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Thrill seekers' habitat in Myrtle Beach area Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:02PMThe countdown goes on many times a day, once riders are pulled on a cable 109 feet to the top of the newly reopened Skycoaster, an A-frame tower at NASCAR SpeedPark in Myrtle Beach.
FishingMagic Christmas Special 2009 - The Last 2lb Roach Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:23AMBoxing Day 2020. The FishingMagic Bristol Avon Fish-in with a difference – a guaranteed 2lb river roach! Imagined by Mark Wintle It had all begun in 2008, more than a decade before.
Your Hero: Groups help soldiers in need Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:18PMYork County soldier gets financial help Soldiers are true American heroes, but sometimes, even they need help when they get down on their luck.
Juiciest Bits From Bowie Bio Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:20AMThe most revealing moments from 'David Bowie: Starman.'
Deal of the Day Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:00AMPhoto by Kayla Wamsley Santa Ron Despain and Mrs. Santa (Kathy Despain) standing in the Santa’s Chest part of Kathy’s Kopies. Lights and other festive decorations line the walls of Kathy’s Kopies, located at 13144 Midlothian Turnpike.
Will and Kate draw enthusiastic crowds to Parliament Hill Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:09PMThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge drew ecstatic cheers and some rapt silence Friday from hundreds of thousands of spectators who packed Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday — and the royals seemed thrilled to join the party.
To avoid repeating history, owners and players can't drag heels Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:17PMNBA owners and players face a series of crucial deadlines, with Oct. 15 the date when games will be lost. Ken Berger says failing to learn from history means repeating it, so both sides must avoid wasting time again.
Club News Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:59AMSend information for this listing 10 days in advance of publication to: Club News, Lifestyle Department, The Sun, Box 1477, Lowell, MA 01853.
TAG's 'Balance' tilts toward lethargy Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:45AMBenjamin Franklin famously observed, "Fish and visitors smell after three days."
Foreign family cares for Healdsburg soldier’s grave Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:15AMIt was fall of 1943 when Arthur Colvin Beeman left Healdsburg and his position on the city police force to join the U.S. Army.
'63 Monessen grads keep memories alive, classmates informed Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:01AMWhat started as a favor to friends from the Monessen High School Class of 1963 has turned into a labor of love for Jack Demchak a full-time job that keeps him busy in retirement.
Hef and his 24-year-old bride take on the ageists Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:27PMPlayboy founder Hugh Hefner claims ageism has been the biggest obstacle he has had to overcome in a career marked by controversy.
At rest, at home, at last: A Minnesota soldier lost in the Korean War comes home for burial Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 12:08AMSgt. Ralph Carlson is coming home, 60 years too late.
Examinator, I feel the Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 8:54PMIn reply to Who Gets A Toke Of The Anzac Spirit? : Examinator, I feel the future of what world survives to be populated by Jim’s two by twos - I feel that world will be the sadder as neither you nor I will get a boarding pass. Christopher
Enjoyed your insightful Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 8:54PMIn reply to Who Gets A Toke Of The Anzac Spirit? : Enjoyed your insightful analysis of Holy Man Jim Wallace’s comment. Last paragraph, 3rd line: “something even worse”! As a child, I belonged to that mob! “Reds under Beds!” Fortunately (for me) & unfortunately (for gays & Muslims), the “heat is off” Commie Bastards. But we really were dangerous!!! Thanks Obama! Sorry about that! Also tried to ...
X FACTOR: Simon Cowell is show's only winnner Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 7:06PMJoe McElderry and Shayne Ward — who won the talent show in 2009 and 2005 — have recently had their contracts with Simon Cowell's company terminated.
Watching Flyers, 76ers...and Joe? Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 2:56AMEditor's note: Inquirer staff writer Mike Jensen doesn't blog, doesn't tweet, doesn't Facebook. If he's got something to say, he'll think out loud on Page 2.
Hugh Martin: US composer and lyricist who wrote the score for 'Meet Me in St Louis' Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 6:21PMThe songwriter, vocal coach and arranger Hugh Martin, with his collaborator Ralph Blane, wrote the score for Vincente Minnelli's film musical masterpiece, Meet Me in St Louis (1944) for which they composed three durable hits for the film's star, Judy Garland – the wistfully longing "The Boy Next Door", the Oscar-nominated "The Trolley Song", which was the biggest hit at the time of the film's ...
London Marathon as it happened Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 2:49AMKenyan athletes complete a clean sweep in the elite men's and women's races as the fun runners make their way around the streets of London.
Oklahoma City National Memorial archives memories of those who lost lives Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 2:43AMThe mission statement of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum begins 'We come here to remember ...'
The $21m question: who's going where? Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 9:15AMThe scramble for off-contract talent is about to heat up - and Canterbury are expected to be big movers, writes Adrian Proszenko and Josh Rakic.
Former Mattoon man on hand at Saddam's 'spider hole' Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 6:38AMRon Lukow, formerly from Mattoon, was on the scene when Saddam's 'spider hole' was discovered on Dec. 13. submitted photo
'Spring Spheres' Continues Irritating Trend of Politically Correct Holidays Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 6:23PMCOMMENTARY | One of the most irritating aspects of modern culture is the absolutely relentless effort to make traditional religious holidays not only more secular but more politically correct. A case in point is the renaming of Easter eggs to "Spring Spheres."
San Bruno family planning to rebuild after fire-ravaged house is demolished Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 4:53PMIt's been seven months since a PG&E gas pipeline exploded and a fireball roared through the Crestmoor neighborhood, killing eight people and destroying 38 hillside homes.
Jurors see video of girl's shooting 2:26 PM CDT Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:26PMIn the video, Duke Watrous' 9-year-old son bends over his big sister as she lies mortally wounded on a dining room table. "Stay with me, Ashley ," the boy pleads, as she mews and chokes to death on her own blood. In the background, a Christmas program is airing on TV in the house on Naylor Road. Moments earlier, "Joy to the World" had been playing as Duke Watrous lined two of his children up to ...
Monday links: Is John Elway fighting Tebowmania? Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:48AMNews and opinion from around the NFL.
Citizen Kate Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 10:37PMHere comes the smart, sexy, grocery-buying, blessedly normal commoner who could save William—and the royal family. In this week's Newsweek, Allison Pearson offers an intimate look at the unconventional royal couple.
Dwight Howard, Not Derrick Rose, Is the 2011 NBA MVP Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 12:40PMHow do you determine your MVP? Sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the NBA have many different criteria. Sometimes, they just pick the best individual player, such as LeBron James, the last two years. At other times, such as with Steve Nash, they pick the player who helps his teammates become all they can be. But how can an MVP be anything other than the player who is most important to his ...
'Trolley Song' writer Martin dies, aged 96 Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 10:32AMHugh Martin, who penned several songs for Meet Me In St Louis , passes away in Encinitas, CA.
Blog: Braving Beatley Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 10:30AMCAMP HANSEN, AFGHANISTAN - I left Camp Hansen packed into the back of an MRAP and headed outside the wire for the first time.
Augustino, Me, Rob Bell and Hell Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 10:05AMAmidst all the hub bub of Rob Bell’s new book (haven’t read it) I thought I’d post a discussion chain from one of my old blog’s between me and a dude who rejects the thought that a loving God would send unbelievers into an eternal hell
Blog: The Road To Marjah Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 8:45AMCAMP HANSEN, AFGHANISTAN - I left Camp Hansen packed into the back of an MRAP and headed outside the wire for
Hugh Martin, Composer of Judy Garland Hits, Dies at 96 Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 1:39PMMr. Martin’s credits included “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” and “The Trolley Song.”
Hugh Martin Jr., composer - Sun, 13 Mar 2011 PST Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 7:50AMHugh Martin Jr., a composer, lyricist and arranger who created the enduring standards “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Trolley Song” sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” has died. He was 96. Martin, who collaborated in an unusual partnership with Ralph Blane on Broadway and in film, died of natural causes Friday at home in Encinitas, Calif., said ...
In Oregon, four seasons not enough Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 4:10AMOn Feb. 25, on the cusp of what’s ostensibly going to be spring, the temperature in Eugene plunged to 19 degrees. A day earlier, snow-flaked Florence greeted me with a whiteout; I half expected to see George Bailey running down Bay Street shouting “Merry Christmas!” Wednesday, I left work and …
'Meet Me in St. Louis' songwriter remembered for masterpieces Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 3:58AMHugh Martin Jr., a composer, lyricist and arranger who created the enduring standards “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ” and “The Trolley Song” sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical died of natural causes at 96.
Songwriter Martin dies at age 96 Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 3:15AMLOS ANGELES — Hugh Martin, the composer-songwriter whose works included “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Trolley Song,” died Friday. He was 96.
Hugh Martin, writer of 'Merry Little Christmas' dies at 96 Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 12:55AMAssociated Press
Last chapters | Recent deaths in the news Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 6:36PMHugh Martin , a composer and songwriter whose works included “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ” and “The Trolley Song.” Martin died Friday of natural causes in Encinitas, Calif. He was 96. In the 1940s Martin was nominated twice for Academy Awards for best original song. David Broder, who straddled the line between commentary and reporting for more than four decades as a political ...
'Merry Little Christmas' Songwriter Dies at 96 Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 6:27PMAnnie Yuan Hugh Martin composed the popular Christmas tune and others from the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis." read more
On tap for 2011 session: Budget cuts, Medicaid and pension changes Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 4:00AMThe Sunshine State is open for business.
Boxford teen performs in BCT’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 8:20PMBoston Children’s Theatre (BCT) recently announced that 16 year old Kristina Kastrinelis of Boxford has been cast in the role of Lady Bird in BCT’s production of “A Year with Frog and Toad. Directed by Danielle Ferland, an original member of the Broadway cast, “ Year with Frog and Toad” will leap onto the stage at the Boston Center for the Arts during four public performances on March 5, 6, 12 ...
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Anna Mjoll Live at Herb Alpert's Vibrato March 4th, 2011 Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 7:37PM"Icelandic jazz diva Anna MjA ll is another guaranteed sell-out for a single set at Vibrato." —Tom Meek, LA Jazz.com 2/28/2011 "Do yourself a favor and catch her now, at an intimate small club, before she breaks out into larger venues." —Charles Andrews, Music Forums Moderator, HomeTheaterSpot.com...
‘Merry Wives’ showcases UT talent | Entertainment Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 2:22AMWhen it comes to finding quality entertainment on the UT campus, one of the first places that comes to mind is the Clarence Brown Theatre. From the theater's yearly performances of "A Christmas Carol" to more recent productions like "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Oedipus Rex," the program has ...
Something's gotta give a Mona Lisa smile Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 11:29PMWell, the holidays are rapidly approaching and the semester is winding down. It's hard to believe I've been doing this column for an entire semester. If I've entertained and informed just one person, all the hard work (of going to movies and writing about them) is worth it!
Tom Conti to Star in London Premiere of Smash! at the Menier Chocolate Factory Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 8:52AMSmash! , the late Jack Rosenthal's autobiographical play based on his experiences in turning his hit TV play "Bar Mitzvah Boy" into a stage musical, will receive its London premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Naperville man played Santa to many Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 2:15AMWhen William Lindblom walked through a store or a mall, children stopped in their tracks, eyes opened wide, staring in amazement.With his flowing white whiskers, Lindblom was the spitting image of Santa Claus.Christopher Lindblom used to enjoy seeing the kids react to his dad.“When we would go out shopping around Christmas , the little kids over at Fox Valley mall would look,” he said. “He got ...
‘Oh What a Lovely War’ comes to Liberty Memorial Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 9:21PMIn preparation for his production of the epic satirical musical “Oh What a Lovely War,” director Barry Kyle and his cast and crew received a tour of the museum by curator Doran Cart. On that tour Kyle abruptly encountered a personal connection to World War I.
Tips for Saturday, February 12 Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:47AMTell us the news here. I’ll be on Channel 9’s Today show at 7.45am today, and on the ABC’s Insiders tomorrow at 9am with…
The final stretch Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 6:21PMI’m told that Junior could arrive anytime after 37 weeks of pregnancy so I’m trying to tick off everything that is left on my to do list. To be fair, he could have come anytime, but now he would be classed as full term not a pre term baby.