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September date pencilled in for Pienaar Ulster arrival Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:08AMSpringbok Ruan Pienaar will officially become an Ulsterman on September 1. Related Stories Beattie facing lengthy lay-off Mullan out for three months Springboks coach gets SARU backing Pienaar to join Ulster Rugby World Cup will stick with ITV
Nepali politics in the grip of Catch-22 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:52AMWill the advocates of neutrality continue to take the previous stand? Will they be indifferent towards the reality of Nepal? Will they disable the people-mandated Constituent Assembly?
City Sidelines - July 29 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:01PMTo have your activity appear in City Sidelines, please submit a brief paragraph about the event, listing time, place and day. Leave a phone number or email address for readers to get more information. This listing is reserved for non-profit organizations, and guaranteed placement is not possible.
Leonardo DiCaprio's 10 best movie roles Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:14PMTwenty years into his film-acting career, Leonardo DiCaprio has earned three Academy Award nominations. Though he has many years of work ahead of him, the 35-year-old actor is ripe for a midcareer retrospective. Here, in no particular order, are 10 of his finest performances.
Attractions: Week of July 29 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:20PMArea attractions run on a rotating basis as space allows.
Medical field brings African adventure for Elgin native Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:55PMA senior at the University of Iowa, Chelsy Phillips left the country on May 26 for the first time. A 2007 Valley graduate, the daughter of Rusty and Sandy Phillips, Elgin, Phillips headed for a medical mission trip to Africa.
Fast, crazy attractions win over the teen set Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:05AMORLANDO, Fla. — Raising teenagers is not always easy. But as I walked around Walt Disney World recently, observing crying babies, melting-down toddlers and whining 6-year-olds — not to mention str
Dragon Tattoo Star Narrowed to Final Four Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe Daily Beast has learned exclusively the top four actresses in contention to play Stieg Larsson's punk heroine, Lisbeth Salander—and none are named Ellen Page or Natalie Portman.
Former Oak Ridge athletic director, family take leap of faith to Vietnam Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:00PMFormer Oak Ridge athletic director Red Johnston will oversee the athletic programs at the American International School in Ho Chi Minh City. MINNEOLA High school sports administrator Harvey "Red" Johnston has no problem standing out.
Let the Maccabi Games Begin Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:49PMIt was Erin Silverman’s first Maccabi Games experience. On a sweltering August night in Detroit, she stood side by side with her teammates during the opening ceremonies as they neared the entrance of the Palace of Auburn Hills, the home arena of the NBA’s Pistons.
New pastor accepts challenge of mission Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:38PMWillows United Methodist Church has a new pastor. The Rev. Shim Habte took over about three weeks ago, following the Rev. Janna Adamson's retirement after 15 years at the church on North Shasta Street. "The bishop sent me; God sent me here," Habte...
Edwin Gardner, he had a way with words — and life Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:36PMIf you're like me, part of the intrigue of city living is seeing the same strangers around town, maybe wondering about them. by Jonathan Sanchez If you're like me, part of the intrigue of city living is seeing the same strangers around town, maybe wondering about them. Like maybe a man and his daughter in a maroon Volvo wagon. He's tall and lean with a long nose and a thick shock of blonde hair ...
A slice of African sky to keep his vow Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:36PMDoha resident and animal welfare enthusiast, Carl Roberts recently tackled the highest mountain in Africa, climbing to the summit of Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the rebuilding effort at Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS).
Squawk of the Town: Missing Parrot Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06PMLola is back home after she was found two miles away on a balcony. Bird - Pets - Species - Recreation - Parrots
Outdoors-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:59PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
Brian O'Driscoll and wife Amy to make first public appearance at movie premiere. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:31PMBrian and Amy O’Driscoll will be making their first public appearance as a couple when they jointly attend a movie bash in Dublin for the Irish premiere of Grown Ups in the Savoy Cinema.
EVENTS - Mon, 26 Jul 2010 PST Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:20AMToday Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in grades one and up will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Today-Friday, Nature Smart. Each session runs Monday-Friday from 4:15-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session ...
FOCUS: OPINION Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:12PMIn November 2009, Richard Barrett of the UN's al-Qaeda-Taliban monitoring team said that while attacks by al-Qaeda and its operatives were decreasing in many parts of the world, the situation was worsening in North Africa.
Circus entertains young and old alike Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:43PMAMERICAN FALLS — “Oh, that’s too good,” said a little girl in amazement as “Miss Karina” (aka, the hoola hoop lady) dazzled kids and parents alike during a traveling circus in American Falls Sunday.
Inspired by his sons but delayed by success, playwright releases novel Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:14AMIt's better late than never.
Okorafor's fantastic journey into sci-fi Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:02AMNnedi Okorafor could have been an entomologist or a doctor. She mighteven have been a professional tennis player or a track and field star.At different points in her life, all of these were workable options. But it was the music of storytelling that stuck with her. Much to her parents' chagrin, Okorafor became a writer.
Bulletin Board Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:30AMSecond Storey Theatre presents The 2 Aparts for an evening performance at 201-2550 Shaughnessy St. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. For details, visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com.
38th Wharf to Wharf: A look back at the humble beginnings Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:43AMOn July 23, 1973, an annual local rite of summer was born when 276 runners congregated in Santa Cruz to start a 5.
56 Through To Day 2 At The NZPT Queenstown Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:13PMWith Day 1a and Day 1b complete at the New Zealand Poker Tour Queenstown – SKYCITY Alpine Adventure, 56 players have gone through to Day 2 of the event which kicked off today (Friday 23 July) at 12.30pm.
Facing a poker win Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:16PMLee "Final Table" Nelson's chances of getting on to the final table of the New Zealand Poker Tour Queenstown Skycity Alpine Adventure tomorrow look good as he enters the penultimate day in third place. read more
Holiday help is at hand Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:09AMCOUNCILS around the Advertiser and Review region have tons of sports, arts and other activities to keep children entertained throughout the summer holidays. (23/07/2010 17:07:12)
Religion News Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:16AMMILLVILLE -- Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to the Fourth United Methodist Church's Hero Headquarters Vacation Bible School from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26, to Friday, July 30, at South 3rd Street and Kates Boulevard.
Gillespie takes coaching job in Zimbabwe Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:59AMLondon, July 23 : Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie is heading to Zimbabwe to take up the position as head coach of the Kwekwe-based MidWest Rhinos.
Live theater, Tales of the Cocktail and more events for Friday, July 23, 2010 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:11AMWhat's happening in and around New Orleans, Friday, July 23, 2010.
The Bechdel Test For Movies (And Media?) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:03PMVia Boing Boing (via Good Magazine) today comes something fascinating, hilarious, sad and head-bonking that I’d never heard of: The Bechdel Test for Women In Film. Per Good: The Bechdel test—named for the cartoonist Alison Bechdel who wrote a long-running comic strip called Dykes To Watch Out For and the critically acclaimed graphic novel Fun Home—is a test to assess whether women have [...]
'Risk' Is the New Four-Letter Word in Ethics Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:13PMTake risks when they are based on critical thinking and beneficial to someone in addition to the risk taker.
Grandmothers on go for orphans Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:58AMA couple of Red Deer grandmothers have opted for a bicycle instead of a rocking chair.
Our Savior’s plans ‘Baobob Blast’ VBS Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:25AMArea children entering kindergarten through grade 5 this fall are invited to join in a whole new adventure with vacation Bible school this summer at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 359 N. Leonard St., West Salem.
Cumbrian gran off on five-month expedition across Africa Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:02AMA Maryport grandmother is fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming an explorer – as she prepares to turn 65.
EUR DVD Review: The Losers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:44AM*This DC Comics action adventure opens in the jungles of Bolivia where a crack team of U.S. Special Forces commandos led by hard-boiled Colonel Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) are on assignment to bring a drug kingpin (Peter Francis James) to justice. The other members of the elite squad include getaway car driver/daredevil pilot Pooch (Columbus [...]
Weekly planner Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:02AMAN EVENING OUT Magaritaville Island Party, 7 p.m. Friday, in the White Hawk tent across from the White Hawk clubhouse, 1001 White Hawk Drive , Crown Point, with music by the Parrottroupers, a pig roast and dinner buffet, free margaritas all evening, $25 per person, 661-2322 Gary Alumni chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity 65th anniversary, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 30, Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 ...
First Pitch: Women's basketball players headed on mission trip to Ghana Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:58AMFour returning members of the South Dakota State women's basketball team have taken extra shots this summer - the kind intended to prevent yellow fever, typhoid and malaria. On Aug. 7, senior Kristin Rotert, junior Jill Young and sophomores Ashley Eide and Steph Paluch will leave for the West African nation of Ghana. They'll be part of an 11-person team - that also includes current University of ...
ART Till August 14 (except Sundays & public holidays) at CIMA Gallery, Sunny Towers (2nd floor), 43 Ashutosh Chowdhury ... Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:19PMSummer Show 2010.
'What they're reading' -- the Rev. Dennis Dease Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:55PM'What they're reading' -- the Rev. Dennis Dease By MinnPost staff | Wedsday, July 20, 2010 In today's installment, we hear from University of St. Thomas President the Rev. Dennis Dease.
Old Spice Guy Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:03AMThere’s something that’s been keeping me online longer these days: a brilliant publicity campaign that has really gone viral.
Princess Details 2011-12 South America Cruise and Cruisetour Season Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:30AMLatin-Flavored Cruises Explore Pulsating Rio de Janeiro, the Mighty Amazon, Mysterious Machu Picchu, and Legendary Cape Horn.
A Duke student's quest to free his father from a Qatari prison Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:44AMIt was a steamy August evening when Nick Downs pulled up to his family's concrete block home in Doha, Qatar, to find several black Land Cruisers and Range Rovers parked in front.
The Week: 2/4 - 2/10 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:25AMIf you feel your life is lacking somewhat in the adventure department, the Garde Arts Center might have your fix tonight. Touring opera company Teatro Lirico d'Europa returns to the Garde stage, performing Verdi's Rigoletto , about the nefarious Duke of Mantua, who has a nasty habit of seducing other people's wives and daughters, and his jester Rigoletto, who pokes fun at the women's fathers and ...
Hiking group staying fit and seeing the world Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:39AMHiking The Ozarks has seen Iceland, Tanzania, and New Zealand. The group is jumping off the couch and exploring the great outdoors.
Hiking group from Springfield MO stays fit and sees the world Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:39AMHiking The Ozarks has seen Iceland, Tanzania, and New Zealand. The group is jumping off the couch and exploring the great outdoors.
Weekly sports agenda: Caribbean Games, Japanese Birdman Rally, Nettle Warrior Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:47AMAmong major upcoming sporting events: Central America's regional sports multi-disciplinary is held in Puerto Rico, Japan's International Birdman Rally urges participants to cross Lake Biwa in Kyoto, and Nettle Warrior in the UK is the summer version of Tough Guy, said to be the world's toughest obstacle course race.
Library: Series of adventure novels set mainly in Africa Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:04AMWilbur Smith, best-selling novelist, was born and raised in Rhodesia, (now Zambia), and spent his formative years on his father's 25,000-acre ranch.
African tortoise returned to home in St. Albans Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:42PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Pokeys recent adventures have all the makings of a movie.After wandering away from home, he was picked up by a stranger. This was reported to police who sent out notices to the media. The story ran in local newspapers as well as on rad...
Outdoors-East Bay Through August 1 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:45PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
Menschic Warriors Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:19PMMonth after month, a few years ago, my little boy would nudge me. “Daddy, I want to try out for Kaplan,” he’d say. I knew Kaplan was a basketball program in the Hancock Park area, but I knew little else.