Day: January 4, 2017

Kid Stuff: Jan. 5-12

LEGO Skyline London and Chicago Event, Barnes and Noble, 1220 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Help build new LEGOA Skyline collection in-store display for London and Chicago.

Celebrate Twelfth Night with the Lewis Family at Historic Kenmore

This weekend, the folks at the historic Kenmore estate invite the community to join them in celebrating Twelfth Night with Betty Lewis , her husband Fielding Lewis, and their family and friends. Featuring vignettes with the townsfolk of Fredericksburg in 1776, the action takes place in multiple rooms of the exquisite mansion with informative, dramatic scripts enacted by talented local actors under the skillful direction of Fred Franklin.

Onstage: Jan. 5-12

Fiasco Theater’s inventive staging of ‘Into the Woods’ runs through Sunday at the Kennedy Center. The cast features Laurie Veldheer as Cinderella with Eleasha Gamble, Anthony Chatmon II and Vanessa Reseland.

A wild ride of theater in 2016

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Kang left off SKorea’s WBC team amid DUI allegations

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been left off South Korea’s roster for the World Baseball Classic while he remains subject to a criminal investigation into allegations that he fled the scene after crashing a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol. The decision by South Korea manager Kim In-sik came after police in capital Seoul sent the case to the prosecution with a recommendation that he should be indicted.

Batum scores 28 points, Hornets beat Thunder 123-112

Charlotte Hornets’ Ramon Sessions drives past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Enes Kanter in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Charlotte Hornets’ Marvin Williams has his shot blocked by Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Today in History for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State. In 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election.

The big thing in TV sets this year is … big TV sets

In this Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, file photo, people look at an LG OLED 4K TV display at the LG booth during CES International, in Las Vegas. Flashy new television sets with buzzwords such as 4K, quantum dot and OLED are appearing at the annual CES gadget show in Las Vegas during the first week of 2017.

Should ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ be terminated now that Trump is gone?

This image released by NBC shows the cast of “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” back row from left, Matt Iseman, Laila Ali, Ricky Williams, Porsha Williams, Lisa Leslie, Boy George, Eric Dickerson, Chael Sonnen, and front row from left, Nicole Polizzi, Carson Kressley, Brooke Burke, Vince Neil, Kyle Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carnie Wilson, Jon Lovitz and Carrie Keagan in Los Angeles. Bodybuilder, actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger officially took over the mantle of “Celebrity Apprentice” boss from President-elect Donald Trump.

‘Every kiss begins with roofies’: Host of unofficial…

The pro-Donald Trump network Right Side Broadcasting Network , which operates as “the unofficial version of Trump TV,” hired a former Alex Jones’ InfoWars reporter who encouraged date rape and assault, Media Matters for America reports . In a Facebook post Tuesday, Joe Biggs announced he’d filming a gun advocacy show for Right Side Broadcasting,” boasting “it will cover all things 2A [Second Amendment].”

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At the beginning of this college football season, I reached into a dark corner of my closet and pulled out my favorite Penn State sweatshirt. It was time, I told myself, to go back to being the proud alum and former cheerleader I was before convicted child rapist Jerry Sandusky, and disgraced head coach Joe Paterno, who helped cover up the scandal, brought shame to my university, and made me vow to never again cheer: “We Are … Penn State.”

the Great Hijab Cover-Up

Forget fake news; the real issue is fake “hate.’ Has there been one documented hate crime committed by white people against any hue in the Rainbow Coalition since Nov. 8? That’s out of the 9,456,723 hate crimes alleged by America’s leading hate group, the Southern Poverty Law Center .

Hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt, 1951 NHL MVP, dies at 98

In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene participate with Bruins legends Milt Schmidt and Bobby Orr in a ceremonial puck drop before an NHL hockey game in Boston. Schmidt, a hockey hall of famer, has died at the age of 98, Bruins team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Danny Dyer makes New Year’s resolution to quit swearing but has already failed

‘I think it’s b*****ks!’ Potty-mouthed Danny Dyer makes New Year’s resolution to quit swearing… but uses foul language as he reveals new pact Since rising to fame as one of Britain’s most beloved screen stars, he’s become almost as well known for his love of swearing as his array of tough guy characters. And Danny Dyer has now made the surprising admission that he’s bought himself a swear jar in a bid to curb his use of bad language as a New Year’s resolution.

‘Degrassi”s new season tackles abortion, refugees, ‘scary right-wing thinking’

The esteemed Canadian teen-TV franchise “Degrassi” is tackling the subject of abortion again, given that it’s “a very important time to be telling this story,” says series co-creator Linda Schuyler. In the upcoming third season of “Degrassi: Next Class,” Amanda Arcuri’s 16-year-old character Lola Pacini decides to have an abortion and viewers get a unique perspective – from inside the procedure room with her.

Community contributions: Deep Well Project

Deep Well put her in a motel for several weeks until she recovered from surgery, was able to work and had found a room to rent. Deep Well provides a broad range of social services for poor working families, the disabled, the sick and the elderly.

Will “Bachelor” Nick Viall flip for NJ’s Alexis Waters?

Will “Bachelor” Nick Viall flip for NJ’s Alexis Waters? The Hudson County contestant is making waves this season Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2hTwBYu The 23-year-old contestant, who lists her profession as “aspiring dolphin trainer,” was one of 30 initial women vying for Nick Viall’s heart during Monday night’s show. To make a big first impression, Waters arrived in dolphin costume, telling Viall “I dolphinitely can’t wait to talk to you more inside,” and continued making dolphin noises and sitting in the Bachelor Mansion’s pool throughout the first episode.

The Tudors’s Jonathan Rhys Meyers Is a Dad

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is officially a dad ! The Tudors star and his fiancee, British film producer Mara Lane, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Wolf Rhys Meyers, on Dec. 15, 2016, E! News reports. According to the publication, the pair’s son was delivered by a midwife at their home.

Is the NOLA-shot ‘Logan’ (aka ‘Wolverine 3’) Oscar-bound? Ryan Reynolds thinks so

Hugh Jackman appears in a screengrab from the first trailer for director James Mangold’s ‘X-Men’ sequel ‘Logan,’ which shot in New Orleans in 2016 under the title ‘Wolverine 3.’ Historically, movies based on comic-book characters have struggled to make a mark at the Academy Awards. Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of The Joker in 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” but beyond that noteworthy exception, superhero films must generally settle for nominations in technical categories, such as sound and visual effects.

Lisa Appleton flashes her derriere as she bends over to pick up…

The shocking moment two hero cops dive for cover, open fire and kill gunman as they are wounded in terrifying ambush in Walmart ‘I’m tired of racist double standards’: American Idol star Bo Bice shames Popeyes into suspending worker who called him ‘white boy’ – then goes on TV to cry and claim he is a victim of ‘racial prejudice’ ‘Revenge porn victim’ sues Google, Yahoo! and Bing demanding they delete her name because X-rated video prevents her from finding a job Assange says a 14-year-old could have hacked Democratic emails as he reveals John Podesta’s password was ‘password’ ‘How does anyone survive this?’: Mother is left feeling ‘unlovable’ and a ‘failure’ after her husband left her for his assistant on New Year’s Eve ‘I stood up for myself’: Trump voter who was filmed in viral tirade at Michael’s store defends herself, explains bag dispute that led to outburst and insists she’s NOT … (more)

Willie Nelson receives ultimate Christmas sweater from Snoop Dogg

The shocking moment two hero cops dive for cover, open fire and kill gunman as they are wounded in terrifying ambush in Walmart ‘I’m tired of racist double standards’: American Idol star Bo Bice shames Popeyes into suspending worker who called him ‘white boy’ – then goes on TV to cry and claim he is a victim of ‘racial prejudice’ ‘Revenge porn victim’ sues Google, Yahoo! and Bing demanding they delete her name because X-rated video prevents her from finding a job Assange says a 14-year-old could have hacked Democratic emails as he reveals John Podesta’s password was ‘password’ ‘How does anyone survive this?’: Mother is left feeling ‘unlovable’ and a ‘failure’ after her husband left her for his assistant on New Year’s Eve ‘I stood up for myself’: Trump voter who was filmed in viral tirade at Michael’s store defends herself, explains bag dispute that led to outburst and insists she’s NOT … (more)

Two former COD students receive television award

Former College of DuPage students Tyler Swanson of Carol Stream and Anthony Amant of Elmhurst have received a Crystal Pillar Student Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the producers of the Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Awards. Swanson and Amant earned the award for “Athletes of the Week: Matt Fletcher and Evan Kirk,” which they produced while students in COD’s motion picture/television program.

The Name-Dropper: Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh S. Dickinson did not found the university that bears his name, but he was key to its creation 75 years ago. The Name-Dropper: Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh S. Dickinson did not found the university that bears his name, but he was key to its creation 75 years ago.

French film ‘Django’ to open Berlin Film Festival

The Berlin International Film Festival has chosen “Django,” a French film about jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt directed by Etienne Comar, to open this year’s edition next month. Festival organizers said Wednesday that the world premiere of “Django” will open the event on Feb. 9. It’s the first movie directed by Comar, who made his name as a screenwriter and producer on films including “Of Gods and Men” and “My King.”

Hartlepool singer Rick Snowdon set for glittering 2017

And next year is shaping up to be even better for the talented singer-songwriter as he heads for the bright lights of London to further his career. Rick has won a starring role in a new musical at the prestigious London Palladium which is expected to be given a full run after rave reviews.

‘Not exactly Bear Grylls, is he?’ Robson Green’s desert island…

‘Not exactly Bear Grylls, is he?’ Robson Green’s desert island ‘survival show’ is mocked on Twitter after he takes a host of luxury items – and even a DOCTOR! One spent 27 years living on a desert island encountering cannibals and pirates along the way, while the other spent three hours on a beach before falling ill and being attended to by a private doctor. They may have a similar first name but the parallels between Daniel Defoe’s 17th century castaway Robinson Crusoe and ITV star Robson Green pretty much end there, it seems.

Newspaper that John Lennon ‘forged The Beatles autographs’ to sell for A 1.5k

Paul Ryan gives congressman’s son a stern telling off as he DABS during his father’s swearing-in photo… and gets the teen grounded Wealthy real estate lawyer, his wife and his two daughters aged 12 and 14 are killed as their small plane crashes en route to Telluride ‘How does anyone survive this?’: Mother is left feeling ‘unlovable’ and a ‘failure’ after her husband left her for his assistant on New Year’s Eve Assange says a 14-year-old could have hacked Democratic emails as he reveals John Podesta’s password was ‘password’ Trump criticizes intelligence agencies for ‘delaying’ his briefing on the ‘so-called’ Russian hacks – and suggests that they don’t have a proper case ‘I am my mom’s best friend’: Incredible bond between Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds is revealed in new HBO documentary filmed a year before their deaths Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be laid to rest in a … (more)

The best-selling British debut album of 2016 revealed a ” and it might surprise you

The best-selling British debut album of 2016 has been revealed, with the shock result of Bradley Walsh outselling the likes of Blossoms, Zayn Malik and Jack Garratt. The former footballer turned comedian, singer, actor, TV presenter and star of ‘The Chase’ and ‘Coronation Street’ released the only debut album to reach gold status and sell more than 100,000 copies in 2016.

Ryan Reynolds says his Deadpool could have a boyfriend

Deadpool is often described as Marvel’s first pansexual character, but this aspect of his personality did not feature heavily in last year’s hit film , in which Reynolds’ title character enjoys a romantic relationship with Morena Baccarin’s Vanessa. In a new interview with Variety , Reynolds suggested that Deadpool’s sexuality is something that could be explored further in a future film.

John Stossel:

I wonder if President Donald Trump will stick to his campaign promises – like reducing immigration and slamming consumers by imposing a 35 percent tariff. Bernie Sanders wanted to make college free, even though professors say classes are filled with privileged students who party and just kill time.

Will L.A. or Frisco get Lucas museum?

George Lucas is no stranger to epic struggles on the big screen, but he didn’t expect one off-camera when it came to his art collection. For nearly a decade, the filmmaker has tried to build a museum to house an extensive personal collection that includes 40,000 paintings, illustrations and film-related items.

What launched Megyn Kelly into a superstar?

… “Newscaster-led daytime talk shows have been a difficult sell recently. Viewers seem to want more Ellen-style entertainment shows, instead of harder-edged shows.” Let us bring the headlines to you every night. Stay current and catch up on the …

Why ‘Nashville’ Is the Best Drama About the Music Industry

Nashville has had an interesting trajectory in its four-season run on television. After its cancellation on ABC, the Connie Britton-led drama found a new home on the network where it truly belongs, CMT With so many great music-based series to compare it to, like Empire , The Get Down , Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll and the recently cancelled Vinyl , how does this country music drama stand out? Let’s discuss what makes Nashville the best drama about the music industry.

Morse creator retires from popular cameo appearances

FOR fans of detective dramas spotting a cameo appearance by Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter was almost as important as monitoring the body count. Followers of the Oxford-based TV series and its spin-offs Lewis and Endeavour got used to the fleeting on-screen glimpses of the author over the past three decades.

Fawlty Towers voted British comedians’ favourite sitcom

Fawlty Towers has been named the favourite sitcom of British comedians, while the moment Alan Partridge met his biggest fan in I’m Alan Partridge has been chosen as their favourite scene. David Baddiel, Jenny Eclair and Alexei Sayle were among the 100 professional comics who chose their favourite shows, one-liners, characters and actors.

Dorit Kemsley racks up another enemy and clashes with Eileen…

Paul Ryan gives congressman’s son a stern telling off as he DABS during his father’s swearing-in photo… and gets the teen grounded Revealed: Married American hiker who mysteriously died falling off an icy cliff in Switzerland was due in court over child pornography charges in the U.S. Revealed: Muhammad Ali’s widow will receive DOUBLE the $6M inheiritence awarded to each of his nine children, sparking ‘World War Three’ between the warring relatives How did Texan father get professional-grade pesticide which accidentally killed his four children? Police probe after mouse pellets poison family of ten Pictured: Altar boy, 15, who fatally shot a classmate in her bedroom after a New Year’s party and then turned the gun on himself Bikini-clad teen who was slammed to the ground by a Texas police officer at a summer pool party sues for $5million Safe company worker may have helped trio of … (more)

Underworld: Blood Wars | The ultimate sacrifice

Underworld: Blood Wars follows vampire death dealer Selene as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Antigua defends Citizenship by Investment Programme

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the Citizenship by Investment Programme in his country, dismissing a popular United States television programme that sought to portray it as an avenue for terrorists and other criminals to obtain passports to travel freely throughout the world. “So what are we supposed to do sit back and do, nothing? You tell me,” Prime Minister Browne told the CBS programme ’60 Minutes’ aired on Sunday night, insisting that Caribbean countries have put in place relevant stringent measures to ensure the CIP is truly an investment strategy for regional countries.

Plot twists, suspense mark George Lucas’ plans for museum

George Lucas is no stranger to epic struggles on the big screen, but he didn’t expect one off-camera when it came to his art collection. For nearly a decade, the filmmaker has tried to build a museum to house an extensive personal collection that includes 40,000 paintings, illustrations and film-related items.

Civil rights activists arrested protesting Trump’s Attorney General pick

Benard Simelton , president of the Alabama NAACP State Conference, Cornell William Brooks , president & CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People , and Devon Crawford , a fellow with with the NAACP Youth & College Division,… Police in Alabama arrested six civil rights activists staging a sit-in at Senator Jeff Sessions’ office on Tuesday to protest his nomination for U.S. Attorney General, criticizing his record on voting rights and race relations. Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had vowed to occupy Sessions’ Mobile, Alabama office until the conservative Republican lawmaker either withdrew as a candidate or they were arrested.

Janet Jackson, husband welcome son Eissa Al Mana

The 50-year-old pop superstar and husband Wissam Al Mana welcomed their son, Eissa Al Mana, on Tuesday, a representative for the singer said. kAmQy2?6E 925 2 DEC6DD\7C66 962=E9J 56=:G6CJ 2?5 😀 C6DE:?8 4@>7@CE23=J] }@ 7FCE96C 56E2:=D 2C6 2G2:=23=6 2E E9:D E:>6[Q E96 DE2E6>6?E C625]k^Am kAm{2DE J62C y24:=J] t:DD2 p= Thank you for reading 5 free articles on our site.

Nets Finally Side with Trump, Tout Tweet Aimed at House GOP

The liberal Big Three networks finally found a use for President-elect Donald Trump, and it’s to smear Republican members of Congress. The same networks who blacked-out unethical Democrats were up in arms Tuesday after the House GOP attempted to reform the Office of Congressional Ethics, but after it’s retraction they credited the president-elect.

Fired from ‘Apprentice,’ Omarosa may get Trump White House job

Omarosa Manigault, best-known for repeatedly being fired on the TV show “The Apprentice,” is being considered for a job in Donald Trump’s White House, a member of the president-elect’s transition team said on Tuesday. A lecturer on branding and marketing at Howard University and a former Mrs America pageant contestant, Manigault, 42, was one of Trump’s more visible African-American supporters during his successful election bid.

Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, will host 2 shows on NBC

Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.