Mansfield University Gets a New High-Tech building.Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:26PMMansfield, P.A. - Students and faculty at Mansfield University have returned to some big changes this week. The new Allen Hall is now open for classes.
Holden aces Red Hook's par-3s - From the Poughkeepsie JournalSunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:49AMAsk Bill Holden to tell a story about one of the 10 holes-in-one he has recorded in the more than 60 years he has been playing golf, and he'll recall a truly stunning tale about a most improbable ace.
18 holes: NASCAR's SkinnerSaturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:11PMNASCAR driver pretty good with club in hand rather than foot on pedal Mike Skinner's an 11, but his actual handicap is having a body that's held together by duct tape.
Sweet! Jill Silva's guide to ride the new wave of frozen yogurt shopsWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:56PMIn the 1980s, TCBY and I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt were the leaders in sweet frozen treats without the premium-ice cream guilt. Nearly three decades later, frozen yogurt is making a healthy comeback. The Star's Jill Wendholt Silva offers a guide to the new wave of fro-yo shops.
Architect presents new Craig Wood clubhouse designFriday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:48AMLAKE PLACID - The North Elba Town Board agreed Tuesday to put off construction of a new clubhouse for the town-owned Craig Wood Golf Course until the fall of 2011.
Dusty streets bring frontier history to lifeSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:17PMHistory can't really compete with shopping. The West Edmonton Mall, which bills itself as "North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre," covers 57 hectares and welcomes more than 150,000 people on a busy day.
Dream home: Urban outfitter in Federal HIllSunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:49AMFederal Hill rowhouse blends modern, traditional to create contemporary space When Lisa Nguyen relocated to Baltimore from Atlanta in 2006, she decided to buy a home in Federal Hill. "I liked the quaint neighborhood [and] the diversity of people and restaurants," Nguyen said. She knew exactly what she wanted from city living -- the stability of home ownership with the proper mix of excitement ...
Wayne Township map preservedMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 6:02AMWhat is believed to be the oldest map showing property ownership in Wayne Township has undergone preservation for the Wayne County Historical Museum.
2010 Ford Taurus SEL, an AW Drivers Log:Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 8:59AMCOPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: Being a former owner of a 1999 Taurus, I have to give props to Ford for the revamping. The new Taurus is a larger car, but all the good things remain in this incarnation.
Banking on a tortoise (3)Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 7:29AM&$ &$(Source: China Daily)&$ &$ 3:30 pm: Rishengchang draft bank On the east end of Xidajie is Rishengchang, the country's first draft bank, acknowledged as the cornerstone of modern Chinese banking. Originally a dye shop that dealt in remittances, it was turned into a bank in 1824 to facilitate the transfer of huge amounts of silver to and from Pingyao. Local merchants began t ...
Banking on a tortoise (2)Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 4:01AMDay 1 Scenes of punishment for sinners in the afterlife at the City God Temple. 8 am Depart for Pingyao via Taiyuan. 2:30 pm: City walls Pingyao is one of the country's few remaining walled cities. Its walls were built in 1370 to resist invaders and doubled as protection against sandstorms. The crenelated walls, 10 meters high and 6 km in circumference, have 72 watchtowers. Through the North ...
Bucking the tideWednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 2:48PMFor Peter Kass and his John's Bay Boat Company, wood has been the material of choice for more than 25 years.
Ganienkeh Golf Club to open next monthSunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:45AMThe 9-hole golf course on Rand Hill Road just west of Military Turnpike is shaping up nicely, with a gently rolling par-36 layout that meanders through a wooded property.
Lynn Tech senior named Student of the YearThursday, May 20, 2010 @ 2:19AMLYNN - Lynn Vocational Technical Institute's Vocational Student of the Year is ranked third in the senior class and has a GPA of a 3.86. He is also the same student who came to the United States from Guatemala, not knowing a lick of English, three years ago.
The Perfect Summer to Visit ScotlandThursday, May 6, 2010 @ 10:41AMIf you are contemplating a Scotland trip this summer, I have one word of advice: GO! With the Open Championship at St. Andrews and one of the best new courses in the world having recently opened near Inverness, there's no better time to get back to the Auld Country.
NBC's Johnny Miller says Tiger Woods should ditch driver, HaneyThursday, May 6, 2010 @ 8:57AMPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- As usual, NBC Sports analyst Johnny Miller had some advice for Tiger Woods: Ditch the driver for The Players Championship, then ditch swing coach Hank Haney.
Golf Capsules: Mickelson-Woods rivalry warming upThursday, May 6, 2010 @ 6:18AMPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Phil Mickelson had not done much of anything this year until the Masters rolled around, which also happened to be the week Tiger Woods returned to golf.
Sutton Recalls Notable Players Victory over TigerWednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 7:04PMPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Hal Sutton beat Tiger Woods at his very best, a victory at The Players Championship that still resonates 10 years later.
Cabela's Inc. Announces Plans for Allen, Texas, Retail StoreTuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 7:30AMSIDNEY, Neb.----Cabela’s Incorporated announced today plans to bring the Cabela’s retail experience to loyal customers in Allen, Texas, and the surrounding area.
SOLAR SERDAR - ORIENTATION AND LAYOUTFriday, April 30, 2010 @ 6:38AMThe most important aspect of energy–efficient design is the orientation of the home. The home ideally should be oriented so the living areas are facing north to take advantage of the winter sun, with eaves to shade out the summer sun.
Landmark Society announces annual preservation awardsWednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 4:31PMFive Genesee County homeowners and their architecturally significant homes will be honored Saturday by the Landmark Society with a dinner at St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. The awards range from praise for restoration work to just doing a good job of maintaining a beautiful, older house. “Looking around Genesee County for buildings to recognize, we were pleased to find an abundance of ...
Attorney General Approves Chatham Formula Business BylawWednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 12:37PMCHATHAM --- The Attorney General’s office has approved the formula business zoning bylaw passed by voters at last September’s special town meeting, giving the town more regulatory authority over the visual appearance of chain stores.
Americans Trend Toward Greener Travel; Not Just Earth Day, Every DayThursday, April 22, 2010 @ 9:57AMVacationers are beginning to realize that green choices are not just for Earth Day, but for every day. A recent national survey by Travelzoo® found that 91 percent of travelers would prefer to stay at an eco-certified hotel if they didn't have to sacrifice amenities or experience.
Ones to talk aboutSunday, April 18, 2010 @ 12:18AMSince the dawn of time, about when golf was created, golfers have wanted to see their accomplishments etched, scrawled, what-have-you on cave walls,...
Grant Wood’s only glass art had 150 cracksSaturday, April 17, 2010 @ 10:52PMCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --The $3 million piece of stained glass,created by artist Grant Wood, took an even harder hit than firstimagined.
Workin' on the (small) railroadSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 11:06PMEMMETSBURG - As Marshal Boone, 7, slowly began backing up his train toward a siding to pick up a caboose, things suddenly came to a screeching halt. With a little help from John Davis, the convention director of the National Model Railroad Association Prairie Lakes Division Train Meet, the problem was quickly diagnosed.
Workin' on the (small) railroadSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 11:06PMEMMETSBURG - As Marshal Boone, 7, slowly began backing up his train toward a siding to pick up a caboose, things suddenly came to a screeching halt. With a little help from John Davis, the convention director of the National Model Railroad Association Prairie Lakes Division Train Meet, the problem was quickly diagnosed.
Brad Belk: Medical Arts Building finds new lifeSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMIn 1957, over half of the city’s physician’s offices were located in downtown Joplin at the Frisco Building. Since its construction in 1913, the building provided a good home for the medical community.
Brad Belk: Medical Arts Building finds new lifeSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMIn 1957, over half of the city’s physician’s offices were located in downtown Joplin at the Frisco Building. Since its construction in 1913, the building provided a good home for the medical community.
Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shopsSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 9:05AMThe scene is not the kind you'd put on a Hawai'i postcard, but the diamondhead end of Ualena Street offers the kind of odd array of businesses typical of a Honolulu industrial community.
Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shopsSaturday, April 10, 2010 @ 9:05AMThe scene is not the kind you'd put on a Hawai'i postcard, but the diamondhead end of Ualena Street offers the kind of odd array of businesses typical of a Honolulu industrial community.
Green Building Retail Pioneer Ecohaus Brings "Eco-Chic" Products to San FranciscoWednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 10:00AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 04/07/10) - San Francisco, the number two "greenest" city in America according to Mother Nature Network*, is about to get even greener with the grand opening of an Ecohaus showroom at 1090 Bryant Street (on the corner of Bryant and Ninth Avenue). Ecohaus, which begins its grand opening celebration in San Francisco on April 10, is the trusted one-stop shop for ...
Bucksport wades into growth debateSaturday, April 3, 2010 @ 10:27PMThe warm air along the Waccamaw River is still and quiet for a spring afternoon in Bucksport, but at Phillips Square convenience store there is a slow constant hum of residents.
Blaine company makes tiles for wind veilSaturday, March 27, 2010 @ 11:34AMA Blaine company has used its manufacturing expertise to mass-produce metal components installed in one of the largest pieces of public...
March 27-April 3, 2010Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 2:16AMSATURDAY, March 27Midnight(HGTV) Home Rules — Fran helps an overextended family finish projects. (CC)(DIY) Ask This Old House — Preparing concrete basement walls for finished wallboard; tying basic knots; caring for storm-damaged trees.
Officials tour new city centerFriday, March 26, 2010 @ 4:24PMNorwood Young America City Council members and staff toured the Oak Grove City Center on Monday, March 22 and liked what they saw. “It was very impressive.
DiggersList.com Unveils Redesigned Website, New Consumer-Friendly CategoriesMonday, March 22, 2010 @ 12:57PMLOS ANGELES -- DiggersList, the online renovation resource, today announced the re-launch of its website. The revamped www.DiggersList.com now has consumer-friendly categories aimed at providing renovation minded consumers with a one-stop shop for all things home improvement, from finding furniture or building materials like paint or tile, to hiring contractors for ...
Alys Fowler: new kid on the blockSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:38AMAlys Fowler, Gardeners' World's new star, tells you how to have your garden and eat it.