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After a certain age, the thought of spending a wild, drunken vacation on the beaches of Mexico or the casinos of the Las Vegas Strip is not as appealing as it once was. For these middle aged couples and their families, a quiet vacation filled with walks and quiet beach time is just what the doctor ordered.

One vacation destination that fits the bill for quieter, gentler vacations is the seaside Maine town of Ogunquit. Ogunquit is just a few hours drive from New York City, but it feels like its in another world entirely.

Ogunquit hotels, motels and B&Bs come in all shapes and sizes, so finding one thats perfect for your family should not be very difficult. If youre using the Internet to plan your Ogunquit vacation, avoid using general Google searches like, Ogunquit ME hotels and head to something a little more local. At www.ogunquit.org youll find a complete listing of the accommodations available there.

Visitors to Ogunquit should be aware the operators of hotels in Maine are, for the most part, a very tolerant bunch. Families of all persuasions are welcomed in this village and if youre not comfortable rubbing shoulders with everyone, it might not be the place for you.

But if youre looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation spot, Ogunquit may be just what the doctor ordered.

World Bank to lend 800 million U.S. dollars to Mexico to assist in the transformation of public transport to reduce emissions, and various other programs, said World Bank president Robert Zoellick in Mexico on Wednesday. The loan includes 450 million U.S. dollars for social programs, water and infrastructure, said the Minister of Finance of Mexico Ernesto Cordero during a joint press conference in Mexico City, as quoted from the AFP.

Meanwhile, another 350 million U.S. dollars was including 200 million U.S. dollars from the Clean Technology Fund (Clean Technology Fund), a climate investment funds. Will support the modernization of public transportation throughout Mexico in order to reduce emissions and also improve service, said Cordero. Read the rest of this entry »

Oil prices rose to around 79 dollars in Asian trade Monday amid expectations of higher demand from China, after China’s central bank said it would allow the Yuan more flexible.

Statement by the Central Bank of China (People `s Bank of China), Saturday, said, would” strengthen the flexibility “of the country’s currency is also sent Asian stock markets soared, as quoted from the AFP.

The main futures contract in New York for crude oil, light sweet crude for delivery in July, jumped 1.66 dollars to 78.84 dollars per barrel in afternoon trading, while Brent North Sea crude oil for August delivery rose 1.28 dollars to 79.50 dollars.

“Oil has been shackled by the equity for some time,” said Victor Shum, an analyst with energy consultancy Purvin and Gertz globally based in Singapore. Read the rest of this entry »