Surviving shoulder season Nov 4, 2009
So contact your local representatives, and tell them you want to nickname Juneau the "City of Broad Shoulder Seasons." It's no more ridiculous than changing Groundhog Day to Marmot Day, one of the few measures the Legislature managed to pass last session. What. (Juneau Empire)
Misinformation can attain myth status Nov 3, 2009
Health curriculum, it s like Groundhog Day TO THE EDITOR: Just like the movie "Groundhog Day" again we are faced with a health curriculum, this time it is the Health Curriculum Frameworks. In reality it is the repackaging of the early 90s "AIDS Curriculum". (Braintree Forum, MA)
Wind farm approved, despite objections Nov 3, 2009
"Having removed this turbine, the assessment found that, even with a 'worst-case scenario' analysis, no residential property would be subject to unacceptable noise,'' she said. The environmental assessment lodged by the developers found noise would exceed guidelines in some places. The assessment proposed some turbines could operate at a reduced capacity to reduce noise. Trees would also be planted near some homes to screen the turbines from sight. But the wind farm will still be visible,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In the name of love Nov 1, 2009
Although when I got home, I watched the movie Groundhog Day and thought about all the things I could have done to make the date better. Katie: I was attracted to Jordan at first, but I never really became romantically interested. (Boston Globe)
Paramore's Hayley Williams Recalls 'Ginormous' Halloween Costume Oct 31, 2009
The head was absolutely huge,' she says of her Casper getup. by Joel Hanek, reporting by James Montgomery. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tigers coach on shaky ground Oct 31, 2009
Today is Halloween, of course, but the Tigers hope it doesn't become another Groundhog Day. You might remember the Bill Murray comedy in which the star keeps repeating the same day over and over. (NJ.com -- Times)
Oil spill still too slick for clean-up efforts Oct 30, 2009
Environmental Groundhog Day. Environment reporter Adam Morton looks at environmental Groundhog Day as the Liberals scramble for a policy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Groundhog Day Headlines Oct 29, 2009
Ten stories that appear in the papers again and again, but never seem to actually happen. Hamas in talks over releasing Gilad Shalit. (Slate)
The Invention of Lying Movie Review Oct 28, 2009
The truth about Ricky Gervais The Invention of Lying is hard to handle: What could, and should, have been his Groundhog Day or Defending Your Life traffics in treacle that treads close to and territory biblical hair, beard and all ... From there, Lying unfolds like Groundhog Day in reverse ... Maybe Lying is like Groundhog Day it feels like you re reliving the same lame scenes over and over, powerless to change what happens in this profoundly disappointing comedy. (Suite101.com)
Beachfront properties may not get cover Oct 27, 2009
" The council says that from Newcastle to Wollongong 46,000 addresses are identified as being within a kilometre of the shoreline. Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . 00004000 Related Coverage WASHINGTON: THE chances of a climate change treaty being signed in ... URGENT action to cope with the impact of rising sea levels needs to ... KYLIE LAMBERT is getting used to waves crashing on her back lawn. A LACK of appropriate laws regulating Australian coastal... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tarver worries about MCG Oct 25, 2009
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN: Here it is almost Halloween, and the city is stuck in Groundhog Day , like in the movie where the same things keep happening ... Otherwise, it's Groundhog Day all over again, with commissioners casting their eyes on the forbidden pot of gold in utilities ... HOBGOBBLINS: And when it comes to athletic equipment and uniforms, two members of the Richmond County Board of Education are also stuck in Groundhog Day. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nine-week toxic oil spill taking huge toll on sea life Oct 24, 2009
"Nine out of 10 West Australians believe the Kimberley oil spill will result in long-term damage to the globally significant marine environment,'' said John Carey, from Pew. The continuing spill has highlighted the enormous expansion of oil and gas drilling off the West Australian coast in the past two years and environmental concerns about the protection of the rich marine environment there, famous for its whale migrations, coral spawning and dolphins. The federal Environment Minister, Peter... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Water crisis in west as Lachlan River runs dry Oct 24, 2009
"The Government will never let a town run out of water,'' said the Water Minister, Phillip Costa. ''Government agencies are working with local water utilities in the area on a range of emergency drought works to strengthen town supplies and continue water delivery, should the situation continue to worsen.'' A senior official in the Department of Water and Energy, Peter Christmas, said slashing flows to keep only part of the river flowing had not been tried since the dam was built in 1935. ''I... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ballot changes cause campaign changes Oct 24, 2009
For Tucson city council candidates, election day has become like the move "Groundhog Day". Every day, is election day. (KOLD.com, AZ)
DEMAREE: Patterson, the pace-setter Oct 24, 2009
Date: Oct 23, 2009 As far as the tone set, for media and the guy thats looked to be the pace setter, it seemed to be like Groundhog Day. Just like last year, everything points to Patterson as the guy who will show the way for the what should be a thirst-quenching season. (BigBlueNation.com)
Michael Wolff: Rupert to Net: It's war! Oct 23, 2009
It s Groundhog Day, adds Bell. The New York Times tried to levy a subscription charge for its columnists but reversed course and declared itself free again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Hopes raised for Iran agreement Oct 22, 2009
One remarked that dealing with Iran was "worse than in Groundhog Day". "That was the same every day. Now you wake up and things are a little bit worse.". (BBC News -- Africa)
BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson's a lock to win his 4th straight points title, right? Oct 19, 2009
CONCORD, N.C. -- Jimmie Johnson has turned "The Chase" into NASCAR's version of Groundhog Day ... for the annual "Groundhog Day," he finds himself repeating the same day, over and over ... Even Hendrick knows that Groundhog Day will eventually end, that some year another driver will win the Sprint Cup title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mr. Optimism: Getting It Right Oct 14, 2009
For nearly a decade now, Browns fans have felt a little like Bill Murray replaying Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney ... So Groundhog Day seems like a fitting metaphor for the hard work, mistake correcting, and team first approach preached by Mangini. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Year One Review Oct 10, 2009
Year One's failure is all the more staggering because it was directed by Ramis (Groundhog Day) and scripted by The Office's Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. This movie is so bad that my high hopes for their take on Ghostbusters 3 have plummeted. (IGN FilmForce)
Women's pet peeves Oct 6, 2009
"My husband pretends to listen while he's working but doesn't actually hear the words I'm saying. So, those important conversations I thought we were having tend to be forgotten a day later. I chalk it up to him being a workaholic who takes after his dad. The good thing is that the next day I can have the very same conversation and it will be brand new to him. It's kind of like Groundhog Day!" --Bobbi Leder, Houston, Texas. "He gets a look in his eyes and I know something is bothering him. I've... (CNN -- US)
Fury by name as well as nature as visitors deny Perth glory Oct 4, 2009
Groundhog day for Jets as Perth take glory. text/html-documenthttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cure for a truth-ache Oct 2, 2009
Star, co-writer and co-director Ricky Gervais seems to have come across one of those high-concept Hollywood comedy scripts -- a bit "Liar, Liar," a bit "Groundhog Day" -- and decided it would be the perfect vehicle to load up with his outspoken atheism, and then dump it all over an unsuspecting ... There is some clever "Groundhog Day"-style silliness at the midway point when Mark discovers how to lie ... Star, co-writer and co-director Ricky Gervais seems to have come across one of those... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Iran agrees to talks with world powers Oct 2, 2009
This is like the movie Groundhog Day. But another Bush-era official, former undersecretary of state Nicholas Burns, said that even if talks fail, Obama will have demonstrated that he tried hard to make diplomacy work and will win greater support for sanctions. (Boston Globe)
Mets on short end of low-scoring opener Sep 30, 2009
"It is like that Groundhog Day that you want to wake up from, and it keeps happening," Figueroa said. "I am definitely not someone who is going to sit there and say, 'Well, at least I put forth a good effort.' I am tired of losing. I hate losing. I am tired of my name being associated with losing.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Are The Neocons Back? Sep 30, 2009
To them, we are a declining hegemon in search of an enemy, and it s always Groundhog Day 1938. However, there is no more coherence anywhere else. (The American Conservative)
There was never any doubt on UGA-FLA in JAX Sep 25, 2009
Groundhog Day looks like it ll continue. Learn from it instead of fighting a battle that s out of your control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stay and fight or cut and run? Sep 24, 2009
Rupert Cornwell: Has America reached the turning point in Afghanistan. - Rupert Cornwell, Commentators - The Independent. (The Drudge Report)
Review: 'How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck)' Sep 23, 2009
And then there's the Bill Murray character in "Groundhog Day," who, at first entirely self-centered, eventually starts doing things to help other people not for any personal gain but simply because they're the right things to do, he can do them, and they make the town nicer for everybody. Some of this may make readers feel uncomfortably as if they're back in Sunday school. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
St. Cloud State 2009-10 Men's Team Preview Sep 19, 2009
Garrett Raboin was an All-WCHA Second Team Honoree in 2008-09. Huskies Return 22 Players, Four of Top Five Scorers. (Wcha.com)
Cards can't capitalize in loss to Marlins Sep 17, 2009
Overall, though, Busch Stadium has had a little bit of a "Groundhog Day" feel on the current homestand. "It's really a rough spot for us," Pineiro acknowledged. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
On-demand picks Sep 16, 2009
(Comcast Free Movies) Bill Murray plays a crass and cocky TV weatherman who s doomed to repeat Groundhog Day in a karmic time warp until he can get his life together. Andie MacDowell is his costar in this romantic comedy, which entertainingly turns Punxsutawney into Purgatory. (Boston Globe)
Some minorities do not embrace Facebook Hug Days Sep 16, 2009
Williams said, in jest, that the holiday coincided with Groundhog Day because if "a gay man or woman sees their shadow on Groundhog Day, that means an extra three months of bad fashion.". Yeshiva Atlanta High School junior Nadav Karon said he created the Hug a Jew Day event to correspond with his birthday and bring people together at the United Synagogue Youth International Convention, which took place over the weekend. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Result familiar despite strong effort Sep 14, 2009
BOSTON -- Matt Garza certainly pitched well enough to win Sunday, but according to Rays manager Joe Maddon, the club's "Groundhog Day" continued as the offense went silent in a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader with 38,228 watching at Fenway Park ... "It's difficult to win when you score one run. We are definitely in mid-production of 'Groundhog Day Part II' or the sequel. Every game is pretty much that game -- save for what you saw yesterday. Otherwise, that's the game... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
CoryMcCartneyInside College Football The Big Ten's big-game hex will continue this week in Columbus. Sep 11, 2009
By now, the Big Ten having to defend its standing feels like a page from the Groundhog Day script, but this game could provide a new wrinkle. This time, Jim Tressel might face similar criticism. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Theriot focused on strong finish Sep 11, 2009
"I like to be there for [the media] and give you what you need. It's hard from a competitor's, from a player's standpoint, to continue to talk about the negatives, and that's almost what it felt like, especially at home. "It's almost like Groundhog Day," he said. "You psyche yourself out, is what you do, and convince yourself 'Today's the day,' and you go out and play your butt off, and if it works, great, and if it doesn't, then you spend 30 minutes after the game convincing yourself that... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Ponting to replace White Sep 10, 2009
"It's feeling a bit like Groundhog Day with the batting, to be honest," said Strauss. "I am as culpable as anyone. I'm batting really well and when you're batting really well you need to make hay.". (iAfrica.com)
White sees OZ to victory Sep 10, 2009
"It was a little bit like groundhog day again, the top six didn't get enough runs," said Ashes-winning captain Andrew Strauss. "We've had three poor batting performances, the first two games were very winnable at at half-way.". (iAfrica.com)
Offensive woes sting BHS girls (2) Sep 9, 2009
Sheffield said the Bruins scoring woes is an ongoing pattern which he compared to the popular Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, about a man who keeps reliving the same day. Every time we get up and we show up at the ballpark and our pitching is outstanding and we have good defensive play and we get nothing out of our batting lineup, explained Sheffield. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Alum Harold Ramis to speak on campus Sep 9, 2009
U. alum has written, starred in, directedor some combination of the threeclassics such as Animal House, Meatballs, Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day and Analyze This ... Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Phillip Sewell noticed the slight shift from Ramis 80s comedies to the 1993 Groundhog Day ... Many critics dub Groundhog Day Ramis crowning achievement, and Sewell said its his favorite Ramis movie (aside from... (Washington University Student Life, MO)
General Releases Sep 9, 2009
- Press Conference Quotes - Press Conference Photos - CSU President Names New Athletic Director - Cleveland State Names Tom Tontimonia Interim Director of Athletics - CSU Announces Danferd C. Avis Endowed Basketball Scholarship - 106 Student-Athletes Recognized At 12th Annual Academic Honors Luncheon - Director of Athletics John Konstantinos To Retire - The March To Madness Begins Friday In Cleveland - Groundhog Day Party Set For Saturday - CSU Athletic Event Schedule Changed Following National... (Csuvikings.com)
In wildfires, it takes a city to save a city Sep 5, 2009
"It's like Groundhog Day," he says, referencing the movie in which Bill Murray is doomed to relive the same day over and over. "We get up and then we start prepping all of our stuff for getting ready to go. We go over and eat. We go out on the line all night, doing our thing. And we come back, and the next day we do it all over again.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Scituate presses for MSBA funds Aug 28, 2009
I feel like this is kind of like Groundhog Day. We re here again, what are we going to do. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Letters to the editor: Aug. 27 edition Aug 28, 2009
We monitor the fans and foes of Groundhog Day and came across your paper we are avid readers. Well we like to say: you don t have to like all groundhogs, just Phil. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Cards juggle preseason risk-reward Aug 22, 2009
"Sooner or later, it gets like 'Groundhog Day,' " safety Adrian Wilson said of practice. "Every day is the same thing.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Recurring themes of death and war through repetition Aug 22, 2009
The movie Groundhog Day exploited the concept in a sweetly comic way. In Lost Action, however, the repeat has the dark panic of a recurring nightmare. (Boston Globe)
Americans Historically Resistant to Reform Aug 17, 2009
"It actually does seem like Groundhog Day through the years," Marone said. "But I actually think the problems are so acute they keep coming back on the agenda and that sooner or later - well, it's like Winston Churchill says: 'Count on Americans to do the right thing, after they've exhausted all other possibilities.'" By CBS News Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Some "Time Travelers" should stay in the past Aug 16, 2009
He is instead living and reliving an endless loop of the same events (not in a good way like with Groundhog Day ) with no power to do anything. It's not that he isn't physically there. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Beyond the sprawl, a family has a ball at a beach in Mexico Aug 16, 2009
Gatherings back home can begin to feel like Groundhog Day: ever less exciting for returnees, ever more exhausting for aging hosts. A vacation rental in an appealing destination can be an excellent family adventure. (Boston Globe)
Revenue report tells BART's tale Aug 16, 2009
Or, just as with California's budget, it's going to feel a lot like Groundhog Day. In the meantime, perhaps more of us who remain gainfully employed could do our bit and take BART more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
What makes a good Olympic sport? Aug 14, 2009
"It's like Groundhog Day. They all do the same routine and there's no variance in their approach, so when you've seen five of them, you've lost the will to live.". WHEN IS A SPORT NOT A SPORT. (BBC News -- UK)
What Came Before the Big Bang? Aug 14, 2009
But some concepts, as you wrote in your book, still have to be translated with pop culture references like The Matrix or Groundhog Day. So often, when people are trying to put science across, they fall into a trap of using too much jargon. (Time.com)
Bills Notebook: Forgotten man shines Aug 13, 2009
It is just what happens," said offensive tackle who mixed it up with linebacker . "It sort of breaks the monotony and the groundhog day of camp. I am sure there are no hard feelings as soon as we step off the field. (BillsReport.com)
State Senate OKs budget without tax hike Aug 13, 2009
"This is called Groundhog Day, doing the same thing as before and expecting different results," the Phoenix Democrat said. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Ramis rises again Aug 11, 2009
Whether or not Year One becomes a gargantuan hit like many of his past works (Groundhog Day, Animal House, Caddyshack and Ghostbusters are on the American Film Institutes 100 Years, 100 Laughs list), Ramis is happy with his biblical comedy and is preparing his acceptance speech. When I start any project, the first thing I do is I write my acceptance speech. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
93 OCTANE: A weekly report from Saints defensive end Bobby McCray Aug 6, 2009
"Each day is basically like 'Groundhog Day.' You're waking up and repeating that process over and over again. You wake up probably 6, 6:30, depending if you have to get treatment or not. You've got to wake up, brush your teeth. The sun might not be up yet. Go downstairs, check in, you've got to get your breakfast. You're still lethargic and tired. You take that drive on down to the facility from the hotel, come on in, you've got to get treatment, get taped. Guys are real grumpy in the morning. A... (Nola.com -- Sports)
'Bunny with brains' dishes dirt on life at Hef's mansion Aug 6, 2009
Stuck in his perpetual Groundhog Day, padding around in his pyjamas, eating all his meals in bed, watching the same classic films with the same old cronies night after night, going to the same bars - Las Palmas on Wednesdays, Barfly on Fridays - the only variation in the routine was restaurant night on Thursdays when the Girlfriends were allowed to choose where they went. But even so, Hef always took his own food, lamb chops. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tough deja vu for Stewart:another crash at Pocono Aug 2, 2009
- If Tony Stewart was making a movie about his visits to Pocono this year, "Groundhog Day 2" could well be the title ... Stewart now has to hope that the final scene of his own personal Groundhog Day will also repeat the June race. (NJ.com -- Times)
Funny People movie review - Funny People showtimes Jul 31, 2009
That can and has been done (submitted for your approval: City Lights, Sullivan s Travels, Annie Hall, Groundhog Day ), but because Apatow hasn t figured out the proper mix, he adds instead of subtracts. And adds and adds: At 146 increasingly strained minutes, Funny People is two movies, the first (and better) of which concerns George s illness and ends at around the 90-minute mark. (Boston Globe)
Brett Favre’s ‘Groundhog Day’ may have finally come to an end Jul 29, 2009
Brett Favre s Groundhog Day may have finally come to an end : La Crosse Tribune ... Brett Favre s Groundhog Day may have finally come to an end By Dave Myers ... As many of you may remember, Connors (played to perfection by Bill Murray) is the lead character in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dave Myers column: Favre’s waffling was a lot like ‘Groundhog Day’ Jul 29, 2009
Dave Myers column: Favre s waffling was a lot like Groundhog Day : Winona Daily News ... As many of you may remember, Connors (played to perfection by Bill Murray) is the lead character in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day ... After hemming and hawing for more than a decade (Favre first hinted at retirement before the Packers Super Bowl XXXI win over New England), Favre s decision to spurn the Vikings and stay in Mississippi to mow his lawn full time looks as though it s final and thus puts an end to... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Groundhog Day Jul 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Last Update: 05:35 AM EDT. Loading new i 00004000 mages. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Creative Wall Decorations for Schoo... Jul 28, 2009
Party stores have Halloween and Christmas backdrops and wall decorations and also sell decorations for holidays like Chinese New Year and Groundhog Day. To save on the cost of decorations, purchase them after the holiday season has ended and save them for next year. (Suite101.com)
Stauffer glad to be back Jul 26, 2009
"You try to have one thing each day you want to do. It starts to feel a little bit like Groundhog Day. But it's nice to come through feeling good.". The Padres called up Stauffer on July 10, and a day later he started in San Francisco. (Albany Times Union)
The week ahead, and welcome to it Jul 26, 2009
It's Jed York's Groundhog Day, where he wakes up, drives to Santa Clara for the second day of camp, sees a giant amusement park and realizes there's six more years of winter. Also, Mike Singletary announces the 49ers will win the Super Bowl while needing drastic improvement at all 25 positions, including kicker, punter and long snapper. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
