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Teaching Elephants to Dance 09 Jan 2004
A set of practices called "corporate venturing" can rejuvenate big companies—transforming
large, lumbering organizations into nimbler and more innovative ... (TechnologyReview.com)
Rings of fun in dueling circuses 09 Jan 2004
By Carol Azizian. With two circuses in town, you can expect double the number of
tigers and elephants, daredevil motorcycle riders, aerialists and acrobats. ... (Flint Journal (subscription), MI)
MAD DOG: How Now Mad Cow? 09 Jan 2004
And Madonna. And....okay, strike that. What about the elephants who went on
a rampage and flattened the village in Bangladesh a couple of years ago? ... (AlterNet)
Hat-trick of Tolkien's treasures 09 Jan 2004
There are warfare scenes to beggar belief, with million-strong armies, skyscraping
catapult machines, armoured elephants and over-flying dragons that strafe ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK)
Lions hustle to victories 09 Jan 2004
...confidence.". The Lions will take on the Bank of Taiwan in Game 2 tomorrow.
The Jeoutai Elephants and Taiwan Beer play tonight. Elephant ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Elephant Bar 09 Jan 2004
...and chef de cuisine at the finest hotels and restaurants in Asia, Europe, Canada
and the US'' How exactly he wound up in a chain decorated with elephants is ... (San Bernardino Sun, CA)
Rose: It's time to stop crying wolf 09 Jan 2004
By John David Rose. A door-to-door salesman comes to your house selling
elephant inhibitors guaranteed to keep you safe from elephants. ... (Carolina Morning News, SC)
In Thailand, travelers get nipped, tucked at cut rates 09 Jan 2004
Medical tourism in Thailand is reeling in Americans and other foreigners with
top-quality care and prices so low that they can go ride the elephants or ... (Kansas City Star (subscription), MO)
LTA's cul-de-sac on travel signboards 09 Jan 2004
...to engage road users before money is splurged on expensive road improvement projects
like Emas could help the LTA avoid building expensive white elephants on ... (Straits Times, Singapore)
Dolphin too sick to move, WEM says 09 Jan 2004
In November, Don Ghermezian, president of the Triple Five Corp., said he hopes
to acquire lion cubs, bear cubs, zebras, small elephants and sea lions for a ... (Edmonton Journal, Canada)
Art Listings 09 Jan 2004
...controlling and even puritanical. But the dance of the walls, which can
bring to mind circus elephants, is worth seeing. Consider it a ... (New York Times)
Next-generation robots take the plunge 09 Jan 2004
It's like hundreds and hundreds of elephants all standing on your toe,"
said Dr Fornari, adding, perhaps unnecessarily, "It's brutal.". ... (BBC News, UK)
India rolls out red carpet for its diaspora 09 Jan 2004
...in the US. Indians began to be associated with software and computers
rather than elephants and snake charmers. Indians now want ... (Asia Times Online, Hong Kong)
Naked mole rats and more : the 25 best webcams 09 Jan 2004
...them, of course, are the 12 Smithsonian National Zoo AnimalCams, through which visitors
are treated to live streaming video of naked mole-rats, Asian elephants ... (National Business Review, New Zealand)
The Salt Lake Tribune 09 Jan 2004
...comically ominous theme: "Look out . . . look out . . . pink elephants
on parade . . . ". Fiegel's adaptation of Carl Stalling and ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
Sharpton stumps for DC primary 09 Jan 2004
...while posing as Democrats. "We have far too many elephants walking
around with donkey jackets on," Mr. Sharpton said. He said he ... (Washington Times, DC)
Run away and join the circus - - if only for one performance 09 Jan 2004
...'Everything I learned to do, was from the world's greatest animal
trainer,'' Gebel says. At age two, he befriended elephants. At ... (Miami Herald, FL)
Spain ’ s Three Kings ’ on parade 09 Jan 2004
...along the sidewalks. Musical bands, dancers, camels laden with parcels,
horses and elephants accompanied the floats. The parades ... (Baku Sun, Azerbaijan)
Library notes 09 Jan 2004
2 (D is for Dogs), 9 (E is for Elephants), 23 (F is for Feathers); March 1, 8, 15,
22, 29, at 10:30 am Children 4 and under and a caregiver are welcome to join ... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Packet Racket: VOIP Buzzkill? 09 Jan 2004
...years of communication. Right now, however, OSS and billing and the
looming addressing crunch are the elephants in the room. No one ... (Light Reading)
Minnesota Zoo makes $48 million bond request 09 Jan 2004
...they visit a zoo. Other animals in the category include giraffes,
hippos, elephants, tigers and the like. In addition to bringing ... (Minnesota This Week Newspapers, MN)
Woman on a mission to combat AIDS 09 Jan 2004
...is a little concerned about getting around, learning how to drive a stick shift and
driving on dirt roads where animals such as zebras, warthogs, elephants and ... (St. Petersburg Times, FL)
Elephants, Vikings ready for Round 2 Jan 8, 2004
...me. We know they're a good team that can beat us.". Davis, whose Elephants
are ranked fourth, said they just have to move on. "You ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants to Be Moved Jan 8, 2004
Four hundred elephants in Shimba Hills Game Park, Kwale, are to get
a new home starting next month. They will be moved to the Tsavo ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Young Elephants urge respect for EC's independence Jan 8, 2004
Mr Patrick Agyemang Peprah, chairman of the Atonsu Monaco branch of the Young Elephants
Movement, the youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said since ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)
Frigid Cold Hard On Zoo Elephants, Giraffes Jan 8, 2004
...hitchhiking trips. Some animals don't fare well in frigid weather.
Elephants' ears are sensitive to frostbite. And tall animals ... (KOIN, OR)
Kruger elephants growing long in tooth again Jan 6, 2004
By Bruce Venter. Pretoria - The ivory trade by early pioneers decimated
South Africa's elephants and by 1900 few big tuskers survived. ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Lady Elephants fall to No. 2 in AAA; JHS 4th Jan 6, 2004
1 in Class AAA. The Lady Elephants (9-3) fell to second behind Perry in
the latest Class AAA gabasketball.net poll released Monday night. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants make maudlin drunks Jan 7, 2004
Whether or not this messy story is true to the facts, it is certainly true to the
imaginative demands we place on elephants, those animals that seem especially ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
Elephants Charge on Screen Jan 6, 2004
By Yoon Ja-young. Anyone in his right mind will run away when he sees himself
standing in the middle of a duel between two charging male elephants. ... (Korea Times, South Korea)
Stressing freedom, while avoiding elephants Jan 8, 2004
By YANCEY ROY. ALBANY -- Janis Joplin sang "Freedom's just another
word for nothing left to lose." And George Pataki, who used the ... (Ithaca Journal, NY)
Mayor Costas, elephants move in Jan 3, 2004
...answering mail. As for the elephants, they symbolize the first Republican
holding the Valparaiso mayor’s office since 1971. Costas ... (Gary Post Tribune, IN)
Indomitable Lions Prepare to Face Ivorian Elephants Jan 2, 2004
The under-23 lions are presently camping in Ombe ahead of next Sunday's
match against the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire. The third ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Elephants' intelligence complicates captivity Jan 5, 2004
...of 2001, Motti Nissani, a researcher from Wayne State University, conducted a series
of experiments at the Detroit Zoo exploring the intelligence of elephants. ... (Oakland County Press, MI)
A bigger home for the elephants to roam Jan 5, 2004
When zoo officials did a survey to find out which animals could benefit from a new
exhibit, the elephants won overwhelmingly, said zoo Director Steve Taylor. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
Detroit Zoo officials ponder options for improving environment ... Jan 5, 2004
...(AP) — Detroit Zoo officials are looking into ways to best keep elephants
in captivity while addressing their physical, social and mental needs. ... (MLive.com (subscription), MI)
Three killed; several injured by elephants in Nepal Jan 2, 2004
Kathmandu, Jan 3 (UNI) Three persons were killed and six injured when elephants
created havoc in eastern Dhanusha district, reports today said. ... (Deepika, India)
Elephants lumber up for the big show Jan 2, 2004
By Mark Hinson. Early Wednesday morning, elephants from the Ringling
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus were herded off a train and ... (The Tallahassee Democrat)
Now the poaching's over, Kruger's elephants are growing long in ... Jan 5, 2004
By Bruce Venter. Pretoria: The ivory trade by early pioneers decimated
South Africa's elephants and by 1900 few big tuskers survived. But. ... (Cape Times, Africa)
Mugabe's elephants run for their lives Dec 29, 2003
By Michael Durham. Hundreds of wild elephants are the latest refugees
from violence and disorder in Robert Mugabe's crisis-torn Zimbabwe. ... (The Age, Australia)
Organic repellant to drive away elephants Dec 27, 2003
A joint study by a team of American and Indian researchers to test a new organic
repellant designed to keep elephants away from crops concluded at a village in ... (Hindustan Times, India)
Plan underway to wall elephants off Dec 26, 2003
Rangamati district administration, to protect villagers, is planing to erect barriers
around the areas where marauding wild elephants have killed 12 people and ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)
Pair of Elephants make North All-Star squad Dec 30, 2003
The Elephants lost to Screven County in 2002 in the Dome and was upset
by Westminster in the second round in 2003 despite being ranked No. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
India News > Sanctuary to rein in elephants Dec 25, 2003
Koderma is a suitable place for an elephant sanctuary with its precious sal
trees and bamboos that will provide fodder for the elephants," he said. ... (New Kerala, India)
Elephants and Enterprise Dec 30, 2003
With a $108,000 grant, farmers in the Zambezi Valley of Zimbabwe found that surrounding
their crops with a row of chili peppers kept elephants from trampling ... (Bangor Daily News, ME)
Jaya defends camps for elephants Dec 14, 2003
Chennai: Happy over the "success" and strongly defending the month long rejuvenation
camps for elephants, which is drawing to a close on Monday, Tamil Nadu CM ... (Sify, India)
Group Said to Try to Inseminate Elephants Dec 16, 2003
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thai researchers will try to artificially inseminate 30
Asian elephants in a bid to boost numbers, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... (Newsday)
Group Said to Try to Inseminate Elephants Dec 16, 2003
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai researchers will try to artificially inseminate 30
Asian elephants in a bid to boost numbers, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... (Yahoo News)
Tony Ratcliffe: Professionals know how to look after circus ... Jan 8, 2004
A small, vocal, well-funded minority wants to ban elephants and other
exotic animals from circuses in this country. Their agenda ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
30 elephants to be inseminated Dec 15, 2003
Researchers at Chiang Mai and Kasetsart universities plan to go ahead with a programme
to artificially inseminate 30 female elephants, despite a lack of ... (The Nation, Thailand, Thailand)
Too many tame elephants in India Dec 17, 2003
17 (UPI) -- There's little joy in retirement for elephants living in the southern
India state of Kerala, as there are too many senior elephants already. ... (Washington Times, DC)
Field looks to derail No. 1 Lady Elephants Dec 18, 2003
It's going to be tough," Wood said. The Lady Elephants (9-2) have won
eight straight since losing two straight to Class AAAAA teams. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Vikings, Lady Elephants still atop AAA poll Dec 17, 2003
...to No. 5 Banneker. The Lady Elephants (9-2) have won eight straight
game after starting 1-2. The Johnson boys climbed to No. 3 in ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Tamed elephants in India's Kerala face uncertain future Dec 16, 2003
KERALA: Tamed elephants in the southern Indian state of Kerala are trained to carry
loads in the lumber business and when they are too old to work, many are ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)
Elephants Moved During Renovations at Zoo Dec 17, 2003
When Sujatha (Suzi) and Little Mac return next year, they will find a $2.5-million
enclosure renovation that gives them more room and a pool. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Vagrant elephants banned from Bangkok Dec 15, 2003
BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Vagrant elephants have been banned
from Bangkok's congested streets in an effort to ease traffic chaos. ... (Washington Times, DC)
Elephants given a send-off from camp Dec 16, 2003
The one- month-long rejuvenation camp for elephants successfully
concluded at Theppakadu in Mudumalai Wild Life Camp yesterday. ... (News Today, India)
Even elephants flee the Mugabe regime Dec 28, 2003
Hundreds of wild elephants are the latest refugees from violence and
disorder in Robert Mugabe's crisis-torn Zimbabwe. The animals ... (Mail & Guardian (subscription), South Africa)
Elephants flee massacre Dec 29, 2003
By Michael Durham. MOSI-O-TUNYA: Hundreds of wild elephants are the latest refugees
from violence and disorder in Robert Mugabe's crisis-torn Zimbabwe. ... (Herald, Pakistan)
Under the big top Jan 8, 2004
14-15, and with it more than 200 performers and animals - everything from elephants
to high-flyers and an actual human cannonball. "The circus is very unique. ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)
Dinos keep unbeaten record with weekend win Jan 5, 2004
...press. As expected, the Sina Lions took care of business against the
Jeoutai Elephants in Game 1 on Saturday, winning 76-72. The ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Unkindest Cuts Scar Indonesia Jan 1, 2004
...is losing an expanse of forest nearly the size of Switzerland annually, and with
it the habitat of endangered tigers, rhinoceroses, orangutans and elephants. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
One Last Chang Dec 29, 2003
...legs. A recent survey showed that there are only about 5,000 elephants
left in Thailand with about 2,000 still living in the wild. ... (Chiang Mai News, Thailand)
TODAY ’ S MAIL Jan 6, 2004
...and pop singer Olivia Newton John are just two of the many celebrities who joined
PETA to petition the Thai government to end the cruel treatment of elephants ... (ABS CBN News, Philippines)
Group Said to Try to Inseminate Elephants Dec 16, 2003
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai researchers will try to artificially inseminate 30
Asian elephants in a bid to boost numbers, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Back to front Dec 22, 2003
This is an elephant-back safari. Love or loathe the idea of African elephants
being used as a biological 4X4, the concept is here to stay. ... (Mail & Guardian (subscription), South Africa)
Group Said To Try To Inseminate Elephants Dec 16, 2003
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) Thai researchers will try to artificially inseminate 30
Asian elephants in a bid to boost numbers, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... (WCCO, MN)
Group Said to Try to Inseminate Elephants Dec 16, 2003
Thai researchers will try to artificially inseminate 30 Asian elephants
in a bid to boost numbers, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Botswana ranks third tourist preferred destination Jan 8, 2004
That's the beauty of it." Elephants, lions and giraffes are among
the wildlife spotted on the savannas, wetlands and salt pans. ... (Republic of Botswana, Botswana)
Consumers judge hippest products of 2003 Jan 8, 2004
Brother Elephants and Sinon Bulls--now widely regarded as the strongest of Taiwan's
six professional teams--together raked in at least US$5.88 million in ... (Taipei Journal, Taiwan)
First false tooth for elephant Jan 8, 2004
...had lost all of her upper teeth and was slowly starving to death, a problem she shares
with about 10 to 15% of Thailand's 2 500 endangered domestic elephants. ... (The Star, Africa)
Viet Nam can learn how to deal with wildlife problem Dec 29, 2003
The conflict between elephants and people is on the rise in Viet
Nam. In just the last few months, two farmers were trampled to ... (Vietnam Economic Times, Vietnam)
Viet Nam can learn how to deal with wildlife problem Dec 26, 2003
Ha Noi, Dec. 27 (VNA) - The conflict between elephants and people
is on the rise in Viet Nam . In just the last few months, two ... (Viet Nam News Agency, Vietnam)
Documentary: The Thai Elephant In Life And Legend Jan 6, 2004
Early settlers were fascinated by the sumptuous lives of the white elephants, whose
food was presented on golden plates and whose handlers were venerated as ... (Special Broadcasting Service, Australia)
Dentures for Toothless Old Elephant Jan 6, 2004
Elephants have four sets of teeth in a lifetime, but after they lose their last molar
they cannot chew properly and often die from malnutrition or starvation. ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Ringling Brothers’ Circus Claims to Promote Conservation Dec 17, 2003
...& Bailey circus, the largest and oldest in the US As families mill about they see
posters describing Ringling’s efforts to protect endangered Asian elephants ... (Environmental Magazine, CT)
100-up for paper 'rooted at the heart of the community' Jan 8, 2004
1929: The three elephants, 14 lions 12 polar bears, seven leopards, 10 zebras, 10
Bengal tigers, 10 bears, 200 monkeys, 20 apes, two hyenas, two pumas, four ... (HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk, UK)
Rebuilding and new buildings to highlight youth sports in Hall Jan 8, 2004
The football field, named after longtime Gainesville High coach Bobby
Gruhn, has played host to Red Elephants football games since 1916. ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
Cycling: Darshan promises to save Velodrome Jan 8, 2004
...sport has come up with poor results. What do we do then with the herd
of white elephants in Bukit Jalil? Do we have to bring them ... (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
Rum for monkeys chillin' behind bars Jan 6, 2004
The daily hot mustard oil and pepper massages are for the elephants, the monkeys
get to drink rum and the rhinos are fed a special Indian dessert called "kheer ... (Daily News, Africa)
Key subregion games highlight Tuesday's hoops action Jan 6, 2004
2 Gainesville coming up Friday. The Lady Spartans are much-improved this season
but have a tall task against the No. 2 Lady Elephants and Tasha Humphrey. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Motorcyclists face ban from city areas Jan 8, 2004
Such areas belonging to the Government should be allowed to be used by the rakyat,"
he said, adding that they were not built to be "white elephants.". ... (Utusan Malaysia Online, Malaysia)
Ocean devotion Jan 8, 2004
A dog can ride a surfboard and paddle through the surf, as can creatures as big
as elephants but, apart from fish and a few of the cetaceans, only bipedal ... (The Age, Australia)
Jokes that don't make you gag Jan 6, 2004
In A Brush With Change, the first of four comedy plays, Stanley took the part of
Sir Lesley McKinsey, who makes a comfortable living painting elephants ("Van ... (The Scotsman, UK)
The best in fact and fiction Jan 2, 2004
It concerns Meredith Watson, who is "not just a little overweight,
but quite fat". She lives in a house full of toy elephants. She ... (The Age, Australia)
Pack your trunks Dec 19, 2003
Six baby elephants kick around in the red dust of Nairobi National
Park. With only a rope separating us from them, this may be the ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Year gave local fans plenty to cheer about Dec 31, 2003
...games were blowouts. The Vikings and Red Elephants' run to the title
was the top sports story in Hall County for 2003. The Vikings ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
Family Briefs Jan 7, 2004
...ranks number 200,000 to 600,000, depending on which account of the movie you read,
backed up by gigantic trolls, swooping dragons and 80-foot-high elephants. ... (Winston Salem Journal, NC)
Miami journalism student could be deported for wildlife smuggling Jan 6, 2004
MIAMI — A Nigerian native was placed on probation Tuesday and may face deportation
for wildlife smuggling by carrying undeclared elephants tusks and animal ... (The News-Press, FL)
Probation for Nigerian man carrying protected tusks, skins Jan 6, 2004
MIAMI - A Nigerian native was placed on probation Tuesday and may face deportation
for wildlife smuggling by carrying undeclared elephants tusks and animal ... (Bradenton Herald, FL)
Tortured elephant turns boisterous Jan 7, 2004
Tuesday. It is a common sight to see elephants being pressed to beg
in Kovilpatti and in Kalugumalai towns of Thoothukudi district. ... (Newindpress, India)
True size of biggest stories of 2003 won't be known 'til later Jan 8, 2004
...budget constraints on the one hand and a plethora of hands held out for payment
on the other is probably akin to herding cats - or worse, herding elephants ... (BioWorld Online (subscription), United States)
Probation for Nigerian man carrying protected tusks, skins Jan 6, 2004
A Nigerian native was placed on probation Tuesday and may face deportation for wildlife
smuggling by carrying undeclared elephants tusks and animal skins with ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)
With just a gesture, you've said a handful Jan 8, 2004
...recently. Gesturing went hand in hand with laughter, as adults did such
things as mimic the motions of elephants and rabbits and birds. ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)
Many happy returns (on your CRM investment) Jan 7, 2004
As he elaborated in his recent book, "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?," the
tech industry maintains a "remarkable detachment" from its customers. ... (SearchCRM.com, United States)
Parents snap up car seats to comply with new law Jan 8, 2004
But I couldn't get my 8-year-old in a booster seat now if I held him down
with elephants.". Some children with physical disabilities are exempted. ... (Peoria Journal Star, IL)
Elephant 'Camp' Gets Mixed Reports Jan 5, 2004
For 45 days each year, working elephants in India will be sent to a "rejuvenation"
camp where they will receive medical care, nutritional attention, exercise ... (Animal News Center)
Leaders Reject Transfer of 400 Elephants 10 Dec 2003
Leaders in Taita Taveta District have opposed the planned transfer of
400 elephants to Tsavo National Park by the Kenya Wildlife Service. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Fossilised footprints of elephants discovered 10 Dec 2003
But on checking it they were excited to find instead fossilised prints left by
hundreds of elephants and other animals dating back between six and eight ... (Gulf News, United Arab Emirates)
Refuge's latest elephant given grim prognosis 10 Dec 2003
Delhi came to the sanctuary after USDA inspectors seized her from The
Haw- thorn Corp., a company that leases elephants to circuses. ... (The Tennessean, TN)
Making a trunk call for civic elephant! 10 Dec 2003
Because Asian elephants grow up to 13ft and eat around 300 kilos of vegetation per
day, the mammal could not be given the freedom of the borough's parks nor ... (Newham Recorder, UK)
Fossil deposit creatures are new clues to evolution of mammals 10 Dec 2003
...and bears were evolving in the Northern Hemisphere, between 24 million and 32 million
years ago, an odd assortment of creatures, including primitive elephants ... (Centre Daily Times, PA)
White Elephant Open House taking donations at Wildlife Safari 10 Dec 2003
Food Pantry. Along with giving to others, guests are invited to meet,
pet and feed one of the resident African elephants. The Barn ... (The News-Review, United States)
A Nobel winner's year of distinction 10 Dec 2003
...he says. "I'm an old man.". Audiences want to hear how he made molecular
elephants fly, the feat that won him the prize. Over and ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
Great Apes Threatened with Extinction, warns UN 10 Dec 2003
...to their survival. "They can be described along with elephants as
the 'gardeners' of the forest," explained Mr. Redman. "And we ... (Voice of America)
Trophy Hunting Depletes Genes for Big Horn Sheep 10 Dec 2003
They also warned that there could be a similar evolutionary impact on
elephants in Africa where tuskless males are becoming more common. (Reuters, UK)
No crook crossed his path and survived it 10 Dec 2003
Paul Wanyeki, who is suspected to have been a poacher dealing in elephants tusks,
was one of the people Shaw warned to avoid Nairobi as they would Hell. ... (East African Standard, Kenya)
Study: Huge Dinosaurs Floated 10 Dec 2003
...gave them a surprising lightness for a reptile that could grow as long as 130 feet
and weigh as much as 85 tons, or ten times the size of today's elephants. ... (Discovery Channel)
Fletcher vows a 'new unity' 10 Dec 2003
It was the right tone, focusing on unity," said Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson,
who wore a tie with a pattern of tiny elephants, the Republican symbol. ... (Louisville Courier Journal, KY)
Heavy cargo a delicate balance 10 Dec 2003
...range each. The GE equipment being lifted reportedly weighed about
500 tons, roughly equivalent to 50 African elephants. "You need ... (Albany Times Union, NY)
Ancient "Wushan Man" written into history textbook 10 Dec 2003
Some skeleton fossils of gigantic apes, as well as cumulate fossils of deer, hyena,
rhinoceros and elephants, were unearthed at the Longgupo Site by an expert ... (Xinhua, China)
Cat Action Team merges with Humane Society 10 Dec 2003
Currently SSHS is backing a bill at the State House which would ban circuses
from bringing exotic animals, such as elephants and lions, into the state. ... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Courtesy www.lanting.com 10 Dec 2003
He does want to point out, however, that he's not out there using digital "to clone
in additional elephants or create sunsets that didn't exist." And if the ... (Metro Santa Cruz, CA)
Kerala News: Kumbalangi soon to turn 'heritage village' 10 Dec 2003
...overcome drought. It is said that elephants were used to fell coconut
trees to speed up the construction of the road. Kumbalangi ... (Keralanext, India)
Holiday beers offer a good reason for an imbiber to rejoice 10 Dec 2003
Another interesting Belgian was the Delirium Noel. From the pink elephants on
its label to its mixture of malt and sweetness, this brew is exceptional. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Victory for Captive Elephants - United States Department of ... Dec 9, 2003
Delhi, a 57-year-old Asian elephant was removed from the Hawthorn Corporation facility,
an Illinois-based company that leases elephants to circuses, because ... (Business Wire (press release))
Aeroflot Moves Focus From Elephants to People in Ads Dec 8, 2003
We have moved the focus away from elephants to people," said Tatyana
Machalina, deputy head of Aeroflot's marketing department. ... (St Petersburg Times, Russia, Russia)
Elephants hijack sugar trucks Dec 6, 2003
HUNGRY elephants have gone on the rampage in eastern Thailand, ransacking villagers'
plantations and forcing sugarcane trucks to stop so they can raid their ... (The Australian, Australia)
Hungry Thai elephants raid villages, hijack sugarcane trucks: ... Dec 7, 2003
BANGKOK : Hungry elephants have gone on the rampage in eastern Thailand, ransacking
villagers' plantations and forcing sugarcane trucks to stop so they can ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)
Thai elephants turn highway robbers Dec 7, 2003
Elephants in eastern Thailand have found a novel method to get around the food
shortage in their area - stop sugar cane trucks and raid the produce. ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)
Dozens of elephants killed in Riau Dec 7, 2003
Twenty-six elephants have been killed in Riau province over the last year for a
variety of reasons, particularly because their habitat has been shrinking due ... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Protest against gifting of elephants Dec 8, 2003
Environmentalists and public in the area launched a massive protest against the
gifting of elephants in Pinnawala elephant orphanage to various temples and ... (Daily News, Sri Lanka)
Prof Fobih assists victims of marauding elephants Dec 8, 2003
Assin South, on Saturday presented relief items worth several million of cedis to
more than 100 farmers whose farms have been destroyed by marauding elephants ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)
Vikings back atop AAA rankings Dec 9, 2003
2 with Westover third. Gainesville (7-1) moved up into a tie with Hart
County at No. 4. The Elephants have won seven straight. White ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
NZ technology helps track elephants across South Africa Dec 3, 2003
Satellite technology pioneered in New Zealand to track native falcons has been
adapted to map the wanderings and diet of elephants on the border of South ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Wild elephants kill villager Dec 2, 2003
RAMPAGING wild elephants have killed a villager on the Indonesian
island of Sumatra, officials say. The seven elephants attacked ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)
Elephants attack villagers in Sumatra Dec 4, 2003
JAKARTA — A herd of wild elephants on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has attacked
villagers who allegedly encroached on a protected park land to grow crops ... (Japan Today, Japan)
Elephants Run Amok, One Villager Killed Dec 3, 2003
Laksamana.Net - Wild elephants have run amok in a national park in Lampung province,
killing at least one villager, a report said Wednesday (3/12/03). ... (Laksamana, Indonesia)
Davis enjoying second stint at helm of Elephants Dec 5, 2003
As fate would have it, Davis now finds himself back at the helm of the Red Elephants,
coming back to take over for his successor, Virgil Amey, at the end of ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants Wreak Havoc in Bomet Dec 3, 2003
Three rogue elephants destroyed crops on Monday night in Bomet District
after straying out of the Maasai Mara game reserve. The ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
In the Wild - White Elephants with Meg Ryan Dec 5, 2003
Ultimately more a vehicle for the Meg Ryan brand than a story about Thailand's
white elephants, Meg rides an elephant, Meg scrubs an elephant's back, Meg ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
When Two Elephants Fight: Nigeria/South Africa Dec 4, 2003
FOR the second major tournament in a row, Nigeria's Super Eagles find themselves
in a 'group of death' following draw for the 2004 African Nations Cup finals ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
World News, Nepal > Elephants kill two Nepalese Dec 5, 2003
Kathmandu, Dec 5 : A herd of wild elephants struck a village in central Nepal, killing
two people and destroying a large amount of crops, The Kathmandu Post ... (New Kerala, India)
Hungry Thai elephants raid villages, hijack sugarcane trucks Dec 8, 2003
Hungry elephants have gone on the rampage in eastern Thailand, ransacking villagers'
plantations and forcing sugarcane trucks to stop so they can raid their ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Hungry elephants raid villages, hijack sugarcane Dec 7, 2003
BANGKOK (AFP) - Hungry elephants have gone on the rampage in eastern Thailand, ransacking
villagers' plantations and forcing sugarcane trucks to stop so they ... (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam)
Hungry Thai elephants raid villages, hijack sugarcane trucks: ... Dec 6, 2003
BANGKOK - Hungry elephants have gone on the rampage in eastern Thailand, ransacking
villagers’ plantations and forcing sugarcane trucks to stop so they can ... (Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates)
Camp gives elephants a chance to forget Nov 25, 2003
A month-long holiday camp for stressed elephants has opened in southern India where
over-worked animals will be able to socialise over top class food under the ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
Red Elephants' season put on ice Nov 29, 2003
In an upset as chilling as the snow flurries that fell throughout Friday night's
game, Westminster knocked off the top-ranked Red Elephants 16-6 in the second ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
City zoo sees way to keep elephants Nov 25, 2003
With the outpouring of public support to keep elephants Dolly and Anna at the
Baltimore Zoo, business leaders have pledged to match up to $1 million in ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
India opens vacation camp for stressed-out elephants Nov 26, 2003
NEW DELHI -- A monthlong holiday camp for stressed elephants has opened in southern
India where overworked animals will be able to socialize over first-class ... (Chicago Sun Times, IL)
Lady Elephants fall apart in loss to Redan Nov 25, 2003
LILBURN - Redan outscored Gainesville 22-2 in the fourth quarter to steal a 58-43
win over the Lady Red Elephants Monday night in the third-place game of the ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Lady Elephants still No. 1 in Class AAA Dec 2, 2003
Monday night. The Lady Red Elephants (3-2) are fresh off two wins,
however, in the Lawrence County Invitational in Tennessee. They ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Two elephants per postie a tall order! Dec 2, 2003
...postie in the New England region will be delivering more than four tonnes of mail
this Christmas - the equivalent of the weight of two fully grown elephants. ... (Armidale Express, Australia)
Looking ahead, looking back: milk cows to white elephants Dec 1, 2003
Not to put any gloss on an extremely ugly situation, let it be recorded that if
a large number of public undertakings eventually ended up as white elephants ... (Samachar News, India)
Elephants Shot Dead in Laikipia Nov 26, 2003
One of the elephants was found dead at Segera ranch, Laikipia District, with bullet
wounds suspected to have been inflicted by Administration Police officers. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Zoo Opens New Yard for Endangered Asian Elephants Nov 25, 2003
It is one phase of a 10-year plan to triple the zoo's elephant space and host
a whole herd of endangered Asian elephants in the nation's capital. ... (Washington Post)
India News: Six elephants killed in six weeks in Jharkhand Dec 2, 2003
Six elephants have been killed in the last six weeks and the tusks of four found
missing in Jharkhand, where the tuskers live under constant threat of poachers ... (New Kerala, India)
India opens chill-out camp for elephants Nov 26, 2003
NEW DELHI, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The government of India has opened a camp for
stressed-out elephants to lounge, rejuvenate and eat top class food. ... (Washington Times, DC)
Kerala News: Putting the brakes on elephants Nov 25, 2003
...straightens. The elephant is then unable to move its front legs,"
said Asari, who has already tried it out on a few elephants. He ... (New Kerala, India)
ELEPHANTS RUN AMUCK, ONE VILLAGER KILLED Dec 2, 2003
Bandar Lampung - A villager died after seven "angry" wild elephants ran amuck in
the Sumatran district of Tanggamus, Lampung, on Saturday, a park official ... (Antara (subscription), Indonesia)
TN: Govt. defends camps for elephants Nov 16, 2003
Chennai, Nov 16. (PTI): Tamil Nadu government today strongly defended the month-long
rejuvenation camps for elephants held in captivity, saying that they were ... (The Hindu, India)
Ban on export of pygmy elephants Nov 19, 2003
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has banned the export of Borneo pygmy elephants
from the state with immediate effect, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Baltimore Zoo's Elephants Can Stay Put Nov 21, 2003
BALTIMORE (AP) - An outpouring of support has allowed the Baltimore Zoo to cancel
plans - at least through the spring - to ship out its elephants to save money ... (Guardian, UK)
Baltimore Zoo's Elephants Can Stay Put Nov 21, 2003
21 — An outpouring of support has allowed the Baltimore Zoo to cancel plans
at least through the spring to ship out its elephants to save money. ... (ABC News)
Donations allow Baltimore Zoo's elephants to stay home, at least ... Nov 21, 2003
An outpouring of support has allowed the Baltimore Zoo to cancel plans --
at least through the spring -- to ship out its elephants to save money. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
Baltimore Zoo's Elephants Can Stay Put Nov 21, 2003
BALTIMORE (AP) -- An outpouring of support has allowed the Baltimore Zoo to cancel
plans _ at least through the spring _ to ship out its elephants to save money ... (Wired News)
Four temple elephants proceed to Mudumalai Nov 14, 2003
Kancheepuram: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE)
Department officials heaved a sigh of relief as four temple elephants in ... (Sify, India)
Centre seeks explanation on torture of elephants Nov 18, 2003
New Delhi: The Centre has sought a "factual report" from the Tamil Nadu
government on the alleged physical torture of temple elephants. ... (Sify, India)
India News: Tamil Nadu: Elephants pawns on chessboard of ... Nov 19, 2003
The spotlight continues on Tamil Nadu's temple elephants, sent on a forced holiday
to the forest by the ruling AIADMK, which is now battling the DMK over the ... (New Kerala, India)
Forget 'torture', elephants have fun at forest camp Nov 19, 2003
MUDUMALAI: As scores of elephants relax in the forest camp here, a controversy
rages on how right it has been for them to be sent here in the first place. ... (Times of India, India)
Red Elephants rally past Cats Nov 22, 2003
With an inspired Serjoe Jones leading the way, Villa Rica (7-4) nearly toppled
the Red Elephants (11-0) before Class AAA's top-ranked team put the unranked ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
Export of pygmy elephants is banned Nov 20, 2003
THE export of elephants, especially the rare pygmy elephant, has
been banned with immediate effect. Musa said the State Cabinet ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)
Elephants storm past The Branch Nov 15, 2003
...week. The top-ranked Red Elephants (10-0) responded emphatically with
a 58-10 victory over the Falcons at Bobby Gruhn Field. Gainesville ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
Elephants glad to see playoffs Nov 21, 2003
The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Elephants (10-0) play host to the Wildcats
(7-3) Friday night in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants rally twice to beat Villa Rica Nov 21, 2003
1-ranked Elephants having to come-from-behind twice, at home, before pulling away
late to beat Villa Rica 26-15 in the first round of the Class AAA state ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Lady Elephants rally to win opener Nov 21, 2003
The Lady Red Elephants outscored the Lady Black Knights 22-7 in the final period
to pull out a 62-50 win Thursday night in the Parkview Invitational Tournament ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
'Focused' Elephants stomp Falcons Nov 14, 2003
...both teams' season finale. The Red Elephants (10-0) completed their
second straight unbeaten regular season. They will play host ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Lady Elephants try rebound from first loss Nov 24, 2003
The Lady Red Elephants (1-1) will play Redan Monday night in the third place
game at the Parkview Invitational Tournament at Parkview high School. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
With new attention and funds, zoo can keep elephants, for now Nov 21, 2003
By June Arney. Dolly and Anna, the Baltimore Zoo elephants, won't
have to leave home - at least for a while. A hastily organized ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Indian elephants unwind at camp Nov 16, 2003
Working elephants in India's southern Tamil Nadu state have begun a
month of relaxation at a holiday camp. The government-sponsored ... (BBC News, UK)
All they see are white elephants Nov 15, 2003
But with the fear of white elephants and penguins standing in line at the unemployment
office (as depicted in a Herald editorial cartoon), the timing was not ... (New Bedford Standard, MA)
Indian elephants in 'holiday torture' Nov 18, 2003
By Sampath Kumar. A move to transport elephants in India to a 'holiday camp'
has hit problems after complaints the animals suffered torture and abuse. ... (BBC News, UK)
Elephants begin holiday with injuries, trauma Nov 15, 2003
Eleven large temple elephants, several weighing over five tonnes, began a long
and arduous journey to a rejuvenating camp in the serene Mudumalai hills of ... (New Kerala, India)
Indian govt orders elephants should not be forced to attend " ... Nov 19, 2003
Scores of elephants had been taken to a camp in the southern state of
Tamil Nadu in an attempt to make them less stressed and healthier. ... (TerraDaily)
Tracking elephants with technology Nov 20, 2003
Technology being used to help conserve New Zealand’s small native falcon has been
called on to track the elephants of South Africa’s Kruger National Park. ... (Massey News, New Zealand)
At Philly's zoo, elephants aren't being told to leave Nov 17, 2003
In Baltimore, the zoo is in such sad shape, they're laying off workers and
packing off their superstars, the elephants, to save a few bucks. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Control elephants Nov 17, 2003
A senior chief’s representative says ways should be found to control elephants
that destroy vegetation and crops in the Okavango Sub-district. ... (Republic of Botswana, Botswana)
Elephants get respite, rubdown at camp Nov 17, 2003
In all, 37 temple elephants, and 18 domestic elephants from across
the State were brought to the camp. In addition, there were 45 ... (News Today, India)
X-Files' actress tells Lincoln Park Zoo to send pachyderms ... Dec 9, 2003
The actress fired off a letter to zoo director Kevin Bell Monday, asking him to
move three aging elephants named Peaches, Wanki and Tatima (acquired from the ... (Chicago Sun Times, IL)
Wildlife Conservation Must Benefit Local Communities, Say Experts Dec 9, 2003
She described how, working with a local Masai Mara team, she has rescued "giraffes,
elephants, and all sorts of different animals who've been caught by these ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
DATABASE: Up-to-the-Minute News and Information Dec 9, 2003
But the remains of ancestors of modern-day elephants and other animals, unearthed
by the team of US and Ethiopian scientists, provide some answers. ... (Newsday)
Jockstrip: The world as we know it Dec 9, 2003
Hungary elephants in Thailand have developed a strategy to hijack trucks
carrying sugarcane, Britain's Sky News reports. Dry-season ... (Washington Times, DC)
Elephant numbers continue to grow Dec 8, 2003
The latest IUCN study of Africa's elephant populations in 2002 there
were from 400,000 to 660,000 elephants across the continent. ... (Republic of Botswana, Botswana)
Elephant kills city woman in Africa Dec 8, 2003
Safari operators routinely warn tourists that they run a greater risk of being
hurt or killed by charging elephants than by lions or rhinoceroses. ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA)
Elephant Population Increases Dec 5, 2003
THE number of elephants in Botswana bulged in the last year by six percent
an international environmental watchdog, IUCN said last night. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Humphrey, Benson lead GHS to sweep Dec 7, 2003
In the boys game, the Red Elephants used a 13-2 first quarter en rout
to a 65-29 win over the War Eagles. Balanced play and scoring ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
As elephant populations dwindle, effort grows Nov 27, 2003
...in captivity. "We can no longer take it for granted that in the future,
all zoos will have elephants," Mr. Siegel said. "The question ... (WFAA (subscription), TX)
African elephant numbers puzzle Dec 3, 2003
By Alex Kirby. A study of African elephants suggests they may be more
numerous than they were four years ago, scientists say. They ... (BBC News, UK)
Fossils From Ethiopia Shed Light On Evolution of African Mammals Dec 5, 2003
For example, several species of primitive proboscideans -- very distant cousins
of today's elephants that were thought to have become extinct at an earlier ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
BCC Mars' victory leaves it one spot off league leaders Dec 8, 2003
The highly anticipated matchup between Dacin Tigers' Tien Lei and Jeoutai Elephants'
rookie big man Wu Tai-hao ( ??? ) on Sunday did not live up to its ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Andal, 25, Single Nov 29, 2003
Fifty-five domestic elephants that had never seen anything more than a hose-pipe
shower struggle to have a bath in the one-foot deep water of the Moyar river ... (Outlookindia.com, UK)
Tracking elephants with technology 20 Nov 2003
Technology being used to help conserve New Zealand’s small native falcon has been
called on to track the elephants of South Africa’s Kruger National Park. ... (Massey News, New Zealand)
Export of pygmy elephants is banned 20 Nov 2003
THE export of elephants, especially the rare pygmy elephant, has
been banned with immediate effect. Musa said the State Cabinet ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)
PETA criticizes visiting circus company 20 Nov 2003
Leslie Armstrong. "For elephants used in circuses, even something
as natural as trumpeting can lead to a beating.". PETA alleges ... (Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL)
Forget ' torture ' , elephants have fun at forest camp Nov 19, 2003
MUDUMALAI: As scores of elephants relax in the forest camp here, a controversy
rages on how right it has been for them to be sent here in the first place. ... (Times of India, India)
India News: Tamil Nadu: Elephants pawns on chessboard of ... Nov 19, 2003
The spotlight continues on Tamil Nadu's temple elephants, sent on a forced holiday
to the forest by the ruling AIADMK, which is now battling the DMK over the ... (New Kerala, India)
Elephants Have Colorful Link to Moscow Oct 20, 2003
From the elephant who walked thousands of kilometers to reach Moscow in the 16th
century to the elephants who were bribed into entering a new $20 million home ... (St Petersburg Times, Russia, Russia)
Elephants stay behind Nov 6, 2003
After no alternative home is found for the elephants, the Roger Williams Park
Zoo compromises on a plan for renovate their quarters. BY LINDA BORG. ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)
TN: Govt. defends camps for elephants Nov 16, 2003
Chennai, Nov 16. (PTI): Tamil Nadu government today strongly defended the month-long
rejuvenation camps for elephants held in captivity, saying that they were ... (The Hindu, India)
Asia's elephants are losing the battle for living space Oct 21, 2003
The shrinking natural habitat of Asian elephants in recent decades has forced them
into increased and often violent contact with humans, said environmentalists ... (Environmental News Network, CA)
Indian elephants unwind at camp Nov 16, 2003
Working elephants in India's southern Tamil Nadu state have begun a
month of relaxation at a holiday camp. The government-sponsored ... (BBC News, UK)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
AP) - The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting their ... (Guardian, UK)
Ban on export of pygmy elephants Nov 19, 2003
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has banned the export of Borneo pygmy elephants
from the state with immediate effect, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Roger Williams Zoo decides to keep elephants at home Nov 6, 2003
PROVIDENCE -- Keepers at Roger Williams Zoo won't let their three star
African elephants leave after all. In May, the zoo announced ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)
400 elephants to be relocated in five-year plan Nov 11, 2003
By MSHENGA MWACHARO. Some 400 elephants will be moved from the Narok Game Reserve
to Tsavo East National Park by Kenya Wildlife Service in a five-year plan. ... (Daily Nation, Kenya)
Indian elephants in 'holiday torture' Nov 18, 2003
By Sampath Kumar. A move to transport elephants in India to a 'holiday camp'
has hit problems after complaints the animals suffered torture and abuse. ... (BBC News, UK)
Elephants storm past The Branch Nov 15, 2003
...week. The top-ranked Red Elephants (10-0) responded emphatically with
a 58-10 victory over the Falcons at Bobby Gruhn Field. Gainesville ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
How many elephants can dance on the head of a mayor? Nov 9, 2003
The costly-to-maintain elephants will be placed in a breeding program run
by various other zoos around the country. The symbolism is rich. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
UN warns of e-gov 'white elephants' Nov 5, 2003
The report warns that a "too-grandiose approach" to e-government could
result in failure or "white elephants" that cost tax payers dearly. ... (The Register, UK)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
AP)--The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting their ... (Rocky Mount Telegram, NC)
Elephants clinch Region 7-AAA title Nov 7, 2003
BLUE RIDGE - The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants started slow but
pulled away in the second quarter to beat Fannin County 43-12 Friday night. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (WMAR (ABC2), MD)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE - The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (Montgomery County Record, PA)
No. 1 Elephants stomp Pickens Oct 31, 2003
JASPER - The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants had little
trouble with Pickens County friday night in Region 7-AAA action. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
'Focused' Elephants stomp Falcons Nov 14, 2003
...both teams' season finale. The Red Elephants (10-0) completed their
second straight unbeaten regular season. They will play host ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Current Elephants stomping on sacred ground Oct 30, 2003
The Red Elephants, who travel to Pickens County Friday night for a critical Region
7-AAA game, will carry their new ranking like a bullseye on their backs. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Buford, Elephants still atop state rankings Nov 5, 2003
The Red Elephants (8-0) received 14 of 17 first place votes and got a total of 165
votes to Peach County's 137 in Class AAA. North Hall climbed one spot to No. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants in India refuse to ride trucks Nov 11, 2003
New Delhi: Indian forest officials said more than 70 elephants who were expected
to travel to a health rejuvenation camp had put their foot down when it came ... (Sify, India)
Elephants fly to take Series Oct 19, 2003
...reliever Yang Chien-fu ( ??? ) in the bottom of the 10th inning scored the
leadoff man Lin Ming-shien from third to put the Brother Elephants at the top ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Zoo Gives Elephants More Room to Roam Oct 20, 2003
...will cost an estimated $2.6-2.7 million and will triple the size of the 5,000-square-foot
enclosure and add an interactive wall for the elephants to play with. ... (Daily Nexus)
Camp to rejuvenate elephants Oct 31, 2003
Udhagamandalam: A unique camp for "rejuvenating elephants" will be held at
Maravankandy Dam, near Masinagudy, from November 15 to December 15. ... (Sify, India)
Elephants Pose Threat to Tsumkwe Villagers Nov 19, 2003
VILLAGERS in the Tsumkwe area are living in fear of hungry elephants
roaming the former Bushmanland in search of food. Chief Toma ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Councillors oppose plan on elephants Nov 13, 2003
By DENNIS ODUNGA. Trans Mara councillors are opposed to the transfer of 400
elephants from Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Tsavo East National Park. ... (Daily Nation, Kenya)
Elephants' departure to leave huge void Nov 12, 2003
Monkeys, penguins, flamingos and elephants," my daughter responds,
not always in that order. But the elephants are always included. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Circus puts elephants on parade downtown Oct 23, 2003
Hold your horses!" came the warning shout for townsfolk to steady their steeds
as elephants lumbered down the avenue, followed by jugglers, clowns, caged ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
TN: Mahouts struggle to 'transport' temple elephants Nov 12, 2003
...in getting trained to board lorries for their rest trip, on November 19 following
the Tamil Nadu Government orders that all temple elephants be provided month ... (The Hindu, India)
Tigers, elephants terrorise villagers Nov 9, 2003
DUNGUN: Some 300 villagers in Kampung Serdang near here are living in fear of
two tigers and several wild elephants which have been terrorising their ... (The Star, Malaysia)
All-night revellers were not seeing pink elephants... Nov 6, 2003
SHOPPERS and commuters in Cardiff may well be rubbing their eyes in disbelief
this morning as bright pink chairs "appear" at location across the city. ... (icWales, UK)
'Sloppy' Elephants pull away for win over Spartans Oct 24, 2003
The Red Elephants scored 27 unanswered points and overcame five turnovers
to run away with a 40-13 win over the Spartans in Region 7-AAA action. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants inch closer to No. 1 in Class AAA Oct 22, 2003
1 spot in Class AAA picking up two first place votes. The Elephants (6-0) remained
No. 2 in the latest Associated Press Georgia high school football poll. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants begin holiday with injuries, trauma Nov 15, 2003
Eleven large temple elephants, several weighing over five tonnes, began a long
and arduous journey to a rejuvenating camp in the serene Mudumalai hills of ... (New Kerala, India)
Indian govt orders elephants should not be forced to attend " ... Nov 19, 2003
Scores of elephants had been taken to a camp in the southern state of
Tamil Nadu in an attempt to make them less stressed and healthier. ... (TerraDaily)
At Philly's zoo, elephants aren't being told to leave Nov 17, 2003
In Baltimore, the zoo is in such sad shape, they're laying off workers and
packing off their superstars, the elephants, to save a few bucks. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Female Elephants To Remain In Providence Nov 6, 2003
A national zoo association recommended earlier this year that the
zoo breed the African elephants to help continue the species. ... (Turn to 10.com, RI)
Donkeys vs. elephants Oct 20, 2003
We'll take a break from the local political scene and start the week with a couple
of calls about national politics - Republicans vs. Democrats, in particular. ... (Birmingham News, AL)
Control elephants Nov 17, 2003
A senior chief’s representative says ways should be found to control elephants
that destroy vegetation and crops in the Okavango Sub-district. ... (Republic of Botswana, Botswana)
Elephants get respite, rubdown at camp Nov 17, 2003
In all, 37 temple elephants, and 18 domestic elephants from across
the State were brought to the camp. In addition, there were 45 ... (News Today, India)
Elephants get a month's holiday Nov 3, 2003
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has given a directive that domestic elephants, which
go through stress and strain, should be rejuvenated by giving them rest for ... (News Today, India)
Count your elephants and robins Oct 31, 2003
By Alexandra Buller, Daily Mail. Have you met an elephant today? Then
there could be a nice surprise coming your way. For such an ... (This is London, UK)
Elephants lead trek from train to big top Nov 5, 2003
...hardly measured up to the romanticism of Pamplona's running of the bulls, people
still quickened their pace Tuesday to catch a glimpse of elephants roaming the ... (Chicago Daily Herald, IL)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE -- The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (Newsday)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting their ... (The Ledger, FL)
Elephants among victims of zoo's cuts Nov 5, 2003
AP) — The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (Times Picayune, LA)
A real trunk show Nov 4, 2003
The couple wanted to provide a home for elephants that might otherwise be killed
and to establish a living laboratory that might help in the battle to save ... (MSNBC)
Ringling Brothers’ Circus Claims to Promote Conservation Nov 1, 2003
...& Bailey circus, the largest and oldest in the US As families mill about they see
posters describing Ringling’s efforts to protect endangered Asian elephants ... (Environmental Magazine, CT)
400 Elephants to Be Relocated in Five-Year Plan Nov 12, 2003
Some 400 elephants will be moved from the Narok Game Reserve to Tsavo
East National Park by Kenya Wildlife Service in a five-year plan. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Marauding Elephants Invade Kilifi Nov 10, 2003
The elephants destroyed crops worth thousands of shillings, at Kaembeni
and Kahingoni villages in Vitengeni division. Speaking to ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Elephants invade Howrah streets Nov 12, 2003
...visitors. About a dozen elephants and their mahouts have invaded the
town and are roaming the busy roads choking the chaotic traffic. ... (Times of India, India)
Four temple elephants proceed to Mudumalai Nov 14, 2003
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department officials
heaved a sigh of relief as four temple elephants in Kancheepuram and ... (Sify, India)
Why is it that the girl animals are let go? Nov 6, 2003
...zoo to say goodbye to Dolly and Anna, who would soon be in a huge, antiseptic tractor-trailer
bound for God knows where, wherever they send elephants that get ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Walking with giants Nov 6, 2003
The legendary elephants of the Knysna forest are on the brink of
extinction. Of the thousands of elephants that once roamed the ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)
by Leland de la Durantaye Nov 17, 2003
Though neither Buddhas nor white elephants were common sights in 16th-century China
(so rare and venerated were the latter that clever kings of nearby Siam ... (Village Voice, NY)
Jumbos not too keen on jungle holiday Nov 6, 2003
CHENNAI: It's the time of the year when everybody is planning their winter break
and so are elephants, with hectic preparations on for their first annual ... (Newindpress, India)
' Reports against elephant rejuvenati . . . Nov 16, 2003
CHENNAI: Terming as malicious and unwarranted the reports in some section of media
against the rejuvenation camp for elephants, the Tamil Nadu Government on ... (Newindpress, India)
Ivory sales will 'boost poaching' Oct 22, 2003
...animals. The Far East's love for ivory could help push elephants to
the brink of extinction within 20 years, they argue. Numbers ... (BBC News, UK)
Troubled menagerie Nov 16, 2003
And elephants - just as they are in the story of the Baltimore Zoo's
financial problems - were often on center stage. "Elephants ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
I ’ m not into pygmy elephant business : Chong Oct 23, 2003
Chong Kah Kiat denied suggestions that he or the Ministry was involved in any business
transaction with a private firm to care for elephants pending shipment ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)
Criticism of scheme unwarranted:Minister Nov 17, 2003
The rejuvenation camp for elephants, organised by the government,
had been carefully and meticulously designed. Attempts to decry ... (News Today, India)
Ailing zoo $10000 richer Nov 6, 2003
Across the Baltimore region yesterday, people had the same idea: help the Baltimore
Zoo out of its financial crisis and save two elephants who may be sent into ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Baseball heroes receive award Oct 25, 2003
Chang Tai-shan just beat out fan-favorite and media darling Chen Chih-yuan ( ??? ) of the Brother Elephants, who would have walked away with the honor ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Return of the great white hunter Oct 24, 2003
...and Eastern Europe. Leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos and polar
bears are being killed in unprecedented numbers. Many of them ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Pro baseball takes off after leagues merge Oct 21, 2003
As far as team achievements, the top honor goes to the dramatic turnaround
of the entire Brother Elephants squad. After starting ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Pinnawala Elephant orphanage presents 11 jumbos to viharas, ... Nov 7, 2003
A number of baby elephants have been presented to the temples and Devalas in the
recent past on the request of chief incumbents of those viharas, according to ... (Daily News, Sri Lanka)
Lake County News-Chronicle Oct 30, 2003
...lifetimes. I wasn’t ready, however, for the fact that elephants have
migrated this far north and are now living in our hunting area. ... (Lake County News Chronicle, MN)
Workers battling layoffs at zoo Nov 16, 2003
Several of the 95 employees in the bargaining unit also said they were mystified
about the zoo's plan to lend its elephants to other zoos to save money - a ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Zoo's loss is community's loss Nov 15, 2003
Baltimore Zoo missed the point. It has focused primarily on the relocation
of the elephants and the public's reaction. I am one of ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
400 jumbo wreckers to be moved Nov 12, 2003
Nairobi - About 400 elephants are being moved to a larger park in southern Kenya
after they trampled farms and demolished trees, said a Kenyan wildlife ... (News24, South Africa)
Only factual report was sought: TN govt Nov 19, 2003
The Tamilnadu government has said the Central government had not objected fully to
the State government's rejuvenation camp for elephants but had only sought a ... (News Today, India)
Don't Relax Ivory Trade Ban, Activists Urge Oct 22, 2003
We are at a critical time in history for elephants. We are right on
the edge of seeing a legalization of the trade in ivory," Saba ... (Yahoo News)
What an elephantile cruelty! Oct 21, 2003
...cum-researchers (Anisuzzaman Khan, SMA Rashid and Mohsinuzzzaman Chowdhury), who
are at present working at the IUCN-Dhaka chapter, studied elephants in the ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)
Don ' t relax ivory trade ban , activists urge Oct 22, 2003
We are at a critical time in history for elephants. We are right on
the edge of seeing a legalisation of the trade in ivory," Saba ... (Reuters AlertNet, UK)
In Arkansas, Sanctuary For Man and Beast Nov 2, 2003
...more extraordinary. Betty Boop is one of 12 elephants at Riddle's Elephant
and Wildlife Sanctuary in Greenbrier, Ark. The sanctuary ... (Washington Post, DC)
When stars take the shine out... Nov 8, 2003
But, those frequenting the fair were not deterred by any such consideration and
as 14 elephants were brought in for sale on the inaugural day itself despite ... (The Statesman, India)
Baltimore in uproar on elephant furlough Nov 6, 2003
Across the region people had the same idea--help the zoo out of its financial crisis
and save two elephants that may be sent into exile because their care is ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)
OPINION/POINT OF VIEW/ Masayuki Sakamoto: Japan a too-willing ... Nov 13, 2003
As a way to contribute to the protection of African elephants, the Japan Wildlife
Conservation Society is informing the public about the plight of the animals ... (Asahi Shimbun, Japan)
Zero boat tax tomorrow? No, say officials Nov 17, 2003
Dr Taweepoke said. “I came from Lampang to check on the health of
the elephants here. I found Phang Wassana on Sunday. She was ... (Phuket Gazette, Thailand)
WWF advises Viet Nam to use chilli as deterrent to elephants Nov 18, 2003
...branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has recommended that Viet Nam follow some
African countries in using chilli as a deterrent to elephants in order to ... (Viet Nam News Agency, Vietnam)
Sorry, but Dolly and Anna must go Nov 9, 2003
Most of the attention is focused on the zoo's plan to send its two female African
elephants, Dolly and Anna, to another zoo on a "breeding loan." The cry has ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Russil Durrant: Time to free animals from circus Nov 4, 2003
The cast of exotic animals in circuses typically includes elephants, lions,
tigers and monkeys, although it might extend to bears, camels and even ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Prosperous Chinese fuel revival of illegal ivory trade Oct 22, 2003
...among the Chinese may enable many millions to buy ivory items, said Esmond Bradley
Martin and Daniel Stiles of the conservation charity Save The Elephants. ... (Independent, UK)
Ashes to ashes, sawdust to sawdust Oct 24, 2003
...commercials busily hype Ringling Bros.' pet project, its $5 million state-of-the-art
breeding and retirement facility in Florida for endangered Asian elephants ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
The Essential Guide to Kelly Doogan Oct 29, 2003
What is your favorite book? "Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People
and War." I've read it to older kids because it teaches about ethics. ... (Chicago Daily Southtown, IL)
Street stage for class on conflict Nov 4, 2003
...animal conflict, the group will try to instil awareness, especially among the people
of north Bengal where faceoffs between humans and elephants are frequent. ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
Ivory gangs making use of loophole in law Nov 6, 2003
Thailand's 2,500 or so domestic elephants are listed as transport
animals, and it is legal to cut off their tusks and sell them. ... (The Straits Times, Singapore)
Multitusking with talented pachyderm painters Oct 30, 2003
That move put many elephants and their handlers out of a job, so to help them Komar
and Melamid founded the nonprofit Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project ... (The Japan Times, Japan)
Davis anxious to get 'second' career going Nov 14, 2003
But when Davis and the Elephants take the court Saturday night against Central Gwinnett
to open their 2003-04 season, Davis said the same-old feeling is sure ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
A towel to beat elephant sale ban at fair Nov 9, 2003
9: Underhand deals in elephants are likely to be the order of the day at the annual
cattle fair in Bihar’s Sonepur after the Rabri Devi government banned ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
GHS goes after 2nd straight region crown Nov 5, 2003
1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants have not yet clinched the Region 7-AAA
title. They can do that Friday on the road against Fannin County. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephant rejuvenation camp from Nov. 15 Oct 30, 2003
31. A month-long camp for domestic elephants will be launched at the Maravakandy
Dam, near Masinagudy abutting the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary on November 15. ... (The Hindu, India)
Marauding Elephants Invade Kilifi 10 Nov 2003
The elephants destroyed crops worth thousands of shillings, at Kaembeni
and Kahingoni villages in Vitengeni division. Speaking to ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Banthoon banking on his peers 10 Nov 2003
Then he revealed his socially responsible side, by relating his recent charity
programme – “Help Me and the Elephants Please” – to raise funds for ... (The Nation, Thailand, Thailand)
Social responsibility generates returns that can't be measured 10 Nov 2003
Kasikornbank has devoted parts of its budget to invest in some social
programmes such as Help Children and Help Children, Help Elephants. ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)
Festival elevates Oregon wine to a fine art 10 Nov 2003
...$5 for antipasto. A to Z Wineworks; 4-7 pm; Elephants Delicatessen,
13 NW 23rd Place; 503-299-6304; free. Francois Chidaine's Loire ... (Oregonian, OR)
Baltimore Zoo losing many animals to budget crisis 10 Nov 2003
...concluding that the only way to balance the books is by eliminating jobs and programs
and moving out 400 animals — including the much-loved elephants, Dolly ... (Seattle Times, WA)
Aspinall: released seven gorillas back into the wild 10 Nov 2003
...up towards the heavens, but instead of being full of antiques, it's stuffed to the
gills with paintings of animals - deer, birds, monkeys, giraffes, elephants ... (This is London, UK)
Asian admen get royal welcome 10 Nov 2003
The dinner with the Maharaja of Jaipur had all the elements of a royal welcome:
caparisoned elephants, camels and entertainment on the palace lawns. ... (Rediff, India)
TV star's baby handed to gorillas 10 Nov 2003
...keepers, died. Since 1980 three keepers have been killed by tigers and
two crushed to death by elephants at the two zoos. But gorillas ... (BBC News, UK)
Lucknow Zoo braces itself for winters 10 Nov 2003
...ajwain and garlic. Since elephants are the worst-hit during winter,
they will be provided with sugarcane as well. Besides, bonfires ... (Times of India, India)
Porn Mag Sales Going Limp 10 Nov 2003
Goldstein said circulation woes throughout the field show "we are an anachronism;
we are dinosaurs; we are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die.... ... (Wired News)
TV Presenter to Hand Baby Daughter to Gorillas 10 Nov 2003
Three keepers have been mauled to death by tigers and two crushed to death
by elephants at Howletts and Port Lympne, also in Kent, since 1980. ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Pacific Princess 10 Nov 2003
...ship's bridge is like something out of Star Trek. One of its six engines
weighs 200 tonnes, equivalent to about 57 African elephants. (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Around Waltham: First Congregational Church steeplecock fair 10 Nov 2003
The fair will feature a food table with home-baked goods and jams, jellies
and preserves. There will be books, plants, jewelry and white elephants. ... (Newton Daily News Tribune, MA)
Enyimba poised to lift CAF Champions League trophy 10 Nov 2003
The Peoples Elephants as the Nigerian representatives are fondly called, fought
tooth and nail to equalise in the dying minutes of the first half when ... (Daily Times of Nigeria, Nigeria)
Flags, pickups have political clout in the old South 10 Nov 2003
Meanwhile, Sen. Miller continues to insist tax cuts and “respect”
are responsible for the rise of the elephants in Dixie. He ... (Rockdale Citizen, GA)
Online Competition Hurts Adult Magazines 10 Nov 2003
Goldstein said circulation woes throughout the field show "we are an anachronism;
we are dinosaurs; we are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die. ... ... (Kansas City Star (subscription), MO)
A Bird in a Tree for Biodiversity 10 Nov 2003
Africa. "The focus in Africa has been on preservation of larger,
charismatic mammals like elephants and rhinos," said Cordeiro. ... (Newswise (press release))
CHIANG MAI AIR HUB PLAN: Festival marks new routes 10 Nov 2003
...by Richard Engelhardt, Unesco’s regional adviser for culture in Asia and the
Pacific on “Protecting Cultural Heritage in the Land of a Million Elephants ... (The Nation, Thailand, Thailand)
Rhapsody in pink over Comcast deal 10 Nov 2003
Sculley still laughing"). "We are an anachronism; we are dinosaurs; we
are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die.". -- Bob Guccione ... (Good Morning Silicon Valley, CA)
No sense of urgency in privatisation efforts 10 Nov 2003
...the world there has been a general recognition that governments do a rotten job
of business, and that ridding themselves of their utility white elephants can ... (Nassau Guardian, Bahamas)
Internet Hits Adult Magazines Market 10 Nov 2003
Goldstein said circulation woes throughout the field show "we are an anachronism
- we are dinosaurs - we are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die. ... ... (icNorthern Ireland, UK)
Maritime wisdom from the teller of tall tales 10 Nov 2003
Elsewhere he claimed to have seen giant birds that picked up elephants
and dashed them on to the ground before feeding on their carcasses. ... (Mumbai Newsline, India)
How many elephants can dance on the head of a mayor? Nov 9, 2003
The costly-to-maintain elephants will be placed in a breeding program run
by various other zoos around the country. The symbolism is rich. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Elephants clinch Region 7-AAA title Nov 7, 2003
BLUE RIDGE - The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants started slow but
pulled away in the second quarter to beat Fannin County 43-12 Friday night. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
UN warns of e-gov 'white elephants' Nov 5, 2003
The report warns that a "too-grandiose approach" to e-government could
result in failure or "white elephants" that cost tax payers dearly. ... (The Register, UK)
All-night revellers were not seeing pink elephants... Nov 6, 2003
SHOPPERS and commuters in Cardiff may well be rubbing their eyes in disbelief
this morning as bright pink chairs "appear" at location across the city. ... (icWales, UK)
Truncated farewell to elephants with pink slips Nov 6, 2003
...to the zoo to say goodbye to Dolly and Anna, who would soon be in a huge, antiseptic
tractor-trailer bound for God knows where, wherever they send elephants ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Elephants stay behind Nov 6, 2003
After no alternative home is found for the elephants, the Roger Williams Park
Zoo compromises on a plan for renovate their quarters. BY LINDA BORG. ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)
Roger Williams Zoo decides to keep elephants at home Nov 6, 2003
PROVIDENCE -- Keepers at Roger Williams Zoo won't let their three star
African elephants leave after all. In May, the zoo announced ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (WMAR (ABC2), MD)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE (AP) - The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being
eliminated and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are ... (Guardian, UK)
Zoo's elephants must pack their trunks Nov 6, 2003
The Baltimore Zoo is being forced to lend out its beloved elephants Dolly and Anna
- victims of budget cuts that claimed 20 jobs and are forcing the removal of ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Elephants lead trek from train to big top Nov 5, 2003
While it hardly measured up to the romanticism of Pamplona's running of the bulls,
people still quickened their pace Tuesday to catch a glimpse of elephants ... (Chicago Daily Herald, IL)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE - The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being eliminated
and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are getting their ... (Times Daily, AL)
Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts Nov 5, 2003
BALTIMORE (AP)--The budget is so tight at the Baltimore Zoo that 20 jobs are being
eliminated and 400 animals, including Dolly and Anna the elephants, are ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)
Female Elephants To Remain In Providence Nov 6, 2003
A national zoo association recommended earlier this year that the
zoo breed the African elephants to help continue the species. ... (Turn to 10.com, RI)
Elephants get a month's holiday Nov 3, 2003
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has given a directive that domestic elephants, which
go through stress and strain, should be rejuvenated by giving them rest for ... (News Today, India)
No. 1 Elephants stomp Pickens Oct 31, 2003
JASPER - The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants had little
trouble with Pickens County friday night in Region 7-AAA action. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Current Elephants stomping on sacred ground Oct 30, 2003
The Red Elephants, who travel to Pickens County Friday night for a critical Region
7-AAA game, will carry their new ranking like a bullseye on their backs. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Count your elephants and robins Oct 31, 2003
By Alexandra Buller, Daily Mail. Have you met an elephant today? Then
there could be a nice surprise coming your way. For such an ... (This is London, UK)
Asia's elephants are losing the battle for living space Oct 21, 2003
The shrinking natural habitat of Asian elephants in recent decades has forced them
into increased and often violent contact with humans, said environmentalists ... (Environmental News Network, CA)
Asian elephants losing battle for space Oct 15, 2003
The shrinking natural habitat of Asian elephants in recent decades has forced them
into increased and often violent contact with humans, said environmentalists ... (CNN)
Elephants clinch Taiwan Series as ticketless fans riot Oct 18, 2003
By Joy Su and Cody Yiu. The Brother Elephants finally got their hands on the 2003
Taiwan Series last night after a nailbiting 4-3 win over the Sinon Bulls. ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Elephants edge out Bulls in Game 4 of big series Oct 16, 2003
...final grab of the lazy fly by Huang Chung-yi ( ??? ) in the bottom of the
ninth ended the Sinon Bulls' two-run surge to gave the Brother Elephants an ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Elephants fly to take Series Oct 19, 2003
Sinon Bulls reliever Yang Chien-fu ( ??? ) in the bottom of the 10th inning
scored the leadoff man Lin Ming-shien from third to put the Brother Elephants ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Angry Bulls force Elephants to Game 6 Oct 17, 2003
Sinon Bulls made sure that there would be at least one more game in the 2003 Taiwan
Series with a dramatic 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Brother Elephants ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Hong family making a success of Elephants Oct 17, 2003
...obsession with the game. The family also owns Taiwan's most successful
professional baseball team: the Brother Elephants. The team is ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Elephants losing the battle for living space Oct 14, 2003
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder and director of the Save the Elephants
group. The dump is now an infamous elephant-watching spot. ... (swissinfo, Switzerland)
Elephants lead after solid pitching by Wu Jung-yi Oct 15, 2003
In a similar way as in seven straight games over the past two seasons, pitcher Wu
Jung-yi ( ??? ) of the Brother Elephants beat the Sinon Bulls 6-1 in ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Elephants put painting skill on show Oct 17, 2003
To make Thailand amazing for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation guests, four baby
elephants here will create paintings to sell to tourists for 500 baht each. ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)
A real trunk show Nov 6, 2003
The couple wanted to provide a home for elephants that might otherwise be killed
and to establish a living laboratory that might help in the battle to save ... (MSNBC)
IOC: Beijing makes sure no white elephants after Games Oct 18, 2003
...stadiums," he said. "And the most important thing is that the large stadiums
won't become 'white elephants' after the Games.". Beijing has ... (China Daily, China)
Beijing make sure no white elephants after Games: IOC member Oct 18, 2003
...he said. "And the most importantthing is that the large stadiums won't
become 'white elephants' after the Games.". ¡¡¡Beijing ... (Xinhua, China)
Elephants soft-step into future with federal grant Oct 16, 2003
Elephants at the Oregon Zoo are stepping more easily these days with
the recent installation of new rubber flooring. The floor was ... (Hillsboro Argus, OR)
Oregon Zoo elephants get new rubber flooring Oct 14, 2003
PORTLAND - Elephants at the Oregon Zoo have a new bounce in their
step, thanks to nearly 51-thousand dollars in federal grants. ... (Katu.com, OR)
Elephants hope to avoid letdown against Gilmer Oct 15, 2003
Elephants coach Bruce Miller, however, said there's no room for it. Especially after
the Elephants lost two of their main weapons to broken ankles last week. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
'Sloppy' Elephants pull away for win over Spartans Oct 24, 2003
The Red Elephants scored 27 unanswered points and overcame five turnovers
to run away with a 40-13 win over the Spartans in Region 7-AAA action. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants inch closer to No. 1 in Class AAA Oct 22, 2003
1 spot in Class AAA picking up two first place votes. The Elephants (6-0) remained
No. 2 in the latest Associated Press Georgia high school football poll. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Elephants stomp Gilmer Oct 17, 2003
...pass to make it 14-7. The Elephants (6-0, 6-0) added two more scores
to take a 28-7 lead into halftime. An Adrian Goss 40-yard scoring ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Beijing make sure no white elephants after Games: IOC member Oct 19, 2003
...stadiums," he said. "And the most importantthing is that the large stadiums
won't become 'white elephants' after the Games.". Beijing has ... (People's Daily Online, China)
Donkeys vs. elephants Oct 20, 2003
We'll take a break from the local political scene and start the week with a couple
of calls about national politics - Republicans vs. Democrats, in particular. ... (Birmingham News, AL)
View from the lab: Why brewers, shopkeepers, fish and elephants ... Oct 17, 2003
By Prof Steve Jones. My physics teacher back in my Liverpool schooldays
was a Mancunian in the worst sense of the word. Some effete ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
A towel to beat elephant sale ban at fair Nov 9, 2003
9: Underhand deals in elephants are likely to be the order of the day at the annual
cattle fair in Bihar’s Sonepur after the Rabri Devi government banned ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
Elephants Have Colorful Link to Moscow Oct 20, 2003
From the elephant who walked thousands of kilometers to reach Moscow in the 16th
century to the elephants who were bribed into entering a new $20 million home ... (St Petersburg Times, Russia)
Pinnawala Elephant orphanage presents 11 jumbos to viharas, ... Nov 7, 2003
A number of baby elephants have been presented to the temples and Devalas in the
recent past on the request of chief incumbents of those viharas, according to ... (Daily News, Sri Lanka)
Zoo Gives Elephants More Room to Roam Oct 20, 2003
The additions will cost an estimated $2.6-2.7 million and will triple the size of
the 5,000-square-foot enclosure and add an interactive wall for the elephants ... (Daily Nexus)
Circus puts elephants on parade downtown Oct 23, 2003
Hold your horses!" came the warning shout for townsfolk to steady their steeds
as elephants lumbered down the avenue, followed by jugglers, clowns, caged ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
Flouting convention in the face of elephants Oct 16, 2003
Sid drove past (the elephant) because it's always best to have elephants
behind you. Then he turned off the engine - a bad mistake. ... (The Star, Africa)
Toledo Zoo sends one of two elephants packing after rift over ... Oct 16, 2003
TOLEDO - The birth of a baby African elephant at the Toledo Zoo has ended up creating
friction between its two adult females, forcing the zoo to send one of ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH)
When stars take the shine out... Nov 8, 2003
But, those frequenting the fair were not deterred by any such consideration and
as 14 elephants were brought in for sale on the inaugural day itself despite ... (The Statesman, India)
Jumbos not too keen on jungle holiday Nov 6, 2003
CHENNAI: It's the time of the year when everybody is planning their winter break
and so are elephants, with hectic preparations on for their first annual ... (Newindpress, India)
Not many cattle traders at fair Nov 9, 2003
SONEPUR: Number of cattle in the Hariharkshetra fair here has declined to a great
extent and the ban imposed on the sale of elephants by the environment and ... (Times of India, India)
Financial Crisis At Baltimore Zoo Nov 9, 2003
...animals. Among them, 400 creatures of various skin, scale or wing,
including Baltimore's much-loved elephants, Dolly and Anna. In ... (Washington Post)
Walking with giants Nov 6, 2003
The legendary elephants of the Knysna forest are on the brink of
extinction. Of the thousands of elephants that once roamed the ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)
Ringling Brothers’ Circus Claims to Promote Conservation Nov 1, 2003
...& Bailey circus, the largest and oldest in the US As families mill about they see
posters describing Ringling’s efforts to protect endangered Asian elephants ... (Environmental Magazine, CT)
NC Zoo Acquires Elephant Nov 9, 2003
Rafiki is one of a limited number of reproductive-age female African elephants
currently in captivity and the NC Zoo’s male, C’sar, is one of only 12 ... (Southern Pines Pilot, NC)
Exotic animal ban doesn't hurt zoo Nov 6, 2003
Exotic animals include elephants, wild cats, bears and primates. Southwick's
Zoo in Mendon, which includes elephants among its attractions ... (Milford Daily News, MA)
When history is written from the other end of the gun barrel Nov 9, 2003
It starts out with displays of pottery and stonework from eons ago, pictures of
the proud old days when so many elephants walked the jungles that Laos was ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
Creating safe pathways for wild animals Nov 9, 2003
PETALING JAYA: Special forest “corridors” are being built to allow elephants
and other wildlife to move freely in the lower Kinabatangan river to protect ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Ailing zoo $10000 richer Nov 6, 2003
Across the Baltimore region yesterday, people had the same idea: help the Baltimore
Zoo out of its financial crisis and save two elephants who may be sent into ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Elephants trample Bulls for 3rd consecutive title Oct 18, 2003
The Brother Elephants defeated the Sinon Bulls 4-3 yesterday to win the Taiwan
professional baseball championships for the third year in a row. ... (China Post, Taiwan)
Zoo jumbos struggle to quench their thirst Nov 9, 2003
...follow suit. The last fortnight has seen the four elephants at Alipore
zoo surviving on only a few buckets of water. This, when ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
Bok Smit a rogue bull elephant Nov 7, 2003
...force of the collisions below. If it happens tomorrow night, blame
it on the bull elephants of the World Cup. New Zealand and South ... (News24, South Africa)
message center Nov 8, 2003
2] suggests that elephants will be gone from the wild in 10 to 20 years.
Fortunately, this bleak assessment is likely to be wrong. ... (Washington Post, DC)
Animal grouse Nov 7, 2003
...and Mathews' argument even more weight is the current legislation in the state
Senate that would put a ban on all types of exotic animals - namely elephants ... (Lynn North Shore Sunday, MA)
Ivory gangs making use of loophole in law Nov 6, 2003
Thailand's 2,500 or so domestic elephants are listed as transport
animals, and it is legal to cut off their tusks and sell them. ... (Straits Times, Singapore)
GHS goes after 2nd straight region crown Nov 5, 2003
1-ranked Gainesville Red Elephants have not yet clinched the Region 7-AAA
title. They can do that Friday on the road against Fannin County. ... (Access North Georgia, GA)
Street stage for class on conflict Nov 4, 2003
...of the man-animal conflict, the group will try to instil awareness, especially among
the people of north Bengal where faceoffs between humans and elephants are ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
Corruption War Now Focuses On MPs And Cabinet Ministers Nov 9, 2003
...expert advice to the contrary. The project ended up in the long list
of Kenya's white elephants. The Kombo report also recommended ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Top London PR firm sells India Nov 9, 2003
The logic of the appointment is that the Indian government is trying to change the
perception of India as a land of poverty, of snake charmers and elephants to ... (Calcutta Telegraph, India)
Source: Chuck the Movieguy Nov 9, 2003
Who knows, elephants never forget they say, but honestly, when that big ol' snout
came out and blew a big ol' snotty kiss at me, I was with tears in my eyes.". ... (Comingsoon.net)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: WEST COUNTY Nov 9, 2003
...arranging. $5 guests. Sale of white elephants, crafts, baked goods
and herbs, plus prize drawing. 510-234-0135, 510-223-0443. Adult ... (West County Times, CA)
CAF League: Fireworks as Enyimba Battle USMA for Final Ticket Nov 7, 2003
With the stunning 1-1 result the Aba Elephants secured in freezing Algiers two weeks
ago in the first leg tie, there is a growing confidence across the country ... (This Day, Nigeria)
A birthday to really trumpet about at the Zoo! Nov 5, 2003
It’s happy birthday to Kashin and Burma, in an extra special Elephants Birthday
celebration at Auckland Zoo on Sunday 16th November (11am – 2pm). ... (Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand)
The fate of Dolly and Anna Nov 6, 2003
WHAT, NO elephants? Whoever heard of a zoo - any self-respecting zoo
- that didn't have a couple of the big, floppy-eared beasts? ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Internet Hits Adult Magazines Market Nov 9, 2003
Goldstein said circulation woes throughout the field show ”we are an anachronism
– we are dinosaurs – we are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die. ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Legacy of the British empire Nov 7, 2003
...of The East India Company until 1858 when the India Bill resulted in the Company's
remaining armies, batteries, churches, colleges, debts, desks, elephants ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
Online Competition Hurts Adult Magazines Nov 9, 2003
Goldstein said circulation woes throughout the field show ``we are an anachronism;
we are dinosaurs; we are elephants going to the bone cemetery to die. ... ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
WWF help elephants and people get on better 08 Oct 2003
There's a new scheme in Africa to try and ensure that elephants and
humans can live together safely. Although many people think ... (CBBC, UK)
IFAW's Animal Action Week to Raise Awareness of Endangered ... 08 Oct 2003
...off its annual Animal Action Week (AAW) with a series of worldwide events aimed at
raising awareness of the serious threats facing endangered elephants around ... (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC)
Elephants pack up bags for the forests after Dasara fete Oct 7, 2003
...the forests on Tuesday. The Forest authorities paid honorarium to
the mahouts and keepers of the elephants. They are expected to ... (Newindpress, India)
Rogue elephants kill four Bangladeshis Oct 5, 2003
RANGAMATI: Rogue elephants have killed at least eight people in southeastern Bangladesh
in the past month, including four in the past two days, officials say. ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Elephants kill four Bangladeshis, damage houses Oct 5, 2003
RANGAMATI, Bangladesh, Oct 5 (Reuters) Rogue elephants have killed at least eight
people in southeastern Bangladesh in the past month, including four in the ... (Deepika, India)
White elephants due to lack of rapport: Moktar Oct 6, 2003
...of communication and rapport between the local leaders and the ministries concerned
had resulted in several government projects ending up as white elephants. ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)
Pygmy elephants to be 'traded' Sep 30, 2003
MALAYSIAN "pygmy" elephants will become part of the animal trade industry
barely a month after being named as a distinct species, a report said. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)
Ministry to decide on export of elephants Oct 2, 2003
KOTA KINABALU: A final decision on whether a dozen Borneo pygmy elephants can
be sent to foreign zoos hinges on approval from the Science, Technology and ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Pygmy elephants: No export permit issued Oct 2, 2003
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 2: No permits have been issued to animal traders to
export Borneo Pygmy Elephants from Sabah to zoos in China and Japan. ... (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
Awaiting nod on pygmy elephants Oct 3, 2003
In clarifying reports that an animal trader was given a permit to export the elephants,
the State Government said in actual fact a request was received from ... (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
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