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Lewis: The ACTION 5!
[ 'Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay' - As a sequel to one of the funnier films of the last decade ("Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle"), I had my reservations about this one going in, but thankfully they were for the most part unfounded.
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Almanac
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS COLUMBIA CAMERA CLUB: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Capital Senior Center, Maxcy Gregg Park. Program will feature graphic artist Virginia Saunders. Open to all ages and skill levels. (803) 786-7022, www.columbiacameraclub.com C.A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984: Class meeting, 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruby Tuesday, Dutch Square. jahoward@ddsnc.gov ; ...
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Grimes students show off artistic talent
MEMBERS OFthe Bishop Grimes Art Club will participate in the Festival of the Arts at 7 p.m. May 8. Some of the members are (from left) Angela Freeman, Kelly Punch, Visitor, Helen Verchota, Mike Christie, Annemarie Wolken, Sam Hirsh, Sarah Barris, Lark Allen and Kathleen Ecal.
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Dennis Punzel: Draft party produces usual Lambeau frenzy
GREEN BAY -- It was a typical game day for Jordan Thayse. Up at 6 a.m. to whip up a pot full of jambalaya, pack up the grill and brats, load the cooler with beer, meet up with his buddies and head over to Lambeau Field. A few hours of eating, drinking and bean bag tossing in the cold, windswept parking lot, and he was ready to head into the stadium. But this was no November ...
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Racetracks pump the promotions
Auto racing is the ultimate in gas-guzzling entertainment. But the prospect of paying $4 a gallon to get to the track has some fans reluctant to start their engines. Ticket sales have slipped just as May — the biggest month in motor sports — begins. So track promoters, including Darlington Raceway president Chris Browning and Lowe’s Motor Speedway president H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, are shifting ...
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New performing arts centre for Calwell High
The ACT Government has announced a new performing arts centre will be built at Calwell High School over the next three years, at a cost of $5 million.
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Time Warner and Others Invest $25 Million in Meebo; Korea, Japan Expansion Plans
As we reported first earlier today, social IM firm Meebo has closed its third round of funding, and it came in at a big amount: $25 million. The lead investor was Jafco Ventures, the U.S. arm of Japanese venture/PE firm Jafco, with participation from Time Warner Investments, KTB Ventures (based on Korea), and existing investors Sequoia Capital and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. Founded in September ...
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La Cage 's Williamson Is Pure Heaven Beginning May 1 at the Emelin
Pure Heaven: A Party with Kay Thompson begins previews May 1 at The Emelin Theatre in Westchester County, NY. Broadway favorite Ruth Williamson, most recently seen in the revival of La Cage aux Folles, stars as the late entertainer-author.
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RICK BRAMWELL: 'Morels for dinner' easier said than done
My morel season has gotten off to a slow start. Last season, I was the lucky one. At the beginning of this season, I couldn’t find one on a white table cloth. My daughter Jourdan was barely speaking to me. She kept asking, “When will we be having morels for dinner?”
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Time Warner and Others Invest $25 Million in Meebo; Korea, Japan Expansion Plans
As we reported first earlier today, social IM firm Meebo has closed its third round of funding, and it came in at a big amount: $25 million. The lead investor was Jafco Ventures, the U.S. arm of Japanese venture/PE firm Jafco, with participation from Time Warner Investments, KTB Ventures , and existing investors Sequoia Capital and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
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Meebo Raises $25 Million to Fuel Growth and Revenue
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.----Meebo today announced a $25 million investment from a group of investors led by JAFCO Ventures, with participation from Time Warner Investments, KTB Ventures, and existing investors Sequoia Capital and Draper Fisher Jurvetson .
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National Day of Prayer today
As part of the National Day of Prayer, the Sumter Area Ministerial Association (SAMA) hosts an event today that encourages prayer in many ways. SAMA will conduct a prayer session beginning at noon today at the Russell Thomas Jr. Public Safety Building.
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Neville Bros. return to New Orleans jazz fest
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The Neville Brothers, one of New Orleans' most famous musical families, on Wednesday sought to soothe hurt feelings stirred by their absence since Hurricane Katrina by returning to the city's jazz festival.
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Towson University Big Band to perform
Towson's Big Band will present selections from more than 70 years of jazz music at its spring concert Thursday night at 8:15 p.m. in the Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall in Center for the Arts. Big Band conductor Jim McFalls said he is very confident in the skills of the student group.
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Student leaders and organizations recognized
The Celebration of the Student Leadership and Involvement Awards for 2007-2008 was held last Monday at Reeve Memorial Union. There were around 150 people gathered in Reeve Ballroom, including the award nominees, friends and proud parents all dressed in their best.
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Flight of the Conchords soar on U.S. chart
A pair of New Zealand comedians who play struggling musicians on a cult hit television show officially graduated to stardom on Wednesday when their debut album opened at No. 3 on the U.S. pop chart.
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Coroner Says Cause Of La Mesa's Man Death Still Unknown
The Riverside County Coroner's Office says Wednesday that an autopsy has been completed on a 21-year-old La Mesa man who died after attending the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, but the cause of death is still not known.
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Other local news: Segment of Metcalf to close
Motorists should be prepared to avoid driving a stretch of Metcalf Avenue this weekend. Workers will be diverting traffic at 95th to 103rd Streets for the construction of the bridge over Indian Creek. Southbound traffic may detour at 95th Street, with full closure of the street starting at 101st Street. Northbound traffic will detour at 103rd. The closure is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. ...
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Neville Bros. return to New Orleans jazz fest
The Neville Brothers, one of New Orleans' most famous musical families, on Wednesday sought to soothe hurt feelings stirred by their absence since Hurricane Katrina by returning to the city's jazz festival.
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Neville Bros. return to New Orleans jazz fest
NEW ORLEANS - The Neville Brothers, one of New Orleans' most famous musical families, on Wednesday sought to soothe hurt feelings stirred by their absence since Hurricane Katrina by returning to the city's jazz festival.
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Jazzercise classes help Fox Lake residents stay healthy
FOX LAKE – It’s hard to tell by looking at her, but Melanie Gelander said she has battled weight problems for a long time. The Antioch resident teaches Jazzercise six days a week, with some classes starting as early as 5:30 a.m.
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Fundraising events calendar May 2-22
THROUGH MAY 18 SYMPHONY DESIGNERS’ SHOWHOUSE, tour a stately, neoclassic mansion at 5730 Ward Parkway that has been redecorated and furnished by some of Kansas City’s top designers. Shop at a boutique featuring Nell Hill’s items and enjoy lunch in the café. Tickets cost $15 at the door or $13 in advance. Visit www.showhouse.org for details or call 816-968-9711. Proceeds benefit the Kansas ...
The Kansas City Star |
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Students play for alumni at Kennedy Center
What: Penn State School of Music President’s Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
Penn State Collegian |
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Local DJs march to different beats
Every weekend, the bars of State College resonate with prerecorded music. Though students might know the artist and lyrics of every song, few know the people bringing them the sound.
Penn State Collegian |
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Trinity Greeks protest ban on beach parties
Decision based on reports of alcohol abuse spurs a daylong sit-in.
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