About this EntryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:52AMWhile cycling down the coast in Kauai last week, I chanced upon an extraordinary sight. I heard the trombones before I saw them, actually. Brass scales and arpeggios caught my ears as I whooshed along, providing an unusual sonic backdrop for the palm trees, sandy beaches and ocean setting.
Fears mount for missing teenagerWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:52AMFears are mounting for the safety of a Dublin teenager who has been missing for almost a fortnight. Related Stories Boat race 'will showcase Galway' Ombudsman: OAP had inadequate care Match of the Day rejects PM request Warning after teacher dies in bin Review urged into child deaths
Greece is the wordWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:50AMGreece 's fiscal problems is not exactly my great area of expertise, but when you're invited to meet an actual head of state, you go. And so I was one of about 17 journalists who met with George Papandreou this morning at the Center for American Progress.
Man Representing Himself In Robbery Case Raps Judge, PoliceWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:49AMA man representing himself in an aggravated robbery case rapped the judge and police in a lengthy final argument to the jury on Wednesday morning. Gary Dewayne Thompson, 32, said Criminal Court Judge Barry Steelman ruled out much of his evidence.
Eagle mayor absent from last council meetingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:42AMEAGLE, Idaho - The mayor of Eagle says he's ready for a career outside of politics and this Friday, Phil Bandy will no longer be running the city. Tuesday was the final city council meeting under his leadership. He did not show up but did phone in. For a man who fought two years ago for this public seat, he's now not telling the public exactly why he left. His absence at the meeting was notable ...
At airports, keep taking your shoes off -- for nowWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:39AMAtlanta » You'll still have to take off your shoes when you go through airport security. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that technology currently available doesn't allow screeners to adequately examine what is in someone's shoes while the person is wearing them.
Paul Taylor, The Beloved RenegadeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:35PMPaul Taylor's turning 80 this year, but more impressive is the fact that in the 56 years since he started a company, he has choreographed more than 130 works. Eighteen of them are on view during the company's current City Center season. I've always appreciated Taylor's uncensorious intere...
Jests, jabs abound at Rotary ShowTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:31PMSheriff Scott Steward, Commissioner Jill Shockley Siggins, West Park Hospital and others took their licks during the 59th annual Cody Rotary Show last weekend.
Enjoying a century of brotherhoodTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:25PMUpper Moreland brothers are among the nation's estimated 98,000 centenarians.
Ochocinco to ‘DWTS’ judge: ‘I will fight back’Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:25PMThe outspoken Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is the latest NFL star to join the “Dancing with the Stars” fray, but while the show doesn’t start for two more weeks, he’s already got a message for the judges.
Born Barefoot, Born Natural, and Born to RunTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:24PMHuman beings often need boatloads of motivation to make it to the gym. We also like foods that come in plastic wrappers and beverages that taste way too good to contain zero calories and zero sugar. According to Christopher McDougall, human beings are also born to run.
Grad student pleads guilty to Newark Airport security breachTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:24PMA Rutgers graduate student who ducked past Newark Airport security in January to see his girlfriend never anticipated the disruption it would bring to his life — first from his arrest, and later when he fell under public scrutiny, his attorney said Tuesday.
Group Of Armed Bandits Rob Banks, BusinessesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:21PMA bold group of armed robbers are terrorizing innocent people in North Nashville. Police said they hit quickly and do not hesitate to stick a gun in your face.
With retirements, district shuffles administratorsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:17PMWith its top two administrators set to retire this summer, the Souderton Area School District has been busy shuffling job titles the last few months.
Week in Review: 03/07/2010Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:32PMBELLAIRE -- A Petoskey man illegally provided a woman with a powerful prescription painkiller that led to her fatal overdose, authorities said.
Sean Parsons fundraiser reaches goalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:29PMMany community members and students turned out for a fundraiser for Sean Parsons at the Voyageur, at 525 South Riverside Avenue in St. Clair. The community is raising money to pay Sean's funeral bill. Officials have reached their goal of $4,830 to pay for the expenses.
Laker laxmen look to build off their success in '09Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:27PMOSWEGO — Last year, the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team collected eight wins and had six all-conference players. Laker coach Dan Witmer has set the bar even higher this year.
Michael Jordan doesn't show signs of changingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe reported new owner of the Charlotte Bobcats still doesn't seem to be overly involved with the team. With Bobcat fans still awaiting confirmation that Michael Jordan has bought the team, or any word on anything, the new boss still looks like the old boss.
Thanks, HarrySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:23PMIn an interview on Page 1 today, outgoing Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders offers a bit of advice for whomever is chosen to lead the body next: “You can’t please everybody. They’re going to have to realize the word ‘no’ is a complete sentence.”
W.Va. Lawmakers Enter Session Crunch TimeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22PMWest Virginia's Legislature has less than a week to decide the fate of proposals targeting abortion, corporate political spending and prescription drug abuse.
Tharp Is Back Where the Air Is RarefiedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:20PMThough Twyla Tharp’s Broadway show “Come Fly Away” as a whole is new, certain dances have long been a part of Ms. Tharp’s Sinatra repertory.
A JOURNEY OF MAGNIFICENCESaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:20PMIt might not seem very long, but it is astonishing what marvels and majesty you can squeeze into five smart days. Start in the capital, from where a journey of magnificent French icons, Renaissance chateaux and sought-after sparkling wines fans out.
Happy 60th, McCueSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:20PMNew Britain-based McCue Mortgage Co., the largest independently-owned mortgage lender in the state, celebrates 60 years in business this year.
FanHouse: America needs to know Kevin DurantSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:18PMLOS ANGELES -- Up in the restaurant of a swank, oceanside hotel, actor Edward Norton is noticed by all as he lunches with Hollywood types at a corner table.
Phoenixville area weekly police reportsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:52PMTREDYFFRIN THEFT FROM AUTO ON Feb. 14 at 5:08 p.m., police received report of theft from an unlocked vehicle in the victim's driveway on the unit block of Stoneybrook Drive in Malvern. Items stolen from the vehicle included a large red gym bag containing clothes, sneakers and other personal effects, leather tote bag containing gloves, snow shoes and ear mugs, leather mean's gloves. Also removed ...
PEP : Camille Prats, Anthony Linsangan marry again in churchFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:50PMMatapos ang dalawang taong pagpaplano, naisakatuparan na rin ng aktres na si Camille Prats at asawang si Anthony Linsangan ang kanilang church wedding nitong Biyernes sa Santuario de San Antonio, McKinley Road, Forbes Park sa Makati City.
Obituary: Robert T. McCall / 'Artist in residence in outer space'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:48PMRobert T. McCall, an artist whose fervor for space exploration found expression in his six-story-tall mural at the National Air and Space Museum and two postage stamps canceled on the Moon, died
Murder accused hurls chappal at JudgeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:40PMMumbai, Mar 5 : An accused booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) today hurled a 'Chappal' at Judge Y D Shinde in the court room for allegedly delaying hearing in his case.
Chaos as giant storm strikesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:36PMHAIL the size of tennis balls struck Melbourne today as a huge storm wreaked havoc. JOIN OUR LIVE BLOG . SEND US YOUR PICS
Paine’s 11 thefts key Bluestreaks’ 54-51 overtime win over BravesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:25PMCHISHOLM — Erik Paine played so hard that he now needs a new pair of basketball shoes. The Chisholm High School senior had 11 steals, including three game-changing thefts, leading the Bluestreaks to a 54-51 overtime victory over Orr Friday at Roels Gymnasium.
Reporter's Notebook: Elementary students get the ‘Real Deal’Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:21PMOn Friday afternoon, the faint smell of pizza wafted from the kitchen of the Real Deal House in Carlisle as the life skills class from Crestview Elementary School cleaned up after lunch.
Affordable prom dresses from the YWCAFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:34PMLA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)-- Buying a dress for prom is exciting, but not everyone can afford their dream dress.
Help plan next decadeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:34PMEvery 10 years or so, Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District creates a master plan that guides the district into the future, and you are invited to participate.
Project Runway: Doin' It the HardwareFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:34PMProject Runway is all about vision and delusion. The vision to force everyone to use metal. The delusion that they deserve one. The vision that the dresses will be beautiful. The delusion that we...
Project Runway: Doin' It the Hardware [Recaps]Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:30PM# recaps Project Runway is all about vision and delusion. The vision to force everyone to use metal. The delusion that they deserve one. The vision that the dresses will be beautiful. The delusion that we care about anything but drama. More »
Dr. NakaMats Is the World's Most Prolific InventorFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:29PMMMBK writes to share an interesting look at Dr. "NakaMats" Nakamatsu, mastermind behind a world-record 3,000 patents. The 81-year-old scientist has inventions like the "PyonPyon" spring shoes, the karaoke machine, and others. He also at least partly to blame for things like the digital watch, the floppy disk, and cd's. "Dr. Nakamatsu harbors other ambitions too: in 2007, he took his penchant for ...
2010 football schedule set with non-district additionsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:29PMSchools all around the state of Iowa took one step closer to football season with 2010-11 schedules being set in stone late last week.
Column : Why the Pigs will not fly anytime soonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:28PMI was at a lunch recently with some economists working for investment banks. The conversation was about PIGS and who coined the derogatory acronym.
Hudson Steady as He GoesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:28PMA few weeks into the job, Scott Hudson likes what he sees at Gallagher Bassett and is confident he can move the TPA forward.