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Griffins Begin Six-Game Road Trip Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:46PMLay of the Land: Needing to close a 13-point gap that separates them from the fourth and final playoff spot in the North Division, the Griffins this week embark on a season-high six-game road trip that begins Friday at first-place Hamilton.
The best and worst of times for publishing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMEven in its supposedly golden ages, the book trade has been sustained by shifting large quantities of junk, and so it remains Just at the moment there's a constant background murmur of complaint from what one might call the New Elitists that the pure well of our literature is being polluted by – for example – celebrity novels and ghosted memoirs. To say nothing, of course, about the explosion of ...
Pardee partners support local charity Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:34AMTwo playhouses built and donated by Pardee Homes and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. are featured in the 2010 Project Playhouse, sponsored by HomeAid Southern Nevada, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering service providers with the building industry.
Hampton Hotels Develops Unlikely Accommodations in Dallas-Fort Worth Area Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:13AM----Hampton Hotels: WHAT: On Monday, March 8, 2010, students and staff from Mi Escuelita Preschool, Inc., will gather at the Hilton Anatole to accept 14 hand-crafted playhouses, each built and donated by Hampton Hotels general managers, during a kick-off of Hampton Hotels’ annual General Manager conference.
Home Expo focuses on home living Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:10AMFARMINGTON — A house is more than bricks and mortar. It is a home — a place to eat, sleep and live.
Springtime special hotel offers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55PMSpring is a time of rebirth and renewal. In Japan, spring means the coming of a new year — in schools, at companies, fiscally. During this season, hotels offer a wide variety of events for you to refresh and relax in style. Like the cherry blossoms that dominate the imagery of spring, these offers won't last forever, so make your reservations today. Eight restaurants and bars in ANA ...
ORIX Capital Markets, LLC, Finalist for 2009 Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deal Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:29PMDALLAS– March 2, 2010 – ORIX Capital Markets, LLC , was recognized at a February 25 awards dinner as a finalist for the Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deal of the Year for 2009.
How a bad movie, 'Xanadu,' was turned into a campy Broadway hit: Close Up Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:20PMfun, campy Broadway show? That's a question for playwright and screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane. Beane transformed the awful 1980 movie "Xanadu" (with dancer Gene Kelly and Aussie singer Olivia Newton-John, above) into a hit 2007 Broadway musical.
Bring on the bargains Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:23PMMelisa Collins organizes one of the toy tables Wednesday for Tykes, Tots & Teens consignment sale scheduled to begin Saturday at the Georgia International Horse Park. Collins, who has four children, has bought and sold children’s clothing and items for four years.
North Central Community Calendar – Feb. 25 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:10PMPost your public events, anywhere from Stone Oak to the Pearl Brewery.
Calling all rascals Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:36AMGerard AhQuin went to Rascal's Family Fun Center at Dole Cannery to check out the Princess room for his 3-year-old daughter's birthday party, "but I fell in love with everything else," he said.
80-Plus Birthdays Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:22PMLouis "Bud" and Louise Henderson, Hutchinson, will celebrate their birthdays with their family. L ...
Innovative Eco-Friendly Re-Use For Plastic Water Bottles Granted Patent Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:49AMKleinCepts, Inc., developer of the Eco-Connect Bottle System, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,644,828, for its Bottle Container Coupling System. The new patent ensures broad protection to bottle suppliers or beverage marketers that license this innovative technology to create widespread re-use of their ...
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels heads south for winter Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:15AMWatching the American touring companies of big Broadway musicals visit our Canadian cities is something we've gotten used to over the years, but – thanks to Alex Mustakas — the theatrical activity is about to start flowing in the other direction.
North Central Calendar – Feb. 18 Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:35AMCheck out area public events from Stone Oak to Tobin Hill.
News in Briefs: Politics, Public Lands and Playhouses Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:03PMInnovation Theatre to Open Bend Playhouse With the fate of 2nd Street Theater still up in the air (although there are rumors of a potential buyer for the location,) there’s some good news to be had in the local theater world with the announcement last week that Innovation Theatre Works will be opening a theater facility. Most know Innovation for their productions of Driving Miss D ...
Builders Sought for 19th Annual Project Playhouse Benefit for HomeAid Orange County Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:27PMIRVINE, CA -- HomeAid Orange County is launching their signature fundraiser Project Playhouse® and inviting builders to be a part of a six week event that draws millions of visitors to Irvine Spectrum Center® to view the magnificent creations of playhouse builder teams.
Food for the future Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:15PMFOOD security in Bahrain will come under the spotlight at the 7th Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS), which opens at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIEC) this month.
Plan commission okays backyard chicken coops Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:10AMThe Dunwoody planning commission unanimously approved a text amendment to city code that would allow for backyard chicken coops in the city, the vote was 7-0.
Dangerous liaisons: The secret life of John Gielgud Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 6:15PMThe dramatic, drama-related shock came out of the blue via email. I didn't know how to deal with it. My play Plague over England, in which John Gielgud is depicted as a prime victim of that gay witch-hunting period, had just begun rehearsals last January for a West End run at the Duchess.
Oysters and Crabs, the Popcorn of Shakespearean Theatergoers Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 2:55PMA reconstruction showing the Globe in the foreground and the Rose behind Museum of London Archaeology Tudor theatergoers snacked on seafood while enjoying plays by Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to new evidence unearthed at two theaters in London. The ...
Torture reminds us of moral focus Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:36AMSir, The Foreign Secretary’s attempt to prevent public disclosure of secret information concerning alleged complicity in the torture of Binyam Mohamed ( report, Feb 11 ) diminishes still further this country’s moral authority and will provide propaganda for those who seek to destroy us.
Frankly Franklin Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:05PMWhether it’s from the exalted professional heights of theatre pioneers, or illuminated by the humble footlights of amateur productions, the stage has a special place in Franklin County. All around the country, playhouses are shutting their doors...
North Central Calendar – Feb. 11 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:51AMPost your public events of all kinds from Stone Oak to Tobin Hill.
Parade of play homes benefits Family Service Rochester Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:11AMOnce Upon a Playhouse is a benefit for Family Service Rochester held during the 2010 Builders Home Show. Four playhouses have been constructed by local builders and will be up for raffle at $10 a ticket.
Siri: A Capable but Confusable Concierge Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:43AMGoogle's mobile search app has long been a resident of my iPhone's home screen. The best thing about it is its voice search feature -- I can just say what I'm looking for and it'll run a search without my having to plunk out words with my clumsy, sausage-esque thumbs.
How to get pumped up about job hunt Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:12PMThrilling. Adventurous. Delightful. Would you use these words to describe your job search? Most job hunters would respond to this question with a sharp, “No way!”
Larry Wilson: It doesn't take an exact science to notice faulty brakes Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:12AMMY friend Jane recently traded in her 2008 Prius on a ... 2010 Prius. Seemed like a good idea at the time.
Masters of American literature Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:04PMWith the death of JD Salinger last week, a remarkable era in US literature came to its end. Mark Lawson reflects on the passing of an unrivalled generation January 27 is becoming a black-letter day in American literature. On that day in 2009, John Updike died and, this year, the first anniversary of that loss was marked by the news that JD Salinger was dead. It's an artificial coincidence – of ...
Hollywood actors vie for London theater awards Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:46AMLONDON - Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theater awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced Monday.
Mega stars vie for London Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:22PMNominations for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards have been announced.
Mega stars vie for London Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:05PMRachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley are in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards.
British Theater Awards Highlight Hollywood Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:00PMJude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley Among Contenders for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier Theater Awards
question of the week Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:21PMLONDON - Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced Monday.
Hollywood stars vie for London theater awards Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:58AMHollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theater awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced Monday.
Talk of the Town: Benefit helps 12-year-old travel to St. Jude's hospital Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:16AMWill Canan is 12 years old and has been battling malignant brain tumors for half his life. Last week, staff from the Olmsted County Attorney's office hosted a chili benefit to support Will and his family, Senior Assistant County Attorney Tom Canan and his wife Liz.
Hollywood stars vie for London theater awards Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:36AMHollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theater awards, with RachelWeisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced Monday.
North Central Calendar – Feb. 4 Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:21PMSend your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o Prime Time Newspapers, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78205. Submissions must be received by noon Friday prior to the next desired publication date.
Whatever happened to 'good' neighbours? Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:51PMThe trouble with trying to control more backyard buildings in Barrie is that the fox is already among the hens. And the hen house has already been built.[...]
Comedy hits close to home at Laurel Mill Playhouse Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:03AM(From left) Karen Ross plays “Susannah Huntsmen,” Larry Simmons portrays “Gordan Page” and Ed Higgins is “Vernon Volker” during a Feb. 28 rehearsal of the play “Laughing Stock” at Laurel Mill Playhouse.
Pashas: Traders and Travellers in the Islamic World by James Mather Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:47PMWilliam Dalrymple applauds an exemplary study of the 16th-century Levant Company and England's dealings with the mighty Ottoman empire For 200 years, from the mid-15th century, the Ottoman Empire was the most powerful force in all Eurasia and Constantinople was the Mediterranean's greatest port. The sultan and his viziers ruled a great patchwork of peoples, languages and religions, an empire ...
McComb students help Habitat Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:21AMA custom-made playhouse will go to one lucky ticket holder in a fundraising project by the Pike County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Notable Quotes Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMTHERE is nothing wrong that the president has done. There is nothing ‘shameful’ when two adults have a relationship. – ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu on the media and others’ comments on President Jacob Zuma’s love-child
Cameron Mackintosh To Endow His London Theatres Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:38PM"He plans to use some of his estimated Â£635m fortune to endow each of his seven London playhouses with enough cash to keep them open after his death, staging only musicals and plays. The move throws down a challenge to his friend and rival Andrew Lloyd Webber to follow suit."
Kids Crooked House Ranks #2 on Nielsen Ratings for Most Effective Product Placement Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMKids Crooked House, purveyors of all things "crooked," ranked number two on The Nielsen Company's Top 10 Most Effective Product Placements on Brand Opinion. The ratings list includes primetime programs on broadcast TV and cable networks from Jan. 1, 2009-Nov. 30, 2009. Â The Nielsen Company measured product placements that delivered the greatest percentage of television viewers who both recalled ...
Oysters and fish, the Tudor version of cinema popcorn Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:22PMLONDON: Elizabethan theatregoers chomped on an exotic array of foods while enjoying the latest plays of the day, new evidence found at the sites of Shakespearean playhouses here suggests.
Oysters - the Tudor version of cinema popcorn Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 6:56PMLONDON - Elizabethan theater-goers chomped on an exotic array of foods while enjoying the latest plays of the day, new evidence found at the sites of Shakespearean playhouses in London suggests.
Sir Cameron Mackintosh's theatres to stay open for ever Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:12PMSIR Cameron Mackintosh, the flamboyant impresario who has made millions out of the theatre, is pouring it back in so that the show goes on for ever.
'Little Prince'-inspired playhouse at Dallas Arboretum torn down Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:36AMBEN TORRES/Special ContributorLike the prince himself, the playhouse was not long for this world. It was the last of 14 removed after the arboretum's Storybook Playhouses exhibit ended this month.
'Little Prince'-inspired playhouse at Dallas Arboretum torn down Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 2:33AMIn the storybook, the Little Prince lived on a tiny planet that was ever in danger of being destroyed by giant baobab trees.