New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
Get a closer look in X-ray photographer Nick Veasey's new book, a gallery of birds, beasts and spirits in Australia is a lively monument to a lost tribe and the most haunting thing about Edinburgh's finest restaurant is its gothic elegance. Locals tell you how to stay cool in Ghana's equatorial capital, get away from Phuket's throngs in the manicured jungle of Six Senses on Yao Noi, and grab a hard-to-find bottle from Colares in Portugal while you still can. (Time.com)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Harley's farm and cheese shop is a relative newcomer to a wide array of possibilities, from sampling fresh local produce and seafood to wandering unspoiled beaches and redwood parks, from exploring a historic lighthouse to communing with migrating birds, elephant seals and whales ... 5 miles round trip) Sequoia Audubon Trail from Pescadero State Beach to Pescadero Marsh and see how many of the 180 species of birds you can spot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Tour Northern California's small towns Oct 23, 2008
Luckily, there are many places to stop and drink it in either pull-offs next to the road or in a little seaside town such as Bodega Bay, near where Alfred Hitchcock s film The Birds was shot ... The views are stupendous of the coast, marine mammals and sea birds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Youth and Education Oct 16, 2008
Students in grades K-12 learn about the habitat requirements of various species of ducks and geese and then depict the birds through original artwork. The art is judged in four age groups during a statewide competition with the entry judged Best of Show moving on to represent Massachusetts in the national contest. (Amesbury News, MA)
News in Brief Oct 11, 2008
Hunters are asked to bring their recently harvested, whole birds to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A simple swab sample will be taken from each bird to test for the presence of avian influenza virus ... Highly virulent avian influenza strains have not yet been detected in North America, but there are concerns the virus could be transmitted by migratory birds from the Arctic and Asia. (Amesbury News, MA)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees, angels, snowmen, Santas, birds and more ... Browse an assortment of gift and decorating ideas, such as quilts, stockings and stocking stuffers, wreaths, swags, hand-blown and -stained glass, jewelry, china dolls, clocks, carved birds, photography and paintings, breads, pies and much more. (Anchorage Daily News)
European canal journeys fit for king Sep 21, 2008
On these routes, the calls of birds, the grasses swaying in the wind, and the waves lapping the side of the boat can be the only sounds ... The Provence trip starts at Avignon with the 14th-century Palace of the Popes, makes stops at Roman ruins, and passes vistas painted by Van Gogh and Cezanne before entering the Camargue region, known for its wild birds and horses. (Boston Globe)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
With mountains on all sides, the state's last free-flowing river streaming past, wildlife prowling the 15-acre property, flocks of birds traveling the San Pedro River migratory corridor and a sky that erupts each night in a glittery brew of heavenly bodies, you can experience an action-packed trip even if you never leave the comfortable porch ... The elegant rooms are adorned with hand-carved Mexican furniture, and the private patios swarm with hummingbirds. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
n LOOKING FOR SHOREBIRDS at the Sanford Sewage Ponds with York County Audubon Society leader, Andy Aldrich, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 ... He is a career biologist with a lifelong passion for birds, having worked in nine states from New Jersey to Hawaii, Florida to Michigan, on avian and education projects. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BEAUTY AND THE BEHOLDER: Orangeburg women connect through their love of art Sep 7, 2008
In February, Elizabeth Jackson of Orangeburg bought two watercolors of hummingbirds at an area flea market ... " It depicts an African-American couple riding in a mule-driven wagon that was taken directly from a 100-year-old card that McCants found in her late husband's personal effects.McCants also has other pieces that utilize everyday materials, such as a violin, bow and sheet music painted on a piece of wood secured inside an old, discarded violin case. McCants also used oils to paint birds... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Each guided tour at Hammonasset State Park takes place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. See migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds at one of Connecticut's premier birding "hot spots." Saturday walks at Hammonasset will be held each Saturday through Nov. 22 ... As the days begin to shorten, leaves change color, plants go to seed and migrations of hawks, butterflies, dragonflies and birds begin ... The three independent judges are Anne Hoy, professor of Art graphic History at New... (Middletown Press, CT)
Store fans sports passions Sep 4, 2008
"I can use it as an excuse at home, 'I've got to check the scores.'" Decked in an Eagles jersey, the Upland resident said being a Birds fan was a birthright. "I wouldn't have been allowed to root for anyone else," Grant said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
English country retreatsworth every pound Aug 30, 2008
Dogs wag their tails; birds trill. This is not a fantasy. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
Real birds' eggs, resting on a nest made from twigs, support the iridescent Fiji fruit dove which is the central focus, while a three-dimensional snake can be glimpsed disappearing into a hole in the plywood surface, leaving the tip of its tail projecting ... Nah, they're surely not rare birds' eggs - though apparently the artist did go to some trouble to replace the speckled eggs he originally used with the correct pure white eggs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis. Aug 17, 2008
Visitors are asked to keep the front door shut to keep the bees, birds and other varmints out. If you re looking for a souvenir of your trip, visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Museum. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
What is an Heirloom? Aug 15, 2008
Plus, you can sneak in a little of the oft-dreaded birds and bees curriculum without any blushing unless you re a pink-cheeked Yellow Brandywine tomato, and blushing is your birthright ... But before there is fruit, there are flowers, and this is where the birds and bees come into play. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Infotainment Aug 14, 2008
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan. Thursday, August 14, 2008. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
Visitors are asked to keep the front door shut to keep the bees, birds and other varmints out. If you re looking for a souvenir of your trip, visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Museum, 306 Third St. It s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 through Oct. 15. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Jour de Fete celebration this weekend Aug 8, 2008
The Birds of Prey exhibit will be on display in the back of the Bolduc-LeMeilleure House (weather permitting) with live eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. This exhibit is organized by the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis and items will be available for purchase to help preserve habitats and endangered species. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Xeko Debuts Its Fourth Earth-Saving Collectible Card Set, "Mission: China" Aug 8, 2008
These hotspots contain 75 percent of the planet's most threatened mammals, birds and amphibians while covering just 2. 3 percent of the Earth's surface. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Terry-Taylor neighborhood transforms into sprawling flea market Aug 4, 2008
Shoppers started scoping out merchandise Friday night, and early birds began arriving in the neighborhood at the crack of dawn Saturday. Now in its 28th year, the Terry-Taylor garage sale has grown from a small event to a full-scale flea market, complete with food vendors, portable toilets and paid parking. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Searching for a quiet, enlightening getaway? Jul 25, 2008
On a weekday morning, with the brothers in retreat, sit in an Adirondack chair on the wide green lawn and hear only birds chirping and singing from the surrounding trees, an occasional dish clanking from the kitchen, and a distant hum of traffic from Route 9W through the trees and up the hill. The Elat Chayyim Jewish Retreat Center relocated two years ago from the Catskills to the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, Conn. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Are the Braves done? Jul 21, 2008
For example, the Birds got rid of MeAngelo, Crumpler, Dunn, and the Corky Miller of football Byron Leftwich. The Birds have promise the Braves have no passion to compete. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Black Bear Inn Jul 18, 2008
Doing it with towering pine trees in the background, while birds chirp and the sun filters through the majestic trees. The Black Bear Inn has free wireless throughout, and every room has a phone, TV, and VCR or DVD player. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Mississippi Gulf Coast a prime place to go play summer hooky Jul 2, 2008
There he lived primitively and painted the vegetation, birds and seascapes ... Petit Bois is a wildlife sanctuary with a sizable population of alligators, raccoons and a multitude of birds. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
WALTHAM: Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate at 52 Gore St., will offer visitors a chance to see live hawks, falcons, owls and a bald eagle up-close and personal when raptor demonstrator Tom Ricardi brings his Birds of Prey show to the estate. Show times are at 11, noon and 1 p.m. Admission is just $4 per person. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
An isolated paradise Jun 25, 2008
There are 300 or more species of birds there, and native rainbow trout and perch for fishing. The resort is closed from November to April, which was a good thing this year. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Heat gets the garden, the bunnies, and Jimmy Jun 22, 2008
I also planted some sunflowers seeds for the birds and I love sunflowers blossoms. When we lived back of the store we would plant all kinds of sunflowers for the turkeys and chickens. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Phone companies off the hook on wiretapping Jun 21, 2008
We expect ideal weather on all days here - sunshiny mornings with song birds chirping happily in the trees, while San Francisco has the cold morning fog and little wildlife to speak of except the pigeons, rats and large roaches. You see how stereotypes can be worked both ways. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
It's a popular rest-and-refuel stop for migrating birds, and its ample natural resources convince many species to make their home here permanently ... Birds edge mud flats and flit between trees and shrubs. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Community datebook (6/17/08) Jun 17, 2008
The Glacier Pilots host the Running Birds in Alaska Baseball League action. $5-$7. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stressed military family finds haven in Oregon Jun 8, 2008
By Benjamin Brink Peacock puppets so tall they had to be carefully guided under traffic signals awed spectators as the birds craned their elegant necks to ground level. FORUMS. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Home Sweet Home relocates Jun 4, 2008
Early birds are encouraged to take advantage of their morning special, which includes a cup of coffee and danish for $2. Lisa Troiano has worked to develop a comprehensive website for the store, showcasing the coffees offered as well as gifts and collectibles. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Getting gold May 24, 2008
But, as birds chirped and waters swirled gently, the men agreed that it wasn't a bad way to get away from the busy world. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Classifieds 5/22/08 May 23, 2008
Furniture, Knick Knacks, Collectables, Kids Toys, Early Birds Welcome. HELP WANTED Construction -Remodeling Interior ior, local year round work. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Smithfield mobilizes to help May 20, 2008
With a background in reptiles, amphibians, birds and coral reef fish, he leads wildlife tours around the world. Davenport left Raleigh-Durham International Airport about a week ago with an entourage of about seven students and two professors to visit Vietnam, neighbors said. (News & Observer)
No kidding: 'American Girl' movie to cost $20 May 17, 2008
It kills two birds with one stone. I don t see the big deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Evelyn M. Grady May 14, 2008
She enjoyed nature, especially birds and flowers, and antiques. Survivors include her dear companion of many years, Jim Rice of Davenport; her son, Bryan Grady of Davenport; Jim s daughters, Mindy Nickles and husband, Matt, and Jody Stanger and husband, Todd, all of Davenport, and Kristy Anderson and husband, Charlie of DeWitt, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Kyle, Sara, Joshua, Amber, Lindsay and Hannah; step-sister, Hilda Johns of Muscatine; brother-in-law, Jerry Grady and wife, Barbara of... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rites of Spring: High season for local tours opens with a dual offering of art and flowers May 8, 2008
Margaret Roach of Copake Falls is especially proud of her garden's attractiveness to wildlife, including 60 species of birds that show up every summer despite the absence of feeders. Susan Anthony and Richard Galef have worked on their spread near Craryville for 26 years, planting hundreds of rare specimen trees, digging ponds, creating spots for quiet contemplation, and clearing rocky ledges to open up views of the Berkshires. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Framers rebuild from embers of fire May 3, 2008
I tell people, we re like birds in the forest, Burch said. We all eat rather differently. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bending over backwards May 2, 2008
Birds symbolizing freedom hover in the sky and a tribal king walks slowly to the center of the stage. As the light catches the glint of pointed, gold-encased fingertips, the row of bodies is transformed into a wave. (Xinhuanet, China)
Costa Del Sol Day Trip: Benahavis Apr 21, 2008
Watch the birds of prey. The rocky and mountainous terrain is home to thirteen different raptor species. (Suite101.com)
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama... Apr 16, 2008
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
Take an up-close look at a "drop box" Apr 12, 2008
You know they are sneaky birds and very afraid of kites that fly in the sky, piloted by little children. How about a Kangaroo Rat. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
2008 Designers' Showcase home in Buckhead Apr 8, 2008
The bed itself was dressed in handmade Portuguese linens with a pattern of birds and vines. At the foot of the bed, Brennan took an antique love seat and gave it a hip update with a metallic gold cushion edged in pale blue piping. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crowds welcome 31st annual garage sale Apr 7, 2008
Genevieve Celentano was one of the early birds. "I'm looking for the old," said the Hunterdon County resident, referring to the antiques. (NJ.com)
Ontario bill targets pet cruelty Apr 5, 2008
"There are too many incidents of dogs and cats being abused, birds being trained for cockfights and animals going unfed and held in deplorable conditions.". OSPCA Chief Inspector Hugh Coghill welcomed the proposed new laws. (Toronto Star)
Lost art is alive and well Apr 4, 2008
His wife makes all the leather wallets, belts, roses, birds and desk boxes. Barbara also does all the book work and organizing, O Callaghan said. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Malaysia bustles with diversity Apr 4, 2008
The list of things to see and do in Malaysia is long. Nature lovers can see wild monkeys and exotic birds in jungle areas. Tropical fish and coral formations are a delightful spectacle for snorkelers and divers in the clear waters off the East Coast's Perentian Island and the National Marine Park at Redang. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
She's bringing the goods back home Apr 3, 2008
That is probably my most favorite thing, watching her run around in the saltwater, chase the birds, and just have that smile on her face. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Entertainment guide Mar 31, 2008
FLOCKS AND FEATHERS: BIRDS IN SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ART: through June 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. PRESIDENTIAL VISITS: historic photos and pages from The Times-Tribune archives, ongoing exhibit during business hours, The Scranton Times Building, 149 Penn Ave.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Calendar of Events Mar 22, 2008
Using simple how-to steps, learn the basics of designing a landscape that is beneficial to birds, butterflies and other pollinators. Understand what, where and when to plant as well as designing principles used in Firewise and Wildscape. (Conroe Courier, TX)
BARGAIN-HUNTING PARADISE (14) Mar 15, 2008
The first sale day, Thursday, is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for the early birds who wish to pay the 5 entrance fee in order to get a chance at purchasing the bargains first. New merchandise will be added Friday, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Weekend entertainment guide Feb 22, 2008
FLOCKS AND FEATHERS: BIRDS IN SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ART: through June 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: paintings by Ruthy Sizemore and Jean Sly Miller, Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, Tunkhannock. (Scranton Times, PA)
Red Baron's big antiques auction this weekend Feb 19, 2008
There's also an Italian Renaissance walnut mantel with figures of Atlas, bronze urns and detailed carvings of birds and flowers. In between will be lighting, dining room and bedroom sets, paintings, architectural pieces and jewelry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Mountain magic Feb 13, 2008
The inn offers special packages, including Sunday afternoon tea and a program by the New Hampshire School of Falconry, with live birds. The Grand View Inn & Resort (580 Mountain Road, 603-532-9880, thegrand , rooms $100-$250) sits at the foot of Monadnock, with beautiful views and its own restaurant, Churchills. (Boston Globe)
Business in Brief Feb 8, 2008
Awards will be given in the following categories: animals, birds of prey, canes and walking sticks, caricatures, carousels, chips, fish, game birds (upland), human figures, materials other than wood, miniatures (waterfowl, birds, animals, misc. mythology, relief (any subject), shorebirds, songbirds, waterfowl, wood burning (animals, birds, portraits, scenery) and workshop-instructed projects. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Ten of the world's finest shotguns Jan 29, 2008
A fine shotgun combines beauty, ergonomics and durability into one elegant steel and walnut package that will last for generations. These are the highlights from Griffin one of the nation's leading dealers in fine guns. (CNN -- Money)
Tributes flow at burial of Suharto Jan 29, 2008
As tiny birds swirled around the entryway, a military honor guard delivered the coffin, which was draped in a red and white Indonesian flag and preceded by a portrait of Suharto in the full, medal-laden uniform of a five-star general. The coffin was opened briefly and then lowered into the grave next to the polished marble tomb of his wife. (International Herald Tribune)
Musikanten Montana hosting wine-tasting, silent auction Jan 25, 2008
Tickets for the wine-tasting evening must be purchased in advance and are available at Bert s, Birds eys and Prickly Pear Antiques or from Musikanten Montana members. To reserve a ticket, call Darien at 431-7464. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
10 top shotguns Jan 25, 2008
Ten of the world's finest shotguns - Purdey Best (Pair) (1) - FORTUNE. A fine shotgun combines beauty, ergonomics and durability into one elegant steel and walnut package that will last for generations. (CNN -- Money / International)
Senior Center: Year in Review Jan 25, 2008
I had taken a picture of a few people from Davis Road with their assortment of pets which ranged from dogs to birds to fish. "Bring a Friend Day" was the highlight of the month. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Collect Vintage Valentine Cards Jan 23, 2008
The most elaborate of these cards include ribbons, swags, lace, and birds with fluttering wings ... The earliest cards were beautifully printed sentimental odes featuring birds, flowers, angel, lovely women, beautiful children, and handsome couples. (Suite101.com)
The History of Valentines Day Jan 20, 2008
It was also believed that birds began their mating season in mid-February ... Birds, especially doves, remained popular motifs, soon joined by Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love. (Suite101.com)
For chefs, an ethical challenge: Looking dinner in the eye Jan 18, 2008
Like Hillary Clinton, his eyes welled up on television last week in his case, while killing unwanted birds in the factory unit. In Oliver's show, "Jamie's Fowl Dinners," he served up many shocking moments: he suffocated a clutch of male chicks according to standard egg industry procedure, in a chamber of carbon dioxide; stuffed birds into the crowded, filthy "battery" cages that house 95 percent of the country's chickens, and showed a computer-altered baby picture of himself, grossly engorged to... (International Herald Tribune)
