By Phyllis Pollack At a press conference held in Hollywood, California on Tuesday, longtime headbangers Kiss and Motley Crue announced that the two bands will tour together. The tour will be promoted by Live Nation. What was been dubbed as “The Tour” will start on July 20, 1012, and will result in the two bands […]

As the flowers of spring begin to bloom, consumers become smitten with the notion of “out with the old and in with the new.” At home, they begin donating old clothes, toys, tools and appliances only to replace them with newer items that are a better fit, trendier or were just too good of a […]

One of the most difficult parts about going through your divorce in Milwaukee is how to handle child custody. Especially when you are dealing with a parent who treats the children as pawns, it can be difficult and even emotionally damaging to the children. When this happens, it is up to the parent who isn’t […]

So we have reached an impasse. The Left says that a voter photo ID is an “onerous” affront to minorities, the poor and the elderly. They claim this is continuation of the evils of the past such as poll taxes and literacy tests. They accuse the Right of being, of course, racists. TheRight contends that […]

On Monday, April 23rd, Ellen DeGeneres announced this week’s guests and she revealed excitedly that the dynamic duo from England, Sophia Grace and Rosie, are returning to her studio for a command repeat performance. Here’s what Ellen said about their return in today’s weekly email to fans… I couldn’t be more excited to tell you […]

The night of the 4th day in April, in 1968, most cities across the nation burned. Word spread of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and that news was followed soon thereafter by violence, anger, frustration and hate. There was one major city that did not burn that night, Indianapolis. 1968 was a […]

A look at the Talawanda baseball roster from last year looks like bad news for this year. Thirteen players from 2011 were seniors and are now gone from the program. While that will be a subtraction problem coach Pete Maus will need to work, he sees it as an addition problem with players available in […]

Question submitted via Formspring: “My friend is VERY picky in choosing a man to date. She wants a relationship, but her standards are too high. She says it’s good because she knows what she wants and deserves the best. I say it’s a bad thing because no one is living up to her standards.” This […]

Many subjects fall under the realm of the paranormal and a variety of both old and new groups in the area extending from Hamilton to Toronto, Ontario are holding meetings to discuss them during the following week and beyond. The Goddess Within A Girl’s Night Out will be held on April 13, 2012 at 9:30 […]

At the time of her tragic death at age 4, Marchella Brett Pierce was so severely malnourished that the medical examiner found the contents of her stomach to be limited to a single kernel of corn. Now the child’s mother, 32-year-old Carlotta Brett Pierce, is on trial for the 2010 “murder by starvation.” The child’s […]

You may have read that savvy, nutrition-minded shoppers should only shop the perimeter of the supermarket store. It is true that the perimeter is the traditional location of the fresh produce and often dairy and bread products, however; there are treasures to be found in the middle aisles, if your focus is on lean, mean […]

Any Marine who ever attended Boot Camp in San Diego is intimately familiar with every foot of of the 3,000 feet of elevation associated with the topographical feature that generations of Marines have lovingly referred to as “B***h Ridge.” As reported by Fox News, seven Marines in 2003 trudged to the top of the ridgeline […]

The month of March came in like a lion for the electric car industry. It kicked off with an announcement by GM that is was temporarily suspending production of the Chevy Volt, forcing layoffs at its Detroit plant. This followed news by the electric car maker Tesla of a whopping $81 million net loss in […]

Via Press Release (New York, N.Y.) Building upon the network’s most successful year ever, the Military Channel is tripling its programming investment with a 2012/2013 Upfront slate that features new series and specials showcasing the best of the armed forces, while adding compelling original programming that takes the network in an exciting new direction – […]

I was never a big fan of taking supplements. I was a purist in a sense. Believing we could only give our bodies what it needed with whole organic foods and drinks. I don’t recall where the shift happened, but in the past two years I have become a big fan and advocate of taking […]

Whether they are in the workplace, in the home, in the car, in school or some combination of these, busy women are busy. (Duh.) There are days when busy women have the time and space to put on their entire face- the whole shebang, from foundation to eyeliner to lipstick. But, there are also days […]

The Nature Conservancy is encouraging people to celebrate the planet on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, by hosting or attending a Picnic for the Planet. According to their website, the purpose of the Picnic for the Planet campaign is, basically “the planet does a lot for us, we should take it out for lunch.” Hosting […]

Barbecue Shrimp is a delicious appetizer or entrée and its preparation time is minimal. If the family loves shrimp, this recipe becomes a favorite. Most eat this dish with their hands as the shrimp is cooked with the shell on, and it is hard to maneuver a knife and fork to get to the meat […]

When not on the small screen romancing Amy Poehler in “Parks and Recreation,” Adam Scott is back to the big screen in the new comedy “Friends With Kids.” If Harry and Sally had decided to have a baby somewhere in the middle of falling in love, you’d have “Friends With Kids.” The romantic comedy opening […]

With swimsuit season just around the corner I’ve been on the hunt for a few new suits. And this, as with all things that lead to a Friday Flashback article, got me thinking about the history of the swimsuit. So, kiddies, today I bring you swimsuits from the 1800s to today. Chillin’ out seaside style […]

Week 12 of the National Lacrosse League features six games which start on March 23, 2012 when the Philadelphia Wings travel to Denver to take on the league-leading Colorado Mammoth. Information has been collected from writers, fans, coaches, and players to determine which team in each match-up has the best odds of winning. As aforementioned, […]

Epic theaters of Clermont is located on Hwy 27 south of 50 and north of Steve’s Rd. It has 16 stadium seating auditoriums equipped with rocking chair love seats and Dolby digital 6 channel sound. A combination of 35MM and digital projectors are being used here but it’s not clear how many there are of […]

Saturday night at Kay Yeager Coliseum provided an exciting game, but a frustrating loss for the Wichita Falls Wildcats. The Odessa Jackalopes took a 5-4 victory over the hometown team to complete the sweep of a two game series between the North American Hockey League teams. The Jackalopes win keeps them six points behind the […]

A March 16 hearing before Bell County 169th Judicial District Court Judge Gordon Adams saw attorneys on two fronts characterizing Materials Transportation Company (MTC) as the personal piggy bank of Bill Jones, the employee-owned company’s president/CEO and the city of Temple’s mayor. Troubling as this is, with a potential sale of MTC and removal of […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers finished the 2010-2011 season they had a great chance to win the draft lottery and get the number one overall pick. During the season the Cavaliers obtained the Los Angeles Clippers 1st round draft pick in a deal that featured Mo Williams. The Cavaliers with their pick got the #4 overall […]

(Note: Going through my dead pile of articles the other day I found this, slated to be published on December 29, 2011. Editors squashed my original article because entailed my investigation into the death as a murder conspiracy and ensuing cover-up involving several prominent Hollywood producers, the Japanese Mafia, Sal, the delivery guy at Minotti’s […]

One brave warrior, touched by the gods, must overcome all odds to save mankind from a merciless and powerful tyrant now that Immortals is on Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. In this epic tale of vengeance and destiny, power-mad King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke, Iron Man 2) threatens to destroy all of […]

An apology can and should end a conflict, and receiving one is much easier than giving one, but here are some ways to accept an apology and move on. 1. Respect the effort A real apology should include responsibility, remorse, an effort not to repeat, and restitution (when possible). If you can’t accept the apology […]

My daughter Christy works for a publishing company. She recently questioned the assertion of one of their authors that “The true roots of America go all the way back to the ancient Hebrew republic.” That is, as she wrote, “I also find it weird that he’s tracing American democracy back to the government of Ancient […]

Landing a job is possible, even in a tough economy. Your teen needs three things if they expect to gain employment: motivation, preparation and perfection. I will tackle motivation in another article coming soon. The following will help your teen prepare to look for openings and fill out applications. Know what teens can legally do. […]

Hard to believe, but we are at the final game of the regular season in Big 12 men’s basketball. This is the first time I can remember that most all of the seeds and the first-round matchups for the Big 12 Tournament were already decided before the final weekend preceding postseason play. Kansas and Kansas […]

The movie 21 Jump Street was recently released, and even though some moments appeared to be funny, the laughs ended for many when Ice Cube’s character attempted to insult another by asking him if he was “autistic”. The “joke” has upset many parents of children with autism, as well as many adults on the spectrum. […]

Buy Soundtrax’ Music From The Walt Disney/Pixar Films Up/Ratatouille/The Incredibles for Solo Piano Music Composed By Michael Giacchino Piano Solos Performed by Mark Northam and Joohyun Park Arranged And Produced By Mark Northam and Joohyun Park Buy Soundtrax Digital Release 30 Tracks – Disc Time: 56:16 Rating of 7.5 of 10.0 The Music From Walt […]

Lenox, MA, Hosts the Official American UCI Event. Sparta Cycling is pleased to announce that the first annual Berkshire Cycling Classic in Lenox, Massachusetts on May 6, 2012 has been named the American stop on the fifteen event UCI WORLD CYCLING TOUR for 2012 through 2014. The rides are held as Cyclosportif (or Gran Fondo) […]

I have a special fondness for playwright Jason Grote. His play Hamilton Township, produced by the Salvage Vanguard, was one of the first plays I had ever seen in town, and forever peppered my opinion of the company, and Austin’s theatre scene overall. It was with some not so small delight that I took my […]

My previous St. Louis Examiner article (“Paying child support directly to your ex in Missouri”) addressed the unfortunately common problem of paying your child support payments directly to your ex instead of through the proper Missouri child support office. Usually those payments directly to your ex are counted as “gifts” and the child support agency […]

I am investigating mental health care human rights abuses in New York State and elsewhere. And so I have sent the following e-mail to Governor Cuomo of New York State. If Governor Cuomo chooses to answer these questions this report will be followed up with his responses and with comments regarding his responses. Dear Governor […]

Think you might have bed bugs? Are you waking up with unexplained bites? Have you looked around your bedroom and can’t find a thing but you know you are being bitten by something? You need a bed bug dog inspection! Bed bugs can be very hard to find, especially when the problem is a new […]

The Hunger Games premiere was held Monday night in Los Angeles to much fanfare — and to the cheers of hundreds of fans, who camped out for two days for a chance to see the stars walk the special black carpet. “The passion of these fans is unlike anything I have ever been involved with,” […]

Max Payne 3 is hitting shelves May 15th and Rockstar Games has a must buy on their hands. Between Brazil and New York the graphics will amaze you in their detail. Step out onto the street in New York and look around. Everything you see is just as detailed in Max Payne 3. The research […]

Claims that a U.S. soldier killed at least 16 civilians in Afghanistan cover front pages at present, but there are scant details about what really happened. Most major news media, including The New York Times, have relied on reports from local villagers or local government officials for an account of what happened in Panjwai on […]

In Chicago, many aspiring actors can tell you how hard it is to land a role in legitimate film. Many directors will say how tough it is to fund their own projects. Recently feature films like the revamped Batman franchise and shows like “The Boss” have come to the Chicago land area. The independent film […]

With more contestants on “The Celebrity Apprentice” than ever before, the show has become even more competitive than what it has been in previous seasons. “The Celebrity Apprentice” is a contest with notable public figures competing to win money for their selected charities. They complete different business tasks in each episode. Contestants are eliminated by […]

Far far away, in an alien parallel baseball universe, this dialogue took place during the first several days of the 2012 baseball season in Detroit: ‘The tigers are going all the way man. They have great starting pitching and an offense that is going to score a gazillion runs! Wire to wire baby! Undefeated!’ (parallel […]

Club Nokia was packed with mostly older folk fans as they celebrate Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday celebration Saturday night. The post outside the venue announced David Crosby was ill and not performing, which was a drag, but the other performances managed to take you through decades of freedom fighter music while breathing new life into […]

For the last 20 years of my adult life, I have lived in two places (Marquette, MI and Northeast Wisconsin) where drinking isn’t just a way to pass the time, but it is a way of life. Prime examples: Remillard’s Bar in Marquette opens at 7 am. This morning, on my way to dialysis, I […]

Monin Gourmet Syrups has introduced 4 new pie inspired flavors perfect for dressing up your coffee recipes. If you are looking for something different to try, check out these droolworthy flavors: Pumpkin pie is a scrumptious after-dinner treat during the holidays and beyond, with an alluring combination of smooth pumpkin filling and rich pie crust. […]

The “broken window theory” of economics states that when something bad happens, like a thug breaking a window, it’s a good thing because the victim of the crime must hire a glazer to repair the damage. Thus the thug created a job for the glazer. This is typical liberal thinking and as usual, they are […]

We’ll begin today, with the simplest recipes, ideas and concepts and develop progressively more complex themes as time goes on. The poached pear from today’s desserts will be a stage in a later recipe that is more involved. Choosing the right dessert for a meal is an art to begin with, and producing a homemade […]

On Monday, D.C. celebrated its Emancipation Day; 150 years after President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves within the District of Columbia. April 16, 1862, Lincoln signed the D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act, which freed approximately 3,100 slaves nine months before the Emancipation Proclamation. When the District of Columbia was established in 1800 it inherited the laws […]

Bully (Rated PG-13) Directed by Lee Hirsh Plot: A documentary that gives the audience a first hand look at the problem of bullying in American schools. I went into “Bully” with mixed feelings. It’s an important message that needs to be heard and have a strong light shown on it; but as a victim of […]

University California David MIND Institute finds Autism more likely to occur if obese while pregnant In a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates indicate that one in eighty-eight children in the United States has some form of Autism which is a 78% increase4 compared to ten years ago. Now a […]

Wizard’s Quest hit the stores in 1979 and really opened up the eyes of any fantasy fan as to the sort of experience that a board game could capture. While the artwork on the tokens themselves, representing the men, orcs, dragon and wizard that inhabit the island nation of Marnon, were not any more innovative […]

Unfortunately it took the death of Trayvon Martin in Florida at the hands of George Zimmerman to convince at least some of the corporate world just how despicable the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is. When the National Rifle Assn. (NRA) brought the “stand your ground” law to the them, it was originally passed in […]

The 12th Day of Lent Life is the Only Choice Read Jeremiah 1 They called her the octa-mom. Already the mother of six, she underwent fertility treatments and unexpectedly became pregnant with 8 more children, all of whom survived past birth. The criticism, perhaps rightly so, was harsh. With no money, no husband, no help, […]

Shop Spotlight – Game On Cafe 49 Water St., Augusta, Maine 04330 Welcome back to my ever growing series of Shop Spotlights. The goal of this series to to let the local players now what they missed out on by staying at home when Team Archmages leaves the local shop for large events. Also it […]

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kirk Cameron was interviewed on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight. Cameron stated his personal biblical belief about homosexuality and gay marriage. GLADD quickly responded. Concerning the Ft. Hood killings, Reuters quoted General George Casey (Commander of the Army), ‘…as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I […]

Meet The Commuters: one of the rare bands that can release a debut album, give it away for free, and then play their album release show to an almost sold out venue. Talk about letting the music speak for itself. Fans of Snow Patrol, Matchbox 20 and Deep Blue Something should pick up “Rescue,” a […]

A QTIP trust, or Qualified Terminable Interest Property trust, is a special type of A/B trust. Have I lost you yet? Not to worry… keep reading! Let’s start at the beginning. An A/B trust is a marital trust system comprised of two trusts, an A trust and a B trust. The A trust is typically […]

Get great deals at Columbus stores this week on produce, dairy, health and beauty items and more! Have your kids select their favorite produce items and learn a new recipe together. Meijer Strawberries $1.50 per pound box 4# bag organic navel oranges $3.29 Yoplait lactose free yogurt $.60, use $.30/1 manufacturer’s coupon to get this […]