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Dancing with the Stars Season 7 Stars Announced Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 1:12PMIt will be a season of surprises in what promises to be the biggest and most demanding season ever as thirteen celebrities take the ballroom floor on the hit series Dancing with the Stars, which returns with a three-night premiere event, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Each week, all new surprises and twists await viewers. Season seven marks the largest cast assembled to date, ...
A Springville feast with Brigham Young Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:44AM Many Utah County pioneers believed in the old adage, "It is an ill wind that blows good to no one." In the early 1860s, this proverb certainly proved true in Springville. The extremely heavy snowfall of the winter of 1861-62 caused the waters of Utah Lake and its tributaries to rise, and large amounts of crop land and pasture were damaged severely.
James Beard-Nominated Chef Andrew Weissman Brings Italian Concept to Historic Pearl Brewery Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:37AMAndrew Weissman, James Beard-nominated chef and owner of the acclaimed Restaurant Le Reve, today announced plans for a destination Italian restaurant, Il Sogno (The Dream), at the historic Pearl Brewery just north of downtown.
Six-Word Story Contest on Air Travel Liquid Restrictions Opens Flood Gates Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:17AMBottleWise(TM), maker of smart travel solutions for the culinary traveler, and The Cranky Flier(TM), an award-winning air travel blog, today announced the winners of a six-word story contest held earlier this month to coincide with the two-year anniversary of the carry-on liquid restrictions adopted by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on August 10, 2006.
"Dancing with the Stars" Contestants Revealed Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:05AMABC announced the celebrity line-up for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Six-Word Story Contest on Air Travel Liquid Restrictions Opens Flood Gates Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 8:53AM MADISON, Wis.----BottleWise™, maker of smart travel solutions for the culinary traveler, and The Cranky Flier™, an award-winning air travel blog, today announced the winners of a six-word story contest held earlier this month to coincide with the two-year anniversary of the carry-on liquid restrictions adopted by the U.S.
Kittery Renaissance? Businesses think so Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 5:13AM KITTERY, Maine and#8212; Most people who travel to the Seacoast region stop to partake of the great and varied environment of Portsmouth. The city has been written up as one of the top tourist destinations in the Northeast, and each year draws more and...
Cheetos from around the world Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 5:10AMSalty snacks make for oddball travel souvenirs.
Palik savors the Olympic experience Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:28AMBEIJING - Mandy Palik earned a classical studies degree in Greek archaeology from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. So "obviously with a classical studies degree," she says with a laugh, "I went to culinary school."
Busby, Mont.: Vacation home Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:14AMBUSBY, Mont. -- As the deafening hail pummeled my tent, I lay there spread eagle, pressing my weight onto the floor in a desperate effort to anchor myself to the ground.
Laos charms with elephants, monks, food Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:09AMA journey through the lush landscape and culture of Laos turns into a culinary adventure.
Host an easy, impressive end-of-summer party Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 4:16AMRule No. 1 of hosting a party -- let yourself enjoy it.
Hosting an easy, impressive end-of-summer party Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:28PMRule No. 1 of hosting a party — let yourself enjoy it. As obvious as this may seem, it’s an easy thing to forget. If you’re not careful, by the time you finish the planning, the cooking, the decorating, the greeting and the serving, your guests are leaving and you’re exhausted.
Holland America Line Goes Mobile With Website Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:19PM Holland America Line now has a mobile friendly version of its website, http://www.hollandamerica.com, for all devices able to connect to the internet.
Exposure Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 10:48AMFamily fun usually is the theme for the summertime. And with this in mind, many area musicians have chosen themed events to showcase their talents and bring acclaim to their bands.
Camp drawing youth back to agriculture Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 9:40AMOutlining it was the Governor General s idea to create the camp in order to draw youth back to agriculture, Co-ordinator Senator Dr. Frances Chandler said the two week camp which started last Monday would end on Friday.
Travel briefs: Bodies exhibit moves to Luxor Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 9:29AMBODIES . . . The Exhibition Las Vegas has moved to the Luxor Hotel and Casino. This educational exhibit is the first to debut in the new Premier Exhibitions 38,800-square-foot exhibition center at Luxor. The exhibit showcases more than 260 full body, organ and partial body specimens.
Healthy on the high seas Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 2:23AMFitness centers, activities and classes promote working out, while wholesome culinary choices highlight lower fat and lower calories. But cruises still give passengers the choice to be lazy and eat heartily.
Travel briefs Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 1:15AMBodies exhibit moves to Luxor BODIES . . . The Exhibition Las Vegas has moved to the Luxor Hotel and Casino. This educational exhibit is the first to debut in the new Premier Exhibitions 38,800-square-foot exhibition center at Luxor.
Healthy cruising Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 11:16PMThese days, passengers can dive into a sea of fitness choices
Cruising couple visit Greek Isles, Italy Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 11:15PM"Impossible. Impossibly beautiful," says Dr. John Antun about the Mediterranean Sea. "The water was deep green going into blue. Impossibly beautiful."
Sharing China’s history through food Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 5:27PM Martin Yan, the world’s foremost expert on Chinese cooking, is back with a new cookbook that paints a portrait of China through his personal stories, historical facts, recipes and photos. An excerpt.
Ten Top-Earning Celebrity Chefs Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 4:53PMFrom foie gras to fried greens, these kitchen wizards carve, caramelize and cash in.
As Strip scales up, some say goodbye Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 4:07AMTrey Rusk used to travel to Las Vegas four times a year to play the slots. That was until about two years ago, when he and his wife decided that the city was no longer their kind of scene.
Beijing menu: scorpion fry, seahorse kebab Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 2:08AM Olympics host serves a range of delicacies, from bizarre to beautiful.
Exhibits Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 1:03AM Remembering Helen: The Sordoni at 35, an exhibit honoring the memory of Helen Farr Sloan, educator, artist, patron of the arts and long-time benefactor of the Sordoni Art Gallery. Opens today and continues through Oct. 5 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 South River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.
From bizarre to beautiful, Beijing cooks up a storm Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 10:12PM Fancy a seahorse kebab, deep-fried scorpion, or maybe duck liver paste shaped as a table tennis bat?
Ask Martha: Keep ingredients chilled for summertime baking Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 3:19PM Q: Why does baking often seem more difficult in summertime?
FOR A GOOD CAUSE Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 5:20PMResidents of Long Beach help people all year through a variety of activities. Listed below are the results of some projects, as well as more opportunities to reach out to others.
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission Announces Fall Travel News Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 4:38PM Santa Barbara offers distinctive cultural celebrations, car-free incentives and learning-vacations
Sophisticated Southern charm Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 1:30PMWhen Kellie Pickler takes the Pepsi Stage at the Grays Harbor County Fair on Thursday night, don’t expect the ditzy, doe-eyed Southern belle who charmed “American Idol” audiences for most of the mega-hit TV show’s fifth season in 2006.
Investing In You — The value of leisure Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 12:22PMSummertime is a time to recharge, to reacquaint oneself with family and friends, a luxury that the hectic pace of the rest of the year, unfortunately, forgets to provide.
Pinoy chef heads Beijing Olympic Village team Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 11:11AMMANILA, Philippines—It’s a day before the much-anticipated opening of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and already the Philippines has struck gold!
The Cool Guide to Summer | Creative ways to beat the heat and make it through the dog days of the season Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 6:58AMAs I write this, the heat index in Tulsa is 110 degrees. The temperature is almost 100, and I decide to use my lunch hour to take a walk around Central Park. I know, it sounds crazy. My co-employees are working up a sweat just by exerting the minimal effort it takes to walk from their cars to the fr... By Holly Wall.
Nothing like real fettuccine Alfredo Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 1:21AMEL PASO -- On a recent brief stop in Rome, while accompanied by Yvonne and Lorenzo Almanza, we encountered another El Paso native, Marcos Delgado.
Dine and wine at Greenbelt 5 Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 11:17PMEvery new store that opens at Greenbelt 5 makes me fall in love with it more. Everything’s just so freakishly accessible! But it’s not all about fashion at the city’s latest hot spot. It’s also about the dining experiences.
West Bengal State Information Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 5:07PMWest Bengal state information. Updated with Geography, history, government, economy, travel info, food, festivals, dance & music, art & culture of West Bengal
Maharashtra State Information Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 5:06PMMaharashtra state information. Updated with Geography, history, government, economy, travel info, food, festivals, dance & music, art & culture of Maharashtra
From the Cellar: Arizona wine country keeps pouring the good stuff Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 4:29PM Who knew that once you labor through the Interstate 10 construction zone in central Tucson and make your way to Highway 83 and into the rolling countryside that one of the most interesting - and unexpected - wine producing regions awaits.
Teacher Karla Wean Brings Japan Back to Polk Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 4:04PMKarla Wean gingerly turned the pages of an album containing mementos from her recent trip to Japan as she excitedly explained items found on each one - rice paper in vivid colors, posters written in Japanese, subway receipts, newspaper ads, napkins, chopsticks and other everyday items.
Deaths & Funerals Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 1:25PMHARRIS, Jeanne Marie April 21, 1914 - July 28, 2008 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Mack in 1999, left to mourn are daughter, Marie (Doug); son, Jim (Meg) of Victoria; sisters, Julie Braaten of Kelowna, Marguerite Upton of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. Born in Kipling, Saskatchewan, Mom left home at age 17 to ...
Come Dine With Me Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 2:23PMIt is not likely that the halcyon days of air travel will return anytime soon.
Community House says thanks for Jazzfest Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 5:54AMFirst, and most importantly, I would like to thank the community for coming forward and saving The Community House Jazzfest. We received donations from individuals ranging from $5 to $2,000. The donation of $2,000 came from a local couple, Brad and Sharon Rosenberg. Each year, they celebrate their wedding anniversary at Jazzfest, placing their chairs in the front row in Shain Park, enjoying all ...
Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival Entertains, Educates August 7-9 Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 5:46PM For one weekend in August, Beaver Creek is host to a plethora of potent potables during the Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival, August 7-9, 2008.
Borders(R) Celebrates the Grand Opening of its New Concept Store in Tukwila, Wash. Aug. 1-3 Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 10:30AM Borders will celebrate the grand opening of its newest concept store beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 3 at its new store in Tukwila, Wash. located at the intersection of Strander Blvd. and Southcenter Parkway in Westfield Southcenter.
36 Hours in Providence, R.I. Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 3:26AMAfro-Sonic playing at Cafe Xxodus. AN Ivy League college, a cutting-edge art school and top-flight chefs have helped Providence shed its reputation as a Boston suburb.
On the road Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 7:50PMHere’s a Scrabble traveller’s tale of discovery. ONE of the indispensable accoutrements for the scrabbler on the move is the hand-held pocket computer cum mobile phone. It is loaded, naturally, with a word search program.
Bringing the world to a spare bedroom Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 5:58PMAdrienne Yelsky was approaching 40 when she started thinking about having another child. In the ensuing 20 years, she’s had 11.
NIAGARA FALLS: Petitions invalidated in two out of seven districts Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 4:27PMTen seats on the City of Niagara Falls Democratic Party committee will be up for grabs this fall. Niagara County Board of Elections Commissioner Nancy Smith said Thursday her office invalidated petitions in two out of seven districts where supporters of City Councilman Sam Fruscione are hoping to secure committee seats.
Volunteers Keep Fair Rolling Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 10:48AMWithout volunteers, there would be no elephant ears or homemade milk shakes, no grilled corn, pork-a-leans, or other gastronomic goodies...