Before Wizards and Vampires There Was a Lion, Witch and a Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia, Movie Review
I caught The Chronicles of Narnia on TV last weekend and although I grew up reading and rereading the classic C.S. Lewis series, I confused the movie’s opening scene, London skies being bombarded by a Luftwaffe group, [...]
Alex Morse, New Mayor of Holyoke
New Mayor of Holyoke, MA Plans to Save the City
There was once a time when America thrived economically. The American dream was still legitimate, and most citizens were so attached to the idea of loving this country that they hung the flag from their yards and flew it high: how [...]
HSUS Releases 2011 State Animal Protection Law Report: How does NYS Rank?
Nation-wide Animal Protection Rights are Analyzed
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its third annual “Humane State Ranking” report this week. The comprehensive report rates all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on a wide range [...]
Festival of Barrels at Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beers at Adirondack Pub & Brewery’s Festival of Barrels
Looking for something fun to do next weekend in the Lake George area? You may want to check out the Adirondack Pub & Brewery’s (APB) Festival of Barrels.
The festival begins at 2pm and runs until 6pm on [...]
Weekly World News Roundup (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)
Nicotine Helpful for Dementia Sufferers
US: Medical researchers have found that nicotine patches could improve the memory of the elderly in the first stages of dementia. The study, published in the Journal of Neurology, found that the patches seem to give a cognitive boost to those with declining memory [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Albany (January 16-22, 2012)
Albany, NY Events: Rembrandt, Monster Trucks and Kelly Clarkson
This week in Albany & the Capital Region, expect to have a full plate of artsy, poetic and funny things to do. And…two talented women will be serenading the city. Here’s this week’s Top 10 Best, Not [...]
Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s World on a Wire, Film Review
Revisiting Fassbinder’s Long Forgotten Take on Virtual Reality
Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s engagement (I almost said “flirtation”) with science fiction doesn’t begin or end with Welt am Draht (1973), but World on a Wire—which will be arriving from Criterion in February—is his most straightforward take on the genre.
Based on [...]
Sledding in Rochester, NY
Great Places to Hit the Slopes in Rochester
With the busy Christmas season over, a lot of people are finding themselves with more time to relax and kick back. With no more shopping, family visits, travelling, or parties to plan, there’s a sudden feeling of relief and repose after the busy past few [...]
Trader Joe’s Coming to Albany
Domestic and Imported Foods Galore
Trader Joe’s announced on January 6th that they will be opening a new store at 79 Wolf Road in Albany. The grocery store chain is scheduled to open their 13,000 square foot location sometime during the second quarter of 2012, although no specific date has been set.
This [...]
Pit Bulls: Dangerous? Fact or Fiction
The Truth about the Much Maligned Breed of Pit Bulls
Photo by John Norton.
It seems like every time you turn on the news you hear something about pit bulls. In these stories are also the words ‘dog fighting,’ ‘dog attack’ and ‘dog abuse.’ But the words most commonly associated with the [...]
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