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Play: Bigger, bolder and better Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:08AMAssassin’s Creed II PS3, Xbox 360, PC IT’S hard to develop a game when the original was so good to begin with and that’s why Ubisoft didn’t try to make Assassin’s Creed II more revolutionary than the first chapter. Instead its weaknesses were taken note of before developing the sequel.
Historic Hurd House Gets New Look, New Exhibit Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:43AMThere are several items on the calendar for the Elma Historical Society, the most immediate being a facelift for the “grand lady.” It might be more of a slight interior redesign, but the Hurd House on Bowen Road is still receiving a touchup to increase the appeal for visitors.
Dawn Patrol:Leave Trestles alone, don’t mess with it Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:34AMLast week I read a Orange County Local News Network article about Trestles.
Tourists promised personal touch Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:30AMA PERSONAL face-to-face service will once again be offered to tourists visiting two East Coast towns this summer. (12/03/2010 10:24:14)
Juror in Scott Schmidt murder trial reports deliberation was meticulous Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:27AMAPPLETON At least one juror who heard Scott Schmidts testimony this week found it less convincing than five words he spoke from the hood of a squad car soon after shooting his estranged wife.
Escaping politics in NYC art world Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:25AMI find it impossible to turn away from politics. I can’t stop reading New York Times op-ed columns. I am unable to give up watching MSNBC left-liberal talkers, or avoid engaging in heated political discussions with friends.
Elvis' clash with newspaper editors on view at Newseum in DC Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:25AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- A spark that helped ignite Elvis Presley's fame more than 50 years ago was lit by the newspaper editors and critics who hated him. They detested his voice and thought his moves were unfit for family publications, all while teenagers went wild.
This week's can't miss activities Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:03AMJazz concert: The Kenny Barron Trio will perform at 8 p.m. March 12 at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
Wedding show to be on island March 14 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:09PMBridal gown runway shows and tablescapes with centerpieces, linen and china will be featured at the Premier Wedding Showcase.
Ranger Museum Offer Extended Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:49PMThe City of Fredericksburg announced plans Monday night to offer an economic development incentive to provide 7.1 acres fronting U.S. Highway 290 East for construction of the Texas Rangers Heritage Center.
Weather, wonders of science wow crowds at BOCES Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:34PMYORKTOWN — Jim Witt doesn't just want to teach kids about the science of weather forecasting; he wants them to love it like he does.
Visual arts calendar Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:21PMSend items at least two weeks in advance to Carol Motsinger via e-mail to cmotsinger@CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Please include the opening and closing dates of exhibits and a number that may be published to call for information. For more information, call 232-2935.
Latin American cultural event slated for Denver Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:18PMLatin American artists will showcase their works during a monthlong Denver event that Mayor John Hickenlooper says will highlight the Western Hemisphere's common heritage. Hickenlooper says the event featuring artists from 35 countries would be a "world's fair" of ideas, with current and former world leaders also participating in forums around the city beginning July 1. The goal is to have ...
BHSS: Wager Cattle Co. exhibits champion Simmental bull Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:55PMAg Directory South Dakota ag business directory. Nuts & Bolts Quaterly manufacturer product directory.
Choose a format: Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:20PMAudio: Who are YOUR Jewish Heroes? What makes a Hero or Heroine? In the Talmud’s Pirkei Avot, (Ethics of the Fathers) 4:1 is written: “Who is a Hero? He who controls his Passion”. But what if someone’s Passion drives him or her to be brave? Are only Soldiers and Warriors real Heroes?
In and Around the Chathams Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:06PMSATURDAY, MARCH 13 The Friends of the Library of the Chathams Book Sale will get under way at the library at 214 Main St. from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13, when a fee of $20 will be charged; admission to the sale will then be free to anyone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the same day, March 13. The “bag sale” days will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, and from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and ...
Nearby Notes: Excursions aplenty Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:26AMSeniors on the Go!" is a program of day trips offered by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
Age of the Museum Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:14AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, which has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, this week announced a major new exhibit that will open along with the revamped facility. Museum officials said that the permanent exhibit Age of Mammals will debut July 11 — that will also mark the completion of the restoration of the museum’s 1913 main building.
NHM Shows Off Whale of an Exhibit Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:12AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - After a four-year absence for cleaning and restoration, a fin whale skeleton returned to the Natural History Museum last week.
The Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:12AMDateBook Notes
ANNUAL K-12 STUDENT EXHIBIT AT ZANESVILLE MUSEUM OF ART OPENS TODAY Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:45AMZANESVILLE --Hundreds of students' art exhibits go on display today at the Zanesville Museum of Art.
Museum guests spend the night Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:43AMApparently, none of the exhibits come to life after closing time at the Port Huron Museum.
Sophus powers Zion Hill’s growth Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:43AMFour walls can’t hold back a man on a mission, especially when it’s a 6 feet 1 inch former quarterback. The Rev. Dr. Darren M. Sophus Sr. is a big man with big goals for his Iberia Parish community.
Week in review Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:23AMA review of news in southeastern Minnesota during the week of March 1, 2010.
Everett Home and Garden Show offers products, inspiration Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:16AMEVERETT — George Deane waited outside Comcast Arena on Friday in a line of people making their way into the annual Everett Home and Garden Show. He was prepared to shop for the flowers he wants to bloom in the garden outside his Everett home.
Would you like any swing tips with that wine? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:29AMPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – It used to be that having your name on a trophy or plaque was a pretty good sign that you had achieved something special. No more.
Oscar-nominated film lead HATCH Asheville event Thursday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:29AMOn Thursday, HATCH Asheville will host an evening of films at the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, along with a reception announcing upcoming events for this year’s HATCHfest.
Time to get into overdrive Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:28AMZIMBABWE has over the past year hosted at least six major international conferences, primarily on investment.
Houston happenings for March 03, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:23AMPlanning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting.
Plainfield's Drake House Museum to host Women's History Month exhibit, lecture Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:16AMPLAINFIELD — The nation's leading art history textbook in 1962 included various references to about 3,000 male artists, according to local artist and lecturer Joan Arbeiter.
Veritext Announces Patent-Pending Deposition Exhibit Management Solution Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:13AMFLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritext, the established leader in providing deposition and litigation support services, today announced the launch of the Veritext Exhibit Management Solution (XMS), the first and only digital solution for managing exhibits before, during and after the deposition.
Rock the First Friday Scene Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:12AMArt exhibits, denim sales and Gaga love.
NEWS UPDATE: Enjoy the mild weather during the Wollersheim Winery's open house this weekend, but beware of dirty air Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe mild weather south central Wisconsin is enjoying comes with one drawback: air pollution. The National Weather Service issued an air quality watch for the region until 11 p.m. tonight, because of elevated concentrations of fine particles.
Raleigh Rocks Free Public Concert Downtown April 30 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58AMRALEIGH, NC (March 4, 2010) – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Weekend in the Triangle kicks off with a free public concert in the heart of downtown as Raleigh Rocks April 30, 2010.
AMICAS Agrees To Be Acquired By Merge Healthcare For $6.05 Per Share In Cash Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58AMAMICAS, Inc. and Merge Healthcare Incorporated today announced that they will enter into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Merge will acquire all of the outstanding shares of AMICAS for $6.05 per share in cash, or an aggregate of $248 million.Â The Board of Directors of AMICAS has unanimously voted to terminate AMICAS' previously announced agreement with an affiliate of Thoma Bravo ...
Mussels -- material artists with grip Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:13PMWe may like to eat mussels steamed in white wine, but we also like to find mussels at the beach. Mostly they are burrowed into the ground or tethered to rocks. But if you look closer you will find a mollusc which has adapted to life and nutrition in a special and fascinating way. Mussels thrive in rocky seashore habitats, in spite of the enormous physical demands present there. This is in no ...
A Taste of the Arts Photorealism Lecture March 17 at Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:12PMThe Barron Arts Center has announced Joel Morgovsky as the next speaker for their “Taste of the Arts” lecture series on Wednesday, March 17st at 7:30pm. He will be discussing Photorealistic Painting - why traditional artists choose to make paintings look like photographs.
Health & Safety Fair offers free testing, exhibits Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:11PMThe annual Gila Valley Health & Safety Fair will feature health and safety information from more than 40 organizations, including presentations about a new incisionless procedure to treat gastric reflux.
Mussels -- material artists with grip Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:08PM( Max-Planck-Gesellschaft ) Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces believe they have uncovered the basis how marine mussels use the byssus, a bundle of tough and extensible fibers, to fasten securely to wave-swept rocky coastlines. According to their findings, local accumulation of iron-mediated cross-links creates hard knobs within an extensible matrix containing ...
Music Review: Jenny Whiteley – Forgive Or Forget Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:07PMWhiteley’s moody musings on life and love are perfect for a rainy day
NAPBS to Launch Accreditation Program, Feature Security Expert, Unveil New Association Tagline at Annual Conference Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:03PMHundreds of professional background screeners and those interested and associated with the industry are set to gather at the Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter, March 7-9, 2010, for the annual conference of The National Association of Professional Background Screeners .
Activities galore Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:00PMDon't say there's nothing to do for kids during March break, the week off school March 15 to 19.
Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms at the Newseum Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:59PMWASHINGTON — After months of harsh winter weather, a press conference held March 4 at the Newseum by the National Cherry Blossom Festival offered some welcome news.
Crystal Cove Alliance Announces Second Phase of Renovation for Historic Beachfront Cottages Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:58PMNEWPORT COAST, Calif.----Crystal Cove Alliance and California State Parks announced today that Phase II, the next phase of restoration for the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District, has begun.
Home & Garden Show Opens Friday Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:47PMBeginning Friday, thousands of people are expected to visit the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for the annual Duquesne Light Home & Garden Show.
Exotic butterflies land in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:12AMA female Scarlet Mormon, her lacy wings gently wavering, floated onto a palm frond. Dale Clark gingerly plucked the butterfly from her perch for presentation.
Stamped and ready for show at Toledo Stamp Expo Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:56AMDave Weber of Toledo examines a display of stamps featuring Japanese national parks at the Toledo Stamp Expo 2010. The event at Holland Gardens Sunday, hosted by the Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo, featured competitive exhibits of stamps, a coin show, and an opportunity to buy coins. Joanne Haag of Cincinnati, at right, pores through stacks of postcards at the 86th annual show. At right is a ...
War Tunnels Recreate Liberation Day Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:48AMJersey’s War Tunnels hopes to have recreated Liberation Day as it opens for the 65th anniversary year.The attraction has spent £300,000 on new exhibits.For one ot them, a secondary tunnel has been created to confuse visitors before they emerge to the joyous scenes on May 9th 1945.Chief Executive Paul Simmonds says it is important to give visitors something new to see and, more importantly, a ...
Transportation enhancement grant finalized for streetscape Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:44AMLast week, City Council approved a streetscape plan that will enhance the downtown area with new brick pavers, stone walls, decorative fencing and other landscaping improvements.
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show success despite wintry conditions Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:33AMThe 9th Annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show was bustling with activity Friday evening as people from all over the Twin Tiers region arrived to take in a sampling of what the local area has to offer.