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Sep 23, 2011

RECREATION, Leisure News, Sep 23, 2011


Hitting the campaign trail on 'Parks and Rec'
CNN (blog)
Thursday night's season premiere of "Parks and Recreation" picked up right where the season finale left off, with Leslie offered the chance to run for political office, and Ron informed that his first ex-wife, Tammy One, is in town. ...
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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for September 18th
Clarksville Online
By Parks and Recreation | September 18, 2011 | Clarksville, TN - The weekly Clarksville Parks andRecreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and ...
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Brooklyn officials hammer out changes for rec director
Norwich Bulletin
By EMILY GROVES The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen and Recreation Commission acknowledge there have been unresolved issues between them for years. Proof of the point came in the periodic flared tempers and raised voices Thursday during the nearly two-hour ...
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Plan for new rec center includes street redesign
Aspen Times
EL JEBEL — Proponents of a midvalley recreation center have proposed an extensive street redesign on the south side of the main El Jebel intersection to try to improve traffic flow and boost their chances of getting a facility approved by Eagle County ...
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Parks and Recreation – Advisory board hears state of Marco Island's programs
Marco Eagle
By LANCE SHEARER Recreation Supervisor Alex Galiana, right, tells the board about happenings at the Racquet Center. The city's Parks and Rec Advisory Board got a report from department head Bryan Milk Tuesday, going over programs and the impact of the ...
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Rec center plan might reach ballot
Norwin Star
by Brad Pedersen Staff Writer The North Huntingdon commissioners could let the voters decide the fate of the Norwin Regional Recreation Center with a referendum question during the Nov. 8 election. But there could be several issues keeping the ...
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Stoddert Rec Center Helps Strengthen Glover Park Community
Patch.com
By Anna M. Schier The new Stoddert Rec is a far cry from the one-room rec center Glover Park used for community programming prior to last year. Fourteen months ago, the Stoddert Recreation Center in Glover Park consisted of a single room. ...
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Rec Centers Provide Great Kid Fitness Opportunities
Patch.com
Roxborough has not one, but many rec centers. Rec centers offer a fantastic opportunity for our kids to run, play, and engage in sports of all kinds. Last week we looked at what is being offered for kids at the Kendrick Rec. We have two more recreation ...
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Former longtime rec director dies at 54
Norwich Bulletin
By ADAM BENSON Luis DePina, who ran Norwich's Parks and Recreation Department for 25 years before stepping down in June because of health problems, died Friday. A 1975 graduate of Norwich Free Academy, DePina was remembered by colleagues as a tireless ...
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Coming Soon: FAMU's Rec TV to Local Airwaves
Famuan
The "Rec TV" project started over 10 years ago when Director of Recreation Bob Carroll wanted to have an audio-video program. Carroll used to go to intramural events with a hand held video camera and record them. "He asked me if I would help him to ...
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Kids Cooking and Krafts from Maplewood Rec
Patch.com
Fall indoor activities for kids from the Maplewood Recreation Department — at the Civic House and the DeHart Community Center. By Mary Mann Julia Meddahi gets crafty at the Maplewood Civic House in 2009. The Maplewood Recreation Department is cooking ...
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Resizing south-end rec centre
The Barrie Advance
Alex Nuttall doesn't think the city needs to bulk up its recreation program by adding a Multi-UseRecreational Facility (MURF) in the south end. Nuttall brought up the subject of a large rec centre near the newly annexed land because the city is ...
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Mt. Joy to hold hearing about fate of rec board
Gettysburg Times
According to township recreation board member Elizabeth Ibex, Clark has been named liason between the supervisors and rec. board. Ibex, who was present at Thursday night's meeting, said she didn't have anything to say regarding the advertisement of the ...
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City plans to consolidate rec centers (PLAN)
The Northwest Florida Daily News
FORT WALTON BEACH — The city has plans to consolidate its four recreation centers into one central facility on Jet Drive. In August, the City Council approved a master plan that eventually would replace the Docie Bass, Hedrick, Chester Pruitt and ...
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Registration Begins for Woodbury Park and Rec's Fall Programs
Patch.com
Painting classes are just one of the fall program offerings from the Woodbury Parks and RecreationDepartment. Valerie Everett Woodbury Parks and Recreation's fall programs are open for registration, according to a press release from Director Jenifer ...
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177 Runners Participate in Parks and Rec. Road Races Saturday
Patch.com
The Medfield Parks and Recreation Department had its most successful 1K and 5K road races to date in its 17 years of existence. By Colleen M. Sullivan Saturday had the feel of another autumn beginning in Medfield with the annual Parks and Recreation ...
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Resident revisits recreation issues
Lebanon Daily News
"I'm not sure we are getting what we want if the few people in the rec authority are making all the decisions, or if just a few people come to the meeting with suggestions," said Chris George, who teaches and coaches at Pine Grove Area High School. ...
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Officials discuss Rec Commission
KC Community News
However, while athletes have always followed such black and white guidelines, over the years the Osawatomie Recreation Commission has progressed toward operating in a gray area, according to city officials. Blurred responsibilities between the city ...
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Haverford Rec center on time, budget
Delco News Network
In a recent update to the commissioners, Assistant Township Manager Tim Denny said the community recreation/environmental center at Haverford Reserve is on schedule and on budget. Construction of the 35000 square foot, two-story building began ...
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Planned south-end rec centre could shrink
The Barrie Examiner
Nuttall says the use of existing city recreation facilities has flat-lined, Barrie's existing centres are not being used to capacity and what the master plan proposes is unnecessary. "We don't need to build the biggest, baddest rec centre anyone has ...
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Herndon Parks and Rec Wins Awards at State Conference
Patch.com
The Herndon Parks and Recreation Department won three awards at the 57th annual conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Norfolk recently. More than 700 delegates from around the state attended the conference, which gives recreation ...
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Rec Center visits up over last year
Journal-Advocate
By Callie Jones Journal-Advocate staff writer STERLING -- The Parks, Library and RecreationDepartment has a lot going on, as the superintendents shared in their division updates at a PLR board meeting on Tuesday. In August, the Recreation Center was ...
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Salvo Appointed to 'Dream Job' in Harrison Rec
The Daily Harrison
by Phil Corso 26 min 6 sec ago Gerry Salvo grew up in Harrison and devoted more than 10 years to the town's recreation department. Gerry Salvo will replace Ron Belmont as superintendent of Harrison Recreation. HARRISON, NY - He works when you're off, ...
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Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District issues $41.5 million bond sale
OregonLive.com
By Dominique Fong, The Oregonian View full sizeBrian Feulner/ The Oregonian TheRec Mobile is one of several converted ambulances or vans that brings freerecreational activities to children at parks, housing complexes and schools. ...
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OregonLive.com
Parks & Rec and Planning Departments Host Charette at Wyatt Park
The Laconia Daily Sun
By Michael Kitch LACONIA — Responding to residents calling for improvements to the South End's Wyatt Park, the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments will host a charette on the future of park next month. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, ...
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Rec Center indoor yard sale planned Saturday
Massillon Independent
By Doug Staley You can shop for bargains and leave the umbrella at home Saturday at the Massillon Parks and Recreation Department's indoor yard sale. Shoppers can browse tables manned by 16 sellers from 9 am to 2 pm inside the recreation center's ...
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC News, Sep 23, 2011


The Bird Man of Arkansas
Hendrix College Events and News
From Alaska and the Amazon River to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Belize, White has written more than 40 stories for National Geographic Traveler and more than a dozen stories for National Geographic. He has also written or contributed to more than 20 ...
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Patch Chat: Daniel Battsek, President of National Geographic Films
Patch.com
You wear many hats in your current position at National Geographic as you did at Miramax and its parent company, Disney. Tell me what you think is the most important aspect of what you do. “Finding interesting and entertaining films with stories to be ...
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Travel Photography Tips: What Should I Pack?
Intelligent Travel from National Geographic Traveler Magazine (blog)
From the new book, National Geographic Complete Photography, an extensive photo reference guide packed with tips, how-tos, galleries, and stories from Nat Geo's topphotographers including Annie Griffiths, Steve McCurry, Frans Lanting, and Jodi Cobb....
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Intelligent Travel from National Geographic Traveler Magazine (blog)
Gowalla flips its check-in service to be a social atlas for the world
The Next Web
On top of the cities, though, there's some specialty content via a partnership with Disney, National Geographic and more that will serve to give you detailed tour information for national parks, Disney World resorts and the like. ...
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The Next Web
Syfy Launches A New Spooky Reality Series with Paranormal Witness
MediaBlvd Magazine
Before we made lots of abroads for National Geographic, we made Gold Rush for Discovery. And these kinds of shows are what we call testimony driven shows. And we find that they're very, very effective. This has sort of pieces, as a documentary form ...
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Binay still most trusted top gov't official, says Pulse Asia
Inquirer.net
The three highest officials also enjoyed “good” trust ratings in all geographic areas and socioeconomic classes: 64 percent to 82 percent for the President; 76 percent to 91 percent for the Vice President; and 50 percent to 70 percent for the Senate ...
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Inquirer.net
Zinio bridges paper-to-digital gap for magazines (review)
Stark Insider
National Geographic, Popular Science, ESPN Magazine, Maxim, etc. — then this app will likely fit the bill. And speaking of bill, it doesn't come free. Just like their physical counterparts, these digital copies are available for purchase per issue or ...
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Stark Insider
Snapfinger Inc. Retains National PR Firm for Accelerated Growth Strategy
Sacramento Bee
In 2005, Trevelino/Keller founded the Atlas Alliance, made up of likeminded boutiques that offer cultural (Hispanic and Latino), geographic (Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific) and specialty expertise (entertainment, public affairs). ...
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The Annenberg Space for Photography's IRIS Nights Series Reaches Its 100th ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Behind-the-scenes stories, never-before seen photos and personal experiences are often revealed. Among the memorable moments have been: lecturer David Burnett reuniting with fellow war photojournalists David Hume Kennerly and Nick Ut for the first time ...
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2011 McGraw Prize in Education Winners Named
MarketWatch (press release)
In addition to directing the work of 1500 employees, Young is a frequent national speaker and sits on numerous boards. She was also recognized by Technology & Learning Magazine as one of the "Top 30 influencers in Ed Tech," along with Bill Gates and ...
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If you must read only a few things today, please select from the following:
ScienceBlogs (blog)
"Flying Monsters" is written by David Attenborough and produced by Anthony Geffen, under the aegis of National Geographic Entertainment. The two of them cooked up this documentary while finishing up work on a different project. ...
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ScienceBlogs (blog)
PFM Group Names CEO Successor to John White
Sacramento Bee
15, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The PFM Group, (www.pfm.com), the nation's leading national provider of independent financial and investment advisory services to state and local governments and a top-performing manager of money market mutual funds for ...
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Your Students, Your Schools -- Des Moines west side
DesMoinesRegister.com
This activity was followed up by watching a National Geographic video about ancient Japanese arts that have been handed down through the ages. The students were then able to identify examples of the sociology terms within the video's stories. ...
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A good kick might solve the problem
Jerusalem Post
COSTA RICA, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, whose Independence Days actually fall the day before Mexico's, this year celebrated it a day after, and also changed their geographic location. Now that there are no longer any embassies in Jerusalem ...
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Entertainment briefs
Salina.com
LINDSBORG -- National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, of Lindsborg, has created a new show about photography from high vantage points and airplanes. The show, "Bird's Eye: The View From Above," is on display through Nov. ...
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Five Point Play V3: Realignment questions
Marquette Tribune (blog)
They have the geographic proximity as well as the basketball pedigree to compete in the Big East. Another team that could fit with the Big East is NCAA Tournament regular, University of Richmond. They already play football in the CAA, so they could ...
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Aquino's poll ratings no cause for rejoicing
Inquirer.net
He added, “The message is getting across to the vast majority of Filipinos: President Aquino's ratings are proof that his efforts in curbing corruption and reducing poverty are truly being felt by Filipinos across all geographic and demographic strata. ...
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Inquirer.net
Five Point Play V3: Realignment questions
Marquette Tribune (blog)
It has the geographic proximity as well as the basketball pedigree to compete in the Big East. Another team that could fit with the Big East is NCAA Tournament regular, Richmond. It already plays football in the CAA, so it could join strictly as a ...
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Hop's Realignment Thoughts 9/20
12th Fan.com (subscription)
By David Sandhop The realignment saga has gone national and has spread to five conference across the country. Aggie Websider's David Sandhop has been on top of this story from the start and gives you the very latest Let's get to the facts and what I do ...
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12th Fan.com (subscription)
National Geographic Traveler ranks Armenia among top 3 for ...
On September 21, Armenia's Independence Day, the National Geographic Traveler award was ...Net - National Geographic Traveler magazine ranked Armenia among the top 3 countries for extreme vacations. ... Articles · Armenia tackles industry problems. According to Economy Minister Tigran ... Other news in this section ...
www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/78849/

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