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Tourism Launches “100 Alabama Road Trips”

February 25, 2012 by ·

Alabama Tourism today launched a three year campaign, “100 Alabama Road Trips” with the release of the first 10 trips. The campaign focuses on driving itineraries that travelers can experience over two or three days. The initial itineraries are now live on the tourism website and each is numbered, http://www.Alabama.travel. Other trips will continue to be added throughout the first year of the campaign.

The first 10 trips include the BCS Championship tour, Eagle watching on Lake Guntersville, a romantic getaway to Mobile, Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights history, spring break at the beach, a walking tour of downtown Birmingham, Huntsville’s Space & Rocket Center, Montgomery’s history tour, bird watching on the coast and the To Kill A Mockingbird tour in Monroeville. A few upcoming trips will include a Girlfriends Getaway on the Eastern Shore, family fun in Sylacauga, golfing in Alabama, music in the Shoals and Gulf Coast adventures. [Read more...]

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Quick & Accurate

February 24, 2012 by ·

Many people choose to come up with their own business ideas and start a company from the ground up. However, a friend of mine seeks to take a different route and take advantage of different business opportunity where he might possibly has the know-how and expertise. Well, having a home based opportunity business is an investment. Thus, they must know what questions to ask and how to evaluate so that they’ll be getting the best business for their money. After all, by becoming a successful businessman while enjoying under the sun is what peoples all wants. But then, it’s possible that as they moved on they’ll encounter hitches and will have difficulty in translation of their business documents.

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Shares End Winning Streak

February 23, 2012 by ·

Australian shares broke a four-day winning streak today, weighed down by banks and miners, hurt by concerns higher oil prices will inhibit global growth, and as data showed the euro zone may slip into a recession.

The local market was propped up by gains in some individual companies that reported pleasing earnings, including Insurance Australia Group, Virgin Australia and Toll Holdings.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index slipped 6.9 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 4286.2, while the broader All Ords lost 4.6 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 4367.5. [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Gifts: Rose Oil Products She Will Love

February 8, 2012 by ·

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, time is running out to find the perfect gift that your sweetheart will love.

If you’re running short on ideas, consider one of the products below made with rose oil. Rose oil is an essential oil made from the pedals of rose flowers.

In addition to smelling great, some have argued that rose oil can provide health benefits. In addition to being an astringent, it has also been suggested that rose oil is an anti-depressant and an aphrodisiac. [Read more...]

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Audi Unveils All New Diesel Engine For A6 And A7

February 3, 2012 by ·

Audi has unveiled all new diesel engine that will provide some serious performance to the A6 saloon, A6 Avant and A7 Sportback. The new engine called the, BiTDI, is a 3.0-litre bi-turbo charged diesel V6, producing 309PS and 650Nm of torque.  The engine will be mated to Audi’s eight-speed tiptronic transmission and will deliver power through the Audi’s Quattro (AWD) system. The engine is also economical with a start-stop system and break energy regeneration which help return an impressive mileage of 15.6kmpl from the A6.

The A6 and A7 with the new engine sprint from 0 to 100kph in 5.1 and 5.3 seconds, respectively. Also, considering the performance, Audi has fitted a sound actuator in the exhaust system, for sporty exhaust notes. [Read more...]

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Philippines Growth Rate Slows Amid Global Uncertainties

January 31, 2012 by ·

The Philippines economy slowed in 2011 as global economic uncertainties hurt demand and dented the country’s export sector.

Growth was “a relatively feeble” 3.7% during the year, down from 7.6% in 2010, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) said.

Exports from the Philippines, one of the main drivers of growth, have fallen for seven consecutive months.

The government had set a growth target of between 4.5% to 5.5% for 2011.

The NSCB said growth was also hurt by “obstinate exogenous economic woes, the government underspending on infrastructure in the second and third quarters and the sustained decline in fishing.” [Read more...]

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Can Gold Really Surpass $2,000 This Year?

January 28, 2012 by ·

After reaching $1,920 in the third quarter, gold’s rally came screeching to an abrupt end and closed last year sub-$1,600 an ounce.

Prices also dropped through their 200-day floor – a bearish indicator not seen since 2008.  Adding to gold bugs’ fears was the dramatic fall-off in speculative interest, which came towards the end of last year and saw hedge funds’ long bets drop to a trough for recent months.

But as seen in equity markets, new years often bring renewed optimism to commodities, and according to one of the most respected surveys around, gold investors have stayed bullish and tipped the metal to hit $2,000 or more before the end of 2012. [Read more...]

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