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City Lights

City Lights centers on the story of a poor man and a poor girl finding love in a hard world. A man we know as the Tramp is a man rich in spirit, but not money. Each situation he stumbles upon brings him either great luck or misfortune based how he handles the events that […]

Golf This Week on TV

GOLF LPGA Tour: U.S. Women’s Open from Colorado Springs, Colorado NBC Sports Channel 13 and 1813HD Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th: 3-6pm Broadcast Crew 18th Tower: Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller and Dottie Pepper Tower: Gary Koch On-Course Reporters: Roger Maltbie, Jane Crafter and Kay Cockerill ESPN2 Channel 25,605 and 1870HD Thursday July 7th […]

International community unable to respond to Syrian uprising

The Syrian uprising is nearing its fifth month with very little effort by the international community in stopping pro-government forces. Over a thousand protestors have been killed, many more injured and detained in what the Syrian government called a crackdown on “armed thugs.” Syrian refugees have fled to neighboring countries, such as Lebanon and Turkey. […]

Camille’s Miami Beach CrossFit challenge, DAYS 17 & 18

After working out hard for many consecutive days, my entire body felt drained. By days 15 and especially 16, I started to feel cranky, like a 5-year-old child who’s still awake at midnight. When I felt like singing “Na, na, na, na, na, you can’t make me,” at a trainer toward the end of training […]

Grass roots incubator

Incubators area relatively new way to finance your budding business, but they have provided many would be entrepreneurs with the ability to make the most important step-to get started. There are many different percentages attached to incubators but the general rule of thumb is they will give you much needed capital in exchange for some […]

‘Dancing With the Stars 13’ speculation continues: More men enter the mix

Dancing With the Stars 13 will be premiering in just a few weeks, and the casting rumors are in overdrive. Scottsdale fans will be tuning in to Bachelor Pad Monday night to see the cast officially announced, but they are scouring the Internet for scoop in the meantime. The celebrities and dance pros are meeting […]

Utah Supplier Development Council facilitates small business success

One of the best associations to facilitate the success of women and minority business owners in this state is Utah Supplier Development Council. Throughout the United States, Supplier Development Councils support federal objectives to facilitate the success of small businesses. On October 24, 1978, President Carter signed Public Law 95-507 amending the Small Business Act […]

Film review: ‘Transformers: The Dark of the Moon’

When it comes to “Transformers: The Dark of the Moon,” there is good news and there is bad news. The good news is the latest installment of the Transformers franchise is much better than the last. The bad news is it’s still a bad movie. In a recent interview, director Michael Bay had admitted that […]

Amazon Appstore’s free app of the day for July 26, 2011: GRave Defense HD

Follow me on Twitter and on Facebook Amazon.com has promised to make a paid app free every day in the Amazon Appstore, and today’s app is GRave Defense HD. GRave Defense HD is normally priced at $2.01 in the Android Market. Meanwhile, it is normally priced at $2.00 in the Amazon Appstore. As we noted […]

Bullhide Truck and Jeep Show – Four Wheeling in the Rockies

While auto enthusiast share a passion for practically anything with wheels, that doesn’t mean all car collectors are the same. This became very apparent to me while attending the Second Annual Bullhide 4×4 Truck and Jeep Show this past Saturday at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. In typical Colorado fashion, it started to rain early afternoon, […]

Justice Department’s Witch Hunt Against Banks Will Harm Economy

The Justice Department is now extracting multimillion dollar settlements from banks, by accusing them of racial discrimination because they use traditional lending criteria that minority borrowers are, on average, somewhat less likely to satisfy, such as having a minimum credit score, or being able to afford a substantial downpayment. Its Civil Rights Division chief, Tom […]

Jessica Beard named finalist for Bowerman Award

The track version of the Heisman trophy narrowed its list of contenders to the final three and A&M senior sprinter Jessica Beard made the cut as a finalist for The Bowerman Award announced by the Bowerman Advisory Board and USTFCCCA on Thursday. Beard stands with LSU sophomore Kimberlyn Duncan and Arkansas junior Tina Sutej as […]

Over 500 Fukushima children thyroid radiation

Over five-hundred children in Fukushima prefecture have been exposed to radiation according to research report released this weekend published in the Mainichi Daily. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported radioactive iodine has been detected in the thyroids of half of some one-thousand Fukushima children reported Arirang TV in Korea. “The research was conducted by Satoshi Tashiro, […]

Plant Your Pharmacy: Astragalus

Interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine? You can grow one of its most important herbs in your garden! Astragalus, also known as Chinese milkvetch or Huang qi, is known botanically as Astragalus membranaceus. According to Richters 2011 Herb and Vegetable Catalog, astragalus is used to enhance the immune system, tonify the spleen (especially in cases of […]

Arrest report for Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon, Georgia (August 02, 2011)

The Polk County Crime Examiner brings you the arrest report for Polk County, including Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon for Tuesday, August 02, 2011. The following people were arrested and charged with the violations listed according to the Polk County Jail dockets. Click on the links to view prior arrests and/or additional details. Click on the […]

Body Language’ LP ‘Social Studies’ raises disco, neo-soul, & indie-electro bar

“Is this a dubstep record?” Not quite, although Body Language’s Social Studies certainly starts off that way—with a thick, top-heavy baseline absolutely hammering your speakers. Ah, but then the synths kick in like laser canons, leading us all down a neon-lit wind tunnel that’s lined with lean loops, galloping grooves, and head-circling hooks. Which begs […]

Upcoming Louisville dance events

Monday Swinging Mondays with DJ Ron Wallace Date: Monday 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Third Street Dive 440 S. Third Street Louisville, KY Tuesday Bop Night by the Derby City Bop Association Date: Tuesday Time: 6:30pm – 11:00pm Location: Jim Porters Price: $2 non-members, free for members www.derbycitybop.com Tuesday Swing Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Location: River […]

Grizzlies’ comeback falls short in 9-7 loss to Colorado Springs

Box Score For most of Fresno’s Sunday night game, they didn’t do much to elicit a reaction from a sleepy Chukchansi Park crowd. A ninth inning rally got the few thousands to their feet before succumbing to Colorado Springs, 9-7 in PCL baseball action. The game could have got away from the Grizzlies early in […]

Media’s invisible tether

Raleigh, NC has over 14,000 fans on Facebook. As of this writing, Twitter accounts such as RaleighNews and NewRaleigh have 5,949 and 6,618 followers respectively. Suffice it to say, this is a city that is no stranger to electronic media, as evidenced by your reading of this local article. And though media is and can […]

TV moms recognized in 2011 Emmy nominations

The 2011 Emmy nominations were announced on Thursday, July 14. Included in those nominations was no shortage of outstanding TV moms and their shows. Let’s take a look at the TV moms who were nominated; be sure to check out the accompanying slideshow. CBS ~ Julianna Marguiles – Received a nomination for best actress in […]

A Chat with Create:Fixate Founder, Michelle Berc

The amount of eye-popping, mouth watering art, music, and limitless creativity constantly pouring forth from the city of Los Angeles can sometimes be overwhelming; and that’s not even counting undiscovered artists! Founded in 2001, Create:Fixate is an organization dedicated to elevating the importance and accessibility of art and music through education and to providing opportunities […]

Village Voice child sex trafficking ads no match for Ashton Kutcher

If the Village Voice continues its feud with Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore over child sex trafficking ads, it may soon have to say goodbye for good to its reputation as a legitimate champion of social justice. It’s already losing big corporate advertisers like American Airlines over the problem. Kutcher, who is the undisputed king […]

Father’s understanding your role and authority

The importance and role of the father: The Marysville parenting examiner would like to take the next week to discuss the role of father’s and the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. In our society today, there is a serious dilemma of father’s being involved in the lives of their children. Whether […]

Nintendo announces 3DS price cut and 20 free games to follow for early adopters

You’ve probably heard about this already, but Nintendo has announced that they are dropping the price of its Nintendo 3DS handheld from $249.99 to $169.99 across North America. The price drop will take effect on August 12th, though there may still be a good reason for consumers to buy beforehand. “For anyone who was on […]

Politics and Minorities

Some in the media believe that minorities voted for Barack Obama because he’s black. This was never an issue when voting mostly democratic for the last 70 years. It’s easy to tag a group as voting a certain way when the candidate is a member of one of the minority groups. But minorities are deeper […]

Emmitt Smith, Cowboys Hall of Famer unveils first female bust in Canton

NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith can now add another accomplishment to the record books. The NFL’s all time rushing yardage and touchdowns leader unveiled the first female bust ever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The bust depicted that of Ms. Elisa Lowe of Forsythe, GA who was on hand with […]

Transforming Illinois’ business climate

News headlines in the Chicago Tribune and in business-oriented publications this week flagged an on-going reality for Illinois — “Jobs are crossing our borders the WRONG WAY!” Knowing that he is passionate about the need to be a state which welcomes and fosters the growth of “JOB CREATING” businesses, I contacted State Representative Thomas Morrison […]

Should you really “believe” in the word “believe”?

I do not like the word “believe”. It strikes me as such a wimpy, weak, amorphous, ambiguous word. Often, it is a word that tries to bridge the gap (chasm) between fact and truth on one side and myth or religion on the other. Do you believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, leprechauns, unicorns, […]

White Linen Affair this weekend

Beginning at 5 pm on Friday, the 29th, the renowned Emmy Award-winning poet, spoken word artist, author and philanthropist, Hank Stewart will be telling his story, “Faces of Hank.” The fun doesn’t stop there, for the weekend is jam packed! Get in the party mood and after having a cocktail or two get in line […]

Final Tribute to a giving dog champion and loving companion

Friday, July 8th. was a dark day in the world of dog rescue. Joe Martinez, life long resident of San Jose and a long time, rescue volunteer and foster dog parent, who was noted for his compassion, kindness and seemingly endless devotion to helping dogs in need, passed away following health complications. He was 57 […]

End of year broadcast network television awards winners

I’ve created my own special awards for broadcast television shows called the Broadys. You may be asking yourself, “Broadys? What is that?” … Well, the Broadys are yearly awards for broadcast network television series and only broadcast network television series. For years I’ve been watching the Emmys and Golden Globes and seeing almost exclusively cable […]

Godsmack’s “Power Hour” pumps up PNC crowd, is tough act to follow

Godsmack tore the roof off the upside-down concert venue tonight at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Whether concert goers found themselves nestled way at the bottom of the venue, close to the stage, or way up at the top on the lawn they most certainly felt Tony Rombola’s hard-hitting riffs, Robbie Merrill’s […]

Turkey recall update: Some of 36 million pounds sold in Kroger Stores

Salmonella contamination has resulted in the huge recall of turkey products processed at Cargill Meat Solutions. This turkey meat was distributed nationwide and should be taken seriously. It was sold here in the Atlanta area via Kroger Stores. The recall from the FDA put this at a high health risk. Atlanta’s CDC has also been […]

Style report: Menswear fashion for women

Menswear inspired woman’s fashion, with its classic and clean lines and a touch of androgynous sex appeal, has certainly withstood the test of time. Since the days of Coco Chanel’s tailored black and white jackets and pants to actress Katharine Hepburn’s infamous masculine-feminine style and accompanying deep voice that exuded sexiness, to actress Diane Keaton […]

DawgHugger’s Friday find a friend: Adopt a dog at the Humane Society – PATCHES

Come meet PATCHES at the Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), Milpitas, Animal ID: A#83117 I am a Labrador Retriever Spayed/Neutered :Female Color: Black Age: 9 Years(Approx) “Hello! My name is Patches. I am a sweet and gentle lady seeking a fun and happy home. Could that be yours– oh, I hope so! I am a […]

How to prevent injury during fitness workouts

Many people enthusiastically start a new exercise program just to get sidelined shortly after due to a fitness injury. With the right precautions and mind set this can be prevented though. Warm up It is imperative to warm up before each workout program to ensure that the muscles and surrounding tissue receive enough blood and […]

Charlemagne and the Dark Ages

In the late eighth century, Europe appeared to be emerging from the Dark Ages. The Frankish King Charlemagne initiated policies designed to modernize his kingdom and advance civilization. Western Europe experienced a renaissance under his rule. Charlemagne’s policies led to a religious, artistic, economic, and intellectual revival. This revival lasted until the end of his […]

Healthy eating comes from the example you set in your home

Healthy eating habits your children pick up when they are young will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle when they are adults. Approaches parents can take to develop healthy eating habits in their children include: Teaching our children to cut down on fat intake by eating low-fat or nonfat dairy products, poultry without skin, lean […]

How to Use the ‘F’ Word For Deliberate Creation

As a deliberate creator, you’ve likely put together a vision board, do regular affirmations, play ‘act as if’, and other fun things to put you in resonance with your goals. I call this rehearsing success and it’s essential for paving the manifestating highway. But what happens when you hit what feels like a huge road […]

The first baby movements inside the womb

Many arguments exist as to when a woman can first feel her baby move, some say as little as 12 weeks, some say not until after 20 weeks gestation. For the average person assumes it is somewhere in between (who is average?). Well, guess what!? It can be anytime! Every woman’s body is different; some […]

KBO report for July

Although it is not as crowded like it was at the end of last month, the 4 KBO teams vying for a playoff spot have pretty much remained the same with the Lotte Giants fighting back in to tie the LG Twins for the #4 seed. With 2 months remaining, August is an important month […]

Crash Course in Rare Earth Elements

According to Reuters News Service, Mr. Yasuhiro Kato of the University of Tokyo, has announced ann unbelievable discovery of rare earth elements in the Pacific Ocean. According to initial estimates, there could be as much as 80-100 BILLION TONNES, which compares very favorably to the Official Geographic Institute’s Estimates of Global Reserves at 110 MILLION […]

Debt, downgrades and opportunities

The credit agencies are sending a signal that we need to get our fiscal house in order. This is not yet a wholesale panic that the “end is nigh”. This is the canary in the coal mine and I think this downgrade gives us all an opportunity to take some meaningful, albeit initially painful, fiscal […]

Iowa Football: College football fans sound off on Iowa-Nebraska rivalry

This November, many Iowa fans will get exactly what they have wanted for the past 10 years when the Hawks travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to begin a football rivalry that could decide the Big Ten Conference’s Leaders Division for many years to come. The Iowa-Nebraska rivalry kicks off the day after Thanksgiving this November and […]

Allegheny County Concerts & Events for July 12-18

The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced its concerts and events schedule for July 12 through 18. All events are free unless otherwise noted. All concert acts and times are subject to change. For additional information, call 412-350-2478 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks. Date Event & Location Time Tues., July 12 The Children’s Theatre presents School Daze$2 […]

Royal Caribbean moving along with fleet revitalization plans

If you have been following along on Royal Caribbean’s Royal Advantage work on Radiance of the Seas, you know the drill. Today, the line announced that it will invest approximately $300 million to bring the latest innovations to the cruise line’s ships across the fleet and introduce the highest guest-rated programs from its award-winning Oasis-class […]

Hartford’s Riverfront Parks system

The Connecticut River has been at the heart of the development of Hartford since the first Dutch settlement along its shores. Trade or shipping, transportation or recreation, the river has propelled it forward. This oasis in the city-center, with its natural beauty and potential for recreational activities is a favored destination for those who live, […]

Andre Agassi inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

On July 9, Andre Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. To some, this day came as no surprise. “From the day I was born, my father, Mike, saw this day in my future and described it to me many times,” Agassi said in his opening lines of […]

Whale home opponents announced, schedule for new season to be released in August

The AHL has just announced who the Whale will be playing this season. With thirty-eight home games against fourteen different opponents, it’s bound to be an exciting season. Once the puck is dropped for the start of the first game, we’ll be seeing the Syracuse Crunch, the Albany Devils and the newest addition to the […]

Arizona Chupacabra goes to Washington

A few months ago I wrote about the legendary chupacabra, a cryptozooligical creature who was first discovered in Puerto Rico before moving north and allegedly crossing into the United States right here in Arizona. Sightings in the southwest have been popular, although most turn out to be mangy coyotes. Now the media has been covering […]

Republican presidential candidate continues criticism of Social Security

Close to 69,000 San Bernardino County residents are participating in a ponzi scheme, according to Republican presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Making a campaign stop in Iowa, Perry continued his criticisms of Social Security by calling it a “monstrous lie.” He first criticized the program in his recently released book “Fed Up!” “It […]

Media watchdog calls for Rupert Murdoch Congressional investigation

On the heals of the increasingly distended UK scandal that brought down Murdoch-owned News of the World, mass communication watchdog, Media Matters, is petitioning for a Congressional hearing into activities by Rupert Murdoch and possible misconduct by people in his U.S. media holdings, which could be comparable to the kind of corruption conducted in the […]

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – The Fate of 2 Worlds

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is a knock down, beat ‘em up, button mashing street fighter game… If you lust after cartoon violence and blisters on your fingers look no further. If you dream of your favorite Marvel Characters taking on your favorite Capcom characters in new environments your dreams have come […]

What to watch for at Rams Scrimmage

One of the best days of St. Louis Rams Training Camp is coming up on Sunday morning out at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. It is one of the great days of camp because there is a terrific atmosphere and it is really the first true time that you are able to watch the 2011 […]

Steely Dan: Shuffle Diplomacy in Detroit

If you have ever wanted to live in the seventies, or want to relive the experience- get out the quellazaire, pour the grapefruit wine, slide into a wicker fan chair, and throw on some Steely Dan- you can almost convince yourself nothing has changed that much. Steely Dan’s big debut came in 1972 when they […]

Little Eastern Mediterranean spot: Fig fine food at MacArthur Blvd.

Everything on the menu is delicious. You can never go wrong. My absolute favorites are the Turkey Brie Avocado Sandwich and Fig Special Sandwich. I always tried to recreate these sandwiches at home, but I could never get it just right because I didn’t have the perfectly toasted sesame bread they use. When I asked […]

Clean your makeup brushes, be kind to the planet

The amount of money spent annually on cosmetics in the United States is more than $8 billion, so it stands to reason that one might be a little reluctant to throw away half-full bottles of mascara or an almost-full eye shadow, but experts say outdated makeup could make you sick. “Most women do have a […]

ROLLBACK: Ronald Reagan was excoriated in 1984 for a $200 Billion dollar deficit

On February 24, 1984, Richard Cohen of The Washington Post excoriated then President Ronald Reagan over a $200 Billion budget deficit and called on President Reagan to surrender his credit card. The following text is Mr. Cohen’s attempt to shift a fiscal responsibility that ultimately fell to Tip O’Neil and the Democrats who controlled, of […]

Ethanol fuels – Part 1: A brief history

This is the first of several articles discussing ethanol fuels. This series will explore the history of ethanol fuels, the use of ethanol in both the US and other countries, and the pros and cons of ethanol blended fuels. As previously reported (see below for links to previous articles), the US EPA has issued rules […]

Kleptocratic autocracy

California’s own Victor Davis Hanson, political essayist at Stanford University’s Hoover Institute, coined the title phrase. It describes America so well, especially now after three years of ObamaNation. The phrase resonates with ordinary Amercans tired of having their lives, lifestyles, and livelihoods stolen by government. From the dictionary Incessant stealing is what kleptomaniacs do. Absolute […]

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