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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Microsoft Corp.’s Bing search engine is increasing its emphasis on the recommendations shared within Facebook’s online social network to give people something they can’t find on Google’s dominant search engine.
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Syrian opposition calls general strike
Syria’s opposition has called for a general strike on Wednesday in defiance of a government campaign to crush pro-democracy protests, as the army presses its siege of the restive town of Tall Kalakh, the latest target of its brutal crackdown.
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The Realization of “Everything Miami”
After two years and $ 31 million, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami’s only marina front hotel, has officially unveiled its entirely new look and feel, making it an all-new destination for meetings and business and leisure travel to Miami. Â View grand reopening video at http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/marriott/47960/.
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Gas Prices May Drop By Holiday Weekend
If you’re like many Americans cancelling summer travel plans because of the hefty prices at the pump, you may want to reconsider. Analysts are predicting that gas prices across the nation will fall around 48 cents a gallon by Memorial Day weekend.
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Rue La La Gives New Yorkers One Dazzling Offer a Day via “Rue New York City”
Rue La La, a leading private sale shopping destination, today introduced Rue New York City, a premium, local service for residents of the New York City area. Rue New York City is the latest city launched by Rue Local, a city-specific extension of RueLaLa.com, already operating in Boston, Seattle and Philadelphia since late 2010.
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Today in the press
The Government has lodged a formal application to extend the €150 billion bank guarantee scheme from June 31 until the end of the year.
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Spruce Point Inn App Gives Visitors Smartstay Insiders’ Guide to Boothbay Harbor Maine
Spruce Point Inn, Resort & Spa is making Boothbay Harbor, Maine vacations even better for guests by launching a new Smartstay app to help them plan their visit on a smartphone app that travels with them, wherever they are. Custom-designed for Spruce Point Inn, based on the “insider tips” the innkeepers have gathered over 21 years in Boothbay Harbor, Smartstay helps visitors find the “best of the …
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We resist threats to our castles
The plan to install set-top boxes in pensioner’s homes might be a good thing but it is already proving to be a political grenade – thanks to the opposition’s scare campaign.
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Telvent Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Telvent GIT, S.A. , a leading real-time IT solutions and information provider for a sustainable world, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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International Criminal Court Demands Gaddafi’s Arrest
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked Judges asked to issue an arrest warrant for Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi and two other key member’s of his regime. The office of prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo has asked for international arrest warrants against Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif el-Islam and intelligence Abdullah Senussi for crimes against humanity, since it is stated …
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Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and …
The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) on 15 October 1999 is also known as “the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee”.
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Giffords part of 450,000 expected for shuttle launch
About 450,000 people, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords , are expected to be on the Space Coast in Florida for Monday’s scheduled launch of the space shuttle Endeavour .
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Bafana to field weakened side
BAFANA Bafana’s preparations for the June 5 Africa Cup of Nations soccer qualifier against Egypt start with a tricky international friendly match against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Dar es Salaam this evening.
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Stormers will be fully tested
TEAMS that have found it tough to make previous playoffs are a week away from the point they decide where their focus will lie, in the space between Super Rugby and the Currie Cup.
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London attracts thousands of people from all over the world. It happens to be a vibrant holiday destination with a plethora of activities including shopping, entertainment and so on. London Eye,  Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussaud’s Museum, London Bridge and London Tower are just a few things you can visit during your holidays in London. As far as accommodation is concerned, the city is filled with a huge collection of London family apartments. Whether looking for long term or short term stay, you can be sure that London apartments would make you feel comfortable with its home-like ambience.

These days, most tourists prefer staying in London family apartments, instead of hotels. There are plenty of advantages to choose these apartments. To begin with London apartments turn out to be quite cheaper than hotels in the city. These accommodations are quite spacious and include some of the latest amenities and facilities. Whether you are visiting this city for a business purpose or with your family for a vacation, you must choose from a wide selection of apartments. Internet is one of the best places to start looking for serviced apartments in London.

Regardless of the area you choose, you are likely to find the right apartment all across London. In addition, these accommodations are a perfect base to experience the culture and the history of the place. For the most part, these apartments are located closer to the transport links and hence will give you an advantage to reach out to shopping districts and popular landmarks in London. Furthermore, most of these London apartments have plenty of bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. On the other hand, if you wish to cook your own food, you can choose an apartment that comes with some cooking amenities. While booking your apartments, you must do some basic research on what is included with the apartment. Such a way, you will be able to get the apartment you want, at affordable prices.

Holidays are meant for enjoyment and also for gathering lifelong experiences. People often go on tours with their loved one and also with their own friends. The idea of travelling has been changing very fast these days and that is why the touring companies are discovering newer ways to provide more joy and pleasure to their passengers. There is no doubt that these newer concepts are more positive in the task of making the passengers feel more relaxed and enjoy each and every single minute of his journey.

The concept of campervan hire NZ is certainly a very positive side in the touring business these days and that is why the passengers are emphasizing more on campervan hire New Zealand.  These campervans are highly pleasing for the people as they get world of freedom from the routine travelling schedule. These opportunities are creating more tourists from all over New Zealand and that is why the tourism industry is standing on the verge of a boom here.

Inside Ball: Origin teams debate
Souths make play for Tim Moltzen; Martin Kennedy joins casualty ward for Queensland; get news, Friday late mail at The Inside Ball.
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France’s Laurent Blanc: I thought about resigning
The 1998 World Cup winner has confirmed that he thought about resigning from his role as France boss following the discrimination row that has affected French football
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Inside Ball: Titans sign Champion
Souths make play for Tim Moltzen; Martin Kennedy joins casualty ward for Queensland; get news, Friday late mail at The Inside Ball.
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Any good ideas for a 100-year Starship Project?
The United States military is calling for ideas to aid a joint study with NASA that will identify the requirements necessary to make interstellar space travel possible, as well as practical.
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Libyan rebels continue to boast of victories against Khadafy’s forces
Pressing to break a two-month siege, rebels in the port city of Misrata said they had captured the local airport and pushed Moammar Khadafy’s forces ever further from the city’s western outskirts.
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Minister confident Rugby World Cup ticket sales will pick up
The government is confident it can sell enough Rugby World Cup tickets.
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7 Theories to Explain Failed U.S. Policy in Syria
Editor’s Note : Elliott Abrams is former senior director for the Near East and deputy national security adviser handling Middle East affairs in the George W. Bush administration.
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First cars and trains across Sydney Harbour Bridge, March 1932 / Sam Hood

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Notes: First cars and trains across Sydney Harbour Bridge. Taken for the Sam Hood News Service. Official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Gadhafi makes first TV appearance as leader’s forces pushed back
Late Wednesday, Gadhafi made his first TV appearance since a NATO airstrike on his residential compound killed one of his sons on April 30.
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Travelport heightens support for hotel and car partners
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 May, 2011: Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has outlined plans to invest in a new, in-house support function for its hotel and car supplier customers as part of its ongoing commitment to grow hotel and car bookings through its two GDS platforms, Galileo and Worldspan, as well as its online leisure portal, Travelport Leisure.
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Families await news on trial of US hikers in Iran
The families of the two Americans held in Iran on espionage charges hope that a nearly two-year struggle to secure their release is about to reach a successful end. The trial of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal begins Wednesday morning in Tehran.
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