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- Two Mosquito Pools Tested Positive For West Nile Virus, Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:26PMThe Boston Public Health Commission reported today that two more mosquito pools have confirmed contamination of West Nile Virus (WNV), one pool was detected in North Dorchester and the other one in Hyde Park (first time this season). Authorities inform that previous infected mosquito pools had been found in North Dorchester and West Roxbury. Experts say that when more than one mosquito pool ...
- 206 West Nile fever cases registered in Russia’s Volgograd region, 5 die Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:49PMMOSCOW, September 1 (Itar-Tass) -- A total of 206 West Nile fever cases have been registered in Russia’s southern Volgograd region since July 16, the local health authorities said on Wednesday, adding that five have died.
- Majesco Entertainment Announces Grace Period for Listing on Nasdaq Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:16AMEDISON, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL) , an innovative provider of vid...
- Howe-BER ... if e-BER ... whate-BER! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:33AM! Parang kelan lang, ipinagtatanggol ko pa siya kasi kung ikaw ang masusunod, sana di na lang siya dumating. Parang di ko naman siya naramdaman, kaya sigurado akong di mo rin namalayang dumaan na pala siya. Jingle bells, jingle bells… jingle all the way… Aba, at bakit may jumi-jingle bells na? Ahhhh… oo nga pala. Nandito na kasi si Seppy, ang pinakamatanda sa “ber” siblings. Sigurado ako me ...
- Majesco Entertainment Company Announces Additional Grace Period for Listing on Nasdaq Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:30AMMajesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that on August 31, 2010, it received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that the Company will have an additional 180-day grace period, until February 28, 2011, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid requirement.
- For What It’s Worth: Shangri-La can be anyplace you make comfortable for yourself Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:27PMI was yet to be born when Frank Capra directed the hit movie “ Lost Horizon,” but I know the story well. A plane is hijacked and its passengers are taken to a lush, peaceful valley called Shangri-La. In Shangri-La, everyone is contented, healthy and the aging process is so slow, the High Lama is several hundred years old.
- Sisters of songs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:36AMNeither Krissy nor Ericka Villongco are old enough to vote. But both of them have already achieved a measure of fame that other kids their age can only dream about. At 16 and 17 years of age, respectively, the sisters already signed with record label MCA Philippines. They enjoy a measure of popularity outside of the country, with a bestselling album out in Indonesia and Thailand. Their Youtube ...
- Cops didn’t show, but maybe they should have: gay zombie porno sickens Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe Melbourne Underground Film Festival staged an illegal screening of Bruce LaBruce's banned gay zombie flick LA Zombie . A victory for free speech, perhaps, but it's hard to emerge from it feeling like anything other than a loser.
- Strongsville's Lore Labuda's love of gardening began in Germany: Sun Star-Courier Garden of the Week Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:28PMWhen Lore Labuda moved to the United States in 1959 she longed to continue her hobby.
- THE CURRENT: White Christmas? Keep dreaming Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:11AMIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or ... not. Oh sure, the store clerks are sportin' Santa hats and your st 110619.txt By date (default) read more
- The Nature Conservancy's Vermont chapter has been buying up land across the state - 183,000 acres and growing Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:59AMWhat would eventually become of Vermont’s landscape if it was rubbed raw by retreating glaciers. Rains washed the loose soil and rocks into the Champlain Sea, the forerunner to the smaller Lake Champlain.
- Movie, music, fun to celebrate end of summer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:49AMNow that night temperatures have started to cool off a bit and it's getting dark earlier, a return to school can't be far off.
- John Switzer commentary: Relish simple joys in backyard: butterflies, vegetables, birds Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:24AMAn August backyard is a thing of wonder.
- Critter control: A passion for pests Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:01AMGot bats in your attic? Squirrels nesting in the walls? Then Brad Lundsteen is someone you should know.Lundsteen has been trapping nuisance animals since he was a boy and today makes a living at it running Suburban Wildlife Control of Elgin.Beavers, bees, chipmunks, coyotes, feral cats, flying squirrels, groundhogs, rats, opossums, raccoons, skunks and snakes are just a few of the creatures ...
- John Harrigan: A snap-shot in the life of a bobcat Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:45PMPeople think bobcats are big animals, which they are not, just as they think fisher cats are big creatures, which they are not. A bobcat is about the size of a bread-box, to quote the famous quiz-show line.
- City council could ban porch furniture Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:52PMHazleton Heights resident Ramon Torres enjoys relaxing on his front porch in the confines of an olive green upholstered living room chair.The upholstered chair is tucked into a corner, near a mix of interior and exterior chairs used by other members of
- Human Cases Of West Nile Virus And Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Massachusetts Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:32PMA 46-year-old woman from Suffolk County, Massachusetts, is the first human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year, reports the Department of Public Health. The woman developed symptoms on August 18th and was sent to hospital two days later. Doctors say she has improved and will be able to go home soon. There was also a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). A 43-year-old man from ...
- Book about chipmunks charms Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:00PMWhen the chubby-cheeked chipmunk showed up outside her bay window, Kathy Miller of New Ringgold, Berks County, couldn't ignore him.
- Shyne On Fake Rappers, "You'll Never See Me F*ckin' With None Of Them Dudes" Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:09PM Shyne has revealed certain restrictions he has when considering to collaborate with other artists, and why unauthentic rappers won't receive any nods from him at all. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
- Plague outbreak prompts campground closure Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:25PMMona Hill Staff Writer 8/255/2010 State and county officials temporarily closed Plumas-Eureka State Park's Jamison Creek Campground Wednesday, Aug. 18, after discovery of a dead rodent that tested positive for plague. Director of Plumas County Environmental Health Jerry Sipe said the discovery triggered a rodent survey, including trapping and blood testing.
- Five Questions: Pest Solutions Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:22PMYard pests are numerous and have been busy this summer for various reasons. Dan Lekie, director of K-State Research and Extension in Johnson County offers these answers.
- From the archives: Michael Enright's film tells Marine's Afghan story Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:47PMEditor's note: This feature on Michael Enright of Southeast was originally published on March 22, 2010. Enright has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly stabbing an NYC cab driver on August 24, 2010.
- Fox Filmed Entertainment’s Tom Rothman and Summit Entertainment’s Rob Friedman Will Be Keynote Speakers at the ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:07AMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Variety announced today that Tom Rothman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment and Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment, will keynote Variety’s Film Marketing Summit Oct. 5-6 at the Hilton Universal, Los Angeles, CA. Each studio chief will participate in a ‘Keynote Conversation,’ featuring the theme “Masters of Innovation” over the ...
- Big Fan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:11PMPatton Oswalt straddles the mainstream and alt-comedy worlds, which has proven to be an uneasy negotiation. Look no further than his 2008 pissing match with David Cross over whether Cross’s role in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie undermined his credibility. That’s a pretty ballsy ...
- WOODHAVEN: Austic children treated to night at the movies Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:32PMWOODHAVEN — Members of the Kiwanis Club are all too familiar with the statistics on children diagnosed with autism.
- Teacher, students care for garden all summer Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:50PMBY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The summer’s second harvest at the Martin Luther King Elementary School garden in Edison last week was a success. “I couldn’t do this without the help of the children,” said Louise Lippe, a second-grade teacher at MLK who tends to the garden on a daily basis. “Their tiny little fingers get [deep into the garden and] pull out all the weeds.” read more
- New Music Tuesday: Katy Perry, Charlie Musselwhite, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:14AMWhat a HUGE week for new releases this week. I have been looking forward to August 24 for weeks now and I'm going to get to all the albums that have my attention in good time but there are a few major releases I should probably touch on before I get to the good stuff. Katy Perry Teenage Daydream ...
- Book tells girl's cancer story Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:53AMPHILADELPHIA - As soon as Deana Vega felt strong enough, she was back in the hospital where she'd spent nearly a year of her life battling cancer. Deana, 11, wasn't there for herself last September, but to cheer on other young patients weighed down by the disease she knows all too well.
- Frankenstein film festival opens tonight at Troy Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:50AMThe Troy University College of Communication and Fine Arts is sponsoring the 2010 Frankenstein Film Festival as its ...
- The squirrel at midnight Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:00AM I look warily toward the trees that line the parking lot at work as I head toward my car these days, the theme from "Jaws" echoing menacingly in my mind.
- Hidden gifts among the Muir Woods redwoods Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:36AMThere is something humbling about walking among the world's tallest living things. The coastal redwoods in the old growth forest at Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley draw tourists seeking splendor and connection to a natural order larger than... Muir Woods National Monument - Old-growth forest - Mill Valley California - Sequoia - United States
- For Ruth Reichl, a Day Built Around Food Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:17PMFor the former editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, Sundays revolve around feeding her family and guests.
- Red-tailed hawks well adapted for life upon the wind Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:41AMDriving a car on a long ride almost anywhere in Illinois can be a true nature experience if our eyes are sharp.
- Randolph resident: People need information on bears Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:39AMRANDOLPH TWP. – Elaine Court resident Kim Luthy had an unexpected- and unwelcome- surprise early this month, and she wants other residents to be aware that bears are present, in abundance, this season.
- For the love of horses Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:04AMOn a 20-acre farm just outside Elkhart Lake, Erin Kelley-Groth finally has achieved her dream of creating a sanctuary for surrendered horses.
- Concerns about plague shut Plumas-Eureka State Park campgrounds Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:39AMJOHNSVILLE – Unhappy campers were packing their tents and leaving Plumas- Eureka State Park on Thursday following a temporary closure ordered by state park officials.
- NEW DVD RELEASES Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:07PM"Temple Grandin"
- Sierra Campground Closed by Bubonic Plague Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:46PMCalifornia State Park officials have temporarily closed the overnight campground at Plumas Eureka State Park near Graeagle after a dead rodent found there tested positive for bubonic plague.
- History and nature meet at the Grand Canyon Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:18PMThe Grand Canyon is one of the few locations in the country where visitors can enjoy the breath-taking backdrop of natural beauty while also learning interesting facts and discovering the historical value of the area.Depending on what time of the year you decide to visit the Grand Canyon, you will find various options to pick from while visiting one of the worlds greatest treasures. The Grand ...
- Plumas-Eureka Sate Park campground closed due to elevated plague risk Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:41AMFeather Publishing 8/19/2010 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recommended that Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground be temporarily closed due to an elevated risk of the plague. The level of risk was determined after CDPH sampled the park following the discovery of a plague-positive dead rodent.
- Appeals Court Revives Suit Over Recordings of Alvin and the Chipmunks Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:08AMThis district’s Court of Appeal yesterday revived a dispute over who can license recordings of Alvin and the Chipmunks for use as background music in television or feature films.
- Plumas-Eureka State Park campground closed after plague discovery Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:00AMThe campground at Plumas-Eureka State Park is temporarily closed after the discovery of bubonic plague in a rodent.
- Magazine Regulars Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:08AMWhat is the most popular film? Avatar has grossed the most money in the UK, but what happens when you adjust the box-office rankings to allow for inflation, population and changing habits, asks Michael Blastland in his regular Go Figure column.
- E.T. v Avatar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:04AMWhy the 80s alien would beat all rivals were it released today
- E.T. v Avatar v Titanic Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:54AMForget box office stats, what is REALLY the most popular film?
- Plague fears close Plumas-Eureka State Park campgrounds Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:03PMThe campgrounds at Plumas-Eureka State Park were closed by the California Department of Public Health Wednesday over elevated fears of a possible plague outbreak.
- Tuneful 'Wonderettes' rings nostalgic bells Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:49PMThe sweet-natured but ultimately saccharine production of "The Marvelous Wonderettes" at the Music Circus contains a particular spark of genius.
- Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground Temporarily Closed Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:26PMThe California Dept. of Public Health recommends Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground temporarily close due to a plague risk.
- Singing Chipmunks' creator's relatives win legal round with Capitol Records Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:44PMRelatives of the creator of the singing Chipmunks won a round today in their ongoing legal battle with Capitol Records.
- Movies in the Park on Friday Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:43AMFERNLEY--Journey Community Church is holing Movies in the Park on Fridays at 9 p.m. at the In-Town-Park.