Harley-Davidson holds auction to benefit MDA Aug 22, 2008
FOX 11 Fantasy Home 2008 by Living Spaces LLC. Recommended. (FOX 11, AZ)
White House missing as many as 225 days of e-mail Aug 22, 2008
Sign up today for Fantasy Football '08. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Potter film pulls vanishing act on EW cover Aug 18, 2008
But fantasy fans will not have to do without: A day after Half-Blood Prince moved out, Summit Entertainments vampire romance Twilight, based on another best-selling series of books, moved in, switched from its scheduled Dec. 12 release to Nov. 21. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Olympic notes: I'll trade you a Mickey Mantle for a Phelps Aug 16, 2008
fantasy that invariably was disrupted by one very sizable reality - Rulon Gardner. Twice it was Gardner, the 2000 gold medalist, who represented the United States in wrestling's heavyweight Greco-Roman category. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Pokemon prowess (32) Aug 15, 2008
The basic idea is to capture and train fantasy monsters, which then do battle with other trainers monsters. For the card game, players assemble decks of 60 cards composed of trainers, energy and different types of Pokemon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
EA Promoting Launch of Madden NFL 09 at 7-Eleven(R) Stores Nationwide Aug 14, 2008
The promotion, running from August 1-31st, features a wide variety of in-store and out-of-store elements, including collectible Slurpee and Big Gulp cups, Madden Meals featuring Frito Lay potato chips, a free online Madden Fantasy Roster Builder based on Madden NFL 09 player ratings, and Madden NFL 09 branded signage throughout the store. As part of the promotion, customers were able to pre-order Madden NFL 09 at participating 7-Eleven locations and pick-up the game at midnight on August... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer Robert Pollard's collages put a fresh spin on the past Aug 10, 2008
It went from complete fantasy of visual imagery and sound to the point where we could actually do it. I used to say we were the Pinocchio of rock. (Boston Globe)
Fable 2 release date announced Aug 9, 2008
Not only will these amuse you on their own (Fortune's Tower, for example, is a sort of customised fantasy Blackjack - and rather addictive), but they allow you to wager and lose or bolster your real Fable 2 character's supply of gold. Microsoft has also alerted us to the contents of the Fable 2 Limited Collector's Edition: a bonus DVD with lots of behind-the-scenes video, bonus in-game content ("The Hall of the Dead" Dungeon, "The Wreckager" Legendary Cutlass and "Otherworldly Bonus"), a... (Eurogamer)
Xeko Debuts Its Fourth Earth-Saving Collectible Card Set, "Mission: China" Aug 8, 2008
Instead of monsters and fantasy, Xeko takes its cues from nature and science, casting actual animal species as the heroes and basing game play on fragile ecosystem relationships. Designed for fun and realism, the number and types of cards in each set match real-world species populations and bioregion attributes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Farmland hosts Three Friends show Aug 5, 2008
She painted a series of barns ("Those are work!") and starscapes with elements of fantasy. Her still lifes of fruit and flowers also contain elements of fantasy, such as delicate fairies. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
East Haddam Man Finds Second Home In Amazon Aug 4, 2008
That childhood fantasy stuck with him. In 1968, while he was studying in Ecuador, Miller managed to talk his way onto a small plane headed into the jungle. (FOX61, CT)
Gamers hit the virtual gridiron early Aug 2, 2008
Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy, who guided his team to a Super Bowl Championship in 2007, believes the new "NFL Head Coach 09" game will appeal to the arm-chair quarterbacks who play fantasy football and tracks the NFL all season long. ... And gamers who play EA Sports Fantasy Football can download their fantasy rosters into "Madden" and play with that team in-game. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Showrunners also said they initially faced the stigma of "genre shows, since programming with heady sci-fi or fantasy themes had a history of being ignored or rejected by networks and/or audiences. "We call the mythology the 'rabbit hole ... You look at Iron Man and you have the same thing, a serious actor like Robert Downey Jr. in a serious portrayal of a guy and then you have this cool fantasy aspect that makes for a great time at the movies ... Disneys Chronicles of Narnia: Prince... (Variety)
Server Status: The E3 MMO Report Jul 26, 2008
Square Enix was present, but Final Fantasy was not. This will prove a shorter round-up than I had expected of the games that are to come. (IGN PC Games)
BocaRaton.com and The Bites! Network Holds First of Series of Atomic 79 Parties(TM) Saturday Night at DELUX Nightclub in Delray Beach to Benefit Charity Jul 26, 2008
"Gorgeous models will act as mannequins in windows and stroll through the crowd covered in gold and high fashion; fine art will be prominently displayed and available for purchase."Partygoers can expect luxury and class and a memorable evening of fun and fantasy. "Spadaccini thanks Community Partners that have graciously provided goods and services for the first Atomic 79 Party(TM), including: jewelry by Aletto Jewelery, Yofi Designs and LeatherRockBands.com; artwork by Reyes Fine Arts &... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Controversial director moves forward - one scandal at a time Jul 25, 2008
"In the novel, La Vellini is described as dressing and having her hair done unlike anyone [else], so I could give expression to my own fantasy.". Like many of her previous films, The Last Mistress features two relatively unfamiliar faces in the leading roles. (Globe and Mail)
Disney Daze will draw Magic Kingdom fans Jul 21, 2008
Seven people with interesting ties to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom will be in Oakhurst Aug. 1-3 for the Ninth Annual Disney Daze celebration, sponsored by the Yosemite-Oakhurst-Sierra 49ears chapter of the National Fantasy Fan Club, an organization for Disney enthusiasts ... Travel agents and local Fantasy Fan Club members also will present sessions on topics such as popular Disney vacation destinations and, for nostalgia buffs, Disneyland attractions that have been discontinued. (Fresno Bee)
Professor Nick hosts HSM show Jul 20, 2008
High School Musical is a mogul s fantasy - a relatable story that became the holy grail of marketing, a brand. It spawned a billion-dollar industry. (Boston Herald)
Speculation surrounding Favre sucks in Bucs Jul 17, 2008
Get our 2009 Pre-Season Fantasy Guide absolutely free. Free Email Newsletter. (BucsInsiders.com)
E3 2008: Nintendo developer roundtable--LIVE! Jul 17, 2008
"I don't like that mindset at all. It means they're satisfied with making a good game instead of making it great. Posted Jul 16, 2008 10:19 pm PT to rate this comment / (+2) slgnbenchwarmr Posted Jul 16, 2008 10:19 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show) Pikmin! Okay, now that that is over... What about F-Zero? IMHO, there has yet to be a bad F-Zero game. They're all great. I haven't tried GP Legend or Maximum Velocity, but both are in the mail, actually. Posted Jul 16, 2008 10:08... (GameSpot)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
I have a fantasy baseball roster decision to make. By raindawg722. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
Step inside a fantasy backyard garage and experiment with water, wind and boat shapes. Remember all that talk about displacement, gravity, buoyancy and that guy, Bernoulli, and his principles. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
Innovative items can be found at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (), which sells stylish accessories that range from cufflinks to neckerchiefs in character with the new exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, while the American Folk Art Museum () carries educational and fun license-plate placemats and compass necklaces. The Museum of Modern Art () is producing exhibit-themed goods, including books on Olafur Eliasson, the artist behind The New York City Waterfalls, four man-made waterfall... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Fat Man in History Jun 29, 2008
Peter Carey's First Book of Short Stories. Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society. (Suite101.com)
James Morrison: Antique Egypt Jun 27, 2008
In a series of sculptural paper tableaux, Morrison presents desaturated, hyper-detailed, life-sized models of plants and animals plucked from an amazing world that is part fact, part fantasy. Morrison's monochromatic creations resemble taxidermied museum specimens with a twist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Costume designers Trek in a new direction Jun 19, 2008
Their designs also caught the attention of the costumers for the latest Star Trek film, Star Trek X1, in a classic Hollywood fame fantasy. "We were discovered in Melrose Flea market on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood," says Mitchell. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Affordable Argentina: Buenos Aires hotelitos Jun 13, 2008
If your Argentine fantasy includes polo mallets, saddlebags and other equestrian accoutrements, look no further than this patrician hotel in the calm northern reaches of Palermo Viejo, an area recently dubbed Palermo Soho. Costa Petit's Ralph Lauren-gone-estancia aesthetic, wrapped in pale greens and white, carries through its four, large rooms, which are filled with antique armoires and vanity sinks, wainscoting and brass fixtures polished with such dedication that you may have to open your... (CNN -- Travel)
Tom Lefroy, the real-life inspiration behind Darcy Jun 11, 2008
Thank goodness none of these could apply to that rugged hero of many a female fantasy - Mr Darcy, from Prid 00004000 e and Prejudice, eh. When Colin Firth emerged dripping from a lake in the BBC's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, a nation of women swooned that, yes, that is exactly how we'd imagined Darcy to look. (Times Online)
TV Presenter Killed By 'Loner Who Stalked Women' Jun 9, 2008
The prosecution told the court George had a fixation with celebrities and lived out his fantasy by pretending to be Queen singer Freddie Mercury's cousin. Jonathan Laidlaw QC said that the accused approached women in the west London area where he and Miss Dando lived, and tried to find out their addresses. (Sky News)
Will Iraq's wounds heal with time? Jun 1, 2008
Is Arab Iraq truly just a decade behind post-civil-war Kurdistan, or is it a fantasy to believe all that separates Kurdistan from the rest of the country is time. The Kurds are clearly different in ways that can't be ascribed simply to the passage of time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Worlds Once-In-A-Lifetime Vacations May 23, 2008
To some, the $100,000 vacation is purely fantasy, particularly as the global economy slows. But despite the bad news, the rich continue to spend extravagantly on luxurious getaways. (Sify.com, India)
DVDs: Great Debaters, Indiana Jones May 23, 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe With the sequel, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, arrived in theaters May 20, the first movie chapter in C.S. Lewis fantasy series comes to high-definition video with this Blu-ray release. Blu-ray, $34. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Actor revels in Narnia role May 16, 2008
" "Narnia" arrives as audiences seem hungry for fantasy and heroes, and if all goes as planned, Barnes will start shooting the third movie based on "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" book in October. "We're living in a time where there's so much conflict in all parts of the world. after the first World War, there were 10 separate productions of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in London the next year -- a very escapist, fantastical play, possibly the most escapist literature available at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and fun May 16, 2008
Sci-fi, fantasy and fun- al.com ... Sci-fi, fantasy and fun ... org puts it, the event is "Mobile's only science fiction/fantasy/gaming/anime/comic book convention." That covers a lot of ground, from "Star Wars" to milieus where dragons and wizards are more the norm, from often-raucous strategy games to the deceptively quiet world of comic books. (AL.com)
From 'Blue' to 'Who's': Game store planned for former adult bookstore May 15, 2008
In "Warhammer," players direct small armies of fantasy figures such as elves and goblins. "Warhammer" requires a tabletop space of about 6 feet by 4 feet, making it difficult for gamers to find room to play. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New DVD releases May 14, 2008
The Early Years package has Double Dynamite, Higher and Higher,"Step Lively, It Happened in Brooklyn and The Kissing Bandit. The Frank Sinatra Kelly Collection features On the Town, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and Anchors Aweigh. Philip Casnoff stars as the singer in the miniseries "Sinatra," which features Sinatra's own vocals on dozens of songs. "Rat Pack" set, $59.92; "Golden Years" and "Early Years" sets, $39.92 each; "Frank Sinatra Kelly" set, $24.98; "Sinatra" miniseries, $19.98. (Warner... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Override letters May 14, 2008
The override vote on May 20 is effectively a referendum on the mayor s leadership and his fantasy notion that tearing down a 35-year-old school was a rational undertaking at this price. I will be using his logic in casting my vote: comparable communities don t need to spend this much on buildings to achieve top-notch education for their kids. (Newton Tab, MA)
(Almost) Big Ben: Brit Barnes set to make splash in Caspian May 13, 2008
Barnes has the title role in Disney s 200 million fantasy adventure, and admits that the overnight stardom thing is very surreal ... Prince valiant: British actor Ben Barnes, 26, stars as Prince Caspian in Disney s fantasy adventure film. (Boston Herald)
This week's Education Notes May 12, 2008
Join them and other young actors from the greater Boston area on Alice s journey into a world of fantasy and illusion: a land of talking animals, comic royalty and races that are run in circles. Tickets for Alice in Wonderland are $12 for reserved seating and $9 for general seating. (Acton Beacon, MA)
More Community Calendar » May 3, 2008
"Lyra Belacqua is an orphan who lives happily among the halls of Jordan College, Oxford. When Lyra overhears the professors discussing a mysterious substance called Dust, which is rumored to possess profound properties that could unite the whole universe, she heads off on an adventure that puts her in the company with clans, gypitians and formidable armored bears in this fantasy adventure." This movie is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence. Seating is limited. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Seacoast comic book fans will love the next two weeks Apr 20, 2008
Unless you've been recently exposed to some funky radiation or bitten by a genetically engineered sloth, the dream of being a superhero will have to remain just a fantasy, one captured in an endless amount of comic books. Fortunately, we mere mortals have events such as the upcoming Portsmouth Comic Book Show, where local vendors will buy, sell, trade, and show off comics of all varieties. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama... Apr 16, 2008
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
Saga First Impressions Apr 6, 2008
And that's where we're at with Silverlode Interactive's , a recently released MMO that bravely departs from the standard roleplaying format yet still clings to the orcs and dwarves fantasy war setting ... When you first log in to Saga, you'll have to pick the faction you want to fight for (chosen from a list of traditional fantasy types), design your heraldry and with no guidance whatsoever, and choose from a variety of city layouts. (IGN PC Games)
An alphabet soup of good times fills April Apr 4, 2008
F is for fantasy baseball. The Oakland A's aren't going to do much this year, so I'm pulling for my fantasy team to keep things exciting this baseball season. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
She's bringing the goods back home Apr 3, 2008
Interior design fantasy: I'm dying to see where Ben [Affleck] and Jen [Garner] live - they must have a house in Cambridge. I'd like to see how they brought LA to their home. (Boston Globe)
Portugal's Pousadas Provide Charm Mar 28, 2008
Pousada da Rainha Santa Isabel at Estremoz is everyone s fantasy castle, with heavy velvet draperies, marble halls, gleaming gold leaf and corridors lined with 17th and 18th century antiques. Others vary in architectural style from stone-and shutters rustic to a sort of pink stucco Portuguese wedding cake. (Suite101.com)
At Meta, furniture artisans of 18th century are reborn with panache Mar 23, 2008
It was inspired by the "fantasy furniture" made at the turn of the 18th century when gifted craftsmen vied with each other to create ever more elaborate objects, and was dreamt up by the Dutch designer, Tord Boontje ... Photographs Fantasy furniture at Meta ... "For me as a designer, the project was a chance to make a piece of fantasy in amazing quality," said Boontje, who covered his wardrobe with fig leaves as a visual pun on Adam and Eve's "clothes" in the Garden of Eden. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Phils unveil '08 promotional schedule Mar 18, 2008
The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Phils unveil '08 promotional schedule. -- After 604 Major League appearances spread over a 21-year career and nine organizations, Jamie Moyer finally arrived. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Margulies court Mar 9, 2008
By Mark A. Perigard How s this for a romantic fantasy. A guy so ready for commitment that. (Boston Herald)
Letters to the Editor - 3/4/2008 Mar 5, 2008
DD Wiz wrote on Mar 4, 2008 11:22 AM: The post from "esteban" (9:03am) persists in his delusional fantasy (either that or desperate propaganda effort) of trying to convince those who can actually remember that they didn't really know what they really did know before the war, that THERE WERE NO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION in Iraq ... But true liberals, even those who got fooled once but "won't be fooled again" know that if conservatives succeed in siphoning off enough votes to a Quixotic... (North County Times)
Saga Enters Open Beta Feb 28, 2008
Saga is a persistent world RTS in an epic fantasy setting. Players collect troops, build armies, conquer new lands and build up kingdoms, complete with resource collection, city building and peasant management. (IGN PC Games)
Notes: O's prep for intrasquad games Feb 26, 2008
The Official Site of The Baltimore Orioles: News: Notes: O's prep for intrasquad games. Ramon Hernandez, who will catch in Tuesday's first intrasquad game, has been pleased with how the O's pitchers have been throwing in camp. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Feb 17, 2008
Feb. 22-24 Fly Fishing Fantasy Weekend with George Daniel, 2007 National Fly Fishing Champion, and Jason Elkins, Orvis Worldwide Travel. Two-night lodging in deluxe suite, wine reception, meals and presentations $499, $699 per couple. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Neopets(R), the Leading Virtual World for Tweens, Showcases New Collectible Plush Toys, Fun Paks and Trading Cards at Toy Fair 2008 Feb 15, 2008
com, players create a Neopet to be their companion who they can dress and take care of while exploring the fantasy world of Neopia, which rich with 54 species of Neopets, 16 lands, and hundreds of characters, stories and plotlines. With more than 44 million global memberships, 200 games, an active virtual economy based on Neopoints, daily and weekly creativity contests, Neovision(TM) video player, discussion boards, quests, and thousands of virtual items to collect, Neopets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cashing in on Earnhardt doesn't feel right Feb 12, 2008
Motorsports Authentics (which is owned by International Speedway Corp. and Speedway Motorsports Inc.) is selling die-cast collectible versions of this fantasy car for $74. 99. (The Palm Beach Post)
Kelley Earnhardt Elledge offers helping hand Feb 8, 2008
Sister act helps Earnhardt Jr. develop image - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Plenty to celebrate with Phillies promotions Jan 23, 2008
The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Philadelphia Phillies News. 01/22/2008 12:00 PM ET Plenty to celebrate with promotions Reigning NL East champs release list of 2008 special events By Ken Mandel / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Haddam Trio Unveils A Creepy Comic Book Jan 20, 2008
They teach, publish or sell houses by day, even dabble in local politics, but at night and on weekends, they delve into a fantasy world of ink and imagination. On Sundays, Steve Kanaras, Matt Ryan and Steve Kuster gather their stable of local writers and artists together in Kanaras' real estate office in Higganum to construct brooding protagonists, shadowy villains and a talking pig named Norman, who dropped out of medical school. (FOX61, CT)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
- The Chedi Muscat, Oman For an Arabian fantasy On the Gulf of Oman, The Chedi sits amongst 16th century hill-top fortresses and overlooks the Indian Ocean and rugged mountains of Muscat. Seductive and beautiful, The Chedi is like a scene from The Arabian Nights. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
After several seasons of realistic carvings and castings, designers are beginning to tweak woodland fantasy motifs, presenting flora and fauna in an almost-surreal way that's more Lewis Carroll than Field m. "Acorns and owls are the new deer and daisies," says Brooke Hodge, curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Cartoon-influenced mass-market accessories aimed at the young at heart may resemble kitschy midcentury knickknacks, but unexpected materials... (FOX59, IN)
Around Town Jan. 3 -- Its finally time to relax Jan 3, 2008
It goes without saying that all the grandiose plans I had to be organized, calm and totally together went right out the window, along with the fantasy that I would remain consistently cheerful. I am glad for January so that I can finally catch my breath. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
The week in video-game news Jan 3, 2008
"Lost Odyssey" (Microsoft): "Final Fantasy" veteran Hironobu Sakaguchi presents his second Xbox 360 role-playing game which I hope will improve upon 2007's "Blue Dragon.". "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" and "Mario Kart Wii" (Nintendo): Two more of Nintendo's prized franchises make their Wii debuts. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Looking back at a memorable 2007 Dec 30, 2007
Nicholas Cage merged needlework and fantasy at MOCA Jacksonville and Wally Amos was a sight to see at the Library Foundation's Ex Libris. JU's art students gave us something new to look at, twirling Lyrical Light from the ceiling of the Uible Marquee in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. (Florida Times-Union)
For movie lovers Dec 18, 2007
A miniature Alien head ($1,000) gets signed by H.R. Giger, the science fiction and fantasy artist who created the thing. Cosabys ($7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tale of a teapot Dec 17, 2007
The fantasy and emotion of haute couture. A fashion show, much like a movie preview, is an attempt to capture attention and spark curiosity. (International Herald Tribune)
