Day: December 17, 2016

Andrea Bocelli fans beg him not to sing – for fascist Trump’

“Music is beautiful, sacred. Don’t let this man buy you and desecrate art, hope, and beauty,” an opera enthusiast posted on the tenor’s Facebook page When word spread that Andrea Bocelli had been approached to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, opera fans hit social media and have literally begged the tenor to consider otherwise.

Today in History

On Dec. 18, 1916, during World War I, the 10-month Battle of Verdun ended with French troops succeeding in repulsing a major German offensive. In 1863, in a speech to the Prussian Parliament, Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck declared, “Politics is not an exact science.”

Nick Tilsley in dramatic punch-up with Peter Barlow over girlfriend …

In a dramatic teaser for the explosive episode, Nick Tilsley flies into a jealous rage with girlfriend Leanne Battersby’s ex Peter Barlow. Christmas cray: In a dramatic teaser for the explosive episode, Nick Tilsley flies into a jealous rage with girlfriend Leanne Battersby’s ex Peter Barlow When Nick, played by Ben Price, spots Peter, played by Chris Gascoyne, heading out of their shop on Christmas Day, he is immediately suspicious.

Herring Holiday Ball welcomes visitors to historic beauty

A night of food, music and dancing will greet visitors to the 14-story historic hotel, all in an effort to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. The celebration started last year after Antonio Charles, a local opera and jazz singer, became interested in the vacant hotel in downtown Amarillo.

Hatton: Christmas Garden of Lights offers something for everyone

When taking students on a field trip through the Amarillo Botanical Gardens as a part of the ABG education programs, I discuss the many different types of gardens that are possible. We discover that there are many different types of gardens that are not named by any botanical standard; rather, the names are generally descriptive of the garden.

Michelle Obama Tells Oprah: – We Are Feeling What Not Having…

“It’s a necessary concept, and Barack didn’t just talk about hope because he thought it was just a nice slogan to get votes,” First Lady… First Lady Michelle Obama said that she is “feeling what not having hope feels like” since Donald Trump won the presidential election. The First Lady sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview that will air on Monday but was previewed on “CBS This Morning.”

All in the Family, Other Norman Lear Classics Eyed for Short-Run Reboots

Legendary TV producer Norman Lear says there has been “some talk” of rebooting All in the Family, The Jeffersons and other classic sitcoms – though with an important twist. With Netflix’s Latino remake of his One Day at a Time set to premiere on Jan. 6, Lear told our sister site Variety that he and Sony Pictures Television have been having discussions about “redoing” All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude and Good Times “with today’s stars” – and only as six-episode batches, re-enacting select, classic episodes.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from a M.A.S.H.a

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.

With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve

She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. She’s attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as child care.

#unpresidented trends on Twitter

President-elect Donald Trump corrected his spelling in a tweet blasting China’s seizure of a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider, saying that the seizure of the drone was an “unprecedented” act. He earlier tweeted that the act was “unpresidented.”

Ivanka Trump could herald major change for minor role of first daughter

GETTY She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. Ivanka has attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as childcare.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from ‘M.A.S.H.’

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.