Horizon Hobby News
- Student juggler learns how to balance beanbags and bosses Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 1:09AMCollege life is a balancing act, but senior Zak Newman not only juggles classes, work and extracurriculars, but also beanbags, clubs, rings and acrylic balls. "Freshman year my friend invited me to a juggling convention in Ann Arbor," Newman said. "I thought, 'Sure, why not?' and I went along.
- Bulletin Board: Nov. 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:08AM Bulletin Board: Nov. 12.
- Africa: Wireless Internet in the Countryside Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:15AMTwo case studies in Tanzania, discussed in a new report by wireless internet expert Ian Howard for the Association for Progressive Communications, show two very different models for building sustainable telecentres to meet needs in rural areas.
- No music at this rock show, just hardscrabble collections Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 3:09AMWhat's hot in the world of rocks?
- Media All-Stars 2008 Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 12:04AMThese are undeniably challenging times for media. Budgets and staffs are being cut, uncertainty lingers in the background of many decisions and executives keep trying to identify the bottom of the downturn. Such fear often leads to sticking with the tried and true. And for some, that works.
- Training model Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:31AMWATERLOO --- When Danny Banks started lifting weight seriously he sought inspiration in the pages of magazines like Muscle and Fitness.
- Arundel Town Column and#8212; Nov. 6 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:21AM By the time this column goes to print we will know who our next President of the United States will be. It has been a long, long, long campaign, but it's been very memorable and very interesting. With the economy in such a bleak downward spiral, and our...
- Writers abandon pens for paintbrushes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 10:04AMVietNamNet Bridge – In the midst of a fierce rainstorm, which turned several flooded Ha Noi streets into lakes, an exhibition by two female painters has opened at the Viet Art Centre. Despite the bad weather, visitors streamed through the doors.
- New Xbox Experience Hands On Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 8:40PMNeeds change, and for this reason, six months ago, Xbox Live was in trouble. Once the brave, slick and - yes - innovative centrepiece of Xbox 360, it began by offering so much that developers struggled to do it justice.
- Larkin's Place to double size of new Champaign YMCA Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 8:16AM CHAMPAIGN – When he used to drive by the Champaign County YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Regional Director Tim Johnson couldn't help but think to himself about what an incredible resource it could be. But he didn't realize just how much of a resource the YMCA could be until he read about a Champaign mother's quest to build an all-inclusive play space where developmentally disabled ...
- Interview: Novaleaf's Swearingen Talks Injecting Biology Battle Onto XNA Community Games Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 9:30AM With Microsoft's Xbox Live Community Games project set to launch on November 19th, and a plethora of amateur and indie titles likely to be available on day 1, it's going to be interesting to see what titles pop up on the service, which is an attempt by Microsoft to truly democratize console game development. Though you only need a $99 yearly subscription to the XNA service to test and upload ...
- Photos: Upper Deck Launches New All-Star Vinyl Sports Figures Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Locations Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 1:00PM hip, stylized figures of NFL stars including Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo and Eli Manning will hit store shelves this week!
- Richmond artist to participate in Bayou City Art Festival Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 8:12AMSculptor James Keller has developed a unique artistic spin that has captured the attention of several national art galleries and secured the Richmond artist an exclusive invite to the Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, noted as one of the premiere art festivals in the country.
- Celestial Celebrations Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 12:18AMFor their first Christmas together in 1968, his wife, Marleen, asked Cliff Perkall what she should give him.
- Return of the Native | Choctaw heritage, state pride and love for the land fuse candidate's drive to serve Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 5:09AMChange is on the horizon for one of Oklahoma's poorest communities, Tulsa's District 72. The July 29 Democratic primary resulted in a runoff between Christie Breedlove, a lifelong resident of the district, and Seneca Scott, newcomer to the political arena. Ready for a fresh approach to rebuild the c... By Erin Fore.
- Tim Adams meets a pair of militants out to defend the red squirrel Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 7:20PMIt may be wiping out our native red squirrel, but the American grey has finally met its match
- For border collies, reward is in the work Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 1:37PMDEER PARK – Most employers would give anything for a worker like Nap. He's loyal, prompt, respectful, and he loves his job more than anything. On a crisp fall morning, he eagerly awaited his next assignment.
- Richmond artist to participate in Bayou City Art Festival Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 7:12PMSculptor James Keller has developed a unique artistic spin that has captured the attention of several national art galleries and secured the Richmond artist an exclusive invite to the Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, noted as one of the premiere art festivals in the country.
- October trips memorable, but Ozarks also beautiful Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 12:28AMAin’t October wonderful! It’s the best month of the year for fishing and hunting, except maybe for November and April, and possibly May and December.
- Pardee Homes opens Montclaire neighborhood Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 5:35AMPardee Homes' EnergySmart Montclaire neighborhood in Henderson features six floor plans and homes priced from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s.
- A sad state of affairs Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 11:55AMShe attended Eight Mile Rock High School and claims to have been a fairly good student. But an incident that occurred back in the year 2000 quite possibly derailed her ambition for a career in tourism.
- Horizon Shootout comes to Tilton Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:18AMThis weekend marks the first annual Horizon Shootout sponsored by Horizon Hobby and JTEC Racing.
- FYI, Oct. 5, 2008 Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 3:04AMMONDAY 42-PLUS SINGLES happy hour and pool, 4 p.m. at Oscars, 400 N.E. 112th Ave. * 360-737-1219.
- Redfish are the life of tailgating party Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:25PMDrifting across the turtle-grass flats of Pine Island Sound just before sunset Friday, captain Rick De Paiva scanned the horizon expectantly.
- A snapshot of autumn: Professional photographers offer tips on getting that perfect shot of Colorado's golden aspens Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:40AMCOLORADO SPRINGS-It's Colorado at its most photogenic, the favorite time of year for many photographers.
- Redfish are the life of tailgating party Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 3:22AMPUNTA RASSA -- Drifting across the turtle-grass flats of Pine Island Sound just before sunset Friday, captain Rick De Paiva scanned the horizon expectantly.
- Iowa's soil perfect for racing, and the residents take advantage Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 12:00AMIowa’s population ranks 30th among the 50 states, but when it comes to feeding America, it’s No. 1. in many areas. The Hawkeye State leads the nation in the production of corn, soybeans, pork and eggs. Iowa farms produce 7 percent of the country’s food supply.
- The Observer profile: Nassim Nicholas Taleb - the new sage of Wall Street Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 7:26PMProfile: The trader turned author Nassim Nicholas Taleb has emerged as the guru of the global financial meltdown
- Feeder Cattle: Calf Stampede, Bottom-Side Support, Selective Buyers Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 5:02PMCompared to last week, yearling feeder cattle sold 1.00-3.00 lower with steer and heifer calves selling 2.00-5.00 lower. Bearish pressure continues to spillover from the troubled financial markets as Congress debated the possibility of a major federal government bailout.
- Expert photographers share their secrets to capturing gorgeous fall foliage Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 1:15AMBy R. SCOTT RAPPOLD Planning to take a trip to photograph fall foliage? The Gazette interviewed five professional photographers, who shared techniques for capturing this fleeting, dazzling time of year, when, for example, Colorado’s famous aspens put on their show. Aspens are best photographed in the morning and late afternoon, to give the leaves their trademark glow. Some photographers like ...
- A chance to make your mark Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 10:37PMSTELLARTON – Ten years ago, stamping cards wasn’t a common hobby. But now, with the growing popularity of pastimes like scrapbooking, card stamping seems to be the next big thing on the horizon.
- Seminar may lead to courses on renewable energy Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 4:30PMFrom the outside it looks unassuming enough: rebar, chicken wire and PVC pipe wrapped around an air-conditioning unit. But a bigger look around at Don Bond's solar-powered home reveals why his inventions may drive future students to learn about renewable energy.
- A snapshot of autumn: Professional photographers offer tips on getting that perfect shot of Colorado's golden aspens Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 3:42PMCOLORADO SPRINGS-It's Colorado at its most photogenic, the favorite time of year for many photographers.
- Generations of Grandeur Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:08AMCourtney Campbell’s fingers ached with cold. As she jammed them through the snow against the rock, unable to feel them curl, she willed them to grip...
- Order Photo Reprints Online Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:08AMCourtney Campbell’s fingers ached with cold. As she jammed them through the snow against the rock, unable to feel them curl, she willed them to grip...
- Radio-controlled airplane flies across the United States Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 3:27AMA group of model airplane enthusiasts will fly a battery-powered radio-controlled (RC) airplane designated as a parkflyer in all 48 contiguous states. A parkflyer is a small RC plane typically flown in a field such as a local park or soccer field.
- Delta to Resume Full Houston Operations Following Hurricane Ike Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 10:28AM HOUSTON, Sept. 17, 2008 -- Delta Air Lines this weekend will operate its full schedule of departures from Houston's Hobby and Bush-Intercontinental airports, adding back early morning flights to the schedule that Delta and its Connection partners have been operating since Hurricane Ike moved through Houston last weekend.
- Hadden's henchmen reveal future vision Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 12:30PMScotland boss Frank Hadden's two new assistants have outlined the coaching revolution they believe will propel the country back among the international elite.
- Hadden's Aides Plan Scots Revival Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 12:09PMFrank Hadden's new assistants outlined a coaching revolution to propel Scotland back to the top.
- Relax and Enjoy Yourself Thursday - It's Caregivers Day Out Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 6:58PMCaregivers Day Out is an annual event presented by the Alzheimer's Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter that is for people who care for loved ones with dementia, allowing them to rest, relax and enjoy some fun.All resources, entertainment, lunch and respite are free.
- The Wall - NGC 7000 Region by Kent Wood Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 8:21PMKnown as Caldwell 20 to some, NGC 7000 to others and the North America Nebula to most, this diffuse emission/reflection nebula near Deneb can frequently be seen by the unaided eye from a dark location, but the sheer size of this 1600 light year distant gas cloud often confuses people as to the reality of [...]
- Former Abbeville educators find fulfillment in retirement Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 3:13AMWayne Stevenson connects to the outside world through ham radio Wednesday. Stevenson and his wife, Kathy, retired this year from Abbeville County School District and continue to keep busy.
- Jonathan Agnew column Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 11:05AM"The Stanford squad is a divisive and tasteless selection"
- A Hard Road To Software Fortune Monday, September 8, 2008 @ 6:08PM Bob Williamson bottomed out as a 24-year-old parish-prison inmate in New Orleans.
- Vast model ship armada on display in Germany Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 1:42PMHAMBURG, Germany—For Peter Tamm, the passion that launched a thousand ships—and Hamburg's newest museum along the port city's old docks—began with a gift from his mother in 1934.
- WINFIELD ENTREPRENEUR GOES BACK TO CLASS Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 2:12AM Even though Todd Gentry has a track record as a successful entrepreneur, he's back in the classroom. Gentry, 40, is one of nine Kansans who make up the second class of "innovators" for the Kansas Technology Corp.' s Pipeline (Promoting Innovation, Providing Education & Leadership, Investing in New Entrepreneurs) program. Gentry is more than halfway through the yearlong program that provides ...
- WINFIELD ENTREPRENEUR GOES BACK TO CLASS Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 2:12AM Even though Todd Gentry has a track record as a successful entrepreneur, he's back in the classroom. Gentry, 40, is one of nine Kansans who make up the second class of "innovators" for the Kansas Technology Corp.' s Pipeline (Promoting Innovation, Providing Education & Leadership, Investing in New Entrepreneurs) program. Gentry is more than halfway through the yearlong program that provides ...
- Winfield entrepreneur goes back to class Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 2:12AM Even though Todd Gentry has a track record as a successful entrepreneur, he's back in the classroom. Gentry, 40, is one of nine Kansans who make up the second class of "innovators" for the Kansas Technology Corp.' s Pipeline (Promoting Innovation, Providing Education & Leadership, Investing in New Entrepreneurs) program. Gentry is more than halfway through the yearlong program that provides ...
- Meet the teachers — Telluride Elementary School Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:03AMEditor’s Note: School started on Tuesday in Telluride. Along with new students peering up from desks and wandering the halls, there were plenty of new faces at the head of the class. Here’s a look at Telluride’s new elementary school teachers.
- Ferry hopes to build on late-season success Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 11:01PMBERLIN - Suddenly goals were hard to come by. The youthful, but talented Berlin High girls soccer team was unbeaten through eight matches. But with the Class L tournament just beyond the horizon, the Redcoats hit a wall.
