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  • Fisherman catches alligator 'feeding frenzy' on video Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:36PMA voice heard on an amazing video of 300 feeding alligators says it all.
  • Montreal named one of the world’s happiest cities Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:41PMLonely Planet travel guide calls the city ‘clean, welcoming and refreshingly multicultural’
  • CFD Going Green Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:40PMLast year over 100 tons of material was recycled at Frontier Park. That may only be a portion of what was used but the CFD Committee said that they do their best to give people the option to recycle.
  • Caves offer new tour - in Klingon Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:35PMStaff at the Jenolan Caves west of Sydney have added a new out-of-this-world attraction - a tour in the Star Trek language Klingon.
  • Exhibits-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:30PM"El Corazon de la Communidad: The Heart of the Community", Painted by Joaquin Alejandro Newman, this mural installation consists of four 11-foot panels that mix ancient Meso-American and contemporary imagery to pay homage to local activists Carmen Flores and Josie de la Cruz.
  • General-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:29PM"I Like My Bike Night," First Friday of the month, 9 p.m. This monthly series brings bicycle innovators, enthusiasts, artists and organizations together under one roof, as well as encourages regular Ashkenaz show-goers to leave their cars in the driveway and arrive at the venue by bicycle instead. $8-$25.
  • Kids-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:29PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
  • Museums-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:29PMAFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library's museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display.
  • What’s on your bucket list? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:27PMI’ve met some interesting people over the years who have some pretty neat items on their bucket lists — things they want to do before they kick the bucket.
  • Hobbyist brings 'Lost in Space' robot to life Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:41PMA dire warning fills Tom Boothe's Clovis, Calif., living room. "Danger! Danger!" shouts the deep voice.
  • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:13PMWith all due respect for your position, I can keep silent no longer.
  • Botanical Gardens Are Turning Away From Flowers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:21AMSocial trends and changing demographics have forced botanical gardens to widen their appeal beyond flowers and plants.
  • Aussie caves offer tour from another galaxy! Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:20AMStaff at the Jenolan Caves west of Sydney have added a new out-of-this-world attraction - a tour in the Star Trek language Klingon.
  • Botanical Gardens Are Turning Away From Flowers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:16AMFor the last quarter century, the Cleveland Botanical Garden went all out for its biennial Flower Show, the largest outdoor garden show in North America. With themed gardens harking back to the Roman empire, or an 18th-century English estate, the event would draw 25,000 to 30,000 visitors.
  • The Multiple Roles Of C-17 Globemaster III Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:22AMFarnborough, UK (SPX) Jul 27, 2010 The C-17 III Globemaster here serves as the visual centerpiece of the United States' static display coral at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show here. The eight crew members accompanying the newest cargo aircraft to the international event are from the 301st Airlift Squadron, a Air Force Reserve at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The crew is made up of ...
  • Tablets may allow a 're-set' for news industry: News Corp. Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:54PMby Staff Writers Aspen, Colorado (AFP) July 23, 2010 Tablet computers such as Apple's iPad may allow the news industry a "re-set" and to start charging for content after years of giving it away for free, a senior News Corp. executive said Friday.
  • All aboard the Rocky road Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31PMI was overwhelmed.
  • Nikolas Kozloff: Oil and Cultural Genocide: From the Amazon to the Gulf Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:13PMReporters have ignored a crucial aspect of the BP spill: cultural extermination and the plight of indigenous peoples.
  • Tiny tots crawl to grab DSS Kids Olympic prizes Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:01PMDUBAI - Toddlers as young as eight months and children up to 12 years are the next shining stars of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) in a week-long Kids Olympic Games now going on at Mirdif City Centre.
  • Home Page Improvement Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:36AMLong ignored -- and long annoying -- the humble home page is finally making a marketing splash. It's about time, isn't it?
  • The heat goes on, scorching much of the nation Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:18AMFrom New York to Georgia, and through the Great Plains, the heat this spring and summer has been relentless.
  • Waikiki outskirts lie empty Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:37AMA significant falloff in foot traffic beyond Waikiki's hotels and main attractions has left the outlying Ewa end of one of the world's top destinations with vast unoccupied spaces.
  • Community Calendar for July 25, 2010 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:09AMNormal
  • FYI DATEBOOK | Events calendar for North County Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:11AMA calendar of events of interest happening in the North County.
  • Oakland airport sponsors photo contest Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:11AMOakland International Airport is sponsoring a photo contest in which entrants could win one of three trips. Participants must upload a photo depicting 'What You Do with the Extra Hour' you save by flying through Oakland's airport. Winners are selected based on votes cast online by the public.
  • SDCC 10: V - Meet Anna's Mom Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:14AMV (TV) We'll learn much more about the Visitors in Season 2, including the introduction of a character with a very familiar name.
  • Playing tourist at home Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:19AMSometimes the best holiday is the one you spend being a tourist in your own city. Whether you're exploring on your own or showing off the area to visiting friends or relatives, the New Westminster Public Library has a wealth of books to guide you.
  • School holidays special: Days out around the UK Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:24PMThroughout August at various locations, English Heritage is putting on Time Travellers Go days to allow children to get creative, handle artefacts, play games and listen to stories, immersing themselves in themes such as the Romans, pirates, and Roundheads and Cavaliers (englishheritage.org.uk/timetravellersgo).
  • And the Heat Goes On, Assaulting Much of the Nation Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:13PMThroughout the mid-Atlantic states, from New York to Georgia, and through the Great Plains, the heat this spring and summer has been relentless.
  • Heaven Is a Slow Houseboat to Nowhere Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:18AMTHE gentle swaying of our 47-foot houseboat was working its magic. Reeds shushed outside our little window and the dark river purled underneath. Northern California's peaceful Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta had lulled me into a deep, far-from-the-city sleep.
  • Wedding Singer, Worn Again show and more in New Orleans Saturday, July 24, 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents taking place in and around New Orleans.
  • Wonders abound off the beaten track Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:24PMThere are times when you want to visit a place off the average tourist's radar, but with charm and scenery enough that it should be there.
  • Bay Education Center Offers "Hands On" Learning Experience Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:10PMROCKPORT - "I think every place needs a place like this. And Rockport was just lucky enough to get it," said Rockport Mayor, C. J. Wax. When walking into the New bay Education Center, one might assume it's like any other museum or place of learning. But first impressions can be misleading. Georgia Neblett with Mission Aransas explained, "It's interactive. That's the way that we designed it, so ...
  • Community calendar Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:32PMWe want your listings! Listings for the community calendar are free, but not guaranteed. We encourage you send us your listings of upcoming events and we will do our best to include them.
  • Superman Hometown Losing to Honeywell in Lockout Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:20PMWhat the fictional kryptonite did to Superman, a real-life element, uranium, is doing to the comic- book hero’s honorary hometown in southern Illinois
  • Leilani Münter: Pro Athletes Visit Oil Spill, Say "No More Drill Baby, Drill" Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:59AMI am back home from my second trip to Louisiana since the oil spill. This time I was joined by other professional athletes to take a tour of the massive environmental catastrophe that is the Gulf oil disaster.
  • “Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance” is one of the premier exhibits at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:14AMA quick trip into Baltimore can yield a whole new appreciation for life underwater after a stop by the National Aquarium. Here’s how to prepare for the trip, whether taking the entire family or making it a date night.
  • News Releases Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:36AMCALGARY - Alberta is famous worldwide for its stunning mountain vistas and wide open spaces, but a U.S. environmental group wants oil-soaked birds to be the image that sticks out in tourists' minds.
  • Channel 11 Takes 1 Tank Trip To Cedar Point In Sandusky, Oh. Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:39PMCedar Point is known as the roller coaster capitol of the world, and is an extremely popular destination for families across the United States. Luckily for Pittsburgh residents, the trip is a fairly short one.
  • The 2011 Miss America Pageant Returns to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino! Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:09PMWe are pleased to announce that the Miss America Pageant will continue to be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, as Miss America celebrates its 90th anniversary in January!
  • 101 things to do around Langley this summer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:13PMThe Golden Ears Bridge is impressive from the air and the ground. The toll bridge is free for pedestrians and bicycle riders.
  • Matthew Long: Is Ecotourism Sustainable? Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:58PMLast year I actually won a sweepstakes for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Beyond Darwin, I knew nothing of the archipelago. However, my week touring this eco-wonder changed my life and perception of ecotourism forever.
  • Playboy unveils safe-for-work’ Web site Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:05AMWASHINGTON -- Playboy founder Hugh Hefner launched a new Web site on Tuesday stripped of his trademark nude playmates in a bid to make it "safe for work."
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  • Greenfest to offer easy ways to help the earth Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:44AMWilder Park on July 31 will be the place to rid your house of clutter and learn how to save money on energy costs. The third annual GreenFest in Elmhurst will accept a wide variety of electronics for recycling and other household items that may be just taking up space in your house.
  • Lava moving towards Big Island homes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:07AMCivil Defense was on scene as crews set up barricades late Wednesday evening. Kilauea's newest lava flow has begun...
  • The Guide Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:51AMTODAY
  • Sharjah Chamber hosts charity exhibition showcasing handcrafted products made by orphan girls Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:43AMJuly 22, 2010 - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) recently hosted a charity exhibition showcasing handcrafted products made by orphan girls, at the SCCI headquarters recently.
  • [cover] Homegrown Hip-Hop : Despite obstacles, the Monterey County hip-hop scene keeps the faith. - Monterey County ... Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe moment came smack in the middle of a hip-hop show at Blue Fin that starred gifted MC Scarub of Living Legends, supported by a strong line-up including Monterey’s Joint Venture, Redwood City’s Rahman Jammal and the Bay Area’s Bash Bros. – a moment that might define Monterey County’s relationship to hip-hop. The show’s promoter, Esik, while rapping on stage with compadres Jamaal and Fritzo ...
  • Where to satisfy your craving for Filipino food in Hong Kong Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:07PMBy Jerico Abila