| Budget Offers New Discounts for American Express(R) Cardmembers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced a special promotion for American Express cardmembers. Through May 31, 2008, each time customers pay for a Budget rental with any American Express Card they will save up to $50 on that rental and receive an American Express branded rewards card worth up to $100. "Budget customers expect great value," said Becky Alseth, senior vice president of marketing for Avis Budget Group, parent of Budget. "They want top-quality vehicles, great service and low prices. We think they'll take advantage of this new promotion that offers money-saving discounts from Budget and an American Express branded rewards card that can be used virtually anywhere American Express is accepted." Terms and conditions apply.
Hillary Clinton hits Barack Obama with plagiarism allegation
Mr Obama admitted making a mistake in not crediting Mr Patrick. "He had suggested that we use these lines . . . I thought they were good lines," Mr Obama said. "I’m sure I should [have given him credit], but didn’t this time." An adviser to Mr Obama said that Mr Obama and Mr Patrick were close friends who "share thoughts on ideas and language". Mr Patrick released a statement supporting the senator. David Plouffe, a top Obama aide, said the Clinton campaign was "clutching at straws" over the plagiarism accusations, and trying to create "distractions". The Republican attack document on Mr Obama, which emerged during a "winter retreat" session attended by Mr Rove in Los Angeles on Sunday, lists five main alleged weaknesses to be exploited if he ends up facing Mr McCain in the battle for the White House.
Disappearance of Hilton Head Island couple baffles friends, police
A Hilton Head Island businessman and his wife, who is an attorney, have disappeared, baffling friends, neighbors and the authorities. John and Elizabeth Calvert were last seen around 5:30 p.m. Monday at a meeting in Harbour Town, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. John Calvert, 47, owns the company that manages the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and Harbour Town Resorts, which has 125 rental properties. Elizabeth Calvert, 45, is a Savannah business attorney at HunterMaclean, the state's largest law firm outside Atlanta. .
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