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...Paris is most frequently credited as the world's tourism capital, with nearly 35 million visitors in 2008 (compared with more than 15 million for No. 2 London, and 12 million for Hong Kong). Unlike many capitals, though, Paris has a unique balance of vacationers and business travelers. The latter have helped Paris maintain its lead over Singapore as the largest convention venue on earth...
...lower than the same time last year," she points out. Instead, she says, the financial crisis "is just an excuse for neo-Nazi groups to kill immigrants." She points out that another wave of killings of Central Asian workers began well before the financial crisis hit, in the latter part of 2008. "Early last year, we were getting reports of Central Asian workers killed, almost daily...
...twin isles that make up the Conrad Rangali Island haven (www.conradmaldives.com) stand out in many ways. You could happily spend your days getting some alone time, a rarity in a place so popular with honeymooners, shaping up with a health plan or indulging without one. In pursuit of the latter, it helps that the hosts take their wine very seriously. The resort has devoted two rooms to tasting, and both make delightful alternatives to the classic meal on the beach. (See reviews for 50 American wines...
...more basic level, we need to reconsider the legal framework that views dogs as commodities. While most dog owners love their companions, for other owners dogs remain disposable items to be cuddled when cute and cut when cumbersome. Sadly, the law still sides with this latter group in allowing the mass production and mass killing of pets...
...Debord’s brainchild, the movement shares its creator’s calculating nature. SI aimed to shock. As Debord wrote; “the element of surprise is essential and will ensure our success.” The falling out between Debord and Gallizio occurred because the latter had ceased to shock his audience. Debord excitedly writes about the possibility of a scandal whenever a new exhibit is being planned. Indeed, SI is cited as an instigator in the fashionable rise of anarchism of the 70s. This behind-the-scenes view of SI captures the irony of birthing...