November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving

Much to Big Bird dismay, it is Thanksgiving. And first and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Be sure to eat, drink, and be merry. Most of all, be safe in all of your traveling as you get to and from your holiday destination.

american girl dolls

It was Sept. 28 and I was late too late to score a lunch reservation at American Girl Place for any weekend from mid-November to mid-December. This was a problem. Our trip to the American Girl mega-complex on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan had become a tradition in our family _ something my daughters and, yes, […]

myspace thanksgiving comments

As I was leaving a comment for my daughter on her MySpace, I noticed a little section she had added that listed things in her life that she wouldn’t trade for anything. She had things like racing horses down the beach with her best friends, ACS (Methodist Youth Conference) and Thanksgiving with her whole family. […]

Struthers Replaces Marshall in Falcon Theatre’s ‘Levine’

The Falcon Theatre is happy to announce that Sally Struthers is now starring in the insanely hilarious comedy, Sheldon & Mrs. Levine, written by Sam Bobrick and Julie Stein, directed by John Bowab. Ms. Struthers replaces Penny Marshall, who was forced to resign from the cast due to illness.

Bitten by a bat but kissed on stage

Mr Darling may think that, even when a mega-blunder occurs, a Chancellor of the Exchequer need not consider his position, but Times columnists take our responsibilities more seriously. Were anyone bitten by a bat to die of rabies on account of reading this column last week and taking my advice not to bother seeing a […]

Marcus Patrick fired from soap after nude pictures from gay bar

Marcus Patrick has reportedly been fired from ‘Days of Our Lives’ after his nude spread for Playgirl and stripping at a gay bar in Hollywood. The photos of Patrick stripping at a gay bar surfaced on Wednesday.

Typhoid

The situation also means the once-tough-talking Spitzer, now widely considered by his fellow Democrats as “the Typhoid Mary of politics” because of the political damage done to them by his massively unpopular plan to give driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, has entered a desperate new phase of his first year in office - one in […]

Florida woman charged after putting baby in the oven

A Florida woman has been charged with aggravated assault after putting her baby in the oven and turning the appliance on. Sharlyn Singh allegedly put her 11-month old child in a heated oven after breaking up with the baby’s father.

Natalee Holloway

This poster which was prepared and released by the Holloway family after their daughter Natalee went missing is seen in this image originally made available by the Holloway family Friday, June 3, 2005. Dutch teenager Joran van der Sloot and two Surinamese brothers, Satish and Deepak Kalpoe, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 on suspicion […]

joran van der sloot

Dutch student Joran van der Sloot and two Surinamese brothers, Satish and Deepak Kalpoe, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in voluntary manslaughter and causing serious bodily harm that resulted in the death of Holloway, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.

November 21, 2007

Chicago Police

Chicago Police are looking for a light silver, gray or white four-door sedan with red doors on the driver’s side that might have been used in three violent attacks in Hyde Park overnight Monday, officials said.

Oprah s Favorite Things

Oprah’s giving the most expensive gift in Oprah s Favorite Things history to her loyal viewers in Macon—LG HDTV Refrigerator LSC27991. It’s a top-of-the-line, high-tech entertainment center with a LCD TV, DVD hookup, radio and slideshow option to display your favorite digital photos.

Trevor Ariza

The Lakers got younger, shed some salary and hoped they added a future lockdown defender by acquiring rangy forward Trevor Ariza from the Orlando Magic on Tuesday for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans.

Monique Idlett

Record producer Timbaland has joined the celeb parent gang after fiancee Monique Idlett gave birth to the couples first child together.

Johnny Estrada

The Mets found their new catcher yesterday, but just as meaningfully, their acquisition of Johnny Estrada reflected how badly they want a frontline starting pitcher.

Caroline Kennedy

Ending more than forty years of speculation, Neil Diamond finally revealed the inspiration behind his mega-hit song “Sweet Caroline.” The lady being serenaded? JFK daughter Caroline Kennedy.

lakers trade

The six-foot-five, 220-pounder averaged a career-high 8.4 points in 76 games last season, his first with the Lakers. Evans was acquired from Detroit in a draft day trade in 2006. He’s also played for Minnesota and Sacramento.lakers trade

siran stacy

A van driven by former Alabama running back Siran Stacy was struck by a pickup at an intersection near Dothan, Ala., late Monday and six people were killed, including Stacy’s wife and four of his children.

Sweet Caroline Lyrics

Neil Diamond has revealed the woman behind his song ‘Sweet Caroline’ is Caroline Kennedy. After almost 40-years the singer has finally revealed he got the idea for the song after seeing a “innocent, wonderful” picture of Caroline in a magazine. Sweet Caroline Lyrics

aught

Now that I have bashed ‘Bama a bit, I will remind anyone who has forgotten that the Iron Bowl (Alabama at Auburn) is this weekend. No matter what these two team’s records are, this is one of the great rivalries in all of college football. If you have the chance, you should really watch it. […]

November 19, 2007

Westbrook runs for career-high 148 yards to help Eagles beat winless Miami

The Eagles are finally on a winning streak. They have won back-to-back games for the first time this season. With Brian Westbrook running for a career-high 148 yards, they beat hapless Miami 17-7 Sunday at windy, rainy Lincoln Financial Field.

Northern Iowa grabs No. 1 seed for FCS playoffs

Northern Iowa grabbed the No. 1 seed on Sunday afternoon when the FCS playoff selection committee announced the 16 teams for the 2007 NCAA Division I Football Championships. Joining Northern Iowa (11-0) as seeds were No. 2 McNeese State (11-0), No. 3 Montana (11-0) and No. 4 Southern Illinois (10-1). The playoffs start Friday with […]

Posh Puppy

Tess Maclean, proprietor of Orangeville’s Posh Puppy Salon, gives Diamond the Lhaso Apso the treatment she needs for the upcoming festive season social gatherings.

Ethel Kennedy

On July 2, 1974, I started work as deputy Washington bureau chief for Rolling Stone magazine. My unlikely boss was Richard Goodwin, the former Kennedy speechwriter, who invited me to join him in temporary residence at Ethel Kennedy home in McLean, Va. (the owner was in Hyannis for the summer). On July 3, Hunter Thompson […]

Gulbis

On the verge of an unseemly collapse, Ochoa wrapped up a sensational season with what she called the best shot of her career. Clinging to a one-shot lead over Natalie Gulbis, who was already on the green 15 feet away for birdie, Ochoa hit 6-iron that rolled 30 inches from the cup for one final […]

Alcohol woes land her back in treatment

Joan Kennedy battle with alcoholism has again landed her in treatment after a Friday night drinking binge, a heartbreaking setback that could spell more legal trouble for the ex-wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Herald has learned.

Rose Hits Six Threes In Central Loss

Six second-half three-pointers by sophomore Emily Rose were not enough for the Central Connecticut women Tuesday night as New Hampshire held off the Blue Devils for a 71-59 victory.

The Most Dangerous Cities in the US

Detroit earned the title of Most Dangerous City in America, according to a study by CQ Press. The Motor City was followed by St. Louis MO, and nearby Flint MI. Safest in the country is Mission Viejo, California.

Everett Sends Taped Message to Bills

It was completely unexpected, but the videotaped pre-game address Kevin Everett provided prior to Buffalo Sunday night clash with the undefeated New England Patriots brought Ralph Wilson Stadium to a halt.

Daughtry Wins 3 American Music Awards

Chris Daughtry may not have won “American Idol,” but his band, Daughtry, earned high enough honors at the American Music Awards on Sunday to share the spotlight with Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake.

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