| Breeders ask for a cull as birds of prey kill 70,000 top pigeons
THE greatest pleasure Norrie Marsden used to enjoy was watching the hundreds of racing pigeons he looks after flying freely above their loft. But now, as so many have been killed by sparrowhawks, he locks them up during the close season in September to March, when they should be out keeping fit, free from the pressure of racing. Such a prospect for Mr Marsden, 63, a loft manager on the Gartur estate in Cambusbarron, near Stirling, has made him consider giving up his job. .
Your next three days
Friday Visit day at North Central College: High school students and their parents are invited to tour North Central College at 9:15 a.m. at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., for registration then informational sessions and tours of the campus. The day concludes with lunch at 1 p.m. To register, call 630-637-5800 or 800-411-1861, or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu. Students also may register the day of the event. Meet the Rockettes: Four of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will appear from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. today at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, and will be greeted by Naperville's Mayor A. George Pradel. This family appearance will give kids the opportunity to meet the Rockettes, see a kick demo and interact with them by joining the kick line or by asking questions.
New hospital at Awendaw center really is for the birds
As architects Reggie Gibson and David Thompson inspect their recently completed hospital at the International Center for Birds of Prey, they get perhaps the nicest compliment they could have hoped for. Carole Ludwig, the center's new veterinarian, says she has only worked in the building for a few days but she likes its understated design. "It's almost like it's part of the pine trees," she says. "That's great," Thompson replies. "Thank you," Gibson adds. The hospital isn't meant to impress. It's meant to provide efficient working space for nursing injured raptors back to health and for hosting a large-scale cleanup of oil-stained birds should such an environmental disaster strike somewhere along the south Atlantic Coast. It also was designed not to compete with the scenic beauty of the center's 200-acre forested site not far from the Intracoastal Waterway.
CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 2007
This week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions and new concepts at Cici's, Tesco, Tuesday Morning, Kona Grill, Famous Dave's, Toys 'R Us and JC Penney; new retail developments in CA, DC, GA, FL, MS and ID; acquisition, merger, or sale activity at DLC and Regency, Saks and Wendy's; Bankruptcy at Mattress Gallery; sustainability efforts at JC Penney, Green Restaurant Association and Regency Centers; Personnel announcements at Phillips Edison and Peet's Coffee & Tea; and more. Did you miss last week's CoStar Advisor story, "Retail Center Sales Standouts from Third Quarter?" If so, follow this link to read the story. HOLIDAY SURVEYS AND FORECASTS Consumer Reports Says Consumers Will Spend Less this Year, Apparel May Be a Bright Spot Consumer Reports, leading consumer awareness and product review organization, revealed the results of its annual Holiday Shopping Poll, saying that 23% of respondents anticipate spending less on the holiday shopping season this year than last.
Skincare Mini-Spa: Facial Cleansing Skin Care Tips
Skincare-News.com shares quick tips to make every daily cleansing a beneficial experience. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- Think daily cleansing is a trivial step in a beauty routine? Think again. Although facial cleansing is one of the most important steps of a skincare regimen, it is widely misunderstood. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "A Cleaner Clean?" shares a multitude of reasons why proper cleansing is a vital part of achieving a glowing complexion.
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=462 For all skin types, a good basic cleansing routine should start off with washing the face twice a day. According to the article, splashing some water does very little for the skin aside from making the skin wet -- it will not even remove dirt.
Classic Hollywood's Most Beautiful Women
By Tracy E. Gilchrist
Old Hollywood glamour, class and style occasionally show up on today's red carpet but there's nothing quite like old-school Hollywood. Not only were Elizabeth Taylor, Ingrid Bergman and Grace Kelly head-turning beauties whose careers thrived despite and because of their personal lives but they had acting chops to boot! The likes of Lindsay Lohan could learn a thing or two from the stunning, classy ladies who came before them—like how not to flash the goods climbing out of a limo. Marlene Dietrich: A long-rumored and unapologetic bisexual, Marlene was a German import with endless sex appeal. Marlene's androgynous turn in a top hat, tails and tights in Morocco, rendered young women and men—around the globe—gob-smacked. One of the most enduring images in Hollywood, Marlene the androgyne transcends age and gender.
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