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Amazon deal sealed Borders' doom Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:02AMNEW YORK - Borders Groups almost certain liquidation may have begun with a toast a decade ago celebrating its decision to pay Amazon.com to run its website.At an August, 2001 party near Borders headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich., then-Chief Executive Officer...
Gaga's Born This Way an anthem at Pride cabaret Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:23PMListen to the music and dress like Lady Gaga — just some of what is in store for Halifax Pride today.For the party, head to Reflections Cabaret for Lady Gaga night Born This Way, with guest drag performances and Gaga tunes playing all night long. The event begins at 11 p.m.Also tonight, songwriter Ryan MacGrath is holding an event at the Alderney Landing Library at 6 p.m., while Youth Project ...
Sandra Bernhard's 'I Love Being Me, Don't You?' Graces L.A. For Four Nights In August Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:03PMBacked by a four-piece band, Bernhard presents a "no-holds-barred evening of outrageous humor, cutting satire and fiercely energetic live performance." Her comedy album of the same title released in June. No virgin to the limelight, Bernhard first stepped on stage at The Comedy Store in L.A. in the 1970s and has since toured the U.S. and Europe, delighting audiences with her edgy stage shows ...
Warren William: As Titan of Industry, King of Pre-Code Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:21PMThe talkies came, the stock market crashed, and Hollywood ran a race against hysteria. For those who like their movies short, snappy, and sensational, not to mention brazenly unencumbered by the Production Code straitjacket, the early 1930s glitter like gold. Every other year or so, Film Forum ...
Turning Comedy out of Errors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:15PMStripped down Shakespeare tickles SC’s funny bone This is Danny Scheie's seventh time directing “The Comedy of Errors,” but his second for Shakespeare Santa Cruz, which debuts on July 9 and runs until Aug. 28 at the Mainstage Theater.
Borders' demise may have begun with decision to hire Amazon Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:37PMMatt Townsend (Bloomberg) - Borders Group Inc. 's almost certain liquidation may have begun with a toast a decade ago celebrating its decision to pay Amazon.com Inc. to run its website.
Champagne toast marked start of Borders’ demise Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:20PMChampagne toast marked start of Borders’ demise By Matt Townsend Bloomberg News Published Jul 19, 2011 01:15PM MDT New York • Borders Group’s almost certain liquidation may have begun with a toast a decade ago celebrating its decision to pay Amazon.com to run its website. At an August, 2001 party near Borders’ headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich., then-CEO Gregory Josefowicz brandished a bottle of ...
New on DVD - Limitless and Take Me Home Tonight - July 19, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:05PMSuper-fantastic designer drugs and totally awesome flashbacks: in the sci-fi-esque drama Limitless a grungy would-be author (Bradley Cooper) finds that a new pill changes his failed life for the better (he thinks), while in the 1980s-set comedy Take Me Home...
Time for ‘Three’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:01PMAll for one, one for Shakespeare Santa Cruz This year's Shakespeare Santa Cruz production of Alexander Dumas' epic masterpiece, “The Three Musketeers,” is set against a redwood forest backdrop—that sublime Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen we have all come to appreciate.
On DVD today: 'Hey, Boo,' 'Take Me Home Tonight,' 'Amelie' and more Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:37PMCapsule reviews of new DVD and Blu-ray releases
Berlin Blues: Belly laughs and provocative questions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:44PMDances with Wolves: The Musical is just one of the send-ups in Drew Hayden Taylor’s play about developers on a reserve
Borders Closing Hundreds Of Stores Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:17AMAfter a failed attempt to find buyers to stay as a going concern, bankrupt US bookstore operator Borders Group Inc. said late Monday it will sell its store assets to liquidation firms Hilco and Gordon Brothers and submit the plan for bankruptcy court approval.
Take Me Home Tonight (Blu-ray) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:11AMRent It THE FILM "Take Me Home Tonight" has endured a bumpy ride on its way to theatrical distribution. Shot nearly four years ago, this comedy has been shoved around the release schedule, handled gingerly by studios that didn't exactly know what to do with a comedy aimed at twentysomethings about the 1980s. Their hesitance is understandable, with the feature trapped between traditional coming ...
The Russian Tongue: Baby talk and Russian gangsters Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:44AMI recently spent a week hanging out with some small children, and realized that I was lacking a lot of vocabulary for talking to and about kids.
Why was IRS auction in O'Fallon, and what did the Bentley bring? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:04AMQ. Late last month in O'Fallon, there was an Internal Revenue Service auction that had a 1954 Bentley in the mix. My questions: Why in O'Fallon, and what did the Bentley bring?
Emmys break the mould Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:29AMWHO says you have to be skinny, young and glamorous to make it in Hollywood?
What could Vince Gilligan do after 'Breaking Bad?' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:59PMIt will be at least a few weeks before AMC decides whether to bring back "Bad" for a fifth season, but the show's creator may make a return to film. It will be at least a few weeks before AMC decides whether to bring back "Bad" for a fifth season, but the show's creator may make a return to film.
Cartoon Network Series Panels and Events Lineup for 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:34PMPlus: visit the Cartoon Network Pizzeria (Ciro's Pizzeria) for a unique, fully immersive takeover.
Emmy 2011 nominees and the Oregon connections Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:58PMPortlanders Jon Raymond and Todd Haynes are recognized for HBO's "Mildred Pierce," Southern Oregon native Ty Burrell gets a nod for "Modern Family," and two Wieden+Kennedy commercials are nominated.
It's Free and Open to the Public! The Ultimate "South Park" Fan Experience to Be Held in San Diego During Comic-Con to ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:58PMFans will be transported into the world of "South Park" as they walk into the 15,000 square foot Ultimate Fan Experience located at 450 2nd Avenue , just outside of the San Diego Convention Center. Â The "South Park" Year of the Fan Experience, a free and open to the public event, commemorates the series' 15th season. Â The festivities kick off with a "South Park" themed parade starting at 12:30 ...
Clackamas County events roundup: Milwaukie Daze, Estacada Celebration, Sandy Kiwanis Fly-in Cruise-in Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:09AMMilwaukie Daze, Estacada Summer Celebration, Sandy Kiwanis Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast, a Dog Romp, Geek Squad Summer Academy, plays, wine tastings, library programs, and concerts in parks county-wide highlight Vickie's Monday events roundup.
Why Men of A Certain Age Was Axed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:24AMWashington, D.C. (July 18, 2011) -- TNT last Friday night announced that it's canceling the 'come-of-age' dramedy, Men of a Certain Age , after just two seasons.
Decade of changes attracts younger workers to Des Moines Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14AMA decade ago, it was unimaginable that Des Moines would win national recognition for its youth culture, not just agriculture.
Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:08AMDowntown Disney adds bowling, but Hyperion Whart derailed | More Food & Wine Festival details revealed | HGTV celeb schedule for Food & Wine announced | 'Room for 1 More' Haunted Mansion merchandise | Sounds Like Summer band replaced | more
Northampton actress finds personal success despite disabilities Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:16PMShe has performed in Italy and off-Broadway, to glowing reviews in the New York Times. She can sing, too, and fondly recalls belting out the national anthem before a Phillies game.
New Castle Playhouse presents a delightful ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:11PMBy Milan Paurich news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Even with a faulty AC that made the auditorium
Camp Hope Golf Tournament Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:48PMGolfers from around the area gathered at En-Joie golf course Saturday to swing their golf clubs for Camp Hope for Kids. The fifth annual Camp Hope golf tournament included 21 teams who benefited the camp. Camp hope is a three day event from August 23rd -25th. The 40 campers, ranging in ages 6 to 14, share a common bond through out the three days, having all lost a loved one. "The campers who ...
Cuomo and FEP Reach Labor Agreement Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:03PMGovernor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Public Employees Federation have reached a five year labor contract. The agreement between Governor Cuomo and the state's second largest state-employee union includes a freeze on base wages for three years and will redesign the employee health care contribution and benefit system. This will save $75 million this fiscal year, $92 million the next ...
The problem with juries is Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:59PMIn reply to The Trials of a Jury : The problem with juries is they do not get to hear all relevant facts in almost every trial, there is no search for the truth, the rich can afford better lawyers and get better results, and judges are not accountable. This little clip sums it up - if it doesn’t load, copy and paste the URL into your address bar. The system is a disgrace. http ...
Kutztown's renaissance continues Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:30PMNew owners make changes to Groov Billiards & Games on borough's Main Street Years ago, Don Cerrato wouldn't have imagined owning a pool hall.
'G-Force': Less charming than 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:32PMGadgets, gizmos, guinea pigs: Disney's latest 3D animated effort puts specially trained guinea pigs out of work and back in pet shops. "G-Force" is new this weekend.
The Sunday Conversation: Andrew 'Dice' Clay Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:28PMThe raunchy comedian talks about joining the HBO series, his personal life and where his career might go from here. Raunchy comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay, 53, banned for life by MTV in 1989 during his heyday, is a recurring character on the new season of HBO's "Entourage," beginning next Sunday. He plays himself as a has-been comedian who gets a shot at making a comeback as an animated character ...
Elizabeth Banks talks stuffing her bra and slobbering over Paul Rudd for ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:12PMElizabeth Banks was a complete unknown when she was cast as “Lindsay” in the 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer. And she stayed that way for a while after, thanks to the dismal box office performance of David Wain’s camp comedy. But, over time, the movie’s growing cult would help Banks become one of the
Travel Matters: What's new in New Orleans Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:52PMTravel Matters: What's new in New Orleans
Pop Torn: 10 pieces of cultural ambivalence Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:20PMThis week we're on the fence about: Slave Leia costumes, Lindsay Lohan in "Black Swan," Emmy nods and angry pandas
State Briefs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:12AMA Venango man hospitalized after a motorcycle accident near Cambridge Springs early Wednesday was listed in fair condition Friday. Jeffrey Holden, 49, suffered head and back injuries when he fell off his bike after swerving to avoid a deer on Route 86 near Henry Road, police said.
Iowa author to discuss new book on July 28 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:30AMAuthor Reception
Arts Scene published Saturday, July 16, 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:10AM•Lighthouse Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for the comedy production of “Nuncrackers” at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Resource Center community room, 494 Pacific Ave., Crescent City. Four of the five original nuns from “Nunsense” will reprise their roles, however the group is seeking players for Sister Robert Anne, Father Virgil, four elementary to high school students and several chorus nuns.
New Ad Campaign Marks 15th Season of South Park' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:44PMViewers who have wondered how Cheesy Poofs — the favorite snack of characters like Eric Cartmanand Kyle Broflovski on the animated series "South Park" — might taste will get a chance to find out.
Beck's all-new tour debuts in Reno Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:13PMBeck plays with opener Devendra Banhart at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Grand Sierra Resort Theater. Tickets are $42.50, available at the Grand Sierra and Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com. Details: 789-2000.
South Park Cheesy Poofs Will Exist In Real World Soon! Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:44PMThe dream of an artificially flavored, mass-produced junk food will become a reality for millions of South Park fans at the beginning of next month, when Frito-Lay unleashes 1.5 million packages of Cheesy Poofs to be sold in Wal-Mart stores. Tragically, there are no Wal-Mart stores in New York (thanks a lot, union agitators !) but if you've got wheels you can make a pilgrimage to the suburbs and ...
Coming Up (as of July 14) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:28PMFernandina Little Theatre presents "Dearly Departed," the hilarious comedy by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones.
D-Day: Carmageddon Is Here! Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:19PMBy Amber Goodhand - Radar Staff Reporter After much anticipation and dread among local Los Angeles residents, the day has come — it’s Carmageddon! Many celebs have already skipped town or made plans to stay home in an effort to avoid the closing of the 405 for construction and all the congestion that will follow. PHOTOS: Sofia Vergara Sexy Bikini Babe Check out what Hollywood is saying on ...
Reader's Guide: 'Bossypants,' 'One Summer' and more summer books Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:28PMIt's a long way from Upper Darby, Pa., to the bright lights of Hollywood and New York. For Tina Fey, there has been a lot of hard work and some really wacky fun along the way to becoming head writer, executive producer and star of NBC's top comedy "30 Rock." She shares the weirdness in her quirky, off-beat, laugh-out-loud memoir entitled “Bossypants.”
Denise Richards Surprised To Hear She’s Roasting Charlie Sheen Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:21PMSometimes people are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them. It’s the same thing with doing stand-up at Charlie Sheen’s Comedy Central roast. Rumors were circling this morning that Charlie’s ex Denise Richards was seriously contemplating taking the podium at the roast in August. Us Weekly even reported their source as saying, “She’s interested. [...]
Comedy Central(R) Celebrates "South Park's" 15th Anniversary With a Year-Long, Multiplatform Celebration Featuring ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18PMThe celebration includes an upcoming documentary that takes fans behind-the-scenes of their favorite show.
Video - Bree Turner Out At The Grove In West Hollywood Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:05AMBree Turner, the American actress best known for her role in 'Bring It On Again', spotted shopping at 'The Grove' shopping mall in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Turner, wearing a casual blue t-shirt, jeans and dark sunglasses, briefly chatted with photographers
Nightlife Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:06AMTODAY
Celebrating by Bringing It to Life Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:11AMFor the 15th anniversary of "South Park," Comedy Central will create a 15,000-square-foot replica of the show's animated set for a San Diego convention later this month.
Make way for the king of comedy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:18PMSimon King is an exceptional and truly unique standup comedian. His high-energy, physical, intelligent and often-edgy comedy style makes him one of a kind in the standup comedy world.