Finding the magic in geeks’ fantasy, reality
Boston Globe
Finally, Gilsdorf travels across the world to the ultimate fictional universe, Middle-earth (i.e., New Zealand). With a “Lord of the Rings’’ guidebook in hand, he takes the tours and visits the sites made famous in Peter Jackson’s film ...
Herbst takes Levi slalom honours
AFP via Yahoo! News
Austria's Reinfried Herbst won the first Alpine skiing World Cup slalom of the season here on Sunday, ahead of Croatian Ivica Kostelic and last year's winner, France's Jean-Baptiste Grange.
Honduras reaches deadline for new unity government
The Guardian
Most countries have said the election will not be valid if the leftist Zelaya is not back in office before it takes place. Negotiators for the two sides said Thursday they were still mulling over possible candidates to compose the multipart...
Passion for education takes teacher around the world
Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — When Gwen Lavert begins talking about educating children, the passion for her vocation is underscored by the intensity in her voice. “Teaching is the best profession ever,” she said. “We are changing people’s lives.” That ...
Toyota in surprise Q2 profit, outlook bumpy
The Guardian
TOKYO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's surprise quarterly profit and halving of its annual loss forecast failed to convince investors the world's No.1 carmaker is back on track, as government subsidies peter out and a strong yen takes...
World Series: Phanatic takes Manhattan
Delaware County Daily Times
Born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey, Ryan joined the Delaware County Daily Times staff in January of 2008. He previously worked at the Camden (N.J.) Courier-Post where he was the 76ers beat writer and backed up the Phillies beat...
Hass takes oath as 15th president of Austin College
Herald Democrat
... strategic plan, she said, will look five to 10 years into the future to see what the college can do to make sure it continues to matriculate students who are as well versed in the world around them as they are in academic subjects they ...
Paterson takes to the airwaves in bid to build 2010 support
Newsday
The next skirmish in the battle over whether Richard Ravitch is really lieutenant governor takes place Tuesday afternoon in the ... that section seems to have been dismissed as a solution as far back as World War II, during the administrati...
Ladies' Classic is missing leading lady Zenyatta at Breeders' Cup
Canada East
ARCADIA, Calif. - The Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic is missing its leading lady, with defending champion Zenyatta pitting her 13-0 record against the boys on the second day of the season-ending world championships. Exercise rider Steve Will...
Where Hollywood Takes Flight
Wall Street Journal
More The Middle Seat Terminal Blog: Tracking and unpacking the world of travel "It's coming time where we need new seats for the narrow-body plane,'' said Mr. Shalhoub. With bookings strong for both companies, they say they are acquiring mo...
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu
MalaysiaNews.net
How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse? In an effort to halt the spread of the swine flu, Walt Disney World has installed dozens of hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the theme ...
A fabulous weekend in Vegas
MSNBC
Thomas Keller’s French bistro takes you to a world far away from the bright lights of Vegas. In Bouchon, you are transported to a French bistro with authentic flavors and amazing service. The food is top-notch and the desserts are the tops.
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu
Boston Herald
ORLANDO, Fla. - How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse? In an effort to halt the spread of the swine flu, Walt Disney World has installed dozens of...
