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Bird-watching big business in Arizona

TravelAug 5, 2011

PHOENIX (AP) ― From the sandhill crane to the red-faced warbler, rock stars of the birding world have spawned a tourism industry in Arizona that draws bird-watchers from around the world.“It’s one of the two or three best places in the United States to look for birds,” said David Pashley of the Amer
Seoul Palace Hotel promotes Chinese noodles

TravelAug 5, 2011

The hotel’s Chinese restaurant Suh Goong offers “Summer’s Best for Noodles!” promotion until the end of August. The cold noodle a la carte is priced at 19,000 won. The lunch course serves Shark’s fin crab soup, sea cucumber, special tofu and Chinese noodles costing 65,000 won, while dinner course se
Air New Zealand picked as most innovative airline

TravelAug 5, 2011

Dutch research firm airlinetrends.com said Air New Zealand topped the list of the 11 most innovative airlines, followed by ANA, Lufthanza, Delta Airlines and Fin Air. Southwest came in sixth and Cathay Pacific ranked ninth. Korean carrier Asiana Airlines ranked 11th. Some of the innovations Air New
Germany to present ‘Magic Cities’

TravelAug 5, 2011

The German National Tourist Office said it will hold the 2011 German Magic City Presentation on Aug. 31 at Lotte Hotel in central Seoul from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The presentation will be mainly about highlights of 2012 and 2013 Magic Cities in Germany and Magic City Germany’s chief Bettina Bunge and boa
Millennium Seoul Hilton offers Avignon dish

TravelAug 5, 2011

The hotel’s French restaurant Seasons is to offer summer Avignon cuisines in August. Avignon is known for its herb and garlic infused dishes as well as for lamb recipes. The promotion menu includes fresh basil and shallot in extra virgin olive oil, pumpkin bisque and truffle soup, lobster and mussel
Oslo to hold jazz festival from Aug. 15

TravelAug 5, 2011

The Norwegian Tourist Board said Norway’s capital Oslo will hold the 25th Oslo Jazz Festival from Aug. 15-20. The annual event attracts thousands of jazz musicians and fans to the city. The highlight of the festival will be the 25th anniversary concert, where famous jazz band Come Shine will collabo
Ride bikes in red sunsets on Seonyu Island

TravelAug 5, 2011

Seonyu Island in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, is a romantic spot where travelers can ride bikes, enjoy a beautiful sunset and spend the night in a tent on the beach. While the Gogunsan Islands consist of 16 manned islands and 47 desert islands, Seonyu Island is the main one, linked with Jangja Isl
Juan Williams pitches for civility in political debate

BooksAug 5, 2011

Fox News commentator and former NPR news analyst Juan Williams calls himself the worst kind of bigot on the very first page of his new book, “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate.” “I am a bigot,” he writes. “I hate Muslims. I am a fomenter of hate and intolerance. I am a black guy who makes fun of
U.S. military’s strategic manhunts

BooksAug 5, 2011

Wanted Dead or Alive: Manhunts from Geronimo to bin LadenBy Benjamin Runkle(Palgrave Macmillan)When U.S. Navy SEALs last spring ended a seemingly endless manhunt by killing Osama bin Laden in his hide-out in an affluent suburb north of Pakistan’s capital, the world learned that the code name given t
Visual and sound artist publishes book with music

BooksAug 5, 2011

Steve Roden combines found old pictures, recordings and text for his latest projectThe genesis of “... i listen to the wind that obliterates my traces,” a new book of vintage photographs with musical accompaniment, came simply, during one of artist Steve Roden’s regular visits to the flea market.“Th
Sweet, adorable tale for kids

BooksAug 5, 2011

While We Were Out By Lee Ho-baek(Kane/Miller Book Pub)A cute little rabbit sneaks into an empty house through an unlocked balcony door, while the family is away visiting grandma. The bunny is thrilled to explore the place and the new things she’s never done before.For any kid who has wondered what t
Neobiani (Grilled sliced beef)

Food&BeverageAug 5, 2011

Neobiani is thinly sliced grilled beef with soy sauce seasoning. Neobiani means that the beef is sliced into broad sections. It is tender with a lot of knife slits in it. Neobiani (Institute of Traditional Korean Food)Ingredients ● 600 g beef (sirloin), 70g pear juice ● seasoning sauce: 5 tbsp
Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine Bersan Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc

Food&BeverageAug 5, 2011

Say what? A Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy? Under $15?I was skeptical. But when I tasted the 2009 Saint-Bris from Domaine Bersan, I understood why Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy where the required grape is Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and bone dry, Bersan’s Saint-Bris has an enticing minera
Taste authentic Hong Kong-style food in Seoul

Food&BeverageAug 5, 2011

Wonton noodle soup and handmade dim sum do not disappointOne of the major delights of taking a trip to Hong Kong is the food. Just one three-to-four hour flight lands you in a place populated with spongy dragon fruit, sweet sugarcane juice and endless trolleys full of the most delectable dim sum. Of
Paul McCartney says press hacked his phone

MusicAug 5, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney said Thursday he will contact authorities about the “horrendous violation of privacy” over the British press’ alleged hacking of his phone, the Los Angeles Times reported.The British singer and musician made a video statement to the Television Critics Ass