Vacation News Archive
02-Jan-2006
- 'The New Space Race (CBS News)
Astro tourism? Take a flight to the moon for Vacation? Ed Bradley reports on one man's vision to make space travel a reality for regular folks. - 'School groups keep closer eye on money for kids (Dallas Morning News)
The PTA at Haggar Elementary School in Dallas starts selling T-shirts and sweatshirts before students return from summer Vacation. By August, the entertainment coupon books go on sale. The Chick-fil-A dinners and gift wrap sales begin in September. - 'Bush visits wounded troops before returning to White House (KRON 4 Bay Area)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas President Bush has ended his week-long vacation at his Texas ranch, stopping off to visit wounded U-S soldiers before heading back to the White House. - 'Vacation over, Bush plans ambitious start to 2006 (The Charlotte Observer)
For six days, President Bush has stayed in nearly complete isolation on his ranch -- just mountain-biking and brush-clearing, the White House said daily, and seeing only one visitor, his mother-in-law, Jenna Welch. - 'Marriott Discloses Missing Data Files (Slashdot)
An anonymous reader writes "Marriott International has admitted that it is missing backup computer tapes containing credit card account information and the Social Security numbers of about 206,000 time-share owners and customers, as well as employees of the company." From the Washington Post story: "Officials at Marriott Vacation Club International said it is not clear whether the tapes, missing - 'In a Quiet Vacation, the President Readies for an Ambitious Agenda (New York Times)
President Bush is scheduled to return to the White House earlier than usual and start a campaign to set the tone for the remainder of his presidency. - 'Fire cuts Disney vacation short (Mississippi Press)
PASCAGOULA -- A pair of traveling Santas gave a family distraught by fire a sleeping bag, a teddy bear and hope for a better new year. - 'Henry Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Fires (ChannelOklahoma)
SAN DIEGO -- The continuing threat of grass fires in the state is forcing Gov. Brad Henry to cut short his New Year's holiday. Henry is ending a family vacation and returning to Oklahoma City this evening. - 'Yemeni Tribesmen Release Former German Diplomat and His Family (Washington Post)
SANAA, Yemen, Dec. 31 -- A former German diplomat and his family were released unharmed Saturday, three days after being kidnapped by tribesmen while on vacation in the rugged mountains of eastern Yemen, officials said. - '5: Avoid these investment `bargains' (The Charlotte Observer)
Like an extended warranty on a new PC or the time-share pitch that's disguised as a "free" Vacation, savvy consumers know that some deals that look good on the surface aren't all they're cracked up to be once you read the fine print.
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