The way it was Nov 7, 2009
Another one says Penang (1903) but the postcard is actually of Perak, and shows a trapped Malayan tiger, an elephant with hunters and a Malay lady clad in sarong. Theres also a sepia photograph of Belfield Street (1930), a thoroughfare that was named after Sir Henry Conway Belfield, British resident from March to December 1911. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
In operation since 1976, the Elephant s Trunk Country Flea Market has grown to include upward of 300 vendors for your antique-hunting pleasure and is open every Sunday from April through November. 5:45-7 a.m. admission is $20 but drops to $2 after 7 a.m.; 490 Federal Road, Route 7, New Milford, Conn. (Boston Globe)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 31, 2009
Charging elephant kills BBC guide. Britain 'losing billions in VAT. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Gold and booty in Goa Oct 7, 2009
Last Updated: 04:51am 07 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Meet at 9 a.m. at Elephant Rock staging area, and return by 3 p.m. Participants, 8 and older, can bring their own horses or make prior arrangements to rent one from Indian Grove Outfitters in Almo. A 20 reservation fee is required: Juanita Jones at 824-5519, ext. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
There also will be a white elephant sale ... The event also includes games, crafts, a bake sale, children s carnival, popcorn, cotton candy, white elephant sale, silent auction a raffle and more ... Details: There will be rolls, coffee, lunch, pies, baked goods, crafts and a white elephant sale. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
A "golden elephant" room will feature a premium assortment of china, silver and glassware, plus small antiques and collectibles; a "white elephant" room offers household goods at bargain prices ... The church welcomes donations of small antiques, fine china and glassware for the golden elephant room; jewelry of any style and vintage for the jewelry room; books and DVDs, as well as children's items other than clothing. (Voices, CT)
Community calendar Aug 29, 2009
Also, bingo, cake walk, 50/50 auction, raffles, white elephant auction and music. Victorious Living 10 a.m., Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 14th and Exchange streets, Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Seminoles Close Out Trip With Commanding Win Aug 18, 2009
FLORIDA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Women's Basketball. FSU Women's Basketball. (Seminoles.com)
Full Story » Jul 5, 2009
First Asian elephant born in Australian zoo - Yahoo ... First Asian elephant born in Australian zoo ... AP In this July 4, 2009 image released by Taronga Zoo a newly born baby elephant is pictured with his mother. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
It's Franschhoek time Jun 29, 2009
And if you want to party with the local chefs and villagers, Elephant and Barrel is where it is happening after 10pm. Tel +27 21 876 4127. (iAfrica.com)
Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care. Jun 18, 2009
Politicians are about to fix health care. Thinking Right with Jim Wooten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Gone with the wind: Chihuahua blown away May 21, 2009
From a miniature monkey to a squeaky clean elephant, find images of animals great and small. more photos. (MSNBC -- Health)
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)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
Other enormous mounts are a huge shoulder mount Elephant and a 15 ; foot Marlin ... Also of note in the sale is a rare Black Rhino shoulder mount formerly in a Texas museum valued at $15,000 to $30,000 and a pair of 6' elephant tusks weighing 70 lbs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kitchen tour set for this Saturday Apr 3, 2009
Tickets for the tour will be on sale at each of the homes on the day of the tour or at the following locations: Heery's Too, 184 E. Clayton St.; Southern Comforts, 1658 S. Lumpkin St.; Appointments at Five, 1730 S. Lumpkin St.; The Rolling Pin, Beechwood Promenade Shopping Center; The Elephant Trunk in Alps Shopping Center; For the Love of Stitches, 2260 Barnett Shoals Road; Sonia Says, 798 Prince Ave.; all branches of Athens First Bank & Trust and Oconee State Bank, and First American Bank... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Donate to hospital auxiliary's rummage sale Apr 2, 2009
The 91st Annual White Elephant, Art, Antiques and Rummage Sale will be held Sept. 26-27 in the first level of the parking garage at the University Medical Center at Princeton. All proceeds from this event will benefit the life-saving activities provided in the Emergency Department's Trauma/Critical Care Room in the new hospital. (NJ.com -- Times)
Big-ticket brew Apr 1, 2009
To add to the exclusiveness of the brew, each Vintage bottle also features a hand-stencilled lithographic print created by Chilean-born artist Marco Evaristti, with the Carlsberg elephant as the recurring motif in five different versions. So, whats so special about this particular beer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
From London, the couple traveled to India, where they visited the Taj Mahal and rode an elaborately decorated elephant in Jaipur, which is called the pink city after the oft-used color for its buildings. The tour moved to Thailand, Singapore, Manila and the Philippines before heading to the last stop, Hong Kong. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Monstrous auction Mar 30, 2009
This giant elephant bird became extinct in the 17th century and was the basis of the garuda and roc of Sinbad the Sailor. Marco Polo described them as strong enough to carry off elephants, hence its moniker. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Judy Daniel of Green Valley goes through the clothing at The Attic Thrift Shop at the Animal League of Green Valley. Proceeds go to care for the animals. Photo by Dan Shearer/Green Valley News Mar 14, 2009
The White Elephant, 601 N. La Canada Dr., is the best known and largest of all the resale shops in the area. Donations are accepted and proceeds support local schools and charitable organizations. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Shops, lounge open at La Posada Mar 8, 2009
We re aiming for things that are different from the White Elephant (thrift shop). All money made is circular; it goes around. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Artefacts of her affection Mar 2, 2009
There's a door from the Gajner Summer Palace in Bikaner, a pair of octagonal sandstone stools used for mounting elephants, ornamental room dividers and elaborate hand-carved columns, all from the 19th century, if not earlier ... This elephant, one of a matching pair, once graced the base of a swing used to celebrate the god Krishna. (The Age, Australia)
What's Happening Feb 26, 2009
Yardwork, The Jack Burton, Spring Tigers, Sound Houses, dead elephant bicycle - 10 p.m., Tasty World, 312 E. Broad St.; www. tastyworld. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In San Diego, make SeaWorld your first stop Feb 19, 2009
A young visitor watches an elephant pass at the San Diego Zoo. JOANNE DIBONA / Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
