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Champion Concord dahlia grower finds creative solutions to insect, climate, pest dilemmas Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:32AMTony Evangelista has parlayed his fascination with dahlias into a national championship. As he gets ready for the 77th annual Midwest Dahlia Conference in Independence Friday through Sept. 12, his preparation is not unlike that of an athlete.
Dennis Anderson: Westward drift, in pursuit of trout Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe route ran toward and through the mountains, the purchase of a boat one goal but the more important pursuit being the use of that boat to fish beloved rivers for trout.
On Wisconsin: Picnic table saved family from Turtle-Flambeau tornado Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:38PMLarry Krznarich of Park Falls — along with his wife, Rita, and their dog, Lilly, along with Mark and Gay Rumppe of Clinton — used the 2,000-pound log table on his campsite to escape the ravages of a July 27 tornado at this northern Wisconsin wilderness area.
Restaurant report card — Whitfield County Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:35PMRestaurant reports from the Whitfield County Health Department
Families Stake Out Spots For Fireworks Show Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:50PMA busy Labor Day weekend has people out enjoying one last taste of summer before fall officially starts.
A tasty trip to Vashon Island, Wash. Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:42AMA quick getaway from Seattle is how city slickers often look at this place. Maybe a loop around the island on a bike. Now people come for the bounty of heirloom tomatoes, French beans, and loganberries, fresh and ripe, plucked right off the farm.
New North Andover wine store dismisses tax-free New Hampshire Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:15AM, a new store run by brother-sister duo Tina and Sam Messina. The store only carries and specializes in wine, and they’re looking to quickly make a name for themselves since opening last October.
Are you ready Hawkeye fans? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:08AMOn Saturdays in the fall, Kinnick Stadium becomes one of the biggest “cities” in Iowa. Lots of fans, lots of tailgating. Everyone does it different. These are few of their stories …
Niche-Market Madoff Duped Law Enforcement Agencies in Ponzi With a Twist Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:43PMKenneth Wayne McLeod, 48, covered in tattoos, with a shaved head and plenty of stubble, looked more like an undercover detective than a financial expert.
Baldwin County, city staffers cope with summer heat Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:27AMBAY MINETTE, Ala. — County and municipal work crews have long-established procedures for dealing with Baldwin County summer heat, but recent three-digit temperatures have spurred renewed caution for worker safety.
Washington rally promotes country's honor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:37PMWASHINGTON - Like hundreds of thousands of folks from across our land, my husband, Kermit, and I ventured into Washington, D.C., Saturday to participate in the Restoring Honor rally organized by radio and TV talk show host Glenn Beck.
Are you ready for some tailgating? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:05PMFootball fans gear up for their favorite pre-game and post-game pastime
2010 Labor Day Weekend events guide Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMLabor Day Weekend signals the close of the summer with one more blowout bash, a last hurrah. Oh, who are we kidding? This is Vegas, where we go all year! Still, LDW is a great excuse for a nearly weeklong party.
Coshocton residents at D.C. rally embrace message Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:20PMThe "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday in Washington, D.C., led by conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck drew rave reviews from local devotees such as Kris Boatman.
Washington, D.C., Beck-oned for locals Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday in Washington, D.C., led by conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck drew rave reviews from local devotees such as Kris Boatman.
How to: Prepare for Game Day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:28AMCommentary Football season starts this week as the Vandals take on North Dakota. Vandal fans are sure to be enthusiastic to...
Working computers in the harshest conditions Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:04AMComputer advice is easy to come by if you're in an office somewhere, but what about when you're floating on the Atlantic Ocean or orbiting the Earth?
Hints from Heloise 08/30 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:30PMTEN THINGS FOR TODAYDear Heloise: Being partly disabled, I keep a small notebook by my chair. I have a list of 10 things that I could, should or want to do each day. At the end of the day, I feel like I have accomplished something. — Frances in Kane, Pa.
Ruin and recovery: Katrina made Frank Brigtsen 'a better person' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:09AM“In 2004 when Hurricane Ivan was heading our way but veered and destroyed the Gulf Coast, we nervously stayed for that one. But we vowed to evacuate for the next big one. So when Katrina turned the corner around Miami,...
Investigation finds filthy spouts on public drinking fountains Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:26AMThe Star collected and analyzed bacteria samples swabbed from spouts of 20 public water fountains and free-standing coolers across the city. Turns out Dalton McGuinty would be better off drinking from a dog bowl than the water cooler at Queen’s Park.
Investigation: Fountains of germs Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:11PMDalton McGuinty would be better off drinking from a dog bowl than the water cooler at Queen’s Park, a Toronto Star investigation reveals.
For tourists, Hollywood glitters anew Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:01PMWandering through the cool, hushed halls of the mausoleum in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Enrico and Patrick Espiritu are on a mission to find the final resting place of Rudolph Valentino.
New Orleans: Second life and second line Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:15PMFollowing the wrath of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of flooded, gutted cars littered the medians below Highway 10 in New Orleans like a mute, metallic graveyard. On a recent Sunday, in the shade of the same overpass, in front of Jackie's Fabulous Hat Shop, the... HurricaneKatrina - New Orleans - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
Texas Seeking $830 million In Education Aid & Midday Roundup Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:46PMTexas will apply for about $830 million in education aid from Washington even though officials are expecting a legal fight over the money.
Tubing the Trinity Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:04AMThe tubers, with coolers in floats, drew gawkers as cyclists stopped and motorists slowed down along the Rogers Road Bridge.
Try tubing the Trinity River in north Texas Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:27AMAssociated Press - August 27, 2010 9:15 AM ET FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Tubing in Texas isn't limited to tourist-popular rivers in Central Texas.
NFL Team Capsules: Top draft pick DE Morgan practices to wrap camp Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:12AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are breaking training camp with a bit of good news . Their top pick actually practiced with the team for the first time since being drafted.
Tubers may become a regular sight on Trinity River in Fort Worth Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe Trinity River Vision Authority hosts a float, and a New Braunfels firm is looking into setting up shop.
Ticking all the boxes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:10PMElectronic stability control should be a new-car buyer's first choice of option.
Idol time in San Francisco Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:52PMFor almost 10 years now, I have watched American Idol, often getting caught up in the spectacle of judges plucking The Next Big Star from a roaring sea of talent.
Bars: 4th St. Bar & Grill Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:15AMFifteen years ago, Dino's Carry-Out occupied a small storefront along North Fourth Street and offered students a convenient spot to pick up beer, smokes, pizza slices and that odd stick of deodorant. It suffered a debilitating fire, then an apathetic landlord, and sat as an eyesore until October.
Fritos and Football Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:46PMWhether you prefer The Grove at Ole Miss, The Junction at Mississippi State, rolled into Tuscaloosa to cheer on the Tide or headed to Toomer’s Corner in Auburn with a roll of toilet paper in your hand, chances are, if you were reared in the South, you grew up on football.
Your Guide to the Barclays Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:11AMIf you want to go, here's what you need to know
Mizzou Creates New Student Tailgating Spot Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe university hopes it will help curb past problems like underage drinking and fighting during tailgates.
Bacteria seem to be doing a good cleanup job in gulf Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:03AMData collected months ago show populations of carbon-eating bacteria rising in parts of a plume of oil. Now, in the area where the bugs were collected, scientists 'do not see detectable oil.' As efforts continue to clean the oil that gushed from the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of scientists has found that nature's microbial helpers are hard at work too — and doing a better job ...
News conference unveils details of new tailgating space Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:08AMMUPD will patrol the lot.
Extreme technology: IT at the ends of the Earth Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:19PMIf you thought that setting up your home PC was tough and that persuading IT support to sort out your desktop almost impossible, spare a thought for the engineers, astronauts and explorers trying to keep their computers working in the most inhospitable places on Earth and beyond.
'Everybody here is dreaming' Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:08AM16th annual Woodward Dream Cruise still a crowd-pleaser.
VIDEO: 16th annual Woodward Dream Cruise is stll a crowd pleaser Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:57AMMatt McVetty steered his girlfriend through a crowd to a poppy red 1965 Mustang with orange flames adorning the fastback.
Baldwin County, city staffers cope with summer heat Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:15AMBAY MINETTE, Ala. — County and municipal work crews have long-established procedures for dealing with Baldwin County summer heat, but recent three-digit temperatures have spurred renewed caution for worker safety.
Solid family car seriously short on cool cachet Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:11PMThe Chevrolet Malibu is a great way to impress your mother
For tourists, Hollywood glitters anew Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:30PMWandering through the cool, hushed halls of the mausoleum in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Enrico and Patrick Espiritu are on a mission to find the final resting place of Rudolph Valentino.
The Night Before Dream Cruise Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:43PMIt's that time of year again. Yep, sigh, the Dream Cruise. Sorry to say this is not my Dream Assignment..... To be honest I thought I had missed the bullet and was not one of the lucky ones who drew the straw to photograph this unique world one enters when covering this event filled with "special" car loving people. When I first shot this event I did not understand the whole scene: Why in the ...
Best bets for Myrtle Beach area Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:16AMSATURDAY | 08.21
Breaking the fast: Ramadan in Cairo Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:25AMScott Bridges experiences sunset in Cairo during Ramadan, when residents spill onto the street to get their first bite to eat and drink after a long hot day in the holy month fast.
Steelers Notebook: WR Brown gets special attention Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:26PMRookie receiver Antonio Brown made his presence felt in the first preseason game Saturday against Detroit when he caught three passes for 84 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown pass from Dennis Dixon in the fourth quarter. When the Steelers travel to play the New York Giants in the second preseason contest Saturday, Brown is hoping to open the coaches' eyes with another aspect of his game.
Bars, concert, comedy and misc. listings Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:43PMBARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /
Wakeboard and music Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:46AMThe powerful outboard motors of the boats used to haul wakeboarders and wakeskaters around Little Lake will have some competition when a series of rock acts takes to the stage. Live music is a big part of the Canadian Wakeboard Open, which takes place Aug.[...]
City puts limits on tailgating Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:18AMAndy Merriman understands the appeal of tailgating. He just feels that it should have its limits.
JetBlue's Steven Slater Gets Reality Show Offer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:58AMHe also hired a publicist to sort through his other offers.