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Cuba greets its 2 millionth tourist with music, mojitos (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cuba welcomed its 2 millionth tourist of 2008 last week with a salsa band, strong mojitos and word that the island expects to set a record this year for foreign visitors despite three hurricanes and a global economic crisis.
Hilton to open 49 hotels across Europe (World Leisure News)
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced six new hotel deals in Europe as is part of plans to open 49 properties by 2011 and 150 new European hotels over the next 10 years.
Bond finds solace in action amid quantum of plot (Baylor Lariat)
The latest chapter in the Bond series, action-packed "Quantum of Solace," does not achieve "Double-0 status." The action and special effects are the axis of the film, but the dialogue and plot do not hold the same quality as its predecessor, "Casino Royale."
Lower East Side of N.Y. beckons with shops, museums, food (Courier-Post)
For waves of immigrants to America, New York City's Lower East Side was a place of first settlement. Today it's one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods. But it's easy to find history amid the hipsters.
Movie review: Quantum of Solace (Journal Inquirer)
OK, I'll say it. Never again. Don't ever let this happen again to James Bond. “Quantum of Solace” is his 22nd film, and he will survive it, but for the 23rd it is necessary to go back to the drawing board and redesign from the ground up. Please understand: James Bond is not an action hero!
Zagat's new guides to US hotels, European dining (AP via Yahoo! News)
Two new Zagat guides offer reviews of hotels in the United States and restaurants in Europe.
World Cup Hosts hoping to show the world they are ready - Feature (EARTHtimes.org)
Johannesburg - The advertisements began in local media at the weekend. The Champions are coming, they say. Come watch Brazil for only 70 rand. In seven months' time, some of the greatest footballing nations will descend on South Africa for the June...
Quantum of Solace (2008) (New York Times)
"Quantum of Solace" stars Daniel Craig as James Bond and Olga Kurylenko as a potential romantic interest.
Futsal Under-21 media details (UEFA News)
The process for media applications to the Futsal Association of Russia for the inaugural UEFA European Under-21 Futsal Tournament in St Petersburg next month is now open and runs until 1 December.
Peter Popham: Double standards at the Vatican (Independent)
One of the bravest men in Italy was this week granted "a way out of hell", as he put it – only to find there was another hell right next door.
