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BBC News Thu 17 May 2012 Brazil hotels set to cut rates for June's Rio+20 summit Rio de Janeiro hotel owners have agreed to cut prices during a major UN summit next month, amid fears that spiralling costs were putting off visitors. The Brazilian government said room rates should... (photo: Fabio Pozzebom/ABr ) Brazil Hotels Photos Rates Tourism Wikipedia: Brazil |
San Francisco Chronicle Thu 17 May 2012 Richmond soda tax to fight obesity makes ballot Richmond voters will decide this fall whether to impose what could be the nation's first municipal tax on soda and other sugary beverages - a penny-per-ounce surcharge intended to fight childhood... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Health Obesity People Photos Wikipedia: Obesity |
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ABC News Thu 17 May 2012 US Is Ready for Attack on Iran If Need Be, Says Ambassador to Israel The United States is militarily ready to carry out a strike on Iran to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon if international pressure fails, American ambassador to... (photo: US Navy / MCS3 Alex R. Forster) Iran Israel Photos US Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran |
Daily Press Thu 17 May 2012 Tourism outlook positive this year GLOUCESTER — New festivals and events coupled with old standbys and an improved economy has fed a good vibe about the outlook for this year's tourism prospects.... (photo: WN / Periasamy) Economy Festivals Gloucester Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Gloucester County, New Jersey |
CBC Thu 17 May 2012 Tourism boost leads to healthy local economy Tourism has been a driving force for economic growth and job creation in the National Capital Region in the last year, according to two studies looking into the health of... (photo: Creative Commons / P199) Economy Health Ottawa Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Ottawa |
The Examiner Thu 17 May 2012 Tea review: Organic anji bai cha from ok-best-beauty Despite its contradictory name, anji bai cha is made with the green tea process, and should be treated as a green tea. It was given the name, anji bai cha, meaning “anji... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Beauty China Health Photos Wikipedia: Green tea |
Houston Chronicle Thu 17 May 2012 Go where the wildflowers grow Plan a family getaway with a floral focus. Here are five places where you can pay homage to Mother Nature's colorful contributions. 1Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford,... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Family Mother Nature Photos Wikipedia: Wildflower |
US News Thu 17 May 2012 Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) Coffee Health Photos Science |