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It's all about the journey. That's the theme of the Dane County Regional Airport's first general advertising campaign designed to increase awareness of nonstop destinations, ease of use and enhanced terminal facilities. The journey for some, however, has been rough as the Madison airport continues to struggle with flight cancellations, delays and competition from the Milwaukee and Chicago airports. .
This Winter Barbados is Hotter Than Ever!
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbados is sizzling with excitement, as one of today's hottest pop stars, Barbadian Rihanna, returned home on Thursday, February 21st for a celebratory bash of her Grammy win. Simultaneously, this winter, Barbados is host to Holders Season, the island's "Biggest Social Event of the Year." A variety of world-class music and theatrical performances, ranging from opera to comedy, are lined up in this year's Holders program providing the ultimate sensory experience. The annual performing arts festival, scheduled to last until March 15, 2008, is held at the breathtaking Holders House in Barbados and has previously been graced by legends including: Pavarotti, Sir Tim Rice and Lesley Garrett. Holders Season is hosted by the renowned Wendy Kidd, mother to Jodie and Gemma Kidd -- the UK's current super-model of choice plus ingenue/Countess, respectively.
Committee may consider Cadman affair probe
The House of Commons ethics committee could consider as early as Thursday if it will launch a probe into allegations two Conservative Party officials offered B.C. MP Chuck Cadman a million-dollar life insurance policy in exchange for his vote to bring down the Liberal government in May of 2005. The alleged offer, which was summarily rejected by the dying man, is outlined in a biography of Mr. Cadman by Vancouver journalist Tom Zytaruk that is due to be released on March 14. A copy of the manuscript, including an introduction by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin, has been obtained by The Globe and Mail. Committee chairman Paul Szabo said Thursday he would be in favour of having MPs consider the matter as quickly as possible and a decision could be made at today's in-camera meeting of the ethics committee.
Highwood Towers will rise
After more than a year of review and community debate, the Highwood City Council approved plans for a seven-story building at the site of the former Hotel Moraine on Monday night. The packed council chambers applauded the council's 7-1 decision to develop the Highwood Towers at 700 N. Sheridan Road, said Highwood Mayor Vincent Donofrio. "We're expecting great things out of the new project," he said. "I have to thank my council for sticking with it and not giving up." The developer, Mega Realty, agreed to pay $150,000 in cash donations to the city, $80,000 in school impact fees, $39,750 in parking shortfall fees and an estimated $285,000 in project related items such as a traffic light at the corner of Sheridan Road and First Street. All together it amounts to about $554,750 for the city.
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