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- A statue returns to life Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:35PMFAIRVIEW HEIGHTS • The chance at immortalitycame to Julie Wier when she was grappling with death.
- Tony Blair's memoirs: How mistrust and betrayal tore Blair and Brown apart Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:20AMThe former prime minister's memoir took spectacular revenge on his long-time rival, who he describes as ‘maddening’ and ‘impossible’.
- Community Calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:44AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
- East County Datebook Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:13PM"Romeo and Juliet -- 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Presented by Frank Ballesteros Production. Roles for those 12 and older. $50 participation fee. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch.
- Stan Ridgway investigates his own darkness Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:30AMFriday September 3, 2010 North Adams Transcript NORTHAMPTON -- Stan Ridgway might be best known in the United States for his role in the ‘80s band Wall of Voodoo -- his voice is imprinted on many a brain, thanks to their hit "Mexican Radio." It’s been more than a quarter of a century since that song became an MTV hit.
- What are you really celebrating on Merdeka? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27AMMany Malaysians saw their birthright being questioned from time to time yet kept voting into power the architects and engineers of their plight. You can't be more self-destructive and idiotic than that.
- Peorian Wins National Writing Competition Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:58PMThey say education is the key to success. Well for one Peoria girl, it's also the key to winning some cool prizes. Seven year-old Meriah Fearon was presented with a new Macbook-laptop along with plenty of praise Friday. All for placing first in a national-writing-contest sponsored by PBS.
- KITSAP CALENDAR: September 10 to 16 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:32PMThere's an autumnal tinge in the air, but not all of Kitsap's entertainment opportunities have moved indoors just yet.
- Let's Do Something! -- Sept. 2, 2010 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:14AM* 6 p.m. -- Rural treasures: The farmers' market at the Riverbank Discovery Centre offers end-of-the-summer goodies, from tomatoes, squash and beets to fresh-baked goods. Until 8 p.m.
- Mike Pound: Professional rib-eating serious sport Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:38PMIn the end, it all came down to strategy. I mean you don’t get to be No. 1 by lucking your way into wins. You have to study your opposition, you have to devise a game plan, you have to execute that game plan, and then, when you’re done, you have to fight the urge to throw up.