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Sat July 19, 2008
Middle East
After intense U.S. assaults, al-Qaida may be considering shifting focus to its original home base in Afghanistan, where American casualties are running higher than in Iraq, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said Saturday.'We do think that there is some assessment ongoing as to the continued viability of al-Qaida's fight in Iraq,' Gen. David Petraeus told The Associated Press in an interview at his office at the U.S. Embassy.Whatever the result, Petraeus said no one should expect al-Qaida to give up entirely in Iraq.
Israeli troops kill Syrian drugs smuggler: army
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed a drugs smuggler from Syria and wounded another on Saturday as they crossed a fence into territory controlled by Israel on the occupied Golan Heights, the Israeli army said.An army spokesman said troops on routine patrol along the heavily fortified fence in the northern part of the Golan Heights spotted four men in the area and opened fire at them, they later found large quantities of drugs at the scene."A routine joint army and police patrol working in the area to prevent smuggling spotted a group of men and opened fire at them ... one of the suspects was killed and another was wounded. Two others were apprehended shortly afterwards," the spokesman said.
When Israel Attacks Iran
Not if, but when Israel attacks Iran's nuclear site s is the premise of the Op-Ed piece by Benny Morris in the New York Times: ISRAEL will almost surely attack Iran's nuclear sites in the next four to seven ...
Saudis praised for taking the lead in interfaith conference
Saudi Arabia won praise Friday for taking a leading role in an interfaith conference, with participants saying it was another sign the conservative Muslim kingdom is opening up.
Obama to meet with foreign leaders
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama intends to sit down with European leaders as well as King Abdullah of Jordan, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as part of ...
Iraq crackdown focuses on arms smuggling from Iran
With al-Qaida falling away, U.S. forces in Iraq are turning their attention to another front: the Iranian border.
China
Official figures show that China's economy slowed but still maintained double-digit growth in the first half of the year.
Chinese broker tried in insider trading
The former president of a major Chinese stock brokerage has gone on trial on insider-trading charges in connection with the company's 2006 stock market debut, a state news agency reported Saturday.
Japan
An undersea earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 rattled the Tohoku and Kanto regions Saturday morning, the Meteorological Agency said.
Strong quake hits Japan, tsunami alert issued
JAPAN'S Meteorological Agency has lifted a tsunami warning for northeastern Japan after an earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu.
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Tue Jun 24, 2008
PACK IT AND SHIP IT - MARRIOTT REWARDS® MEMBERS CAN NOW SHIP THEIR LUGGAGE USING POINTS
BETHESDA, MD - date - With the airlines making it harder to check luggage, Marriott Rewards, Marriott® International's (NYSE:MAR) award-winning loyalty program, and The Luggage Club have teamed up to allow members to redeem points for gift cards to ship luggage door to door. Marriott Rewards members will no longer have to face long baggage check lines or fight the crowds at the baggage carousel.
The Luggage Club is positioned to meet the needs of this growing segment of travelers that has decided to travel stress-free by shipping their luggage in advance of their trip. Travelers' baggage can be picked up at their home, office or location of choice and delivered to their final travel destination, and returned again at the end of their trip. Plus, The Luggage Club has no limits on size, weight or number of pieces that can be shipped.
"We want to make travel as easy as possible for our members," said Ed French, senior vice president, Marriott Rewards. "This is a service that we think will be extremely valuable to our members who spend many of their days navigating airports."
Additionally " It is our responsibility as a business in the travel industry to step up to the plate and make travel more hassle-free." Todd Kempinger, CEO of TLC continues, "Our goal is to give our customers the convenience and peace of mind that their luggage will be delivered to their travel destination on time.
Marriott Rewards members can earn 10 Marriott Rewards points per dollar on services and redeem points for gift cards in increments of $50, $100, $250 and $500. For more information, go to .MarriottRewards.com.
Marriott Rewards points can be earned and redeemed at over 2,800 Marriott International hotels around the world, including Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott ® , Fairfield Inn by Marriott ® , SpringHill Suites by Marriott® , Residence Inn by Marriott® , TownePlace Suites by Marriott® , Marriott Vacation ClubSM, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club® and Grand Residences by Marriott. ®
Marriott Rewards points can be redeemed for hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, brand-name merchandise and more. Marriott Rewards was voted Program of the Year for the Americas at the 20th Annual Freddie Awards – the"frequent travelers' Oscar.” The awards were announced April 24th, 2008 by InsideFlyer Editor, Randy Petersen, whose team tallied over 600,000 votes. Marriott Rewards has also been recognized by the readers of Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Travel Savvy, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines.
To make a hotel reservation, call 1-800-MARRIOTT or visit Marriott.com. For information about Marriott Rewards, call 1-800-450-4442 or log on to MarriottRewards.com.
Terms and Condition:
Marriott Rewards members must register with The Luggage Club (TLC) at www.theluggageclub.com to receive a TLC gift card by email. When registering with The Luggage Club, members must include their Marriott Rewards account number to earn points for purchases. Upon receipt of the TLC gift card, members must contact The Luggage Club for reservations. TLC gift cards are valid for 12 months from date of order. Members will earn 10 Marriott Rewards points per US$1 on TLC credit card purchases, but will not earn points for services paid for with a TLC gift card. All Marriott Rewards program, including Marriott Rewards Elite membership, terms and conditions apply. Complete Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions and privacy policy apply and can be found online at http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/default.mi If you have questions or comments, please contact your Marriott Rewards local Guest Services offices. All Terms & Conditions of The Luggage Club apply. For full details, visit www.TheLuggageClub.com
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Wed Jun 18, 2008
As Airline Baggage Fees and Travel Hassles Mount, Consumers Look to Alternatives for Transporting Luggage
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As top U.S. airlines scramble to match the first checked baggage fee policies kicked off in June, travelers everywhere are left feeling the pinch for summer vacations. Added costs of $15 each way to check a bag along with potential luggage handling complications associated with high summer volumes open the door for luggage delivery services, like The Luggage Club, to give travelers the peace of mind that their luggage will be delivered to their destination on time.
The Luggage Club, a specialized service for leisure and business travelers that offers door-to-door baggage and goods delivery, takes handling out of the airlines’ responsibility, therefore eliminating one of consumers’ prime concerns regarding air travel. Since the onset of new baggage fees, The Luggage Club transactions have risen sharply, according to The Luggage Club CEO, Todd Kempinger.
“With such high consumer dissatisfaction being reported even by TIA (Travel Industry Association), one immediate remedy to air travelers’ frustrations is to ship luggage in advance,” recommends Kempinger. “By taking the luggage delivery component out of the airlines’ hands, the passenger’s experience becomes much smoother and more relaxing as they eliminate the possibility of lost or damaged luggage.”
Helping to reduce the risk of baggage delays and even longer check-in lines at the airport, a growing number of air travelers now are shipping their bags in advance of their trip.
How It Works
Travelers can schedule the service with The Luggage Club online or via phone. The Luggage Club then picks up the baggage at the customer’s location of choice, transports the luggage and delivers it to their final destination.
The Luggage Club has no limits on size, weight or number of pieces that can be shipped, and services are available throughout 220 countries and territories worldwide. When consumers ship luggage with a service like The Luggage Club, the cost per bag decreases as bags are added to the order, unlike airline policies that sanction more fees as bags are added.
“Travelers’ patience has been pushed to the limits, and they’re looking for alternative methods of transporting luggage while still not breaking the bank,” Kempinger said. “As the travel industry as a whole continues to evolve, so should the way in which consumers plan their travel in order to minimize potential trip-wreckers like lost luggage.”
For additional information on The Luggage Club, please visit www.theluggageclub.com or call Toll-Free 877-231-5131.
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