Taking Aim at Thanksgiving Nov 28, 2008
Having done all it can to turn Christmas into merely a winter retail festival and to scrub Easter of all its religious meaning (that is, all its meaning), the Left has opened up another front in the culture war by taking dead aim at Thanksgiving ... Though not a religious holiday in the sense that Easter and Christmas are, Thanksgiving is inextricably linked with belief in the divine. (Human Events Online)
Sox always eager to help community Nov 27, 2008
CHICAGO -- On the night of Nov. 21, during the 22nd Annual Easter Seals Holiday Gala at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, the White Sox were saluted as the organization's 2008 Corporate Honoree. Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago bestowed such an honor upon the team because, in part, of the organization's mission to serve those living with autism ... Chicago White Sox charities donated $1 million to the Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research as part... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Supermarkets 'to halve bags used' Nov 27, 2008
Four of the UK's leading supermarkets say they are confident that by next Easter they will have halved the number of plastic bags handed to customers ... He added: "We're aiming for a 50% reduction by next Easter.". (BBC News -- Science)
Organist to play at UCC service, present recital Nov 27, 2008
Harris, a stay-at-home mom, teaches private piano lessons and is the senior choir accompanist/substitute organist for Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minn ... com Privacy Policy: Welcome to the web sites of the Globe Gazette, a media company located in eastern Iowa. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Churches: Chocolate Jesus is 'tasteless' Nov 26, 2008
Oynhausen is now custom-producing the chocolate Jesus figures, at a cost of 15 euros for 100 grams, but by Easter he hopes to have a partnership with a mass producer. "We're hoping to be able to export them around the world one day," Oynhausen said. (MSNBC -- International)
Journey to Bethlehem - In the beginning Nov 26, 2008
Huh wrote on Nov 25, 2008 12:33 PM:" So was Santa Claus hanging with Jesus before the universe was created? Was the wood in the manger made from pine trees? Did Jesus hang his stocking from the fireplace every year for his birthday? Oh yeah, that's right! Christmas is Pagan and was only made Jesus' birthday because the Roman Empire converted to Catholicism. Silly me. Next up? Easter! ". Name. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Thanksgiving? No Thanks! Nov 26, 2008
Even at Easter, cooks have a choice between ham and lamb, and anything goes in the basket. We whip ourselves into a lather trying to make Thanksgiving trendy, but no one really wants to mess with the hoariest menu. (Slate)
Richard Hickox, doyen of British conductors, dies aged 60 Nov 25, 2008
Each Easter and summer he encouraged hundreds of musicians young and old, professional and amateur to give spirited concerts by night, while surfing on the beaches by day. It was an apt reflection of a man who believed that music making should always be civilised and enjoyable, no matter how intense the pressure. (Times Online)
Mailbag: Is Viciedo ready for the bigs? Nov 25, 2008
I had the chance to attend the 22nd annual Easter Seals Holiday Gala on Saturday at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, an event where Guillen accepted the 2008 Corporate Honoree on behalf of the White Sox. The team made a $1 million corporate gift to the new Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research ... It's his commitment to the cause, with the announcement coming Saturday as to how Guillen agreed to join the board for Easter Seals of Metropolitan... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
‘WALLY' THE MANNEQUIN WILL LIVE ON Nov 25, 2008
Christmas was another special occasion, and then came Easter ... "The first time I saw Wally, it was Easter about 11 years ago," he said ... "He had bunny rabbits running around him, Easter eggs and things of that sort.". (The Union Democrat)
Organized religion's failings laid bare in 'Greek Passion' Nov 25, 2008
From a state of apparent harmony, battle lines are drawn quickly in Bohuslav Martinu's opera "Greek Passion." On a sunny Easter morning, Grigoris, the priest in the village of Lycovrissi during the Turkish occupation of Greece, announces the cast for next year's Passion Play: the shepherd Manolios will play Christ, Katerina (the local prostitute), Mary Magdalene, and assorted other villagers the roles of three Apostles and Judas ... Martinu's village could be anywhere: in his homeland, for... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Thanksgiving Day: Impossible to appreciate apart from God Nov 25, 2008
Sorry wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:37 AM:" I disagree with your "religious" holiday for Thanksgiving. I'll give you Christmas and Easter. I appreciate Thanksgiving just fine, so does my family. We are not religious, nor do we want to be. ". WRITE A COMMENT. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Guillen on board for youth movement Nov 24, 2008
Guillen, 000029A6 in town Saturday to accept the 2008 Corporate Honoree on behalf of the White Sox organization at the 22nd Annual Easter Seals Holiday Gala, basically echoed general manager Ken Williams' comments made to MLB.com at the end of October. While the White Sox continue to explore all options for improvement on the open market, they are confident with potentially mixing in Josh Fields at third base, Chris Getz at second and either Jerry Owens or Brian Anderson in center field. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Pelletier named grand marshal of Village Christmas Parade Nov 24, 2008
She has volunteered with the Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival in a variety of capacities along with her husband, Mark, and has participated on committees for the former Peddler s Faire and Easter in the Village. She also co-organized the Village Book Faire for four years. (Santa Maria Times)
On Your Mind Nov 24, 2008
They should put up an inflatable Easter Bunny on Dec. 26 when everyone is tearing down their decorations because they are tired of Christmas. That way they can stay two holidays ahead of schedule and beat Martin Luther King and Presidents Day. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Annual event signals start of holiday season Nov 23, 2008
Kind of like the trick or treating and Easter egg hunt. The citizens of Columbus only support their local businesses when they get something for free. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Oldest church marks 125th year Nov 22, 2008
1925: The Rev. Guy Stanton Boyer starts Easter sunrise services that have continued ever since. 1950: The city changes its name from Ormond to Ormond Beach, and so does the church. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
• College of Southern Idaho presents a musical December Nov 21, 2008
Although the work was conceived and first performed for Easter, it has become traditional since Handel's death to perform the "Messiah" during the Christmas season. Part I deals with the prophecy and birth of Christ; Part 2, the passion of Christ, ending in the well known Hallelujah chorus; and Part 3, the crucifixion and resurrection. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
It has become traditional since Handel's death to perform the Messiah oratorio during Advent, the preparatory period of the Christmas season, rather than at Easter. "The Messiah" is the story of Christ, featuring three parts: the prophecy and birth of Christ; the passion of Christ, ending in the Hallelujah Chorus; and the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
One Night in Kuala Lumpur Nov 21, 2008
Easter Island's first proper hotel is a marriage of authenticity and luxury and our Africa bureau chief, Alex Perry, reveals the best places to eat, drink, walk and swim. One of Hong Kong's most cherished arts venues is under threat, Singapore gets ready to host its first Formula One Grand Prix in Sept., and Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley is a peaceful oasis in an otherwise violent land. (Time.com)
Getting ready for the holidays Nov 20, 2008
Meaning, I can't believe it's Easter. I can't believe it's Fourth of July already. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
FOX411: Jacko's Nanny in Hiding Nov 20, 2008
Next up: I hope Scott Rudin and John Hart make Yates s "Easter Parade." Another classic novel deserving of a bigger audience. At Michael s on Monday: Katie Couric couldn t find her coat check claim ticket. (Fox News)
'Australia' Review Nov 20, 2008
Next up: I hope Scott Rudin and John Hart make Yates s "Easter Parade." Another classic novel deserving of a bigger audience. Michael Jackson isn t the only one from his camp trying to avoid testifying in England. (Fox News)
Experts: New evidence for Herod's tomb site Nov 20, 2008
Review ancient puzzlers ranging from Indiana Jones crystal skulls to Easter Island's statues. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Clock Tower Holidays, Kern County Museum Nov 20, 2008
The night will consist of trees creatively decorated around themes that will cause anyones taste buds to go wild: Gingerbread Village, Mardi Gras King Cake, Easter Egg Hunt, Grandmas Kitchen and many more. With hot appetizers including: smoked chicken breast, sun-dried tomato and mushrooms in roasted garlic alfredo sauce tossed with penne pasta and deep pit shredded beef lasagna. (KERO 23, CA)
Cummings not going - Tinkler's Warwick Farm offer fails to convincetrainer Nov 19, 2008
At the William Inglis and Son Easter Yearling Sale, Cummings outlaid $7. 635m on 18 youngsters, with the majority picked up by racing's latest benefactor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Non-traditional (non) Turkey Day Nov 19, 2008
Serving Brewton & East Brewton and the people and communities of Eastern and Central Escambia County since 1906 ... He found it the following Easter. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Gala to honor state senator, health advocate Nov 19, 2008
The ninth annual Gingerbread Family Festivals, founded by Alan Wong and Easter Seals, is accepting reservations. On O'ahu, make and take a gingerbread house Dec. 7 at the Blaisdell Center exhibition hall; $39 includes a $20 donation, workspace for up to four, pre-cut gingerbread sheets, icing and candy decorations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Young artist serious about his politics Nov 19, 2008
His most recent cartoons include Obama as the Easter Bunny carrying a basket of Opromises that youngsters find and when they open them are all empty, as well as McCains attempt to play Economy Jenga, a block-building game that has the GOP candidate pulling out the taxes block that topples the Dow/Jones block on top. A trip to the Louvre in Paris with the French Club last year spurred a deeper interest in art and travel, so he followed that visit with his analysis of... (Nogales International, AZ)
Your Opinion Why do schools exclude major religions? (4) Nov 18, 2008
Dear Editor: In elementary school classrooms and hallways, I have seen black cats, witches' hats, jack-olanterns, Easter bunnies, Santa Claus, and other things of Pagan influence. I have read of middle-school classes having to wear Middle-eastern traditional clothes, pray to Allah five times a day, and play jihad games ... Children are no longer given an Easter break. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Obamamania a bit unrealistic Nov 18, 2008
An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. The entry titled "Obamamania gets a bit unrealistic," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Economy, what economy? Nov 18, 2008
The people who came up with this course, said Mr. Dumont, are the same people who fight against Christmas trees in classrooms and who want to see words like Easter disappear from schools. In an article on Monday, Le Soleil s identified Mr. Dumont s comments an attempt to re-launch the debate on reasonable accommodation - a tactic which helped him win official opposition status in 2007. (Globe and Mail)
Toll booth 10-in-1 takes prize Nov 17, 2008
" THE RATINGS RACE The hottest names on television last week were Bianca Saez and Dawn French, reports our popular culture correspondent, David Dale. Saez almost gave Channel Nine a ratings victory, and French showed why the ABC should have fought harder to keep Andrew Denton doing his interview program Enough Rope next year. Saez is a former sufferer of Tourette's syndrome, and renovating her home was the theme of a special edition of Domestic Blitz which attracted 1.7 million mainland capital... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
St. Nick pals around with pets in fundraiser Nov 17, 2008
The Humane Society also has pet pictures with the Easter Bunny in the spring ... com Privacy Policy: Welcome to the web sites of the Globe Gazette, a media company located in eastern Iowa. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A Flourishing Career Nov 16, 2008
Q: I talked to Ellen Barkin years ago and she had the rights to another Yates' novel, "The Easter Parade." Any news on that being made into a movie. A: She still has the rights, and she is hoping "Revolutionary Road" does well so she will be able to make it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Opinion: Vick wants to play, but what team would risk it? Nov 16, 2008
He hired friends, gave away money and cars, and could never say no to his mother, who got $700 for an Easter Egg hunt one year and $317,000 for a new church building the next. Now he sits in a prison in Kansas after a staggering and quick fall from the top. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More French Than France Nov 16, 2008
Even in a wispy fog, the waterfront offers amazing and curious sights: the iconic clapboard Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse; the row of Easter egg-colored fishing shacks; the cranky-looking monument to mariners lost at sea; and Ile aux Marins, a low-lying islet in the middle of the bay with a long-abandoned settlement that in the mist seems like a village version of the Flying Dutchman ... Because of its location and ability to import all manner of booze, SPM became filthy rich during U.S.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Obituaries for Sunday, November 16, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
After Easter was the time to be on the lookout for unwanted bunnies who needed a good home. The summer always meant time to tan, get ready to swim, and go as fast and make as big a rooster tail as possible in the Big Red Donzi. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Click for Full Story Nov 15, 2008
Rock singer-producer Mitch Easter is 54. Actress Beverly D'Angelo is 54. (KWTX.com, TX)
Waltrip opens up, makes radical schedule suggestions Nov 14, 2008
" Waltrip also favors racing on Easter Sunday and moving the Sprint All-Star Race to the Friday before the Coca-Cola 600 rather than on a separate weekend. "We've got to get the season shortened up so we're not competing against the NFL," he said. "I firmly believe that'll help TV ratings and give us an offseason. "NASCAR feels they have to fill up 365 days a year with something they're doing, like going to New York five days before the Chase starts; going to New York for the (season-ending... (USA Today -- Sports)
Change is coming faster than ever Nov 14, 2008
Based on in-depth research via right-wing Web sites here's Obama's agenda between Inauguration Day and Easter Sunday. Jan. 20: Deliver Inaugural Address (in Farsi) on YouTube. (Albany Times Union)
French fry to Big Mac Nov 14, 2008
Just before summer in June kids are also buying a lot of DS and Wii games, also at Easter. So we are releasing Imagine titles and pet games every month, not just at Christmas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Easter Seals gets grants totaling $80,000 Nov 13, 2008
Easter Seals received grants from Safeway and Johnson & Johnson totaling $80,000. The grants were presented to Kevin Coleman, Easter Seal s president & CEO, at the Easter Seals National Convention in Orlando, Fla ... Safeway presented Easter Seals with two $25,000 grants. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Letters: How far do people have to go to be all-inclusive? Nov 13, 2008
First thing to go was prayer in school, followed by Christmas vacation (now winter break) and Easter vacation (now spring break). Then it was to put a stop to Christmas parties and programs. (Daily Triplicate)
ADQ plays the identity card Nov 12, 2008
Campaigning on Sunday, he said the course was cooked up by the same people trying to take Christmas trees out of classrooms and make words like Easter disappear. Mr. Dumont, whose party has been rocked by defections and plummeting popularity, said the course was inspired by Trudeau multiculturalism, adding that multiculturalism was a form of negation of Quebec's history. (Globe and Mail)
Don't let flu season catch you off guard Nov 12, 2008
In the United States, the flu season runs roughly from Thanksgiving to Easter, with most cases occurring in the dead of winter. In a typical year, up to 10 percent of us get the flu, more than 200,000 people are sick enough to require hospitalization, and about 36,000 Americans die from the infection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Tips for attending the presidential inauguration Nov 11, 2008
Victoria Isley, spokeswoman for Destination DC, says that if you can't make it to Washington for the inauguration or can't get tickets to any official ceremonies, you might consider coming back instead for one of the Lincoln Bicentennial events, such as a recreation of Marian Anderson's concert at the Lincoln Memorial, planned for Easter Sunday. Various websites offer information about the inauguration. (USA Today -- Travel)
Happy Veterans Day, everyone.. Nov 11, 2008
And it is so easy for you libs to be thankful for our military one day/year just like the Easter only church goer. We who have served do not need your platitudes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Retail sales drop for first time in three years Nov 11, 2008
The last such fall, in April 2005, was caused by the timing of Easter. Ms Dickinson was doubtful that the Bank of England's 1. (Times Online)
The 2008 Bank of America Do-It-Yourself Messiah Tickets Available November 17 at 10 a.m. Nov 11, 2008
Originally intended as an Easter oratorio, it has become more popularly associated with the Christmas holiday season. A small church in rural England began the "do-it-yourself" part more than 30 years ago. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Initiative to help seven nonprofits grow Nov 11, 2008
They are: ; Children Inc.; Clermont Counseling & Family Service; Easter Seals Work Resource Center; Everybody Rides Metro; Health Improvement Collaborative; and HealthSource of Ohio. For more information on the collaborative, go to. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
What are we celebrating? Nov 10, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Rockingham, NC Sponsored By: Today's Stocks. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Dumont slams ethics course Nov 10, 2008
They are the same people who fight to make words like Easter disappear ... "The people who thought up that course are the same people who fight through all kinds of roundabout ways for there not to be Christmas trees in classes. They are the same people who fight to make words like Easter disappear from classes.". (The Gazette (Montreal))
Amway Global to Sponsor NBC Holiday Skating Special Nov 9, 2008
Skin Care and Cosmetics, an Amway Global brand, also will have a special opportunity to share product information and samples with fans in attendance, while the program will showcase Artistry's "Beauty Begins with Heart" cause marketing program benefiting Easter Seals. "We are very excited to be part of this unique holiday event," says Steve Lieberman, Managing Director for Amway Global. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The region's slopes Nov 9, 2008
Such businesses in the region depend on natural and machine-made snow to attract visitors to local resorts from Thanksgiving to Easter. Snowshoe in West Virginia, the highest resort in the region, has averaged 131 days of skiing each season for several years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FAITH: LETTERS, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
But for Christmas where is Jesus, for easter you see the bunny, but where is Jesus. It is amazing how there is more expression for things that are not Christian that no one has an issue with, but put a manger scene or a cross and all heck breaks loose. (North County Times)
Astronomers hunt for Earth-bound killer rocks Nov 8, 2008
"That's Easter Sunday, by the way.". However, he added, Apophis' visibility three years from now will allow astronomers to refine the trajectory and predict whether it will enter the keyhole, thus allowing sufficient time to mount a successful deflection mission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Pope urges Christians, Muslims to end biases Nov 8, 2008
The pope's baptism of a prominent Egyptian-born Muslim last Easter in St. Peter's Basilica upset some in the Muslim world. Benedict also angered Muslims with comments linking Islam to violence in a speech in 2006. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holiday gift plants: Which can be saved, and which cannot Nov 8, 2008
"These were designed to be throwaways, just like the poinsettia and Easter lily," he said, citing advice from the researcher who developed mass production of phalaenopsis, the flat orchids. "In most cases, those orchids have been pushed very hard and will never look that good again.". (Florida Times-Union)
England v Pacific Islands Nov 7, 2008
Friday November 7, 2008. Danny Cipriani at England training in the lead up to his return to international football against the Pacific Islanders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
100-year-old Christmas cactus moved to CCH Nov 7, 2008
The cactus was donated to hospital in time for the plant s annual bloom, which typically occurs between Thanksgiving and Easter each year. My grandmother, Mrs. Fred (Lena) Schwarz, was married in 1899, and we figure they got the plant about 10 years later, Saalfeld said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Playing Games Nov 7, 2008
when the games go on sale I stock up for b-days, Christmas, Easter & rewards. Toys-R-Us just had a "buy any 2 games, get one free",plus I had a coupon and I have their credit card, so I get the extra kick back & I used $40 of my reward points. (Florida Today)
Do you brown bag it more?Dating: Any regrets? Nov 7, 2008
And then there s the dude who sends me holiday text messages (what dude other than him will actually text to say Happy Easter ). We never really got anything off the ground (no sex, Melo), but we re still cordial. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Large Crowd Attended Annual Spookfest Event Nov 6, 2008
The Pacific High School dance team created a "Happy Everything" booth that celebrated every holiday including St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and concluding with a live Santa Claus eager to take Christmas wishes. Alongside the cemeteries and haunted houses were pumpkin displays and a crossbones cafeteria. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Bell ringers needed Nov 6, 2008
In the past 2 years that we have been active, the Warren County Unit of the Salvation Army has purchased and personally delivered gifts to the residents of the two local nursing homes and the Warren County Home at Christmas and again at Easter. We have provided filled back-packs for use by students at both Attica and Warren County Schools. (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)
