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Froch prepared for Pascal battle Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 10:09AMCarl Froch says he is ready to defeat Canadian Jean Pascal in Nottingham on Saturday and claim the WBC super-middleweight crown.
Resident celebrates 100th birthday Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 10:09AM Melada Lila Fishman was brought into the world a long way from Downers Grove.
CRACKING THE GLASS CEILING Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 10:00AMArguably, Congresswoman Mary Fallin has become one of the most popular faces in Oklahoma politics. She was the first woman and the first Republican to become Lt. Governor of Oklahoma and the first woman to be elected to Congress since 1920. Perhaps it’s her genuine likeability, or her dogged support of the business community in Oklahoma. Or, maybe is that people admire a woman who has the guts ...
Sweet victory: Holiday cookie contest winners Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:56AMFlavor, looks and a story that pulls your heartstrings What makes the ultimate holiday cookie? Is it the prettiest pastry on the platter? The biggest biscuit in the box? The chemically perfect confection?
Q A with Fond du Lac Fire Department Paramedic Lt. Don Salvaggio Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:55AMDon Salvaggio is a paramedic lieutenant at the Fond du Lac Fire Department. He is also husband and father of two girls and two boys. When he is not working 24-hour shifts, Salvaggio is a part-time emergency medical service instructor at Madison Area Technical College and works part-time as a flight medic for Flight for Life. Recently, Salvaggio sat down with The Reporter to answer questions ...
Seniors share holiday memories Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:50AMToday names like Stovetop, Sara Lee and Macy’s are linked with Thanksgiving, but residents at Watertown’s Elim Home recall the days Thanksgiving was replete with homemade meals, games of cards and fellowship with family.
Local author pens first novel, will have book signing in Amherstburg December 12 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:46AMAMHERSTBURG — A local author has seen his third book hit shelves and this is his first novel. John Schlarbaum, who previously wrote such titles [...]
Arnold Arre’s latest baby Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:43AMArnold Arre is in the forefront of the new breed of Filipino artists who were instrumental in the metamorphosis of the art of Philippine comics. The art form, now characterized by more complex plots and the enhancement of digital imaging technology
Gingerbread houses for the rest of us Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:45AMUnless you have a culinary degree, an incredibly steady hand and a few months to spare, you probably won’t be able to recreate those breathtaking gingerbread houses that dazzle from bakeshop windows.
Atari to bring back Baldur’s Gate, D&D, Neverwinter Nights and Test Drive Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:40AM Phil Harrison has confirmed at a press event held yesterday that a number of popular franchises Atari controls will be seeing new game releases in the future. Those franchises include Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter Nights and Test Drive. However, gamers starting to get excited about this announcement are in for a long wait. Although [...]
Through a blur of memories, town builds itself anew Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 4:21AM Attica, Ia. - Six months have passed since tornadoes roared through south-central Iowa, flattened homes, flipped a trailer, demolished a local fire station and left many townsfolk dazed and bloody.
Call for bowlers to make difference over holiday season Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 4:15AM The snow is falling as I write this column, and it is a pictorial reminder of the season, actually of two seasons. We are celebrating the end of autumn and Thanksgiving, when I hope we all gave thanks for the physical and mental ability to bowl in league and all the tournaments that start to pop up in bowling centers.
Those empty chairs at the holiday feast Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 4:12AMThis Thanksgiving will be my first without either of my parents to join in the celebration. Though they had not always shared the holiday dinner with us, they had until recently been part of the planning and partaking.
Use More Dog Pictures to Keep Memories Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 4:09AMFor most pet enthusiasts, being away from their pet would be one of the most difficult times. However, this is sometimes unavoidable especially if there are some events that would not allow you to bring a pet with you. This is common with those who own a dog.
A New Beginning Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 4:08AMLong shadows from the late afternoon sun Tuesday couldn’t darken the mood at Hollibrook Elementary School .
Sweet memories: A holiday gumdrop tree Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:18PMRandy L. Rasmussen/The OregonianA fabric bag holds the story of the gumdrop tree for each child. Angie Moore cherishes many childhood memories of her grandmother, who lived next door to her in Louisiana. "I always associate my grandmother with good...
Mumbai: Need for restraint Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:13PMTHE terrorist attacks on Mumbai are nothing less than a crime against humanity. Once again innocent people have been deliberately targeted by monsters on a diabolical mission that to most ordinary people has no rhyme or reason other than raw hatred.
Georgie Scott Brown Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:06PM“Mother is wisdom, guidance and beauty. Mother is the essence of love.” Georgie Scott Brown departed this life November 28, 2008, looking forward to a grand reunion in Heaven.
Calendar features Byron area churches and cemeteries Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:31AMBYRON Byron Historical Society is commemorating town of Byron churches and cemeteries with a 2009 calendar and an open house and exhibit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Byron Town Hall, N3097 Highway 175, Byron.
Is Sir Hugh Orde the man to restore confidence in the Met? Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:30AMApplications for the job of commissioner of the Metropolitan Police close today just as the fallout from the Damian Green affair plunges Scotland Yard into its worst crisis of recent times.
Dressing the Home for the Holidays - Decor Ideas To Make Spirits Bright Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:23AM From being greeted at the front door bedecked with fragrant evergreen boughs and trumpeting moss angel topiaries in the front hallway, to relaxing in the warmth and cheerfulness of the family room, the holiday season is a time to enjoy family and friends.
Readers: Send your Christmas memories Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:18AMIs there a special Christmas that you will recall forever? It is a holiday tradition at The Beacon News to invite readers to share the stories of their most memorable Christmas.
Mourners face season after death of a loved one Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:09AMWINONA, Minn. — Jon Mullen worries about Christmas Eve.
Healthy Holiday Tips Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:08AMAccording to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), one of the keys to good health is variety. A holiday party is no exception. You can offer your guests a wide variety of foods including low-fat and low-sodium choices. Some ADA suggestions:
Family tell of anguish, plea for help Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:07AMThe children of murdered Opotiki man John Rowe have spoken of their anguish over losing their father. Wendy Rowe says she will never return to the house where she grew up in and where her father was last week brutally slain.
Memories are made of tees Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:07AMThere was a commercial on television the other night in which a woman, planning to go out and break the bank at post-Thanksgiving sales, clears out her hall closet to make space for the fabulous bargains she’s sure to bring home.
Bangor ‘race war’ spawned Jewish immigrant leaders Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:04AM“HANCOCK ST. SCRAP — Race Feeling Ran High in the Municipal Court Monday,” said the headline in the Bangor Daily Commercial a century ago. A 9-year-old boy named Courtney had been accused of throwing rocks through the windows of “a Jewish baker,” Isaac Dvorin.
Marking seasons with sweet memories Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:03AMMy Grampap had a wicked sweet tooth. I guess he figured he could indulge it — he’d survived two world wars, the Depression and everything 13 kids could throw at him.
On a Date with a Handsome Young Man Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:04AMWe all try to please our family during the holidays. Going on a date with your son can be the biggest gift of all. Slow down this holiday season and make a memory with your son. Here are some great ideas for not only the holiday season but all year long. Enjoy!
India insist England pushed for Test series to continue in wake of terror attacks Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:01AMBoard of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Lalit Modi insists it was the England and Wales Cricket Board who had said they would play the Test series.
Fear in the city Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:57AMIt is a Dali-esque moment. Do we want a meeting with Patrick Normand? The CEO of Cartier wants to talk about his brand and its viability in India. At work, it might even be just another day as mails with requests for meetings keep blipping on to the monitor.
Indian media react to Mumbai carnage Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:51AMThree days after gangs of gunmen launched a murderous rampage in Mumbai, India, killing at least 183 people, the emphasis in the Indian media has quickly turned from shock to anger and recrimination.
Thanksgiving is made for memories Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:45AMThis past Thanksgiving week passed with a backdrop of turkey artwork hanging in the elementary school windows, anticipation of the visit from our college siblings, a dwindling number of pumpkins in the grocery store parking lot and a short school week.
Sorenstam helps International team forge tie Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:36AMWith the comeback victory the International team matches Asia at six points entering the closing 12 singles matches
He accepted his being gay after 29 years Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:33AMI grew up a strong kid, being the third and the youngest child.
Philippines: top bridal destination Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:32AMCYRUS Bascon hasn’t been home in the Philippines since forever. So, when he got married last year, the tall Los Angeles firefighter from Mission Viejo, California, made sure his wedding ceremonies would take place in his motherland.
Kirk Bohls: Horns hold up their end of bargain by beating A&M Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:33AMEnough?
Hard times evoke Thanksgiving memories Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:24AMLet me guess. You are sitting in your kitchen with your morning cup of coffee, reading today’s paper. You are feeling slightly bloated from Thursday’s Thanksgiving feast and you are seriously considering joining one of the health clubs in town. On second thought, the holiday season wouldn’t be a good time to start. You’d better wait until after Christmas — New Year’s Resolution and all that. ...
Reins of Shallowbrook Equestrian Center placed in familiar hands Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:23AMSOMERS — The Shallowbrook Equestrian Center is a family-run business and always will be. Since its founding by Hal Vita Sr. in 1962, four generations of the Vita family have saddled-up at Shallowbrook, and Hal’s daughter, Sally Vita Allison, anticipates many more.
Author has faith as she turns trauma into comedy Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:20AMWhen author Sandra Flahive shared the title of her book, "Jesus in the Underwear Drawer," she said some friends were worried it would be interpreted as sacrilegious.
Village set for lights, contests, Santa Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:19AMRICHMOND – Jon and Jane Bodi usually outline their Richmond home in colored lights for Christmas.
Franco feared Hitler wanted to kidnap him, says daughter Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:50PMThe daughter of General Franco has revealed that her father feared being kidnapped by Adolf Hitler in an effort to force Spain into the Second World War.
Toll touches 125; battle not over yet Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:48PMA fund manager in Singapore switching on a TV or an NRI in London catching up on world headlines on Thursday could have mistaken the footage from Mumbai as a clip from Steven Spielberg’s Munich.
The memories of Black Wednesday Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:48PMNormally, it’s almost impossible to find a chief of anti-terror squad (ATS) dropping a line or two from Ravindranath Tagore’s award-winning work Geetanjali eloquently in casual discussions.
A Thanksgiving memory for Seahawks? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:35PMToday, when the Seahawks play the Cowboys in Dallas, will be the third time Seattle has played on Thanksgiving.
A year after shooting, Sean Taylor’s presence strong Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:33AMJason Taylor and Chris Horton never were Sean Taylor’s teammates with the Washington Redskins. Never practiced alongside him. Never slapped him on the helmet after one of those jarring tackles he delivered.
Good twists and turns for Otten Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:28AMAfter the rise and fall of the largest ski conglomeration ever formed, American Skiing Company - which sank under the weight of mountainous debt and resulted in the sale of nine resorts - Les Otten still retains his passion for the sport.
Missing from the holiday memories Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:28AMGLENS FALLS - Wayne Humburg remembers vividly Thanksgiving 2006.
Give thanks this holiday: Avon woman reflects on importance of family, friends Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:24AMAVON — Families and friends across America sit down to give thanks today for the blessings in their lives, the delicious meal they will share and the hope of a better year to come.
Amy Sky, Nylons raising funds for Hospice Simcoe Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 12:12PMCanadian songstress Amy Sky and the veteran a cappella group The Nylons will take the stage at the Gryphon Theatre next week to help raise funds for Hospice Simcoe.