she snapped
Marriage counselors say Wilbanks' actions are an extreme but understandable reaction to the stress of the wedding and the fear of disappointing others by backing out.
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Replanting Burned Forests Delayed in Calif.
Wildflower Service spokesman needed
"If we don't give nature some help, the forest is going to be set back two or three centuries," said regional Forest Service spokesman Matt Mathes. "What was a thriving forest ecosystem is going to be a brush field for a long, long time."
"If we don't give nature some help, the forest is going to be set back two or three centuries," said regional Forest Service spokesman Matt Mathes. "What was a thriving forest ecosystem is going to be a brush field for a long, long time."
Experts: New Data Show Global Warming
previous smoking gun already forgotten in new press release
Lead scientist James Hansen, a prominent NASA climatologist, described the findings on the planet's out-of-balance energy exchange as a "smoking gun" that should dispel doubts about forecasts of climate change
Lead scientist James Hansen, a prominent NASA climatologist, described the findings on the planet's out-of-balance energy exchange as a "smoking gun" that should dispel doubts about forecasts of climate change
Zoo Reverses Vasectomy on Bush Dog
it turns out not to be Bush pulling strings
ST. LOUIS -- Three yapping, cuddly South American bush dog pups at the Saint Louis Zoo are making fertility history among wild canids, with implications for the rest of the animal world.
ST. LOUIS -- Three yapping, cuddly South American bush dog pups at the Saint Louis Zoo are making fertility history among wild canids, with implications for the rest of the animal world.
Special Ed. Students Charged With Rape
speaking of rape
Legislators this week introduced a bill that would increase the penalty for school employees who don't report such attacks immediately.
Legislators this week introduced a bill that would increase the penalty for school employees who don't report such attacks immediately.
New Design Could Transform 1st Bike Ride
wimps
Lead designer Scott Shim hopes the design, which won top honors recently at an international bicycle design competition, can help children slowly gain the skill and courage to pedal off on their own.
Lead designer Scott Shim hopes the design, which won top honors recently at an international bicycle design competition, can help children slowly gain the skill and courage to pedal off on their own.
Nations Accused on Intellectual Property
Terry & the software pirates
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration, responding to America's yawning trade deficit, said Friday in its annual report on copyright theft that China must do more to crack down on rampant piracy.
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration, responding to America's yawning trade deficit, said Friday in its annual report on copyright theft that China must do more to crack down on rampant piracy.
Train Stops Inches From Hitting Children
news story narrowly averted
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A train operator Friday managed to bring his train to an abrupt stop just inches short of a young brother and sister who were crossing the tracks about a quarter-mile from their home, police said.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A train operator Friday managed to bring his train to an abrupt stop just inches short of a young brother and sister who were crossing the tracks about a quarter-mile from their home, police said.
Dehl Facing Kidnapping and Drug Charges
they should have listened to Cassandra
Five years ago, Dehl stood teary-eyed next to Gov. Dirk Kempthorne as he signed a law named after her deceased daughter, Cassandra.
Five years ago, Dehl stood teary-eyed next to Gov. Dirk Kempthorne as he signed a law named after her deceased daughter, Cassandra.
Miami Mayor Wants Sex Offender Ban
or you could ban soap opera
Karen Rivo, president of the Nautilus Middle School parent-teacher association, said she supports the mayor's proposal but she thinks improving school security with better-trained guards, alarm systems and perimeter fences should also be addressed.
Karen Rivo, president of the Nautilus Middle School parent-teacher association, said she supports the mayor's proposal but she thinks improving school security with better-trained guards, alarm systems and perimeter fences should also be addressed.
Police: Ga. Woman Fabricated Kidnap Story
that didn't take long
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A Georgia bride-to-be who vanished just days before her wedding turned up in New Mexico and fabricated a tale of abduction before admitting Saturday that she got cold feet and "needed some time alone," police said.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A Georgia bride-to-be who vanished just days before her wedding turned up in New Mexico and fabricated a tale of abduction before admitting Saturday that she got cold feet and "needed some time alone," police said.
Birds May Be Behind Exploding German Toads
todeslache, the toadspool/toadstool confusion
Local officials in Hamburg were advising residents to stay away from the pond dubbed by German tabloids, "the death pool."
Local officials in Hamburg were advising residents to stay away from the pond dubbed by German tabloids, "the death pool."
L.A. Airport Police Officer Dies on Job
SUV safety questioned
Sadowski gained control of the police car after the officer stopped him and they got into a fight, Moore said. After he crashed the officer's car, Sadowski carjacked a sports-utility vehicle, hit a curb and flipped over, police said.
Sadowski gained control of the police car after the officer stopped him and they got into a fight, Moore said. After he crashed the officer's car, Sadowski carjacked a sports-utility vehicle, hit a curb and flipped over, police said.
Mother Charged With Stabbing Son, Daughter
maternal mood swings
Hammar said his department will investigate that fire again. The mother was home at the time of the blaze.
Hammar said his department will investigate that fire again. The mother was home at the time of the blaze.
Toxic Algae Hampers Everglades Restoration
differential calculus
"We don't know how bad it's going to get before it starts getting better," Gray said.
"We don't know how bad it's going to get before it starts getting better," Gray said.
House GOP Eyes Social Security Draft
no cliche left behind
"House Republicans are ready to roll up their sleeves and do some hard work on Social Security. We look forward to searching for solutions so that younger workers aren't left with an empty promise from the government," said Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.
"House Republicans are ready to roll up their sleeves and do some hard work on Social Security. We look forward to searching for solutions so that younger workers aren't left with an empty promise from the government," said Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.
NASA Delays Post-Columbia Flight Again
NASA adopts old-woman rules
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA on Friday pushed back the first post-Columbia space shuttle flight by at least two months, after last-minute analyses suggested that ice falling off the fuel tank could prove as catastrophic as the foam that doomed the last mission two years ago.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA on Friday pushed back the first post-Columbia space shuttle flight by at least two months, after last-minute analyses suggested that ice falling off the fuel tank could prove as catastrophic as the foam that doomed the last mission two years ago.
Missing Bride Found Alive in New Mexico
happy ending to the crazy girlfriend story
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A Georgia woman who vanished just days before her wedding was found in New Mexico early Saturday after she called her fiance from a pay phone and said she had been kidnapped, authorities said.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A Georgia woman who vanished just days before her wedding was found in New Mexico early Saturday after she called her fiance from a pay phone and said she had been kidnapped, authorities said.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Girl Scouts Sue Deadbeat Cookie Buyers
anti-obesity girl scout cookie credit limit suggsted
Form letters that preceded the legal action read, "Please note that nonpayment for Girl Scout cookies represents fraud," and advised the non-payers to arrange a repayment plan.
Form letters that preceded the legal action read, "Please note that nonpayment for Girl Scout cookies represents fraud," and advised the non-payers to arrange a repayment plan.
2 Arrested After Claiming Buried Treasure
money laundering
LAWRENCE, Mass. -- Two men who claimed in numerous national television interviews that they found buried treasure in the back yard of a home were arrested early Friday after being questioned by police, who said the money was stolen.
LAWRENCE, Mass. -- Two men who claimed in numerous national television interviews that they found buried treasure in the back yard of a home were arrested early Friday after being questioned by police, who said the money was stolen.
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