Holy Moley! It's "SHAZAM!" Nov 17, 2009
In this story by the late creative team of E. Nelson Bridwell, Don Newton and Kurt Schaffenberger, Cap battles Satan himself. (Artwork is copyright 2009 by DC Comics, Inc. SHAZAM. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Friday's high school football playoffs schedule Nov 17, 2009
Newton-Conover at Catawba Bandys ... Newton Grove Hobbton at Princeton. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Self-Cleaning Silicone Gel Insect Wings Nov 16, 2009
That work confirms that only very small forces, just a few billionths of a Newton (2 to 20 nanonewtons) are needed to shed nanoscopic dust particles. 10 Newtons is the approximate force exerted by a 1 kg bag of sugar sitting on a kitchen work surface because of gravity. (Science Daily)
Families shocked by how fast flu can hit Nov 16, 2009
Her doctor told her to stay home a week before returning to her job as a first-grade teacher in Newton. But Johnson wasn't thinking of that. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Man riding lawn mower killed in Elk County crash Nov 16, 2009
Advertisement State police at Ridgway said Roger Davis, of West Newton, was driving the Murray riding lawn mower east on Spring Creek Road in Spring Creek Township, Elk County, on Saturday a little after 2 p.m. The front of an eastbound 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Paul B. McConville, 38, of Sigel, struck the rear of the mower, police said. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Lou Radkowski. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fans react as Rove quits show Nov 16, 2009
"Bert Newton, Graham Kennedy and Don Lane have or had it. Dave Allen was very good like that too, but Rove does it so effortlessly.". O'Donnell said the show was not helped this year by the poor lead-in from Australian Idol, and McManus probably got tired. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Women's Basketball Game Notes: Western Illinois Nov 15, 2009
Tim Newton will provide play-by-play and Jane Schott will provide analysis. Rankings: Purdue is ranked No. 23 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' poll and Western Illinois is not ranked. (Purduesports.com)
Princeton Holds Off Yale, 24-17 Nov 15, 2009
Max Newton recovers a fumble ... Those two plays loomed even larger when, on the next play, Money stripped the ball from Princeton receiver Harrison Daniels and senior outside linebacker Max Newton recovered at the Yale eight to end the scoring threat. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
From go to whoa, Nine wasn't going to let the great Tiger out ofits sights Nov 14, 2009
The best word to describe the commentary was reverent, although at least you had the country's best golf commentator - Jack Newton - in the box to at least try to keep it in check. The coverage opened with highlights of Tiger's first round, coupled with pre-recorded comments from Ian Baker-Finch, Ian Healy and Newton ... Baker-Finch went OK, but it was still left to Newton to provide the best insight into what makes Tiger so great. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'2012': Audiences might be better off looking, not listening Nov 14, 2009
This comes to the attention first of a charismatic scientist (Ejiofor), followed by the White House chief of staff (Platt), the president himself (Danny Glover), even the fetching first daughter (Thandie Newton). Unlike science fiction of an earlier generation, the government immediately recognizes the crisis, and the drama of "2012," such as it is, revolves around how a remnant of the Earth's population will be saved and who will be among the chosen. (FOX59, IN)
Football Radio Network Nov 14, 2009
The Purdue Sports Network football radio crew is made up of (left to right): Rob Blackman (side reporter), Tim Newton (pregame/halftime/postgame anchor and producer), Gary Kline (enginner), Joe McConnell (play-by-play), Pete Quinn (color commentator) and Tom Mauch (spotter) ... Tim Newton is in his 15th season as pregame/halftime/postgame anchor as well as producer ... Previously, Newton served as sports director at WASK radio in Lafayette from 1982 to 1986. (Purduesports.com)
New acting supervisor of Fremont-Winema National Forests namedFormer deputy forest supervisor to start position Jan. 1 Nov 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009 5:03 PM PST LAKEVIEW Rick Newton, who served as the Fremont-Winema National Forests deputy forest supervisor the past two years, has been named acting supervisor as of Jan. 1. Newton will replace Karen Shimamoto, according to a press release. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
As a portrait of the art world, ‘(Untitled)’ exhibits humor, not cynicism Nov 13, 2009
(Untitled)' movie review - '(Untitled)' showtimes - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Melrose Police Station overhauled thanks to business donations Nov 13, 2009
Newton Shackelford, manager of ColorWorks Melrose store, said that his company donated between 30 and 50 gallons of paint to the police department, a monetary value of $900-$1,500. Basically, [Lyle] told us that he had an opportunity because he was fortunate enough to have received some free labor and he needed some materials, and things were a little tight, as we all know, and wondered if we could help, Shackelford said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Scott's relationship with his game is on the mend Nov 12, 2009
Or, as high-profile commentator Jack Newton suggested, that Scott's ''head was not in the right place. However, while Scott said he paid no heed to the speculation - partly because he had not been home since March - he is adamant his relationship with Ivanovic, who is with him in Melbourne this week, had played no part in a form slump during which he twice felt like taking a long break from the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Honor Flight Nov 12, 2009
Roberts daughter, Bonnie Benesh of Newton, made a photo album of his travels. My grandson first told me about Honor Flight, said Roberts. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hollywood gets in the holiday spirit Nov 12, 2009
Director Roland Emmerich makes good on that prophecy with his latest doomsday story 2012, featuring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton and Danny Glover. Also on the apocalypse front. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vegan MetroWest Network celebrates one-year anniversary Nov 12, 2009
Prana in Newton, toured the Taza Chocolate factory in Somerville, where they watched stone-ground organic chocolate being made, and held their own vegan ice cream party at a member s house ... Vegan-friendly On the menu: vegetable- stuffed phyllo, vegetarian chili, marinated tofu pizza Prana Caf 292 Centre St., Newton. (Boston Globe)
Businesses save Salvation Army Nov 12, 2009
"I called the landscaper (John Nicolazzo of John Nicolazzo & Son Landscaping Construction in Newton), and asked if he could work for Jesus. I tried to guilt him up. I told him, 'The Salvation Army needs your help,"' Brasco recalled. It worked. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
State rejects Gillett charter bid Nov 12, 2009
Board member Toyce Newton also said, I m not convinced, about the school s plan to target low income and at-risk students. After the vote, Mays added that although he had voted against the charter, I m for that elementary school staying in the neighborhood. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Renee Wolff; balanced learning, family Nov 11, 2009
She was 74 and previously lived in Newton for a quarter century and Brookline for several years ... That was just the culture in our home, by then in Newton. (Boston Globe)
School board mulls budget priorities Nov 11, 2009
By By John Hilliard Wicked Local Newton Posted Nov 10, 2009 @ 11:01 AM. Newton. (Newton Tab, MA)
NCHSAA Football Nov 11, 2009
Piedmont at Newton Conover. South Iredell at Bandys. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newton North students probe future of fuel, environment Nov 10, 2009
Wicked Local Photo by Zara Tzanev Eliot Bemis shows off one of his tote-bag designs made of recycled plastic and wax paper in a class at Newton North High that teaches how to make and market renewable products including carbon neutral bio-diesel ... By John Hilliard Wicked Local Newton Posted Nov 09, 2009 @ 04:24 PM ... Newton North teacher Steve Chinosi held up the Ball jar to the light. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Efforts by Epstein to change Newton School Committee rejected by voters Nov 10, 2009
Staff Photo by Jim Walker Geoff Epstein, Newton School Committee member, Ward 1 ... By John Hilliard Wicked Local Newton Posted Nov 09, 2009 @ 05:03 PM ... Voters rejected an effort to dramatically alter the face of Newton s School Committee on Nov. 3. (Newton Tab, MA)
Andrew Bayle, 90; engineer helped develop guidance systems Nov 10, 2009
On Oct. 9, Mr. Bayle died of heart failure at the Stone Institute in Newton. He was 90. (Boston Globe)
Newton School Department sets goals for the year Nov 9, 2009
By Dan Atkinson/Staff Writer Wicked Local Newton Posted Oct 07, 2009 @ 12:00 AM ... The School Committee hired consulting firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to help find Newton s next superintendent, members said at a meeting last week ... Fowler-Finn left Cambridge last year and was replaced by former Newton Superintendent Jeff Young. (Newton Tab, MA)
HOLLISTON PTSA: Notes for November Nov 9, 2009
Kathy Cheever, Cheri Newton and Jill Sykes will be running the drive this year ... Call Kathy Cheever at 508-429-2055, Cheri Newton at 508-429-8566 or Jill Sykes at 774-233-0444. (Holliston Tab, MA)
‘This Old House’ marks 30th season by fighting back against housing crisis Nov 8, 2009
(Several miles away in Newton Centre, the program helped a couple complete a modest 330-square-foot addition to their home that includes a kitchen upgrade; those episodes began airing earlier this fall. . (Boston Globe)
Nicklaus puts Tiger to shame Nov 8, 2009
Jack Newton will return to the commentary box next week after being so rudely interrupted by the Seven Network. Newton, discarded by Seven last year after 15 or so years in the commentary booth, has joined the Channel Nine team for the Australian Masters telecast ... Newton will be joined in commentary by Eddie McGuire, Ian Baker-Finch and Englishman Mark Nicholas, who is more familiar to cricket fans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Final fanfare for the lanky yank Nov 6, 2009
Bert Newton explained he had bought a new hairpiece for the occasion - and promptly took it off for the crowd. Describing yesterday's memorial, Barry Crocker - Lane's friend of 42 years who attended his funeral late last month - said there was ''plenty of colour and some great entertainment a testament to the love we felt for Don. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Religion: Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
258 Concord St., Newton Lower Falls ... 1860 Washington St., Newton ... Newton Highlands Congregational Church. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update Nov 6, 2009
The afternoon session, lead by Mriganka Sur, PhD, Newton Professor of Neuroscience, Head, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, included presentations on several promising areas of autism research and panel discussions among the presenters. Chromosome 16p11. (EurekAlert!)
Celebrity birthdays: Nov. 6 Nov 6, 2009
Actress Thandie Newton is 37. Model-actress Rebecca Romijn is 37. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Don Lane farewelled in Sydney Nov 6, 2009
A raft of veteran talent regaled the crowd with stories of Lane, including former Sports Minister Michael Cleary, comedy writer Mike McColl-Jones and fellow TV legend Bert Newton. Newton was brought to tears speaking of Lane and said: "I'll miss him for the rest of my life" ... At the end of his speech, Newton ripped off his famous hairpiece as a gesture to his friend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'U.S. agents' convicted in rendition trial Nov 5, 2009
CNN's Hada Messia in Rome; Paula Newton in London, England; and Pam Benson and Jim Barnett in Washington contributed to this report. Share this on. (CNN)
Minorities, women win big on ballot Nov 5, 2009
Newton elected its first African-American mayor, a military veteran and former aide to US Senator John F. Kerry. Women candidates won mayoral elections from Fitchburg to Brockton, cementing their growing success in city politics and deepening a pool of leaders capable of seeking higher office. (Boston Globe)
Rosenbaum vs. Siegel for Newtons Ward 5 School Committee Nov 5, 2009
Rosenbaum vs. Siegel for Newtons Ward 5 School Committee - Newton, Massachusetts - Newton TAB ... Rosenbaum vs. Siegel for Newtons Ward 5 School Committee ... Wicked Local staff photo by Jim Walker Candidates for Ward 5 Newton School Committee Sue Rosenbaum, left, and Steve Siegel, right, meet with the editorial board of the Newton TAB/ wickedlocalnewton. (Newton Tab, MA)
Newton People Nov 4, 2009
By Staff reports Wicked Local Newton Posted Nov 03, 2009 @ 11:56 AM ... Dr. Lizzie McEnany of Newton received the 2009 Sue Heilman Award for Excellence (Community Member) for her years of service to homeless children and families ... The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German recently gave special recognition to Anneliese Cooper of Newton, a member of Concord Academy s Class of 2009. (Newton Tab, MA)
Sykes 3Q profit stung by strong dollar Nov 4, 2009
Those costs exclude the $1 million in legal and professional fees associated with Sykes Enterprises proposed acquisition of in Newton, Pa. That $263 million deal is expected to close this quarter. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Bulldogs, Bears at Bowl Saturday at 1 Nov 4, 2009
Senior LB Max Newton (Great Meadows, N.J.) and junior DB Marcus Wallace (Germantown, Wis. each intercepted their first collegiate pass this year. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Scrooge Rings in Holiday Movie Season Nov 4, 2009
Director Roland Emmerich makes good on that prophecy with his latest doomsday story "2012," featuring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton and Danny Glover in a tale of a world devastated by cataclysm and struggling with a terrible quandary: Who do you choose when you can save only a fraction of humanity. "It's like a Noah's Ark story in a way," Cusack said. (CBS News)
* From Motown to misery: the bitter fate of Detroit Nov 3, 2009
Names such as Flint, Youngstown, Buffalo, Binghamton, Newton. Feldman sees a relentless decline for working-class Americans all the way from Iowa to New York. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Carrey's Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit Nov 3, 2009
" Also among the menagerie: "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" -- The followup to the family hit about critter crooners Alvin, Simon and Theodore has the threesome finding their hearts and singing talents tested in a battle of the bands against a trio of female chipmunks. "The Princess and the Frog" -- Disney animation goes old-school as the studio releases its first hand-drawn cartoon in five years with this update of "The Frog Prince" fairy tale, set on the jazzy Louisiana bayou. THE... (KIRO TV, WA)
Holy Moley! It's "SHAZAM!" Nov 3, 2009
In this story by the late creative team of E. Nelson Bridwell, Don Newton and Kurt Schaffenberger, Cap battles Satan himself. (Artwork is copyright 2009 by DC Comics, Inc. SHAZAM. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
GigaBeam Completes Restructuring and is Poised for Significant Growth Nov 3, 2009
GigaBeam's Corporate Counsel, Amy Trombly, of Trombly Business Law in Newton, MA with whom GigaBeam has had a long standing and productive relationship. GigaBeam's Bankruptcy Counsel, Daniel K. Astin of Ciardi Ciardi & Astin, Wilmington, Delaware. (Primezone Releases)
Alice Schafer, 94; math professor breached social barriers Nov 2, 2009
In addition to her husband and grandson, Dr. Schafer leaves two sons, John D. of Turner, Maine, and Richard S. of Newton; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. In keeping with her wishes, there was no funeral or memorial service. (Boston Globe)
Headaches and heartaches: Wife's persistence leads to relief Nov 2, 2009
following stops in Waltham and Newton. Although three years younger, Jason soon decided he would marry Lisa one day, and they sat by the pool at night talking about religion, family, and their roles in his brother's band, Forged Iron. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Newton: Ruth Balser for mayor Nov 2, 2009
LAST YEAR, voters in Newton shut the door on a business-as-usual tax increase by rejecting an override of Proposition 2 1/2, so the next mayor will need to give the city a management makeover to bring its costs in line with its resources ... Newton has the luxury of choosing between two impressive candidates, but Balser s grit and commitment offer the best hope of leading Newton out of a fiscal dead end. (Boston Globe)
Leo Theodore Mavreles Nov 2, 2009
Former husband of Susan (Myers) Mavreles of Monroe, NC. Devoted father of Marcie Mavreles of Ann Arbor, MI and Meagen Mavreles and Michelle Mavreles both of Monroe, NC. Also survived by paternal relatives George T. Mavreles of Newton and William and Helen Marios of Newton and his maternal relatives Joseph Dooner of Weymouth, Michael and Doris Dooner of Weymouth, Regina and Frank Senkel of Braintree, Rose Charland of Hanover and Margaret Keyes of Hanover. Also survived by numerous cousins. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Twenty-Six Marist Cross Country Runners Named To MAAC All-Academic Team Nov 2, 2009
Biomedical Sciences), (Clark, N.J./Communications), (Schenectady, N.Y./Communications), (Newton, N.J./Athletic Training), (Bolton Landing, N.Y./Communications), (Niskayuna, N.Y./Business), (East Setauket, N.Y./History - Adolescent Ed.), and (Latham, N.Y./Business) were all selected to the MAAC All-Academic Team. To be eligible for the MAAC All-Academic Team, a student athlete must complete two semesters at their institution and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3. (Goredfoxes.com)
Science teachers from Italy visit Medford High School Oct 31, 2009
These educators are here thanks to a partnership program with MIT, which facilitates collaborations between educators in Italy and the USA. In addition to participating in MIT programs, this particular group of Italian educators visited three local high schools: Medford High School, Newton North High School and Everett High School. They had very positive comments about their visit to Medford High School from its beautiful location, to the structure of the school and the well-behaved students. (Medford Transcript, MA)
NECN beefs up sports programming as SportsNet makes more hires Oct 31, 2009
Bridgen, a Beacon Hill resident, bounces back and forth from NECN in Newton and Comcast SportsNet in Burlington. We believe in being the home for all things sports here at Comcast SportsNet and the home for all things news, weather, and traffic at NECN, he said. (Boston Globe)
Ala. Gov Lashes out at Computer Contract's Critics Oct 31, 2009
State Finance Director Bill Newton declined to discuss the lawsuit, but said he disagrees with statements made by Holmes and other committee members that sole source contracts can't have subcontractors. Riley was surrounded at the news conference by state merit system employees who he said were part of the committee that decided that Paragon Source LLC was the "sole source" that could do the work. (ABC News -- Wire)
Brookline's Chestnut Hill Star Market now open Oct 31, 2009
WIcked Local staff photo by Keith E. Jacobson Facade of the new Star Market in Chestnut Hill. By John Hilliard Wicked Local Brookline Posted Oct 29, 2009 @ 05:00 PM Last update Oct 30, 2009 @ 12:06 PM. (Brookline TAB, MA)
From Edgard to Cooperstown Oct 31, 2009
Using the game of baseball as an example, an employee at the Hall of Fame was able to introduce Newton s Laws of Motion to the young scholars ... I learned the laws of Isaac Newton, said second-grader Michael Powell. (L Observateur, LA)
Video: Wayne Newton's Limited Engagement Production Once Before I Go Celebrates Grand Opening at Tropicana Las Vegas Oct 30, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne Newton is celebrating 50 years of entertaining audiences on The Strip with an all-new, limited engagement production, Once Before I Go, at Tropicana Las Vegas ... From a shy 15-year-old just off the bus, to his place as one of America's most celebrated entertainment icons, Once Before I Go is the story of Wayne Newton told by the man who is living it ... Having performed live to more than 40 million people, Newton has epitomized the talent, glamour and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newton Energy Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results Oct 30, 2009
Source: Newton Energy Corporation ... CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 29, 2009) - Newton Energy Corporation (the "Company" or "Newton") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to report its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 ... For complete disclosure of Newton's September 30, 2009 third quarter financial results and Management's Discussion and Analysis, please go to and view documents listed under Newton Energy Corporation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Wayne Newton Hints at Calling it Quits Oct 30, 2009
(AP) Wayne Newton is telling fans "Danke schoen" after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last ... "I'm enjoying my second daughter in a way that I didn't get a chance to do the first time around," Newton, 67, told The Associated Press on Wednesday ... Newton brought his second-grader home Wednesday night before heading to the Tropicana for the opening night of his latest show, "Once Before I Go.". (CBS News -- Entertainment)
JoJo in LaLa Land Oct 30, 2009
Leo Frank screening Newton homeboy Ben Loeterman hosted a screening of his film The People vs. Leo Frank at the ICA the other night. The film is about the 1913 murder of a child laborer and the subsequent lynching of Frank, a Jewish factory supervisor wrongly convicted of the crime. (Boston Globe)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, Woody Harrelson, Amanda Peet, John Cusack Produced by: Roland Emmerich Directed by: Roland Emmerich Written by: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. (Fresno Bee)
Soil Moisture And Ocean Salinity Satellite Ready For Launch Oct 30, 2009
Dr Phil Newton, NERC's Director of Science Delivery, said, "The great advances in understanding weather, climate and environmental change promised by a successful SMOS mission cannot be achieved by single European nations acting alone. The European Space Agency provides an essential framework for pooling our intellectual, technological and financial resources, so making possible this sort of big science.". Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
'Slumdog' kids risk trust fund Oct 30, 2009
Newton hints at retirement Wayne Newton is telling fans "Danke schoen" after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last ... Newton, 67, says it depends on whether his itch to keep working conflicts with his desire to spend more time with his 7-year-old daughter ... Newton's show includes stories about Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Power Parnters to furlough workers Oct 30, 2009
"The bulk of our workforce will be furloughed for a full week and part of a second week, but they won't be all (furloughed) at the same time," said Don Carton, human resources director for Power Partners, which makes electric transformers and solar water heater systems in a factory on Newton Bridge Road. On Nov. 9, Power Partners will furlough a group of employees who make the larger components of the transformers, while the remainder of the assembly workers will work Nov. 9 and 10 before taking... (Athens Banner-Herald)
State officials told to bid all state purchases Oct 29, 2009
(AP) - Gov. Bob Riley and Acting State Finance Director Bill Newton have instructed state purchasing officials to seek bids before making any purchases. A memo signed by state Purchasing Director Isaac Kervin was sent Oct. 19 with the directions from Riley and Newton. (WSJA.com, AL)
