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Johnson, Edwards keep rivalry friendly going into Cup finale
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
With much of the suspense removed from its Chase for the Sprint Cup, perhaps NASCAR would prefer a raging feud or a little hatred ...
USA
Motorsports
Slowing economy puts brakes on NASCAR
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
As Jimmie Johnson closes in on history at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR is being ravaged by economic heartache, and perhaps ...
USA
Motorsports
Leader Cruz Pedregon won't be cruising at finale
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Cruz Pedregon and Matt Smith each hold slim leads in NHRA Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, but know that by ...
USA
Motorsports
Waltrip opens up, makes radical schedule suggestions
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Darrell Waltrip says NASCAR should apply some California dreaming to revamping its 36-race schedule. "My vision is I'd race on ...
USA
Motorsports
Sharks boosted by championship experience
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
When the San Jose Sharks were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the second round last season, there wasn't a player in the starting ...
USA
Hockey
Michalek, Pavelski each strike twice as Sharks bite Flames
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Milan Michalek and Joe Pavelski scored two goals apiece, and the San Jose Sharks' defense corps set a franchise record with nine ...
USA
Hockey
Penguins blow three-goal lead, rally to ground Flyers in shootout
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Penguins rookie Alex Goligoski scored on his first shootout attempt after Sidney Crosby tied it late in the third period with ...
USA
Hockey
Bruins snap 12-game losing streak to Canadiens in grand fashion
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Marco Sturm and Stephane Yelle each scored two goals and the Boston Bruins snapped a 12-game losing streak against the Montreal ...
USA
Hockey
Little's development a big factor in Thrashers' improvement
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Ilya Kovalchuk isn't the Atlanta Thrashers' leading scorer. Neither are his linemates.The fact that second-year player Bryan ...
USA
Hockey
Blues send top pick Pietrangelo back to junior team
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
The St. Louis Blues return their top pick, rookie defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, to his junior team.
USA
Hockey
Fired Savard takes community relations role with Blackhawks
13.11.2008 22:32
usatoday.com
Former coach Denis Savard is back with the Chicago Blackhawks.
USA
Hockey
"Heritage Cruise" MS Ocean Odyssey sets sail in Mauritius
13.11.2008 22:31
b4uindia.com
Promises Exotic, unique and out of world experiences to discover the new facets of the Indian Ocean. -- First journey towards pristine islands begins in early December 2008, from Port Louis as the home port -- An all year round programme offering a unique proposition for travelers on a heritage and historical journey through the Indian Ocean MS Ocean Odyssey, the four star heritage cruise lines, from Indian Ocean Cruises, is all set to begin its journey in the pristine, virgin land of Mauritius, beginning this December. Announcing this at the World Travel Mart, London, Sanjeev Goswami, Joint Managing Director of Foresight Smart Ventures said, “MS Ocean Odyssey refurbished on the theme of colonial heritage undoubtedly will take our passengers through a journey of heritage and mix of culture on the islands of Indian Ocean.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Karl Motoosamy, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: “We are glad that the launch of MS Ocean Odyssey will bind the islands of Indian Ocean on the theme of their historical evolution. Mauritius known as the "star and the key of the Indian Ocean" will now become the starting point of this wonderful journey adding value to the customer offerings.” Utsav Seth, Managing Director, Foresight Smart Ventures said "We have invested over 30 million dollar to develop our Cruise offering in the Indian Ocean and have aggressive plans for next five years to establish world class cruises in the Indian Ocean" The heritage cruise liner with maximum of 200 passengers on board will offer a highly personalized service and ultimate comfort at affordable prices, and will help discover the new facets of the Indian Ocean. On-board facilities include a four-star restaurant offering a range of local and international cuisine, observation lounge and bar, coffee bar, gymnasium and fitness centre, sauna and spa, sun-deck, casino, library and medical clinic, along with a wide variety of international entertainment. A range of itineraries, all based from Port Louis will be offered, focused on exciting journey in the pristine waters of Indian Ocean to Réunion, Rodrigues, and Madagascar. With this range of programs, the vanilla itinerary will bring in a magical appeal to the island and add value to the offerings of Mauritius products in the Indian Ocean. (ANI)
India
Economics & Finance
We are not bothered about poll boycott: Chief Election Commissioner
13.11.2008 22:31
b4uindia.com
Reviewing the ongoing election process in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswami on Thursday said that the model code of conduct will be implemented in letter and spirit. While replying to a query about the poll boycott call given by the separatists, Swami said, “We are not bothered about the poll boycott call and it is not new, it happens everywhere.” Acting swiftly on the complaints by the different political partiers against some officers, Swami issued suspension orders of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Mahore in Reasi District and transferred the SDM of Zanskar for violating model code of conduct. The Chief Election Commissioner said that nobody would be forced to cast their vote in any manner by the security forces manning the election process in all the seven phases of elections in the state. “We have made enough security arrangements for the smooth and fair polls in the state. Voters will be provided all kind of security while casting their votes,” added Swami. The seven-phase polling will begin from November 17 and end on December 24 to replace the central rule imposed after a Congress party-led coalition government fell in July over Amarnath shrine land transfer row. Separatists have said they will boycott any state election. (ANI)
India
Social Life
Offerings of lights to Ganges on the eve of Baikuntha Chaturdashi
13.11.2008 22:31
b4uindia.com
The Ganga Seva Samiti organised a unique Deep Dan festival on November 12 in Rishikesh of Uttrakhand. It was organised on the eve of Baikuntha Chaturdashi, a sacred day before Kartika Purnima. The pilgrimage city witnessed such a festival for the first time. The venue was the Triveni Ghat, the popular Ghat of the town. Hordes of people participated in the event and offered homemade flour-lamps to the sacred river. Devotees praised the efforts of the organisation. Kavita Saha, a local resident feels that these events will create a mass awareness about the Ganges. “The Ganga Seva Samiti has done the marvelous job by organizing this festival on the eve of Baikuntha Chaturdashi. This huge gathering itself explains the importance of this holy river. These programmes will also create awareness regarding the cleaning of the river,” she said. People were excited about this exclusive event. Shashi Aggarwal, a devotee from Dehradun was excited on being the part of this unique festival. “I have also offered the lamp in the river. Everything here is exciting, the event, the rangoli is marvelous, and I really enjoyed the event,” said Aggarwal. Kartik Poornima is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the month, Kartik. Ganga, the 1557 miles long river, occupies religious significance among the Hindus in India. Hindus worship it as a Devi goddess and its description is mentioned in the Rig-Veda, the sacred scripture of Hinduism. Recently the Government of India declared the Ganges as a National River. (ANI)
India
Social Life
Fruit growers in J-K suspend cross border trade with Pakistan
13.11.2008 22:31
b4uindia.com
After initial euphoria fruit growers in Jammu and Kashmir are disillusioned with the recently initiated trade across the Line of Control (LOC) with Pakistan administered Kashmir. The disenchanted traders cite lack of proper communication and payment as the reasons behind their decision to suspended sending their fruits across the LoC. “The goods we used to send to Muzzafrabad have been stopped, it is now sent to Delhi. There is no proper information for the process,” said Nisar Ahmed, a fruit grower. Trade between the two divided parts of Kashmir had started on October 21, after almost 60 years and since then consignments of vegetables, fruits and dry fruits have been traded across the border. The fruit growers had sent consignment worth 3.5 million rupees to Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) but are still awaiting payment for their traded consignments of fruit. The traders have decided not to send any further consignments across the border till the government allows a delegation of fruit traders to visit Muzaffarabad and work out the modalities of payment with their counterparts there. The fruit grower association said the trade is not conducive for them. “There is no cash return in this. It is to be sold on credit. The trader who is going from here would not be selling a carton or two, he will try to sell the goods of full lorry, but whom will he give it to. There should be a bank there,” said Jaan Mohd Kachroo, President, Fruit Growers Association. The traders also want opening of communication links between the two regions in order to enable better communication between the traders on both sides of the LoC. Twenty-one items have been cleared for trade in the initial phase, but the traders want more items to be added to the list in order to make the trade more profitable. India and Pakistan allowed limited trade across the LOC in October with the aim of creating "soft borders" allowing the movement of goods through Uri- Muzafarabad route in Kashmir and Poonch-Rawalakot route in Jammu. The opening of trade between divided parts of Jammu and Kashmir is the latest in a series of tentative peace moves. A bus service connecting Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, and another service between Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir and Rawlakot in Pakistan administered Kashmir is already in operation to facilitate people to people contact on two sides of the LoC. (ANI)
India
Social Life
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