Community Notes Sep 4, 2008
This book tells the story of two young Chinese girls from different villages who form a friendship that takes them through traditional 19th century experiences such as foot binding and arranged marriages. The staff at the library will be able to assist anyone in borrowing this book from one of the other libraries in the system. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
US-Russia tensions heighten over Georgia conflict Aug 15, 2008
Refugees continued to pour out of Gori and nearby villages, telling of burned houses, looting, killings and rape at the hands of militia-style fighters who entered Georgia on the heels of Russian soldiers. Thick smoke climbed into the sky for a second day but, with the area closed by the Russian military, none of the allegations could be independently verified. (Los Angeles Times)
Worlds apart, a brother provides strength for two Aug 11, 2008
Photo by John Wilcox Still life: The town of Bergen, Germany and its surrounding villages, such as Marquartstein, above, were thrust into the spotlight this week when the path of Clark Rockefeller led to Christian Gerhartsreiter who abandoned his seamstress mother, artist fat. Related Articles. (Boston Herald)
Art for art's sake Aug 10, 2008
And I first thought "This is all a bit phoney, I bet they don't dance that well in those scrubby villages, would they really have clothes as fresh and bright?" But then I thought: "Yeah, but in 100 years time, some latter-day tour guide may be saying 'And in the last century, when they still had those huge cruise ships, the country folk every summer would come down to the coast and dress up in splendid clothes and dance for the tourists...'". All this tourism itself is perhaps a recent tradition... (BBC News -- UK)
Come here to dawdle, browse, dine, wander Jul 28, 2008
Long a favored destination for artists and rusticators, Boothbay Har bor, the epicenter, is one of those Maine seafaring villages made for postcards. A jumble of cottages, inns, and houses crown an intown knoll. (Boston Globe)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
In August, they'll be starting their visit to England with a tour organized by Real Ale Walks in Somerset, where you trek between villages going to different pubs. Their favorite place to hike is the Alps, because they can combine their love of beer with exercise. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
For instance, through Dec. 21, villas at Orlando's Sheraton Vistana Resort and Sheraton Vistana Villages go for $99 (one-bedroom) and $129 (two-bedroom). A three-night minimum stay must be booked by Sept. 30, with packages including resort discounts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Anew kind of hotel in ancient Italian villages Jul 17, 2008
Ancient Italian villages are being turned into a new kind of hotel. More from Budget Travel. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Brighton Collectibles designs new jewelry collection to empower women Jul 15, 2008
To immediately help alleviate this suffering, Brighton is partnering with non-profit organizations to build freshwater wells for 10 hospitals in Kenyan villages where they are most needed ... A full 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of those items will go to support charity:water s efforts to build freshwater wells in Kenyan villages where they are most needed. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Bhutanese temple thieves get life Jul 13, 2008
Edinburgh University anthropologist Richard Whitecross, who has studied the traumatic effect on Bhutanese society of the thefts, says the thieves usually carry out robberies away from their home villages. "But that has changed in recent years and now there are cases of villagers stealing artefacts from chortens in their own villages," he said. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Lewes, Delaware Jul 4, 2008
Over in the Villages of Five Points shopping area (closer to State 1), Fish On reels in the crowds. This publike restaurant feels casual and family-friendly. (CNN -- Travel)
Old-time charm Jul 2, 2008
King, who owns a vacation home here, is one of many characters who flock to this southwestern Maine town of three villages (Lovell, Center Lovell, and North Lovell) an hour and a half northwest of Portland and a stone's throw from the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. From June to September, Lovell draws scores of Bostonians and New Yorkers, including a number of college music students who perform for local resort guests and spice up the town's night life. (Boston Globe)
The Mississippi Gulf Coast a prime place to go play summer hooky Jul 2, 2008
For generations, sleepy fishing villages and old family resorts dotted Mississippi's 88-mile stretch of shoreline. The seafood industry provided livelihoods for permanent residents. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'Culture shock' Jun 23, 2008
"We want to maintain the activities that are so typical of French villages and small towns.". It's going to reform the way we conduct business, the way in which work is valued, and the way in which people relate to money. (BBC News -- Europe)
Costume designers Trek in a new direction Jun 19, 2008
"We had been using Sama Sama in Ubud for all our designs -- they knew exactly what we needed. Two weeks after signing we were back in Bali," says Elijah, adding Sama Sama was calling in seamstresses from other villages and that their pattern maker, Pak Oleh, was "a super hero", creating patterns for the more than 200 garments -- no two of which are the same. Elijah stresses their designs are very "hands on", with a range of techniques that can only be achieved through hard labor. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Remnants of a prosperous past echo in Pingyao Jun 15, 2008
Numerous minority villages have become ethnic theme parks - not be confused with the Ethnic Minorities Park just across the street from Beijing's Olympic Village - and even the Forbidden City, the greatest architectural manifestation of Imperial China, until recently housed a Starbucks within its gates. Pingyao is an overnight train ride or one-hour flight from Beijing and about two hours by bus from the provincial capital, Taiyuan. (Boston Globe)
Contemporary art boom brings opportunities, and challenges, for insurers May 31, 2008
International Herald Tribune In villages devastated by Cyclone Nargis, it is clear who has won people's hearts - the monks handing out food, aid and medical care. In Opinion: More Headlines. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
Sophisticated coastal cities such as Charleston and Savannah beckon with architectural gems dating to the 1700s, while timeless mountain villages offer traditional handicrafts and bluegrass music. Proud to welcome visitors, Southerners share their hospitality like they share their foodwith relish and a sense of abundance. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Space Chimps: Locations May 25, 2008
Flower Power: this is the brightest and most densely populated area of the planet, and is where the Malgorian villages are situated. Ham has to traverse this heavily guarded terrain to get through. (IGN PS2)
Back to the Stone Age May 25, 2008
Its in Cavusin, a sleepy community tucked between the more frequented Goreme and Avanos villages. People called me crazy, Oz says with a laugh, as he shows us the cavern he was born in. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Worlds Once-In-A-Lifetime Vacations May 23, 2008
On this , two travelers explore India and Bhutan, visiting villages where age-old trades like weaving, iron-working and pearl piercing are still practiced. They also visit several museums where thousand-year antiquities are on display. (Sify.com, India)
Discover New Orleans' new shine May 2, 2008
This extravaganza features fishermen, arts & crafts, and farmers villages filled with local sounds, food booths, cooking demonstrations and products fresh from the farm and the sea. Finally, it wouldnt be the Big Easy without celebrating the cocktail, rumored to have originated in New Orleans. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wine is the new gold in Dahlonega Apr 12, 2008
By WILLIAM SCHEMMELFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/13/08. Dahlonega It seems this historic gold rush town has gone from country to cool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Interviews for Miss Spoon River Scenic Drive are schedule Apr 9, 2008
Young ladies ages 16 through 21 who would like to become Queen for 2008 will be asked about their knowledge of and involvement in the Spoon River Scenic Drive activities, so candidates may want to talk with the area representatives in one of the 15 villages with Fall Festival activities in Fulton County. Miss Spoon River Scenic Drive represents the Associates at parades, special events, the Fulton County Fair and the Fall Festival in October. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Luxe Travel: European Castles, Spanish Monastery Stays Mar 26, 2008
Youll work off the rich cuisine with moderate inn-to-inn hikes through the villages and back roads of the wine region. Your week-long journey begins and ends in Bilbao, Spain. (Newsmax)
Sun, Sand & Drugs Mar 22, 2008
Four decades after catapulting to the world's tourism map for its excellent climate, palm-fringed beaches, cheap alcohol, whitewashed churches, brown-tiled, low-slung homes, clean villages and easy availability of drugs, the place was - and remains - India Lite, as someone called it. Or, if you like, a place to escape the real India. (India Times, India)
Gail Hecko, Leader of tours to Italy Feb 16, 2008
Hecko also goes beyond Montisi, recommending sights around Tuscany, such as the art museums in Florence and the pottery shops and wineries in nearby villages. Also, the medieval city of Siena and the town of Cortona, featured in the book and movie "Under the Tuscan Sun," are close. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Businesses warned against 'wallet people' Feb 14, 2008
According to Rose, a man took a woman's wallet at a shop in the Villages at Lady Lake, and when she noticed it tucked into his waistband, she confronted him. He responded by punching her in the jaw, knocking her down and stomping on her head. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
At home: Beautiful Afghan rugs are splendid poverty fighters Feb 8, 2008
It employs the weavers so far, 700 women, plus their families, in 10 villages and pays them a salary plus bonuses for finished rugs. Proceeds of the sales of the rugs, about $1,000 for a small one and up to $18,000 for large, are invested in village schooling and health care. (USA Today -- Life)
The Jura, France: A festival to celebrate a fabled wine Jan 22, 2008
e marking the new vintage's release migrates from town to town in the region, with this year's event to be held in the tiny neighboring villages of Sainte-Agn. s and Vincelles, whose stone houses are typical of the homes the area's winemakers traditionally built for themselves. (International Herald Tribune)
Adventure guide to Mexico Jan 22, 2008
Beyond the sunbathers, cervezas and spring break debauchery so conspicuously on display in Cancn and Cozumel, Mexico offers a lesser-known adventure experience the kind that is found deep in the jungle or near small fishing villages and offshore reefs. The same country that possesses one of the world's most polluted capital cities also ranks as one of the richest in species diversity. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Bloggers push China to prosecute beating death Jan 18, 2008
With China's economy booming and developers transforming big cities and even small villages with huge building projects, clashes between angry residents and public officials have increased, partly because China's legal system is so ineffective and government corruption is perceived to be widespread. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune)
Air force jets destroy rebel hide-out; clashes kill 30 insurgents military says Jan 17, 2008
86-mile) stretch of road connecting Uyilankulam and Adampan villages in northern Mannar district Wednesday after a battle that killed nine rebels. Though small, the stretch is seen as strategic in the military's push to take rebel-held territories in Mannar district, Nanayakkara said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Push for education yields little for India's poor Jan 17, 2008
The latest survey, conducted across 16,000 villages in 2007 and released Wednesday, found that while many more children were sitting in class, vast numbers of them could not read, write or perform basic arithmetic, to say nothing of those who were not in school at all ... Along the way lie many hurdles, and Ghosh, on his visits to villages like this one, encounters them all. (International Herald Tribune)
China bans free plastic shopping bags Jan 10, 2008
Bangladesh already bans them, as do at least 30 remote Alaskan villages. Last year, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban petroleum-based plastic grocery bags. (International Herald Tribune)
Lindsborg offers ceramics, touch of history Dec 28, 2007
Perhaps most importantly, Christmas In Lindsborg is the only line of Christmas villages that is entirely non-profit. Smoky Valley Charities, Inc. (SVC) was established as a non-profit corporation to administer the Christmas In Lindsborg project. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Christmas in Lindsborg miniatures available Dec 25, 2007
Perhaps most importantly, Christmas In Lindsborg is the only line of Christmas villages which is entirely non-profit. The series exists entirely for support and promotion of Lindsborg and its institutions. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Picturesque Villages in Girona Dec 15, 2007
In the countryside and on the coast near the beaches of the Costa Brava, Girona province contains beautiful medieval villages with Romanesque and Gothic architecture ... One of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain, Besal s landmark feature is its spectacular Romanesque fortified bridge, which was built in the 11th century and has seven arches spanning the river Fluvi. (Suite101.com)
Never-ending Christmas Dec 12, 2007
Upstairs, Laughlin has one of the nation's largest displays of miniature villages and trains by the venerable Department 56 ... Laughlin started collecting the villages, which debuted in 1976, in the mid-1990s, spending thousands of hours and dollars amassing his set ... While the villages are top sellers year-round, the store carries other collectible lines, such as Christopher Radko glass ornaments and Annalee dolls. (The Palm Beach Post)
more » Dec 5, 2007
There are also buses to nearby villages and small towns; they leave from the small plaza near the main market. And if you are tired, visit the Bibliotech (Library) which has Spanish and English media. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
On to Spain, France, Italy Nov 26, 2007
Overall, we preferred the tiny coastal villages along the Riviera to budget-busting Monaco. Like Villefranche-sur-Mer, a town between Nice and Monaco that Kaitlin had discovered many years before. (North County Times)
WF 2007 Holiday Home Tour will kick-off Dec. 16 Nov 13, 2007
Also, several collectible villages are displayed throughout the home, with the North Pole Village being the family s favorite. As a special surprise, the sports-related basement features several authentic trees, an awesome mural done by Ronnel and Tim Murphy, and Redbird-related touches throughout. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Unopposed, but not apathetic, Apex candidates stick to slow-growth mantra Oct 19, 2007
"But I just don't want them to make any mistakes. There's beginning to be a lot of townhomes and condos, and I don't want to see too many of those."A few blocks away, a field where tobacco recently grew will soon become the Villages at Apex. The development will feature about 1,100 homes surrounded by shops, restaurants and offices -- all walkable, planners hope. (News & Observer)
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Arrow Rock, Blackwater to host weekend festivals - Neighboring villages woo ... The villages of Arrow Rock and Blackwater, Mo. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Flea market, demonstrations part of annual Harvest Festival at Elijah Filley stone barn Oct 11, 2007
In the drive, many of the pre-1950 tractors on display at the festival will travel on a 10- to 12-mile journey through many of the towns and villages in Gage County. The tractors will also be on display throughout the weekend with John Deere tractors being featured this year. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
40th Annual Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive: SOME PAST HIGHTLIGHTS Oct 7, 2007
Indian artifacts and archeological digs of prehistoric Indian villages are on display. Progress on the construction of a new 1. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Even Martha Stewart Living recognizes Greene County is the place to be for autumn leaves Oct 1, 2007
Greene County, in fact, is Pennsylvania's third poorest county, and the back roads' explorer will encounter some all-but-deserted villages, sagging barns and ancient houses where the family has moved out and, right next door, put up a modular home instead. But for every neglected property, there is a neatly kept farm, a freshly painted one-room school house, or a restored covered bridge -- there are seven in all -- nestled in a hollow aflame with sugar maples. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Burma road to ruin Sep 29, 2007
To increase trade with China, the junta has relocated whole towns and villages to make way for the wider roads needed to carry the larger lorries hauling the tropical teak and mahogany hardwoods over the mountains from Pyin U Lwin to Mandalay and on to China. Trade goes the other way, too - the improved roads allowing China to exploit Burma's western seaboard on the Bay of Bengal to export its own goods to the world. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Soldotna United Methodist Church, 158 S. Binkley St. This festival is full of intriguing handcrafted merchandise ranging from folk art to ceramics, textiles, baskets, jewelry and musical instruments. The rhythm of international music, the aroma of fairly traded gourmet coffee and the rich taste of chocolate made from fairly traded cocoa beans add to the festive atmosphere. (Anchorage Daily News)
O.J. suspect in latest legal saga in Vegas | Video Sep 15, 2007
From Chinese bikers who refuse to let rain ruin their day to Nicaraguan villages shattered by Hurricane Felix, see the best images from the past week. AP. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ELLISVILLE WELCOMES SCENIC DRIVE VENDORS Aug 31, 2007
ELLISVILLE -- Ellisville, one of the original villages to take part in the Spoon River Scenic Drive, is getting vendor set-ups ready for the 40th anniversary of the event to be held the first two weekends in October. To entertain visitors at this year's Scenic Drive, the village of Ellisville will offer historic buildings, food, music, a Scarecrow contest, tractor display and presentation of a play by the Spoon River Rascals theatrical group. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Paris lives for decadence Jul 21, 2007
La Vall;e is one of nine "chic outlet shopping villages" in major cities around Europe, and I know what you're thinking: an outlet mall. But this being France, the usual suspects have been replaced with the poshest brands possible, from Givenchy to Christian Lacroix. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Celebrate canal in villages Jul 13, 2007
This summer marks the third annual Erie Canal Celebration held in the villages of Jordan and Elbridge ... Elbridge will host a chicken barbecue, and both villages will participate in the treasure hunting in the villages ... t's growing every year, said Doyle as she rattled off the laundry list of events taking place throughout the villages. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Florida Panhandle beckons Jul 13, 2007
Also relatively new and handled by Legendary Resorts are units at the more subdued Villages of Crystal Beach, 228 Grand Key Loop West in Destin. Near the gulf on the former Scenic Highway 98, it has a lagoon-style pool (30,000 square feet) and two-story houses that can be rented. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local Towns To Celebrate July 4 Jun 29, 2007
Family Fun Days -- Throughout the villages of Stratton s. Fireworks at dusk over Flagstaff on Saturday. For more info: www. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
A Changing Landscape Jun 18, 2007
City leaders in late March won approval to annex nearly 700 acres for the Villages of Patterson, hoping to add 3,100 homes and 9,000 people. And officials recently started updating the city's general plan with the idea of adding even more growth. (Modesto Bee, CA)
RETIRE OVERSEAS! Expert Advice, New Low Price Jun 18, 2007
You'll find cliffs, hidden coves with secluded beaches, rolling hills, and high mountains nearby dotted with picturesque villages. In this place, a two storey, traditional house with five bedrooms on 2. (Newsmax)
Stripped of a natural fibre Jun 17, 2007
We wear our traditional bark clothing as a form of identity, explains Julida anak Uju, 38, from Sungai Bumbun Orang Asli Village, one of five villages in Carey Island. She had had to wade in knee-deep mud to harvest the nipah leaves for her costume, which takes a full day to weave into the songkho (plaited headband), selipang (sash) and dendan (skirt). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Canajoharie rides out the flood waters Jun 7, 2007
Tuesday, Prifti invited neighboring business owners and dozens of state and local officials into his restaurant to enjoy a free meal in celebration of Canajoharie's recovery from the floods that deluged Mohawk River towns and villages with millions of gallons of water. The meal at the West Main Street restaurant capped a morning event aimed at recognizing the hard work that village residents and business owners put into the recovery and a unique state-funded program that delivered small and... (Albany Times Union)
Zanzibar: Exotic location offers history and relaxation Jun 3, 2007
According to guidebooks, one of the must-do activities in Zanzibar is the Spice Tour, which involves a trip out of town to agricultural villages where spices are grown in private gardens and government plantations. But unless you're really, really into horticulture, it's safe to say Indonesians in general can skip this tour. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Your wishes granted at these Mexican hotels May 30, 2007
Other resorts present the option of a hideaway, appearing to be little villages dotted with deluxe cabanas and casitas. And the plethora of conveniences tempts travelers to stay on the property, relaxing at one of the many pools and eating at one of the on-site gourmet restaurants. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Whitby North Yorkshire May 29, 2007
The National Trust preserves much of the local coastline, which has spectacular views, excellent walks and provides the chance to visit old fishing villages. Information is available at the Coastal Centre at Ravenscar. (Suite101.com)
Military-minded events May 25, 2007
The Villages Amphitheater, 301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville. 770-719-4173, 404-249-6400. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
The team will assist the local ministry with famine relief, teaching improved family farming techniques, substance abuse programs, Christian education and the construction of a community center infrastructure in the rural villages. Ministry in the rehabilitation centers for the returning child soldiers and the IDP (Internally Displaced People's) camps, as well as outreach events to build up local churches will be the focus of this trip. (North County Times)
Get away to the small New England towns of eastern Connecticut Apr 22, 2007
Eastern Connecticut doesn't have splashy resorts or a big national park, but it does have the Quinebaug cket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor ---- ---- a mouthful of a name for a loosely organized scenic region of villages, farms, rivers, state parks and forests and the occasional antique shop. Since it isn't a formal park, there isn't a lot of detailed information here, until you dig through "Plan Your Visit" to "Things to Do," and then hit "click here" for a long list of regional... (North County Times)
