Soul Fool: Fish In Troubled Waters Oct 21, 2009
Even the first British principal of Calcutta's Fort William College, Prof Gilchrist, was so smitten by hilsa that he never went back to England. The story may be apocryphal, but it underscores hilsa's significance. (India Times, India)
Cannon mishap at tourist site injures Ky. man Oct 17, 2009
State Department of Labor officials plan to talk to the operators of the privately owned Fort William Henry about the accident to see if any state regulations were violated, said Karen Williamson, a department spokeswoman. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Goddess Durga and odes to Asia's Paris Sep 19, 2009
Esplanade, Park Street, New Market, the National Museum, Maidan, Fort William, Victoria Memorial, St Paul's Cathedral and the Statesman House exist close to each other. With Eden Gardens and the stadium nearby, Strand Road by the river, Howrah Bridge and Writer's Building, this stretch of Calcutta easily ranks as Indias culturally richest stretch of real estate, all near Chowringhee. (Asia Times Online)
3 courses for $17.57 during Lake Georges restaurant week Sep 3, 2009
57 price commemorates the 1757 historic siege of Fort William Henry during the French & Indian War. Fort William Henry is located at the south end of Lake George. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Police identify A82 crash victim Aug 17, 2009
The 22-year-old from Caol, Fort William, was the only person in the car. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. (BBC News -- UK)
More of your views Jul 31, 2009
I took it on the road between Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh. This is Normanton Church at Rutland Water, says Simon Ruff. (BBC News -- UK)
Error leads bank to charge twice Jul 29, 2009
Chris Parton, owner of the Highland Soaps Company's shop in Fort William, said: "Some people have come to the shop very angry about it, because they think it is us who have charged them twice.". He said the shop had made two refunds to appease upset customers. (BBC News -- Business)
Probe into fishing capsize deaths Jul 21, 2009
" Two helicopters, two lifeboats and several other vessels were involved in the search. This reminds us all of the dangerous environment in which our fishermen work each and every day Richard LochheadFisheries Secretary By 1815 BST one man had been pulled from the water by the crew of the yacht, Arran Comrade, which had responded to a coastguard mayday call. A coastguard spokesman said the man had not been wearing a lifejacket. He was taken to hospital in Fort William but Northern Constabulary... (BBC News -- UK)
Mountain bike site 'compromised' Jun 20, 2009
Page last updated at 19:41 GMT, Friday, 19 June 2009 20:41 UK. Mountain bike site 'compromised. (BBC News -- Technology)
Wyoming celebrates the fur-trading era Jun 17, 2009
Wyoming celebrates the founding of fur-trading post, Fort William ... It didn't take long for Fort William to outgrow its simple cottonwood palisade as it blossomed into a trade center and important station on the Oregon Trail ... Now a National Historic Site run by the National Park Service, Fort Laramie will host a symposium June 19-21 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fort William. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fort Laramie in Wyoming to commemorate 175 years later this month Jun 16, 2009
It didn t take long for Fort William to outgrow its simple cottonwood palisade as it blossomed into a trade center and important station on the Oregon Trail ... Now a National Historic Site run by the National Park Service, Fort Laramie will host a symposium June 19-21 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fort William ... One building you won t find on the grounds is the original Fort William. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
#2 LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Learn about the French and Indian War (on which "The Last of the Mohicans" was based) at the recreated Fort William Henry, complete with 18th-century costumed soldiers and firing demonstrations of cannons, but sadly, no bare-chested Daniel Day-Lewis. Lake vistas are best appreciated from on high: Hike one of the many area trails (all levels), including Deer Leap on the north side of the lake, or Buck Mountain on the southern end. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Scotland: Castles, MacDonalds Apr 6, 2009
From Glencoe, Alison drove to Fort William that is sited on a wonderful loch (lake). Fort William is famed for its proximity to Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet ... We wandered through Fort William's sad streets. (Juneau Empire)
Kolkata cemeteries to be digitized Apr 4, 2009
"Th 00004000 e oldest register at the Bhowanipore Cemetery dates back to 1807. Many of the oldest graves are of soldiers, originally buried at Fort William (the original one) and then shifted to Bhowanipore. The registers are in extremely bad shape. We will talk to libraries in Kolkata and try to get the registers restored," said Dr Rosie Llewellyn-Jones, honorary secretary of BACSA, which was founded in 1977. "There has to be a constructive promotion by the state government and the Kolkata... (India Times, India)
The artifacts of a life Mar 22, 2009
When the king was overthrown, the elaborate buttons, featuring a phoenix and the motto "Je renais de mes cendres" ("I rise from my ashes"), were sold to Nathaniel Wyeth, who built Fort William on Sauvie Island. Wyeth traded the buttons with Native Americans, and their trail throughout the Northwest intrigued Frank. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Canada's small, timorous heart Feb 22, 2009
Montcalm kicked his share of British butt; he won victories at Oswego in 1756, at Fort William Henry in 1757, and at Ticonderoga in 1758. Did you know that the natives, the Indians as they were called in those days, fought alongside Montcalm and the French. (Globe and Mail)
Scotland plunges to -18C Feb 10, 2009
At Nevis Range ski centre near Fort William there were about 800 people already on the slopes by 1030 GMT.. The icy conditions made driving difficult in some areas on Sunday and in Grampian the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn road and the B976 Crathie to Gairnsheil roads were closed due to ice and snow, while some roads in the Highlands were also closed. (BBC News -- Europe)
Warning over heavy snow forecast Feb 8, 2009
" The centre's website said that conditions were "nearly perfect". At Nevis Range ski centre near Fort William there were about 800 people already on the slopes by 1030 GMT. A spokeswoman for the resort said: "It is a good day and there are lots of people skiing. "There are nice groomed pistes and the weather is clear, dry and bright with good visibility. It's just great skiing.". (BBC News)
