Jesse James rides again . . . and again Jul 28, 2008
Jesse James rides again ... Jesse James rides again ... Defeat of Jesse James Days Celebration: In New England, we're familiar with war reenactments. (Boston Globe)
John BerlauAlmost every time Congress creates a "trust fund" for a certain policy issue, the money flowing into this "trust fund" is diverted to something else... 7 comments Jul 25, 2008
At least Jesse James had a horse to feed. I never thought it would come down to this,but we the people need TERM LIMITS-NOW for every politician in Wash. (Human Events Online)
Price we paid for JFK's inexperience Jul 24, 2008
NATHAN THRALL JESSE JAMES WILKINS New York. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
LFC Group of Companies Launches Online Auction of More than 7,000 Acres of Land Jul 23, 2008
(a town made famous by Jesse James), to a 3,364-acre parcel adjacent to a public-use airport in Cross City, Fla. Each property offers a unique development opportunity, including an 80-acre parcel located within a few miles of the proposed Toyota plant in Blue Springs, Miss. (PR Newswire)
Tyrone's Power-ful Films Jul 22, 2008
Partly, it's because he worked almost exclusively from 1937 to 1952 for 20th Century Fox, which has already released his classics, including "The Mark of Zorro," "Jesse James," "The Black Swan" and "In Old Chicago.". It's also because Power is more respected today - because of more ambitious roles in darker films like "Nightmare Alley" and "The Razor's Edge" - than during his heyday in th 00004000 e '30s and '40s. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jesse James Days Kicks off with Parade Jul 20, 2008
Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT Adair residents kicked off the annual Jesse James Day festival with a parade Saturday morning. Photo by Jeff Lundquist. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Arkansas sparkles Jul 20, 2008
They probably showed it to Hernando de Soto and trappers and traders frequented the spot, but they had moved out of Hot Springs by the time Jesse James robbed stages heading here and Al Capone, Pretty Boy Floyd, Machine Gun Kelly and Ma and Pa Barker hit town. Later, Bill Clinton graduated from high school, and his mother followed the thoroughbreds at Oaklawn Race Track. (Florida Times-Union)
Buzz Briefs: Jessica Alba, Katherine Heigl Jul 18, 2008
Plus: Jesse James, Josh Brolin ... Nebraska Man Sues Jesse James Over Undelivered Car ... A Nebraska man has sued custom car and bike maker Jesse James, saying the former television host failed to deliver a custom car. (CBS News)
Going jaw to jaw with our enemies Jul 18, 2008
In a recent New York Times op-ed, authors Nathan Thrall and Jesse James Wilkin attempted to support McCain's thesis by defaming a dead president. They stretched a common misperception about the 1961 Kennedy-Khrushchev summit meeting in Vienna to absurd length, claiming that President Kennedy was "weak," "pummeled," and "no match as a sparring partner," which led to US foreign policy setbacks. (Boston Globe)
ADAIR CELEBRATES Jul 18, 2008
The 53rd annual Jesse James Chuck Wagon Days will be celebrated in Adair July 18 and 19 ... A kids parade and fire department water fights are at 6 p.m. Evening activities include selection of Little Miss Jesse James and Little Mister Gunslinger plus various forms of entertainment including a comedian. (The Guthrian, IA)
Natalie Cole Has Hepatitis C Jul 18, 2008
Katherine Heigl is sticking with "Grey's Anatomy." Jesse James being sued. Josh Brolin brawl caught on tape. (KWTX.com, TX)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jul 17, 2008
Are there are few demons lurking in Jesse James' monster garage. 000005A8. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Marine charged with wife's death, arson Jul 15, 2008
Holley Wimunc's father in Dubuque, Jesse James, said his daughter was a St. Ambrose University graduate, and excited about nursing and her career in the U.S. Army. She also had a son and daughter. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Missing GI's Charred Body Found, Husband Charged Jul 15, 2008
"It is with profound sadness that our family just received the news from authorities that our beloved daughter Holley is dead," Wimunc's father Jesse James said in a statement. "Since last Thursday's shocking news about Holley's burned apartment and her missing person status, our family through the country has nonetheless been holding on to a thin thread of hope that she would be found alive. Today, that thread of hope broke as her body was discovered.". (Fox News)
Husband Of Soldier Arrested Jul 15, 2008
In an e-mail statement provided to WRAL-TV in Raleigh, Jesse James, the father of Holley Wimunc, said his family had been told by authorities that Wimunc is dead. Wimunc has been missing since a fire was discovered Thursday at her apartment in Fayetteville. (CBS News -- US)
New releases Jul 14, 2008
Rock: John Mellencamp / Life Death Love and Freedom (Hear Music)Indie: The Hold Steady / Stay Positive (Vagrant)Pop: Ace Young / Ace Young (Pazzo)Country: Randy Travis / Around the Bend (Warner Bros)Pop: Delta Goodrem / Delta (Decca)Broadway: Original Cast, Passing Strange (Ghostlight)Rap: Nas / Untitled (Def Jam)Dance: Atjazz / Full Circle (Mantis)Techno: Hardfloor / The Life We Choose (Hardfloor)Rock: Jesse James Dupree & Dixie Inc. / Rev It Up and Go-Go (Mighty Loud). VIDEO GAMES -... (Boston Globe)
West Coast Choppers' Jesse James to visit Gillette Jul 14, 2008
- Custom bike and car builder Jesse James will be among those with a booth at the Campbell County Fair next month. (121). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Australia's favourite baby names revealed Jul 13, 2008
Should take the path of Jesse JAMES and be outlawed. Posted by: tommy of melbourne 6:18pm July 09, 2008. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The State of Missouri v. Frank and Jesse James: Carnahan places newly discovered James Brothers documents online Jul 13, 2008
- Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced her office has put a collection of court cases related to notorious outlaws Frank and Jesse James online ... These newly uncovered court cases will help further piece together the history of Frank and Jesse James for future generations of Missourians ... It is believed that during the hold up, John Sheets, the bank owner and cashier, was murdered by Jesse James. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Here comes Jesse James Jul 13, 2008
Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:58 PM MDT West Coast Choppers owner Jesse James will be at the Campbell County Fair on Aug 2. Custom bike and car builder, TV show host and self-described glorified welder, Jesse James of West Coast Choppers will have a booth at the Fair and be participating in some of the activities, according to Fair Manager Betty Hough ... James recently has been wearing the hat of an entrepreneur, establishing Payupsucker productions to make some of the... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
More felony charges expected Jul 6, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James Deconto, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - A local expert in criminal law predicts District Attorney Jim Woodall will charge the men accused of killing Eve Carson with "just about everything you could imagine" when the Orange County grand jury meets Monday. Also Monday, Woodall is scheduled to announce whether he intends to seek the death penalty for Demario Atwater, one of the two accused, though he expects that hearing to be continued to a later date. (News & Observer)
Speak about the issues Jul 5, 2008
And if you believe in a jesse James government, you need a review of the Ten Commandments ... " Ron Murray Sr wrote on Jul 4, 2008 5:47 PM:" Bonnie, why do you think I believe in Jesse James or Robin Hood type of economics, but you think it is perfectly alright for the Robber Barons of Business to Rob the Working Men and Women of this country of their God given right to a decent days pay for a decent days work. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Let's Review Jul 4, 2008
I slammed them a few years ago for the way they handled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a fun film that played in so few theaters most moviegoers had to watch it on DVD. Last year they seemed to handle The Assassination of Jesse James poorly. In the same article Goldstein praises Fox Searchlight (Juno, etc. (Slate)
No arrests after at least one bullet hits car on Market Street Jul 3, 2008
moon mullins wrote on Jun 30, 2008 8:34 PM:" Perhaps the discussion should begin of whether urban terrorists (street gangs) deserve any constitutional rights. We immortalize criminals such as Jesse James, Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel. In the future will people do the same for Jeff Fort or Larry Hoover? These discards of society enjoy their lifestyle while we are caught in the crossfire. At the the same time property values stagnate or plummet. When the streets are cleaned, don't... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Is that George Clooney? No truth to celebrity sightings at S&S event Jul 1, 2008
The event did draw a few people motorcycle enthusiasts would recognize, including Jesse James Bullock s husband and the West Coast Choppers guy formerly on the cable show Monster Garage along with Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., from the cable reality series American Chopper. While the event failed to draw many A-list celebrities, it did attract many of the industry s top names, Smith said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wenders to head Venice film jury Jun 30, 2008
Pitt won best actor at Venice last year for his role in The Assassination of Jesse James. Wenders, 62, who began his career as a film critic, won the Golden Lion in Venice for his 1984 film Paris Texas. (BBC News -- Europe)
Visiting bikers get to know Coulee Region Jun 29, 2008
Jesse James Dupree lead the ride. Dick Riniker photo. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Police: Man gave judge forged letter Jun 28, 2008
Jesse James Jewart, 21, was booked into Natrona County District Court on suspicion of forgery. A Casper Municipal Court officer told police Jewart had presented a judge with a letter purporting to be from a doctor in Montana, according to a sworn statement by a Casper police officer. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Warrant: Carson taken from home Jun 28, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH - A confidential witness told investigators that Demario Atwater said he and Laurence Lovette Jr. took Eve Carson from her home March 5 after entering through an open door, according to search warrants made public Friday. The documents offered the first detailed public accounts of the crime, in which Atwater and Lovette are accused of killing Carson, the student body president at UNC-Chapel Hill. (News & Observer)
Pile up at the OSS Jun 27, 2008
Jesse Cottrell of Lancaster was second and Jesse James Lawson finished third. Conkiln s car was seventh. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
February trial for Jesse James Hollywood Jun 27, 2008
Jesse James Hollywood, whose murder case was dramatized in the 2006 movie "Alpha Dog," goes to trial in February. Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Brian Hill on Thursday set a Feb. 19 trial date for Hollywood, who could face the death penalty if convicted of killing of 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Still the lumberjack, baby: Jackyl to headline S&S celebration Jun 23, 2008
Jesse James Dupree never gets tired of playing chainsaw. That s like asking Eddie Van Halen if he ever gets tired of playing guitar, the lead singer of Jackyl said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
City revving up for motorcycle event Jun 23, 2008
Motorcycle builder Jesse James, who is married to actress Sandra Bullock, is expected to attend. So is former race car driver Dan Gurney. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
REALITY CHECK Jun 23, 2008
PIXARS NEW FILM "WALL-E GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ANIMATION FRONTIER By REED TUCKER Loading new images... June 22, 2008 -- Leave it to Pixar to make trash look cool.At the beginning of the animation studio's latest feature, "Wall-E," opening Friday, the camera swoops across a dusty, uninhabited earth, populated solely by cracked skyscrapers and equally tall towers of compacted trash. The visual is astonishingly detailed and convincing, nearly as real as anything you'd see in a live-action... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Woman is fired up about firefighting mural on Franklin St. Jun 21, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - A Chapel Hill firefighter gives a thumbs up and a water-bottle toast as his co-worker casually sprays a raging trailer fire with a tiny garden hose. Ramses, the UNC mascot, smirks in the foreground. (News & Observer)
The natural way to end a conversation. Jun 18, 2008
Like most of the brothers' films, it looks and sounds terrific, with a spare Carter Burwell score and impeccable cinematography from Roger Deakins, who also shot the season's other big Western, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Brolin, Bardem, and Jones give monster performances. (Slate)
How the west wing was won Jun 15, 2008
Take for example, The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford, a celluloid sleeping pill in which Brad Pitt tries to salvage the nobility of a psychopath with pious condescension and a Malibu accent. History as symbolism no longer crosses generational boundaries. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Spears will return to CBS sitcom Jun 15, 2008
Unhurt: Actress Sandra Bullock and her husband, Jesse James of TV's "Monster Garage," after they were passengers in a car involved in a head-on crash with a drunken driver in Gloucester, Mass. Feeling fine after surgery, Ebert hopes to host his annual film fest. (Yahoo News -- Britney Spears)
Students making the A Honor Roll are from front left, McKenzie Henson, Payton Stutts, Camryn Smith, Jazzmine Bennett, Briana Soloman, Brennan Shapiro; second row, Timothy Newton, Keiyon Thomas, Kimberly Clark, Andrew Coble, Dai’shawn Wright, Laurin Barrington; third row, Andrea Verde, Miranda McAuley, Cole Talbert, Devonte McNair, Noemi Juarez and Da’shawn Peterkin. Photo contributed Jun 15, 2008
Third grade Noah Watts, Christian Locklear, Alec Rushing, Laurin Barrington, Deanna Williams, Keelyn Thompson, Bryson Conner, James Johnson, Keriale Giles, Dai Shaun Wright, Peyton Turnage, Destiny Blue, Terry Ellerbe and Jesse James. Marvelous Manners Luncheon Club. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Picking the perfect name for renovated theater (5) Jun 14, 2008
In the past the old theater has been called the Dixie Theater, the Logan Theater or the Russellville Theater then the drive-in was called the Jesse James Drive-In Theater. The name Dixie has a negative connotation connected to it and to name it the Russellville Theater would probably upset some people because many throughout the county seem to think that if it has something to do with Russellville they don't want to participate or have anything to do with the program. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
UNC may fill 'gap' on street Jun 14, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - University Square sometimes gets knocked for being one of Franklin Street's "missing teeth," a gap in the line of streetside shops that stretches from Henderson Street to Merritt Mill Road. The six-story office complex just west of Columbia Street has its ground-floor retail: a late-night burger joint, a Chinese buffet, an eyeglass shop. (News & Observer)
Cliff Conklin rides to victory Jun 13, 2008
Jesse James Lawson of Big Bear City turned in his fastest qualifying time of the season but was forced out of the main event after a fire started under his car. Johnny Russo of Big Bear City battled Andrew Murphy in a heated race for third place. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Carson autopsy to be released Jun 12, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH - New facts about Eve Carson's killing will be available to the public by the end of this month. Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour ruled Wednesday that Carson's autopsy report can become public June 30, the expiration of a 60-day seal requested by District Attorney Jim Woodall to protect the police investigation and the state's cases against suspects Demario Atwater and Laurence Lovette. (News & Observer)
Orange vigilant against gangs Jun 11, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH - An arrest last week in a Hillsborough shooting was a rare instance in Orange County: Police said with certainty that one of the suspects was a gang member. In the past, possible gang connections have surfaced in violent crimes in Chapel Hill, such as shootings that shut down the Visions nightclub, the Apple Chill street fair and the Avalon nightclub. (News & Observer)
Do Something Different For Dad's Day Gifts Jun 10, 2008
The Jesse James Dopp Kit Inspired by Jesse James, proprietor of West Coast Choppers and collector of vintage bikes. The ultimate gift of Kiehl's for dad this Father's Day, the kit contains Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, "White Eagle" Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap, Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment, and a deluxe sample of Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Gone Baby Gone (15) Jun 8, 2008
It's also a striking showcase for kid brother Casey Affleck, who so decisively stole the show from Brad Pitt in last year's The Assassination of Jesse James. The premise is child abduction, and Gone Baby Gone was withdrawn from UK release last year because the distributor Buena Vista considered it uncomfortably close to the McCann case. (Independent)
Viewing video's future Jun 5, 2008
If the kids start downloading music while you're watching "I Shot Jesse James," you can expect trouble. But if you have got the necessary bandwidth, the Netflix Player might be the deal of the century for movie buffs. (Boston Globe)
Kansas City attractions offer summer discounts Jun 3, 2008
Buy one ticket, get one free at Clay County's Jesse James' attractions Clay County offers attractions for both the city slicker and the city dweller. Clay County is where Jesse James was born, where Las Vegas-style casinos come alive with entertainment and where true Americana can be experienced in historic towns ... Use your DiscoverKC Pass to buy one admission and get one free at the Jesse James Bank Museum and Jesse James Farm m.. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Man Charged With Biting Trooper Waives Hearing Jun 3, 2008
Jesse James Baker is accused of crashing a car into a west Omaha neighborhood, then biting a trooper before he jumped off of a bridge to escape, police said. Baker waived his preliminary hearing and his case was moved to District Court. (7 KETV Omaha)
Drugs in '70s, no green card now Jun 1, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH - Terry VanDuzee and his wife lived the first two years of their marriage apart -- he in Canada, she in Hillsborough -- so he could enter the U.S. legally. Now he must leave the country within two weeks because he was charged with marijuana possession in Canada 30 years ago. (News & Observer)
This John Wayne is one tough hombre not afraid to cry May 31, 2008
Only 10 days after the birth of his son Jesse James, Parr farewelled his biggest supporter last week. As one of three Australians who competed in a new reality show, The Contender Asia (a Muay Thai version of the boxing tournament), he was grateful he had time after filming to spend with the ailing Jim Parr, a former jockey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Most Wanted' fugitive arrested in Chatham May 31, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer PITTSBORO - Chatham County sheriff's deputies arrested one of "America's Most Wanted" fugitives Thursday. Derrick Shawnte Benjamin, 29, is charged with receiving stolen property. (News & Observer)
Crime and showbizThe book, the Hollywood movie and then the trial May 30, 2008
All four said they acted out of fear of the gang's leader, Jesse James Hollywood. Fugitive from justice. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Blue Devils cited for underage drinking May 30, 2008
(Staff writer Jesse James DeConto contributed to this report ... Staff writer Jesse James DeConto contributed to this report. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNC grant will help hasten medical research May 30, 2008
Advertisements Jesse James DeConto, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - It took doctors more than 12 years to figure out that Karen Le Clair's cleft palate was harming her hearing. Her parents had to find dentists, plastic surgeons and ear, nose and throat specialists all on their own, and the doctors didn't talk to each other. (News & Observer)
Woman whose car struck Bullock's SUV pleads guilty May 29, 2008
Neither Bullock nor her husband, celebrity motorcycle builder Jesse James, were hurt in the April 18 accident in Gloucester. Gatchell and Bullock's driver, Mark Hussey, of Londonderry, N.H., also were not hurt. (Concord Monitor)
Report: George Clooney free man again May 29, 2008
Actor George Clooney (L) and companion Sarah Larson arrive for the premiere of the film "The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford" in New York Sept. 18, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters, File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Woman who hit actress gets probation May 28, 2008
Gatchell drove her gray station wagon across the center line on East Main Street in Gloucester about 9:50 p.m. on April 18, smashing into the car containing Bullock, her husband, Jesse James, and their driver. No one was injured, the Essex district attorney's office said. (Boston Globe)
71 seniors to graduate Sunday May 28, 2008
Stephanie Marie Haberer*, Danielle Marie Hammer, Nicholas Mathew Harrison, Craig R. Harvey, Laura Grace Heineman*+, Tanner Lee Henderson, Whitney Nicole Huntley, KeriAnn Nicole Ingram, Tia Lee Johnson, Codi Lynn Kargle, Holly Sun Mee Kauffman*, DeWayne John Kendall, Kahola Anne King*, Tucker Randell King, Daniel Joseph Kuil, Scott Richard Larson*+, Brooke Kaye Lingren, Jessie Jo Liston, Joel Edward Mart, Matthew Alan Maves*, Logan Taylor Miller, Jesse James Mitchell, Nicole Marie Muller. Ashley... (Ogden Reporter, IA)
* Kotooshu wins Emperor's Cup May 25, 2008
Takamiyama, a Hawaiian American whose real name is Jesse James Wailani Kuhaulua, became the first foreigner to win a bi-monthly top-division sumo tournament in 1972. He and three fellow Hawaiians have won a total 26 tournaments before Asashoryu, 27, whose real name is Dolgorsurengiin Dagvadorj, won his first tournament in 2002 to usher in the years of Mongolian domination in sumo. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Appeasement Chronicles May 25, 2008
But as Nathan Thrall and Jesse James Wilkins pointed out in their recent op-ed piece appearing in the New York Times, when Kennedy tried to put this into practice very early in his administration, it only served to convince his Soviet counterpart, Chairman Nikita Krushchev, that the youthful and charismatic U.S. president was a diplomatic light-weight. There is a great argument to be made that the 1960s would not have been as tense as they were if the June 1961 summit meeting had never... (Townhall.com)
Memorial Day: Iwo Jima Marine will be honored May 25, 2008
J.C. Courville whose own son, Lance Cpl. Jesse James Courville, will begin his second tour of duty in Iraq in September will tell the Charlo story, and make the presentation. In doing so, he says, it will be the post's and Honor Guard's way of thanking all veterans, and praying for the ones over there now. (Missoulian, MT)
Another look at World War II; Diplomacy or appeasement? May 25, 2008
Regarding "Kennedy talked, Khrushchev triumphed" (Views, May 22) by Nathan Thrall and Jesse James Wilkins: Never mind that Obama has never suggested starting off by meeting face-to-face with the leaders of Iran or Hamas ... Nathan Thrall and Jesse James Wilkins do not give good reasons to fear negotiating with one's adversaries. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Al Clark: A cool Missouri wind stirs memory of Decoration Days past May 25, 2008
My wife still speaks longingly of the farm and her grandparents' white house with black shutters just down the road, with the flower boxes and green fields and the stream where Jesse James once watered his horse so they say. We don't get back there much now, but Memorial Day weekend will always remind me of that special place and the special people who live there. (The Daily Reflector)
Missouri Clinton voters want to know more about Obama May 24, 2008
A portrait of the radio host is prominent on one the floodwall lining the Mississippi, along with Harry Truman, Frank and Jesse James and Mark Twain. No one expects Obama to win a majority of Missouri's conservative voters. (Anchorage Daily News)
