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Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal) The Share the Warmth campaign is about to start distribution to those in need and are facing a shortfall of coats, especially children's coats. The community is being asked to donate gently used or new winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, boots, and blankets. us.rd.yahoo.com
Gibraltar Guide (RainbowNetwork.com) Only 3 square miles in size, Gibraltar, or The Rock as it’s locally known, still manages to soar out over the sea to an impressive 1,396 feet – that’s some mighty erection! us.rd.yahoo.com
Get a grip on savings: 101 ways to boost penny-pinching ways (Tri-City Herald) Food is expensive, job security is getting iffy and winter's big heating bills are coming. us.rd.yahoo.com
REGION: People still driving less, despite bargain fuel prices (North County Times) Despite the nose-dive in fuel prices, cautious area residents are still driving less than they were at this time last year ---- and less than they did when prices peaked in early summer, local traffic counts show. us.rd.yahoo.com
Travel Blog: DIA lines smooth for Turkey Day transit (Rocky Mountain News) The Rocky blogged live from the airport this morning to keep holiday fliers abreast of passenger lines, parking and other helpful updates. us.rd.yahoo.com
The many faces of a maverick (The Globe and Mail) DUBLIN — After more than a decade of calling European transportation officials "wankers," journalists "mutton heads," environmentalists "half-witted loons," and slagging competitors as "bastards," Ryanair chief executive officer Michael O'Leary decided he was bored. us.rd.yahoo.com
Resorts sweeten deals for anxious skiers (Santa Fe New Mexican) Photo: Red River Ski Area opened Wednesday to a crowd of winter sports enthusiasts. us.rd.yahoo.com
144 Pinoys stranded in Bangkok after airport takeover (The Daily Tribune) At least 144 Filipinos are stranded in Bangkok, Thailand after anti-government protesters blockaded the capital’s domestic and international airports as part of their four-month campaign to oust Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who has, however, made it clear that he is not resigning; that his is a legitimate government and that he will not call for new elections. us.rd.yahoo.com
Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal) The Community Foundation has announced an investment of nearly $11,000 to further protect and support the natural environment. Grants were approved to the Finger Lakes Land Trust, the Nature Conservancy of Central and Western New York, and the National Audubon Society. One grant to the Finger Lakes Land Trust was given in honor of long time volunteer Betsy Darlington. The Community Foundation ... us.rd.yahoo.com
All About Consolidator Airfares (Aviation.com via Yahoo! News) They're elusive. The airlines don't like to talk about them (Airfarewatchdog asked). And determining their legitimacy from among the myriad websites that claim to specialize in them is a Herculean task. us.rd.yahoo.com
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