* Significant January holidays:
o 1New Year's Day
o 6Epiphany
o 18Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday observed
* Significant February holidays:
o Black History Month
o 2Groundhog Day
o 12Lincoln's Birthday
o 14Valentine's Day
o 14Chinese New Year
o 15Washington's Birthday observed
o 16Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
o 17Ash Wednesday
o 22Washington's Birthday
o 26Mawlid al-Nabi †
o 28Purim †
* Significant March holidays:
o Women's History Month
o 14Daylight Saving Time begins
o 15The Ides of March
o 17St. Patrick's Day
o 20Spring begins (EDT) ‡
o 28Palm Sunday
o 301st Day of Passover †
* Significant April holidays:
o Poetry Month
o 1April Fool's Day
o 2Good Friday
o 4Easter Sunday (Western)
* Significant May holidays:
o Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
o 1May Day
o 1Ascension Day
o 5Cinco de Mayo
o 9Mother's Day
o 191st Day of Shavuot †
o 23Pentecost
o 31Memorial Day observed
* Significant June holidays:
o 14Flag Day
o 20Father's Day
o 21Summer begins (EDT) ‡
* Significant July holidays:
o 1Canada Day
o 4Independence Day
o 5Independence Day observed
* Significant August holidays:
o 11Ramadan begins †
* Significant September holidays:
o Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15)
o 6Labor Day
o 91st Day of Rosh Hashanah †
o 10Ramadan ends (Eid al-Fitr) †
o 18Yom Kippur †
o 22Autumn begins (EDT) ‡
o 231st Day of Sukkot †
o 30Shemini Atzeret †
* Significant October holidays:
o 11Columbus Day observed
o 11Thanksgiving Day (Canada)
o 31Halloween
* Significant November holidays:
o American Indian Heritage Month
o 1All Saints' Day
o 2Election Day
o 5Diwali
o 7Daylight Saving Time ends
o 11Veterans Day
o 15Eid al-Adha †
o 25Thanksgiving (U.S.)
o 281st Sunday of Advent
* Significant December holidays:
o 21st Day of Hanukkah †
o 71st Day of Muharram †
o 21Winter begins (EST) ‡
o 25Christmas
o 261st Day of Kwanzaa
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Monday, February 1, 2010
2010 Grammy Awards, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Drake, Travis Barker
Lil Wayne, Eminem, Drake, Travis Barker - Drop the World & Forever (Grammys 2010 Full Performance)
2010 Grammy Awards, Stephen Colbert and A iPad!
Stephen Colbert uses an iPad at the 2010 Grammy Awards
Grammy Winners 2010 list
Last night the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards took place and they made history with both Taylor Swift and Beyonce taking home multiple trophies and breaking a few records. Swift took home four awards out of eight nominations for her album “Fearless” including album of the year. She’s the first solo female country performer to earn the top honor, as well as the first female pop winner since Celine Dion in 1997. See who else took home an award last nigh.
Grammy Winners 2010 List contains some of the most famous celebrities of music world. Grammy Winners 2010 List consists of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Stephen Colbert, Eminem and several other face names. Beyonce won six, while Lady Gaga stood second on the Grammy Winners 2010 list to receive three trophies among the most successful celebrities.
Here is a Complete Grammy Winners 2010 list for your viewing pleasure.
Here The Grammy Winners 2010:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: “Fearless,” Taylor Swift
FEMALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE: “Halo,” Beyoncé
RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION: “Run This Town,” Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
ROCK ALBUM: “21st Century Breakdown,” Green Day
COUNTRY ALBUM: “Fearless,” Taylor Swift
METAL PERFORMANCE: “Dissident Aggressor,” Judas Priest
SONG OF THE YEAR:”Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash and Christopher Stewart
MALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE: “Make It Mine,” Jason Mraz
RECORD OF THE YEAR: “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon
NEW ARTIST: Zac Brown Band
COMEDY ALBUM: “A Colbert Christmas — the Greatest Gift of All!,” Stephen Colbert
HARD ROCK PERFORMANCE: “War Machine,” AC/DC
ROCK INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE: “A Day in the Life,” Jeff Beck
POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: “I Gotta Feeling,” the Black Eyed Peas
TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM: “Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden,” Michael Bublé
SOLO ROCK VOCAL PERFORMANCE: “Working on a Dream,” Bruce Springsteen
ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon
ROCK SONG :”Use Somebody,” Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill and Nathan Followill
Over all the show put up by all the celebrities was amazing. Beyonce has won 16 Grammy Awards including these six. While Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Pease and Jason Mraz were among those celebrities who stole the show and stood tall in Grammy Winners 2010 list.
Black History Month
Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is that black history had barely begun to be studied-or even documented-when the tradition originated. Although blacks have been in America at least as far back as colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they gained a respectable presence in the history books.
Black History Month celebrates contributions made by African Americans and people of African descent around the world. It was started by an African American man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Back then, it was called Negro History Week and was celebrated the second week of February. Now it is celebrated for the whole month of February in the United States and Canada, and the month of October in the United Kingdom.
Why was Black History Month started?
Dr. Woodson studied African American culture and encouraged other people to study it, too. He felt it was important for people to recognize the great contributions black people have made. He devoted his life to educating people as a teacher, a writer, and a publisher. He was also a political activist who worked to make sure the government treated African Americans fairly.
Negro History Week was set for the second week in February to celebrate the birthdays of two people who worked hard for African Americans: Abraham Lincoln, the white president who freed the slaves, and Frederick Douglass, the first African American Vice Presidential nominee.
Negro History Week became Black History Month in 1976, in celebration of our nation's 200th birthday.
How do people feel about Black History Month?
Some people feel it's unfair to set aside a month celebrating the history of one race. Others say that celebrating black history separately from American History underlines the idea that African Americans are not Americans, and their history is set apart from mainstream culture. But people who think black history is important say that as long as there is racism, unfairness, and a lack of understanding of black culture, there is a place for Black History Month.
Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
No matter what your background, everyone can celebrate the importance of Black History Month. Celebrate the achievements and inventions of the black people featured in this article by reading about them below. Which important figures below contributed something that means a lot to you? Find a way to commemorate those achievements that affect your everyday life, whether it's through art, film, literature, music, education, civil rights, sports or even food!
Artist Hubert Sam created this years image which depicts the National Theme for Black History Month 2010 “The History of Black Economic Empowerment”. The need for economic development has been a central element of black life. Our poster recognizes individuals from all walks of life who have contributed through their success to the history of Black Empowerment.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is a retired American professional basketball player who was a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a company that has a net worth of $700 million; its subsidiaries include Magic Johnson Productions, a promotional company; Magic Johnson Theaters, a nationwide chain of movie theaters; and Magic Johnson Entertainment, a movie studio.
Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. Popularly known as "Queen Bess", she was the first African American to become an airplane pilot, and the first American of any race or gender to hold an international pilot license.
Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth (7 April 1842 – 14 September 1914) was an American soldier in the United States Army. He was the highest ranking African American commissioned officer in the United States military at his retirement in 1906, and is remembered as the founder of the all-black township of Allensworth, California, now Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. National Hero of Jamaica (17 August 1887 – 10 June 1940), was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League UNIA-ACL).
Robert L. Johnson (born April 8, 1946) is an American businessman and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and is also its former chairman and chief executive officer. Johnson is currently chairman and founder of RLJ Development and majority-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, a National Basketball Association franchise along with rapper Nelly and NBA legend Michael Jordan. In 2001 Johnson became the first African American billionaire, and the first black person to be listed on any of Forbes world's rich list.
Sheila Crump Johnson (born 1949) Sheila Johnson is the world’s first female African-American billionaire. Johnson is a Global Ambassador for CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge raised over $8 million in 2007. She serves as Chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and funded the opening of the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, combining classrooms, public program spaces and galleries.
George Washington Carver (January 1864 – January 5, 1943), was an American scientist, botanist, educator and inventor whose studies and teaching revolutionized agriculture in the Southern United States.
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an African-American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress.
Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr. (born July 1, 1936) is an American actor and writer from Tallahassee, Florida. He is the founder of the "Famous Amos" chocolate chip cookie brand. He later co-founded Uncle Wally's muffins. He currently resides in Kailua, Hawaii and also Long Island, New York, where he runs the Chip & Cookie gourmet cookie.
Madam C.J. Walker (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, tycoon and philanthropist. She died after World War I. Her fortune was made by developing and marketing a hugely successful line of beauty and hair products for black women, under the company she founded Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. The Guinness Book of Records cites Walker as the first female who became a millionaire by her own achievements. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Madam C. J. Walker on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.
http://www.oneamerica.net/
Groundhog Day 2010 - Annual Groundhog Day Art Show
Title: Annual Groundhog Day Art Show
Start date: February 01
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 06:00 pm
Description:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Annual Groundhog Day Art Show 400 W Mahoning St, Sponsored by the Punxsutawney Arts Association
Start date: February 01
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 06:00 pm
Description:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Annual Groundhog Day Art Show 400 W Mahoning St, Sponsored by the Punxsutawney Arts Association
Groundhog Brew Vintage 2010
Groundhog Brew has arrived at Punxsutawney's Beer Distributors, Restaurants and Pubs. Ask for it when you visit for a special treat, as it is only available at this time of year near Punxsutawney.
Groundhog Day 2010
Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2. It is held in the United States and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If on the other hand, the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks. The holiday, which began as a Pennsylvania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, has its origins in ancient European weather lore, wherein a badger or sacred bear is the prognosticator as opposed to a groundhog. The holiday also bears some similarities to the medieval Catholic holiday of Candlemas It also bears similarities to the Pagan festival of Imbolc, the seasonal turning point of the Celtic calendar, which is celebrated on February 2 and also involves weather prognostication.
Groundhog Day in popular culture
* At the end of Disney's 1930 Silly Symphonies short film Winter, Mr. Groundhog the Weather Prophet comes out of his hole to determine whether or not there will be more winter. At first, he does not see his shadow, but the clouds clear and his shadow appears, causing him to run back inside. At this point, the winds picks up again and winter continues.
* In the 1979 Rankin-Bass Christmas TV special Jack Frost, a crucial plot point in the story involves Jack casting his own shadow on Groundhog Day for six more weeks of winter. At the end of the story it is revealed that the narrator (voiced by Buddy Hackett) is the groundhog.
* The 1993 comedy movie Groundhog Day takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on this day (although the majority of the movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, Illinois). The main character (played by Bill Murray) is forced to relive the day over and over again until he can learn to give up his selfishness and become a better person[48]. In popular culture, the phrase "Groundhog Day" has come to represent going through a phenomenon over and over until one spiritually transcends it.
* The Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released in the United States on February 2, 1994, dubbed "Hedgehog Day", a reference to the holiday. "Hedgehog Day" is also an episode in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book.
* In the episode "Next Question" of the children's animated show, As Told By Ginger, Carl and Hoodsey liberate the town's groundhog so they can sell scarves remembering their Groundhog, Pete. When the matter is investigated, a monkey, Mr. Licorice, is found in the hole and people think that he ate Pete.
* In an episode of The O.C titled "The Groundhog Day," Seth Cohen and Che attempt to save the animal used on Groundhog Day in their town of Newport.
* On January 9, 2006, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office presented installments of the Groundhog 202 film series, a Groundhog Day promotion that played off The Shining. The film shows what happens when the groundhog, stuck inside for 364 days, goes mad with cabin fever. On January 11, 2007, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office presented installments of the Groundhog Crossing film series, a Groundhog Day promotion that depicted the departure of the Shadow from his friend the Groundhog in an attempt to stop the cycle of winter predictions.
* Nintendo's GameCube game, Animal Crossing celebrates Groundhog Day on February 2nd as well. The mayor of the in-game town mentions it's the day "The groundhog fairy comes around to give groundhogs to all the good little boys and girls" and a mole character takes up the role of Groundhog for the celebrations.
Groundhog Day in popular culture
* At the end of Disney's 1930 Silly Symphonies short film Winter, Mr. Groundhog the Weather Prophet comes out of his hole to determine whether or not there will be more winter. At first, he does not see his shadow, but the clouds clear and his shadow appears, causing him to run back inside. At this point, the winds picks up again and winter continues.
* In the 1979 Rankin-Bass Christmas TV special Jack Frost, a crucial plot point in the story involves Jack casting his own shadow on Groundhog Day for six more weeks of winter. At the end of the story it is revealed that the narrator (voiced by Buddy Hackett) is the groundhog.
* The 1993 comedy movie Groundhog Day takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on this day (although the majority of the movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, Illinois). The main character (played by Bill Murray) is forced to relive the day over and over again until he can learn to give up his selfishness and become a better person[48]. In popular culture, the phrase "Groundhog Day" has come to represent going through a phenomenon over and over until one spiritually transcends it.
* The Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released in the United States on February 2, 1994, dubbed "Hedgehog Day", a reference to the holiday. "Hedgehog Day" is also an episode in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book.
* In the episode "Next Question" of the children's animated show, As Told By Ginger, Carl and Hoodsey liberate the town's groundhog so they can sell scarves remembering their Groundhog, Pete. When the matter is investigated, a monkey, Mr. Licorice, is found in the hole and people think that he ate Pete.
* In an episode of The O.C titled "The Groundhog Day," Seth Cohen and Che attempt to save the animal used on Groundhog Day in their town of Newport.
* On January 9, 2006, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office presented installments of the Groundhog 202 film series, a Groundhog Day promotion that played off The Shining. The film shows what happens when the groundhog, stuck inside for 364 days, goes mad with cabin fever. On January 11, 2007, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office presented installments of the Groundhog Crossing film series, a Groundhog Day promotion that depicted the departure of the Shadow from his friend the Groundhog in an attempt to stop the cycle of winter predictions.
* Nintendo's GameCube game, Animal Crossing celebrates Groundhog Day on February 2nd as well. The mayor of the in-game town mentions it's the day "The groundhog fairy comes around to give groundhogs to all the good little boys and girls" and a mole character takes up the role of Groundhog for the celebrations.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Padma Awards 2010 Nominations
Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life.
The Indian President has approved 130 awards including 13 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs. That is, 6 Padma Vibhushan, 43 Padma Bhushan and 81 Padma Shri awards.
Padma Awards 2010 Nominations List:
Nobel winning Indian American scientist Venktaraman Ramkrishnan, music director A R Rehman, veteran actress Zora Sehagal, Dr. Reddys Y V Reddy, music director Ilaya raja, actress, activist Arundhati Nag, blind mucisian Puttaraj Gawai, actor, director Aamir Khan, film photographer Rasul Phookutty and political historian Bipin Chandra.
The Indian President has approved 130 awards including 13 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs. That is, 6 Padma Vibhushan, 43 Padma Bhushan and 81 Padma Shri awards.
Padma Awards 2010 Nominations List:
Nobel winning Indian American scientist Venktaraman Ramkrishnan, music director A R Rehman, veteran actress Zora Sehagal, Dr. Reddys Y V Reddy, music director Ilaya raja, actress, activist Arundhati Nag, blind mucisian Puttaraj Gawai, actor, director Aamir Khan, film photographer Rasul Phookutty and political historian Bipin Chandra.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day 2010
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated the last Monday in January, making January 25th, 2010 Bubble Wrap's 50th birthday. The famous plastic wrap is most commonly used as packing material, however, Bubble Wrap has found many uses including fun and games. Bubble Wrap has revolutionized not only the way the way businesses package fragile items, but also how people amuse themselves. Bubble Wrap is cheap entertainment.Bubble Wrap is a transparent plastic material that is most often used for cushioning breakable items, protecting sensitive electronics, and other delicate items. Bubble Wrap's air-filled "bubbles" come in all sizes. Large, medium and very small "bubbles" are equally spaced to provide maximum coverage and protection. Bubble Wrap usually comes on a roll, but can also be purchased in smaller flat packages or pouches.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Happy Festivus
Enjoy airing your grievances and performing feats of strength with Festivus creator and former "Seinfeld" writer Dan O'Keefe, author of "The Real Festivus," who takes your question about how he came up with the holiday and its evolution over the years. Festivus is a secular holiday celebrated on December 23rd. It was created by writer Dan O'Keefe and introduced into popular culture by his son Daniel, a screenwriter for the TV show Seinfeld as part of a comical storyline on the show. The holiday's celebration, as shown on "Seinfeld", includes an aluminum "Festivus pole", practices such as the "Airing of Grievances" and the "Feats of Strength", and the labeling of easily explainable events as "Festivus miracles".
Celebrants of the holiday sometimes refer to it as "Festivus for the rest of us", a saying taken from the O'Keefe family traditions and popularized in the "Seinfeld" episode to describe Festivus as "another way" to celebrate the season without participating in its pressures and commercialism.
Celebrants of the holiday sometimes refer to it as "Festivus for the rest of us", a saying taken from the O'Keefe family traditions and popularized in the "Seinfeld" episode to describe Festivus as "another way" to celebrate the season without participating in its pressures and commercialism.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Rodarte for Target
Rodarte, create pieces that Cathy Horyn has described as having “a daring that would scorn a reality-TV style show.” In the past condors, skeletons and Living Dead Dolls have inspired their clothes and in their first highly anticipated collection for Target they have chosen the tiny teenage fashion blogger Tavi Gevinsonas their muse. Starting today, New Yorkers will get an early look at the results when Target To-Go opens at the Highline entrance at Gansevoort and Washington Streets. The shopping event, which runs through Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, will feature 50 holiday gifts, including fashions from Rodarte before they hit stores nationwide on Dec. 20.
Rodarte is a brand of clothing and accessories founded by Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The Mulleavy sisters are U.C. Berkeley graduates from Pasadena, California and have received a number of industry awards since the line's inception in 2005. The sisters have also collaborated with Gap, and most recently Target, on limited edition pieces.
After their initial collection of just 10 pieces, the Mulleavys appeared on the cover of Women's Wear Daily and had a meeting with US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.The company also had the early support of retailers Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom.
Rodarte has been seen on many celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, and Dita von Teese.At the 81st Academy Awards both Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman were dressed in Rodarte. Another celebrity fan, and friend, is actress Kirsten Dunst; who accompanied them to the CFDA Awards in 2009.
On April 23, 2009 Michelle Obama wore Rodarte while hosting Queen Rania of Jordan in the Oval Office.
In December 2009 the Mulleavys will bring a limited edition collection to Target stores as a part of GO International.
Rodarte is a brand of clothing and accessories founded by Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The Mulleavy sisters are U.C. Berkeley graduates from Pasadena, California and have received a number of industry awards since the line's inception in 2005. The sisters have also collaborated with Gap, and most recently Target, on limited edition pieces.
After their initial collection of just 10 pieces, the Mulleavys appeared on the cover of Women's Wear Daily and had a meeting with US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.The company also had the early support of retailers Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom.
Rodarte has been seen on many celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, and Dita von Teese.At the 81st Academy Awards both Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman were dressed in Rodarte. Another celebrity fan, and friend, is actress Kirsten Dunst; who accompanied them to the CFDA Awards in 2009.
On April 23, 2009 Michelle Obama wore Rodarte while hosting Queen Rania of Jordan in the Oval Office.
In December 2009 the Mulleavys will bring a limited edition collection to Target stores as a part of GO International.
Lisa Lampanelli compared to Andrew Dice Clay
Clay was a comic who dressed like Fonzie, and most of his material centered around sewer-level observations on genitalia, homophobia, misogyny and race - which is to say he was briefly successful.
Lampanelli, currently popular as the self-described "Queen of Mean," works many of the same themes as Clay, only from a female perspective. She dovetails the brutal punchlines against a stage presence that reminds one of a middle-aged Italian librarian - and it's paid off with a Grammy nomination, a bestselling memoir published earlier this year, and headliner status that brings her to the MGM Grand theater for a performance Friday.
Lisa Lampanelli, 8 p.m. Friday. MGM Foxwoods Theater; $25-$45; (866) 646-0050, mgmatfoxwoods.com.
Lampanelli, currently popular as the self-described "Queen of Mean," works many of the same themes as Clay, only from a female perspective. She dovetails the brutal punchlines against a stage presence that reminds one of a middle-aged Italian librarian - and it's paid off with a Grammy nomination, a bestselling memoir published earlier this year, and headliner status that brings her to the MGM Grand theater for a performance Friday.
Lisa Lampanelli, 8 p.m. Friday. MGM Foxwoods Theater; $25-$45; (866) 646-0050, mgmatfoxwoods.com.
Avatar 3D, does with 3D - in IMAX
There are 2100 Avatar 3D locations, which is more than half of the theaters Avatar is playing in. Cameron is taking a bigger risk with 3D than anyone before him, as he's counting on it to make or break his box office success. For the moment, Avatar 3D locations are paying off for him, and may propel the film to a bigger opening weekend than expected. Over 2100 Avatar 3D locations stood to be packed yesterday, as the movie finally showed its groundbreaking technology. Early estimates indicate that it paid off to $27 million on opening day, according to the Associated Press. But as it turns out, Northeast storms may do more to hurt the opening weekend than finding 3D theaters. However, a $75-80 million weekend is still projected.
Those numbers are bigger than expected, but not a huge shock. The true test is whether audiences will go back to the 3D locations and see Pandora again and again, like with Titanic. Cameron refined the format to literally take viewers to a new world, and if he makes people take multiple trips, then the sky is the limit for 3D. Imitators would then be lined up to recreate, and improve, on Avatar's achievements. Given what Cameron does with 3D - in IMAX, Digital or otherwise - audiences may only want to see Avatar in those select locations. To see it in regular 2D may be a disappointment - which could come back to haunt Cameron later. Given the complaints about the story and dialogue, 3D may be the only way in which Avatar works at all - so hopefully, Cameron includes glasses with the DVD.
Those numbers are bigger than expected, but not a huge shock. The true test is whether audiences will go back to the 3D locations and see Pandora again and again, like with Titanic. Cameron refined the format to literally take viewers to a new world, and if he makes people take multiple trips, then the sky is the limit for 3D. Imitators would then be lined up to recreate, and improve, on Avatar's achievements. Given what Cameron does with 3D - in IMAX, Digital or otherwise - audiences may only want to see Avatar in those select locations. To see it in regular 2D may be a disappointment - which could come back to haunt Cameron later. Given the complaints about the story and dialogue, 3D may be the only way in which Avatar works at all - so hopefully, Cameron includes glasses with the DVD.
Muse Band 14 shows in the US and Canada tour dates
Muse have announced plans to expand their forthcoming tour of North America. The band, who announced an initial batch of dates last week , have now added a further 14-dates. Including shows right across America....
Among the cities Muse will visit are Toronto, Montreal, Chicago (tickets for that show go on sale December 21), Houston, and Calgary. The North American tour leg will come to a close on April 14 in San Francisco.
New North American tour dates:
March 2 - Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
March 8 - Air Canada Center, Toronto
March 10 - Bell Centre, Montreal
March 12 - United Center, Chicago
March 15 - Sommet Center, Nashville
March 17 - Fort Worth Convention Center, Dallas
March 18 - Toyota Center, Houston
March 29 - Rexall Place, Edmonton
March 30 - Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
April 1 - Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
April 3 - Rose Garden Arena, Portland
April 6 - Odeum Colorado, Denver
April 9 - US Airways Center, Phoenix
April 14 - Oracle Arena, San Francisco
The following North American dates have already been announced, with general tickets available as of December 12:
February 27 - Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, GA
March 1 - Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA
March 5 - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
March 6 - TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
March 13 - Palace Of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
April 5 - The E Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Muse has scheduled tour dates throughout the month of January in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, followed by shows in early February in Singapore and Hong Kong. The band Muse also recently announced festival appearances for summer 2010, including Roskilde in Denmark (July 1-4), Rock Werchter in Belgium (July 1-4), Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park in Germany (June 4-6), and Rock in Rio in Portugal (May 27).
Among the cities Muse will visit are Toronto, Montreal, Chicago (tickets for that show go on sale December 21), Houston, and Calgary. The North American tour leg will come to a close on April 14 in San Francisco.
New North American tour dates:
March 2 - Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
March 8 - Air Canada Center, Toronto
March 10 - Bell Centre, Montreal
March 12 - United Center, Chicago
March 15 - Sommet Center, Nashville
March 17 - Fort Worth Convention Center, Dallas
March 18 - Toyota Center, Houston
March 29 - Rexall Place, Edmonton
March 30 - Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
April 1 - Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
April 3 - Rose Garden Arena, Portland
April 6 - Odeum Colorado, Denver
April 9 - US Airways Center, Phoenix
April 14 - Oracle Arena, San Francisco
The following North American dates have already been announced, with general tickets available as of December 12:
February 27 - Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, GA
March 1 - Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA
March 5 - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
March 6 - TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
March 13 - Palace Of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
April 5 - The E Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Muse has scheduled tour dates throughout the month of January in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, followed by shows in early February in Singapore and Hong Kong. The band Muse also recently announced festival appearances for summer 2010, including Roskilde in Denmark (July 1-4), Rock Werchter in Belgium (July 1-4), Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park in Germany (June 4-6), and Rock in Rio in Portugal (May 27).
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Today Guide - Today Event - Daily guide
RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
Member Concert 6 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Kris Delmhorst from July 2003.
Discuss
Guest Mix 7 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Robin Ella Tipton from June 2006.
Mountain Stage 2 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) The WPA, Chip Taylor, and Sam & Ruby.
MOVIES
Christmas With the Kranks 7 p.m. (FX) A suburban couple skip Christmas in this Yuletide comedy, which lacks ho-ho-hos. Tim Allen. PG (2004)
Men in Black II 7 p.m. (SYFY) Secret agents hunt aliens on Earth. Uninspired retread of the original. Will Smith. PG-13 (2002)
The Santa Clause 2 7 p.m. (DISN) Santa searches for a wife. Predictable holiday fare for the kids. Tim Allen. G (2002)
Undercover Christmas 7 p.m. (LIFE) A feisty cocktail waitress (Jami Gertz) falls in love. NR (2003)
Bedtime Stories 7:15 p.m. (STARZ) A handyman (Adam Sandler) tells his niece and nephew nighttime tales that begin to come true. PG (2008)
Caramel 7:15 p.m. (SUND) The lives of five Lebanese women are centered around a Beirut beauty parlor. Yasmine Al Masri. PG (2008)
Mozart and the Whale 7:25 p.m. (TMC) Quirky tale of a romance between two autistic souls. Josh Hartnett. PG-13 (2006)
An American Carol 7:30 p.m. (SHO2) Liberal filmmaker (Kevin Farley) tries to abolish the Fourth of July holiday in this inept satire. PG-13 (2008)
Batman 8 p.m. (68) A brooding Caped Crusader (Michael Keaton) battles the Joker (Jack Nicholson). PG-13 (1989)
Because I Said So 8 p.m., midnight (LMN) A meddling mom tries to find the perfect man for her youngest daughter. Diane Keaton. PG-13 (2007)
Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez 8 p.m. (PLGR) The ecological disaster caused by the Exxon Valdez off the coast of Alaska on March 24, 1989. NR (2008)
Bloodsport 8 p.m., 11 p.m. (VS) Jean-Claude Van Damme as the first Westerner to win a deadly martial-arts contest. R (1988)
Broken Arrow 8 p.m. (ENCR) A pilot steals nukes to blackmail the Government. John Travolta. R (1996)
Cutthroat Island 8 p.m. (50) Geena Davis as a female pirate. PG-13 (1995)
Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle 8 p.m. (HALMRK) A widower (James Van Der Beek) hires a nanny (Doris Roberts) to reign in his rambunctious twins. NR (2009)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 8 p.m. (FAM) The third film in the magical series has the teen wizard (Daniel Radcliffe) confronting a killer. PG (2004)
Miller’s Crossing 8 p.m. (FXM) The Coen brothers’ Prohibition-era gangster tale. Gabriel Byrne. R (1990)
Office Space 8 p.m. (IFC) Computer programmer (Ron Livingston) plots against his company with surprising results. Irreverent. R (1999)
Random Harvest 8 p.m. (TCM) A WWI amnesiac (Ronald Colman) finds happiness with a showgirl. Greer Garson. NR (1942)
Santa and Pete 8 p.m. (TV1) Hume Cronyn and Flex Alexander play St. Nicholas and a prison cook. NR (1999)
Scream 8 p.m. (FLIX) Wes Craven’s tale about a teen targeted by a killer. Neve Campbell. R (1996)
Snow Dogs 8 p.m. (WAM) All-bark, no-bite comedy about a Miami dentist who inherits a team of sled dogs. Cuba Gooding Jr. PG (2002)
The Sweetest Thing 8 p.m. (E) A party girl (Cameron Diaz) takes a road trip to find Mr. Right. Uneven, gross-out comedy. R (2002)
Taken 8 p.m., 11:45 p.m. (HBO) An ex-CIA agent (Liam Neeson) searches for his teenage daughter, who’s abducted by sex traders. PG-13 (2008)
War of the Worlds 8 p.m. (TNT) Steven Spielberg’s ripping spectacle about aliens invading Earth. Tom Cruise. PG-13 (2005)
Wayne’s World 8 p.m. (VH1) A slick operator promotes Wayne and Garth’s TV show. Mike Myers. PG-13 (1992)
The Wedding Planner 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (OXY) A doctor falls for the woman coordinating his nuptials. Standard romance. Jennifer Lopez. PG-13 (2001)
White Christmas 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. (AMC) Irving Berlin’s music and the singing and dancing of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney. NR (1954)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay 8:15 p.m. (MAX) The pot-smoking pals (Kal Penn, John Cho) are suspected of being terrorists in this raunchy sequel. R (2008)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 8:30 p.m. (USA) A widower asks a pal to pose as his gay lover for insurance benefits. Adam Sandler. PG-13 (2007)
The Incredibles 8:30 p.m. (7) Wild romp about a retired superhero who gets back into action. Voices include Holly Hunter. PG (2004)
Dan in Real Life 9 p.m. (TBS) A widowed advice columnist (Steve Carell) falls in love with his brother’s girlfriend. PG-13 (2007)
Deck the Halls 9 p.m. (FX) A man feuds with his neighbor about Christmas decorations. Matthew Broderick. PG (2006)
The Fugitive 9 p.m., 11:30 p.m. (BRAVO) Harrison Ford as a wrongly convicted man on the lam. Taut and suspenseful. PG-13 (1993)
Halloween 9 p.m. (TMC) Gory remake about a psycho killer who escapes from a psychiatric facility. Malcolm McDowell. R (2007)
National Treasure 9 p.m. (SYFY) A modern-day fortune hunter (Nicolas Cage) seeks a treasure. It’s “Indiana Jones’’ lite. PG (2004)
Obsessed 9 p.m. (STARZ) Enticement turns deadly when an office temp (Ali Larter) becomes fixated on her married colleague. PG-13 (2009)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 9 p.m. (DISN) Ho-ho-hokum about a vindictive Jack Frost (Martin Short) wreaking havoc at the North Pole. G (2006)
Transsiberian 9 p.m. (SHO) Troubled Americans Jessie (Emily Mortimer) and Roy (Woody Harrelson) are trapped on a train. R (2008)
12 Men of Christmas 9 p.m., 11 p.m. (LIFE) A fired New York PR executive (Kristin Chenoweth) starts anew in a small Montana town. NR (2009)
Employee of the Month 9:30 p.m. (IFC) Madcap comedy about a banker (Matt Dillon) having a bad day. Christina Applegate. R (2004)
Armageddon 9:45 p.m. (WAM) An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. Extended director’s cut. Bruce Willis. PG-13 (1998)
Desperado 9:50 p.m. (ENCR) Antonio Banderas as a vengeful gunman. Follow-up to “El Mariachi’’ with great action, muddled story. R (1995)
Adaptation 10 p.m. (SUND) A screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) battles writer’s block. Absurd and complex comedy-drama. R (2002)
From Dusk till Dawn 10 p.m. (FLIX) Brothers hide in a club populated by vampires. Quentin Tarantino. R (1996)
Gran Torino 10 p.m. (MAX) An unlikely friendship develops between a bigoted Korean War vet and an Asian teen. Clint Eastwood. R (2008)
Hot Fuzz 10 p.m. (COM) Madcap romp about a London cop (Simon Pegg) teamed with a small-town bobby. R (2007)
Little Richard 10 p.m. (BET) A biopic of rock legend Little Richard (Leon). NR (2000)
Straight from the Heart 10 p.m. (LMN) A photographer falls for a widowed rancher after answering a singles ad. Teri Polo. NR (2003)
Talk of the Town 10:15 p.m. (TCM) A fugitive on the lam causes complications between a professor and his landlady. Cary Grant. NR (1942)
Men in Black 10:30 p.m. (TNT) Secret agents track aliens living on Earth. Dazzling effects meet sharp wit. Will Smith. PG-13 (1997)
Bewitched 11 p.m. (TBS) A real witch (Nicole Kidman) stars in a remake of TV’s “Bewitched.’’ The comedy lacks magic. PG-13 (2005)
Home Alone 3 11 p.m. (FAM) Second sequel about a kid (Alex D. Linz) battling crooks. PG (1997)
How to Be a Player 11 p.m. (TV1) A playboy (Bill Bellamy) gets his comeuppance. R (1997)
The Pumpkin Karver 11 p.m. (TMC) A pumpkin-headed killer strikes during a wild Halloween party. Amy Weber. R (2006)
The Truth About Cats & Dogs 11 p.m. (STYLE) A radio host hides her looks from her dream man. Janeane Garofalo. PG-13 (1996)
WarGames 11 p.m. (G4) A teen gains computer access to the U.S. missile-warning system. Matthew Broderick. PG (1983)
Garden State 11:15 p.m. (IFC) A slacker (Zach Braff) must face his estranged family when he attends his mother’s funeral. R (2004)
Die Hard 11:40 p.m. (ENCR) Thrilling action as a cop (Bruce Willis) matches firepower with terrorists in a skyscraper. R (1988)
Righteous Kill 11:50 p.m. (STARZ) Veteran NYPD detectives (Robert De Niro, Al Pacino) investigate a clever serial killer. R (2008)
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion midnight (TOON) Captain Hitsugaya battles an old foe who set him up for the theft of an ancient artifact. NR (2007)
Divine Trash midnight (OVAT) Offbeat portrait of iconoclastic writer-director John Waters. NR (1998)
Journey to the Center of the Earth midnight (SYFY) A drill team attempts to rescue a group of researchers trapped beneath the Earth. Greg Evigan. NR (2008)
The Saddest Music in the World midnight (SUND) Droll musical about a Depression-era contest in search of the most somber tune. Isabella Rossellini. R (2004)
Saw IV midnight (SHO2) More gore revolving around an abducted cop and the hunt for a killer. Tobin Bell. R (2007)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny midnight (COM) Two wannabe rock stars (Jack Black, Kyle Gass) search for a magical guitar pick. R (2006)
Member Concert 6 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Kris Delmhorst from July 2003.
Discuss
Guest Mix 7 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Robin Ella Tipton from June 2006.
Mountain Stage 2 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) The WPA, Chip Taylor, and Sam & Ruby.
MOVIES
Christmas With the Kranks 7 p.m. (FX) A suburban couple skip Christmas in this Yuletide comedy, which lacks ho-ho-hos. Tim Allen. PG (2004)
Men in Black II 7 p.m. (SYFY) Secret agents hunt aliens on Earth. Uninspired retread of the original. Will Smith. PG-13 (2002)
The Santa Clause 2 7 p.m. (DISN) Santa searches for a wife. Predictable holiday fare for the kids. Tim Allen. G (2002)
Undercover Christmas 7 p.m. (LIFE) A feisty cocktail waitress (Jami Gertz) falls in love. NR (2003)
Bedtime Stories 7:15 p.m. (STARZ) A handyman (Adam Sandler) tells his niece and nephew nighttime tales that begin to come true. PG (2008)
Caramel 7:15 p.m. (SUND) The lives of five Lebanese women are centered around a Beirut beauty parlor. Yasmine Al Masri. PG (2008)
Mozart and the Whale 7:25 p.m. (TMC) Quirky tale of a romance between two autistic souls. Josh Hartnett. PG-13 (2006)
An American Carol 7:30 p.m. (SHO2) Liberal filmmaker (Kevin Farley) tries to abolish the Fourth of July holiday in this inept satire. PG-13 (2008)
Batman 8 p.m. (68) A brooding Caped Crusader (Michael Keaton) battles the Joker (Jack Nicholson). PG-13 (1989)
Because I Said So 8 p.m., midnight (LMN) A meddling mom tries to find the perfect man for her youngest daughter. Diane Keaton. PG-13 (2007)
Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez 8 p.m. (PLGR) The ecological disaster caused by the Exxon Valdez off the coast of Alaska on March 24, 1989. NR (2008)
Bloodsport 8 p.m., 11 p.m. (VS) Jean-Claude Van Damme as the first Westerner to win a deadly martial-arts contest. R (1988)
Broken Arrow 8 p.m. (ENCR) A pilot steals nukes to blackmail the Government. John Travolta. R (1996)
Cutthroat Island 8 p.m. (50) Geena Davis as a female pirate. PG-13 (1995)
Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle 8 p.m. (HALMRK) A widower (James Van Der Beek) hires a nanny (Doris Roberts) to reign in his rambunctious twins. NR (2009)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 8 p.m. (FAM) The third film in the magical series has the teen wizard (Daniel Radcliffe) confronting a killer. PG (2004)
Miller’s Crossing 8 p.m. (FXM) The Coen brothers’ Prohibition-era gangster tale. Gabriel Byrne. R (1990)
Office Space 8 p.m. (IFC) Computer programmer (Ron Livingston) plots against his company with surprising results. Irreverent. R (1999)
Random Harvest 8 p.m. (TCM) A WWI amnesiac (Ronald Colman) finds happiness with a showgirl. Greer Garson. NR (1942)
Santa and Pete 8 p.m. (TV1) Hume Cronyn and Flex Alexander play St. Nicholas and a prison cook. NR (1999)
Scream 8 p.m. (FLIX) Wes Craven’s tale about a teen targeted by a killer. Neve Campbell. R (1996)
Snow Dogs 8 p.m. (WAM) All-bark, no-bite comedy about a Miami dentist who inherits a team of sled dogs. Cuba Gooding Jr. PG (2002)
The Sweetest Thing 8 p.m. (E) A party girl (Cameron Diaz) takes a road trip to find Mr. Right. Uneven, gross-out comedy. R (2002)
Taken 8 p.m., 11:45 p.m. (HBO) An ex-CIA agent (Liam Neeson) searches for his teenage daughter, who’s abducted by sex traders. PG-13 (2008)
War of the Worlds 8 p.m. (TNT) Steven Spielberg’s ripping spectacle about aliens invading Earth. Tom Cruise. PG-13 (2005)
Wayne’s World 8 p.m. (VH1) A slick operator promotes Wayne and Garth’s TV show. Mike Myers. PG-13 (1992)
The Wedding Planner 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (OXY) A doctor falls for the woman coordinating his nuptials. Standard romance. Jennifer Lopez. PG-13 (2001)
White Christmas 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. (AMC) Irving Berlin’s music and the singing and dancing of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney. NR (1954)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay 8:15 p.m. (MAX) The pot-smoking pals (Kal Penn, John Cho) are suspected of being terrorists in this raunchy sequel. R (2008)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 8:30 p.m. (USA) A widower asks a pal to pose as his gay lover for insurance benefits. Adam Sandler. PG-13 (2007)
The Incredibles 8:30 p.m. (7) Wild romp about a retired superhero who gets back into action. Voices include Holly Hunter. PG (2004)
Dan in Real Life 9 p.m. (TBS) A widowed advice columnist (Steve Carell) falls in love with his brother’s girlfriend. PG-13 (2007)
Deck the Halls 9 p.m. (FX) A man feuds with his neighbor about Christmas decorations. Matthew Broderick. PG (2006)
The Fugitive 9 p.m., 11:30 p.m. (BRAVO) Harrison Ford as a wrongly convicted man on the lam. Taut and suspenseful. PG-13 (1993)
Halloween 9 p.m. (TMC) Gory remake about a psycho killer who escapes from a psychiatric facility. Malcolm McDowell. R (2007)
National Treasure 9 p.m. (SYFY) A modern-day fortune hunter (Nicolas Cage) seeks a treasure. It’s “Indiana Jones’’ lite. PG (2004)
Obsessed 9 p.m. (STARZ) Enticement turns deadly when an office temp (Ali Larter) becomes fixated on her married colleague. PG-13 (2009)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 9 p.m. (DISN) Ho-ho-hokum about a vindictive Jack Frost (Martin Short) wreaking havoc at the North Pole. G (2006)
Transsiberian 9 p.m. (SHO) Troubled Americans Jessie (Emily Mortimer) and Roy (Woody Harrelson) are trapped on a train. R (2008)
12 Men of Christmas 9 p.m., 11 p.m. (LIFE) A fired New York PR executive (Kristin Chenoweth) starts anew in a small Montana town. NR (2009)
Employee of the Month 9:30 p.m. (IFC) Madcap comedy about a banker (Matt Dillon) having a bad day. Christina Applegate. R (2004)
Armageddon 9:45 p.m. (WAM) An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. Extended director’s cut. Bruce Willis. PG-13 (1998)
Desperado 9:50 p.m. (ENCR) Antonio Banderas as a vengeful gunman. Follow-up to “El Mariachi’’ with great action, muddled story. R (1995)
Adaptation 10 p.m. (SUND) A screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) battles writer’s block. Absurd and complex comedy-drama. R (2002)
From Dusk till Dawn 10 p.m. (FLIX) Brothers hide in a club populated by vampires. Quentin Tarantino. R (1996)
Gran Torino 10 p.m. (MAX) An unlikely friendship develops between a bigoted Korean War vet and an Asian teen. Clint Eastwood. R (2008)
Hot Fuzz 10 p.m. (COM) Madcap romp about a London cop (Simon Pegg) teamed with a small-town bobby. R (2007)
Little Richard 10 p.m. (BET) A biopic of rock legend Little Richard (Leon). NR (2000)
Straight from the Heart 10 p.m. (LMN) A photographer falls for a widowed rancher after answering a singles ad. Teri Polo. NR (2003)
Talk of the Town 10:15 p.m. (TCM) A fugitive on the lam causes complications between a professor and his landlady. Cary Grant. NR (1942)
Men in Black 10:30 p.m. (TNT) Secret agents track aliens living on Earth. Dazzling effects meet sharp wit. Will Smith. PG-13 (1997)
Bewitched 11 p.m. (TBS) A real witch (Nicole Kidman) stars in a remake of TV’s “Bewitched.’’ The comedy lacks magic. PG-13 (2005)
Home Alone 3 11 p.m. (FAM) Second sequel about a kid (Alex D. Linz) battling crooks. PG (1997)
How to Be a Player 11 p.m. (TV1) A playboy (Bill Bellamy) gets his comeuppance. R (1997)
The Pumpkin Karver 11 p.m. (TMC) A pumpkin-headed killer strikes during a wild Halloween party. Amy Weber. R (2006)
The Truth About Cats & Dogs 11 p.m. (STYLE) A radio host hides her looks from her dream man. Janeane Garofalo. PG-13 (1996)
WarGames 11 p.m. (G4) A teen gains computer access to the U.S. missile-warning system. Matthew Broderick. PG (1983)
Garden State 11:15 p.m. (IFC) A slacker (Zach Braff) must face his estranged family when he attends his mother’s funeral. R (2004)
Die Hard 11:40 p.m. (ENCR) Thrilling action as a cop (Bruce Willis) matches firepower with terrorists in a skyscraper. R (1988)
Righteous Kill 11:50 p.m. (STARZ) Veteran NYPD detectives (Robert De Niro, Al Pacino) investigate a clever serial killer. R (2008)
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion midnight (TOON) Captain Hitsugaya battles an old foe who set him up for the theft of an ancient artifact. NR (2007)
Divine Trash midnight (OVAT) Offbeat portrait of iconoclastic writer-director John Waters. NR (1998)
Journey to the Center of the Earth midnight (SYFY) A drill team attempts to rescue a group of researchers trapped beneath the Earth. Greg Evigan. NR (2008)
The Saddest Music in the World midnight (SUND) Droll musical about a Depression-era contest in search of the most somber tune. Isabella Rossellini. R (2004)
Saw IV midnight (SHO2) More gore revolving around an abducted cop and the hunt for a killer. Tobin Bell. R (2007)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny midnight (COM) Two wannabe rock stars (Jack Black, Kyle Gass) search for a magical guitar pick. R (2006)
Parade of Lights Denver 2009
The 34th annual Parade of Lights illuminated downtown Denver in an hour-long, 2-mile spectacle of glitter, lights and brass horns. Spectators braved temperatures in the 20s and winds up to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. While chilly, temperatures were not low enough to beat the 3-degree mark of the 1985 parade. The parade's 1,100 participants and 500 volunteers dressed in layers to keep warm while coordinating the parade's 11 floats, three Extras balloons, nine marching bands and 39,370 lights, Neumann said. Performers and floats were decked out in layers of glitter. Nearly 15 pounds of glitter were used in the costumes, 3 pounds in the face paint and 650 pounds on the floats.
The 240-member Colorado State University Marching Band was new to the parade this year, and its appearance was the first by a collegiate band in the parade, Neumann said. Also, it was the largest band in the show.
The parade repeats tonight, starting at 6 near the City and County Building. The Weather Service said temperatures will be in the low 20s, and a few snowflakes may fly by the end of the parade.
The 240-member Colorado State University Marching Band was new to the parade this year, and its appearance was the first by a collegiate band in the parade, Neumann said. Also, it was the largest band in the show.
The parade repeats tonight, starting at 6 near the City and County Building. The Weather Service said temperatures will be in the low 20s, and a few snowflakes may fly by the end of the parade.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Ugg Boots Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has become so famous that it seems the term is in use for decades if not for centuries. In late November 2005, ComScore Networks, an e-commerce tracking firm, reported that online spending on Cyber Monday, excluding travel, was $486 million, a 26 percent increase from a year earlier. Total visits to shopping sites increased by 35 percent compared to a year earlier, according to Akamai Technologies.
In late 2005, after the holidays, ecommerce sites reported that the busiest shopping days usually were between December 5-15 in a given year.
For 2005, the year the term Cyber Monday was coined, the busiest online shopping day of the year in the U.S. was actually December 12, two weeks after "Cyber Monday". Shop.org's survey of its members found that their busiest day in 2005 was December 12. MasterCard's worldwide (not just U.S.) data for 2005 showed that the day with the highest amount of Web transactions processed was December 5. In November 2006, prior to the holidays, MasterCard reported that an online survey it had commissioned found that only 10 percent of Americans said they would shop on the Web on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday online deals, UGG boots Cyber Monday and Zhu Zhu pets Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday deals are already attracting record number of shoppers to shopping malls and retailing giants. Most of the big retail outlets have announced hefty discounts to attract shoppers so the festival season’s shopping frenzy does not get lost.
The consumers are using the opportunity to the fullest. Flat screen television were the best deals on Black Friday and there are indications that electronic items are going to be the biggest attractions on Cyber Monday as well.
Of late Cyber Monday has come to be known as the busiest online shopping day. The deals attract people to shop online more than anytime of the year.
In late 2005, after the holidays, ecommerce sites reported that the busiest shopping days usually were between December 5-15 in a given year.
For 2005, the year the term Cyber Monday was coined, the busiest online shopping day of the year in the U.S. was actually December 12, two weeks after "Cyber Monday". Shop.org's survey of its members found that their busiest day in 2005 was December 12. MasterCard's worldwide (not just U.S.) data for 2005 showed that the day with the highest amount of Web transactions processed was December 5. In November 2006, prior to the holidays, MasterCard reported that an online survey it had commissioned found that only 10 percent of Americans said they would shop on the Web on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday online deals, UGG boots Cyber Monday and Zhu Zhu pets Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday deals are already attracting record number of shoppers to shopping malls and retailing giants. Most of the big retail outlets have announced hefty discounts to attract shoppers so the festival season’s shopping frenzy does not get lost.
The consumers are using the opportunity to the fullest. Flat screen television were the best deals on Black Friday and there are indications that electronic items are going to be the biggest attractions on Cyber Monday as well.
Of late Cyber Monday has come to be known as the busiest online shopping day. The deals attract people to shop online more than anytime of the year.
Cyber Monday Discount
Online shopping sites offered deeper discounts and pushed new technology to connect with consumers on Cyber Monday, in what's shaping up to be a strong post-Thanksgiving sales period for online retailers. At GSI Commerce Inc., which runs about 100 Web sites for brands including Aeropostale and GNC, said that consumers began hitting Web sales aggressively early in the morning on Cyber Monday, thanks to aggressive promotions on Sunday. GSI also said that same-store sales on Thursday through Sunday increased 17% over the same period last year.
All indications are that Cyber Monday will be a strong day across the industry," said Fiona Dias, the executive vice president of strategy and marketing for GSI.
All indications are that Cyber Monday will be a strong day across the industry," said Fiona Dias, the executive vice president of strategy and marketing for GSI.
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