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...little old-fashioned ballyhoo might help as well. Last month, in response to the steep decline in ridership after Hatfield, Branson announced "The World's Biggest Rail Offer," slicing ticket prices in half. Trouble is, all that demand led to a customer service "meltdown"-Branson's word-and Britain's newspapers were quick to report "chaos" in the rail system. "When Harrods has a sale on and there's a line outside, you don't hear anyone whingeing," says Bowker...
Trekking in Taiwan is not for the fainthearted. The Central Mountain Range is steep and wild. Summer thunderstorms rise unseen, temperatures can drop below zero, and facilities are few and far between. But for those willing to carry their own gear, the treks are among the most beautiful in Asia. The top hikes in Taiwan?on Chilai Ridge and Yushan?require a reasonable level of fitness and the proper equipment, including a tent and stove, food and water, a sleeping bag, good boots and warm clothes...
Most trekkers spend the night in or near Paiyun cottage and leave before dawn to catch the sunrise from the summit. The final ascent is steep but dramatic, as the glowing rays spread across the surrounding mountains. And the view from the top?a sea of clouds pierced by the peaks of the central range?is a world away from the chaotic bustle of Taipei...
...faces a steep challenge this week against No. 6 Brown and No. 4 Harvard. UNH is looking to hold its one point lead in the standings over Northeatsern...
...This unpredictable rending of confidence is one reason that recessions are so difficult to forecast. For this reason, changes in consumer confidence will require close scrutiny in the period ahead, especially after the steep falloff of recent months...