[dining] Red’s Dawns : The Monterey-Seaside down-home donut dynasty turns 60. - Monterey County WeeklyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:12AMRed’s Donuts owner Matthew O’Donnell got a call a few months ago from a woman asking if he would ship a dozen coconut-sprinkled donuts to Detroit for her brother’s 60th birthday. The woman explained he was stationed in Monterey 40 years ago and the only thing he talked about was donuts from Red’s. O’Donnell sent them by overnight air. This wasn’t the first time he has been asked to ship donuts ...
Keep it 'real'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:05PMI really do have it all,” Ramona Singer says happily. “I have a great husband, a wonderful daughter and such a pretty home.” But Singer, one of “The Real Housewives of New York City” (which had its Season 3 premiere last Thursday on Bravo), has to admit that her home...
The Icelandic toy storyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:23PMEven being bombed five times during the Blitz didn't stop staff keeping Hamleys' store on London's Regent Street open throughout the Second World War. They just donned tin hats.
Twitter Co-Founder Would Like You To Think He's Turning 30Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:37PMBiz Stone used an age-shortener to fit his birthday onto Twitter; Julia Allison tried doing math with her brain; and Ana Marie Cox attempted to flirt with Rahm Emanuel over basic cable. The...
Twitter Co-Founder Would Like You To Think He's Turning 30 [Twitterati]Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:37PM# twitterati Biz Stone used an age-shortener to fit his birthday onto Twitter; Julia Allison tried doing math with her brain; and Ana Marie Cox attempted to flirt with Rahm Emanuel over basic cable. The Twitterati turned to tools of last resort. More »
Vegas gamble pays off for vacationing familyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:37AMThe Encore resort at Wynn Las Vegas provides plenty of entertainment for gamblers and non-gamblers alike.
Oldest person in U.S. dies at 114Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:16AMMary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days.
Winning Oscar quotesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:13AMSandra Bullock The following statements made the 82nd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre more eventful: Los Angeles, AP — “I want to thank the Academy for not considering Navi a foreign language.” — Argentine director Juan Jose Campanella, after winning the award for best foreign language film.
Oldest American lives in IowaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:09AMNeva Morris of Ames became the oldest American on Sunday after the death of Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who had been certified as the nation’s oldest person.
Cowboys' roster features international playersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:10PMLARAMIE, Wyo. -- Khouraichi Thiam stands up, waving a flag equal parts green, yellow and red with a green star in the center. read more
Oldest person in US dies in NH at age 114Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:49PMWESTMORELAND, N.H. - Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days. She died Sunday at a nursing home in Westmoreland but was active until about two weeks before her death, her granddaughter Katherine Ray said. "She just enjoyed life. She never thought of dying at all," Katherine Ray said. "She ...
Oldest person in US dies in NH at age 114Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:35PMWESTMORELAND, N.H. — Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days.
Oldest person in US dies in NH at age 114Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:08PMWESTMORELAND, N.H. (AP) — Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days. She died Sunday at ...
Despite construction at theater, students find 'Wonderland'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:25AMDuring this week, area students will have to walk through a wasteland to get to a wonderland. From Wednesday through Friday, more than 1,200 elementary school students will be bused to Salina Community Theatre to see a production of the Disney musical "Alice in Wonderland."
Despite construction at theater, students find 'Wonderland'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:25AMDuring this week, area students will have to walk through a wasteland to get to a wonderland. From Wednesday through Friday, more than 1,200 elementary school students will be bused to Salina Community Theatre to see a production of the Disney musical "Alice in Wonderland."
Skiing at 90? No problemMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:11AMVAIL, Colorado - He might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as well as most people, he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, was in Vail last week with his family to ...
Skiing at 90? No problemMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:11AMVAIL, Colorado - He might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as well as most people, he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, was in Vail last week with his family to ...
Seussination!Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:44PMEvery March, children across the nation join together and sing this song to kick off a fun-filled day of wearing tall red-and-white-striped hats, eating green eggs and ham, reading books all day, making up crazy rhymes and letting their imaginations run wild. read more
Seussination!Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:44PMEvery March, children across the nation join together and sing this song to kick off a fun-filled day of wearing tall red-and-white-striped hats, eating green eggs and ham, reading books all day, making up crazy rhymes and letting their imaginations run wild. read more
Michael Finley Brings Experience, Scoring to CelticsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:24AMFor every snarky media pundit looking to crack jokes about the Celtics' AARP cards, hip replacements and early bird dinner specials, a little extra fodder just got packed into the cannon this weekend. Say hello to Michael Finley, the newest member of the Celtics. And while you're at it, say happy birthday. Finley, the 15-year veteran swingman bought out of his contract by the San Antonio Spurs ...
Skiing at 90: no problemSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:22AMHe might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as good as most people, but he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, is in Vail this week with his family to celebrate his ...
Wilhite a miraculous work in progressSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:12PMGlance at the old college catcher as he exhales, grimaces and pulls his 185 pounds up toward the metal bar he's clutching one last time. Notice as he moves to a machine in the corner, grabs another metal bar and pulls down, lifting a stack of...
Egyptian Leader’s Surgery in the News Is News ItselfSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:13PMThe government and its supporters point to the public revelation about President Hosni Mubarak’s gallbladder operation as evidence that the state is trying to become more transparent.
Ja Rule Bans Amber Rose Impersonators…Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:13PMJa Rule held a birthday bash this past week in New York with little fanfare. I’m told Ja Rule’s homies were so hood and disrespectful that no one wanted to really be around them. Bon Bon (Ja’s pet name for Ashanti) was there, Irv Gotti (who didn’t want to be photographed), Dariel (BET’s Frankie and [...]
Skiing at 90: No problem in VailFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:11AMVAIL, Colorado - He might be 90 years old, but that's not stopping Jacob "Jack" Kaufman from skiing on Vail Mountain - and he's not wasting his time on the bunny slopes, either. Kaufman moves fast. Nobody on the hill seems to give him a double-take because not only is he skiing as good as most people, but he doesn't look like he's 90, either. Kaufman, who lives in Michigan, is in Vail this week ...
Clichy: Campbell making huge impact at ArsenalThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:59PMGael Clichy says January signing Sol Campbell is already having a huge impact at Arsenal . Campbell has signed to the end of the season and already is impressing at home and in Europe. "If I’m honest he’s been training with us for three months and I told him before he signed that I honestly believed it was the first time I’ve seen him that fit in training. He was really going for it," said ...
Audi season countdown 2010-03-04Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:10PMIngolstadt, March 4, 2010 -- Markus Winkelhock and Katherine Legge will be in for some completely new challenges in the 2010 DTM: for the first time, both of them will compete as team colleagues for Audi Sport Team Rosberg.
Pam Anderson’s Breasts Are Too Big For Dancing With The StarsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:49PMHe thought he could call her “heavy” if he said “top” first. Ke$ha makes fun of Britney. Kendra Wilkinson’s baby weight gave her postpartum depression. “Jessica Simpson weighs in on fat jokes.” Thursday’s gossip roundup was teased as a child. (more…)
Telling The Story Of 'The Hardest Hit Unit In Iraq'Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:54AMIn 2007, journalist and former soldier Kelly Kennedy embedded with Charlie Company in Iraq. In 15 months, the 26th Infantry Regiment had the most casualties of any U.S. battalion since Vietnam. Kennedy details her year with the troops in her new book, They Fought for Each Other.
CNN - Obama's New AdversaryThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:14AMOn The Eve Of President Barack Obama's Winter Health-Care Summit, Rep. Paul Ryan Is Dining At Talay Thai, A No-Frills Restaurant With Metal Chairs And Formica Tables. On This Frigid Evening, Ryan Strolled Coatless To Talay -- 'I'm From Wisconsin!' He Says -- From His Cramped Capitol Hill Office, Where Tonight, As On Most Nights, He'll Sleep On A Cot.
14-year-old wins Rowlett talent showThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:50AMThe Rowlett Public Library hosted its first annual video talent show on Saturday. The contest featured 13 video submissions from local residents. The types of talent individuals displayed ranged from singing to stand-up comedy.
PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Mart CrowleyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:16PMFew modern plays enjoy a life beyond the time period in which they debut. Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band, a period piece, has lived on.
Is your marriage good enough?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:17AMYou don't need NFL training to hurl a pizza across a New York City apartment.
Foot death: Reaction and tributesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:09AMCoverage of the reaction and tributes after the news that ex-Labour leader Michael Foot has died at the age of 96.
Bend schools join others in "Read Across America"Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:59AMAt Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend, everyone has their own reason why they enjoy reading - and on this special day of the year, they all do it together.
Lee County part of Read Across AmericaWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:26AMThey did not eat them in a car, with a mouse or in a house, but many students at Skyline Elementary in Cape Coral began their Tuesday with green eggs...
Wis. man sentenced to life in killing of Minn. manMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:21PMA Milwaukee man has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of a Minnesota man at a birthday celebration in the eastern Wisconsin city of Grand Chute.