Warp speed to San Jose 'Star Trek' exhibitMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:54AMTraveling 'Star Trek' exhibit gives fans an opportunity to visit the bridge, transport to a planet and fire on Klingon war ships. True "Star Trek" fanatics who visit "Star Trek: The Exhibition" at San Jose's Tech Museum may find some flaws in the life-size replica of the starship Enterprise's bridge.
Jerry Jones says he's a true contenderSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:19PMRoss Greenburg, president of HBO Sports, was making small talk with Jerry Jones when he asked, "Would the Cowboys Stadium landlord be interested in possibly hosting a fight?" Jones fought to contain his enthusiasm.
Alice in Wonderland (1966 BBC version)Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:26AMDVD Talk Collector Series Far better, I suspect, than anything you're going to see in that 3D version this weekend. BBC Video and 2 Entertain, no doubt hoping to soak up a little of that Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland promotional gravy, have re-released Alice in Wonderland , the haunting, nightmarish 1966 BBC Television version written and directed by Jonathan Miller, and starring Peter Sellers ...
Cast helps 'Love' live up to an age-old themeTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:36PMNearly everybody has immigration stories to tell. English playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah's "Let There Be Love," getting its American premiere now at Centerstage, taps into the way in which such family accounts are both culturally specific and universal. The play does not exactly have a light touch when it comes to dialogue,...
In memoriam: Va. airmen killed nine years ago rememberedTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:47PMToday marks the ninth anniversary of an airplane crash that killed 18 National Guardsmen from Virginia Beach. To commemorate their loss, PilotOnline.com is featuring profiles of the airmen who died. This story was originally published in The Virginian-Pilot on March 5, 2001. National Guardsmen remembered - They were fathers, friends, soldiers
A Haitian on Haiti: Editor Gary Pierre Pierre speaks on the plight of his nationWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:12PM“The dead bodies lying in the street were really jarring. The smell of the dead bodies was putrid. They were piled up everywhere. The government did what they thought was best when they did the mass burials. This was a natural disaster of biblical proportions.”
NFL film critics see big pictureFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:32AMMOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- NFL Films is buzzing four days before the AFC and NFC Championship games.Although owned by the league, NFL Films is hosting analysts from every major network and even one Chicago newspaper.In a studio on the main level, Cris Collinsworth (NBC), Phil Simms (CBS), James Brown (Fox) and Warren Sapp (NFL Network) are taping Showtime's Inside the NFL. On the third floor, Brian ...
Related StoriesMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:57AM"I commend the anonymous donor for trying to beautify the Avenue. If we're getting fancy trash bins, so much the better."
News briefsThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 10:07AMIf you thought the last Town Meeting was a debacle, come out to experience actual electronic voting and see how we can fix the worst problems via the upcoming May 2010 warrant articles. The demo will take place on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wayland Town Building’s Large Conference Room. Call 617-721-3089 or e-mail "ImproveWaylandDemocracy@gmail.com[[[SHIFTIN ...
GE Ingenuity Throws Dallas Cowboys Stadium to Technological ForefrontFriday, January 8, 2010 @ 8:05AMCLEVELAND----As the largest NFL venue ever built, the Dallas Cowboys’ new billion-dollar stadium is an engineering marvel. GE’s contribution to the project—cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting and electrical distribution equipment—has satisfied the Texas-sized expectations of the Cowboys organization.
Raptors will try to solve Orlando problemWednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 11:27AMWinless in three meetings against Orlando, the Raptors coaches may have found a way to change their luck tonight.
Irvine: What to watch for in 2010Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 1:33PMIRVINE From Great Park construction to election battles, new employers and hospitals to ambitious plans for the community's urban core, Irvine is expected to get off to a fast start in the new decade. Here are some of the topics to watch for in the...
Oklahoma State’s defense lauds new bossMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 11:18PMIRVING — Because he is not a player, Oklahoma State’s Bill Young could not be considered for Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honors this season.
TV in 2009: Beyond reality TV's stranglehold, comedy and drama excelledSaturday, December 26, 2009 @ 6:55PMR.I.P. Let's begin with the year's great TV passing: Big Brother, which came to a belated demise after format exhaustion and red-top disaffection. And yet, blow me if reality TV's stranglehold didn't get tighter than ever.
What Vevo Gets RightAnd What It Gets WrongThursday, December 17, 2009 @ 9:13AMTy Ahmad-Taylor is the founder and CEO of FanFeedr, a real-time personalized sports feed. Previously he was SVP of Strategy and Product Development at Viacom and, before that, Comcast.
Another Cowboys season slipping awayMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 6:12AMThough some members are downplaying the situation, things are once again falling apart late.
NJ High School Stunned By Alleged Massacre PlotSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:57AMA New Jersey high school is stunned after a student is arrested, charged with a plot to turn the campus into the next Columbine massacre. Students expressed relief that the plan was stopped before it was too late. At Bridgewater Raritan High, there were Saturday sessions for the SATs and sports practices, but with the added police presence, students were buzzing about a Columbine wannabe in ...
Little Pitchers Have Big Ears: Brothers ReviewedFriday, December 4, 2009 @ 9:26PMThe screening was slipped in at the last minute, but Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal as Brothers is worth a look: Brothers The prodigal son always gets off so easy. He certainly has the better time of it in Jim Sheridan’s Brothers: Fresh out of prison, Jake Gyllenhaal remodels a kitchen and shares his doobies with Natalie [...] Related posts: G-Force Reviewed'Rodent’s Revenge: G-Force Reviewed ...
Plans for Clearview spelled outThursday, December 3, 2009 @ 9:47AMLAST IN A SERIES JUNEAU — Throughout the decades, care provided by staff of Clearview Long-term Care and Rehabilitation has evolved to meet patient needs and expectations — while its infrastructure has remained largely the
Blether with BrianThursday, November 26, 2009 @ 6:45AMWhat now for minimum drink pricing?
Monday Sark bitesMonday, November 23, 2009 @ 7:37PMHere's a bit of what UW coach Steve Sarkisian had to say at today's weekly press luncheon:
Supernatural: Better living through televisionSunday, November 22, 2009 @ 8:40PMSupernatural "Changing Channels" November 5, 2009 The CWKramer bursts through their door, he's likely to get a face full of rock salt. THEN: "You've got a Trickster on your hands. They're immortal, and they can create things out of thin...
No choice but to bet the houseFriday, November 20, 2009 @ 2:12AMW ith my own rooting interest in the midst of a spectacular crash-and-burn, I`ve spent the football season trying to remove the blinders of partisanship and adopt a stance of analytical objectivity.
Gamecocks' offensive line coach goes on the defensiveThursday, November 12, 2009 @ 12:13AMCOLUMBIA -- His players in the very crosshairs of public ridicule and criticism, South Carolina's first-year offensive line coach could not have been in a better mood Monday. He opened and closed his seven minutes with reporters with jokes.
College Top 25 Preview Capsules: Bama-LSU might be another defensive struggleFriday, November 6, 2009 @ 6:32PMTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there’s more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
College Top 25 Preview Capsules: Bama-LSU might be another defensive struggleFriday, November 6, 2009 @ 6:32PMTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there’s more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
Florida State - Team NotesTuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 9:35PMIn a show of solidarity, embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden joined his players as they linked arms together and entered the field prior to facing Georgia Tech.
When Push Comes to ShoveSunday, November 1, 2009 @ 11:06PMThe violent and shocking Precious should be more moving than it is.
An update on Del Mar's revitalization effortsThursday, October 29, 2009 @ 8:54PMHoward Gad By Howard Gad Chairman, Form-Based Code Committee As many of you know, Del Mar has embarked on a new form-based zoning program to help revitalize downtown. The City Council's goal is to encourage commercial property owners to appropriately revitalize their property in a way that is consistent with Del Mar's Community Plan. The objective is to focus retail and office activities into ...
'Star Trek' exhibit beams into San Jose's Tech Museum of InnovationTuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 2:22PMSpread over more than 15,000 square feet of space, "Star Trek: The Exhibition" features some 200 props, costumes and other artifacts representing all of the series and films, as well as carefully designed and constructed replicas of sets such as the bridge of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 (the Kirk-Spock one).
Review: "Five Minutes of Heaven" looks at hellish conflict in N. IrelandFriday, October 23, 2009 @ 2:18AM"Five Minutes of Heaven" reduces Northern Ireland's troubles to a gimmick, but it's an interesting gimmick, and the two men hoisted on its petard work at vivid cross-purposes. If nothing else, the film is worth seeing as a demonstration of opposing acting techniques.
Major Brands and Top Agencies To Lead PR Camp New YorkTuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 9:39AMPR Camp New York and Bernaise Source Media today announced the lineup of confirmed moderators for a full day of highly interactive discussions on social media complete with marshmallows and a virtual campfire.
Florida State - Team NotesMonday, October 12, 2009 @ 4:23AMIn a show of solidarity, embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden joined his players as they linked arms together and entered the field prior to facing Georgia Tech.
Execs & Accounts: Microsoft, AdECN, SchematicWednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 1:20PMMicrosoft ad exchange COO Green steps down; Schematic targets Minneapolis market; e-Dialog lands JetBlue.
Teams looking to the futureSaturday, October 3, 2009 @ 2:00AMSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Firing Tyrone Willingham isn’t the only thing Washington and Notre Dame have in common.
Film review: 'Heaven' can waitFriday, October 2, 2009 @ 5:43PMIt's 1975 in a small town in Northern Ireland, and teenager Alistair Little is primping for a night out. by Renata Polt