Shotgun Start: Feeling groove-y; age-old dilemma; sizing up SinghWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:35AMPhil Mickelson is happy about the grooves resolution. So are our golf experts: Steve Elling because it's important for the game and Scott Michaux because he won't have to think about it anymore.
A 'New Moon' in Burlington CityWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:11AMThe Library Company of Burlington is hosting a “Twilight” theme evening for local teenagers and pre-teens.At 23 West Union St. in Burlington City, the library is showing “New Moon,” starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. The 2009 film is based on a novel by Stephanie Meyer. It is the second installment of the “Twilight” franchise, and ...
House Democrats try to stay on offense heading into 2010 midtermsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:43AMFaced with a difficult national political environment and daunting historical trends heading into the 2010 midterm elections, House Democratic strategists have long subscribed to an age-old cliche: a best defense is a good offense. In a political context, that means finding Republican-held seats where Democrats can make pickups -- or attempt pickups -- this fall in hopes of mitigating what ...
Big Generation Gaps in Work Attitudes RevealedWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:35AMExperiences help to shape life, so it's reasonable to think someone who grew up when John F. Kennedy was shot might have a different worldview than a person who witnessed Enron collapse and has been "wired" since just a tot.
Test Your The Young and the Restless I.Q.Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:32AMHave you been watching the feuding families of The Young and the Restless since 1973? Just feel like you have? Then it's time to put your Genoa City knowledge to the test!
Nerds Gear Up for Pi DayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:18AMA rare chance to display both your math and baking skills.
US troops killed in Iraq and KuwaitMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:57AMMarcus Alford always wanted to fly helicopters and proudly wore his Junior ROTC uniform every Thursday, his chest covered with all the decorations he'd earned as battalion commander.
Todays government meetingsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:52AMPortage County Capital Improvements and Finance Committee, 7 a.m., Conference Room 1 of Portage County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave. Agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding cardiac monitor project modification, 2009 year end closeout of Capital Improvement Projects, and resolution authorizing a 2010 budget adjustment for ongoing Capital Improvement Projects. Portage County Finance ...
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Valleys of Neptune’ released at lastMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:51AM“Valleys of Neptune,” an album of previously unreleased material by Jimi Hendrix, sees release on Tuesday. TRIVIA: The Seattle-born guitarist recorded most of these 12 tracks in 1969, when he was at his creative peak, working on the follow-up to “Electric Ladyland.”
On Tap Tonight: Monday March 8Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:20AM"803" via Flickr, cc license applies Celtic punk band The Tossers are playing at Maxwell's tonight.
Oscars: 16 memorable momentsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:04AMBy Chad Schlegel From Neil Patrick Harris to Ben Stiller in the Na'vi to a history-making win -- the segments we'll remember
Warp Speed Will Kill YouMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46AMCaptain Kirk might want to avoid taking the starship Enterprise to warp speed, unless he's ready to shrug off interstellar hydrogen atoms that would deliver a lethal radiation blast to both ship and crew.
Your Rodeo Planner: MondayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:35AMWhat's happenin' at the Rodeo on Monday, March 8th Planning your trip to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this Monday, March 8th?
Shop Talk: The latest in retail and restaurants, from WinCo to wafflesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:08AMAs warmer days arrive in the Yakima Valley, it's clear the freeze on retail and restaurant activity is coming to a close. The Reporter's Notebook is out there finding the latest trends and happenings throughout the Valley.
Oscar-themed iPhone apps to celebrate this year's winnersSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:52PMAwards: The Oscars® : Brush up on past Oscar recipients with this award database. The Red Carpet : One lucky app participant will take home a movie star paycheck of $1 million.
Luxury ship Queen Victoria cruises into Kota KinabaluSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:58PMKOTA KINABALU: At a height of 179 feet, or 54.6 metres above waterline, Queen Victoria (QV) was certainly a grand sight when she anchored at Kota Kinabalu port yesterday.
Going for GoldSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:39PMHow well do you know Washington history? Three local Girl Scouts, all seniors at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, know it a little better than most after creating a series of board and trivia games based on Washington history as part of a project to earn their Gold Awards.
States in sightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:51PMSo close, yet so very far. That was the feeling for Class AA wrestlers who were within sight of the Giant Center during the District 3 Championships last weekend in Hershey. Even the most accomplished D3 grapplers had to pack up following that tourney at the Arena and prepare for a final two-day grinder before calling themselves state qualifiers.
Lancaster starters eye crowning basketball achievementSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:36PMTrivia question for all high school basketball connoisseurs: Which area program features a starting five that has won a regional championship, a prestigious holiday tournament and a major AAU tournament within an eight-month span?
'The Hurt Locker' wins Oscar for best pictureSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:24PMEven with a change in the voting process that many industry analysts predicted would boost a dark horse such as "Inglourious Basterds," the Academy Award for best picture of 2009 went to a tough, relatively noncommercial war film whose director, former visual artist Kathryn Bigelow, took home the first directing Oscar won by a woman. Some glass ceilings take longer to shatter than others. This ...
A bluffers guide to the Academy Awards: The Best Actor OscarFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:43AMLike so many of us, Oscar suffers from debilitating guilt at times. This is all you need to take away from today's instalment of our bluffers' guide as we look at the lineup of Best Actor contenders.
GALLERY: Wheaties — breakfast of OlympiansFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMU.S. Olympic gold medalists Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White and Seth Wescott are the latest athletes to grace the Wheaties box.
Monroe County news and eventsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:10AMMOMMES plans Re-Sell-It Sale Mothers of Multiples in Metro East St. Louis will host its semiannual Children's Re-Sell-It Sale on Saturday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, in Collinsville. Admission is $1 for everyone over age 12.
John NicholsonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:56AMWhat trivia has got Johnny's blood boiling this week? Step this way for a spittle-flecked swear-fest...
What to do this week for March 5 to 11Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:55AMFirst Friday Artwalk is from 5 to 8 p.m. today in downtown Steamboat Springs. Artists with local ties are featured at 27 downtown venues for this monthly event showcasing Steamboat’s art community.
Roller Towne hosting "Alice in Wonderland" movie release party on March 5Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:56PMPlay 'Alice in Wonderland' themed games and win and answer trivia and win movie tickets as part of T.G.I.F. special event, 6:30-9 p.m. March 5 at Roller Towne, 520 S. Linwood St., Visalia.
Oscar Watch: Get ready for 'The Guys' on Oscar nightThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:13PMThe Motion Picture Academy has issued a mysterious news release entitled "The Guys Have It for 82nd Oscar Show," announcing the Oscar-night presence of Gerard Butler, Bradley Cooper, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Pine, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Reynolds and Sam Worthington.
SR Pick: Oscars Trivia ChartsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:52PMWe have to fun charts filled Oscars trivia and post-Oscars box office boost stats for you to bone up on before you watch The Academy Awards this weekend
Doctor hunts cure for Alzheimer’sThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:17AMDr. George Jackson, a UTMB professor, is using his work with fruit flies to help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Morning Minutes: March 4Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:20AMWord of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
PROVISO Community CalendarThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:15AMThe Proviso Herald welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as for columns including Business Briefs, Campus s, Community Briefs, School Digest and smakers. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better.
Vivaldi: Ten things you need to know about the Italian composerThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:06AMToday marks the 332nd anniversary of the birth of groundbreaking baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi, a landmark that Google have marked with a Doodle on their homepage.
Top 16: Washtenaw County's top-selling bars and restaurants show growthThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:27AMBartender Erin Montgomery, aka "Big Red," makes some mixed drinks at Good Time Charley's on South University Thursday evening.Mark Bialek | For Ann Arbor.com Liquor sales are a growing industry in Washtenaw County and across the state. "The economy is......
Bangladesh search for elusive victoryThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:13AMBangladesh are still searching for their first win against England after coming mighty close in Mirpur
Morning MinutesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:09AMMarch 4, 2010
Shady Grove celebrates Read Across America DayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:32AMShady Grove Elementary School took a day to focus on the importance of reading by bringing in guest readers and holding Dr. Seuss-themed activities in recognition of Read Across America Day March 2.
Shady Grove celebrates Read Across America DayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:32AMShady Grove Elementary School took a day to focus on the importance of reading by bringing in guest readers and holding Dr. Seuss-themed activities in recognition of Read Across America Day March 2.
Shady Grove celebrates Read Across America DayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:32AMShady Grove Elementary School took a day to focus on the importance of reading by bringing in guest readers and holding Dr. Seuss-themed activities in recognition of Read Across America Day March 2.