The Dead Sea Scrolls: Catalog of the Exhibition of Scrolls and Artifacts from the Collections of the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids
Abovethelaw.com (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
When talking about instances of normal people exhibiting superhuman strength and bravery, the most common example is the mother who lifts a car when her child is trapped beneath it thanks to an adrenaline rush. It seems that law school students are similarly inspired by threats to their laptops. Thomas M. Cooley 3L Shady Yassin was studying at a coffee shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan last week. A would-be...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Friday Night Boys have announced a US tour with Anarbor, The Ready Set, and The Bigger Lights. 1-22 South Hackensack, NJ @ School Of Rock 1-23 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground 1-24 Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey 1-26 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft 1-27 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground 1-28 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place 1-29 Altoona, PA @ Eldolyn Terrace 1-30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop 1-31 Tinley...
Maggie's Notebook (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Sarah Palin has "gone rogue" again and told Sean Hannity that the Fort Hood shooter and murderer, Nidal Hasan should have been profiled by the Military. Palin will arrive in Fort Hood for her book signing on December 4th. She is donating her book royalties to the victims of the attack on the Texas Military base. See video below. Sarah Palin While the New York Daily news says that Palin's...
BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
I can’t say I’m a fan of the 700 Club or Pat Robertson. I do like David Brody who is CBN’s political correspondent and do read his blog often. He had a chance to interview Governor Sarah Palin when she was in Grand Rapids, MI yesterday, and Part [...]
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Detroit, Michigan’s Legend have signed to Rise Records. The group will enter the studio in January and their debut album is set to release in April of 2010. Upcoming LEGEND Shows: Nov. 20th - Mixtape Cafe - Grand Rapids, MI Nov. 27th - Giorgio’s - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nov. 28th - The Jukebox - Rochester, New York Nov. 29th - Spotswood - Spotswood, New Jersey Nov. 30th - Golden Monkey...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Tracking the GOP race to 2012 Sarah Palin's book tour launched yesterday with a signing event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it'll continue today with stops in Fort Wayne and Noblesville, Indiana; Levi Johnston will not be attending the Palins' Thanksgiving dinner; former McCain aide Nicolle Wallace said the claims in Palin's book are "fiction"; President Obama would beat Gov. Tim Pawlenty...
Baxojayz - Centricity (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
In celebration of Saosin’s recent release, In Search of Solid Ground, the band and t3h Bax0jayz want to hook up one lucky winner with a major prize pack, including a Fender Squire Bass, Ibanez Electric Guitar, Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar, and an Evans Drumhead, all signed and played by the members in the "Changing" music video. Enter now for your chance to win this incredible prize!...
home (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
BIG 10 Illinois beat Central Michigan 77-59. Jenna Smith (Bloomington Kennedy) had 31 points for Illinois. Kendra Holman (East Grand Rapids, MI) had 15 points for CMU. Indiana beat Cincinnati 64-57. Jamie Braun (Marshfield, WI) had 12 points for Indiana. Val Schuster (Wausau Newman, WI) had 2 points for Cincinnati. #19 Kansas beat Iowa 66-55. Kelly Kohn (Adrian, MI) did not score for the Jayhawks....
Broadway Carl's Blog-O-Mania (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Attorney General Eric Holder sat before a Senate hearing today to explain the US justice system to some cowardly Republican Senators in a constant state of pants soiling these last few days at the thought of trying a self-confessed, alleged terrorist in Federal court as opposed to the military tribunals at Gitmo. Finally a reasoned, concise explanation . Prosecuting the 9/11 defendants in federal court...
The Swamp (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
by Mark Silva Sarah Palin, author of Going Rogue , says the Army psychiatrist, a Muslim, accused of killing 13 and wounding 29 at Fort Hood, Texas, should have been "profiled'' before the shootings. " I certainly do,'' Palin says in an interview that will air on FOX News' Hannity this evening, "and I think that there were massive warning flags that were missed all over the place, and...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Saosin's latest webisode can be seen by clicking read more. Saosin are currently on the PacSun tour through December with Eye Alaska and Inner Party System. Nov 18 The Rave-Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI Nov 19 House of Blues Chicago Chicago, IL Nov 20 Orbit Room Grand Rapids, MI Nov 21 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit, MI Nov 22 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Nov 24 The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza New...
Music Is The Heart Of Our Soul (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
John Mayer will kick off a North American tour in support of his upcoming release, for his new album Battle Studie , beginning February 8th in Charleston, South Carolina, and will feature supporting acts Michael Franti and Spearhead. Tickets for the majority of dates are planned to go on sale to the general public on November 21st, with an American Express card member pre-sale window from November...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Kill Paradise have joined Breathe Carolina on their US tour. Kill Paradise's new album 'The Second Effect' on November 11th on Breaksilence Records. Nov 05 - Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court Nov 06 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar Nov 07 - DeKalb, IL @ The House Cafe Nov 08 - Pontiac, MI @ iLounge Nov 10 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection Nov 12 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar Nov 13 - Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme...
Frtedsnews (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
" Narcissistic Personality Disorde. A distressing triad made up of pathological self-centerness; a repeated pattern of frustrating, damaging efforts to establish intimate relationships; and an insecure, fragile self-concept. Internally an unpredictable lability makes life miserable." C.M.Berry, "The Baker Encycopedia of Psychology" Marshall-Pickering, London/Baker Book House, Grand...
bilerico.com (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Wisdom does not necessarily come with age. Two of Michigan's oldest academic institutions are showing nothing but stubbornness when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Rather than endorse healthy academic debate, Hope College of Holland, Michigan and Calvin College of Grand Rapids, Michigan--my home state--are playing 'hear-no-evil-see-no-evil,' when it comes to exploring viewpoints...
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