50 tasty, satisfying, fun, yummy, surprising, finger-licking, scrumptious, enticing finds Jun 28, 2009
Allagash Brewing Company, 50 Industrial Way, 207-878-5385, ; tours Monday-Friday. Portland Harbor Hotel, 468 Fore Street, 207-775-9090. (Boston Globe)
Australia's Role in the Abdication ... Jun 28, 2009
Edward married Wallis Simpson at Ch teau Cond; (near Tours) in France on 3 June 1937. They were married for 35 years until his death in 1972. (Suite101.com)
Armstrong says he'll kick ass after last year's 'joke' of a Tour Jun 27, 2009
Armstrong also reveals his anger for the way in which the US television network Versus covered the Tour, and how it portrayed his sixth and seventh Tours in 2004 and 2005. "They had this 'Take back the Tour' campaign, as if the past Tours were all won by dopers. And I was pissed they had these references to Triki Beltran and Tyler Hamilton and Roberto Heras and Floyd Landis - all these guys who were once on my team [and have since served doping suspensions]. Versus doesn't want to take back the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
O2 hit by Jackson cancellations Jun 27, 2009
AEG Live One of the world's largest concert promoters Has arranged tours for Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi and Prince Owns dozens of venues in the US as well as London's O2 and a stadium in Berlin. Reports suggest that AEG, which also owns the complex formerly known as the Millennium Dome, has only insured the first 10 nights of the 50-date concerts. (BBC News)
Twelve facts Jun 27, 2009
Michael Jackson's earnings from record sales, tours, merchandising and other business interests are estimated to have exceeded $700m (423m) in his 40-year recording career. Since the early 1980s his recordings have generated more than $300 million in royalties. (BBC News -- Americas)
Astana name Contador as leader ahead of Armstrong Jun 26, 2009
Last year Contador became only the fifth rider in history to win all three three-week Tours of France, Italy and Spain when he won the Giro d'Italia in June and the Vuelta a Espana in September ... On Contador, Bruyneel said: "After winning the Tour in 2007 and then becoming the fifth cyclist in history to win all three Grand Tours, it's hard to find a better stage race rider than Alberto. "He has worked very hard, earning the right to represent our team as the leader this July. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
As men's injuries mount, focus turns to Slams' five-set matches Jun 24, 2009
Although curbing matches as both tours already have done in doubles with super tiebeakers instead of third sets could provide more predictable time slots for broadcasters and advertisers, Roddick says something more valuable might be lost. "There's nothing better than watching a fifth set in a Grand Slam," he says. (USA Today -- Sports)
America's Medicated Army Jun 23, 2009
For the first time in history, a sizable and growing number of U.S. combat troops are taking daily doses of antidepressants to calm nerves strained by repeated and lengthy tours in Iraq and Afghanistan ... But there is a downside: the number of soldiers requiring long-term mental-health services soars with repeated deployments and lengthy combat tours. (Time.com)
Visitors will give us a taste of the Lions Jun 23, 2009
This is why the CEO of the ARU, John O'Neill, was correct to threaten to cancel these tours if front-line sides were not sent out. In a fascinating essay titled The Great Exception: Reflections on a Century of French Rugby Genius, Phil Dine talks about the beauty-and-the-beast dynamics of French rugby at its best. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sarkozy: Burqas 'Not Welcome' In France Jun 23, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. PARIS, June 22, 2009. (CBS News -- World)
A trip to remember: Local WWII vets invited to visit D.C. memorial (1) Jun 22, 2009
The Marshalls contacted Morse who referred them to Rob Callahan of Missouri, a coordinator for Midwest tours. After hearing about her uncle s experience, Ramer, whose father, Glen Poggemiller of Wapello, was also a veteran, wanted to arrange a local tour and she wants to work quickly. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Juneaus reunite Jun 21, 2009
Beside enjoying wildlife tours, special family activities and flavorful dining, visiting Juneaus will attend a flag-raising ceremony at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and they will participate in the Fourth of July parade, as they did 10 years ago for the Kissing Cousins Reunion. Robert Sam, of Sitka, a direct descendant of Chief Kowee, will wear one of Kowee's ceremonial robes at the flag-raising ceremony and in the parade. (Juneau Empire)
India asks US, China to restart stalled Doha round Jun 19, 2009
Individual travel with an extensive list of tours in India. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
French send their best at last but Mexicans remain stand-offish Jun 19, 2009
Unlike previous seasons, when the northern nations often sent their also-rans down south, the threat by the ARU some months ago to call these tours off had the desired effect. And France have also reaped the benefit, securing a rare win in New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French mother convicted of murdering 3 babies Jun 19, 2009
TOURS, France (AP) ---- A French court convicted a woman of murdering three of her newborn children and sentenced her Thursday to eight years in prison. Veronique Courjault, 41, had been accused of killing them and then burning one of the bodies and stashing two others in a freezer. (North County Times)
French baby-killing mother jailed Jun 19, 2009
The court in Tours, central France, rejected the argument that she had been suffering from "pregnancy denial". Mrs Courjault was quite heavily built and her husband, Jean-Louis, has said he was unaware she was pregnant. (BBC News -- Europe)
Two TRM graduates intern with Nall Jun 18, 2009
The N.A.L.L. Foundation in France has become a stop on the spring break tours organized for former T.R. Miller High School treacher, Harriet Godwin. They don t always go to France, but when they do, they try to stop by the estate. (Brewton Standard, AL)
International power rankings Jun 18, 2009
Current IRB ranking: 5 (8) Australia, South Africa and New Zealand rarely experiment during the spring tours and it is great to see what can be achieved when a northern hemisphere head south in June believing they can win. 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pregnancy denial? Jun 18, 2009
When 41-year-old Veronique Courjault took the stand last week in the courtroom in Tours, she was described by all the newspapers here as looking "fragile", "sad" and "pale". Veronique Courjault is described as an "exemplary mother" to her two sons. (BBC News -- Europe)
Michelin to cut jobs Jun 18, 2009
The company will end production of tyre rubber at Tours, central France, and upgrade the plant to specialise in higher-end truck tyres. It will invest e50 million (R560m) in converting its Montceau plant to specialise in large, high-margin tyres for construction equipment, and an additional e100m in research and development at the headquarters. (Business Report, South Africa)
Quincy & #8217;s Welch living dream at US Open Jun 17, 2009
Like thousands of others with the hope of reaching the PGA Tour, Welch started out playing mini-tours: Gateway, Tarheel, Hooters, a few Nationwide events ... But at the same time it s been great, because I ve met a lot of good people, made a lot of friends on the tours I ve played on ... If spending three-plus years on the mini-tours has taught Welch anything, it s that there are hundreds of players not on the PGA Tour who are talented enough to succeed out there. (Boston Globe)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Jun 6, 2009
Other features: Free docent tours, free museum shop entry, free 164-foot flight observation tower; admission extra for several Imax films, including Fighter Pilot, which puts viewers in the cockpit of an F-15; and planetarium shows. 202-633-4629. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
65 years later, memories vivid for D-Day veteran Jun 6, 2009
COST: Free admission and museum tours. WHAT: War planes include an L-17, a B-25, a T-34 and a Messerschmitt, among the aircraft offered for rides from $75 to $100, including a photo. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Obama stresses commonality Jun 6, 2009
Gerald Herbert/Associated Press , President Barack Obama tours the Sphinx and pyramids outside Cairo on Thursday. "America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Visiting Versailles Jun 5, 2009
There are plenty of activities which warrant a visit, including tours, music and theatre performances ... Tickets for tours and events are available at the chateau or online at. (Suite101.com)
US, China need to lead on climate: US senator Jun 5, 2009
China Odyssey Tours provide all kinds of tours around China, deep discount Yangtze River Cruises and low rate hotels. China Radar, Maps, ast. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama seeks common cause with Muslim world Jun 5, 2009
President Barack Obama tours the pyramids outside Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009. Behind him is Egyptian antiquities expert Zahi Hawass. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Take That begin record 50m tour Jun 5, 2009
"It's testament to their huge popularity and the quality of the previous tours. The word of mouth has been tremendous on the last three runs of dates they've done since they got back together." ... "Michael Jackson and Take That have done great. If you can do these types of tours and sell these types of tickets with basically word of mouth carrying it, it's phenomenal. "Without much of a push by the industry itself, they seem to have done phenomenally well during an economic crisis ... These... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
French minister warns about alleged Airbus debris Jun 5, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009. PARIS - France's transportation minister said Friday that French forces have found no evidence of an Airbus A330 airplane that vanished over the Atlantic and urged "extreme prudence" about suspected debris fished from the ocean. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama seeks common ground in Egypt speech Jun 5, 2009
AP Photo/Gerald Herbert - U.S. President Barack Obama tours the Sphinx and pyramids outside Cairo, Thursday. CAIRO Invoking the Quran and his rarely used middle name, Barack Hussein Obama declared Thursday that America has a common cause with Islam and never will be at war with the faith an overture intently watched by the Muslim world and welcomed in unlikely quarters. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Good times No Doubt Jun 4, 2009
Includes garden tours, the Main Street market, a flower show, food and entertainment. 9 a.m. June 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Air France says no hope of survivors Jun 4, 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009. FERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil - Air France has told families of passengers on Flight 447 that the jetliner broke apart and they must abandon hope that anyone survived, a grief counselor said Thursday as military aircraft tried to narrow their search for the remains of the plane. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Museum of the American Cocktail Jun 4, 2009
The surplus of rum was fortuitous, though, as many soldiers returning from South Pacific tours had developed a taste for tropical and rum-based drinks. At the same time, many Americans were more freely vacationing in the Caribbean in the 1950s, and rum drinks were evocative of a trip abroad. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story... Jun 4, 2009
He attained the rank of captain before being honorably discharged after a decade of service on tours of duty throughout the world. Phil Cline, Class of 1965. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
French: No sign of problem with Air France jet Jun 3, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009. PARIS - A French accident investigator said Wednesday there were no signs of problems with Air France Flight 447 before takeoff and it was unclear whether the chief pilot was at the controls when the plane plunged into the Atlantic Ocean. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nonprofit subsidizes Schwarzenegger travel frills Jun 3, 2009
Segway san francisco CaSegway tours and rentals in san francisco, ca.www. segwaysfbay. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
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Shopping, Spa, Horseback Riding, Historical Tours. Visit French Lick. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Galveston Continues To Rebuild Homes Jun 3, 2009
June 1, 2009: Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley checks in with those he helped during his aerial tours after Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston Island. June 1, 2009: Hurricane season begins as Galveston residents continue to rebuild their lives and homes after Hurricane Ike. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jerusalem diary Jun 2, 2009
Which is what led me to take two tours, on consecutive days, of the Western Wall tunnel ... I've taken many tours in the Old City area. (BBC News -- Africa)
Proud Europeans Jun 2, 2009
Illegal immigration is making Italians look to the EU for action, the BBC's Jonny Dymond reports, as he tours the continent ahead of this week's European elections. JONNY DYMOND. (BBC News -- Europe)
Investigators ponder what happened to Air France Jun 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009. RIO DE JANEIRO - Was Air France Flight 447 downed by wind and hail from towering thunderheads. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Day of reckoning' May 30, 2009
Many Austrians are deeply suspicious of the EU, the BBC's Jonny Dymond reports, as he tours the continent ahead of next month's European elections. Austria is a big central European paradox. (BBC News -- Europe)
After stumble, US Treasury reaches out to China May 30, 2009
Leave the hassles of travel arrangements to China Odyssey Tours and relax on your trip to China. We make all arrangements, from your flight bookings to car rentals. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Find more than photo ops in Europe May 29, 2009
Steves' company, Europe Through the Back Door, conducts European tours. By Rick Steves Tribune Media Services. (CNN -- Travel)
Charlemagne: The worst of times, the best of times May 29, 2009
Its highlights included tours of the Grand Canyon, Napa Valley vineyards and Alcatraz prison; the 11-day trip in April involved just four days of meetings, including one with experts on farming in arid regions, a joke not appreciated back in rain-lashed Belgium. Further outrage followed this month when it emerged that a Walloon regional minister, Didier Donfut, was the owner of a consultancy firm that was paid more than 140,000 a year to advise local public bodies. (The Economist)
SKorea, US troops on alert after North's threats May 28, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009. SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean and U.S. troops raised their alert Thursday to the highest level since 2006 after North Korea renounced its truce with the allied forces and threatened to strike any ships trying to intercept its vessels. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Report: North Korea restarts nuclear plant May 27, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009. SEOUL, South Korea - A strident North Korea has reportedly restarted a weapons-grade nuclear plant and staged a mass rally to celebrate its second nuclear test as world powers, including allies China and Russia, moved Wednesday to punish the isolated communist regime. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
US Speaker Pelosi tours China's financial hub May 26, 2009
US Speaker Pelosi tours China's financial hub - Yahoo ... US Speaker Pelosi tours China's financial hub. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
In memoriam, 2009… May 26, 2009
They talked a little bit Sunday about the wars of their generation, from the soldier casualties to the lengthy tours of duty during World War II to the ability of todays servicemen and women to keep connected to home via e-mail. There are a lot of differences. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SLIPPAGE: Astana, Leipheimer fail to capitalize May 26, 2009
The final 10 days of grand tours are usually when results from doping tests conducted early in the race are released. In the 2008 Tour de France, Saunier-Duval team leader Ricardo Ricco of Italy was kicked out after his fourth-stage positive EPO-CERA test was revealed after the 11th stage. (USA Today -- Sports)
Damien canonization draws Hawaii visitors May 26, 2009
Despite the economic downturn, Hawai'i travel agents say sales of tours to Rome for the canonization of Father Damien in October are brisk, with hundreds of Hawai'i residents already signed up to make the 8,000-mile trip. "It's wonderful," said Randy King, owner of Seawind Tours l, which is organizing the official pilgrimage of Bishop Larry Silva of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawai'i to Damien's hometown in Belgium and on to Rome for the canonization ... Seawind sold out on its tours to the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
China to resume IPOs as early as next month: govt May 25, 2009
Seat-in-coach mized Private Tours to Every Corner of China. Great travel China information. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Reshaping Poland May 25, 2009
Ambitious Poles see EU enlargement as an opportunity, not a threat, the BBC's Jonny Dymond reports, as he tours the continent ahead of next month's European elections. On the ferry between the UK and Sweden I ran into one of the truck drivers making the crossing. (BBC News -- Europe)
Auction Cause Goes Live With "Money Can't Buy" Celebrity Auctions For Charity on eBay May 22, 2009
This experience includes four tickets and VIP passes to any 2009 tour date of your choice, exclusive side stage viewing of second stage acts, and private backstage tours to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. Join your fellow metalheads this summer at. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Skating on thin ice May 22, 2009
Latvia is in shock after going from boom to bust, the BBC's Jonny Dymond reports, as he tours the continent ahead of next month's European elections. In a small village school in the middle of nowhere, about 100km (62 miles) south of Riga, the day is about to begin. (BBC News -- Europe)
Leipheimer relying on Armstrong's help at Giro May 22, 2009
This was one of most demanding time trials in recent grand tours, with riders needing about 30 minutes longer to complete than most other races against the clock. Hugging the spectacular Ligurian coast, the route tilted uphill immediately with a nearly 10-mile climb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
A compelling account of U.S. soldiers under fire May 22, 2009
My younger brother has done three tours in Iraq, the second ended with the explosion of an IED outside his Humvee. After a year of rehab which included much surgery and a good bit of titanium, he reenlisted and qualified for flight school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
French 'Net pals visit (1) May 21, 2009
(Courtesy of Carlisle Guided Tours). Beginning French students at Dickinson College are taking "pen-paling" to another level. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama in political box over closing Guantanamo May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009. WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama finds himself in a political box _ at home and abroad _ on closing the Guantanamo Bay prison, and he has prepared a major address on national security in hopes of working out of the tight spot. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
After months of strikes, university students in France ask for their grades May 20, 2009
"At the beginning, there was no other way to say, 'we are here,' because this government doesn't listen," says Caroline Belan, a professor of English and applied languages at the University of Tours who joined the teachers' strike ... Until now, though, school administrators and the various faculties at Tours have been unable to decide how or if to award credit or grades for the semester. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Seeing Normandy Simply May 20, 2009
Keeping the memory of the D-Day invasion alive doesn't have to be about costumed, costly tours and pricey museums with mock exhibits ... For those with a bit more to spend, there are two new ways of reliving what is dubbed "the longest day." The Vedettes de Normandie run boat tours offering a view of the shore as the approaching soldiers saw it, though aboard a comfortable tourist cruiser ... Several farms offer free tours - and free samples. (Fox News)
Maritime history is afloat around the bay May 19, 2009
Some of the historic vessels are small, like Monterey clipper fishing boats based at the maritime park, and some are obscure - the old lightship Relief, for example, which is open for tours at Oakland's Jack London Square ... This famous aircraft carrier is open for complete tours. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Makeover time May 19, 2009
Sweden's Ikea has useful lessons for EU politicians in managing diversity, the BBC's Jonny Dymond reports, as he tours the continent ahead of next month's European elections. Sweden is such a delightful place, it seems desperately unfair to focus on just one of its many gifts to the world. (BBC News -- Europe)
India's triumphant Congress prepares for government May 17, 2009
Highly personalized tours led by Gordon Janow, uniquely incorporating ancient history, village life and modern art movements. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
France's First Lady tours recession-hit Paris in disguise just like aristocrats during Revolution... May 17, 2009
It's Carla Antoinette: France's First Lady tours recession-hit Paris in disguise just like aristocrats during the Revolution. By Last updated at 12:52 AM on 17th May 2009. (The Drudge Report)
