'Pinocchio' pops, but 'The Giver' holds back
Take Lois Lowry's The Giver, which has been read-and beloved-by kids for nearly 20 years. The tale, which examines a boy's realization that his "Perfect" world isn't quite what he thinks, is the latest to come to Adventure Stage Chicago. Free information (think seminars, webinars) requires your time, free "gifts" require you to be obliged [...]
Read More$540M jackpot sparks Mega Millions mania
With a world record $540 million (and growing) jackpot at stake, much of the nation is gripped by Mega Millions fever. Millions of lottery tickets are being snapped up ahead of Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, which could provide a lucky ticket With the Mega Millions jackpot hitting $500 million, there are those hoping they [...]
Read MoreFaith Hill and Tim McGraw sing their way through Australia
Only a few country stars publicly supported Chely Wright when she announced she was a lesbian in 2010. Others, like Faith Hill, chose to privately. Would you recognize this person if you saw her at an airport? If you guessed that this was singer Faith Hill, you have a good eye! This photo was taken. [...]
Read MoreRecord Mega Millions jackpot creates ticket-buying frenzy
The Mega Millions lottery hit $540 million on Thursday, and people endured long lines for a chance at winning the hefty jackpot – an amount that could rise as more tickets are sold for Friday's drawing. Orkin, an associate vice chancellor at the Peralta Community College District, said you could guarantee a win, but only [...]
Read MoreAutism rates up; screening, better diagnosis cited
What Is Autism? Autism is a brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate with and relate to others. With autism, the different areas of the brain fail to work together.Most people with autism will always have some By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA (AP) – One child out of 88 in the [...]
Read MoreJustices meet Friday to vote on ObamaCare but opinion not expected until June
Mitt Romney credit for the Affordable Care Act, which tells you how unpopular Obamacare is. Romney, Obama told the public radio show “Marketplace,” “is now pretending like he came up with something different” than Obamacare, which celebrated its 2-year The Republican National Convention edited an audio clip of Solicitor General Donald Verrilli to make it [...]
Read MoreRaspberry Ketone: Dr. Oz Touts 'Miracle' Weight Loss Supplement, But Is It Real?
Raspberry ketone is the primary aroma compound of red raspberries, and is a safe and healthy supplement with no side effects, according to Dr. Oz. Strawberry Ketones Advantages are among the most particularly mentioned subjects in fat loss of overdue. Studying will reveal that sales for the Strawberry Ketone Plus complement are on the increase, [...]
Read MoreHarrison Barnes Revisited: Hype Turned To Disappointment For UNC Star
Chapel Hill, NC — North Carolina junior forward John Henson, sophomore forward Harrison Barnes and sophomore point guard Kendall Marshall will enter the 2012 NBA Draft. More to follow UNC has made the official announcement that Harrison Barnes, John Henson, and Kendall Marshall will all declare for the NBA draft, ending their Carolina careers. Barnes [...]
Read MoreVideo of Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin case raises questions
Spike Lee has apologized for his errant address tweeting, but did he kind of miss the point? By the CNN Wire Staff Elaine and David McClain''s home in Sanford, Florida, was erroneously identified as that of George Zimmerman. George Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman, speaks out on the Trayvon Martin case, the treatment his brother is [...]
Read MoreMillennial Media Gain May Spur Mobile-Technology IPOs
Click here Print Aa Millennial Media shares nearly double in debut Originally published: March 29, 2012 10:19 AM Updated: March 29, 2012 8:15 PM By The Associated Press (AP) — Shares of Millennial Media nearly doubled in the mobile advertising Shares of Millennial Media doubled in the mobile advertising company's market debut Thursday, as the [...]
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