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Pioneering conservation artist to be honored in exhibit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:44PMCOLUMBIA — Charles Schwartz filled volumes with artwork that spoke volumes. Some of it decorates groundbreaking books that ushered the conservation movement into mainstream consciousness. Some of it adorns the walls of the foyer in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s headquarters, chronologically depicting the state’s wildlife and how humans have interacted with it over the centuries. And ...
NASA Ames Rocks With the Stars at Science and Culture Fest Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:25PMNASA Ames Rocks With the Stars at Science and Culture Fest
Aquarium Launches Conservation Center Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:50PMBaltimore's National Aquarium marked its 30th anniversary by launching a conservation center dedicated to preserving aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
Doha, Qatar: Middle East luxury special Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:14AMUnimaginable wealth can make great things happen at the click of a finger - and Doha, with its new museum, is now home to an instant icon, argues Johnny Morris.
48 hours in Dubai Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMGot 48 hours to explore Dubai? Reuters correspondents help you to get the most out of a stay in one of the world’s hottest cities -- literally. Temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, day and night, in the summer months.
History Museum almost complete Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:44PMMarquette County Historical Society plans for moving day
Primed Eaton golf team takes second at invitational Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:43AMWINDSOR — The Eaton boys golf team is shouldering a lot of weight this season, and shows no signs of succumbing to the scenario that is set up in its favor and only comes along once in a career.
Local Members of The Alternative Board Named to Inc. 500 I 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:13PMInc. Magazine recently released its list of fastest growing small businesses, and several local business-owner members of The Alternative Board were included on the list*. Though nearly 80 percent of local TAB members increased their business size in 2008 and 2009, TAB is especially proud of those members who appear in the 2010 Inc. list.
Members of The Alternative Board Named to Inc. 500 / 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:20PMDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members of The Alternative Board Named to Inc. list of Fastest Growing Companies. This distinction demonstrates the power of business owner advisory boards.
Members of The Alternative Board Named to Inc. 500 / 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:12PMDENVER----Across the country business-owner members of The Alternative Board were included on the Inc. Magazine list of fastest growing small businesses. This distinction demonstrates that peer advice and focused coaching sessions allow TAB members to achieve more growth and profitability in the face of this economic downturn.
Eileen Ogintz: Touring the Big Apple With Big Apple Greeters (It's Free!) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:23PMBig Apple Greeter connects locals enthusiastic about their city to first-time visitors or those simply visiting from elsewhere. It's a free service underwritten by generous donors.
Cameras installed at missing boy’s school Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:29AMPORTLAND — A video surveillance system has been installed at the Portland school where a missing Oregon boy was last seen. Chown Hardware in northwest Portland donated the system for Skyline Elementary School, a Portland Public Schools spokesman said. Before Kyron Horman disappeared June 4, the school had no surveillance …
Carolyn Livengood: Labor Day fun returns to Millbrae Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:45AMFun activities for all ages will highlight the 40th annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, which will be held from 10 a.
General-East Bay Through September 5 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:45PM"LASTSUNDAYSFEST," -- Aug. 29. A street fair featuring live music, crafts, artisans, mechanical bull riding, clowns, bounce houses, face painting and more. Event takes place along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley between Dwight and Bancroft.
What's happening Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:10PMArt Exhibits
South Africa saw big tourist jump during World Cup Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMThe South African government says that the country's hotel industry saw a World Cup increase in business of more than 50 percent.
48 hours in Dubai Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:17AMGot 48 hours to explore Dubai? Reuters correspondents help you to get the most out of a stay in one of the world's hottest cities.
This Weekend: It's Fair Time Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:55AMWe're coming into country fair season in New England. It's about our agricultural past (and present); about bizarre food experiments (the Craz-E burger); and entertainment.
Weekend Guide Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:19PMA list of things to do this weekend.
Connecticut Fairs: Your Guide To Connecticut Fairs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:24AMFor Megan Cook,11, her sister Sarah Cook, 9, and Carla Sores, 11, it was a good time to scream as they drop on the Rainbow, a ride at the midway on the opening day of the Big E Friday.
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General-East Bay Through August 29 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:30PM"LASTSUNDAYSFEST," -- Aug. 29. A street fair featuring live music, crafts, artisans, mechanical bull riding, clowns, bounce houses, face painting and more. Event takes place along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley between Dwight and Bancroft.
Outdoors-East Bay Through August 29 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:29PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
What's happening Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:18PMArt Exhibits
Letters: Writer stuck to shallow end of pool issue Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 5:40PMLetters: Writer stuck to shallow end of pool issue
Oak Leaf Festival kicks off Aug. 25 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:14AMThe 12th annual Oak Leaf Festival will kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 25 with the annual Oak Leaf Tea Festival and conclude Sunday, Sept. 5 with a fireworks display. In the intervening days, a number of activities is scheduled, including some new events for the festival.
From Sunday: Lawsuits between Skyline Comedy Cafe, Comedy Quarter remain unsettled Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 7:05AMAPPLETON — Dueling civil claims that drew rival Fox Valley comedy club owners from the stage to the courtroom last year could go as late as spring without resolution.
Lawsuits between Skyline Comedy Cafe, Comedy Quarter remain unsettled Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:28AMAPPLETON Dueling civil claims that drew rival Fox Valley comedy club owners from the stage to the courtroom last year could go as late as spring without resolution.
Big Apple less intimidating with friendly guides Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 5:59PMSometimes the best vacation experiences really are free — even in pricey New York. That’s what we discovered when we met up with Coreen Bourke. The lifetime New Yorker and retired phone company administrator was our designated Big Apple Greeter (http://www.bigapplegreeter.org), volunteering her time to show visitors like us the New York neighborhoods she knows so well.
SUNDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:27PMSixth annual Central New England Karate Championships Registration, 7 a.m.; competition starts, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 15. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. (508) 331-4772. Alandall@aol.com. www.AlanDallessandroKarate.com.
SATURDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:27PMRegional Environmental Council's Main South Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. YMCA parking lot, 766 Main St., Worcester. (508) 799-9139 or farmersmarket@recworcester.org.
FRIDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:27PMFarmers Market 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Beaver Brook Park parking lot, 306 Chandler St., Worcester.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Dubai Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:46AMDUBAI (Reuters Life!) - Got 48 hours to explore Dubai? Reuters correspondents help you to get the most out of a stay in one of the world's hottest cities -- literally. Temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, day and night, in the summer months.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Dubai Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:23AMGot 48 hours to explore Dubai? Reuters correspondents help you to get the most out of a stay in one of the world's hottest cities -- literally.
5 days, 5 New York boroughs Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:17PMIn all the times I've been to New York City, I've never left Manhattan. This time I want to get out of my comfort zone and take in NYC's five boroughs. I only have five days to do it.
Fair time again Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:47PMGet ready for corndogs, cows and celebrating the county we call home.
'BioShock Infinite' takes to the skies Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:14PMThe next big thing from "BioShock" creator Irrational Games is something different. It's the "BioShock" of a floating city, of America in 1912, of a helpful damsel in semi-distress and of something very fast moving called the Skyline. Irrational Games - BioShock - Game - Video Games - Floating city
Nassau County Museum of Art’s Water World Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:39PMWith vibrant colors stretching more than 5 feet high and 8 feet wide, “Joseph’s Bridge” by Red Grooms is a monumental sight. It has a wall inside the Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) all to itself, in the Louis and David Lerner Gallery. Made out of acrylic and wood, this work of art is [...]
THURSDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:44AMElm Park Concert Series Valvatross, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Park Avenue and Highland Street, Worcester.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Will Welcome 8,000,000th Visitor This week Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is nearing two huge milestones. One is the Hall's 15th anniversary, which will be later this summer. The other is the 8,000,000 millionth visitor, which should happen this week.
WEDNESDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:33AMWorcester Opera Works performs "Opera Gala," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11. $10; students, $5. Briarwood Community Center, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester. (508) 930-7062 or www.worcesteroperaworks.com.
Terri Horman e-mails: 'They are blaming me' Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:20AMInvestigators working on the Kyron Horman case released a new bulletin Tuesday asking residents near the missing boy's elementary school if they saw his stepmother, Terri Horman, and her close friend, DeDe Spicher, on the day he disappeared.
General-East Bay Through August 22 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:45PM"BRAINWASH MOVIE FESTIVAL," -- through Aug. 14. A festival showcasing unique, independent movies from around the world, 22 shorts and one feature. Festival takes place at Mandela Village Arts Center, 1357 5th St., Oakland.
Bennie Scarton: It’s my town Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 8:02PMIn keeping with its theme of "Celebrating Bounty in Our County," two new programs have been added to the Prince William County Fair that opens Friday.
Options for I-5 corridor presented at public workshop Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:51PMThe 1,000-page draft environmental impact report on the Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor’s high occupancy vehicle (HOV)/managed lanes project was recently released and will be followed by several public open house meetings hosted by Caltrans. The first public meeting was held July 27 in Encinitas.
Options for I-5 corridor presented at public workshop Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMimpact report on the Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor’s high occupancy vehicle (HOV)/managed lanes project was recently released and will be followed by several public open house meetings hosted by Caltrans. The first public meeting was held July 27 in Encinitas.
Calendar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:37AMLearn how to successfully carve soapstone with lapidary Lorel Abrell from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. Simple tools and techniques are used in carving this soft and inexpensive material. Learn the basics from blocking out a design to final polish. Take home a carving of your own creation. All materials are included. The cost is $15 per ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway's birthday party celebrates Asheville ties Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:30PMBALSAM — If only the Blue Ridge Parkway could charge a dollar for each sunset gawker, the budget woes would fade with the twilight.
General-East Bay Through August 15 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:03PM"3RD ANNUAL MARTINEZ BEAVER FESTIVAL," -- Aug. 7. Come celebrate the relationship between beavers, the community and watershed. There will be music, environmental displays, tours, children's activities and more. Event takes place at "Beaver Park,'' 495 Alhambra Ave., Martinez.