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The rush, that started today, would continue at least till December 4. In this industrial town where weddings are an ostentatious affair people have been careful enough to book the hotels and marriage palaces preferred by them well in advance. For at least 50 marriage palaces and more than 100 good hotels in the city, it is peak business season and they are expecting to not just cover up for the days when they had no customers, but also to earn maximum profits. Our rooms are booked for at least two months now. Not just weddings, people are booking rooms for ceremonies like engagement as well. Besides, our hotel has a banquet hall which makes keeps us very busy, said Arun Jaie, GM, Park Plaza. For tourists coming from other parts of the country and foreigners securing a room in a hotel has become a tedious task these days.
Tulane season opens at renovated stadium
We've been waiting for (tonight) for I can't tell you how long," junior outfielder Aja Barto said. "I've been waiting for three years to come and play in this stadium, to play on the home field. It's just amazing to think about the kind of environment that is going to develop out here. I know personally I can't wait." Long time coming When he was hired in 1993, Jones immediately began talking about upgrades that could be made at the old Turchin Stadium. Over the years his wishes typically came to fruition. New dugouts and backstops were added. Both the inside and outside of the stadium were concreted. Stands were added down the foul lines. A hitting facility and clubhouse were built. But after the Green Wave advanced to the 2001 College World Series, interest in the program grew to an all-time high.
Student Allegedly Choked Inside Bucks Co. School
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (CBS 3) ― Investigators are looking into allegations that a student was choked inside the bathroom of a Bucks County school.David Holzerman, a junior at Quakertown High School, told CBS 3 he was attacked from behind on Tuesday in a school bathroom. David said he was choked with an object that he believes was a belt."I saw the belt come in front of my face and it go around my neck and I was picked up, like I was on my tippy-toes, but I was picked up and I was held for about 10 seconds and then he just dropped me," David explained.David, 16, said he never saw his attacker, but he reported the incident to school officials immediately.David's mother believes her son was targeted; he attends law enforcement classes at Upper Bucks Vocational School and David sometimes takes on authority role at Quakertown High.Debbie Holzerman admitted to having concerns about how students might react to David's occasional authoritative role at school, but she never expected anyone could harm her son by choking him."If you could come forward, we can work this out and we can figure out what was the reason, what was the cause, what would make you get to this point, that's all I would ask," Debbie said.The school district told CBS 3 that they are aware of the incident and that they are investigating.
State Senator Advocates EAP Israel Renewal
In spite of the State Dept.'s continuing travel warnings, students and a state senator have increased their efforts to end the University of California Education Abroad Program's five-year freeze on studies in Israel. The EAP study abroad program in the Middle Eastern country has remained "on hold" since the State Dept. posted a "Travel Warning" on its Web site, www.travel.state.gov, in Sept. 2002 advising American visitors to take caution and heed the continuing threats to U.S. interests when in Israel. The most recent Travel Warning cites suicide bombings in 2006 and 2007, rockets from the Gaza Strip and intelligence that terrorists may see American interests as targets. However, California State Senator Carole Migden (D-San Francisco) proposed a Senate Resolution on Jan.
Cabela's Announces Realignment of Executive Team
Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB), the World's Foremost Outfitter(R) of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, today announced organizational changes designed to better align the Company's business units with its multi-channel strategy. "Taking full advantage of Cabela's powerful multi-channel business model requires the steady and experienced leadership of a knowledgeable and well-trained group of executives," said Dennis Highby, President and .
Testing home school students has merit
Also, what makes a parent fit to teach their children? Did they attend college? Did they get certified? Do they have to dedicate their summers to continueing education? Nope. But guess what? All the teachers at the abhorrently substandard public schools do. " .
Gill Charlton: on the case
Travel expert Gill Charlton tackles your travel conundrums. This week: travelling to Kenya, passport problem and a car hire quandary. Travel directory Previous On the Case article Contact Gill FO says don't go, the insurer says it won't pay Beth Anderson, London, writes We are booked to travel to Kenya on January 27 and don't know whether to cancel in the light of the Foreign Office's travel advisory against all but essential travel. We won't be going near any of the trouble spots as we will be flying on to Lamu Island within a few hours of arriving in Nairobi - and from the same airport. .
Pain spreads: Car repos rise
Tanya Englert of Norwood had her blue 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee repossessed in December after making payments to own it for the previous 3 years. "The car had problems, a big repair bill," she said. "Then I had a $400-a-month car payment, $100 a month for insurance, $100 a month for parking. Gas hit $3 a gallon. "It all added up. I was just sick about it." .
Cruise lines now offer healthier foods to draw boomers
Royal Caribbean in January did away with its midnight buffets, but the famed concept lives on in other ships.Those looking to get moving on Royal Caribbean ships can consult virtual trainer kiosks and self-guided running maps for land excursions. One class takes passengers on a tour of the ship's eateries, with pointers on the healthiest choices.For cruise enthusiasts like Linda Coffman, it all means no longer having to worry about gaining weight at sea."I always used to try to lose a few pounds in anticipation (of sailing), but I've found that's really not necessary," said Coffman, a 59-year-old travel writer who goes on cruises for both work and pleasure.While salads and lighter dishes have always been available, Coffman said the variety in choices now is impressive.The changes come at a time when the cruise industry is seeing steady but modest growth.
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