19 May 2012 22:46:09

Helium shortage has NY museum scrambling to fill replica of Civil War ...

Helium shortage has NY museum scrambling to fill replica of Civil War ... The Republic CAROLYN THOMPSON AP BUFFALO, NY в A helium shortage is threatening to deflate plans for the July 4 launch of a manned balloon like ones used in the Civil War to guide Union artillery against Confederate positions. The Intrepid is a centerpiece of the ...
19 May 2012 09:28:38

Jason Dufner hearing lots of cheers

AFP Jason Dufner hearing lots of cheers ESPN (blog) And there were plenty of fans yelling "Duf" or " War Eagle " during his second round Friday. Dufner shot 66 to vault into the lead at 7-under par. The former Auburn golfer likes hearing the cheers from fans. "It started last year after the PGA, playing ... Leishman within stroke at Nelson after opening 65
19 May 2012 08:07:21

At 98, Pompano Beach man is one of oldest Eagle Scouts

Miami Hurricanes (blog) At 98, Pompano Beach man is one of oldest Eagle Scouts Miami Hurricanes (blog) Bachman said Dennis is the type of World War II soldier profiled in broadcaster Tom Brokaw's bestselling book "The Greatest Generation," men who grew up during the Great Depression, fought in the war and came back without expecting recognition or ... Local Scout seeking 'missing' veterans
19 May 2012 06:43:47

MURDOCK: Team Obama's war on bald eagles

Washington Times MURDOCK: Team Obama's war on bald eagles Washington Times By Deroy Murdock When bald eagles confront danger, most normal Americans would leap to preserve, protect and defend America's national symbol. But Team Obama's response is different: It wants to give wind-power companies long-term permits to butcher ...
19 May 2012 05:58:48

Jean-Paul Lemieux, Emily Carr set standards at a $14.7 million Heffel auction ...

CTV.ca Jean-Paul Lemieux, Emily Carr set standards at a $14.7 million Heffel auction ... Ottawa Citizen Lemieux's 1973 painting La plage americaine sold for $1.813 million in an afternoon sale of post- war and contemporary art. Carr's 1930 oil Eagle Totem was the high point of the evening auction of Fine Canadian Art, selling for $1.638 million. Both ... Heffel's spring auction of Canadian fine art tops $14 million in sales Heffel 2012 Spring Auction Reaches $14.6 Million in Sales Auction rakes in $14.6 million for rare Canadian works
19 May 2012 03:43:01

War of 1812 bicentennial sites, events all over US

Atlanta Journal Constitution War of 1812 bicentennial sites, events all over US Atlanta Journal Constitution But good luck finding someone who can explain in 10 words or less what the war was about. FILE - In this Tues., April 17, 2012 file photo provided by the US Navy, the US Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 ...
19 May 2012 02:17:09

Eagle Scout restores dignity to abandoned graveyard in Casselberry

Orlando Sentinel Eagle Scout restores dignity to abandoned graveyard in Casselberry Orlando Sentinel Marshall heard about the graveyard two years ago while working on his Eagle Scout project cleaning up a cemetery in the Dr. Phillips area where Civil War veterans are buried. With his keen interest in history, he wanted to learn more about the ...
15 May 2012 12:27:32

At Gulf Shores: War Eagles and an albatross

At Gulf Shores: War Eagles and an albatross Washington Examiner When in Alabama, memorable events on a golf course are punctuated with cries of в Roll Tideв and в War Eagle .в At least that's how seven golf writers, playing this week in the Gulf Shores region, are getting into the spirit of 'Bama golf. The most ...
09 May 2012 21:36:01

Gehlen Catholic captures War Eagle Conference tourney title

Gehlen Catholic captures War Eagle Conference tourney title Le Mars Daily Sentinel (Sentinel photo by Kent Jones) Gehlen Catholic senior Mollie Nemmers tees off during the Lady Jays' victory in the War Eagle Conference girls' meet Monday in Hawarden. HAWARDEN -- Hinton's Ali Kallsen led all players by three strokes in the War Eagle ...
09 May 2012 09:00:27

Soccer: War Eagles fall to Mary Persons

Soccer: War Eagles fall to Mary Persons Access North Georgia But somehow, the Chestatee boys soccer team lost the war against Mary Persons in the two teams' Class AAA second round playoff match at War Eagle Stadium. The War Eagles outshot the Bulldogs 35-13, had 12 corner kicks to just five for the Bulldogs, and ...