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    The Pony Express a new faster mail service using riders on a horseback relay instead of the traditional stagecoaches begins service between St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif. The Pony Express reduced the time for mail to travel from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to around ten days. After only 1 year in March 1861 after suffering large losses and not gaining the mail contract The Pony Express Company ceased trading.

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    April 3, 2007 - Syria

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, who tells her that he is keen to resume peace talks with Israel. While in Damascus, Pelosi says that she has given Assad a similar message from the Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert. She voices concern over Syria's connections to Hamas, and stresses the importance of Damascus' role in the peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Her visit angers President Bush, who says that it undermines U.S. foreign policy. Bush also says that Pelosi's trip will send "mixed signals" that could undermine the U.S.-led efforts to isolate the Syrian president.

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The article features Uzbekistan and its capital city, Tashkent which is a popular destination of many visitors. There is also a brief description of Tashkent hotels.

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Uzbekistan is set in Central Asia. It borders on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan. The country has an interesting history. Even now you can find there ancient temples, tombs and the sites of ancient settlements. Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, and it is set on the crossroads of the Central Asian Silk Route. As a city of commerce, business, history and culture, Tashkent dealt with a lot of important changes during the previous century and turned into an exciting spot for any tourist to explore. Today, it is the most cosmopolitan city in Uzbekistan with a large Russian ethnic minority group. The city is known for its countless fountains, park alleys and tree lined streets.

Because Tashkent welcomes thousands of tourists annually, there are hotels which suit the budget and needs of every visitor to the capital. Elite Hotel is a 3-star hotel set 10 minutes away from the center of Tashkent. Customers can select from single rooms, double rooms and luxury suites. They are set in four super furnished palace-style structures and it also has its own restaurant. Whether traveling on business, or with family and friends, you will appreciate the special services and amenities provided.

Grand Mir Hotel is an up-to-date hotel with restaurants and bars, luxuriously furnished rooms. The restaurant offers the most delicious local and western meals cooked by famous chefs. You can get a good workout in the fitness center under the guidance of a qualified trainer. The hotel has a favorable location. The hotel is located in the center of Tashkent, nearby many international organizations.
Rovshan Hotel is a private hotel which offers an alternative solution to pricey hotels. The hotel is a 10 minutes drive from the downtown and most of government and business buildings.

Nearby you will see local cafes and restaurants offering a wide selection of local, Europeans meals, and Mirabad Market where you can purchase both fresh and dried fruit, seasoning, home-made bread. Rovshan Hotel rooms are furnished with telephone, satellite TV, and an air conditioner. The hotel offers necessary facilities to arrange interviews, conferences, business meetings, etc.

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