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KIDS FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: Barnyard and The Water Horse, Tuesday and Wednesday; Charlotte s Web and Alvin and the Chipmunks, July 8-9; Daddy Day Camp and Bee Movie, July 15-16; The Pirates Who Don t Do Anything and Evan Almighty, July 22-23; Mr. Bean s Holiday and Shrek The Third, July 29-30; Ice Age 2 and Are We Done Yet. Aug. 5-6; Horton Hears a Who. (Scranton Times, PA)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
chain reaction wrote on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 AM:" As 1 or 2 others have said, I think Sears and Kmart should merge into the Home Depot building, then a Macy's or something of the like could move into where Sears is now. As far as what would happen to the where Kmart is today, maybe between Parks and Rec and Bismarck/Mandan Public schools, it could be used for various recreational uses, such as holding large tournaments for volleyball, basketball, soccer, or even agricultural events such as horse... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Experience the power at Ionia Farm Power Show Jun 25, 2008
Antique-plus tractors can be slightly modified, often with more horsepower and torque ... The parade begins Friday at 4 p.m. on the grounds with everyone welcome and horse drawn hay rides, a children's petting zoo, face painting and pony rides will be available to children all weekend. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Hawaii's Hidden Values Jun 25, 2008
The Big Island twice the size of the other islands combined has something to appeal to every traveler: white, black, and green sand beaches, coffee farms, marine preserves, rain forests, and horse ranches. It's also home to massive Mauna Kea, known for its colony of world-class observatories, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where lava's been flowing nearly continuously for the past 25 years. (Concierge.com)
Signs of a celebration Jun 24, 2008
1 p.m. - Horse show competition, east side of Highway 77. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Homestead Dulcimers, Community Center. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
EBay Tries to Buy a Little More Love from Sellers Jun 22, 2008
Screw ebay and the horse they rode in on. Posted by joe. (New York Times)
All that glitters is not old Jun 21, 2008
Zalkin invites people to bring whatever they have, from the 1910-vintage cast-iron horse and cart Janet Hathaway inherited from her late husband, worth $300 wholesale, to the plastic Speedy Gonzales doll from the 1970s, worth $5 after owner Becky Roberts found his arm that had fallen off. Barbara Little of Apex never played with the early Barbie doll collection she brought in. (News & Observer)
Garden Club tour features six homes on Saturday Jun 19, 2008
The barn housed horse drawn road equipment used in Mooar. -- Over the past 40 years, the Floyds have developed the two acres surrounding their home with 15 flower beds that can be enjoyed from every room in the house. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Weekend entertainment guide with video Jun 19, 2008
KIDS FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: Mr. Magorium s Wonder Emporium and Surf s Up, Tuesday and Wednesday; Barnyard and The Water Horse, , July 1-2; Charlotte s Web and Alvin and the Chipmunks, July 8-9; Daddy Day Camp and Bee Movie, July 15-16; The Pirates Who Don t Do Anything and Evan Almighty, July 22-23; Mr. Bean s Holiday and Shrek The Third, July 29-30; Ice Age 2 and Are We Done Yet. Aug. 5-6; Horton Hears a Who. (Scranton Times, PA)
County Fair finances fall into red Jun 19, 2008
Kegebein said the fair operates with zero tax dollars, and is self-supporting except for $124,000 that comes from proceeds from horse racing tracks around the state ... The fair also generates income close to $200,000 through horse shows and auto racing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Collecting Indiana Jones Comics Jun 16, 2008
Dark Horse Takes Over. The rights to the franchise were passed to Dark Horse Comics in 1990 and a year later Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis came out in four issues based on the computer game of the same name ... Next an Indiana Jones serial appeared as one of the stories in Dark Horse Comics #3-6 under the title Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil. (Suite101.com)
Remnants of a prosperous past echo in Pingyao Jun 15, 2008
The top of the wall is broad enough for a horse cart - no longer allowed - and the 3 3/4-mile circuit is worth the walk, especially in nice weather. Elevated pedestrians are able to peek into residents' courtyards as they hang laundry or shoot pool. (Boston Globe)
DEL MAR: County fair set to kick off Saturday Jun 9, 2008
Other new sporting activities planned include boxing, wrestling and America's Strongest Man competitions and interactive Hippity Hop Horse races at the new "Tribute to Horse Racing" exhibit ... The 350-acre, state-owned fairgrounds is just west of Interstate 5 on 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. The freeway exit is Via de la Valle, but on weekends, free shuttle services (and parking) will be available from Torrey Pines High School, MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus and the Racetrack Horsepark. (North County Times)
Region roundup Jun 9, 2008
Linton - The Nokota Horse Conservancy will hold its 10th annual meeting in Linton on Saturday. A street dance will be held Friday night, and the fourth annual Father's Day Breakfast and Art in the Park will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at Seeman Park, with wagon rides available. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gearing up for the 153rd Bureau County Fair Jun 7, 2008
The north side was filled with horse trailers, campers and lots of talented high school cowboys and cowgirls and their horses ... At the same time, in the McCutchan horse arena, you can see barrel racing, pole bending and other horse speed events ... Saturday will be full of things to see and do with the Tractor and Truck Pull, livestock and draft horse shows, kids and adults pedal pull and carnival ride specials, just to name a few. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 6, 2008
voter wrote on Jun 6, 2008 6:37 AM:" Cogito, I think you went to school with my cousins who lived on Collier Road about that time. Did you go to Oak View? I used to go horseback riding with them on the weekends. Over the years we were all tossed onto the road at least once and broken arms a plenty. We used to fish for blue gills at an irrigation pond off Collier Rd. Is it still there? " ... WY wrote on Jun 6, 2008 12:44 AM:" Cogito... I'd ski behind my horse! that flat out, sound fun! " ... I... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jun 5, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
T's: Food lures customers Jun 2, 2008
HOBBIES: Horse riding. From the Monday, June 02, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Weekend entertainment guide May 30, 2008
WELLINGTON S PUB AND EATERY, 926 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit: today, Yingling Brothers; Saturday, Berkley Horse. WHISTLE S PUB AND EATERY, 126 Franklin Ave.: today, Maybe Someday; Saturday, Vibeline; Sunday, karaoke. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tapping into nature May 29, 2008 Losing Horses Killed in Puerto Rico May 17, 2008 Actor revels in Narnia role May 16, 2008 Great seats available May 15, 2008 (Almost) Big Ben: Brit Barnes set to make splash in Caspian May 13, 2008 More of this story May 6, 2008 Bargainville May 6, 2008 Step into houses of the past May 2, 2008 Boots 'n' burgers May 2, 2008 Seacoast comic book fans will love the next two weeks Apr 20, 2008 Share your tips for traveling to D.C. Apr 17, 2008 Full Story... Apr 17, 2008 Obits: Paulson, Stokke, Aadland, Chesley, Thayer, & Ross Apr 3, 2008 On Display (50) Mar 28, 2008 Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Mar 24, 2008 Something old, something new Mar 22, 2008 Fairgrounds has a long list of fun Mar 22, 2008 Trend Micros Website Hacked Mar 20, 2008 Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008 Classifieds 3/11/08 Mar 15, 2008 Bermuda a tee party for lovers of golf Mar 15, 2008 Revolutionary-era sign could be coming home to Canton Mar 9, 2008 Letters for Friday, March 7, 2008 Mar 8, 2008 Photo contributed Extension Agent Michelle Stumbo looks at an antique rocking horse to be offered at public auction today. A benefit auction to help 4-H will be held at 7 p.m. today at Browder Park in Rockingham. Some of the items to be offered include a week’s stay in North Myrtle Beach, bails of hay, memorabilia from Presidential elections dating back to 1898, restaurant gift certificates, and even a calf donated from Wilson Farms. Barbecue and fried chicken plates will also be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at $7 per plate. Orders of five or more plates may be delivered. For more information, or to donate any items, call the Cooperative Extension at 997-8255. Mar 7, 2008 Letters to the Editor - 3/6/2008 Mar 7, 2008 Murphys Irish Day 2008 Mar 5, 2008 House near Dixie annihilated by winds Feb 19, 2008 Collector shares his love of Russian icons Feb 11, 2008 Multiple benefits will raise money for Giongo brothers Feb 7, 2008 Snow in Japan disrupts travel and sports events Feb 5, 2008 Staff, shoppers enjoy new Salvation Army Thrift Store Feb 3, 2008 Lakers nab Gasol from Grizzlies; jockey Baze wins No. 10,000 Feb 2, 2008 Reflected Glory Jan 31, 2008 Nuclear weapons are secure, a top Pakistani official says Jan 27, 2008 Greater antiques Jan 24, 2008 Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008 Warm up this season with bargain airfares Jan 15, 2008 Social scene now a casual affair Jan 14, 2008 How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008 County nixes shelter permit Jan 10, 2008 We're going to be 'Great in 2008!' Jan 5, 2008 Buggy display draws attention Jan 3, 2008 Wild Horse Trading Jan 2, 2008 Taking mansion back in time Stratford Hall undergoing changes to make it more like the home where Robert E. Lee was born Jan 1, 2008 2007 A year of change Jan 1, 2008 In memory: Glancing back at those lost in 2007 Jan 1, 2008 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Dec 31, 2007 Kennet and Avon Canal, Wiltshire Dec 27, 2007 Loch Ness Monster sightings Dec 23, 2007 Check out our list of Southeastern festivals Dec 18, 2007 Home, sweet home: Woman reunited with cabin she grew up in 90 years ago Dec 16, 2007 Rowling Book Fetches Nearly $4 Million Dec 14, 2007 Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007 Decorating tips from Bunny Williams Dec 8, 2007 50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007 Christmas past meets Christmas present at the Holiday Stroll Dec 6, 2007 These Old Homes Dec 4, 2007 Assassin's Creed carries bulls-eye of its own Dec 4, 2007 Hack and Livery in Hope Valley marks a birthday Nov 30, 2007 No brats among these well-behaved dolls Nov 30, 2007 Holiday gift-buying? Let your keyboard do your shopping Nov 29, 2007 More of this story... Nov 29, 2007 Become acquainted with 'A Southern Charm' Nov 28, 2007 Get Your Irish Up Nov 27, 2007
In addition to moving 50 to 100 old windows from Colorado, the LaFrenzes also moved their horse, a donkey named Chico, and several dogs and cats. Comment on this story at www. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Community events May 24, 2008
For information, contact Casey Cool, club secretary, at 639-5123. PWA Council 40 May festival: Polish Women s Alliance of America, Council 40, will hold its annual May festival Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the chapel at King s College, Wilkes-Barre. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
More than 400 horses, many in perfect health, are killed each year by injection at a clinic behind the Hipodromo Camarero racetrack, said chief veterinarian Jose Garcia ... The handwritten logs list the names of the horses, the trainers, the date of execution and the dosages of lethal drugs ... Unlike on the U.S. mainland, where many former racehorses are retrained for riding or sent to refuges, the animals have few options in Puerto Rico. (Time.com)
They gave me training that a prince ought to have," notably horseback riding and fencing. He bought some padded cycling shorts and spent five to six hours a day on a horse. "Eventually, after a couple of weeks it just clicked into place and, as you can see, I'm going through rivers and riding with flaming torches up and down ramps and through trees, and it was amazing. It was totally exhilarating. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The divider showcases the couple's collection of horse sculptures and hides the stereo equipment. Throughout the room, plants -- anthurium ruffles, raphis palms and dracaena arborea -- bring the outdoors inside. (AZCentral -- Home)
Four weeks later I was on a horse in New Zealand. The film opens Friday. (Boston Herald)
One of her most prominent pieces in her store was created from the form of a horse head and covered in antique classifieds papers. Phillips' store is located on Main Street and is open only on Monday beginning at 10 a.m.. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
"Sometimes we'll leave with more stuff than when we came," said Kelly Stockwill, whose offerings included an Australian horse saddle that he'd bought too small. Flea market owner John Dunn, who also operates the Dunn Deal Resale Store at Main Avenue and 32nd Street, explained that anyone can be a seller at the market, they just have to pay $20 for the space. (Durango Herald)
The exterior features include a three story tower, fountains, gardens and even a hitching post for the horse riding guests. The Baker House went through several owners before being restored in 1977 and was then placed on the National Register of Historic Structures in 1978. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
The Raptor Hill Trail in Dead Horse Ranch State Park solves this problem ... Details: 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road. (AZCentral -- Travel)
"From Dark Horse we have 'Hellboy,' we've got an 'X-Men' comic from Marvel, and a 'Simpsons' one too. There's something for everybody.". Pendergast adds that the goal behind the event is to drum up support for comics and to bring in new fans. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
One thing a true Southerner from Atlanta shouldn t miss is the huge, much larger-than-life statue of General William Sherman on his horse atop a huge pedestal located adjacent to the White House grounds on 15th St. Makes you want to visit Stone Mountain again just to gaze at Lee, Jackson, and Davis ... I saw the big horse statue, but didn t realize it was He Who Shall Not Be Named. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Information from the archives of the late Bidney Bergie say the first floor had horse stalls and a storage area for wagons ... But as horseless vehicles became more popular, the hayloft portion was converted into apartments and the equivalent of a rooming house. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Maxine Scanlon was born July 20, 1911 to Leo and Jessie (Anderson) Scanlon at Havana, ND. Maxine was proud of the fact that she drove their horse, 'Daisy' and a buggy to take her sister, Arvilla and herself to grade school in Havana. She graduated from Havana High School in 1931. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Red Horse Coffee, 310 S.W. Third St., Through March 30: fabric works by Susan Johnson. Beginning April 1: Corvallis High School student art. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hospital bridles at horse in lift ... Hospital bridles at horse in lift. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
A new addition to the Pilgrimage calendar of events this year will be the horse and carriage rides April 4-5, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Don Johnson will provide the horse and carriage. Johnson, who has worked in Savannah and Amelia Island as a carriage driver, will be giving rides for $5 apiece from the Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce building through historic Eufaula down Randolph Street. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
The Bureau County Fair will also feature carnival ride specials every day of the fair, a horse speed show with barrel racing and pole bending, tractor pulls, queen pageants and end up with the demolition derby on Sunday. As soon as the fair wraps up, construction will be underway for the next Nightmare on Fairground s Road haunted attraction. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The company says it has detected Mal/Iframe-F, Troj/Drop-I, and the Troj/Portles-E backdoor Trojan horse on Trend Micros site, however, it is quick to point out that its analysts have discovered thousands of other webpages (detected as Troj/Badsrc-A) on other websites. It adds that this isnt the time or place to make cheap shots against a competitor. (IDM.net.au)
It is the "battle horse in the children's genre; it does well in all countries," said Marco Giraudi, director general of De Agostini's partworks division, which sells such publications in dozens of countries, including Japan, Russia and China. Publishers are tight-lipped when it comes to disclosing figures or shares of the partworks market. (International Herald Tribune)
MISCELLANEOUS Inner banks Land Auction, Large Waterfront / Interior Homesites at Masons Pointe; Saturday, March 29; 11AM; Pamlico County, NC. Iron Horse Auction, NCAL #3936, 800-997-2248. PETS IES Looking for good home. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Activities includes golf courses (strict dress codes) plus horse riding, tennis and wet sports including fishing, diving and windsurfing. Check out Attractions for parks, gardens, galleries and museums to visit on a rainy day, and beaches. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Friends administer 80 percent of the historic horse farm, which is now owned by the company Meditech ... The other side is ornamented with a faded image of a horse and traveler. (Boston Globe)
Libby, Hungry Horse, Black Eagle, Maroney, Ryan, Rainbow, Hauser, Holter, Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck, Yellowtail, Kerr, Noxon, Tiber. There are many more, not to mention the coal-fired plants at Colstrip and the wind farms in Judith Gap. (Missoulian, MT)
Photo contributed Extension Agent Michelle Stumbo looks at an antique rocking horse to be offered at public auction today ... Tom McInnis and associates at Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. have offered their services for the auction so that any earnings from the event can be used to support youth development through a number of 4-H programs ... Some of the items to be offered include a week s stay at North Myrtle Beach in a one bedroom, oceanfront timeshare; an antique rocking horse; actual... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
" You specifically referenced the post from "Concerned-1" but you did not disclaim his statement about ABOLISHING THE CONSTITUTION or include any restriction whatsoever, so pardon me for thinking that your promise to "help him out" meant his whole post as written. Nick wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:06 PM:For the record "Whizzer", I'm not quick to swallow anything(unless it's a cold beer). I have been researching the SPP for well over a year and have read dozens of lengthy reports submitted to the SPP.... (North County Times)
Equestrian units will include the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse, and Horse and Barrel Vineyard Horseback Tours. Among the other animals taking part will be those from the Calaveras Humane Society, and the Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
A FEMA trailer parked on the property by Balderree's brother, who was able to buy it from FEMA after Hurricane Katrina, was shredded, and at least one horse trailer was damaged, blown on top of a boat. Baldarree said one of six horses that were on the property during the storm was badly injured, but had already been taken to a vet. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
A circa 1500 example depicts him on a white horse slaying a writhing black dragon with red wings, a symbol of the triumph of Christianity. Like most good art, the icons reveal a little slice of life. (Boston Globe)
For $15, you can buy and name a horse running in one of many pre-taped races. There is a $50 prize for each first-place winner. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
A snowstorm over much of central Japan on Sunday delayed trains and airlines and forced the cancellation of outdoor sporting events in Tokyo (International Herald Tribune)
Thursday morning, he was unloading a horse trailer filled with stuff onto the thrift store's new loading dock. "We were going to have a rummage sale and didn't get it done," he said, laughing. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Hall of Famer survived a photo finish in a three-horse duel to the wire, with Two Step Cat winning by a head bob in a mile race for claiming horses. "It's a very significant number," said Baze, who later rode two more winners. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
She bought a silver medal won by Swedish equestrian Bertil Sandstrom for team dressage--an event in which riders guide horses through complex moves--at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. When she looked up the history, she learned that Sandstrom had won an additional medal for individual dressage--but had been disqualified for making a clicking sound to encourage his horse. (Forbes -- Business)
"It is a dead horse, flogged and beaten up many times over." He said in the United States had not asked any questions about the Khan issue in the past two years. The official also denied that the Pakistani military had any knowledge of the proliferation activities of Khan. (International Herald Tribune)
A Herchell Spillman Country Fair style carousel horse from Wolf's Den Antique and Collictibles of Westford sits on display as visitors shop at the Greater Boston Antiques Festival at Shriner's Audiorium Sunday in Wilmington. Greater antiques. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Sled Dog Associations dog sled demos, guided snowshoe hike, winter survival interpretative program, snow kayak racing, snowboarding with Seven Springs, snowshoeing with REI, horse drawn sleigh rides, ice cube treasure hunting for kids ... Youth sculpture contest, food vendors, soup sale, teen band blast, fireworks, model train display, 5K walk/run, horse drawn wagon rides, snow baby and snow toddler contest, scavenger hunt, musical entertainment and much more. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Michigan's Mackinac Island doesn't allow cars (most street travel is by horse and buggy or bicycle) ... It's pedestrian-, bicycle- and horse-and-buggy friendly with a relaxing Victorian atmosphere. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Among the changes: more VIP boxes and the expansion of the special-events area and tent, which can now accommodate 1,000 well-heeled horse lovers. "We'll probably see a record year," says Bellissimo, who expects business at the winter festival to increase by 10 percent. (The Palm Beach Post)
On it, from top, are a terra-cotta Tang-style horse ($1,400) from Downtown in L.A., (310) 652-7461, ; a blue and orange crewel bug pillow ($28) from Urban Outfitters, ; plastic Buddha banks ($22 each) from Zero Minus Plus at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, (310) 395-5718, ; a vase by KleinReid ($190) at Show in Los Feliz, (323) 644-1960, ; a ceramic foo dog ($9 ... Dana John in Los Angeles offers vividly hued horsehair tassels ($75 per pair), bottom right, that can be hung on drawer pulls and lamp... (FOX59, IN)
If you don't have the facilities, you are putting the cart before the horse (by seeking a permit). Locklear said that she will continue to fight for the right to operate her shelter. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
The Illinois High School Rodeo Association will present a two-day rodeo May 31 and June 1 in the McCutchan Horse Arena on the north side of the fairgrounds. More than 100 high school age competitors will compete in nine different events including barrel racing, pole bending, saddle and bareback bronc riding, goat tying, roping and bull riding on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
An Amish horse and buggy display highlights the Monette Christmas decorations this year and is drawing a lot of attention to the city's four-cornered intersection beautification project ... Since their modest transportation consisted of a horse and buggy, I hired on to haul them from place to place outside their community ... The Amish style horse-drawn buggy has a front seat for adults and two smaller seats in back for children to ride on. (The Town Crier, AR)
Now this booster is also a critic--and the horses are losing their cachet ... 250 horse lovers huddled on bleachers in a barn while an auctioneer for the federal Bureau of Land Management coaxed bids on 116 wild Kiger mustangs rounded up a month earlier ... "There ain't a horse out there worth $500," he sighed. (Forbes)
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (1756-1818)--Revolutionary War hero who later married Philip Lee's daughter and became governor of Virginia ... The son of "Light Horse Harry" was last Lee born at Stratford to survive to maturity. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Visitors came to Alva by car, plane, bicycle and horseback ... Nick Thompson and his Australian Shepherd dog Yogi clopped through Alva on horseback during his trek from the west coast to the east coast ... The city council debated everything from horse manure problems to dilapidated houses. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
He raised a champion Arabian horse. And he served nearly two decades on a local water board. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
ALEXETEL (Pickle, SHNS) -- Thirteen-year-old Alex Etel did many of his own stunts in "The Water Horse," but that creature he rode above and below water in the Scottish loch, was actually a jet ski, not the mythical title creature of the film. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The canal was used to transport goods on horse-drawn barges; bringing prosperity and trade to many towns along its route ... There are also the Wiltshire white horses ... The horses were first hewn in the chalk downlands from the early 1800s onwards. (Suite101.com)
Nessie devotees are counting on their fortunes to change on Christmas Day with the release of the Sony Pictures film, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep." With special effects by the New Zealand crew behind "Lord of the Rings," it's the "E.T."-style story of a Scottish boy who nurtures and befriends a dinosaur-like creature that grows up to be the Loch Ness Monster ... These reptilian-looking fish, among the oldest in the ocean, can grow as long as 15 feet, have rows of bony plates on their... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Cutting horse competition with a $1 million purse attracts nearly 50,000 fans. Western Family Fun Festival and Championship Bullriding, dancing, quarter horse sale and an cowboy parade. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kopenhafer opened Rocking Horse Framing and Antiques in the latter building and moved the Matsko cabin next to it in 1999, again for office space and a place to store the antiques she had a habit of accumulating. When Vicki Voegelin bought both buildings in 2004, she found a parking meter and telephone booth from New York City in the old homestead shack. (Missoulian, MT)
The first Disney animated feature, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937), is represented by a cel of Prince Charming lifting Snow White onto a white horse as the dwarfs cheer (estimate: 4,000-6,000). Bonhams on Monday will hold a huge, 1,417-lot Christmas sale featuring toy cars, trains, soldiers, dolls, puppets and teddy bears at its U.K. showrooms at Knowle on the outskirts of Birmingham. (Wall Street Journal)
but it is typical i am not riding that old horse anymore ... No excuses here, plus the fact I can t deal with my horses being an over weight person or they will buck me right into a tree ... Seems like there was a direct reaction to his action so why is the dead horse still being beaten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
left her rural town desperate to get out of horse country. A now-defunct junior college in Boston offered a design course that accomplished her mission to live in a city, "and convinced my parents I was studying something a woman could actually do.". (Stamford Advocate)
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Ladies dressed in ankle-length skirts and fashionable hats, once-upon-a-time street vendors and a horse and carriage complete the scene. Shoppers who come in Schnedler s store can find authentic Muscatine memorabilia and vintage toys to bring a touch of Christmas past into their own homes. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
I've discovered a lot of our traditions we get from the Queen Anne Victorian era," Jane said.There is little known about the history of the James Galbraith house. A for sale advertisement in a newspaper from 1895 newspaper listed the house for sale by the builder, George Brown. The first owner by James Galbriath, Jane believes, was a local pharmacist.Bill has a 1927 city directory that lists Rev. Gasaway lived in the house but Bill doesn't know where he officiated.Freddie and Fran Chapman bought... (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
In trying to come up with a witty summation for Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft's new stealth action game set in 12th century Middle East, I considered declaring it Grand Theft Horse, seeing as how it provides the same sort of open-ended sandbox-style play as games in Rockstar's popular Grand Theft Auto franchise. But horse thievery plays a relatively insignificant role. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
The building which now houses their general store was used as a real hack and livery back when the major mode of transportation was horse and buggy. And if you came into town via the Wood River Branch Railroad, it was a short walk from the depot to the barn where George Barber plied his trade until his death in 1915. (Westerly Sun, RI)
She earned the name after her twin brothers wandered off when they were in her care - while Kaya competed in a daring horse race. Felicity Merriman (1774). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
We like the 10-piece horse and corral collection. The dollhouse-size herd, made in Germany, is wool-stuffed felt. (Boston Globe)
From 5-9 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20 downtown Exeter will see a whirl of activity with free horse drawn carriage rides sponsored by Tricia Kirksey Real Estate, a photo op with the one and only Christmas couple Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and all the hot chocolate and hot apple cider you can drink. Visitors will also have an opportunity to bring some holiday joy to another by taking an ornament from the Exeter Fire Department's Angel Tree. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Items of special meaning include a rocking horse that was Charlotte's grandfather's, as well as a chair that he used as a walker as an adult. Numerous rooms even have the original bead board walls and ceilings. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Also on hand is the work of lovely shopkeeper Loll - yes, just Loll - who creates fanciful hats and headpieces that are all the rage at posh Irish society weddings and horse shows. Just right for: Angelina Jolie (version 2. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
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