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Chief Justice Roberts should scalp his SOTU tickets Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:11PMWhat would you do if you had Super Bowl tickets you couldn't use? Or great seats to the opera on a night you were scheduled to be out of town? Most of us would either try to sell (i.e., scalp) them or give them away to family members or very, very good friends. Maybe that's what the justices of the Supreme Court should consider doing with their coveted front-row seats to the State of the Union ...
Nik Turner: Bringing the Music to the People Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:30AMNik Turner is perhaps best known as the founding saxophonist and flautist for pioneering "space rock" band Hawkwind. As well as contributing to the profound influence that this band has had on rock and punk with its focus on community and grassroots movements--including its many benefit shows and long-standing support of England's free festivals, Turner may also be the first saxophonist to ...
A purr-fect day for a cat show Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:28PMIt was 14 years ago that Apache, then a six week old kitten, nearly died of a rare bacterial infection. On Sunday, Apache was not only strong and healthy, but swept the competition to win Best of Show in the second annual Catminster Cat Show. The long-haired black and white cat was hard to miss at the Sandburg Mall. Making a fashionably late appearance and have a young girl wave a "Vote for ...
Luna Bros Special! Comics on Sale February 3rd Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:56PMScapled, Sweet Tooth, Nova, Invincible Iron Man, Boys, and Siege all drop this week, and all would likely have made my top ten list, but instead we&rsquo...
Tregan Guitars Artist Series Available March 2010 Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:19PMThe New Artist Series Guitars by Tregan Guitars was announced at NAMM this year.
Hotep dominates rivals in allowance race Monday at Fair Grounds Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:16PMWith an authoritative victory in a two-turn allowance race Monday at the Fair Grounds, Hotep put his name in the conversation about 3-year-olds who might wind up in the Louisiana Derby.
Awards and more awards Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 5:46AMI did the daily double, so to speak of the horse racing awards on the weekend - The Sovereigns on Friday and the O’Briens on Saturday. The Sovereigns broke dramatically with tradition by holding their blingfest at the Ultra nightclub in a far less formal environment than we’d been used to. Though the room might have been [...]
Movie review: The bad, bad 'Book of Eli' Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:22PMDenzel Washington looks into the future in "The Book of Eli," and the news is not good.
Deliver us from ‘Eli’ Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 3:13PMTravolta had his “Battlefield Earth,” Costner had his “Waterworld” and now Denzel Washington has his truly awful sci-fi epic, “The Book of Eli.” This futuristic action catastrophe, seemingly collaged together from the lesser works of Vin Diesel, is an affront to anyone with even moderate blood flow to the brain.
Killing of Iran nuclear scientist: charges fly over who's responsible Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 10:13PMOpposition members accused the Islamic Republic of killing one of its top scientists. Meanwhile Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that “preliminary investigations” concluded that Masoud Ali-Mohammadi was murdered by Israeli and American intelligence services.
Killing of Iran nuclear scientist: charges fly over who's responsible Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 2:04PMThe assassination of an Iranian physicist in Tehran today has opened a new front in the confrontation between the government and the opposition, with both sides brandishing claims over who was responsible for his death.
'Find Shows Not All Pyramid Workers Slaves' Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 7:44AMCheops Pyramid , is particularly important as it "belies all that was said about the construction of the pyramids by bound workers," according to culture minister Faruk Hosni. The fact that "the tomb...
Festival's a feast of freezing fun Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 4:59AMFairy-tale palaces, towering pagodas and even an Egyptian Sphynx are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China. Related Stories Corrie filming hit by snow Stronger toilet for obese patients Hot potato joy for park's baboons Man 'sneakily cut bus woman's hair' Peeping Tom photographs himself
News in pictures on Wednesday Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMA LOOK at some of the best pictures from around the world on Wednesday, Jan 6.
Harbin's ice festival of feast of sculptured, illuminated fancy Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 12:39AMHARBIN, China - Fairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even an Egyptian Sphynx - all carved from ice - are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China.
Ice festival a feast of fancy Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 11:56PMFairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even an Egyptian Sphynx — all carved from ice — are among the sights at...
Harbin ice festival a feast of fancy, lights Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:41PMMost Broward County parks and nature centers are now closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to the latest round of cost-cutting measures. Because of declining property values and the impact of the econom...
Ice festival offers up freezing fun Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:40PMFairy-tale palaces, towering pagodas and even an Egyptian Sphynx are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China. The annual event, now in it...
Ice festival offers up freezing fun Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 9:29PMFairy-tale palaces, towering pagodas and even an Egyptian Sphynx are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China. Related Stories Israel approves Jerusalem building project Woman charged with grandson murder Woman charged with murdering five-year-old grandson Cuba protests US airline screening 1,000 homeless as tsunami strikes
Harbin ice festival a feast of fancy, lights Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 9:18PMFairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even an Egyptian Sphynx -- all carved from ice -- are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, which opened Tuesday in northern China.
Ice festival offers up freezing fun Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 9:14PMFairy-tale palaces, towering pagodas and even an Egyptian Sphynx are among the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chef in Black at Taylor’s Open Day! Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 2:50AMCATCH celebrity chef Emmanuel Stroobant of Chef in Black fame (right), live at Taylor’s University College Open Day at the brand new Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya this Sunday from 12.50pm to 3pm.
The hunt for a perfect fishy father Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 10:45AMFemale scissortail sergeants assess potential partners with 'test' eggs.
Even Hairless Sphynx Cats Give Patients a Warm, Fuzzy Feeling Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 4:28PMIf someone is accustomed to long-haired cats, a Sphynx can be off-putting at first. But after a Sphynx curls up in the lap of one of a patient, the animal brings about a transformation in the human.
Sunday - Your day Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 5:49PMOver 110 cats will be showcased at the International Cat Competition at the Midvalley Exhibition Centre today. They include the Parsi, Norwegian Forest, Bengal, Siam, Birman, Maine Coon, Exotic Short and Long Hair, and the Sphynx.
Your Best Shot Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 1:13AMToday's Best Shot comes from Laurie Kucharik: "Several beautiful Sphynx moths have been visiting the Butterfly Bush in my backyard. They hover with wingbeats similar to a hummingbird's.
PICTURE PURRFECT Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 7:45AMPICTURE PURRFECT By BARRE AND BARRY WRIGHT The first official cat show at which purebred cats were judged by written breed standards describing colors, conformation and other observable characteristics representative of the ideal cat belonging to a particular breed was held in 1871. Just five breeds — Abyssinian, Angora, Manx, Persian and Siamese — were exhibited.
In Memoriam Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 2:36AMBONELLO. In loving memory of CARMEN on the second anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered by her husband Philip, her beloved children Karen, Nikki, Tina and Sarah, their spouses and grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Stocks rise as energy gains offset drop in banks Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 4:00PMA late-day surge helps stock market recover and close above 10,000.
Cat club show graces pavilion Sunday, October 4, 2009 @ 3:22AMThe Palm Springs Leisure Pavilion was filled with cat cages and the sounds of meows Saturday during the Golden West Cat Club's “Harry Potter's Homecoming” cat show, a one-day event.
Delaware Park entries Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:10AMRick Smyth's graded entries for today
Alec Baldwin: Remembering Don Hewitt, Taking Woodstock, Michael Vick and More Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 9:50AMSunday nights have been sacred television time in my house for years now. That's thanks to David Chase and, especially, to Don Hewitt and the cast, producers and staff of 60 Minutes.
Here kitty, kitty, kitty . . . Eye Spy goes to the Fort Worth Cat Club show Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 6:10PMFORT WORTH — When Eye Spy first heard about the Fort Worth Cat Club show, held on a recent Saturday morning at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott South in Fort Worth, our paws were all over it. A day with fluffy, cute, adorable kitty cats? Of course we would cover the event. . .
Cat fanciers to descend on Expo Center Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 11:21PMCentral Jersey Cat Fanciers will be hosting the Mid Atlantic Regional Awards Show at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. Show hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
HASKELL UPDATE: 2 spills mar races at Monmouth Park Sunday, August 2, 2009 @ 1:09PMTwo horrifying spills took place on Haskell Day today at Monmouth Park, where the track remains sloppy and the turf course is yielding.
H. H. tabs Reservoir in Breeders' Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 5:42AMTORONTO--Sunday's Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine, the Canadian version of the Belmont Stakes, promises to be a grueling test of speed and stamina as a baker's dozen of 3-year-old colts and geldings try to navigate 1 1/2 miles of soggy grass while lugging 126 pounds.
Argentine climber killed in Peru Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 9:22PMAn Argentine mountain climber has died while scaling Peru's northern Andean region.
Argentine climber dies in Peru Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 8:26PMAn Argentine mountain climber has died and a Japanese climber has gone missing, while scaling Peru's northern Andean region.
Climber killed, another missing Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 2:00PMAN Argentine mountain climber has died and a Japanese climber has gone missing while scaling Peru's northern Andean region, police said today.
Corbin teachers take two-week trip to Egypt Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 7:33AMThey may not have walked like Egyptians on their recent trip to the Middle East, but a pair of Corbin Middle School teachers walked with the Egyptians for two weeks.
Bill Belichick lets his 'hoodie' do the talking as a fashion statement Monday, July 20, 2009 @ 3:35PMThat sometimes-sphynx, current New England Patriots and former Cleveland Browns coach Bill Belichick, is being credited for making a fashion statement with his trademark "hoodie" sweatshirt. Associated Press Bill Belichick in his infamous hoodie after a New England Patriots win....
Results from Delaware Park Sunday, July 19, 2009 @ 4:37AMSaturday's races
Weekend show offers fun for fans of felines Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 4:32AMFelines take center stage in North Las Vegas this weekend when the Cat Fanciers' Association sponsors a Cat Show Saturday and Sunday at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway.
Delaware Park entries Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @ 3:27AMRick Smyth's graded entries for today
Results from Delaware Park Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 4:21AMYesterday's races
Top cats strut their stuff at the ASB Show Grounds in Auckland Sunday, June 28, 2009 @ 3:47AMCat lovers from around the country are putting their best paw forward as they face off at the ASB Show Grounds in Auckland, showcasing every kitty from mankoons to sphynx
Eye of the Leopard wins thrilling Queen’s Plate Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 4:53PMThe Sam-Son Farm legacy lives on. The lightly raced A. P. Indy colt was sent off as the 2.35-to-1 favorite off a victory in the Plate Trial Stakes on May 31 at Woodbine and he did not disappoint in the 150th edition of the Queen's Plate.
Eye of the Leopard brings it home Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 5:52AMMark Samuel has had long days at the race track, but in happier, less wistful times, the hours would fly by.[...]
Sam-Son jockey whips up a win in Queen's Plate Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 7:37AMTORONTO--It took a long, furious whip-slashing stretch drive to get there, but at the end of the 150th Queen's Plate the familiar red and gold colors of Sam-Son Farm, Canada's premier racing and breeding stable, crossed the finish line first.
Sweet redemption for prodigal Sam-Son Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 4:16AMThe gods of the turf are a capricious lot, but yesterday out at Woodbine amid the toffs and the toppers they were in a mood to honour history, perhaps, and an outfit that has given more to the Canadian game than any other in this era of horse racing.