My kind of traffic jam: 14 tons of spilled Oreo cookies snarl Ill. traffic MORRIS, Ill. (AP) — Got milk? Police say a trailer loaded with 14 tons of double-stuffed Oreos has overturned, spilling the cookies still in their plastic sleeves into the median and roadway. Illinois State Police Sgt. Brian Mahoney says the truck’s driver was traveling from Chicago … Read More
Ted Kennedy Has a Brain Tumor
It’s malignant: (CNN) — U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor, doctors treating him at Massachusetts General Hospital said Tuesday. Kennedy was hospitalized Saturday morning after suffering a seizure at his family’s compound at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. "Preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma in the … Read More
They Just Can’t Stop [Gay Marriage in NC and CA]
Here we go again. Just one day into the 2008 legislative session, Sen. Jim Forrester (R-Gaston) once again filed an anti-LGBT, anti-marriage state constitutional amendment. A similar bill is expected in the state House. Equality North Carolina is working to defeat these attempts to write discrimination into our state constitution. The proposed bill mirrors those introduced in the last four … Read More
Not Done Yet
Something west of us in Yadkin County brewing. Guess we’re not out of the woods yet. Power is out lots of places. I-40 eastbound closed. I have power. (Yes, I’m blogging from my cell in bed) Live local news stream available by clicking here UPDATE (12:54 a.m.): The tornado warning has been extended to 4 a.m., but it is pretty … Read More
Tornado!
Well, this would be kind of exciting if it wasn’t so scary. All’s fine here in Lewisville – the worst has passed. But Greensboro is having a rough time.
Myanmar Relief
World Vision: The government of Myanmar has invited World Vision to provide assistance in the form of zinc sheets, tents, tarpaulins and medicine. The agency is coordinating with authorities to explore an airlift of emergency supplies into the country from one of its global warehouses. World Vision assessment teams have been deployed to the hardest-hit areas to determine the most … Read More
Obama And Wright (The Latter Gets Thrown Under The Bus)
Well, I think Obama is doing (as I type this) what he needs to do. Here in WInston-Salem, he is STRONGLY denouncing Wright. Hopefully, this will put an end to the matter. UPDATE: Reformed log cabin Republican Andrew Sullivan: That was a very impressive, clear and constructive re-framing of the core message of his candidacy; and a moment given to … Read More
Get Out Of Reno
Big earthquake coming? RENO, Nev. (AP) — Scientists urged residents of northern Nevada’s largest city to prepare for a bigger event as the area continued rumbling Saturday after the largest earthquake in a two-month-long series of temblors. More than 100 aftershocks were recorded on the western edge of the city after a magnitude 4.7 quake hit Friday night, the strongest … Read More
World Hunger
I’ve been meaning to write about this for a long time, because it’s one of the most underreported stories (in my opinion) of the year. The issue is world hunger. Now, for those uninformed, you probably are aware that this is a constant problem. But the problem of world hunger NOW is absolutely alarming. The reason for the alarm? Rising … Read More
Baby News [Bumped and Promoted]
Heather is delivering her baby today, after staying up all night with contractions. Looks like her husband Jeff was live-blogging it from the hospital this morning (they’re still waiting around as of 8:45 am), although as the day goes on, I suspect he will have better things to do. Thought and prayers to the two three of them. UPDATE: Cassandra … Read More
“The Nebula of Georgia” Is A Hit!
Very positive review from the Greensboro News and Record (sorry, only dead-tree version), praising every cast member as well as the play itself: "familiar characters in a fun dramedy…southern flavor penned by a damn Yankee…it’s easy to see this enjoyable show becoming a staple for the theatre…characters are well drawn and familiar…this show is likely to sell out!" Gotta love … Read More
Opening Night
Little nervous about "The Nebula of Georgia" — it’s a new space for me — but I think it’s going to be pretty good. Advance sales are doing well…..
Jekyll & Hyde
I have to say, David Joy was every bit as good in Jekyll & Hyde as this article suggests. A real tour de force. His duet with himself as both Jekyll and Hyde was fun to watch. Also standing out was Courtney Willis as Emma. A gorgeous voice. The entire ensemble was sharp and crisp. Fantastic staging. But the show … Read More