Huntington shows its Irish side with plenty o' St. Paddy's Day eventsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:42PMHUNTINGTON -- Crank up the Flogging Molly, put the corn beef and cabbage in the crock pot, grab your Irish Road Bowling ball and let's get this St. Paddy's Day party started.
Cruises entice fans with music from Kid Rock to ChristianWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:30PMWhat kind of music goes with cruising? All kinds. Kid Rock and his rowdy legions set sail on Carnival Inspiration; gosel booms to the heavens on Norwegian Sky; bluegrass twangs on Oasis of the Seas; and that's just for starters.
S.C. parks offer gift cardsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:48PMCOLUMBIA -- Almost everyone sells gift cards, and the latest seller to join the list is South Carolina's state parks.
The Dust Settles: Ravenna's Fairfield ResignsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:36PMRAVENNA, Mich. (WZZM)- For the second time in six years, Ravenna High School football coach Dusty Fairfield is stepping down. This time, he says, he won't return.
Listed: Elegant Comfort In Ski CountryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:20PMThis wintry cabin offers plenty of amenities, but without the showiness of some of its neighbors.
College students lend hand to assist community groupsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:13PMLaura Ryan, a sophomore at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., digs a ditch for the foundation of a Habitat for Humanity home in Newport on Monday. She’s one of many college students using their spring break to volunteer in the county.
Sheriff's LogWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:36PMMarch 1 • False identification to a deputy, Big Bear Boulevard at Division Drive, Big Bear Lake. Subject arrested for giving false name to avoid being arrested for a warrant.
Talks between British Airways, cabin crew to avert strike end with no agreementWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:13PMLONDON - British Airways says talks with a cabin crew union aimed at averting a strike have broken down with no agreement. A BA spokesman said Wednesday the company remains available for negotiations about the long-running dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.
Seventh-inning stretch in Mesa, Ariz.Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:12PMA former Mesan discovers that the Phoenix suburb — home to the Cubs during spring training — hits one out of the ballpark with its low-cost, low-pressure lifestyle. And you don’t even have to love baseball to enjoy it. The Phoenix suburb -- home to the Cubs during spring training -- hits one out of the ballpark with its low-cost, low-pressure lifestyle.
Path to recreational MeccaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:09PMIn typical years' past, Coos County's parks and recreation director, Larry Robison, usually spent one day returning phone calls to interested campers.
Save Roper Lake meeting set for TuesdayTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:10PMA public meeting focusing on preventing the closure of Roper Lake State Park will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, 501 S. Gila Ave., in Safford.
Cayman cabins and Lakeview Lodge losing moneyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:17AMDuBOIS - The Treasure Lake Property Owners Association is losing money on the Cayman cabins and on the Lakeview Lodge. During Monday's meeting on the proposed budget, the Cayman cabins are predicted to lose $89,000 in the 2010-11 budget.
Back to work at the lighthouseTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48AMIf you had trained a high-powered telescope on the St. George Reef Lighthouse last Saturday you might have glimpsed mammals not observed there in several years — people. After three years away from the North Coast icon, members of the lighthouse’s Preservation Society arrived by helicopter Saturday to find most things as they left them, with a few surprises.
All aboard Essex inn’s new luxe locomotiveTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:10AMESSEX - It may be the ultimate in rails-to-trails living, thisluxury locomotive nestled into a siding with a cross-country skicourse tracking straight from the front door.
Heavy snow brings chaos to northeast SpainTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:23AMHeavy snow which began to fall on Monday afternoon has brought chaos to the northeast corner of Spain, shutting down schools and highways. The snow, which brought the heaviest snowfall to the city of Barcelona in 25 years, was more heavily felt in the interior of the Community of Catalonia. Schools have been closed in the region because of the cold, while around 200,000 people suffered ...
Prague: Cities to put spring in your stepTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:05AMPrague's medieval streets and monasteries seduced Lisa Grainger - not to mention the most magnificent library in the world.
3M expands aerospace footprintMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:56PM3M Co. has agreed to buy MTI PolyFab Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of thermal and acoustic insulation for the aerospace industry for $24 million, in a deal announced Monday. MTI PolyFab, a unit of On...
3M expands aerospace footprintMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe Maplewood-based company has agreed to buy a Canadian maker of aircraft insulation products.
Poplar Bluff businesses prepare for Wilderness OutcryMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50PMEvery hotel room in Poplar Bluff and half the rooms in Dexter have already been booked for Wilderness Outcry, which is being billed as a religious Woodstock.
Costs of taking a cruise heading upMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:27PMIf you're hoping for another year of dirt-cheap cruising, I have news for you: That ship has sailed.
Premium Class Begins ComebackMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:33PMMARCH 08, 2010 -- Corporate travelers slowly are making their way back to the front of the plane for long-haul international journeys after a year marred by deep declines in premium volumes, while carriers once again are investing in product and in some cases adding premium capacity.
UPDATED: Rescued Hiker Returns to Southern N.M. To Look for ZuluMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:22PMEl Paso man holds out hope the dog he credits with saving his life will be found Bob Sumrall of El Paso credits his family's black lab mix with saving his life after he went hiking, got lost and spent six nights in the wilderness in southern New Mexico, and he's not giving . . .
13 and 14 March - Catlins Woodstock music festivalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:17PMThe 21st annual Catlins Woodstock Music Festival - 13th and 14th March. A great family event, with the first day being Country Music as the lead up to the main event on the Sunday, 14th March - which has a variety of bands and music for all ages and tastes.
Sikorsky bullish on India, eyes $500-m ordersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:37PMSikorsky Aircraft Corporation is upbeat about its growth in India and is eyeing orders worth $500-million in the next 8-10 years. The company, a world leader in helicopter design....
Scout summer camps offeredSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:50AMGirl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is accepting camp registrations for its three outdoor program centers, Camp Glen Spey in Glen Spey, N.Y., Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham Township and Lake Rickabear in Kinnelon. Registrations are being accepted by mail. Walk-in registration opens Feb. 16 at any of the Scouts’ service centers in Paramus, Randolph and Riverdale.
2,000 runners participating in Berry races todaySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:15AMBerry College is playing host to an estimated 2,000 participants today who are running in the third annual 5K, 10K and half marathon. Although no more entrants are allowed in the half marathon...
Regional travel: Hotsprings turn winter upside downSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:58AMWet clouds of steam filled the air on a cold winter night at Riverdale Hot Springs near Preston, Idaho, all but obscuring close to a dozen soakers and swimmers enjoying the strange mix of frigid temperatures and hot water.
Rise and Shine Donuts opens in FremontSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMA driver pulled his car up to the curb, honked the horn and stuck his arm out the window, waiving a few dollars bills in h... (9 comments)
Convicted killer claimed counsel was inadequateFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:11PMRalph "Bucky" Phillips was denied his day in court by a unanimous decision handed down from the New York State Supreme Court's appeals division.
An ocean of possibilities: The South Pacific islands of Tahiti have it allFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:22PMWhen my breath had slowed to a pant and my heart ceased racing, I wiped the sweat from my brow and looked out on an incredible sight. One thousand metres below, in a sea of mottled greens and coral lagoon blues, spread the island of Moorea. Further out, I could see other small French Polynesian isles popping out of the Pacific.
Constitution Center is a stage for timely theaterFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:01PMYou know a play is timely when the director consults newspapers, TV, radio, and the Internet constantly to see if the script needs updating.
Popular business directory searchesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:06PMJAMESTOWN — Pymatuning State Park, 2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, will sponsor Pennsylvania Pymatuning Eagle Weekend beginning at 6 p.m. March 19 and ending at 2 p.m. March 21.
Dream VacationFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:29PMSALISBURY, Md. - CAT COUNTRY and Dream Vacations of Millsboro, DE will be holding its Fourth Annual CAT COUNTRY "Cruise to the Caribbean"... Visit WMDT.com for the full story
Facing the issue of wide-bodied passengersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:37PMFilm director Kevin Smith has made a meal of Southwest Airlines after he was asked to leave a flight because he didn't fit in a single seat, but Southwest has required "passengers of size" to buy two seats for years.
Hirschdale fly shop to expand into fly-fishing destinationFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:34PMI had the opportunity recently to sit down with "Doc" Acevedo, owner of United Trails, and Andy Burk, renowned author, artist and fly tier, as they laid out some great plans for the United Trails property. The property is well known to local anglers and travelers and lies just off Interstate 80 at the Hirschdale exit. Last year Andy Burk opened the fly shop on the property, and this year will be ...
Portion of Dadar hotel demolishedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:21PMThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday demolished an extended unauthorised structure of Baywatch Restaurant and Bar, located on Ambedkar Road, near Chitra Cinema in Dadar (East).
Ship docks with sick passengersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:34PMThe cruise ship Maasdam returned to Fort Lauderdale on Friday, with a large number of passengers and crew members complaining of flu-like symptoms during the two-week voyage.
A week off the grid and in touch with energyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:53PMCNET's Martin LaMonica spends some time visiting an off-grid, solar-powered resort, a place where you're keenly aware of where your energy and water come from.
Feel bilingual in a flashFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:15PMNew mobile applications let iPhone and iTouch owners learn foreign languages using digital flashcards. Download the MemoryLifter apps, made by LearnLift, and you can start learning French, Spanish, and 10 other languages using a variety of techniques that include image recognition, multiple choice, and listening comprehension. The gist is this: As you’re studying French verbs or boosting your ...
Vision of monstrous killer waveThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:33PMAMATEUR video footage taken by a passenger shows the instant when a monstrous, foamy wave crashed into a Mediterranean cruise ship.
Burning Rock Building New AttractionThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:42PMBurning Rock ATV Park is continuing to build on it's success with new attractions in 2010.
Proper guardhouses essential for securityThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:54PMWHILE the debate on gated and guarded security schemes goes on, and with the Selangor state government expected to issue a set of standard guidelines soon, StarMetro takes a look at an important element of any such plan.
Popular Holland Summer Camp Completes $16M RenovationThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:40PMIt's taken 10 years, but Camp Geneva has finished a massive renovation program. It's taken ten years, but leaders at Holland's Camp Geneva say it was worth the wait. The popular summer camp recently completed a $16-million renovation.
Two killed as freak waves hit shipThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:52PMFreak waves that smashed into a Mediterranean cruise ship flooded people's cabins and terrified many travellers in an ordeal that claimed two lives.