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White House Announces Three LGBT Appointments Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:37PMThe White House, on January 26, announced two openly gay or lesbian appointees to administration posts and the nomination of an out gay attorney to the federal judiciary.
Past Tense: Milan veterans of war can be difficult to find Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:43AMSome people think the names of Milan's veterans from the past are all waiting on the Internet, like apples ready for harvest.
In the park with Will (Shakespeare that is) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:14AMGrab a picnic, a blanket or beach chair and head to an area park in the coming week for some outdoor Shakespeare.
Tri-Cities host performances, new exhibit Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:38AMIt's a busy week in the Tri-Cities arts and entertainment scene, with a Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse performance set for Friday, dance auditions set for Saturday, a new exhibit at the Evergreen Cultural Centre -- and several big names planning performances.
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' recap: Deck the halls with Kim G.'s folly Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:41AMThe devious housewife shows up at a party with a guest sure to get under Teresa Giudice's skin
Power sweep into second place Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:49PMNIAGARA FALLS — The Power enter the final week of the season gasping for breath. That’s ’cause the air is thinner near the top.
Not all cops should be cops Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:32AMI would like to reply to Mr. Rick Macleod, Brian Bickley and D. Claridge: yes, it is easy for me to make all these statements about the RCMP because all you have to do is read your local papers,watch TV and listen to your radio.
Best Del Mar eats and party scene on Opening Day? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:00PMWhen the ponies start running, the partygoers start prancing. Here are the restaurants and bars they'll go
Midseason awards: Indians, Pirates in conversation for a change Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:07PMIt's the halfway point of the baseball season. And who expected the Indians to be near the top of their division and the Pirates in contention? Both skippers garner honors as Scott Miller hands out his midseason awards.
Letters to the Editor: July 14, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
Robert J. Elisberg: The World's Only Hamburger That's Good for You Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:28AMThis month, Consumer Reports magazine rates fast food restaurants, and in the hamburger category, the California-based chain In-N-Out Burger sits at the top. Though I've...
HuffPost Greatest Person Of The Day: Sandi Amorello Launches Women's Enpowerment Web Forum Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:45PMAccording to Sandi Amorello, it all started -- oddly enough -- with some Rice Krispies treats. In 1971, a pre-adolescent Amorello was hard at work alongside a merry band of fellow Girl Scouts, each of which was striving to earn a cooking badge, in her home state of New Jersey.
Gov. Perry makes video for prayer event Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:45PMAUSTIN, Texas, July 12 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a potential candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has released a video promoting a day of prayer.
9 Juiciest Bits From New Bowie Bio Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:20AMThe most revealing moments from 'David Bowie: Starman.'
New York Jets: Strategies for the 6 Toughest Games on Their 2011 Schedule Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:33AMThis year the New York Jets schedule is not as tough as it was last season, but there are definitely some games that will be fun to watch. Some teams on this years schedule include: Oakland Raiders , San Diego Chargers , Philadelphia Eagles , New England Patriots , New York Giants , Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens , Cleveland Browns , Dallas Cowboys and many more. Some of those games will ...
Disney to cut monorail hours Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:46PMWalt Disney World is cutting operating hours for its monorail, a move designed to give maintenance crews more time to work on the aging transportation system.
Past Tense: Milan had a previous veterans wall Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:46AMThe Milan area is preparing to remember its veterans by placing their names in stone on a memorial wall.
Students from Indian River, St. Lucie recognized by Kohl's Cares for helping community Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:04AMHelping the homeless, producing community theater and teaching skills to future soccer stars have one common thread.
Disneyland Resort Update Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:08AMDisneyland unveils enhanced audio description service | How does Disney's new height requirement measure up with parents? | Annual Pass processing centers to close | Enter The MouseAdventure Zone... | This and That... | Crowd Forecast
Jeremy Clarkson: I'd rather quit Top Gear than join BBC move to 'small suburb' Salford Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:42AMThe presenter used his Sunday newspaper column today to take a swipe at the corporation's decision to move a string of departments to MediaCityUK. He described Salford 'a small suburb with a Starbucks and a canal with ducks on it' and said that he would resign if the motoring programme was moved north.
Jake remakes, Cazimero retunes, Kapono revels in here and now Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:42AM"Across the Universe," Jake Shimabukuro • "Hula," Robert Cazimero • "Henry," Henry Kapono
Legendary adventure Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:38PMWith a clash of swords, Robin Hood and his band of merry men will open the new season of Family Chil ...
American Legion Riders bring Christmas in July tidings Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:09PMThe American Legion Riders of Post 22 did their best Santa Claus impersonation on Saturday, delivering Christmas gifts to the Fort Meade Veterans Medical Center.
County commissioners consider sending bug-killed tree to D.C. Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:03PMIn 1997, a 63-foot-tall Black Hill spruce from the Black Hills National Forest was chopped down and moved to the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol, where it was decorated with lights and ornaments as the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Merry Cowboy Christmas : Brazile sets money mark Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:51PMIn the years to come, they might well refer to Trevor Brazile as the greatest roper ever.
Bikini Car Wash Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:28PMA local organization shows a little skin to help raise money for a good cause.
Habitat collects lumber from USBC Women's Championships Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:18PMOrganizers with the USBC Women's Championships are packing up and leaving Syracuse. Iris St. Meran has more on how the disassembled bowling alley will help others.
Blues Season Ticket Holders Get Perfunctory E-Mail From John Davidson Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:12PMWhen I was an Atlanta Thrashers season ticket holder, these kinds of e-mails were common. Team President and General Manager Don Waddell was a pro at sending out e-mails explaining off-season acquisitions, wishing people Merry Christmas right before the annual January implosion, and explaining why he traded franchise players . Usually when you get a mass e-mail from anyone in the front office ...
Thomas Nast's 'Christmas in July' exhibit at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:15PM'Merry Christmas' by Thomas Nast appeared in Harper's Weekly, January 3, 1885 Cover Illustration Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents a rare summertime look at Thomas Nast’s most popular character, Santa Claus. Over 30 holiday images by...
Hank Farnham, Precinct 11 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:49AMIt has been about 16 years since we have experienced such dif ficult economic times as currently befall us, and I think the end is not in sight. This recession ap pears that it will have a far greater impact than the last one.
RODEO: Trevor Brazile celebrates a merry Cowboy Christmas Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:54PMTrevor Brazile moved a step closer toward reaching his goal of snaring a record ninth world all-around title by pocketing $39,993, an earnings record for the July 4 week that's called Cowboy Christmas .
Poisonous arachnids conquer Byblos Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:58PMIt’s a striking claim, Rock and roll never dies! The statement tells you more about the world view of the fellow saying it than it does to convey any sort of pertinent, let alone verifiable, information.
Merry Christmas Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:43AMTwo year old Liam helps decorate the Christmas tree.
From the Publisher's Desk: Tale of a long lost gypsy artist Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:13AMI met Chris Fayad, the artist, in August 2008 in Los Angeles. We were in a hotel room drinking wine and snacking on cheese and crackers with a handful of ladies. Chris just recently had begun painting at the age of 58. I don’t know what got her started or how she ended up living on a farm in the hamlet of North Rose, N.Y., but that’s what she was doing. The first painting I saw was of carrots ...
West Tisbury Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:14PMThe 4th of July has come and will be gone by the time you read this. All the parties, parades, and fireworks, visiting relatives and friends, crowds, sunshine, fresh peas, warm sand underfoot at the beach, roses blooming on fences.
Freaky souvenir of 1929 earthquake Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:08PMA Christchurch man tidying up his earthquake-rattled garage has stumbled across a 1929 postcard with an ironic message.
Minnesota City School, first school in Winona County, holds first reunion July 15, 16 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:23AM“Whoever tells the best story wins.” This reunion aphorism is appropriate to the realities of many reunion gatherings. People tell their stories, and they “win” new friendships, admirers, understandings, and valuing of their own and others’ lives.
'Scarf-face' robber gets 14 years for 2009 crimes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:03PMA federal judge Friday issued a 14-year prison sentence to a man who pleaded guilty in connection with the armed robberies of a convenience store and wireless store in Las Vegas in December 2009, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.
The elderly need care from us as well as the state Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:52AMGrowing up with a geriatrician mother, Christmas morning always meant a trip to the hospital. While she did a ward round, my siblings and I would traipse along after her, shaking the hands of elderly ladies and gents and wishing them a Merry Christmas.
Sam Venable: Not your ordinary 4th of July Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:00PMThis Fourth of July, smack in the middle of a sizzling summer, I did what any red-blooded, patriotic American would do.
A feast for the senses Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:33PMThis trio wants to alter your perceptions of enjoying food and wine.
Irish sayings, proverbs and prayers for July 4th Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:40AMYou'll love this collection of some of the most-famous words to ever come out of Ireland. May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you.
White House Announces Three LGBT Appointments Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:37PMThe White House, on January 26, announced two openly gay or lesbian appointees to administration posts and the nomination of an out gay attorney to the federal judiciary.
Perry partner in prayer event a focus of controversy Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:01PMPerry partner in prayer event a focus of controversy
Ex-Florida Gators star QB Danny Wuerffel recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:04PMEx-Florida Gators star QB Danny Wuerffel recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome
Ex-Florida Gator Danny Wuerffel recovering from Guillain-Barre' syndrome Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 4:20PMEx-Florida Gator Danny Wuerffel recovering from Guillain-Barre' syndrome
Washington Capitals Are Heavy Stanley Cup Favorites After Day One of Free Agency Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:41AMDuring free agencies and trade deadlines of the past, Washington Capitals ' General Manager George McPhee has often earned himself the name, Sleepy McPhee. Not this year. McPhee just got serious. After three consecutive years of postseason failure and disappointment, McPhee has finally realized what the flaws in his organization are, and he is now doing whatever it takes to fix them. On Day 1 ...
ROME BRAVES: It's a Blue Christmas at SMS Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:46AMIf there has been one redeeming quality for the Braves during this extensive three-week funk, it has been the solid play and explosive hitting of Evan Gattis. But on Friday, even he had a night to ...
Rookie royals revel in Canada Day celebrations, honour troops in Afghanistan Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:05AMOTTAWA - He arrived at Friday's Canada Day celebrations heralded as the country's future king, yet when thousands of Canadians erupted into cheers in front of Prince William and his new wife Kate, the rookie royals didn't seem to know exactly what to do.
William, Kate join in Canada Day celebrations Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:37PMPrince William and Kate joined in Canada Day celebrations on Friday, often stealing the show as they were feted by Canadian leaders and cheered by tens of thousands who lined the streets of the Canadian capital to get a glimpse of them. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed them to an afternoon program at Parliament Hill as "the world's most famous newlyweds" and said they represent ...