A painter plays with new dimensions Jan 7, 2009
A series of 19th-century French ink and watercolor renderings of snakes making their exquisite S-curves lead to Todd McKie's "Wild Kingdom," a white-pencil-on-black-paper drawing with a snake baring its fangs looping down the center. McKie's work is comic, angular, stylized, and even simple compared to the French drawings; even so, you can't miss a delightful formal kinship. (Boston Globe)
Luckiest guys in Vegas: Simpson's 4 accomplices Dec 11, 2008
"On that day, everybody was a snake. O.J. Simpson was the snake charmer," said Robert Dennis Rentzer, Alexander's attorney. "The man has charisma. There is something about him that captures individuals and draws them into his circle.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Digging up the past Nov 24, 2008
The Ogden resident became a passionate amateur anthropologist in 2000, when he found a beautiful, perfectly formed obsidian point right at his feet while fishing at the Snake River. Since then he has gathered 359 items, mostly in southern Idaho. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
The 45th annual Cabaret Internationale, presented by Snake River Council of Boy Scouts of America, will feature pianist Jon Schmidt at King Fine Arts Center ... The show features the Rupert United Methodist Church Handbell Choir; soloist Rob Newman, pianist Alan Hale; Santa's Kids; 4-Sure quartet; The Snake River Flats Barbershop ... Country Classics will perform 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 16, 2008
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* [TRAVEL] Falling for Fez Oct 16, 2008
He scans the assortment of wares X mysterious pink powders, snake skins, live turtles, bundles of aromatic bark X and he smiles. We have been helping women like her for five centuries, he says slowly, And never has a customer come to complain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Egyptian Revival Accessories Oct 13, 2008
Egyptian revival jewelry and accessories became very popular with women in the 1920 s. Women wore snake bracelets on their upper arms or beaded headdresses like Cleopatra. Egyptian revival jewelry typically featured traditional Egyptian symbols such as scarabs, ankhs, sphinx, pyramids, and pharaohs. (Suite101.com)
O.J. Simpson guilty of armed robbery Oct 5, 2008
In the end, O.J. Simpson rolls snake eyes in Vegas. By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lakeview not much to look at Sep 20, 2008
First, Snakes on a Plane, then Black Snake Moan, now Snakeview Terrace. OK, it s really Lakeview Terrace, and other films have come in between, but you get my drift. (Boston Herald)
The Passion of Dick Cheney Sep 19, 2008
The Weekly Standard: Fishing The Snake River With The Vice President ... I was in good standing and hoping for an invite to fish his home river, the majestic Snake in Wyoming--an invitation I was convinced was forthcoming, but which never materialized after Cheney was interrupted and pulled away ... A year after the book party, with time running out on the Bush administration, I took another crack at Cheney and proposed to his people that I go fishing with him on his preferred home water near... (CBS News)
* Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures Aug 29, 2008
What: Get an insiders look at the area around Longshan Temple and Snake Alley (SUB) with architecture professor Li Chian-lang () Where and when: The tour meets at the main entrance of Longshan Temple (ssx), 211, Guangzhou St, Taipei City (x_s{211), at 3pm and runs until 5pm. Tickets: Free. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
Real birds' eggs, resting on a nest made from twigs, support the iridescent Fiji fruit dove which is the central focus, while a three-dimensional snake can be glimpsed disappearing into a hole in the plywood surface, leaving the tip of its tail projecting. A conservation nightmare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
From Burlington, bike paths snake their way along the lake and through stretches of rolling farmland. In summer and early fall, picnickers congregate on the lawn at a nearly 1,400-acre education center and working dairy farm on the lake's shorefor events like the. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Looking Back Aug 7, 2008
Snake Hollow Mrs. J.F. Swartzendruber and Mrs. John Litwiller spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jake Marner and the new boy who is there since Saturday ... Quote - on a beautiful Saturday morning in May a ridge Runner, James Yoder, who grew up in Snake Hollow and Anna Marie Guengerich of Wellman, were wed in the Grout Church at the Historical Village in Kalona. (Kalona News, IA)
E3 2008: Nintendo developer roundtable--LIVE! Jul 17, 2008
Brawl and the shock news that Metal Gear Solid protagonist Solid Snake would be in the game, Nintendo saved that for a developers roundtable later in the week ... "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,... (GameSpot)
Volunteers remove remaining items from Art Center and Museum while trying to guess damage costs Jul 1, 2008
But with the flood I wasn't able to make it to the Snake Alley Art Fair and may not be able to reach the artists who show in Quincy. We will still have our garden tour in West Point on July 6, he said. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
James Morrison: Antique Egypt Jun 27, 2008
In Gates Bluff, a giant snail gets cosy with an albino snake sporting perfect paper scales. In Cobar, a weird hybrid fox, with a puffy tail and the toothy grin of a baby alligator, straddles a dead log. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Heat gets the garden, the bunnies, and Jimmy Jun 22, 2008
I keep my gun loaded and with me all the time, and from reports it is a bad snake year, but I haven s seen any yet. I m going to bed. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Home sweet home Jun 20, 2008
That's until my husband caught a four foot snake that was swimming in the same lake as me. After that, I was done. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
* David Byrne's new band: lyrics in girders, harmony in rusty pipes Jun 2, 2008
These hoses snake into the huge rooms old water and heating pipes and conduits, making primitive flute sounds. And then there are more than a dozen spring-loaded solenoids, attached like woodpeckers to the columns and even to a linebacker-size radiator that emits a surprisingly sonorous tone when struck in just the right place with a metal rod. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cindy Horton, Attractions supervisor May 31, 2008
For example, she said, one of her days may involve designing a Web site, teaching in costume, finding performers for an upcoming festival and rescuing an injured snake in the park. "The park itself has so much variety, your day can turn on a dime.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Indiana Jones quiz May 18, 2008
As you take the following quiz, award yourself one gold skull for each right answer and one snake ("Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?") for each miss. Get cracking. (Fresno Bee)
We are all trees of life Apr 21, 2008
Santa Maria Natural History Museum from noon to 3 p.m. at 412 S. McClelland St. Above left, Michael Nguyen, 9, holds a snake at the Los Padres National Forest booth during the celebration. The theme this year was Trees of Life, and the keynote speaker was Bob Muller from the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. (Santa Maria Times)
Movie merchandise keeps fans spending despite tight budgets Apr 6, 2008
Doesn t that suggest competitive suicide, especially when the economy resembles one of Indiana Jones dreaded snake pits. Not necessarily, according to a variety of observers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' rocks Mar 21, 2008
Smartly, the developer roped in non-Nintendo newcomers to lure a larger audience -- "Metal Gear Solid's" super spy Solid Snake and a once-rival to the company, Sonic the Hedgehog. Some fans of the franchise lobbied for Nintendo to pull from more third-party titles ("Mega Man," "Battletoads," "Contra" and "Castlevania" could've been ripe choices), but judging the absence of content doesn't have much merit because the cast feels so well-rounded. (Chicago Daily Herald)
Afghan Culture Ministry bans 'The Kite Runner' Jan 16, 2008
He quoted a local saying: "The one who was bit once by a snake will be scared of rope.". . (International Herald Tribune)
More of this story Jan 12, 2008
While I was here, I went to the Rose Bowl [monthly flea market], and then had a few drinks at [Melrose Avenue bar] the Snake Pit. I was hanging out, looking at the corner of Melrose and Fairfax, and in passing I thought, "Wow, that would be a good place for a flea market." That thought turned into a phone call. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Valley car auctions shift into overdrive Jan 10, 2008
5 million for Carroll Shelby's personal 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 "Super Snake" supercharged roadster. The muscle-car values vary widely depending on the quality and rarity of the cars, said Dave Kinney, veteran collector-car auction watcher and publisher of the Cars That Matter Price Guide. (AZCentral -- News)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
SPOKEN WORD ALBUM FOR CHILDREN"Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows" - Jim Dale [Listening Library] "Making The Heart Whole Again: Stories For A Wounded World" - Milbre Burch [Kind Crone Productions]"The One And Only Shrek" - Meryl Streep ey Tucci [Audio Renaissance]"Who's Got Game? The Ant Or The Grasshopper? The Lion Or The Mouse? Poppy Or The Snake?" - Toni Morrison [Simon ter Audio]"Wickety Whack - Brer Rabbit Is Back" - Diane Ferlatte [Diane Ferlatte. SPOKEN WORD ALBUM"The Audacity Of Hope:... (Variety)
Houseplants for people who can't grow them Oct 21, 2007
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata). Plants with style. (CNN)
SHNS CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FOR OCT. 17 Oct 19, 2007
Otherwise, all you're getting is snake oil -- and paying more for it. 400. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Options for Those With No 401k Oct 10, 2007
(as pitched by financial snake oil salesman on TV and radio daily). ADVERTISEMENTS. (SmartMoney)
It's in the bag Oct 5, 2007
Bags in exotic skins such as alligator, turtle, and snake are accented with everything from bakelite to brass and are elegantly displayed in stacked cubes. Also on display are clutches of all shapes and sizes, and some of the finest looking structured handbags from Italy, France, and the United States. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Movie Review: Dragon Wars Sep 20, 2007
We are treated to some impressive eye candy in this film, including a Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back reminiscent attack on a peaceful, medieval Asian city (which surprisingly does have quite a few cannon) set in the 16th century and then later a fun-filled battle between the US Army (tanks and helicopters gallore) against mythical warriors, mini-dragons, and one enormous snake. Oh, and this battle is set in streets of LA.. (Suite101.com)
* Artists burn rubber to remember Jackson Pollack Sep 20, 2007
The burnouts from their tires yielded colorful swirls, zigzags and snake patterns on the plywood panels, which have been coated in seven layers of fluorescent reds, pinks, oranges and yellows and then sealed with two coats of black acrylic. Titled Greeting Card, after a 1944 Jackson Pollock painting that has its own tangle of spirals, the work is described as both a performance piece and an action painting. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fair honors area artists Sep 7, 2007
Other local artists who claimed ribbons at the fair include, Jason Coles, a fine arts instructor at Snake River High School. His paintings illustrated the Snake River football team's 58 game winning streak. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
N. Idaho salvagers press for reuse center Jul 17, 2007
2 seconds during slack time of the Snake River Stampede at the Idaho Center Monday morning. Features Archive. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Will Greenwald Jul 14, 2007
Solid Snake returns for his last mission in Metal Gear Solid 4. This PlayStation 3 exclusive features all the stealth-based action, giant robots, and confusing plot twists you've come to expect from Konami and Hideo Kojima's epic series. (CNET Crave Blog)
Bainbridge Hardware selling off the past Jul 11, 2007
BOTTOM LEFT: WILLIS. BOTTOM RIGHT: A COLLECTION OF wildlife exhibits includes snake skins ... There are parts, collectibles and oddities including hornet nests, mounted rattlesnake skins, and even a set of mounted traffic lights ... He also tells hunting and fishing tales, including how he killed the biggest rattlesnake he ever saw. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Out of the way Iowa Jul 8, 2007
The German founders of Burlington built Snake Alley, which Ripley's says is the world's crookedest street, in 1894 to get their wagons and carriages from the top of Heritage Hill down to the city's business district ... The owner was David Lorton, a professional buckskinner who preferred to be called Snake. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Possum painting to beat Emily's record Jul 7, 2007
Several paintings are expected to go close to the $200,000 level - including Kaapa Tjampitjinpa's Medicine Painting, Sunfly Tjampitjin's Wanayarra the Rainbow Snake and Rover Thomas's Snake Dreaming in Joondagal Country. Possum's revenge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A Fair split: Pop, Latin and reggae acts balance grandstand schedule Jun 7, 2007
And since most of us plan our fair visit around food, this year's new taste treats include Rattlesnake Ranch (snake chili and meat bites), a beef sundae (mashed potato "ice cream" smothered in meat sauce), a Krispy Kreme Chicken Sandwich, deep-fried cola (cola syrup fried in a batter) and fruit egg rolls. San Diego County Fair. (North County Times)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 24, 2007
Snake bursts after gobbling gator. Banks 'exploit charges judgement. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Summit idea becomes reality May 2, 2007
Major tourist attractions in northwestern Oklahoma include the diamondback rattlesnake which brings tens of thousands of people to the Waynoka area each year for the annual snake hunt. This mounted rattler was part of the Open House display at the Northwest Oklahoma Visitors Center in Alva Thursday night. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Festival of Roses: 'A great celebration' May 2, 2007
In addition to the petting zoo, a snake exhibit will slither its way into the festival. For those searching for entertainment, The High Steppin Cloggers, Saidi Belles Belly Dancers, XClusive, Melodius, Night Vision Band and The Emeralds Band will perform. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mangum Rattlesnake Derby set for this weekend Apr 24, 2007
MANGUM The last full weekend of April is always set for the Rattlesnake Derby in nearby Mangum ... By 8 a.m. Friday people will start flocking to town to see, hunt and even eat rattlesnakes ... It is estimated that more than 30,000 people attend the annual Mangum Rattlesnake Derby each year. (Altus Times, OK)
Excitebike arrives on Wii VC Mar 21, 2007
Give props to my main man Solid Snake. Posted Mar 20, 2007 2:44 am PT. (GameSpot)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Mar 5, 2007
CRAIGBREWER (Beifuss, SHNS) _ LOS ANGELES: Catching up with Craig Brewer, whose latest movie, "Black Snake Moan," opened over the weekend. 950. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Picture perfect Feb 22, 2007
A children's room includes a live snake habitat, beaver dam, fluorescent rock cafe, and there's even an exhibit on taxidermy that explains how the mounted exhibits were made. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Muscle Cars Downshift Feb 15, 2007
(A heavily promoted "Super Snake" Cobra, with 800 horsepower and owned by famed designer Carroll Shelby himself, took in an auction-leading $5. 5 million. (SmartMoney)
Black Snake Moan Drops 7-Inch Feb 14, 2007
Side B of the 7-inch features the film's title song, "Black Snake Moan." This classic was originally written and performed by legendary Texas bluesman, Blind Lemon Jefferson ... Details for Black Snake Moan - Music From The M.. (IGN FilmForce)
A barking good time Feb 4, 2007
DArcy James adds some fun as the romantic interest in each of the scenes, and Mark Kudisch plays the tempting snake and the narrator of the other two pieces. But it is Chenoweth who makes it all engaging and watchable. (Herald-Tribune)
Romantic ski lodges Feb 3, 2007
Nestled in the trees along the Snake River, the Lodge feels secluded, and the 10 guest rooms are cozy and uniquely furnished with period antiques. In the small dining room, which only seats 15, couples can gaze lovingly into each others eyes and swap bites of rabbit tenderloin satay or black-truffle-wrapped elk chops. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Chenoweth takes a bite from 'The Apple Tree' Feb 3, 2007
DArcy James adds some fun as the romantic interest in each of the scenes, and Mark Kudisch plays the tempting snake and the narrator of the other two pieces ... DArcy James adds some fun as the romantic interest in each of the scenes, and Mark Kudisch plays the tempting snake and the narrator of the other two pieces. (Herald-Tribune)
Deals aplenty at film festival Jan 28, 2007
" Samuel L. Jackson could rate Oscar consideration as either a former boxing star living on the streets in "Resurrecting the Champ" or an ex-blues guitarist in "Black Snake Moan," both showcased at Sundance. Jackson deserves an award just for having the cojones to make another movie with "snake" in the title. I'll throw in a couple of Oscar-caliber performances I've seen: Frank Langella as a has-been novelist in "Starting Out in the Evening," Keri Russell in the title role in "Waitress" and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
10 Classic muscle cars and more Jan 23, 2007
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 "Super Snake" Sold for: $5. 5 million. (CNN)
OVERNIGHT VIEWING Jan 22, 2007
TNT, Movie: "Snake Eyes" 414027. USA, Movie: "Blow" 892756. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Handheld jive Jan 18, 2007
A direct sequel to 2004's "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater," it begins in 1970. As surly superspy Naked Snake, you discover a group of disgruntled soldiers who are plotting attacks on both the United States and the Soviet Union. (The Standard-Times, MA)
