http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:57:55 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=17839ca84e15b665 GALVESTON — Amanda Blanda says she was inspired to start “By His Stripes,” a ministry has donated more than 500 quilts to children and adults. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 51deeb78c2364ab04ca196b78fa16084 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dbd92304b4efe8ff Veteran traveler Janice Law offers tips on how to pack light but still have the necessities. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST c4d6cd4e969ca7c3736e1a58d56133c5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=88159d9fe112d2a4 “Red Cosmos" tells the story of the Russian man who is considered the father of modern rocketry. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST c426b1c1b0123d7057c1b969083cea69 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ebe3009020f6fe00 Harold Raley points out that Latin may be considered a dead language, but we still use it every day. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST bbf4d025de913eb4bc80879a23b30924 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=09aef1eda8f1e51b GALVESTON — Aquarius, firefighters and Gambrinus parades kick off the first weekend of the island Mardi Gras. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 81c420e4662d866952c855af526f112a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6d3a8cea0db5b3af KEMAH — Three Mardi Gras events are set for Saturday in Kemah. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 14a1094b327a3d449f204e203698167b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6fc86867b0d7633d Area gardeners are fortunate to have a climate that is favorable for growing a variety of fruit trees. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 3095cf308256bc83c05476d4d6045efd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9d70b00161d0c890 Planning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 4e33d5d7deb265bc9e31073c95ccbf16 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=eeead4547945d9c0 Sally Robinson and Keith Bly write that parents should not fear the worst if their child has a febrile seizure. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST d01b47e970253f9068e75a274a062cd8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d02efbfc7d33b502 GALVESTON — The Tremont House will serve up Asian fare at this year's Mardi Gras Ball, which has a Chinese New Year theme. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST dfdcd593f09ffb4c533a50b15a82894b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=be9941d956bb51b2 GALVESTON — Last year’s Mardi Gras finery might have tilted toward traditional, but this year, you’ll see shades from the ’60s and bright floral prints. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 28980184536fb47574e09823ca7b5dd7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=13e4a48ce3eb834f Harish Krishnarao praises the work of children associated with the Galveston Island Rotary Club in India. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 5e427e045dda636e9496ca4bfbcede5d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=28cf98b843a5f7e0 Mark Lardas reviews “Live Free or Die” by John Ringo. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 6ad2d49f52dfd33a52d29e7ccaef59a2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=19d1ab3b7668985f Harold Raley discusses Italian words that have spread to the English language. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST d010dbc8fe71fb351944230471fba402 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4a97e6d60ad9d68c GALVESTON — The beads start flying next weekend for Mardi Gras. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST d5dd3860450cd01fa0049eb630e185b9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=95009179b125935f GALVESTON — The Galveston Historical Foundation will present the 14th annual Sacred Places tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST eb2f61d9210337b0ef9d80f34b040e3c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=305ea6a35367dab9 Theater Picks published in The Daily News: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST ca0cfcedb966a284f241b0de0798827c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d2f3be26816da53b Entertainment Briefs published in The Daily News: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 397e552af003fa7537abd2bd2e25a6ed http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8269ac21bbdf156d Galveston County is blessed with a growing climate that is favorable for many different kinds of fruit trees. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 8657f8c83781b9e71d2662460ab71c43 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a80331badd5e5eb1 GALVESTON — Del Papa Distributing's Beer Gourmet program promotes beer-food pairings in the grocery sections of stores as well as the beverage aisle. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST bf4e48d4e1d0c3faf4ea139f23ec3996 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=04f1e61641ce3514 The single most important thing parents can do to protect their children is to make sure they have completed the vaccination schedule. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 3ceac1a41c8dbf449f36275abffa102a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7718f03477ba0973 GALVESTON — An island clinic makes its mark on saving victims from a deadly lung disease. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST f0105583b2ae20734affb570d3f2f60a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1064cc0dae786417 GALVESTON — The Family Service Center will honor state Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, for his work in Galveston’s recovery from Hurricane Ike. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 0aeef3848a8aef5380603e2914e9c4ff http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2536e11afe1bfeae GALVESTON — Librarian Maurine Nichols tells you how to tap into the Rosenberg Library’s databases online. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 7096f22cd29d22e7745a2b5cd6064930 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f123d0d96e74c4ab Mark Lardas reviews Amy Alkon’s “I See Rude People.” Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 19d600bac939c7f6156dfaa1c45bc2c2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2ce21da492fb2a1d Dr. Melvyn H. Schreiber reviews Richard Dawkins’ “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 81eb7fc28b5ad01c5c85c93702a59588 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=73e9fde201a76702 Harold Raley has tips on alternate ways of learning a second language. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 6e85433773df189370918acb9dc95e68 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=afcc3f3ffd3c18f0 Two friends who have given each other advice on artwork will have an exhibit during Saturday's Artwalk. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 51ccceba47516926a8537c73d35b25c4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=58d494b036a3cc59 Theater Picks published in The Daily News: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 59d477229d1fe08946ea0c0871af9592 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9de151ec931bdfe9 Entertainment Briefs published in The Daily News: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 83be670e320283adc34f15813ba3ec66