Daily Archives: March 3, 2004

On the arid Pacific edge of the South American continent, 500 miles north of Peru’s Colonial Capital, Lima, and 500 miles south of the Ecuadorian border, there lies a sleepy fishing village called Puerto Chicama, with but two claims to … Continue reading →

WINTER HAVEN – A brawl at the salad bar at Spring Haven Retirement Community sent three senior citizens to Winter Haven Hospital Sunday. Administrators say a 62-year-old resident who threw the first punch will leave the senior residence. All participants … Continue reading →

Sayuri Higa smiles as she samples "Fish McDippers," a new deep-fried fish dish, that McDonald’s Corp.’s Japanese unit McDonald’s Holdings Co. plans to unveil at stores nationwide March 8, at its outlet in Tokyo Monday, March 1, 2004. Similar to … Continue reading →

"Wearing nothing but colorful underwear and strategically placed tape, one Harvard undergraduate joined five similarly clad representatives from the People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) in a protest in Harvard Square that ended in the arrest of all … Continue reading →

"Dubai is my territory. Back off," said Ernie Els. "I don’t think so," replied Tiger woods. The "King" of golf, Woods (29,USA) and "Prince" Els (35, USA) clashed in the middle of the desert. The stage was is the EPGA … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows the Dowbrigade or is a regular reader of this space is aware that he has been a life-long fan of sports, both as a spectator and as a participant. We confess to an almost complete lack of … Continue reading →

Rhymes with Orange by Hilary Price

This image, taken by the microscopic imager on the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, shows a geological region of the rock outcrop at Meridiani Planum, Mars dubbed “El Capitan.” Light from the top is illuminating the region. Several images, each showing … Continue reading →