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  Rum-running - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the days of rum running, it was common for captains to add water to the bottles to stretch their profits, or to re-label it as better goods.
Rum Row was completely lawless, and many crews armed themselves not against government ships but against the other rum-runners, who would sometimes sink a ship and hijack its cargo rather than make the run to Canada or the Caribbean for fresh supplies.
Most of the rum ships were sold or scrapped, and their crews either went into the merchant marine or the U.S. Navy, which was gearing up for World War II.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rum-running   (1489 words)

  
 Rum Runner nightclub -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum Runner redirects here; for information on the illegal practice of rum-running, see article (additional info and facts about Rum-running) Rum-running.
The Rum Runner nightclub was opened on Broad Street in the (A city in central England; 2nd largest English city and an important industrial and transportation center) Birmingham city centre in 1979.
A real milestone in the history of the Rum Runner was when a newly-formed group of musicians called (additional info and facts about Duran Duran) Duran Duran walked in one day with a tape.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ru/rum_runner_nightclub.htm   (216 words)

  
 Rum Runner nightclub - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rum Runner nightclub was opened on Broad Street in the Birmingham city centre in 1979.
A real milestone in the history of the Rum Runner was when a newly-formed group of musicians called Duran Duran walked in one day with a tape.
The label used the Rum Runner office upstairs from the club as its official address.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rum_Runner_nightclub   (335 words)

  
 About Rum Runner Dive Shop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum Runner offers a full range of NAUI and YMCA open water and specialty classes, ranging from scuba diver to advanced and leadership classes.
Rum Runner technicians are certified by Professional Scuba Inspectors as cylinder inspectors.
Rum Runner offers diving certification through NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors), one of the best recognized certification agencies in the country, and focuses on dive safety through education.
www.rumrunnerdiveshop.com /about.html   (326 words)

  
 Why Choose Rum Runner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum Runner instruction is provided by “professional dive educators” to ensure the safety and quality instruction of your entire family.
Rum Runner’s professional instructional staff is trained to work with all age groups from the young to the senior citizen.
Rum Runner’s skill and certification progression from basic scuba diver through instructor and technical diver allows the diver to obtain their desired goals.
www.rumrunnerdiveshop.com /whyrrds.html   (458 words)

  
 The Rum University
Here you will find rums with ages typically ranging from 1-5 years, most of which are meant to be used as mixers.
Most white rums in the world are not aged...or not aged for very long.
These are rums that every aficionado should have in his/her collection, as they represent the art of rum-making at its finest.
www.rumshop.net /orderrumonline.html   (186 words)

  
 RUM RUNNER CHALLENGE
Rum, a favored spirit made and shipped to us by our Caribbean neighbors at one time needed to be smuggled in during the Prohibition.
These modern day pirates were known as Rum Runners thus giving us the name of our race and the name of a very popular drink in the Keys.
All persons wearing their 2002 Rum Runner Challenge t-shirt are invited for free food and beverage that will be served at the end of the Rum Runner Race in Key West.
www.kayakfloridakeys.com /Events/rumrunner.htm   (2711 words)

  
 Peter's Rum Pages - Rum Books Galery
Here are tales of the New England Rum which wrought havoc among the red Indians; of the rum punches beloved of Berlioz and Mozart, and served in decorative punch bowls in the punch houses of 18th Century Britain; the Rum Runners of Prohibition; the Rum Traffic of New South Wales.
The "devil rum", "that old rummy", "a tot of rum" and "rum running" are just a few of the common expressions that refer often disparagingly, to this alcoholic beverage that is familiar to all and perhaps too familiar to some.
Witness the evolution of rum mixology and of the rum drinker’s palate in this rum-soaked journey.
www.rum.cz /books.htm   (2864 words)

  
 The Webtender: Rum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum is one of the oldest liquors in the world, dating back to the seventeenth century.
Puerto Rico's is home of the white or silver rum which is clear and light in body and flavor, Puerto Rican golden and amber rums have a deeper color and a flavor, while Jamaican and Cuban rums are rich and full-bodied.
Most rum is aged in charred oak casks giving it a brownish or yellowish color, frequently enhanced with caramel, while rum aged in steel tanks remain colorless.
www.webtender.com /db/ingred/304   (255 words)

  
 The Rum Runner - LasVegas.com
Thank God for places such as the Rum Runner Lounge, which takes you back to the hinterlands the moment you walk through the door.
The Rum Runner's walls are filled with Green Bay Packers and other quirky memorabilia; the tap beer, for the most part, is American-made and cold.
In case you didn't know it, Wisconsin is usually among the nation's leaders in obesity statistics every year; and, let's put it this way -- speaking affectionately as one who grew up there -- the Rum Runner's clientele, while far from scale-breakers, is definitely not Gap material.
www.lasvegas.com /nightlife/bars/rumrunner.html   (336 words)

  
 DrinkStreet.com -> Drink Recipe: Rum Runner
I've been trying to find the recipe for a rum runner and have come across several, even one made with Gin (wouldn't that be a Gin Runner?) The closest recipe to the one I'm used to is Kel's, but I seem to remember Bacardi light, Bacardi dark & Bacardi coconut rums added to the mix.
I love "Rum Runners", but my friend and I found a pre-mixed frozen concentrate made by "Bacardi" back in mid '90's like the Daquiri and Pina Colada, but very unfortunately we haven't been able to find it again anywhere.
A rum runner HAS to have the flberry and the banana or it is not a rum runner!!
www.drinkstreet.com /searchresults.cgi?drinkid=192&drinkname=category:22   (940 words)

  
 Rum Cocktail using Appleton Rum - Appleton Rum Official Site
Experimenting with creating a rum cocktail is half the fun and there are always new and fun ways to mix rum to create new rum cocktails.
Making a rum cocktail can be a fun and social experience and the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Official US Website has an extensive catalog of rum cocktail recipe ideas to choose from to help you make all types of rum cocktails and tropical Jamaican drink specialties.
Some rum cocktail recipes call for mixing pineapple, mandarin orange, and sweetened coconut with different types of Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum to accent a rum cocktail, but the options when making a rum cocktail are endless.
www.rum.appletonrumus.com /rum-cocktail.html   (356 words)

  
 Rum Runner Wreck
A recently rediscovered wreck of a work catamaran is lying in the sand offering the perfect home for some huge groupers and a collection of angelfish.
Schools of rainbow runners and mackerels are passing by and sometimes a huge hawksbill turtle cruises around.
For all these dive sites, we recommend you gain plenty of local knowledge before diving and where possible dive with experienced divers who are very familiar with the sites.
www.wrecksandreefs.co.uk /ds_grenada_rumrunnerwreck.htm   (93 words)

  
 Recipes
Runner -up in the By Popular Vote category with the following cocktail.
Pour the rum into a mug of hot apple cider.
The name comes from Barbados and is considered the way to call for a rum drink.
www.foursquarerum.com /recipes.html   (491 words)

  
 * Rum Runner - (Drinks): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum, Rum, Banana Liqueur, Blackberry Liqueur, Grenadine, Lime Juice,...
Bacardi Rum A well-known brand of white rum originating from Puerto Rico.
Bacardi Rum Runner Drink Mix We need your help for this entry in the Bar None Drink Dictionary...
www.bestknows.com /drinks/rum_runner.html   (108 words)

  
 Rum Runner Inn bed and breakfast inn - Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
The Rum Runner Inn, located in the historic town of Lunenburg, can take you back to days gone by, when rum-running was a favorite backhaul for Lunenburg captains taking salt cod to the Caribbean.
While staying at the Rum Runner Inn, you may stroll along the waterfront, visit Bluenose II when in port, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic as well as the many crafts shops located within the town.
The Rum Runner Inn is located in the building where the sails for the original Bluenose were manufactured.
www.lanierbb.com /inns/bb1647.html   (245 words)

  
 The Rum Shop
It is through our publications, rum seminars, consulting services and websites that we have set out to accomplish this mission.
The December 2004 issue of "Got Rum?" was the last one to be published.
Rum Reviews are now in The Angel's Share page.
www.rumshop.net   (155 words)

  
 The Rum Runner - NWAP
She sailed south to Rum Row, off Hawai, to serve for six months at a time as a floating warehouse for the fast off-shore craft which ferried the booze into American ports.
In his evasions he was kept informed of the whereabouts of the Coastguard by coded radio communications from his aunt, Captain Stone’s sister-in-law, transmitted to the Rum Row mother ships, supply ships and offshore boats from the hill high above Vancouver’s Jericho Beach, messages passing on the warnings of other sympathetic coastal vessels.
My Dad, The Rum Runner is Jim’s memories of his father, combined with those of the people closest to Captain Stone during the Prohibition years, newspaper reports, and the ship’s log.
www.nwap.on.ca /stone.html   (441 words)

  
 How to Make a Rum Runner - WikiHow
Rum Runners are a traditional Key West frozen drink, named for the felonious former inhabitants of the island as well as the genorous portions of rum used in the recipe.
Garnish with an orange slice and pour an ounce of 151 Rum into the straw for an extra kick.
All you need to pour a shot of rum into a straw is a cheap, plastic pourer and a semi-steady hand.
wiki.ehow.com /Make-a-Rum-Runner   (284 words)

  
 Rum Runners - Dueling Piano Bar and Grill
Rum Runners is the Ultimate Private Or Corporate Event Location.
The "World Famous" Rum Runners Dueling Piano Players perform all the hits from the 50's to today.
Rum Runners is making plans to come to a neighborhood near you!
www.rumrunnersusa.com   (366 words)

  
 Rum Runner Diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rum Runner offers a trip for those who think they've dived the best, who want to be spoilt forever...
The beauty of these Coral Sea Reefs is their diversity in dive sites and marine life, offering extremely good dive conditions and excellent visibility, leaving room for us to explore new realms of diving and keeping it adventurous, yet safe.
Rum Runner has the only vessels running regular trips all year round in this ocean wilderness and few people have ever dived these remote locations.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/diving/rumrunner.html   (1074 words)

  
 The Rum Runner - VEGAS.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Rum Runner also can transport you back in time, as the Weekly's news editor, Joe Schoenmann, found out.
Arriving early for a meeting, the 38-year-old Schoenmann was carded by the bartender, who looked for all the world like she'd once milked cows south of Oshkosh.
And, besides, even Joe's ID bum's rush prompted rich Badgerland memories: The last time it happened to him, he was occasionally attending classes at the University of Wisconsin.
www.vegas.com /nightlife/bars/rumrunner.html   (518 words)

  
 New Music Canada Artist: RUM RUNNER
Rum Runner was formed in Calgary, Alberta at the end of 2001.
An early incarnation of Rum Runner gigged around town, letting their now fully-matured sound age like Canadian whiskey.
Drawing musical influence from such artists as Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Bo Diddley, New York Dolls and the Pogues, and lyrical inspiration from the likes of Raymond Chandler, John Huston and the spirit of youth, Rum Runner has been successful in brewing a style of punk rock that is as exciting as it is unique.
www.newmusiccanada.com /genres/artist.cfm?mode=longBio&Band_Id=14537   (93 words)

  
 Rum Runner Dive & Sail - Scuba Diving, Snorkelling & Sailing - Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation, Port ...
Rum Runner Dive and Sail - Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and Sailing - Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas, Australia
Rum Runner IX is a 40 ft motor-sailer catamaran with a cruising speed of 12 knots.
Our travel time to the reef is 65-75 minutes, giving you around 5 hours to explore the magnificent Mackay reef and / or Undine reef.
www.rumrunner.com.au   (265 words)

  
 Rum Runner Charters - Alaska Sport Fishing, Whale Watching, & Photos
Welcome to the port of Rum Runner Charters, where we specialize in premier private and small group charters.
The charter vessel Rum Runner is a 31 ft cabin cruiser designed to comfortably take up to six passengers*, captain and crewmember.
The C/V Rum Runner is piloted by her Captain and your guide Chris Conder.
www.rumrunnercharters.net   (350 words)

  
 Cosmo Recipe - Appleton Rum Official US Site
Our cosmo recipe experts have created various rum cocktail recipes including rum runners, rum cola, daquiri, mojito, daiquiri, planters punch, rum punch and other Jamaican and tropical drinks.
Appleton rum cocktail recipe instructions are available online 24 hours a day in the same section that showcases our world famous cosmo recipe.
Making a cosmo recipe can be a fun and social experience and the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Official US Website has an extensive catalog of rum cocktail recipe ideas, including one for cosmopolitan, to choose from to help you make all types of rum cocktails and tropical Jamaican drink specialties.
www.recipes.appletonrumus.com /cosmo-recipe.html   (392 words)

  
 Rum Runner 2-Ring Chrome Retro (30 inch shown)
Rum Runner 2-Ring Chrome Retro (30 inch shown)
These retro classic barstools (30 inch height) are great value for money and the 2-ring cousin of the popular Run Runner 1 ring bar stool.
They are manufactured with a very sturdy steel tube metal base in a chrome finish with chrome footrest.
www.bar-stools-barstools.com /scripts/prodview.asp?idproduct=58   (154 words)

  
 About Rum Runner II, Classic speedboat tours of Newport, RI
Rum Runner II, which was originally built for two New Jersey mobsters to elude the Coast Guard while speeding cases of "Hooch", offers the luxury and intrigue you would imagine of a high-speed bandit with a history all her own.
Aboard the Rum Runner II, you will cruise by mansions and former speakeasys that were fueled by seaborne smugglers.
This newly restored Elco Motoryacht, built in 1929 during the height of Prohibition, carries you swiftly and safely through local waters.
www.cruisenewport.com /RumRunnerII.htm   (125 words)

  
 Homestead Morgans: Stallions: Hmstd Rum Runner
Hmstd Rum Runner aka Peanut is a Perlino.
Rum Runner is showing such promise as a future Sport horse sire we will be retaining him.
With his bone and depth and foward moving gaits we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of his foals.
www.homesteadmorgans.com /stallions/rumrunner.html   (247 words)

  
 NEWS
"Rum Runner, Sodomy and the Lash" is definately gonna be back.
Consequently, we'll be continuing our hiatus until St. Paddy's Day when we'll be rocking the Ship and Anchor as "Rum Runner, Sodomy and the Lash." We'll be joined by a few friends to do a full set of Pogues songs so it should be fun and festive.
Also, on December 22nd we're having our 2nd semi-annual Rum Runner "staff" Christmas party.
www.geocities.com /rumrunnermusic/news.html   (2664 words)

  
 Rum Runner Inn - Lunenburg - Rooms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
All guests have access to the open veranda on the main floor where at any time of the day you may see ships sailing to, or returning home from sea.
As well when you stay at the Rum Runner Inn we will take care of your travel and entertaining needs.
Just let our knowledgeable and friendly staff know what it is you would like to do while visiting our town and we can create a package to suit any requirements.
www.rumrunnerinn.com /rooms.html   (269 words)

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