Archives for January 2007
Getting Ready For Phil: A Critic’s Guide to Punxsutawney
Published on 31 Jan 2007 at 8:13 am.
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Getting Ready For Phil: A Critic’s Guide to PunxsutawneyMorning Call – After all, it’s like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. No one talks about Santa Claus XV or Easter Bunny XII, do they?” What he doesn’t say is that having a few bottles of Groundhog Brew (specially made for Groundhog Day festivities by Straub’s [...]
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Edwards’ Web site jumps gun on presidential run
Published on 30 Jan 2007 at 10:28 am.
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Edwards’ Web site jumps gun on presidential runCNN – I feel like a child with Santa Claus,” Tyler said before Edwards arrived. Edwards, 53, issued a statement on former President Gerald Ford’s death, saying he was deeply saddened by the news and calling Ford a “true leader.” “He called on us to never [...]
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A passion for children
Published on 29 Jan 2007 at 2:01 am.
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A passion for children LaVaughn Tilton-Drysdale’s childhood in a small Missouri town was not a happy one.
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Published on 28 Jan 2007 at 10:03 am.
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.Boston Phoenix – Recently, a truncated version of Francis Church s celebrated editorial has been appearing on sidewalks all over Greater Boston. For some, the many red, spray-painted SANTA IS REAL tags have provided comic relief from the fretful reveries of the
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First Act: Aladdin
Published on 27 Jan 2007 at 12:06 pm.
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First Act: Aladdin A night at the theater is great entertainment, but it’s also an educational experience, especially for the youngest audience members. One local theater company is helping kids around the area increase their skills in class and learn some valuable life lessons.
The insider’s guide to Christmas music
Published on 26 Jan 2007 at 3:17 pm.
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The insider’s guide to Christmas musicCNN – probably the pick of all Christmas records is Phil Spector’s “A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector,” featuring songs by all of Spector’s “Wall of Sound” regulars including The Ronettes doing “Sleigh Ride” and The Crystals singing “Santa Claus
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Man found dead in Riverside last seen ‘going to the tracks’
Published on 25 Jan 2007 at 8:41 pm.
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Man found dead in Riverside last seen ‘going to the tracks’ As a boy in Chicago, Barry Helling was fascinated with trains. His father would frequently take him to the railroad yards to watch the trains pass. His fascination developed into a lifelong fixation, leading him to busy railroad hubs to watch freights carry their loads [...]
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Memorial service held for Beye
Published on 25 Jan 2007 at 2:28 am.
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Memorial service held for BeyeBillings Gazette – Everybody wanted Al,” former MSU basketball coach Mick Durham said, recalling a time a woman inquired about having Beye serve as Santa Claus. Beye’s father, Alioune Sr., thanked the Bozeman community in Wolof, his Senegalese language, which was
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‘A big, huge heart’
Published on 24 Jan 2007 at 10:10 am.
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‘A big, huge heart’Caspar Star-Tribune – Holda was also remembered by many for playing Santa Claus year after year at Park Service functions. After his retirement in 2004, the Holdas moved back to North Carolina. There, Holda became a home-improvement specialist and made frequent visits to
Talent only a small part of equation
Published on 23 Jan 2007 at 5:10 pm.
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Talent only a small part of equation Editor’s note: The grind of running and writing is getting to first-time marathoner Tom DeSchriver, the Record Production Editor who is chronicling his journey to the May 6 Run for the Red Marathon every Monday.