Fairhope and Point Clear offer serenity Jun 19, 2008
From our balcony, we watched families riding bikes, speed boats rushing by, small sailboats skimming through the water that laps on shore as soothingly as any ocean or gulf. Yet the resort retains its familiarity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
Island of Steel takes its name from oil platforms seen in the Gulf of Mexico ... The Water Street Seafood Co. and its sister restaurant, the Water Street Oyster Co., are locally owned eateries that serve fresh Gulf seafood. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Black figurines seem odd at Bravo Farms Jun 11, 2008
There's a huge gulf between Jim Crow stereotypes and Barack Obama, the first black presidential candidate to win a major party's nomination. For his part, Azar has decided to stop selling the items. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Stolen antiquities returned to Iraq Jun 10, 2008
"We have 1,600 pieces in Jordan. We will return them soon with the help of the minister of foreign affairs. There are also others in Gulf countries and in Europe," he said. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
For some Iraqi war refugees, business is booming Jun 10, 2008
While most of this investment comes from Arab Gulf states, Iraqi refugees who fled Iraq with as much of their life savings as they could play a role, too, says Mr. Husain. . (Christian Science Monitor)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
Birdwatchers find bliss in the profusion of avian life in the salt marshes of South Carolina and the birding trails of the Gulf Coast. The white clapboard cottages of the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, situated between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, are the perfect base for exploring outdoor sanctuaries, from guided nature walks to canoeing trips through the uninterrupted waterways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Stanford News May 30, 2008
Next, wreaths were laid on each of the war memorials, World War I/Korea, World War II, Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf. The gun salute followed and then the raising and lowering of the flag as the trumpets played taps. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Rock Legends' Stuff On Block This Weekend May 29, 2008
org), a campaign co-founded by The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin, and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz in 2005 to aid musicians of the Gulf Coast region regain their livelihood after the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Included among the offerings are The Edge's 1983 Gibson Natural Explorer Electric Guitar used on all U2 tours since the Joshua Tree album; The Edge's rings worn on the album cover of Atchung Baby; a set of four collarless suits worn by The Beatles; Kurt... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Memorial Day ceremonies on tap across western Montana May 26, 2008
- Caras Park ceremony (near the fish statues), 10-10:30 a.m.: Welcome by Eric Wells, commander of the United Veterans Council, a member of VFW Post 1509 of Stevensville who served in Vietnam and the Gulf War. The procession will be led by bagpiper Bob Phillips, followed by the Color Guard for American Legion Post 27, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Derick Jurgenson, keynote speaker U.S. Navy Lt. Susan Craun, the Honor Guard for VFW Post 209, VFW Post 1507 member Dave Fowlkes, the Patriotic... (Missoulian, MT)
Memorial Day ceremonies on slate May 25, 2008
Caras Park ceremony (near the fish statues), 10-10:30 a.m.: Welcome by Eric Wells, commander of the United Veterans Council, a member of VFW Post 1509 of Stevensville who served in Vietnam and the Gulf War. The procession will be led by bagpiper Bob Phillips, followed by the Color Guard for American Legion Post 27, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Derick Jurgenson, keynote speaker U.S. Navy Lt. Susan Craun, the Honor Guard for VFW Post 209, VFW Post 1507 member Dave Fowlkes, the Patriotic Order... (Missoulian, MT)
Tickets on Sale for Star Studded Icons of Music II Auction Benefiting Music Rising, Taking Place Saturday, May 31st at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square May 22, 2008
The event, taking place at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square on Saturday, May 31st, will benefit Music Rising (), a campaign co-founded by the Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz in 2005 to aid musicians of the Gulf Coast Region in regaining their livelihood after the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ... Music Rising is a campaign launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LETTERS: NCT, May 19, 2008 May 20, 2008
Saddam Hussein had been rendered impotent militarily following the original Gulf War, and was absolutely no threat to the U.S.A. He was not a nice man, we can all agree on that, but are we to pre-emptively strike all countries led by people we don't like ... " Ron wrote on May 19, 2008 3:19 PM:And as I recall, after the first Gulf War we had 12 years & 17 different UN resolutions. I'd say we did plenty of "talking ... Lies wrote on May 19, 2008 5:08 PM:"Ron[-] wrote on May 19, 2008 3:19 PM:And... (North County Times)
Mother’s Day events May 8, 2008
Guests will enjoy such offerings as Chilled Gulf Shrimp and Crab Fingers, Roast Sirloin au Jus with Horseradish Sauce, Seared Salmon Steak with Lobster Sauce, Herb Roasted Pork Loin Forestiere, fresh salads, a selection of fruits and vegetables, an assortment of homemade desserts and more. Buffet seating will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. and will continue every half hour through the last seating at 2:30 p.m. Prices are $32. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama... Apr 16, 2008
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
Confidence pervades Milan Furniture Fair Apr 13, 2008
Moreover, recession may threaten the industry's established markets in North America and Western Europe, but emerging markets, such as China, India and the Gulf, are still robust. "We've had a fantastic start to the year, even in the U.S., but we have to be realistic," said Piero Gandini, president of Flos, the Italian lighting company. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Wine is the new gold in Dahlonega Apr 12, 2008
"So my husband and I opened this place as a kind of hobby in a former antiques store. At first we were just open Friday and Saturday night. ... Now we're open Wednesday through Sunday, and reservations are a good idea on Friday and Saturday night. "All our oysters are from cold waters in Canada and New England," she added. "We don't serve any from the warm gulf. " Other menu items as rare as trout's teeth in mountain country are sushi, ahi tuna seared and tartare, tilapia tacos, cioppino seafood... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Journalists in Beirut sign of trouble ahead Mar 26, 2008
Like a generation before, many young and talented Lebanese here are leaving for Europe, the Americas, the Persian Gulf. But not the journalists. (Boston Globe)
List of April-June festivals in the Southeast Mar 22, 2008
Succulent foods and spicy music highlight this Cajun celebration along the Gulf of Mexico ... Mississippi Gulf Coast Kite Festival ... Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
RRSports Collectibles Report Mar 9, 2008
I was standing at the end of the dock, waves are crashing, and my Phillies hat went blowing out into the gulf. Thankfully, my fishing partner is a better caster than I am and he snagged my hat on the first try. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Letters to the Editor - 3/4/2008 Mar 5, 2008
This shelter would have had a sprinkler system that would have prevented the fatal fire before it engulfed everything ... Unfortunately, since WWII, we've not been in a "war" where these conditions were in place (except perhaps Gulf War I) ... Our long time allies the Germans and French, who supported us after 9/11 and in the first Gulf War, were not fooled. (North County Times)
Koolhaas's metropolis seeks 'optimism in the inevitable' Mar 5, 2008
5-billion-square-foot Waterfront City in Dubai would simulate the density of Manhattan on an artificial island just off the Persian Gulf ... The spiraling tower stands just across from it, on a narrow spit of land that forms a barrier between the island and the gulf. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Charming Bay St. Louis Mississippi Feb 29, 2008
Gulf Coast Artist Haven Slowly Recovering from Hurricane Katrina. It doesn't seem ready for spring break crowds but a new bridge and busy casino indicate Bay St. Louis, a Gulf Coast haven for artists,is recovering from Hurricane Katrina ... However, there is still abundant wreckage and in February 2008 the Gulf coast town did not seem ready for spring-break crowds. (Suite101.com)
Revelers usher in Mardi Gras in New Orleans Feb 6, 2008
He has had health problems since Hurricane Katrina, but still plays two days a week at a Gulf Coast casino. While the walking club was on its way, floats of the Zulu parade headed for their starting point. (International Herald Tribune)
Infotainment Jan 30, 2008
One of Qatars largest museums is showcasing the gulf states rich heritage. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani, one of the Gulfs most successful businessmen and biggest private antiques and arts collectors has opened a museum in Qatar, exhibiting his collection of artefacts, including vintage cars. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Working classes Jan 23, 2008
Pick up a good read at Gulf of Maine Books (134 Maine St., 207-729-5083), an independent, alternative bookstore. Color and creativity make browsing at Spindleworks (7 Lincoln St., 207-725-8820), a nonprofit art center for disabled adults, worth the short stroll off Maine Street. (Boston Globe)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
- The Chedi Muscat, Oman For an Arabian fantasy On the Gulf of Oman, The Chedi sits amongst 16th century hill-top fortresses and overlooks the Indian Ocean and rugged mountains of Muscat. Seductive and beautiful, The Chedi is like a scene from The Arabian Nights. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New Zealand's Wine Coast: Small wineries and big pleasures Jan 16, 2008
After 20 minutes, towns melt into that other New Zealand: the leafy paradise where fern trees fan out near shaggy clusters of pandanus trees and placid Hauraki Gulf waters stretch to meet a horizon of island silhouettes. Since the 1920s, Aucklanders have escaped to this region, known as the Hibiscus Coast, but increasingly weekenders are settling in permanently. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
How to Decorate Like An Emir Jan 15, 2008
Behind the palace, two speed-boats and a large yacht protected behind the Emir's man-made harbor obscure the otherwise lovely view of the Persian Gulf ... Back to the interesting part: amid all the excess, the Gulf is becoming a test case for the theory that oil wealth is a curse rather than a blessing when it comes to democratic development ... The theory is holding up in the Gulf almost. (Time.com)
Check out our list of Southeastern festivals Dec 18, 2007
Run from white as snow sand around the infamous Flora-Bama Lounge into the bracing, blue Gulf ... Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Project 'en-Gulfs' Harrison couple Dec 12, 2007
Staff Photo/David Holsted The Busted Knuckle Garage is a recreation of an old-time Gulf Oil service station ... A tow truck weather vane adorned the roof of the little Gulf Oil service station that advertised "Service," "Fanbelts" and "Filters." A sign announced that Gulfpride was the world's finest motor oil, while a large PepsiCola thermometer indicated the temperature from the corner of the building ... Visible through the large window were a pyramid of Gulf Oil cans, an open toolbox and... (Newton County Times, AR)
Alabama coast bounces back after Hurricane Ivan Dec 7, 2007
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Ala. Beachcombing the glistening white sands here, it's hard to fathom that Hurricane Ivan dealt the Alabama Gulf Coast a devastating sucker punch a little more than three years ago ... Chuckie, a 14-foot, 1,000-pound gator, swam from the ruins of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
More of this story Dec 6, 2007
The couple has provided camouflage gear for USO performers entertaining American troops fighting in the Gulf War, cold-weather gear for local fishermen braving the winter seas to provide for their families, and ammunition boxes, duffle bags and other military props for films like "Thirteen Days" and stage productions by the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence. Newport's loss of the America's Cup competition in 1983 and the decline of the local fishing fleet forced the Backmans to look for... (Newport Daily News, RI)
Katrina leaves permanent scar on forests Nov 29, 2007
Robert Gauthier / LATMost of the lost trees in the Gulf region stood 70 to 100 feet tall and will not grow back for decades, if ever, experts said ... Robert Gauthier / LATMost of the lost trees in the Gulf region stood 70 to 100 feet tall and will not grow back for decades, if ever, experts said ... By Thomas H. Maugh II and Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers November 16, 2007 An analysis of satellite imagery of the Gulf Coast shows that Hurricane Katrina destroyed an estimated 320... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
The Paradies Shops plans 3 stores in Fla. airport Oct 31, 2007
The Paradies Shops in 2008 will open newsstand and convenience store CNBC Sarasota Bradenton, regional gift and convenience store Gulf Coast TravelMart and golf apparel and accessories shop the PGA TOUR Shop featuring Brighton Collectibles. The Paradies Shops operates more than 500 stores in 63 airports across the United States and Canada. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Gulf Breeze complex sold to Tampa developer Oct 29, 2007
The sale of the Benson Complex in Gulf Breeze has some longtime tenants upset ... For years the modest brick buildings on the corner of Northcliff Drive and U.S. 98 were all there was to downtown Gulf Breeze ... They are the center of a lingering controversy over the intent of Ella Louise Benson's will, and the source of bitter feelings between the complex's last few tenants and the Gulf Breeze church that inherited and quickly sold the property. (Pensacola News Journal)
Ad man's take on Chavez rhymes with gas Oct 20, 2007
"I just wanted people to get the message. I am looking at maybe changing it a little bit," said McCombs, 50, of Gulf Shores. "I hope I haven't offended anyone too bad.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Read this you'll really get the creepy crawlies Oct 17, 2007
On a military charter during the first Gulf War, the crew was told halfway through the flight that the troops onboard were reporting a high incidence of head lice. When we were presented with lice kits upon arrival, we realized that the airline had known about the situation all along, but decided not to tell us about it until we and the lice were airborne. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* World News Quick Take Oct 16, 2007
4m mako shark onto the boat from the Gulf of Mexico took more than an hour on Saturday. But when they made it back to land, it was a record for the decades-old Destin Fishing Rodeo. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mitsui & Co (USA) UK Regulatory Announcement: Annual report & accounts Oct 8, 2007
During May 2006, the Company paid $175 million to MEP for the acquisition of the oil and gas leasehold interests of Pogo Producing Company ("Pogo") located in the Gulf of Mexico. The agreement was signed between Pogo and MitEnergy Upstream LLC ("MitEnergy"), in which MEP holds a 70% ownership interest. (BusinessWire)
At home: Power, comfort flow in the Cheneys' abode Oct 5, 2007
Framed in the hideaway is the Congressional Medal of Freedom awarded to Dick Cheney, then Defense secretary, after the first Gulf War. Still, the Cheneys know they're tenants, not owners, of One Observatory Circle. (USA Today -- Life)
Southwest influences Realtor's home Oct 2, 2007
"My parents were in the antiques business," she said, explaining the orange Gulf gas pump at the top of the stairs. Along with a location close to the highway, Santucci liked the house for its one-level living. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Exploring Santa Rosa Sep 30, 2007
Gulf Coast Kiln Walk ... The Zoo's "Zoo Boo": 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27, The Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway. (Pensacola News Journal)
Antiques 101 Sep 28, 2007
For those new to antiquing or those who have been hunters for years, Gulf Coast and national antiques aficionados have some tips for how to get started, get the best value for your money, and avoid the pitfalls of possible fakes and reproductions. Find the experts. (Pensacola News Journal)
Today In History - Sept. 22, 2007 Sep 22, 2007
In 1980, the Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war ... In 1980, the Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war. (CBS 11, TX)
Mark O'Brien: O'B loves O.B., give government -- and us -- a salute, other O'pinions Sep 6, 2007
Many Pensacolians resent high-rise condominiums, but upscale housing offers not just second homes to some but also beach getaways that let city-dwellers experience and appreciate the Gulf and other waterways ... all from the gulf shores orange beach area ... Will the Gulf be safe for swimming and marine life in five years. (Pensacola News Journal)
Check out these Southeastern fall festivals Sep 5, 2007
Pensacola's historic Seville Square is the tree-shaded setting for the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Nov. 2-4 ... Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Change is carved in stone Sep 4, 2007
HURRICANE ISLAND, Maine LIKE BEADED earrings hanging from the ear of Vinalhaven Island, Hurricane is but one of the lesser islands trailing down from Penobscot Bay into the Gulf of Maine. Its New York owner is away, perhaps until next year, and there is no one here now. (Boston Globe)
Peel police smash illegal DVD ring, net 75000 pirated films Aug 22, 2007
A weakened Hurricane Dean is expected to recharge over the southern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday night, possibly becoming a Category 2 storm by Wednesday, when it is forecast to reach Mexico's mainland. It could take months to drain the water from two flooded coal mines in eastern China where 181 miners are presumed dead, a rescue official said Tuesday. (CBC.ca)
the historic heart of Stockholm Aug 19, 2007
Thanks to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, February is the only month when the temperature dips much below freezing. And Nobel laureates get their prizes in December, which speaks well of that month's weather. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hopscotch and Handbags by Lucy Mangan Aug 18, 2007
Never have I seen the gulf between impeccable vowel sounds, bone structure and folk memory of the Raj and the rest of us open up so sweetly. Still, this quintet of tips has secured Charlotte the love of a man who makes Fitzwilliam Darcy look like a moaning milksop, with whom she lives in connubial bliss, suffused with a lambent joy that sickens all around them. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Home Insurers' Secret Tactics Cheat Fire, Disaster Victims, Hike Profits Aug 4, 2007
Carriers have also raised premiums and withdrawn from storm-plagued areas such as the Gulf Coast of the U.S. and parts of Long Island, New York -- to lower costs and increase income, says Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders, a San Francisco-based group that advises consumers on insurance claims ... Ken Overstreet, an engineer based in Diamondhead, Mississippi, who examined destroyed Gulf Coast residences, says someone altered his findings on the cause of the damage to at least... (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Shelton teen served with warrant Aug 3, 2007
OFFICERS observed a Hamden teenager acting suspiciously in the Gulf Beach parking lot July 25 at 10:41 p.m.. According to police, Matthew Mantini, 18, of 80 Glenbrook Ave., was found in possession of marijuana, heroin and five tablets of Oxycontin. (Milford Mirror, CT)
The Franklin Mint to Offer Additional Items from El Cazador - 'The Shipwreck That Changed the World' - Celebrating the August Anniversary of Its Discovery in the Gulf of Mexico Aug 1, 2007
A Louisiana fisherman and his crew accidentally came across the ship in the Gulf of Mexico in August 1993. As it turned out, they had discovered El Cazador, which had been lost at sea over two centuries earlier. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Devotion or dementia? Make the call Jul 27, 2007
I had an ex that was planning a strategy as good as the Gulf War. He had gotten this other girl pregnant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
See what's so bright about 'Disaster' Jul 19, 2007
I told him about a report I'd heard on a hurricane in the Gulf. I told him I'd heard a woman singing a version of "Hush Little Baby" on the gospel radio station that afternoon, and the sound had brought tears to my eyes. (USA Today -- Life)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 18, 2007
Gulf dead zone to be biggest ever. In pictures: Brazil plane crash. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Texas Included In 1,000 Places To See in the USA And Canada Before You Die Jul 16, 2007
Central Texas Barbecue, Austin and EnvironsLake Austin Spa ResortAustin's Live Music SceneSpamarama and the Austin Festival SubcultureBanderaBig Bend National ParkPalo Duro Canyon State Park, CanyonSpace Center Houston, Clear LakeThe Dallas Arts DistrictDeluxe Hotels of Dallas, including the Adolphus Hotel, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel ZaZaSixth Floor Museum, DallasThe State Fair of Texas, DallasCowtown's Cultural District, Fort WorthStockyards National Historic District, Fort... (KWTX.com, TX)
Florida Panhandle beckons Jul 13, 2007
Grayton Beach is one of the popular stretches of sand and sea along the Gulf of Mexico for walking, relaxing and people-watching ... Near the gulf on the former Scenic Highway 98, it has a lagoon-style pool (30,000 square feet) and two-story houses that can be rented ... The beachfront property was bought by Nature Walk, a development on the north side of the highway that reportedly wants direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
"We are blessed by being downwind from the Gulf Stream and downstream from the tropics. We do pretty well with seashells, but we really excel with seabeans, exotic flotsam and, oh yeah, Spanish treasure.". "And," Perry said, "from studies that oceanographers have done with drifts cards, we know that Florida beaches, especially the east coast of Florida, are probably No. 1 in the North Atlantic and possible in the top three beaches in the world.". (Florida Today)
Relationships are tested in French film festival Jul 8, 2007
Other highlights include "7 Years," the ultimate unexpected love-triangle-betrayal story among a prisoner, his wife, and his prison guard (suspend your disbelief at the prison gates); the atmospheric but bewildering "Hotel Harabati," which plumbs the gulf between a married couple and their strange descent into personal paranoia brought on by post-9/11 terrorism; and the subtle pleasures and treacheries of "Don't Worry, I'm Fine," a compelling drama about the secrets a father keeps in order to... (Boston Globe)
The Clintons: Oldies but Goodies? Jul 4, 2007
The 1st gulf war was a success, and Bush senior restored the pride of the military. Clinton road out the good times. (New York Times)
Vintage Sports Report Jun 25, 2007
Well, the teams in the New York Penn League and the Gulf Coast League are put together and their seasons are under way. Both teams won their first games and had home runs in those games, so maybe its a good omen. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Take a trip to Fairhope, Ala. Jun 3, 2007
Sonia Cook Broen, 25, of Gulf Shores, Ala. paints a portrait of her friend and son from a picture Wednesday outside Latte Da at Page and Palette, a popular bookstore and coffee shop that features local artists' work in Fairhope, Ala. (Pensacola News Journal)
Rudolph house saved; foundation director coming to Sarasota May 25, 2007
Become a member of HeraldTribune. To be moved A view of the Cerritto House in Watch Hill, R.I. Paul Rudolph designed it for the Cerrito family of Sarasota in 1955. (Herald-Tribune)
WWII veteran dies in fire May 21, 2007
He had been to the Veteran Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Miss. the University of Southern Alabama Medical Center, where he had surgery, and back to Biloxi for rehab. (Pensacola News Journal)
