Attractions including eight World Heritage sites. In 2009, following the end of nearly 30 years of civil war, sri lanka had approximately 500,000 foreign tourists. In 2016, the number soared to over two million. Enterprising youngsters are determined to make the most of the bubbling tourist trade. The is a fa ri offers sightseeing tours on rickshaws. Visitors get to enjoy a close up view of local life and culture. These tours are designed to win the hearts of even the most experienced travelers. A Historic Hotel with a legacy of over 100 years. Young people aiming for a career in the Hotel Industry are working hard to meet the hotels exacting standards of hospitality. I want to own my own restaurant and take the sri lan lankan to the next level. Well see how sri lankans youth have dreaming of success in the tourism industry. On the south side of sri lankas largest city colombo is the mt. Lavinia hotel. Dating back to the British Colonial period, its a popular destination for travelers
Chancellor chancellor Angela Merkel says germany must take the lead in europes migration crisis. She says the country has a special responsibility to protect the achievements of european integration. Good evening and welcome to the program. Tonight, u. S. Monetary policy has entered a new phase. Where the first time in nearly a decade, rates are now on the rise. The hike of 25 basis points was expected but the fallout is anything but certain. So here is where things stand. The benchmark lending rate is eing increased from a quarter to a half of a percent. But do not expect anything earth shattering in the next few months. The fed says any further increases are going to be slow as it monitors the u. S. Economy and the impact on jobs. We are joined now by our Senior Business editor and our wall street correspondent who joins us from new york. This is a relatively small hike. Guest it is definitely small, but it is a big deal. Janet yellen has said it is important we do not over blow the
We will talk about the business of the comics. My producers will once again try to stump me with tonights mystery guest. All of that and more. Let us get headlines from carol massar. Netflix out with its earnings after the close. The World Largest Online Subscription Service had income more than doubled. The stock is slightly higher in the afterhours trade. Texas instrument forecasting thirdquarter profits. The company is seeing demands in machinery and consumer electronics. The stock is down in the afterhours trade of. One stock that is jumping in the late trade is chipotle mexican grill, rising more than 10 . The reported results that beat estimates. Thank you. Another headline today is billionaire investor bill ackman. He is the head of Pershing Square Capital Management promising to reveal enron like fraud at the company herbalife. We interviewed him today. Eric joins me now. What is he contending . Let us just say that bill ackman has promised a lot. If he is going to liken it to
My producers will once again try to stump me with tonights mystery guest. All of that and more. First, let us get headlines from my radio cohost carol massar. Netflix out with its earnings after the close. The Worlds Largest Online Subscription Service had its net income more than doubled. The stock is slightly higher in the afterhours trade. In the meantime texas , instruments forecasting thirdquarter profits that may top estimates. The company is seeing demands in machinery and consumer electronics. The stock is slightly down in the afterhours trade. One stock that is jumping in the late trade is chipotle mexican grill, rising as much as 10 . They reported Second Quarter results that beat estimates. Back to you. Thank you. Another headline today is from billionaire investor bill ackman. He is the head of Pershing Square Capital Management and promising to reveal enronlike fraud at the company herbalife. Market makers anchor Erik Schatzker and Stephanie Ruhle interviewed him today. Er
Good morning, today is march 12, 2015. Welcome to the rules committee of the San Francisco board of supervisors. My name is john avalos, chair of the committee. Joined to my right by vice chair katy tang and will be joined shortly by supervisor malia cohen. Please make sure to silence all cell phones and electronic devices. Speaker cards and all documents to be included in the file should be given to the clerk. Okay very good. Thank you. We have several appointments up for us today and lets go on to our first one. Item no. 1. Item no. 1 is a hearing to consider appointing two members terms ending november 16, 20016, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. There are two seats and two applicants. Very good, we can go straight ahead to presentations. I know the district 11 seat applicant, casey allen, will not be here, but i believe mr. Mark brand is here. Please come forward. Good morning, supervisors. By the way, i have worked with casey allen and i think hes really Great Committee member. I