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SALINE: James Devlin writes book to encourage his granddaughter, other children to read Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:38AMGetting children to read can be a struggle, especially in today's electronic age, with such distractions as YouTube, X-box, "Angry Birds" and the old standby, television.
Dearborn man charged with murder in basketball court shooting Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:22AMDEARBORN — A local man could face life in prison after being arraigned on murder charges Friday.
Political thriller gives readers taste of royalty in woman’s search for family Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:02AMMoira Henderson’s “Green Card, Blue Blood” depicts an antique buyer’s family history investigation, one that leads her to Scottish royalty
With newborn baby, Bhutanese refugee family plants American roots in East Bay Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:58AMBhutanese refugees say they will teach newborn daughter about her heritage while allowing her to choose own path
Former Bond girl Jane Seymour's secrets to for staying young Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:52AMFormer Bond girl Jane Seymour survived a gruelling divorce that left her broke, but now says she’s one of the luckiest people on the planet. The 60-year-old superstar tells Barry Egan how she has managed to stay looking so fabulous and reveals how she found happiness once again. Related Stories Celia Walden book reveals what George Best loved most
What's on: Tuesday's picks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:14PMEvent listings for Tuesday, July 18.
Homes Of Hope Scoops Top Award Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:48PMHomes of Hope Charitable Trust has won the Supreme Award at the TrustPower Tauranga Community Awards.
Alberta SouthWest holds contest Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:28PMAlberta SouthWest (AlbertaSW) is celebrating the launch of its new website (www.albertasouthwest.com) with a video contest that answers the call 'Show Us Your Alberta SouthWest'.
With newborn baby, Bhutanese refugee family plants American roots Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:00PMBhutanese refugees say they will teach newborn daughter about her heritage while allowing her to choose own path
Community Events Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe 27th annual Mission Candlelight Parade takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. The parade starts at Horn and Railway streets and goes west down First Avenue to the Lougheed Highway, ending at the Cedar Valley Connector.
Inclusive playground seeks more generosity Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:39PMKEARNEY — Young professionals will pass the hat at “Cars” to raise money for an inclusive playground.
Illegal immigrants matter, says ' Twilight ' director Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:28PMIt is one of the most controversial and thorniest issues of our generation. But that didn't stop director Chris Weitz from taking on a movie centered on the life of an undocumented Mexican immigrant.Too many people today - including politicians - would rather ignore the issue of illegal...
A Park A Day: Griffith Park, Los Feliz Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:33PMJuly is National Parks & Recreation Month , and all month long LAist will be featuring a hand-selected park a day to showcase just a few of the wonderful recreation spaces--big or small--in the Los Angeles area. [ more › ]
Melungeons conference celebrates curious Appalachian heritage Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:18PMRALEIGH, N.C. -- Tales of Melungeons are packed with mystery and meaning in the Appalachian region. Campfire stories about the dark-skinned mountaineers have long swirled through the hills and hollers, largely depicting the Melungeons as secretive, ...
Brian Viner: He divides opinion but Alliss brings history to glorious game after 50 years on the mic Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:13PMFew television commentators divide armchair viewers quite like Peter Alliss, the octogenarian who is now more than a decade older, and possibly even better upholstered, than his dear old commentary-box mentor Henry Longhurst was when he finally popped his brogues.
Ranches appeal to those tired of the city life and bright lights Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:17PMFifty miles from the nearest telephone line and far beyond cell-phone coverage, Soldier Meadows Ranch north of Gerlach appeals to visitors grown weary of bright lights and big cities.
Investors fight back in alleged Ponzi scheme Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:42AMTwo years after FBI agents raided a northwest Fresno business to investigate an alleged Ponzi scheme, the investors began their quest Thursday to get their money back -- more than $100 million.
Aunt's Trepidation Shouldn't Ruin Teen's Trip Of A Lifetime Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:31AMDEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old daughter, "Alisa," has earned a scholarship to participate in a month-long summer language program in Turkey. As soon as my sister "June" found out I was allowing Alisa to attend, she called me a moron. She has been giving me the silent treatment for almost a month. June is terrified my daughter will be a victim of terrorists, a plane crash, kidnapping or worse.Alisa ...
Tajikistan, a Frail Nation-State Amidst the New "Great Game" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:29AMThe past two decades since the 1991 collapse of Communism have seen the Russian Federation and the U.S. involved in an updated version of the 19th century's "Great Game' for mastery
Ocean Festival Event Guide: Lifeguards Mark 80th Anniversary Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:22AMFor eight decades, San Clemente lifeguards have stood sentinel atop their beach towers, ready to respond to anything that comes their way. Scroll down to view the entire event guide.
Tiempo calendar: Things to do this weekend Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:21AMFriday - 15 -- The Temptations -- The legendary Motown group, with original member Otis Williams, will perform at 7:30 p.
Kemmick collects newspaper work Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:04AMAt a recent reading and book signing, Ed Kemmick, right, poses with his publisher, Craig Lancaster, left, and Nancy Brook, also a recent book author. By T.J. GILLES - For The Outpost “I’m what they call an ‘idea man,’” Ed Kemmick said last week. “I think about things for 10 years and nothing ever happens.” It wasn’t even Mr. Kemmick’s idea to put together a collection of stories, profiles and ...
People's Movement policy on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:54AMPRESS STATEMENT FROM PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT ON PUBLICATION OF EU COMMISSION'S PROPOSALS FOR REFORM OF COMMON FISHERIES POLICY
"Batman: Year One" Trailer Posted; Catwoman Short Included (UPDATED Jul 13, 2011) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:25AMMTV has posted the trailer for the upcoming DC Universe animated film Batman: Year One . Click the image below to play the trailer. (Movie native size: 1920 x 1080) - click "full-screen" icon in lower-right to enlarge Based on Frank Miller and... [read more]
Town Centre Gardens reopens to community after £1.7m revamp Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:18AMA park in the heart of Stevenage has officially reopened after a £1.6m renovation.
Bookreporter.com's Summer Reading Feature and Contest Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:13AMSummer is upon us! At Bookreporter.com, this means it's time for us to share some great summer book picks with our Summer Reading Contest and Feature.
MILAN: Ethan Wood gets noticed by 'So You Think You Can Dance?' runner-up Kent Boyd Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:42AMEthan Wood loves to dance and his feet rarely stop moving. It doesn't matter if the 11-year-old is dancing for hundreds of people, sitting down or at the grocery store with his family.
Expedition to honor Southern Utah's roots Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:10AMST. GEORGE - In October, LaVerkin resident Leon Gubler will be among those in Utah traveling - and partying - like it's 1861.
Read in Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:48AMVATICAN CITY: Benedict XVI sent his condolences to the family of Otto von Habsburg, the last crown prince of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia, who died July 4 in Pöcking, Germany, at the age of 98.
COLUMN: Radze had many talents Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:52PMAnthony Radze was proud of his heritage. He’d often talk about Lithuania and how much he loved and looked forward to going to Lithuanian camp. When he got older he wanted to change his last name from Radze to its original Radzevachez. His sudden drowning in Berlin during a student exchange trip with Manchester High School students this week was shocking. To make us laugh he would often speak in ...
Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMThe entire community and neighboring churches are invited to attend a Noon Potluck (bring a dish to pass & your own table service; drinks will be provided) to meet and greet our new Pastor, Christine Schoon and her husband, Steve.
The face of hunger: Migrant workers in southern Minn. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:42PMOne in 10 Minnesotans struggles at times to get enough food -- the reasons vary from from place to place. MPR News is travelling the state this summer to see why people are going hungry in an occasional series, "The Face of Hunger." In the first installment, we visit migrant workers in southern Minnesota who struggle to get enough food, even as they prepare the food we eat.
McDonald Farm takes the term grass-fed seriously Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:16AMPeter McDonald goes beyond organic regulations, seeking purely grass-fed beef. "Feeding ruminant animals anything but grass is biologically, nutritionally wrong," he says.
Jose Rizal descendant delivers talk to Fil-Ams in San Francisco Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:08AMA great-grandnephew of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal gave a talk before Filipinos marking the hero's 150th birth anniversary in San Francisco in the United States in June.
Old-time farming Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:07AMPeter McDonald assigns his 9-year-old twin boys the tricky task of erecting a mesh fence in one part of the family farm in the New York town of Romulus, then tramps across lushly carpeted fields for a daily evaluation of his grass-chomping cows and sheep.
Wild West City hosts Native American dance and education Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:57AMByram Teaching about Native American life and dispelling myths about them is what drives Little Hawk and members of his family to dance for and tell stories about Native American culture to the public.
SPL: Celtic skipper-for-the-day Georgios Samaras right at home as Bhoys prepare for Melbourne test Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:53AMCELTIC star Georgios Samaras has travelled 10,000 miles to the other side of the world and finally feels right at home.
Benedict XVI Laments Death of Otto von Habsburg Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:49AMVATICAN CITY, JULY 11, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI sent his condolences to the family of Otto von Habsburg, the last crown prince of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia, who died July 4 in Pöcking, Germany, at the age of 84.
Take pride in our roots Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:38AMKL: Traditions and heritage Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 10:04:00 PEOPLE are naturally proud of their race, religion, language, culture and traditions but some sources of pride can be superficial.For example, those who accord great importance to their race may not be able to trace their roots. Race, as stated in our identity card, does not necessarily denote a person’s parentage.By definition, a ...
Foot Power: Fight against cancer at the Relay For Life Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:04AMYork, PA - It is rare indeed to find someone who has never been affected by cancer, and local folks will get a chance to do their part against the disease at the first annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life event of Windsor-Red Lion.
SANGAKKARA SPEAKS UP Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:02PMKumar Sangakkara’s Cowdrey Lecture delivered at the invitation of the MCC at Lord’s has been widely praised for its outspoken criticism of corruption and political interference in the administration of Sri Lankan cricket.
Preserving the water planet Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:35PMHis grandfather, Jacques-Yves, is probably the most famous ocean explorer and conservationist of all time. His father Philippe, the main heir to the family's environmentalist causes, died on a flying boat expedition in Portugal before he was born. Now the California-born Philippe Cousteau Jr, 31, is expanding the family legacy to put the spotlight on pressing environmental issues for Going Green ...
Amish Thrift Teaches Author How To Save Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:15PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) The old Lorilee Craker would have picked up a couple of $16 children's shirts without a second thought, ordered a $20 pizza without checking what's in the fridge, and sent out her bills a few days late.
Top Irish connections with NASA space program Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:26AMThis Friday, July 8, saw the launch of the Atlantis space shuttle and the end of NASA's 30-year program. Viewed by about one million on the ground at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and tens of millions around the globe the first program of reusable shuttles in the world ended.
ZooBlooms, Italian-American fest, ice cream social, Indians, Captains, Aeros in action, plus a lot more - Be There, Do ... Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:09AMBe There, Do That! Summer is definitely here, because there is a lot going in Greater Cleveland, from family events to concerts and a lot more.
'Today's Special' to play Thursday in Onancock Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:40AMONANCOCK--Onancock International Films will show the American comedy 'Today's Special' on Thursday, July 14, at 8 p.m. at the Roseland Theater. This 2009 comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a humorous take on family obligations. In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, a young Manhattan chef rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through ...
Faith calendar Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:00AMClasses, Retreats and Revivals Summary: Classes, Retreats and Revivals RSS Feed: read more
Commission helps with hall plans Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:07PMPARKERSBURG - Wood County commissioners agreed to provide up to $15,000 for an architectural engineering design plan for renovations and development of historic Henderson Hall Plantation.
What To Do Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:07PM•How to do ‘what to do’ What To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
Religion Calendar for the Erie area Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:05PMThis week's events