Canada Line foreign workers treated unfairly, tribunal rules
Two builders of the Canada Line rapid transit project discriminated against a group of Latin American workers by paying them less and providing them with inferior accommodations, the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ruled.

Wednesday December 03, 2008 - 11:20 EST
RENO, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -? Grand Sierra Resort and Casino offers the ultimate holiday gift this season with its Grand Sierra Resort gift card valid for accommodations, use at restaurants, bars and various amenities on site.

Hilton Hotels Invests More Than $100 Million in California Hotel Renovations
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation?s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that more than one third of its California hotels are in the process of completing $100 million worth of renovations this year. These projects are part of an ongoing global initiative by the Hilton brand to upgrade its facilities and guest accommodations in order to exceed guest ...

Families Everywhere Stay Connected?Two Room Deal at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Offers More for Less This ...
Families stay connected with the two-room package deal in play this holiday season and throughout 2009 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort with more space for much less. The indoor playground of fun begins with luxurious one night?s accommodations in a resort view room with one king bed and a guaranteed connecting room with two double beds from only $269 - $524 per night through May 3, ...

Thailand, air/15 nights, from $1,795
Round-trip international airfare, a local flight, 15 nights' accommodations, and no single supplement, from $1,795 per person?plus taxes of $90-$150, depending on departure city.

Inauguration hotel frenzy spreads
Hotels in Washington area sold out, and inauguration attendees are turning to Baltimore, Richmond and even Philadelphia for accommodations during the partying surrounding the swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama.

Kalamazoo commission approves gay-rights ordinance
KALAMAZOO --The city of Kalamazoo has stepped beyond existing state and federal laws, making it illegal to use sexual orientation to discriminate in housing, public accommodations and employment. The Kalamazoo City Commission voted 7-0 Monday night to adopt an expanded...

Geek Hotels Pass the Nerd Test
: Photo: scottroberts/Flickr Whether your fantasy hotel is a Star Wars -style cave dwelling or a Hobbit hole in New Zealand, specialty accommodations around the world will fulfill your nerdy needs. Other hotels geek out with crazy gear, from Apple- and Microsoft-themed suites to virtual golf courses. And while WiFi has become a common hotel offering, a high-tech hotel in the Middle ...

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UPI NewsTrack Sports
Weis to return in 2009 as Notre Dame coach ? Deuce down over Saints' suspensions ? Carolina Hurricanes fire coach Laviolette ? Ballasteros has fourth brain surgery ? Mounties sued over 2010 games deal ... Sports news from United Press International.

Why NBA defenses don't stay in a zone
Why don't NBA teams use more zone defenses? Charley Rosen says there are many reasons, including marksmen like Ray Allen.

Interfaith shelter gets intake center
As the nights get longer and colder, the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing is preparing to once again provide accommodations for the city?s homeless men. The shelter, which operates at one of six area churches on a rotating basis throughout the winter, opened Dec. 1.

25 participate in Older Adult Spelling Bee
Roberta Jefferson of Greensburg correctly spelled the word "lithesome" to win the competition. She received $250 and will go on to represent Westmoreland County at the state championship.

Americans favor legal protections for gays, lesbians, transgender people in poll
Most Americans favor policies and legislation that protect lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people, according to a new survey released yesterday by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Faith-based Serve City pantry is looking for angels
Serve City officials are pleading for donations, saying they may not have enough money to restock the shelves.

Costco Employee Awarded $420K In Lawsuit
A jury Wednesday awarded a Costco employee more than $400,000 for working in what they called a hostile work environment. The jury said Juan I. Valera was also retaliated against for being gay and HIV-positive.

Get an inside look at what Red Cross does locally
Did you know the Red Cross of Southern Arizona helps victims of house fires in Tucson an average of once every two days?

Kalamazoo, MI City Commission unanimously approves gay-rights law
The city of Kalamazoo has stepped beyond existing state and federal laws, making it illegal to use sexual orientation to discriminate in housing, public accommodations and employment.

Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously approves gay-rights ordinance
KALAMAZOO -- The city of Kalamazoo has stepped beyond existing state and federal laws, making it illegal to use sexual orientation to discriminate in housing, public accommodations and employment. The Kalamazoo City Commission voted 7-0 Monday night to adopt an...

City backs off zoning changes after complaints
They may be little known or seldom enforced, but city of Orangeburg zoning regulations pertaining to the parking of recreational vehicles in residential neighborhoods are nothing new, city officials said Tuesday.