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Kelly's Parade goes from green to Blue Green Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:15AMThe Outer Banks no longer has a green parade for the St. Patrick's Celebration.
Group to restore Beach waterways Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMBY FRANK DELANO The Colonial Beach Foundation will lead a new group to restore, preserve and protect the town's waterways and beaches, the foundation is announcing today....
City police floats early retirement possibilities Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMIn hopes of avoiding layoffs and furloughs, the city’s police department is considering a voluntary retirement plan for those officers close to retirement age.
Green Zone vs. Bourne Identity: How to tell the difference Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:31PMThis week in theaters, Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass reunite for yet another shoot 'em up action conspiracy thriller in which the government messes with the wrong rogue agent who then goes AWOL on his own moral crusade, racking up the body count in an exotic locale along the way. Only this ...
Blue Springs happy with short parade Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:26PMAfter 32 years of walking a mere 66 feet, the people of Blue Springs may be asking why there isn’t a bigger parade to mark the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day.
Beach readies for St. Patâ€™s Day Parade Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:12PMEight months have passed since Estero Island had its most recent parade. Now, there will be two public processions within five days. The 12th annual Town of Fort Myers Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, March 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at Santini Marina Plaza.
Everybody knows this is somewhere Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:53PMThe latest sign of development at Point MacKenzie is not the hiring of former Anchorage Mayor Rick Mystrom as economic advisor (read: industrial development cheerleader) for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, boosting the borough’s deep-water port and its plans for a rail link to Point Mac. No, the big change at Point Mac—and likely a semaphore of future changes—is actually quite humble and more ...
BSNL Scraps Monster Mobile Tender Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:41PMAfter years of controversy over its GSM mobile network plans, Indian state-owned carrier Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) appears to have scrapped its massive 93 million-line tender process, which began in the first half of 2008.
Backstage at the Oscars Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:11PM"I think for me there's a level of abstraction that is involved that, because it's not real actors on the screen, because they're designed and they're character that simplifies it, it allows the audience to kind of project a little bit of themselves in that character in a way that they might not for Tom Cruise or, you know, whoever.
Sarkozy urges nuclear power support Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:04PMPoor countries should be helped to build their own nuclear power stations to help fight climate change, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said. Related Stories Burma move paves way for elections Iraq groups vie for poll position IMF floats climate change fund idea Portugal unveils austerity measures More suspects in Dubai death probe
How the night unfolded … Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:33AMThe Hurt Locker was the big winner at this year's Oscars, emerging with six, including Kathryn Bigelow's history-making award for best director as well as best picture. Here's how Xan Brooks liveblogged the night 11.45pm : The 82nd annual Academy Awards begin with a carpet. This carpet is richly red and freshly laundered. It is guarded by security goons and bathed in spotlights. Up the carpet ...
Strawberry Festival introduces 2010 Royalty candidates Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:32AMThe eight Senior and 14 Junior Marysville Strawberry Festival Royalty Candidates have been put through their paces in preparation for the Strawberry Festival April Friesner Memorial Royalty Pageant set for March 20.
High noon duel on Lightspeed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50AMCapts. Rob Ellyn and Kenny Fogarty had a too-close encounter with a 601-pound blue marlin, and Rob's charter boat Lightspeed has the scars to prove it.
AFGHANISTAN: WOMEN’S RIGHTS MOVEMENT SLOWLY TAKING SHAPE IN KABUL Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38AMPalwasha Hassan had no idea that her impressive resume would be her undoing when her nomination to become Afghanistan’s minister of women’s affairs came up for confirmation in parliament in January.
No one rained on this Moomba parade Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:28AMA few menacing raindrops at the start of yesterday's Moomba parade had the storm-wary crowd fearing the city's streets might become raging torrents of floating floats.
IndyCar to open season on a Sambadrome in Brazil Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:12AMSAO PAULO (AP) - The IndyCar Series will open its season on the streets of South America's biggest city, parading through a Sambadrome and a mile-long straightaway that is the series' longest ever. The inaugural Sao Paulo Indy 300 will kick-start the IRL season on March 14...
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Norwood Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:25AMSanta doesn’t come without a party when he shows up in town.
Crime of opportunity: Burglar pounced as couple turned backs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:10AMHave you seen a baseball lately that was signed by Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew and says, “To Jory,” an unusual first name? How about a 1940s-era chrome-top cigarette lighter with a fish hook that floats in the fluid, and once belonged to a local man’s grandfather?
Trona Town Crier - March Issue Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:57AMThe CSC Appreciation award was presented to Rose Ann Austin, Lana McCullar, and Bonnie Fairchild for their dedication to keeping graffiti off of the rocks in Poison Canyon. At right, Andy Ledesma, CSC president.
Hints on where to head in Lee, Collier counties for St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:14AMBreak out your green gear and shamrocks to celebrate the feast of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, and Irish heritage and culture in America.
Front Porch Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:17AMA Sock Hop is planned for 7 tonight at Camano Senior and Community Center at 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island. Admission is $10 for members and $13 for nonmembers.
Of the Outdoors: Hard Water Fishing On Lake Of The Woods Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:09AMA couple of times each year, we head north to do some fishing on Lake of the Woods, once during the summer and again during the winter.
Choctaw Firemen's Fair is this weekend Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:06AMLloyd J. Nelson III Staff Writer CHOCTAW —Looking for a weekend full of food, music and rides for the little ones?
Final Fantasy XIII (PlayStation 3) Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMA cocky self-proclaimed hero with a charming sneer and a heart of gold. A sultry, no-nonsense ally you can rely on for a sly quip and a warm hug. These characters sound like standard role-playing stereotypes, but to Final Fantasy XIII's credit, they transcend formula and wriggle into your heart.
County floats swim center option Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:49PMCity council is expected to make its decision on the proposed Olympic swim center in the coming weeks, but should council decide to pass, Lee County is poised to leap on the opportunity. Commission chairwoman Tammy Hall said Friday she supports the city's efforts to pursue the project, but won't hesitate if it becomes available.
AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04PMGULFPORT — The Gulfport Police Department received three complaints Wednesday and Thursday about residential thefts by a man who claimed he worked for the city water department and needed to check water in homes for safety reasons.
St George braces for flood peak Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:40PMEmergency crews remain on standby at St George ahead of tonight's expected flood peak in the southern inland Queensland town.
Great day for a parade in Binghamton Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:34PMBINGHAMTON -- Irish eyes will be smiling and the sun will be shining in downtown Binghamton Saturday. Even the weather is cooperating for the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade that will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Court and Fayette streets.
Why gruel is cool Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMIn our family, the clash of cultures is most apparent when it comes to a simple pot of porridge.
Legislator floats idea to let corporations sponsor license plates Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:27PMState Sen. Mike Fasano suggests putting company symbols on plates to make money.
Scott Caan is 'Five-O's' Danno, Jeri Ryan gathers 'Evidence' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:15PMScott Caan is surfing to Hawaii as part of CBS' reboot of "Hawaii Five-O."Caan ("Ocean's Eleven") will play Detective Danny Williams -- as in, "Book 'em, Danno" -- in the Eye's pilot. In other casting news, Jeri Ryan is joining ABC's "Body of Evidence," Nate Corddry is heading to NBC and Robert Patrick has signed on to an ABC drama. Alan Ruck and Allison Miller have joined projects at The CW ...
March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:39AMPlanning an event? The Windham Veterans Center (in back of the Windham Mall) has a beautiful facility available to rent for a variety of functions including parties, banquets, receptions, graduation parties, reunions, workshops, auctions, and more.
No parade? Road project shuts down Dan Patch Days tradition Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05AMBy Nancy Huddleston, Editor What’s Dan Patch Days without a Sunday afternoon parade? It’s still Dan Patch Days, according to the festival organizers, who announced this week that the parade will be cancelled this year due to planned road construction in the area. The bottleneck will be caused by construction of the roundabout at County Road 16 and Lynn Avenue, which is one of the main arteries ...
Rousing St. Patrick’s Day festivities planned for this weekend Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:59AMArts and crafts, food and drink are on tap, and the parade takes place 1 p.m. Sunday down Bald Eagle Drive
In Telluride, a rise against taxes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:53AMWhere has the tax and spend liberal gone? This summer, the town of Telluride drafted a pair of tax measures in a scramble to find new sources of revenue to replenish its budget, which was drawn down dramatically by plummeting revenues in the past year.
Rousing St. Patrick’s Day festivities planned for this weekend Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:44AMNo other color but green matters this weekend on Marco Island, the scene of the second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.For the past few days, a police mobile electronic message board has been announcing the Sunday closure of Bald Eagle Drive between City Hall and Elkcam Circle to accommodate the parade of about 28 floats.Organizer Kathleen Reynolds said she’s hoping for a huge crowd in the ...
Sherburne's St. Patrick's parade steps off Sunday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:30AMSHERBURNE – Congressman Michael Arcuri is expected to join about 45 groups set to march in Sherburne’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday.
Alice in Wonderland [2010] [PG] - 2.5.1 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:13AMThe familiar Lewis Carroll tale is reinterpreted by being framed as the story of a grown-up Alice (Mia Wasikowska), who is manipulated into a marriage to a young man she does not love.
Andrew Dundas Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:10AMWITH the recent passing, after a short illness, of Andrew Dundas at the age of 76 in Caithness General Hospital, an era has ended at one of the North of Scotland's most historic farms.
Sydney Mardi Gras Blends Pride and Politics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:19PMThe Australian annual "Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade" on Saturday witnessed tens and thousands of people dancing and carousing their way through the streets of Sydney - some attired in classy costumes; while others 'clothed' merely in body paint and barest-minimum leaves.
St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off March 13 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:44PMUNION COUNTY — The 14th annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off on Morris Avenue in Union at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13 with tens of thousands of marchers and spectators gathering to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
Parade, festival in Central EP celebrate Black History Month Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:50AMOn Saturday, Black History Month came alive on the streets of Central El Paso with a parade and festival.
Australia's Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras: Thousands Celebrate Annual Parade Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:37AMWhat's Your Reaction? SYDNEY — Thousands of people in lavish costumes and various states of undress danced and partied their way through Sydney's streets on Saturday, in Australia's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Rules forced bets to keep low profiles in Panagbenga Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:29AMPresidential aspirants heeded city officials’ plea to steer clear of the 15th Panagbenga (Baguio Flower Festival) over the weekend but no politician could simply ignore the thousands of festival spectators who crammed the summer capital.
Mardi Gras crowds up, arrests down Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:16AMCROWD numbers were up and crime was down at Sydney's 33rd annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night.
DPM Teo to address Parliament on work of new council, challenges ahead Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:23AMSINGAPORE : Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has said the country’s drive to improve its productivity levels by two to three per cent each year needs the whole nation’s effort.
Bragging rights: Baguio boosters say 3M were at ‘Panagbenga’ Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:34AMBAGUIO CITY – THE colorful Panagbenga festival has once again proven to be the biggest crowd drawer, with over three million spectators during its 15th edition.
Thousands celebrate Gay Mardi Gras in Australia Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:44AMThousands of people in lavish costumes and various states of undress danced and partied their way through Sydney's streets on Saturday, in Australia's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The parade - one of the world's largest and most flamboyant gay...
Hutchison predicts runoff; Perry talks about 'sensible approach' to gun laws Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:35AMKay Bailey Hutchison predicted a runoff in the Republican race for governor, telling voters Saturday that "we're going to start all over" and win.
Australia's gay pride march draws massive crowds Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:25AMSYDNEY – Thousands of people brought Sydney's downtown to a standstill as the flamboyant annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade marched, danced and sashayed through the city streets.