Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 26, 2009
Epic humpback whale battle filmed. Will South Korea become Christian. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
The Matanzas Shores Women's Club will have its "Whale of a Sale" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Hammock Community Center on Malacompra Road. The sale is a major fundraising event and all proceeds will benefit The Family Life Center of Flagler County. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Peeking behind Stonington's doors Oct 3, 2009
Upon entering, the curved, cantilevered stairway dominates the front foyer with intricate detail in the woodwork, including a whale s tail motif on the stair risers. Highlights of the interior include original pocket shutters, working fireplaces, elaborate mouldings, parquet floors, as well as a unique display of the owner s tea pots and needlework collections. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Seismic surveys disturb blue whales: biologists Sep 24, 2009
Sea kayaking and whale watching trips in Baja, Mexico with Mar Y Aventuras - sea and adventures. High quality Whale Collectible padded toilet seats. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* [PAPERBACK: US] A wild ride to break a dubious record Jun 28, 2009
Of course readers are bound to be disappointed if they are looking for something along the lines of Woolf or Melville (yes, there is a feeble pun about the white whale), but even without reading the book flaps, whats to be expected from a novel by Chuck Palahniuk titled Snuff. Snuff is a little more sophisticated than elevated literary porn. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
$7 Federalist book could be worth $100K Jun 16, 2009
A soaked baseball fan, Pakistani war refugees and a newborn whale are among this weeks noteworthy images from across the globe. Getty Images Contributor. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Swine flu fears close three more schools May 30, 2009
Nantucket man indicted over whale teeth A Nantucket antiques dealer has been charged with the illegal importing and trafficking of sperm whale teeth ... Authorities allege that from 2001 to 2004, Place bought and sold illegally imported sperm whale teeth ... Sperm whales are classified as "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act. (Boston Globe)
Rare blue whale found dead on New Zealand beach May 28, 2009
WELLINGTON, New Zealand The carcass of a rare blue whale washed ashore in southern New Zealand after it apparently died of old age, a marine expert said Thursday ... Fewer than 2,000 blue whales the largest mammals known to have lived remain from a population of 200,000 in 1900 ... "It's the biggest one (whale) I have seen," Abalone fisherman Philip Walker said. (Yahoo News)
S.F. Decorator Showcase spotlights art May 11, 2009
In keeping with her theme, Hollis displayed taxidermy and plant specimens from the Academy of Sciences in a custom vitrine in the foyer and a baby killer whale skeleton from Coup D'Etat on the upstairs landing. "My design is about collecting," Hollis said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No-Frills Day In Mendocino May 3, 2009
Whales hug this coastline from November through April, and their spouts are easy to spot from the bluffs ... 7:30 p.m.: If you're looking for a happy middle ground between a fancy, white-tablecloth restaurant and a snack shack, look no further than Ole's Whale Watch Bar ... Ole's Whale Watch Bar, 7751 N. Highway 1, Little River, (888) 466-5683. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
May Calendar Apr 30, 2009
Whale of a time: Children ages 4 to 10 can learn about whales and dolphins, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., Experience Children's Museum, 420 French St.; $15 for nonmembers, $20 for members. Call 453-3743 to register. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Some fear Navy sonar may harm Fla.'s right whales Mar 14, 2009
In the blue-green surf, 11 endangered North Atlantic right whales surface, jump and shoot mist high into the air through their blow holes. Dozens of motorists pull over on A1A and grab their cameras and binoculars as the whales frolic in three groups near this north Florida town's pier ... "It's a good day," whale researcher Jim Hain said as he watched through binoculars from a restaurant's top deck. (Yahoo News)
Fruits of crisis Mar 3, 2009
Whale shark rescued by firefighters. One-Minute World News. (BBC News -- Americas)
Picoult's life is far from wrenching novels Mar 3, 2009
The explosion of book groups has boosted Picoult's career, which began with Songs of the Humpback Whale in 1992. Her novels are perfect for book clubs because they're talkers that explore volatile subjects from a range of perspectives, igniting satisfyingly heated arguments. (USA Today -- Life)
Where to stay in St. Lucia Feb 24, 2009
Whale Song Whale Song Guest House is a private and modern home centrally situated in the village of St Lucia and within walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants ... In this beautiful Park a variety of activities and tours can be enjoyed: an estuary boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles, day and night game drives, kayaking, whale watching, turtle tours and hiking trails to name a few. (iAfrica.com)
Study: 'Astonishing richness' in polar sea species Feb 18, 2009
Researchers used cell-phone-like tracking devices to record the Arctic migration of narwhals, a whale with a long twisted tooth, and remotely operated submersibles to reach several miles (kilometers) down into the oceans to study delicate marine animals that are impossible to collect. As many as 235 species were found in both polar seas, including five whale species, six sea birds and nearly 100 species of crustaceans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Virginia Beach A winter migration route brings the humpback whales and the fin whales near these shores. Daily whale watching excursions are scheduled through March 15. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
