UN think tank urges legislators to support 'open source' information technologies, software May 17, 2008
"Open source software gives people fishing rods, not just fish.". The main issue here is a plea for open standards as they guarantee competition, says Prof. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Mercurio's Menu May 3, 2008
Do we really need reminding that fishing rods work best with bait. an error occurred while processing this directive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lighten your load: What not to pack May 2, 2008
(If you're paranoid that a bag will puncture and deposit its messy contents onto your black silk dress, put all of your liquid-filled baggies in a large plastic grocery bag -- and be sure not to pack it next to any fishing rods or freshly sharpened pencils. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Access to our parks May 2, 2008
ast week, the State House steps were the scene of an urban camp-out: more than 300 people and riled-up speakers, as well as tents, fishing rods, kayak paddles and Gen. George Washington on horseback. That's be cause, right now, some of the two million people who use the parks slated for cuts will have better luck camping out at the State House than in a state park come July 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fresh Spring Halibut Recipe Apr 5, 2008
Fishermen utilize large fishing rods with weights and often bait with herring or whole salmon heads. Halibut are a very strong fish, and some larger species are frequently shot to be subdued before being brought aboard. (Suite101.com)
Summer in the cityEverything stops as Argentina takes its annual holiday Mar 3, 2008
Every hour, hundreds of sleek, double-decker coaches queue up to leave for the coast, packed with impatient passengers, poking one another with their fishing rods and spades and trying to control the over-excited children and grandparents. Popular move. (BBC News -- Americas)
Political Grapevine Feb 22, 2008
She says "I hope that by changing my name, people will be inspired to trade in their fishing rods for hiking boots and their fish sandwiches for veggie burgers.". FOX News Channel's Martin Hill contributed to this report. (Fox News)
Impressive response raises $13,114 for PepperPlex Feb 19, 2008
The men and women on the two-lane road that morning had visions of bass dancing on the business end of their fishing rods, perhaps big enough to win money, in the first Top Rod Big Bass Classic. Their 100 entry fee and many generous donations would go to the mutli-sports complex alongside Sucrose Road in New Iberia. (New Iberia, LA)
Cheap, Environmentally Friendly Extraction Method For Titanium Dioxide Developed Feb 14, 2008
In metal form it s strong and lightweight and is used in the aerospace and electronics industries as well as being used to strengthen golf clubs and fishing rods. It is also inert and biocompatible, making it suitable for medical devices and artificial implants. (Science Daily)
LAMB: Pro angler Monsoor switching it up for FLW season Feb 14, 2008
Dozens of fishing rods and reels are stacked against a bench covered with fishing caps ... For example, fishing rods are just like golf clubs. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hillary needs to change plot to tell winning story Jan 26, 2008
He was limited to the occasional stump speech, telling crowds what a good senator his wife was, and how she had helped a small businessman market his fishing rods to Scandinavia. He had a line about how he had told her back at Yale Law School that he'd met all the great minds of their generation and hers was the finest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Burglary arrest Jan 23, 2008
Items taken included life jackets, fishing rods and a CD player. Following an investigation, deputies arrested Jeffrey W. Daily, 35, on charges of first-degree burglary, first-degree theft, first-degree theft by receiving and second-degree criminal mischief. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Police want to keep goods from grow houses Jan 15, 2008
Inside several Port St. Lucie homes where police found a pot-growing operation were also items they say were the proceeds of the illegal activities, including more than $260,000 and 25 fishing rods and reels ... Besides the $260,701 found in cash and bank accounts connected to Global Home Builders Inc. of Port St. Lucie and its officers, the police are seeking to seize a 2002 Dodge truck, a Land Rover Discovery, a Sea Fox boat named Charlotte, a plasma television and 25 fishing rods and reels,... (The Palm Beach Post)
Another year floats on by Dec 22, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. From the harbour to the Whitsundays, 2007 was plain sailing, writes David Lockwood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cepu Mobil teams up with NGOs to conduct community development Dec 22, 2007
"We prefer to give them fishing rods instead of fish.". However, she refused to elaborate on the total amount of budget allotted by the company to establish and maintain the programs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Lessard: Incorporating dad's interests helps decorating Dec 11, 2007
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Female tourist killed by lightning strike Dec 5, 2007
She was walking between her boyfriend and a friend, who were holding fishing rods, when she was struck. Her companions tried to resuscitate her but the woman died at the scene, police said. (NEWS.com.au)
• Shopping The Familiar Nov 24, 2007
At the retailer-cum-outdoor theme park there, people were almost as plentiful as the guns and fishing rods and many were poised to spend money. John Hagan, a schoolteacher and firearms enthusiast from Hamden, said he has traditionally patronized Cabela's though its catalog while also picking up items "piecemeal" at Dick's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority, national chains that each have six or more locations in the state, according to their websites. (FOX61, CT)
Retailers, shoppers alike love gift cards Nov 18, 2007
At Bob Ward s, manager Eric Tillberg said the store sells gift cards of 100 or more that customers use for fishing rods or hunting rifles. As a result, he said, gift cards are bought almost exclusively by adults. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ocean eats SUV, spits out its remains Nov 16, 2007
My husband managed to grab a few things out of the back our fishing rods, and ironically a life preserver, Ms. Meyers said. Her mother snapped pictures while the relentless, roaring waves pulled the car out to sea. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Cutpurses and chiropractors Nov 13, 2007
Cutpurses would have been out to get your money while anglers, who sat on top of carriages with fishing rods, would be hooking gentlemens's wigs or ladies lace handkerchiefs. Wandering about the area would be the men who sported straw in the soles of their shoes to indicate that they were prepared to go to court and swear blind that you were somewhere else at the time the crime happened. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Saving Deer Creek Oct 7, 2007
Four or five boats glided through the water, and two boys dipped their fishing rods in the creek at Arcola. Otherwise, the only creatures enjoying the creek that morning were the snakes, birds and fish. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Police Auction Off Unclaimed Property Sep 30, 2007
Hundreds of items, including bicycles, paint ball guns, fishing rods and reels, flat screen monitors and TVs, clothing and even a brand new bathroom sink valued at $1,600 were auctioned to the public, said city spokeswoman Mona Vallon. Copyright 2007 by City Wire. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Police probe string of burglaries Sep 2, 2007
n An Air Steam air compressor, two spade-type digging shovels and eight assorted fishing rods were taken from Ronald Mitchell's garage after someone forced the door open between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at 304 Ringgold St.. Majority go unsolved. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Make a storage rack for your favorite fishing rods Aug 27, 2007
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Fly-fishing is part of the lure Aug 25, 2007
ALBANY -- Ten hands held 10 fishing rods. Ten arms pulled back, then jerked forward. (Albany Times Union)
Matemo Island Aug 21, 2007
to find out where to stay and what to do. Winter is here, so find somewhere warm and cosy to escape to in our section, and don't forget to submit your best travel photos to our. (iAfrica.com)
Paradise regained Aug 13, 2007
Upstream, two boys are wading out with fishing rods. Only a glimpse of honey-coloured terraces reminds you this is still Edinburgh - you haven't walked though a secret door to the remote countryside. (Guardian Unlimited)
Forget graphite, fiberglass fishing rods -- think carrots Jul 21, 2007
LAS VEGAS -- A Scottish company has joined a Las Vegas firm to make fishing rods from carrots ... Carrot Stix, the veggie-based fishing rods, won the best-in-show award at the recent American Sportfishing Association's international trade show ... " The U.S. Patent Office has issued many patents to designs intended to dampen vibration in golf clubs. The Carrot Stix fishing rods at the Vegas show had Curran fiber over a thin graphite core. "It's about 30 percent carbon, and 70 percent Curran,"... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SHNS sports sked for Sunday, July 22, 2007 Jul 21, 2007
VEGGIE-FISHRODS (Meade, The Providence Journal) -- LAS VEGAS: A Scottish company has joined a Vegas firm to make fishing rods from carrots. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Helping people connect with their community Jun 30, 2007
Helen Newell s pink lipstick smile greeted the guests with their lawn chairs and fishing rods. Although about 80 local people with disabilities and their families turned up for Project COMPASS 18th annual Fishing Day event June 4, Newell knew everyone s name and something about each of them. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Lincicome Among U.S. Open Leaders Jun 29, 2007
" Thursday morning it was Lincicome who struck, opening play in the 63rd Women's Open with an even-par 71 that not only landed her on the rain-delayed first-round leader board but weighed in heavy with promise. "I had a lot of opportunity, which is good," Lincicome said. "Three-putted quite a bit, so obviously there's something to work on, and that's always good. Just a couple of silly mistakes. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Finally, It's Gear Just For Women Jun 29, 2007
We have found that lighter boots don't have the durability and the support you need in rough country (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Sleepy Eye has a parade float again, 26 years after its last one was destroyed in a riot Jun 22, 2007
For example, he girls said they wanted to hold fishing rods, laughed Julie Schmitt, who drove the tow car. ut then they couldn't wave. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Relaxation key to All Blacks winning in South Africa: Henry Jun 20, 2007
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has ordered his players to hang up their rugby boots and unfurl the fishing rods or golf clubs as they take a low key route into their biggest Test of the year to date. By acknowledging his players are not robots, Henry hopes to have them fizzing at Absa Stadium on Sunday morning (Aus time) in their bid to break an ordinary recent record in South Africa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fireworks and Fourth of July celebration return to Lodi Lake Jun 8, 2007
Dutra said Lodi police officers will be manning security checkpoints at the park's three gates to ensure no alcohol, weapons, pets, cans, bottles, fishing rods or any other prohibited items get into the park. He said people can bring plastic beverage containers. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pulp mill protests continue in Tasmania Jun 5, 2007
Dozens of people fearing the mill's impact on the marine environment joined the Wilderness Society carrying fishing rods, surfboards and kayaks outside Gunns Ltd in Launceston on Tuesday. The society handed over its submission to Gunns, which will review the information and respond to the federal government. (The Age)
'Garden of Gizmos' provides education, fun at Port Discovery Jun 4, 2007
Wagner, who runs Philadelphia-based Clifford Wagner Science Interactives, fastened simple elements like fishing rods and dog leashes into the mechanics that make up "A Garden of Gizmos.". "We're in an electronic age, but no one gets to see the actual mechanism," Wagner said while turning a crank that raised umbrellas out of a tube, symbolizing how flowers grow and wither. (Carroll County Times)
Former chef now cooks up recipes for fishing rods Jun 3, 2007
As a former executive chef, Jim Eldred knows how to blend the proper ingredients to make a diner say "mmmmm" with each bite. Now, as a rod builder, Eldred is still seeking that same response. (The Clarion-Ledger)
For holiday, no rotary, no problem May 26, 2007
As temperatures soared to record highs and as motorists hauling bicycles, fishing rods, and surfboards flocked to the Cape and Islands for the summer's traditional kickoff weekend, the $60 million flyover eased some of the area's notorious traffic. At 2 p.m., cars were rolling from Route 3 and Route 6 onto the Sagamore Bridge at a breezy 20 miles per hour, a far cry from the worst of some summers past, when crossing the Cape Cod canal seemed faster on foot than behind the wheel. (Boston Globe)
Bush reels in 11 fishing rods among year's gifts May 17, 2007
George Bush has received at least 11 fishing rods and reels as gifts during his presidency and several sets of golf clubs, according to financial disclosure forms released by the White House ... The vice-president received several fishing rods of his own in addition to a $400 cowboy hat, and a $7,000 bronze sculpture of a Cheyenne warrior. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Last Chance to Ski in Utah May 16, 2007
While most of us have packed in the winter gear for golf clubs, tennis rackets, mountain bikes, fishing rods and hiking shoes, there are still downhill diehards enjoying what's left of Utah's famous champagne powder. opens for one final weekend of spring skiing, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18-20. (Suite101.com)
Pack it away| May 10, 2007
This is also a convenient area for packing away empty suitcases, fishing rods, planks and other odds and ends. A platform can also be built across the beams for storing items. (iAfrica.com)
Lakeview police business picks up Apr 20, 2007
One told police the thief took $1,725 worth of property, including fishing rods, an ice maker, pressure washer and a gas grill. A second boat owner said he was missing an electric drill, a wet/dry vacuum and a tool bag with hand tools with a total value of about $285. (The Citizen - online, TX)
The Public Record Mar 28, 2007
Replace the torn gasket on the front glass door refrigerator, menu wheel, splash shield next to grill and bottom of reach-in freezer. " Bojangles Restaurant, 1026 Randolph St., , 94.5. "These pieces of equipment need cleaning: clean the biscuit making area including tops and sides of ovens, holding units, tables and shelves. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Deal expected for resort at port Mar 23, 2007
""I don't want them to make improvements that are going to cost me money," said Adrian Martinez, owner of Handler Custom Fishing Rods, a tenantin the building. "I don't want the rent to go up because they're putting pretty bushes. Bushes don't sell fishing rods -- I do. (Florida Today)
The Family Friend (15) Mar 19, 2007
It's foremost in the dream-like sequences such as Rosalba's entrance, dancing to glazed robotic disco; and in the geometric abstractions of Luca Bigazzi's photography, which makes twin fishing rods droop symmetrically towards the horizon. The soundtrack too is wilfully eccentric: ice-cool electronica, screeching saxophone, and Teho Teardo's violently dissonant orchestrations for cello and scrunching synthesisers. (Independent)
A busy time at Roaring River Mar 15, 2007
The U.S. Fish ife program is funded by a federal excise tax on fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies and artificial baits. The other 25 percent comes from state fishing license fees. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
What’s in your wallet? Feb 18, 2007
At another shop, one I had never been to, there were more animal heads; an impressive collection of power tools; rusted Oneida traps; a scruffy mink coat; at least two dozen boom boxes; barrels full of walking canes, fishing rods, canoe paddles, crutches, baseball bats, ski poles. At a third shop one I visit fairly often I stopped to chat with the owner. (Helena Independent Record)
Missing man doesn't want to be found Feb 17, 2007
He hawked toy trains, binoculars, lanterns, and fishing rods from an old barn in Standish, Maine. A 1998 story in the Portland Press Herald, before his disappearance, noted his spitfire voice -- "I've got 50. Who'll go 60?" -- and his penchant for folksy humor: "C'mon folks," he would cajole buyers, "this would go for $400 in New York.". (Boston Globe -- Local)
Toasting Hemingway in Havana| Feb 10, 2007
Set amid lush vegetation, the colonial house still contains Hemingway's belongings and many of his books, rifles and fishing rods, and the garden showcases his old fishing boat, the Pilar. Cuban experts recently finished renovating a facade of Finca Vigia, the first stage in their ambitious project to restore the house that for decades suffered the damages of time, termites and tempests. (iAfrica.com)
Rods will be a carrot to the fish Feb 9, 2007
The fishing rods will be made from carrot extracts. Two Fife scientists have developed a new material made from carrots to replace glass fibre found in everything from fishing rods to car parts ... The inventors, Dr David Hepworth and Dr Eric Whale, plan to start selling fishing rods made from the material, called Curran, next month. (BBC News)
The future is orange Feb 9, 2007
The material, known as Curran, has been developed by Fife-based inventors David Hepworth and Eric Whale and can be made into everything from fishing rods to car parts ... Next month, the scientists will put their first Curran product on the market - Just Cast fishing rods. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Galleries: New York City through the lens of Saul Leiter Jan 25, 2007
That leaves room for the viewer's eye to rove up the paint-spattered ladder, back to the shop window behind it, filled with fishing rods on sale for a few bucks. Everything about the man is read from the wonderful details of his shoes and pant legs; there's something endearing about the worn soles, the slightly turned-in ankle. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Fish Fry Friday at KC Hall Jan 7, 2007
Leave your fishing rods at home and bring an appetite to the Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 W in Sealy. The Sealy Knights of Columbus Council No. 3313 is serving supper at its annual fish fry today from 5:30-8 p.m.. (Sealy News, TX)
