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Drawing on a rich heritage Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:08AMSteve McKenna visits Kyoto to understand how humble comic books conquered a high-tech nation.
Margie Racette Spring Brook 'Best job in the world' Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:01AMMargie Racette of Naperville is a first-grade teacher at Spring Brook Elementary, 2700 Seiler, Naperville, in 204. She also is an adjunct professor for Rockford College. Clow and Graham elementary schools in Naperville are others schools where she's taught. Education: Bachelor of science degree from University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio, and master's of education from National Louis University ...
Hooked on comics Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:27PMIt's hard to say where or when an obsession is born. For comics collector Rick Marschall, it might have started when he was 10.
Sunday August 22, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. Prozzo Auction Gallery 207 North Main Street, Rutland, Vermont. Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:11PMESTATES AUCTION Tiffany Vase - Books - Guns - Art - Photos Books and etc.; Acts of The General Assembly of the Province of New Jersey by Samuel Allinson, 1776; Life of MacDonough; Child's Addison Co. History; Thompson's Vermont; History of 13th Vt; History of 10th Vermont; History of 8Th Vt.; Vermont in the Rebellion; 2 Hemingway's Gazetteers; Ancient Atlas Emma Willard 1827; Steamboats of ...
BRIEFLY: Aug. 21 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:58AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Rebecca St. James is proving she has more to offer Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:16AM"Christian pop artist" no longer adequately describes Rebecca St. James or the event she i
Movie Man: ‘Crumb’ peeks into the creative mind Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:35PMAs cartoonist Robert Crumb explains at the beginning of the documentary “Crumb,” he’s most famous for three things: that “Keep on Truckin’” drawing, the cover of Janis Joplin’s “Cheap Thrills” album and the X-rated animated cartoon “Fritz the Cat.”
Community Calendar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:26AMDeadline 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 ...
Meet a (Formerly) Local Cartoonist: Tony Rubino of Daddy’s Home Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:52AMTony Rubino sent me a press release about his comic strip the other day, noting, “I lived in Bethesda for 15 years before moving to New York City 3 years ago.” With a resume like that, he certainly fits into our interview series.
'Batman Inc.' gets busy as Grant Morrison takes the hero beyond 'blue-collar' rage Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:32AMChanges are coming to the Dark Knight, but Morrison says it's OK: "I tell people not to worry. Batman can take it. He'd done it before."
Q&A With Tribal Founder Bobby Ruiz: 20 Years Strong Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:34AMLast year, Tribal celebrated 20 years in the biz ... and is as relevant today as they've ever been. 20 years doesn't come easy though, it's been a long journey. But, from successes to failures, Tribal has persevered and overcome obstacles that many lines today won't have to face, because they've already leaped over them. With such a huge milestone under their belt, we decided to catch up with ...
Víctor de la Fuente obituary Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:01AMSpanish cartoonist loved by the British for his war stories in the Eagle comic Víctor de la Fuente, who has died aged 83, was one of the great names in Spanish comics. His drawings were highly praised for their figure-work and detailed landscapes, but it was his war stories that had the most impact on British audiences. Visually, De la Fuente put his readers right into the action, the ground ...
Pittsburgh's ToonSeum Is For The Kid In Everyone Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:52PMThe ToonSeum, one of only three cartoon art museums in the country, is a fast-growing museum celebrating the kid in all of us. Right now, visitors can get a look at art from the movie that started the anime explosion, Akira . Find out more about this one-of-a-kind museum experience.
International Ink: Brody’s Ghost Book , Wolverine, Usagi Yojimbo Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:08PMA summer cold derailed my plans for a column last week, so this week’s is jam-packed.To keep things organized, we’ll go in order of maturity—as much as one can when speaking of comic books, of course.
The SDCC 10 News Roundup Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:13PMIt can be tough keeping up with the flood of news coming from SDCC each summer. In this handy guide, we bring together all the major announcements from various publishers and tell you what you need to know about everything from Grant Morrison's new Bat book to the end of Brand New Day to the debut of the Assassin's Creed comic.
Back-to-school style and savings Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe long, lazy days of summer are quickly drawing to a close, but with that comes the excitement of getting a new look and up-to-date supplies for the school year. The state of Tennessee's annual Sales Tax Holiday is Friday-Sunday, so shoppers can take advantage of tax-free goods, from school supplies, $100 or less per item, to clothing, $100 or less per item, to computers, $1,500 or less.
For local cartoonists, a league of their own Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:27AMIt’s hard to be serious when you’re holding a conversation with a guy who’s wearing an eyeball-topped fez and maniacally drawing a goofy bear on his computer. That would be James Stowe, Tacoma cartoonist and one of the founding members of CLAW, the Cartoonists’ League of Absurd Washingtonians. Nearly two years old, CLAW is the epitome of tongue-in-cheek geekdom – but through open sessions and ...
John Callahan dies at 59; politically incorrect cartoonist was a quadriplegic Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:08PMCallahan was paralyzed from the chest down in a 1972 car crash. His syndicated cartoons lampooned a wide array of subjects, including the disabled. Bill Clinton and Richard Pryor were fans. John Callahan, the quadriplegic cartoonist whose famously politically incorrect humor generated both praise and criticism, has died. He was 59.
Murder by the Book review: 'The Terrorist' by Peter Steiner Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:47PMPeter Steiner is an artist and cartoonist whose work appears in The New Yorker.
The Greatest Films Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:18AMIn horror movies, people have come to expect the bad guy to return from the dead. It's pretty much a given -- especially in this era of infinite sequels -- that Freddy will somehow find his way back. However, rising from the dead isn't always just for cheap scares.
Two Shootings in Charleston Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:45AMTwo shootings in Charleston early Monday morning but no arrests.
Police Find Oxycodone Pills During Traffic Stop Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:15AMAshland Police charged Lewis Smith,44, of Charlotte, North Carolina with trafficking in a controlled substance.
Man and Woman Arrested During Raid in Gallipolis Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:15AMThe Gallipolis Police Department says officers arrested Phillip Lawson, 34 and Natasha Waugh, 22, during a raid at a house on Chillicothe Road Sunday night.
Body Found Inside Burned Home Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:00AMInvestigators say body found after firefighters put ot flames.
Boil Water Advisories Issued for Two Water Districts Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:30PMFolks in both areas should bring their water to a boil for a full minute before using.
UPDATE: Person Killed In Crash Identified Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:30PMDispatchers say one person is dead after a car accident on State Route 93 in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Benefit Held for 5-Year-Old Battling Cancer Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:00PMA car wash benefit was held Sunday to raise money for 5-year-old Megan Foltz Beckett's medical and living expenses.
Ohio Cuts Funds for HIV Patients Again Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:30PMThe state is planning to help only the sickest Ohioans with HIV pay for their drugs, in order to save Ohio nearly $3 million per year.
Don Blankenship, Sarah Palin give to W.Va. Congressional Candidates Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:30PMMassey Energy Chief Executive Don Blankenship and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are among those contributing funds to West Virginia's congressional candidates.
W.Va. New GOP Chairman Elected Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:15PMWest Virginia Republicans have a new party leader.
New book celebrates, century-old 'Krazy Kat' cartoons created by a Crescent City-born artist Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:11AMDo remember 'Krazy Kat' cartoons? Cartoon that featured Treme neighborhood has rich back story.
Car Catches Fire in Front of Restaurant Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:00PMA car caught on fire in front of a restaurant Friday evening, and it was quite a sight.
Ashland Pair Charged with Drug Trafficking Near a School Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:45PMAn Ashland area man and woman were arrested late Thursday night and charged with felony drug trafficking near a school, according to a news release from the Boyd County Sheriff's Department.
Large Sinkhole Discovered in Downtown Huntington; Some Roadways Closed Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:30PMA large sinkhole was discovered Friday evening at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 5th Street, causing roadways in that area to be closed, according to a Huntington Police Department news release.
Seeking Federal Flood Assistance Not Necessarily Easy Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:00PMFederal help does not come in one neat package for flood victims.
Deep Fryer Catches Fire, Closes West Hamlin Hardee's Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:15PMThe Hardee's in West Hamlin is temporarily closed after one of its deep fryers caught on fire Friday evening.
Logging Accident Reported in Nicholas County Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:30PMNicholas County 911 dispatchers say the accident happened in the small logging town of Muddlety about 6:30 p.m. Friday evening.
Floodwaters Wash Away Bridge, Stranding Woman Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:00PMFor one woman, floodwaters have left her up a creek -- without a bridge. She's stranded with no way to get to work or pay the bills.
SDCC 10: The Corporate Batman Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:13PMWhat is Batman Inc.? That's the same question we had as Grant Morrison announced his new Gotham-based project today at Comic-Con. Inspired by Brave and the Bold, Just Cause 2 and Modern Warfare 2, this lengthy epic just might be Morrison's final statement on the world of Bruce Wayne.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Area of Route 52 at Centerville Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:30PMFriday a water problem occurred on Route 52 at Centerville causing contamination of the water in that area.
City Leaders Look to Spruce Up Spring Hill Area Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:15PMNew things could be coming to the Spring Hill area of South Charleston.
Superhero superstar Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:10AMAfter unveiling his redesign of Wonder Woman on June 30, Jim Lee knew he would hear from fans. You can’t tinker with a comic book icon without stampeding the nerd herd.
Power (less) lifestyle: How to keep electric bills low Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 4:11PMCOLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS are surprised to learn that my family of five pays less than P2,000 a month for electricity.
Community Notes Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:37PM* Duke Energy will have a planned power outage for the town of Hymera from 7 - 9 a.m. The reason for this outage is to make repairs on a nearby substation. For the safety of Duke Energy workers, the substation must be de-energized in order for the work to take place.
Nine O'Clock Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:56PMAfter the success of several costly and grand scale soap operas such as “Regina” and “Aniela”, local televisions have in store a new one, based on real life.
This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:21PMAbstract: Today, those who defend free markets and capitalism often do so solely on managerial or technical grounds, but economic liberty needs a moral defense as well. Defense of economic liberty without reference to morality will ultimately prove injurious to liberty itself.
Should France ban the full veil? Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:59AMFrance's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public. Is this right?
Jokers Without Any Sense of Humor Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:32AMZunar was equally tough on all our leaders. Not so the reactions of his subjects. I am certain that both Mahathir and Abdullah were none too pleased to be so unflatteringly caricatured and mercilessly skewered by Zunar. Nonetheless, very unlike Najib, they did not see fit to ban Zunar’s books or undertake any such nefarious actions. M. Bakri Musa Banning books in Malaysia is now such a routine ...
Full 2010 Comic-Con Schedule – Saturday, July 24th! Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:05AMWe brought you the full Thursday and Friday schedule for the first two day sof San Diego Comic-Con and below (sorry we’re a bit slow) we have the full schedule for Saturday July 24th complete with Universal’s big presentation of Cowboys and Aliens and Paul; Warner Brothers will be there with Green Lantern, Sucker Punch, [...]
How school buildings cuts will affect Tory rebel's Somerset constituency Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:19AMIn today's Cutswatch , we visit Bridgwater in Somerset, where innovative schools projects, that would have allowed pupils with differing needs to share new facilities, have been scrapped What's happening in your area? Tell Cutswatch This is the latest of our regular Cutswatch blogs, which are gathering information on public sector cuts from around the country. Input is coming from readers, and ...