What's Hurting Hollywood Nov 21, 2008
Judging by the box office--a record-setting $70 million opening for Quantum of Solace, fans camping out for Twilight and a blockbuster holiday season ahead--things seem great in Hollywood. But look away from the glow of the screen, and Tinseltown gets a lot darker. (Forbes -- Business)
Scoop: Jennifer Aniston gets a kick out of Friends Nov 20, 2008
19: Late night comics tout Joe, the publisher, and who is camping with Sam Donaldson. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
RV Financing Available for Creditworthy Customers Nov 20, 2008
Virtually all RV types -- motorhomes, travel trailers, truck campers and even most folding camping trailers - are equipped with these facilities. "Anyone who is interested in shopping for an RV should not let fears about credit availability deter them," said Coon. (PR Newswire)
Mad about Hugh Nov 20, 2008
He has slightly confused audiences, or shown his range, by on the one hand camping it up, singing and dancing in Hawaiian shirts and too-tight flares, as Peter Allen in the musical The Boy from Oz and, on the other, grunting, slicing and dicing his way through action movies like the gothic Van Helsing and the Marvel Comics X-Men series. In between, he's appeared in a string of so-so films like Woody Allen's Scoop, Kate & Leopold and The Fountain, and the rather good Swordfish. (Sydney Morning Herald)
'Models' produces big giggles Nov 20, 2008
A camping trip cracks the ice. A renaissance battle defrosts it completely. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lake Wissota State Park to hold first deer hunt Nov 20, 2008
Bryan I wrote on Nov 20, 2008 5:44 AM:" By the time you eliminate the 2 camping areas, the safe distance from roads, the public building areas, you're left with about 750 huntable acres. Most of those huntable acres are perimeter land, and the second the shooting starts, the deer will squirt out into the complaining neighbor areas. Good plan. Next year, ask around. I know there are some large family groups in the area that are very experienced in doing drives, that WILL get the job done. ".... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New RV park plans going forward Nov 20, 2008
He said the commission envisions the city being able to market activities at the sportsplex with the offer of adjacent fee camping. Jordan also predicted the RV park would pull in travelers moving through the county on Interstate 55 and Highway 84. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Vulgar ‘Role Models' a pleasant surprise Nov 20, 2008
A few such sequences could have been eliminated all together, like a shot of one big perched on a bucket (as a makeshift latrine) in the wide open while on a Sturdy Wings camping trip. There is an excellent scene where Danny is able to tell off Augie's parents for ridiculing the boy for being different and some funny bits at the Middle Ages role-playing events. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Thefts and mischief Nov 20, 2008
n Nov. 19, 3:42 a.m., illegal camping was reported at Sause Bros. on Front Street. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
FILM REVIEWS: Twilight Nov 20, 2008
So are Edward and his four equally striking (if unnaturally pallid) siblings, who keep to themselves, go on regular camping trips and have an odd habit of never eating. Bella finds herself utterly transfixed by Edward. (Variety)
CAMPUS CLICKS: So you think you're better than Crabtree? Nov 20, 2008
Penn State officials don't think so, and have promised to prevent the Nittany Lion faithful from forming the makeshift outdoor camping area lovingly dubbed Paternoville before this weekend's game. This reminds us of the time our friend, who was studying abroad in London, joined the throngs of screeching women trying to get Daniel Radcliffe's autograph after a spring '07 production of Equus. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New parks and rec board meets Nov 20, 2008
Historical heritage, wildlife, natural resource preservation, programming, inter-generational activities, a nature center, a dog park, camping, hiking and biking trails are additional ideas that are being tossed out for discussion. The day-long session was on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the road commission office at 340 North O'Keefe Street, Cassopolis, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Lawless Park is located east and south of Vandalia on Monkey Run Street in Newberg Township. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Gloom settles over small-business owners Nov 20, 2008
Well, the bears have arrived and they are camping right now, said Mr. Mallett, who detected a rapid deterioration in business conditions through a series of weekly follow-up surveys conducted between Oct. 6 and Nov. 16. When more then 20 per cent of the CFIB's members started reporting credit problems, we figured that was a signal that things were getting really unacceptable, Mr. Mallett said. (Globe and Mail)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Nov 20, 2008
camping floored vandalize gossiping moonlighter. 7:25 PM Anonymous Says. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Inspiring: women display their talent Nov 20, 2008
"It was not like camping which a lot of people said it was," said Melissa Stone executive chairwoman of public relations. "We had our clothes which we came wearing and we had books. We were living on what was donated to us. Like we had no blankets until someone donated them to us. We then donated the items to Twin City Missions.". (The Battalion, TX)
America descends on Washington Nov 20, 2008
And camping out may be what some visitors will have to do. There are 95,000 hotel rooms in the Washington area. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Get into the spirit: become a fresh air host family Nov 20, 2008
The Fund s year-round camping program serves 2,000 young people each year. For more information on hosting a Fresh Air child next summer, contact Deborah Stephanides at 978-744-8531 or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Private gardens welcome visitors Nov 20, 2008
Turtles, an eagle, puppies and ducks are created out of rocks collected during camping trips. Bonny s sister is credited with the idea. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Somalia: UN Warns of Crisis in Kenyan Camps Nov 19, 2008
Skin diseases are prevalent among new refugees, some of whom are camping around UNHCR offices awaiting registration, she said. The overcrowding in the camps is also increasing vulnerability. (allAfrica.com)
Parents Wait in Cold to Sign up For Magnet Schools Nov 19, 2008
Board members hoped the changes would prevent parents from camping out too long. But there were plenty of people in line. Unlike last year, CPS did not publicize the number of available spots in advance. (WKRC.com, OH)
Top anti-drink cop caught drunk driving Nov 19, 2008
The deputy inspector, on his way home from a camping site, was caught late on Monday after bumping into another car and veering off the road, said a police official in Ibaraki. "He smelled of alcohol and he couldn't walk straight," the official said. (Yahoo News)
Corvallis police clear out Highway 99W homeless camp (95) Nov 19, 2008
ThatGirl wrote on Nov 18, 2008 1:26 PM:" Giving them trash and a bathroom is just going to get them out of your yard; not fix the problem. Perhaps we should look a little further past a bandaid solution like giving them detox ::being that there isnt one in the area:: Why dont we continue support of places like Community Outreach INC, that work? However Community Outreach doesnt work for everyone because you have to be 5 days clean. The first 5 days is the hardest. Detoxing yourself is a quick... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Southbury Pasta SupperAids Local Family Caring for ChildWith Dandy-Walker Syndrome Nov 19, 2008
"In the summer, we all go camping as a group," said Keri. "Sydney loves camping. She loves the outdoors, loves listening to all the kids, sitting by the campfire. That's a huge part of our lives together.". (Voices, CT)
Cold weather could stop campout Nov 18, 2008
"We feel that is the most fair way to the people camping out to make sure people aren't taking advantage of the fact they can leave," Boroch said. Boroch recommends campers bring tarps to cover their tents to help insulate the heat to keep warm. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Opinion: Test ban could help Johnson win 4th straight Nov 18, 2008
From NASCAR's point of view, the rules are cut-and-dried: No teams in the Sprint Cup, Nationwide or Camping World Truck Series -- or in the Camping World East and West regional touring series -- will be allowed to test at racetracks that host any of those series. Owner Jack Roush proposed extending the ban to all testing, even at non-NASCAR tracks, but that won't happen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Your questions Nov 18, 2008
Another good option for celebrating without spending a fortune is a camping trip - somewhere far away from schoolies, parents, study and everything else. Jervis Bay is a beautiful spot, with a camping ground right at the beach. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Beaver fans camp out for Civil War tickets Nov 18, 2008
-- Students began lining up -- even camping out -- Monday to try and snag tickets to Oregon Civil War in Corvallis. Tents were lined up around Gill Coliseum and Reser Stadium. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Lawyers defend 'innocent events' Nov 18, 2008
Abdul Hasan owned firestarters and had bought camping equipment and maps but there was an innocent explanation for these, his lawyer, Dina Yehia, told the court. Hasan often attended barbecues and went on a camping trip with some of the other men, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Athletics: Why the Ministry's absurd policies are helping to kill the sport Nov 18, 2008
The current perceived impasse between the National Sports Council and the Chairman of the Ghana Athletics Association on the mode of selection of athletes for camping for the Olympic Games is an issue in point. The power to call for congress as at now, is not the prerogative of the Chairman of the Association. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Winter shelter not a lasting answer Nov 18, 2008
Last week, police in the process of citing homeless men for drinking in public and camping at the church had to physically subdue one of the men, who became combative after police discovered warrants seeking his arrest. Let s be clear: We mean absolutely no criticism of First Christian s actions. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Roughing it in style Nov 18, 2008
"That's why we are looking for funding.'' Rough Out Products is in the midst of that process right now, and if successful, will push the company's production capability up to 10 units per month almost immediately."We'd really like to be in the position to have a 20-unit inventory at all times," Moore said. That's why getting that funding is crucial right now. He already has local manufacturers in place who can produce most of the pieces for Rough Out Products' camper. Then it would be a matter... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 18, 2008
Six people, apparently homeless and camping on the banks of the Ventura River, were airlifted to safety Sunday morning by a Sheriff s Department helicopter as the river rose above flood stage. On Saturday, Andrei Natali apparently drowned after slipping and falling into the fast-moving waters of Matilija Creek. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Bridge project redesign likely Nov 18, 2008
Registration will take place at Wildcat and more camping spaces will be identified for participants. We've been working on getting bigger and better, and now here we are, MacDermott said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Parks commission takes office oaths Nov 18, 2008
Historical heritage, wildlife, natural resource preservation, programming, inter-generational activities, a nature center, a dog park, camping, hiking and biking trails are ideas that are being tossed out for discussion. The day-long session will be held at the road commission office at 340 N. O'Keefe St. beginning at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m.. (Dowagiac News, MI)
'Twilight' Premiere: Robert Pattinson Loses His Hearing, Taylor Lautner Gets An Indecent Proposal Nov 18, 2008
"People were camping out. ... People are so excited. It's awesome.". While one sign promised free earplugs for RPattz if he stopped to say hello, another begged him: "I'm 16 years old and have never been kissed. Will U B my first?". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Together (11/17/08) Nov 17, 2008
They still live on Campbell Lake, and their weekends are spent "at the lake" or camping, boating and fishing in Alaska; in the winter, they cross-country ski. The Kortings are involved with Rotary, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and the University of Alaska Anchorage, to name a few. (Anchorage Daily News)
Roaring River State Park Nov 17, 2008
The grown trout delight anglers, though the park includes facilities for camping, picnicking, swimming, and bicycling in addition to hiking and fishing as well ... For the cost of fishing, camping, or other activities, contact the park office at 417-847-2539 or visit the online. (Suite101.com)
The Bailout's Fault Lines Nov 17, 2008
Still, wipe them and the pensioners out and bye bye vacation travel, computer and cell phone sales, college enrollments, home prices in the mid-west, boat sales, gun sales, camping equipment, RV's and campers and motorcycles. These people are the ones with disposable income. (Townhall.com)
Little shops full of horrors but supermarkets buck trend Nov 17, 2008
Sales of sports, toys, cameras and camping equipment fell almost 12 per cent on a year ago; sales from butchers, bakers and greengrocers fell 5. 4 per cent. But supermarket sales rose 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Verizon Employee Volunteers Revamp AbilityFirst Long Beach Center Nov 16, 2008
Operating in the greater Los Angeles area, AbilityFirst supports children and adults with disabilities with after school enrichment programs, job training, community employment, year round accessible camping, and affordable and accessible residential housing. AbilityFirst is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and the American Camping Association. (PR Newswire)
Hosts work Berkeley streets, making rapport Nov 16, 2008
It's part of the Public Commons for Everyone Initiative, which also provides more bathrooms and social services and gives police added authority to cite people for screaming, urinating, smoking, camping and aggressive panhandling. The street hosts, who most nights patrol Shattuck and Telegraph until midnight, are paid about $11 an hour to keep tabs on the homeless, check in with merchants, help tourists and try to quell rowdy behavior. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hamlin tops speed charts in final practice at Homestead Nov 16, 2008
The track will continue to host NASCAR's Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series championships Nov. 20-22. HMS president Curtis Gray said that while tickets remained available a day before Sunday's Ford 400, he expected a "full house" for the Sprint Cup championship. (USA Today -- Sports)
Local anti-war protester arrested Nov 16, 2008
A Corvallis woman camping on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol Building to protest the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Iraq and Afghan-istan was arrested for trespassing Friday night by Oregon State Police troopers. Michele Darr was on her 15th day at the Capitol. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
County budget totals announced Nov 16, 2008
Other appropriations include 405,440 for Camping and Recreation, 307,500 for GIS, 61,760 for Court Security, 12,000 for Animal Population Control, and 40,500 for Maintenance and Child Support Collection. The tax levy translates into an increase approximately of 9. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Nov 16, 2008
Film producer Stephen Polk returned from a camping trip with his children to find his house on Lookout Road in good shape. The garden hose, wound neatly when he left, was trailing into his backyard. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Homeless program gets a boost Nov 16, 2008
"Keating says the 7-year-old mobile medical unit offers comprehensive primary care and goes to do different sites throughout Rockingham and Strafford county; supported by federal and some state funding. It serves the homeless. "That's a broad definition, which includes people in rooming houses, camping grounds, couch-surfing with friends and the stereotypical definition of folks in shelters living in woods and cars. "Previously, the van team included a care coordinator every day but Wednesdays... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Daniel Elliot Kopy Nov 16, 2008
Dan and family loved to load up the old International and take camping trips in beautiful Alaska. Dan enjoyed extended family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving at his mom s place. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
I Like to Watch Nov 16, 2008
I like divorced dads who take their sullen teenagers camping and old couples who tackle their health problems together and small-town principals who give insecure teenage boys pep talks and medical residents who stay up late reading their mothers' old diaries and injured former quarterbacks who are desperately searching for a way to pay for their kids' daycare ... His son immediately reveals that he plays soccer now and he thinks football is stupid, while his daughter grimaces when her father... (Salon)
Past not so rosy for Mr Perfect Nov 15, 2008
Playground Weekender, a three-day camping and music festival on the Hawkesbury, will welcome British rockers Primal Scream and the Streets, along with the US indie quartet Cold War Kids to next year's event, booked for the weekend of February 6-8. Tickets are on sale now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Testing nearing finish line Nov 15, 2008
Effective Jan. 1, NASCAR will no longer permit testing by its teams at sanctioned tracks that stage Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Camping World Truck Series races, as well as Camping World East and West events. While NASCAR has been perceived as a prosperous sport that enjoyed unbridled growth over the last two decades, it was not immune to the economic concerns of its teams, sponsors, and manufacturers. (Boston Globe)
3 Teens Drown During Leadership Retreat Nov 15, 2008
(CBS/AP) Three high school students on a leadership camping retreat sneaked away from chaperones and drowned early Friday in paddle boats with floor plugs that had been removed for winter. The boats quickly sank, dumping the teens in the cold, swift Fox River. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Edwards better in qualifying Nov 15, 2008
The moratorium bans testing at any NASCAR-sanctioned track, including facilities where its low-level Camping World East and West series races. "Hopefully, it's a temporary situation," said NASCAR President Mike Helton, who estimated the move will save "in the range of 10s of millions (of dollars) to the industry.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Benson holds off Hornaday to win Truck Series championship Nov 15, 2008
That provided a seven point edge in the second-closest finish ever for the series, which inherits Camping World as title sponsor next season. Benson, whose championship comes 13 years after he won the Nationwide Series title, also gave Bill and Gail Davis their first owners' trophy in his final race with the team. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR NOTES: Drivers rule out foul play at Homestead Nov 15, 2008
Notes: Drivers rule out foul play to keep Johnson from title - USATODAY.com. Notes: Drivers rule out foul play to keep Johnson from title. (USA Today -- Sports)
Five members of Troop 396 named Eagle Scouts Nov 15, 2008
Brandon also is a lifeguard during the summer at Danville's YMCA. He is a member of the LDS Church in Anderson and has been in scouting for nine years and pinpoints camping trips and overall enjoyment as his favorite activities ... Camping is his favorite scout activity and Jordan will pursue education to become a dentist or perhaps a history teacher. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Skinner Wins Pole For Truck Race At Homestead Nov 15, 2008
Camping World will serve as the series title sponsor starting in 2009. The green flag for tonight's race is scheduled to drop around 8:00 p.m. (et). (ABC 7 News, DC)
State reassigns game official Nov 15, 2008
She said she's willing to listen at the appropriate time but will focus on a plan to allow "wilderness camping" at Ka'ena State Park ... One idea being tested on the Wai'anae end of the park is wilderness camping, where residents are allowed to bring in portable restrooms and some kind of protection from the elements ... "We have to take a look at whether we can manage that and is that something that would remain a wilderness camping experience for fishers and families as opposed to something... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Over the Hill ... No Way!: Service with a smile Nov 15, 2008
They were hard-working people who taught their children to love the outdoors and sports and camping, so Chris naturally too up tennis and cross country at Salesianum High School. After graduating from high school, he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and philosophy at Georgetown University. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Vulgar ‘Role Models' a pleasant surprise Nov 15, 2008
A few such sequences could have been eliminated all together, like a shot of one big perched on a bucket (as a makeshift latrine) in the wide open while on a Sturdy Wings camping trip. There is an excellent scene where Danny is able to tell off Augie's parents for ridiculing the boy for being different and some funny bits at the Middle Ages role-playing events. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Andrew Watson named Eagle Scout Nov 15, 2008
He earned the Moore Campership for outstanding scout of the year and more than 300 Degrees of Frost, camping in the winter months. He hopes to attend the U.S. Naval Academy upon graduation from high school. (Amesbury News, MA)
NASCAR bans '09 testing to cut costs Nov 15, 2008
The moratorium, announced Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, bans testing at any NASCAR-sanctioned track, including facilities where its low-level Camping World East and West series races. "Hopefully, it's a temporary situation," said NASCAR president Mike Helton, who estimated the move will save "in the range of 10s of millions (of dollars) to the industry.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Smith: Former Bulldog Davis achieves lifelong goal Nov 15, 2008
He "took up the game" in the 10th grade, but scouts from everywhere were camping out at his door after his junior year when he made All-State at C.F. Vigor High School in Mobile, Ala. There was more good news to follow. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Colorado shooting range aims to be family-friendly Nov 15, 2008
He wants to make shooting a family activity, like going to see Santa, eating cotton candy at the Rockies game or camping on Memorial Day. He believes he's off to a good start at his Front Range Gun Club in Loveland. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Stretching Your Vacation Dollars Nov 15, 2008
Exploring nearby museums and art galleries, camping and hiking in a local state park, and taking tours through landmark or historical districts can create relaxing, fun experiences for everyone in your party. So, when planning your upcoming vacation start your search on Web sites like UpTake to arrange your perfect trip, then do some research for coupons and discount packages. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Private gardens welcome visitors Nov 15, 2008
Turtles, an eagle, puppies and ducks are created out of rocks collected during camping trips. Bonny s sister is credited with the idea. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)