Today in History Nov 1, 2009
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Hell of a row as kids buy into imported Halloween rituals Nov 1, 2009
Halloween Australia Sydney. RACHEL BROWNE AND JONNO SEIDLER. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
4th typhoon leaves 14 dead in Philippines Nov 1, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Who wins the World Series. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
7 Dead as Latest Typhoon Hits Philippines Nov 1, 2009
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 31, 2009. Bridge Collapse, Flash Flooding Sweep Away Victims as Authorities Evacuate 115,000 From Path of Storm. (CBS News)
4th typhoon in month lashes Philippines; 14 killed Nov 1, 2009
4th typhoon leaves 14 dead in Philippines. Article:4th typhoon leaves 14 dead in Philippines:/n/a/2009/10/30/international/i000637D54. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Typhoon smashes weary Manila Nov 1, 2009
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Altars for the departed Nov 1, 2009
Nic hosts Day of the Dead exhibit. Liz Thyfault, an employee at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and a museum studies student at Casper College, hangs paper banners at the museum on Saturday morning as part of the Day of the Dead exhibit, which opens today at 2 p.m. The museum studies class at the college curated the show, which will feature altars created by local artists and Mexican masks on loan from the International Museum of Arts and Science in McAllen, Texas. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Augusta doesn't have a real ghost story Nov 1, 2009
If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl. Augusta's not much of a ghost town. (The Augusta Chronicle)
4th typhoon in month lashes Philippines; 14 killed (Updated) Nov 1, 2009
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News Story - Idaho State Journal. Typhoon lashes Philippines. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Religion Calendar for the Erie area Oct 31, 2009
-EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL OF ST. PAUL: All Saints' Day Choral Evensong, Sunday, 4 p.m., 133 W. Sixth St. Followed by opening of display, "Who is St. Nicholas? Discovering the Truth About Santa Claus." Call 452-3779, visit. -CHURCH OF THE LIVING SPIRIT: "Healing Techniques" workshop by Colleen Vanderzyden, Sunday, 1:30-4 p.m., Assembly Hall, Lily Dale, N.Y. Donation: $25. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Four ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos Oct 31, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
What a cute squirrel! Oct 31, 2009
What a cute squirrel it is. What a cute squirrel it is. (Xinhuanet, China)
Typhoon destroys bridge, knocks out power in Philippines Oct 31, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. We need rubber boats and choppers," the mayor of Santa Cruz town, Ariel Magcalas, said in a radio interview. "Some people are on the roofs of their houses. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Typhoon hits Philippines Oct 31, 2009
Ferries, a popular form of transport in the Southeast Asian archipelago, were also cancelled, ruining travel plans for many who were hoping to head to their hometowns for the All Saints' Day long-weekend public holiday. As of 10am (2am GMT), the typhoon had left Luzon and was charted 120 kilometres west of Manila over the Lubang islands and moving away from the country at 22 km/h, the government weather station said. (iAfrica.com)
Erie area celebrates Samhain, All Souls and All Saints days Oct 31, 2009
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Churches inspired by saints Oct 31, 2009
Sunday is All Saints' Day, a day for Christians to honor the lives of saints, prophets and martyrs such as St. Paul ... All Saints' Day is observed by Western Christians, especially Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans and Methodists, each Nov. 1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Flooded Manila in path as typhoon hits land Oct 31, 2009
Typhoon makes landfall, flooded Manila in path. Families in city of 12 million hunker down for fourth storm in recent weeks. (MSNBC -- International)
a typhoon approached Oct 31, 2009
The coastguard has grounded 45 ferries in key ports on Luzon, stranding thousands of people returning to provinces for All Saints' Day, when a fiesta atmosphere descends on cemeteries in the largely Roman Catholic country as relatives of the dead have picnics at grave sides. Residents in low-lying areas in the path of the typhoon Mirinae were ordered to evacuate. (AlertNet)
UPDATE 1-Typhoon grounds Philippine ferries ahead of holiday Oct 31, 2009
MANILA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Thousands were stranded on the main Philippine island of Luzon on Friday as a typhoon approached, grounding ferries and stopping people from returning to their home provinces for the All Saints' Day weekend ... The coastguard has grounded 45 ferries in key ports on Luzon, stranding thousands of people returning to provinces for All Saints' Day, when a fiesta atmosphere descends on cemeteries in the largely Roman Catholic country as relatives of the dead have picnics at... (Scientific American)
FM residents prepare for 'Day of the Dead' Oct 31, 2009
A ritual known to us today as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and is celebrated on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2). (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Typhoon Mirinae on track to hit flooded Manila Oct 31, 2009
With the weather still clear Friday, millions of Filipinos boarded buses heading to their home provinces for this weekend's All Saints' Day, when people visit cemeteries paying respects to dead relatives. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro expressed fear that floods and traffic congestion may trap visitors at graveyards, where people traditionally spend a day or even a night, but few heeded his call to scrap their commemoration of the Roman Catholic holiday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
In pictures: Typhoon alert Oct 31, 2009
Page last updated at 23:47 GMT, Friday, 30 October 2009. In pictures: Philippines typhoon alert. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Celebrating Day of the Dead Oct 31, 2009
Celebrating Day of the Dead. Everyone invited to traditional Mexican celebration Monday at Arts Center. (Charles City Press, IO)
Typhoon cuts power, uproots trees in Philippines Oct 31, 2009
Authorities cancelled about 180 flights from Manila while some ferry and bus services remained grounded, leaving thousands stranged and stopping people from returning to their home provinces for the All Saints' Day weekend ... "It looks like our countrymen can still commemorate All Saints' Day because the weather has cleared a bit," Colonel Ernesto Torres, spokesman of the disaster agency, said in a radio interview. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Kerry Whipple Bean | The Brewton Standard Above, members of the class of 1989 of T.R. Miller High School and community residents join hands during a prayer service Saturday led by Brewton native Aaron Raulerson. Oct 30, 2009
Reunion includes prayers. By Kerry Whipple Beanpublisher. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Shoot, talk, repeat Oct 30, 2009
Last Updated: 5:02 AM, October 30, 2009. Posted: 12:13 AM, October 30, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Camp: Awaken to real rebirth Oct 30, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. The Celts of ancient Ireland celebrated their New Year on Nov. 1 and prepared for the coming winter with the festival of Samhain. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cemetery tradition important to some Oct 30, 2009
Last Updated on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 - 02:49:15 pm CDT. As All Saints Day rapidly approaches, many Teche Area residents have been busy cleaning and decorating the graves of family members and local cemeteries in preparation for Sunday. (New Iberia, LA)
Pop Culture: Seacoast N.H. Culture and Entertainment Blog Oct 30, 2009
Maine s Bob Marley returns as detective in Boondock Saints II. Maine s Bob Marley returns as detective in Boondock Saints II. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Find better ways to mark Halloween Oct 30, 2009
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 12:00 am. Thank you for the Halloween article in the Oct. 23 paper ("Boo-Hoo," Section D1). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Boondock Saints 2 Review Oct 30, 2009
IGN: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Review. SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN FilmForce)
The gang shoots straighter in ‘The Boondock Saints II’ Oct 30, 2009
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day' movie review - 'The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day' showtimes - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Halloween History Oct 29, 2009
Also, Pope Boniface IV enacted All Saints' Day the day after All Hallow's Eve. November 1st was meant to be a day in which saints and martyrs were honored. (Suite101.com)
Boondock Saints makes unwelcome return Oct 29, 2009
Boondock Saints makes unwelcome return - At the movies- msnbc. Boondock Saints makes unwelcome return. (MSNBC -- Movies)
All Saints Day prayer service Oct 29, 2009
Thursday 29 October, 2009. All area Christians are invited to come together and participate in a time of fellowship and prayer starting at 7 p.m. This event is a part of the ongoing ministry of The Chetek Area Prayer Initiative, an interdenominational group of believers coming together to seek the Heavenly Father for renewal, revival and transformation in families, churches and communities. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Running Rampant Oct 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009. Okay, I don't want to frighten anyone, but I believe our city council is controlled by Satan worshippers. (Kalona News, IA)
Halloween 2009: Top Costumes, History, Myths, More Oct 29, 2009
In the seventh century Pope Boniface IV decreed November 1 All Saints' Day, or All Hallows' Day. The night before Samhain continued to be observed with bonfires, costumes, and parades, though under a new name: All Hallows' Eve later "Halloween.". (National Geographic)
http://www.mexconnect.com/en/articles/1972-the- Oct 29, 2009
November 2: the Day of the Dead : Mexico Culture & Arts. See all articles tagged. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Movie Review: 'Boondock Saints' returns a decade later, but shouldn't have Oct 29, 2009
JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer. 7:14 PM EDT, October 28, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Ancient history still haunts us Oct 27, 2009
It is said that in the 800s, Pope Boniface IV designated Nov. 1 All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs, in an attempt to get rid of the pagan holidays. But later, All Saints' Day was moved to Nov. 2. (University News, MO)
Troy Duffy revamps his approach, reunites his cast to make ‘The Boondock Saints II’ Oct 25, 2009
Troy Duffy revamps his approach, reunites his cast to make The Boondock Saints II - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Movie capsules Oct 25, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
'Saints' march again Oct 25, 2009
Blockbuster cult hit gets second shot at big screen with sequel. Last Updated: 3:10 AM, October 25, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
On the sets of ‘The Social Network’ and ‘The Town’ Oct 21, 2009
On the sets of The Social Network and The Town - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
• Discussing the precious gifts of food and faith Oct 18, 2009
Discussing the precious gifts of food and faith - Juneau Empire. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Juneau Empire)
History of Halloween-Druid or Chris... Oct 15, 2009
History of Halloween-Druid or Christian Feast. History of Halloween-Druid or Christian Feast. (Suite101.com)
Modern saint Oct 15, 2009
" Inside the jail, 100 prisoners in regulation grey flannel tracksuits, many wearing rosaries, knelt and prayed before the casket in the prison chapel as others dispensed incense. In a couple of weeks, Roman Catholics will celebrate All Saints' Day, with masses and soaring music. It will be a celebration of Christians, such as Therese, who the Church believes are in heaven. Catholics invest great faith in the power of prayers directed through such saints, and they insist that proximity to their... (BBC News -- Europe)
Where in the world is Capuano? Oct 14, 2009
Where in the world is Capuano. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
'Celine Dion of Catholic Music' to Give Free Concert at Lourdes Oct 8, 2009
Celine Dion of Catholic Music' to Give Free Concert at Lourdes By: 10/07/2009 Donna Cori Gibson, who has been described as "the Celine Dion of Catholic contemporary music," will be in Washington for a free concert Sunday, Nov. 1, All Saints Day, at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The concert is expected to run two hours with a break for intermission. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tombstone tours Oct 7, 2009
Some tourists fascinated by graveyards, especially around Halloween. Gravestones are shown at the Green-Wood Cemetery in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tombstone tours: Check out these famous boneyards Oct 6, 2009
2:51 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Post First Comment Sep 15, 2009
Jimmy's Trailer Park - The Mix. University of South Carolina Since 1908. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Jimmy's Trailer Park Sep 15, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Up in the Air,' 'Antichrist,' gain attention at festivals, stand out among upcoming fall films. (Gamecock Online, SC)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
A look at this fall s movies - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Halloween Through the Centuries Sep 8, 2009
Celtic Origins and Christian Contributions to the Eve of All Hallow. The association of Halloween with the dead as well as with evil spirits originates in pre-Christian Europe and may reflect universal supernatural customs and rituals. (Suite101.com)
Boondock Dates Sep 4, 2009
IGN: Boondock Saints 2 Release Set. SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN FilmForce)
Boondock 2 Chat Sep 4, 2009
IGN: Interview: Troy Duffy. SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN FilmForce)
Should Christians Celebrate Hallowe... Aug 19, 2009
In medieval Europe, the Roman Catholic Church began celebrating "All Saints' Day" and "All Souls' Day" at the beginning of November, and these festivals mixed culturally with Samhain. It didn't take long before Halloween (derived from "All Hallow's Eve") emerged from this cultural mixture of superstition, tradition, and community celebration. (Suite101.com)
N.O. celebrates Degas' 175th birthday Jul 18, 2009
09:31 PM CDT on Friday, July 17, 2009. Dominic Massa / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Comic-Con 2009 Preview: 'New Moon,' 'Iron Man 2' And More Jul 14, 2009
We give you a rundown of what to expect at the year's biggest and best pop-culture fest. " "Disney: 3D Panel" (Thursday at 11:00 a.m., Hall H) The first-ever 3-D presentation to be held at the Con, this panel features Robert Zemeckis presenting footage from "A Christmas Carol," Tim Burton bringing us goodies from "Alice in Wonderland" and the "Tron" sequel returning triumphantly to the place where it made such an impact last summer. As if all that isn't enough, funnyman/ movie buff Patton Oswalt... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Memorial Lutheran is ready to share funds with community Jul 10, 2009
All grant recipients will be asked to be present at the Sunday church service on All Saints' Day, Sunday, Nov. 1, for a presentation of the grants. Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2009. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Family cleans up damaged graveyard where tombs were broken open May 13, 2009
Autos HomeCenter Free Classifieds. 11:05 PM CDT on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. (WWLTV.com, LA)
5 Questions: Professor explains true meaning of Cinco de Mayo May 2, 2009
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