http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Travel Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 05:36:39 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 05:36:39 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Misguided-Woman-61-Spends-7-Days-in-Crashed-Rental-Car-248888.shtml One Texas woman is making international headlines after willingly not leaving the car she crashed into a dairy wastewater pond because it was a rental and she had been told not to leave it “if stranded.”

Lynn S. Keesler, 61 asked for directions from a sheriff deputy, telling him she was looking for hotels in Burley, F... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:24:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Misguided-Woman-61-Spends-7-Days-in-Crashed-Rental-Car-248888.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Misguided-Woman-61-Spends-7-Days-in-Crashed-Rental-Car-248888.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Government-Forces-Resorts-in-Maldives-to-Ban-Spas-244392.shtml Going to the Maldives on holiday is often described as a once in a lifetime opportunity: first off, because of the distance, and secondly because of the high rates applied at the resorts. If the spa ban takes effect, a stay there will probably be much cheaper.

The strongest suit of any resort in the Maldives is the spa service, though... (read more)]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Government-Forces-Resorts-in-Maldives-to-Ban-Spas-244392.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Government-Forces-Resorts-in-Maldives-to-Ban-Spas-244392.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Issues-Completely-Unapologetic-Apology-for-American-Airlines-Incident-239344.shtml The other day, Alec Baldwin was removed from an American Airlines flight after he refused to turn off his phone while the plane was still at the gate. He's now issued an apology of sorts for the incident.

During and shortly after the incident, which didn't go down without Baldwin making a huge scene, ... (read more)]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:47:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Issues-Completely-Unapologetic-Apology-for-American-Airlines-Incident-239344.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Issues-Completely-Unapologetic-Apology-for-American-Airlines-Incident-239344.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Kicked-Off-American-Airlines-Flight-After-Angry-Outburst-239035.shtml Alex Baldwin is famous for his bad temper and it seems to have gotten him in more trouble, depending on who's side of the story you believe. The actor was removed at LAX from an American Airlines flight after refusing to shut down his iPad at the flight attendant's request.

The actor boarded an AA plane at LAX but ... (read more)]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Kicked-Off-American-Airlines-Flight-After-Angry-Outburst-239035.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alec-Baldwin-Kicked-Off-American-Airlines-Flight-After-Angry-Outburst-239035.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Possibly-Barred-from-Australia-237972.shtml Australia could become the first country to be completely Kim Kardashian-free. After three separate incidents which would imply she lied to authorities about her visa, she's been put on the Immigration Department watch list pending investigation.

The Daily Telegraph reports that authorities from the Immigration Department became involved... (read more)]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Possibly-Barred-from-Australia-237972.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Possibly-Barred-from-Australia-237972.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Almost-Got-Kicked-Off-a-Flight-227781.shtml Singer Whitney Houston acted like a true diva on a recent flight with Delta Airlines to Detroit, refusing to fasten her seatbelt for the takeoff. She had to be threatened to be kicked off to comply, says a new report.

Various sources (on the plane, presumably) tell TMZ that Whitney threw quite a hissy fit on the plane and wouldn&rsq... (read more)]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Almost-Got-Kicked-Off-a-Flight-227781.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Almost-Got-Kicked-Off-a-Flight-227781.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Insists-Kiss-Was-Modest-Southwest-Airlines-Is-Homophobic-224280.shtml Actress Leisha Hailey and her girlfriend were asked to leave a Southwest Airlines flight after reportedly kissing on board and offending the other customers. In a new statement, the star sets the record straight on the kiss that started it all.

As we also informed you the other day, after being told to get off th... (read more)]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Insists-Kiss-Was-Modest-Southwest-Airlines-Is-Homophobic-224280.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Insists-Kiss-Was-Modest-Southwest-Airlines-Is-Homophobic-224280.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Booted-Off-Southwest-Airlines-Flight-for-Being-Gay-223994.shtml Southwest Airlines is again at the center of controversy, after actress Leisha Hailey was booted off her flight for kissing her girlfriend. She’s saying she was discriminated against, the airline claims the kissing was “excessive.”

Leisha, star of “The L-Word,” boarded the plane with her gi... (read more)]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Booted-Off-Southwest-Airlines-Flight-for-Being-Gay-223994.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Leisha-Hailey-Booted-Off-Southwest-Airlines-Flight-for-Being-Gay-223994.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Explains-Plane-Incident-Prostate-Problems-Not-Alcohol-217697.shtml A couple of days ago, French actor Gerard Depardieu made headlines around the world for what can only be described as the most humiliating moment of his life: he was taken off a flight after urinating on the floor. Actor Edouard Baer, who was with him at the time, is offering an explanation for it.

In a statement... (read more)]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:04:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Explains-Plane-Incident-Prostate-Problems-Not-Alcohol-217697.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Explains-Plane-Incident-Prostate-Problems-Not-Alcohol-217697.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Relieves-Himself-in-Plane-Cabin-217316.shtml On a recent flight from Paris to Dublin, legendary actor Gerard Depardieu proved he’d forgotten his manners at home when he relieved himself in the aisle of the plane after being told he had to wait for another 15 minutes before he could use the toilet.

A rep for the actor was not available for comment at the time this got out, ... (read more)]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:20:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Relieves-Himself-in-Plane-Cabin-217316.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gerard-Depardieu-Relieves-Himself-in-Plane-Cabin-217316.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Traveling-with-LeAnn-Rimes-216589.shtml Singer and actress LeAnn Rimes can add another achievement on her resume: she’s officially a swimsuit model. For months now, LeAnn has been showing off her toned body in Mikoh Swimwear designs, and she’s now confirmed as their spokesperson.

In an interview with the company, published on its official webpage, LeAnn talks about her favorite holid... (read more)]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Traveling-with-LeAnn-Rimes-216589.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Traveling-with-LeAnn-Rimes-216589.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Lied-About-Buying-Himself-55-Million-Private-Jet-214372.shtml Late last week, word got out that rapper Soulja Boy was living life in style (and well beyond his means), by buying himself the perfect birthday present: a $35 million private jet in which he invested another $20 million in customization. That was a lie, his rep is now saying.

Soulja Boy turns 21 this week and, according to... (read more)]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:11:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Lied-About-Buying-Himself-55-Million-Private-Jet-214372.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Lied-About-Buying-Himself-55-Million-Private-Jet-214372.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Gives-Himself-Best-Birthday-Present-Ever-55-Million-Private-Jet-214310.shtml It’s no longer a secret that rapper Soulja Boy likes to treat himself to the finest things in life, starting from his bling down to his cars and, as of late, other means of transportation. For his upcoming birthday, Soulja Boy is giving himself the best birthday present ever.

To celebrate his 21st b... (read more)]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Gives-Himself-Best-Birthday-Present-Ever-55-Million-Private-Jet-214310.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Soulja-Boy-Gives-Himself-Best-Birthday-Present-Ever-55-Million-Private-Jet-214310.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Study-Shows-Women-Pack-Twice-as-Many-Clothes-than-Needed-on-Holiday-212292.shtml We’ve all been there: the night before the day when we leave for some faraway (or less distant) destination, where we’re to vacation. There’s packing to do and, as a rule, women will always throw in more items than they actually need – twice as many, a new study confirms.

It’s a known f... (read more)]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Study-Shows-Women-Pack-Twice-as-Many-Clothes-than-Needed-on-Holiday-212292.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Study-Shows-Women-Pack-Twice-as-Many-Clothes-than-Needed-on-Holiday-212292.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Japanese-Park-to-Launch-World-s-Steepest-Rollercoaster-Ride-Takabisha-206536.shtml If you’re looking for a genuine adrenaline rush like no other and are willing to travel to Japan to get it, you may as well consider the Takabisha ride, which opens on July 16 and will go for the Guinness World Record of the steepest rollercoaster ride we have right now.

It cost almost €26 million to... (read more)]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Japanese-Park-to-Launch-World-s-Steepest-Rollercoaster-Ride-Takabisha-206536.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Japanese-Park-to-Launch-World-s-Steepest-Rollercoaster-Ride-Takabisha-206536.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Location-of-Royal-Couple-s-Honeymoon-Found-Raffles-Praslin-Hotel-in-Seychelles-201921.shtml Prince William and Katherine Middleton, now husband and wife, have gone to great lengths to keep the destination of their honeymoon a secret, understandably, in a bid to avoid media attention. The cat may be out of the bag now – because of a slipup of the hotel chain that offered them accommodation.

read more)]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 07:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Location-of-Royal-Couple-s-Honeymoon-Found-Raffles-Praslin-Hotel-in-Seychelles-201921.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Location-of-Royal-Couple-s-Honeymoon-Found-Raffles-Praslin-Hotel-in-Seychelles-201921.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/April-Fools-with-Charlie-Sheen-Changing-the-Las-Vegas-Welcome-Sign-192682.shtml The iconic sign that welcomes tourists to Las Vegas, “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas,” has been changed to reflect cultural trends, using Charlie Sheen’s “winning” catchphrase. In other news, today is April Fools’ Day.

“Breaking: #Vegas officials revamp city’s famed &... (read more)]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:39:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/April-Fools-with-Charlie-Sheen-Changing-the-Las-Vegas-Welcome-Sign-192682.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/April-Fools-with-Charlie-Sheen-Changing-the-Las-Vegas-Welcome-Sign-192682.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-World-s-Tallest-Hotel-Opens-192234.shtml If you’re looking for a one-in-a-lifetime type of experience, a stay or a visit at the world’s tallest hotel is a must. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is just that and, as of today, it is open to the public.

Imagine state-of-the-art technology used in every room, with amenities that can satisfy even the most pretentious ... (read more)]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:51:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-World-s-Tallest-Hotel-Opens-192234.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-World-s-Tallest-Hotel-Opens-192234.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Spiderman-Alain-Robert-Conquers-World-s-Tallest-Tower-Burj-Khalifa-192198.shtml Frenchman Alain Robert also goes by the name of “Spiderman” and a simple Google search will show that it has nothing to do with wearing a red and blue mask / costume. Known for his love of climbing some of the world’s tallest buildings, Robert has done it again.

Since he’s always going for... (read more)]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Spiderman-Alain-Robert-Conquers-World-s-Tallest-Tower-Burj-Khalifa-192198.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Spiderman-Alain-Robert-Conquers-World-s-Tallest-Tower-Burj-Khalifa-192198.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cyndi-Lauper-Performs-for-Stranded-Passengers-at-Buenos-Aires-Airport-188007.shtml Cyndi Lauper remains one of the coolest people ever. While at the Buenos Aires airport and learning that the flight had been canceled, the singer did her part to calm down passengers – with an awesome impromptu performance.

Granted, Cyndi may not be the first artist to put on a surprise performance, but ... (read more)]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 18:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cyndi-Lauper-Performs-for-Stranded-Passengers-at-Buenos-Aires-Airport-188007.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cyndi-Lauper-Performs-for-Stranded-Passengers-at-Buenos-Aires-Airport-188007.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/World-s-Trashiest-Hotel-Opens-in-Madrid-Spain-180561.shtml If you’ve ever wondered how 12 tons of garbage put to a very unlikely use might look, this past weekend was your chance to find that out: Corona’s Save the Beach organization opened the world’s trashiest hotel in Madrid.

The initiative is meant to underline the need for action in the case of some of Europe’s dirti... (read more)]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/World-s-Trashiest-Hotel-Opens-in-Madrid-Spain-180561.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/World-s-Trashiest-Hotel-Opens-in-Madrid-Spain-180561.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Explosion-at-Moscow-Airport-Kills-31-Injures-130-180219.shtml An explosion at Moscow’s busiest airport has occurred less than two hours ago, killing at least 31 people and injuring over 100. Authorities are treating this as a terrorist attack, the New York Times reports.

The explosion occurred at the Domodedovo airport, the largest hub for international flights in Russia. Over 20 million p... (read more)]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Explosion-at-Moscow-Airport-Kills-31-Injures-130-180219.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Explosion-at-Moscow-Airport-Kills-31-Injures-130-180219.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Around-the-World-in-a-Week-with-Barradoro-7-Cities-7-Events-7-Days-179812.shtml If money is the last thing you lack and you’re eager to travel but don’t really have the time, here’s a thought: for £125,000, you can fly around the world in just one week, thanks to the offer from Barradoro.

Barradoro and its founder, Adam Nathu, have come up with the idea for the ultimate t... (read more)]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:21:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Around-the-World-in-a-Week-with-Barradoro-7-Cities-7-Events-7-Days-179812.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Around-the-World-in-a-Week-with-Barradoro-7-Cities-7-Events-7-Days-179812.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emirates-Palace-Hotel-Has-World-s-Most-Expensive-Christmas-Tree-11-Million-173188.shtml If there’s a chance you’re thinking you overspent on decorations for this year’s Christmas tree, relax: there’s one in Abu Dhabi, at the exclusive Emirates Palace Hotel, that’s gunning for the title of world’s most expensive, valued at $11 million.

Clearly, this is no regul... (read more)]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emirates-Palace-Hotel-Has-World-s-Most-Expensive-Christmas-Tree-11-Million-173188.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emirates-Palace-Hotel-Has-World-s-Most-Expensive-Christmas-Tree-11-Million-173188.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Clothing-Line-with-Metallic-Ink-Reveals-4th-Amendment-Message-in-TSA-Scanners-172049.shtml As the debate on whether TSA scanners take security measures too far continues to rage on, Tim Geoghegan and Matthew Ryan of Timnovations have come up with 4th Amendment Wear, a clothing line made with special metallic ink.

The idea behind the line, consisting of t-shirts, underwear and socks for both ... (read more)]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Clothing-Line-with-Metallic-Ink-Reveals-4th-Amendment-Message-in-TSA-Scanners-172049.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Clothing-Line-with-Metallic-Ink-Reveals-4th-Amendment-Message-in-TSA-Scanners-172049.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kevin-Smith-Goes-After-Virgin-Airlines-for-Making-Him-Miss-His-Flight-171356.shtml In February this year, actor-director Kevin Smith got into a very nasty exchange of words with Southwest Airlines after he was kicked off a flight for being too fat, as he also put it. He’s now going after Virgin Airlines after he missed his plane from New York.

As is his habit, Smith took to his official blo... (read more)]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kevin-Smith-Goes-After-Virgin-Airlines-for-Making-Him-Miss-His-Flight-171356.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kevin-Smith-Goes-After-Virgin-Airlines-for-Making-Him-Miss-His-Flight-171356.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Airport-Security-Checks-Go-Smoothly-Ahead-of-Thanksgiving-Holiday-168511.shtml If you’re planning on traveling for the holiday or are worried that the new body scans might make things a bit too difficult for you at the airport, worry no more: a spokesperson for the busiest airport in the US says everything is going just smoothly.

A spokesperson for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internatio... (read more)]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:11:02 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Airport-Security-Checks-Go-Smoothly-Ahead-of-Thanksgiving-Holiday-168511.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Airport-Security-Checks-Go-Smoothly-Ahead-of-Thanksgiving-Holiday-168511.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crocodile-Loose-on-Plane-Crashes-It-Kills-19-162579.shtml It could make for the script of a really good horror movie / thriller; sadly, it happened in real life. A crocodile was let loose on a plane in the Republic of Congo, and the aircraft crashed, killing 19 people.

Apparently, the crocodile was in a stowaway bag, with investigators believing the passenger who got it on board wanted to sell i... (read more)]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crocodile-Loose-on-Plane-Crashes-It-Kills-19-162579.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crocodile-Loose-on-Plane-Crashes-It-Kills-19-162579.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-10-Germiest-Tourist-Attractions-in-the-World-158063.shtml If you ever wanted to travel to a more or less remote corner of the world and see a tourist attraction you only heard or read about before, you can now choose from the top 10 most germiest destinations ever.

Should you have a strong stomach and the knack to do something out of the ordinary, TripAdvisor, the biggest travel website in t... (read more)]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-10-Germiest-Tourist-Attractions-in-the-World-158063.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-10-Germiest-Tourist-Attractions-in-the-World-158063.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Doll-Up-Your-Ride-with-CarLashes-Eyelashes-for-Headlights-155365.shtml Seeing a car with butterflies, or perhaps flowers, painted on the side, or with a sticker saying “Princess on Board” is no longer a rare occurrence. Now, women drivers have even more options to doll up their ride.

CarLashes makes and sells this brand new car accessory for women – because it’s clear as ... (read more)]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Doll-Up-Your-Ride-with-CarLashes-Eyelashes-for-Headlights-155365.shtml Travel http://news.softpedia.com/news/Doll-Up-Your-Ride-with-CarLashes-Eyelashes-for-Headlights-155365.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan)