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The holidays: time to sparkle
Los Angeles TimesThis time of year the outpouring of flash and sparkle is unavoidable; basic black velvet and silk, inevitable. We are encouraged to dress up with silver in the form of bugle beads or bangles that flash at the wrist. And gold? Don't get us started with the...Tags: Charles Dickens, FedEx Corporation, Clothing and Textiles Industry, California, Holidays
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From scalpel to mountain sheep
Whether wielding a scalpel or a big game rifle, Aberdeen's Dr. James MacDougall is a success at both. The orthopedic surgeon is an avid big game hunter whose main passion is climbing mountains in exotic country in search of trophy sheep. “You have to go...Tags: Forests, Tennis, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hunting, Ohio
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"Mr. Duck Means Business" by Tammi Sauer
Special to the Tribune"Mr. Duck Means Business" By Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Jeff Mack Paula Wiseman Books, $15.99, ages 4-6 Lately, we've seen a number of picture books about stubborn individuals. Mr. Duck is another one: "Mr. Duck lived by himself at the pond. / Each...Tags: Human Interest, Lakes and Ponds
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Malaysian Tioman Island shirks most development, thrives on natural beauty
Special to the Los Angeles TimesEven when you tell people where Tioman Island is — that it's a patch of jungle off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia — you'll still get no glimmer of comprehension. Fine with me, because that makes Tioman everything I want in a castaway...Tags: Bodies of Water, Hotels and Accommodations, Texas, Coconut, Volleyball
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Cruise lines reference list
Here is a list of many of the lines that carry passenger traffic, along with a list of their vessels. Ships that are to have maiden voyages this year are also listed; check with the cruise line, though, because dates can change. AIDA Cruises, (011) 49-...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Travel, Air Transportation, Costa Cruises, Transportation
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Porcelain more precious than gold in 17th-century
Gold is selling for very high prices today, but porcelain was more precious than gold in 17th-century Europe. Thin, white porcelain was first made in China in the 10th century, but it wasn't seen in Europe until 1260, when some pieces were brought...Tags: Photography, Metal and Mineral, Coca-Cola Co., Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Ohio
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Charges filed against three defendants in trafficking case
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterCharges were filed Friday in federal court following the arrests of three people this week in connection with the alleged conspiracy to distribute more than 41 pounds of cocaine. A copy of the criminal complaint filed in San Diego federal court lists...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Politics, Crimes, Local Government, Defendants
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John Woo’s “Flying Tigers†to be released to IMAX theaters
Frankly My Dear - Orlando SentinelJohn Woo's planned “”Flying Tigers” WWII actioner will be re-jiggered to fit onto IMAX screens, IMAX announced. When we last spoke, he talked of this as his “next” project, unless he decided to make a Marco Polo epic instead.... -
12 surfers fall from ASP World Tour roster at Billabong Pro Tahiti
OutpostsThe news of the day at the Billabong Pro Tahiti isn't so much who advanced to the next round, but who won't be continuing on the ASP World Tour. That's because of a new format in place this year which...... -
ASP World Tour Top 32 finalized as Billabong Pro Tahiti completes Round 3
OutpostsThe midseason cut from 45 to 32 surfers on the ASP World Tour roster was completed Wednesday as Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti was finished in deteriorating conditions at Teahupoo, which forced officials to call off any further...... -
The Siren's Call: Bigfoot and secret societies
Remember Robert Bly's bestselling 1990 book "Iron John: A Book About Men"? It was the manifesto for a movement -- a call for men to get back in touch with their primal selves. Go out in the woods, strip off your shirt, bang on a drum and howl at the moon....Tags: Northwestern University, Monsters (legendary creatures), Mystery (genre), Forestry and Timber, Sociology
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Music review: Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble stop off at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Culture MonsterMark Swed reviews Yo-Yo Ma with the Silk Road Ensemble at Walt Disney Concert Hall...
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