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Drive-thru Gourmet gets a little sauced this week Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:55PMThis week I reached out for a 10-pack of Chicken McNuggets at the world's No. 1 burger slinger, McDonald's. But that's hardly news. McNuggets have been a steady player on McDonald's menu for decades. The headline belongs to four new McNuggets dipping sauces that Mickey D's is dropping (that's music-...
Retired furniture dealer recounts highlights of career impacted by family, competitive tennis, F. Scott Fitzgerald Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:28PMBy Arthur Lightbourn Contributor If Larry Belinsky could have had his way when he was 18, he would have been a cross between F. Scott Fitzgerald, the writer, and Jay Gatsby, the mysterious millionaire fictional character in Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age novel, “The Great Gatsby.” To Belinsky, retired furniture dealer, champion competitive tennis player, and founder [...]
Bruce Boudreau: How Long is Washington Capitals Coach's Leash? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:14AMAfter three seasons of more than disappointing playoff failures, many Washington Capitals fans want head coach Bruce Boudreau gone. To many fans' dismay, general manager George McPhee has reaffirmed his and the organization's confidence in Bruce Boudreau as they will go with Gabby as head coach for yet another season. So, if Boudreau is staying in the District to coach Capitals hockey for ...
Why China's Leaders Are Reviving Mao's Legacy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:27AMWhy China is invoking the life and times of Chairman Mao
Valley's long-term jobless confront mounting stress Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:44PMIf David Martin has 50 cents left over at the end of the month, it's a very good month. That's a difficult situation to accept for someone who used to make $50,000 a year in the accounting field. But he has been out of work since March 2010, and times are hard.
Talking to Disney star Adam Irigoyen Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:23PMThirteen-year-old native Miamian Adam Irigoyen knew what he wanted to do with his career by the age of 8: Perform, especially on his favorite network, The Disney Channel. Commercials were his first stop, then came the role as Deuce Martinez, on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, which follows the adventures of CeCe Jones ( Bella Thorne ) and Rocky Blue ( Zendaya Coleman ), who are dancers on a local ...
FIRST IN PRINT: KKAY adds the ‘Poetic Princess’ to its line up Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:42AMKKAY 1590 AM have recently added Evangelist Rosalind Dinean Davis, known as the Poetic Princess to their lineup. Davis has been doing radio voice-overs for over two years. “I started as a church announcer and started writing scripts for radio and TV commercials. I worked as an announcer for WPFC 1550 AM in Baton Rouge,” she said.
Google clip goes Gaga Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:18PMGOOGLE Australia entered the most expensive part of old-world advertising for the first time on Tuesday with television ads for its web browser featuring Lady Gaga harnessing the power of the internet.
The Dog Taught to Open The Fridge and Fetch A Cold Beer Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:08PMA devoted dog has proved herself to be mans best friend after her owner taught her to open the fridge and fetch a cold beer
Should the Parents of Obese Kids Lose Custody? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:27AMShould the Parents of Obese Kids Lose Custody?
Should parents lose custody of their extremely obese kids? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:24AMOne way to manage the nation's childhood obesity crisis might be to take the most severely overweight kids away from their parents, argues Harvard pediatrics professor and obesity expert David Ludwig in a controversial commentary published Tuesday in one of the country's most well-regarded medical journals.
Column 8 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:21AMRichard Jary, of Rydalmere, respectfully begs to differ regarding Rob Woof's explanation (Column 8, yesterday) of the curious radio reception phenomenon experienced by Brian O'Neill. ''All the commercial AM stations transmit from the Homebush Bay area,'' he asserts. ''The ABC transmits from Prestons (near Liverpool) with 10 times the power of the commercials. The main FM stations all transmit ...
Should Parents Lose Custody of Their Extremely Obese Kids? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:44AMOne way to manage the nation's childhood obesity crisis might be to take the most severely overweight kids away from their parents, argues Harvard pediatrics professor and obesity expert David Ludwig in a controversial commentary published Tuesday in one of … Continue reading →
The Absolute Best of Tulsa Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:46AMFor 20 years, Urban Tulsa Weekly has worked hard to play a part in the lives of locals who want to stand apart. We've reported and embedded, our writers, columnists and cartoonists have analyzed, explored and lampooned life and culture here in T-Town. But without you, our faithful readers, UTW is... By JOE WERTZ.
The Muppets Take Queens Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:15PMOne of my earliest multiplex memories is of seeing my mother go batshit over Kermit the Frog. This was opening weekend of The Muppet Movie , June 1979, and the sight of a stuffed puppet blithely pedaling a two-wheeler made Mom howl as if she’d been goosed by Christ himself. Courtesy of...
Art shoppers can expect eclectic choices at Kent's new Seti Gallery Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:49AMLeft to right at the SETI gallery in Kent are owner Lorine Krizan and gallery director Arista Baltronis. Photo: Nanci Hutson, Contributed Photo/Nanci Hutson / The News-Times Contributed
How To Build An Audience On The Internet: The Kevin Rose School Vs. The Fred Wilson School Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:17PMEditor’s note : This guest post is written by Tom Anderson , the former President, founder and first friend on MySpace. What kind of content creator are you? Kevin Rose or Fred Wilson? Blogging or "self-publishing" in any form was supposed to democratize and revolutionize the media industry. Content creators no longer needed mainstream platforms to get their voices heard. Bloggers weren't ...
New Apple iPhone 4 Ads Promote FaceTime, AirPlay [VIDEOS] Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:41AMApple’s iPhone 5 may hit stores as soon as August, but Apple hasn’t let up on its support for the current model. Apple this week has released two…
Dunham’s dummies join museum exhibit Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:26PMBy John Kiesewetter Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Even comedian Jeff Dunham admits the Vent
Digital magazine delivers words, pictures and video Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:44PMViewfinder, the free digital magazine for camera owners and independent movie makers everywhere now features video within its pages.
Urinary incontinence: A common problem Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:37PMWhile there are several treatment options available, many women are too embarrassed to seek help for incontinence.
Jim Henson's influential Muppets go on exhibit Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:17PMFans of Jim Henson may already know that the first Kermit the Frog was made from his mom's old coat and a Ping-Pong ball. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria reveals interesting facts about the late puppeteer, animator and director,.
America's new culinary renaissance Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:05AMThe clumps of cauliflower clouds suddenly part and a wash of sunshine engulfs the expectant crowd in an outdoor amphitheater here. It's a setting that would be spectacular even without the solar arrival: a fruit and vegetable garden on an island in a small lake in the Chicago Botanic Garden, where beds of alfalfa and garlic grow in sculptured rows.
Rebecca Gayheart, Eric Dane expecting second child Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:22AMRebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane are expecting their second child, to join 16-month-old daughter Billie Beatrice.
Feschuk: Danica may be departing after Toronto Indy Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:07PMThere’s much speculation that the circuit’s biggest star is headed to NASCAR.
TV Junkie: 'Curb' Premieres on Sunday; 'True Blood' Is Just Fine, Thank You Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:03PMWeekend Highlights: Ann Coulter on "Real Time" tonight / US version of "Torchwood" premieres tonight / Sunday features the season 8 return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to HBO. --- "True Blood" had a dip in viewers over the July 4th weekend, so what?! --- All this plus more news and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan weekend edition! [ more › ]
Down but not out, Americans show fighting spirit Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:02AMDuring his cross-country tour, msnbc.com's Bob Sullivan encountered hundreds of Red Tape Chronicles readers who are tired and angry. But he didn't meet any who were ready to surrender.
FEATURE: Japan eShop Round-Up (07/06/2011) Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:35AMA 3D Classic is teased, an old classic arrives on the VC, and more video content abounds in Japan. Nintendo 3DS owners in Japan today were teased as Nintendo has shown that a new 3D Classic title, Urban Champion, is on the way next week. Currently, there is a hub for the upcoming 3D Classic title which features a few screen shots. While the screen shots are not in 3D, it does give you a good ...
‘People still buy, buy, buy, buy’: official Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:57AMStaff writer Everything from old paint, gallons of used oil and spent batteries to television sets and computer terminals have found a final resting place besides the Wetaskiwin County and area landfills.[...]
July 6: Sofia Vergara, The 'HD Hottie' Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:39AMWashington, D.C. (July 6, 2011) -- Following our extremely popular contest, 'HD Hottie Hysteria,' we've started a new feature in which we will highlight a top female star every day. The gorgeous female will come from a program that can be seen in gorgeous high-def that very day.
The Generationals Do Actor-Caster Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:06AMNew Orleans is famous for its traditional jazz, funk, and R&B, not its indie pop. So it made some sense a couple of years ago when the city’s indie-pop duo Generationals appeared on the national stage with Con Law , a debut that seemed to marry the Shins with Dr. John. When this worked, it really worked: standout tracks “When They Fight, They Fight,” “Faces in the Dark,” and “Nobody Could Change ...
‘Wimpy Kid' actor from Bothell lands part in Disney series Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:06AMKaran Brar has a new role. The former Bothell resident, who played a middle school student in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies, is part of a new television series, "Jessie," scheduled to premiere this fall on the Disney Channel.
Bee columnist's golf vacation on the road full of surprises Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:43AMLast month's vacation was spiced by one of my favorite pastimes — golf on the road. The quality of play may have lacked — OK, it lacked a lot — but the fun was maxed out.
Luciano: Wise words for young, selectively hearing ears Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:45PMWhat can you tell a 15-year-old? Pretty much nothing. Sure, you can squawk words of wisdom all day long. But that ever-epidemic malady known as Teen Selective Hearing Syndrome means they comprehend only a precious few tones and phrases.
Foreclosure rate slows, but still at record high Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:27PMSince 2007, more than 100,000 Minnesota homes have been lost to foreclosure. While the rate of foreclosure has slowed since, it's still at a historic high.
Carole Bennett, MA: Can Cyberspace Pave the Road to Addiction? Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:10PMToday the "latchkey kid" has progressed to the "cyberspace kid," with movies playing in the car, a game box or texting -- anything to occupy them.
Old Spice Guy’s smelling the roses Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:27AMIsaiah Mustafa was a struggling actor before commercials made him famous.
As Casey Anthony jury deliberates, some lessons for news media Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:36AMIt felt like Super Bowl Sunday on CNN's HLN channel this past July 3, as an array of nine experts lined up to explain the closing arguments in the Casey Anthony murder trial. Anchor Vinnie Politan wouldn't have been out of place in Fox's NFL booth, recapping the prosecution's closing arguments with the zeal of John Madden tearing apart a New York Giants down. There were video clips, outlandish ...
Boy's birthday wish helps Atwater animal shelter Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:49AMWhen Dominic Cardoza turned 8 on June 12, he asked family and friends not to give him presents, but money.Not because he's a budding banker.Because he wanted to collect money to give to a group that's trying to become a nonprofit animal rescue shelter.
Notes from a child watcher Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:21AMIn an attempt to steer clear, if only for a few weeks, of the commess that is life in T&T, a number of headlines in the medical literature drew my attention last week. But it was the same. Depressing.
Watch Your Head: Bad Things Happen When Stuff Falls From the Sky Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:56AMA sure recipe for mayhem? Hard stuff raining down from the heavens onto glass. Just ask folks at the Garfield Park Conservatory and innocent drivers on I-290 last night. [ more › ]
Penny auction sites could cost a whole lot more Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:21AMAn iPad for $88.07? An Xbox for $15.33? Sold!
Mark Hinson: What would have happened if the Lizard King had lived? Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:07AMRock singer Jim Morrison died 40 years ago today in Paris, France.
Some things readers miss in sports Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:25PMBy Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, July 2, 2011 Last week, we told you about some of the things we miss in sports, things such as Evel Knievel, the St. Pete Cards and The White Shadow . We asked you to pass along some of the things you miss in sports. More than 200 of you sent in memories from back in the day. Some of the things you miss in sports: Watching a game without constantly ...
How to Tell You're a Dog Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:22PMIt occurred me the other day, rather startlingly, that I'm rapidly becoming a dog. Or at least a young dog. Maybe a dog-in-training.
TV adverts increase unhealthy food consumption, says study Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:39AMChildren with greater exposure to TV commercials are more responsive to food promotion messages than children with lower advertising exposure, according to new research.
Glenn Beck says farewell to Fox News Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:07AMNEW YORK #8212; Glenn Beck said goodbye to Fox News Channel on Thursday, airing his final show before going into business for himself. He told his fans he was determined #8220;to his last breath #8221; to fix this country.
Here's Why Facebook Is Worth $70B Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:59AMIt’s standard these days to see an icon on a company’s website that allows readers to connect with the company on their Facebook page with one click. Have you noticed a recent change at the end of television commercials?
Model Victor Silayan follows in footsteps of late grandfather Vic Silayan; signs exclusive contract with TV5 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:23AMVictor wants to begin his acting career "somewhere down."
Unhealthy food adverts on TV induce children to to eat high-fat and high-sugar foods Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:36AMResearchers at the University of Liverpool have found that children who watch adverts for unhealthy food on television are more likely to want to eat high-fat and high-sugar foods.