25-Feb-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Remodeler's Success Sails on Flexibility (RedNova)
By Jonathan Brinckman, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Feb. 24--HOOD RIVER -- This Columbia Gorge city, known for windsurfing and pear orchards, doesn't seem the ideal place to make and install ship interiors. It doesn't even have a shipyard. That hasn't stopped George Selfridge.
• 'Attacker says Mulla Omar funded attempt on Israeli ship (Daily Times)
ANKARA: A key Syrian Al Qaeda suspect allegedly told interrogators that his failed plot to attack an Israeli cruise ship was financed by Taliban chief Mulla Omar, the private NTV channel reported on Tuesday. Loa?i Mohammad Haj Bakr al-Saqa told interrogators that he received $50,000 from Omar
• 'Taking business meetings to the high seas (Miami Herald)
They sailed into North Palm Beach Marina, their bare feet dangling from the bow of the catamaran sailboat in the late afternoon sun. A crisp winter breeze tousled their hair and polo shirts, and they laughed as two danced along with a bluegrass riff.
• 'International Window Coverings Expo: A Sold-Out Show (Interior Design)
International Window Coverings Expo: A Sold-Out Show CEU-accredited seminars and WFCP certification will also be available. by Mairi Beautyman Interior Design · February 24, 2006
• 'Latvian citizen detained by Swedish police (Baltic Times)
RIGA - Sarma Kocane, representative of the Latvian Maritime Administration confirmed that The Swedish police have detained the Latvian citizen, who is the master of the Vita cargo ship that recently ran aground near the Swedish coast.
• 'Get outdoors (The Star Online)
We?ll talk about the latest gear, safety regulations for outdoor activities, operator?s standards of service, jungle survival and even basics like how to pack for a camping trip.
• 'Seatrade Conference Update: Panels Expanded With New Participants And Speakers (Nautica)
MIAMI - Organizers of the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention, slated for March 13-16 in Miami Beach, have expanded a number of conference panels with additional industry experts.
• 'Vilnius Book Fair kicked off today (Baltic Times)
VILNIUS - The largest book fair in the Baltics and one of the most outstanding cultural events in Lithuania Book Fair 2006 started today at Lithuanian Exhibition Center LITEXPO.
• 'Member of Schmidt brewery family dies (The Olympian)
Mike Schmidt, 63, a great-grandson of the founder of the Olympia Brewing Co. who worked his way up through the ranks of the company to become a vice president, died Wednesday after a two-year battle with cancer.
• 'Mullah Omar plotted attack on Israeli ship: report (Dawn)
ANKARA, Feb 21: A key Syrian Al Qaeda suspect allegedly told interrogators that his failed plot to attack an Israeli cruise ship was financed by Taliban chief Mullah Omar, private NTV Television reported on Tuesday.