Atypical Events

Live Earth Concert Cancelled Due to Terrorist Attacks

Posted by jessie under Music, News

This year’s Live Earth concert, scheduled for this Saturday, December 7th in Mumbai, has been postponed indefinitely.

The event has been canceled due to security fears in wake of terrorist attacks that took place there last week, in which more than 170 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at hotels, railway stations, and other locations throughout Mumbai.

The Live Earth concert series was founded by Emmy award winning Kevin Wall who partnered with former Vice President Al Gore to raise awareness about global warming and environmental issues facing the planet today.

It was scheduled to take place at Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex and was to feature musical acts such as Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd), Will.i.am (of the Black Eyed Peas) and Bon Jovi, in addition to Bollywood stars.

On July 7th, 2007, Live Earth: Concerts for a Climate in Crisis took place around the world to raise awareness of global warming. The concerts were seen by 2 billion people, and the concert in Mumbai was meant to be a follow-up to raise money for solar energy projects.

The attacks have also prompted cancellation of other events, including the annual Sangat Chamber Music Festival, which has been relocated to Stockholm, Sweden. Additionally, English cricket players may decide not to return to India due to safety concerns following last week’s attacks.

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Sandcastles Outlawed at Popular Beach

Posted by jessie under Amusement, News

What do you like to do when you go to the beach—swim? Fish? Play pass? Build a sandcastle? Enjoy a romantic midnight stroll?

If you’re into doing anything of the aforementioned activities, you’d better take heed if you’re planning on vacationing at the popular beaches in Benidorm, Spain, one of the most popular travel destinations for British tourists.

Officials have released a new series of rules for the beach that are intended to help prevent “misuse”.
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More Family Lanes to Appear at Airport Security Checkpoints

Posted by jessie under News, Travel

The TSA is expanding family lanes at nearly every airport just in time for the Thanksgiving and the busy holiday travel season.

By November 20th, family lanes will have opened at 533 airport checkpoints by November 20th. The lanes are intended to help people who are traveling with children and will have people on-hand to assist parents.

The family lanes will allow families to move through specially-designated lanes at their own pace. The lanes will be permanent additions at security checkpoints at every large and midsize airport.

The family lanes will also feature special scanners for screening large bottles of liquids deemed “medically necessary.” Anyone who is carrying a bottle of liquid more than three ounces will be directed to the scanners in these lanes, even if they are not traveling with a family.
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Restaurants Resort to Promotions to Lure Customers

Posted by jessie under News, Restaurants

With the economy in a slump, the restaurant business has gotten so bad that many restaurants are resorting to giving out coupons and gift certificates in an effort to lure customers back in.

In today’s tough economy, things are tight and many people are doing whatever they can to cut back on costs and save money. For many, this means cooking at home and packing lunch for work rather than going out to eat. With the drop in business, restaurants around the country are doing everything they can do get customers back through their doors.

Many restaurants are extending their hours and cutting back on portions. Some are buying cheaper ingredients and opting for smaller plates. Others are offering special discounts and promotions in the mail and online, from coupons to free gift certificates.

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