Icy storm transforms Bay State couple's glacier getaway Sep 3, 2008
Their next adventure, however, will be tamer: In January, they're heading to Costa Rica, where their longest hike will take one day and lead them to a waterfall. "It'll be a little warmer," Edwards said. (Boston Globe)
The lookout life: For Sam Chapman, solitude in search of smoke from wildfires in Bob Marshall Wilderness Jul 29, 2008
Besides, the nearest tree is well below the ridge on the tamer side of the mountain. I get wildlife down on that hillside quite a bit, she says, pointing to the nearest meadow. (Missoulian, MT)
Keeping watch over the wilderness Jul 27, 2008
Besides, the nearest tree is well below the ridge on the tamer side of the mountain. On the back side - the "wow" side - there are no trees and it's a long way down. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nuke waste site cost soars to $90 billion Jul 16, 2008
Super glider, brotherly links to wild horse tamer. Reuters. (MSNBC -- Environment)
14 comments Jul 14, 2008
While The West has grown considerably tamer, your imagination can go wild as you imagine face-offs with six shooters in the dusty streets of Tombstone, AZ. Indeed, it is for a mere 30-second gunfight in a back lot that the corral is famous, as the Earp Brothers with Doc Holiday confronted members of an outlaw gang called The Cowboys. Three villains were left dead and two of the do-gooders were wounded, while a legend was born. (Human Events Online)
Mountain men relive the days of bears and tomahawks Jun 22, 2008
The Hot Springs rendezvous this weekend is a mite tamer. For one thing, no alcohol is allowed on the shooting range, Garner said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oregon's outdoor adventures a 'blast' May 9, 2008
Last stop on our itinerary was far tamer. A colony of sea lions lives in caves by the ocean north of Florence, a few miles from the dunes. (CNN -- Travel)
Smuin's razzle-dazzle radiates in 'Gershwin' May 6, 2008
Perhaps that's largely because Smuin's 2001 "Dancin' With Gershwin," which opened at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Friday, is one of his tamer packages. It's inoffensive, undemanding entertainment that will keep Smuin devotees happy - and likely win some new fans. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Turkey Launches Ground Operation in Iraq Feb 22, 2008
Iraqi border forces officer Col. Hussein Tamer said Turkish shelling on Thursday hit several Kurdish villages in the Sedafan area, some 20 miles from the border. Jabbar Yawar, a spokesman for Iraqi Kurdish security forces, said sporadic bombing had taken place in the border areas, but no casualties were reported. (Rocky Mountain News)
Breaking new ground - Additional lift opens up fresh runs in deep and steep terrain Feb 8, 2008
Jim Schreiber, Lookout s marketing director, said the mountain was much tamer before the addition. A lot of people have wanted to get some steeps for a long time, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
Washington’s Big Six dominate snow scene Jan 24, 2008
Test your skills on Silver King s Pinball Face (or something tamer) in Crystal s famous backcountry. 5. (Montana Standard, MT)
Clinic targets future figure skaters, hockey players Jan 21, 2008
Bill Billman, 31, and son, Tamer, 4, shared the ice with the figure skaters while talking about pucks and goals and their love of hockey. Tamer, plays on the under-8 group of the Helena Bighorns Mites ... Tamer said the biggest challenge is getting the puck away from the other players, but insists he ll keep working on it. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
6 comedy nights to yuk in the New Year Dec 28, 2007
Plus there's dancing after the show, with the Tamer Young Band. Hot and cold appetizers, champagne, and those special favours for the party are included with the $60 tickets. (Georgia Straight)
Situation critical Aug 21, 2007
Tamer al-Bagga, manager of a beachside cafe, said his two generators have brought him business, drawing customers eager to watch TV and escape the heat of their homes. o one is sharing their generators, he said. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Suhadi risks life for Sumatran rhinos Jul 18, 2007
" Suhadi is the most senior of the RPU rangers and has been protecting the animals in the park since the unit was established in 1996. He has always been close to animals. Before taking his present job he was employed as a forest police officer in Way Kambas for eight years. Before that he was an elephant tamer at the park's elephant training center. Suhadi said that although as a government officer he had many protection and conservation duties, his main -- and most personal concern -- was for... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
There are lots of other opportunities for adventure in Moab Jul 12, 2007
com/sandflats LA SAL MOUNTAIN LOOP DRIVE For those looking for a tamer adventure, a popular choice is this 60-mile drive through the La Sal Mountains. The drive delivers stunning views of the desert landscape. (Montana Standard, MT)
5. Memphis radio's rock and roll revolution Jun 25, 2007
He then ordered all the albums out of the control room, which led to listener protests because of the tamer music. It was the time of Haight-Ashbury and flower power, acid rock and tie-dye, soul power and soul music. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Ramps, an unusual spring vegetable Jun 7, 2007
Some seem a little tamer. One of those is the ramp. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
25 Ways To Soak Up Summer May 20, 2007
For the younger set, there's tamer stuff, such as a kiddie cove with shallow water, small slides, and a beach area. For the rest of us, the Double Dive Boggan, Dragon's Den, Racing Rapids, and The Plunge await. (Boston Globe)
Wind blasts lead to house fire Apr 20, 2007
In Montrose, winds were tamer, but still packed plenty of punch. Avery said the peak gust, recorded at the airport just before 8 p.m., was 54 mph. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Badger reveals his sledges - share your faves Mar 2, 2007
" by Alex Brown at Wednesday, December 6, 2006 As the dust settles on a remarkable day's cricket that left Australia with a 2-0 lead in the Ashes Test series, it's time to ponder just where the Adelaide Test sits in the list of Australia's great victories. at Tuesday, December 5, 2006 England's Ashes tour might have been rattled yesterday by some brilliant fifth-day Australian bowling, but their concert tour is going from strength to strength. Having already taken in U2, Pearl Jam and Kylie... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Orascom Telecom Chooses Ditech Networks VQA(TM) for its Banglalink Mobile Network Feb 12, 2007
"We chose Ditech Networks' QVP platform solution for its suite of network-specific features that enhance call quality while improving our capacity utilization," said Tamer El Mahdy, Chief Technology Officer of Orascom Telecom Holding. "Our past deployments of Ditech's VQA solution have enabled us to deliver enhanced voice quality and to increase our customer satisfaction, and we wish to continue a tradition of success as we expand operations with Banglalink." Ditech QVP systems represent a full... (PR Newswire)
Nintendo Recognizes 100 'Ageless Americans' Jan 23, 2007
D. at 74 George S., 78, of Brooklyn: One of the oldest working magicians in the country Warren S., 79, of New York: founded Legal Services for Children Hoy W., 90, of New York: New York City's oldest bartender North Carolina Margaret H., 83, of Concord: Oldest person to have completed a marathon on each of the seven continents Domenick I., 80, of Jacksonville: Has run 54 marathons Morgan, S., 65, of Conover: Oldest NASCAR driver Ohio August B., 90, of Maple Heights: Oldest football coach in Ohio... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
