Posts June 2011


Large jump in cattle deaths on export ships

Posted 2011-06-29 09:22 by Robin

But Livecorp''s chief executive, Cameron Hall, said the rise in the mortality rate was less to do with longer voyages and more to do with a single voyage to Qatar and Egypt in February last year when 295 cattle died. The ship, ...

Sydney Morning Herald

Ways to lodge some savings into your vacation

Posted 2011-06-25 08:19 by Robin

So she knows that time shares aren''t the best deal to own — but they can be the best deal on the vacation rental market. "You can get amazing deals, because people [sometimes] can''t use their week and they didn''t exchange it ...

Chicago Tribune

Travel Q&A: Change name to secure miles

Posted 2011-06-22 11:03 by Robin

By KERRI WESTENBERG Q. I''m getting married in the spring and already am feeling overwhelmed by all the cards and accounts for which I''ll need to change my name. Do I also need to do that for my Delta frequent-flier account? A. ...

Kansas City Star

Hyundai Elantra road trip: Predict our MPG!

Posted 2011-06-16 16:21 by Robin

By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide March 28, 2011 This Wednesday, Robin and I will be heading out on a road trip in a 2011 Hyundai Elantra, which is rated for 40 MPG on the highway -- so let''s see who can come ...

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Bethel '11 explains journey from housing projects to Yale to Chicago Tribune

Posted 2011-06-12 19:48 by Robin

By Tapley Stephenson The Chicago Tribune ran a feature Sunday about Timeica Bethel ''11 and her journey from the LeClaire Courts housing project to Yale. The article describes how Bethel was raised by her grandmother after her mother, a crack addict, ...

Yale Daily News

Census Shows Home Vacancies Increase to 13 Percent but Data Includes Second Homes

Posted 2011-06-09 09:28 by Robin

While the increase largely reflects the number of foreclosures that continue to negatively affect the market through depressed sale prices and property values, the fact that the data includes vacation homes means the numbers may not accurately mirror ... topic

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Putt-putt tickets benefit Relay for Life

Posted 2011-06-06 20:10 by Robin

By staff report Enjoy some family fun at Safari Golf and Games until April 10 and support the American Cancer Society''s Relay for Life of the Beaches. Purchase tickets at Marine Bank & Trust''s 1450 US 1 location and proceeds will benefit ...

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Ford introduces 2011 editions of Expedition 'business class ...

Posted 2011-06-02 14:56 by Robin

(FGP) has announced the launch of the 2011 Ford Expedition XLT EL and Expedition XLT. The EL (which stands for “Extended Length”) is 14.8 inches longer than the standard XLT model and has 130.8 cubic-feet more cargo space. ...The Manila Times - ...

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