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Guernsey delegation reinforces private client offering on US visit
The team, led by Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance - the promotional agency for the Island's finance industry - visited Miami, New York City and Boston during a two-week trip.
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How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport
If the US Airways-American Airlines merger announced earlier this year is approved, the combined airline would control two-thirds of the takeoff and landing slots at Reagan National Airport, outside Washington, D.C. The government could force the airline to give up some of those slots as a condition of the merger.
Newest hotel amenity: In-room rice cooker?
As hotels and resorts fall over themselves to cater to the surge in cash-rich Chinese tourists with a taste for luxury goods and silver service, experts say U.S. travelers may also reap the benefits.
Bolivian girl mauled by dog to fly to US for help
Doctors in Bolivia say a 4-year-old girl who was unconscious for nearly three weeks after being mauled in the face and body by a Rottweiler is conscious and ready to fly to Boston for reconstructive surgery.
Moto Electra Sets World Record by Crossing the US on an Electric Motorcycle in 3 Days
We recently told you about Moto Electra 's bold attempt to drive an electric motorcycle across the United States in just 3 days - and on June 6th the team accomplished this world record-breaking feat! Battling temperatures over 100 degrees, punishing rain and bike repairs, the racing team hit their goal while showing the world the potential of ... (more)
Tahoe Restaurants with Free Live Summer Music
An outdoor meal and a frosty drink in the mountains during summer become even better when partnered with some free, live music.
Music composed for NH's grand hotels revived
More than a century after guests at the Crawford House awoke to the "Breakfast Bell Polka," Plymouth State University is reviving some of long-lost music composed specifically to entertain guests at New Hampshire's grand hotels and keep them coming back for more.
Hefty price tag for Illinois special session
The Illinois Legislature's special session will cost about $40,000 a day, which includes a $111 daily payment to lawmakers to defray the cost of food and lodging while they work in the state capitol.
RIP Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: Former Punk Haven Finished Holding Concerts
For the last 55 years, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium has had all types of boring conventions, cat shows and craft fairs.
The Sweet Summer Taste of New Orleans
Summertime evokes memories of long, hot days, sitting in the shade on a porch or under a large tree eating something cold and sweet.
Commuter train from NYC shakes, derails in tunnel
A commuter train shook on the tracks and then derailed in a tunnel under the East River shortly after leaving Penn Station on Monday night, forcing the hundreds of passengers on it to be removed and delaying the trip home for many others.
With president at G8, Michelle Obama enjoys Irish ...
With the president locked in high-level meetings at a secluded hotel in Northern Ireland, first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters took the chance to investigate their Irish roots.
For young immigrants, a delayed coming of age
As a child, Jorge Tume used to sit and do homework as his parents cleaned the desks and floors of a concrete company in Miami.
For young immigrants, a delayed coming of age
In this Wednesday, June 12, 2013 photo, brothers Jorge Tume, left, and Francis Tume are shown in Miami.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza Announces Expansion to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana & Northern California
These most recent franchise agreements further expand Blaze Pizza's growing national footprint which includes the West Coast , the Northeast , the Midwest and the Southeast .
Move Over, Groupon: New Sites for Deals Target Kids, Couples
Many email boxes are flooded with deals for food, shopping and travel, but two new sites want to remove the clutter and boredom to provide kids and couples with ideas for fun activities.
Miss USA crown goes to Connecticut contestant
The country's newest Miss USA is leaving a white collar job behind for the glamour and excitement that goes with her new role -- and she can't wait.
Dorney Park Sued for Chinese Student's Death
A 22-year-old Chinese woman employed at Dorney Park was walking along Hamilton Boulevard when she was hit by a car and later died on Sept.
Carolinian Shakespeare Festival succumbs to lackluster economy
After 14 years at a number of venues, the annual mixture of plays and workshops will not return in 2013.
Strippers, Showgirls, and Sharks
"Gypsy." "Follies." "West Side Story." Did you know these three landmark shows did not win the Best Musical Tony Award? Peter Filichia does and he's fashioned a volume, "Stripper, Showgirls, and Sharks," that looks at these and other titles that were passed over for that award.