Glastonbury Tor Nov 1, 2008
Holy Hill of the Ancient Isle of Avalon. Many people are drawn to the town of Glastonbury and its Arthurian Legend of the Holy Grail. (Suite101.com)
Circling the Square Oct 31, 2008
In fact she won the following in the King Arthur flour contest: second for coffee cake, third for rolled cookies and also for muffins and a second in quick bread. In the Honey/Bee building, Sheryl picked up a first for mustard; second for cheesecake; five thirds for drop cookies, BBQ sauce, relish, pickles and pumpkin pie; fourth for jam and for candy; sixth for muffins and for brownies. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Newsweek: Ex-CIA expert on fighting al-Qaida now Oct 29, 2008
Comment: John McCain is a modern day King Arthur. Instead of pulling a sword out of stone, he has performed the modern day equivalent of surviving relatively unscathed five plane crashes including being shot down over Hanoi. (MSNBC -- International)
No measuring cups? Here are some easy cheats Oct 29, 2008
SOURCES: Tips from Sandy Gluck, food editor at Everyday Food magazine; P.J. Hamel, test baker and senior editor at The King Arthur Flour Company; and Nancy Hopkins, deputy food editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Morgan Memoir Recalls Path to Power Oct 26, 2008
The title of the 195-page book is a reference to a King Arthur story where a witch tempts Sir Lancelot with power. Morgan said in a telephone interview Friday that he wanted to write the book for several reasons, but mainly to purge his soul and to set the record straight. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Azada: Ancient Magic casual game released Oct 25, 2008
You'll interact with legendary characters like King Arthur, Rapunzel, Henry Jekyll, Buffalo Bill and more. System requirements call for Mac OS X 10. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Peter Vansittart; writer wove myth, modernity Oct 24, 2008
This idiosyncratic approach cost him the rewards of best-sellerdom normally associated with novels about clashing Roman legionnaires, or King Arthur and jousting knights, deflated by Mr. Vansittart in novels like "Lancelot" (1978) and "Parsifal.". "My novels have been appreciated, if not always enjoyed, more by the critics than the reading public, which shows no sign of enjoying them at all," he once said. (Boston Globe)
My favorite cookbook Oct 22, 2008
On the baking side, I'd have to say my favorites are any of Carole Walter's four volumes, anything from the friendly folks at King Arthur Flour, and anything published by the superb staff at Cook's Illustrated (America's Test Kitchen) especially Baking Illustrated and The New Best Recipe. Laura Stokes-Gray, Wheaton, Ill. (Christian Science Monitor)
Magic from book to stage Oct 22, 2008
BOB LINK/The Globe Gazette MASON CITY King Arthur, his knights and Camelot came to life Tuesday as Magic Tree House: The Musical filled the North Iowa Community Auditorium with song, eerie lights and dreadful sounds. Based on the popular children s book series by Mary Pope Osborne, the suspense-filled musical was presented to more than 1,000 children, from as far as Emmetsburg and Algona. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
‘Liberal’ isn’t a bad thing Oct 20, 2008
Bill Lindau wrote on Oct 18, 2008 1:48 PM:" Fabulous letter, Ron. With all these people who put you down, you remind me of the black knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, who keeps on taunting King Arthur after Arthur dismembers him: "It's only a flesh wound. You yellow (love child). (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Do-it-yourself cape is like 4 costumes in one Oct 15, 2008
As the mother of a toddler who rockets from obsession to obsession goodbye astronauts, hello King Arthur. I can appreciate a dress-up costume that pulls double duty. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces Recognize Top Small Businesses With Exceptional Workplaces Oct 13, 2008
King Arthur Flour Co., Norwich, Vt. Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, Mich. (Primezone Releases)
Vermont inn brews Yankee spirit, English pints Oct 12, 2008
Whistling Pig Red Ale, a malt with a bite of hops, went well with a grilled tuna BLT on multigrain bread from Norwich's Baker's Store, part of the King Arthur Flour empire. The Extra Special Bitter, on the other hand, had enough dark malt oomph to stand up to a cheeseburger made with local grass-fed beef and topped with Vermont cheddar. (Boston Globe)
'Magic Tree House' coming to NIACC Oct 10, 2008
To restore joy and magic to King Arthur s kingdom, the brother and sister team must travel to Camelot s dreaded Otherworld and return with water from the mythical Cauldron of Memory and Imagination. If they fail, Camelot will be lost and forgotten forever and the Magic Tree House will be destroyed. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Knightley wants to take off corset Oct 7, 2008
" While Knightley has done contemporary stories and hopes to do more, she has made a specialty of historical pageants with films such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" blockbusters, "Atonement," "Silk," "King Arthur" and "Pride & Prejudice," which earned her an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Don't Miss EW: "The Duchess" co-star Ralph Fiennes said Knightley imbues historical characters with a naturalism that makes them seem real and immediate. "I don't think there's a way to play a... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Columbia County Fair opens Oct. 31 Oct 4, 2008
deadlines are fast approaching but there is still plenty of time to enter the following contests: horticulture, flower arranging, baked goods (general baking classes), canned goods, quilting, sewing, crafts, scrap booking, art, photography and the King Arthur baking contest (two recipes must be baked with KA flour, youth contestants 8-17 and adults 18 and above) among others. When they bring their entries to us, we fill out an exhibit tag with a unique number that they keep so that they can... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
'Spamalot' ticket pre-sale event planned Sep 24, 2008
The show tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences are eating up "Spamalot.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Modern Science reveals unexpected discoveries at Stonehenge Sep 24, 2008
One of the legends that surrounds Stonehenge is that it was built by Merlin prior to his time with King Arthur. The known dates would dispel that particular myth. (TECH.BLORGE.com)
The Medieval Tournament Sep 19, 2008
Alternatively, the tournament helped spread tales such as those of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It is also believed that advances in armour were made because of jousting. (Suite101.com)
Magic moments Sep 19, 2008
The tale of King Arthur and Merlin is well known - but how did their fabled friendship develop. "We forget that Merlin at some point was a young guy, finding his place in the world," explains Colin Morgan, who plays the young magician in the new BBC One drama. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner Sep 17, 2008
Sam Raimi stylishly fills the first half of this one with Indiana Jones panache and the second half with Ray Harryhausen-style special effects, dominated by xylophone-like skeletons doing an "Alexander Nevsky" number on King Arthur, with the dumb-hunk hero and his chainsaw their only hope. (R; runs through Sept. 25). (Boston Globe)
Keira Knightley loves period films, hates corsets Sep 17, 2008
Free Quote from Insweb. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Police Seek Suspect In Fatal Multiple Shooting Sep 17, 2008
Justin Mason, 21, was in the parking lot on King Arthur Court around 9:00 p.m. when he was reportedly shot multiple times by the driver of a dark colored SUV, striking him in the arm and buttocks. Police say three black males were reportedly seen in the SUV but only the driver exited the vehicle then fired shots. (WTKR.com, VA)
autumn foliage Sep 14, 2008
There's King Arthur Flour - the country's oldest flour company, founded in 1790 - which has a baking store and classes. Even the highway rest stops, which in some other state might house a McDonald's, give out free cups of gourmet coffee by local Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Take a step (or three) back in time Sep 12, 2008
Casey Campbell/The EntertainerTravelling from Forest Grove and straight out of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, from left to right, Sir Robin the Brave (Graham Savage), Patsy (Norma Hill), King Arthur (Martyn Hill) and Sir Lancelot (Matt Tulberg) roam the 2007 Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. Take a step (or three) back in time By THERESA HOGUEEntertainer. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
"Punisher: War Zone" A superhero movie that somehow got lost on its way to summer and ended up here, this Marvel-produced sequel puts Ray Stevenson ("King Arthur") in the vigilante costume and pits him against the villainous Jigsaw. No, not the guy from "Saw.". (Boston Globe)
10 Best Elementary Math Trade Books Sep 6, 2008
When King Arthur and his knights get together, the table they have is so long that everyone has to shout to be heard. A rectangular table is too long and a triangular table is too pointy, but somehow they must sit down and discuss the shape of the future. (Suite101.com)
September's shaping up to be entertaining Sep 5, 2008
There's a lot of hamming going on in "Spamalot" If you're looking for serious drama about King Arthur and his legendary Knights of the Round Table, historically accurate and brimming with authenticity, then "Spamalot" is definitely not the show for you ... Characters of note in the play include King Arthur, the Lady of the Lake, Sir Dennis, Sir Lancelot, Patsy, Sir Robin, Prince Herbert and Sir Bedvedere ... If you are aspiring to be one of King Arthur's courageous knights, then don't pay any... (Middletown Press, CT)
Tarantino gets his German girl Sep 2, 2008
Additionally Til Schweiger ("King Arthur," "Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life") has nabbed a role, playing a member of the Nazi killer team, headed by Brad Pitt's character, Lt. Aldo Raine. Others in the cast include Christoph Waltz, Daniel Bruhl, Eli Roth and Mike Myers. (Reuters)
Keira Knightley in The Duchess Aug 30, 2008
As Guinevere in King Arthur, Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice or Cecilia Tallis in last year's Atonement, Knightley has been required repeatedly to portray an older kind of Englishness: one in which emotion reveals itself in silence (if at all), with a half-smile, or a head demurely tilted behind a fan. For The Duchess, released on Friday, Knightley is spirited back to the 18th century to play Georgiana Spencer. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Big Fish Games Announces Release of Azada: Ancient Magic Aug 30, 2008
Some of the iconic storybook characters include: Dracula, Rapunzel, King Arthur, Henry Jekyll, Buffalo Bill and Robinson Crusoe. About Big Fish Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bus routes for all Easton schools, 2008-2009 Aug 29, 2008
Parkview Bus #7C First stop at 8:15 a.m. Stops at: 18 Mill; Mill and Peabody; 90 Mill; 108 Mill; 186 Chestnut; 142 Chestnut; Chestnut and Shannon Marie; Chestnut and Oak Leaf, 105 Chestnut; Chestnut and Lilac; Chestnut and Acorn; 55 Chestnut; Poquanticut and Penny; 100 Poquanticut; 88 Poquanticut; 72 Poquanticut; 65 King Arthur; King Arthur and Merlin; King Arthur and Guinevere; Summer and Kimberly; 117 Summer; Summer and Elizabeth (construction stop); 64 Summer ... F.L. Olmsted Bus #9B First... (Easton Journal, MA)
Church that time forgot is restored to recall days of glory Aug 26, 2008
He had a name out of Grimm's Fairy tales, and his passion was a building out of King Arthur. Edgar Dinkelspiel has been dead 10 years now, but the historic Jersey Shore church he saved as a museum has a new life. (NJ.com -- News)
A cultural revolution Aug 25, 2008
It was much the same business model that King Arthur conceived for Camelot. Turn a task into a quest and soon you'll have knights knocking at your door. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bradley: Reasons Ryan is right choice Aug 23, 2008
Yeah Bradley, keep up the good work for King Arthur. Talk about obvious bullsh*t. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lewis: The ACTION 5! Aug 21, 2008
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Smackdown in Toyland Aug 20, 2008
Unlike Lego, Mega Brands doesn't have any major licensed movie tie-ins this year but is counting on MagNext and two other new proprietary products to restart the fire: a giant-scale building toy called Struxx and a Legends of King Arthur construction set. Danish giant Lego, on the other hand, is going gangbusters with hot-selling products based on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. (Globe and Mail)
Girlfriends call reveals suspects ID Aug 20, 2008
Rodriguez, who falsely told cops his name was Jose Torres, had just left King Arthur s Lounge, a Chelsea strip club and said he didn t have a driver s license, according to police reports. When police asked Rodriguez to step out of his car, he allegedly failed the nine-step, toe-to-heel sobriety test and slurred his speech, according to reports. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Game On: Tale of two Johnsons (Chad down, Calvin up) Aug 18, 2008
King Arthur: Now stand aside, worthy adversary ... King Arthur: A scratch ... King Arthur: What's that, then. (USA Today -- Sports)
Arlington AARP activities Aug 17, 2008
Foliage Tour and then on to King Arthur Flour, VT and enter a world of festive breads and pastries. Lunch at Jesse s Steakhouse in NH and a Picture stop at Quechee Gorge & a stop at the NH State Liquor Store. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Song & dance Aug 16, 2008
He describes his September production as a zany musical comedy that is a whimsical blend of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur s Court and Flash Gordon. We ve been called outrageous, audacious and innovative, Charnow says, and what we want to do is put on a show that s high energy, quick moving, with fast-paced dance routines and memorable songs and ballads. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Britney's sounding better Aug 14, 2008
Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, 'SPAMALOT' tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. But before they can find their grail, they're taking a little side-trip to the fair city of Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Relief for consumers: prices falling Aug 11, 2008
Last week, for example, King Arthur Flour reduced the prices on four grades of its product by 15 percent ... Nevertheless, King Arthur Flour went ahead with a price decrease. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Live tonight: Building Camelot Aug 10, 2008
Young Arthur (Kellen Freeman) pulls the sword Excalibar out of the stone during King Arthur and the Lords of Avalon, an original play written by Michael Gonzalez of North Bend. -World Photo by Lou Sennick. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
He's not the lead and he loves it! Aug 10, 2008
Touring in "Monty Python's Spamalot," coming to Philadelphia's Academy of Music for two weeks starting Thursday, Bradley says he is thrilled to be playing the part of Patsy, the abused sidekick to King Arthur and the character who follows the king around using coconut shells to make the sound of horse hooves. "Patsy is a dream role for me," Bradley says. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Friday happenings Aug 8, 2008
The On Broadway Thespians will present King Arthur and the Lords of Avalon at 7 p.m. in the Area 51 site in Pony Village Mall. A semiformal gala fundraiser will preceed the show at 6 p.m. A 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee is planned. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New DVDs: 'Star Trek,' 'Code Monkeys' and more Aug 6, 2008
With Merlin's mentoring (he changes Wart into a variety of animals) and Archimedes' advice, Wart will become King Arthur. The animation here is a departure from the rich, saturated and dreamy look of "Pinocchio" and other films from the studio's golden age, and it's the second Disney animated film to use the technique developed for "101 Dalmatians," employing Xerox technology to transfer drawings to cels. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Port hero Michael Wilson retires Aug 5, 2008
" Officially retiring after one final knee injury, Wilson admitted to identifying with Monty Python's Black Knight, who protested "just a flesh wound" even after King Arthur had relieved him of all his limbs. "Three or four weeks ago at training I stepped out to the side and heard a squelch, crack and a pop," Wilson said. "In the past, it felt like a bit of the Monty Python 'it's just a flesh wound', kind of thing and I thought I'd get through it no worries, but Barnesy (club doctor Peter... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rihanna's mid-riff is the sexiest! Aug 3, 2008
Second on the list was Keira Knightley, who is famous for wearing midriff-flashing costumes, and who has bared her taut abs in movies including Bend It Like Beckham and King Arthur. Dame Helen Mirren, who recently wowed onlookers with her trim physique when she donned a bikini while on holiday in the Italian Riviera, came third in the poll. (India Times, India)
Helen Mirren's sexy stomach Aug 2, 2008
Survey: Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celeb stomachs. Survey: Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celeb stomachs. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stormy knights Aug 2, 2008
Legendary denizens of the Round Table confront their dark sides in On Broadways locally written King Arthur at Pony Village. Morgan Le Fay (Jennifer Smith) tries to trick young Arthur (Kellen Freeman) in the On Broadway Thespians production of King Arthur and the Lords of Avalon, written by Gonzalez. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mirren with sexiest stomach? Aug 2, 2008
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star is famous for wearing midriff-flashing costumes, and has bared her taut abs in movies including 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'King Arthur. Keira's 'The Edge of Love' co-star Sienna Miller who showed off her enviable toned figure in a skimpy bikini while on holiday recently secured fourth place on the list. (iAfrica.com)
Police Reports Jul 31, 2008
9:10 a.m. Unknown subject(s) removed victim s front license plate without permission at 8000 at King Arthur Road. 9:17 a.m. Unknown subject entered victim s attached garage and removed items at 11000 block of Spring Lake Road. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Report: Keira Knightley Refuses Breast Enhancement in Publicity Photos Jul 30, 2008
The actress, best known for role in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, had her breasts digitally enlarged to a C-cup in the U.S. publicity photos for her 2004 film "King Arthur.". In 2007, the actress told Britain's GMTV that "I would love to have t--s! I would love to have Monica Bellucci's figure. But I'm never going to get it. I'm naturally who I am. Surgery is far too frightening. I couldn't.". (Fox News)
Keira Knightley Says No to Cleavage Jul 30, 2008
According to sources, Knightley's breasts were enlarged in the publicity photos for "King Arthur", a movie she made in 2004, giving the A cup actress a C cup. This time, however, Knightley isn't going to allow it. (Suite101.com)
Keira Knightly Flat Declines Airbrushed Bust Jul 30, 2008
In promotions for "King Arthur" in 2004, the actress' A-cup was morphed into a C-cup on posters. At the time Knightly admitted, "those things weren't really mine," though she still went along with the publicity campaign. (ABC News)
Knightley doesn't want enhancement Jul 29, 2008
" Keira's decision comes after her breasts were enlarged for posters and in publicity stills for her 2004 movie 'King Arthur'. She said at the time: "Those things certainly weren't mine. I was like, 'OK, fine. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Women's Fall Fashion Trends 2008 Jul 29, 2008
Think King Arthur and the Lady of Shalott, with hooded floor-length capes and dresses adorned with heradic emblems. Fashion accessories also receive a medieval makeover, with chainmail purses and jewelry. (Suite101.com)
Ryan deserves a chance Jul 28, 2008
Just give this pathetic attempt to appease King Arthur up. He made his comfy bed, let him lie in it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The boys from Oz Jul 26, 2008
Joel is well-known as an actor, after his part in TV's The Secret Life Of Us propelled him to supporting roles in high-profile films including Ned Kelly, King Arthur and the second and third Star Wars prequels. Nash also started out as an actor but made his name as a stuntman (he appeared in the same Star Wars films as Joel, albeit as the stunt double for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi) before showing promise as the director of various short films and music videos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What's ahead Jul 25, 2008
The On Broadway Thespians have taken over the space at the former Area 51 site, across from Sears, to present King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table ... Young King Arthur seeks to unite the divided lands of Britain in hopes of forming Camelot, a country that serves and protects its people with equality at the heart ... King Arthur opens Friday, Aug. 1, and runs ensuing weekends through Aug. 17. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Sonic dueling Black Knight on Wii Jul 22, 2008
Sonic and King Arthur mix about as much as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Home Alone. Posted Jul 21, 2008 6:51 pm PT to rate this comment / (+5) kimarous Posted Jul 21, 2008 6:51 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. (GameSpot)
Falcons prepare for camp Jul 21, 2008
Until King Arthur stops trying to field a feel-good storybook team of charity-cases, will this finally be a real NFL franchise, not a quasi-charitable organization which also happens to fill out the real teams schedule. I don t ever wonder why this team is terrible Bad decisions abound. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
In brief: Will Ferrell plays mind games in 2-Face Jul 17, 2008
The ever-busy John Woo is to direct Caliber, an adaptation of the hit comic which sets King Arthur and his knights as 19th century gunslingers in the Pacific Northwest. In the meantime, Woo is editing part two of his epic Red Cliff, which will be released in Asia in January, with the international version following hot on its heels. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Carroll Kitchens: Recipes, freezing make most out of blueberries Jul 16, 2008
The Blueberry Clafouti recipe is from my King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion cookbook. This week's smoothie recipe is from Sharon Honeycutt of Eldersburg. (Carroll County Times, MD)
