Events
The Memphis Investors Group will host Robert Shemin, who will discuss how to make money in today’s market, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Memphis Hil…
2010-2011 Phoenix Suns Preview- What goes up must come down? :: Around the Association
Previewing the 2010-2011 Phoenix Suns in the aftermath of Amare Stoudemire. Has the sun set in Phoenix?
Scots’ cross finishes 2-3 at WIU
MONMOUTH — Monmouth College’s cross country teams had a strong showing, placing second and third at the season-opening Early Bird Invitational at Macomb’s Spring Lake Park Friday.
Indiana’s ospreys, once endangered, on the rebound
State wildlife officials say a program that released ospreys across Indiana is paying off as the once-endangered raptor gradually expands its nesting sites.
Hydro costs to soar, report warns
Ottawa residents can expect their electricity bills to soar by more than 40 per cent by 2015, according to an analysis filed with the Ontario Energy Board.
Pupils love full-day Senior Kindergaten: Now, they get two recesses
When Tia Nguyen got home from school Tuesday after the first day of senior kindergarten, any complaints the five-year-old had about the longer school day were quickly overshadowed by one thing: she now gets two recesses.
Business lobby reignites GST debate
[ABC] – With a Labor minority Government now in place, the hard bargaining over policy reforms is about to get underway.Business leaders are sharpening their negotiating skills on key areas of tax reform, following …
Guthrie's service nets him O's Clemente nod
NEW YORK — Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, who has emerged as the staff ace and one of the best right-handers in the American League, is enjoying a resurgent season. Now, Guthrie is being honored for his off-the-field accomplishments.
SF Bay Dumbarton Bridge wetlands area restored
Tens of thousands of birds are expected to flock to a restored salt marsh along the Dumbarton Bridge in the San Francisco Bay.
The songbirds slaughtered for a Frenchman’s supper
Up to 50,000 ortolans are thought to be killed each year by 1,500 poachers. Those arrested are liable for a £4,000 fine but, more often than not, they’re given verbal warnings.
Whidbey land trust must raise $525K by Friday
WHIDBEY ISLAND — They prayed for the woods. They ate and drank beer for the woods. They ran through the woods and rode their horses there. Supporters of the effort by Whidbey Camano Land Trust to buy and preserve a 664-acre forest near Freeland did it all, said spokeswoman Petra Martin.
101 things to do in Wyobraska
Nothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.
How to really get back to nature
It’s time to get naked with nature. No, I’m not advocating turning the great outdoors into a giant nudist camp – God knows the spectacle of Britain’s wildlife watchers in the altogether would be enough to send terrified animals fleeing for cover. Instead I’m proposing we learn to appreciate our flora and fauna stripped of binoculars, guides, cameras and all the expectations that can encumber a …
Cross Country Roundup
Adkins wins Class AA-A race at Geico Invitational ONA, W.Va. — A total of 289 competitors — including both cross country programs from Gallia Academy and Point Pleasant — took part in the Class …
Sports briefs: UNC associate head football coach resigns
Blake, who was in his fourth season working with Butch Davis and also served as recruiting coordinator and defensive-line coach, said in a statement issued by the school that he stepped down because “my presence has become a distraction” to the university. The NCAA has spent much of the summer …
Storm finds proper way to complement Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson
Storm has supported stars Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird with other players on what could be another championship team.
DNA testing bad news for wildlife traffickers
Despite strict federal and state laws, the illegal wildlife trade is lucrative enough to persist in Australia.
Top European Travel Professionals Meet at Online Marketing & Social Media in Travel Summit
How can travel companies get the most out of the time and resources they allocate to online marketing and social media? What innovative strategies and tactics can be deployed to drive real return on social media and avoid wasting time? When and how should travel companies invest in mobile?
Area news in brief: Sept. 6, 2010
THIBODAUX — A 21-year-old from Thibodaux was arrested Thursday after allegedly burglarizing a home and attempting to elude police.
Groups release first-ever bird survey of the lower Raritan
EDISON — The New Jersey Audubon Society and Edison Wetlands Association this month released the first-ever bird survey for the lower Raritan River. read more
The raccoon: From nuisance to menace?
Carol Aiello used to spot the intruders only at night, prowling her backyard or scurrying along her street in Queens. But one morning not long ago, she caught one of them staring at her from a neighbor’s gutter, and all of a sudden — perhaps for no reason other than seeing those black-rimmed eyes so close and in broad daylight — she panicked.
Hernandez to pitch for Bowie on Saturday
BALTIMORE — Reliever David Hernandez (left ankle sprain) is expected to throw an inning for Double-A Bowie on Saturday, and assuming everything goes well, he will pitch again for the Baysox on Monday.
O's can't rally after Millwood's shaky start
BALTIMORE — In the days leading up to the Orioles-Rays series, the lingering question was whether the weekend set would be affected by the possibility of Hurricane Earl hitting the Baltimore region.
Music on DVD
Electric Light Orchestra Live: The Early Years Orch-Pop * * * * /* If your ELO tastes run more toward Ma-Ma-Ma Belle than Sweet Talkin’ Woman, this DVD is for you.[...]
