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Frank A. Chrest, city schools special-education teacher, dies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:45AMFrank A. Chrest, a special-education teacher who taught in city public schools for nearly 40 years, died Thursday of pneumonia at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He was 97.
Talbot the turtle taking a fascinating journey through the sea Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:46PMPrepare, dear reader, to root for the underdog, to fall for Talbot, a loggerhead sea turtle who was discovered in October on Talbot Island, off the coast of north Florida.“He had gotten tangled up in a clump of rope and fishing line,” said Hartwell attorney Walter Gordon, who has since “adopted” Talbot. “The more Talbot swam and struggled to get out of the mess, the more tangled up he got. He ...
Raw nature Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:52PMReed Timmer and Sean Casey of Storm Chasers share what they love about tornadoes.
Fishing Line - 01-28-10 Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:44PMAMERICAN RIVER -- Quite a few steelhead entered the river during the latest storms.
After the violence Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:31AMSri Lanka's Tamil heartland braces for crucial poll
Jaffna braces for election Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:31AMSri Lanka's Tamil heartland braces for crucial poll
Dead in the water: Too early to judge severity of fish kill Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 9:42PMWhile no one is officially predicting just how bad the winter of 2010 will be remembered in terms of its effect on the state’s fish population, most agree that many anglers would rather forget the first two weeks of the year.
Bay Area fish report Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 9:52PMLakes AMADOR: Fly fishers in float tubes are doing well fishing woolly buggers just beneath the surface.
All Kiwi-podium going into final day of racing Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 3:33PMThere are only two races left to be sailed in the Splash World Sailing Championship at Takapuna Beach in Auckland, New Zealand, and local sailors are occupying the top three spots in provisional results published this afternoon.
Fishing report Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 12:37AMLakesAMADOR: Fly fishers in float tubes are doing well fishing woolly buggers just beneath the surface. This lake continues to get 3,000 pounds per week.
Fishing Line - 01-07-09 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 7:17PMAMERICAN RIVER -- Steelhead season opened with a whimper on the American River.
"The Vintner's Duck" released on Youtube Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 5:38PM"The Vintner's Duck" released on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhzJyhrwlLs A soulful movie with deep musings on wine, romance and the meaning of existence.
Taipa sailor maintains world championship lead Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 3:23PMDay Two of the Splash World Sailing Championship sailed off picturesque Takapuna Beach in Auckland, New Zealand, delivered more exciting conditions for the fleet of 73 youth sailors.
Small waves stall beginning of Longboard Tour Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 7:53PMNext to no surf on the entire northern east coast of the North Island combined with a poor swell forecast for the coming days has forced the postponement of the first event of the Hyundai Pro Longboard Tour, scheduled to take place at Mount Maunganui ...
Great prawn rush draws big crowds Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 10:21AMAS hundreds of people lined up for their seafood this morning, Brisbane father Glen Cooper rowed across the Gold Coast Broadwater, esky in hand, to beat the crowds at Charis Seafood in Labrador. See the detailed list of Coast prawn prices.
Arts & Entertainment Events Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 5:06PM'Mummies: Secrets of Pharaohs,' a 3-D film at the San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park, through Jan. 31. Free with paid museum admission. $10-$16. (619) 255-0189, www.sdnhm.org. MUSEUMS & GALLERIES At the Athenaeum. Oil paintings and paper cuttings by Stephen Curry continue his "Constellation" series in the main gallery; "Keeping in Form," works by K.V. Tomney ...
Refugee tourism now 'exotic adventure' Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 3:00PMTHE Federal Government spruiks the arrival of P&O's first cruise ship to dock at Christmas Island.
Angling for one last chance out there Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 11:04AMYou have a choice: either go with the flow, pull the boat and prepare for another l-o-n-g winter … or bundle up, watch the wind and squeeze another couple trips out of the season.
Cruise launches refugee tourism Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 7:00AMCHRISTMAS Island has become a tourist destination, with the arrival of its first cruise ship yesterday and regular Virgin Blue flights to start soon.
Answer Man Christmas Trivia answers Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 2:07AMToys of the Decade
Fish finder -- Published Dec. 23, 2009 Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 2:07AMDelta
Lady Gaga X Kanye Dave LaChapelle Shoot Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 10:22AMThis photo of Kanye and Lady Gaga was shot for the Fame Monster Deluxe Album artwork booklet. First…I love photographer Dave LaChapelle and his work. Always amazing! Second…I get the artistic vision behind this shoot … However, I couldn’t help but wonder if I would still “get it” if it was one of her R&B counterparts (i.e. Beyonce, [...]
Using live herring works wonders in muddy water Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 11:00PMThe Raysville section of Thurmond Lake remains red hot when it comes to catching hybrids and stripers, but only if you use live blueback herring for bait.
High seas and wind impede fishing for days Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 9:36PMWinds are predicted to be 20 to 25 knots again this weekend, so that will ultimately put a damper on any hopes of a comfortable fishing trip. High seas are predicted through the first of next week, leaving offshore anglers a zero chance of fishing the inshore reefs. No doubt there will be some hard-core anglers fishing the inshore and backwaters.
Something fishy going on here Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:20PMWHAT'S the most popular fish for anglers heading out to try their luck this Christmas?
78 Sri Lankans granted refugee status Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 7:00AMTHE UN has classified the asylum-seekers from the Oceanic Viking as genuine
Asylum island seeks answers Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 7:00AMResidents of Christmas Island want resources and assurances
'Holly Run' brings Christmas joy to Tangier Island Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 11:53PMTANGIER ISLAND, VA. - Everyone knows Santa Claus usually arrives in style in a sleigh powered by eight reindeer.
Crab-pot makers turn traps to trees Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:27PMIt took the ingenuity of an old-time crab-pot maker to transform a sheet of green mesh, a material that looks a good bit like chicken wire, into a piece of holiday charm.
Fishing Line: Top Picks Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 11:55PMAMERICAN RIVER -- It's not fast fishing to be sure, but the reports of steelhead on the American were the best so far this fall.
‘SEEN IT ALL’: Jimmy Neilson named Christmas parade Grand Marshall Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 9:46AMLouisiana native Jimmy Neilson became a permanent Destin resident in 1983, but he said he’s loved the Emerald Coast all his life. “Destin was a wonderful, quaint fishing village,” Neilson said. “I loved the scuba diving and the fishing, and I...
ON THE ROAD: Virginia aquarium opens its new Restless Planet renovation Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 4:41PMVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- If you've been good all year, you may be up for a short trip down the shore. Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center will open its new Restless Planet renovation on Saturday.
Staying Busy During the Holiday Season Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 2:01AMJudging from the number of Christmas gift advertisements on the tube and elsewhere, it’s a pretty safe bet you already know the holiday season is upon us. What you may not know yet is all of the great outdoor activities you can plan in the coming month or so. For instance:DISCOVER A SNOWDRIFTAll of the nearby wintersports areas are open daily, although some remain in limited operation. Snow ...
Fishing Report Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 10:29AMBASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are good on live minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on hot dogs, nightcrawlers, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.
Gem of the sea: Former Army illustrator draws attention Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 3:08PMThe surname “Shreve” may conjure up images of precious jewels and diamonds for many who know the name from the upscale Boston-based store, “Shreve, Crump and Low.” Artwork is more in line with Racket Shreve’s passion, however.
Fishing Line: 11/12/09 Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 2:02AMAMERICAN RIVER -- It appears that there are a few more salmon than last year coming up the river so far this, judging by kings being observed banging their heads against the fish screen at Nimbus Hatchery and fish that can be seen preparing to spawn in the shallow riffles at upper Sailor Bar Park.
An outboard that’s out of his world Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:49AMI don’t know what that thing is hanging off the stern of my boat, but I know danged well it ain’t no outboard. I know what outboards are. I’ve been dealing with them for more than 50 years. I’ve had so many I don’t even know how many I’ve had.
Island crabs march en masse Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 8:10PMA SURPRISE run of red crabs has closed the road to Christmas Island's detention centre and raised hopes of a population recovery.
Catchin' Anything?: Still fish to be had as weather cools Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 11:15PMA lot of anglers are already pulling and preparing to winterize their boats, leaving few on the water. There's just a couple of reports out of good stripers in the Bay toward the Westport area in recent days, but the Canal continues to be the consistent...
When the stars threw down their spears - 30 years later, a fisherman revisits Dutch Harbor Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 12:53PMWe flew southwest down the Inlet, over Fire Island, past the Susitna Flats, still mostly August green, Denali far upriver to the north, a heap of white against the blue sky. Derricked gas platforms went under the plane, flames jetting from vent pipes, shadows of cranes leaning over the muddy water, and then we flew into the mountains of the Alaska Peninsula. The season was farther along there ...
The Fishing Report Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 11:11AMAUSTIN (AP) — Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Oct. 21.
Tropicalia: Tourist industry built on outdoor adventures Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 1:34PMAs part of our coverage on The News-Press' 125th anniversary, we take a look back at Southwest Florida's tourist industry and some vintage postcards.
Vietnam’s best dive sites revealed Monday, September 7, 2009 @ 12:44AMFew people know their way around Vietnam’s underwater world like Jeremy Stein.Whether you’re a beginner or an old hand, Stein provides the information you need to get you diving in Vietnam
TEXAS FISHING REPORT- AUGUST 27-30, 2009 Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 5:21PMNORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good under rafts of shad on topwaters. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters.
Fishing Report Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 10:51AMHere is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Aug. 26. (Report also available on Web as www.txfishing.com.)
42nd Street Forever Volume 5: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 6:13AMSynapse Films continues their socko series of exploitation trailer collections with 42nd Street Forever Volume 5: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema , a gathering of 50 trailers and snipes from the golden age of exploitation movies.
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Aug. 21 Friday, August 21, 2009 @ 12:00PMA comprehensive look at upcoming events in Martin County.
Fishing Report August 20-23, 2009 Friday, August 21, 2009 @ 8:40AMSalt Water Report NORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good in the marsh with the swollen tides. Drifters have worked slicks.
Bristol University pay tribute to cycling tragedy professor Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 2:52AMBristol University has paid tribute to respected teacher and researcher Professor Stephen Morris who died in an accident while cycling to work.
Clubs & Organizations - Updated April 2, 2009 Saturday, August 15, 2009 @ 7:45AMlobbies for senior citizen benefits at the national, statewide and local level and is a social group with service to others in mind. It meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the second Monday at the Nassau County Council on Aging, 1367 South 18th St, just south of the hospital parking lot.