Apr 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Life in Iraq isn't necessarily what you think. While there are tough conditions for those outside the gates, life on the large camps that shares some startling similarities with major U.S. military installations at home. On Camp Anaconda, for example, you can visit a library, shove some fast food fare into your mouth and burn your quads at the gym. Of course, the occasional mortar does get through ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Apr 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Life in Iraq isn't necessarily what you think. While there are tough conditions for those outside the gates, life on the large camps that shares some startling similarities with major U.S. military installations at home. On Camp Anaconda, for example, you can visit a library, shove some fast food fare into your mouth and burn your quads at the gym. Of course, the occasional mortar does get through ...Photo of the Day (2/14/09)
Feb 14th, 2009 at 5:00PM: I've dreaded every Valentine's Day for the past five years, but I guess that's because I've long been unattached on this day, and usually spend my time moping around the house and giving my pug Iris hugs every hour or so to make up for the love I'm not getting. Also every Valentine's Day I find time to rummage through all of the cheesy card in the neighborhood drugstore's Hallmark aisle and gag ...Get out of the doghouse fast
Feb 14th, 2009 at 12:00PM: You missed Valentine's Day. Or, your gift (or other effort) just plain sucked. So, you're in trouble, and you need a quick solution. Of course, you can't spend a lot of cash on this endeavor. You need a cheap, good idea that will make your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or anyone else forget that you failed at romance. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts thought of this already. Check out the company's ...Is a romantic getaway in your future?
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Feb 13th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Nothing beats dashing off for a weekend of pure bliss. Your husband, wife, girlfriend, whatever plans a great trip to a romantic spot, and you're the main event. Well, you've probably noticed in my Valentine's Day posts that there's a lot of belt-tightening going on. And, the news just keeps getting worse.
A pool by SpeedDate.com shows that first dates are costing the bare minimum. Most ...Gadling's Valentine's day giveaway - day 2 - his and hers Cruising Caddies
Feb 12th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Welcome back to day 2 of the Gadling Valentine's day giveaway. Today, you can enter for your chance to win a his and hers Cruising Caddy. The Cruising Caddy is a water bottle/mobile phone/camera tote designed to carry your stuff. The caddy is large enough to hold a 1.5 liter bottle, as well as most other stuff you drag along with you on a daytrip or shore excursion. For a chance to win, all you ...Love in the air - Germans most likely to flirt, Swedes most likely to have sex
Feb 12th, 2009 at 10:30AM: It's the most romantic time of the year - which means companies are releasing all kinds of love related news and surveys. The latest comes from British Airways, who did a quick interview of European travelers, and how often they flirt with their fellow passengers. According to the survey, Germans are the most likely to try and hit on you in the sky, followed by the Swiss. The "passionate" ...Love on a private jet
Feb 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Ever wanted to have a romantic evening at 33,000 feet? Hot, right? Though it's available all year, we thought Valentine's Day would be a good time to talk about SwiftJet's "Love is in the Air" packages, which start at just $3,500. SwiftJet is a Canadian private jet company with an easy-to navigate website where you can even check their fleet's availability! Their motto is "Anywhere. Anytime. ...Gadling's Valentine's day giveaway - day 1- Peek personal emailer
Feb 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Feeling romantic? How about a nice red Peek personal email device to stay in touch with your loved one(s)? Peek is the contract-free all you can email and text handheld device, and was featured as one of our "best travel products of 2008". Service is just $19.95 a month, and works with most popular email providers. For a chance to win, all you need to do is answer the following question: What is ...Canadian Valentine's Day packages for under $300
Feb 7th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Need some last minute ideas for Valentine's Day? Consider our neighbors to the north. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has put together some fantastic packages that are sure to do better than the box of candy you have tucked under your arm. The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia is a 100 year-old castle. Right away, that sets the scene for you. The Lovers' Escape package consists of a ...France is romance at Valentine's Day
Feb 7th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Put your economic woes an ocean away with a trip to France on Valentine's Day. Concorde Hotels & Resorts is offering great deals from February 13 to February 16 at its Parisian hotels, with rates starting at $172 a night. They're sweetening it with a daily buffet breakfast for two, a 50 percent discount on the second night and a special surprise gift that they wouldn't even reveal to me (ugh). ...Cool off while heating up your love life
Feb 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Hotel Jerome, a RockResort hotel in Aspen, CO, wants to put the flame back into your relationship. Enjoy the cold slopes until things get hot in the evening for Valentine's Day or through April 12. The hotel's "Fire & Ice" package starts at $1,295 a night but delivers plenty of value. Stretch your travel dollar with this program, which includes two nights in a one bedroom suite, a bottle of ...Bet on a bargain at Mohegan Sun
Feb 5th, 2009 at 9:00AM: When even the loosest of slots can't get you up to Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is ready to up the ante. Its "Bets & Bites" deal is designed to lure you and that big jar full of change on your bedroom floor to the casino ... of course so you can win big. For $129 a person (for two people), you'll get a one-night stay at the casino's hotel. When you've drained your cash at the tables, use a ...Romantic in the Midwest - 4 fantastic Valentines destinations
Feb 4th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Valentines day is approaching, and you have a little over 2 weeks to get your preparations in order. If you live in the Midwest and you really want to surprise someone, then check out these four romantic destinations which are guaranteed to be more original than roses and chocolates. Sundara Inn and Spa - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Anyone who has lived in the Midwest for any length of time has ...Love stinks (this year), V-Day spending down
Feb 3rd, 2009 at 9:00AM: Don't expect an expensive gesture this year. Valentine's Day spending is expected to drop 4.8 percent this year, after suffering to the tune of 6.8 percent a year ago. The good news is that we're becoming less romantic at a slower rate this year. Nonetheless, don't plan on a surprise weekend getaway this year. According research firm IBISWorld, the passionate are only going to commit $28.6 ...M&M's Valentine's Day Contest
Jan 28th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Most would argue that red is the color of love and therefore the color for Valentine's Day, but the M&M's chocolate company begs to differ. While to most green is the color of envy, it is Ms. Green who will have you seeing some green ($1500 to be exact) -- as well as experiencing two nights in quintessentially romantic Paris. The only thing you have to do is visit the contest website and ...
