The calendar said August but the Bishop Manogue Miners and Galena Grizzlies turned in an effort Friday night worthy of the postseason. The Miners, taking advantage of Grizzlies mistakes, came away with a season-opening 28-20 victory at Galena in the battle between the two south Reno schools. “They’re a lot better than they were last […]

The bar for comic book adaptations has effectively been raised. “Captain America: The First Avenger,” now playing in the Capital District, does so many things right that it seems virtually churlish to nitpick about the substandard 3D post-conversion. To start with, Chris Evans is so good as Steve Rogers that the audience is going to […]

As cities and states across the nation face a financial crisis, governments have to find ways to trim their budgets. In Michigan, state employees fear that their jobs may be eliminated if the prisons are outsourced to a private company. Nearly 2,000 state employees would be affected, from social workers to plumbers (Bloomberg, 2/15/2011). An […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest names in the NBA and when he makes his decision on playing in Europe during the NBA lockout, it may influence many other players who are considering following suit. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder star announced this week he will wait until October 1 to make his decision. […]

Colors are everywhere around us, especially on a sunny morning in southwest Florida. Despite the ample array of pyrotechnic displays available on the current holiday weekend, we can experience “oohs” and “aahs” right in our backyard if we just take our time and take in our surroundings. Now that summer is in full swing, many […]

If you are a writer or an artist and you are interested in meeting some like-minded people with whom you can collaborate on a Comic-Book, the Comic Creator Connection is a great place to start your search! This year, Comic-Con 2011 will be hosting two Comic Creator Connection events that cater to creative individuals who […]

OSLO, NORWAY — A bombing took place today around 3:20 pm local time, targeting the main office complex of the Norwegian Prime Minister. Early reports, according to the New York Times, say people heard at least 2 separate blasts and at least 2 people are suspected to have been killed. A police ministry spokesman has […]

One item from Monday’s Aiken City Council meeting raised more questions than it answered. That was item 5 of the Council’s “New Business.” To quote from Tuesday’s Examiner article: 5) “First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend The Ridge at Chukker Creek Development Plan” was the next scheduled item. Instead of an ordinance to amend […]

For Sunday, July 17th 2011 LA TV Insider Examiner recommends: Food Network Star (FOOD, 9pm) – “Dinner Party for Wolfgang Puck” – The remaining contestants prepare what they consider their signature dishes for the judges, and then Wolfgang Puck himself shows up at the house for dinner. True Blood (HBO, 9pm) – “I’m Alive and […]

Charlotte – Apostle Louis and Karen Greenup are in Charlotte for a Loose the Love conference. The conference continues today with separate question-and-answer sessions for men and women from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Another session will be held tonight at 7 p.m. The conference will conclude […]

It’s all the rage this season. Rose gold is making a comeback in jewelry. Let’s postulate some reasons for the trend. Affordable With gold at a whopping $1766 an ounce today, one might think twice before desiring something as expensive as jewelry of pure gold. But rose gold isn’t pure gold. Copper constitutes about 25% […]

Continuing right along on our next section of the East Bay Skyline National Trail (which is also part of our amazing Bay Area Ridge Trail, we’ll be walking through one of my favorite parks – Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve. We start our loop hike from the adjoining regional park, Sibley Volcanic (where we left on […]

The Columbus Crew have played every team in Major League Soccer this season, save one: the Philadelphia Union. The second-year club will travel to Columbus this weekend for the teams’ first meeting in 2011, with both teams eager to avoid a repeat of last year’s result. While the Union will be looking to avoid another […]

With the Ravens scoring practicing hard at training camp (except for Ray Lewis*cough*), and kids throughout Baltimore getting ready for early mornings and school bells, it’s about time to settle up for one of those end of summer mangas. And does this examiner have just the one. Taking place in the Roaring 20’s after the […]

Back-to-school shopping is just around the corner for students in San Antonio school districts. Uniforms, supplies, and new shoes will be in high demand at your local Target, Walmart, and dollar store. For each family with school-age children, shopping will be a little easier thanks to the sales tax holiday that is scheduled for August […]

This morning on Andy Cohen’s Bravo blog he announced a partnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions and a new Bravo show tentatively called, “Shahs of Sunset” which will center around a group of affluent friends in their 20s. What makes this show different than other Bravo shows is that it’s about a group of friends in […]

The Department of Labor released its Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. Officials representing seven of the U.S. Department of Labor’s agencies began last week to host a series of live Web chats to discuss their respective regulatory agendas for the remaining part of the year. Wage and Hour Division, WHD discusses its regulatory agenda with participants at […]

Because South Florida is a semi-tropical climate where it is summer 9 months of the year, many of us are in the habit of applying sunscreens every day. Unfortunately, chemical sunscreens can have significant negative effects, both for the environment and forus. Here are some reasons not to use chemical sunscreen: The ingredients can harm […]

Devin Townsend has primarily been honored by critics and fans for his brutality and complexity. In fact, in consideration of his wildly eccentric music and personality, many have regarded him as certifiably insane. However, Townsend has always has been an incredibly diverse artist, and for every bit of harsh silliness, there’s been a complementary glimpse […]

Transformers Dark Side Of The Moon (Score Album) Music Composed By Steve Jablonsky Music Produced By Steve Jablonsky & Alex Gibson Performed By The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Nick Glennie-Smith The London Metro Voices Choir Conducted By Gavin Greenaway Featuring Jenny O’Grady Warner Bros. Records (Download so far on Itunes) 17 Tracks/Running Time:60:22 Released […]

Attention: Chocoholics! I have a sweet treat just for you. Today is your holiday…National Milk Chocolate Day! Of course, Godiva Chocolatier retailer and Godiva Boutiques have plenty of chocolate treats to choose from. There’s: Godiva Solid Milk Chocolate Bars (24 count) – $70 Milk Chocolate Pretzel Canister (66 count) – $22 Milk Chocolate Gift Box […]

The felt bush is a sculptural succulent for indoors that originated in South Madagascar. The felt bush is a Woody succulent with large lobed leaves shaped like arrows and greenish yellow flowers. The leaves have a hairy texture and are rust colored on the top side and over underneath. The felt bush prefers full sunlight […]

As of 2PM, Hurricane Irene was centered at 35.5N 76.3W, or about 45 miles west-northwest of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 85 mph, with gusts up to 105 mph. Irene is moving to the NNE (15 degrees) at 15 mph. The forecast track has moved slightly to the west since […]

Popular veteran actors Hal Linden (Barney Miller) and Christina Pickles (St. Elsewhere) will star in the modern classic play On Golden Pond by Earnest Thompson which opens 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank. Directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie) the show also features Jerry Kernion, Monette Magrath, […]