Dirty Toronto Looks for Places to Stash Trash as Garbage Collectors Strike Jun 26, 2009
The strike in Canadas biggest city also shut municipal swimming pools, day-care centers and golf courses. The walkout by 24,000 workers, which began June 22, means that 500,000 homes and 20,000 small businesses arent getting their weekly pickup of garbage, trash and recyclable items such as paper and cans. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Slowdown in once-booming organics troubles farmers Jun 26, 2009
That's the case for Jeff Evard, who once maintained golf courses heavily reliant on chemicals to stay green. He now raises tomatoes, onions, eggplant, broccoli and other crops on a 10-acre organic farm in south-central Indiana. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cuba Has Enough Capacity for U.S. Tourists If Ban Is Lifted, Official Says Jun 25, 2009
Cuba aims to build 30 new hotels with 10,000 rooms and 10 golf courses by 2014 without counting on changes in U.S. policy, he said. The Americans are welcome here, Figueras said in an interview yesterday in Havanas historic. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste Jun 25, 2009
It consists of a lot of raw land and developments in various stages, some hotels, mini storages, some office buildings, some apartment buildings, golf courses, and a variety of similar assets. Mosca: What are the opportunities that exist for investors right now. (RealtyTimes)
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungal... Jun 25, 2009
Golfers at the Mauna Lani can enjoy two separate internationally recognized 18-hole golf courses. Both of the Francis H. I i Brown Golf Courses are oceanfront designs that will challenge golfers of all levels. (Suite101.com)
Before Demolition, Willie's Steak House Owner Refuses Inspection Jun 25, 2009
All the basics on Connecticut's 87 public golf courses. Search by course name. (FOX61, CT)
Agency for disabled to begin wind-down of operations July 1 Jun 25, 2009
lincolnlover wrote on Jun 24, 2009 3:35 PM:" Mrs. - If you check the state budget closely, you will find that "golf courses which aren't necessary for living" actually produce revenue for the state in the form of local tax dollars and tourism. Parks, historic sites and other state owned tourism destinations all produce revenue that goes towards financing what you feel are "important" social service agencies. Did you know that the number 2 industry in the state is tourism? Don't be so quick to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rats! Theyre on your turf. Now what? Jun 24, 2009
Owls can be handy rat hunters, especially in the country or near golf courses or parkland, said Kern, who recommends putting up owl boxes to attract them. A good offenseEven if you have never spotted a rat, it's wise to take steps to make your home unattractive to them. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nutrient Delivery To The Gulf Of Mexico Among Highest Ever Measured Jun 23, 2009
Nutrients can come from many sources, such as fertilizers applied to agricultural fields, golf courses, and suburban lawns; atmospheric contributions; erosion of soils containing nutrients; and sewage treatment plant discharges. USGS releases estimates of nutrients from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers to the Gulf of Mexico in early June each year. (Science Daily)
Weather Window Jun 23, 2009
Hour by hour forecasts for more than 160 golf courses in Alabama. Airport conditions for the entire country. (WSJA.com, AL)
Area course gets Cho to tourney for third time Jun 23, 2009
Rak Cho must like Fresno-area golf courses. Because the 16-year-old from Oceanside played one to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship for the third straight year. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
A Solar-Powered Solution to Florida Sprawl Jun 23, 2009
To anyone familiar with southern Florida's planning-nightmare sprawl of golf courses, strip malls and cookie-cutter subdivisions named after the plants and animals they replaced, Kitson's vision for his solar-powered, smart-growth, live-where-you-work city of 45,000 people east of Fort Myers is. That's why the press conference held today to reveal his development plans for the historic Babcock Ranch property will feature representatives from the Audubon Society, the World Wildlife Fund and the... (Time.com)
River on the rise in Fargo Jun 23, 2009
LOADING Jun 23, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press Writer FARGO - Two months after eastern North Dakota homeowners worked around the clock on sandbag lines to hold back floodwaters, the Red River is again spilling over its banks, this time threatening mostly just parks and golf courses, but no homes ... Water has spilled over onto two golf courses, a Frisbee golf course, a campground, and several parks with baseball and softball fields. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Arc Land, Elpida, Isetan, Jowa, Seven & I, Tsuruha, Ulvac: Japan Stocks Jun 23, 2009
The company, which leases office buildings and manages golf courses, started trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (6912 JQ) slid 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Rip Van Winkle reimagined in sculpture Jun 22, 2009
The only limit is the artist s imagination, Shearer said, noting the statues can be adapted to various and sundry themes such as ski areas, golf courses, rock n roll Rips and what-have-you. Sponsors and buyers will be sought, financing the project, with artists getting paid a 50 stipend and a percentage of the final sale, Shearer said, noting individual or joint sponsorships are available. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Letters to the Editor Jun 22, 2009
We pay for levees and flood insurance, endure heavy rain and hot summers, and now meters and water fees so that people who live in the Southern California desert can have swimming pools and golf courses. Gardens are what make Sacramento beautiful and livable in the summer. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Orange Slices Jun 22, 2009
"It was a fair question. Rautins is known as a 3-point specialist, but started the season shooting poorly from long range. My answer was yes, Rautins is good. He's one of SU's best defenders and he's a tremendous passer -- people just get caught up in the missed shots.And, I told my buddy the shots would eventually start falling. He was getting good looks, and it's not like he was forcing up bad shots.Well, the shots have started falling in bunches, as Rautins has connected on 16 3s in his last... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Local cemeteries running out of room Jun 22, 2009
Coughin Corner wrote on Jun 22, 2009 12:47 AM:" In my opinion, everyone should be cremated, it shouldn't even be a choice. It's crazy taking up so much property for such an archaic tradition. We could also do without a few of the golf courses out there, but at least people can enjoy that. There's no joy in looking at someone that's dead in a casket with people saying, "Doesn't she look nice. " NO!! She's dead! She's looked alot better!" I've always thought that was such a stupid thing to say... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NYC to euthanize thousands of geese Jun 22, 2009
Geese find the neatly-mowed lawns of golf courses and suburban neighborhoods delightful places to eat, nest and defecate up to a pound of droppings a day ... Wildlife Services rounds up geese every year from golf courses, parks and other locations where landowners or cities ask for help. (USA Today)
Tiger Woods 10 Review Jun 22, 2009
It's the same grainy, shimmering golf courses and players that we saw from the 2009 edition with no real refinements. It doesn't look terrible for a PS2 game, but I would have appreciated ; at the very least ; some presentational changes from year to year. (IGN PS2)
The Parenting Place Jun 22, 2009
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Chapel Branch residents meet to map strategy Jun 21, 2009
Nitrogen and phosphorus are typically found in fertilizers from agricultural activities, golf courses and home lawns, but they become a problem for the lake if too much fertilizer reaches the water. It s gratifying to see that so many people care, said Andy Miller, watershed manager of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control s Bureau of Water. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
From the Editor: The awful truth about Arivaca, and us Jun 20, 2009
Arivacan wrote on Jun 19, 2009 9:46 AM:" The awful truth about the Green Valley News...is that it is run by folks who cultivate their misguided opinions of Arivaca while they saunter about on luxurious golf courses in polyester slacks. They then feed their warped views back into to the country club echo chamber via their OpEd pieces, thus perpetuating the cycle all over again. I blame the Green Valley News for Bresinia's death. It was their job to report and investigate the communities they so... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Top 10 Toughest Golf Courses Jun 20, 2009
While the game of golf may evoke snobby clubs full of badly dressed men, the sport still has plenty of courses on which the average player can test his or her skills. Many consider Bethpage State Park's Black Course where the 2009 U.S. Open will be played from June 18-21 to be the sternest such examination. (Time.com)
Developer behind Corazon, Tartan Fields files for bankruptcy Jun 20, 2009
He told Columbus Business First that he hopes the filing will end what has been a difficult few years during which investors in Corazon lost millions of dollars, the golf courses he shepherded fell into financial hardship, and he went through a medical crisis. Despite the problems at his high-profile developments, Anderson said the three are high-end facilities that can rebound under better economic circumstances. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Toronto, Unions Continuing Negotiations to Avoid Strike by City Workers Jun 20, 2009
Garbage pickup and recreation programs will be canceled and community and day-care centers, pools and city-run golf courses will be closed. The city wont process building permits, licenses and planning applications during a disruption. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Ferry-borne visitors find lots of appeal in Kitsap Jun 19, 2009
Playing a round at one of the county's five golf courses ranked No. 8 and checking out the action at a local casino was No. 10. The S'Klallam tribes operate the Point No Point Casino, in Kingston, generating significant income for the Kitsap County economy. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
South County Tourism has adjusted its sails Jun 19, 2009
People come for shopping, fine restaurants, the parks, 17 golf courses, rolling countrysides, lighthouse tours, museums and 100 miles of coastline. We also serve a lot of dedicated generational return visitors, said George. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Santa Cruz Gets Message, Cuts Back Water Use Jun 19, 2009
In fact water usage dropped 27 percent at UC Santa Cruz, and city golf courses have cut back their water intake by 20 percent, according to the water department. "We're seeing about a 17 percent reduction (overall)," said Toby Goddard, Water Conservation Manager. (KSBW 8, CA)
Artificial Sweeteners May Contaminate Water Downstream Of Sewage Treatment Plants And Even Drinking Water Jun 19, 2009
21, 2009) A new idea being explored for cleaning drainage water originating on and off golf courses is to attach a filter cartridge to drainage pipe and retention pond outlets to filter out pollutants before. (June 1, 2009) Vancomycin-resistant enterococci have been found in sewage sludge, a by-product of waste-water treatment frequently used as a fertilizer. (Science Daily)
DeKalb will receive $90M stimulus boost Jun 19, 2009
The federal government has provided little detail as to how the bonds can be used, however, they cannot be used to build or renovate golf courses, liquor stores, massage parlors or race tracks, Swink said. Ellis, who has traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for stimulus money for DeKalb County, learned Thursday that his office would receive the bonds but had no further details. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Numerous Cracks Found In State Hiring Freezes Jun 19, 2009
For example, in Ohio, which just hired two greenskeepers, the state's six golf courses bring in nearly $2 million a year in greens fees, said Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Beth Ruth. "These are people who are critical to maintaining that revenue stream," she said. (Click2Houston, TX)
U.S. Open Starts With A Rain-Out Jun 19, 2009
This is the golf Gods way of telling the USGA ," You have destroyed enough golf courses with your drying them up to resemble burnt toast". What they do to a golf course to achieve their ultimate conditions for unplayable surfaces, should be criminal. (CBS News)
Emotional return Jun 18, 2009
Bethpage is one of my favorite golf courses. To be able to play this Open. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Thornburgh resort appeal is rejected Jun 18, 2009
The site of the proposed 1,970-acre resort is north of Tumalo, and plans include 950 homes, 475 overnight lodging units and three golf courses. The appeals court decision dealt with the preliminary plan for the resort. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Coliseum posts $440,000 operating loss in 3rd fiscal year Jun 18, 2009
" PayDan wrote on Jun 17, 2009 10:31 PM:" What is the cost to operate the parks, golf courses, swimming pools, and misc. programs for the citizens. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mickelson 'most likely' to miss British Jun 18, 2009
Bethpage is one of my favorite golf courses. To be able to play this Open, I'm excited that things worked out. (ESPN -- Golf)
Rain makes US Open even tougher Jun 18, 2009
"When I practiced yesterday, (it was) the first time that I saw one of the more difficult golf courses in my life, probably because of the rain," Eduardo Romero said of Bethpage Black on Wednesday. Come on, how much rain does it take to bother the world's best golfers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Animal kills by federal agency more than double Jun 18, 2009
Wildlife Services is funded by the federal government as well as by states, counties, agriculture groups and private property owners for whom it protects crops, livestock, golf courses, swimming pools and other property. Bannerman said the agency's overall budget for 2008 was $120 million, with portions of that going toward research, predator control and protection of threatened and endangered species. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Vacation Planning Made Easier with Apple Vacations' New Family Microsite Jun 18, 2009
Many offer water parks, climbing walls, mini-golf courses and teen discos. With a guide to the hotels with the best spas for Mom, golf courses for Dad, special rates and activities for single parents, babysitting services, group travel benefits, popular optional excursions and helpful travel tips, Apple's family microsite is a useful resource for family vacation planning. (PR Newswire)
Best Places to Live 2009 Jun 17, 2009
Fourteen area golf courses are open year-round and allow duffers to tee off against spectacular backdrops of volcanoes and mountain peaks. Meanwhile, Albuquerque's foothills and network of trails make the area a wonderful destination for biking. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Never Surrender? Jun 17, 2009
That whopping dollar amount is the GDP of some third-world countries, and tops in college sports just slightly ahead of Ohio State, which culls a major wad of cash from the Big Ten Network and runs two Jack Nicklaus-endorsed golf courses. As for football revenue, UT was the nations No. 1 there, too, bringing in $72. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Australia and South Pacific trips on sale Jun 17, 2009
Your trip concludes with four nights at the four-star Millennium Hotel in Queenstown, an alpine resort town on New Zealands southern island, surrounded by vineyards, golf courses, and snowcapped peaks. Priced from just $1,725 per person, this affordable 10-night package includes all flights via Air New Zealand and all transfers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
5 things to know about the Open » Jun 16, 2009
How many golf courses have an actual warning sign before stepping to the first tee. Bethpage Black does, and for good reason. (ESPN -- Golf)
All in the family Jun 16, 2009
They love non-crowded supermarkets and golf courses on Sunday, and the relatively low crime rates, etc. etc. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
•Win-win for tourney host Jun 16, 2009
For most public golf courses, a two-day tournament swarm of high school players wouldn't be the best thing for walk-up business. But for The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin, hosting the IHSAA boys and girls state golf finals doesn't necessarily harm the bottom line. (The Daily Journal)
Victims spew vitriol at Madoff Jun 16, 2009
"You are a murderer,'' investor Phyllis Lerner wrote of Madoff, a member of New York's elite Jewish society and a frequent fixture at golf courses in Palm Beach, Florida. She also called him a "rapist'' who committed "generational theft''. Jackie Stone called the former Wall Street star a "killer'' and a "destroyer''. "I cry every day,'' she wrote. William Cohen, another investor, said Madoff "is a psychopathic lying egomaniac who is still trying to feather his nest with a more moderate... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
County site deals with chemical, high-tech waste Jun 6, 2009
Williamson said he has tried to get the county involved in the state-run Clean Sweep program, where big users of pesticides and herbicides -- including nurseries, golf courses, sod farms and other agricultural operations -- can bring old chemicals in for safe disposal. Through the program the state finds out where the chemicals are and a contractor hired by the state picks them up. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Life in Lake Las Vegas Dries Up Jun 6, 2009
Two of the three golf courses have been closed and the anchor hotel, the Ritz Carlton, also has declared bankruptcy. About 80 percent of the homes are vacant. (Realtor Magazine Online)
From the News Desk — Project is a small step in the right direction Jun 6, 2009
Development has happened with private enterprise using corps land for such things as golf courses, hiking and recreational purposes while developing buildings on private property adjacent to corps land. Being an hour from the west side of Houston, there is great potential for increased activities and development at Lake Somerville. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Angelina Jolie tops Forbes' "Celebrity 100" power list Jun 5, 2009
Woods' pile of cash came mostly from endorsements, appearance fees and a lucrative gig designing golf courses. U.S. President Barack Obama is the first sitting head of state to make the Forbes Celebrity 100 Power List, coming in at No. 49 with his earnings up to $2. (Xinhuanet, China)
Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Madonna Top Forbes Celebrity 100 Jun 5, 2009
and Tiger Woods round out top five most powerful celebs (VHI.com -- Music News)
With new turf grass, UGA sees green - as in dollars Jun 5, 2009
Grasses developed in Tifton by UGA and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers working under Hanna and his predecessor, Glenn Burton, have grown on golf courses and athletic fields around the world for decades. "Probably the center of the universe for warm-season turf grasses is in Tifton," said Mike Garland, director of the Georgia Seed Development Commission. (Athens Banner-Herald)
IN PICTURES: The world's most powerful celebrities Jun 5, 2009
Found a way to make money without playing: designing golf courses. Already developing courses in North Carolina and Dubai; announced plans for a third course last year in Mexico. (USA Today -- Life)
Hollywood Heavyweights 2009 Jun 5, 2009
Despite an injury that kept him on the sidelines for eight months, Woods made money from his professional endorsements and by designing golf courses. According to Forbes, he pulled in $110 million in the past year. (CBS News)
Arresting images: Different treatment for DiMasi, Wilkerson Jun 5, 2009
But when it did, when he and three fellow defendants appeared in federal court, they looked as comfortable as they would on one of their beloved golf courses. They had reason to appear relaxed. (Boston Globe)
Tony Las Vegas development struggles Jun 5, 2009
One of three premier golf courses has been abandoned ... Two of the community's three golf courses were designed by Jack Nicklaus. (MSNBC -- Business)
What to do? The top 10 things to keep your kids busy this month Jun 5, 2009
Two Frisbee golf courses in Gillette offer up a challenge that is sure to please those looking for a free and relaxing day outside. Each course offers its own unique challenges and natural escapes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Its raining but Swiftmud says its still way too dry Jun 4, 2009
Golf courses use great quantities of water with a significant amount of it evaporating before it s absorbed into the ground and returned to the surficial aquifer. With 91 golf courses in Polk County alone, they present stress on maintaining water levels in our deep aquifers. (Lake Wales News, FL)
The Parenting Place Jun 4, 2009
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Is Rush Limbaugh good or bad for America? Jun 4, 2009
We also should toss public parks, subsidized golf courses, water parks, etc. Damn socialists indeed. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Upcoming events Jun 4, 2009
For just $30, you can get great discounts at participating golf courses all across North Dakota and even a few in Minnesota ... Also accepting applications for positions at golf courses and park and athletic field maintenance workers. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Amateur spies put North Korea on the map Jun 4, 2009
The palaces housing dictator Kim Jong Il and his inner circle, clearly shown on the maps, contain Olympic-size swimming pools with giant waterslides and golf courses. Conversely, much of North Korea's population is reliant on foreign food aid, ironic given the authoritarian regime is built around the ideology of self-reliance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Jolie dethrones Winfrey in Celeb 100 Jun 4, 2009
Woods' pile of cash came mostly from endorsements, appearance fees and a lucrative gig designing golf courses. He spent most of the year sidelined with a knee injury. (MSNBC -- Race)
Orange Slices Jun 4, 2009
"It was a fair question. Rautins is known as a 3-point specialist, but started the season shooting poorly from long range. My answer was yes, Rautins is good. He's one of SU's best defenders and he's a tremendous passer -- people just get caught up in the missed shots.And, I told my buddy the shots would eventually start falling. He was getting good looks, and it's not like he was forcing up bad shots.Well, the shots have started falling in bunches, as Rautins has connected on 16 3s in his last... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
