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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh escaped an assassination bid late Monday when a bomb fired by suspected militants exploded inside his official residential complex here, officials said.

A police spokesman said a bomb was fired late Monday and it exploded inside the boundary wall of the chief minister’s residence.

“The bomb landed inside the chief minister’s residential complex and damaged a private temple. Singh was present in his residence when the explosion took place,” a senior police official said requesting anonymity.

The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), a rebel group fighting for an independent homeland for the majority Metei community, claimed responsibility for the attack.

A PREPAK leader telephoned local newspaper offices to own up the attack.

Police and paramilitary troopers have since launched a massive combing operation in the area.

“All entry and exit routes have been sealed and efforts are being made to track down the rebels,” the official said.

The chief minister has escaped two other assassination attempts during the past four years.

There are some 19 odd militant groups active in Manipur, bordering Myanmar, with demands ranging from secession to greater autonomy.

A number of militant groups have bases in Myanmar with Manipur sharing an unfenced border with the junta ruled country.

More than 10,000 people have lost their lives to insurgency in Manipur during the past two decades.

Travel has become part and parcel of life. In this fast moving world, where we fly ion air at a very affordable rate, we have people traveling not only for business but also on tours, and other entertainment and adventure. So in all these times, the baggage which we carry plays a very important role. For a trip for a couple of days, we have seen people carrying huge bag because of the lack of any proper and appropriate luggage set with them. With people’s looks and appearances determining their standard, we have so many companies coming forward which can manufacture luggage at a very economical rate at the same time, luxurious in presence. The Samsonite is one leading producers of luggage set which provide us with various models and types of luggage which can make the customers to choose from. The samsonite luggage set is world famous with their travel accessory kits prov
ided along with them. Also the standard and quality of the bags are very high and even warranty is being provided to the customers. We get great discount prices on their luggage sets during occasions. Not only luggage sets. They also produce hand bags, travel kits, digital accessories and many more items which are very popular amongst the people.

Bangalore ,popularly known as the “garden city” has numerous places to see which includes, historical monuments, beautiful parks and gardens ,temples and much more.Bangalore offers a perfect trip to spend your vacation with your friend and family.

Monuments in Bangalore-
Vidhan Soudha-
Bangalore trip- famous places in india- vidhan soudhaThis place was built in 1956 and is the Legislative House of state of Karnatka. The building has been constructed in neo-dravidian style and is one of the most imposing structures in India. The sight of this building is worth seeing on sundays between 7 pm- 8 pm when it fully illuminated. It was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956.
One of the interesting feature of this building in grand stairs in its front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 62 m (204 ft) wide 21 m (70 ft) deep giving a direct access to the foyer of first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber.

Vikaas Soudha-
It was constructed in february 2005 and lies just adjacent to Vidhan Soudha.Built in same style as Vidhan Soudha it s equipped with latest gadgets and gizmos to govern the state.

Attara Kacheri-
highcourt- bangalore vacation- tourism places in indiaThis building built in Gothic style is the high court of the State of Karnatka.The building was built in 1867 and lies directly opposite to the Vidhan Soudha.

Bangalore Palace-
bangalore palace- bangalore trip-famous places in indiaThe palace built in style similar to that of castles of Normandy and England during medieval period was built in 1887 by Waldeyar dynasty. The interior of the palace has beautiful wood carvings and Tudor-style architecture.For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction, but is now open to the public. The fee is Rs. 100/200 Indian/Foreigner and 500 to take photos even of the exterior. Within the premises of the Bangalore castle lies a well preserved Ganpati temple.

Seshadri Iyer memorial hall-
Located in Cubbon park this place is the state’s library and has huge collection of reference books.The building is made from red stone and is a magnificient building in Bangalore. The grounds include a children’s recreation area with a toy train, fairground and theater. The library remains closed on Monday.

Tipu Sultan’s Palace-
This monument was built in 1790 and was the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan.The building is a two storeyed structure mainly made of wood with finely embellished balconies, pillars and arches. The palace was built by Haider Ali and was completed by his son Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan used to call it as ‘The Envy of Heaven’.

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I went to Royal caribbean and called. I have cingular. Does RC charge you the 7.95 ALONG with the Cingular’s 2.45?

Or how much does it charge?!?!?!
Because the costomer service thing on the ship said its both of them, but I’m looking around the site and its saying only cingular charges the 2.45 or w/e.

Give me a definant answer pelase? like how much it is?

You will only be charged by AT&T (AT&T bought Cingular). To find out what they will charge based on your particular plan, you should go to http://www.wireless.att.com/travelguide/… then click on “Cruise ships” above the locations tab. From there, select Royal Caribbean, and click Continue.

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Cell phones don’t work at all on many ships, so the thing to do is wait until you are on shore to make calls. For ships on which cell phones do work, there is often a fee, which is normally very expensive. You should contact the cruise line directly, and then when you get on board go to the Purser’s Office and ask there, too. What the land-based cruise company personnel say may or may not be accurate, but the Purser is who will handle all those charges. Absent emergency, it’s rather nice to be out of touch via phone! By the way, many ships have internet access available — for a fee — and you can both send and receive e-mail so long as there is no interference with the satellite. (Satellite issues effect TV and cell phones, too.)

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i haven’t been on a plane in 10 years. i am 13 now. i remember somethings from it, like a conveyor belt. but for get the rest. i am going on a plane in november, and it will be i think a 2-4 hour flight. also, any tips for me on how to let the time pass?

Go to the airline desk, check your baggage and get your boarding pass.

Go to the security line, show your ID and boarding pass. You’ll have to put your purse, carry on bag, shoes, etc. in bins to go through the X-ray machine. (See link below for carry on restrictions.)

After going through the arch, collect your stuff, put your shoes back on, look at the board to see the location of your gate (which will be printed on your boarding pass), go there.

Bring a book, mp3 player, snacks, etc. The time will pass pretty quickly.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/p…

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My Aer Lingus flight leaves Belfast at 6:50am and arrives in AMS at 9:25am ( AMS time) my connecting flight with KLM is meant to leave at 13:40, so I have enough time to connect, have you ever connected @ Schiphol? Do you go have to go to baggage reclaim (although baggage will be forwarded on to next flight…I hope) and then look for connections sign or what??

No you don’t have to reclaim your bag. You will probably have to go from zone D to zone B (or similar) in which case your passport will be checked, but that’s about it.

Take a good book. There are loads of shops and an art gallery at Schiphol but not much else.

I suppose you could consider going into Amsterdam. You’ve got time, but it might be hassle if you don’t know the transport system or where you’re going.

BTW you will probably get two boarding cards at Belfast, so you’ll know which gate to go to at Schiphol. It’s all well signposted. There are also restaurants, so you could have lunch.

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The first answer is mostly correct. Your bag(s) will be automatically transferred to your continuing flight and all you have to do is walk to the gate.

However, I don’t believe you realistically have time to visit Amsterdam during your stop at AMS. It will take an hour to get downtown and an hour to get back to the airport (counting walking to/from the train station), plus you have to be back at AMS 2 full hours before your connecting flight. There are only 4 hours between flights for you, and that assumes your flight from Belfast arrives on schedule.

There is a small museum at AMS in addition to all the shops, restaurants, and cafes. Also check with your airline to see if you can purchase a 1-day pass to their airport lounge. Lounges offer a comfortable place to wait and drinks/snacks are inculded in the membership. Joining Priority Pass gives you access to lounges all over the world, including Belfast, Amsterdam, and probably wherever you are going: http://www.prioritypass.com/

A smooth Italian vacation involves a lot of planning before packing your bags and buying your tickets. You may want to consider going for a European river cruise where you can go on a very romantic get away. The cruise can be on a small yacht with all its simplicity or you can ride a big cruise line and enjoy the view with the entire hotel like comforts. If you want to explore the islands and inlands, you can choose from Italy tours that offer a combination of sea and land travel. Photographs of the sceneries of Italy will definitely convince any one that going there will mean memories to treasure for a lifetime.

The season for a European river cruise is usually between May to August when the weather is ideal to see the soul of Italia. You and your loved one will be in awe of the heavenly islands, wonderful cities, and astonishing villages. You can surf the internet to find a perfect package to suit your desires and budget. A week or two week- tour package may range from less than $2000 to around $3000 per person depending on the hotel, mode of travel, and of course the length of the vacation. You can opt to go for a guided tour in groups or you may want to explore some sites by yourselves. Everything can be arranged for a perfect Italian vacation.

Italy tours are not considered without dropping by Rome. It is a must to see St. Peters Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain in their pure elegance and grandeur. A European river cruise can help those who fear the waters, and discover the calm travel going to the pretty island of Sicily. You can walk the rustic roads of Palermo and enjoy the excellent food Italy offers. Catch a cruise going to Cafalu to enjoy the waters and the sandy shores.

An Italian vacation will not be complete without seeing Venice. People fall in love while exploring the romanticism of its winding canals. Venice enchants tourists with the secrets of there world renowned glass-works and other local crafts. Italian get-away spices up ones love for life. Italy tours are a highly recommended vacation for tourists the world over.

Massachusetts offers some of the best waters for Tuna Fishing. Anglers from across the country flock to this pristine location where some of the finest Blue fin Tuna are found. When trolling for tuna, you will generally use many lines with lures at various distances in the boat’s wake as it trolls at speeds of around 10 knots. The reason that you use as many lines as possible is because it imitates the look of a school of bait fish.

It is the noise from the tuna fishing charter boat’s propeller that attracts the tuna, and when they come to the surface to investigate the noise, the will hopefully see the lures and jump on. When this occurs, multiple hookups can happen. At this point the hit rod will then be put into one of two fighting chairs. The boat is then slowed and the angler is able to reel in the fish. The only drawback to troll fishing is that the movement of the boat adds to the stress of fighting the fish and it can take a good bit of muscle to finally land a giant. Another method to employ when tuna fishing mass later in the season is to tempt the fish with bait. This becomes easier as the fish start to settle in a given area.

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Well, I don’t pay attention to the prices because I am just a kid, but I love Royal Caribbean. It is very family oriented and it is really clean. I have been on 3 cruises and a week from today we leave for our 4th cruise. It will be our 3rd cruise with Royal Caribbean. They are amazing. We like them a lot. We have never been disappointed with them.

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i would suggest carnival or royal carribean…my parentsss were on carnival and i have heard good things about royal caribbean! they are both pretty popular so i am sure they arent too much money. have a fun cruise! (:

www.carnival.com
www.royalcaribbean.com