What happened to the Obama transparency? Nov 20, 2009
Dan wrote on Nov 19, 2009 5:36 AM:" It is very simple Nita and I am sure this is a rhetorical question.Transparency was just another campaign lie. Spend and tax is just the democrat (socialist) way. Re-distribution of wealth because he is positive you stepped on somebody on your way to the top. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck you must call it a swan or you will be either stereotyping, politically incorrect or in this case racist. Those terms are what is really... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The fight over health care isnt about health or care Nov 19, 2009
Dan wrote on Nov 18, 2009 4:36 AM:" John:,It doesn't matter what paint brush you use or what term you use to define it, it is still re-distribution of wealth. Let's take what productive people have rightfully earned and let's give it to those that for whatever reason are not productive. Let's take family out of the equation and care for every individual from cradle to grave. If we start indoctrinating them at an earlier and earlier age, then the task will be much easier by the time they are able... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
C00002CD2ity Guide Nov 15, 2009
Try the duck and lychee curry in a. Jens on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
Joe wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:14 PM:" Well Kirk, looks like Darius gave you some "rational proof" that Obama wants total gun abolition. Obama is just sucking up right now so he can get reelected and then the hammer drops on gun owners when he is a lame duck. Thats funny because he don't know it yet but he is a lame duck right now. Obama has already scuttled his boat. Did the "facts confuse you"? ". Darius wrote on Nov 12, 2009 10:45 PM:" Once again Kirk is a liar..Proof>>> Kirk said Obama "has... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Running into troublePlenty of problems: Arizona State faces challenge to stop Duck running game Nov 13, 2009
Plenty of problems: Arizona State faces challenge to stop Duck running game ... The No. 14 Ducks, with their distinctive spread-option offense, are leading the Pacific-10 with an average of 233 ... 4 USC. The Ducks had 570 yards total offense and 236 yards rushing last week in a 51-42 loss at Stanford. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Mattison s Riverside Just one of local chef Paul Mattison s eateries, this spot offers river views, live music on the weekends, and a Mediterranean inspired menu that focuses on seafood, lamb, duck, beef, and sushi, $7. 95-$29. (Boston Globe)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
Money was scarce and they grew vegetables - including the then little-known asparagus, eggplant and globe artichokes - fished for their dinner, kept muscovy ducks that frequently became "orange duck" and made cheese from the milk of their goats ... "The amusing conversation, the flippant remarks, the waiter offering the perfect martini. I took to this high life like a duck to water.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Art in the park Oct 4, 2009
A trail of duck feathers five feet long nearly touched the ground when he fitted the elaborately-beaded headband around his forehead. Baxter, of Leroy, said he found the headdress near a reservation in Pembroke, N.Y. But his modus operandi is nabbing items from antique shows he attends in other parts of the country a five-string banjo from Nashville, an equestrian scene print from Massachusetts items that people back home might not find in their attics. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
Enkidu will host sommelier Sandrew Montgomery on Thursday, Oct. 8, at its Kenwood tasting room where Montgomery will also cook endive stuffed with crab, duck breast confit, baby back ribs and vine smoked lamb paired with Enkidu wines. 34 wine club, 39 others. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
"'Where is the national park?' That's a common question," said Stacey Bearden, who works at National Park Duck Tours on Central Avenue. "I tell them, 'Over there,'" he said, pointing out the front door to the other side of the street. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Great Wagon Days Duck Race begins with a party with music and kids activities, 1-4 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed at 3 p.m. with thousand of rubber ducks released in the Big Wood River from the Warm Springs Bridge and finishing at Rotary Park. Each adopted duck is numbered and entered into the race, with top-placing ducks eligible to win prize packages ... The community can adopt ducks with adoption papers at Atkinsons' Market in Ketchum and Hailey, Clearwater Nursery in Ketchum and Bellevue,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Events: the week ahead Sep 3, 2009
Indulge in delicacies like fried duck foie gras, seared scallops, and jumbo quail. Math never tasted so decadent. (Boston Globe)
Warsaw announces Riverfest schedule Aug 8, 2009
The Warsaw Community Womens Club Duck Dash, 6: 30 p.m.. Stage performances. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009
Other activities include a horse shoe tournament at 10 a.m., beer tent from 10 a.m. to midnight, hog roast and fish fry at 11 a.m., kayak racing at 11 a.m., kids games from noon to 3 p.m., karaoke contest from noon to 1 p.m., dunk tank at 1 p.m., volleyball tournament at 1 p.m. and Duck Dash at 6:30 p.m.. Royalty will be announced at 10 a.m.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Wildlife artists seeking success with stamps Jul 28, 2009
He's won six stamp competitions in about four years by painting a series of fish, ducks and turkey with just the right combination of visual vigor and lack of pinpoint detail that looks good when shrunken to postage-stamp size. But he's never won the Academy Awards of wildlife stamp art - the Federal Duck Stamp contest, which just marked its 75th anniversary ... Entries for the 2010 stamp are due Aug. 15, and Turenne has been hard at work in his basement studio on a painting of two wood ducks. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
10 North Shore sights to target this summer Jul 12, 2009
A good portion If gourmet preparation of local flavors is your thing, then take a table in the casual room at Duckworth s Bistrot, a neighborhood place that delivers big city tastes. Chef Ken Duckworth, who specializes in sauces of the French school, offers up grilled scallops with duck confit hash, pan-fried trout, lobster and vegetable risotto, and much more, in small and large portions. (Boston Globe)
Animal Forest Import Review Jul 5, 2009
Don't want to be nice to the talking duck and help him find his lost glasses. Fine, don't do it. (IGN N64)
Roundup of Independence Day festivities in western Montana Jul 3, 2009
A kids' program and duck race will take place at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks over the lake will start around 10:30 p.m.. ST. REGIS. (Missoulian, MT)
What's going on ... Jul 3, 2009
Nearly 500 guests enjoyed spinach and ricotta souffl;s, grilled fingerling potatoes and asparagus, pounds of cheese from Vella's; a fabulous cold seafood display of Mexican white prawns, smoked salmon, Prince Edward Island mussels, and Italian white anchovies; Paquilla peppers filled with Laura Chenel ch;vre; and a table loaded with divine duck, pork, mushroom and liver p t;s, Serrano ham, and Spanish chorizo. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
It's Franschhoek time Jun 29, 2009
Have to have: Duck liver parfait with pear chutney ... Main: Free range slow roasted crispy duck or the fresh mussels ... On the menu you'll find traditional frogs' legs, duck, sweetbreads of veal, and rabbit, although they cater equally well for the less adventurous diner. (iAfrica.com)
Federal, Junior Duck Stamps debut June 26 Jun 26, 2009
Federal and Junior Duck Stamp debut on June 26 ... The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host the First Day of Sale for the 2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp on June 26 at the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail store in Nashville, Tennessee ... The 2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp features a long-tail duck and decoy painted by wildlife artist Joshua Spies of Watertown, S.D.. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
A little Magic goes long way Jun 4, 2009
He said his oddest collectibles are a glue stick in the shape of current Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu and a rubber duck, including the bill, made to look like former star Horace Grant. Sports bars and other gathering spots will be getting in on the act as a service to fans who still seek the roar of the crowd. (Florida Today)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Giblee s gift card, $50 SAT tutoring (two hours on writing and critical reading) by Tom Reid, $100 Two tickets to Red Sox vs. Baltimore on Sept. 8, donated by Shorr family, $50 Pearl percussion set for beginners donated by Matt Kimball, $50 Antique appraisal by Gary Sohmers of Antique Road Show (two hours), $300 Hand-decorated duck teapot donated by Old North Clayworks, $72 Starbucks gift bag, $40 Complete driver s education course by Streetsmart Drivers, Salem, $705 Disney Donald Duck in Tea... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Old movie posters mean big bucks for NJ collector May 11, 2009
Icons of American pop culture adorn DeLuca's still-being-furnished town house: Orson Welles in "Citizen Kane" (signed by the director); the Marx Brothers in garish caricature in "Duck Soup"; Charlie Chaplin in "City Lights"; Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca.". All the posters date back to the movies' original release, and give the room the feel of an old theater lobby. (Fresno Bee -- State)
All bottled up: Collectors share more than an affinity for milk bottles May 10, 2009
On Saturday, Martin had one vintage bottle for sale with a Donald Duck design for 300. He said distinguishing marks like that make the bottles more valuable. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
I-STAR ENTERTAINMENT to Present Pet Rocks(R) Scavenger Hunt in New York City's Central Park Zoo on Saturday, May 9, at 12 Noon May 8, 2009
They come in different character shapes, forms and colors, and each has been given its own name and personality: Avalanche (Pig), Boulder (Cow), Chip (Rat), Fracture (Cat), Granite (Zebra), Hard Luck (Elephant), Mica (Parrot), Pebbles (Dog), Rocky (Rabbit), Roller (Monkey), Stink (Skunk) and Stoner (Duck). Two additional "Endangered" and "Extinct" Pet Rock characters -- a Bobcat and a Dodo Bird -- have been manufactured in limited quantities and are only available as prizes on the official Pet... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Woman Shot At While Driving On Bridge Apr 30, 2009
"All I could think was get away from them, period. I was trying to duck, but I had to pay attention to the road at the same time because it's either fly off the bridge or get shot," Stephanie said. She said after the incident the gunman kept going without hesitation as if nothing had happened. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Record Store Day Apr 16, 2009
Reasonable prices along with scholarly discussions about Mother Tucker's Yellow Duck gives a flavour of what's Vortex was all about. Anyway, after that long winded spew, what I wanted to say was that these days, content is king. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Muscatatuck NWR sets Wetland Day Mar 18, 2009
The day will start with a panel of judges judging the Indiana Junior Duck Stamp art contest entries ... Federal Duck Stamps,, the purchase of which funds land acquisition for the National Wildlife Refuge System, will be on sale and a collectible whooping crane poster will be given to all purchasers of duck stamps during the day ... Visitors to the Refuge Saturday should find a good number of visiting ducks and other waterfowl as the spring migration is underway. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
Its six open kitchens serve everything from oysters and pasta to sushi, Peking duck and wagyu beef (dinner for two, with wine, about 2,000 yuan). Admire the geometric mosaic floors and swirling bas-reliefs if you can keep your eyes off the panoramic views. (International Herald Tribune)
Athens Academy students explore China Mar 11, 2009
"It was a long, 13-hour plane ride, filled with food, sleep and movies. We arrived in Beijing at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, exhausted but excited to be here. We stopped by our hotel to drop off luggage and freshen up before heading over to to eat some world-famous Peking duck. It was quacktastic.". On the second day of the trip, senior Ginny Pylant wrote about this first look at the city. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Duck Strikes Shands-Gainesville's Chopper Mar 8, 2009
-- Four people were aboard an emergency medical helicopter when a duck shattered the windshield and landed in the cockpit ... Four people were aboard an emergency medical helicopter when a duck shattered the windshield and landed in the cockpit. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Game Hunters Mar 4, 2009
04:09 PMCommentRecommend. Welcome to Casual Encounter, a regular feature/review of new and upcoming casual games, those simple yet addictive timewasters. (USA Today -- Tech)
THE GAME HUNTERS: USA TODAY's video game community Mar 3, 2009
Game Hunters: New Game Releases, Cheat Codes, Tips - USATODAY.com. 08:23 PMCommentRecommend. (USA Today -- Tech)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Feb 28, 2009
Fat Duck shuts after food scare ... Fat Duck shuts after food scare. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Winter isnt easing up on us yet Feb 26, 2009
Wood ducks, if youre reading this, your houses are on the way. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is teaming up with Ducks Unlimited (DU) to hold a wood duck house giveaway event Saturday morning, March 7, 2009. (Forest Republican, WI)
Top 5 in Atlanta Feb 17, 2009
404-577-4358, It s not often that a french fry can actually be termed haute cuisine, but chef Shaun Doty fries his perfectly cut pommes de terre in duck fat graisse de canard. Oh my. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Duck Key The first Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay, March 5-8, is a catch-and-release tournament for professionals and amateurs with a $75,000 first prize. 1-888-443-6393. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
