Evans quits Silence and signs with BMC Nov 2, 2009
But the 32-year-old said that, of the three annual three-week grand tours, his team was only assured of a start in the Tour of Italy so far in 2010 ... BMC Racing Team co-owner Jim Ochowicz said: "Cadel brings a wealth of experience in the Grand Tours to the team. "We are pleased that we will have the opportunities to send out our most successful riders, now including Cadel Evans, to tackle these challenges ... " BMC have also signed established professionals such as George Hincapie, Alessandro... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wine and Dine With A Los Angeles Vi... Nov 1, 2009
The winery offers wine tastings and tours, as well as wine pairings at the adjacent Maddalena Cucina Restaurant ... Though Moraga Vineyards is not open for tours, those interested in sampling some of the vineyard s stock can check the winery s website for a list of restaurants and retailers around Los Angeles that carry their products. (Suite101.com)
Ooo-la-la: San Francisco's French district Oct 31, 2009
Just in time for Halloween, the Hotel Triton's Vampire Weekend Package includes two tickets to the Vampire Tours of San Francisco, a guest room, a bottle of red wine, cherry-filled chocolates and either sunscreen for vampires or a garlic necklace for mortals. Through Sun. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Cool hand Luke finally gets to wear his missing jumper Oct 30, 2009
LEEDS: He was the centre of one of the biggest controversies in recent Kangaroo Tours but, six years on, Luke Lewis is set to finally make his Test debut ... I didn't realise how many tours it would have been. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Big Fall Show to feature TenBucsWorth, Priceless Ladies Oct 27, 2009
Proceeds from the annual concert help the ETSU Chorale raise funds for its international concert tours. Last year the Chorale traveled to France and Spain, where the group performed in major cathedrals in Paris, Toledo and Madrid. (East Tennessean, TN)
All Blacks sell out San Siro Oct 27, 2009
He also does rugby work for Sky TV in Italy and was in Milan last week doing promotional duties for the test before flying back to Japan where he will be involved in the buzz around Tokyo which stages this weekend's Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies that kicks off their end of year tours. Kirwan says the anticipation in Milan isn't just about the spectacle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Disneys cultured cruises for kids, in Europe Oct 27, 2009
Disney Magic offers family-friendly tours full of cultural enlightenment ... Unlike other cruise lines where the hotel department handles the shore excursions, Disney places their tours in the hands of the entertainment department ... They even make gelato stops during long tours to keep the kids happy. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Brussels: Europe's great secret Oct 25, 2009
Steves' company, Europe Through the Back Door, conducts European tours. RELATED TOPICS. (CNN -- International)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
(Cue the Contours' 1965 R&B hit, "First I Look at the Purse.") ... assembled far more elaborate and flamboyant videos that demonstrate her high-glam, super-sexy, ball-of-fire, magister ludi side -- the tireless, work-it-to-the-max persona whom audiences see in concert on her world tours. (Salon)
25 forces transforming the world Oct 23, 2009
That is despite there being piles of material on it in books and journals and despite Toyota even giving tours of its manufacturing facilities. At WL Gore & Associates, the maker of Gore-Tex outerwear, there are no management layers, no organisational chart, few titles, no boss and a hierarchy is replaced with a lattice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A world in one country Oct 23, 2009
Canopy tours in Costa Rica. For the more intrepid traveller the Mediterranean is, well, a little tame. (iAfrica.com)
In South Korea, Gates underscores threat from North Oct 22, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks to soldiers at the Yongsan U.S. Army base in Seoul on Wednesday. Choi Bu-Seok/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Our flag is not a prop Oct 21, 2009
My grandfather fought in World War II. My father served two tours in Vietnam. My aunt taught American history to thousands of high school students. (Christian Science Monitor)
China on hunt for looted treasure Oct 20, 2009
Visitors are given guided tours of the destruction and reminded just who did the damage. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Lance's RadioShack team gets its ProTour license Oct 18, 2009
However, membership of the ProTour will likely give teams an advantage from 2011 in gaining entry to the grand tours and storied one-day races such as Milan-San Remo and Liege-Bastogne-Liege. The UCI is in talks with race organizers to ensure starts will be given based on world ranking points collected in ProTour races. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
China to launch Nasdaq-style board on Oct 23: media Oct 17, 2009
Great Wall Tours from Beijing, China, $20 for bus tours, Book Now. Separates the winners from the wannabes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Armstrong's team given Pro Tour licence Oct 17, 2009
Teams which do not have Pro Tour status are not guaranteed entry to all the top races, having to rely on wildcard invitations for the major three-week Tours or the goodwill of organisers in the smaller races. The season begin with the Tour Down under in South Australia in late January. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans can plot course to peak in Tour 2010 Oct 16, 2009
Evans, 32, will still need a stronger team to better his second placings in the 2007 and 2008 Tours if he is to become the first Australian to claim the overall winner's yellow jersey. He must also become more resilient to the potentially suffocating pressures of attention from the public, media and sponsors in an event that is like no other bike race in the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Everyone Wanted to Be Her Friend Oct 14, 2009
Andrew Gilligan (COL 11) studied with DaCosta in Tours, France during the summer after freshman year ... I remember there was a stray dog that we saw a decent amount in Tours, and Arielle could not stand to see this, Gilligan said. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
NIGHTLINE: Andrew Carmellini's 'Platelist' Oct 13, 2009
Now the executive chef and co-owner of Locanda Verde, a popular casual Italian restaurant in TriBeCa in New York City, he earned his stripes at upscale Manhattan eateries including San Domenico, Lespinasse and Le Cirque (amid multiple tours of duty in France and especially Italy). He was chef de cuisine at Cafe Boulud. (ABC News)
UN chief acknowledges fraud in Afghan vote Oct 12, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009. The top U.N. official in Afghanistan on Sunday acknowledged "widespread fraud" in the disputed presidential election and rejected allegations from a former deputy that he covered up cheating to smooth the path to victory for President Hamid Karzai. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gilbert repeats as Paris-Tour cycling race champ Oct 12, 2009
TOURS, France (AP) -- Philippe Gilbert of Belgium has won the Paris-Tours cycling race for a second straight year. Gilbert took the 143-mile race in a sprint finish Sunday ahead of Tom Boonen of Belgium and Borut Bozic of Slovenia, who came third, after breaking away 300 yards before the line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
ASIAN EXPANSION: Women's tour targets China Oct 10, 2009
Some even say the tours have arrived too late, especially when compared to the NBA, which opened an office in Hong Kong in 1992 and became the first U.S. sports league to stage games in China in 2004. "By no means are we anywhere near what this market can become," Shoemaker concedes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lance Armstrong signs deal with Michelob Ultra Oct 8, 2009
Armstrong survived cancer and won his first of seven straight Tours de France in 1999. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Veteran bikers, part II (3) Oct 8, 2009
During one the club s regular tours, Tatum learned firsthand what the musical group Three Dog Night knew all along that one is the loneliest number you ll ever know. I got behind and I m trying to catch up with the rest of them, he recalled. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lance Armstrong To Endorse Michelob Ultra Oct 7, 2009
Armstrong survived cancer and won his first of seven straight Tours de France in 1999. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
‘Cap and trade’ holds promise Oct 7, 2009
You keep proselytizing and you might get to accompany big Al on his private jet during one of his hypocrisy tours. " Kosmo wrote on Oct 6, 2009 10:00 PM:" The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) assessment of the Waxman-Markey cap and trade bill passed in the House puts the benefit/cost ratio at 1 to 10. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Tombstone tours Oct 7, 2009
The cemetery, founded in 1838, will host two, two-and-half hour Holloween-themed tours this year on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 ... Some host tours about their history or landscapes, and some offer themed events around Halloween ... The cemetery offers tours on a regular basis but also has Halloween events with tales of murder and mayhem on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Located on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in Brooklyn; R subway train to 25th Street. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tombstone tours: Check out these famous boneyards Oct 6, 2009
Some host tours about their history or landscapes, and some offer themed events around Halloween ... The cemetery offers tours on a regular basis but also has Halloween events with tales of murder and mayhem on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Located on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in Brooklyn; R subway train to 25th Street; http://www ... Special events include "Music of the Night" concerts with "Skeletons in the Closet" tours on Oct. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. (tickets,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Indonesia calls off search for missing survivors Oct 5, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009. Rescue workers called off the search Monday for life under the rubble left by a massive earthquake, focusing instead on bringing aid to survivors in the towns and hills of western Indonesia, despite being hampered by torrential rains. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kissimmee museum puts WWII vet back in B-17 Sep 30, 2009
The nonprofit Liberty Foundation tours with the plane as a way to keep alive the memory of the young men who flew those dangerous missions. Once in the air, passengers can move about inside the plane, even crawling into the nose for a view from where the bombardier and nose gunner would sit in quarters so tight they could fly coach for the rest of their lives and never complain about legroom. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Bookbinder opens working museum in S.F. Sep 30, 2009
Earlier this year he attained nonprofit status and started giving tours by appointment. In August he opened to the public. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
They had more grit, volume, intensity and songwriting sass than pretty much any of their contemporaries, not to mention an unmatched work ethic, producing eight albums -- two of them, "Zen Arcade" and "New Day Rising" -- among the of all time -- and numerous tours in a six-year span ... Also in 1985 were the Arrow Air disaster in Newfoundland that killed more than 240 U.S. servicemen, the infamous British Airtours 737 fire, and the crash of a Delta Air Lines L-1011 in Dallas that killed 137. (Salon)
UCI boss vows 'endless' fight on doping in cycling Sep 26, 2009
McQuaid, who stood unopposed for the UCI presidency, said his first term was dominated by doping scandals and now-settled conflicts with organizers of the three major tours of France, Italy and Spain. "The most important thing is that they recognize the UCI is the government of the sport of cycling worldwide, and its authority as such is indisputable," he told delegates, promising to continue the governing body's policy of globalizing the sport. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama warns Iran: 'come clean' on nukes Sep 26, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009. Backed by other world powers, President Barack Obama declared Friday that Iran is speeding down a path to confrontation and demanded that Tehran quickly "come clean" on all nuclear efforts and open a newly revealed secret site for close international inspection. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
G-20 leaders near banker-pay limits amid protests Sep 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009. G-20 leaders push global economic reforms Friday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama-led UN council backs broad nuclear agenda Sep 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009. With President Barack Obama presiding, the U.N. Security Council on Thursday unanimously endorsed a sweeping strategy aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons and ultimately eliminating them, to usher in a world with "undiminished security for all.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Africa: Egypt 2009 Fifa U-20 World Cup - Eagles Leads African Assault Sep 24, 2009
After a least expected performance at the continental championship, where they failed to progress past the group phase, Coach Soukoup and his deputy, Ex-national star, Hany Ramzy has led the team to training tours in Europe coupled with participation in invitational tourneys to fine-tune their preparations. Matches against Korea Republic, Czech Republic, Spain and Australia, training camp Germany and an appearance at the Toulon Tournament in France is considered a great form of preparation for... (allAfrica.com)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* Valverde earns first Tour of Spain win Sep 22, 2009
Controversial Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde won the Tour of Spain on Sunday, capturing one of cyclings three major tours for the first time just months after being embroiled in a doping scandal. The 29-year-old Caisse dEpargne rider just had to stay in his saddle on Sunday to win the event after starting the day with a lead of 55 seconds over his countryman Samuel Sanchez, who finished the tour in second place. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Spanish success puts Evans in the box seat Sep 21, 2009
With last night's stage to Madrid suited to sprinters and requiring overall contenders like Evans to only finish in the pack to hold their places, the Victorian had cause to feel confident that he would celebrate a third grand tour podium after his second places in the 2007 and 2008 Tours de France ... Third overall in this year's Vuelta will help make up for a poor 30th in this year's Tour - his worst result after the 2004 Vuelta from nine grand tours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Docent at Caramoor Illuminates its ... Sep 21, 2009
When she learned that were needed to give tours of the house museum's 19 rooms open to visitors, she signed on ... To give her additional perspective on how others guide house tours, Griffin visited many famed New York properties, including the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller and Franklin D. Roosevelt estates ... Although she's been leading house tours for several years, Griffin says she hasn't lost any of the excitement or passion she feels each time she guides a group. (Suite101.com)
Scene & Herd: Season of symphonies Sep 18, 2009
Walking tours will include the factories, Unitarian Church with spectacular stained glass windows, the Ames house and gardens, the former railroad station, now the historical society headquarters, retaining much of its railroad ambiance, and other sites. Lunch and coach ride are included in the $59 members/$64 non-member price. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Teacher and traveler has shown students the world Sep 17, 2009
Bishop has accompanied students on over 40 EF Educational Tours throughout her career as a teacher, and was one of the first Billerica educators to take students overseas ... Among the highlights of her travels are three African safaris with Go Ahead Tours that she traveled with and a Teacher Exchange trip in which she spent three weeks in Russia and Kazakhstan leading workshops for native teachers in 2001 ... Even though I m retired, the Billerica schools are allowing me to continue to take... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Rick A. Smasal Sep 13, 2009
Rick achieved the rank of Master Sergeant, served two tours in Iraq, and was highly decorated and was awarded the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal. In 1997, he married his first wife, the former Joanne Heckman. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sarkozy calls for carbon tax on imports; Economists warn on consequences... Sep 11, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy tours a factory in eastern France: he told workers his proposal was vital for our industries and our jobs. This has nothing to do with protectionism. (The Drudge Report)
Gerrans's Vuelta win has him in elite group Sep 10, 2009
It propelled him to ever-lasting notoriety as the first Australian to win a stage in all of the three-week grand tours - the Vuelta, Tour and Giro d'Italia ... Besides winning the 2006 Tour Down Under and 2005 and 2006 Herald Sun Tours in Australia, Gerrans was the first Australian to win a mountain stage of the Tour last year by taking out the 15th leg to Prato Nevoso in the Alps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Gerrans wraps up hat-trick of grand Tour stage wins Sep 10, 2009
Australian Simon Gerrans completed his collection of stage victories in all three of cyclings grand Tours with a win in the Tour of Spains 10th stage on Tuesday ... Gerrans, a 29-year-old from Melbourne, said taking a stage win in all three major Tours was a good thing to be able to do. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Gerrans wins stage, Evans still second Sep 9, 2009
Gerrans has won stages of all three grand tours in Italy, France and Spain ... Gerrans, who has been a professional since 2003, has now won stages on each of the major Tours - in France, Italy and Spain ... Gerrans has won stages of all three grand tours in Italy, France and Spain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans establishes lead on home-town heroes Sep 8, 2009
THE Tour of Spain may not be up there with the Tour de France but if Australian Cadel Evans can hold on to win the third-biggest of the three grand tours, the significance should not be underestimated. On Sunday, Evans confirmed he was one of the favourites for the 3292km race when he finished fourth in the first mountain stage to move to first in the overall rankings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Classical DVDs Sep 6, 2009
There are tours on the orchestras Web site in Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and clearly a strong following from these population areas is anticipated. Full details of the scheme are available on these two sites: dch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
The games where drugs are fine, but for competing, not enhancement Sep 2, 2009
In Austria, there were older blokes who'd once competed in the tours of France and Italy, who were away in the bush injecting drugs into their arms before a race. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Singapore factory output rises in July: govt Aug 31, 2009
Escorted Singapore tours cost less than traveling independently. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Australians seek redemption on Tour of Spain Aug 29, 2009
The Vuelta is the third-biggest of cycling's three grand tours after the Tour and Giro. It is the last chance for riders short of wins or success to salvage their season with a stage win or top overall finish, or to find the form to finish the season strongly in races such as the world road titles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
St. Mary's students tour Windsor Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone on summer trip Aug 28, 2009
St. Mary's High School English teacher Sara Carlson organized the trip with Educational Tours, a 40-year-old business that arranges travel with middle school and high school-age students in mind ... The group flew to Great Britain for guided tours as well as exploring time on their own ... St. Mary's students have participated in tours through this company in the past, in fact, a trip was in the planning process when the Twin Towers tragedy occurred, so ultimately, it was cancelled. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
On two fronts Aug 28, 2009
GENERAL SIR DAVID RICHARDS Commissioned into Royal Artillery 1971 Nine years in the Far East, Germany and the UK Four tours in Northern Ireland Became Assistant Chief of the General Staff in 2002 Commander of the International Stabilisation and Assistance Force Afghanistan between May 2006 and February 2007 Operational awards include a Mention in Despatches, CBE, the DSO and KCB. He has extensive operational experience in East Timor, Sierra Leone, and - crucially - first-hand knowledge of the... (BBC News -- UK)
Tour of Missouri needs volunteers Aug 27, 2009
Zabriskie has won four national titles in the individual time trial and remains the only American to win a stage of the Tours de France, Italy and Spain. The only time trial for the Tour of Missouri will be in Sedalia, Friday, September 11th and may play a determining factor in the overall selection of the race. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
George Putnam; Army general was veteran of 3 wars Aug 26, 2009
He later served a tour in Korea and did three tours in Vietnam, the final one as commander of the First Air Cavalry Division during the Tet Offensive in 1968. He also oversaw the Army aviation school in Fort Rucker, Ala. (Boston Globe)
Visiting the Maginot Line: Relic of World War II Aug 26, 2009
Guided tours, including rides on electric trains that once ferried troops and ammunition from fort to fort through tunnel networks, are available from April to October ... The two-hour tours take in some of the vast underground areas, including the subterranean railway, messes and sleeping quarters for hundreds of troops, and at least one of the combat blocks with its preserved gun emplacements ... But it is best to check in advance, as the tours are run by volunteers and opening hours can be... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Cycling: Astana confirm Vinokourov for Vuelta Aug 25, 2009
(CNN) -- Astana have confirmed that Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan will return to the team for the Tour of Spain, the third of three major cycling tours, which begins on Saturday. Vinokourov returns to the Astana team for the Tour of Spain after serving a two-year doping suspension. (CNN -- International)
Sonoma Italy cultural exchange comes full circle (46) Aug 25, 2009
Their many tours have taken them to Poland, Salzburg, Frankfurt and Budapest, as well as throughout Italy. Wilson said the players are world class performers. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Artist Profile - Anglique Kidjo Aug 24, 2009
Kidjo is more active today than ever, embarking on world tours and increasing awareness of the educational situation in Africa. Through her music and actions as a Goodwill Ambassador, Kidjo is truly a world artist. (Suite101.com)
Surf's up and sun's shining in Waikiki -- Peru Aug 23, 2009
Save up to 40% with guided tours. Overlooks Waikiki Beach - From $129 - Includes Breakfast. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Commerce secretary approves Arctic fisheries plan Aug 22, 2009
Selection of arctic and antarctic expedition cruises and adventure tours. Get Discount Car Insurance Quotes Online Rates from $15 / Month. (Yahoo News)
Welcome to shoulder season Aug 21, 2009
IcelandChilly temperatures in the upper 40s during the day don't put an end to whale-watching tours, glacier hikes and dips in hot thermal springs; the only difference from the warmer summer (other than reduced museum hours) is that large group tours are replaced with intimate outings. Weekend hotel rates in Reykjavk drop by about 15 percent. (MSNBC -- Travel)
