Scene still green, family fest keeps it cleanSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:19AMThousands of green-clad revelers lined downtown streets Saturday for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade as South Side residents adjusted to a more "family-friendly" atmosphere than previous years.
Boy, 12, arrested in toy gun incidentSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:05AMHOUMA — A 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged with attempting to intimidate another student with what authorities described as a toy gun at a Terrebonne elementary school.
FEEL LUCKY? 30A goes green for the day during parade (PHOTOS)Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:06PMSANTA ROSA BEACH — St. Patrick’s Day came a little early this year along Scenic Highway 30A. A convoy of pickup trucks piled with green decorations made its way from Grayton Beach to Dune Allen Beach to celebrate the third annual 30A St....
Boy charged with bringing toy gun to schoolSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:49PMA 12-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly attempting to intimidate another student with what authorities described as a toy gun at a Terrebonne elementary school.
A day for a saint? 'Tis!Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:44PMThe Irish have a hold on Wayne Dauphinois. He proposed to his wife, Joni, in St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. He knows that his son, Devin Murphy Dauphinois, has a first name that means "poet" in Gaelic and a middle name that means "sea warrior."
Houma boy, 12, arrested for pulling toy gun on classmate at schoolSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:12PMA 12-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly attempting to intimidate another student with what authorities described as a toy gun at a Houma elementary school. The Houma Courier reported on Saturday that the boy, whose name was withheld because of...
St. Patrick's Day Parade brings green to misty daySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:44AMThousands of green-clad revelers lined downtown streets Saturday for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade as South Side residents adjusted to a more "family-friendly" atmosphere than previous years. Quincy Winston, 5, of Highland Park watches as volunteers put green dye in the Chicago River before the St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Tribune / Zbigniew Bzdak) MORE PHOTOS At the downtown St. Patrick's ...
Boy charged with bringing toy gun to campusSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:16AMMatthew Pleasant Staff Writer HOUMA — A 12-year-old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly attempting to intimidate another student with what authorities described as a toy gun at a Terrebonne elementary school.
Spring FoalingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:53PMFor many horse owners Spring means scenes of pastures with frolicking foals and their mothers. This is the time of preparation for foaling and care of the newborn.
Dream weavers: Bountiful baskets and trays that look good while doing goodFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:17PMHelping people one basket at a time is a trend emerging into the design spotlight. A win-win for both artisan and residents here, these unique art forms add a sense of history to interiors and revive centuries-old crafts.
The King and Queen of San DiegoWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:31PMNovember 21, 2009 — A gold-rimmed sea serpent undulates around a trident along the end of the narrow blue flag as it ripples in the morning breeze that blows across the gopher-pocked green of Lakeside’s El Monte Park, which spreads out below the brown face of El Cajon Mountain.
Will Elvis Presley artifacts lure tourists to Graceland?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:53AMGraceland hoping the king's clothing — and his crayons — will lure tourists to his legendary estate in Memphis Elvis had entered the building.
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:38PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection...
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:38PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection from Kenzo.
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:22PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boh
Monday March 08 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56AMMARCH 7 — I have a new sworn enemy. Its name is mould. It is early spring yet the grouting in my bathroom is erupting in ugly black spots. I looked up at my kitchen ceiling in horror yesterday and realised the entire surface was covered with pale grey spots of varying sizes.
Making miniatures holds appeal for variety of craftersSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:02AMEvery month, Darlene Patrick sets a special table to reflect any upcoming holidays or occasions. No one ever dines at the table, because it's made out of a plastic foam soup container.
Writing for the weekendSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:14AMColumnist Rebecca Ross gets no respect for her humble scribblings.
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, March 8Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:56PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
Streetwear Meets Space Age In ParisFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:26AMWhat's Your Reaction? PARIS — A retro space age mood permeated Paris' ready-to-wear shows on Thursday, as Balenciaga and emerging Indian madcap Manish Arora sent out looks perfect for a stewardess on an intergalactic fight.
EVENT: Mardi Gras | 2.12-2.16 | New OrleansFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:59AMBy: B. Getz Mardi Gras :: 02.12-02.16 | :: New Orleans, LA Trombone Shorty :: Mardi GrasBy Dino Perrucci Descending on New Orleans five days after the Saints' enormous Super Bowl victory, we encountered a city boiling with elation. Despite the frigid temperatures, this city was as hot as ever, with deafening chants of "Who Dat?" reverberating night and day, bouncing off walls of venues, up and ...
Weekend Plantings: 'Succulents Swing', 'Organic Bandwagon'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMCharles Reynolds Even in Florida, winter can be a tough time of year for indoor plants. Although the sturdiest of them, including snake plant and cast iron plant, muddle through without special care, others benefit from extra TLC. Here are some tips to keep your houseplants happy.
In Paris, streetwear takes cue from space ageThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:10PMA retro space age mood permeated Paris' ready-to-wear shows on Thursday, as Balenciaga and emerging Indian madcap Manish Arora sent out looks perfect for a stewardess on an intergalactic fight. Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere, who dusted off the storied Paris... Paris - Balenciaga - Nicolas Ghesquière - France - Ready-to-wear
Mequon woman shows her stuff in SI swimsuit issueThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:01AMFor four years in a row, Margaret Maggard's Bhati Beads have been among the baubles adorning the models in Sports Illustrated's February swimsuit issue.
METCALF: The modern handymanTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:03PMBy: AJ Metcalf Bob Vila makes being a handyman look easy. He strolls through his projects aiding his staff, hammering here, drilling there, all the while advising his viewer at home on what he is doing. One day he’s installing crown molding, the next day he’...
Reimagining The 'Tragic Mulatto'Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:44PMHeidi Durrow's debut novel, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, explores biracial identity in young adulthood. The book has received critical acclaim as well as the Bellwether Prize for fiction that addresses issues of social justice.
Back to basicsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMFinally, an organic clothing line for eco-warriors.
MOBILE, ALA.: “Beads-for-Doughnuts” Drive.Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:38PMFolks with leftover Mardi Gras beads are getting a tasty chance to swap out the plastic necklaces for sweet treats.
Students tidy up neighborhoodMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:05AMSTATE COLLEGE — There were two groups of students walking the streets of the Highlands neighborhood Sunday morning.
Girl Scout, with help of church, raises $40K for HaitiMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:38AMEleven-year-old Bailey Orange of Fayetteville has raised more than $26,000 for the people of Haiti. On Sunday, she combined her funds with the $14,000 raised by the Maugansville Bible Brethren Church, Maugansville, Md.
Toys for everyone from techie pet-lovers to preschoolerSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:30AMNEW YORK — Imagine a stadium-sized toy pit. Now add a marching band of clowns, storybook characters brought to life and an enormous inflatable Big Foot. That's the scene that welcomed visitors last week at the American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Micro-ear lets scientists eavesdrop on the micro-worldFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:18PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Acting as a microscope for sound, a new device called a micro-ear could make objects on the micro-scale audible. The device could enable scientists to listen to the sounds that cells and bacteria make as they move about, as well as listen to micro-scale events such as how drugs interact with microorganisms.
The DreamcatcherFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:42AMThe circling, intersecting rings of white string held the young boy's attention as he stood waiting for his mother. Feathers and beads dangled from the orbed framework, similar to the boy's arms, which hung loosely at his side, adorned with the bandages and stitches that dotted their short length.
Somebody needs youThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:58PMMentors — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needsvolunteers in Twin Falls and Jerome counties to mentor childrenwith a parent in prison. Volunteers must undergo a complete FBIbackground check and be willing to mentor a child for a minimum offour hours each month for one year. Information: Ken, 736-2122,ext. 2394 or kwhiting@ooa.csi.edu.
MHS students raise money to help with Haiti earthquake reliefMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:21PMOn Sunday, Feb. 7, as many people were preparing for the Super Bowl, a group of Marshall High School students were hosting a spaghetti dinner at First Christian Church, raising money for a good cause: earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
MHS students raise money to help with Haiti earthquake reliefMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:21PMOn Sunday, Feb. 7, as many people were preparing for the Super Bowl, a group of Marshall High School students were hosting a spaghetti dinner at First Christian Church, raising money for a good cause: earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
IN THE NOH: Show FolkSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:45AMIn “Yanks” (York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. at E. 54th St.; yankthemusical.com ), the gay World War II musical written by David and Joseph Zellnik, Bobby Steggert plays Stu, a scared young recruit about to be shipped off to the Pacific, who discovers, as Steggert –– adorably boy-next-door in looks and formidably smart –– said, “a manhood he never knew he possessed.”
IN THE NOH: Show FolkSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:45AMIn “Yanks” (York Theatre, 619 Lexington Ave. at E. 54th St.; yankthemusical.com ), the gay World War II musical written by David and Joseph Zellnik, Bobby Steggert plays Stu, a scared young recruit about to be shipped off to the Pacific, who discovers, as Steggert –– adorably boy-next-door in looks and formidably smart –– said, “a manhood he never knew he possessed.”
'Chili heads' revel in pain of peppers at North MarketSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:48AMMarc Turner licked the tiny drop of brown goo from the spoon and turned to the man standing beside him at the North Market's Fiery Foods Festival yesterday.
'Chili heads' revel in pain of peppers at North MarketSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:48AMMarc Turner licked the tiny drop of brown goo from the spoon and turned to the man standing beside him at the North Market's Fiery Foods Festival yesterday.