June 13th, 2008         Posted by Diamond         1 Comment »

Simple comment on Jim Webb as veep

Since I am the last person within reach of a computer to weigh in about Jim Webb as a running mate for Barack Obama, I’ll make up for the lateness with the simplicity of my point:- Until 7pm November 4, 2008, Webb might well be a very strong addition to the ticket.- On November 5, […]

June 4th, 2008         Posted by Thomasina         1 Comment »

Clevlen powers Mud Hens

LOUISVILLE - Brent Clevlen blasted two home runs and drove in five runs as the Toledo Mud Hens beat Louisville 7-2 Tuesday.Clevlen extended his hitting streak to 14 games and reached base for the 40th consecutive game.Fernando Rodney, in the first game of his rehabilitation assignment, got the win. He pitched two innings, gave up […]

May 26th, 2008         Posted by Katey         5 Comments »

Indianapolis 500 hero

SCOTT Dixon has been hailed as one of the best IndyCar drivers of all time after winning yesterday’s Indianapolis 500.Team boss Chip Ganassi, who helped the careers of Juan Pablo Montoya, Alex Zanardi and Michael Andretti, said Dixon, who dominated the race, was among the best drivers he had seen."You have to say he’s right […]

May 10th, 2008         Posted by Tybalt         10 Comments »

Ron Perlman Gets a 'Job'

Oh, Hellboy, Vincent, or whatever character you prefer Ron Perlman has. The man has done about a billion different shows, movies, and parts, and if you look at his IMDb page, there’s a sea of upcoming production red — a whopping 17 gigs coming our way. I can’t complain — I really dig the man. […]

April 15th, 2008         Posted by Suzy         14 Comments »

Patrick Stewart's Macbeth: Damned spot-on

At 67, Patrick Stewart would seem more ripe for the latter — that is, until you see him on stage in director Rupert Goold’s overstated but fascinating Macbeth (* * * out of four), which opened Tuesday at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre.Shakespeare’s Scottish play was last staged on Broadway, very briefly, with Kelsey Grammer in 2000. […]

March 18th, 2008         Posted by Sissy         9 Comments »

Illinois Lottery makes four lucky millionaires

The Illinois Lottery held its second-ever Millionaire Raffle drawing yesterday, which instantly created four millionaires.The winning numbers can be viewed at http://www.lotterypost.com/il-lottery-raffle-2008-03-17.aspThe raffle drawing was held on March 17th — St. Patrick’s Day — a day traditionally thought of as "lucky". Four millionaires will certainly think so.In addition to four $1 million top prizes, […]

March 16th, 2008         Posted by Pattie         12 Comments »

Have a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day

March is a great time to be in Boston; the weather gets a little warmer and people remember how good it feels to be outside again. This weekend, we expect many people will be out at the St. Patrick’s Day parade. But March 17 is not only St. Patrick’s Day, but also a historic time […]

March 16th, 2008         Posted by Sissy         16 Comments »

Okinawa City goes green for St. Patrick’s Day fest

David Allen / S&SAn Okinawa children’s dance group struts their stuff during the second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Okinawa City on Saturday.David Allen / S&SMarine Cpl. Ben Orga and Lance cpl. Ryan Thomas flank Bobbie Vinson, a civilian base employee who painted herself green for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Okinawa City […]

March 15th, 2008         Posted by Rhonda         1 Comment »

Regimented Riding In The Rain

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March 14th, 2008         Posted by Aureole         1 Comment »

It’s time for some new Savannah memories

The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMention Savannah and most people immediately think classic Southern architecture, historic squares and Spanish moss-laden trees. Not me. While I remember that stuff from childhood visits, Savannah means three things to me: Sir Mix-A-Lot, Jeane Kirkpatrick and Kinko’s.As much as I love the city, I’m always on my way to Hilton Head or […]