Dam removal: A model for the future? Nov 20, 2009
Addington said he expects comparisons to be drawn with dams in the Snake River along the Idaho-Oregon border, but he says the scenarios aren t the same. The Snake River dams are bigger, produce more power, aid irrigation, provide navigation for barges and are owned by the federal government. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Public needs to weigh in on issue of dam removal Nov 8, 2009
If the Klamath River dams come out, the dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers will surely be next. Then what will we do for clean, renewable power. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Katherine turns up the crazy on Housewives Nov 2, 2009
Katherine thinks all it takes is a fake plumbing call late at night, and sets up her home with a bubble bath, candles, lingerie and chocolate strawberries, thinking Mike will come over and, uh, snake her drain. But when Susan tags along, there's a catfight, and of course, both women end up falling into the bubbles. (MSNBC -- Television)
Book: White House 'the American house next door' Nov 1, 2009
There is a possibility that I have a 5- to 6-foot, 2-inch-diameter snake living in my engine compartment. Retailer Target Corp. said Thursday it is cutting some 85 marketing jobs, representing about 8 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Alexander Autographs to Offer Rare Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Including His Donation of "We Are the World" Rights and Royalties, at Auction Benefiting VH1's Save the Music Foundation Oct 17, 2009
Among them is , , , Don Henley's "Hotel California" acoustic 1950 D-28 Martin guitar, Johnny Cash's treasured carved wood "snake and owl" walking stick, a one-of-a-kind as well as many sets of Beatles signed items, a Britney Spears film-used outfit, Bob Dylan signed harmonica, a 1969 Woodstock poster, , a suggestive Freddie Mercury letter, and much more. All types of memorabilia from dozens of important bands are included in the sale. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fingerprint IDs Leonardo da Vinci Oct 14, 2009
An stealthy stalker is taking up residence in the region Africa's largest snake, the rock python. The U.S. Secret Service looked into a Facebook poll that asked: Should President Obama be assassinated. (Fox News)
Madison County police blotter Oct 14, 2009
06-caliber ammunition, a trail camera, saw blades, wrenches and snake chaps was stolen from his yard. Sometime later, a pickup was stopped for having an expired tag in the Diamond Hill community, and a deputy saw some of the stolen item in the bed of the pickup. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• Community briefs Sep 19, 2009
The Snake River Association for the Education of Young Children will hold its fall conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the College of Southern Idaho. Designed for parents, educators and school administrators, the conference will feature Foster Cline, a psychiatrist and author of eight books on parenting and dealing with difficult children and their families. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
Nature trails snake through mountains rising in and around the city, and bathhouses line the side of Central Avenue that is within the park boundary. Across the street are private businesses, including hotels, souvenir stores and restaurants. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Any good party suggestions for 6-year-old girl? Aug 31, 2009
The last one was almost four years ago, but at that time, the party included pizza and drinks, a gift (stuffed animal) for the birthday child and, the highlight, a zookeeper taking out animals (that are kept inside a classroom building) for the kids to see and touch, including a snake and chinchilla. After the party, all the birthday party kids could go into the zoo free and take a free train ride. (Florida Today)
City Beat (4) Aug 16, 2009
Cleveland Metroparks free Snakes, Turtles & Fun ... Reptile-themed games and crafts, live music, presentations and exhibits, live animals, and presentations with Kristin Stanford, the Island Snake Lady from Discovery Channel s Dirty Jobs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 27, 2009
Snake 'befriends' snack hamster ... Snake 'befriends' snack hamster. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Community Calendar Jul 15, 2009
SNAKES OF WISCONSIN - Scott Craven will talk about all things snake and lead an open discussion/question session. Kemp Station in Woodruff. (Forest Republican, WI)
OK, guess I should start typin’ again Jul 11, 2009
With logic leaps like that, you could skip jumping the Snake River canyon (R.I.P., Evel ) and easily clear the Grand Canyon at its widest point. Does the word libel have any meaning to you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Schedule of Independence Day events Jul 4, 2009
n A variety of flags developed during the late American colonial period as protests against the British featured either the Don't Tread on Me snake, the word Liberty or a pine tree. n The flag considered to be the first American flag had 13 red and white stripes and a Union Jack in the upper left corner. (Missoulian, MT)
America's Forgotten Lands Jun 24, 2009
The lands of the NLCS, largely unknown to most Americans, range from the Carrizo Plain National Monument, the largest remaining grassland in California, to the rock cliffs of Arizona's Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, to the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho, which has North America's densest population of raptors. Colorado's Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, a carefully preserved rock-walled dwelling of the prehistoric Pueblo Indians, and... (Concierge.com)
Country store proud of rural atmosphere May 11, 2009
Locals call it the "Bolton Burger" and when Gwinnett was in its 1990s building boom-times, lines used to snake outside to get one at lunchtime. "You can go and get that griddle at Wal-Mart for $29.99," said the founder's grandson, J.C. Bolton, who operates the store along with his mother, Joyce. (Athens Banner-Herald)
T.G.I. Friday's: Snake Head Wasn't Cooked May 9, 2009
CLIFTON PARK, New York -- T.G.I. Friday's says a severed snake head found in a dish of broccoli at one of its upstate New York restaurants was apparently planted in the meal. Company spokeswoman Amy Freshwater said Friday independent laboratory tests confirmed the snake head wasn't cooked, but was added to cooked broccoli at its Clifton Park restaurant ... Diner Jack Pendleton of Ballston Lake says he found the snake head on Sunday. (News4Jax.com, FL)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters on display, hosted by Magic Valley Aeromodelers of Twin Falls and the Snake River Flyers of Hazelton, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Center Court at Magic Valley Mall ... Snake River Community Players invites performers to participate in an old-style vaudeville variety show, honoring Wendell's centennial ... Country Classics, 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the public; 5 per person or 9 per couple. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
There are numerous high quality hides: Zebra, Springbok, Axis Deer, Alpaca, cowhides, sheep skins, Eel and Snake skins plus Grizzly Bear, Polar Bear and Lion rugs. The sale has an excellent selection of furniture and accessories such as framed art, trunks, cowhorn chairs, couches and footstools; coffee tables, blankets, bar stools, antler chandeliers and lamps, metal art, wagon wheels, cowboy and Indian collectibles like arrowheads, rattles and spears; Indian jewelry, knives, antlers and horns,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
53rd Morris Rattlesnake Hunt is this weekend (1) Apr 8, 2009
53rd Morris Rattlesnake Hunt is this weekend ... Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008 2:59 PM CDT The 53rd Annual Morris Rattlesnake Hunt is this weekend, June 14 and 15, in Morris ... On Saturday, there will be a chicken barbecue in late morning, the Kiddie Snake Hunt at noon, and fireworks at dusk. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Utilities reach out to patrons Feb 27, 2009
"Such a funding gap results in arrearages, disconnections and losses to utilities, losses that have to be made up by other customers," according to a letter signed by representatives of the Community Action Association of Idaho, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Idaho Community Action Network and the Snake River Alliance. Still, not all the lawmakers were receptive, contending the measure could result in paying customers bailing out people who are irresponsible. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Soprano family values Feb 11, 2009
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
IGN Strategize Feb 8, 2009
Sliding Snake in SSBB, GT 5 Prologue, and Crisis Core tips. Apr 2, 2008 - Series. (IGN FilmForce)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Mmm, how about some fried rattlesnake. You'll find it on the menu at Whigham's Rattlesnake Roundup on Jan. 31 ... Whigham During the annual Rattlesnake Roundup on Jan. 31, snake hunters gather reptiles for the public's education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
