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Farewell Abu Dhabi, Farewell Desert

roger — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:10:43 +0000

Roland Lewis Live from Abu Dhabi

Today’s itinerary is a little R and R, a trip to Dubai, then to the airport and finally home. We start with breakfast by the pool. A buffet with many familiar treats including eggs and sausage (non-pork of course), some local fair (somasas) and surprise, gravlax. The pool is a pleasure to all, heated to bathtub warmth and big enough for reasonable laps; it also has a bar in it for those inclined to imbibe while partially submersed.

The Short-Lived but Fruitful Reign of Chairman Roland

roger — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:09:49 +0000

Roland Lewis Live from Abu Dhabi

The second day of the conference has come and gone. Though the attendance was shy of what the organizer's had hoped, the presentations and dialogue were truly excellent. The conference naturally had a Middle Eastern feel through the presentations not to mention a good number of Kiffeye's and Hijab's in the audience and at the podium.

Waterfronts, the Environment, and Gregor from Slovenia

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:55:14 +0000

Roland Lewis Live from Abu Dhabi

Well fed and well hidden in the Yas Island Rotuna Hotel we begin the conference. As conference Chair my job is to make sure the trains run on time, keeping speakers and the program running tight. I am prepared with great questions if the crowd doesn't have anything to add. (Did I mention all while fighting jet lag induced drowsiness? It's like a waterfront marathon.)

Abu Dhabi - Wow!

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:34:06 +0000

Saturday, February 11, 2012

I got a full dollop of Abu Dhabi sites and life courtesy of a generous tour by Mohamad Trabusi of the Adu Dhabi Ports Company. The tour begins with a discussion of the late Sheikh Zayed, a larger than life figure who led Abu Dhabi and forged the United Arab Emirates. He is the father of the UAE -- their George Washington. His face name and mark is all over the city. Like Las Vegas or Phoenix, Abu Dhabi is carved out of desert land.

As-Salamu Alaykum

roger — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:27:32 +0000

MWA Live from Abu Dhabi

February 10, 2012

Just arrived in Abu Dhabi. The trip was pleasantly uneventful with room to stretch in half filled planes and stellar service even for us in economy courtesy of Lufthansa. Stark contrast with cattle car pay-for-everything US flying experience.

Two hours now in UAE shows me it is an immigrant filled very friendly country with nods and smiles from strangers.

BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN!

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:32:53 +0000

New Ideas for the Bronx Shoreline from MIT Students

HISTORIC HOBOKEN FERRY SLIPS RESTORED AND REOPENED

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:24:29 +0000

After 40 Years, Ferries Dock at the Original Slips

NEW WATERFRONT PARK DESTINED FOR STATEN ISLAND'S NORTH SHORE

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:22:14 +0000

Unusual Application of DOT Plaza Program

GETTING SHIPSHAPE AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:15:24 +0000

While Volunteers Tend to NYC's Precious Historic Ships, Executives Plan the Museum's Reopening

For the first time in many months, dozens of volunteers were welcomed back on December Saturdays to work on the ships of the South Street Seaport Museum.

METROPOLITAN WATERFRONT ALLIANCE & SOUTH ST. SEAPORT MUSEUM MAKE MERRY

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:09:56 +0000

Alliance Partners and Museum Friends from All Over the City Celebrate Together