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- Published: 01:04 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:04AMIsabel Goff Bunge died April 5 at her home in Darien. She was 74. Born February 27, 1936, in New York City, she was daughter of Homer P. and Gertrude K. Goff , and sibling of Gertrude "Bay" Schafer. She grew up in Darien.
- Create lasting memories with a personal and visual memorial Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:51AM(ARA) - From the Egyptian pyramids to the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington, D.C., the emotional importance of memorialization transcends history and cultures, and it satisfies a basic human need to remember and to be remembered.
- The hero, his widow, and a row over his George Cross Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:04PMWhen Corporal Kirpa Ram ran screaming from a ditch for his men to take cover while he scrambled towards an unexploded grenade, he did so for the noblest reasons. Moments after he picked up the device, it detonated and killed him instantly but his actions shielded his men from a blast which would have otherwise left many of them dead.
- Galleries: July 15 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:14PMExhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
- Happenings Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:15AMWEDNESDAY, JULY 14
- George Cross medal theft: British police send Himachal evidence Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:17PMBritish police have sent the Himachal Pradesh Police a DVD purporting to show that the George Cross awarded to a pre-independence Indian soldier was "gifted" by his widow to a man who is accused of stealing it, an official said today.
- Do Something July 13-Dec. 31 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:53AMThis is the latest Do Something calendar of events:
- George Cross medal theft: British police send Himachal evidence Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:54AMShimla, July 13 : British police have sent to Himachal Pradesh Police a DVD purporting to show that the George Cross awarded to a pre-independence Indian soldier was "gifted" by his widow to a man who is accused of stealing it, an official said here Tuesday.
- George Cross medal theft: British police send Himachal evidence Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:30AMBritish police have sent to Himachal Pradesh Police a DVD purporting to show that the George Cross awarded to a pre-independence Indian soldier was 'gifted' by his widow to a man who is accused of stealing it, an official said here Tuesday.
- Obituaries 7-9-10 Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:00AMMashpee and Clermont , FL — Dr. Charles I. Brink II, of Mashpee and Clermont, FL, died in Boston on June 27, 2010. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Roseberry) Brink and the late Ellie (Poschel) Brink.
- Community Calendar Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:53AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, church events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Barrington, IL 60026, fax to (847) 486-7451, or e-mail jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. No charge for ...
- Patriotic celebration on tap Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 6:16AMGearing up Farmington and Canandaigua are getting ready for the big weekend. At a time when budgets are tight, officials say, we need to come together as a community and celebrate our allegiance to one another and our nation. The weekend Temperatures are cool now, but starting later Friday and early Saturday, we’re going to see a warm-up. By the time Sunday, the 4th, rolls around, we’ll be ...
- Galleries: July 1 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5:49PMExhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
- New releases, now playing and special screenings Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:57PMGROWN UPS (PG-13, 102 mins) When their high school basketball coach dies, former teammates (including Adam Sandler and Chris Rock) reunite for a hijinx-filled Fourth of July weekend. Think grown men acting like kids -- or everything Adam Sandler's ever done. Opens wide.
- "Homemade cannon-making" Chinese farmer in trouble with government officials? Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 6:26AMIf the tweets of Al Jazeera correspondent Melissa K Chan are to be believed, Farmer Yang, the man who protected his land with homemade cannons and bombs has run afoul of the local government. Al Jazeera was in Wuhan to interview Yang Youde (杨友德), who had rose to fame in international media when pictures of his DIY fortress were posted online. He had originally built the armaments when land ...
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Brand Demonstrates Solid Performance in First Half of 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 7:24PMSmall Luxury Hotels of the World, which recently opened its Asia Pacific Regional Office in Singapore, has seen strong positive growth in the first half of 2010. Indicators of success include an increase in reservations of 16 per cent year to date compared to the same period last year, an increase in revenue of 14 per cent and the addition of over 30 hotels since September 2009 which means the ...
- New releases, now playing and special screenings Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:11AMGROWN UPS (PG-13, 102 mins) When their high school basketball coach dies, former teammates (including Adam Sandler and Chris Rock) reunite for a hijinx-filled Fourth of July weekend. Think grown men acting like kids -- or everything Adam Sandler's ever done. Opens wide.
- Galleries: June 24 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:53PMExhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
- North Pinellas entertainment calendar Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 1:02PMAdult sailingHit the water for lessons to learn boat rigging, jibing, tacking, knot tying, boat handling, right of way rules and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday $110, $95 with recreation card. Dunedin Marina, 51 Main St. (727) 298-3266; dunedingov.com. Today
- N.Korea pays compensation for killing Chinese: report Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 1:07AMSeoul (AFP) June 16, 2010 North Korea has paid thousands of dollars in compensation to the relatives of three Chinese nationals shot dead by its border guards this month, an online newspaper said Wednesday. Daily NK quoted an unidentified North Korean businessman in Dandong, China, as saying that a North Korean delegation visited the border town this week and apologised over the shooting on June ...
- Martin County Community Calendar, updated June 15 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:41AMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
- Things To Do (June 10-16) Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead. Listings are free of charge.
- 25 years of big, big bangs Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 6:22AMOoooh! Aaaah! You’ve got it. Johnson City’s annual fireworks extravaganza is on track again this year to produce some amazing visuals and to honor the men and women who defend America so these awe inspiring events can take place.
- Galleries, shops to host first Spoleto Stroll Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 11:31PMGalleries and shops on two historic Charleston streets are collaborating for the first ever Spoleto Stroll on Friday. Gallery Row on Broad Street and retail merchants on King Street will remain open from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Silay City: The Paris of Negros Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 6:10AM0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false ‘“ ’” /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan ...
- For Members Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 9:49AMThose who have not done so recently would benefit from studying what the United States Constitution says about the federal government’s responsibility to provide for the common defense. Most Americans had to memorize the preamble to the Constitution when they were children, so they are aware that one of the purposes of the document was to “provide for the common defense.” But they are not aware ...
- May 30 to June 6 Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 5:48AMFollowing is Niagara Sunday's weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240, fax to: 856-5150, or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com .
- Happenings Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 1:05AMSUNDAY, MAY 30
- Community Events Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 7:30AMThe Glasgow Lions Club recently recognized their first place Peace Poster Contest Award winner, Maria Machulski, an art student of Sharon Cilento, at Christ the Teacher School in Glasgow. Maria received a savings bond for her winning entry.
- Memorial Day roundup Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMLAS CRUCES - Summer fun starts this weekend with lots of festivals and special events throughout the Borderlands.
- Memorial Day Roundup Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:09AMONLINE EXTRA : See video of the Elephant Butte Lake State Park Patriotic Boat Parade, go to www.lcsun-news.
- Cordier Antiques & Auctions SATURDAY, MAY 22 AT 11AM Silver, Jewelry, Toys, Paper & Collectibles SUNDAY, MAY 23 AT ... Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11:33PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
- Briefly: May 20 Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 9:46AMSee what's happening in and around the Tri-towns.
- Walmart Foundation Gives $3.9 Million to Help Increase Middle School Student Reading Levels Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:39AMread more
- Walmart Foundation Gives $3.9 Million to Help Increase Middle School Student Reading Levels Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:30AMTo help increase literacy levels among middle school students, the Walmart Foundation announced $3.9 million in grants to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, City Year and WGBH Boston.
- Related Articles Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:47PMAfter his unprecedented victory as the youngest city vice mayor of Dumaguete, local politics will never be the same again.
- Hot happenings: 3-month listing of events around the Pensacola area Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:14AMMark your calendars for summer fun on the Gulf Coast.
- At Ease: Vacation — military style Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 12:30AMIt is that time of year, vacation time.
- With Heartbreak and Hope, Nashville Residents Continue Cleanup Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 1:15PMRed Cross workers travel the streets to provide vital services.
- Briefly: May 6 Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 5:25AMSee what's happening in and around Marion.
- Kristen Stewart, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Camilla Belle :: The Best Dressed Celebs Of 2009 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 10:41PMThese PYTs Had It Right All Year Long
- Car bomb scares Times Square but fails to explode Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 7:22AMNEW YORK (AP) — Police found an "amateurish" but potentially powerful bomb that apparently began to detonate but did not explode in a smoking sport utility vehicle in Times Square, authorities said Sunday.
- Briefly Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 11:02AMSee what's going on in and around the Tri-towns.
- Happenings Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 12:47AMSATURDAY, MAY 1
- [galleries] Art Listings : Art Listings Around the County - Monterey County Weekly Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 2:16AMHAPPENING THIS WEEK CAFE 316 Between Two Worlds: Christian Marechal’s photographs grace the clean, modern space of Cafe 316 again, this time devoted to Jade de Palacios, now a neighbor living on the Peninsula and, at one time, a refugee from the civil war in her native El Salvado. Photographs of her youth in her Central American homeland are juxtaposed with Marechal’s recent portraits, showing ...
- Walter F. Murphy Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 10:52AMWalter F. Murphy, 80, a groundbreaking constitutional scholar at Princeton University, died April 20 in Charleston, S.C. The cause was cancer.
- Stephanomics Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 7:36AMCompared to Greece, Britain is a safe haven, for now
- Community calendar Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 10:49AMMore: For a complete listing of local and regional events, see the Northville Calendar online at www.hometownlife.com.
- Black & white Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 12:05AMJon Balke of Plainfield Township was standing behind his tripod one day, happily photographing Chicago scenery, when a man in military clothes approached him.Thinking he had mistakenly shot something off limits or broken a code, Balke removed the cloth covering his head and heard the man say, "You can still buy film for those things?"
- Photographer prefers darkroom to digital Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 12:05AMJon Balke of Plainfield Township was standing behind his tripod one day, happily photographing Chicago scenery, when a man in military clothes approached him. Thinking he had mistakenly shot something off limits or broken a code, Balke removed the cloth covering his head and heard the man say, "You can still buy film for those things?"