World's best eco-spas Sep 25, 2008
The brothers converted the home of a feudal official into the lodge in 1995 to give travelers access to its awe-inspiring perch at the base of North Africa's tallest peak, Mount Toubkal. Upon arrival, you'll hike 15 minutes through apple, cherry, and walnut groves to your room, while your luggage is taken on a fuel-free mule ride. (MSNBC -- Politics)
All aboard for the first local Sep 24, 2008
The final stop was back at the vineyard, where executive chef Will Mooney of The Brothers Moon restaurant in Hopewell Borough utilized ingredients from the local farms to create a buffet. The tourists dined on tiny tarts made with Cherry Grove cheeses, sushi made with New Jersey fish, roasted Beechtree beef, roasted and fresh Gravity Hill tomatoes, Griggstown chicken served barbecue style and in a salad with pineapple and last-of-the-season local peaches. (NJ.com -- Times)
NH brothers compete in 'mustang makeover' contest Sep 9, 2008
The brothers are attending Keene State College ... When the brothers heard about the Extreme Mustang Makeover, which began in 2007, they were immediately interested ... The brothers, who won't be competing directly against each other, can shoot a paintball gun while standing on their horses, dismount by doing a back flip and carry a flag while galloping in a circle. (Concord Monitor)
Law enforcement on lookout for shooting suspect Aug 27, 2008
Deputies said the brothers were attending a birthday party for a relative and began arguing. The argument ended with the shooting, and Lee Wilson ran from the scene prior to deputies' arrival, according to the report. (The Union Democrat)
My battle to save Tom Aug 23, 2008
The brothers spent Friday and Saturday on the slopes around the mountain. "We were having a great time," Peter said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brothers sentenced to 11 years Aug 16, 2008
The "aggravated" sentence, recommended by the probation department and prosecution, ensured that the brothers would get the maximum penalty for manslaughter, 11 years ... The brothers are not eligible for probation, and must serve 85 percent of their sentence about nine years, before being eligible for parole ... Erwin "Duke" Knight, Carl's uncle, made a similar statement, calling the brothers "sociopaths," and "heathens," and emphasizing that their "heinous" act came down to that same moment of... (The Union Democrat)
A long and healing road Aug 13, 2008
The brothers chose Highway 20 in part because they grew up along it in Skaneateles, N.Y., in the center of the state ... ON THE NET: For more on the brothers trip, see. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
‘PRINCE CHUNK' HAS SOUL BROTHER IN COLUMBIA Aug 12, 2008
The brothers were a day-and-a-half old when Brown began to care for them. She said the kittens were lifeless and that she had to give Noah mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. (The Union Democrat)
A Real Cliffhanger Aug 9, 2008
The brothers talk frequently about the "speed rush" they get from climbing: "The fear disappears completely." And again: "With speed, there's no time to think ... it's just doing." A friend and fellow climber says the world would be better if more people would find meaning and purpose by accepting extreme challenges ... That's made abundantly clear when one of the brothers is injured in a terrifying 20-meter plunge - he estimates that he was in free fall for 12 meters ... Waiting five weeks for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
An Extreme Team Aug 8, 2008
Those who see Pepe Danquart's documentary about the brothers' quest to break the speed record up El Capitan are advised to grip their armrests to stave off vertigo - there are wondrous shots from above, below and on the granite landmark ... It's a quest that disturbs the brothers' mother. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The 'cliffhanger' Aug 3, 2008
Although Reinhard Neigold's dream of building a castle in the clouds didn't materialize quite as he imagined, and the mining operation didn't prove as profitable as the brothers had hoped, the mining legacy left by the Neigolds is still visible today high in the cloud-covered peaks above Silverton. Copyright. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
One Family's Legacy At Utah State Aug 1, 2008
The brothers started on the defensive line all three years and graduated with degrees in finance. Brian and Jeff are "True Aggies" and both will tell you the greatest thing they did while at Utah State was to meet their wives. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Mexico's drug cartels target bystanders Jul 31, 2008
One of the brothers, Arturo Beltrn Leyva, was arrested in January, and his loyalists -- mistakenly believing Guzmn helped arrange the arrest -- are now seeking revenge against the drug lord, the federal official said. "The streets where they once lived together now don't seem big enough for both of them," the official said. (MSNBC -- International)
Hells Angels arrive: Members of motorcycle club roar into town and order ... Kool-Aid Jul 31, 2008
One of the first bikers who noticed the welcome wagon pulled over and told the brothers they couldn't use the club's trademarked name as a selling point ... But this week, it's all about profits, and the brothers have remedied the parking problem by getting permission from the owner of Ole's to use the lot ... After that refresher, the brothers can already recognize the poise of an Angel, and pick out nonmembers from a hundred feet away. (Missoulian, MT)
Weather offers little relief as crews battle Calif. wildfires Jul 29, 2008
The brothers planned to pump water from the pool to defend their homes if the fire advanced that far. Weather early this week is expected to bring little change from the hot, dry conditions that have plagued California for months. (Boston Globe)
Yosemite Park Fire Destroys Homes Jul 29, 2008
The brothers planned to pump water from the pool to defend their homes if the fire advanced that far. He said the air was thick with smoke. (Time.com)
Shooter apologizes to 'innocent people' Jul 26, 2008
One witness said Rodney Smith confronted the brothers, and an argument ensued. The witness said Isaac Smith punched Rodney Smith in the face. (AZCentral -- News)
Searching for a quiet, enlightening getaway? Jul 25, 2008
On a weekday morning, with the brothers in retreat, sit in an Adirondack chair on the wide green lawn and hear only birds chirping and singing from the surrounding trees, an occasional dish clanking from the kitchen, and a distant hum of traffic from Route 9W through the trees and up the hill. The Elat Chayyim Jewish Retreat Center relocated two years ago from the Catskills to the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, Conn. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ledger's lingering legacy Jul 15, 2008
Directors liked Ledger and were loyal to him: He played Jacob Grimm in Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm and was in the middle of another Gilliam picture, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, when he died. He lacked the gravity and dash that could have anchored and energized sprawling fantasies. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Committee says fuzzy memories hurt Tillman probe Jul 15, 2008
Speechwriters and fact-checkers expended hundreds of words in e-mail memos trying to confirm that Tillman and his brother Kevin had joined the Army because of the attacks of Sept. 11, but could not do so, because the brothers had rarely or never spoken publicly about it. Nevertheless, Bush's remarks to the correspondents' association contained what one White House official admitted was a "speculative" statement by Bush: "Friends say that this young man saw the images of September the 11th, and... (Rocky Mountain News)
Oh, Brothers! Jul 13, 2008
REMEMBER, IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC: Unlike 98 percent of their peers, the brothers actually sing, play their own instruments and co-write their songs. But in between making television specials, opening for Hannah Montana's $36 million-grossing "Best of Both Worlds" tour, signing autographs, posing for photos and doing interviews, how in the world do they ever find time to do something as banal as picking up their guitars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Estate tax takes toll on family businesses (Today) Jul 13, 2008
If the brothers die without selling, their children would be required to pay the federal government 45 percent of the shares' value. In cases where the Pennsylvania estate tax is applied as well, heirs would pay a total tax of about 48 percent, according to LeRoy Metz, president of Downtown law firm Metz Lewis. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On this day: Sing out for freedom Jul 5, 2008
Remember the families torn apart and the brothers fighting brothers. Remember the victory, and. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pile-ups and rollovers featured at Double-X Jul 3, 2008
During intermission, the brothers completed a five-lap racing demonstration. Race fans also enjoyed the hands-on opportunity to compare the three sizes of sprint cars. (California Democrat, MO)
Plea agreement reached in murder case Jul 3, 2008
Carl Knight's mother, Debra Knight cried, dabbing her eyes with tissue, as Judge Eric DuTemple instructed the brothers of their rights ... "Spineless pigs," Debra Knight called out when the brothers were led out of the courtroom past her in shackles and red jumpsuits ... The family believes the brothers lied when they told investigators they dumped Knight off the Jacksonville Bridge, she said. (The Union Democrat)
Joe Orso: Desire to be good drives some inside, others outside religion Jun 20, 2008
Michael Welch wrote on Jun 19, 2008 12:24 PM:" The problem with 'natural' disasters is the insurance one, that they are described as 'acts of God.' IF God is omniscient AND omnipotent (knows all, sees all, has ultimate power over ALL) then 'God' CAN, if His will, prevent these catastrophes. If hundreds of thousands die in an earthquake and the response is It MIGHT have been a million if God hadn't etc., WHY ANY AT ALL? Could NOT God save ALL? This is where the deist argument enters, the... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Brotherhood of the vine Jun 19, 2008
BRITTANY APP The brothers watched as the first vines were planted on their new Daou Vineyards property ... The brothers say they paid about $2 million for the land, 82 acres of which are plantable ... The brothers say they can taste success in what they're doing, and they know what success tastes like. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Diesel off to a strong start at CNFR Jun 17, 2008
The brothers finished 10th with a 6 ... 7 seconds turned in by Lamar s Cole Dorenkamp and Josh Fillmore, but the brothers weren t fretting about it. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
EXCERPT: Read a passage from 'The Prince of Frogtown' Jun 12, 2008
By the time the police came, the street was empty and quiet in front of 117, the brothers inside, ruining Velma's washrags with their blood ... The brothers regularly fought in the middle of D Street. (USA Today -- Life)
Calif. torture trial airs family horror stories May 30, 2008
The brothers and sisters have said they were denied use of a bathroom and could not bathe for weeks at a time or wash their clothes. Sometimes, Boddie took them in the yard and hosed them down. (Rocky Mountain News)
An honorable discharge: Flag means more than a piece of cloth May 25, 2008
The following day, the brothers replaced the flag where it had flown and then prepared to respectfully retire the older flag. Lax knew there were two proper ways to retire the flag: To burn it or to bury it. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Power firm's assets on the line May 23, 2008
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Impact of a single bullet May 21, 2008
" Erma Jackson, sister of John Farmer Edna had been through tragedy before. In 1969, her daughter, Lucille, died as a result of domestic violence. Since then she feared the violent loss of another child. But when a real estate company and a taco stand opened up near the restaurant, she let her guard down "and that's when it happened," she said. Memories of that Dec. 20 evening when Farmer died come in stark images to his brother Gary. The brothers sat at the restaurant sharing good times just... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Tales From China May 18, 2008
A grim setting for any story, no doubt, but the brothers are faced with a rather unforeseen circumstance. Hired by a nationalist army officer to transport his wife's body back to the home village, the brothers find, mid-journey, that communism has swept the country ... With twists and turns one would expect from a Kafka story, one of the brothers is executed, and the other brother cannot bring his body back to their village. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Grandmother gives new meaning to day May 10, 2008
The boys' mother could not care for them and made no effort to contest Copps and her husband's petition for guardianship of the brothers. The Coppses already cared for the pair most of the time prior to their father's death, which came about, in part, due to his own involvement with drug use, according to the family. (The Union Democrat)
Church records offer rare look inside polygamist families May 9, 2008
Two-thirds of listed households were polygamous, with the brothers of Jeffs and a senior elder claiming the most wives, up to 21 in one case. Men still in their 20s made up most of the dozen monogamous marriages. (Rocky Mountain News)
Sonny shines at football banquet (422) May 2, 2008
They had the Brothers, the priests, there, then, he said ... We were all supposed to take Latin and one of the Brothers told me when I was a freshman, that if I didn t take Latin the next year he was going to give me a D this year. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Speed Racer' May 2, 2008
Racer marks not only a return to the brothers' filmmaking roots; it's the first of several big-budget gambles the industry is taking on a genre that remains unknown to many American moviegoers ... The brothers have opened doors before ... "The other is when Trinity (played by Carrie-Anne Moss) is speeding the wrong way down the highway and missing cars by inches. Nobody had seen computer effects like that before, and the brothers wanted to do an entire movie that way.". (USA Today)
Developer and its staff are top donors Apr 21, 2008
If you could put any public figure on the hot seat, what would you ask him or her. Let us know, and we will get you an answer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mountain bikers could miss Oly after infraction Apr 18, 2008
The brothers have no technical means of using the online reporting system ... The brothers did not use an online system to report their schedule as prescribed by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), but sent their data to the cycling union ... The brothers said they have no technical means of always using the online system. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Renovators get visit from cops Apr 18, 2008
But it was a soft summer evening and the brothers felt like unwinding, so they popped a few beers and relaxed on the front porch with one of their helpers ... When the police asked the brothers to empty their pockets, Roger started to comply but Danny refused ... The brothers used eight subcontractors in all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Renovation reveals home's secrets Apr 17, 2008
The brothers were running behind schedule because they had underestimated the time it would take to haul off all the junk inside and outside the little house in Pittsburgh, a tough neighborhood near Turner Field ... The brothers could tell from looking at the ceiling joists that the house originally had been four rooms with a bathroom added later ... The brothers were practically high-fiving until it dawned on them that the backyard was again a mountain of wreckage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Threats reported by suspect's family Apr 16, 2008
"I want the public to know that they aren't bad people," she said, referring to the brothers. "It's just something has gone wrong very wrong, but I don't want to assume anything.". (The Union Democrat)
Jamestown brothers charged with murder Apr 11, 2008
The brothers are suspected of killing Carl Stephen Knight, 23, during a fight at a Jamestown residence early Sunday. Judge Eleanor Provost appointed Deputy Public Defender Carolyn Woodall to represent Robert Slawinsky. (The Union Democrat)
In-game Ads Add to the Experience Apr 2, 2008
Gearbox, the developer of the Brothers in Arms games and the upcoming Borderlands, recently , an in-game advertising company. The subject of in-game advertising can be a touchy one, as gamers are wary of seeing an ad in the middle of their gaming experience. (IGN PC Games)
After the shock, the services and two months of sorrow, Heath ... Mar 30, 2008
Another fantasy from the fevered imagination of Gilliam, who also directed Ledger in The Brothers Grimm, The Imaginarium is set in a travelling show that allows patrons to go inside a man's mind. After filming in London, Ledger was due to head to Canada for visual effects scenes that take place on the other side of a mirror. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Local teams highlight Estes Mar 28, 2008
The brothers combined for 16 points with elder sibling Chris finishing with nine points. The Butte squad put up a good fight and was led by John Robbins with 20 points. (Montana Standard, MT)
Twins bring success, work ethic to track Mar 25, 2008
The brothers began running in track in seventh grade, primarily because their sister Meghan ran track. Jane said the brothers played soccer but wanted to try something else ... Their track careers took them to the championships, something the brothers are very proud of. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Douglas W. Beebe Mar 19, 2008
The brothers, their wives and parents moved to Southern California in the 1930s and to Oregon in the mid-1940s. The father and sons purchased a farm between Sweet Home and Lebanon on Mountain Home Road in 1946. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Largest-ever donation to Montana Land Reliance Mar 16, 2008
The brothers have long participated in a collaborative group of ranchers and land managers known as the Devils Kitchen, who work together to resolve natural-resource issues in the surrounding area. It s a gift to everyone, whether they be a birdwatcher or hunter, said Ringling. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Man Fatally Hurt Trying to Stop Thieves Mar 6, 2008
The brothers' father, Edward Kreutz Sr., was vacationing in Florida and hurried back to Missouri, fighting through a snowstorm on Tuesday to get here. His son was in a coma. (Rocky Mountain News)
Two brothers, two titles Mar 6, 2008
As a result, it s safe to say the brothers are sad to see their high school wrestling days come to an end ... The brothers have received letters from several universities, including Utah Valley State and Ivy League institution Columbia. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
What Mitt Through Yonder Window Breaks? Mar 3, 2008
The brothers are so focused on the race, they haven't even mentioned their beloved Patriots' loss, although there has been no word from young Craig, the one they as. Of course, if the Republican race ends tonight, the inheritance Mitt has told the boys not to count on will be safe at last. (Slate)
Take-Two: EA bid wrong price, wrong time Feb 26, 2008
Even if EA wins Take-Two, it isn't clear whether the brothers who helped create "Grand Theft Auto" will stay on. Sam and Dan Houser, who lead Take-Two's Rockstar Games label, are under contract with the company only until next year. (Yahoo News)
THIRST FOR GOLD STILL ALIVE IN COLUMBIA Feb 23, 2008
The brothers were working a lead mine in Illinois when their father returned from the Gold Rush with more money than they had ever seen, Morrison said. The brothers decided to try their luck. (The Union Democrat)
Welcome to Marfa, home of 1 stoplight, 2 movies and 16 Oscar nods Feb 19, 2008
Marfa, population 2,100, was founded as a railroad stop in 1883 and is believed to have been named by a rail executive's wife after a character in Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov," which she was reading at the time ... Their friendship with "No Country" producers and directors Joel and Ethan Coen brought the brothers to Marfa for a look at the area. (FOX 11, AZ)
BYU's Lee Cummard Works his Magic on the Basketball Court Feb 16, 2008
Cummard's confidence naturally carried onto the basketball court, where Cummard pushed himself to hold his own among the brothers. He grew up bounding down his cousins' three-quarter size basketball court, pretending he was Charles Barkley or Shawn Kemp or Michael Jordan on the 7-foot rims. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Irma Lake deal dead without million-dollar ‘monk miracle' Feb 14, 2008
The newsletter item, signed by Father Daniel Mary and the Brothers, also asks that if readers know of anyone, regardless of how unlikely, who might be found well disposed toward us, to please help us get in contact with him to aid in their three-fold vision of a monastery of monks, a monastery of nuns and a retreat center. A spokesman for the Carmelites said nine monks live at the Clark facility. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Two brothers shot during robbery Feb 13, 2008
Neighbors, however, spotted the brothers with the gunman earlier in the day. Ware was confident they would get the robber identified. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Twins taking hold Feb 6, 2008
The brothers are also very competitive in the classroom. "He'll come up to me after a test and want to know what I got. If I beat him, I'll rub it in with, 'You better study some more,' " laughed Valyen. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Snowmachiner owes rescue to technology, caring people Jan 31, 2008
Snowmachiners like to play in the deep powdery snow that piles up at treeline on the ridge, Spain said, so that's where the brothers focused their search ... The brothers followed Conyngham's tracks away from the machine for more than a mile until the trail entered a stand of trees too thick for their snowmachines to enter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Daniel Day-Lewis gets emotional on Oprah Jan 26, 2008
He also appeared in Lords of Dogtown, The Brothers Grimm and The Patriot. . (MSNBC -- News)
Remembering Heath Ledger Jan 25, 2008
The Brothers Grimm (2005) Director Terry Gilliam is always a blast and Ledger and Matt Damon deliver the goods. Ned Kelly (2003) This outlaw drama, based on the real-life Australian and his loyal gun-toting family, didn t make much headway in America, but it is well worth renting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Joe Queenan on Heath Ledger Jan 25, 2008
The shock felt by so many at the death of Heath Ledger shows how strongly we identify with great actors, says Joe Queenan. Thursday January 24, 2008. (Guardian Unlimited)
'He had everything to live for' Jan 24, 2008
Ledger and Gilliam had worked together before on the box-office flop The Brothers Grimm. Plummer remained in the dark yesterday about whether production on the film will continue. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
