Grain NewsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:11AMEntitled, Your Safety Matters , the 30-minute DVD video – containing both English and Spanish versions – and accompanying training materials responds to the need identified by the NGFA’s Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Committee to produce an up-to-date training video on general safety practices for the grain, feed and grain processing industry.
Community CalendarThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:58AMThe Proviso Herald welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as for columns including Business Briefs, Campus s, Community Briefs, School Digest and smakers. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park ...
Let's Talk Food: Brunch, that deliciously civilized Sunday meal, is BritishTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:53PMOne of the greatest ways of entertaining friends and family during this busy season is entertaining at a brunch. Most of us think of brunch as strictly an American invention. Not so, according to H. L. Mencken, who wrote, “Brunch, designating a combination of breakfast and lunch, eaten about noon, appeared in England about 1900. It was 30 years later before it began to make any headway on this ...
Alice in Wonderland boots Avatar off UK box office top spotTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:09AMAlice in Wonderland Production year: 2010 Country: USA Cert (UK): PG Runtime: 108 mins Directors: Tim Burton Cast: Alan Rickman, Anne Hathaway, Barbara Windsor, Christopher Lee, Crispin Glover, Helena...
Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:48AMHighly Recommended THE SERIES: At the end of the penultimate episode of the first season of Breaking Bad , Walter White wins. He does so in a way that is completely unexpected and spectacularly effective, but entirely in line with his specific characterization-- Yes , we say, that's how Walter could have handled that . The Walter we met at the beginning of the season might not have thought of ...
The Hurt Locker is emptyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:31AMIt's a sad commentary on Hollywood that Kathryn Bigelow is not merely the first female to win an Oscar for best director but just the fourth woman to even be nominated. So not only does she deserve the award but it's overdue.
Movie Review: We Live In PublicSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:02PMThe rise, fall, and exile of one of the most colorful, confounding, and brilliant "dot-com kids" from the burst bubble of Web 1.0.
The Truth About The Philadelphia ExperimentSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:11AMSkip It A guilty pleasure of mine is that I can't resist flipping on a documentary about UFO's, aliens, Area 51, conspiracy theories, ghosts, and other paranormal subjects whenever I see them on the guide. The Philadelphia Experiment is one of those topics that I love watching shows about. It's not as if I believe in any of these things. I'm a firm advocate of "extraordinary claims require ...
LivePDX: Where To See Academy Award NomineesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:06PMDo you want to catch up on a bulk of the movies before the Academy Awards premier Sunday night? Is your goal to be able to say, "yeah, I saw that" more then anyone one else in the room? Here list locations to catch up on the nominations for picture of the year and lead actors and actresses.
"Castle In The Sky": Lofty Goals?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:38AMLegends speak of a castle, sailing high through the air, known as Laputa. One man has seen the island and lived to tell about it, but his crazy stories have left him an... [read more]
Holocaust tale of Hana's suitcase recounted by brother, directorTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:09PMPORT COLBORNE — Gesund. It's the German word for healthy. That single word probably saved George Brady's life when he entered Auschwitz. He thought being sent to the right side of the line meant he would be subjected to harder labour.[...]
Fit in Five with Brooklyn DeckerTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:51PMIn the premiere of our new feature, Fit in Five, we throw five quick questions at fit folks about how they pull it all off.
Another 24 ACTMCC riders ready to start racing !Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:33PMAnother 24 junior riders turned up early Saturday morning to take part in the 2nd kickstart course for the year at the ACT Motorcycle Club. This year to date the club has trained 60+ new riders through the kickstart program. With a warm day expected the club set up camp out the front of the MX Canteen. With sign on finished nice and early they were able to get the bulk of the theory c...
Men and housework: where should we start?Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:14PMMost men, just like Alastair Campbell, haven’t the foggiest idea about housework. Here’s a guide to the rudiments...
Top StoriesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:41AMEntitled, Your Safety Matters , the 30-minute DVD video – containing both English and Spanish versions – and accompanying training materials responds to the need identified by the NGFA’s Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Committee to produce an up-to-date training video on general safety practices for the grain, feed and grain processing industry.
Nazi Film Still Pains RelativesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:51AMA documentary looks at the legacy of the 1940 German film “Jew Süss,” perhaps the most notoriously anti-Semitic movie ever made.
New Orleans Saints mailbag: Has Charles Grant played his last down as a Saint?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:55AMWelcome to the weekend edition of the Saints mailbag. This file is particular long, with discussion topics on Charles Grant, the Saints running back corps, the offensive tackle position and possible trade options. I'll have mailbag files daily in the...
Video nasty for Burnley FCSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:14AMKAMIKAZE defending that cost Burnley dearly at Aston Villa won't happen again, according to Brian Laws. (25/02/2010 13:19:01)
Spirits 2010 | "New Year"'s Tom Quinn: "This incredible honor is exhilarating and a total thrill."Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:39PMNominated for a John Cassavetes Award at this year's Independent Spirit Awards, Tom Quinn's "The New Year Parade" examines the effects of divorce on one family's teenage children. Quinn discusses how the project, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Slamdance Festival, evolved over the course of four years, thanks largely to the volunteer work of friends and the unlikely collaboration of ...
Notebook Computers Main Focus at MiniPC Warehouse Grand OpeningFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:33PM(PRWEB) February 25, 2010 -- Chicago Area based MiniPC Warehouse has announced the Grand Opening of its "Direct to Consumer" Website dedicated to Mini PC Laptops, Notebook Computers and Netbooks 15” inches or smaller in screen size.The popularity of the Mini PC has exploded in recent months and MiniPC Warehouse has brought several popular Notebook Computers together in one place to make shopping ...
Highly rated 'Damned United' tops releasesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:04AMA dark comedy about corporate greed, a portrait of a controversial sports figure and an inside look at the making of a fashion magazine arrived this past Tuesday on Blu-ray and DVD.
Barry Jenkins, 'Collapse,' 48 Hour Film Contest on tap for festFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:10AMMake sure the ol' digital movie camera has fresh back-up batteries because the third annual Tallahassee Film Festival is getting ready to roll out its popular 48 Hour Film Contest.
Mrs. Rodrigues, Ehrhardt students donate 11,393 in canned goods in annual Kids Can Food DriveFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:35AMMembers of the Food Bank of Elk Grove made a presentation at the last school board meeting to the John Ehrhardt Elementary School – Denise Rodrigues and her sixth grade students. Presenting the awards were Jean Sadler, Marie Jachino and Kathleen Mahaney from the Food Bank.
An early look at Life: A Komodo dragon hunt [Laelaps]Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:03PMWhen it comes to nature documentaries the BBC's natural history unit is the best of the best. Over and over again they have produced top-notch programming, and their new multi-part series Life is perhaps the best I have ever seen. The series contains some familiar moments, such as a sengi running down its carefully-groomed pathways, but the bulk of the series consists of vignettes that I have ...
More homeowners late on paymentsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:49AMNEW YORK: The percentage of homeowners late with mortgage payments hit another record during the last three months of 2009, and the pace at which they fell behind took a turn for the worse, a new report says.
Seeing RedboxTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:42PMIn the thick of the Oscar race, Hollywood can’t stop chattering about blue aliens in 3-D. But it may be some low-tech red vending machines that will have the lasting impact. The machines belong to the DVD rental company Redbox, and they’re threatening to transform the economic math of the movies. While there are only three of the machines in Manhattan, and a smattering in the boroughs, they are ...
DVD Review: Armchair Thriller – Set 2Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:32PMMildly entertaining, thoroughly unsurprising, Armchair Thriller – Set 2 seems to have forgotten to include the thrills.
"New Moon" Rises On DVD In MARCH!Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:05PMMost recent 'Twilight' installment coming soon to DVD. Isabel Betancourt Twilighters unite! The werewolf packed sequel to Twilight is coming to DVD. New Moon , the second of four (perhaps five) movie installments of Stephanie Meyer's best seller, hits shelves on March 20. Legions of fans flooded movie theaters across the country when the film was released last year.
Back to the drawing board with missile-beating laserMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:38AMThe Airborne Laser recently blasted two missiles out of the sky, but the Pentagon is starting again from scratch to make a practical aerial weapon
Pentagon back to the drawing board on its missile-beating laserMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:22AMDespite the Airborne Laser recently blasting two missiles out of the sky the Pentagon is starting again from scratch in its efforts to make a practical aerial laser weapon
Southwest Florida business events: Feb. 22, 2010Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:00AMMonday, Feb. 22■ The Latin239 Business will host its networking luncheon with Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott scheduled to speak from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Sam Seltzers Steakhouse, 12635 Cleveland Ave. S., Fort Myers. Cost is $15. Open to the public. Seating will be limited on a first come basis. Information: (239) 333-7126 or www.latin239.comTuesday, Feb. 23■ ...
Capitalism: A Love StorySunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:56PMHighly Recommended THE MOVIE: Michael Moore may not be our most subtle filmmaker, and true to form, his new documentary/political treatise Capitalism: A Love Story is rather all over the place; while some other directors approach these kind of hot-button topics with the precision of laser beam, Moore prefers a shotgun approach, blasting his shrapnel onto whatever side topics wander into his ...
CBS could discount iTunes TV shows to 99 cents ahead of the iPad launchFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:43PMIt looks like 99 cents could become the new $1.99 for TV shows on iTunes. A new report puts Apple in talks with CBS about discounting at least a portion of the network’s TV shows sold on iTunes to 99 cents, down from the standard $1.99 price point. If true, the move would confirm a [...]
Familiar face resonatesThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:46AMStar of 'Human Target' offers memorable roles in 'Pasadena', Fringe ' Boston Legal ' and ' ER '
More homeowners late on paymentsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:52AMNEW YORK: The percentage of homeowners late with mortgage payments hit another record during the last three months of 2009, and the pace at which they fell behind took a turn for the worse, a new report says.
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:08AMFive years ago, Miss Congeniality gift-wrapped a Christmas hit for Warner Bros. as it delivered Sandra Bullock a much-needed meaty role. The actress was suffering a string of mediocre underperformers at the time, from the melodramatic rehab stint 28 Days to the forgettable Forces of Nature .
Questions and Answers - 16 Feb 2009Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:49PMGDP Growth—New Zealand’s Performance; GST Increase—Prime Minister’s Statement; Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart—Retrofitted Homes; Vulnerable Citizens—Prime Minister’s Statement
Power PlayTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:42AMRecommended The Movie: Written and directed by Martyn Burke and based on the book Coup d'Etat: A Practical Handbook by renowned military strategist/historian/writer Edward N. Luttwak, Power Play is a fairly interesting and poignant tale that follows a group of military officers lead by a Colonel Narriman (David Hemmings). After basically keeping his mouth shut and following orders for the bulk ...
Charley Walters: Brett Favre's silence could spark trade talkSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:01AMPssst: With the National Football League's trading period to begin in fewer than three weeks, the Minnesota Vikings still have had no indication from quarterback Brett Favre whether he'll return next season.
DVD sales boost Viacom's profitThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 6:39PMThe media giant's earnings rise fourfold in the fourth quarter, but revenue declines. Cost-cutting and robust holiday-season sales of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Star Trek" DVDs propelled Viacom Inc. to a fourfold increase in fourth-quarter profit.
Redbox rocks: Revenue soars; Sees big growth aheadThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:12PMRedbox DVD kiosks are gaining significant traction with revenue jumping 73 percent in the fourth quarter and accounting for the bulk of Coinstar's 2009 revenue.
Skateboarding twins Nic and Tristan Puehse go HollywoodThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:07PMWhat a wild ride it's been for Nic and Tristan Puehse. Only 12, the shaggy-blond skateboarding twins from Shingle Springs figure their lives will only get more extreme.
What's the Big Deal?: Bicycle Thieves (1948)Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 10:42PMWhen you think of Italian directors -- if you think of them at all, I mean -- the names Fellini, Antonioni, Bertolucci, and Zeffirelli probably come to mind. But when you think of great Italian films, at some point you probably think of Bicycle Thieves (aka The Bicycle Thief), and it wasn't directed ...