ABU DHABI // The capital’s tourism sector has been synonymous with business travel, but tourism officials say they intend to make pleasure travel a more important the sector in coming years.
Business tourism, one of the most resilient sectors of the economy, has protected Abu Dhabi from the economic downturn. But tourism officials say the addition […]
Some exciting history about chocolate and strawberries: The ancient Mayans and Aztecs considered chocolate an aphrodisiac. Strawberries have been considered an aphrodisiac since old Rome. But the history of these two delectable treats hardly matters. All you need to know is that the combination is sure to please your lover on Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate Strawberry Coagulate […]
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY
DETROIT — General Motors (GM) may be inching toward bankruptcy court, but the theory that GM could get through the process quickly faces increasing skepticism.
On Friday, Fritz Henderson said he came into his new position as GM’s CEO three weeks ago believing a bankruptcy filing was more probable than not.
“I […]
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A Few Secrets About Teeth Whitening
from: Harold Katz
Within the last 10 years the field of teeth whitening, both in the
dental office and at home, has changed immensely. Essentially, there are two different methods to get whiter teeth: dental (in-office) whitening, and an at home treatment. Discover a few secrets about teeth whitening that your dentist […]
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KKR & Co, Henry Kravis and George Roberts’ private equity firm, swung to a loss last year as leveraged buyouts dried up amid the credit crisis.
The New York-based firm had US$1.2 billion in losses compared with pretax economic net income of US$815 million the previous year, KKR said in a […]
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — Kellogg Co. is settling federal charges that it falsely advertised the benefits for children of eating Frosted Mini-Wheats.
The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement Monday that would bar Kellogg from making misleading claims for its breakfast and snack foods and from misrepresenting studies.
The FTC says Kellogg’s advertising asserted attentiveness […]
A Gap Year is a reverie for many. That precious year off between school and university, or increasingly these days the adult gap year - between one job and the next. Planning a gap year is provocative and thrilling - and little bit scary, all at the same time. The costs can add up, especially […]
Jean Elliott Fitzgerald, associated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Real Estate School, has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Green Designation, the only green professional designation recognized by NAR.
Fitzgerald completed extensive training to meet NAR’s qualification to train REALTORS better understand what makes property green, to help their clients evaluate the cost/benefit of […]
p>WASHINGTON — New York is not thought of as a big military state. But Representative John M. McHugh, who was selected Tuesday to be President Obama’s secretary of the Army, has long stood out among his New York colleagues for his attention to military matters.
The fate of his district, which stretches across the state’s economically […]