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Community Almanac Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 3:21PMA program on Payson people bringing pure water, vegetable gardens and a feeding center for 200 children left orphaned by the many diseases on the tiny island of Rusinga in Lake Victoria, Africa will be presented at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 29 and 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30. The Aug. 29 program will be at The Meeting Place, 1107 S. Beeline, Suite 2. The Aug. 30 program is at the Payson Seventh-day ...
Gori museum ready to laud Stalin again Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 1:21PMGeorgian soldiers walk by a monument to Soviet former dictator Josef Stalin in Gori, central Georgia, on August 9, 2008. A museum in Gori pays an uncritical hommage to the career of Stalin from the young revolutionary fighting against Tsarist rule in the Caucasus to the unchallenged dictator of the Soviet Union.
Gori museum ready to laud Stalin again Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 12:49PMWhen Russian jets started bombing the Georgian city of Gori, the director of the state Stalin museum had only one thought.
Research and Markets: Olympus Corporation - IT Sales Opportunities - 2008 is Meant for IT Vendors and Intends to Help ... Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:00AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Olympus Corporation - IT Sales Opportunities - 2008" report to their offering.
Tickets and show times Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:49AMThe Amelia Island Songwriter Festival will be held Aug. 27-31 for new and established songwriters to network, meet industry professionals and attend seminars and workshops designed to improve their skills.
MONDAY Q&A -- Planning takes a whole year for weeklong county fair Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 3:11PMQuestion: This must be a busy time for you as president of the Indiana County Fair Association board of directors. What got you interested in the fair?
Off the Block Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 2:55PMLegally Blonde The Musical performing at PPAC On Sunday, September 21, you can go Blonde at the Providence Performing Arts Center when the musical Legally Blonde opens. This story about sorority star Elle Woods will captivate you when her her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious” and she decides to put down the credit card, hit the books and set out to where no Delta Nu has gone before: ...
The Fergus Falls Daily Journal Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 12:08PMThe final push is at hand in efforts to raise money for a two-year budget of $210,000 to be used to make the new Lakes Area Community Center (LACC) in Battle Lake a reality.
The Tip Sheet Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:31AMPublished: Monday, August 25, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 25, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. What to look for this week ...
6 easy places - The S.C. low country Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:27AMNeed to save money, gas and travel time? From Charleston to Hilton Head, we highlight great destinations that will save your summer vacation.
Rob Levit Jazz Trio Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 10:13AMThe Rob Levit Jazz Trio will perform at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-222-1818.
International UFO Museum and Research Center Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:06AMHave intelligent beings from other planets visited Earth? The International UFO Museum and Research Center, in Roswell, New Mexico, lacks a definitive answer, such as an alien spacecraft—but it does have plenty of intriguing photographs and affidavits from people who say they have seen one.
City of Morris helps fund history museum Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 12:34PMA new museum is in the offing for the Grundy County Historical Society - with a little help from the city.
Routes to hidden America Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 11:47AMFor three weeks I purposely eschewed the interstates that have made travel fast and, for the most part, faceless. I took the slow roads, the ones left in the dust by the six- and eight-lane upstarts.
Outside Lands fills park with music lovers Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 11:21AMThe inevitable gray fog enshrouded the Polo Field as the sun went down Saturday night. But before the chill could settle on the crowd in Golden Gate Park, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hit the stage with "You Wreck Me." By then, the first Outside Lands...
Around Plymouth Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 5:51AM"Around Plymouth" is designed to announce upcoming events taking place in the community. Items will run on a space-available basis. Send details to bkadrich@hometownlife.com
Little League has grown considerably since 1939 Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:08AMThe main highway transforms into a series of passing zones, as signs arise along the road for Williamsport and South Williamsport.
Louisville heritage center construction continues Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 4:23AMMore than 2 years after construction was halted in the wake of a state audit, work has resumed on the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in Louisville.
Rodeo, demo derby, bump & run big attractions Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 1:28AMOTSEGO COUNTY - Demolition Derby, Bump and Run, animal exhibits and the Super Kicker Rodeo can only mean one thing, it’s fair time in Otsego County.
Out of the Woods Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 2:17PMAfter the Memphis Zoo bulldozed four acres of old-growth forest in February, local park advocates want 17 acres of virgin forest in Overton Park returned to the public.
The MAG: Take a tour of Polaris Boulevard - Science in the North Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 9:28AMSince opening its doors in 1984, Science North has become the second-largest science centre in Canada and has welcomed hundreds of thousands of people through its doors. Those visitors have probably spent countless hours exploring all four floors of interactive exhibits, but have also likely skipped a few [...]
60 years of county fair memories Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 9:18AMA white glass display holds 60 years of Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo memories for Dave Garrett, including a browned newspaper clipping announcing the organization of the first fair board.
Lucrecia Kasilag, grand dame of RP music, dies at 90 Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 8:57AMMANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) Distinguished composer, music educator, former president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag passed away Saturday night in her Perdigon, Paco home. She was 90.
Briefs Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 12:40PMCarson City
Rosenberg Library exhibits Buddhist objects Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 12:27PMGALVESTON — During August, the Rosenberg Library will exhibit a collection of Buddhist sacred objects made in Japan during the late 19th century.
Religion Calendar: 08/16/2008 Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 8:58AMReligion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; fax to 946-8632; e-mail gmurray@record-eagle.com . Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance.
Veterans and History Enthusiasts Invited to Special Previews in California of New $52 Million Pearl Harbor Museum & ... Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:21PM Pearl Harbor Survivors , WWII Veterans, Japanese-American WWII Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and general public interested in the history of the Pearl Harbor Attack and WWII in the Pacific are invited to a series of special previews throughout California, August 28 - 31, 2008, of the new $52 million Pearl Harbor Museum & Visitor Center at the USS Arizona Memorial.
Arcosanti: A "city" grows green in the Arizona desert Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:35PMArcosanti is a pilot utopian community that champions sustainable living.
Call for Artists Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:51PMThe July “Hot Summer Jazz and Art” was a tremendous success. The July “Hot Summer Jazz and Art” was a tremendous success. Sales and artist exposure exceeded everyone’s expectation.
Library has a new president Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:31PM The Board of Trustees of the Boston Public Library today named Amy Ryan as the next President of the Boston Public Library. After a six-month nationwide search the Trustees chose Ryan citing her extensive knowledge of big city library systems, her management styles, understanding of technology and commitment to community libraries.
Tri-County Fair continues through weekend Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:35AMDEER LODGE — The Tri-County Fair continues through the weekend with a full slate of vendors, exhibits and competitions. Themed “Lots to See from A to Z,” this year’s fair includes a new chili cook-off, ranch rodeo and miniature bull-riding.
Agronomy Day 2008 to be held on Aug. 21 Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:13AMAug. 21 has been set as the date for Agronomy Day 2008 at the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center on the Urbana campus of the University of Illinois. The theme for this year’s Agronomy Day is “Energizing Agriculture.”
DIVERSIONS Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:11AM Farm and art markets Central Park Farmers Market, fresh produce, arts/crafts, prepared foods, plants, flowers, sold 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, at1607 E. Central, Andover, through mid-October. Free admission. Information, 316-992-0413, online at www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com . Haysville Hometown Market, farm and art market, open 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 23, Main and Grand, ...
Exhibits Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:04AM Remembering Helen: The Sordoni at 35, an exhibit honoring the memory of Helen Farr Sloan, educator, artist, patron of the arts and longtime benefactor of the Sordoni Art Gallery. Opens with a reception from 5-8 today. Through Oct. 5 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.
Events Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:04AM Coals Miners Heritage Days Festival with coal mining exhibits of artifacts and memorabilia, a pierogi-eating contest (Sunday), Coal Miners Polka Mass (Sunday at 3 p.m.), games, food, and entertainment by Jolly Joe & the Bavarians (tonight), DJ Rockin’ Rich, the Top Hat Dancers and Joe Stanky & the Cadets (Saturday) and Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals (Sunday). Patriot Park, Nanticoke. ...
Wayside exhibit opens at Postville Courthouse Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 12:24AMLINCOLN -- Postville Courthouse volunteer coordinator Shirley Bartelmay keeps asking the same question as she strolls around the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln once practiced law.
Free concert Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:17PMPop singer Natasha Bedingfield will perform a free concert at Playland Park in Rye, N.Y., tonight, Thursday, Aug. 14, at 8 at the Music Tower Theater. Her most recent album was released in January, 2008: A Pocketful of Sunshine became a top three album in the United States.
Canadian Sculpture Centre opens in new home Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 11:23AMThough they have lost the benefit of an outdoor space in which they can exhibit their works of art, Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) members have plenty to look forward to now that they have settled ...
Canadian Sculpture Centre opens in new home Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 11:18AMThough they have lost the benefit of an outdoor space in which they can exhibit their works of art, Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) members have plenty to look forward to now that they have settled into their new home.
60th edition still a country affair Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 11:17AMKaitlyn DeFeo is crowned Washington County Fair queen. Mary-Catherine Stockman is chosen as princess. The Washington County Fair opened Wednesday and in its 60th year is still boasting thousands of visitors, hundreds of exhibits, scores of food booths and lots of popular country entertainment.
Iran to hold exhibition in Algeria Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 11:07AMIran - Algeria - Exhibition The Iranian producers and tradesmen, who are residing in Qazvin, will set up an international exhibition in Algeria. Managing director of the Qazvin International Exhibits Company noted that the exhibition is slated for November 21 to January 19.
Weak dollar affects summer pilgrimages Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 3:50AM
Stromedix Receives Orphan Drug Designation For STX-100 In Chronic Allograft Nephropathy Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 3:13AMStromedix, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on innovative therapies for fibrosis and fibrotic organ failure, announced today that its lead clinical candidate STX-100 has been granted orphan drug status by the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the treatment of chronic allograft nephropathy.
Rock Hall hits the road Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 3:10AMThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going on the road to New York -- the city that spawned hip-hop and gave Bob Dylan and the Ramones their start.
Letters to the Editor Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 5:07AM Aug. 6 and#8212; To the Editor:
Leonardo officials present new pared-down plan Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 5:12PMLeonardo officials propose to eliminate a $5.5 million funding gap for the education and cultural center by scaling back initial renovation of the former Salt Lake City Library.
COVER STORY Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 3:13PMRichmond’s arts and culture may reach critical mass, but it won’t be by committee. It’ll be because of us birds. by Brandon Reynolds The birds had a long way to go. Who could blame them for not holding it in?
Tri-County Fair starts Wednesday Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 11:27AMDEER LODGE — The Tri-County Fair begins Wednesday, with a lineup of food vendors, exhibits, a rodeo and a demolition derby.
’Wick to host Lincoln series Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 7:16AMONEONTA _ Hartwick College’s connections to the days and issues surrounding Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and the end of slavery will be the focus of lectures, exhibitions, courses and other programs during this academic year.