Fewer U.S. fliers for summer, but packed planes persist
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer, but don’t expect more empty seats as carriers pack planes to help offset surging fuel costs.
The trade group for the nation’s largest airlines on Tuesday forecast 211.5 million passengers will travel on domestic carriers between...
Tuesday , May 13, 2008
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Athens museum to show its priceless Egyptian collection for first time
ATHENS, Greece - A priceless ancient Egyptian collection opens to the public Wednesday, featuring a wooden body tag for a mummy, a stunning bronze statue of a princess, and a 3,000-year-old loaf of bread with a bite-sized chunk missing.
The National Archeological Museum in Athens is puttin...
Tuesday , May 13, 2008
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Israel Museum puts Dead Sea scroll on rare display this week
JERUSALEM - One of the most important Dead Sea scrolls is going on display in Jerusalem this week - more than four decades after it was last seen by the public.
The 7.3-metre scroll with the text of the Bible’s Book of Isaiah had been in a dark, temperature-controlled room at the Israel Mu...
Tuesday , May 13, 2008
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No more roughing it: Supported cycling means fluffy towels, memorable meals
On a supported bike tour, you don’t have to worry about smelling like road kill after days upon days of cycling. There will be opportunities to shower along the way.
You needn’t schlep all your gear on your bike. A van will deliver your street clothes, your iPod, your Tom Clancy novel and ...
Tuesday , May 13, 2008
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Internet takes some of the guesswork out of river rafting
NEW MARKET, Va. - Savvy raft riders are learning to tap the Internet for water release and stream flow information before deciding whether it’s worth travelling long distances to run their favourite rivers.
River velocity can make all the difference in the ride for rafters, canoers, kayake...
Tuesday , May 13, 2008
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