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Wow pair back for film gem Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:21PMAfter wowing audiences in 2009's Bran Nue Dae, pop star Jessica Mauboy , below, and actress Deborah Mailman are re-teaming to star in the big screen version of The Sapphires.
The Sacrifice: 2-Disc Remastered Edition Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:09PMHighly Recommended The Movie: Andrey Tarkovsky's final film , 1986's The Sacrifice , is an interesting swansong for the writer/director who Ingrid Bergman once declared to be the 'greatest director.' Interesting it is then, that this final film was shot on the Swedish island of Faro using Bergman's favorite cinematographer, Sven Nykist and starred Bergman regular leading man Erland Josephson ...
Mailman’s Tip Leads To Belmont Burglary Arrests Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:30PMAn alert Belmont mailman delivered three suspects in a home burglary to police Monday afternoon.
Belmont mailman delivers crooks to cops Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19PMHere's some more junk mail. A hero mailman working his route in Belmont delivered three burglars to cops Monday afternoon, police said. The mailman stood his ground against the dogs on Yorkshire Way, described only as three suspicious young men who were hanging around a home they don’t live in. The carrier called 911 after noticing that the gate to the backyard of the home was open, and that the ...
Mail fail leads to jail Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:46AMA mailman in England who stashed 31,000 parcels because he was too drunk to deliver them will spend time in jail.
It's Hot And Getting Hotter In Kentucky Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:41AMExcessive heat building in the Midwest is affecting Kentucky with the western and northern parts of the commonwealth under a heat advisory.
The Worm’s Turn Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:58AMDennis Rodman is headed to the Hall of Fame.
How Do I Talk To Someone With Depression? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:23AMHave a loved one diagnosed with depression? Cancer? The thought of talking to that person can be scary and awkward. What do you say? What is polite, appropriate, helpful?
Top 50 Players in NBA History: Where Are Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron and Kobe Now? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:08AMDirk Nowitzki's legacy received a significant boost this postseason when he led his Mavericks to the organization's first NBA title. Along the way, he disposed of both Kobe Bryant 's Lakers and LeBron James ' Heat. So where do all three now stand on the ladder of the all-time greats? There's no question that each is among the 50 best players we've ever seen. Are they in the top 20? Fresh off ...
President Arthur quarantines immigrants, July 18, 1884 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:27PMOn this day in 1884, President Chester Arthur issued a proclamation giving the federal government the power to quarantine persons entering the United States to avoid the spread of “pestilence.”
Healthy, natural snacks invade hotel minibars Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:17PMHotels and resorts are increasingly stocking minibars with healthier alternatives to traditional high-fat, high-sugar snacks — a boon to business and leisure travelers as well as the hospitality industry.
A Coral Springs couple’s superhero book series teaches kids about healthy eating Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:24PMA Coral Springs couple creates a superhero book series to teach kids — and their parents — about healthy food choices.
Columbia University Medical Center Receives $38.9 Million to Help Translate Science Into Treatment Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:45PMA Columbia University institute, whose goal is to accelerate the pace of translating science into real-life treatments for patients, received $38.9 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand its work over the next five years.
NBA Fun Facts: Shaquille O'Neal and the Accomplishments of NBA Greats Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:15PMEveryone always associates certain players with certain accolades. For example, the first thing that pops to mind when someone mentions Bill Russel is 11 rings. Dwight Howard is probably most associated with his three defensive Player of the Year awards. The list goes on. Many players are associated with only certain aspects of their careers. Other aspects are sometimes disregarded or ...
Mount Isa Rodeo lures bull riders Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMSOME of the world’s top rodeo competitors are flying into Mount Isa for a Country of Origin bull riding competition which is set to be absolute highlight of next month’s rodeo, the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Frederick Prevails 5-3, Salem's Fifth Straight Setback Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:27PMSalem, VA (July 17, 2011) - Former Hokie Steve Bumbry shined in his most recent return to southwest Virginia, finishing 2-5 with a two-run homer to help Frederick knock off Salem 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at LewisGale Field.
Coming to America: ‘Great Loop’ starts off with ‘whoop, whoop’ Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:21PM“It’s a kind of romantic story,” Erling Viksund promised with a twinkle in his eye, gesturing with both arms as he looked out over the sparkling waters of Plymouth Harbor. Viksund was sitting in the comfortable cockpit of his 31-foot motor-sailer, the Magnus , as he spoke, recounting in his own fashion the story of how he had, as he said, come to America and received a grand reception.
Dentists Can Identify Undiagnosed Diabetes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:53AMIn a study, Identification of unrecognized diabetes and pre-diabetes in a dental setting, published in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Dental Research, researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine found that dental visits represented a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition ...
Women's World Cup: 5 North Korean Players Test Positive for...Musk Deer Glands? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:44AMSome times you just can't make stuff like this up. North Korea officials blamed "traditional musk deer gland medicine" used after a lightning strike, for five positive tests for steroids at the Women's World Cup, the biggest soccer doping scandal at a major tournament in 17 years. Okay, let me say that again so it can really sink in. Officials blamed "traditional musk deer gland medicine" used ...
Rabbi Joshua Hess: U.S. Women's Soccer and the Problem of American Exceptionalism Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:42AMWe have lost the joy that comes from challenging ourselves to compete, and from knowing that we have given our best effort, even if we didn't win.
Gleason's Sporting World: Jeter needs another lesson about value of good will Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:06AMPoints to ponder while wondering how much longer baseball will hold all-star games with players who don't belong in the game and others who have no interest in belonging to the game.
KEVIN THOMAS ON BASEBALL: Looking at some who may be headed to Portland Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:50PMSince the start of the season, three prospects have moved from advanced Class A Salem to Portland, not counting the others who have stopped by on a temporary, fill-in role.
Final Harry Potter movie means relief for local man Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:57AMSCOTIA -- For the last decade a local man named Harry Potter has been put through the wringer --everything from having to autograph an anesthesiologist’s book before going into surgery to dealing with harassing calls from intoxicated college students.
Stephanie Pedersen commentary: Pro athletes losing touch with reality Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:24PMIt’s tough trying to put yourself in somebody else’s shoes.
Boscan works magic in Myrtle Beach Pelicans' win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:43PMWizards Night couldn't have come at a better time for Myrtle Beach Pelicans starting pitcher Wilfredo Boscan, who seemed to have been cursed over the past month.
Photos: Let Us Respectfully Admire These Costumed Harry Potter Fans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29PM Last night at midnight, the final installment of a little under-the-radar avant-garde film series quietly premiered at select theaters around town. Called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 , the film attracted a devoted cult following of moviegoers , many of whom observed the saga's conclusion by dressing up as their favorite characters. Although you surely have no time ...
Kloeden drops out of Tour de France Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00PMLevi Leipheimer of the US, left, and Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, ride in the pack during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 158 kilometers (98.2 miles) starting in Aurillac and finishing in Carmaux, south central France, Tuesday July 12, 2011.
The Forgotten Hero of Golf Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:13AMThe first American golfer to win the U.S. Open – and the youngest. When Rory McIlroy walked down the 18th fairway at Congressional on June 19, the TV flashed a list of six young golfers who won the U.S. Open in their 20’s since World War II.
Ashleigh Barty up for a Deadly award Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:55AMFIFTEEN-year-old Junior Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty has been nominated for a Deadly Award, which celebrates indigenous achievement.
Soldier returns home to see sweep of the New York Yankees: Cleveland Indians Memories Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:00PMGreat seats and two wins over the Yankees in a doubleheader make a memorable day for Jim Rodriguez of Sagamore Hills Township.
Mental Health Treatment Providers Respond To Recent Violent Crimes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:22PMThe men in custody exhibited or were actually treated for mental illness before the incidents that put a little girl in critical condition and left a young woman lying near death tonight.
Pelicans Jump out Early, Hang on for 6-5 Win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:58PMMYRTLE BEACH, SC - For the second straight night, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans got off to a fast start at the plate, but tonight they had to hold off a Red Sox comeback bid.
Dentists can identify people with undiagnosed diabetes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:23PMDental visits represent a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition, according to a new study.
Queens Neighborhood On Alert After Loose Pit Bull Attacks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:21PMHe had only taken a few steps before Frank Rescigno's walk to work was cut short.
Depression in Pregnancy Raises Kids' Asthma Risk Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:12PMStaying stress-free during pregnancy does more than make life happier for a mom-to-be. It also may protect her baby from developing asthma during childhood, according to a new study.Researchers from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health followed 279 inner-city African-American and Dominican women during their pregnancies. The researchers measured the women's stress and anxiety ...
You Must Read These Gleefully Deranged Stories Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:10PMReading Kelly Link's writing isn't really like reading at all — it's more like experiencing the strangest dream of your life. Writer Karen Russell says the uncanny short stories are genre-bending, mind-blowing masterpieces of the imagination that draw on fable and myth to achieve an unbearably painful realism.
Competition Between Credit Card Issuers Heat Up Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:00PMCome rain, sleet or snow, consumers are being swamped with credit card applications and balance transfer offers these days as the mailman brings the most teasers and solicitations from issuers since the start of the recession back in December 2007.
Abnormal Brain Ultrasounds in Premature Infants Indicate Future Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:45PMInfants born prematurely are at risk for injuries to the white and gray matter of the brain that affect cortical development and neural connectivity. Certain forms of these injuries can be detected in the neonatal period using ultrasound, according to Columbia University Medical Center researchers.
Dentists can identify people with undiagnosed diabetes, Columbia researchers show Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:45PM( Columbia University Medical Center ) Dental visits represent a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition, according to a study in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Dental Research.
Looking Back: How our state flower came to be Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:38PMThe golden poppy is so wonderfully indicative of California. Its brightness resembles sunshine. The attention-getting color seems apt for this state, and its friendliness -- as attested to by its easy propagation -- also appears fitting.
Wealthy Donors Throw Their Support to Colleges Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:01PMWhile many small nonprofits are struggling to raise money, colleges say wealthy donors are ready to give again — and ambitious efforts are under way at many institutions to tap their assets.
Police nab the phoney mailman Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:27AMIf Juan Hernandez hadn't made an illegal turn while driving through the city last month, senior citizens overseas might still be mailing money to his Vancouver mailboxes and waiting for cash prizes that would never arrive.
PHOTOS: A Franklin Legion washout Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:01AMFranklin Legion's game against Quincy was washed out on Wednesday in Franklin. It will be replayed today at 5 p.m.
Franklin Legion pushed back by rain Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:59PMComing off a tough loss in Game 1 of a three-game playoff series against Quincy, the Franklin Legion baseball team was ready to bounce back yesterday at home and force a deciding third game. Unfortunately, a late afternoon downpour made the field unplayable and pushed the series back one day.
Chihuahua blamed for halting neighborhood's mail Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMChihuahua blamed for halting neighborhood's mail
Family Planning In Conflict Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:08PMMany areas of the world are at war and both the conflict and aftermath have dire consequences for the health of people affected. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Conflict and Health reports that while women in war-torn areas want access to family planning, these services are often not available at local hospitals or health centers. This can lead to further ...
Cinemavore -- 'Better Off Dead' Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:48PMWhat do you do when the girl of your dreams dumps you? Learn from Lane Meyer, or you'll end up like the title of one of my favorite '80s movies, "Better Off Dead."
Michael J. Fosina Honored for Excellence in Hospital Management Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:45PMMichael J. Fosina, M.P.H., F.A.C.H.E., vice president and executive director of NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital, was honored as a 2011 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior Regent's Award Winner by the Healthcare Leaders of New York.
Get Fans With Cool Swag Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:12PMNot Just A Cheap Shirt: Atlanta-based e-mail service MailChimp has seen its shirts become a hot commodity due to an attractive design incorporating the company's monkey mailman mascot on soft American Apparel tees.' Creating brand merchandise can strengthen customer loyalty and enlist fans to spread your name"but you don't want to make just another oversized T-shirt. Reddit's extensive online ...
indieWIRE’s Project of the Day: Underground Music Doc "Riot on the Dance Floor" Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:29AMHere's your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments. "Riot on the Dance Floor" Tweetable Logline: "Riot on the Dancefloor" is a feature-length documentary about a mailman's infamous punk club in one of New Jersey's worst ghettos. Elevator ...