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- Give 'Generation Y' a break Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:36AMT he start of yet another school year — what a glorious time it is. I recently had the pleasure of hosting 18 of our university freshmen at my house for a dessert and what turned out to be a night of laughter and playing on the Nintendo Wii.
- 'Chainsaw Mama' transforms dead tree into popular pelican Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:22AMWINDSOR - Next time motorists drive along the eastern shore of Windsor Lake, they will see a large wooden replica of Windsor's favorite bird.
- Open Doors warns Ground Zero mosque rhetoric may put Christians at risk Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:08AMThe more vile and hateful rhetoric against the Ground Zero mosque may inflame Muslim extremists says Open Doors USA
- Little C-SPANs Sprout Up Across Nation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:00AMLocal public affairs networks seek recognition, funding.
- Is China's Xinhua the Future of Journalism? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:59AMIt had all the trappings of a globally significant confab: big-deal appearances (by Google, BBC), a weighty theme (“the digital age”), and speechifying by international pooh-bahs. Rupert Murdoch, the CEO of News Corp., even delivered a peppery keynote, vowing war on “content kleptomaniacs.”
- Journals maintain relationships Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:51AMWhile I’m away, readers give the advice. My way of keeping a close relationship with my five grandkids is to have a journal for each child.
- A burning question: Extremists on 9/11 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:09AMIn case you missed some of the lowlights of the 20th century, one charismatic pastor from Florida is trying to bring them back. Yes, Pastor Terry Jones of Gainesville is planning a Koran burning for the ninth anniversary of 9/11. His church, the ironically named Dove World Outreach Center, plans to show their contempt for the Islamic holy book, a tome the pastor admits he's never read, by using ...
- Diana West Archives Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:41AM09/03/10: West still fighting for the Ten 08/27/10: Do not tolerate the intolerant 08/20/10: Mosque initiative giving me bad dreams 08/13/10: Polish plane crash investigation under suspicion 07/30/10: Can ‘Eurabia’ be far behind?
- Editorial cartoon: That was then, but this is now Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:32AMView full sizeCagle Cartoons VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. -- President Barack Obama said the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq means "the war is ending" and Baghdad is in position "to chart its own course." Obama used his weekly radio...
- Charge of the light brigade Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:54AMIn the light of the action taken against an unfortunate blogger, Mustafa K Anuar wrote this piece while trying his level best not to fall into the risky realm of satire.
- Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:07PMA chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship shows Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he has won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has played.
- Stop the Music: Gray Volunteer Says Moten’s Go-Go Efforts Violate Election Law Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:52PMA volunteer with the Vincent Gray is asking the city’s Office of Campaign Finance to look into whether Ron Moten ’s go-go concerts, songs, and magazines in support of Mayor Adrian Fenty break D.C. election laws.
- God did not create the universe, says Hawking Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:48PMSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 4:33pm. READ MORE: LONDON (Reuters) – God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.
- A Life In Dark Humor Bite, wit & mayhem make Bill Plympton a funny guy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:44PMAlmost from the time he started drawing, Bill Plympton has been making light of mankind's heaviest, darkest moments. Like Jules Feiffer and Edward Gorey before him, this Oscar-nominated artist is drawn to angst, murder, mayhem and satire.
- Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:41PMIn the United States, freedom of religion is written into our national DNA. The First Amendment to the Constitution begins, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
- The Rise of Self-Awareness in Cinema: Is Film Doomed to Become a Mockery of Itself? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:02PMCinema has entered a new dawn. It arrived a while ago, actually, and you may not have even noticed. I'm not referring to the recent surfeit of remakes, sequels and adaptations, or the rebirth and subsequent profusion of superhero movies, or even the resurgence of 3D. No, I'm talking about the evolution of a burgeoning subgenre in cinema: Meta-films, aka movies about movies. Whether you've seen ...
- Woods takes out $54M mortgage on Fla. estate Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:55PMFresh off his divorce, Tiger Woods has taken out a $54.5 million mortgage on his Florida waterfront estate.
- The Enduring Obama Muslim Rumors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:30PMObama has to overcome several problems in defining his religious beliefs.
- COMICS AREN'T FUNNY ANYMORE Comics aren't funny anymore Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:27PMSTAFFORD — Don't mention the word "retire" to artist Jim Steranko, he's in his 70s but has no intention of slowing down or retiring from his craft.
- Defending champ Sluman headlines First Tee Open Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:22PMTwo-time defending champion Jeff Sluman will be joined Champions Tour money leader Bernhard Langer, Tom Watson and three other tournament winners at the First Tee Open.
- Helene Elliott: NHL players going from ice time to Face(book) time Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:42AMThe number of players using social media, including Twitter, is growing. But what can and can't be posted or tweeted is still being developed by the league. Hockey fans will remember this summer for llya Kovalchuk's endless free-agent odyssey and the NHL's attempt to rewrite the collective bargaining agreement in midstream, but it will also be remembered as the summer NHL players plunged into ...
- Victor Fernandes: If hockey doesn't call, Marchese could turn to broadcasting Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:35AMTony Marchese thought his son was speaking with someone. But only Chris was in the room.
- Emma Thompson on the appeal of Nanny McPhee Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:50AMOscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson visited Dallas on a promotion tour for “Nanny McPhee Returns,” the sequel to “Nanny McPhee” she wrote, starred in and produced.
- New Orleans artists react to BP oil spill Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:15AMNEW YORK. Louisiana was still recovering from the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, ...
- Behind the Syllabus: Arts and Sciences Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:50PMThe new professors edition.
- Ten movies to blow 10 bucks on (and 10 that just blow) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:14PMFall movie season is upon us, which means Hollywood is cranking out movies that aren’t just flimsy comedies. However, there are too many choices, and you don’t have enough money to see them all. Here are our top picks for the fall movie season.
- A Life in the Theatre: Jerry Zaks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:14PM"I like to laugh," Jerry Zaks says. "I like when audiences laugh. I've always believed that the sound of laughter is the sound of people falling in love with what's happening onstage."
- Couples to join Daly, Norman at Australian Open Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:37PMFormer Masters champion Fred Couples has been confirmed to play the Australian Open golf tournament.
- Letters to the Editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:07AMTo send a Letter to The Editor, please fill out the form below. You must include your full name, address and telephone number. If you have one, please also include your e-mail address. Your letter may be edited for clarity, content and length. Profanity will be edited out.
- Weston's Movie Under the Stars: The Movie Man presents The Music Man Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:39AMThis Labor Day weekend, the Weston community will be treated to a free and festive evening of cartoons and a movie thanks to the hard work and generosity of Westonite Paul Levin.
- Life Is a Great Big Bang-Up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:14AMMarvel's website is streaming the '90s cartoons based on their comic books. Which adaptation fared the best? Marvel Comic - Comic book - Comics - Arts - Spider-Man
- TV WATCHERS: How are "Kate Plus 8" ratings doing? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:00AMTLC's " Kate Plus 8" has plunged more than 50 percent in the ratings since it premiered in June according to FoxPhilly.
- Vuvuzelas banned from European competition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:14AMVuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competitions after UEFA said that the controversial plastic trumpets drowned out supporters and detracted from the emotion of the game.
- Mourinho warns Madrid fans he's no 'Harry Potter' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:14AMReal Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has warned his team's supporters not to expect any miracles, saying he's "a coach" and "not Harry Potter."
- UPCOMING CONCERTS Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:03AMCartoons Bar & Grill, 1614 S. Glenstone Ave., 882-5752; 849-1009: Blues Down Under Concert Series: Jimmy Thackery with Treble Clef Palette, Sept. 25, $15; Hamilton Loomis, Oct. 9, $10; $12.50 door (on sale Sept. 10); Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Oct. 22, $10; $12.50 door (on sale Oct. 1); Anthony Gomes Blues Band, Nov. 12, $10; $12.50 door (on sale Oct. 15); Stacy Mitchhart Band, Nov. 27, $12 ...
- Acapela Group - acapela.tv is Growing up: Join our Cheerful Chatty Community and Spread the Word! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:59AMacapela.tv, the sparkling, talking portal developed by Acapela Group to showcase lively and original ways to use speech synthesis, is now growing up! The new version of acapela.tv offers the millions of fans who daily share talking messages the possibility to create their own account and participate even more fully in the captivating, talkative acapela.tv experience.
- Family bonds make 'Modern Family' a hit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:22AMSTAMFORD, Conn. - Beetle Bailey is slouching toward retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics pages.
- NEW GALLERY: The week in editorial cartoons Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:19AMClick on the links at right to see this week and last week in editorial cartoons.
- Beetle Bailey nears retirement age, but stays put Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:47PMBeetle Bailey is getting closer to retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting a rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics pages.
- Blatter backs professional refs for 2014 World Cup Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:44PMFIFA president Sepp Blatter says only full-time professional referees should be chosen to work at the next World Cup.
- Beetle Bailey nears retirement age but stays put Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:40PMBeetle Bailey is slouching toward retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics pages.
- Juventus opens with 1-0 loss to Bari Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:29PMROME (AP) -Revamped Juventus lost to Bari 1-0 in its Serie A opener Sunday, with Massimo Donati scoring the winner in the 43rd minute.
- Harrington, Donald, Molinari make Ryder Cup team Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:08PMEdoardo Molinari of Italy came up a big winner twice on Sunday — first winning the Johnnie Walker Championship, then becoming one of three captain's picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team.
- Beetle Bailey nears retirement age, but stays put Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:00PMBeetle Bailey is slouching toward retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics pages. The indolent wise guy, whose popularity soared when he enlisted during the Korean War, turns 60 on Saturday.
- Japanese Cartoons Take On Repatriation Of Treasures In British Museum Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:57PM"In Japan manga is a mainstream medium, with sales of magazines and books amounting to around $5 billion a year. They are increasingly popular abroad and starting to make their way into museum exhibitions--though in Japan itself they are still given short shrift as an art form."
- Beetle Bailey nears retirement age, but stays put Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:22PMSTAMFORD, CONN. (AP) - Beetle Bailey is getting closer to retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting a rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics pages. The popular wise guy who appears in 1,800 newspapers turns 60 on Saturday. Mort Walker says he has no ...
- Espanyol beats Getafe 3-1 in Spanish league Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:14PMMADRID (AP) -Pablo Osvaldo scored twice as Espanyol got its league campaign off to a winning start by beating Getafe 3-1 Sunday.
- Liverpool back to winning ways in Premier League Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:59AMLONDON (AP) -Fernando Torres opened his account for the season as Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 on Sunday to claim its first win in the Premier League, while Darren Bent scored Sunderland's injury-time winner against Manchester City.
- Emmy Countdown: Presenters practice Emmy moments Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:34PMLOS ANGELES - Rehearsals are in full swing in downtown Los Angeles in preparation for Sunday evening's 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, going live to all U.S. time zones, while a few lavish opportunities for celebrities to fetch freebies before the show are occurring farther away in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.
- Dakota County Deputy Joe Engesser: The lighter side of doing time Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:33PMDakota County Deputy Joe Engesser finds the funny in crime and punishment.