| What's going on? the 'newsletter lady' knows
Although she has no kids at the school now, Schuyler still volunteers her time to keep Central families connected, just as she has done for the past 10 years. In 1997, when Schuyler's daughter, Christine, was a senior and her son, Vincent, a freshman, Schuyler attended a School Advisory Council meeting where improving effective communication was the hot topic. "Someone suggested a newsletter. I mentioned I had worked on the yearbook when my kids were at Notre Dame Catholic school. So I became a newsletter lady at Central," said Schuyler. Her yearbook experience was back in the day of cut and paste and paper, glue and scissors. Now the job involves computers, page-making software and printers. She uses no templates, preferring to create her own design.
Family calendar
Free admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; family activities, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org). Kent Kids' Arts Day Hands-on art projects for ages 4-14, entertainment; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $10/children, adults and kids under age 2 free (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts .com). Insect Safari Information and bug-collection display for ages 4 and older, 1 p.m., Kent Regional Library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent (253-859-3330). Rollin' Rails Operating-model-railroad show for kids of all ages with hands-on layouts, Lego trains, scale layouts, by Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave.
'Idol' contestant in sex scandal makes the cut
American Idol contestant Antonella Barba in a photo courtesy of Fox. Fans of TV's most popular program on Thursday gave their backing to the female contestant purportedly shown in some X-rated Internet photos, voting to keep her on the show. REUTERS/FOX/Frank Micelotta/Handout .
Eugene Levy to host Canada's Walk of Fame
Funny guy Eugene Levy has been tapped to host CTV's 2007 Canada's Walk of Fame event, to be held on Saturday, June 9 at Toronto's Hummingbird Centre. Known for his role as a comedic actor, a producer, and a writer and director, the 2006 Walk of Fame inductee will be on hand to celebrate the achievements of some of Canada's best-loved entertainers. Peter Soumalias, the Founder, CEO and President of Canada's Walk of Fame, complimented Levy, saying, "Eugene is a warm and generous person who, through wit and self-deprecating charm will set the right tone for the broadcast." "It's such an incredible honour to be hosting the show this year, considering I have absolutely no wrestling experience," said Levy. Established in 1998, Canada's Walk of Fame honours icons from the arts, entertainment, and sports with an annual event, which has been broadcast on CTV for the past 3 years.
Court backs city over adult store
KENNEDALE - The city has won its appeal of a court ruling that blocked it from forcing an adult video store to move. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the city provided enough evidence that adult businesses that sell products for off-premises use can adversely affect property values and the crime rate. The ruling, announced Thursday, sends the case back to the U.S. District Court in Fort Worth to try other issues in the lawsuit filed by Dreamer's video store. Among them is whether the city has adequate alternate sites for adult businesses. Michael Ware, a Fort Worth attorney representing Dreamer's, said he will ask the appeals court to reconsider its ruling. "The court did seem to be confused about a couple of factual issues," Ware said, referring to evidence of how adult stores affect surrounding areas.
Study: US residential broadband penetration to exceed 50 percent ...
Residential subscriptions to broadband Internet services surged 20 percent in 2006 to exceed 50 million U.S. households, according to Digital Lifestyles: 2007 Outlook, a new study from Parks Associates. The report estimates U.S. residential broadband subscriptions will surpass 60 million households by year-end 2007, accounting for 55 percent of all U.S. households. "The foundations of digital lifestyle applications and products are built on access services, including broadband Internet and television," says Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst with Parks Associates. "With the penetration of high-speed Internet exceeding 50 percent in 2007, we're also witnessing shifts in the way companies are positioning their communications, entertainment, and information services as home technology solutions." Digital Lifestyles: 2007 Outlook reveals providers are delivering both broadband and television services with greater emphasis on the value-added services they enable, rather than just the services themselves.
Imperia Entertainment Signs MMA Fighter Nathan 'Rock' Quarry for ...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) President James Hergott announced today that MMA fighter Nathan Quarry has been cast in a fighter role in the Mixed Martial Arts feature film, "Never Submit." Hergott comments, "Over the past few months we have been auditioning fighters all over the country for 'Never Submit.' We have now auditioned over 300 fighters and actors and only a very small percentage have enough natural acting ability to be able to be in the movie. Nathan came in and auditioned and was prepared and did a fantastic read. He did a great job," said Hergott. ABOUT NATHAN QUARRY Nathan "Rock" Quarry is best known for his appearance in "The Ultimate Fighter," a reality show from the Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC").
Pinnacle Has Rough Q4
On Thursday, Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA drop of 25%, to $34.5 million, on a 6% decrease in revenues, to $212.7 million, largely because of extraordinarily tough comps. During last year's Q4, the company's Boomtown New Orleans property benefited greatly from operating in the market without having to face Harrah's (NYSE: HET) New Orleans and with virtually no competition from the nearby Mississippi Gulf Coast, where all of the casinos were closed from the fallout of Hurricane Katrina (with the exception of three that returned to the Gulf Coast last December). Revenues at Boomtown New Orleans dropped 38% to $40 million, leading to a hefty 60% decline in EBITDA, to $12.4 million. Meanwhile, the Belterra Casino Resort in Indiana saw EBITDA drop 27%, to $6.4 million, on what the company described as a "self-induced" increase in marketing spending in response to a new competitor opening in French Lick.
Video: Chemphe Speaks to Ghana Music.com
The news of his arrest for allegedly snatching two cars from their rightful owners in a gong of eight came as astonishment to those who followed the "Stars of the Future"? reality TV show screened on GTV and his fans who love him for the incredible musical gift he has. Ramzys popular song titled Dreams drives the ladies wherever it is played. His selection to participate in the next level of the M-Net Idols West Africa was a dream many people had for him. Even after this made headlines and a topic of discursion for several radio and TV stations, a section of the public still do not believe that the Ramzy we all know is involve with such a mess. Others who think he is arrogant and rude are not surprise to here this. For them whether the allegation is true or false this is just to teach him a sober lesson.
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