance to throw a jab at him for what ever reason, I guess. Very scary. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mackey tough, Tiger tougher Apr 9, 2008
Drunk Disturbance Officers assisted Grand Aleutian personnel with a hotel guest who was intoxicated and screaming about another guest. The first guest was warned that his behavior could result in his arrest. (Anchorage Daily News)
10 Earth-friendly spring flings Apr 8, 2008
$75 for one, $25 for each extra guest; 877/820-6132 ... Why it's green: The lodge was the first in Canada to offset the carbon emissions of guest and employee travel. (CNN -- Travel)
