Canine rescue effort turns into a lengthy and 'challenging' ordeal Oct 11, 2008
tushyturtle wrote on Oct 10, 2008 2:53 AM:" Thank God for caring people like yourself. I have 2 large dogs a cat and a turtle or I would be there in a heartbeat. Another story to let people know to have your animals spayed and neutered. Everyone thinks it would be so nice for there animals to have a batch of puppies or kittens, unless they are pure breeds have them fixed!!If you want a puppy just go to the shelters and save one from being euthenized!!! These animals did not chose to come into... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
The first presentation is by "Professor of Percussion." Vecchia celebrates Native Americans with drumming, chant and circle dance, and stories from across Turtle Island, the first name for America ... The new Interactive Turtle is a full-size, working replica of the world's first submarine invented by David Bushnell is not to be missed. (Middletown Press, CT)
Curator fired after gluing antique Sep 20, 2008
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward ... The antique, a wooden turtle dove was more than 2,000 years old and dated back to China's Han Dynasty. (FOX23.com, OK)
Restore Featherweight 221 Finish Sep 2, 2008
After repairing scratches and chips, make the whole machine shine like new by waxing it with a car wax like Turtle Wax with carnauba, or a product by Mirror Glaze called Professional Show Car Glaze that produces a deep glossy surface. Keep New Scratches From Forming. (Suite101.com)
Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008
GARAGE SALES 1390 S. Turtle Dr. Aug. 30 8:00 to 4:00 pm. NO EARLY SALES HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE Cabinets - Shelves - Clocks - Toys - Furniture, Handmade WrenHouses, also Yard Sale Lots of Misc. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
N.C. buys spittoons from Conn. collector Jul 28, 2008
He has a spittoon that looks like a turtle - step on the head and the shell pops open, exposing the bowl for spitting. "They were looking at these pictures and they were very impressed. They wanted them," Kinner said. (Boston Globe)
Now's the time to pull out your old photo albums and reminisce Jul 27, 2008
We were thrilled to see a sea turtle and sharks. We remember the awesome frozen key lime pie on a stick from the Blond Giraffe--www. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Region roundup Jul 7, 2008
Turtle Lake - The 27th annual Turtle Days Celebration will be held Friday through Sunday at Turtle Lake ... A parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday and the turtle races start at 1 p.m., with preregistration at 10 a.m. ... A barbecue will be served at 4 p.m. July 18 and watermelon will be given away starting at 1 a.m. July 19 on Main Street, followed by turtle races. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Classifieds 6/26/08 Jun 27, 2008
905 Debra Lane Turtle Creek. Glassware, housewares, buffet, bedding, decorations, frames, collectibles ues, furniture, microwave. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Rants & Raves: Work together to end oil crisis Jun 26, 2008
Thanks for helping turtle. Thank you to the Jacksonville police officer and the gentleman in the utility van on Shad Road near the Hood Road intersection on Monday at about 4:45 p.m. A large snapping turtle was in the roadway trying to cross the road ... The officer was able to control traffic while the stranger put on work gloves to carry the turtle across the road. (Florida Times-Union)
Turtle Creek Flea Market To Open, Despite Fire Jun 14, 2008
The blaze caused $3 million worth of damage to the Turtle Creek Flea Market at Ohio 63 and I-75 in Monroe. The fire started in the wall of an aquarium shop. (WKRC.com, OH)
Flea Market Fire Believed To Be Electrical In ... Jun 13, 2008
Turtle Creek Flea Market Vendors are expected to find out today if they'll be able to do business in a flea market, badly damaged by fire. Investigators believe a malfunctioning socket used to power fish aquariums sparked a fire at the Turtle Creek Flea Market. (WKRC.com, OH)
Myanmar junta keeps rein on aid May 12, 2008
A symbol of health and longevity, the giant Yangtze soft-shell turtle is on the verge of extinction. A new road promises faster travel and more trade for people in Laos, Thailand and southern China. (International Herald Tribune)
You're an Arkie if.... Apr 3, 2008
You've eaten raccoon, deer and turtle soup. You leave your Christmas lights up year-round. (The Piggott Times, AR)
'Suppertime' a sell out once again Mar 8, 2008
haven't " turtle wrote on Mar 7, 2008 7:40 PM:" Since the tickets are always in such high demand and there is a limited number of them, they should not allow people to buy 25-30+ at one time. Limit them to five per person. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Chinese province hopes to build dams despite concerns Mar 7, 2008
Reuters Published: March 6, 2008. The southern Chinese province of Yunnan is still hoping to build dams and hydropower plants, a senior official said Thursday, despite environmental concerns. (International Herald Tribune)
Welcome to cozy row Feb 2, 2008
A tiger maple secretary purchased from Pine Tree Barn in Wooster, Ohio, adds visual interest, along with a papier-mache turtle that sits atop a custom bookcase handcrafted by Mr. Mayo's brother, Bobby. Mrs. Eshelman's sister made the terrapin for her daughter when she was in the third grade. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gunmen kidnap U.S. aid worker in Afghanistan Jan 26, 2008
A symbol of health and longevity, the giant Yangtze soft-shell turtle is on the verge of extinction. Political uncertainty as Pakistan celebrates 60 years of existence. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
American held in Pakistani jail is gravely ill Jan 19, 2008
Published: January 18, 2008. A Pakistani-American doctor who campaigned for the rights of a minority group has been held without charges under severe conditions in Pakistan for nearly two years and is gravely ill in a remote jail, his lawyers and human rights advocates said. (International Herald Tribune)
CIA says militant was behind Bhutto's death Jan 19, 2008
CIA says militant was behind Bhutto's death - International Herald Tribune. CIA says militant was behind Bhutto's death. (International Herald Tribune)
Most Sri Lankan bus ambush victims were shot-military Jan 17, 2008
Reuters Published: January 17, 2008. Sri Lanka's military said on Thursday most of the 27 people killed in a bus ambush were shot by rebels as the passengers tried to flee rather than in the blast that struck the vehicle. (International Herald Tribune)
Asia's courts failing to enforce environmental laws, say lawyers at UN conference Jan 14, 2008
A symbol of health and longevity, the giant Yangtze soft-shell turtle is on the verge of extinction. Alison Smale, the IHT's managing editor, discusses the climate change conference, the U.S. National Intelligen. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sir Edmund Hillary, first to climb to top of Mt. Everest, dies at 88 Jan 11, 2008
The Associated Press Sir Edmund Hillary in Nepal in 1963. The Associated Press Published: January 11, 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
Japanese prosecutors drop case against 4 suspected of classified defense data leak Jan 11, 2008
A symbol of health and longevity, the giant Yangtze soft-shell turtle is on the verge of extinction. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after eight years to a hero's welcome. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ethnic Koreans killed in fire had left China for a new life Jan 10, 2008
Firefighters coming out of a warehouse after searching for survivors in Icheon, South Korea, on Tuesday. (hn Young-joon/The Associated Press). (International Herald Tribune)
Malaysia bans intake of India and Bangladesh workers Jan 8, 2008
Reuters Published: January 8, 2008. Malaysia has suspended the recruitment of workers from India and Bangladesh, the government said on Tuesday, in a move one official said could be linked to a recent uproar about Malaysia's treatment of its ethnic Indians. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Malaysia bans recruitment of Indian workers after unrest Jan 8, 2008
Part 1: An interview with Xang Yang Part 3: An interview with Xang Yang Part 4: An interview with Xang Yang A symbol of health and longevity, the giant Yangtze soft-shell turtle is on the verge of extinction. Alison Smale, the IHT's managing editor, discusses the climate change conference, the U.S. National Intelligen. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
37" - Sarah Connolly (Simon Wright; Bournemouth Symphony Chorus; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra); Track from: "Elgar: Sea Pictures" [Naxos]CLASSICAL CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION"Amargs: Northern Concerto" - Joan Albert Amargs (Lan Shui, conductor; Danish National Symphony Orchestra/DR); Track from: "Movements - Michala Petri Plays Amargs/Brtz/Stucky" [OUR Recordings]"Chesky: Concerto For Bassoon And Orchestra" - David Chesky (Rossen Gergov, conductor; Symphony Orchestra Of Norrlands Opera);... (Variety)
Holiday Calendar Nov 22, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
WDynamite, tweed skirt (w/hues of baby blue and black) stopping at my knees, black turtle neck, black stockings, peep toe black sling backs and of course, ankle bracelet. I ll this in to spice things up because I m feeling bad no panties. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Eat to Satisfy Your Body, Not to Satisfy Your Friends Oct 14, 2007
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard Oct 13, 2007 - 9:18:05 AM. Letter to Editor One third of lipsticks manufactured in the United States and used by millions of American women contain lead at a level that exceeds the limit of the metal allowed in food, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) reported October 11. (Food Consumer)
It's in the bag Oct 5, 2007
Bags in exotic skins such as alligator, turtle, and snake are accented with everything from bakelite to brass and are elegantly displayed in stacked cubes ... Butler is quick to share her knowledge of handbags with her customers whether it be an impromptu lesson in identifying skins (turtle is more of a circular pattern than crocodile, alligator has pin-prick sized dots), or doling out tips on caring for the bags (wipe them down with a conditioner once a season). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
San Francisco, Arkansas Sep 16, 2007
" Many take in a live show, be it a hoedown on the highway or a concert at the downtown Auditorium, where John Phillips Sousa opened and Ray Charles made one of his last appearance. A festival sashays through town almost every weekend - bluegrass, jazz, gospel, blues, arts and crafts. There's an annual UFO conference, clergy appreciation weekend and two diversity pride celebrations (The drag show at the Tiki Torch packs fans in so tightly the locals say you can't get in with a straight needle.)... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
APEC fails to dampen Fred's ponds Sep 15, 2007
Of all the wonders on offer at Sydney's big antiques and art fair last month, among the most striking were curiosities from the world of nature: giant clams and arrays of other exotic shells, fossils, birds' eggs, zebra skin rugs, mounted heads of gazelles, giraffes and wild boar, elephant ears and feet, turtle shells, taxidermised owls, and whale vertebra on stands. To cap it all, there was a collection of mounted sawfish beaks - quite a few of which were adorned with red stickers before the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Exhibition tells tales of Torres Strait islanders Sep 13, 2007
The 33 artworks on display depict marine life in many variations, from the dugong and turtle to fish and coral reefs and conch shells ... It tells the story of a cheating merchant who is stoned for stealing turtle meat ... The central figure of the merchant stands in proud possession of the turtle as a squad of warriors creeps up behind him. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Entertainment Guide Sep 4, 2007
VICTOR STABIN: Turtle and Stabino Fringe series, opening reception, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., through Sept. 29, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.. ART FACULTY BIENNIAL: opening reception Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.; through Oct. 7, Mahady Gallery, 2300 Adams Ave.. (Scranton Times, PA)
What's in your backpack?Funky, unexpected gadgets make school work fun Sep 3, 2007
Book Sox Hot Sox, The Turtle Co., 3- 5. Part book cover, part science show, these stretchy protectors do a neat trick: Touch them and the heat of your hand makes them change colors. (Montana Standard, MT)
Weekend entertainment guide Aug 30, 2007
VICTOR STABIN: Turtle and Stabino Fringe series, opening reception, Sept. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., through Sept. 29, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.. ART FACULTY BIENNIAL: opening reception Sept. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.; through Oct. 7, Mahady Gallery, 2300 Adams Ave.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Laharpe prepares for food, fun, frogs during Summerfest Aug 8, 2007
At 6:30 on the tennis courts, the 31st annual Lions Club turtle races begin. Friday's entertainment is by Mama'z Boys. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Pet Turtle Linked to Infant Death Jul 9, 2007
ATLANTA, July 6 -- Turtles, especially those with shells under four inches, are still causing illness -- and death -- more than 30 years after their sale was banned in the U.S., the CDC warned ... Explain to interested patients that almost all turtles harbor Salmonella, which is why it is illegal to sell or distribute small turtles -- those that could be easily handled by young children ... Note that if patients keep turtles, care should be taken to avoid contamination. (MedPage Today)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
30-day news archives. And how did it get here. (Florida Today)
Baby Dies After Getting Salmonella From Pet Turtle Jul 7, 2007
A three-week-old baby girl has died of poisoning, which was transmitted to her by a pet turtle, according to an article that appeared on the Web site. The (CDC) reported the fatality in a weekly report reminding Americans of the health risks associated with small turtles, the sale of which was banned in 1975 ... The sale of turtles with shells smaller than four inches is banned in this country. (Fox News)
Pet Turtles Pose <i>Salmonella</i> Danger to Kids Jul 6, 2007
Pet Turtles Pose Salmonella Danger to Kids - Forbes ... THURSDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Even though the sale of small turtles has been banned in the United States since 1975, American children are still contracting sometimes deadly Salmonella from these pets, experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn ... In February, for example, a three-week-old Florida infant died from Salmonella poisoning after coming into contact with a pet turtle that a friend of the... (Forbes)
celebrating bastille day in ste. genevieve Jul 6, 2007
Youth activities will include turtle racing, kite flying, bobbing for apples and boul. Live entertainment will perform throughout the day, including Elsie Parker, who plays French classics and originals; House of Bishops, a Blues band, R & B and Oldies band; and Dennis Stroughmatt & the Creole Stomp, a Louisiana Creole Zydeco, Cajun and Blues band, as well as other local musicians. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Riverwood Coffee Shop opens at Timberlake Gallery Jun 9, 2007
"In those days before the national coffee craze brought espressos and double latts to , the choices at Miss Jean's were relatively simple - regular or decaffeinated.Now, four years after Morrow's death, the gallery has added a new coffee shop named for Riverwood, artist Bob Timberlake's first studio in Southmont, and a menu more like Starbucks.But the memory of Morrow remains."This is just an expansion of what we enjoyed so much with her," said Frank Stoner, gallery president.The expansion... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Emily rides to rescue with big Creation Jun 2, 2007
Among the Oceanic offerings is an important turtle shell mask from Torres Strait, which the Christie's publicity describes as "north of Papua New Guinea". It's estimated at 400,000 plus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
!!! GARAGE SALES !!! May 11, 2007
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 1 desk; 2 w/chairs , Sunmarck InvaCare; Sears Cardio Fit Plus w/book; portable TV; hideaway bed; sofa eat covers; pressure cooker; 30" Fridgadaire kitchen stove; small items. 2. 1221 12th Pl., 7 a.m. - noon; annual sample sale. golf eqiupment and accessories; clothing for kids s, all brand new. 3. 911 7th St., 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dining table (older); large sofa; drapes; floor lamps; car mats (new); lawn chairs; pint jars and other jars; many other items. 4. 806 W. 2nd St.,... (Kalona News, IA)
Old roller coasters don't die May 3, 2007
"Clementon Amusement Park and Splash World in Clementon, N.J., sold their "Turtle Whirl," a turtle-themed tilt-a-whirl, to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, Pa. The sale allowed Clementon to expand its water attractions and satisfied a need at Dutch Wonderland, Soled said."They all want one more attraction," he said. "It's hard for them to go year in year out with the same equipment. "When he's selling a popular ride, Soled or his clients often hear from ACE members or others with sentimental... (The Morning Star)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Apr 21, 2007
Engine trouble forced a helicopter carrying Honolulu police officers apparently looking for marijuana patches to make a hard landing at about 2:15 p.m. yesterday at Turtle Bay. Four people were on board, and only one suffered minor injuries, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
WICA hosts candidates, police Apr 19, 2007
Mary Turtle, constituent services representative for Fourth District Councilwoman Carol Campbell, attended the meeting in Campbell's place. Police Officer Charles Kline, community relations officer for the Fifth Police District, spoke about recent robberies and arrests in Wissahickon at the meeting. (Roxborough Review, PA)
Warner Bros. Pictures and 4Kids Entertainment Kick Off a Month of Turtle Mania With Promotional Support for the Theatrical Release of TMNT Feb 20, 2007
Pictures and 4Kids Entertainment Kick Off a Month of Turtle Mania With Promotional Support for the Theatrical Release of TMNT: Financial News - Yahoo ... Pictures and 4Kids Entertainment Kick Off a Month of Turtle Mania With Promotional Support for the Theatrical Release of TMNTMonday February 19, 9:00 am ET ... McDonald's, Airheads, Hot Topic and Other Leading Retailers Join List of Partners for Highly Anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
