World’s Tallest Building Unveiled In Dubai
Posted on: January 4th, 2010 Posted by Dave Bond
The city state of Dubai is ready to officially reveal and celebrate the tallest building in the world as a daring accomplishment despite the Emirate dubious financial situation.
The day prior to its opening, the total height of the Burj Dubai building was kept a closely guarded secret, although exceeding 2,625ft it long ago surpassed it [...]
Ryanair Preparing For Aer Lingus Bid
Posted on: January 4th, 2010 Posted by Abi Bray
Irish commercial passenger carrier Aer Lingus is apparently preparing to repel a third takeover bid from arch rival Ryanair, the biggest budget airline in Europe.
A meeting has been scheduled by the board of governors at Aer Lingus for January 26 where the airline’s shareholders, including the 25percent stake owner Government of Ireland, will gather.
This is [...]
High-Speed Rail Goes Through Another Hurdle
Posted on: January 1st, 2010 Posted by Robert Jones
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis said a proposal for a new London to Scotland high-speed rail network could be worked out and given a green light as soon as the month of March.
A recent government-backed research concluded that a 200mph route would reduce travel times to the north of Britain by as much as 50percent to [...]
Barack Obama Chooses Hawaii Estate For Winter White House
Posted on: January 1st, 2010 Posted by Tiffany Phillips
The Paradise Point Estates in Kailua, Hawaii, has once again been chosen by President Barack Obama and his family to be used as the official 2009 holiday season Winter White House.
According to Paradise Point Estates owner David Zimel, his accommodation offers the ideal combination of security and luxury necessary for the Winter White House.
Zimel added [...]
New hotel in the Lakes District opening in summer
Posted on: January 1st, 2010 Posted by Stewart Perry
A new hotel developed by Sweeney Properties Ltd will open in the Lake District National Park, which is the latest addition to the Lake District Inns & Cottages list of high quality accommodation, in summer 2010.
Situated near the A591 and only 5 minutes away from Keswick on the site of the Old School House and [...]