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South Africa’s Oosthuizen opens two-shot lead in Morocco (Malaysian Mirror) RABAT -South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen fired 10 birdies to card a nine under par 64 and take a two shot lead over Welshman Rhys Davies after three rounds of the Trophee Hassan II. Read more… Human Rights Day in the ’so-called new South Africa’ (Mail

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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa’s Oosthuizen opens two-shot lead in Morocco (Malaysian Mirror)

Iran parliament may accede to president on subsidies (AlertNet) Source: Reuters (Adds Khamenei in paragraphs 10-11) TEHRAN, March 21 (Reuters) – Iran’s parliament could finally accede to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s demands for radical subsidy cuts after blocking the plan … Khamenei accuses Obama of plotting against Iran (Malaysian Mirror) TEHRAN -Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Iran News – Iran parliament may accede to president on subsidies (AlertNet)

In attempt to stall the probable strike before it begins, British Airways and union leaders are in talks to avert the three-day strike, which is planned to start on Saturday. Both cabin crew and BA officials are trying to find a resolution for a dispute concerning pay and working conditions

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British Airways strike: Last-minute attempt at aversion

Aside from the potential American Airlines strike, the carrier is facing other grim news this week. The Federal Aviation Administration has fined AA $300,000 for alleged maintenance violations.

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American Airlines faces $300,000 charge by FAA

I had an opportunity on Wednesday to participate in an hour-long media roundtable with Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO James Albaugh, that turned into a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the company’s commercial aircraft business. In addition to 737, 777 and 787, we discussed the future of the tanker and the potential for an ITAR line for the 767, production rates, China’s capability as an aircraft manufacturer, the future of the relationship with SPEEA and IAM, engine exclusivity and the future of Charleston.

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Boeing’s Albaugh on 737RE, 777EW and 787IGW, et al.

Virgin America certainly cut it close in escaping the new tarmac rule that the Department of Transportation will instate next month. The airline, which was forced to keep its passengers on board for a long extended period of time due to bad weather, recently apologized for the debacle and compensated the affected travelers.

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Virgin America CEO apologizes to stranded passengers

American Airlines is asking for an exemption to the Department of Transportation’s new tarmac rule beginning in April. The rule will charge airlines $27,500 per passenger if a plane is held on the tarmac for a lengthy period of time defined as three hours or longer. American’s request comes at the heels of similar appeals from JetBlue and Delta , who are the most affected by the runway construction being done for the next four months at New York’s JFK International Airport

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American Airlines wants exemption from DOT’s tarmac rule

  Looking to take your vacation to new heights? Plan your next trip around healthy challenges like yoga retreats and rock climbing excursions, or simply add fitness to your holiday by taking one of our unique running routes or trying a new exercise right on the beach

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Fitness Travel: Working out around the world

Get the most out of your vacation by pairing a trip with a yoga retreat. We’ve researched the top 10 places to practice yoga and a noteworthy retreat center in each place – so read on and prepare for a feel-good health and travel experience

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Top 10 Yoga Destinations

Kerala is a state in southern India between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Most people know it as the calm part of the country – separated from the crowded cities and characterized instead by its own natural vibrancy. When you travel here, you’ll find native spices and teas, and easy-going locals that are happy to impart their traditions

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Yoga on the beach in Kerala

Few other places in the world concoct a vibe like Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica . From its Salsa Brava waves to its intriguing rainforest trails, this white sand paradise offers the best of sand, sea, and greenery

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Tai Chi on the beach in Costa Rica

After a long flight, there are two things most travelers want to do: Stretch those legs and hit the town. For runners, joggers, and walkers, we’ve put together routes shorter than five miles so that you can get a sneak peak at the hot spots before you get ready to go out.

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Running routes for the tourist: 10 U.S. Cities

There’s nothing like that “Rocky Mountain high” to get you through a workout. When you travel to Colorado for a rock climbing experience, you’re entering a zone where serious outdoorsy folk roam. Since folks here spend as much time in local breweries as they do trekking up a mountain, visiting Colorado is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to explore a new place, try a new exercise, and cheat a little with a hand-crafted ale.

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Climbing in Colorado

Alaska is one of the most rewarding and demanding places to visit in the United States. The time it takes to get there and the rugged terrain that surrounds it makes it quite a journey, but once you’re there, you’ll experience a land that no other place in the world can match. Rurally isolated by massive land and a lot of diverse geography, Alaska is filled with both grandeur and beauty.

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Climbing in Alaska

Saturated in South American spirit, Bolivia is cozily neighbored by Chile, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Its lively atmosphere resonates not only through its colorful and vibrant cities, but also within the depths of its heights. Climbing the Cordillera Real (or the Royal Range) puts hikers in a unique location, overseeing La Paz, and right above the massive Altiplano, where the Andes are at their widest.

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Climbing in Bolivia

This is one of the world’s poorest countries, and yet it’s wealth in natural resources is hard to top. The Himalayas are the ultimate climbing destination, and approaching them takes a certain confident grace.  Nepal’s world class heritage, both artistically, naturally, and architecturally celebrates the simplicity of nature and the religious and mysterious daily life of Kathmandu . The picturesque appearance of Ama Dablam has a compelling symmetry that beckons only the most committed climbers.

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Climbing in Nepal

In a slowly improving economy, reports from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that international air carriers are seeing much better days than previously forecasted. While losses are still expected for this year, the new forecast shows only half the losses that were once calculated.

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International airlines expected to profit in 2010

In the first few steps of the federal stimulus plan to create safer airports, Chicago O’Hare International Airport received its first full-body scanner this morning.

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Chicago O’Hare gets its first full-body scanner

I’ve received about a dozen emails this week asking me what ZA004 has been up to since its February 25th first flight. Here’s the latest : After its ferry flight to Boeing Field, the aircraft has had additional instrumentation installed and has spent this week acting as a testbed for the Wedge V5.5 “service-ready” software load, which includes updates to the flight control module (FCM) which holds the fly-by-wire software and control laws. Boeing has been doing “regression testing” to tease the last bugs out of the system since Wednesday, March 10

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ZA004 plays testbed for latest V5.5 787 software

Once upon a time, before a single 787 barrel had been wrapped, Boeing let itself dream big about the future of the 737. Not to say that the big dreaming stopped, but it was just over taken by the engineering need on 787 and a massively growing 737 backlog between 2006-2008 that pushed the need for a replacement to the early part of the next decade.

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Flashback: Boeing’s 2012 737 Replacement Study