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    What to Do in London: Part One  Nov 29, 2008
    Along the Thames River, The London Eye, known as the wheel , cannot be missed. To get there simply step off the Waterloo tube stop (subway stop) and walk towards the South Bank. (Suite101.com)

    Linnea Layton  Nov 24, 2008
    To prepare for a Thames River kayak trip, she read and re-read Jerome K. Jerome s Three Men in a Boat. When someone admiringly spoke of her river trips as athletic, she explained that nothing could be more leisurely than a two-week float through the countryside, interrupted by midday hikes through the fields to nearby villages for pub lunches. (Acton Beacon, MA)

    No. 6 Bulldog Freshmen to Compete at Freshmen Atlantic Coast Championships  Nov 7, 2008
    The two-day event will feature racing in FJ's on the Thames River in New London, a venue known for shifty conditions with lots of current. The Bulldogs, who placed sixth at the New England Freshmen Championships to qualify for the Freshmen Atlantic Coast Championship, will be well-suited to the current because the McNay Family Sailing Center site includes more current than many college venues. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    The Minutes of the Lazarus Club T...  Oct 29, 2008
    The novel commences with the ghoulish discovery in the Thames River of a decaying body missing both heart and lungs. Bodies continue to be found in the river and George Phillips progresses police advisor to prime suspect. (Suite101.com)

    BAYOU INVASION  Oct 26, 2008
    Yet there the Apache Hunters were Saturday afternoon, chanting and marching through the crowded concourse of the massive entertainment and shopping complex that sits on a tongue of land along the Thames River southeast of downtown London. Paraded through the throng, the tribe's bright headdresses towered above the gaggles of confused families, many of whom had also turned out to see Disney's Dancing Nemo on Ice show in the adjoining arena. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    No. 1 Bulldogs Compete at Singlehanded National Championships  Oct 24, 2008
    The Stu Nelson is hosted in FJs on the Thames River, a historically shifty venue with current. Report filed by '09, Yale Sports Publicity. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Mohegan Sun Celebrates Grand Opening of New Casino of the Wind with Star Studded Weekend Celebration October 10th-12th, 2008  Oct 12, 2008
    Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, CT, is located on 240 acres along the banks of the Thames River in Mystic Country. Owned by the Mohegan Tribe, the resort is the premier gaming, entertainment, dining, shopping and meeting destination on the East Coast. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Orbitz.com Partners With QUANTUM OF SOLACE to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film  Oct 8, 2008
    "We've partnered with the film to give travelers a taste of what it's like to travel like Bond with unique trips to some of the world's most intriguing destinations." "Travel Like Bond" Giveaway Most travelers will never be picked up at the airport by a chauffeur, cruise down the Thames River in London on a speed boat, or paraglide in the mountains of Ecuador ... -- Luxury in London - Airfare to London + 5 nights at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, jet boat ride on the Thames River, champagne... (PR Newswire)

    No. 2 Bulldogs Face Shifty Conditions Across New England  Oct 6, 2008
    This allows many races to take place on the Thames River venue, known for its shifty winds and strong current. 16 of the top 20 ranked teams in the nation were in attendance. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    US plans to move London embassy  Oct 3, 2008
    The United States plans to leave its landmark embassy in central London for a safer facility south of the Thames River. (Alastair Grant/associated press) By Jill Lawless Associated Press / October 3, 2008. (Boston Globe)

    Hangin' Tough  Sep 23, 2008
    Blaine also lived for 44 days inside a transparent box suspended over the Thames River in London in fall 2003. Share. (Fox News)

    London mayor studies new 'island' airport plan  Sep 23, 2008
    LONDON - Mayor Boris Johnson is looking to put his stamp on London's future by building a major international airport on landfill in the Thames River estuary east of London. A feasibility study is under way to determine if the "island" airport concept, which has been tossed around since the 1970s, would solve southeast England's air transport woes, caused primarily by overcrowding at London's aging Heathrow Airport. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    David Blaine to hang upside down for 60 hours  Sep 23, 2008
    Blaine also lived for 44 days inside a transparent box suspended over the Thames River in London in fall 2003. I like to do these things because it gives me a different perspective, for a short duration. (MSNBC -- News)

    London mayor considers new airport east of capital  Sep 22, 2008
    The mayor of London says he is looking into the possibility of building an international airport on landfill in the Thames River estuary east of the capital. Mayor Boris Johnson's feasibility study has sparked a flurry of new interest in the idea which has been around since the 1970s. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    British ban on short selling could be bad for London hedge funds  Sep 20, 2008
    "It's like in the U.S.," said Ken Kinsey-Quick, manager of the Thames River fund of hedge funds ... The European hedge fund industry "most certainly is expanding," said Kinsey-Quick of the Thames River fund. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Oxford, Cambridge Rugby Teams Lose Biggest Sponsor With Collapse of Lehman  Sep 17, 2008
    Like the annual Boat Race on the Thames river, the Varsity Match highlights a rivalry between the academic institutions, 64 miles (102 kilometers) apart but united by 800 years of history. Dating to 1872, the contest has produced future rugby national team players. (Bloomberg -- UK)

    No. 3 Bulldogs Place Third at Harry Anderson Trophy Intersectional  Sep 15, 2008
    The team also competed at the Pine Trophy Sloop Intersectional hosted by the Coast Guard Academy in the Colgate 26 keelboat on the Thames River in New London, Conn. No racing was completed on Saturday due to a lack of wind, but seven races were completed on Sunday in a three-to-seven knot shifty breeze in misty conditions. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Nelsons bolt YC after vote on women  Sep 13, 2008
    Orkney, who lives along the Thames River, said she was surprised to hear about the vote taken at the Westerly Yacht Club. I ve heard good things about Westerly, she said. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Mohegan Sun Opens Casino of the Wind with a Full House  Aug 30, 2008
    The new 16,000 square-foot two-level restaurant, designed like a marina, will feature two unique floors of dining space, a retail boutique, concert stage and multiple bars and will be the only venue at Mohegan Sun with a waterfront view of the Thames River ... Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'It's Not Just a Restaurant, It's a State of Mind...'  Aug 28, 2008
    The restaurant will be the only venue at Mohegan Sun with a waterfront view of the Thames River. The second floor will have open-air seating that will allow guests unobstructed views for miles while dining and relaxing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'Bones' characters still have issues  Aug 28, 2008
    The little red car has just been in an "accident" and is facing oncoming traffic near the Greenwich Royal Observatory, the location on the bank of the Thames River from where all times zones are measured. The stars of "Bones" have come to England to film the premiere episode of the Fox drama's fourth season, and they've brought all their characters' emotional baggage with them. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Hedge funds could profit if battered financial stocks fall further  Aug 27, 2008
    "I think the fundamentals still point to short financials and long resources," said Ken Kinsey-Quick, the manager of the Thames River fund of hedge funds ... Banks "are going to struggle to raise enough equity to cover the next leg of the de-leveraging of their balance sheets," said Kinsey-Quick of Thames River, adding that the fundamentals on financials were still very weak. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    One of the World's Largest Casinos Gets Even Bigger  Aug 22, 2008
    Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Photo Gallery  Aug 14, 2008
    - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine PCU New Hampshire (SSN 778) makes her way down the Thames River for the first times as she embarks on Alpha Sea Trails. New Hampshire is the fifth Virginia-class submarine built and is scheduled to be commissioned this fall. (The Dolphin, CT)

    The Collapse of Anglicanism  Aug 13, 2008
    Albert Mohler: Every 10 years the bishops of the Anglican Communion gather for what is known as the Lambeth Conference named for the palace across the Thames River from Central London which is the traditional and historic home of the Archbishop of Canterbury who is the leader of the Anglican movement worldwide. The Archbishop of Canterbury is now Rowan Williams. (Townhall.com)

    Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all  Aug 9, 2008
    strolled along the Thames River (pronounced "tims"), bought a book in Tate Gallery (art museum) for Jeremy, crossed the new Millenium Bridge, ambled down Fleet Street, and passed St. Bride's church, the steeple of which inspired the wedding cake. The next day, Sunday, the Century Men sang in two morning worship services in All Souls Church, London. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    After daylily picking  Jul 31, 2008
    Sean and I will indulge in our long-standing tradition of bicycling, begun in 1963, when we would ride our bikes the four miles (which seemed like twenty) to our grandparents on the Thames River just outside of Oxford. Last year, when I visited England we rode the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, and saw the dressing of the wells, an annual spring ceremony of decorating the wells with May flowers in thanksgiving for the provision of water. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Thames River Capital swims against the tide  Jul 21, 2008
    His answer no was, and still is, in Thames Rivers best interests, said investment director ... Thames River Capital started with seed money in July 1998 from financier , who holds more than half the equity ... Apart from the global fixed income team, which manages $723m in a long-only portfolio, Thames Rivers single manager teams run long/short and long-only funds. (Wealth Bulletin)

    * Gay US Episcopal bishop barred from attending meeting  Jul 15, 2008
    Robinson preached on Sunday at the 16th-century parish on the Thames River, despite a request from Williams that he not do so. A protester briefly interrupted the sermon, waving a motorcycle helmet and yelling Repent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Bucknell Women's Rowing 2007-08 Season in Review  Jul 15, 2008
    Twenty Bison rowers continued their seasons even further into June thanks to the Henley Women s Regatta, which took place on the Thames River. Kish led his troops on a two-week tour of England that featured plenty of rowing. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Shore Line East expands travel options  Jul 13, 2008
    The expanded service was supposed to start on Memorial Day, but planned work on a bridge over the Thames River in New London disrupted service on Amtrak, according to Cameron, and so the service expansion was postponed. And Guilford resident Bob Jelley, secretary for the Commuter Rail Council, said, "It's about time." He noted the lack of advanced publicity leading up to the announcement, both of the year-round weekend and holiday service and last year's seven-week experiment. (Shoreline Times, CT)

    Conor Nevins  Jul 3, 2008
    -- Deep within the woods of New London, alongside the Thames River, is a clearing in the forest with a sandy patch of beach along the river's edge ... Harry Parker takes a swim in the Thames River after the Crimson's varsity crew wins the 2008 Harvard-Yale Regatta. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Preston Chooses Hartford Developer For Norwich Hospital Site  Jul 2, 2008
    In referendum balloting, voters decided in favor of Northland Investment Corp., owner of downtown's Hartford 21 luxury apartment tower, which plans to build a $1 billion luxury resort at the site of the abandoned hospital, just across the Thames River from Mohegan Sun Casino. The company and the town have until Jan. 4 to negotiate a development agreement, a lengthy process likely to begin today. (FOX61, CT)

    Mass. home foreclosures more than double in May  Jul 1, 2008
    Workers installed a new vertical lift span on the Thames River Bridge between New London and Groton last week. Amtrak says upgrading the bridge was one of its largest-ever engineering projects, which took several years and cost $83 million. (Boston Globe)

    Small-Town Campaign Waged By Developers In Preston  Jun 30, 2008
    Not that he's complaining: About three weeks ago Preston Gateway's proposal for the 420-acre Thames River site, once home to Norwich Hospital, appeared all but dead. A town advisory committee overwhelmingly recommended Preston Green, the upscale resort proposed by Gottesdiener's company, Northland Investment Corp.. (FOX61, CT)

    Baby Who Fell Into River Dies, Comes Back to Life  Jun 28, 2008
    Two hours after she fell into England s Thames River and was pronounced dead, a baby girl came back to life. The 10-month-old tumbled into the water with her mother and 3-year-old sister, who doctors said are fine. (Fox News)

    Ipso facto hubris from Obama?  Jun 26, 2008
    While not as egomaniacal as Michael Jackson floating a 32-foot steel-and-fiberglass statue of himself down the Thames River during a album promotion in 1995, it comes close. At least the motto doesn't say "Out of the many, Obama.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Bucknell Women's Rowing Completes Trip to England with Henley Women's Regatta  Jun 25, 2008
    HENLEY, England (Thames River) The Bucknell women s rowing team completed a two-week trip to England with the Henley Women s Regatta on the Thames River this past weekend. The Bison varsity eight, second varsity eight and single were in action at the prestigious regatta. (Bucknellbison.com)

    John Clayton: At USS New Hampshire's christening, a rebirth  Jun 22, 2008
    Evidence of that was on display here yesterday at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard on the Thames River. That's where, under great pomp and pageantry, the USS New Hampshire, a $2. (The Union Leader)

    Portsmouth widow of 911 pilot christens submarine  Jun 22, 2008
    Once she was done, a horn blast echoed across the Thames River. McGuinness is the widow of Thomas McGuinness, a former Navy pilot who was the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11, one of two hijacked airplanes flown into the Word Trade Center. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Ontario Wildlife Under Threat  Jun 19, 2008
    The Thames River begins north of London, passes through the Chippewa Reserve, and ends at the St. Clair River. The Thames River that runs through this First Nation community is part of the Carolinian Forest ecosystem in Canada. (Suite101.com)

    Bucknell Women's Rowing Journal - Elizabeth Regan  Jun 19, 2008
    Rowing on the Thames River has been incredible. It is hard to fathom the amount of history that lies on the water. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Bucknell Women's Rowing's Varsity Eight and Second Varsity Eight Post Wins at Reading Amateur Regatta  Jun 18, 2008
    READING, England (Thames River) - In a prelude to the Henley Women s Regatta, the Bucknell women s rowing team s varsity eight and second varsity eight both competed at the Reading Amateur Regatta this past weekend and came away with victories ... Both Bucknell s varsity eight and second varsity eight will be in action this weekend at the Henley Women s Regatta on the Thames River. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Bush enjoys perks of European travel  Jun 17, 2008
    Soldiers in black bearskin hats and red tunics heralded their arrival at the 11th century royal fortress, high above the Thames River. The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, had tea with the Bushes before taking them through the massive and ornate St. Georges Hall. (MSNBC -- International)

    Bush, Britain's Brown to talk Iraq  Jun 16, 2008
    He and his wife, Laura, flew by helicopter to the sweeping lawns of Windsor Castle to visit Queen Elizabeth II. Soldiers in black bearskin hats and red tunics heralded their arrival at the great stone edifice high above the Thames River. Bush and the British leader were also to discuss Middle East peace, climate change, trade and Northern Ireland governance. (MSNBC -- International)

    Bush to Share Iraq Strategies With British PM  Jun 16, 2008
    He and his wife, Laura, flew by helicopter to the sweeping lawns of Windsor Castle to visit Queen Elizabeth II. Soldiers in black bearskin hats and red tunics heralded their arrival at the great stone edifice high above the Thames River. Bush, the queen, Prince Philip and the first lady had tea and strolled through St. George's Hall, a massive, ornate room of red carpet and coats of arms of the Knights of the Garter. (Fox News)

    A sweep for Harvard's crew  Jun 15, 2008
    The radio that broadcast the race was switched off and members of the Harvard crew team walked toward the door of its boathouse on the Thames River, eager to celebrate with the varsity team that had just defeated Yale. "Hey, Georgi," said a Harvard crew member as the ashore team neared the door. (Boston Globe)

    Notes from our blog  Jun 15, 2008
    Amtrak will suspend its most direct Boston-New York service for four days starting tomorrow as it replaces the movable span of the 90-year-old Thames River Bridge, between Groton and New London, Conn. and performs a track maintenance "blitz." The work will also bring disruptions in commuter rail service between Boston and Providence, according to the MBTA. Amtrak will add a couple more regional round trips that will get you from Boston to New York, but you will be routed through Springfield and... (Boston Globe)

    Bulldogs make Byrne youngest AD at 36  Jun 15, 2008
    The Crimson finished the 4-mile race on the Thames River in 18 minutes, 54. 1 seconds, less than 8 seconds ahead of the Bulldogs (19:01. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Plan on Amtrak delays and commuter rail changes  Jun 13, 2008
    Amtrak is delaying its plans to replace the Thames River Bridge until June 16-19. As a result, virtually all regularly scheduled Amtrak service, - including Acela Express trains will operate this weekend throughout the New York-Boston region, Amtrak said. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)

    Boston-New York Amtrak service cancelled June 14-17  Jun 13, 2008
    This outage period will allow Amtrak to replace the movable span of the 90-year old Thames River Bridge located between Groton and New London, Connecticut. In addition, Amtrak will use the days to perform maintenance between New Haven and Boston. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Harvard looking for rock-solid effort against Yale  Jun 12, 2008
    - Harvard rowing captain Joe Medioli has a perfect view of a gloomy reminder, a large rock that causes him to wince when he talks about it, and when he looks across the Thames River at it, well, his stare is brief. Across the river from the Harvard camp here is a large rock painted light blue and white with a large "Y," which stands for Yale. (Boston Globe)

    Bucknell Women's Rowing's Whittney Henry Named to Lightweight All-America Team for Second Straight Year  Jun 11, 2008
    Henry is among the Bucknell contingent that is currently in England preparing for the Henley Women's Regatta, which will take place June 20-22 on the Thames River in Henley, England. 2008 CRCA Lightweight All-America Team Kristin Hedstrom, Wisconsin Heidi Hunsberger, Wisconsin (coxswain) Kelley Kowitz, Wisconsin Alex Vexina, Georgetown Alexis Zink, Georgetown Erin Conlon, Stanford Kate Hayes, Stanford , Bucknell Paige Zaitsoff, Princeton Rebekah Kharrazi, Radcliffe. (Bucknellbison.com)

    143rd Yale-Harvard Regatta This Saturday  Jun 11, 2008
    On all but five occasions since 1878, the regatta has been held on the Thames River in New London. Three events are scheduled: the two-mile freshman race, three-mile junior varsity race with the F. Valentine Chappell Trophy at stake, and the four-mile Sexton Cup race between the varsity eights. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Varsity Eight Finishes Ninth at IRA National Championship  Jun 8, 2008
    Yale now turns its attention to The Regatta against Harvard, which takes place next Saturday on the Thames River in New London, Conn. The upstream races begin at 2:45 with the freshmen, followed by the second varsity at 3:30 and the varsity at 4:30. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Amtrak in New England to be disrupted June 14-17  Jun 7, 2008
    Amtrak will replace the span of the 90-year-old Thames River Bridge between New London and Groton from June 14-17. The work marks the final stage of a multiyear, $83 million improvement project on the bridge. (Yahoo News)

    Preston To Hold Referendum On Development Proposals  Jun 6, 2008
    PRESTON Selectmen Thursday night had been expected to pick one of two competing plans for one of the state's most lucrative development sites 420 acres along the Thames River that once were the grounds of Norwich State Hospital. Instead, the board chose to let voters in this town of about 4,800 pick between a $1 billion plan for an exclusive resort with a marina, golf course, hotels and apartments and a less pricey plan for retail and residential development around a pair of hotels and a public... (FOX61, CT)

    Solemn march  Jun 5, 2008
    During the ceremony, his ashes were laid to rest in the waters of the Thames River. A member of the Groton Base of U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. and of the Holland Club (SUBVETS qualified in submarines for more than 50 years), Flasco had retired from the Navy as a lieutenant after serving from 1950 to 1973. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Dinwiddie man paints on anything  May 26, 2008
    The dimensions were taken from a mace pulled from the Thames River, Carmichael said. Patrick Kane may be reached at 722-5155 or pkane@progress-index. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    British Airways deal aimed at U.S. tourists, their cash  May 26, 2008
    For example, Visit Britain sells tickets for the Underground or Thames River tours via its Web site, so Americans can buy in the U.S. and save money, he said. The U.S. dollar-to-euro exchange rate stands at about 1. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    New York To London, Live  May 24, 2008
    An optical device called a "telectroscope" was placed at the Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn and another one on the Thames River in London on Thursday. Spectators stepped up to the machine on both sides of the Atlantic and waved and wrote greetings to each other in real time on wipe-off message boards. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Bucknell's Kelly Hoffman and Jennie Trayes Named to Academic All-District II At-Large Team  May 23, 2008
    Trayes' career is not quite complete as she will compete in the Henley Women's Regatta with other members of the varsity eight and second varsity eight next month on the Thames River in Henley, England. To be eligible for a nomination for academic all-district honors, a student-athlete must carry a minimum 3. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Bucknell's Stephen Kish Named Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year  May 23, 2008
    The Bison varsity lightweight eight will compete at the IRA Lightweight National Championships June 6-7, while the Henley Women's Regatta will take place on the Thames River in Henley, England, June 20-22. CRCA Regional Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year Awards Mid-Atlantic Head Coach: , Bucknell Assistant Coach: Nicole Stimpson, Navy Central Head Coach: Matt Weise, Michigan State Assistant Coach: Diana Albrecht, Ohio State New England Head Coach: John Murphy, Brown Assistant... (Bucknellbison.com)

    Optical device connects NY, London in real-time  May 23, 2008
    An optical device called a "telectroscope" was placed at the Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn and another one on the Thames River in London on Thursday ... An optical device called a telectroscope was placed at the Thames River in London on Thursday. (AZCentral -- News)

    'Telectroscope' peers across the Atlantic  May 23, 2008
    An optical device called a telectroscope was placed at the Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn and another one on the Thames River in London on Thursday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    USS North Carolina arrives at new home  May 22, 2008
    The Navys newest nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine, USS North Carolina (SSN 777) makes its way up the Thames River, enroute to its homeport, Naval Submarine Base New London, May 15 ... Doug Bennett, a North Carolina native and 24-year submarine veteran, waved a small American flag as North Carolina transited up the Thames River. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Artist Sir Stanley Spencer  May 15, 2008
    Born June 30, 1891 in the English town of Cookham by the Thames River, Stanley Spencer went to London s Slade School of Art -- although he remained so attached to his hometown that he would return there every evening after classes. Not surprisingly, Stanley was soon nicknamed Cookham by his fellow students. (Suite101.com)

    Base security boat team commended for life saving effort  May 8, 2008
    Capt Mark Ginda cited Department of Defense Police Officer John Lehouillier and Naval Security Contract Officer Patrick Rourke for commendable achievement in the superior performance of their duties during the Thames River rescue of an adrift kayaker, April 5. The two officers had been conducting waterborne security from a SUBASE Patrol Craft when they responded to call for assistance placed by the Gales Ferry Fire Department. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Labor gets a drubbing at British polls  May 3, 2008
    Last night at London City Hall, a modern glass building on the banks of the Thames River, Johnson's supporters celebrated while Livingstone's were melancholy - one elderly couple said they came out to "wave one last goodbye to Ken.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    New life for broken hearts?  May 2, 2008
    Despite almost vanishing because of pollution, seahorses are now back and thriving in London's Thames River. Rare red pandas born at Australian zoo make their debut. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)

    No. 2 Bulldogs Hope to Repeat as Admiral's Cup Champions  Apr 19, 2008
    The team will also face tough national competition at the Thompson Trophy intersectional regatta hosted by Connecticut College in FJ's on the historically shifty Thames River. The Thompson Trophy was the premier national event of the week until this year, but the college sailing schedule has changed, with the Thompson Trophy now taking place the same weekend as the Admiral's Cup. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    President William Henry Harrison  Apr 18, 2008
    Harrison fought as a Major General throughout the war, defending the Northwestern territory against both the British and the Native Americans, in the end Harrison earned even greater fame by winning a decisive battle near the Thames River in modern day Ontario, a battle in which Tecumseh himself was killed (though not before issuing his upon the United States Presidency). Harrison turned his attention after this battle to enjoying his new fame by traveling the nation. (Suite101.com)

    How Rio ended up on BHP's menu  Apr 18, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Rio Tinto Dinner With BHP Billiton Prelude to China-Driven Takeover Battle  Apr 17, 2008
    So that night, Albanese talked about his Thames river canal boat, unaware that Kloppers had a new attack planned. Less than two weeks after the dinner that honored retiring BHP CEO , Kloppers initiated a hostile bid for Rio, now worth $166 billion. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)

    Eli oarsman finds success across the pond  Apr 6, 2008
    29 at the 154th Annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, which runs four miles and 734 yards along the Thames River in London ... Begun in 1852 and held annually since 1859, the Harvard-Yale race is of comparable length and is also held on the Thames River, albeit the one in New London, Connecticut. (Yale Herald, CT)

    Rapid spring thaw, rain, leave numerous Ontario roadways under way  Apr 3, 2008
    There was some flooding in low-lying areas along the Thames River after the waterway approached flows not seen since 1977. The flood peak was expected to pass through the London area this morning and the Lower Thames River Conservation Authority said the high water is expected to flood river flats between Delaware and Chatham. (Orleans Star)

    EUR FILM REVIEW: Run, Fatboy, Run  Mar 31, 2008
    Will Dennis beat Whit in the Nike River Run along the Thames River. And if so, will that feat be enough to impress Libby and little Jake. (Eurweb.com)

    Maine lobster fishery seeks sustainable certification  Mar 17, 2008
    The list ranges from large fisheries such as Alaskan salmon and Bering Sea pollock to the tiny Thames River herring and Burry Inlet cockle fisheries, in the United Kingdom. Among lobster, the Western Australia rock lobster and Mexican Baja California spiny lobster fisheries have been certified. (Concord Monitor)

    Mother Copes In Her Husband's Absense  Mar 16, 2008
    As she drove down Route 12 along the Thames River to the submarine base, Lori found herself uncontrollably gasping for breath and desperately wanting to cry, but trying to hide her feelings from the children. "I was so angry," Lori said. (FOX61, CT)

    NO MANS LAND  Mar 16, 2008
    By 25 years after people, London is just the Thames River, and 100 years on, the Brooklyn Bridge crumbles, and all film, video and digital media erodes - although by some miracle, pictures of Paris Hilton survive with the endurance of cockroaches. By the 200-year mark, the Empire State Building teeters like the Leaning Tower of Pisa before gravity brings it down. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    High flying' Bryan  Mar 15, 2008
    Suddenly there was all this news everywhere, says Adams, lounging on a sofa in his stark, chic office in an old mews house near the Thames River. She'd been at my house and we'd had a party, and unfortunately there were people there I didn't know. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Cities of Despair  Mar 10, 2008
    Just look at the Thames river in London, it sparkles. Such a turnaround in the state of our cities is an urgent need now in India. (India Times, India)

    4 English finds  Mar 7, 2008
    Greenwich, on the south bank of the Thames River, is home to the prime meridian, at 0 degrees longitude. The Borough of Greenwich is great for walking, casual dining and visiting friendly pubs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Jeffrey Archer's life would make a great novel  Mar 3, 2008
    He has been out of prison for five years now, back in his Thames River penthouse overlooking Parliament. He goes over to the House of Lords every couple of weeks. (USA Today -- Life)

    Amtrak riders may face new hassles  Feb 29, 2008
    That four-day period coincides with when Amtrak plans to shut down all service between Boston and New Haven and run bus shuttles while crews complete a $76 million replacement of an 89-year-old bridge over the Thames River between New London and Groton, Conn. Pesaturo said T officials and their commuter-rail contractor will get more details next week and make plans for alternative June service for passengers at Hyde Park and Ruggles stations. (Boston Globe)

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