Local History: Lincoln County Halloween in 1911
Lincoln Coun
Much of the history of Halloween hadn't been recorded for centuries and therefore some of it is still different than the real story and subject to debate. But the most plausible theory is that Halloween originated in the British Isles out of the Pagan A History of Halloween Costume Cliches. by Andrew Miller on Oct [...]
Read MoreBrian Williams rolls out 'Rock Center'
Los Angeles
'Rock Center' Books Jon Stewart, As It Places Two Segments Online. October 31, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — A Los Angeles Times story previewing tonight's premiere of NBC's Rock Center With Brian Williams includes analysis from Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University. You know what we don't have? We don't have enough news [...]
Read MoreWhile You Were Sleeping
Kotaku Austr
Sometimes sleep can be important. Necessary, even. But what if stuff happens? Video game stuff? That's when we send out a small army of puppy dogs to gather the news that happened while you were sleeping and plonk the highlights right here. Plonk! Thursday, October 27th, While You Were Sleeping. October 27th 2011 • 11:35AM. [...]
Read MoreSamhain 2011: Celebrating our Ancestors and the Earth
Huffington P
In comparison to Beltane's (May 1) dawn merry festivities, Samhain's solemnity is observed in the dark of the evening. It is an evening of reverence, rememberance and celebration. Reverence, because the Wheel of the Year ends, and begins, with the dark Rob Hohler, director of development at St. Thomas More University Parish, said the reason [...]
Read MoreLarimore plans Veterans Day events
Grand Forks
By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer Organizers for this year's Veterans Day parade in Auburn have struck 500 medals to honor women who have served in the US armed forces. In preparation for the Nov. 11 event, Auburn Post 84 American Legion Commander Some 500 Inns and B&Bs nationwide (including Ohio) and in Canada, are [...]
Read MoreCrime, punishment, and the shame of being a Madoff
CBS News
SUGARCREEK, Ohio — An investment broker dubbed the “Amish Bernie Madoff” has decided not to fight federal charges that he defrauded thousands of investors out of nearly $17 million. Monroe Beachy, 77, intends to reject his lawyer's legal advice and By KAJA WHITEHOUSE Still sore over losing his lawsuit against the owners of the New [...]
Read MoreLarimore plans Veterans Day events
Grand Forks
Milwaukee honors veterans with its 48th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. The parade steps off at 11 am at North 4th Street and West Kilbourn Avenue. It continues along East Wells Street, past the War Memorial Center, and finishes at Veterans Marking the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the city's [...]
Read MoreEva Longoria Shoots Down Matt Barnes Dating Rumors
AceShowbiz
"First Jessica Simpson, now this," Eduardo Cruz's love snipes of a report that she had a flirty night out with the L.A. Lakers forward. "First Jessica Simpson, now this," Eduardo Cruz's love snipes of a report that she had a flirty night out with the L.A. Lakers forward. Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been spotted [...]
Read MoreMcRib fever returns
Prescott Dai
BY MARGARET MORGAN McDonald's has announced that the “fantastically flavorful” McRib has returned. The ever-so-popular McRib sandwich, which has been virtually hidden in McDonald's across the country, has made a thunderous comeback. By Christina Rexrode, AP NEW YORK – The McRib, the elusive sandwich that has inspired a cult-like following, is back. By David Paul [...]
Read MoreNew Jersey school closings and delays
The Star-Led
to schedule. On the MetroNorth, there will be no service from North White Plans to Wassaic, and only local service will be available from North White Plains to Grand Central. PHOTOS: October Snowstorm. School Closures: October snowstorm, which dumped over a foot of snow onto parts of New Jersey and left more than half a [...]
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