Bond is back Aug 27, 2008
Spike Lee directs Miracle at St. Anna, starring Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso and Omar Benson Miller as members of the all-black Buffalo Soldier outfit fighting in Italy. The film dramatizes the valor of troops whose heroism amid bigotry on the homefront is unknown to many Americans today, Lee said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patriots looking a bit trimmer after a few roster cuts Aug 27, 2008
The biggest surprise was the team's decision to part ways with veteran cornerback Jason Webster, who was signed in the offseason from Buffalo. A hamstring injury proved to be Webster's undoing. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Village mulls buffalo cooperative Aug 26, 2008
FAIRBANKS - An Interior village leader looking for ways to supplement fish and game harvests says buffalo may be an alternative. Randy Mayo, first chief of Stevens Village, wants to expand a village-owned buffalo reserve near Delta as a cooperative venture between villages of the Tanana Chiefs Conference ... Mayo introduced the co-op concept to village representatives last week during a meeting at the Stevens Village Buffalo Ranch, testing support before bringing the idea before TCC leadership. (Juneau Empire)
Impressions of convention, Night One Aug 26, 2008
What do you call a man who suggests his wife should compete in the Miss Buffalo Chip contest. Don t you think that s just a tad oinkish. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Oak Park Methodist completes 8-week summer literacy camp (3) Aug 26, 2008
Campers spent an eventful day at Woolaroc viewing live animals and exploring the museum s Native American and early West artifacts and sampling buffalo burgers ... Ruth Montgomery provided funds for buffalo burgers at Woolaroc. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
PRAYERS ANSWERED Aug 26, 2008
She left work at Hannah's Bar-B-Q in Lenoir around 10 p.m., called her husband Mitchell and told him she was on her way to their home in the Buffalo Cove community of northern Caldwell County ... Search crews had been concentrating their efforts in the Buffalo Cove and Patterson areas in an attempt to locate Amber. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Cows automatically point to the north Aug 26, 2008
Nodding pump jacks dot a landscape Sioux tribes and buffalo herds once roamed. They are now pins in the map of the new oil rich. (Telegraph.co.uk)
'Bark' Obama wins by a landslide in merchandise stakes Aug 26, 2008
At Where The Buffalo Roam on Denver's bustling 16th Street, store manager Reuben Beachem says Obama souvenirs are the only game in town. "Business has been booming," Beachem said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Do You Remember? Aug 25, 2008
Da Berry wrote on Aug 22, 2008 4:25 PM:" Talk about the old slaughter house on Walton st.. I remember the lion,monkeys, baboons and the giant turtle. Remember when a buffalo got out andhad me and Francis Romero's son got cornered in his back yard his MOM chased it away with a broom stick. Back then that was news around town. Not like today all you here about is crime,crime,crime. ". KM wrote on Aug 22, 2008 2:55 PM:" Sugarcane Festival, I remember when it used to be at the base. All the area... (New Iberia, LA)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News German museum tries to debunk stereotypes Aug 25, 2008
"The buffalo hides from his collection is one of the largest (collections) in Europe," Bolz said, adding that the museum has 11 of them ... "We were both astounded at the breadth and depth. Peter Bolz's display was especially surprising, with several Mandan and Hidatsa buffalo robes that just blew us away.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Denver at its peak Aug 24, 2008
Another top tourist spot is William ''Buffalo Bill'' Cody's grave and museum on top of Lookout Mountain in the west metro area, also a Denver city park. Baird said even locals are often surprised that some of their favorite getaway spots are Denver city parks. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Obama Calls Biden 'Next President'; Biden Calls for 'Barack America'... Aug 24, 2008
By the way, did Cindy win the Buffalo Chip motor cycle beauty contest ... He's also proud of his wife, he said "She would be the first woman to be first lady and Miss Buffalo Chip" He didn't realize Miss Buffalo Chip was topless. (The Drudge Report)
Tana Toraja: A journey through Celebes Highlands Aug 24, 2008
The colorful hand-painted houses called Tongkonans are beautifully decorated in tribal motifs and buffalo horns from past sacrifices ... The houses stand on stilts enabling a cooling air to circulate; the stilts double as a shelter for the family water buffalo ... " Torajan funerals are held only when the families have saved enough money to host the elaborate event. It is necessary to build a complete village to house hundreds of guests over the five-day period. The temporary village is... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Creek Indian descendant builting authentic hunting lodge Aug 24, 2008
The tepee, 24 feet in diameter, will be made of canvas instead of buffalo, but it will get the idea across, Blue Wolf said. People will be able to rent out the tepee for birthday parties to raise money for the mill, Bowlin said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Aug 24, 2008
BUFFALO VALLEY SPORTSMEN CLUB Aug. 31 3-D archery shoot ... NORTH BUFFALO SPORTSMAN'S Second Sundays: Action pistol, rifle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Delegates will find Denver a city with an artsy vibe Aug 24, 2008
Feast on steak tacos and buffalo hot dogs. Here s some advice for the 50,000-plus politicians, delegates and Barack Obama supporters gathering here for the Democratic National Convention this week: Ditch the cowboy boots. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Sunday, August 24, 2008 Aug 24, 2008
Bernice G. Block, 82, formerly of the Town of Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wis ... Honored to serve the Block family, Talbot Family Funeral Homes, proudly serving all of Buffalo County and beyond. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Hugh R. Butt, 98, Doctor Whose Studies Helped With Blood Problems, Dies Aug 24, 2008
Dr. Butt is survived by three daughters, Selby Beeler of Rochester, Lucy Butsch of Buffalo, N.Y., and Frances Cohn of Telluride, Colo. seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bubble Wrap Could Power the Future Aug 23, 2008
"It is like very sophisticated bubble wrap," said Annette LeCuyer, an architecture professor at the University at Buffalo. LeCuyer has recently published a book about ETFE. She explained to LiveScience why it has been one of the highlights of this year's. (Fox News)
Running with buffalo Aug 23, 2008
Devin DeJong is raising buffalo on his farm near Newkirk, Iowa ... NEWKIRK, Iowa -- The buffalo aren't being cooperative ... The buffalo arrived a month ago from a farm south of Omaha to the ground that DeJong, 24, leases from his grandfather. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
were in trouble Aug 23, 2008
Competitors 'Buffalo' Jim Reeves, left and "Crazy Legs" Conti, right, go head-to-head during Monday's hot dog eating contest at the Saratoga Race Course ... But Conti was bested by "Buffalo" Jim Reeves, a math teacher from Central New York, in an upset, something not unusual to fans of Saratoga Race Course. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Obama casts McCain as rich, out of touch Aug 23, 2008
Let's enter Cindy in the Miss Buffalo Chip contest with sexual suggestions and half nudity. Remember Lieberman whispering the answer in McCain's ear after which he stepped up to the mike and changed his answer. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Perception And Reality Aug 23, 2008
As for Campbell, maybe he wasnt high salary at the time, but Buffalo knew it was going to take over $7 million a year to resign him, and they werent going to pay it, so thats what I meant that he was a player that must be traded due to high salary. Buffalos only choice was to trade him for whatever they get or let his future high salary walk away for nothing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Indian nations unite for Schemitzun Aug 23, 2008
Among the food choices are Navajo tacos and frybread from Din; Nation Foods of Arizona and buffalo burgers and fresh-squeezed lemonade at Turtle Pit from the Seneca Albany Reservation in New York. Colebut-Jackson seemed excited at how these elements combined to create a unique event. (Westerly Sun, RI)
More of this story Aug 23, 2008
She spotted scorpions, rattlesnakes, flying red ants, droves of antelope, herds of Buffalo, mule and white-tailed deer, elk, wild horses and prairie dog towns. It s absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful, Diffin said of the countryside. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Paterson Selects Mullen for Upstate Aug 23, 2008
That certainly isn't going to be to our disadvantage," said Sandy Parker, RBA president, Unshakle upstate. Mullen said he will not be playing favorites, but he said the challenges in Rochester, attracting jobs and capital investments, are similar to the problems people face all over upstate. "I have great compassion love for this area just like they do and that I want this area to be successful," said Mullen. I want us to be able to flourish. Mullen's appointment still needs final... (R News)
Farewell to an oak tree Aug 22, 2008
My brother Buster always loved trees, and when a boy in Buffalo he built a little platform in our tall pear tree, taller than most fruit trees. We loved to sit up there to play games and view the world from its height. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
fresh mix of cuisine Aug 22, 2008
Colorado-raised buffalo, billed as a leaner alternative to beef, will be the biggest menu item. Caterers have ordered 15,000 buffalo burgers, 10,000 buffalo hot dogs and 200 pounds of buffalo carpaccio, which is thin slices of raw buffalo served with a mustard sauce ... I didn t even know they were killing buffalo for food, said Jim Thurber, a California delegate who will be in Denver for the convention. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Pet buffalo attacks Calaveras County woman Aug 22, 2008
A 38-year-old woman is in the hospital with 100 stitches after she was attacked by a one-ton roaming buffalo she tried to lure back into his corral ... Tracy Whalen of Rail Road Flat will likely need skin grafts after her neighbor's buffalo Geronimo knocked her to the ground and gored her upper left thigh with his horn ... The buffalo is one of dozens owned by millionaire gun collector Dale Buller. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
daughters, Brenda Alexander of Chester, Pastor Rosie M. Williams of Linwood; brother, Frank O. Wells of St. Paul, N.C.; sister, Sula Mae Farmel of Buffalo, N.Y.; 32 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Service: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Community Christian Church, Fourth Street and Central Avenue, Chester. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Buy Bison, Buy Wisconsin Aug 22, 2008
There is a difference between the buffalo and the bison. While you can ask for buffalo or bison, bison is the American Buffalo ... The Wisconsin Bison Producers Association explains that scientifically, the American Buffalo is called the Bison and the industry encourages people to say bison to clearly separate bison from the Cape Buffalo or the Water Buffalo. (Agri-View, WI)
Pull plug on wireless net, DiNapoli says Aug 22, 2008
Business First of Buffalo - The Albany Business Review ... City Guide Spotlight - Buffalo ... Buffalo Business Directory. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Brew of the Valley Aug 22, 2008
Nibble on this (appetizers): Chili cheese garlic fries, stuffed mushroom caps, hot wings, cheesy artichoke dip, beer-battered appetizer combo, poppers, mozzarella sticks, dilly dippers, buffalo bleu cheese fries, bee-battered onion rings ... Nibble on this: Giant onion rings, artichoke dip and chips, buffalo wings, chicken strips, deep-fried mac and cheese, bleu fries, garlic fries, rib tips, deep-fried oysters, calamari, chips and salsa, Montana de Nachos, bruschetta, cheese quesadilla, sampler... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Businesses see storm as emergency tuneup Aug 22, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
World's decadent hotel amenities Aug 21, 2008
The Lowell New York offers room service for pets, with choices like filet mignon tartar and organic buffalo marrow bone. At the Four Seasons Resort Nevis in the West Indies, guests can contribute to local conservation efforts by paying to adopt an endangered sea turtle, which has been tagged with a satellite transmitter for research purposes. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Road reroute leaves park's future uncertain Aug 21, 2008
TUPELO - With the relocation of West Jackson Street Extended a certainty, all eyes look to the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo as one of the most logical places for the new road to go ... The Buffalo Park sits just north of the existing roadway on 150 acres owned by the Tupelo Regional Airport, whose executive director, Terry Anderson, said the new route could traverse the property if that's what the public wants ... But even Anderson warns that it might not benefit the city to have a road slicing... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Canadian Zinc Corporation: Press Release Aug 21, 2008
Following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals, an airlift of the repacked sodium cyanide drums and associated repackaging waste took place utilizing a DHC-5 rear loading Buffalo aircraft, which shuttled the material from the Prairie Creek mine site to Ft. Simpson. From Ft. Simpson Hazco transported the cyanide by truck to Cyanide Destruct Systems in Barrie, Ontario and the repackaging waste was removed to Earth Tech's Swan Hills Treatment Centre in Alberta for destruction and disposal. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Column: Clover is a welcome alien invader Aug 21, 2008
White and purple prairie clovers and running buffalo clover are native to central U.S. prairies. I think all of these are listed as threatened or endangered species by most states. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
In Place of Fatigues, Business Suits Aug 21, 2008
Christopher Mahoney, a former Marine sergeant, wants to open a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise near Camp Pendleton, in Orange County, Calif. U.C.L.A., says Mr. Osborne, will offer another boot camp program next year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Lifespan Warns of Phone Scam Aug 21, 2008
Lifespan advises older adults to never send money because of a so-called "prize notification, say no and hang up the phone. Older adults looking for assistance with potential scam situations can call Lifespan at 244-8400. sjf/ajl Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version When it is approved, more than $500 million in state Medicaid spending planned for the next two years will not be spent. Imagine three-day weekends becoming the norm in your working world. Monroe County... (R News)
Lawmakers Slash Medicaid Spending Aug 21, 2008
"The winds of change have come to Albany. We have never cut this amount off a budget without taxing in anyone's memory. We have never gone into a budget to make these kinds of cuts in an election year and we've never gone into the budget in August, Paterson said. Paterson hopes for another $75 million in cuts before the end of the year, but it is unknown where it will come from. ajl/cdo Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version When it is approved, more than $500 million in state... (R News)
Assemblyman Linked to Affairs With Interns Aug 21, 2008
A long-tenured state assemblyman from Buffalo is under ethics investigation in New Yorks legislature ... Hoyt has served Buffalo since succeeding his late father in 1992 ... Hoyt would not comment on the timing of his marital troubles in that they came at about the same time he suddenly ended a bid to become Buffalo mayor. (R News)
Pucko: Undignified Downsizing Aug 21, 2008
Philosophically Ramirez is no worse than Buffalo Bills holdout tackle Jason Peters or the guy who blows off work at the local Lucky Mart for a round of golf ... While Nathan cheers for "Big Papi" and celebrates the "Boston Three Party" with his dad and waits for someone to come along to rescue the Buffalo Bills ... Similarly as we consider the cases of football players Mike Viti of the Buffalo Bills and Caleb Campbell of the Detroit Lions, unless we ourselves have served, we don't have an... (R News)
Give them a home where buffalo don't roam Aug 21, 2008
ON THE RAMPAGE -- Tracy Whalen figured the 2,000-pound male buffalo might take the bait after it jumped a fence Sunday in the Calaveras County community of Rail Road Flat ... The buffalo, one among dozens on the ranch owned by millionaire gun collector Dale Buller, 79, has escaped several times over the past week or so ... "That buffalo's been out quite a bit in one week's time," Murray said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
What's for dinner, ma-a-a-a-a-a-a ...? Aug 21, 2008
While not as lean as venison or grass-fed buffalo, goat is certainly not as fatty as lamb. Because of the animals' small size, they are processed like lamb and work best in recipes that call for lamb. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The sultan of slide Aug 21, 2008
Had to laugh about the recent letter regarding Roy Rogers the real live Roy Rogers is the finest slide guitar player on the planet a musician s musician (has collaborated with and is highly respected by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Sammy Hagar, Norton Buffalo, and is a producer that produced the last and most acclaimed albums of John Lee Hooker and now produces Ramblin Jack Elliott) ... It s much more of a jam situation than his solo performances or performances with regular partner and... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bison advocates go for space Aug 21, 2008
"I figure the buffalo were there first, the elk were there first, the wolves were there first," he says, looking over his herd of 28 American bison, on his Lazy RRse Buffalo Ranch ... Bison, commonly called buffalo, are not an endangered species in the USA, but there are only about 20,000 or fewer wild bison nationwide, says Keith Aune, senior conservation scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society ... Balancing the interests of bison and ranchers remains controversial, says Dan Brister,... (USA Today -- News)
Passion for Old West keeps couple on road Aug 21, 2008
" They're working with Brad Newton and the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce to produce future articles and shows.There's a lot of history here, Dakota said. He envisages stories and radio packages on the heritage of local cowboys, the Buffalo Soldiers and perhaps the "Great Camel Experiment," a scheme that involved then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis and then Union officer Robert E. Lee in the bringing of camels to the American Southwest, Dakota said.Then, Dakota said, it'll be off to another... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Jackson ending holdout Aug 21, 2008
Coach Mike Holmgren is trying to ensure that Hasselbeck is ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo. "Absolutely your starting quarterback has to be ready for the first regular-season game," Holmgren said after No. 3 quarterback Charlie Frye again took most of the snaps yesterday - just as he is likely to do Monday night against the Chargers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lebanon woman visits China Aug 21, 2008
She saw a lot of terrace farming because it is a mountainous area, and farming with water buffalo. We'd say the people were subsisting, she said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco Aug 20, 2008
Francisco, 26, was called up from Class AAA Buffalo three times last year and spent the final month of the season with the big-league club. While called up this year for a brief stint in April, he has been with the Indians since May 6. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
The Battle of Isandhlwana Aug 20, 2008
The British force, under the Command of Lord Chelmsford, had crossed the Buffalo River at Rorkes Drift on the 11th of January, and encamped below a distinctive boot-shaped rocky hill known to the Zulus as Isandhlwana ... Hundreds of Native and Imperial troops died as they streamed back toward the Buffalo River. (Suite101.com)
Lured to Atlanta by Olympics, they ended up staying Aug 20, 2008
David and Dana Lee, seen here with children (from left) Nico, 1; D.J., 6; and Eva, 3, came to Atlanta from Buffalo to work for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and got engaged shortly after the 1996 Olympics ... Came from: Buffalo in 1994 and 1995, respectively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mayor's Teen Advisors Tell It Like It Is Aug 20, 2008
" dpja Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Six-point-four million dollars in state aid the city of Rochester expected to lose will be maintained in this year's budget. A Keuka College partnership with Chinese universities briefly came together in New York's Finger Lakes Region. When it comes to food, homegrown and homemade is always better for you. A new Wayne County company has applied that same concept to fuel for your car. Rochester's mayor says he likes them because they're... (R News)
13 Internet Providers to Block Child Porn Aug 20, 2008
If you have a choice between an Internet company who's blocking child pornography and one who's not, it might be relevant," said Cuomo. Earlier this month, Cuomo threatened litigation against Frontier and LocalNet because the two providers had not signed agreements with his office. Cuomo says those providers have since signed on. ajlJA Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Six-point-four million dollars in state aid the city of Rochester expected to lose will be maintained in this... (R News)
Two Worlds Delve Deep for Answers Aug 20, 2008
I can bring a certain amount of expertise to them and he likewise to us," Sellers said. From agricultural runoff to foreign species taking over the ecosystem, Keuka Lake faces its own challenges. Researchers hope more work with Chinese scientists creates a future in a healthier world. "If we're able to build this as we would like to, it can not only enhance our relationship between the two institutions, but I think it makes a really great learning opportunity for both sides," Sellers said. blja... (R News)
Tribe rides trio of long balls to win Aug 20, 2008
Reyes gave up just two runs to pick up his second win since he was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 8. But the 26-year-old right-hander lasted just five innings this time out -- the result of a tough first inning and a bloated pitch count. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Manning returns, eyes season opener Aug 20, 2008
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice, and it's unclear whether he'll return to practice this week. Tampa Bay guard Davin Joseph injured his foot during Sunday night's exhibition win over the Patriots and could be out for the Buccaneers' season opener. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
'The Herd' stampedes onto ESPNU Aug 19, 2008
Sterling Sharpe, the ex-ESPN and NBC NFL analyst, will make his debut Sunday in an unusual role for a former athlete: He will call play-by-play in what's billed as a one-time event on NFL Network's Buffalo Bills-Indianapolis Colts preseason game. Sprint offers a new service that it claims will be the first to allow users to listen to live radio broadcasts of all NFL games. (USA Today -- Sports)
New strategy for flu pandemic Aug 19, 2008
By late October, New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Schenectady and Syracuse reported elevated death rates. During the week of Nov. 1, the U.S. Public Health Service reported a total of 12,357 deaths in New York City. (Albany Times Union)
Buffalo Roam Far From Home, Stop Traffic Aug 19, 2008
Illinois State Police say four buffalo have been killed after escaping from a farm and blocking morning traffic on a major highway ... State Police Sgt. Chris Paluch (PUH'-luhk) says the buffalo were running back and forth across the highway Monday morning ... Police say the owners of the buffalo eventually shot and killed the animals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Burning factors Aug 19, 2008
They set fires to the plains and places where their buffalo herds were located so that the quality of the grasses were real good to be eaten by their future dinners. And when lightening fires broke out, they did not try to stop the burning - they waited until the burning stopped. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Iguodala extends his stay with Sixers Aug 18, 2008
Devern Hansack (6-10) allowed three hits and two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings, and Dusty Brown homered as the Pawtucket Red Sox defeated host Buffalo, 8-3. Mexico's pitcher whiffs all 12 batters Jesus Sauceda of Matamoros, Mexico, pitched the fifth perfect game in Little League World Series history and the first in 29 years when he struck out all 12 batters in a 12-0 win over Emilia, Italy, at South Williamsport, Pa. (Boston Globe)
Connecticut powwow to salute food, arts, culture Aug 18, 2008
And visitors can sample traditional food, such as fish chowder and buffalo. Schemitzun, Aug. 21-24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 91 Wintechog Hill Road, 800-224-2676. (Boston Globe)
Around the Community Aug 18, 2008
Chocolate, stained glass, frescoed ceilings, formal gardens, 17th-century tapestries, an elegant 75-acre country estate and picturesque villages are some of the highlights of this trip to Buffalo Grove, Long Grove Village and the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills. For information about the Lifelong Learning Institute visit or call 815-753-5200. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
