Weld's Fascinating Enterprise
Fascinating Rock (2-1) gave Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen back-to-back victories in the KPMG Enterprise Stakes with a convincing victory in the Group Three heat over a mile and a half at Leopardstown.
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Beyond Disneyland: Where Else to Go in Orange County
For many travelers, California’s Orange County is regarded as a place for amusement parks, or as the backdrop for television series and reality shows. But there’s so much more to the area, especially in the southern part. South Orange County is not only home to the wealthy, but also offers world-class shopping, dining, and extraordinary attractions. And because it’s located between Los Angeles and San Diego, it’s an ideal place
5 Must-See Places in Utah
Utah is known for its world-class skiing around Park City as well as its “Mighty Five” national parks, including Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Arches. But there’s much more to explore in this state, which is also home to red rocks, dinosaur fossils, and otherworldly landscapes. While the scenery is impressive, Utah is also a playground for high-octane activities such as whitewater rafting and mountain biking on “slickrock” sandstone. Whether you’re
Top 12 Experiences in Vienna and Austria
From thermal spas to a Habsburg palace, Vienna and Austria offer terrific experiences that should be on every traveler’s list. Here are Fodor’s top picks for a memorable trip.
$4M renovation brings a touch of modern to Corn Palace
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — The Corn Palace has been steeped in agricultural tradition since 1892, so when the caretakers of one of South Dakota’s most popular tourist attractions decided it was due for some maintenance, they also decided to gently nudge it into the 21st century.
WEEK IN GAMING: Augmented Reality is the new Virtual Reality (and also the new regular reality)
“Ooooh, Oculus Rift,” says General Public Member Number One. “It’s so cool, and when i put it on my head, I feel like my head is twice the size. That means I have more brains.” “Yes,” agrees General Public Member Number Two, sipping daintily from a china cup. “I like the way I walk into walls when I am wearing it, and also how I stood on my cat that
Prosecutors file charges against ex-CEO of Mt.Gox bitcoin exchange
Japanese prosecutors have filed charges against Mark Karpeles, the former head of defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, accusing him of stealing $2.7 million of clients’ money, media reported. The French-born Karpeles, 30, was arrested last month in connection with the disappearance of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of the virtual currency. The charges, which were filed on Friday, said Karpeles embezzled total 321 million yen ($2.66 million) by transferring
Hutchison seeks EU okay for O2 buy amidst regulatory headwinds
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd on Friday sought EU approval for its 10.25-billion-pound ($15.82 billion) bid for Telefonica’s British mobile unit O2, the same day regulators unveiled a tougher approach towards mergers in the sector. The European Commission said it would decide by Oct. 16 whether to clear the deal, which would make Hutchison’s Three UK business the second-biggest of the UK’s three remaining network operators. The EU competition authority could either
Solera leveraged buyout talks stall over price: sources
Solera Holdings Inc, the insurance claims processing software maker that has sought to sell itself in a leveraged buyout, has so far failed to agree on an acquisition price with private equity firms, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. Buyout firms Vista Equity Partners and Thoma Bravo LLC have made offers that failed to meet Solera’s valuation expectations, the people said. Solera is now trying to sell itself
Sprint's plan for new iPhone trumps other U.S. carriers
Want to own the new iPhone without burning a hole in your pocket every month? Sprint seems to be the cheapest option in the United States. The competition in the U.S. wireless industry is fierce and the launch of the newest iPhone iteration on Wednesday is a chance for carriers to lure customers away from their rivals.