Green.view: The rise of slime Nov 18, 2009
Mucilages are also found in more places and are larger, what was once known only in the Adriatic Sea now pops up in the Aegean and the Tyrrhenian, too. Some strands have stretched up to 200 kilometres (120 miles) and, because they are forming earlier in the summer they are persisting longer in the year. (The Economist)
Russia, Slovenia sign South Stream pipe deal Nov 15, 2009
A branch heads northwest through Serbia, Hungary and Austria, while an offshoot channels gas west through Greece and into southern Italy under the Adriatic Sea. Of those countries only Austria, a firm supporter of the rival Nabucco pipeline has not signed up to the Russian project - though it is in negotiations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
November 9, 1989: A Great Day for Liberty and Independence Nov 9, 2009
However, since the momentous fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain in 1989, there has been an exhilarating breeze of freedom and opportunity that has invigorated hundreds of millions of liberated people from the Baltic to the Adriatic Sea. It is heartening that on this 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, students across America are rallying to tear down a mock Berlin Wall at the exact time the Wall opened in Berlin, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. (Human Events Online)
Border deal boosts Croatia EU bid Nov 5, 2009
The dispute over the small Bay of Piran in the Adriatic Sea dates back to the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1991. The deal still requires the approval of the two countries' parliaments. (BBC News -- Europe)
10 minutes with Richard P. Zandri Oct 29, 2009
Your father, Pasquale, was born in Italy, in a village along the Adriatic Sea called Monte Porzio/Castlevecchio. Half of the island in Cohoes when I was a kid came from the same little village. (Albany Business Review, NY)
New Insights Into Marine Ecosystems And Fisheries Production Oct 19, 2009
19, 2009) NOAA and Norwegian researchers recently completed a comparative analysis of marine ecosystems in the North Atlantic and North Pacific to see what factors support fisheries production, leading to new insights that could improve fishery management plans and the ecosystems. Known as MENU, for Marine Ecosystems of Norway and the U.S., the collaborative project involved scientists at the NOAA Fisheries Service s Northeast Fisheries Science Center and Alaska Fisheries Science Center and... (Science Daily)
PHOTOS: Giant Sea "Mucus" Blobs on the Rise Oct 9, 2009
October 5, 2009--Marine biologist Serena Fonda Umani approaches a blob of dead and living organic matter, called a mucilage, in the Adriatic Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean, in 1991 (). Umani, of Italy's University of Trieste, remembers diving about 50 feet (15 meters) down when she got the sensation of a ghost floating over her--"sort of an alien experience.". (National Geographic)
VIDEO: Sea "Mucus" Blobs Pose Threat Oct 9, 2009
These jello-like sheets of disease-carrying mucus are spreading across portions of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea, where this video was taken. This stringy mess is known as marine mucilage. (National Geographic)
Milo Oakland, 87, of Dunwoody, an ace WWII bomber pilot Oct 3, 2009
Still he managed to fly his crippled plane to a pre-arranged rescue site on the island of Vis in the Adriatic Sea. With typical modesty, his son David said, Dad gave all the credit to his navigator for finding the island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Where the wealthiest go to play Oct 2, 2009
Larry Ellison brought The Rising Sun, his $200-million megayacht co-owned with Rich List-mate David Geffen, Stateside and docked in the elite New England vacation spot, Newport, R.I. Even Bill Gates came on board, sailing the Adriatic Sea where he and his family checked out waterfalls on the Croatian island Krk and went sightseeing in Skradin, an ancient mainland village. Though you may not get there in a MiG 29 like Ellison or jumbo sailboat like Murdoch, many of the rich on our list have... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Military Parades Oct 1, 2009
This very public act symbolized Venice's divine marriage with the Adriatic Sea, the key to its Doge's wealth and power. As empires dissolved into nation-states, these spectacles of power swapped their air of mysticism for a more tangible tone of aggression. (Time.com)
Baby Boy Names of Ancient Cultures Sep 22, 2009
Adrian derives from Adria, the name of two Italian cities, or the Adriatic Sea. The moniker of an English dukedom spawned the name Clarence. (Suite101.com)
Learning true facts about planet makes my head spin Sep 21, 2009
Later, I looked up Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts and found this online: "To the ancients, 'seven' often meant 'many,' and before the fifteenth century, the many seas of the world were: Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, Caspian Sea (and) Indian Ocean.". That didn't help, because except for Indian, those were not oceans at all -- and one was a gulf. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ivan the Likeable holds his nerve under pressure Sep 19, 2009
While the name Henjak appears regularly in the newspaper's sports pages, it belongs to 211- centimetre basketballer Hrvoje Henjak - not the 168cm chrome-domed NRL coach born in the same seaport town on the Adriatic Sea. Sibenik was put on the sporting map by Croatian basketball's ''Mozart'', Drazen Petrovic, whose feats in the 1980s included scoring 62 points in a game before he joined the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and then the New Jersey Nets, only to die in a car crash at age 28. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slovenia unblocks Croatian EU bid Sep 12, 2009
The dispute centres mainly on the small bay of Piran in the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has wanted the border to be drawn down the middle of the bay. (BBC News -- Europe)
ESA campaign reveals glimpse of future Sentinel-3 imagery Sep 10, 2009
The 'Sentinel-3 Experiment' campaign - or Sen3Exp for short - involved a series of coordinated activities with scientists making ground-based measurements in Spain, Italy and the Ligurian and Adriatic Seas, while aircraft with sensitive instrumentation passed overhead and satellites acquired data simultaneously from space ... In July, activities focused on the marine environment where measurements were taken at two oceanic sites: the Boussole monitoring buoy in the Ligurian Sea and the Aqua Alta... (Scientific American)
Ferries Between Italy and Slovenia Sep 3, 2009
Ferry Services to and from Venice and Piran on the Adriatic Sea. Italy and Slovenia are countries on either side of the Adriatic Sea ... Italy and Slovenia have a land border, but are also on opposite sides of the Adriatic Sea. (Suite101.com)
Mol Profit May Rise on Eastern Europe's Economic Recovery, Mosonyi Says Sep 2, 2009
Growth will stem from Inas development, most notably in Syria and offshore projects in the Adriatic Sea, Mosonyi said, adding that output from Mols existing fields in Hungary and Russia wont increase in the short term. Pearl Petroleum Co., Mols natural-gas project in Iraqs Kurdistan region, will reach peak production potential in 2013- 2014, with Mols share matching current Hungarian output, Mosonyi said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Ferry Services Between Montenegro a... Sep 1, 2009
Montenegro and Italy are separated by the Adriatic Sea ... It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea. (Suite101.com)
Ferry Services to Albania from Ital... Aug 31, 2009
Italy and Albania are separated by the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea ... Italy and Albania are only a short distance apart across the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. (Suite101.com)
Sonoma Italy cultural exchange comes full circle (46) Aug 25, 2009
Monte Urano lies in the center of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea coast, south of the city of Ancona. The primary industry of Monte Uranos 8,000 residents is the manufacture of leather goods, including shoes and fashion handbags. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Berlusconi Casual Lover Claims He Destroyed Her Aug 14, 2009
"I'm the only one who is telling the truth and by doing so I've become a Joan of Arc," she told the Daily Telegraph at a five star hotel in her hometown of Bari, a port on the Adriatic Sea. To read full Daily Telegraph story. (Newsmax)
Keokuk teachers tell of class trip to Greece, Italy and Spain Aug 13, 2009
Bodies of water we had crossed on our trip so far were the North Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, the Ionic Sea and the Aegean Sea. The seas were rough on this trip, it was hard to walk a straight line. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Drought brings dead Roman city to life Aug 3, 2009
Like Venice, Altinum sat in the large lagoon connected to the Adriatic Sea that is now known as the Venice Lagoon. At 520 square kilometres, it is one of the largest bodies of water of its kind in the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
THE WANDERING CYCLIST: Slovenia Jul 30, 2009
While Slovenia is referred to as part of Eastern Europe, it also borders the Adriatic Sea, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Yugoslavia conjures up images of bloody civil war, but tiny Slovenia (about the size of New Jersey but with one-fourth the population) was largely able to avoid the mess. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
See ya, suckers Jul 30, 2009
Hell, no. reports Piedhahita is sailing the deep blue Adriatic Sea on his brand spanking new yacht, Oxygen. So far, he s visited places like St. Tropez and Venice. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tax on Military Combat Pay Jul 25, 2009
Kosovo Area Includes the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea (north of the 39th parallel). Persian Gulf Area Includes Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden, and the part of the Arabian Sea that is north of 10 degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees east longitude. (Suite101.com)
Explosive mix Jul 18, 2009
Walking along a white-pebbled beach lined by dense bamboo, Elga Tenaglia, a campaigner in her 30s, gestures out across the Adriatic Sea. "I see these cargo ships - oil ships, I call them - and it disturbs me," she says. (BBC News -- Europe)
2000-year-old Statue Of An Athlete Sheds Light On Corrosion And Other Modern Challenges Jul 10, 2009
In the report, Davorin Medakovic and colleagues point out that Apoxyomenos was discovered in 1998 on floor of the Adriatic Sea. While the discovery was a bonanza for archaeologists and art historians, it also proved to be an unexpected boon to scientists trying to understand biomineralization. (Science Daily)
Aftershocks shake G-8 location in Italy Jul 8, 2009
An estimated 55,000 people remain homeless, living in tent cities in L'Aquila and the surrounding area, or in hotels 70 miles away, along the Adriatic Sea. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has pledged to find permanent housing for all quake victims before the arrival of winter, when temperatures in the mountains dip into the single digits. (MSNBC -- International)
Summer Fun for Seniors Jul 7, 2009
If you've never been to that romantic city by the sea (Adriatic Sea, that is), this could be the next best thing. General admission is $17. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Brilliant Blue Gentian Flowers in t... Jun 26, 2009
The genus was named for King Gentius of Illyria about 500 B.C. in the Adriatic Sea area. It is said that he discovered the medicinal properties of Gentiana lutea. (Suite101.com)
G8 seek consensus on condemning Iran Jun 26, 2009
The second round of talks got under way after the traditional group photo in bright sunshine outside the elegant Palazzo della Regione in the city overlooking the Adriatic Sea. A news conference was set for 11:30 am (0930 GMT). (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Cloak and Dagger Leathernecks: Local author Mancini pens book on OSS Marines Jun 18, 2009
Movie star and Marine 2nd Lt. Sterling Hayden made daring maritime supply voyages across the Adriatic Sea to support Yugoslavian guerrillas. Capt. William Cary and 1st Lt. Harry Harper served as OSS Secret Itelligence officers in Bucharest, Rumania and Sofia, and Bulgaria respectively during the last days of WWII.. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A golden promise lives on after 46 years Jun 16, 2009
The girl, which Thompson called a "golden girl," caught the soldier off guard one foggy morning in 1963 when he and several others were generously distributing bags of peanuts and candy at Christmas time to families in the Golden Horn a place between the Mar Mar and Adriatic Sea in Turkey. "That's where the very, very poor Christians lived. They don't allow you to go into their homes because they're so poor, so we just got down on the street and gave them out," Thompson said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Italy's Premier to Offer Sea Cruises to Victims of Quake May 30, 2009
ANSA news agency quoted Berlusconi as saying Friday that a series of holidays in the Adriatic Sea were being organized this summer. ANSA reported Berlusconi saying that officials were "also looking into cruises on the Mediterranean for whole families and youngsters.". (Fox News)
VolleyBlog: Irish In Italy May 27, 2009
Fun fact: Venice is made up of 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea. Among many other things, the guidebook shared some of Venice's history, told us where to shop, fun things to do, and, of course, directed us to the city's best gelato. (Und.com)
European Exhibition Blog Entry No. 6 May 23, 2009
Some wanted to take a dip in the Adriatic Sea and others wanted to catch a quick nap. Then it was time to get down to business. (Tarheelblue.com)
It's quiz time! May 15, 2009
Build a rail tunnel, under Austria, to the Adriatic sea. Question 5. (BBC News)
Wild, but civilized May 2, 2009
They're talking by the swimming pool and the sun is poking through the clouds to light up the turquoise Adriatic sea, a short walk away to the east. Farther south, in Bari, where we're all headed, about 10,000 Irish fans are ensconced. (Globe and Mail)
Dr. Harvey Goldman, 76, pathologist and educator Apr 12, 2009
For relaxation, though, his favorite distant destination was a resort in Italy along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. In 1991, Dr. Goldman suffered a heart attack. (Boston Globe)
Survivors of Italy earthquake flee to hotels on tranquil coastline Apr 10, 2009
Fabio Gianfelice, 26, an earthquake refugee from L'Aquila, found refuge on the Adriatic Sea, where he used to vacation. (Alessandra Tarantino/associated press) By Associated Press / April 10, 2009. (Boston Globe)
I lost everything, but I still have God Apr 9, 2009
Only five people showed up for a Wednesday evening Mass in the quake-damaged village of Sant'Elia, though the sparse attendance may more accurately have reflected how most refugees have fled to tent camps or hotels on the Adriatic Sea. "It's important to be close to Jesus at this moment," said the Rev. Mauro Orru, who presided over the ceremony outside the Church of St. Lorenzo because it was unsafe to venture inside its cracked walls. (MSNBC -- International)
Death toll rises to 50 from central Italy quake Apr 6, 2009
Abruzzo, a region bordered by the Adriatic Sea. Its western border is just 50 kilometres east of Rome. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
50 dead in Italian quake Apr 6, 2009
Abruzzo is a region bordered by the Adriatic Sea and its western border is just 50 kilometres east of Rome. Entire apartment buildings, houses, a student dormitory and the cupolas of major churches have collapsed and emergency services are struggling with the spread of the damage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Pasta with punch - add procsiutto Apr 4, 2009
By The Associated Press Saturday, April 04, 2009. In traditional versions, shrimp are wrapped in thinly sliced strips of cured ham, then pan fried. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Prosciutto with shrimp for pasta dish with punch Apr 1, 2009
This shrimp and prosciutto dish is an easy-to-make rethinking of a classic starter from the Marche region of Italy, a small, lesser known area wedged between Tuscany, Umbria and the Adriatic Sea. In traditional versions, shrimp are wrapped in thinly sliced strips of cured ham, then pan fried. (Sioux City Journal)
Montenegro holds parliamentary vote Mar 29, 2009
The opposition, however, says that the man who has ruled the tiny nation of some 680,000 people almost unchallenged since 1990 scheduled the vote early because he fears the global financial crisis that is starting to grip his Adriatic Sea state could dent his popularity over the long term ... Montenegro's tourism on its spectacular Adriatic Sea coastline faces another bad season amid global financial woes and canceled foreign investments. (International Herald Tribune)
Montenegro votes with eyes on economic crisis Mar 29, 2009
Electoral commission spokesman Slobodan Dragovic said voting got underway on schedule across Montenegro, a tiny ex-Yugoslav republic of 650,000 inhabitants wedged between the mountains and Adriatic Sea. Some 500,000 voters are eligible to cast their ballots from 8:00 am (0600 GMT) until 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) to elect new deputies for the 81-seat parliament. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
A border dispute in Balkans imperils Europe's expansion Mar 21, 2009
At issue are rival claims to an area inside the Bay of Piran, which covers 20 square kilometers, or about 8 square miles, of the Adriatic Sea. Croatia, blessed with nearly 2,000 islands and an Adriatic coastline that runs more than 1,700 kilometers, or 1,000 miles, wants the border drawn down the middle of the bay. (International Herald Tribune)
Algal Toxin From Mussels Synthesized Mar 7, 2009
Although chlorosulpholipids have been known since the sixties, the lipid that has just been synthesised was first isolated in the nineties from the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis which is found in the Adriatic Sea. Christian Nilewski and Roger W. Geisser, chemists in Carreira s laboratory, developed ground-breaking methodologies and strategies to synthesise this and related structures. (Science Daily)
Scientists map U.S. rocks that soak up CO2 Mar 7, 2009
Similar rocks are also abundant in Oman and in the Pacific islands of Papua New Guinea and Caledonia and along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Krevor said the U.S. rocks could potentially absorb 500 years of the country s CO2 emissions. (Scientific American)
Coca-Cola to install vending machines in Venice Feb 24, 2009
Venice stretches across many small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy, and is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities. Most Venetians travel by motorized water buses. (AZCentral -- News)
Venice Coca Cola sponsorship deal sparks furore Feb 24, 2009
The Italian newspapers claim that Venice is not only being swamped with mass tourism and threatened by floods from the Adriatic Sea, but will soon also be awash with fizzy drinks. The city council has accepted a $2. (BBC News -- Europe)
NATO Sees Cloud Over Enlargement as Croatia's Bid Hits Snag With Slovenia Feb 22, 2009
In an example of the tangled politics of the Balkans, Slovenia alleges that Croatia claims an unfair share of the Adriatic Sea and denies Slovenian ships a direct route to international waters. EU Bid Blocked. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Catching Up With The Carrolls Feb 8, 2009
To go to the Coliseum in Rome, the Adriatic Sea, the Fountain of Trevi; everything we've done is just a bonus for us. Baylee: The food, the language, and the culture (are so different). (Utahstateaggies.com)
