RAMONA: Volunteers give mauled horse another "Chance" (22) Jun 18, 2009
On Jan. 31, four pit bulls dragged Spike from his corral in Paradise Mountain, east of Valley Center, according to owner Robin Hansen. The horse was left with a twisted spine and left front leg, a dislodged palate and a strip of skin ripped clean from his snout. (North County Times)
US cities may have to be bulldozed in order to survive, Tom Leonard, The Telegraph Jun 17, 2009
" It sounds all 'socially correct' and stuff ; but you're either born in Africa or you're born in America - which means you're one or the other. You can't be born in two places at once. Not even a schizophrenic could manage that. So, there's really nothing to get over. On top of that , Obama is just one man in a whole team of adminstrators - I don't think he sits in the white house on his own on a monday morning and makes all the decisions himself. There are possibly a few other people there... (Harper's Magazine)
Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else Jun 17, 2009
Cantor did not explain if he meant that the Obama administration is Soviet socialist, which is balmy, since Moscow is a robber baron paradise these days, or if he meant the Obama administration stands for tyrannical one-party rule, which is dopey, since Cantor appears to think of himself as virile leader of the opposition. Last week, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a generalissimo of zombies, fresh from smearing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor for new racism, presented more... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Baja's tourism pros say 'Come on down' Jun 16, 2009
The consensus is this: If you draw a 450-mile circle around Southern Baja, from Loreto to Cabo San Lucas, including La Paz, Todos Santos and Buena Vista, it is still an outdoors paradise. On the other hand, the 70-mile stretch from Tijuana to Ensenada is a gantlet of violence, crime and corruption. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Trouble on the hill: The danger next door Jun 16, 2009
How could a property feud get so out of control that their little slice of paradise turned into a deadly battle from hell ... Once upon a time, in a paradise by the golden Pacific, up a quiet private road among the canyons of Carmel, lived three fine people. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Billion-dollar bond smuggling saga blows up Jun 16, 2009
The California DMV is a multicultural paradise. Is there a price-tag on that. (Salon)
Phelps settles for two silvers in California meet Jun 16, 2009
9, Ben Hesen, Indiana University Club Paradise, 56. 43. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Chicago White Sox -- Tyler Williams, 3B, Chaparral HS, Paradise Valley, Ariz ... New York Yankees -- Isaiah Brown, OF, Paradise Valley CC 1306. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Water board delays decision on $1.65 mil Paradise Cove fine Jun 16, 2009
65 mil Paradise Cove fine ... "The city has faced its own fines and lawsuits regarding water quality issues, as well as 38 Malibu businesses that were notified in late April by the RWQCB that they were in noncompliance for violating wastewater discharge permit requirements.Both Surfrider Beach and the Paradise Cove Pier received F ratings from Heal the Bay, which placed both ocean spots as well as Escondido Creek, Solstice Canyon at Dan Blocker County Beach, Marie Canyon at Puerco Beach and... (Malibu Times, CA)
Is California Too Big To Fail? Jun 16, 2009
They make the North East look like paradise. 00001F40. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Around North County Jun 16, 2009
The lease brings Flower Hill Promenade to 92 percent occupancy with other tenants including Miltons, Chevy's, Diamond Boutique, Pick Up Stix, Venissimo Cheese, Paradise Grill, Bliss Bride, Siena Julia, Tatiana, Patrick James, Madison Leather, Optical Illusion, The Wine Connection and DIG Garden. Elizabeth Hospice gets 1,500 grant. (North County Times)
Double fatal head-on collision reported at Midland rest stop Jun 16, 2009
Larry wrote on Jun 10, 2009 6:08 AM:" OMG, I know the Boice's. I'm so sorry for the loss. I attended church with them and their daughters, Chris and Christine. It breaks my heart for the loss but just know they are in paradise and you will see them again. What a sad story. My heart aches for you..... ". Randy wrote on Jun 10, 2009 6:08 AM:" Dr. Boice was a kind man and a great father and grandfather. Terribly sad. My thoughts go out to Rich, Christine, David, and the entire Boice family in their... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
All in the family Jun 16, 2009
Hell is a special place reserved especially for you-you'll be moving their soon anyway, so that good kind-hearted folks can stay in the Paradise that is Idaho. Don't you believe for one second that I'm not paying attention. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Women's Basketball Jun 16, 2009
vs. Florida Atlantic. vs. Stephen F. Austin. (Baylorbears.com)
Modesto's Stavrianoudakis begins quest for state title Jun 5, 2009
Victories came easily, with Stavrianoudakis outjumping her classmates at Paradise Elementary School during after-school meets and beating rivals at the Panthers' meets. STATE TRACK MEET. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Grand hangout for the family Jun 5, 2009
A native of Georgia, Carol wanted their Paradise Valley home to remind her of the Atlanta homes she loved ... A native of Georgia, Carol Archer wanted their Paradise Valley home to remind her of the Atlanta homes she loved, with dormers, shutters, and gardens. (AZCentral -- Home)
Zoo move in limbo for now Jun 5, 2009
mtngram wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:54 PM:" I agree with mountainqueen. First our park on Paradise is torpedoed and now the Zoo is put on hold. These two properties that have appeared on the selling block better not put a lot of money into somebody's cronies' pockets. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Mott to become new St. Joe AD Jun 4, 2009
Amen wrote on Jun 3, 2009 1:49 PM:" So much for forgiveness huh Catholics? Enjoy the "paradise" in which you think you live.Most have the wool pulled over their eyes and create their own reality. Parent involvement is a good thing, however, over involvement is ridiculous and detrimental. Mott will do an excellent job, the past is the past, live in the present. The boys team is in good hands, the athletic department is in good hands. Hopefully Coach Torres knows what hes getting himself into, or... (Santa Maria Times)
New Hampshire Legalizes Gay Marriage Jun 4, 2009
Cause you can't stop The motion of the ocean Or the rain from above You can try to stop the paradise We're dreaming of But you cannot stop the rhythm Of two hearts in love to stay 'Cause you can't stop the beat. Posted by cs4466 at 8:55 PM : Jun 3, 2009. (CBS News)
People who call others racist fit four categories Jun 4, 2009
You better change hfrmack, cause you're not going to make paradise following this path ... "-- You really need to move to an Islamic country or the Vatican, because its obvious you do not believe in the separation of church and state. Only a complete fanatic could make such an irresponsible and anti-American statement. What gives you the right to judge anyone - anyone? Even Jesus told his followers not to judge the sins of others. You claim to be a Christian and you can't even follow one of his... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
REGION: Conservation summit targets watering Jun 3, 2009
"It is the top priority, way before conservation. And it has a lot to do with the perception that San Diego County is a paradise.". Shannon Van Wyk, one of the 360 people attending the all-day summit at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, said she thinks the regional water agency that supplies much of San Diego County's water is on the right track. (North County Times)
Priciest homes Jun 3, 2009
David S. Goldstein and Lisa R. Goldstein, as trustees of the Sapphire Trust, purchased a 9,894-square-foot home originally built in 2008 east of the Camelback Golf Club in Paradise Valley. The home was sold by Scott E. Alexander as president of Scott Alexander Inc. of Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Business)
CVB: Its almost business as usual Jun 2, 2009
Austin is not considered what you d call a paradise destination, he said. By comparison, earlier this month, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported 340 event cancellations in the previous 90 days, a decline that is estimated to have cost that city s economy about $131. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Hawaii Says Aloha (Greetings) to Clean, Renewable Energy Jun 2, 2009
"And there will be $5 billion or $6 billion circulating in our economy because we're not shipping it away for oil." Hawaii certainly seems ready to become even more of a paradise. . (Scientific American)
Marijuana could be a financial boom for Lodi and San Joaquin County, supporter of legalization says (1) Jun 1, 2009
One persons armpit is another persons paradise I guess. " voter wrote on May 30, 2009 11:45 AM:" I was in Amsterdam in the winter of 2006 and found it to be a beautiful and safe city. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Letters to the editor (5/30/09) May 30, 2009
Maybe all those who helped retire Maggie to paradise can work for Lucy, the solitary Asian elephant at the Edmonton Zoo. She is in an unnatural northern climate, and the zoo claims she is too unhealthy to travel and too "solitary" to make friends. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wondrous balloons lift 'Up' May 30, 2009
Now in his golden years, Carl decides it's finally time to make Ellie's lifelong wish come true -- to visit Paradise Falls in South America. He quickly becomes aware he has a stowaway: Russell, a young Wilderness Explorer who's trying to earn one more merit badge. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Disneyland for grown-ups May 29, 2009
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. The hotel has 481 spacious rooms and suites, a rooftop pool and a health club. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Island escapes in America May 29, 2009
Escape to an island paradise in America - US and Canada- msnbc ... Escape to an island paradise in America ... Floridas Little Palm Island is like a Jimmy Buffett song come to life, cheeseburgers in paradise and margaritas all day long although Kobe beef and Veuve Clicquot are also on the menu. (MSNBC -- Travel)
CERT: 'Making a difference when time is short' (223) May 28, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009 Edition. "Malibu's CERT program is unique, Vrooman said. Brad Davis, the city's emergency services coordinator, was hired full time in 2004, one of the few cities to support such a position. Among other duties, Davis runs the CERT training program and the Malibu CERT Team. During an emergency, Davis directs the volunteers into action."Residents have a direct responsibility to know what they are doing around emergency preparedness," Davis said. "It would not be wise to sit... (Malibu Times, CA)
Museum opens with similar exhibits May 28, 2009
Take Dixon's "Morning on the San Joaquin Plains," painted in 1921, one of more than 70 works in the traveling show, most of them from the collection of Lalla and A.P. Hays of Paradise Valley, Ariz. With a rosy sun lifting over the rugged landscape, a handful of cattle is featured prominently. (Fresno Bee)
VALLEY CENTER: Women lead deputies on high-speed chase May 28, 2009
The other woman crashed in the 100 block of Paradise Creek Road. Deputies found her moments later, detained her and transported her to a local hospital, Niderost said. (North County Times)
Douglas Farmers Market begins this Sunday May 28, 2009
The students plan to sell produce and plants they grow at home and at the school s Paradise Garden which will include rooted grape wine cuttings and vegetable starts. Britt Groves, the ag teacher, said, This community effort will help instill an entrepreneurial spirit in the members of the Douglas FFA as well as help the community learn about the benefits of locally grown agricultural products. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Tyson Family: 'No Words To Describe Loss' May 27, 2009
Although Tyson's children had lived in their unassuming neighborhood for several years, he purchased a separate home in the tony Phoenix suburb of Paradise Valley in 2005 for $2. 1 million, selling it two years later for $2. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sotomayor nomination: No smoking gun May 27, 2009
The goverment employees of the socialist paradise of the USSR made the same mistake. TP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
> Group honors development pioneer David J. Brown May 27, 2009
One of my gifts is that I have a vision, Brown said from his current home in Paradise Valley, Ariz. I could see long-term with the location of the airport and intersection of two freeways what would happen. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Reducing emissions solves problems May 24, 2009
Let's not pave paradise to put up a parking lot. In other words, let's not pave over Garden State open spaces and green acres of farmland to put up another parking lot or town center or build more unnecessary strip malls. (NJ.com -- Times)
TOURISM: As traffic roars past, beach haven beckons in Carlsbad May 24, 2009
"I work in paradise. It's great.". A native San Diegan who graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in business administration, Cantor grew up as a beach kid. (North County Times)
Save Money On Your Summer Vacation May 24, 2009
Slather on the sunscreen and pretend you are in a tropical paradise. If cycling (or some other activity) is your vacation passion, look for nearby places to ride. (Suite101.com)
Sierra welcomes all visitors May 24, 2009
Park wilderness coordinator Gregg Fauth reports backpackers are already starting to make their way toward popular summer destinations like Paradise Valley, Bearpaw Meadow and Pear Lakes. Expect to encounter snow if you venture that far. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Shakespeare in the Bay Area and Oregon May 24, 2009
Paradise Lost by Clifford Odets, directed by Libby Appel, July 22-Oct. 31. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hanalei Bay named Americas top beach May 23, 2009
It's paradise so it gives them a false sense of security. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
They will wait until our defenses are dismantled May 23, 2009
We are now entering the comfort zone know as the Fool's Paradise. We are in good hands now. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Little Yellow Rose Ranch Pull on your boots and head for the hills May 22, 2009
It s a great way to get away and enjoy another peek at paradise. Article Rating. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Summer fun rolling out May 22, 2009
The Coney Island-style Ferris wheel is reopening as Mickey's Fun Wheel, the California orange swing ride will be revamped as Mickey's "Silly Symphony" swing ride, the "Mulholland Madness" Wild Mouse-style roller coaster is being refitted into Goofy's Sky School, and a big-budget, ride-through "Little Mermaid" attraction is scheduled in the Paradise Pier area. Finally, the park's entry gates will take on a 1920s look (to commemorate when Disney first arrived in Hollywood as a young... (North County Times)
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RESTAURANT SAMPLER: Pacific Coast Grill : North County Times - Californian 05-22-2009. "All the dishes on the menu were developed by consensus between the owners and the chefs. "My partner and I know what tastes good and we're very involved in menu planning. (North County Times)
Have we progressed or not? May 22, 2009
Ivan Dixon wrote on May 14, 2009 11:48 AM:" Mr Hansen forgot to mention that blacks were jailed, beaten with hoses or savaged by police dogs if they "forgot their place".You didn't have any uppity Mexicans demanding their rights either. If a "#*($" (to use the vernacular of the day) stepped out of line he ended up dead at the bottom of an irrigation canal with a sack full of bricks tied to his leg.As for us Jews, we didn't have it so bad just as long as we stuck to the jobs that we were... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Surfrider 8th on Heal the Bay's Beach Bummer list (3) May 21, 2009
"Paradise Cove routinely receives an "F" rating in the annual reports; The Kissel Co., owner of the Paradise Cove Mobilehome Park, was assessed a fine of 1.65 million in February for its repeated discharge of raw sewage and failure to submit monitoring reports.The good news is that some local beaches appear to be healthy. Zuma Beach rated an "A+" for dry year-round assessments, including the important April through October data-gathering period required by AB 411, a 1999 environmental law that... (Malibu Times, CA)
Election fallout about to hit home May 21, 2009
Dental care at Feather River Hospital in Paradise, near Sacramento, will cease July 1. The July 4 fireworks show in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, will be shorter. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Preserving the meadowlands May 21, 2009
The Pan Hot Springs Meadow is east of Paradise Way and west of Baldwin Lake in Big Bear Valley ... The CSD is partnering with the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to construct five-acre Paradise Park southwest of the Pan Hot Springs area. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Parks to be proud of May 21, 2009
When the sale of Bear City Park was nixed, so was the majority funding source for the proposed Paradise Park ... I ve never given up on Paradise Park, and I never will, Troublefield said ... Just because Bear City Park is being revitalized, doesn t mean Paradise Park isn t needed, he added. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Morrissey, M. Ward have new CDs May 21, 2009
The groove is Texas juke-joint paradise. Charlie Wilson, Uncle CharlieThose familiar with 80s funk trio the Gap Band will find a decidedly modern R&B sound on the second Jive solo album from frontman Charlie Wilson, which by turns is riveting and a little disappointing. (MSNBC -- Music)
The Script Announce First National U.S. Headlining Tour with Special Guest Parachute May 21, 2009
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RESTAURANT SAMPLER: Pacific Coast Grill May 21, 2009
"All the dishes on the menu were developed by consensus between the owners and the chefs. "My partner and I know what tastes good and we're very involved in menu planning. The chefs create something, and we keep tasting it and fine-tuning it until we know they've hit it out of the park. (North County Times)
Most-visited amusement parks May 20, 2009
Despite a tough economy, visitors still coming for new thrills. Knotts Berry Farm Americas first theme park was created in 1940in Buena Park, Calif. (MSNBC -- Travel)
WPB depressing? May 20, 2009
All i can save is that if this is PARADISE, then i d hate to see what it s like in HELL. By Horrible Politicians. (The Palm Beach Post)
Warrior Custom Golf Helps Support the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Charity Golf Tournament May 20, 2009
If you are looking for a golf school with professional golf lessons in Naples, Orlando, or Ft. Meyers, FL, Paradise Golf Academy is the right choice. We offer lessons to both men and women. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tamil Tigers failed to learn from tsunami tragedy May 19, 2009
Alcohol was banned across the Tamil paradise. The only Internet connection in all of Tamil Eelam was in the LTTE headquarters in Kilinochchi. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Bargains in Paradise May 17, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
VALLEY CENTER: Two residents killed in unrelated accidents May 16, 2009
Donna Souther, 70, lived with her husband in a mobile home park at 18218 Paradise Mountain Road, according to the medical examiner's office. About 5:15 p.m. Thursday, a friend of Souther's had come to the park to pick her up and accidentally stepped on the car's accelerator, driving forward instead of in reverse, according to the California Highway Patrol. (North County Times)
Left, right can have an amicable divorce May 16, 2009
" That's easy Newswatcher, the planet of hopeless change. These characters run around hoping conservatives are deserting the GOP in record numbers blah blah blah. And cough up advice on how to save it to boot. Pure fear. Yet, since evryone is now a liberal, let's not vote on so called gay mariage. The vote won't go the way the politburo want it, will it? Obama, like Carter before him, is the best medicine the GOP could hope for. Liberals, like East Germans, are afraid of a split. They would have... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Splashy, interactive – and falling apart May 16, 2009
For example, the museum spent about $100,000 restoring the Paradise of Maitreya, the 14th-century Buddhist temple painting, one of the jewels of its Chinese art collection. Conservators discovered that wooden spacers between the panels of the painting were damaging it through expansion and contraction, and replaced them with inert plastic ones. (Globe and Mail)
Cycling the Giro D'Italia May 15, 2009
It is clear why this region is a cyclist's paradise and why Italy produces so many great climbers. One imagines that each day begins with a simple question: What ride should we do today. (Globe and Mail)
Paradise Park committee meeting set May 15, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:40 PM PDT Funding is on the table at the May 19 Paradise Park subcommittee meeting. Members will discuss the status of proposition and supplemental funding sources for the proposed park in Big Bear City. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Look Up, then look way, way down May 14, 2009
There's Lars von Trier's Antichrist, a horror movie featuring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg as a grieving couple who retreat to their cottage, called Eden, which is anything but a paradise. Von Trier is in the running for a second Palme d'Or, which means he'll likely overcome his fear of airplanes and visit Cannes. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)