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August 27: Biden, abortion and Catholism; McCain's houses; good old songs
I like songs, but I'm not that old! Since I myself am a proud age 89 - only four months shy of 90 - I was greatly pleased to read the article "You Have To be...90" about the Town of Smithtown honoring its seniors [LI Life, Aug. 24]. It was indeed...Tags: Abortion, Joe Biden, Benny Goodman, Music, West Islip
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Reunited Squeeze Has A Blast, And So Does Warner Audience
Courant Rock CriticThe on-again, off-again collaboration between Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford was very much on again when they brought Squeeze to the Warner Theatre in Torrington Monday night. Squeeze has broken up and reformed a couple times since its inception in the...Tags: Warner Theatre, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Nick Lowe, Brandy, Torrington
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'I.O.U.S.A.': Doc filmmaker moves on to more challenging puzzle
Tribune NewspapersAfter showcasing the mousy crossword puzzle in his engaging first documentary, "Wordplay," Patrick Creadon turns to a topic that makes the Sunday acrostic look like a certifiable movie star: "I.O.U.S.A." tackles the endlessly alluring matter of the...Tags: Cinema Industry, Barack Obama, Movies, John McCain, Elections
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Broadway gets ready for a 'White Christmas'
Get ready to celebrate "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" on Broadway. A stage version of the celluloid classic will play New York this holiday season, Nov. 14-Jan. 4 at the Marquis Theatre. "It's a quintessential seasonal family show," producer Kevin...Tags: Music Theater, Theater, Broadway, New York, Music Industry
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L'Auberge Del Mar hotel a genteel giant
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterHotels used to harness the power of their own, instantly recognizable brands so effectively that when travelers heard the word "Ritz" or "Hilton," they had a clear sense of the look and feel of the place. Now that hotels have given the design reins to...Tags: Thom Filicia, Personal Service, Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Consumer Electronics Industry, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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On this day in history
On July 25, 1866 Ulysses Grant was promoted to the rank of general of the Army—the first officer to wear five stars. In 1907 Japan imposed a protectorate on Korea. In 1934 Nazi Black Guard troops assassinated Austrian Chancellor Engelbert...Tags: Cycling, Vladimir Putin, Yitzhak Rabin, Edward M. Kennedy, Elections
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Ed Sherman on Golf – new books on the sport
Since Tiger Woods can't do much these days, he might want to catch up on his reading. He should check out the latest from Dan Jenkins. The 78-year-old legend is out with his 18th book, "The Franchise Babe." If you have read his previous books, the...Tags: Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Golf
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Olympian Musical
Special to The Morning CallWhat do the 2008 Olympics, the 2008 New York Fringe Festival and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival have in common? The answer is ''China: The Whole Enchilada,'' a new irreverent musical written by actor/playwright and festival alumnus Mark Brown and...Tags: Civil Rights, Music Theater, Racism, New York Shakespeare Festival, Janet Jackson
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Historic Beverly Country Club changes cautiously with the times
Chicago Tribune reporterThe Beverly Country Club, a leafy oasis in the midst of the South Side's urban sprawl, is one of Chicago's most significant pieces of sporting real estate. A throwback to an earlier generation when the Beverly-Evergreen Park neighborhood was almost...Tags: Jack Nicholson, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Jack Nicklaus, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bob Hope
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Rafael Nadal wins his fifth consecutive title
From Times Staff and Wire ReportsSecond-seeded Rafael Nadal won his fifth consecutive tournament title, sweeping past unseeded Nicolas Kiefer, 6-3, 6-2, Sunday in the Rogers Cup final at Toronto. The Spaniard has won 29 consecutive matches and seven tournaments -- including the French...Tags: Chicago Bears, Contracts, Devin Hester, James Stewart, Nicolas Kiefer
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Ron Sexsmith
Special to The TimesThey don't serve drinks yet at Largo's lovely new space at the Coronet Theatre, but Thursday night Ron Sexsmith had his small but attentive audience there covered. This Canadian singer-songwriter makes impeccably crafted folk-pop records that warm the...Tags: Brandy, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Popular Music, Burt Bacharach, Music Industry
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California Briefing
The city Department of Water and Power will pay two Hollywood museums $75,000 each to settle a dispute over artifacts allegedly contaminated by toxic PCBs in a 2004 electrical transformer fire. Leaders of the nonprofit Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters and...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Vehicles, Health and Safety at Work, Injuries, Atlanta Falcons
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