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Changing attitudes on display as torch arrives in Whistler Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:46PMFor Kirsten Sharp, the Paralympic torch relay is all about changing attitudes.
Anti-rubbish brigade grows Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:09PMMORE than 700 people turned out across the North Shore on Sunday to take part in Australia's biggest environmental event.
Venice faces annual invasion of the paddle boats Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMVenice - Once under the Rialto Bridge, the Scottish oarsmen waste no time in getting out the bagpipes. The strains of Amazing Grace can soon be heard warbling across the Canal Grande in the heart of Venice, vying for aural attention with a traditio...
March expected to remain wetter and colder than normal Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:57PMWintry temperatures are largely past, however
Key West Schooner Delivers Supplies To Haiti Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:47PMA classic sailing schooner and three other boats returned Monday after fulfilling their mission to deliver much needed supplies to the people of Haiti. The voyage, which began February 20th, left with nearly 16 tons of relief supplies collected by Florida Keys residents and businesses. It took the crew more than two weeks to arrive because of weather conditions.
Felled giant cottonwood begins fantastic journey Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:07PMA giant cottonwood tree was felled on the Sunshine Coast this weekend and is now on its way to Penticton to be carved into two canoes and paddles for a native youth program.
Planet Ark Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:50PMSalt is precious in poverty-stricken coastal West Africa, but conservation experts say efforts to extract it are laying waste to mangrove swamps, causing erosion and ravaging fish stocks.
West Africa sets out to protect dying mangroves Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:17AMFOBO, Sierra Leone (Reuters) - Salt is precious in poverty-stricken coastal West Africa, but conservation experts say efforts to extract it are laying waste to mangrove swamps, causing erosion and ravaging fish stocks.
West Africa sets out to protect dying mangroves Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:59AMSource: Reuters * West Africa mangroves destroyed for firewood to make salt * Sierra Leone joins efforts to save mangroves * Region's fisheries, coastline at risk By Felicity Thompson FOBO, Sierra Leone, ...
9 migrants dead as boat sinks in Comoros Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:18PMPARIS, France—Four women and five babies died when their boat sank off the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, authorities there said on Sunday.
Rouge Friends join water quality forum Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05AMFriends of the Rouge, a non-profit organization dedicated promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River, will be participating in the 15th Annual Water Quality Symposium for the second year in a row.
Playbook Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15AMTeen Lock-In 2010 |at the Dome March 12
‘Oh beautiful stream,’ once the mighty Pec Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:56AMThe Pecatonica River has a jaded past. That river’s currents have lashed everything from canoes to steamboats to motor boats as well as the homes and factories that once lined its banks and surrounding watershed. The river has spread out over farmland and city with its perennial floods.
Dickson's Week in Review Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:26AMOmaha native Brad Dickson reviews this week in sports. Dickson is a former writer for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Gorillaz in the mix Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:13AMAt a time when pop music seems to be getting phonier every day, no one — not even Heidi Montag with her new plastic face and Triple-D’s — is more surreal than Grammy-winning electro group Gorillaz. They’re cartoons. Formed in 1998 by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and “Tank Girl” comic...
Biz Buzz Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:57PMEasy Riders Bicycle and Sportshop in Brainerd expanded its Washington Street imprint by recently purchasing the building next door.
Friends of the Rouge participates in 2010 Quiet Water Symposium Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMDEARBORN -- Friends of the Rouge, a non-profit organization dedicated promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River located in metropolitan Detroit to participated in the 15th Annual Water Quality Symposium for the second year in a row.
'Ivory' piece likely plastic reproduction Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMQuestion | We have a piece that we think is ivory or bone that has a drawing of two big ships, some canoes and other things on the front. On the back it says, "The Whaler Indian off Tahiti." It is about 73/4 inches long.
It’s not too early to prepare for summer Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:11AMThe number of online watercraft renewals has quadrupled during Land’s tenure. In 2003, more than 10,000 online renewals were processed. By 2009, the number had jumped to more than 44,000. Another 4,000 renewals were made by phone.
Camden Library Seeking Art Entries Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:05PMCamden library seeking artwork entries
Annual Waterfest celebration to include competitions, aquarium display and more Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:55AMRegistration is open for Coosa River Basin Initiative’s annual Waterfest, set for April 16-17 at Ridge Ferry Park. It will feature live animal shows, the world’s largest portable aquarium stocked w...
Northern Quest steps it up with fine dining at Masselow’s - Wed, 03 Mar 2010 PST Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:42AMThere is no shortage of ways to satisfy an appetite at the Northern Quest Casino and Resort. With the addition of Masselow’s Restaurant, there are now 13 places to grab something to eat. The new restaurant, named for the chief who led the Kalispel Tribe more than 100 years ago, is the finest dining offered. It also provides visitors with an intimate connection to the culture of the Indian tribe ...
Manistique council OKs grant application for marina project Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:47AMMANISTIQUE - Reconstruction of the Manistique Marina may soon become a reality. A resolution sending the first of five applications for the project to the Waterways Grant Program has been adopted by the city council. The grant is expected to help pay for the Downtown Development Authority project, which totals an estimated $4.2 million.
Lettuce Lake Park: A great place to get out, take a walk in nature Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:09PMI had waited 22 years and it took my snowbird sister to get me to Lettuce Lake Park just before the cold spell.
Curtains come down for 2010 Winter Olympics Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:20PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- An Olympics that started with tragedy, controversy and talk of the host country dominating the podium ended Sunday with a comical Closing Ceremony poking fun at the glitches during the Vancouver Games and celebrating all things Canadian. read more
Urbanite Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:16PMBrownstone Brooklyn, meet Superfund Brooklyn. In slapping the toxic label on the Gowanus Canal Tuesday, the EPA confirmed what everybody knows about the 1.8-mile waterway: It’s a toxic mess. But the Bloomberg administration fought to avoid the designation and its stigma.
A Second Decade Of Hydromatic Relaxation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:08PMBoaties around New Zealand are being urged to clean out their bilges, pry open their varnish pots, decoke their boilers or whatever it takes to get to Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park for a weekend of ‘Glorious Hydromatic Relaxation’.
Tough Winter at the Zoo Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:35PMCHESTERFIELD COUNTY - With more snow in the forecast, many business owners say this winter has been one of the toughest they've seen.
Gypsy moth outbreak triggers new round of spraying Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:00PMGypsy moths have made another foray into the Lower Mainland, this time in Richmond. A new invasion of gypsy moths doesn't mean the Lower Mainland is in danger of losing the war against the pesky insect.
Vander Doelen: What a game changer Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMWhat if the 2010 Vancouver Olympics were not merely a massive public relations success, but a historic turning point in Canada's development as a nation?
With glowing hearts, Vancouver draws its Olympics to a close Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:18AMVANCOUVER, B.C. — An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada — reflecting a determined comeback by the host country’s organizers and athletes.
More choices for women on special day Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:56AMOn the occasion of Women’s Day, Ben Thanh Tourist in HCMC has launched tours for all women to celebrate the special holiday. Because International Women’s Day is next Monday, a working day, the tour operator is arranging one and two-day tours suitable during this weekend or on Monday.
Appraiser reminds residents of property tax deadline Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMMcPherson, Kan. — The County Appraiser’s Office would like to remind those who have personal property to make sure they report to our office any personal property they own before Monday, March 15.
Outdoors: Economy hasn't docked vessel sales in the state Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:23AMThe economy went south, but the number of pleasure boats registered in the state headed in the opposite direction.
Fishing / hunting report Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe week's fishing and hunting highlights for the San Diego region and beyond.
At long last, boaters hit lake Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:27PMRANDLEMAN — Randy Corder and Keith Cranford of Seagrove couldn’t wait for the opening of Randleman Lake on Monday.
After tragic start, Olympics end on a high note Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:41PMThey were the resilient Winter Games -- beginning in shock, ending in euphoria.
Canada’s comeback Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:30PMHost country in festive mood at end of Olympics
Randleman regional reservoir opens to boating, fishing Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:51PMAfter much anticipation, the Randleman Regional Reservoir is open for boating and fishing. Anglers and boaters were out early Monday, and officials expect the reservoir to be a big draw.
Ceremony captures a fresh image of Canada, a country a little more willing to laugh at itself Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:28PMWell, it was a lovely moment.
Euphoric end to a bittersweet Olympics Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:24PMThey were the resilient Winter Games _ beginning in shock, ending in euphoria. Opening day was overshadowed by the death of a luger in a training-run crash.
Vancouver games come to a close Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:08PMAn Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada -- reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes.
Curtains come down on Winter Olympics Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:05PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia (MCT) — An Olympics that started with tragedy, controversy and talk of the host country dominating the podium ended Sunday with a comical Closing Ceremony poking fun at the glitches during the Vancouver Games and celebrating all things Canadian.
Olympics: 2010 Winter Games bid adieu with laughs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:01PMCanada showed off its good-natured humor — and many quirky traits — in a festive and tongue-in-cheek Winter Olympic closing ceremony that was anything but short on laughs.
An exhuberant end to a bittersweet Olympics Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:25PMBIG FINALE: Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday. Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada — reflecting a determined comeback by the host country’s organizers and athletes.
Organizers seek upbeat end to bittersweet Olympics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:23PMAn Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes.
Organizers seek upbeat end to bittersweet Olympics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:11PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia - An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes. A festive crowd of 60,000 was jamming into BC Place Stadium for the closing ceremony, many of them Canadians abuzz over the overtime victory by their men's hockey team earlier in the ...
Organizers seek upbeat end to bittersweet Olympics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:35PMAn Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada -- reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes. A festive crowd of 60,000 was jamming into BC Place Stadium for the closing ceremony, many of them Canadians abuzz over the overtime victory by their men's hockey team earlier in the day to give the host nation a ...
Organizers seek upbeat end to bittersweet Olympics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:31PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organiz
NEWS UPDATE: Canoes prepare to set traditional voyage from Yap to Guam Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:18PMWithout the aid of a compass, a global positioning satellite tracking device and any other modern navigational gadget, and using only the starts as their guide, two canoes from Yap are preparing to set sail on a journey to Guam.