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Full-contact cultural encounter Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 8:10AMWASHOUGAL — With a few delicate strokes, Chelsea York used a brew of water and charcoal scrapings to turn a word into a work of art. With a rhythmic flurry of drumstick strokes, Todd Wilson and his taiko ensemble brought down thunder inside Washougal High School’s auditorium.
Checking In | Cindy Decker commentary: Embassies open world to visitors Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:13AMDreaming of exploring foreign lands?
Family, fun and a fine display of Irish sweaters Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:02AMIt had been several years since Joan and Bill Nolan, of Chicago's Beverly community, had been to the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. "We went in the beginning," Joan Nolan said. "We stopped going when all the craziness started." But the couple turned out Saturday for the inaugural South Side Irish Parade Family Fest on Saturday. "I think it's a great idea," Joan Nolan said. "I hope it ...
Around Town 3/14 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:36AMSUNDAY ARTS Winterjam: 6 p.m. in the Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham. Tickets are $10 at the door. Visit www.bjcc.org. THURSDAY ARTS
Try This: Washougal welcomes Japanese culture Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:09AMClark County gets a touch of Japanese culture this weekend when the Japanese Festival takes place in Washougal. The festival spotlights several aspects of Japanese culture, including Taiko drummers, traditional Kendo exhibitions, origami lessons, manga drawing activities, a goldfish-catching game, a bazaar and the “Dance Dance Revolution” video game. When: 1-6 p.m. today. The headlining events ...
CHS Japanese Olympiad team places in state competition Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:08PMCHS was the only school to place a team in the final round in each level of the Japanese Olympiad of Indiana at Valparaiso High School on Saturday, March 6.
Mother's Day treats Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:52PMMothering Sunday ideas (for less than £20), from cheering on knights in shining armour to wanders around walled gardens.
Mother's Day ideas Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:37PMThings to do this Mothering Sunday, from cheering on knights in shining armour, that cost less than £20.
FYI, March 12 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:10AMOur daily offering of meetings and events in and around Clark County
Related Stories Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:10AMOrigami tubes A new approach to nanoelectronics could see researchers using DNA origami to self-assemble circuits from carbon nanotubes and other materials.
Heavy Rain is a groundbreaking shooter game that puts you right in the action Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:38AMGames as unique as Heavy Rain don't come around very often.
Fiber artist teaches origami quilting class Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:18AMAnne Armentrout never thought she could draw, so she became a theater director and played with fiber and paper art on the side, and over the decades created a repertoire of quilt-style needlepoint, collagescapes and origami quilts. She even designs her own paper.
Thai-Japan art, culture and lifestyle Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:25PMInspiration from Japan and the creativity of home-grown artists have resulted in extraordinary works of fine and applied art currently on show at the "Thai Yo" contemporary art exhibition at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre.
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: John Vanore and Abstract Truth Will Make You Love Jazz on Their New Release Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46PMMarch 9, 2010-New York, New York-John Vanore and Abstract Truth tear things up on their second release, Curiosity, which is being rereleased in 2010. The original album was released in 1991, but this remastered edition is a must-have for jazz fans. Abstract Truth, Vanore's Philadelphia based band consists of more than a dozen musicians, with Vanore's trumpet featured most prominently. Vanore is ...
Why the Man from the Michelin still matters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28PMA man I once knew always booked restaurant tables under the name Smith. Once arrived and seated, he would produce a small notebook and a pen and position them beside the cutlery. When he had ordered, he might wander to the kitchen door and peer in until he was spotted. Then he sat and waited.
Heat-Sensitive Material Remembers Four Shapes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:06PMA substance called a polymer usually used to make fuel cells can "remember" up to four different shapes, and revert to each one at different temperatures, according to new research.
Bioengineering: What to make with DNA origami Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:38PMChemists looking to create complex self-assembling nanostructures are turning to DNA. Katharine Sanderson looks at the science beneath the fold.
Local artists display quilts at library Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:42AMIn honor of national quilt month, the Newtown Public Library is hosting the fifth annual quilt exhibition through March. One of the library's most popular art exhibits, each of the thirteen quilts on display has been provided by a member of the Main Line Quilters.
What You're Doing This Weekend Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:21AMAffordable fun, family plans, and girls' night out ideas.
Break free of routine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:36PMAny plans yet for March Break? How about skiing, tube sliding, special museum events, or one of the many maple syrup festivals in Ontario?
Meet Buddy Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:10PMBuddy has been at the shelter for a long time. He is a handsome guy with beautiful green eyes. He gets along great with other cats, and is an independent fellow. He would love to have a family of his own with a house to roam and enjoy.
Heavy Rain - is this the future of gaming? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:19PMPS3's exclusive Heavy Rain (R18) draws you in as few games have, and it's hard to know where between reality TV, the movies or a gaming experience it actually fits.The gritty realism of the game involves four characters, starting...
Echo Chamber: Pavement's Bob Nastanovich Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:02PMPhoto by Marcus Roth "I don't think I'm capable of getting a girlfriend unless she's a Pavement fan." -- Pavement percussionist Bob Nastanovich, who happens to be married (sorry, ladies). (via Pitchfork contributor Matthew Perpetua's Fluxtumblr , via Rolling Stone )
Ted Leo, "Lazy Sunday" Hit "Fallon" Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:17PMSay what you want about Jimmy Fallon 's sometimes cringe-inducing and sycophantic interviewing style, but the dude's music booker has got the internet (or, at least, this particular web space) going nuts lately. Hot Chip, Beach House, Yeasayer, Neon Indian, Erykah Badu, and Joanna Newsom are some of the names to grace the "Light Night" stage recently. Now we can add Ted Leo and the Pharmacists ...
Sub Pop Record Store Day Releases Include Anniversary Fest Comp Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:47PMRecord Store Day , your opportunity to cop tons of exclusive music from your local independent retailer, will arrive on April 17 this year. Sub Pop has announced a whole mess of RSD releases. We' ve already reported that about Beach House's Zebra EP , but that's just the beginning of what the label will offer. Perhaps the most intriguing of Sub Pop's RSD releases is the live compilation Casual ...
Dance of peace and harmony Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:17AMFROM traditional dance to cooking up tasty treats, cultures from around the world will take centre stage this weekend at the city's annual Gnatannwarr Multicultural Festival.
MIT Student Discovers How To Fold Human Genome Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:26AMWhat's Your Reaction? Until recently, the process of how genomic DNA neatly folds itself into the nucleus of a cell -- twisting and contorting into a work of astonishingly compact molecular origami -- had perplexed biologists.
CD Reviews | Production trumps emotion Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:06AMA two-man supergroup, Broken Bells is the partnership of James Mercer, the songwriter and lead singer from the Shins, and Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), the producer who's also half of Gnarls Barkley.
How the human genome folds in 3-D Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:27AMBy Ana Lyons NEWS EDITOR Until recently, the process of how genomic DNA neatly folds itself into the nucleus of a cell — twisting and contorting into a work of astonishingly compact molecular origami — had perplexed biologists.
Organic Couture Fashion Show Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07PMDramatic detailing, vibrant colors, rich fabrics, organic? It's not what you expect from couture, but one local designer is devoted to using sustainable fabrics in fashion.
Designer style picks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMWhat are the wardrobe must-haves and top three trends to look out for this year? Four designers share their style tips for the year.
More HP Slate Videos â Is Adobe's Flash the Killer App? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:39PMLooking to get your slate fix on but don’t want to watch the first iPad television commercial on Apple’s web site or your DVR? HP is happy to oblige with two new videos showing off the HP Slate that was first introduced by Steve Ballmer at the Consumer Electronics Show. Both vids are worth a look in order to get a feel for the device thickness, ports and such, but they also show the custom user ...
Youth exhibit opens at PAC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26PMTammy Tieman, Theresa Cotter and Michelle Kinnamon look at some of the art made by children of the Junior Art League at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton. The exhibit is showing works of art by young members of the art league, ages 9-13, and includes pottery, origami, mixed media, photography and watercolor. It is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center at 24 ...
Media : KISSES, Bermuda Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:04PMConsidering the sweetness and sentimental composition of debut single, " Bermuda ", it's no surprise that LA-based twosome, KISSES , is comprised of two real life lovers. Jesse Kivel (of Princeton ) and better romantic half, Zinzi Edmundson, elevate your normal layers of disco into transgressive dance pop grooves. Inspired by Kivel's day job as a travel writer, KISSES interjects elements of ...
CD reviews: Broken Bells, Jamie Cullum Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMBroken Bells is James Mercer, frontman from the Shins, and producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), half of Gnarls Barkley. Both are scholars of retro pop, and their collaboration reinforces that tendency all too strongly.
NAME STARS, UNNAMED DESIGNERS Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:10AMYou can count on the Oscars for a night of epic glamour meant to pump adrenaline into viewers' veins. As for fashion — the kind that pushes boundaries and fires creative minds — its advent on the red carpet is as rare as an ice storm in Belize.
All things Japan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMVALPARAISO | For about 200 Hoosier students Saturday, ValparaisoHigh School was the place to show what they knew about Japan .
'Heavy Rain' falls outside the norm Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe PS3 murder mystery is more than just an interactive movie for grown-ups.
'Heavy Rain' blurs line between games, movies Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMHeavy Rain's attempt to blur the line between games and movies comes at a time when most titles have cinematic aspirations.
Keepin' it real fake: HP Mini 5101 knockoff is almost as good, almost as expensive as the real thing Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:25PMCoveting a beautiful new netbook but can't quite manage the $399 for a new HP Mini 5101/5102 ? Maybe this knock-off would fit your budget, looking more or less indistinguishable from the real thing. The ports have a slightly different layout (with some of them looking a wee bit askew) and the red hue here doesn't have quite the same lustre of the real thing -- but it is awfully close, right down ...
Find: Comic-strip prints Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:38AMSometimes, contemporary design calls out for a throw pillow or window panel with a pop of graphic pattern and personality.
"Heavy Rain" drips with intensity Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:14AM"Heavy Rain" isn't a fun video game. It's actually not much of a game at all.
More News stories Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:10AMA Tooting couple who lost their jobs in the recession have built up an international business - making jewellery out of old books.
Contrarian Corner: Heavy Rain Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:37PMHeavy Rain (PS3) The end of winning.
Learning about Japan Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMDEARBORN -- Snow Elementary students attempt to pick up oyster crackers as practice in using chopsticks during a visit Feb. 19 by several volunteers from Toyoda Gosei. They gave the upper grades lessons on Japanese culture including geography, food, origami and kamishibai, or story
Coping with the 'B' word mid-March Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:14PMWELLAND — March break is an opportunity for children to take a break from school, spend time with their families, and have fun. Welland Public Library will start the week off with advanced chess for children ages seven to 12.[...]
IGN's Guide to Oscar Worthy Gaming Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:29PMIf you like the film, here's what you should be playing.
Video Game Drinking Games: Heavy Rain Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:35PMGet the aspirin ready. It's gonna be a hell of a hangover. One of the best parts about being an adult is conceiving arbitrary reasons to drink. Just got a new job? Drink! Just lost your job? Drink! Just worked a day and can't face the cold reality stretching out for the rest of your existence?
Red Devils fall to Living Word in volleyball final Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:30AMHere was the chance the Vernon Verona Sherrill boys volleyball team pined for to win a Section III Class B championship against an opponent it had just beaten three weeks
Ukraine's leading English-language newspaper since 1995 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:52AMIzawa Tadashi was appointed to represent Japan in Ukraine and Moldova in October 2008. He started his mission in Kyiv by attending the opening ceremony of Boryspil Airport development project, for which Japan loaned some $170 million.