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10 Great Ziplines Across the USA Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:23PMAs leaves begin to change color, it's the perfect time to glide through treetops on a zipline. Part thrill ride, part eco-adventure, ziplines have taken off in the past decade. Zip-line - Business - Recreation - Sports - Theme Parks
50th anniversary committee working behind the scenes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:30PMWe all know that it takes a village to make our neighborhood spectacular. We know that a civic association turning 50 is nothing to shrug at. So it should come as no surprise that a committee full of villagers has been working around the clock and throughout the year to help our German Village Society celebrate its golden anniversary.
Local News Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:40PMSMITHFIELD - 4-H awards were presented following the royalty coronation at the Jefferson County Junior Fair ceremonies on Monday. The theme this year is "Together Again in 2010."
Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded $2.8 Million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:00AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. , a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC was recently awarded seven additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.8 million, bringing the total contracts awarded to Energy Focus' new business unit to $21.8 million.
AAA Inspectors Pick Their Favorite Places For Family Vacations Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:16AMPlan an unforgettable last hurrah for summer
Energy Focus, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:00PMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 and forecast for third quarter 2010 sales and cash projections.
Tour of Central Florida roller coasters has dizzying results Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:52AMOur roller coaster slowed as it approached the precipice, then stopped, the front hanging over the edge. From my seat at the end of the front row, I could not see the track below, just empty space. We teetered there for excruciating moments, while I contemplated my folly and certain death.
Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:00AMEnergy Focus, Inc. a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to review the 2nd Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session.
Energy Focus, Inc. Receives $1.0 Million Department of Energy Award to Develop High Performance Sol-Gel Coatings for ... Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:30AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. , a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its research and development team has recently been selected to receive a Phase II Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research award totaling $1.0 Million to develop advanced coatings capable of enhancing the performance of both energy efficient lighting and solar ...
Entries under "Editorial" Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 10:07PMIn April, when Antonio Perez was killed outside the print shop where he worked on Fordem Avenue, the Madison Police Department wasted little time in bringing all its resources to bear for the search.
Hot dog! It's Musikfest time! (plus platz picks) Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 3:09PMAs you're already well aware if you've tried to drive anywhere near downtown Bethlehem in the past 24 hours, Musikfest is well underway. And, weather-wise, this looks like another gorgeous day for Festing. Considering how much this festival lives and dies based on the weather forecast, Musikfest honcho Jeff Parks is probably doing backflips of glee by now.
Snoopy headed back to Minnesota; replacing KidWorks children's area at Valleyfair Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 12:04AMSnoopy's back. After getting the boot from the Mall of America in 2006, the beloved black-and-white beagle will have a new home at Valleyfair.
Eat your heart out, Pluto Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:24PMSnoopy to get his own 'planet' in $8 million makeover at Dorney Park. Charlie Brown may be a good man, but Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom wants Snoopy out of the doghouse next spring and moving into more otherworldly digs.
Snoopy comes to Valleyfair Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:04PMSnoopy's back. The beloved black-and-white beagle and his friends will have a new home at Valleyfair in Shakopee. Planet Snoopy will take over
Is Dorney Park getting a Planet Snoopy? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:15AMDorney Park of South Whitehall Township has a press conference scheduled for Sunday to announce an $8 million project to be completed in 2011.
Local briefs Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:18AMLocal briefs ranging from business to senior activities.
Mother Nature helps boost attendance Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:16AMDorney's parent company reports strong quarterly revenue thanks to good weather — an about-face to last year's cold and wet start to summer. Unlike last year, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is measuring precipitation by the amount of water splashing from its pools, not by what is falling from the sky.
Ohio State baseball team adopts newest member, Pataskala native Will O’Brien Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:05PMPataskala, Ohio, native Will O’Brien has two families; he is the newest addition to the Ohio State baseball team and is one of Nancy and Bill O’Brien’s four children.
Bernard Hopkins: "I could hit David Haye a lot of times but if he hits me one or two times it’s over" Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:51AMby Geoffrey Ciani - This week’s 84th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with former undisputed middleweight champion and former light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins.
Gut-churning attractions for the emetically immune Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:30AMCrazy. Insane. Terrifying. Generally speaking, these aren't terms of appreciation. Unless, that is, you’re a fan of extreme coasters, wild water slides and other gut-churning attractions. Water slide - Insanity - Recreation - Theme Parks - Water Parks
PHOTOS: America's Must-Ride Roller Coasters Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:08AMFrom big drops to insane turns, these amusement park roller coasters will keep you on the edge of your seat. Roller coaster - Recreation - Theme Parks - Amusement park - Attractions
Record-breaking roller coasters Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:01PMRoller coasters: You love them or hate them. But if you’re among the fanatics who worship the coaster gods, there’s an amazing worldwide assemblage of thrilling and chilling rides to choose from.
Ohio State Fair kicks off 157th edition Wednesday Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:42AM"It's Fairtastic!"
City Beat Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:13PMLegacy Village’s “Legacy Live” weekend entertainment series features Beatles tribute band Revolution Pie tonight (Fri.) from 7-10, classic rock by Generation Gap on Sat. from 7-10, and Big Band by The Dan Zola Orchestra from 3-6 on Sun. www.legacy–village.com or 216-382-3871.
July 25 — 31 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:39PMA listing of cultural events this week.
Festival colors Creekside with art, music Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:08PMChildren filled the Creekside Plaza with chalk art while a variety of music permeated the air during Gahanna's inaugural Cultural Arts Festival on July 17.
House & garden tours Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:08AMFive homes and gardens in the village of Centerburg will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. today in a tour sponsored by 5 Ladies in the Heart of Ohio.
Good day at a crowded event takes planning Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:23PMPlanning is the key word to remember when considering a trip this summer to a big theme park or a crowded outdoor event. This simple act of organizing in advance can save you time and money and make for a smoother, more enjoyable day. It can even help keep your children safe.
Wayne Slater: Expect Texas Gov. Perry to take aim at Bill White's lack of hunting license Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:04PMAP File 1994Few rituals are more ingrained in Texas politics than the celebration of guns and ammo, Slater writes. |
Summer Jobs: Theme Parks Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:40PMWhat's a good summer jobs roundup without stories about working at a theme park? Today, as part of our series on memorable summer jobs, Robert Siegel and Michele Norris present listener stories about the reality behind the fantasy. Listener Rabbi Anthony Fratello recounts his days as "The Skipper" on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, and Elisabeth Divis of Ann Arbor, Mich., remembers her time ...
Plain Township sells 34 acres to Metro Parks Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:16PMPlain Township trustees agreed last week to sell 34 acres north of Walnut Street to Metro Parks.
Pools, rivers, fountains and more offer splashing fun Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:01PMThere are a variety of pools, rivers, fountains, rides and more available in the region to take the edge off of even the hottest days. So get out there and get wet.
Wayne Slater: Expect Perry to take aim at White's lack of hunting license Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:37PMAP File 1994 A September dove hunt was included in former President George W. Bush 's 1994 Texas gubernatorial campaign itinerary.Few rituals are more ingrained in Texas politics than the celebration of guns and ammo. |
Gahanna: Cultural Arts Festival is July 17 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:06PMThe Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department and the Gahanna Area Art League are sponsoring the inaugural Cultural Arts Festival from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
How to help children learn to take better care of the planet Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 5:54PMGoing green as a family can begin with simple steps: creating a compost with food scraps instead of throwing them away, buying fruits and veggies at area farmer’s markets, turning off lights in a room when they’re not needed.
CARS & CYCLES Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 4:02AMAN EVENING OUT Boys & Girls Clubs benefit, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 N. Grand Blvd., Gary, $250 per reservation, proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, 881-1060, Ext. 403 or visit www.bgcnwi.org Music in Nature concert, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, 450 W. County Road 100N, Valparaiso ...
Weekly planner Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 4:02AMAN EVENING OUT Boys & Girls Clubs benefit, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 N. Grand Blvd., Gary, $250 per reservation, proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, 881-1060, Ext. 403 or visit www.bgcnwi.org Music in Nature concert, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, 450 W. County Road 100N, Valparaiso ...
Earth Day 2010 events in Denver Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:42PMEarth Day is officially celebrated Thursday but dozens of events in Colorado in the days before and after have popped up, all intended to encourage folks to love Mother Earth.
Cedar Fair turns to mobile for consumer engagement Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 8:06AMForget those paper maps with showtimes and ride locations. Although those maps still exist and are handed out by the millions each year, one major amusement park company is turning to mobile to help visitors reach special events, rides and shows.
Alien Technology And Innovative Timing Systems Achieve Unparalleled Tracking Success With RFID System At World's ... Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:38AMAlien Technology, an industry leader in UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, and St. Louis based integrator partner, Innovative Timing Systems (ITS), recently announced an unparalleled read success rate with the UHF RFID based Jaguar Race Timing System, where nearly 100% of all accounted participants crossing the finish line were read and timed at the world's ...
U.S. festivals celebrating local produce keep growing and growing Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 12:23AMThe United States is no longer an agricultural nation, but you wouldn't know it from the way we like to celebrate produce. From sea to shining sea during the summer, we're awash in festivals celebrating the fat of the land.
Hitting the road for the Fourth Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:34PMHoliday travelers can expect plenty of traffic and rain through the Fourth of July weekend. AAA Auto Club South predicts some 34.9 million Americans will hit the road starting today through Monday, a projected increase of 17.1 percent from last year.
Picnics are a great way to enjoy summer Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:26AMPicnicking is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors during summer in Northeast Ohio. Organize an elaborate picnic to enjoy at a lawn concert, or make it a simple one to be carried in a picnic basket or daypack as you hike to a spot on the beach or near a waterfall. Dozens of picnic venues await for your pleasure, especially in this most delightful season.
Alien Technology(R) and Innovative Timing Systems Achieve Unparalleled Tracking Success With RFID System at World's ... Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:37AMJaguar Race Timing System Provides Real-Time Results and Successfully Accounts for Thousands of Race Participants at the World's Largest 5K Event
Alien Technology(R) and Innovative Timing Systems Achieve Unparalleled Tracking Success With RFID System at World's ... Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:05AMMORGAN HILL, CA--(Marketwire - 06/29/10) - Alien Technology, an industry leader in UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, and St. Louis based integrator partner, Innovative Timing Systems (ITS), today announced an unparalleled read success rate with the UHF RFID based Jaguar Race Timing System, where nearly 100% of all accounted participants crossing the finish ...
Spoiler Chat: True Blood's New Baddie May Surprise You Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 8:10PMFangbangin' serial killer? Been there. Orgy-inducing maenad? Done that. Big Bads in Bon Temps are a dime a dozen, but if you think you've sussed out True Blood's latest...
Elma Relay for Life is Saturday Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 6:28AMThe Elma Relay for Life, now in its eighth year, has become one of the biggest and most popular events in the greater Elma area, drawing participants from Marilla, Wales, Aurora and beyond to the Iroquois High School track. This year’s Relay will be held on Sat., June 19 from 2 p.m. until midnight, and organizers have made sure there are plenty of interesting and often moving events for relay ...
Scholarship established in memory of Brunswick grad Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:52AMThe Community Foundation of Frederick County has established a scholarship in memory of Preston Tarleton, a graduate of Brunswick High School and Shenandoah University, who died in a car accident in April, according to a press release.
Marketing challenge Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:36PMFor sale: 1.8-million-square-foot compound on a nearly fully paved, roughly 90-acre site. Charmingly irregular in design, this choice property was built over decades, is fully plumbed and electrified, and contains offices, large indoor spaces and plenty of parking.
Report questions Bass Pro benefits Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:51AMThis article has been read 0 times. The Public Accountability Initiative released a report this month stating that Bass Pro often fails to deliver on its economic promises despite receiving huge amounts of taxpayer subsidies.