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...militants, military spokesmen point out that the Pakistan army has lost over 1,500 troops since it began confronting militants on its own soil. And they see the tide turning in their favor in the ten-week-old military operation in Bajaur, where they say the Taliban last week offered negotiations - a sign, say government officials, that the militants' resolve is weakening. "It was the first time that the government rejected an offer of peace," says Mehmood Shah, a former chief secretary for Pakistan's tribal areas...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time and Money Running Out for Pakistan | 10/25/2008 | See Source »

...Jones says the College Board decided to offer the new test after surveying more than 1,000 school administrators and finding that more than half indicated they were interested in this type of assessment. "There was significant demand for a gut check on students' reading, writing and math skills," he says. As opposed to other standardized tests, Jones explains, ReadiPrep examines college readiness based on criteria similar to those evaluated by the SAT. "And it needed to come earlier - we heard eighth grade is a critical year," he adds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: With a Pre-PSAT, the Joys of Testing Start Even Earlier | 10/24/2008 | See Source »

...demand food menu. After swiping a credit card through the seat-back's touch screen menu, passengers flying coach can order ham-and-Havarti tea sandwiches, chicken Cobb salad wraps or Greek salad for $7 to $9. An expanded cocktail selection, with cosmopolitans, mojitos and margaritas are also on offer for $8. For first-class and select main-cabin passengers, the cocktails and meals are free...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel News: Low Fares to Oz, and Other Goodies | 10/24/2008 | See Source »

...company has announced it will do away with blackout periods beginning Jan. 19, 2009, so you can use your points for free stays anytime. Marriott is also adding some new perks for members - when you redeem points for any four-night stay, you get a fifth night free. The offer is good at all Marriott hotels and resorts worldwide...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel News: Low Fares to Oz, and Other Goodies | 10/24/2008 | See Source »

Rack Rate Bonus. Starwood's got an offer you might not want to refuse: For each night you pay full freight at any Starwood property - W, Westin, Sheraton, etc. - you get the next night 50% off. Call 866-924-8703 and mention promo code...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel News: Low Fares to Oz, and Other Goodies | 10/24/2008 | See Source »

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