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FRIDAY Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:39AMExplore South America’s Amazon River and meet some amazing animals as you enjoy “We’re Roaming in the Rainforest” at 10 a.m. in the Dr. Martin T. Children’s Room, Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn about the animals and do a related craft. For children ages 3 to 7. (978) 534-7522, Ext. 201. read more
Cool Kuching Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:27AMTuesday, July 19th, 2011 15:53:00 AMONG the many cities in Malaysia, many believe that Kuching is one of the coziest. While Kuching may be the largest city in the state of Sarawak, it is also one of the few cities that is best discovered on foot. Reserve a few days for the city and wander around the streets of the "Cat City", as it is fondly known.
Downtown Baltimore Hotel Unveils List of Family Vacation Destinations Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:38AMCreated by a Baltimore native and “Navigator,” the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel’s list of top 10 attractions guides Baltimore family vacations to fun. (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Renaissance-Baltimore/Hotel-Family-Destinations/prweb8644869.htm
Behind the Amazing Tour Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:55AMread more
Stanislaus Co. Fair Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:33PMFairgrounds open Friday 5 p.m. and runs for 10 days.
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Metroparks listings July 14-20 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:14AMRocky River Reservation, Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (440) 734-6660. • Summer Night Flashers, 8-9:30 p.m. July 16, Lagoon Picnic Area.
County fair to kick off Friday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:43AMAt a Glance WHAT: Stanislaus County Fair WHEN: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, noon to 1 a.m. Saturday, noon to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday WHERE: 900 N. Broadway, in Turlock COST: adults, $12; children ages 7 to 12 and seniors ages 65 and up, $5; children ages 6 and under, free.
Former Grayslake Central teacher back from Borneo jungle Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:20PMElephants and crocodiles and orangutans! Oh my! Former Grayslake Central High School teacher Katie Titus Larson recently returned to the U.S. after spending about two weeks in tropical Borneo for a graduate primate conservation course and encountered a variety of animals.“The views along the river and within the jungle are some of the richest, most beautiful scenes I have ever seen. I have been ...
KTS Plantation among 13 companies awarded for outstanding forest management Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:02PMKOTA KINABALU: KTS Plantation Sdn Bhd was awarded the Certificate of Compliance by the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD) for its outstanding performance in forest management, yesterday.
Gene Migration Helps Predict Movement Of Disease Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:08PMUntil recently, migration patterns, such as those adopted by birds all across the Amazonian rainforest, have not been thought to play an important role in the spreading of beneficial genes through a population. Researchers have now, for the first time, been able to predict the chance of a gene spreading when given any migration pattern, potentially providing an insight into the migration ...
Moving bats an ill-conceived idea Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15AMMCLEANS Ridges bat carer and former co-ordinator of Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers, Robyn Gough, says attempts to move or cull bats to prevent the spread of Hendra would be ill conceived and would not achieve the desired result anyway.
Readers close in on donation through Heifer International Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:57AMMIDDLEBORO — Middleboro readers have logged over 900 reading hours so far this summer — bringing the Middleboro Public Library's reading program very close to its first 1,000 hour goal. Once the goal is reached, the Friends of the...
Fire departments will face off in game to fight breast cancer: A Place in the Sun Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:13AMThe Avon and Avon Lake police and fire departments will face off for the third annual Breast Cancer Charity Softball Game on July 23 at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon.
Gene migration helps predict movement of disease Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:23PMUntil recently, migration patterns, such as those adopted by birds all across the Amazonian rainforest, have not been thought to play an important role in the spreading of beneficial genes through a population.
Performances planned for 2011-12 season at Effingham venue Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:11AMEFFINGHAM - The Effingham Performance Center has announced its 2011-12 season of events that includes the six-time Emmy winner Tim Conway, country music legend Don Williams, Branson favorites Lee Gree
Increase in number of Surrey woodland sites Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:03AMTHE Surrey Wildlife Trust has celebrated the completion of its ancient woodland inventory – and results show an increase in the number of sites. Using geographical information system computer software, the partnership project has mapped all the areas of ancient woodland in Surrey. It forms one of the most accurate and reliable habitat inventories in England.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo hosts exclusive 'behind the scenes' tour for Membership cardholders Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:20AMDubai, UAE; July 13, 2011: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world's largest indoor aquariums featuring over 33,000 aquatic animals, hosted a special 'behind the scenes' tour for holders of its Membership Card programme, which provides them several exclusive privileges.
Fun for Muggles and more at library Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:48AMWEST NEWBURY — Calling all Muggles — it's Magic for Non-Believers at GAR Memorial Library, 490 Main St., tonight when magician Peter Boie presents his magic show for all ages at 7 p.m. The event, which is part of the library's summer reading program, One World, Many Stories, takes place just two days before the long-awaited final installment of the popular Harry Potter movie series opens in ...
New police enforcement catches two teens trespassing on Zoo property Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:19PMNew security measures at the Topeka Zoo are seeing results. 49 News Anchor Marshanna Hester found out the change that caught two teens in the act of breaking in.
Four new Hendra cases feared Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:00AMA POPULAR tourist business owned by an aspiring Cairns politician is the latest to be struck down by the deadly Hendra virus.
Pilot plant turns wastewater into protein for feed and fuels Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:29AMAn industrial plant that turns wastewater into protein for animal feed and biofuels is due to open in Gloucestershire next month.
Natural and Organic Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 3rd Edition Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:39AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Complaints keep Milford animal control officers busy Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:31PMFrom reports of goats being walked down a road to about 100 finches living in an apartment, the town's Building and Inspections Department has been busy enforcing its animal bylaws.
Metroparks listings July 7-13 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:18AMRocky River Reservation, Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (440) 734-6660. • Nocturnal Creatures, 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 9.
Glow-in-the-dark mushroom that was missing in action for 170 years is found in Brazil Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:02AMThe luminescent fungus - Neonothopanus gardner - was discovered by scientist Dennis Desjardin and a team from San Francisco State University in 2009.
New book on Sabah’s lowland rainforest Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:01PMKOTA KINABLAU: A new edition of A Walk through the Lowland Rainforest of Sabah, takes you on a quick trip into one of nature’s most wonderful monuments.
Industry or nature? Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:52PMMalaysia sacrifices natural treasures to boost growth
Two Girl Scouts push to make cookies forest-friendly Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:26AMI generally try to avoid palm oil because of all its saturated fat, but I often fail because so many of the foods that contain it (Nutella and Girl Scout Cookies, for instance) are so delicious. I didn’t know until today, however, that palm oil actually comes from certain palm trees (something, I realize, that should have been obvious), and that thousands of square miles of tropical rainforest ...
North Central Massachusetts Community Calendar Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:17AMToday Fitchburg farmers market: Season kicks off at 2:45 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg.
Seven days: 1–7 July 2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:22AMThe week in science.
Ottawa Watch Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:10AMThe Association of Tour Operators in India’s Andaman islands has come out in support of Survival’s call for tourists to stop using the illegal road that cuts through the forest of the recently contacted Jarawa tribe . President of the Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Shri M Vinod, told Survival, ‘We don’t support ‘Jarawa tourism’.
Food fight Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:23PMEurope set for new food labels after hard bargaining
Food labelling Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:23PMEurope set for new food labels after hard bargaining
Europe set for new food labelling Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:23PMNew EU food labels will have to tell Europeans where most of their meat comes from, under plans to give shoppers more information.
Enfield Summer Storytimes, Crafts Begin Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:58AMFollow Your Town News On The Courant's Enfield Facebook Page The library's summer storytimes start July 6 with an event focusing on rainforest creatures.
Sarawak Forestry releases two pangolins to the wild Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:46PMKUCHING: Two pangolins surrendered to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) by a Good Samaritan were released to the wild at Semenggoh Nature Reserve in Kuching recently.
Tour de France tech: A closer look at the Dogma2 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:30AMThe new Pinarello Dogma2: as swoopy as ever Sky and Movistar's Pinarello Dogma2 machines retain their curvaceous personalities but undergo a number of changes that are said to make this new version a little more aerodynamic and lighter, too. The key structural change is a move to a 1 1/8-to-1 1/2in tapered front end from the previous version's 1 1/4in lower steerer diameter. The fork crown has ...
Children gain insightful knowledge on Nature during outing at FRIM Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:58PMDOUBLETREE by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur together with Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) recently hosted a fun-yet-educational day trip for its team member’s children to learn about the importance of maintaining the world’s rich forest biodiversity.
Overheard in D.C.: Optimism Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:26PMThe Fourth of July is upon us, which means fun times watching fireworks and grilling food. Plus the weather isn't too hot, pools are open, and you (hopefully) get Monday off of work. There are lots of reasons to be optimistic! [ more › ]
Escape to the tropics: Camdenton students visit Belize Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:35AM"In a nutshell, the Marine Biology trip to Belize was simply amazing," said Chris Reeves, Camdenton High School science teacher and sponsor for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the 17 Camdenton High School students who traveled with Reeves. The trip started with a float down a river flowing through the rainforest, tubing through an underground river in total darkness (they did have headlamps ...
Metroparks listings June 30 to July 6 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:04AMColumbia Reservation, 25145 Royalton Road, Columbia Station. (440) 458-5121, (800) LCM-PARK or LorainCountyMetroParks.com. • Beat the Heat Hike, 8:30-10 a.m. July 1.
Events for the family Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:02AMSpecial Events Philadelphia Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party at the Piazza First Saturday of the month through October. The Piazza at Schmidts, N. Second St. www.radio1045.com.
Music instructor takes Taneytown library patrons on trip around the world Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:10AMFive-year-old Caleb Staiger plays a Native American drum during a safari program at the Taneytown library. Program presenter Tracey Eldridge is also pictured.
Who let the dogs in? Detroit Zoo opens doors to rare bush dogs Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:23PMROYAL OAK -- The dog days of summer just got better at the Detroit Zoo with the addition of two bush dogs.
Artivist Film Festival Announces 2011 Film Awards Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:26PM10 Films Take Top Honors in Five Thematic Categories Prior to Their Debut at Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood in August, Award-Winners to be 'Previewed' in Six U.S. Cities, July 8-10: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, Sedona and Washington D.C.
Just For Fun column -- Fontana's Lewis Library is fun place for kids in the summer -- and all year long Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:57AMEva Gonzalez is the youth services manager at the Lewis Library and Technology Center in Fontana. Children (and adults) are spending too much time watching television and not enough time reading.
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Two Rare Bush Dogs Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:52AMThe dog days of summer just got better at the Detroit Zoo, with the addition of two “near threatened” wild dogs of the rainforest.
Library listings June 30 to July 6 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:05AMBay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, (440) 871-6392. • Meet Terry Pluto, award-winning sports columnist and author of 23 books, 7 p.m. July 14.
It’s a wild, wild world Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:24PMENTERING the Taiping Zoo makes one feel like they have stepped into a different world — surrounded by lush tropical rainforest that is accompanied by a plethora of animal sounds.