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October 18, 2007

Planes Vs. Trains: Traversing Europe

By Jane Engle Los Angeles Times LONDON ~ Inexpensive, fast transportation continues to be the talk of Europe, where dozens – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Sloshed in Beer, Japanese Style

HAKONE ~ Having a cold beer after a hot bath is a nightly ritual for many Japanese, and now the – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Singapore’s A380 ‘Has No First Class’

By Adam Plowright Agence France-Presse TOULOUSE, France ~ “There is no first class on this plane, sir. This is Suite – Read More...
October 18, 2007

An Encounter with the Buddha of Coach Class

By Jeanne Marie Laskas The Washington Post The guy in the aisle seat has shoulder-length hair, a ruddy complexion and – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Students Mistake Ecstasy for Sweets

SYDNEY ~ Three Australian schoolchildren aged 10 and 11 were rushed to hospital after mistaking suspected ecstasy tablets for sweets, – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Fine-Tuned Map of Human Genome Offers Fresh Clues about Disease

Scientists released the finest-detailed map yet of variants in the human genetic code this week, declaring it should help unlock – Read More...
October 18, 2007

China to Improve Food Safety: Hu

BEIJING ~ President Hu Jintao said this week that China would step up efforts to improve food safety and prevent – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Health Benefits of Garlic Unraveled: Study

Alternative medicine has been touting the health benefits of garlic for centuries, from its anti-bacterial and antifungal properties, to its – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Thousands Sent Abroad as Migrant Workers

The government of Bali has sent thousands of migrant workers to 17 countries to work in tourism and on cruise – Read More...
October 18, 2007

New Cargo Facility Completed

Denpasar has finished building a full-facility cargo terminal that will also serve to alleviate gridlocked traffic in the capital, Denpasar – Read More...