Continuing our series on what to do in British cities, we look at summer days out in Birmingham.

"Go athletes, go for gold, go for the Games." The slogan for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games was not the only thing unveiled Thursday when the Games organizing committee held its final press conference to show just how close the Games are.[...]

— I feel truly fortunate to have been chosen to write the weekly outdoor column for the Phoenix.

Have you been up all night, mind racing, wondering what a Lil Wayne/Morrissey collab would sound like? Or Weezy and Regina Spektor? Thankfully some anonymous and benevolent soul has come to your rescue. 500 Days of Weezy is a probably unauthorized mash-up (remember those?) of a smattering of the still-incarcerated Wayne's rhymes laid over the tunes from the soundtrack to 500 Days of Summer , a ...

Says creator My Sick Uncle of his strangely enjoyable mix: "Apologies to Morrissey and Simon & Garfunkel for fucking with your songs." [ (500) Days of Weezy ] Read more posts by Edith Zimmerman Filed Under: music , (500) das of weezy , (500) days of summer , clickables , lil wayne , movies

A solid contingent of athletes from the Sunshine Coast did their community proud at last weekend’s B.C. Summer Games in Langley. More than 2,500 athletes from around the province competed in 23 sports over three days of competition.

THURSDAY, JULY 22 The Chatham Community Band will continue its series of free summer concerts at 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, July 22, at Juniper Village at 500 Southern Blvd. in Chatham Township, under the baton of band director Brian Conti. The “rain date” is Tuesday, July 27. Then the band will wind down its summer series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Chatham Community Gazebo in ...

U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lower for a third day, as earnings and forecasts that disappointed investors at technology and consumer companies wiped out an early advance.

The fires have spread quickly across more than 200,000 acres in recent days after a record heat wave and severe drought. July has been the hottest month in Moscow in 130 years of recorded history.

The summer before I went to college, I got my TwinXL dorm sheets, a new alarm clock, notebooks, shoes, pens and oh yeah — a Facebook account.

Whoever said summer had to be spent entirely outdoors? Certainly not the good folks at ASUS, who have a number of great products to keep you happily on your tush, whether at home or the cottage.[...]

Recent rains have caused the grass across the county to grow, as seen on a lot at the corner of Leona and Virginia Streets in Port Lavaca in mid-July. Following a tall grass ordinance violation notice, the city cut the grass on this property nearly a week after the photo was taken.

Many of the Maryland Zoo Animals Get Icy Treats During the Summer By Jane Ballentine Baltimore, MD - In Maryland, we all know what the "three H's" of summer are -- hazy, hot and humid, right? Well, no more! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore wants to make those "H's" obsolete -- so how about Half (as in price), Happy (as in place) and Helephants (the "h" is silent.) Every Tuesday during August, the ...

Peaches so ripe, flavorful and juicy that you have to eat them standing at the kitchen sink are one of the true glories of summer.

HAZLET — A group of about 15 kindergarteners, when each given a turn with a hammer, can make an incredible amount of noise.

Organizers say this year's Aldergove fair drew up to twice the number of people who showed up last year.

Aldergrove was abuzz all weekend with big crowds at the Aldergrove Fair Days and B.C. Summer Games events, held side by side at the Aldergrove Athletic Park and Kinsmen Community Centre complex.

MOSCOW (AP): Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 20 people, including three firefighters, officials said.

A summer school literacy program has benefited the Sault Community Soup Kitchen. StudentsMarioinRocchetta'sMario Rocchetta'sGradeGr. 7-8 literacy and math program took a segment of their curriculum to heart.[...]

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Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Lyle Lovett & His Large Band played the Paolo Soleri Amphitheater on Thursday night in what could be the last concert there for a while — possibly forever.

Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at one smoldering village and urged officials to redouble their efforts against the blazes. Wildfire - Russia - Firefighter - Nizhny Novgorod - Travel and Tourism

OREM — There's a warm summer breeze blowing as two brothers play catch outside their Orem home. Nearby, another blond...

PALMDALE, Calif. PALMDALE, Calif. -- A brush fire swept over more than 7 square miles, prompted evacuations and burned structures in rural Los Angeles County Thursday as water-dropping helicopters and crews scrambled to get ahead of the blaze.

BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. is fighting two wars, and millions are looking for work. So what is making politicians thump their lecterns in two of New England's hottest political races this summer?

Shawnee County Recreation Director Randy Luebbe estimates the NBC Universal Tournament hosted at the new Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex generated about half a million dollars in revenue for Topeka businesses.

EVERETT -- Camp Fire USA is 100 years old this week, and the Snohomish County Camp Fire council plans to celebrate in a big way.

Tons of good questions this week, and nearly all of them dealt with football. No surprise, considering players report for preseason camp in three days. So, I’ve got tons of (hopefully good) answers for you.

Kristin Camp of Wilmington belongs to a swimming pool, but she said that's not always the best place to take her family during the summer.

Forest fires swept through central Russia amid a record heatwave, killing eight people as they destroyed villages.

Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 20...

Thousands of people pack into part of downtown Columbia for three concerts in three days. Columbia Police are on alert, as the concerts continue in downtown Columbia.

Though many of the same faces remain behind the scenes, Pirate Days is under new management following recent changes within The Colony Chamber of Commerce.

Hello, Edison Chen. That was how a friend greeted the Hong Kong celebrity when she saw him in downtown L.A. a few months ago. The actor-singer returned the greeting with a smile and a âhelloâ bac .....

April may be eight months away, but it is never too early to start thinking about saving on your taxes. Take advantage of these summer savings before it is too late.

Norma Lopez, 17, is remembered in a rosary service. She was reported missing July 15 and found dead five days later. Authorities say they have no suspects. More than 500 people lined up in the heat Wednesday to pay their respects to 17-year-old Norma Lopez, walking silently into a Moreno Valley chapel and past a coffin draped with pink roses and a tearful mother and father saying their final ...

Citing problems with obtaining a new lease on its current building and a lack of options within the area, TVGA Consultants has informed the Town of Elma that it will be moving its main headquarters out of Elma and into Buffalo.

Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at one smoldering village and urged officials to redouble their efforts against the blazes.

Lazy summer days marked by sleeping late, lounging by the pool, watching too much TV and reading whatever you want will soon be replaced by school tardy bells, math tests and required reading for around 4,500 local students who are expected back in class Tuesday morning at the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

The Empire State Games begin in Buffalo this week, and East Aurora will see a piece of the action. On Sat., July 24, the village will host a criterium, a multi-lap cycling race held on a small road course.

Mark Delikta, of Freeland-based Bay Area Specialty Flooring, installs fine porcelain tiles in June for a mosaic in the shape of Saginaw County in front of the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, 500 Federal in Saginaw. Jeff Schrier |...

The Leonard Park swimming pool is scheduled to open next year, but capital improvements at the facility — around $70,000 worth — are not in next year’s budget, City Manager Barry Sullivan said Thursday.

Rebates and 0% financing are in the offing -- but they probably wont last long.

Two county fairs, a celebration of African culture, a visit from Neil Young and the witches of "Wicked" are just a few ways to keep you and yours amused this weekend. Need more? Fear not, we've got plenty.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 (UPI) -- Firefighters Tuesday battled more than 130 western brushfires caused by an unusual three days of summer lightning storms from Yosemite to Oregon. Wildfire - Yosemite National Park - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology

Growth is coming for Steuben Foods, Inc., along with tax breaks and other incentives to encourage the company to keep that growth in the Town of Elma. Steuben Foods, which has a manufacturing site located off of Maple Road, has plans to invest $50 million towards expanding the facility and bringing in new packaging technology, said Thomas Krol, general counsel for the company.

With the end of a tax credit that pumped life into the region’s battered real estate sector, is Holliston’s housing market ready to stand on its own?

Outdoors SAT JUL 31 Stony Hill Preserve a three mile hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 9 a.m. on the south side of Red Dirt Road near Old Accabonac Highway, Amagansett. 324-8662. SUN AUG 1 Elliston Park and Beyond a four mile hike with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at [...]

Correction: This story originally said "Austrailia added..." That was incorrect. The Austrian flag is being added to the bridge of nations.[...]