DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't Oct 22, 2009
Either way, it joins an august list of kidult classics By. A still from "Spirited Away". (Salon)
AT-HOME EXERCISE: Give these DVDs a good workout Sep 23, 2009
Toning sections use body-sculpting classics such as squats, lunges, push-ups and planks. Requires two sets of dumbbells. (USA Today)
At the core: Pilates is popular but requires concentration Sep 23, 2009
It features a huge variety of Pilates classics. Each 10-minute section targets a specific area: buns/thighs, arms/shoulders, abs and total-body, plus a stretch. (USA Today)
Editorial: Choice-based method aids kids Sep 8, 2009
The "reading workshop" approach, as written about last week in The New York Times, allows students to read their choice of fare instead of stodgier classics like Moby Dick and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. However, critics say the approach allows students to pass over important texts. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Guitars bond greats in It Might Get Loud Aug 12, 2009
Sony Picture Classics. Interviews, performances. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 30 Jul 30, 2009
Cardiff chef publishes cookbook: Gaetano Cicciotti, chef and owner of 7-year-old Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana od in Cardiff, has published a cookbook of his signature recipes. "Cicciotti's Kitchen: Italian Family Favorites ---- Quick, Easy and Delicious," a 96-page hardcover book published by Chefs Press, features more than 40 fast-prep recipes, many inspired by Cicciotti's childhood in Naples. (North County Times)
Entertainment briefs Jul 24, 2009
The first pre-concert will be 2 p.m. Sunday called "Classics of Musical Theater," which will include favorites from "Oklahoma!," "South Pacific," "Show Boat," "The Music Man," and "Cabaret." The second pre-concert will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 called "The German Romantics" and will include string and vocal music by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss and Mahler. The first Lakes Area Chamber Music Festival concert will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter where Lykins will... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
WFEE Grants Recommendations: Professional Development and Education Grants for 2009-10 School Year May 17, 2009
Four WHS English teachers will attend the conference titled Once and Future Classics: Reading Between the Lines to generate new ideas for the department during their year of curriculum review. 6. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Love your library: Celebrate 100 years of the West Branch May 13, 2009
The group, which has been in existence for more than 10 years, reads books that are classics or destined to become classics. It is free and new members are welcome. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 13, 2009
Teachers will perform a variety of classics from Sonny & Cher, to the Pointer Sisters, to Aerosmith. In addition, each fifth-grade class will present an original comedy skit. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
• Events calendar Apr 3, 2009
Country Classics, 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the public; 5 per person or 9 per couple ... Ballet Idaho's performance, "A Spring Collage of Classics," at 8 p.m. MAY 1-2 and at 2 p.m. MAY 2-3 at Boise State University's Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
including Weinermobile tours New Experience comes to Kraft Nabisco Mar 27, 2009
In addition to free samples of more than 30 Kraft and Nabisco products, the 60-foot by 140-foot Experience will have seating areas with televisions for spectators, golf swing evaluations from GolfTech, $10 GolfSmith coupons, golf memorabilia by Eagle Classics, and Barbie & Hot Wheel golf sets for kids. Younger fans will enjoy tours of the world-famous Oscar Mayer Wienermo-bile, visits with Mr. Peanut and Mr. Oreo and other family fun with First Tee and Desert Junior Golf Association. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The (makeup) gospel according to Luke Mar 22, 2009
The sets are called My Smoky Classics, My Sultry Blues, My Fierce Violets, My Luscious Greens and My Vintage Glam (a red and gold pairing). But times are tough for retail and, despite her legions of fans, Luke still has jitters about the launch. (Globe and Mail)
First look: Amazon's Kindle 2 Mar 15, 2009
Also available are free books to download -- many are older classics or ''romance'' novels. Kindle holds over 1,500 books -- it has 2 Gbyte of internal storage (approximately 1. (EETimes)
Pinocchio Review Mar 12, 2009
This is the most consciously moral of the Disney classics (once again, remaining true to the source material), and its message is not a subtle one ... It's likely that young viewers just discovering this film for the first time won't notice or care, but as adults considering where the film stands among the great animated classics, it's fair to say this still a masterpiece, albeit an imperfect one. (IGN FilmForce)
Student and parents accuse NHS of taking away freedom of speech Mar 11, 2009
I'mve pulled the syllabus from other schools to make sure we weren't expecting too much, but I saw other students are reading classics at other schools and are committed to reading a wide variety of other literature, she said, noting her son was previously home schooled. Jarvis said the veteran English teacher is following TEKS standards, and even offered the student additional reading and literature assignments he allegedly turned down. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Golf Pro Phil Mickelson to Share Secrets Of The Short Game Feb 24, 2009
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