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2 days left to join us and Dump LeBron Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:54AMGot LeBron gear you’ve got no use for? There’s a better option than burning it, according to Chris Jungjohann. Junjohann has organized an effort to collect No. 23 gear to be sent to homeless shelters in South Florida. People with LeBron James gear to donate can do so at any Yours Truly restaurant location. Anyone who turns [...]
Kenya Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:47AMKey facts, figures and dates
Heat prods zoos to get cool Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:11PMEven animals from Africa can have problems with extreme heat
Anne P.H. Ayres Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:32PMSTAUNTON — Anne P.H. Ayres, 98, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, at her home at Baldwin Park in Staunton and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Mrs. Ayres was born Oct. 4, 1911, in Buena Vista, to A.C. Hopkins, a Presbyterian minister, and Ethel Hopkins.
New gorilla enclosure for Werribee zoo Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:26AMWerribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia, is building a home for its latest additions - three male gorillas, which are being moved from Melbourne Zoo as part of a breeding programme.
Groupon Launches in Toledo Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:00AMTOLEDO, Ohio----Groupon , a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 150 cities around the world, launched in Toledo, Ohio on July 21, 2010.
Wildflower Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:28AMNow in paperback, the story of Joan Root’s trajectory from documentarian to conservationist to murder victim makes a captivating summer read.
Video: Joe Jonas on His African Safari Adventure Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:21AMThe Jonas Brothers star shares his excitement during his recent safari in the country where he gets closer with all the wild creatures.
Rich Robokoff, Howard, son Dillon help relocate African rhinos Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:13AMDuring a recent safari trip in South Africa, Howard resident Rich Robokoff and his son Dillion hunted animals, but also worked to save the endangered white rhinoceroses.
Marysville widow hopes to recover late husband's stolen chair Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:24PMMARYSVILLE — What hurts Marysville resident Kris Raymond the most about the July 24 theft of her late husband's chair isn't the monetary cost, but the loss of something that meant so much to the man she loved.
Are medical missions doing more harm than good, or is it better to teach? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe flight lands in Oregon, 9,500 miles from Tanzania. Dilan Ellegala fills his lungs. No smell of wood smoke here. He just spent the past six months volunteering in a small hospital deep in the sun-baked African bush. Now, in the summer of 2006, it's back to work in the lush green city of Portland, to a new job as director of neurotrauma at Oregon Health and Science University.
Fun Spot buys Cypress Gardens ride Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:40PMFun Spot USA has picked up a piece of Cypress Gardens , the old Winter Haven theme park set to reopen as a Legoland next year.
Vaccinating lion cubs Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:25PMAn African lion cub receives its first vaccination at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv, Israel. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Do you have anything to say? Attention: If you find mistakes in our website, please select the incorrect data and press "CTRL + ENTER".
Northwest Calendar Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:33AMGYMKHANA – Lakehead Light Horse Association will hold a gymkhana today with the Youth Division starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by Open Division at 12:30 p.m. at the Murillo Fair Grounds. All are welcome. Next gymkhana, Sun., Aug. 22. For more information, call 473-0671.
Challenging Africa's most dangerous game the Big Six Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 8:46PMAn African bushbuck bolted from the underbrush and ran for its life up a trail. A hungry hyena was right on its heels. Both animals were headed right toward a group of men that included Robert Sol Mayer.
Camp goers to celebrate Middfest theme early Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:40PMMIDDLETOWN - Area children will hold their own Middfest this week, a little more than two months before the real thing.
Winemaking with wings Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:09AMAmadeus would kill for a good glass of Cabernet Franc. Actually, he often does. That's why the Harris Hawk is one of the most effective -- and in the bird community, feared -- employees at Featherstone Estate Winery.[...]
Soccer, safari fulfills girl's wish Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe Gerow family of Indialantic said they will be "reeling" from their incredible adventure to South Africa and the World Cup soccer final for some time.
Wedding Singer, Worn Again show and more in New Orleans Saturday, July 24, 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents taking place in and around New Orleans.
Go wild in the county Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:42AMALEX PATERSON with his family and other animals in the depths of Surrey
Area golf column: Turner Sports' Huber to visit Grand Strand Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:00PMThe battle against prostate cancer led Emmy Award-winning Turner Sports essayist and commentator Jim Huber to develop a bond with Arnold Palmer, and it is leading him to the Grand Strand for a couple events in the next five weeks.
Wings and winemaking Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:41PMWatch Video [...]
Giraffes will be on display at Naples Zoo next week Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:42AMMore than a year earlier than expected, people will be able to see giraffes in Naples.
Dynamos, CAPS Utd in dilemma Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:31PMHARARE soccer giants Dynamos and CAPS United were in quandary last night amid fears in both camps that their campaign in the African Safari had been thrown into disarray by the Zifa Board’s decision to suspend chief executive Henrietta Rushwaya.
Morning Report: Service Cuts and a Baby's Death Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:20PMDid slow response times lead to a baby's death? Plus: grunions, Wgasa, and Vargas bests Salas.
Where the wild things are: Pacifica zookeepers honored during National Zookeeper Week Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:20AMWhere the wild things are: Pacifica zookeepers honored during National Zookeeper Week
Panic time Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:10AMFormer reporter Rick Mofina has worked in newsrooms across the country. He is one of Canada's top crime fiction writers. This year will see his acclaimed thrillers published in 15 countries.[...]
Plan It Calendar: 07-22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:38AMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419. DANCE Ballroom, Big Band, Polka, Country, Latin, and Salsa American Legion Post 468: 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania; 882-9080; Fri.; spaghetti dinner: 5-6:30; dance: 7:30-11. Centennial Terrace: 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania; 882-1500; Johnny Knorr Orchestra plays swing, Latin, fox trot, and the waltz: Wed., 7:30-10:30.Roadhouse: 11900 Jeffers Rd ...
Lion trading the same as cow trading for some Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:52AMA pending court case on South Africa's canned lion controversy is expected to have far-reaching ramifications for local hunters and several thousand lions - and possibly open a new and much uglier can of worms.
Stage listings - Thu, 22 Jul 2010 PST Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:23AMMusic Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts - Tonight, Mon Cheri, indie pop. 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 218-9398
Life & Style Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:48AMKOTA KINABALU - Hollywood icon Robert De Niro is coming to Malaysia at the behest of the wife of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Rosmah Mansor.
Drop off your LeBron gear in the CT lobby Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:09PMGot LeBron gear you’ve got no use for? There’s a better option than burning it, according to Chris Jungjohann. Junjohann has organized an effort to collect No. 23 gear to be sent to homeless shelters in South Florida. People with LeBron James gear to donate can do so at any Yours Truly restuarant location. Click here [...]
Fact Check: Wild Animal Park's Naughty Line Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:53PMStatement: "It sounds like a corporate myth but it's true: The world-famous Wgasa Bush Line, the park's original monorail, received its name when a committee, searching for an African-sounding ti
Loran A. Tripp weds James Don Porter Jr. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:03PMLoran A. Tripp and James Don Porter Jr. celebrated their marriage with a safari theme at their new home in Dade City, Fla., on March 6, 2010. The bride, a La Jolla High graduate is a Florida State University graduate in marketing and real estate. The groom is a University of North Florida graduate in political science who works for the family business, Wiregrass Ranch. A mutual friend introduced ...
Shades of gray Filmmaker, activist tells of plight of Asian elephant Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:40AMBRATTLEBORO -- Miranda Loud is using elephants to get us to deal with the elephant in the room.
Two license-free hunting days proposed for state Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:08PMThere could be a run on hunter safety certificates if state Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth’s latest bill is passed.
Poor planning cost CAPS Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:44PMA DREADFUL combination of lack of self-belief among the players and wrong tactical approach left CAPS United brutally exposed as they slumped to an embarrassing defeat to Sudanese giants Al Hilal in a Confederation Cup third round, first leg, qualifier on Sunday night.
Whyte makes rally history Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:44PMZIMBABWE’S Jamie Whyte joined the immortals of African motor rallying when he successfully defended his African Rally Championship crown at the weekend.
Teachers aims to help Kenyan village through the power of music Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:27PMSANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz resident Stephanie Gelman, 53, traveled to Kenya in January to bring musical inspiration to Maasai children, and ended up back in the states wanting to do more.
Idris Elba: Actor Hosts College Kids on South African Tour Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:26PMFiled under: Interviews , Movies Actor Idris Elba recently returned from hosting 21 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities on an excursion to South Africa for Coca-Cola's first "Open Happiness Tour." "This was a life-changing and moving experience for me," Elba told BV Buzz . "I've been to Africa a couple of times since my father was from Ghana and mother Sierra Leone, but ...
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, San Antonio, Texas Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMWith their unpredictable temperament, the ostriches took the meal event to another level. One approached our car, acting like a machine in War of The Worlds with its stilt-like legs, tank-like feathered body and garden-hose neck.
In cross hairs: Sandstrom lands in hot spotlight as he takes a lead in fighting illegals Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:10PMThis is the second article in a four-part series on immigration
A to Z of the World Cup 2010 Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:08AMAfrica: Of a record six entrants, only Ghana showed up. The Black Stars put a little gloss on a familiar tale – politics, poor preparation and foreign coaches given too much money and not enough time. Sven took Ivory Coast for £2m and they didn’t make it out of their group.
Travel deal of the week Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:58AMAfrican Travel Inc. still has trips to see the annual wildebeest migration in Kenya now through Oct. 31. "Mara Wonders" includes 6 nights at the beautiful Naibor and Offbeat safari camps in the center of the Masai Mara action, plus one night in Nairobi, plus in-country flights, transportation, guides, lodging and meals, for $5,195. Flights from New York are about $1,500-$1,900 extra.
Former music teacher helps fundraising for Blue Planet Run Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:45AMSANTA CRUZ -- Santa Cruz resident Stephanie Gelman, 53, traveled to Kenya in January to bring musical inspiration to Maasai children, and ended up back in the states wanting to do more.
Is Wild Animal Park not a good name? Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:14AMA brick — the Great Trite Hunter award — to the overseers of the San Diego Zoo for “re-branding” the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park as (native drum roll, please) the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Events are heating up in southwest Iowa Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:17AMThe following events will occur in southwest Iowa communities in the coming days and weeks:
ChambersFest's Table Parade raises funds for art council Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:15PMIt s going to be nearly impossible for Penny Shaul, owner of Here s Looking at You, Chambersburg, to part with the table in her window display.
News Digest DIRECTV Launches Three 3D Channels TVPredictions.com Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:06AMWashington, D.C. (July 1, 2010) -- DIRECTV and Panasonic announced today that the satcaster has launched three 3D channels, including a 24-hour channel called N3D.
News Digest CNET: DIRECTV's 3D Almost Made Us Sick TVPredictions.com Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:03AMWashington, D.C. (July 7, 2010) -- DIRECTV last week launched a new 3D channel called n3D, but reviewers at a top technology site say watching the channel almost made them launch their lunch.