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  • Mexico sends Cubans home under new accord Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:41PMMexico sent home the first group of illegal Cuban migrants under a new accord aimed at cutting off an increasingly violent human-trafficking route to the United States, the government said Thursday.
  • Golf notes Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:19PMThe Sonoma Valley Golf Club finished out its 2008 season last week at the Adobe Creek Golf Course in Petaluma.
  • At least five wounded in southern Philippine blast: police Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:18PMIsulan, December 4, 2008 (AFP) - At least five people were wounded in an explosion believed to have been caused by an improvised bomb outside a packed drug store in the southern Philippines late Thursday, police said.
  • Finding Growth in Challenging Times Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:04PMDespite a weak national economy and slow population growth, some markets within the United States are experiencing healthy growth and offering expansion opportunities for retail businesses. But identifying these locations can be tricky.
  • Mexico Sends Cubans Home Under New Accord Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 6:45PMMexico is sending illegal Cuban migrants home for the first time under a new accord aimed at cutting off an increasingly violent human-trafficking route to the United States, an official said Thursday.
  • Fusion force Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 6:28PMLegendary Brit guitarist Steve Hackett makes a special appearance at the Penang Island Jazz Festival this weekend.
  • TABLE TALK: More eateries join ‘Fill Up’ days effort Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 6:16PMMy column last week told you about the generous restaurant initiative to help The Gazette-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund. More than 20 restaurants will donate 10 percent of sales each Wednesday in December to "Fill Up for the Empty Stocking Fund."
  • Authority OKs contracts for more work at South Hall resort Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 4:48PMBUFORD — The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority has approved contracts for additional roadwork and cosmetic enhancements to the primary bridge at the 1,100 acre resort.
  • Kiawah Marathon goes green Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:06PMRunning seems like an eco-friendly activity, but it can be relatively wasteful. Run enough and you have to buy new shoes frequently (The conventional wisdom on this is every 400-600 miles.), and you have an extra pile of clothes, sweaty ones no less, for your weekly laundry. Runners also tend to buy a lot of bottled energy drinks and packaged energy bars and gels. Many often drive somewhere to ...
  • Thai airports siege ends Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:51PMBANGKOK : Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok’s two airports Wednesday while leaders of the ousted government named a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.
  • New luxury spa redefines bliss Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:24PMPicture this: You’re by a white sandy beach, sipping frozen iced tea, having a tan, enjoying the sights of a bright blue sky punctuated with cotton white clouds and just basking in this paradise’s warm weather.
  • Rediscovering Japan as a market Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:24PMIt is easy to be amazed while in Japan, the world’s second-largest economy (next to the United States) where technologies and human imagination have produced new products that helped improve the quality of life of the Japanese people.
  • Thai crisis defused but dangers ahead, say analysts Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:42PMBANGKOK, Thailand — Flights in and out of Bangkok resumed Wednesday after anti-government protests that paralyzed the capital’s international airport for more than a week ended with the p...
  • World’s best tented camps Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:07AM Tents have always meant escape—if only to the backyard. But the latest experiences under cover are giving the concept a designer makeover.
  • World Blog: Cleaning up, and hoping, in Thailand Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 7:55AMSerirat Prasutanond has perhaps the least enviable job in Thailand right now. "We are doing our best, really," he told me. "We want the tourists to start coming back to Thailand."
  • Bangkok flights resume Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 7:51AMCommercial flights have resumed in Bangkok. The Guardian of London writes "the first passenger flight to Suvarnabhumi international in more than a week arrived today, bringing travelers from the resort island of Phuket. The airports authority warned it would be...
  • MCOT Public Company Limited.2008 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 7:46AMBANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) - Wednesday saw the first commercial inbound and outbound flights of Thai Airways International at Suvarnabhumi Airport in a week, symbolically reopening Bangkok to the world, after a week-long strangle-hold by anti-government protesters.
  • A really messy case in Boracay (1) Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 8:40AMhile in Boracay last week for the anti-smoking seminar organized by the Women’s Media Circle, some journalists and I took time out to visit Sand Castle Resort, which was in the news recently because of a property dispute that ended up in what was claimed as "hostaging."
  • Storms rip through island mobile home park Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:15AMBRADENTON BEACH — Storms tore through a Bradenton Beach mobile home park this morning ripping off carports and leaving residents without power, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue officials.
  • Arts & Entertainment Calendar Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:33AMA listing of arts and entertainment events for the upcoming week.
  • Rum & Reefs Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:39AMCOMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! I was trying hard to understand what Lyla was saying. But I couldn’t and it made me feel sad because she was trying so earnestly to have a conversation with me.
  • Um, the gym will totally still be there after you finish that creme brulee. Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:01PMAmerican
  • Bangkok nightmare far from over for Aussies Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:30PMSEVEN busloads of stranded Australians, some of them distressed, left Bangkok for a 14-hour road journey to the southern resort island of Phuket yesterday where a Qantas plane was waiting to fly them to Singapore.
  • Relieved travellers fly home from trouble spots Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:30PMAUSTRALIAN travellers caught up in anti-Government protests in Bangkok last week are expected to start arriving in Sydney tonight via Singapore.
  • TGI Sunday Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 4:06PMThe 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.
  • Honeymoon with hitches a heartache for couple Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 4:03PMIt was supposed to be a dream honeymoon on a Caribbean island at a brand-new resort: A suite with two Jacuzzis, pool view and room service.
  • One week later, fishing takes off around Clear Lake Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 12:35PMWhat a difference a week makes when it come to bass fishing on Clear Lake. A week ago the bass fishing was about as slow as molasses, but this week the fishing has been rated from good to excellent.
  • Senior scene Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 12:04AM A full version of activities appears on our Web site at www.southcoasttoday.com. The list is updated every Sunday. A condensed version of senior center and council on aging activities is published in The Standard-Times every Sunday. Listings for trip...
  • Travel tips: How to book hotels on a budget Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 12:04AMWhen the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research.
  • Kid-friendly Kauai: The sand, surf, canyon, sea life and, of course, warm weather, made island vacationing perfect for ... Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 12:04AM Hawaii and honeymooners, yes. But Hawaii, a mom and three kids? We found during an October trip to the island of Kauai that, yes, Hawaii can provide a perfect family vacation. We picked Kauai after I got a call offering a discount stay at a new Marriott resort on Poipu Beach, known for great snorkeling, swimming and surfing.
  • Training for war Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:56PMThey join up in Detroit and Brooklyn, Phoenix and Seattle, and in hundreds of smaller communities across America. Most were just 11 or 12 when terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, which ignited the chain of events that sent thousands of troops to Afghanistan and Iraq. Soon, it will be their turn to fight. But first they must be cleansed of bad habits, purged of weakness and stripped of ...
  • Manleys win Johnny Adams title Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:37PMCas and Todd Manley posted rounds of 71 and 69 for a 4-under-par 140 total to win the Johnny Adams Mixed Team Championship held last weekend at Charleston Municipal Golf Course. The Manleys finished two strokes in front of first-round leaders Lindsay Livingston and Tommy Bullock, who recorded a final-round 73. Kathy Gordon and Todd Gerhart finished third in the Championship Flight at 75-76—151.
  • A sleigh full of holiday activities Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:17PMDuring the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many South Carolinians take to the road. You know the drill: Over the river and through the woods .... This year, after scarfing down a good meal at grandmother’s house, you can check out one of dozens of holiday-related events throughout the state. Here are a few ideas to get you started. —Joey Holleman
  • Martin County Community Connection for Nov. 30 Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:12PMMartin County Community Connection for Nov. 30
  • Schupp - Lively Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:54PMTina Marie Lively of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Grantsville, Md., and David Lang Schupp of Myrtle Beach, were married November 9, 2008 at the Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach. The Rev. Maria Lazarro performed the 3:30 pm ceremony overlooking the ocean. A reception followed in the grand ballroom. The bride, daughter of Gary and Connie Lively of Myrtle Beach, formerly of ...
  • Good food signs Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:22PMNothing political about this great food outlet on the island.
  • Jumer’s Casino & Hotel set to open doors near Interstate 280 Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:15PMThe landscape of gaming and tourism in the Quad-Cities will change significantly at 6 p.m. Monday when the new Jumer’s Casino & Hotel opens in southwest Rock Island.
  • JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:33PMStar Alliance member airlines ANA and Asiana will commence a code-sharing agreement on Asiana-operated daily flights between Kansai airport in Osaka and Gimpo airport in Seoul, as well as between Kansai airport and the island resort of Saipan, from next month.
  • Tonight: 75th Annual New Jersey State Finals of the Diamond Gloves Boxing Tournament Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:22PMINDEN —A night of sparkling diamonds, bubbling champagne and championship boxing will be tonight (Nov. 14th) when the Linden Boxing Association, in conjunction with the Linden Public Property and Community Services Department. presents the 75th annual New Jersey State finals of the Diamond....
  • Any which way: Britons dash for Thai escape Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:30PMSTRANDED Britons were making their way out of Thailand by coach, train and small boats yesterday as political protesters tightened their grip on the main airports with barbed wire and barricades.
  • Strategies for booking a hotel on a budget Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 1:46PMNEW YORK — When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research.
  • Anatomy Of Art Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:36PMFitness expert and wife of industrialist Gautam Singhania, Nawaz Modi turns on her artistic streak at her maiden exhibition Body Art. Having sculpted bodies extensively, the anatomy obviously tops as inspiration. Even Nita and Mukesh Ambani acknowledge the new artist’s arrival.
  • Treasury action thaws frozen state funds Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:36PMWritten by MOORE, RUSSELL J. Rhode Island ’s cash flow problems are somewhat alleviated now that it can remove the full $62 million that had been frozen in the troubled Government Reserve Fund.
  • Entertainment Calendar: 11/28/2008 Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:26AMItems for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
  • Turkey lunches herald holiday season Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 5:33AMAlmost 1,300 seats were filled with diners enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving lunch yesterday afternoon at the War Memorial Convention Hall.
  • Court Roundup Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:19AMA divided Court of Appeals this week upheld the conviction of a Syracuse man caught outside a Westvale home with a "to do" list that included killing the adult residents in front of their three children.
  • A plate full of Turkey Day tips Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:05AMDid you wake up this morning without Thanksgiving plans?
  • Selling Malta through film-making Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:22AMThere can be very little doubt that the weeks and months ahead will be tough for those whose task it is to keep tourists coming to Malta.
  • Questions linger at GLBT shelter Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:22AMAlessandra-Michelle Carver, a transgendered Carmen’s Place resident, talks to the Queens Chronicle last July at Carmen’s Place in Astoria. Four months after a brutal attack forced it to relocate, an Astoria shelter for gay and transgendered youth may have to shut its doors for good.
  • The Reefs in Bermuda Celebrates Christmas Island Style; Guests of Five or More Nights Stay Free December 25 Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:20AM Christmas at The Reefs is a family affair, with two generations of Dodwells managing and longtime staff welcoming repeat guests back for another holiday to remember. This year is extra special as The Reefs will give Christmas free to its guests who stay five nights or more and are at the resort December 25. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2008) Read the full story at ...