Mid-April marked by seasonal changes Apr 19, 2009
The chipmunks have started to emerge from their winter sleep. The male travels to a females den where he will sit on his haunches at the den entrance and sing to her with almost bird-like qualities. (Forest Republican, WI)
The awe of an owl: an Arctic visitor in Pittsburgh Apr 5, 2009
This one could be getting by on chipmunks, squirrels, rats and such. As Stephen P. Rogers, collection manager of the Section of Birds at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, joked in an e-mail, "Why leave a place if the food is good? Was the owl seen at Primanti's yet?". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Great Outdoors: Get kids outside by creating fun, natural spaces Mar 27, 2009
Siblings Erin and Christopher Rogoff share their backyard with chipmunks, squirrels, bats and rabbits. They help their parents fill bird feeders, hang bat boxes, and plant fruits and vegetables to attract wildlife. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
TV Easter Special Review The East... Mar 24, 2009
TV Easter Special Review The Easter Chipmunk: Alvin and the Chipmunks Easter Holiday Special for Children ... Alvin and the Chipmunks Easter Holiday Special for Children ... Fans of Alvin and the Chipmunks will find this 1995 animated Easter TV special appropriate for young children and enjoy using it to inspire fun Easter activities for kids. (Suite101.com)
Ice Canyon Hikes in Banff National ... Mar 12, 2009
The sheer number of visitors virtually eliminates all possibility of sighting any wildlife except for the hardiest of chipmunks and squirrels. But the freshness of the breeze, the whimsy of the waterfalls and the magnificence of the glacier-carved canyon are nonetheless worth the interaction with human beings. (Suite101.com)
The coyotes of Cambridge: Local sightings on the rise; experts offer tips on living with the new wildlife Mar 11, 2009
Seeds on the ground attract squirrels and chipmunks, which are valuable food sources for coyotes, she said. Finally, to prevent coyotes from taking up residence on your property, close up all areas such as holes under decks or sheds that might make for a nice den for a family of coyotes. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Nature's Signs of Spring are Everyw... Mar 11, 2009
Chipmunks (Tamias striatus) began scampering across back yards and stone walls. They can be expected to attach spring bulbs as their leaves and flower buds begin to show. (Suite101.com)
Make wildlife comfortable in your backyard Feb 26, 2009
A natural garden can create a home for birds, butterflies, bees, chipmunks, rabbits, turtles, frogs, snakes, bats and more - all while requiring less pruning and preening ... Chipmunks like tunnels, birds like safe nesting places, snakes like rocks (remember that as you lift one), and a host of wildlife will live in hollow logs and brush piles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rock stars in the woodpile Feb 22, 2009
THE QUESTION: When I walk through High Park or other large parks, I see lots of squirrels and chipmunks, wrote ... I see lots of squirrels, but no chipmunks ... Why don't chipmunks invade residential areas. (Globe and Mail)
Books with a Past set to close next month Feb 20, 2009
It was meant to redirect passersby up the stairs and into the store, but also invited inside a few birds and chipmunks that good-natured customers helped her evict. But her fondest memories are of the customers the children coming in with their parents and gravitating toward the books by Dr. Seuss, the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson as their parents headed for the Concord Authors or classics. (Concord Journal, MA)
LETTER: Save innocent babies, rather than whales Feb 20, 2009
CrowWoman wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:27 PM:" Dolphins and whales intrigue me, Susan. Once, while at the zoo in Indy, I looked into the dolphin tank and caught the eye of one of them. I saw a glitter of awareness there that I'd never noticed with any other animal.The quote reminded me a little of C.S. Lewis' "space trilogy" in which he wrote of other worlds where the creatures had their own theology.It also reminded me of a poem by Elva McAllaster that I've had on hand for the past 30 years:SEQUOIAS... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Up close and personal with snakes Feb 8, 2009
" There are five kinds of snakes according to their habitat: Aquatic snakes live in the sea; semi-aquatic snakes live in fresh water and on the ground; terrestrial snakes are always on the ground; arboreal snakes live mostly in trees; and desert snakes. There are two main kinds of venom: neurotoxin, which damages the nerves, and haemotoxin, which damages the blood. Furthermore, myotoxic venom can make you blind. Indonesia has a range of snakes from racers, pythons and boas to cobras and vipers.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
It's Been Real, It's Been Fun... Feb 8, 2009
I saw the Great Debaters before it came out, Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Secret Life of Bees before they hit the theatre ... I saw the Great Debaters before it came out, Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Secret Life of Bees before they hit the theatre. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Meet The Spartans Movie Review Apr 1, 2008
As long as the brain-dead masses continue to flock in hordes to stuff like Meet the Spartans, Alvin & the Chipmunks, and Wild Hogs, smart businessmen will continue to cater to them. We, as a culture, have only ourselves to blame. (MoviesOnline)
Wild Cape Cod: Look harder Mar 28, 2008
Chipmunks and white-tailed deer are certainly diurnal in their activities ... It looks exactly like the other two hundred chipmunks I ve seen in the past few years. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
So What If I Talk to the Animals? Mar 28, 2008
Nonetheless, when things get a little slow here on the hill, you'll find me out in scrub oak chatting with chipmunks, jawing with jackalope and sharing with salamanders, listening to endless replays of "Tiptoe through the Tulips" the heavy metal version. When the joy of Fun with Fur finally fades, I fire up Ethel, my old '77 Ford pickup. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Animated Films = Box Office Gold? Mar 27, 2008
He oversaw both Ice Age movies, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Horton Hears a Who and obviously knows how to put together hit movies, even if the critics don't always love them. It's too early to tell if Vanessa Morrison can keep that run going. (Suite101.com)
Animation world gets competitive Mar 22, 2008
Fox in particular has seen the benefits of a strong presence in the space lately, not only with "Horton's" boffo bow, but what many consider to 2007's biggest B.O. surprise: "Alvin and the Chipmunks.". "Many pundits rolled their eyes at us," recalls Fox Filmed Entertainment co-chair Tom Rothman. (Variety)
Across the Pond and Beyond -- Removing habitat by developing harms wildlife Mar 21, 2008
Squirrels and chipmunks prepare nests and gather and store much of their food supply for the harsh months ahead. Deer, however, have a tough time of it during extreme cold and when snow exceeds 18 inches. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
You hear that 'Horton'? You're No. 1 Mar 17, 2008
The animated picture, produced for about $90 million, follows a string of G- and PG-rated hits since the fall including Walt Disney Co.'s "Enchanted" and "Hannah Montana Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour" and Fox's partly animated musical-comedy "Alvin and the Chipmunks." ... Aronson said "Horton" might be able to hang as tough as the first "Ice Age" in 2002 -- which opened on the same weekend in mid-March -- or "Alvin and the Chipmunks," which came out in December. (Los Angeles Times)
'Horton' hears a first-place finish Mar 17, 2008
Fox's "Alvin and the Chipmunks" bowed in mid-December to $44. 3 million on its way to grossing more than $214 million domestically. (Variety)
Wildlife: Spring in the air Mar 15, 2008
Lincoln observers have seen quite a variety of mammals in the past month, including fisher, skunks, muskrats, red foxes, coyotes, and chipmunks. A dead mink was found at the intersection of Old Concord Road and Route 126. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Snowshoe breeding leads to bloody battles Mar 15, 2008
Natures seven sleepers are awakening--bears, jumping mice, chipmunks, raccoons, skunks, bats and woodchucks ... From this perch they are available to pounce down on deer mice, voles, shrews and chipmunks. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Reed's Ark -- Finding Marshfield's wildlife Mar 15, 2008
So far, I have listed or referred to a number of animals around us, but there lots more: beaver (which occasionally dam streams in residential areas, to the discomfiture of people), bobcats, chipmunks, clams and mussels, crabs, fisher (rare but increasing in number), frogs and toads, thousands of kinds of insects (including crickets and honeybees), mink, porcupines, raccoons, salamanders and other residents of vernal pools, seals, skunks, snails, snakes, turtles, voles, weasels, and woodchucks.... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Chipmunks bring lessons to children Mar 7, 2008
Students at North Pointe Elementary School in Southgate learned a lot about "Alvin and the Chipmunks." The students filled the school's gymnasium to listen to an interview with the movie's producers as a group of fifth-graders took turns asking questions ... That's right, the Chipmunks ... The lessons included an all-school field trip to see the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks.". (The News-Herald)
Are cat owners lazy? Mar 6, 2008
He was bad to the bone, caught all kinds of stuff, bats, Chipmunks, birds, wood peckers, and even squirrels. I remember one day a Fed X driver refused to get out of her Van, until I picked up old Louis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
When birthdays only come once every four years, birthdays are really special Feb 29, 2008
Her favorites are 'Air Buddies' and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks. . (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
LETTER: Time for Illinois to look at concealed carry Feb 28, 2008
Cognitus wrote on Feb 25, 2008 10:43 PM:" It makes me nervous to learn that there are so many insecure people who want to carry a concealed weapon so they can grab their gun and blast hell out of anyone who gets a little too close to them. With too many people carrying guns, untrained in law enforcement and eager for a little target practice, the following is not an impossible situation.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bill, carrying a grudge against Allen, sees him in a restaurant in Rifle, Colorado.... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chris Matthews is the primary choice Feb 19, 2008
Her unfortunate squeaky voice, combined with a Gatling gun delivery, makes her sound like one of the Chipmunks. The overall pace is brutal, as Blitzer steers us from one analyst to another - there are hordes of them. (Boston Globe)
More news on video games Feb 12, 2008
Brash also created games on the films Alvin and the Chipmunks and the upcoming Jumper (Feb. 14). (USA Today -- Tech)
Tax rebate buys for the soul (kinda) Feb 6, 2008
The tax rebate may change everything, especially after finding out that $1,200 can buy a taxidermied antique fox, a rooster, three chipmunks, two red-masked parrot finches, a field mouse and three piranha. Or one mounted head of a greater kudu, which is kind of like an antelope with horns that look like a churro. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stillness in a trembling world Feb 5, 2008
From his trippy winter landscapes to his cute chipmunks, Peter Doig is incapable of making a boring painting ... In one of the earliest works here, a trio of cute chipmunks peek out of holes in a gnarly tree ... The painting is called Art School, and the chipmunks, according to Doig, were eager young artists emerging from Goldsmiths (by now Doig was studying a painting MA at Chelsea). (Guardian Unlimited)
Hannah Montana 3-D concert tour movie scores big at box office Feb 5, 2008
"Alvin and the Chipmunks," Fox, 2,783,913, 1,958 locations, 1,422 average, 207,623,154, eight weeks. 16. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Global warming changing hibernation Feb 4, 2008
Overall, from chipmunks and squirrels in the Rocky Mountains to brown bears in Spain, these altered slumber patterns are putting animals at risk both of starvation and increased predation, researchers saywhich could bring many species to the brink of extinction. According to scientists, it's quite logical to believe that rising springtime temperatures explain why animals are awakening at times that they would normally be snoozing. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
The art of inspiring a hotel Feb 4, 2008
Between times more than 150,000 people bought tickets to each of these flicks: 27 Dresses, Juno, Sweeney Todd, Alvin And The Chipmunks, American Gangster and Cloverfield. Seven had a surprise silly season hit with Out Of The Question, a ga 00004000 me/chat show hosted by Glenn Robbins (1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Killing Of Deer A Lyme Solution? Jan 25, 2008
" Quicker results were noticed in two Eastern Connecticut shoreline areas, however. Within two years of implementing effective deer population reductions, Lyme disease cases were reportedly reduced by 90 percent in Mumford Cove and Groton Long Point, she said. A two-year cycle is part of the reproductive life of the tick, according to Dr. Kirby Stafford, a scientist at the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station in New Haven, and it is in the second year that deer and other medium to... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
The worst movies of 2007 Jan 22, 2008
Guys, go see Alvin and the Chipmunks to figure out where you went wrong. 3. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Massive deer slay only way to stop Lyme Jan 21, 2008
Jarnstedt and other opponents of reducing the deer herd cite separate studies showing white-footed mice, chipmunks and other small animals carry the Lyme disease bacteria, and that Lyme-carrying ticks will still find other hosts if there are fewer deer. Even if the deer population was known and there were no animal rights issues, there's still the question of how to control deer numbers in a town or state that borders other towns and states with similar deer-friendly terrain. (Greenwich Time)
Cast: Rahul Bose, Rituparna Sengupta, Raima Sen, Rajat Kapoor Jan 19, 2008
Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks. I won t travel alone - Shreyas. (Times of India)
Have a beer with that movie, sir? Jan 16, 2008
As in: if I had wee ones and was watching Alvin and the Chipmunks I know for a fact I d need a beer. Do you think most movie theaters should start selling beer and wine along with popcorn and hot dogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Day Trip to Bowen Island Jan 16, 2008
Enjoy deer, chipmunks, songbirds and colourful toadstools. If you do make it to the top, you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland and Washington State. (Suite101.com)
These video game sequels need to be retired Jan 16, 2008
And all of those look like a Halo sequel compared with the licensed properties for products such as Bratz and movies such as "Alvin and the Chipmunks." Video games for children are repetitive and unimaginative, poorly written and prone to glitches, with just a few exceptions. Buy a copy of Katamari Damacy, Lego Star Wars or one of the better Nintendo DS titles and hope for a better future. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Bucket List' Tops Weekend Box Office Jan 15, 2008
"Alvin and the Chipmunks," $9. 1 million. (NBC4.tv, CA)
At the movies Jan 15, 2008
Alvin and the Chipmunks Three chipmunk brothers, Alvin (voice of Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler), and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) are adopted by a man named Dave (Jason Lee). (PG for some mild rude humor. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mini movie reviews Jan 11, 2008
" It's a tough balance to strike, and it's even tougher to live up to comparisons to such a cinematic original. Belen Rueda is wiry and intense as Laura, a former ward of the orphanage who returns to the house 30 years later with her doctor husband, Carlos (Fernando Cayo), and their adopted son, Simon (Roger Princep). They have plans to turn the rambling home on the Spanish coast into a place for kids with special needs. Then one day, Simon - who has a propensity for playing with imaginary... (Athens Banner-Herald)
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Climbs into Top 15 of Billboard Top 200 Album Chart Jan 10, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The original motion picture soundtrack ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS continues to buck the post-holiday sales slump by selling over 250,000 units to date ... Celebrating their sixth decade on the charts, the Chipmunks are also the only artist with four songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, with more songs charting than Kanye West, Rihanna and Alicia Keys ... In the fourth week of release, the 20th Century Fox live action/CGI motion picture Alvin and the Chipmunks... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smith still UK box office legend Jan 9, 2008
Alvin and the Chipmunks fell from last week's fifth place to sixth, and Bee Movie also fell a place to number seven. In eighth place was The Kite Runner, followed by comedy Balls of Fury. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Harry Potter,' 'Bond,' 'Narnia' Top Our Most-Anticipated Sequels: '08 Movie Preview Jan 8, 2008
Without the veteran actor as Jigsaw, the series would undoubtedly die a more painful death than Cary Elwes; with him, the masochistic coincidence-dependent machinations make you long for the relative plausibility of "Alvin and the Chipmunks." Nevertheless, there's still no horror series I'd rather peek at through my clenched fingers. 7. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Get Me Rewrite! Jan 5, 2008
For all the good news at the box office, including the multimillion-dollar exclamation point put on the holidays by I Am Legend, National Treasure: Book of Secrets and Alvin and the Chipmunks, many movies in 2007 seemed promising at the outset, and held onto that promise even after the opening credits. But at some point, somebody stripped the "instant classic," or at least "Oscar contender," right out of them. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
The Deer Herd in Northern Virginia Jan 5, 2008
Eric Huppert wrote on Jan 4, 2008 8:41 AM:" Just saying "thanks" for a great article on local deer management. The Whitetail deer is indeed one of Americas most beautiful creatures. It definitely deserves everyones respect for its ability to rebound from near decimation resulting from market-driven over hunting. Thanks to todays hunters, who exercise sound game management practices set forth by the nations Game Departments, we have turned around our wildlife numbers in a positive manner. It... (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
'Treasure,' 'Legend' 'Chipmunks' cap record box-office year Jan 3, 2008
Treasure,' 'Legend' 'Chipmunks' cap record box-office year. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bustling holidays ended Hollywood's year, with "National Treasure," "I Am Legend" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks" helping to lift the movie business to record revenue after a sleepy fall ... 5 million, followed by "Alvin and the Chipmunks" with 41. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Recycle that old Christmas tree Jan 1, 2008
Then, redecorate it with food items that can be eaten by birds, chipmunks and squirrels, such as popcorn, cranberries or pine cones covered in peanut butter. You can also hang apple rings or create a bowl from an orange. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Jessica book sales fall short Dec 31, 2007
6 million, followed by "Alvin and the Chipmunks" with $30 million and "I Am Legend" with $27. 5 million, according to studio estimates. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Ty Burr's top films of 2007 Dec 30, 2007
(Yes, I mean you, "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Shrek 3," "Surf's Up," and "Bee Movie.") As light and as filling as a well-turned souffle, "Ratatouille" gives kids the shocking news that there's art in what they eat. Seriously: This critic now has two small foodies at home, ones who've tried escargot and liked it. (Boston Globe)
This week at the movies Dec 29, 2007
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS. Alvin, Simon and Theodore (voiced by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gulber and Jesse McCartney) are taken in by struggling musician Dave Seville (Jason Lee) after their tree home is chopped down and brought to Los Angeles. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Old Christmas trees can make new homes Dec 29, 2007
Once the tree is secured, it can be redecorated with food items that can be eaten by birds, squirrels and chipmunks. Position trees far away from the house or other structures as they become extremely flammable after they have dried out, she said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
NATURE 2008: From annual migrations to early buttercups, take a look ahead to routines, surprises Dec 28, 2007
So say goodbye this month to marmots, ground squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks, woolly bear caterpillars and painted turtles. And pass the cereal. (Missoulian, MT)
Style hits & misses of 2007 Dec 27, 2007
HitThom Browne for Brooks BrothersA pairing as unlikely as the short-lived Ashley Olsen-Lance Armstrong romance, the collaboration between Thom Browne and navy-blazer supplier Brooks Brothers had the potential to be as appealing as a double feature of "License to Wed" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks." Instead, Browne turned out a collection of classic suits and dresses that appealed to Brooks Brothers' buttoned-down patrons, and attracted more stylish shoppers to the store. HitThe natural... (Boston Globe)
Summer '08 box office; Dec 27, 2007
If the movies appeal to different constituencies -- "I Am Legend" for teens and young adults, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" for families -- both can prosper, but usually there's carnage. Last summer's "Hot Rod" may have had its fans, but by going toe-to-toe with "The Bourne Ultimatum," it didn't stand a chance. (Los Angeles Times)
Treasure sequel tops box office Dec 25, 2007
Meanwhile, children's film Alvin and the Chipmunks was also down one spot to number three ... Alvin and the Chipmunks - $29m (14. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'The Water Horse' has a share of magic Dec 25, 2007
If you want to take the kids to a cockle-warming tale of humans and computer-generated critters, do yourself a favor: Skip the singing rodents and head for the baby Loch Ness Monster in "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep." The movie has as many cliches as "Alvin and the Chipmunks," but they're better cliches and the cast acts like they're fresh. Sometimes that's enough. (Boston Globe)
Claws come out in battle over feral cats Dec 24, 2007
Free-roaming cats each year kill hundreds of millions of birds, and more than a billion small mammals such as rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks, according to a National Geographic Society report. Wild cats should be removed from the environment, taken to shelters and euthanized, argues Clark E. Adams, a professor in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University at College Station. (KHOU.com, TX)
Charm, warmth rise from the deep in 'The Water Horse' Dec 24, 2007
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Parents, forget about those warbling mischievous chipmunks. If you want to take the kids on a delightful animal adventure that you will enjoy as much as they do, go see The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (* * *1/2). (USA Today)
NFL rankings Dec 23, 2007
Giants (9-5): Why do Eli and Co. remind me of the new flick "Alvin and the Chipmunks". 12. (North County Times)
Best Business Buzzwords Of 2007 Dec 22, 2007
Used in a sentence: "It had nothing to do with blogola. I really did think 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' was the best movie of the year.". Chances we'll be using this buzzword in 2017: It depends. (NBC 11, CA)
