May 30th, 2008         Posted by Duncan         1 Comment »

For Five Days, New York Will Be Science City

Relax. There won’t be any exam. The only test is whether you are curious.The World Science Festival, a five-day cosmic fair intended to make New York safe for science, slipped into town Wednesday with the announcement of $1 million Kavli Prizes to a bunch of astronomers, brain scientists and nanotechnologists; a one-day heavyweight conference of […]

May 12th, 2008         Posted by Suzy         8 Comments »

WWE RAW Results

Will Stone Cold Steve Austin ever return to the ring? Click here for the discussion!Who will be the next superstar to get fired? Click here to join in!WWE presents Smackdown/ECW - Miami, Fla. 7:30 p.m.WWE Presents Monday Night RAW - Albany, N.Y. 8:00 p.m.WWE Raw Presents WrestleMania Revenge - Trenton, N.J. 7:30 p.m.WWE presents SmackDown/ECW […]

May 9th, 2008         Posted by Rae         12 Comments »

OMG! 'Gossip Girl' returns with more surprises, juicier drama

Gossip’s gaggles of fans are thinking the same thing. On Monday (8 p.m. ET/PT), Serena, Blake, Chuck and the rest of the preternaturally groomed gang of private high schoolers are back on the Upper East Side to continue the cavorting begun before the writers’ strike. Shenanigans then included breaking into the school pool for a […]

May 9th, 2008         Posted by Mack         6 Comments »

Like You Haven't: Open Season: Cougar Hunting

It’s that time of year again! We’re entering Athens’ cougar hunting season. No, we are not hunting the feline species. I am referring to a cougar, an older woman who scours bars looking to hook up with younger men. Cougars are also known as “hot moms” or “milfs.” But don’t be fooled. The hunting goes […]

April 20th, 2008         Posted by Austin         13 Comments »

From New York Comic Con: More 'X-Files' tidbits

X-Files creator Chris Carter and regular franchise writer Frank Spotnitz brought two things to their panel at New York Comic Con yesterday evening: (1) A teaser-trailer for the out-in-July film The X-Files: I Want to Believe that was too short and sharply edited to reveal anything substantial plot-wise (though it did feature the sight of […]

March 19th, 2008         Posted by Stafford         8 Comments »

BCIC Wants More Money for Sports Park

At a city council meeting, Tuesday night, B.C.I.C. asked the city, to borrow money, for the city’s new sports park. The construction of the sports park just off the expressway, near Olmito, is already underway and it’ll take up 170 acres of property.The B.C.I.C. asked to borrow a hefty $3.2 million dollar loan to purchase […]

March 17th, 2008         Posted by Evelyne         8 Comments »

RUNNING NOTEBOOK: Half-Marathon aiming for improved race

It’s tough to improve on a really well-run road race, but there are one or two areas where The New Bedford Half-Marathon Committee would like to improve.Yes, it’s time again to sweep off the city streets and fill those potholes in preparation for another running of the New Bedford Half-Marathon. The 31st is just two […]

March 12th, 2008         Posted by Mack         9 Comments »

Sugar Bits — New York Governor Eliot Spitzer Resigns

I have no respect for this man or his wife. I feel sorry for his daughters who have to live with the humiliation.I feel sad for all of them who are involved. I wish that people wouldnt be judging his wife because she is standing by him. I think its brave of […]

February 21st, 2008         Posted by admin         13 Comments »

New Jersey Lottery

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) is optimistic about negotiations regarding a new threeyear purse supplement from casinos for New Jersey racetracks.The NJSEAannounced on Feb. 14 at a meeting of its Board of Commissioners that in light of ongoing negotiations it would maintain its current purse structures at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford […]