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Unique playground comes to Austin Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:55AMIt's called an Imagination Playground. It lets kids play with foam objects that can be moved to different parks around Austin.
Fine-tuning their mission, Army bands turn leaner Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:47AMModern wars need a modern military, light and fast on its feet, and the U.S. Army has changed accordingly. So has its music.
Take back your marriage after baby Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:32AMNow that two becomes three with the arrival of baby, getting back the passion and romance in your marriage may seem more difficult. But sexologist Dr Martha Lee says it does not have to be so.
Workshop Players offer ghost story ‘The Uninvited’ Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:24AMAMHERST — Fully aware of the marketing gimmicks driving entertainment these days, Dave MacKeigan said he joked with the cast and crew of Workshop Players Theatre-in-the-Round latest show “we should market this as ‘The Uninvited in 3D’ and see how many glasses we could sell before someone figures it out.” Kidding aside, the suspense thriller, which [...]
Turning stuff into art Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:16AMThe North Platte Telegraph Stuff here, stuff there, stuff everywhere you look.
Pictures: 'MBTM is better than X Factor' Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:16AMThe Pictures claim that Must Be The Music allows acts to be more creative than The X Factor .
Google experiments could limit competition for top search results Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:04AMGoogle prides itself in its so-called “20 per cent time” philosophy that encourages the company's engineers to pursue their own projects for up to 20 per cent of their work hours even if these ventures are not entirely connected to their regular duties.
The 3D Experience Festival Announces Executive Forum Lineup Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:00AMNEW YORK -- The 3D Experience, New York's first Annual 3D Entertainment and Technology Festival, today announced the presenters lineup for the Executive Forum. To kick off the three day event, key industry leaders and professionals will converge at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square on Sept. 24 for a day packed with informative keynotes, presentations and panels encompassing the full ...
Former Nike Director of Global Consumer Experience to Lead Jack Morton Los Angeles Office Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:00AMGlobal brand experience agency Jack Morton Worldwide is announcing changes to its leadership team in Los Angeles. Daryl Butler, formerly Director of Global Consumer Experience at Nike for the Jordan brand, will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Managing Director of the Los Angeles office, whose clients include Intel and Hyundai.
Over-40 woman wants her mojo back Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:19AMQUESTION: My partner and I have been together for 25 years. Two years ago he got a vasectomy, and we have been having sex at least once a day since. The relief of not getting pregnant has changed our sex lives tremendously. The problem is that recently my desire has dropped off. My doctor says this is perfectly natural after age 40. But I don't want it to. I am really having a lot of fun.
A dream lives on Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:13AMRENO — Starting Wednesday, the Northwest Reno Library’s gallery will be adorned with arts and crafts exemplifying Nevada’s Native American spirit with powwow regalia, jewelry, moccasins, hand drums and artwork.
Area artist's work chosen for national exhibit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:42AMHAMDEN _ Lewis Pepper loves to draw landscapes and animals, but he had never drawn a person until he sketched a self-portrait that now hangs in the Smithsonian's Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in Washington, D.C.
'Olive Kitteridge' plays onstage Word for Word Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:35AMRATING: (WILD APPLAUSE)Olive Kitteridge: Two stories from the novel by Elizabeth Strout. Directed by Joel Mullennix. Through Sept. 26. Word for Word, Theater Artaud, 450 Florida St., San Francisco. Two hours, 25 minutes. $25-$40. (800) 838-3006,... Olive Kitteridge - Elizabeth Strout - San Francisco - Scrabble - United States
Datebook business calendar Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:35AMTuesday: Corvallis Chamber of CommerceGreeters, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., hosted by FashionBug, 2355 N.W. Kings Blvd. Greeters are chamber memberswho gather at a different host location once a week to learn aboutthe host business and to network among themselves. Refreshments areprovided, and there is no charge.
Senior Digital Designer Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:33AMSENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER / LONDON £38 - 42K Concept and interface designer with a real understanding of digital: widgets, gadgets, web apps, websites, iPhone apps.
Against odds, sharecropper's son Thurmond chases history Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:28AMATHENS — When Mike Thurmond weighed the decision of whether to run for the U.S. Senate, he went to the Wisdom Tree. The gnarled oak on his family's farm has been around for more than 100 years. It was a source of strength and refuge for a young Thurmond growing up a sharecropper's son in the segregated South.
Horoscope Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:21AMHoroscope
Clean sweep Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:17AMProperty management is a relative newcomer in Hong Kong's business scene. It began around 40 years ago offering cleaning, repair and maintenance services in public places, said Fan Cheuk-hung, managing director at Synergis Holdings (2340).
Christmas myth a quandary for parents Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:42AMRelax moms and dads, you're not lying when you tell kids about Atnas Sualc, says Jane Hewes, an early childhood development expert.
'Charlie Chan,' by Yunte Huang Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:42AMCharlie Chan The Untold Story of the Honorable Detective and His Rendezvous With American History By Yunte Huang (W.W. Norton; 288 pages; $26.95) Charlie Chan, the portly fictional Chinese American detective immortalized in six novels and 47 movies, starting... Charlie Chan - Chinese American - United States - Fiction - Novel
Stress of job demands, fears grows for Dallas-Fort Worth workers left behind after layoffs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:40AMKim, a single mother of two children, has seen her pay cut by 5 percent, her health benefits decrease, her 401(k) match disappear and her workload grow after her company cut workers to ride out the recession.
Poetry Calendar: A list of readings and workshops Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:36AMThursday, 7 p.m. : Spit at Spot Coffee, open reading and spoken word performance series hosted by Brown Sugar. 227 Delaware Ave. Friday, 7 p.m.: Debut of the new Queer Vibes Quarterly Reading Series featuring S. Alexander Smith and Jennifer Willett and hosted by Marek Parker.
Children get involved in pilgrimmage Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMWith care and creativity, the littlest pilgrims worked Saturday afternoon to produce special banners to carry in today's children's procession at the 76th annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St. Macrina. "I have a pink flower, pink cloth and Mary,'' explained Claire Kingery, 6, of Holly Springs, N.C. "Right now, I'm putting orange glitter on a white dove.'' The ...
Dwight Twilley is making music his own way Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:25AMDwight Twilley is tireless. Ever since he was a student at Edison High School in the early '60s, he's been driven to write, record and perform music.
HOROSCOPE for Sunday, 09/05/2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:21AMARIES (March 20-April 18): Jupiter grants life-changing favors in the higher consciousness department. It's one of those clear days when you can see forever. Time to address a health issue that's gone ignored. Remember, it's the daily nitty-gritty that makes... Jupiter - Religion and Spirituality - Conferences - Technology - Energy
Photo slide show: Scavenger Hunt: Best of the rest Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:20AMHere are some of our other favorite pictures from the 2010 Great Road Trip Scavenger Hunt entries who missed out on the awards but still captured our notice.
Trauma care in the air: A personal story Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:12AMIn Sioux Falls, the medical industry is booming, with new procedures and new facilities getting attention nearly every day. But it's the people who really make the difference. While the majority of those in the medical profession work in a hospital setting, there are a handful who take to the air instead.
Residents Say a Bittersweet Goodbye to Old Children's Museum Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:23PMSaturday was the final day for the Harrisonburg Children's Museum at its Main Street location of the last eight years.
Army bands fine-tune their mission Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:49PMModern wars need a modern military, light and fast on its feet, and the U.S. Army has changed accordingly. So has its music. Bands have been broken down into components, such as rock, blues and salsa groups; jazz bands; brass quintets; and woodwind ensembles, any of which can be sent quickly, alone or together, to remote and dangerous places.
Thailand: It's only in your mind Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:40PMThe government would like to rebrand Thailand, in accordance with the slogan "Thailand in your mind". Citizens are invited to vote on four choices: Thailand as a country of open-minded people with a positive attitude, or as a country with local wisdom that is still open to the world, or as the place where business, culture and nature converge into one destination, or as a hub for investment and...
Leicester and Northampton lock horns in early test of Aviva Premiership supremacy Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:31PMLeicester take on Northampton on Sunday in what will already be one of the most fascinating contests of a new Aviva Premiership season.
What are the great couples costumes of the '80s? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:16PMHalloween 2010 . It's closer than you think. Time to start planning those killer '80s-themed costumes . I get e-mails all the time from people asking for tips. Here's the short version of my response. Be specific. Don't dress as a punk rocker. Be Billy Idol . And don't just be Madonna . Be Madonna from the Material Girl video. Or from Desperately Seeking Susan . (But not Madonna from Who's That ...
Rugby: Beale seals historic win for Australia Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:11PMKurtley Beale kicked a last-minute penalty to give Australia a thrilling 41-39 win in its Tri-Nations test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.Beale's last-gasp kick gave the Wallabies their first victory at a highveld...
Indian women's awful form continues Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25PMRosario (Argentina): Indian women's disastrous hockey World Cup campaign continued as they lost 1-4 to Germany to complete a hat-trick of defeats in the quadrennial event here.
Yo, Bogalusa bike is not expendable in new Stallone film Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:24PMPeople from all across the country are looking forward to seeing Sylvester Stallone’s new movie, “The Expendables.” But one Bogalusa business man has more interest than most, and thanks to him so do some other adults and even some kids in the community.
NEW YORK NEW YORK: NCF looking for Labour Day push Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:22PMWhat dazzles may even force you to jump up in the street, or even encourage you to pretend you are a flamingo, a peacock, or even a flying fish in full flight?
Mountain Stars: A glimpse of the dancers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:18PMTracy Van Anderson discovers aerobic classes and dancing are two different animals Tracy Van Anderson never had taken a dance lesson before training for Dancing with the Mountain Stars, but she shakes her booty every week teaching Zumba, a Latin dance fitness party, at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. "Recently, Zumba has taught me some basic Latin dance moves, but when I started learning the ...
Mathematics Teacher Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:16PMThis is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, well-qualified Maths graduate to teach throughout the school, including Mechanics or Statistics, to A-level. The ability to teach Further Maths at A-level would be an advantage.
Harrell takes CHS associate principal position Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:02PMDeana Harrell will be the new Coppell High School associate principal when school opens Aug. 23.
Reaching out through sport: Plano resident co-organizes soccer-based program Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:55PMSubmitted Photo - Kathryn Aken poses with Nueva Hoja students during a children’s program in Costa Rica.
Friday's Football Action: Sept. 3 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:52PMWhere will KCRA 3 High School Playbook be this Friday night?
Briefly In Education Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe Wilson home on Rockledge boasts beautiful ocean views. The Wilsons will host a women-only benefit event for the Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club.
Through the ST lens Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44PMA NEW microsite showcasing the work of photojournalists was launched yesterday on The Straits Times website. Called 'Through the Lens', the site features work by the paper's photographers, including photo essays and multimedia presentations.
Atlanta, the Fro-Yo Has Landed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:40PMUnbeknownst to the Emory community, a storm of chilling proportions has descended upon Decatur. Culinary trends, especially those from the beaches of California, are slow to reach Georgia’s peachy borders, but it would appear as if frozen yogurt, better known as fro-yo, has breached the walls.
Home > Expo2010> Expo Daily Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:35PMShanghai, Sep.1,2010 --- The British Business Awards are being held in Shanghai as part of the UK programme of Events at the Shanghai World Expo2010. It is organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai in partnership with the UK Pavilion.
LAWRENCE: Schools superintendent sets out priorities for 2010-11 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:22PMLAWRENCE -- When the Lawrence Township public school district’s teachers entered their classrooms today to start the 2010-11 school year, their work was already cut out for them.
Braille school gets a class act in creativity Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:21PMIt was the first day back in class for two creative schoolboys as poet Seamus Heaney and artist Robert Ballagh unveiled their latest creation. Related Stories A-level grading errors investigated
MrsP.com Launches Kids' Writing Contest With Top Celebrity Judges Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:17PM(1888PressRelease) Creators of Princess Diaries, Zack and Cody, Garfield to choose winners of website's 2nd annual event. Los Angeles, CA.- www.MrsP.com , the popular, award winning kids' entertainment site, announced today that from September 1 through October 15, 2010, MrsP.com is accepting stories written by children 4 to 13 years old for its second annual "Be A ...
Newark's Mackler awarded Order of the First State Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:15PMSurrounded by U.S. Sen. Ted Kaufman, Attorney General Beau Biden, friends and family, Gov. Jack Markell awarded the Order of the First State to Dr. Scott Mackler, of Newark, recognizing his determination and contributions.
Monmouth Museum hosts Anique Taylor exhibit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:12PMThe Monmouth Museum is hosting “New Jersey Emerging Artists Series — Anique Taylor: Mixed Media.” The exhibition, which will run through Sept. 19, features mixed media sculptures rich in color and detail that are psychological portraits of women in various stages of their lives. read more