I’ve been doing a lot of driving along the east coast this year and have noticed large variations in the cost of gasoline from state to state. I was thinking this was due in part to differences in state and local taxes, but never stopped to figure it out. On future trips, I’d like to [...]
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Gasoline taxes by state
Posted in economics, places on December 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bahrain clamping down on sin
Posted in places, tagged bahrain on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bahrain, which I visited 18 months ago, has long been a favored destination for Saudis and others in the Middle East – a sort of release valve where they can do wild and crazy things like go to the movies, or dine at a restaurant in mixed company (i.e., men and women sitting together! egad!). [...]
Charleston, SC: Should I move there?
Posted in places, tagged charleston, move on June 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Another city I’m interested in is Charleston, SC. People seem to love the place, but me, I’ve never been there. #2 Best City in America. Travel & Leisure mag 2008 survey Very high WalkScore which rates walkability of communities I’ll be adding more links over time.
Sarasota, FL: Should I move there?
Posted in places, tagged move, sarasota on June 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So, one of the places I am thinking of moving to is Sarasota, FL. Here are some links and resources about Sarasota: Siesta Key voted #2 Best Beach in US 2009 More guys than girls in Sarasota – that ain’t right I’ll be adding more over time.
Where is Bahrain?
Posted in places, tagged bahrain on November 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a map of the Middle East with a pointer showing tiny Bahrain off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. Here is a slighter tighter map showing Bahrain, the eastern provinces of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Links for Bahrain
Posted in places, tagged bahrain on November 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Here are some links with useful info, photos, maps, etc. of Bahrain. - Bahrain wikipedia page - Bahrain CIA Factbook page - ArabNet Bahrain page - Bahrain.com - Bahrain Economic Development Board - Bahrain eGov portal - BBC News Bahrain page - Bahrain weather: BBC & The Weather Channel - English-language newspapers: Gulf Daily News & Bahrain Tribune - Photo [...]
Visit to Santa Cruz
Posted in places, tagged family, travel on November 10, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Last weekend, I was in Santa Cruz with my brother Phil and his wife Vicky to visit my uncle Charles and aunt Phyllis (on my mom’s side). Charles and Phyllis are gracious and enthusiastic hosts and we had a great time. It was the first time I’d been there in like 20 years, but Phil and [...]
Upcoming trip to Bahrain
Posted in places, tagged bahrain, photos on November 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It looks I’ll be going to Bahrain in December for a month or so. Bahrain is a small country in the Persian Gulf to the east of Saudi Arabia. In addition to an international airport, a 16 mile causeway connects Bahrain to the Saudi mainland. Here is a photo of the causeway landing in Bahrain. Here is [...]
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