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  • Forecastles in the Air [Louisville Magazine] Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:11AMby Josh Moss   Ten years ago you could have dismissed Forecastle Festival producer JK McKnight as a dreamer. Now his event draws thousands of fans each year. So, what’s the next dream?       This article appears in the July 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com .     read more
  • Navigators Chosen As New Goodwin College Mascot Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:58PMFollow Your Town News On The Courant's East Hartford Facebook Page Goodwin College announced Tuesday night that its new mascot — over a year in the making — will be the Navigators.
  • Surprises in store Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:43PMWith the ease of a snake oil salesman, Amy Mackay urges her audience to admire the latest in bean splitters, cream separators and worm syrup. When she spots anyone who shows a spark of interest, she promises: "I'll have those to you in two weeks." Mackay, who is museum store manager. Buy one of her gadgets and the customer will be "ready to enter the 20th century," she says, adding "generous ...
  • Exploring the wreck of HMS Investigator Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:09PMCanadian archeologists are about to begin exploring HMS Investigator, a British ship sent to find the famous 1845 Franklin expedition
  • Litchfield County Antiques & Midcentury Show Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:05PM:Looking to pump some more interest into the Litchfield County Antiques Show, the Antiques Council gave it a name change, now calling this late June event the Litchfield County Antiques & Midcentury Show. It really cannot be measured if this change was responsible for bringing more people into the June 24 preview, or for bringing an increased attendance on Saturday, the first day of the show ...
  • Strange but true tales from Chicago Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:16PMTruth is stranger than fiction, and that’s definitely true in Chicago. Here are some weird but true local yarns.Cold as iceOn a bitter February night in 1951, South Side resident Dorothy Mae Stevens Anderson, 22, stumbled into an alley, drunk on whiskey. She was found there, frozen, her body temperature at 64 degrees and her pulse at 12. Pronounced dead, she was shipped to the city morgue. A toe ...
  • Strange but true tales from Chicago that could only happen here Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:00PMTruth is stranger than fiction, and that’s definitely true in Chicago. On this July 4 holiday, fire up your Weber Grill, made by a Mount Prospect man inspired by Lake Michigan buoys, and read these weird but true local yarns.Cold as iceOn a bitter February night in 1951, South Side resident Dorothy Mae Stevens Anderson, 22, stumbled into an alley, drunk on whiskey. She was found there, frozen ...
  • More treasures in Norfolk’s museums Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:04AMNorfolk museums are a treasure trove of hidden delights. STACIA BRIGGS continues her journey to discover more at Gressenhall, the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum, Yarmouth’s Tolhouse and the Time and Tide Museum.
  • The Crown Mill and the Greenwald Family Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:08AMOld flour mills are a distinctive part of Americana - but only a handful remain. Socorro's Crown Mill is one of the few still standing in the Southwest. This landmark was built by an immigrant family from Germany. Their story, and the building of the mill, is an interesting chapter in Socorro's history.
  • Pokemon Black Version - Walkthrough Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:28PM------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Pokemon Black and White Walkthrough -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Written by: Ryan Kampmeier --------...
  • Pokemon White Version - Walkthrough Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:28PM------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Pokemon Black and White Walkthrough -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Written by: Ryan Kampmeier --------...
  • Pokemon Black Version - Walkthrough Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:13PM------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Pokemon Black and White Walkthrough -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Written by: Ryan Kampmeier --------...
  • Kesennuma refloating tsunami-beached ships Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:51AMMore than a dozen ships heaved inland by the tsunami in March sit with red bellies and propellers exposed among the demolished houses of this once-bustling fishing town, a jarring daily reminder of the ocean's awesome power. The enormous task and cost of moving these out-of-place vessels — and the debris around them — has kept them stranded in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, for over three months ...
  • Beached on Galapagos Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 12:13PMKelsey Munro is not immune to the charm of a sea lion or the forces of nature while exploring the teeming archipelago.
  • Promenade runners Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:27PMTHIS photograph, taken about 1911, shows children enjoying themselves on the promenade in Seaford on a lovely hot summer's day. The picture comes from the Bartlett collection, which belongs to the Sussex Archaeological Society, based in Lewes.
  • Exodus Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:37PMThey are the new ‘boat people’— migrants and refugees forced to flee for Europe from Africa. Many have died making the journey.
  • New chills and old thrills at the fair Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:01AMAs the San Diego County Fair turns 75, what better way to celebrate than with a sampling of its greatest hits and a few new recruits?
  • State probes 284 O.C. theme-park medical problems Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:46PMAmusement-park-goers reported 284 issues that required medical attention over two years at Orange County venues and were investigated by a state agency, an analysis by The Orange County Register has found.Theme parks and venues with permanent rides, including Disney's...
  • Old Magedoma yacht a splendid sight Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:52PMThe last time Bill Tooker saw the old Magedoma yacht was in 1943. At that point, the historic vessel had been painted grey by the navy, and it was brought to Brockville to be used for a war bond drive demonstration.[...]
  • Engineer, Mechanic One of Pacific’s ‘Best Kept Secrets’ Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 12:09AMPalmer Lawson has a basement and a shop full of computers, machines, tools and car parts.
  • Ray Hagar: Brower's fundraising, Sandoval's office Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 12:35PMState Sen. Greg Brower, R-Reno, said he will raise funds for his U.S. House race while the final battles of the 2011 legislative session are raging.
  • Canada's crazy cool summer fests Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 11:31PMCanada's best summer festivals, from the colourful fun of Toronto's Caribbean Carnival to the silly times at the Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival.
  • Monument planned for namesake ships Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 12:21AMMost major cities are lucky if they have one military ship named in their honor. However, tiny Key West -- population 23,000 -- can proudly boast three military vessels named after the town,... read more
  • Wish granted for five-year-old cancer survivor Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 11:59AMAPPLE HILL – The symptoms seemed minor, but after a couple weeks of worsening headaches and accompanying nausea, Cheryl and David Fast brought their son to see a doctor.[...]
  • Movie Review: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:29AMJohnny Depp is back as his popular, self-mocking, flamboyant signature character, the Oscar-nominated role that made him a superstar, Captain Jack Sparrow.
  • Their customized art space Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:04AMYou have to navigate a winding dirt road and a steep set of moss-covered stairs if you want to enter the house perched on the top of a hill in rural Bucks County. And if you're not equipped with four-wheel-drive, a fast-flowing creek will mean you'll be parking your car at the neighbors' and taking a hike through the woods.
  • Sea Cadets appeal after thieves strike Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 9:21AMOLDHAM Sea Cadets is appealing for the return of its historic mast and binnacle. The binnacle — the post that holds a ship’s compass and wheel — is made of wood and brass and is worth up to £5,000, while the 18ft tall wooden mast holds sentimental value as it was made by a cadet member 20 years ago.
  • Home of the Week: A charming cottage in the woods Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 2:42AMJust driving through the Epping Forest community in Crownsville can be an adventure. Turning from Defense High Way onto Epping Forest Road, the road languidly unspools past horses grazing in pastures and glimpses of houses built in the '70s and '80s. A slight left puts you on Epping Way, which is a little like riding a green roller coaster as it swoops, dips, rises and plunges down a narrow ...
  • Fifty years of piloted spaceflight: Where are we going? Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 10:27AMIt's clear to many that, half a century after the era of human spaceflight began, we have fallen fall short of our early dreams for the exploration and settlement of space. Claude Lafleur take a look at what went wrong.
  • Jewel at the west end of Route 66 Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 3:01AMJust as Santa Monica’s sparkling, solar-powered Ferris wheel beckons from the pier, this lively coastal city lures visitors. San Diegans may think it counterintuitive to drive through smoggy Los Angeles to such a lovely and eco-conscious beach town, but the rewards are great.
  • LEGO Pirates of the... Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 7:56PMThe LEGO games are coming out fast and furious (well, maybe not so furious with those affable yellow faces) with the latest Star Wars version recently released and LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game close on its heels, coming up already in May. Since it’s the first LEGO Pirates game, but the release coincides with the fourth Pirates movie, LEGO Pirates manages to cram all four Pirates ...
  • Top 50 most collectable records Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 2:33AMGod Save The Queen by the Sex Pistols has been named as the most collectable record of all time in a list of the top 50 purchases for investors interested in putting their money in vinyl.
  • New LEGO store in Beachwood illustration of how far little building toys have come (with video) Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 5:29PMThe more things change, the more they stay the same.
  • ROBERT C. ELDRED CO., INC. 1483 Rt. 6A P.O. Box 796, E. Dennis, MA 02641 Friday and Saturday, April 8th & 9th at 10:00 ... Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 11:15PMPresented by Eldred Co., Inc. On View: Thurs., April 7th, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm & each auction morning, 8:45-9:45
  • New LEGO store in Beachwood illustration of how far little building toys have come Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 1:41PMThe more things change, the more they stay the same.
  • Driving on ice Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 6:29PMNo seatbelts allowed on Europe's longest road over frozen sea
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Walkthrough Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 11:05PM---- | | | | ------- ------- ------- --- --- --- | / | \/ \ / \/ | ...
  • A third space to call their own Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 1:35AMEAT HANG LOVE Every neighborhood has its ups and downs, but when it comes to Sixth and Market streets, many shop owners and residents will tell you all about the downs — street crime, homelessness, and substance abuse, to name a few.
  • Getting around in Venice is an adventure in itself Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 4:54PMA Venetianmarket bustles with fruit and vegetablesellers and other vendors displaying the colourful wares alongside a widely used canal.
  • THE JUNGLE: A Novel of the Oregon Files Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:34PMClive Cussler, in collaboration with Jack Du Brul, has written a new Oregon Files novel that keeps readers on edge throughout. Cussler's knowledge of water-submersible vehicles becomes pivotal in guiding us through his latest adventure, which begins in Eastern China in 1281 A.D.
  • Meissner’s Auction 438 NY Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, March 19th Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:26PMExceptional Antique Estate Auction Preview: 10am; Start: 5:30pm FURNITURE: 1840’s Pine Chimney Cupboard in Red, 1850’s Pine 2 Door Cupboard, Rare 1840’s Double Squirrel Cage Flax Wheel, 1830’s Wooden Flax Wheel, Pine Bench in Blue Pt., Like New Leather Uphols. Sofa, Like New Leather Uphols.
  • Gribble: 'I was very controlled' during murder; Spader 'looked like he was in a rage' Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 2:09PMAdmitted killer Christopher A. Gribble matter-of-factly described the control and precision with which he slashed and stabbed a Mont Vernon mother and daughter during the deadly 2009 bedside ambush. In contrast, Gribble said his machete-wielding accomplice Steven Spader, 19, hacked away at the mother and daughter in bed in a rampage.
  • A fond return to bright Maine waters Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 10:56AMSpending a week last October on Peaks Island, Maine, proved eventful on two counts. First, I was there with my family for some quality time. Big mistake.
  • Tom Matlack: A Man in a Boat Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 3:15PMWhat does it mean to be a good man? I am admitting here, for my grandfather's sake, that the answer is not as straightforward as I'd once imagined.
  • England v South Africa: Cricket World Cup 2011 live Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 11:48PMJonathan Liew's over-by-over commentary as England win a thrilling game at Chennai by six runs.
  • On the shoulders of Polar giants Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 6:17PMThis is a big year in the Antarctic.
  • John Beattie's blog Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 4:11PM"There is much soul searching as to why Scotland aren't scoring tries"
  • India: The Hay Festival in Kerala's backwaters Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 7:58AMIn our India trilogy, Johnny Morris enjoys the literary banter at the Hay Festival on Kerala's quiet southern coast.
  • Charmed by Wellington Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 10:51PMOld timber houses cling to the sides of lofty green hills, watchful through large, seaside-facing windows. The sparkling harbour flashes by as I make my way along a narrow, winding coastal road. At first glance this pretty city reminds me of Albany. The cab makes its way around a headland to reveal gleaming towers perched defiantly on the water's edge (so it's not quite Albany).
  • A fond return to bright Maine waters Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 11:46AMSpending a week last October on Peaks Island, Maine, proved eventful on two counts. First, I was there with my family for some quality time. Big mistake.