Leylandii may be to blame for house sparrow decline, say scientists - Guardian Unlimited

The hedge that launched a thousand neighbourly disputes could have contributed to the mysterious disappearance of one of Britain's best loved birds, scientists said today. The dramatic 20-year decline of house sparrows in towns and cities, a study ...

Peach Buzz - AccessAtlanta

The entry titled " Ted Turner on the economy: 'Maybe some children will have to move back home'," and any of the comments about it. Sure, Ted Turner has been on “Good Morning America,” “60 Minutes” and CNN this week to promote his fascinating ...

Someone Raced off with the Crown at Peach State - Who Won

JEFFERSON, Ga. -- A royal Hoosier purple crown that was supposed to be presented to the World Crown winner went missing from the Tech area at Peach State Speedway during the race Sunday. Promoter Vince Whitmire had purchased a very nice crown to ...

Turkey, gravy and potatoes; why not wine, too? - San Marcos Daily Record

Kitchens will be abuzz with activity in the next couple of weeks as household chefs prepare for the onslaught of dinner guests. Even the most honorable dieters seem to put aside moderate consumption at the Thanksgiving Day feast as if tomorrow was ...

Guardian Daily: Bloodbath on the high street - Guardian Unlimited

Woolworth's 800 high street stores are for sale for just £1. Business editor Deborah Hargreaves explains how UK retailers are being hit by the recession. In his last days as president, George Bush is scrapping laws protecting America's environment ...

Katie's new friendship is just Peach-y - Tonight South Africa

Katie Holmes has befriended Peaches Geldof. The unlikely friendship came about after the 19-year-old British presenter asked to interview the actress as part of a stint working for New York magazine Nylon. The pair got on well immediately, with 29 ...

Fire alarm: The cost - Newsday

Back in the 1930s when Coram was little more than a wide spot in a woodsy country road, its volunteer firefighters held Halloween dances and chicken barbecues to pay off the firehouse mortgage. Seventy years later, with about $5 million in annual tax ...