Blind Pilot riding two wheels to the top Nov 14, 2009
Blind Pilot is already planning their third such tour, the last of which took them all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Diego ... We started our tour in Vancouver, B.C., and were dropped off with our bikes and gear ... We didn't even have a map to get out of Vancouver. (CNN)
Julien tries to cushion blow by giving dead-on tips to His misfiring shooters Nov 14, 2009
Other teams likely to be interested in Forsberg include Philadelphia, Vancouver, and the Rangers. Because of his foot issues, Forsberg may not be suited to play center in the NHL.. (Boston Globe)
Washington's Inland Waters Now The Salish Sea Nov 14, 2009
The Geographical Names Board of Canada also has approved using Salish Sea for most of the marine waters between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland ... The British explorer Capt. George Vancouver named it after Lt. Peter Puget, a member of Vancouver's expedition who surveyed the southern sound in 1792. (KIRO TV, WA)
Clear imperatives for USOC Nov 13, 2009
Meanwhile, the nine-member search group doesn t have much time to find its next CEO. With Streeter scheduled to step down by year s end, the USOC and global search firm Spencer Stuart have barely a month and a half to find someone who can be in place in time for February s Winter Games in Vancouver ... Seats available It s not too late to obtain tickets for the Vancouver Games ... Ice break Sasha Cohen s withdrawal from this weekend s Skate America competition in Lake Placid means the Olympic... (Boston Globe)
Hotel kids programs Nov 12, 2009
From skiing in Vancouver to snorkeling in Florida, fun offerings for every kid ... Activities range from the weeklong ski school at Vancouvers Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort right at the doorstep of the Whistler Fairmont to the Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms, on Vermonts Lake Champlain, where kids collect eggs, brush horses, and watch cheesemakers turn 6,000 pounds of milk into 400 pounds of exceptional cheddar cheese. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More of this story Nov 12, 2009
I recently returned home from a few days of post-election Rually running around chasing grandkids) and while I was in the Vancouver, Wash ... The City of Vancouver, Wash ... determined that, based on their population/business ratio, if everyone spent roughly 5 a day in Vancouver, over 5,000 jobs could be created. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Tap your inner adventurer in the Evergreen State Nov 12, 2009
Western Washington is in close proximity to Canada, and you can take a day trip via ferry, train, plane or car to Vancouver to watch the building of the Olympic stadiums or observe the events Vancouver has planned as the city prepares for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in February. In fact, Washington State Tourism has launched a Web page designed just for travelers looking to plan a trip around the winter sports action. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Allon Therapeutics Releases Third Quarter Operating Results Nov 11, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 10, 2009) - Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: - ) continues to advance its Phase II clinical program to develop lead product davunetide as the first effective treatment for a number of brain disorders broadly categorized as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the Company reported today in its Third Quarter 2009 operating results ... The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "NPC" (Neuro Protection Company(TM)) and based in... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
DSU men capture DAC championship Nov 10, 2009
" Fideler finished fifth in the race in 27:50.85 and beat every Yellow Jacket runner. "I was expecting a closer race, but we really wanted this one, and it's an amazing feeling," said Fideler. Neil Long of BHSU was sixth with a time of 27:57.90. A.J. Manning of DSU placed ninth in 28:19.02 and was a good anchor for the Trojans. "In cross country, you're only as good as your fifth runner, and Manning was money," said Berkness. The Trojans will prepare for the NAIA nationals in Vancouver, Wash.,... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Airport Check-in: Strange sight in Canada; Detroit plan pursued Nov 9, 2009
Vancouver International's fish tank was cited as a strange airport attraction ... Among the attractions listed: high-price raffle kiosks at International ($274 for a 1-in-5,000 chance to win $1 million); an oxygen lounge at Narita; a 30,000-gallon fish tank at Vancouver International; a 4-D movie theater including special effects, such as wind, fog and water spray at Hong Kong International; a Sony PlayStation game lounge at Paris ; a show of some of the 80,000 ancient artifacts some dating back... (USA Today -- Money)
Olympic Ski Jumpers Practice on Plastic Nov 9, 2009
Vancouver promises to be no exception. Skeleton Athletes' Early Morning Prep. (ABC News)
Longview switching to four-day work week for city employees Nov 7, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:40 AM:" I saw a similar move done with local and provincial offices in Vancouver BC, however people complained that the services were often not there when they were needed and that it needlessly extended lines for services and created delays on days when they were open. Since that time, they returned to having offices open five days a week. ". classic_mustang_chick wrote on Nov 6, 2009 10:19 AM:" The only bad thing is an extra day off if going to the 4... (Longview Daily News, WA)
City hands over athlete's village to Olympics Nov 6, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia With 100 days to the opening of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, the athletes village was handed over to the Games organizers. A man wears Olympic mittens as he photographs the Olympic countdown clock displaying 100 days until the start of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 ... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck) Pedestrians pass by the Olympic countdown clock as it displays 100 days until the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
S. Ontario welcomes Prince Charles Nov 6, 2009
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Toronto Wednesday afternoon and are staying in the city through mid-day Friday before flying to Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia. Most Read Stories. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 6, 2009
NBC Universal is going all in on a multiplatform affiliate marketing campaign in support of the Vancouver Olympics. NBC Universal has selected content-distribution network operator Akamai Technologies and iStreamPlanet, a provider of digital media services and software applications, to work with Microsoft to deliver live and on-demand video on the Internet for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games next February. (Multichannel News)
Air Canada reports 2009 third quarter results Nov 6, 2009
Playing to these strengths, combined with a fully refurbished modern fleet and industry leading product, we are beginning to see encouraging results in our ability to capture increased flow traffic through our Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal hubs that have recently been refurbished to provide simplified transit facilities for connecting customers. "Our third priority, and one I am personally leading, is a culture change within Air Canada. This is one of the greatest hurdles for a large and... (Canada Newswire)
Canada Holds on to Second Place as World's Top 'Country Brand' in Prestigious FutureBrand Country Brand Index Nov 6, 2009
VANCOUVER, Nov. 6 /CNW/ - Canada has held on to the number-two spot as the world's most respected country brand for the second year in row. The ranking comes fr" /> | | | | November 6, 2009 Quick Search by Organization HOT TOPICS NEWS & INFORMATION: FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: TOOLS FOR: RESOURCES: Canadian Tourism Commission > > > Canada Holds on to Second Place as World's Top 'Country Brand' in Prestigious FutureBrand Country Brand Index US takes top spot as Australia bumped to third... (Canada Newswire)
MORE: 'Twilight' time in Northwest Nov 6, 2009
Vancouver, B.C. Fans searching for RPazz (as star is known) have been hanging out north of the border, shooting site for New Moon and for Eclipse, the third series installment set for release in June 2010. Several companies, including Twilight Tours Vancouver, take fans to locations, neighborhoods and restaurants where the cast hung out. (USA Today -- Life)
'Twilight' fans swarm Volterra, Italy Nov 6, 2009
The only English speakers in a group of Italian Twilight fans, Kunke and Regier, of Vancouver, giggle and snap photos in Volterra's narrow alleys, trying to scare each other. "Omigod, is that a bat?" Kunke says. (USA Today -- Life)
Hotel Check-In: "Extreme" business trips to London and back growing trend? Nov 5, 2009
One man featured in the story - Richard Job, a manager for Flight Centre in Vancouver - says that he now regularly flies to Los Angeles and back on the same day. "I'd rather get home to my family than stay in Los Angeles, he told the Globe and Mail.Tony Johnston, chief financial officer for Uniglobe Beacon Travel in Calgary, told the paper recession-era airfare trends are driving the extreme day-trip trend.The whole industry has changed, Johnston told the Globe and Mail. Many years... (USA Today -- Money)
Wednesday's Sports In Brief Nov 5, 2009
The move follows criticism from the International Olympic Committee over the participation of banned hurdler Fani Halkia in the Vancouver flame relay last week. The committee says it decided "that an athlete who has been disciplined for the use of banned substances be banned from carrying the (Olympic Flame) for life.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hero? Villian? Oh, My! Golden Garter brings melodrama back to Hillsboro Nov 4, 2009
and then enjoyed a sold-out run in downtown Vancouver, Wash. last April. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Olympic flame to shine in northern Canada Nov 4, 2009
The Olympic Flame which traveled from Olympia in Greece and is now on a 106-day cross country relay which will end in Vancouver on Feb. 12, 2010 to mark the start of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games ... The torch relay for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics arrives in Whitehorse of the Yukon Territory on Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Australian Olympic champion to run in Dawson City on Nov. 4 during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Nov 3, 2009
She's all set to be an international torchbearer for the Vancouver ... She's all set to be an international torchbearer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada ... Now a TV commentator, Camplin will be in Vancouver in February to cover the 2010 Winter Games for Australia. (Canada Newswire)
Links Between City Walkability And Air Pollution Exposure Revealed Nov 3, 2009
The study, done for the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the first of its kind to compare the two environmental attributes, and suggests potential environmental health effects of neighborhood location, layout and design for cities around the globe ... In the study, researchers evaluated concentrations of nitric oxide, a marker of motor vehicle exhaust, and ozone, a pollutant formed when vehicle exhaust and other pollutants react, for 49,702 postal codes (89 percent of all postal codes) in... (Science Daily)
Scotland Struggling to Regain Golf Luster Nov 3, 2009
Bode Miller snubbed the 2006 Games in Turin, but has now set his sights on winning back America's hearts in Vancouver 2010. Miriam Elder - - September 23, 2009 16:58 ET. (Newsmax)
Welcome to wine country Nov 3, 2009
This is the creation of Lysanne Tusar, a 29-year old entrepreneur from Vancouver, Canada. In 2007, Tusar merged her love of wine with a simple goal: to start a winery in an untapped market. (CNN -- International)
SA cracks top 10 Nov 3, 2009
The top 10 cities were Abu Dhabi, Charleston (South Carolina), Cork (Ireland), Cuenca (Ecuador), Istanbul, Kyoto (Japan), Lecce (Italy), Sarajevo, Singapore and Vancouver (Canada). Bali (Indonesia), Goa (India), Koh Kong (Cambodia), Southern Africa and southwest Western Australia featured among the top 10 regions. (iAfrica.com)
MEDIA CIRCUS: How Fox handled Favre's Lambeau return? Nov 3, 2009
" After calling the Giants-Eagles yesterday, Albert left for Vancouver on Monday to call Tuesday night's Rangers-Canucks game. Props to the NFL Network's Marshall Faulk for a prescient call on Titans quarterback Vince Young. "He might inject some energy into this team," Faulk said before Young led the Titans to a win over the Jaguars. "They may go out and play with a different sense of urgency. " Duds When asked about the reception Favre would receive in Green Bay, ESPN's The Sports Reporters... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Nov 3, 2009
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and more. Building Boeing planes the South Carolina way. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Colbert goes for gold, sponsors US speedskating Nov 3, 2009
By JAKE COYLE Monday, November 2, 2009 11:45 PM CST Of the many countries participating at the Vancouver Olympics, add Colbert Nation to the list ... In Vancouver, Shani Davis, Chad Hedrick and short track star Apolo Anton Ohno will all be vying for medals ... Colbert, who often leads his audience in chants of "U-S-A!," said he had been considering taking "The Report" to Vancouver for the Olympics, much as he took the show to Iraq earlier this year to perform for American troops. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Olympic and Paralympic athletes join Canadian Tourism Commission to kick off winter fun at localsknow.ca Nov 2, 2009
VANCOUVER, Nov. 2 /CNW/ - The Canadian Tourism Commission, joined by nine of Canada's top athletes, officially kicked off the winter season today by launching the LOCALS KNOW winter campaign. As ambassadors of Canada's winter sports, athletes such as six-time P" /> | | | | November 2, 2009 Quick Search by Organization HOT TOPICS NEWS & INFORMATION: FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: TOOLS FOR: RESOURCES: Canadian Tourism Commission > > > Olympic and Paralympic athletes join Canadian Tourism Commission... (Canada Newswire)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Only Scott Leigh (3rd year, guard, Vancouver), Harvey Bradford (5th year, guard, B.C.), and Sahr Saffa (2nd year, forward, Edmonton) return from last season's starting line-up ... F, 6-6, 220, Sophomore, Vancouver, British Columbia. (Gozags.com)
Haunted Hotels Nov 1, 2009
The Fairmont in Vancouver is allegedly haunted by a friendly spirit known as "The Lady in Red.". Back in the 1940s, the very elegant Jennie Pearl Cox was a regular at the Fairmont Hotel's ballroom. (CBS News)
TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for October 30, 2009 Oct 31, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2009). The following report is available on tsx. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Missing Amazon plane made landing; 9 survive Oct 31, 2009
About 12,000 torch bearers have been enlisted to carry it throughout the country and get it to Vancouver on time. Video. (MSNBC -- International)
Samuelsson lifts Canucks over Kings in shootout Oct 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - Mikael Samuelsson scored in regulation and had the game-winner in the shootout, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center ... The next two shooters -- Vancouver's Mason Raymond and LA's Ryan Smyth -- were unsuccessful, and Samuelsson buried a backhander past Jonathan Quick for the win ... Game Notes Vancouver won three of the four games with Los Angeles last season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Soldier from Vancouver killed in Afghanistan Oct 30, 2009
-- President Obama made a surprise trip to meet with the families of 18 Americans soldiers and civilians killed in Afghanistan this week, including one soldier from Vancouver, Wash. Vancouver soldier killed ... Private First Class Ian Walz attended the Vancouver Public Schools system from preschool all the way through high school and graduated from Hudson's Bay High School in 2002. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Olympic Flame on its way to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Oct 30, 2009
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games chief John Furlong (L) receives the Olympic Flame from the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee Spiros Kapralos during the flame handing over ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics ... ATHENS, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Flame for Vancouver's 21st Winter Olympic Games, which was kindled last week at Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics, was officially handed over to the Canadian delegation by the Greek Olympic Committee on Thursday... (Xinhuanet, China)
Players gobsmacked by swine flu warning Oct 29, 2009
Olympic gold medallist Alisa Camplin will run with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch. Camplin, an aerial skier who won a gold medal at the Salt Lake City Olympics and then a bronze in Turin, is one of 10 international athletes awarded a running spot in the relay, which has already started its route through Canadian territories. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Professional basketball returns to Albany Oct 29, 2009
The Legends are one of 18 teams in the International Basketball League, which also has teams in China and Vancouver. Miller has landed three sponsors so far, including Lynn s Uptown Sports Bar, in Albany. (Albany Business Review, NY)
At Microsoft, six Indians call all the shots Oct 29, 2009
Somasegar started the India Development Center in Hyderabad and the Microsoft Canada Development Center in Vancouver. He holds four patents and has worked on eight different operating system releases before heading the developer division. (India Times)
ms Rotterdam's 2010 Alaskan Explorer Cruises Highlight Hubbard Glacier Oct 28, 2009
The Rotterdam's Alaskan Explorer cruises call at the historic ports of Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, plus Victoria, BC, and feature scenic cruising of the Inside Passage and Vancouver Island. In Alaska's capital of Juneau, guests can visit the Alaska State Museum or opt for an active adventure such as kayaking, rafting, whale-watching or flight-seeing over the Mendenhall Glacier. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Plan now! Winter Olympics 2010 trip guide Oct 28, 2009
Tips for getting the most out of Vancouver ... Scenic and friendly, Vancouver, B.C. is a cosmopolitan city that's perfect for endless adventure year-round ... 19: TODAY hosts talk to British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell about how Vancouver is preparing for the upcoming Olympics. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wolski, Anderson pace surging Avs to shutout of Oilers Oct 28, 2009
(Sports Network) - Jason Williams scored the game-winning goal with about five minutes to play in the third period, as the Detroit Red Wings edged Vancouver, 5-4, to snap the Canucks' five-game home winning streak ... Christian Ehrhoff and Mathieu Schneider each had a goal for Vancouver, which finished a three-game homestand with a 2-1-0 mark ... Ehrhoff's goal at the 7:05 mark gave Vancouver a two-goal margin. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pair of Spartans Garner Big Ten Weekly Honors Oct 27, 2009
While, sophomore (Vancouver, B.C.) takes home Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Rijpma and Sherman's accolades give the Spartans a Big Ten Leading 10 Weekly Honors on the season. (Msuspartans.com)
Olympic training to begin for US bobsled, skeleton Oct 26, 2009
The new U.S. World Cup teams headed to western Canada on Sunday for two weeks of training on the track that will be used for the Vancouver Olympics this February ... And until the Vancouver Games begin, this two-week look is the last the Americans will get ... The World Cup teams are not the Olympic teams, but it s a strong likelihood that the group headed back to Vancouver in February will be composed largely if not entirely from those who ll be training there over the next couple weeks. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
U2 and Bono adapt to changing times Oct 24, 2009
(U2 ends its North American tour on Wednesday in Vancouver, British Columbia. . (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Early-booking Alaska cruises from $399 Oct 24, 2009
After that, the ship will coast through the breathtaking Inside Passage before reaching the final port of call in Vancouver, B.C. Interior cabins are price from $399 with interior cabins available for just $100 more. Plus, those that book by October 20 will also receive an onboard credit of up to $250. (MSNBC -- Travel)
$99 O/W to Seattle on Continental won't last Oct 24, 2009
It could also be a fly-in destination to reach the in Vancouver, British Columbia. The drive time from Seattle is about three hours barring no highway jams or long waits at the Canadian border crossing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mayleen Ramey To Host Tennis Channel Travel Series Oct 24, 2009
Newport, R.I.; Vancouver, Canada; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. "I am ecstatic to host Destination Tennis and join Tennis Channel's family," said Ramey in a statement. (Multichannel News)
Coke Campaign Sends Bloggers Around World Oct 23, 2009
The travelers will meet with locals, tell stories on the trip's Web site and take part in events like the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. "It's not about having the Coca-Cola brand first and foremost, center of the screen," said Adam Brown, director of Coca-Cola's Office of Digital Communications and Social Media. (Click2Houston, TX)
Prep Notebook: Playoffs still within Hilanders' reach Oct 22, 2009
The Hilanders (5-2, 2-1 league) take on Skyview (5-2, 3-0 league) at 7 p.m. Friday at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver, with the winner having the inside track to at least the No. 2 berth to the playoffs from the GSHL 2A.. Kelso can earn the No. 1 berth with a win over Skyview, a win over Battle Ground on Oct. 30 and a Heritage loss to Skyview on Oct. 30. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gwyneth Scally Exhibit/Installation Opening November 21t Oct 22, 2009
- NanoArt - Vancouver Art Gallery - Lawrence Asher Gallery - Cella Gallery - Gemeentemuseum Den Haag - Society for Midwest Metalsmiths - Karin Weber Gallery - Simon Lee Gallery - Jancar Jones Gallery. indepth arts search: lect. (AbsoluteArts.com)
What's Playing Oct 22, 2009
Saving Luna - In this true story, a baby killer whale becomes separated from his family in a remote Vancouver Island fjord. When the lonely young orca seeks companionship from people, he becomes beloved and controversial. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Top ready-made autumn adventures Oct 22, 2009
British Columbia's Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between the mainland and Vancouver Island, offers intrepid sea kayakers a chance to get up close and personal with killer whales. Surrounded by the glaciated peaks of the Coastal Range, you'll witness pods of orcas feeding on the annual salmon runs, which go only through October. (CNN)
College Tuition Is Up Sharply Amid Recession Oct 21, 2009
At Washington State University Vancouver, where students are facing consecutive 14 percent tuition increases, senior Peter Sterr said students are discovering that scholarships that once covered most or all of their bills don't go as far this year. A political science major, Sterr wants to work in the public sector, but with $35,000 in loans, he isn't sure he will be able to afford to take such a job. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rail travel on track Oct 21, 2009
Meanwhile, rail fans in the other Washington are celebrating the belated arrival of a second train between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Originally scheduled to start in 2008, the service kicked off August 19 and will run as a test program through the duration of the Winter Olympics in February. The additional SeattleVancouver connection is only part of it; equally important, the train makes it possible for the first time to ride the rails between Portland, Ore ... and Vancouver in a single... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Suns dissatisfied with win over Kings Oct 21, 2009
Today, they will leave for another international trip to play Portland on Thursday in Vancouver. "We're not playing as well as we'd like," Nash said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Price tag for college up sharply Oct 21, 2009
"It's only natural for parents to question why colleges are raising their prices yet again, while the rest of our economy is inflation-free,'' said James Boyle, president of the group College Parents of America. The news isn't all bad. The estimated net price - what the average student actually pays after financial aid is taken into account - is still much lower than the list price, at about $1,620 at public four-year colleges, and under $12,000 at private ones. Both figures are up slightly from... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
San Francisco Named Top US City To Visit Oct 20, 2009
Other top regional cities included Ubud, Bali; Vancouver, Canada; Cape Town, South Africa; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Florence, Italy. The complete results of the poll will appear in the November issue of the magazine, which goes on newsstands on Oct. 20. (Click2Houston, TX)
Checkpoint friendly Oct 20, 2009
The program has 16 border crossing locations, including eight at major Canadian airports such as Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
San Fran named best US city by Conde Nast Traveler Oct 20, 2009
In the category of top islands in North America, Kiawah, S.C., was first, followed by Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, and Nantucket, Mass. Top islands in the Caribbean/Atlantic were Bermuda, St. John and St. Barts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
U2 gig to be streamed on YouTube Oct 20, 2009
U2 will play their last live show of the year in Vancouver on 28 October. U2's concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California on Sunday will be streamed live on video-sharing website YouTube, the band have announced. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Visitor industry stimulus monies at work Oct 19, 2009
Next on board for Phase I of the county stimulus plan is a $25,000 Seattle and Vancouver blitz to encourage residents to travel to Kaua i which starts next week ... Because people living in the greater Seattle and Vancouver regions have an affinity for outdoors, nature-based activities, we believe the allure of visiting Kaua i will be very well received. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
