text:
Home →
Warmer weather is on its way, and the signs are all around us. As Old Man Winter grudgingly retires at the end of another long cold season, Mother Nature will announce her presence in spring's vibrant colors and that intangible feeling of new life and new beginning, stirring those of us who may have been stuck in hibernation to get outside and get active.
Embrace the new season by paying a visit to a zoo or nature center in the New York metro area, many of which offer outdoor, nature-based activities for kids and adults alike. And while it might be true that April showers bring May flowers, there's already plenty in bloom at area botanical gardens, with sights and smells for all to enjoy. If you're looking for something less structured, leave your plans behind for the day, pack up the family, and head to the park where you can lay out a picnic, play a game of catch, or just soak in some rays (don't forget the SPF!) on the newly sprouted grass.
Our guide this month has all the information you need for a fun family outing to celebrate the great outdoors. So, if you've thawed out enough, put a spring in your step and hop to some seasonal fun at any one of the locations in these areas:
Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; Staten Island; Rockland County, NY; Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; and Nasssau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island.
American Museum of Natural History: The Butterfly Conservatory
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100; www.amnh.org
Hours: Open through May 31; 10am-5:45pm daily. Suggested admission: $24; $14 children ages 2-12; $18 seniors and students.
Enter a re-created tropical forest environment filled with more than 500 live butterflies. Timed entrance is available to the exhibit every 15 minutes; last timed entry is at 5pm.
Central Park Zoo
830 Fifth Avenue and 64th Street 212-439-6500; www.centralparkzoo.com Hours (through October 31): Monday-Friday10am-5pm, weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm. Price: $10, $7 seniors, $5 children ages 3-12, free children under 3.
This zoo is best known for the daily feedings of the sea lions at 11am, 2pm, and 4pm. You can also visit penguins and polar bears at the Polar Circle exhibit and meet snow leopards at the zoo's newest exhibit. The exotic indoor rainforest is home to endangered species such as Tamarin monkeys, Wyoming toads, thick-billed parrots, and red pandas.
Admission includes entry to the Tisch Children's Zoo, where kids can feed and pet llamas, bunnies, and a barnyard full of friendly animals.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park 212-923-3700; www.metmuseum.org/cloisters Hours (March through October): Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:15pm. Price: Recommended $20, $15 seniors, $10 students up to age 12 (some students receive free admission), free children under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
A medieval annex of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters were designed based on horticultural information found in medieval treatises and poetry, garden documents, and works of art. A central garden is set in a courtyard with arcaded walkways, while another garden area contains nearly 300 plant species that were grown during the Middle Ages. A third, smaller garden blooms with flowers through the fall.
The Cloisters regularly hosts programs and workshops for kids and families.
Conservatory Garden in Central Park
Central Park, entrance on Fifth Avenue at 105th Street www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/conservatory-garden.html Hours: Open 8am-dusk daily. Price: FREE.
This six-acre garden features French, Italian, and English designs. In the French North Garden is the Three Dancing Maidens fountain. Seasonal plants include 20,000 tulips each spring and 2,000 Korean chrysanthemums each fall. An Italian Central Garden features crabapple trees, wisteria, and a lush lawn. The English style South Garden, planted to be enjoyed year-round, features the Burnett Fountain, depicting a young boy and girl based on characters from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Free tours start at the front gate each Saturday at 11am (April-October).
Manhattan in Bloom
Every month, new flowers and trees bloom in parks across Manhattan. Plants such as crocus, daffodil, butterfly bush, Asiatic lilies, roses, Hollyhock, cherry trees, and many more can be seen and smelled by all. Hours: April-September, daily. Price: FREE.
Click here for a list of what's blooming when and where.
Alley Pond Environmental Center
228-06 Northern Boulevard, Flushing
718-229-4000; www.alleypond.com
Hours (September-June): Monday-Sunday 9am-4:30pm; (July-August): Monday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm. Price: FREE.
The center is a wetlands habitat and nature preserve that features a learning center and environmental laboratory. Its mission is to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and the responsibilities associated with preserving the environment in an urban setting. The center offers animal, science, and nature programs at the Center at Alley Pond Park for students in prekindergarten through high school and adults.
The site also hosts monthly events, including nature walks, square dances, and Evenings with the Stars (an astronomy program).
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
At 1,255 acres, it's the largest park in Queens, which means there's plenty of recreational space. The park also encompasses the Queens Zoo, Queens Museum of Art, Queens Botanical Garden, The New York Hall of Science, Arthur Ashe Stadium (home of the U.S. Open in tennis), an aquatic center, a carousel, six playgrounds, and two lakes. Spring trees and flowers are in bloom, such as Cornelian cherry tree, forsythia, redbud tree, tulips, and horse chestnut tree, as well as roses and other planted beds in the summer.
Forest Park
Between Jackie Robinson Parkway and Park Lane South
Hours: Open daily 6am-1pm, unless otherwise posted. Price: FREE.
In this large, multineighborhood park, there is a golf course, multiple playgrounds, dog run, and a walking and bike trail that weaves through the entire park.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Between North Channel Bridge and Cross Bay Bridge on Cross Bay Boulevard
718-318-4340; www.nps.gov/gate
Hours: Visitor Center open 8:30am-5pm daily; park open sunrise to sunset, daily year-round. Price: FREE.
A 1.75-mile-long loop trail features views of the west pond, Jamaica Bay, and an osprey nest.
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main Street, Flushing
718-886-3800; www.queensbotanical.org
Hours (April through October): Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-7pm. Price: $4, $3 seniors, $2 students and children, free children under 3; (November-March): FREE.
The Queens Botanical Garden includes the Queens Rose Garden, Green Roof Plant Collection, Fragrance Walk (shrubs, perennials, and bulbs that are especially fragrant during the growing season), Children's Garden, Bee Garden, and other thematic gardens and historic plantings. Visitors can see a variety of different plants in bloom each month; in April, view daffodils, Spanish bluebells, dog-toothed violet, and many more.
The garden regularly hosts programs that demonstrate environmental stewardship, promote sustainability, and celebrate the rich cultural connections between people and plants. Children can get involved by planting vegetables, herbs, and annual flowers in the Children's Garden during QBG's spring, summer, and fall Children's Garden sessions.
Queens Zoo
53-51 111th Street, Flushing
718-271-1500; www.queenszoo.com
Hours (April-October): Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm. Price: $7, $4 seniors, $3 children ages 3-12, free children 2 and under.
Besides being home to a wide variety of wildlife-from penguins, to giant rabbits, to Andean bears-that visitors can view at their leisure, the zoo also offers hands-on learning experiences for kids with an emphasis on wildlife conservation. Young children can also relax and explore in the Discovery Center, which offers projects and special activities along with a library full of animal themed storybooks and games, a microscope and fossils, and a crafts station.
Watch California sea lions Butch, Phoenix, and Howie flip for fish during their 11:15am, 2pm, and 4pm feeding times at the sea lion pool in the center of the zoo.
Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway at Vernon Boulevard
718-956-1819; www.socratessculpturepark.org
Hours: 10am to sunset, daily. Price: FREE.
Socrates Sculpture Park is an outdoor park that features large-scale sculptures and hosts weekly workshops for children.
On April 25, 11am-2pm, the park will host Kite Flight, its 8th annual kite-making and flying event in conjunction with the Noguchi Museum.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
718-623-7200; www.bbg.org
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Price: $8, $4 seniors and students, free children under 12.
A 52-acre "living museum" with various plant collections and special gardens, BBG strives to teach visitors the importance of plants in our everyday lives. In April, don't miss the magnolia trees in bloom on Magnolia Plaza, weeping cherries in the Japanese Garden, Sekiyama blossoms on Cherry Esplanade, and trout lilies in the Native Flora Garden. BBG also hosts nature based educational programs and camps for young children and their caregivers.
The garden's Earth Day Celebration will be held April 22, 3-5pm, in the Discovery Garden, where kids can pot a plant to take home.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Remsen Street to Orange Street, along the East River
Hours: Open daily. Price: FREE.
This scenic/historic walking area features views of Staten Island, Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, South Street Seaport, Fulton Fish Market, and the Brooklyn Bridge. From April through September, see spring and summer trees and flowers in bloom, featuring azalea, daffodil, forsythia, Japanese skimmia, lily-of-the-valley, tulip, coral bells, and more.
Fort Greene Park
Bordered by Myrtle Avenue, Cumberland Street, and DeKalb Avenue
718-722-3218; www.nycgovparks.org/parks/FortGreenePark
Hours: 9am-5pm daily. Price: FREE
At this park, visit the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument which towers over the crypt where more than 11,000 people that died in the Revolutionary War are buried.
Prospect Park
718-965-8999 (events hotline); www.prospectpark.org
A 585-acre park, including a 90-acre meadow, 60-acre lake, and Brooklyn's only forest. Hosts four unique hiking trails that vary in difficulty and length; trail guides are available at the Audubon Center.
The Audubon Center at the Boathouse, dedicated to wildlife preservation and natural education, houses the park's Visitor Center on the first floor, including a café and interactive exhibits, along with the Con Edison Discover Nature Theater and the Verizon Learning Lab on the second floor, where you can see live animals and more exhibits. It also hosts interactive, nature based programs for kids and adults. 718-287-3400.
Lefferts Historic House is located in the park's "Children's Corner," near the Carousel and Zoo (see below), and encompasses a working garden, historic artifacts and documents, as well as period rooms and exhibits. Visitors can engage in pre-Colonial activities such as candle making, sewing, butter churning, and children can engage in games played by their peers more than 100 years ago. 718-789-2822.
Hours for both (April 10 through May 31): Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. Price: FREE.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue
718-399-7339; www.prospectparkzoo.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm (April-October. Price: $7, $4 seniors, $3 children ages 3-12.
Meet the zoo's mascots, a troop of Hamadryas baboons, and watch their antics; experience various types of animal habitats, including gardens, marshes, and scrubland; visit the Barn & Garden area, where you'll find farm animals like sheep, cows, and llamas; and watch some high-fiving sea lions catch fish on the fly at 11:30am, 2pm, and 4pm daily in the Sea Lion Court.
On weekends, kids can visit the zoo's Discovery Theater (at 12:30pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, or 3pm) for a close-up encounter with some of the zoo's inhabitants. They can also chat with the keepers and ask questions about their favorite animals at 11am and 3pm on weekends (meeting location posted at zoo entrance).
Salt Marsh Nature Center
3302 Avenue U
718-421-2021; www.saltmarshalliance.org
Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 11am-5pm. Price: FREE.
The center features a walking trail that runs along Burnett Street, which includes an observation deck overlooking the marsh where visitors can see migratory birds, ducks, and falcons. The center also houses exhibits and aquarium tanks for viewing.
Underwood Park
Along Washington Avenue, between DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues
Hours (April through September): Open daily. Price: FREE.
The second most blossom-filled park in Brooklyn, Underwood features daffodil, forsythia, flowering dogwood, mountain laurel, rose, butterfly bush, black-eyed Susan, and more, in season.
Blue Heron Park and Nature Center
222 Poillon Avenue, Annadale
718-967-3542; www.preserve2.org/blueheron
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-4pm.
This 222-acre park surrounds wetland ponds, swamps, and streams which drain into the Raritan Bay. View the bird feeding station at the edge of the woodlands (visible from the Nature Center), which attracts a wide variety of local birds. Visit the Nature Library and its nature themed collection of guidebooks, books, and magazines, open daily (except Mondays). Participate in nature based educational programs at the Nature Center.
?Naturalist guided walks offered at 1:15pm and 2:15pm each Saturday and Sunday.
The Greenbelt
718-667-2165; www.sigreenbelt.org
The Greenbelt consists of 2,800 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. It features four major foot trails, each marked with their length and difficulty; and includes three easy-to-moderate trails ranging in length from 3.8 to 8 miles. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Price: FREE.
?The Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue
The center offers access to the hiking trails along with a variety of environmental education programs, summer camps, and other family friendly events and programs. Hours (April-October): Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Price: FREE.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace
718-448-2500; www.snug-harbor.org
Hours: Grounds open dawn to dusk; gardens and galleries open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. Price: For gardens and galleries: $6, $5 students and seniors, $3 children under 12. Gardens only: $5, $4 students and seniors, free children under 12. Galleries only: $3, $2 students and seniors, free children under 12.
Snug Harbor's 83-acre park-like setting contains gardens, museums, theaters, educational opportunities, and seasonal festivals. It includes a Chinese Scholar's Garden, Tuscan Garden, and several other gardens, each of which feature aesthetic and functional flora.
?Features regular educational programs for kids as well as group tours.
Staten Island Zoo
614 Broadway
718-442-3100; www.statenislandzoo.org
Hours: 10am-4:45pm daily, closed major holidays. Price: $8, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3-14, free children under 3; free parking.
The zoo's mission is to instill in visitors, especially children, an understanding and appreciation of living creatures, through programs, camps, and various other events. Visitors can view small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and tropical fish in the zoo's exhibits.
? The zoo will host an Earth Fair in honor of Earth Day on April 24. The event will feature zookeeper talks, environmental programs, displays, face painting, crafts, and more.
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo
Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Parkway and Route 9W
845-786-2701, ext. 265; www.trailsidezoo.org
Hours: Open daily, 10am-4:30pm. Price: FREE; donations appreciated. Parking is $7.
At the Trailside Museums and Zoo, enjoy paved walking trails, scenic views of the Hudson River, and learn about animals native to New York State. All the animals are either permanently injured or orphaned and would not be able to survive in the wild. Trailside has four museums. The Reptile and Amphibian House is home to turtles, snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders, and skinks, as well as many species of fish. The Nature Study Museum houses specimens originally created by the Museum of Natural History to educate people about animal identification. Visitors can learn about geologic formations of the Hudson Highlands in the Geology Museum and local Native American and early settler culture in the History Museum.
?On Saturday, April 24th (Raindate: April 25th), the Trailside Museums and Zoo will host an Earth Day Celebration. Enjoy earth friendly family activities throughout the zoo. 10:30am-3pm. FREE.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland Education Center
10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point
845-429-7085; www.gardening.cornell.edu/education/mgprogram/demogardens/rockland.htm
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Rockland County designed and maintain eight demonstration gardens at the CCE Rockland Education Center, including ferns, herbs, ornamental grasses, native plants, a cutting garden, and a container garden. The Master Gardener Volunteers hold a free tour of the gardens at 1pm on the last Sunday of the month from April through October; children are welcome.
?In April, CCE Rockland will launch its Junior Master Gardener program for children in grades 3 to 5. For more information, contact Donna Cooke at 845-429-7085, ext. 108.
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Outdoor Discovery Center, 100 Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall; 845-534-5506
Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson; 845-534-7781
Hours: Trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE.
The nature museum includes the two centers, 1.5 miles apart, along with pond, field, and woodland Quest hiking trails. Discovery Quests are interactive hikes utilizing Quest Guidebooks with hidden messages for each hike. Quests are open on weekends, May 1 through October 31. The Quest Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm. Quest Guidebooks cost $5 at the Visitors Center.
?The museum also offers exhibits, nature programs for children and adults, an evening speaker series, and the Summer Nature Camp for children ages 4-12.
Matterhorn and The Gardens at Matterhorn
227 Summit Park Road, Spring Valley
845-354-5986; www.matterhornnursery.com/gardens.php
Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Prices for gardens: $5, $4 seniors, $2 children 12 and under, free children under 3.
This nursery and garden center has award-winning gardens to explore, including the Formal Garden, Fern Garden, Hosta Garden, and Folly Garden. The Garden Center Village, consisting of 38 acres of display gardens, natural ponds, and shops, is reminiscent of a European village.
Rockland Lake State Park
Route 9W, Congers
845-268-3020; http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/81/details.aspx
Hours: Open dawn to dusk. Parking is $6 from mid-April through late October.
Rockland Lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. It is home to many species of fish, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, and birds such as raptors, water birds, and songbirds. The park has a 3.2-mile walking path.
Sterling Forest State Park
116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo
845-351-5907; http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/74/details.aspx
Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk; the Visitor Center is open daily from 8am-4:30pm. Price: FREE.
The park offers a variety of hiking trails with scenic views of hills, valleys, and lakes. The Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Visitor Center overlooking Sterling Lake features exhibits about the local environment and history. On weekends, the park offers walks and talks led by park educators and rangers. Educational programs for school groups and other organizations can be arranged by appointment.
Skylands/New Jersey Botanical Garden
2 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ
973-962-7527; www.njbg.org
Hours: Open daily 8am-8pm. Price: Admission is FREE. Parking is $5 on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
At Skylands, visitors can wander through formal gardens or along paths through the woods and see unusual plant species from around the world. Skylands' specialty gardens include the Annual Garden, Perennial Border, Crab Apple Allée, Wildflower Garden, Lilac Garden, Peony Garden, and Octagonal Garden. Free guided garden tours are available 2pm on Sundays from May through October. The botanical garden also offers tours especially designed for kids ages 8-12. Visitors can also take guided tours of the 1920s Tudor Revival Skylands Manor House for $5, $3 for seniors, $1 for children ages 6-18.
?Manor tours will be offered on Sunday, April 11, and Sunday, May 2, from 11am to 3pm.
Beczak Environmental Education Center
35 Alexander Street, Yonkers
914-377-1900; www.beczak.org
Hours: Interpretive Center open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Price: FREE; donations appreciated.
Beczak features a riverside park, sandy beach, and tidal marsh. It offers educational programs for children, adults, and groups about local beaches, marshes, fish, birds, and the weather. The Interpretive Center presents interactive exhibits, seasonal displays, and an aquarium with Hudson River species.
?Note: The Interpretive Center also serves as a classroom; call before visiting to make sure no activities are in session.
Cranberry Lake Preserve
1609 Orchard Street, West Harrison
914-428-1005; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-4pm. Price: FREE.
This 190-acre park includes a variety of habitats, including a four-acre lake, cliffs and scrubland, mixed hardwood forest, vernal pools, and a swamp. Visitors can follow the History Trail to the remains of a 19th-century farmhouse and early 20th-century stone-mining operation. The Nature Center offers free family oriented nature programs on most weekends and houses a variety of interactive, educational displays.
?The preserve also offers a summer ecology program for children ages 4-12.
Croton Nature Center
Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson
914-862-5297; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE. Parking is $8 per vehicle.
Located at the northwest tip of the 504-acre Croton Point Park, with 4 miles of Hudson River shoreline to explore, the center displays exhibits on local flora and fauna (including Hudson River specimens), local and Native American history, and offers hands-on activities.
?There are year-round interpretive programs, presentations, and exhibits.
Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale
914-723-3470; www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
Hours: Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Indoor exhibits open weekdays (except Fridays) 9:30am-4:30pm, weekends 10am-4:30pm. Price: $7, $6 seniors/students, $5 children ages 2-12, free children under 2.
The nature center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, a pond, gardens, and a variety of habitats. Its indoor exhibits include a live animal museum with more than 100 specimens, a greenhouse with a variety of plants from all over the world, and a large exhibit room with changing natural history and nature related art exhibits.
?Trees: Heroes of Our Planet is on exhibit through October 3.
?The center will hold a free Earth Day event on Sunday, April 18, from 1-3:30pm, when families can help the center prepare its gardens, clear the trails, and learn about sustainability practices.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veteran's Memorial
Route 35, Somers
914-864-7263; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Open daily, 8am-4pm. Veteran's Museum only open on weekends. Garden Shop: March-Christmas, Wednesdays-Sundays 11am-3:30pm. Price: FREE.
This 234-acre property consists of woodlands, open grass meadow, and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. The park includes the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the azalea garden, the 4-acre Chinese Friendship Pavilion and Culture Garden, the Famous and Historic Tree Trail, the 22-acre Mildred D. Lasdon Bird and Nature Sanctuary, Garden Shop, and four memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
?The park offers botanical art classes, a plant sale in May, and outdoor concerts and a children's program in the summer.
Lenoir Preserve
19 Dudley Street, Yonkers
914-968-5851; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Nature Center open September through June, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm; July and August, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE.
This 40-acre nature preserve is comprised of woodlands and field habitats, the Beverly E. Smith Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden, and a nature center featuring various exhibits.
?Overlooking the Hudson River, Lenoir hosts Hawk Watches for viewing hawk migrations in spring and autumn. The preserve also offers a summer ecology program for children ages 4-12.
Marshland Conservancy
Route 1, Rye
914-835-4466; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Nature Center: Wednesday-Sunday and most holidays, 9am-5pm. Call to confirm Friday openings. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.
The 173-acre wildlife sanctuary is comprised of forest, meadow, salt marsh, and shore. There are three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. The nature center displays a small number of changing exhibits and saltwater aquaria containing representative species of marine life and offers environmental programs to schools and other groups by advance reservation.
?The conservancy also offers a summer ecology program for children ages 4-12.
Muscoot Farm
51 Route 100, Katonah
914-864-7282; http://muscootfarm.org
Hours: Open daily, 10am-4pm. Price: FREE; groups must pay a small fee.
Originally a "gentleman's farm," Muscoot is comprised of the original barns and farm buildings, including the main house, dairy barn, ice house, corn crib, and wagon shed, the farm museum, vegetable garden, and seven miles of diverse hiking trails. It is home to cows, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, horses, and pigs; a special treat is a visit to the newborn animals in the spring. ? Muscoot also offers a variety of programs and special events for families throughout the year; a farmer's market, 10am-3pm every Sunday from May through October; and a Young Farmer summer camp for children entering 1st-8th grade.
Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center
Playland Parkway, Rye
914-967-8720; http://parks.westchestergov.com
Hours: Nature Center: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE. Parking is $4 weekdays, $5 weekends from May-October.
This 179-acre sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life and has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area due to its significant habitats and flyway. In winter months, the 85-acre lake hosts more than 5,000 ducks. There are three miles of trails through forest and field, and along the shoreline. The Nature Center houses small exhibits on local ecology and provides checklists of seasonally distinct bird species and maps.
Rye Nature Center
873 Boston Post Road, Rye
914-967-5150; www.ryenaturecenter.org
Hours: Grounds and trails open daily, dawn to dusk; Butterfly House open May-October, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE; donations appreciated.
The center is located on 47 acres of wildlife preserve, with more than two miles of hiking trails, a 14-station self-guided trail, butterfly house, and a museum with 25-30 animals including birds, snakes, gerbils, flying squirrels, and honeybees. Grab a bird or wildflower checklist to keep track of sightings on the trails. There is also a full range of environmental education programs and activities for children, adults, and groups.
?The center will hold an Earth Day celebration on April 22. Check the Web site for more information.
Sheldrake Environmental Center
685 Weaver Street, Larchmont
914-834-1443; www.sheldrakecenter.org
Hours: Open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm. Price: FREE for hiking; program fees vary.
Located at the 60-acre Larchmont Reservoir - James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy, Sheldrake offers hiking trails and environmental programs for families and schools.
?Check the Web site for events during Green Week (last week of April), which culminates in the center's Spring Festival on May 2, featuring nature activities, live animals, and music.
Teatown Lake Reservation
1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining
914-762-2912; www.teatown.org
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE; program prices vary.
Teatown Lake Reservation's 834-acre nature preserve hosts nearly 15 miles of marked hiking trails. Its Nature Center contains nature education exhibits and a variety of amphibians, birds of prey, mammals, and reptiles. Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake, is home to more than 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.
?Teatown offers a variety of activities, programs, and events for adults and children.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Routes 35 and 121, Cross River
914-864-7322; www.trailsidemuseum.org
Hours: Trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Museum open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. Price: $2 suggested donation.
Museum exhibits focus on aspects of the natural world along with the human history of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and the surrounding area. Specimens of birds, mammals, plants, insects, and minerals are on display. The reservation features a wildflower garden behind the museum and 35 miles of hiking trails through a variety of habitats. You can pick up a trail map at the museum or download it from the Web site.
?The museum offers interpretive nature programs for children and adults, and the reservation offers a summer ecology program for children ages 4-12.
Weinberg Nature Center and Trailside Museum
455 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale
914-722-1289; www.weinbergnaturecenter.org
Hours: Spring: Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm; Summer: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE; donations appreciated; program fees vary.
This wildlife sanctuary consists of a meadow, fruit orchard, woodlots, swamp, a Japanese-style Zen garden and a Woodland Indian Village with several trails surrounding the Trailside Museum. The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits, including a live animal exhibit with more than 15 different animal species. The center offers programs and events for adults and children.
?On Saturday, April 24, from 12-5pm, the Earth Day Green Fair will demonstrate to visitors how to become more environmentally conscious in their everyday lives.
Westmoreland Sanctuary
260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bedford Corners
914-666-8448; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org
Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday10:30am-5pm. The trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE.
This 630-acre sanctuary features more than seven miles of trails, and a museum and nature center. The sanctuary offers public programs for children and adults such as seasonal nature hikes, bird walks, turtle study, and pond study.
The Wolf Conservation Center
South Salem
914-763-2373; www.nywolf.org
Call or register online to arrange a visit; prices and hours vary by program.
The Wolf Conservation Center promotes wolf conservation by teaching about wolves, their relationship to the environment, and the human role in protecting their future. The center is home to an ambassador pack of four gray wolves that visitors can observe in spacious natural enclosures.
?A variety of age appropriate daytime and evening programs for children and adults are offered.
Audubon Center of Greenwich
613 Riversville Road, Greenwich
203-869-5272; www.greenwich.audubon.org
Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Price: $3, $1.50 children and seniors.
The Audubon Center's walking trails span 7 miles and 285 acres, past lakes, ponds, and rivers. The center also has bird blinds, a place to watch for birds where they can't see you, including many species of hawks.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
203-322-6971; www.bartlettarboretum.org
Hours: Open daily, 8:30am to sunset. Price: $6.
The arboretum features extensive gardens and a collection of plants and trees, as well as hiking trails in the woodlands nearby.
Connecticut Audubon Society
Birdcraft Museum
314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield
203-259-0416; www.ctaudubon.org
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-1pm. Price: suggested admission $2, $1 children.
The six-acre sanctuary contains hiking trails, including the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail. The museum also hosts wildlife exhibits and dioramas.
Nature Center
2325 Burr Street, Fairfield
203-259-6305; www.ctaudubon.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Price: suggested admission $2, $1 children.
The birds of prey compound is a viewing area for raptors. The center also includes a sanctuary and wigwam replicas, and is home to animals like blue-tongued skinks, snakes, turtles, and millipedes.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
203-394-6565; www.beardsleyzoo.org
Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Price: $11, $9 seniors and children ages 3-12, free children 2 and under.
The zoo includes the New England Farmyard, Wolf Observation Learning Facility, and South American Rainforest exhibits, with more than 300 animals representing mainly North and South America. Plus, keep a lookout for the peacocks wandering about! Also make sure you stop by to see Naka, the zoo's newest addition: a 275-pound female Amur (Siberian) tiger who recently arrived from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse.
Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Road, Darien
203-655-7459; www.dariennaturecenter.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, Sunday 11am-2pm. Price: FREE; donation suggested.
The center features a small trail system, ideal for kids; a pond with ducks, as well as rotating exhibits and a constant exhibit with more than 40 animal species.
10 Woodside Lane, Westport
203-227-7253; www.earthplace.org
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm, grounds open 7am till dusk daily. Price: $7, $5 seniors and children under 12, free admission to grounds.
With a mission to educate the community about nature and the environment, Earthplace offers 62 acres of wildlife sanctuary, which includes hiking trails, an interactive natural history museum with live animals, and public nature programs and events. For kids, there's the Explorer's Clubhouse, Tiny Tree House, Nature Lab, Backyard Resource Center, and Nature Theater.
Nature Conservancy's Devil's Den Preserve
33 Pent Road, Weston
203-226-4991; www.nature.org
Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Price: FREE.
The preserve offers more than 20 miles of trails, acts as a habitat to about140 bird species, and holds the remains of charcoal and lumber production sites. The area is deeply wooded, with rock formations, streams, and swamps.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan
203-966-9577; www.newcanaannature.org
Hours: Visitor Center and Greenhouse: Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm; Birds of Prey, Arboretum, and Gardens: dawn to dusk daily. Price: FREE.
The center includes two miles of hiking trails on the grounds, which include wet and dry meadows, two ponds, wet and dry woodlands, dense thickets, an old orchard, and a cattail marsh. The center also encompasses seven aviaries in its Birds of Prey exhibit, an arboretum full of native and nonnative trees, several specialty gardens including a Wildflower Garden and The Bird and Butterfly Garden, and a 4,000-square-foot greenhouse featuring exotic species of flora.
The center hosts a variety of nature based family and youth programs, like its Spring Break Nature Program, April 7-9.
Pee Wee Horse Farm
5 Silver Hill Road, Easton
203-268-9994; www.peeweehorsefarm.com
Hours: Daily 9am-2:30pm. Price: Lessons and trail rides are $40/person (check or cash only).
The farm offers 30-minute lessons and 45-minute trail rides for kids ages 8 and older, as well as an orchard ride to Slatys Tree Farm, which includes an orchard and pine forest. Walk and trot rides only.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
203-322-1646; www.stamfordmuseum.org
Hours: Vary based on events and attraction. Price: $8, $6 seniors and students, $4 children ages 4-17, free children 3 and under. Planetarium: $3, $2 children ages 5 and up. Observatory: $3, $2 children.
The center is a New England working farm with heirloom breeds of animals, an otter pond, an observatory with a 22-inch research telescope, changing exhibition galleries, a planetarium, early education classrooms, and a vast hardwood forest with 80 acres of hiking trails.
The Animal Farm Petting Zoo
296 Wading River Road, Manorville
631-878-1785; www.afpz.org
Hours: Open weekdays 10am-5pm, weekends 10am-6pm. Price: $13.50, $11.50 seniors and children ages 2-16, free children under 2.
At the zoo, see a large selection of rare and unusual birds, monkeys, llamas, reptiles, and other exotic animals. Hold and bottle-feed baby cows, goats, pigs, and lambs. There are also pony rides, turtle train rides, a Super Cow musical puppet show, and Safari Tour Train.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Highway, Great River
631-581-1002; www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. Price: FREE.
Located along the Connetquot River, the arboretum contains more than 690 acres of meadows, centennial oaks, and brightly colored nature walks among rhododendron and swamp cypress. Don't miss the Pinetum-it has one of Long Island's largest collections of fir, spruce, pine, and hemlock. The arboretum is also home to many varieties of bird species.
For information on classes and programs, visit www.bcahs.net.
Bridge Gardens Trust
36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
631-537-7440; www.gardensoflongisland.com
Hours (late May through late September):Wednesday and Saturday 2pm-5pm. Price: FREE.
Bridge Gardens Trust is five acres of lush Long Island landscape. Not only are there traditional gardens of seasonal flowers and herbs, but there are also unique garden mazes, a knot garden, and beds of culinary, medicinal, ornamental, textile, and dyeing herbs. Learn how herbs and plants are cultivated and used in kitchens, hospitals, and factories. Walk through the woodland paths, smell the lavender and roses, and view the water garden.
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown
631-265-1054; www.nysparks.com
Hours: Trails open 9am-5pm daily. Price: FREE.
Most of Caleb Smith State Park Preserve's 543 acres are undeveloped, allowing views of its many different habitats, including freshwater wetlands, ponds, streams, fields, and woods. The preserve is a refuge for wildlife and its diverse habitats support a variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and ferns. It offers hiking opportunities and also operates a nature museum with wildlife displays and nature programs for children and adults.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
516-692-6768; www.cshfha.org
Hours: Open 10am-5pm daily, closed Easter Sunday. Price: $6, $4 seniors and children ages 3-12, free children under 2.
The nonprofit center is dedicated to educating visitors about the freshwater ecosystems of New York. It has the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, feed the hungry trout, or try the Catch and Keep Fishing.
Long Island Game Farm Wildlife and Children's Zoo
638 Chapman Boulevard, Manorville
631-878-6670; www.longislandgamefarm.com
Hours (April 1-28): Thursday and Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm; open daily starting April 29. Price: Off-season (before May 24 and after September 6): $15.95, $13.95 seniors and children ages 3-11, $9.95 handicapped, free children under 3. Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 27 through September 4): $17.45, $15.45 seniors and children ages 3-11, $9.95 handicapped, free children under 3.
"Please touch" is the motto at Long Island's largest zoo and encounter park. There are hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot giraffe, red kangaroos, kinkajous, cougars, peacocks, and the only lemurs born and bred on Long Island. Pet-able animals include ducks, rabbits, ponies, and turtles. Pony rides are also available.
Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
631-979 6344; www.sweetbriarnc.org
Hours: Preserve open 8:30am-4:30pm daily; butterfly and moth vivarium open 10am-4pm daily (in season). Prices: FREE, donations accepted. Butterfly House: $3, $2 seniors and children under 12.
The center is located on 54 acres, with nature trails going through diverse areas that include wetlands, fields, and forests along the Nissequogue River. It is home to a large rehabilitation aviary, public gardens, working farm, and the Butterfly House (open June through September) that contains more than 20 species of native North American butterflies and moths.
Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary
The Nature Conservancy, Long Island Chapter
250 Lawrence Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor
631-367-3225; www.nature.org
Hours: Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Price: FREE; donations appreciated.
At the sanctuary, you can walk trails through 97 acres of fields; the marked, mostly level trails make this a good place for family friendly hikes. Red maple, black cherry, red cedar, and hickory trees are in the eastern woodlands, while tulip trees, black birch, and maple-leaf viburnum are in the western woodland. The fields and hedgerows provide habitats for a wide variety of animals, including birds, small mammals, and 40 species of butterflies.
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Road, Melville
631-351-9373; www.whitepostfarms.com
Hours: Starting March 26, open daily 10am-5pm. Starting in early November, the Farm is open indoors with a new schedule. Price: $8; free children under 16 months old.
White Post Farms is home to a large playground and numerous animals, including zebra and buffalo. Families can also go shopping at the Farm Market, which offers local produce and home-b
Where to: Donate in NYC...Our Annual Donation Guide
Party Planning
After-School Activities
Camp Guide
Sports for Kids
Child Care Options
Education Resources
Family Health Guide
Special Needs Guide
Aug 18, 2017
Aug 17, 2017
Aug 14, 2017
Aug 16, 2017
Jul 07, 2017
Jun 26, 2017
Aug 09, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids--here's how to change their minds just a little.
Some women have difficulty conceiving after their first child. This is called secondary infertility. Paul Gindoff, M.D., shares the causes and treatments of secondary infertility.
| All Rights
Reserved | Davler Media
| Privacy Policy
Want the best kids' events and activities in your inbox?
Sign up to get our editors' picks each week.
Get Newsletter
Get NYMetroParents via Email


text:
Department of Music
The music degree programs at Delaware State University aren't merely stepping stones to the big time. They are the big time. Our marching band, jazz band, concert band, and choirs perform at major venues all over the world — including the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama. The music department opened a state-of-the-art teaching studio in 2009, fully equipped with digital recording, composing, and editing tools. This addition to the music department's facilities has allowed the students at DSU to launch CLASS RECORDS, DSU's record label.
Delaware State's bachelor's program in music celebrates diversity, covering many genres of music from all over the world. Graduates of music programs at DSU routinely transition into careers as music educators, performers, composers, recording artists, and music industry executives.
But it's in the classroom that Delaware State's music major truly stands out. In addition to developing superior instrumental skills, students get an excellent, well-rounded academic education that includes professional preparation for a broad range of music-related careers.
If it sounds like Delaware State University is the place for you to begin realizing your dreams as a career musician, contact us at 302.857.6680.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The NFC is so wide open that a Thursday night meeting between Atlanta and Tampa Bay could wind up having some significance when the playoff races conclude.
Neither team has been particularly consistent. Had the Falcons not held off Green Bay on Sunday, they would have been in a freefall similar to last season, when they went from 6-1 to 8-8.
"When you come through in those, for sure it gives you something," coach Dan Quinn says. "To get the job done (Sunday) was significant."
The Buccaneers, meanwhile, can't win at home, dropping all three matchups. One of their three wins came in Atlanta to open the schedule.
Tampa would be most tempted to throw on offense because Atlanta is ranked only 27th against the pass. Now that their top three running backs — Doug Martin, Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers — are hobbled, the Bucs might not have a choice.
The challenge isn't just physical, either.
"It's very difficult physically and it's very difficult mentally, too, because they didn't get a chance to process the last game," says Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the Falcons' former coach.
"We haven't even talked to them about the last game, haven't talked one word about the last ballgame. We've moved on to the next one because that's the challenge that we have."
The Falcons (No. 6 in AP Pro32) are 2 1-2 point favorites over the Bucs (No. 25). They will respond better to the challenge.


text:
Rodarte Spring 2012
Last season Kate and Laura Mulleavy were inspired by the sun-kissed Great American plains and the world evoked by the movie Days of Heaven. This season they are staying en plein air—this time in the sunflower-filled Provençal fields of Vincent van Gogh's unbridled imagination.
Those sunflowers appear woven into elaborate Lyons brocades of the type favored by the great mid-century couturiers such as Pierre Balmain and Christian Dior, although the Mulleavys seem to have washed and treated them to deflate some of that sumptuousness. Those optimistic, life-affirming blooms also appear in delicate silk-floss embroideries, scattered over fragile tulle ruffles.
There is more mid- and late-century couture influence in some of the gala shapes: swathed fichu necklines and bodices erupting into buoyant skirts, for instance, and even a Reine Margot bodice or two that seems plucked from the Christian Lacroix archive. But the fertile and poetic Mulleavy imagination grafts these touches onto modernistic effects. Mediterranean skies are lit by a full moon, and a brilliant Milky Way is evoked in gleaming metallic brocades, crystals nestling in the folds of knits, and clunky heeled sandals in reflective-mirror silver. Meanwhile, ruched glove leather, and exaggerated layered peplums and winged sleeves suggest the princess in a Flash Gordon story.
The Mulleavys seemed to have all bases covered, from the ethereal to the rock star, which will serve their fan base, represented at their show by an eclectic best-dressed celebrity front row that included Taylor Swift, the enchanting Fanning sisters (all in soft ivory lace and tulle layers), Rooney Mara in a black Goth ensemble, Saoirse Ronan in a printed peplum number, and Beyoncé Knowles in a tea-stain tulle puffball.
For a full profile and more information on Rodarte, go to Voguepedia.com.


text:
Short videos - Don't missContinue…
Short videos - Don't missContinue…
Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's Live Conversation on A9 TV dated January 18th, 2012
ADNAN OKTAR: "Fossils that belonged to Charles Darwin some 165 years ago have been discovered inside an old wooden cabinet. 314 pieces of fossils were discovered." All of those 314 fossils constitute proof for the Creation. Look, all of those 314 pieces of fossils that were discovered inside Darwin's cabinet prove Creation. Darwin himself had examined fossils anyway and "all of those prove creation," he says, "if we cannot find an evidence that can prove evolution, my theory would be dead." Oh grandpa oh, oh grandpa oh! A lot of time has passed after that. They have excavated the earth millimeter by millimeter for 165 years and not even one single intermediary fossil has been discovered my grandpa Darwin. What you have said was proven to me true, there really is no evolution theory. Cause he says; "If intermediary fossils are not discovered; we have looked for it yet we couldn't find up until now. Not even one single such fossil has come up," he says, "we have looked for in in every layer of the earth yet we couldn't find it," he says. "If it is not found in any way then my theory would be proven to turn up to be false." So the fossils have turned the man's theory to be false, insha'Allah
Ms. EBRU : Masha'Allah. Master, among those fossils found [in his cabinet] there is also a fossil of a club moss tree aging 300 million years. And it is the exact same of what we have today.
ADNAN OKTAR: All of them are proving the Creation. There is not even one single fossil that would serve Darwin's theory of evolution. He is saying this even in his own age anyway, he says; "There is not even one single fossil that would not prove the Creation, that would contradict the Creation." He says; "we have always found those that prove creation," he says, "not even one fossil that would prove the theory of evolution has yet been discovered," he says, "all the layers of the ground is being searched and it will continue to be searched," he says. "If nothing comes up then be aware that my theory is null," he says. Well grandpa what you have said has been proven to be true and we do know it to be null.


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
Don Hubbs constantly hears the hum of "tick tock" all around him. He's well aware of time passing as he's spent the last 40 years making quartz clocks.
Hubbs, of Dry Ridge, began his fascination with time when he started constructing clocks in Richmond in 1975.
He stopped making clocks for a time, but after meeting and marrying his wife, Janie, a Florida native, the idea of mastering time appealed to both of them.
Brian Linder has joined the Florence office as a residential real estate specialist for Sibcy Cline Realtors.
Linder currently serves as Kentucky State Representative of the 61st District including parts of Boone, Kenton, Grant and Scott counties. Linder has prior experience as a manager of key accounts in the utility industry. He is certified as both an Energy Auditor and a Key Account Manager. Linder has a Master of Business Administration degree from Thomas More College and a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from the University of Kentucky.
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Now is your chance as The Friends of Sherman Tavern will host a paranormal ghost tour at Sherman Tavern from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 28.
The cost of the tour is $25 with all proceeds going to the restoration of the Sherman Tavern historical site.
Eddie Parks of northern Grant County will lead the tour with the Tri State Shadow Chasers, a group he founded in 2008.
Red Carpet Restaurant
401 S. Main Street
Owner: Kesh Patel
Number of employees: 3
Service provided: Breakfast and lunch served daily.
Hours of operation:8 a.m. to 3 p.m. everyday
Year Established: April 15, 1994
Special features/Interesting facts: We have our own specialty things we do here. We bread our own fish and tenderloin. People are the ultimate judge.
Alpine Hills Dairy and Country Pumpkins of Grant County is one of the 104 certified farm markets across the Commonwealth recently accepted into the 2014 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program.
In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Alpine Hills Dairy and Country Pumpkins has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers.
Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers that Alpine Hills Dairy and Country Pumpkins meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.
Address: 20 Broadway Street in Dry Ridge
Phone number: 859-428-0097
Greg Traylor and Craig Pennington
Sarah Green
Number of employees: 10
Services provided: Fresh donuts, deli meats and cheese sold by the pound and sandwiches made; hot plate lunches and cheese coneys and footlongs (Little Shrimp style)
Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Year established:
Address: 137 N Main St. in Williamstown
Phone Number: 859-429-7877
Owner: Bren Murphy
Manager: Bren Murphy
Number of Employees: three
Service Provided: Art Gallery atmosphere coffee shop, offering delicious custom coffees, teas, fresh baked treats and daily soup/sandwich options, as well as offering ongoing art exhibits, art sales, art classes and regular acoustic music events
Carla King has been appointed as a new agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance at the Grant County Farm Bureau–Dry Ridge Agency. King's appointment was announced in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, Vice President of Agency Support & Marketing for KFB Insurance.
King, a Grant County native, received a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Northern Kentucky University. Prior to joining KFB, she worked for 14 years in education and has been in the insurance industry since 2010.
Cathy Smith's eye sparkle when she talks about her love of dance.
It's that passion she has for teaching others that prompted her to open Dry Ridge Dance in the Dry Ridge Outlet Mall earlier this month.
"I live and breathe dance, 24/7," she said, smiling.
At 7 or 8 years old, after attending a Western show on a family vacation and seeing Can Can dancers, she told her mother that when she grew up, dancing is what she was going to do.
Sylvia's Pizza
118 S. Main Street
Dry Ridge
Owner: Sylvia Huhn
Number of employees: 5
Service provided: We make the best pizza and hoagies in Grant County.
Hours of operation:11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Year Established: Jan. 2013, prior to that we were Snappy Tomato Pizza and had been in business since Sept. 14., 1990
Copyright © 2017
The Grant County News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Dry Ridge, KY and the surrounding area.


text:
DETROIT - Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the capture of a man who is wanted for the kidnapping and torture of three people.
Keith Anthony Williams is accused of killing Michael Bostick and Kyra Jordan, putting them in the trunk of a car and setting the car on fire in April 2012.
The two were kidnapped from the 15000 block of Cruse near Fenkell and Schaefer.
A third victim was able to escape.
The victims were found in the 12000 block of Chapel near Glendale Avenue.
Williams is considered armed and dangerous.
Anonymous tips can be called in to 800-SPEAKUP or texted to CRIMES (274637).
Read more Local News headlines:
- Police: Man robs store with canister of Mace
- Robbers tie up clerk, steal from Harrison Twp. gas station
- Warren police on hunt for bank robber
- Suspect arrested in Eastpointe woman's slaying
- Woman found shot to death in Eastpointe home
- Men burst into Roseville home, get away with family's SUV
- Thieves swipe donation box from Sterling Heights church
Copyright 2013 by ClickOnDetroit.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
The IMF on Tuesday repeated its call for the ECB to reduce policy rates in the eurozone, and Mario Draghi came fairly close to promising action in May at his press conference after the governing council meeting on April 4. But no-one really believes that the expected 0.25 percentage point cut in the main refinancing rate will do very much to solve the eurozone's most pressing problem, which is the lack of bank lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the troubled economies.
Monetary conditions in the eurozone are fragmented. Bank lending rates are, perversely, much higher in the weakest economies than they are in the core. Unless this is solved, the eurozone economy will remain in trouble.
In order to address this issue, the ECB needs to think in ways which are unconventional, and therefore unpalatable for many of the conservatives on the governing council. However, both Mario Draghi and his colleague Benoît Cœuré have recently hinted that they view measures to eliminate fragmented lending rates as essential to fulfil the mandate of the ECB. This is how they justified the introduction of the Outright Monetary Transactions (OMT) programme, which saved the euro last autumn.
They have also said that the power of the ECB in this area is limited, and have argued repeatedly that effective action will require co-operation from member governments and from the European Investment Bank (EIB). It is therefore probable that discussions are under way between the ECB and member states to decide what can be done. There are two options which could have significant beneficial effects. Read more


text:
Mariah...for REAL? MARIAH?!?! .:Aug 06 09:.
Good job Em! You just served... Mariah? (WTF???) You wasted more time writing this rap than I did wrting this blog entry... and the fact that I even wrote this entry in the first place is sad in and of itself. Go back to battling son!
NEW FRESHCRATE STUFF! .:Aug 04 09:.
1993 - A Time When The Radio Was Ill, Record Companies Should Take Notes .:Aug 04 09:.
HGB White Shirts .:Aug 04 09:.
I was talking to Joill and in casual conversation he mentioned that
white colored shirts are good summer shirts because they keep you
cooler in the sun. As stupid as this sounds, I never really thought
about that although I knew the general rule that light colors reflect
more sunlight and dark colors absorb more sunlight. I personally don't
wear very many white t-shirts and I can't remember the last time I made
a decision to wear a light shirt because it was sunny outside. I'm
always afraid I'm going to get the shirt dirty. We ending up pressing
some new Fresh Crate logo tees in white and since its summer time I've
been wearing the shirt more because it's been pretty hot and sunny
out. Although white tees aren't my thing, I'm proud to rep my crew and
at least it keeps you cooler in the the sunlight. LOL. You ever see
that guy who on a sunny summer day who is wearing the blackest shirt
you've ever seen and is obviously hotter than most and is all sweating
and you can think to yourself doesn't this guy know you don't wear
black shirts on a hot summer day. Or you're think that dude was trying
to be all hard with his dark colors and now the jokes on him. Well at
least nobody will be thinking either of those about me. We got another
HGB logo tee coming real soon. For now, enjoy our Fresh Crate and
Women's RCA Jack shirts available on FC. Both designed by Joill.
- Argonaut
RIP TITUS GLOVER .:Aug 01 09:.
Jazzy Jens vs. D'Angelo .:Jul 31 09:.
GAMM with another quality release as always.


text:
Each granule is coated with a unique resin that controls nutritional release so that plants get what they need, when they need it. All-in-one granules contain all three major nutrients (NPK) that are vital to plant nutrition.
For outdoor use, sprinkle evenly across areas to be fed and work into the top 1-3 inches of soil. When transplanting annuals from flats or when re-potting, mix into the soil and growing media at the bootom of the hole before planting. Water.
Apply to outdoor plants every 4 months during the growing season. Can be applied to indoor plants, also every 4 months, year-round.
Reapply every 4 months.
Apply with confidence to potted plants, indoors or outdoors
Established annuals and perennials: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons for every 2 x 2 ft area. Work into top 1-3 inches of soil or mulch.
Reentry may be achieved after you have watered in the product and the area has dried.
Product will last for many years (+8) as long as the prills remain dry.
This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
Need an answer to a product question? Scotts experts are always available by email and phone in our Help Center.


text:
A person who doesn't give much to others on an emotional level. He or she may be socially adept and charming and quite generous in other ways, but not when it comes to investing love and trust and friendship in fellow human beings. It could be a form of self-defense or it could be a kind of selfishness, or both. The pop cultural consensus is that emotional misers are missing out on the essential human experience by their disconnection. A common story arc features an emotional miser's transformation into a loving, connected, happier person -- often against his or her own will.
Ryan Bingham (George Clooney's character in Up in the Air) and Will Freeman (Hugh Grant's character in About a Boy) are examples of emotional misers in film and literature.
by Mojotronica January 08, 2010
The Urban Dictionary Mug
One side has the word, one side has the definition. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lotsa space for your liquids.Buy the mug


text:
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Texas agency's request to go into Oklahoma to obtain water.
While the water department that serves the Fort Worth area claimed it has the right to the water under the Red River Compact, an agreement that allocates water rights among states where the river flows, Oklahoma argued that its state law prevents the transfer of water to out-of-state applicants. In a unanimous decision the Supreme Court concluded that Texas has rights to water under the compact but cannot draw the water from Oklahoma.
Legal experts say the ruling will encourage other states to similarly restrict water supplies. With the drought in the Southwest continuing, battles over water are expected to heat up.
Along the same lines, hydraulic "fracking" to extract oil and natural gas across the southwestern states is driving up the costs of water for irrigation.
Energy companies are reportedly paying some cities $1,200 to $2,900 per acre-foot of water.
In past years farmers in the area could buy the water for less than $100 per acre foot! In Texas, the average fracking well requires up to 6 million gallons of water.
There are reports of some farmers in Texas selling their water allocations to energy companies because they can make more money selling water than growing crops!


text:
When I was a little girl, I would spend a week with my maternal grandmother in the early summer. (Didn't understand about work vacations back then. Had to do it when Gram was on vacation, too!)
The best part of those times were cutting peonies from the back yard (she had a zillion of them it seamed!) and taking them to the cemetery, for her to put them on her parents graves. We would get a 1lb. coffee can out (back then they were actually metal!) and wrapping it up with "tin" foil to make it look nice. Then we would walk to the corner (almost a mile, I guess) and catch the bus. The bus would stop right in front of Lutheran Cemetery and we would make the walk to the back of the cemetery where her parents were.
On our way, we would pass "my angel". She is a beautifully larger-than-life angel, standing in front of a cross, with her hands outstretched. I fell in love with her then, all those years ago. And I still love her.
Only now, as I look at her, I realize she really isn't an angel. And it's amazing that after all these years, I never really noticed that before. You see, she has no wings...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
My Angel
Posted by L, Sonnenberg at 3:25 PM 1 comment:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Where's the Banana?Science brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
Skid Mark felt like doing a hard challenge one day. Question Mark was very happy to give him a challenge. He took a banana, a sheet of white paper, a red ball, and a few random things and put them all in a room where only red light could be seen. He found the ball and the paper no problem. Why couldn't he find the banana as easily?
HintWhat color is a banana?
What color was the light?
AnswerHe could not find the banana easily because a banana reflects yellow light and the yellow light goes into your eye. Since there is no yellow light, the banana looked black. The red ball and the paper were easy to find because they both reflect red light and therefore would look red. Skid Mark was really confused because he thought the banana would still be yellow.
What Next?
See another brain teaser just like this one...
Or, just get a random brain teaser
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of
which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Back to Top


text:
There was some big news today for users of Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro. Adobe has just announced a new mobile version of the popular communication tool, which is used widely in education for virtual classrooms and online meetings. This new mobile version will allow iPhone and iPod Touch users access to the virtual classroom from anywhere.
First previewed at MAX 2009, Connect Pro Mobile version 1.0 is now available for FREE on iTunes. Just go to http://itunes.com/apps/AdobeAcrobatConnectProMobile to download it now.
Connect Pro Mobile was built using a pre-release of the next version of Adobe Flash Pro and was published as a native iPhone application. This is first publicly available Adobe-authored application that uses the Packager for iPhone technology. Because Connect Pro Mobile was created using Flash, Adobe will also be able to use the same code to deliver this application on other mobile devices when AIR for mobile devices becomes available. We anticipate iPad users will be able to take advantage of Connect Pro Mobile as well. For more information on iPad applications with Flash, go to http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplatform/2010/01/building_ipad_apps.html
Key Features of the Application:
- Attend Connect Pro Meetings with integrated conference call or Voice over IP audio.
- If your meeting host is using integrated conferencing, you can let the meeting call you, and avoid entering cumbersome dialing codes.
- See who has joined the meeting, and their role (host, presenter, or attendee)
- View presentations, PDF documents, videos, and screen sharing provided by the meeting organizer. Rotate, pan, and zoom to choose your personal 'best view' of shared content
- View webcamera broadcasts from unlimited live camera feeds provided in the meeting
- Participate in chat conversations throughout the meeting.
- Join meetings attended by users on virtually any computer system: Mac, Windows, Linux, and Solaris. Plus other mobile attendees on iPhone and iPod touch.
To learn more about this application, please view the Connect Pro Mobile overview video.
Connect Pro Mobile lets you join meetings run by anyone with an Acrobat Connect Pro account. If you want to try hosting meetings for others to join on their iPhone or iPod touch, sign up for a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnectpro/trial/


text:
Lanvin Fall 2012
Ten years of Alber! The birthday boy threw a whopping Lanvin party tonight—true, heartwarming, campy, and calorific fun for a stadium-full of the family of fashion. At least for an hour or two—first, a slam-dunk of a collection, and then a sprawling after-celebration—he magicked up a surreally happy respite from the stressed, snippy, gossip-ridden melee of fashion. Taking to a glittery stage, backed by Joey Arias and a motley band of dance musicians, Alber Elbaz gave a sweet, gender-adapted rendition of Doris Day's "Que Sera, Sera," singing, "When I was just a little boy, I asked my mother, 'What will I be?' " Then, throwing open a cavernous back lot, he let them eat cake—piles of petit-fours, macaroons, candied fruits, bonbons, chocolate éclairs, and sugared almonds on groaning trolleys—and be merry.
If the global popularity of Lanvin can be measured by the mob of international TV cameras that swallowed Elbaz up after the show, it's brinking on mega. By good fortune of a long relationship with the brand's Taiwanese owner, Mrs. Shaw-Lan Wang—and a decade of quiet dedication to serving women—Elbaz stands on the threshold of "the Asian century," with Chinese store openings rolling out before him. They'll add more millions of fans to the droves of American and European women he's wooed with draped silk and zippy crepe and a humorous, human touch since he stepped into the then-dormant house in 2001.
But the show? It was a fast-stomping, glorious spectacle of all the achievements Elbaz has made his own as the triumphant pioneer of the Dress Decade. It wasn't a retrospective, per se. Always restless to improve his grip on cut and on communicating something about the current state of working, playing, multitasking womanhood, Elbaz isn't one to recline on his laurels. Instead of playing it long and self-congratulatory, he stepped on the gas, sending models out at a businesslike clip in wave after wave of the clean-cut to the flouncy to the elaborate and frankly bonkers-brilliant things he does to cover a woman's body from neck to knee.
He does it in solid shape and color, molding neoprene in bottle green, violet, chrome yellow, or rust red, with frontal peplums smoothed away in back. He does it with bounce, for those who like an hourglass waist and a voluminous skirt, in a little dance dress, a redingote coat, or flouncy taffeta trench. He deals for the strict and severe with power-black tailoring, and turbo-charged sculpted leather for the rocker-mom (with a wild, cable-knit-embossed motorcycle suit thrown in). He thinks of cheering a rainy day with a genius gold-flecked raincoat. And then, when he's on the subject of evening, there's no stopping him: He loads maximal jewels on sober tops and dresses, flings crazy red fur boas and coats on shoulders, and lets loose with giant faux emerald, sapphire, and garnet necklaces, with huge mirrored pendants swinging from them.
Toward the end, as some of the girls marched forward, mirrors glinting, it almost looked as if beams of light were streaming joyfully from somewhere just above their hearts. Which is exactly how fashion at its best ought to make a woman feel. Thanks, Alber, for capturing that. Here's to the next ten years.


text:
ResQr R1000-PPC First Aid Guide Software License for Windows Mobile Devices
ResQr R1000-PPC First Aid Guide Software License for Windows Mobile Devices
- Step-by-Step First Aid Software
- Software helps keep you calm in an emergency situation
- Instrtucts you on how to handle many emergency situations
- Helps with retention of first aid knowledge
- Learn in the comfort of your own home or do the training with your family and friends.
Interactive, real-time talking first aid software on the market. Uses Yes/No questions to deliver step-by-step instructions for over 30 medical emergencies within 12 trauma categories. Powerful source of refresher training to improve skill retention. Or, with the simple touch of the screen, any individual can receive real-time training in first aid and basic life support procedures. This software will help to assist victims for medical emergencies like software, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, abdominal/open chest injuries, nosebleeds, breathing emergencies, burn emergencies, heat/thermal, chemical, electrical/lightning, flash, cardiac events, cpr for lay rescuers, adult/child/infant/newborn, includes pacing of compressions and integration wit
List Price: $ 49.99
Price: $ 34.85
Related Windows Mobile Products


text:
Segments Sponsored by
New apps come out every day, and digital devices are even more present in people's everyday lives. Add to that the fact that new research from the Interactive Advertising Bureau shows skin and sun care buyers are much more inclined to engage in online and mobile activities than the average adult, and the development of an app keyed into targeting and helping sun care consumers seems inevitable.
And that is just what Croda has accomplished. A new iPhone app, which alerts users to reapply sun cream or seek shade, has been launched by the ingredient supplier to help people protect themselves from the sun at home and abroad. The Solaveil Suncare app is a free app developed by Croda, which also created the active ingredient Solaveil. The app is offered to consumers by a wide range of sunscreen and beauty brands that utilize Solaveil.
The app combines personal user details such as skin, hair and eye color (which the user enters) with GPS data from the user's iPhone to detect their location for local temperatures and UV estimates, which enable bespoke alarms as reminders to reapply sunscreen or seek shade.
Croda launched the app, available free from the company's Solaveil Physical Shield Facebook page, to help global sunscreen users keep safe whilst enjoying the sun.
The app allows users to set up profiles based on their age, gender, skin tone, eye and hair color, and multiple profiles can be set up simultaneously so sun protection for the whole family can be administered from just one device. A complex algorithm establishes an SPF requirement for each individual profile, and with these SPF requirements, the app then takes into account the UV and temperature data at the current location—or at another specified location across the globe, for those planning for vacations or trips—and synchronizes with the iPhone's built in alarm function to produce profile-specific reminders for users to reapply their sun screen or seek shade.
These bespoke reminders also offer helpful sun care advice, giving each user on the app the most appropriate sun care advice for destinations across the globe, regardless of their skin tone.
Of this innovation, the Solaveil Suncare team says, "The app is geo-specific meaning wherever you are in the world, you can set a sun alarm reminder based on UV estimates, current temperature and your personal skin type. Multiple profiles can be set up on one device, too, enabling families to ensure every member is helped to keep safe in the sun and enjoy their summer. The app also tells you where you can buy products containing Solaveil, providing you with a link to [a brand] website, so you can stock up ready for your day out or annual vacation."
The Solaveil sun protection ingredient from Croda is used in leading sunscreen and beauty products around the world, including St.Tropez in the U.K., Bamse by CCS in Sweden, and Cristian Lay's luxury Soleil sun care brand in Spain.
The Solaveil Suncare App was launched after research by Croda showed that young adults are ignoring basic sun protection advice—with one fifth of 18–24-year-olds in the U.K. saying they would never wear sunscreen.
The poll of 1,000 U.K. adults revealed that messages surrounding sun care and the risks of skin cancer are being lost among the young. More than one fifth (21%) of 18–24-year-olds in the U.K. believed it was never important to wear sunscreen, contrasting with just 5% of U.K. 35–44-year-olds, who appeared to be the best educated.
Nearly one third (28%) of all U.K. 18–24-year-olds believed that you can spend at least one hour in the sun without applying sunscreen, while just 4% of over-65s in the U.K. believed the same. This is despite official recommendations stating that sunscreen should be worn at all times when in the sun, regardless of skin type.
Nearly one half (44%) of U.K. men confessed to getting sun burn at a sporting event or music festival, compared to just one third of U.K. women. Similarly, twice as many men than women thought you never needed to wear sun cream in the U.K. (15% as opposed to 7%). Twenty percent of men also thought you could spend at least an hour in the sun in the U.K. without applying sunscreen, but half that amount (11%) of women felt the same, showing far more men than women are not acting on sun care advice.
In general, Britons were shown to be ill-prepared for the summer, with two-thirds confessing that they had been "caught out" by the weather; they didn't pack sunscreen when they left the house as it was cold and cloudy, but then it became sunny and they subsequently got burnt or worried about burning.
Forgetfulness was also cited as the most common reason for Britons failing to take sunscreen with them when outdoors; 61% were careless and left it at home, contrasting with 15% who said the sunscreen bottle was too big or heavy to fit in their bags. Four percent even worried what others would think of them should they apply sunscreen in public and failed to take it outdoors with them as a result.


text:
I love how the flowers of spring process across the stage of our gardens in a most predictable order, regardless of how long or short, hard or clement the season, actors in their own particular production. The joyous harbingers of the new season, the snowdrops are in full flower, although just beginning to fade in some places, and as they do so, they are joined by the crocus and the earliest of the daffodils. Blue and purple crocus seem to do best in my garden-there are clumps establishing themselves under the hedge and although I have a few yellow ones, the birds seem to attack those.
Sunday was a lovely day here, warm enough to have lunch outside where I was joined by several Queen bees foraging for nectar and pollen, and a multitude of seven spot ladybirds. The early crocuses are an excellent food source for bees and I plant more each year, often in pots close to the house, especially to help these newly emerged Queens to feed themselves and prepare for the next generation. I like crocuses too!
Here's two of my girls. The top one is a Tree bumblebee, Bombus hypnorum with the very distinctive ginger thorax and white tail. No other bee in the UK is marked like this and the success of their spread since the first individuals arrived in 2001 continues. Unlike many other insect species new to the British Isles, it is thought unlikely that this one will have any negative impact on native species.
The bottom one is a Bombus terrestris, the buff tailed bee. The queens can be more than two cms long-quite chunky! They make nests underground, hence their other common name, the Earth bumble bee, whereas the tree bumblebees prefer more aerial habitats including bird boxes. Both of them are resting on the warm south walls and window frames of my house, enjoying the sunshine.


text:
The WPIAL has set the sites for Friday's 16 football quarterfinal-round playoff games:
In Class AAAA, North Allegheny will play Bethel Park at North Hills; Seneca Valley-Mt. Lebanon at North Allegheny; Gateway-Woodland Hills at Norwin; and Upper St. Clair-Central Catholic at Baldwin.
In Class AAA, Thomas Jefferson will play Franklin Regional at Elizabeth Forward; West Allegheny-Montour at Chartiers Valley; Mars-West Mifflin at Fox Chapel; and Central Valley-Hopewell at Ambridge.
In Class AA, Aliquippa will play Mt. Pleasant at Peters Township; Jeannette-Beaver at Hampton; South Fayette-Beaver Falls at Moon; and Washington-Seton-La Salle at Canon-McMillan.
In Class A, Clairton will play Brentwood at Belle Vernon; Neshannock-Monessen at Chartiers-Houston; Sto-Rox-Union at Mars; and Rochester-North Catholic at Dormont Stadium.
All games are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
- Kevin Gorman
Please Enter Your Facebook App ID. Required for FB Comments. Click here for FB Comments Settings page


text:
Select and Click the first letter of the Inn name you are looking for below.
Blue Skies Inn
402 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-3899 | (800) 398-7949
With elegant Victorians, rustic lodges, southwestern adobes, and country cottages, our member B&Bs provide a wonderful variety of accommodations for their guests.
Cities and towns within the Pikes Peak area include Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cascade, Chipita Park, Woodland Park, Divide, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Monument, and Black Forest.
To help you with your search for your accommodations in Pikes Peak, you can click on any of the alphabets listed above to find inns beginning with that letter or number.
And don't forget to check out our Specials page for current packages offered by our member inns.
Colorado Bed and Breakfast of the Pikes Peak Area, Colorado
P. O. Box 342 Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Local (719) 685-1120
www.pikespeakareabnbs.com | Site Map | Links | E-Mail Us | Members Only
Web Site Design, Promotion and Hosting by Acorn Internet Services, Inc.


text:
Our two Ryedale, North Yorkshire Offices are located in the locality of the outstanding North York Moors National Park, the Howardian Hills, and part of the Wolds. Our portfolio of properties covers the local towns and villages in this rural community as well as isolated and remote areas that surround our offices in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
If you are considering selling a residential property in these locations we are pleased to offer an initial free market appraisal and our services include:
Country and town houses for sale Commercial property for sale Farms, farm houses,
small holdings and land for sale
National and international coverage through the Mayfair Office
Office showrooms
Internet advertising
Quality sales particulars
An efficient service
Surveys and valuations
Probate valuation
Development appraisal and land sales Valuation for Capital Gains Tax and insurance


text:
Forget the candy & flowers (OK, don't forget the candy, that's a requirement, but here are some fun extras to make Valentine's day even more special!)
1. Meow Meow tee by Brian Lichtenberg Tees-with kitties making the youtube hot list daily, this tribute to designer felines is purrfect.
2,3. Heart and Love necklaces by 100% gumdrop – sweet jewelry for a sweet little girl.
4. A for Apple red knit gloves – face it the winter isn't ending anytime soon!
5. Romeo & Juliet board book by BabyLit – never too soon to start reading the classics!


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
After a 21-6 defeat to Western Hills Sept. 2, the Braves will be working on improvements in search of their first win against Waggener.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Grant County News, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Grant County News and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Google Music Beta Tour
Inside Google Music Beta
I got my invite for Google Music Beta last night and took a quick tour around to get my feet wet. In case you missed it, Google Music Beta is a cloud storage service that works across Android devices. Awesome features include wireless syncing (from your computer, to laptop, to smartphone, to tablet, all of your music syncs automatically without the need to plug in and upload), and iTunes scrubbing so you can get all of your already-stored music into the cloud.
First, you'll need to install the Google Music Manager, which will help you get all of your tunes to the cloud. Installation was a breeze, and it took less than a minute to upload about 100 songs. It does take a bit longer for the titles to show up in your library, though. You can create "instant mixes" that are similar in nature to Apple's "Genius Mix" (selecting a song to mix from creates a list of similar songs), custom playlists, and auto playlists, and it will even auto-update if you've downloaded new music to iTunes or your music folders (when your device is set to auto sync). To hear about the limitations of Google Music Beta, just read more.
Google Music Beta is an awesome tool to have available, but it does have its restrictions:
- Maximum 20,000 songs stored
- Syncs with a maximum of eight devices
These points are easily overlooked thanks to the ease of use and accessibility of Google Music Beta. You'll need to download the Music Beta Player for your Android devices, but it's a simple installation and sync. I love it so far, and will keep you posted as I learn more!


text:
4176 W SHADE HILL LN Herriman, UT 84096
Hi, Blueroof .com.
My name is
and I have a question about 4176 W SHADE HILL LN Herriman
You can respond by either emailing me at
or call during
My Question Is:
Estimated Monthly Payment$5,051
- Photos
- Location
- Questions
- Share
- Mortgage Calculator
- Status: Pending
Listing courtesy of Edge Realty
This premiere Townhome community is an unbeatable value in Herriman. Located just off of the Mountain View Corridor, enjoy quick accessibility and commuting. This beautiful, elevated location provides an opportunity for better air quality, and breathtaking views of the Salt Lake Valley. With The District located only minutes away, take advantage of the amenities and dining opportunities close by. Top quality features including: two-tone paint, vaulted ceilings, tiled entry, raised panel alder wood cabinetry with crown molding, 95% high efficiency furnace and many more! In addition to the Shadow Run HOA, this community is part of the Rosecrest Master Communities HOA. They have an annual fee of $156/year. This HOA provides additional parks, hiking/biking trails, throughout all of the Rosecrest communities.
Interior Features Include:
Bath: Master, Closet: Walk-In, Dishwasher: Built-In, Disposal, Great Room, Range/Oven: Free Stdng.
Basement Full
Fireplaces 0
Air Cond: Central Air: Electric
Heating: Gas: Central, >= 95% efficiency
Floor Type: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Exterior Features Include:
Double Pane Windows
Acreage: 0.0300 Acres
Lot: Curb & Gutter, Road: Paved, Sidewalks
Landscape Landscaping: Full
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Patio/Deck: 1 Patio 0 Deck
Garage/Parking: Attached, Opener
Driveway Concrete
Garage Capacity: 2
Other Features Include:
Subdivision: SHADOW RUN
Inclusions: Microwave, Range
Amenities: Cable Tv Wired, Electric Dryer Hookup, Home Warranty
Water: Culinary
Utilities Gas: Connected, Power: Connected, Sewer: Connected, Water: Connected
Storage Garage, Basement
Taxes 1
School District: Jordan
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Buyer to verify all information.The multiple listing information is provided by Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. from a copyrighted compilation of listings. The compilation of listings and each individual listing are © 2014 Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc., All Rights Reserved. The information provided is for consumers, personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.


text:
Chiang, Hsu-Min (hc2561)Skip to content Skip to main navigation
Chiang, Hsu-Min
Assistant Professor in Autism Spectral Disorders
Health & Behavior Studies
529H Thndk
Educational Background
Ph.D. Special Education, 2008, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
M.Ed. Special Education, 2003, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
B.Ed. Special Education, 2000, National Tainan Teachers College, Tainan, Taiwan
Scholarly Interests
Communication skills, academic skills (reading and math), behavior problems, and cultural differences in individuals with autism spectrum disorders as well as transition support services and teacher preparation for these individuals.
Selected Publications
Related Articles
SEP online announcement
Project title: A Saturday Enrichment Program for Chinese-American Children with Autism and Their Parents (We are currently recruiting participants. If interested, please contact Dr. Chiang email@example.com)


text:
Meeting an an optional skate this afternoon at MSG. Then ya boys board a train for D.C. and a nice stretched-out week (thank you NBC, I'm sure you only care about the fans, that's why they're not playing Friday, and instead they have to get up at the crack of dawn to see a noon game on Saturday).
But I digress.
The Capitals have called up goaltender Dany Sabourin, defenseman Sean Collins and forward Cody Eakin from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), who are out of the playoffs (the Rangers' Whale is the only minor-league affiliate of a still-alive NHL team also still playing … is that English?).
How about those Nasvhille guys being suspended by the team for staying out at the bar all night … reportedly … holy shishkebob.
Will have interviews after the skate.
Here is my story from The Journal News and LoHud.com today.
Here is Josh, 26, Thomson's story on the Great 8 (it hurt me to type that because I felt your pain):


text:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 15:26 PM
Andrew Stricko And Faber Drive Blowing Up In Canada!!!
Meinl Cymbal artist Andrew Stricko and his band Faber Drive are fairly unstoppable right now in Canada. Here's a brief report straight from Andrew of all of the rad on-goings in their world...
"'g-get up and dance!' is soooooooooooooo close to being double platinum in canada! the album 'can't keep a secret' was launched novemeber 10th and is moving along nicely! we shot a video for 'give him up' tuesday and wednesday last week too. the video involves some crazy green screen video game action including the band haha. it should turn out pretty rad!
lastly, we'll be playing the new year's eve nationwide televised countdown from city hall in toronto, ontario on the 31st.
things are getting crazy, i gotta hit the hay and work on finishing up this tour. having a re bull at 2:30am probably wasn't a good idea! haha."


text:
Alcohol and Other Drugs
The use of any drugs in the Davenport University community must be within the limits of federal and state laws. Davenport University reminds students and staff of their responsibility to know and obey those federal and state laws prohibiting the use of illegal drugs and alcohol.
While Davenport University is not specifically responsible for the enforcement of federal and state drug laws, those agencies charged with this legal responsibility have the authority to carry out their duties on campus. Individuals who illegally possess, use, or supply prohibited drugs or alcohol within the academic community risk action by the appropriate civil authorities and consequent penalty in addition to University sanctions.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendments of 1989 require all federal grant recipients to certify a drug-free environment. Davenport University has a vital interest in maintaining a safe and healthful learning environment for the benefit of its students and employees and to ensure its successful operation as an educational institution. In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendments of 1989, Davenport University has established the following policy, which reinforces the University's commitment toward promoting a drug-free learning environment:
It is the policy of Davenport University that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs and alcohol is prohibited on University property or as part of its activities.
As a condition of receiving an education at Davenport University, each student is required by federal law to comply with the terms of this statement. Any student or employee who is found to have violated the policy will be subject to sanctions by the University, which may include suspension, expulsion, and referral for prosecution.
Federal Law
Federal law also requires that students be advised of the following:
Legal Sanctions – Federal and state law prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances, illicit drugs, and alcohol. Specific criminal penalties are applicable to unlawful activities as identified above and may include imprisonment and fines.
Health Risks – Significant health risks are associated with and result from the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol, including raised blood pressure, blurred vision, dizziness, loss of sleep, anxiety, depression, heart or respiratory failure, and liver, brain, and stomach destruction. In addition, there can be serious health risks to an unborn child.
Counseling and Treatment – Davenport University is committed to assisting students and employees with substance abuse problems through utilization of available drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or reentry programs.
For federal information on controlled substances, see the following:
Alcohol and Other Drug Sanctioning Model
All students are individuals, and all cases are adjudicated based on the specific and unique merits of each. The following is meant to inform choice and decision-making on behalf of the student participating in the action as well as provide a consistent philosophy for the Hearing Officer in developing sanctions. Please know that for egregious offenses, lesser sanctions may be circumvented and a student may be suspended from the University or University housing after only one offense.
Keep in mind, the purpose of sanctioning is to educationally redirect inappropriate behavior. In so doing, Hearing Officers are provided a wide range of sanction options for any given violation including additional educational sanctions not included below. The final decision regarding a sanctioning plan is held by the Hearing Officer.
1st Violation
2nd Violation
3rd Violation
Official Warning
Probation (range in time frame as determined by severity of behavior)
3rd Millenium Classroom-
AOD Assessment with Counseling
AOD Assessment and documentation prior to readmission
$100.00 judicial fee assigned to student account
Parental notifications assessed if the student is under the age of 21 and/or based on the severity of the incident.


text:
One of Jerry Stovall's grandsons kept noticing the shiny new ring his grandfather has worn since his College Football Hall of Fame induction in December.
"Papa, are you ever going to take that ring off?" he asked.
"Son, I have not," Stovall told him. "And I may never."
Stovall, who received the ring at the National Football Foundation's annual awards dinner in New York, will add a navy College Football Hall of Fame blazer to his collection when the former LSU halfback attends the 2011 enshrinement festivities next weekend in South Bend, Ind.
Stovall, the 1962 Heisman Trophy runner-up, is the 12th LSU player or coach to enter college football's most elite fraternity. He is part of an induction class that includes, among others, Barry Alvarez, Desmond Howard, Gene Stallings and Pat Tillman, who was honored posthumously.
A cookout, a parade and a number of other activities lead into Saturday night's enshrinement show.
"I'm just proud to be part of something that's very, very special and to represent all the young men that played with me and coached me in college," Stovall said. "I hope they feel like they get to go right along with me, because that's certainly the intent."
Stovall made his mark at LSU as one of the game's great all-around talents.
He rushed for 1,081 yards and 13 touchdowns in his three seasons, adding 452 receiving yards. He intercepted seven passes on defense. He punted 165 times for 6,477 career yards and gained nearly 700 yards as a return man.
The West Monroe native led LSU to the Southeastern Conference championship in 1961, a year before finishing 89 points behind Oregon State quarterback Terry Baker in the Heisman Trophy voting.
His trip to the College Football Hall of Fame comes two years after Billy Cannon, LSU's only Heisman winner, received the same honor.
"When you consider how many folks have gone before and how few are at that level and have been inducted, you sit back and you say 'wow,'" Stovall said. "It has been a wonderful, wonderful experience, and I'm very grateful to the good Lord for letting me experience it."
The second pick of the 1963 draft, Stovall played nine seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL, earning All-Pro recognition twice.
Years later, he returned to LSU as head coach, compiling a 22-21-2 record from 1980-83.
Stovall, 70, has spent the past 17 years as the president/CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation. He and his wife, Judy, have two children, Jay and Jodi, and five grandchildren.
"You know as well as I do you wouldn't be where you are if it were not for many others. You've walked on their shoulders," Stovall said. "I will tell you very candidly that I've walked on the shoulders of an awful lot of very good people that have made this whole experience possible."