Asia makes cents for travelers (39) Aug 10, 2008
Enterprising locals organize cooking classes, walking tours, yoga sessions and bike rides, making it easy to customize an independent trip with a few organized activities. The dollar, although worth less than a year ago, still packs more buying power here than in Europe. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Where Bubbly Is Born Aug 10, 2008
Luckily, the winery offers comprehensive and educational tours to fill in the blanks ... Basic tours, available by reservation only and accommodating groups of six during the week and larger groups of weekends, cost $35 and conclude with a tasting of four Schramsberg signature bubblies ... Schramsberg tours are offered at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. daily at the winery, 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Wallabies dump north for Kiwi tour Aug 8, 2008
Angered by northern countries treating their southern tours with near contempt by not picking their best players, Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill yesterday proposed that the trans-Tasman neighbours take a dramatic new course ... O'Neill said the idea came during a recent conversation with his New Zealand counterpart, Steve Tew, where they discussed their frustration with the June tours ... They had been further irritated by misguided International Rugby Board officials... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Abnormal drug test for Le Tour rider Aug 8, 2008
The 2006 and 2007 Tours were rocked by doping scandals, and four riders tested positive during this year's race, which was won by Carlos Sastre of Spain. Riccardo Ricco of Italy, Manuel Beltran of Spain and Moises Duenas Nevado of Spain all tested positive for EPO, and Dmitriy Fofonov of Kazakhstan tested positive for a banned stimulant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
France's Finest Lodgings Aug 8, 2008
And for wine tours, recommended options include Beau Wine Tours ( , (800) 387-2328), Pure Luxury ( , (707) 253-0296) and California Wine Tours ( , (800) 294-6386). Bonus tip: Try to visit midweek. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Live Nation Reports the Concert Business is Healthy With Robust Performance for Second Quarter 2008 Aug 8, 2008
5) million -- Decline in the volume of global tours during the quarter impacted Artist Nation ... 2) million -- Timing of global tours and increased salary and consulting expenses related to building infrastructure for Artist Nation ... 0 million -- Increase in North American Music primarily due to strong results from arena tours and an increase in events, attendance and average ticket prices at our owned and/or operated amphitheaters and third-party venues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sarkozy Backpedals to Beijing Aug 8, 2008
TIME tours the Beijing Olympic Village: it's green, it's clean, and haircuts are free. Two members of the gymnastics squad have to step down from key events because of injuries, putting the team's prospects in doubt. (Time.com)
OLYMPICS:What To Watch For Aug 7, 2008
Kerry Walsh and Misty May-Treanor of the United States are the defending Olympic champions and the dominant team on the domestic and international tours, having swept their Olympic qualifying events. If Walsh's injured shoulder holds up, they're the team to beat, with their toughest challenge to come from Juliana and Larissa of Brazil. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Spiders Set To Embark On 10-Day Foreign Trip To Spain Aug 7, 2008
The NCAA allows teams going on foreign tours 10 practices leading up to the trip. Mooney believes the Spiders have gotten a lot out of their summer practices and looks forward to seeing what Richmond does against international competition. (Richmondspiders.com)
A budding industry Aug 6, 2008
During last week's field tours at Kearney, he described how to pickle caper buds and berries -- and listed the ways they're used in his native Italy. "They'll put them on pizza, any fish dish. They put them on everything," he says. (Fresno Bee)
Tennis is predictably unpredictable Aug 5, 2008
With three singles players ranked in the top three of their respective tours -- is No. 3 on the ATP Tour and Ivanovic and are Nos ... The tennis competition in Beijing will feature some of the best players from both the ATP and WTA tours. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mickelson, Westwood, Singh in 3-way tie Aug 3, 2008
Westwood has not won in the United States other than the Ryder Cup, of course since New Orleans in 1998, but he holds the distinction of having won on every tour recognized by the International Federation of PGA Tours South Africa, Asian, Australia, Europe, Japan and the United States. You want to win everywhere, dont you. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bordeaux reaches out to top-class tourists Aug 3, 2008
So from September this year, when his agency officially opens, Magrez will be offering luxury short stays in four of his 18 Bordeaux chateaux, with helicopter or Rolls Royce on call for tours of the region. Prices, understandably, start at 2,000 euros (310 dollars) per person for a two-day, one-night stay. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Why you should go Aug 2, 2008
Charles Foran writes, tourism and morality are always a package deal (Globe and Mail)
Woodbury's Beck Dies Aug 1, 2008
"Joe could play anything on guitar. [He was a] complete musician, he did it all," said jazz guitarist John Abercrombie, who did two tours of Europe with Mr. Beck, as recently as December 2007. When Mr. Abercrombie moved to New York in 1970, Mr. Beck was one of the first people he met. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
From Clermont-Ferrand To Bzier Jul 31, 2008
Although the guided tours are only in French the information boards are in English. By keeping just ahead of the guides you will see the Wolves come out of the trees to receive their snacks from the guides. (Suite101.com)
Pro tours at a glance Jul 31, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Michael J. Daly; WWII veteran was awarded Medal of Honor Jul 30, 2008
"I went to West Point and was a failure at the academy, a mediocre student with severe disciplinary problems, on special confinement, continuously walking off punishment tours," the Connecticut Post quoted him as telling students at Fairfield High School in 2004. "At the end of my plebe year, I left and was glad to leave. But there is something about the place that sticks to your ribs.". (Boston Globe)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Sastre and his team spelt double trouble for Evans Jul 29, 2008
Jimenez's death depressed Sastre, which was reflected by two lacklustre Tours in 2004 and 2005 before he re-emerged as a force in the 2005 Vuelta a Espana with a second ... "I got onto the road and onto the results board but obviously it wasn't good enough. I've got three or four more good Tours left in me. I'm not going to give up now. I'm just coming into my best years.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Surfing, sharing, learning: All on a celeb's summer's day Jul 29, 2008
Chris Daughtry The rocker has beenkeeping busy with his family between tours. "It's the first summer I haven't been on the road in three years, so I'm really spending a lot of time with my kids and wife," he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Sastres victory continues Spains Magical Year in sports Jul 29, 2008
Spaniard Miguel Indurain, of course, made history by winning five consecutive Tours between 1991 and 1995. Pedro Delgado won for Spain in 1988 and Luis Ocana in 1973. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spanish athletes set winning trend Jul 29, 2008
Miguel Indurain won five consecutive Tours de France in the early 1990s. And from Arantxa Snchez's four grand slam titles to the national team's Davis Cup victories in 2000 and 2004, the country's grand tennis tradition predates Nadal. (Christian Science Monitor)
Sastre wins doping-scarred Tour de France Jul 29, 2008
The last two Tours were rocked by doping scandals, making this year's edition the real test for Prudhomme and the Amaury Sport Organization which owns the race and is at loggerheads with the UCI, cycling's governing body. Astana rider Alexandre Vinokourov was kicked out last year after testing positive for a blood transfusion and his team quit the race. (FindLaw News)
SPLENDOR IN THE SUPERGRASS Jul 29, 2008
The recovered Quinn has reunited with the British band as it tours for its sixth album, "Diamond Hoo Ha," headlining at Webster Hall tomorrow. The title is all very well suited to the album's energetic vibe. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
LOST & FOUND Jul 29, 2008
com), provides lists of llagares that accept visitors and give tours. SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Spain's golden year continues with Sastre's Tour triumph Jul 28, 2008
If a Spaniard wins the Vuelta a Espana, they will have made a clean sweep of all three big tours on the cycling calendar. GREEN JERSEY. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Spaniard all but clinches Tour title Jul 28, 2008
I think I have three or four good Tours left in me. AP Sports Writer Jerome Pugmire in Saint-Amand-Montrond and Associated Press writer Harold Heckle in Madrid, Spain, contributed to this report. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Sastre set to claim overall Tour victory Jul 28, 2008
I think I have three or four good Tours left in me. This story has been viewed 265 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A life on display Jul 28, 2008
(The Guggenheim exhibit includes a series of guided tours led by younger artists who followed in Bourgeois's slipstream, including the chocolate-loving performance artist Karen Finley and Montreal's David Altmejd. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sastre keeps Spanish flag flying high on Tour Jul 28, 2008
Both sacrificed their chances for Sastre, whose experience on the major tours eventually paid off after 17 unsuccessful attempts on the Tour, the Spanish Vuelta and the Giro d'Italia. The Madrid-born Sastre was the only man who dared to attack in the Alps, while Evans, who had already finished second last year, tried to limit the damage before the decisive time trial. (International Herald Tribune)
Evans relieved as Tour ends Jul 28, 2008
Sastre, with an impressive 16 Major Tours behind him and a better time trialler, won the argument and on the final alpine stage to Alpe d'Huez the Spaniard flew off the front at the bottom of the 13. 8km climb. (ABC Online)
Sastre keeps Evans at bay, ready to cruise to Tour win Jul 27, 2008
I think I have three or four good Tours left in me. " Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Posted Updated | | | To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil.... (USA Today -- Sports)
Evans fails to take Tour lead – again Jul 27, 2008
Having finished eighth overall in 2005, fourth in 2006, and runner-up twice, Evans said he has three or four good Tours left to finally become the first Australian to win the coveted race. I am always proud to promote the sport a bit. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Cougar Lounge - Pouring The Screech Jul 27, 2008
"I will be back next year. I think I have three or four good Tours left in me.". - Australian second-place Tour de France finisher Cadel Evans who has now been the bridesmaid two consecutive years and if what he says is true, can rack up three or four more second-place finishes to rival Lance Armstrong's seven first-place finishes. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sastre keeps lead, closes in Tour de France win Jul 27, 2008
"I think I have three or four good Tours left in me.". Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
With One Stage Left, Sastre Holds Tour Lead Jul 27, 2008
The scene is set for one of the closest Tours when the race ends Sunday on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. But the result is likely to disappoint Cadel Evans, the prerace favorite who was unable to overcome his deficit of 1 minute, 34 seconds to Sastre entering the stage. (Click2Houston, TX)
Evans, Sastre set for Tour de France time trial Jul 26, 2008
"I think it is more the physical fitness than the time trial qualities which are going to be the factor," said Johan Bruyneel, Contador's sporting director at last year's Tour who helped Armstrong win all seven of his Tours. "Normally Cadel is the time trial specialist and sastre is the climber," Bruyneel added. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cycling | Tour de France: Mind games and odd behavior as pressure rises Jul 26, 2008
After finishing eighth, fourth and second in his past three Tours, Evans was widely considered the favorite at the beginning of the race three weeks ago. But even the best preparation can go awry, and there is some evidence that the weight of the expectations and the pressure of wearing the yellow jersey for five days have begun to wear on Evans, resulting in several moments of peculiar behavior both on and off the bike. (International Herald Tribune)
TEMPO: Southwest Wings: Birding & Nature Fest approaches Jul 26, 2008
He began lecturing widely and teaching birding courses for clubs and associations in the Tucson area, and expanded his offerings, geographically and intellectually, to include museum-based workshops and tours to several additional sites in North America and Europe. It was in the course of one of those workshops that he and his group discovered Arizona s first Brown-chested Martin. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Victory would do justice to nearly man Sastre Jul 25, 2008
He has never won one of the three grand tours of Italy, Spain and France, instead placing from second to 10th over the past seven years. His struggles have been personal as much as sporting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sastre seizes yellow jersey Jul 24, 2008
With the toughest mountain stages over and a final time trial awaiting Saturday, the podium outlook is taking shape in what until now had been one of the closest Tours in years -- with seven different riders having worn the yellow jersey. Sastre beat other title contenders by at least two minutes in the 130. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tour De France: Time-trial ace Evans in good shape for win (Today) Jul 24, 2008
With the toughest mountain stages over and a final time trial awaiting Saturday, the podium outlook is taking shape in what until now had been one of the closest Tours in years -- with seven riders having worn the yellow jersey. Sastre beat other title contenders by at least two minutes in the 130. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama woos Israel with security commitment Jul 24, 2008
JERUSALEM, July 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday concluded his visit to Israel and the Palestinian territory, which is packed with meetings, tours and assurances of commitment to Israel's security. During his 30-hour stay, the White House hopeful also projected himself as an active and constructive partner in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and as a steadfast opponent to a nuclear Iran. (Xinhuanet, China)
Timing must be perfect for Evans to climb on top Jul 23, 2008
But during negotiations they lost one of Evans's key helpers in his past two Tours, American Chris Horner, to Astana. The team has also focused on the one-day classics rather than tours in the past, so recruiting the one or two extra stage-racing climbing specialists Evans needs might take some doing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Riders unhurt in scary Tour crashes Jul 23, 2008
During his long career he helped Lance Armstrong win seven straight Tours and was also Alberto Contador's teammate when the Spaniard won last year's Tour. SKY HIGH RATINGS: Tour de France broadcaster France television beat its viewing figures from last year when an average of 3. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Obama tour staged for political pop Jul 23, 2008
As the presumptive Democratic nominee tours five countries in five days, he brings an entourage that would make a pop star envious. A dozen top foreign policy advisers are either traveling with Obama or doing ground work ahead of his arrival in each country. (Yahoo News)
Obituaries for Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Jul 23, 2008
He served two tours in Vietnam, Korea, France and Germany. He was well-known throughout Winona as an avid dart player and for his culinary abilities, serving many porkchop feeds with his cooking crew of the Winona AMVETS. Bill was a very active member of American Legion Post 9, the Eagles Club Aerie 1243 and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1287. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Some Americans still pursuing luxury travel Jul 22, 2008
Pamela Hurley-Moser, a travel agent in Portland, Maine, recently hosted a 'Luxury Explorers' Showcase' about African Safaris, tours of the Amazon and Galapagos, private jet charters and even space tourism for her clients who have no intention of canceling travel plans, despite the economy ... At a country club outside of Portland, about 150 people spent part of a recent sunny day indoors at a "Luxury Explorers' Showcase" to learn about African safaris, tours of the Amazon and Galapagos, private... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cadel still in box seat Jul 21, 2008
"He is one of the three riders who have the most chance of winning the Tour de France," Thevenet, a Frenchman who won the 1975 and 1977 Tours, told the Herald. He said Luxembourg's Frank Schleck (CSC) and Russian Denis Menchov (Rabobank) were the two biggest threats to Evans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Freire wins sunny sprint finish Jul 21, 2008
Three riders this year tested positive for EPO, a banned blood booster, leading to their ouster and threatening to consign this years 95th edition to the annals of doping-marred Tours X just like drug use and cheats marred the event in 2006 and last year. The scandals involving Spanish riders Manuel Beltran and Moises Duenas Nevado and young Italian star Riccardo Ricco X the winner of two stages this year X have not been good for its brand image. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obama Tours Afghan War Zone Jul 20, 2008
Obama Tours Afghanistan. Barack Obama traveled to Eastern Afghanistan, as Al-Qaida and Taliban forces have increased their attacks in this region. (CBS News)
Avila or Appenzell, Paris or Turku, there's a way Jul 20, 2008
A nine-day air/hotel package from Boston to London and Paris from Go Ahead Tours costs about $2,000-$2,500, depending upon the fall departure date ... The package from Scanam World Tours includes three nights in Helsinki and one in Stockholm at first-class Scandic Hotels with breakfast, two nights at the Naantali Spa Hotel in Turku, and an overnight crossing from Turku to Stockholm in a seaside cabin with breakfast ... Looking toward 2009, CIE Tours International is introducing a Scots Irish... (Boston Globe)
Spains Freire wins Stage 14 of Tour Jul 20, 2008
Three riders this year tested positive for EPO, a banned blood booster, leading to their ouster and threatening to consign this year s 95th edition to the annals of doping-marred Tours just like drug use and cheats marred the event in 2006 and 2007. The scandals involving Spanish riders Manuel Beltran and Moises Duenas Nevado and young Italian star Riccardo Ricco the winner of two stages this year have all but quashed the hopes of Tour organizers that this year might have been the one that... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tour de France: Freire closes in on sprint title Jul 20, 2008
Spain's Freire wins Stage 14 of Tour - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Saturday July 19, 2008 11:27AM; Updated: Sunday July 20, 2008 1:34AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Unlike John Paul II, Pope Benedict keeps to West Jul 19, 2008
John Paul, only 58 when he assumed the papacy, made extensive tours of the developing world, with stops in Catholic strongholds and some of the world's poorest countries among his first nine pilgrimages. Benedict, now 81, has stayed mainly in the affluent West. (USA Today)
Despite economy many Americans still traveling Jul 18, 2008
At a country club outside of Portland, about 150 people spent part of a recent sunny day indoors at a Luxury Explorers Showcase to learn about African safaris, tours of the Amazon and Galapagos, private jet charters and even space tourism ... TCS Expeditions, which offers tours via private jets, is sold out for 2008 and nearly sold out for 2009 even though the standard price for trips like Wildlife of the World and Historys Lost Cities is $64,950 per person, said Melanie... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Williamsburg, Virginia Vacation Jul 18, 2008
Depending on the season, tours of the Wren Building interior are free of charge. Beyond the Wren Building, one needs be sure to see the College's Sunken Gardens. (Suite101.com)
Doping rocks Tour -- again Jul 18, 2008
The case was at least the ninth doping-related scandal at the last two Tours. Among those last year, Alexandre Vinokourov tested positive for a blood transfusion, Cristian Moreni was caught using testosterone and Iban Mayo -- also with Saunier-Duval -- tested positive for EPO, though he was later cleared by the Spanish cycling federation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Tour hit by another positive EPO test Jul 17, 2008
The two previous Tours were also marred by doping, pressing organizers ASO and the International Cycling Union (UCI) to clean up the race. Sponsors, such as the longtime German backer T-Mobile, pulled out. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nevado tests positive for EPO, detained by cops Jul 17, 2008
Nevado tests positive for EPO, detained by police - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday July 16, 2008 9:36AM; Updated: Thursday July 17, 2008 12:03AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Arvesen wins 11th stage Jul 17, 2008
Posted: Wednesday July 16, 2008 11:46AM; Updated: Wednesday July 16, 2008 11:46AM. Cadel Evans retains the yellow leader jersey. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
German probes overlooked Nazi massacre Jul 17, 2008
Philippe Varin, prosecutor in the nearby French city of Tours, said Maass and a police superintendent from the German city of Stuttgart would have help from French gendarmes as they try to identity Nazi units and any individuals with a role in the massacre. He said it was "the first time a German judicial delegation has come on French soil to carry out investigations into war crimes.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Benedict Keeps To West In Travel Jul 17, 2008
John Paul, only 58 when he assumed the papacy, made extensive tours of the developing world, with stops in Catholic strongholds and some of the world's poo 00002133 rest countries among his first nine pilgrimages. Benedict, now 81, has stayed mainly in the affluent West. (CBS News -- World)
Tipples, topples and all that glam Jul 16, 2008
Used in the off-season for tours and corporate events, a spokeswoman yesterday told SiT there were no plans to turn the house into a museum. "The house opens on July 26 it will be business as usual," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
