Curlin’s Curtain Call Sends Wrong Message
Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on November 18, 2008
In an age driven by information and forever remembered in Google, it takes about three seconds to re-cement your legacy.
“If an appropriate venue and purse are offered, we would consider one more race in 2008 for Curlin.”
With that single statement, made by majority owner Jess Jackson of Stonestreet Farms, the Curlin camp went from good [...]
Diabetes Awareness
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 17, 2008
We raised the curtain on diabetes awareness and local efforts Sunday, and linked here are the stories and my column.
I feel particularly good about this, because virtually every year I’d hear from a reader or two who want us to shed light on diabetes during November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month. Often, however, there’s little [...]
Now Its Insecticide Treated Curtain
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 17, 2008
THE fight against mosquito bites has gone beyond mosquito nets. In use now are insecticide treated curtains hung across windows or doors. They kill and repel houseflies and mosquitoes.
The new produce, known as PermaNet Curtain, was launched on Friday at Accra’s busiest market, Makola, by Mr Marseille Vanbeek, the regional director of the manufacturing company, [...]
Curtain Set To Open St Winifred Pantomime
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on November 17, 2008
On Saturday night, an audience comprising those who would be classified as the less fortunate were treated to a sneak preview of the Christmas Pantomime Of Robin Hood, an English folklore character.
With elaborate costumes and sets, the cast delivered their lines and musical numbers with great ease and confidence, belying their young ages.
Although based in [...]
Curtain Rises For DLT
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 17, 2008
Long before the curtains ever rise and fall on a production, many people are at work, doing their best to ensure that the event is a success.
Beth Ann Hough, the production’s director, said it really all began in October, with the reading of the play.
“After you choose your play, you have to read it very, [...]
Curtain Up On A New Stage For Waldrom
Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on November 17, 2008
Written by John Breen, it tells the story of Munster’s historic 12-0 win against the All Blacks at Thomond Park.
They are excited about tomorrow’s rematch and, though few are expecting a repeat upset especially as Munster will be missing their international players the All Blacks are wary.
Scott Waldrom, who will make his All Blacks debut [...]
Taunton High Play Opens Tonight
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 13, 2008
The curtain rises tonight for the debut of Taunton High School Drama Club’s performance of “Twelfth Night.”
This Shakesperean comedy about the fickleness of love and the foolishness of lovers is set in rowdy New Orleans at the start of the jazz age.
The play will take place tonight at 7 p.m. in the Robert Park Auditorium, [...]
People Will Say We’Re In Love With Show
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 13, 2008
Audience members who settle into their Culbreth Theatre seats next week to see the University of Virginia Department of Drama’s production will not only sample a slice of Americana and a heaping helping of memorable tunes, but also a glimpse of a moment when theater history changed.
The 1943 musical was a landmark for many reasons. [...]
Suspicious Death Erldunda Road Station
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 13, 2008
Detectives and Crime Scene Examiners from Alice Springs arrived at the Erldunda Road House shortly after 8.00 am this morning and are examining the scene of a suspicious death that occurred yesterday evening.
The body of a woman was found on the drive way of the fuel station and it appears she had suffered head injuries. [...]
Talking Steelers Football With L.C. Greenwood
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on November 13, 2008
L.C. Greenwood won four Super Bowl rings in his 13-year career with the Steelers, playing on the famed Steel Curtain defense.
Greenwood, a former 10th round draft pick in 1969, always stood out and not just because of his 6-6 frame, but the gold hi-tops he wore were easy to notice.
After his playing days ended Greenwood [...]