As the Mother Nature struggles to make up her mind about Memphis weather, there is one thing that is certain. This week there is a line-up of live music in, and around the city that will satisfy your eardrums no matter who you are. Here is some of this weekend’s live music line-up! Friday, March […]

March is a big month for running. In Delaware County alone and only through early April, there are many scheduled races. The Pickle Run WInter Series is having its third and final run of this series on March 19th at Ridley Creek State Park. There are two courses to choose: 3.01ish is all road course […]

We’re discussing the loss of women’s dignity. Last time, I promised to tell you a story that may better illustrate the concept. A dozen or so years ago, I received a phone call from a friend. She was screaming at someone as I picked up. From what I could decipher, she was cursing at her […]

A flash of black and white soars past you, and just as your get focal point on it, you see a dog launching off the ground and jumping several feet into the air just to catch a flying piece of plastic with a firm clamp of its jaws. The dog lands effortlessly and swiftly runs […]

Monday, March 21, 2011 2pm at Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library – Abbett Book Choices: This month’s book is Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5pm at Geasa-Marana Library – Marana Mystery Book Club: This is a special meeting featuring the author of Bones in the Desert, Jana Bommersbach. 7pm at Oro […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (CGE) – Last week at the overview briefing for reporters on his first two-year budget, Ohio Gov. John Kasich took aim at the layers of government in Ohio built up over the 208 years since Ohio attained statehood and declared he would address whittling them down once he’s cleared his plate filled with […]

Beautiful fish swimming in blue waters, something my daughter loves…There are all kinds, Corydoras, Rainbow, Green gold, Schwartz’s, all so beautiful, wonderful to look at as they glide across what is their domain, their gills going in and out, swimming day and night in “AN ELEMENT DESIGNED” just for them. This is God in every […]

Based on the republican land slide victories in November, myself included, it is blatantly obvious the voters of Michigan were ready for a change. Eight years of being blown away by Governor Granholm was more than any of us could take. Our unemployment rate bounces between one and two as the highest in the nation. […]

Lingerie Briefs is a NY consulting firm focused on the development of intimate apparel specialty store and e-commerce businesses. The company is driven by Ellen Lewis, a 25 year veteran of the intimate apparel industry with expertise in both the wholesale and retail side of the business. An experienced merchant with vast knowledge of the […]

St. Patrick’s Day is the next event we have on March 17. In honor of St. Patrick and everything green, I thought of a light pasty fiilled with peas. Pasty is a filled pastry case (salty not sweet) that is commomly associated with Cornwall, a county in England. The filling can range from meats, to […]

The over-building of the residential and commercial real estate market in Florida showed what barely restricted growth can do, like sink an economy. With corporate interests calling every shot in Tallahassee these days, an open invitation has been issued to developers to have completely unrestricted growth in the future. While Gov. Scott has promised to […]

Frankenmuth is fun place to visit, festivals continually fill the streets with happy participants and eager sightseers. During Easter brightly colored eggs, spring flowers, and streamers dot every bush, plant, fountain, and sculpture. The decorations look amazing, and you might just feel like one small boy who remarked ” Mommy, I just want to take […]

On Monday, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute published its report on Mayor Gray’s proposed budget for FY 2012. The budget shows that many of the cuts that were made a few years ago will stay in place and deepen in some areas where people with HIV are most dependent. According to Defeat Poverty DC, one […]

Other cities: New York City The following are listings for TV shows in alphabetical order broadcast in Tulsa local market for weeks of Mar 02, 2011 to Mar 15, 2011 for the letter T. Show Day Date Time Channel Station Episode number Episode name | Guest Stars TMZ NEW Tue. 3-1-2011 6:30 PM, ch 41.1 […]

You want your face to always look it’s best!, as women make-up plays an important role – wether is a natural look, a beauty look, a glamour look or an edgy look! It goes on our face and it just needs to be done right! Here are the 10 makeup no-no’s! you want to not […]

In an exclusive interview yesterday, African-American businessman and Tea Party favorite Herman Cain strongly defended the movement against charges of racism. According to Cain, “Accusing the Tea Party movement of racism is not only a cheap shot, it is totally inaccurate and it is a sign of desperation on the part of those who are […]

House Leadership under pressure to cut from Tea Party Eric Cantor (R-Va) Tuesday responded to a GAO report showing the federal government is spending billions on overlapping and duplicate programs. The non-partisan Government Accountability Office targeted as much as $510 billion on 583 potentially duplicative, wasteful programs overseen by roughly 182 government agencies. The GAO […]

This second issue of the new Batman Beyond series is called “Rough Justice,” it is the April 2011 edition, and is the second part in the miniseries called “The Heart of the Matter.” In the previous issue, a man known as Jatts learned he had an incurable sickness and decided to take revenge on the […]

Did you guys get a chance to watch The Celebrity Apprentice last night? If you write for children or know how difficult it is to write a children’s book, I’m sure you were one of the viewers who got a kick out of watching the remaining 15 celebrities rack their brains and try their hand […]

With gas prices and the economy that way it is right now, who in Riverside county wants to pay $20.00 dollars for a manicure when you can get all the supplies for a year’s worth of manicures and pedicures for the same amount (or less)? It saves time? Not really, whether you are getting a […]

The time has come to embark on the search for the season’s foxiest crimson, scarlet and raspberry-hued hauteness, because on April 16th, 2011, Chicago will be home to the city’s First Annual Red Dress Party! The concept of the Red Dress Party stems from a romance that took place in the early 1990’s. Two gentlemen […]

Mesquite, TX: In an incident at Kimbrough Middle School has resulted in outrage around the globe, thanks to a You Tube video posted by a student who recorded the entire thing. Students can be clearly heard screaming at Officer Davis, begging and pleading with him to stop. And yet, he continued until the baby squirrel […]

Child sex trafficking abolitionists demand justice in the case of Emile Mooser for downloading lewd child porn. Child sex trafficking abolitionists believe that no matter who you are, celebrity or not, old or not, if you download child porn, you deserve the maximum sentencing possible. Emile Mooser, 76, the famed award winning Swiss chef had […]

While planning a wedding for any bride can be stressful, the first two things that need to be decided upon are when and where. For a select few brides, they know that they are special and that the traditional church or garden wedding will not do. They want more pizzazz. They crave the unusual, yet […]

There are close to 45 million Americans working from home at least one day-a-week, and an even larger number maintaining a home office for household business tasks, the home office is vital to every-day productivity. Parents are choosing to work at home due to varying circumstances, as well as many parents blogging and using social […]

If you are single or in a mutually non-monogamous relationship, you don’t need to read this. Please feel free to go find something fun to do. However; if you are in a committed relationship in which you voluntarily chose to be faithful, and you have been thinking about cheating….you need to keep your eyes right […]

It’s like a marriage on the rocks, or that crazy uncle doing one outrageous thing too many. Ultra conservative, right wing demagogue Glenn Beck, who has attacked everything from what he calls socialist low rent apartment buildings in the Bronx, to health care, Barack Obama, who is his favorite target of vindictive scorn and fear […]

Enough is enough! It is time to join a gym and drop those extra pounds you’ve been carrying around for too long. Or maybe you want to start a weights class for more definition and toning. Either way, joining a new gym can be overwhelming. There are many options – which way do you go? […]

Chris Evans underwent a dramatic transformation to morph from his naturally lanky self to ripped superhero in “Captain America,” thanks to a high-protein diet and intense weightlifting workouts. While Evans previously worked out and gained muscle for the Fantastic Four franchise, the high-calorie eating regimen and grueling workout plan for Captain America was unlike anything […]

WARNING! if you’re like Officer Garrett‘s family and watched Dancing With The Stars instead of the Pretty Little Liars Spring Finale, proceed with caution, as this recap reveals details from the finale not to be read until after you’ve watch! Pretty Little Liars ended the season Monday night with For Whom The Bell Tolls. Unfortunately, […]

Tomorrow, Walt Disney World guests can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in various ways, from wearing the traditional green to visiting Raglan Road at Downtown Disney and lifting a pint or two. For Disney guests on-site for the Irish celebration, here are some ways to celebrate the day. Raglan Road, at Downtown Disney, is the go-to […]

All the federal agencies remain hopeful that a government shutdown will be averted. The President Obama has made it clear that he does not want a government shutdown, and the administration is working to find a solution with which all sides can agree. However, prudent management requires that a plan for an orderly shutdown should […]

BOOK REVIEW Why Men Love Bitches –From Doormat to DreamgirlA Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationshipby Sherry Argov I’m fahklumpt and kumfumbled – I just don’t get this book. Or rather, I don’t get the title and why Argov felt it necessary to dub a woman who takes care of herself and […]

George Lakoff, Prof. at UC Berkeley Linguistic Department points out that the President’s speech “The Country We Believe In” was not just about the budget but the moral system that defines democratic ideals. The furor and the struggles of the progressives and the tea party to pigeon hole and take the conversation to the basement, […]

Atlanta Astro Alert: It’ brave heart time ~ Venus, just having moved into Aries, comes face to face with Uranus today! Venus is sensual, romantic, beautiful, cultured, and affectionate. She has definite attitudes toward money, personal possessions, comfort and social values. She’s the voice within that gives each of us directions on how to interact […]

Not only did Mel Gibson’s reputation take a severe hit as a result of the ”leaked” tapes of him arguing with Oksana Grigorieva, his former Russian mistress. Those infamous “Mel Gibson rants” (which were doctored after they were illegally made) also cost Hollywood millions of dollars in lost return on investments, lost of potential jobs […]

The ability to speak several languages not only looks good on a resume when you’re young, it may have neurological benefits well after you pass retirement age. A new study finds that seniors who speak three, four or more languages may have a lower risk of impaired memory than their peers. Most people already know […]

LOS ANGELES – We have our sports teams here in LA – some good, some not so good, but all with publicity often exceeding the amount of talent, but not the histrionics or paychecks. The LA Matadors is LA’s own team of young boxers big on talent and ambition, not on paychecks and egos. They […]

***In Lexington, ABC is found on channel 10 (antenna), 386 (satellite), or 908 (high definition cable).*** ABC’s CougarTown returned last night after a ten week break. It normally airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m., and will be on then this week, but last night’s episode aired in a special slot after Dancing With the Stars. In […]

New Yorkers and audiences nationwide proved last weekend they’ll take Johnny Depp in any form; animated or live action. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star teamed up once again with friend and director Gore Verbinski for the animated comedy “Rango” and walked away with $38 million. This week a trio of sci-fi films crash the […]

Genre: Romance, Epic/Historical Opens locally Friday, April 22nd, 2011 (check for showtimes) Run Time: 2 hours, 19 minutes Starring: Melanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Gaspard Ulliel, Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet Directed by Bertrand Tavernier (Life and Nothing But, A Sunday in the Country) “The Princess of Montpensier” is a film set in 16th century France, an epic battle […]

As April 15, the traditional tax deadline for most Americans to file their income tax returns, approaches this week, President Obama’s approval rating is at the same level as the percentage of Americans who don’t pay income taxes. A Real Clear Politics average of polls shows that President Obama’s approval rating and the percentage of […]

The Triangle-area’s event of the year is coming up – the defending champion NCAA champion and #4-ranked Duke Blue Devils (27-3, 13-2) travel to Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday to face the #13 UNC Tar Heels (23-6, 13-2) for the ACC regular season championship title. A game of this magnitude can’t elicit more attention and […]

To the naked eye, Ryan Miller didn’t look like he did anything extraordinary in Thursday night’s 1-0 win over the Flyers in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. There was no electrifying glove save, or Dominik Hasek-like acrobatics. Miller was just flat out brilliant. Somehow, some way though, Miller wasn’t the number one star […]

The president made a speech concerning an effort to achieve a 30 percent reduction in imported oil in about ten years. He still pushes green energy pretty exclusively, but has not done a good job promoting green energy. We still lack the transmission lines needed to transport electrical energy from wind and solar farms into […]

To read part 1, click here. Cendrine Marrouat: If you could pick one line from the play, what would it be? And why? Paul Johnson: At one point Paul says to me: “Become a child. Get back to Borneo. Get back to a time when you were connected. Go there! That’s where the joy is; […]

These are challenging times that we live in. Many family budgets have been stretched. So have states. Always competitive, states are going to great lengths to gain a competitive advantage over neighboring rivals. For years, in this neck of the woods New Jersey has competed with New York for businesses and sports teams. But there […]

When John Farrell was hired to be Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, he knew that he wanted to change the way the team played. When he was pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox last year, he saw full well what the Jays were capable of, both the good and the bad. Farrell saw […]

FLORENCE, Ore. – Drive along any major roadways in Eugene, and you will note dueling offers from the three Native American-run casinos along the nearby central Oregon coast. Each casino offers entertainment and dining deals, but don’t overdue it when it comes to asking you to spending your money on gambling. In turn, locals in […]

(Feb 28, 2011) Metabolic syndrome is recognized as the main factor for vascular and “all-causes” mortality in America. It has been long hypothesized that there are links between metabolic derangements of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes with future development and progression of atherosclerosis- sometimes called ‘hardening of the arteries.’ Atherosclerosis- a chronic inflammatory […]

The decision to apply for or accept the promotion Mothers are moving up the career ladder at a rapid pace. It is common knowledge that most mothers are working outside of the home in some capacity. There is a lot more to consider when a mother decides to take a position in management. Management brings […]

The budget, the debt, and the deficit. Conservatives have been using every forum available to warn people about the catastrophe that approaches if the government does not take drastic action to address these issues. The measures Republicans have in mind? Cuts, cuts and more cuts. Cut education, cut Medicare, cut Medicaid, cut Social Security, cut […]

Because April Fools Day falls on a Friday during Lent, I must abstain from red meat issues. Instead I present Stone Brewing’s news release exactly as it came in my email this morning. Enjoy! April 1st, 2011 Press Release Stone Brewing Co. Announces BastardShotz The cure for the common pouch We’ve all seen them. Sitting […]

March 21st was the day in history when… 1980: J.R. was shot on “Dallas”. Ewing was the nefarious patriarch on the popular evening soap opera in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The third season ended with a cliffhanger as J.R. was shot in his office by an unseen assailant. Viewers had to wait all […]

I only recently received the Brilliant Classics 13-CD box of the Complete Solo Piano Works of Robert Schumann. It arrived a bit late for the bicentennial celebration of the composer’s birth; but I have always felt that, where Schumann’s music is concerned, there is no such thing as “too late.” (I have found at least […]

Entering Thursday averaging 6.2 points per game, Louisville sophomore guard Mike Marra did not figure to be the difference maker in the Cardinals’ matchup against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Big East tournament quarterfinals. Yet, Marra, who scored in double figures only three times in conference play this season, proved to be just that […]

Millions of tourists stream through the gates of Universal Studios Hollywood each year, hailing from all over the globe, each forking out over $70 for the opportunity to see where and how cinematic magic is made. Although it is no secret, comparatively few tourists avail themselves of the fact that the entire city is a […]

The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage has been a big hit here in Vermont because it offers all-weather capability, rides and handles well and most important, gets good fuel economy. As part of Kia’s design-led transformation, the Sportage has become a strong player within the Kia line-up, and is in-part responsible Kia’s rapid growth. The new […]

Michaels Arts and Crafts store frequently advertises sales, but coming up this week, from April 3rd through April 9th, Michaels is announcing their biggest sale on most items in the store, with the lowest prices of the season in the custom framing department. This sale is being held in all the chain’s retail stores. Just […]

Pictures can say a thousand words and the pictures provided by the photographer are priceless. They capture the special moments, the details, and the most important people in one’s life. But what about the funny faces friends make while behind the shade? Or the bride and groom letting loose with silly glasses and mustaches? These […]