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Go fly a kite! Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 12:33AMPhoto for the Record Gazette by David James Heiss Oak Glen resident Jim Gorman was one of several people fanned out around the grounds of Edward-Dean Museum’s Kite Festival and Basant Celebration last Saturday.
'Hotspots' for illegal poisoning of birds of prey are revealed Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:13PMTHE number of birds of prey being poisoned in Scotland has risen by more than a third over the past year, new figures have revealed.
Flying kites at Darebin Kite Festival Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 3:28PMKITES coloured the skies above All Nations Park on Sunday as thousands took advantage of the light winds and warm weather.
Indonesia remembers young Barack Obama Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 2:42PMJAKARTA, Indonesia - Somewhat bluntly, Barack Obama's former teacher sums up the neighborhood thinking when...
Bird of prey poisoning map launched Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 1:22PMA map of 'hot spots' for bird of prey poisonings has been unveiled after it was revealed the number illegally killed nearly doubled last year.
People Enjoy the Weather as the Mercury Rises Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 1:21PMRHINELANDER - It's not often we see 60-degree days in March in the Northwoods and many local people didn't let Monday go by without enjoying it.
Scottish bird of prey poisonings rise to near record levels Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe Scottish government has been accused of failing to tackle wildlife crime after the latest figures disclosed that 2009 was one of the worst years on record for bird of prey poisonings.
Anger at rise in bird of prey poisonings Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:54AMTHE number of birds of prey being killed by poison has returned to previously high figures, according to figures released today.
Hollywood bound Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 1:15PMReliance ADAG wants to become a global media and entertainment house. It is diversifying its services for stability and investing in Hollywood to reach scale.
Kite Fly in Alford Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:02AMAlford Assembly of God invites you and your family to their annual Kite Fly on March 27 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Griffin Pasture on Holley Timber Road in Alford, just after Community Center on right when coming from 231.
FESTIVAL OF THE KITE Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:47AMConditions were nearly perfect Sunday for the 36th annual Festival of the Kite at the Redondo Beach pier. PHOTO GALLERY
Riding the Daily Wing (my buddy Bryan's new bird blog) [Neuron Culture] Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:25AMI've been following a new birding blog lately, " The Daily Wing ," kept by Vermont bird guide, dragonfly follower, and writer Bryan Pfeiffer. It's a nice mix of • birding how-to, with guidance both basic and intricate, such as his lovely entry on a bird-attraction technique he calls spishing (especially effective in winter): The woods were otherwise silent. Vacant. But I suspected otherwise. So ...
The ‘Kites’ story Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:19AMYou would have been quite impressed with the sleek trailer of Rakesh Roshan’s ‘Kites’.....
Wildlife haven created at Leeds rural oasis Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:32AMA new wildlife haven has been created at a popular rural oasis on the edge of Leeds city centre. (15/03/2010 10:16:32)
Trinity hosts concert for Haiti Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:19AMSTAUNTON — Song filled the sanctuary as people filled the pews of Trinity Episcopal Church during a benefit concert for Haiti on Sunday evening.
Weather draws people outside Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:02AMJesse Conley may have lost an hour of sleep Sunday, but at least the weather made up for it. When he saw how sunny it was outside, he grabbed his rod and reel and tackle box and went straight to Charles and Marie Hamel Memorial Park. "I had to take advantage of this weather," he said. "People would be crazy not to take advantage, especially if they've been cooped up all winter because of the ...
Kite flying brings back childhood memories Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 1:51AMTwo $1 kites were all Melissa Campbell needed to bring back a flurry of childhood memories.
Grossman, Hall and Poole Will Workshop Christmas Memory in Dayton Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:32PMBased on the Truman Capote short story, A Christmas Memory will receive its world premiere at Palo Alto TheatreWorks in December. The Human Race will provide the creators (who live on opposite coasts) the opportunity to work on the musical in Dayton, OH, March 9 through 16.
Haiti quake spread destruction but failed to break spirit of its people Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:33PMIt's kite flying season in Port-au-Prince.
High noon duel on Lightspeed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47AMCapts. Rob Ellyn and Kenny Fogarty had a too-close encounter with a 601-pound blue marlin, and Rob's charter boat Lightspeed has the scars to prove it.
Cyclists saddle up for night at city's first ride-in cinema Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:02AMIT MIGHT not provide the most relaxing night at the movies, but Edinburgh's first "pedal-in" cinema is preparing to hit the road.
Vung Tau to host international kite festival Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe second annual festival from March 25 to 29 in the coastal resort city will attract 300 aficionados who will come with a dazzling array of kites
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German collapses, dies in Kata Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:01AMKATA, PHUKET: An elderly Caucasian tourist died in the sea off Kata Beach on Friday.Witnesses said the man collapsed in the water at around 4pm. Tourists pulled him out but he was already dead.The man...
Lovin' the sun Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:56AMMetro Detroiters got their first whiff of spring over the weekend -- spending a warm and sunny Sunday walking their dogs, riding bicycles, jogging or washing their cars. We hadn't seen temps this high -- 49 degrees -- since the thermometer hit 51 on Nov. 29.
Holi colours smudge borders Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:42AMIt was a lesson for Indian and Pakistani politicians as hundreds of Indians and Pakistanis came together at Zabeel Park on Friday to celebrate Holi and Basant festivals.
Team to represent India at Thai Kite Fest Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:37AMMangalore, Mar 5 : Team Mangalore, a city-based kite flyers group, has been officially invited by Tourism Authority of Thailand to represent India at the 11th Thailand International Kite Festival at Rama VI Camp, Cha-am, Petchburi, Thailand.
Holi Colours Smudge Borders Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMDUBAI - It was a lesson for Indian and Pakistani politicians as hundreds of Indians and Pakistanis living in the UAE came together at Zabeel Park on Friday to celebrate Holi and Basant festivals, putting Track II diplomacy at work with colours and festivities, spreading a message of love and peace.
Garden show attendees can't wait for spring Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:47PMThe York Expo Center event attracts a crowd that's ready to leave this dismal winter behind. Outside, there was a hint of what's to come. It wasn't quite warm, but it felt like it was heading there.
Tom Avery tells Four Arts audience of record-setting trips to North and South poles Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:32PMIf the past few weeks have hardened you to cold weather, you might want to consider Tom Avery's proposition.
Kite Day Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:59PMCHESTERFIELD - Chesterfield County residents are encouraged to come out Sunday for a family fun day in the park.
The Workroom Scoops Top Transform Awards for Reckitt Benckiser Rebrand Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:01AMCreative and brand communications agency The Workroom, has scooped three awards in the categories, Best Internal Communication of a Rebrand, Best Overall Visual Identity, and Best Rebrand by Sector, at tonight's Transform Awards.
From the Archives: Autobiography captures 'Huck Finn' like childhood in Ypsi Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:57AMYpsilanti native and Orlando, Florida resident Eric Anscheutz says of his childhood, "We had a river, a cemetery, and train tracks nearby (what else could any boy need?) and in retrospect, seemed to have lived an idyllic childhood full of adventures in the spirit of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn."
Dillon Snowkite Open kicks off Friday at DYC Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:13AMFor those looking for an alternative to making turns on the slopes or schlepping through a Nordic trail, Anton Rainold has the sport for you: snowkiting. Because carving through the windblown snow of the Dillon Reservoir on a pair of skis or a snowboard - while holding onto a large sail - can give people that rush of adrenaline so many seek. And for those simply looking for an entertaining sport ...
Thursday March 04 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:11AMMARCH 3 — So my sister is getting married in a few months. Yes, my younger sister. And no, I am not jealous at all about it.
Spring awakening: Ocean Beach kite festival Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:10AMOcean Beach kite festival is a community blast — and a family tradition.
CMNA Power, Developers of High Altitude Wind Technology, Joins the Austin Technology Incubator Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe Austin Technology Incubator, a not-for-profit arm of The University of Texas at Austin, admitted as a member company, CMNA Power, developers of a wind power technology: a low cost, low capital equipment solution designed to capture high altitude wind.
It's the first Oriole of spring Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:11AMDoug Fernandes Cold winds and crab cakes greet fans of the new home team
New Calabasas water park conjures up ‘Vegas’ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:39PMBy Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com The Calabasas City Council has taken the first step in developing a water park at De Anza Park on the west side of town, although some members were disappointed with the initial design and said it looked like a “Las Vegas resort.” read more
Taliban condemn ban on live coverage of attacks Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:41PMAFP/Kandahar They banned music, television and education for girls during their rule of Afghanistan, but the Taliban yesterday condemned a government ban on live broadcasts of their own attacks.
Arlington business is for the birds – wild ones Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:13AMThe owner of Arlington’s Wild Birds Unlimited store, Roger Carbone, could unload a lengthy litany about the wonders of capitalistic entrepreneurialism as to his motivation for starting what may well be the city’s most colorful niche business.
Annual White Elephant Preview Sale to be held Sunday in Oakland Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:41AMOAKLAND — Take all the garage sales, yard sales, charity donations and online for-sale postings in any given year in the Bay Area, smush them all together, throw out the downright junk, save only the quality items, spiff them up, research them, organize them into categories and spread them out in a cavernous warehouse and you might come close to the massive amount of stuff and work and ...
Fulford Cross Green bid set to fail Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:15AMA BID to turn a patch of York land into a village green looks set to fail because licensing chiefs claim it has not been used enough.
Go fly a kite! Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:22AMPhoto for the Record Gazette by David James Heiss Oak Glen resident Jim Gorman was one of several people fanned out around the grounds of Edward-Dean Museum’s Kite Festival and Basant Celebration last Saturday.
Alton's St. Francis Day Care provides enriching environment Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:15AMALTON - For 30 years, St. Francis Day Care has provided an exciting environment of learning for Alton area children, as well as a sorely needed resource for parents.
Dozens On Beaches Day After Tsunami Advisory Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:38PMYou could hardly tell there was an advisory with the dozens of people and their kites, dogs and music. read more
Electricity safety classes in St Albans Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:18AMSCHOOLCHILDREN in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City will be the first in Hertfordshire to learn about the dangers of electricity next week.
UC Santa Cruz lecturer Tony Hoffman is helping Haiti's displaced children during a five week trip Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:47AMTony Hoffman touched down in Haiti on Feb 16, four weeks after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the nation.
Reader Travelogue: Re-riding history Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:03AMOriginal travel experiences are an endangered species in high-altitude Cuzco, Peru.The thin-air region is home to savvy local travel agents and pushy street vendors who sell the city and nearby Machu Picchu as enchanting places that paradoxically exist outside of time and history, but not the global economy.Yet, a motorcycle excursion along Cuzco's steep and serpentine back roads offers a ...
Mitote Feb. 28, 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:01AMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! Interesting Facebook post last week from Simon Romero, the Ribera native who is in Haiti covering the catastrophe there for The New York Times . "I ran into Sean Penn yesterday at the tent camp in Petionville overseen by the 82nd Airborne.