Sargent Masterpiece Travels to Spain for Meeting with Velazquez's "Las Meninas"Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMBOSTON, MA.- An historic meeting among some of the art world’s most enigmatic young ladies will take place at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, where John Singer Sargent’s "The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit" ( Museum of Fine Arts, Boston , 1882) and Diego Velázquez’s "Las Meninas" (Museo Nacional del Prado, 1656) will be shown together for the first time.
Ping waives settlement on square-grooved wedgesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMPing wedges with square grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29, under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.
OC Woman Disappears After Leaving WorkMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:33PMRANCHO SANTA MARGARITA -- Police are asking for the public's help in locating an Orange County woman who disappearance is considered suspicious.
In Capital of Chile, Damage Is Inside and Often InvisibleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:18PMSantiago’s high-rises and tree-lined boulevards appear mostly unscathed, but many people in the city still do not know if their lives will ever be the same.
Rancho Santa Margarita Woman MissingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:50PMOrange County Sheriff's investigators on Monday were looking for a 33-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita woman reported missing after she failed to return home from work Friday.
VIDEO: Top 10 plays of championship gamesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:16PMHighlights include the best plays from nearly all the title games. Including a penalty kick shootout, diving basketball save, corner kick goals, and hustle plays. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com, 3/8/10.
Lawmakers 'frantic' to get budget, taxes passed by ThursdayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:50PMOLYMPIA, Wash. - The clock is ticking for lawmakers. The 60-day legislative session ends Thursday at midnight. At least it's supposed to. Democrats have to finalize a budget and tax proposal based on the versions passed in the House and Senate. "It's probably going to be pretty frenzied and frantic," said Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-Renton. "This is the most intense part of any session," said Rep ...
Lawmakers 'frantic' to get budget, taxes passed by ThursdayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PMIf Washington state House and Senate budget and tax proposal don't get hammered out by midnight Thursday, lawmakers would go into a special session that could cost taxpayers up to $30,000 per day.
Quincy Pondexter finishes behind Jerome Randle in POY raceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:12PMThe Pac-10 released its all-conference awards and California senior Jerome Randle beat Washington senior Quincy Pondexter for the Player of the Year award.
Head apologises in latest German school sex caseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:51PMIt is in a picture-postcard setting and it is one of Germany’s most celebrated places of learning. But the elite Odenwald boarding school is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Pletcher using spread offense to get to DerbyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:03PMTodd Pletcher is going to the spread offense. Many of the trainer's top 3-year-olds will be strategically deployed over the next few weeks in a move to win races, earn money and run in the Kentucky Derby on May 1. Some big plays may unfold as early as Saturday, when Pletcher plans to send out Super Saver in the Tampa Bay Derby and Interactif in the San Felipe Stakes.
New spa director at Spa MarquisMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:48AMMargarita Valderrama has joined the Spa Marquis in Los Cabos, Mexico, in the position of spa director. The spa, which is a member of the Leading Spas of the World group, offers a wide range of traditional and holistic treatments.
Regional basketball playoff schedulesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:44AMBOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALSTuesday's first roundAll games begi
Zenyatta gets 127 pounds for Santa MargaritaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:54AMBreeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Zenyatta received a 127-pound weight assignment for her first start of the year in the Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap (G1) on Saturday at Santa Anita Park.
People behind Kilpatrick payments namedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42AMProsecutors released the sources behind 89 money orders used to pay a portion of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's restitution and many of the payees appear to be family members.
Jose Cuervo Unveils Artwork For 2010 Ultra-Premium Reserva de la Familia PackagingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:30AMIn an ongoing demonstration of its commitment to the 10 generation-strong company and family motto â ancestry, prestige and tradition â Jose Cuervo International, the world's leading Tequila company, today unveils the 2010 edition of Reserva de la Familia.
Runoff field sets recordMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:35AMSometimes, Mother Nature tries to hamper The Pueblo Chieftain's Spring Runoff.
Bake sales: Startup Atomic Bakery offers treats in less-than-yummy economyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:23AMIn this climate of uncertainty, businesses are shedding employees or shuttering their doors altogether. Economists, analysts and investors — when not swan-diving from Wall Street skyscrapers — struggle to find a solution. Gold? Too volatile. Oil? Too dangerous. Cupcakes? Too … delicious?
Harvard-Westlake girls' basketball can wait this one outMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:31AMThings are going so well right now for the Harvard-Westlake of Studio City girls' basketball team that the Wolverines moved a step closer to a state championship without even playing a game.
Another Laurel takes centerstageSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:04PMMargarita 'Yanah' Laurel plays Maria Makiling, the daughter of god who descends to earth. Margarita Angela Laurel shares her family’s love for the arts as she joins the final celebration of University of the Philippines-Los Baños’ centennial through a theatre production titled “Teginef/A Dream Play.”
Court at Law issues Feb. 2 casesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:30PMCalhoun County Court-at-Law Judge Alex Hernandez was in session on Friday, Feb. 5. The following are cases heard that day. Julian A. Perez Jr., Victoria, was charged with theft by check between $20 and $500 and pled guilty.
Local gymnasts place at Fullerton meetSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07PMFive gymnasts from OlympicaGymnastics Club in Laguna Hills placed in their respective divisions, Feb. 26-27, at the Return of the Titans Meet at Cal-State Fullerton.Among those was Whitney Hessler of Mission Viejo, who scored a 9.30 on the Floor...
Cloistered nuns wrote music with a messageSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:58AMBehind the walls of 17th-century Italian convents, an active culture of nuns was writing music, singing and playing instruments. Traffic jams formed to hear what has become "Passion and Silence."
Long Wait for Vatican Documents on PiusSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:07AMIt could be five years before the Vatican’s secret archives dealing with Pope Pius XII’s reign are fully catalogued and opened to scholars, a Vatican official said.
Viva Chile! Nation rallies to help quake victimsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:36AMCONSTITUCION, Chile - Chileans are volunteering by the thousands and heading to the towns hardest-hit by last week's powerful earthquake, often driving their own cars packed with donated supplies for disaster victims.
Community Mourns for 7-Week-Old Infant Allegedly Killed By MotherSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:20AMKristopher Posada only lived 7 short weeks. Those at his memorial says he lives on through his memory—by raising awareness for child abuse. They say in his death, he finally has a voice.
Going bald to support cancer researchFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:08PMRANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – More than 200 men, women and children plan to go bald later this month in the name of pediatric cancer research. The third annual St. Baldrick's Foundation head-shaving event is scheduled for March 22 at the Rancho Santa...
Wash. Senate Introduces Construction BudgetFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:25PMOLYMPIA, Wash. -- Senate Democrats on Friday unveiled a scaled-down capital budget that they say will create 4,800 jobs. The $5.7 billion supplemental budget includes $39 million for new construction projects, including campus improvements at the University of Washington.
Shock waves still felt in Capitol after income tax bombshellFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:19PMKey Democratic leaders say it's time to shake things up, but Republicans say they're astounded the idea of an income tax on the wealthy is even being considered.
Driver with 3 prior DUIs convicted of murderFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:44PMWESTMINSTER – A Mission Viejo woman was convicted Friday of second-degree murder for driving drunk on the 91 Freeway, rear-ending a big-rig truck and killing a passenger. Suzanne Amelia Carlson, 27, now faces a 15 year-to-life term in state prison...
Libraries with scaled-back hours teeter on irrelevanceFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:17PMElizabeth Goldman spent lunchtime in her school library every day last year; it helped the Laguna Hills High senior keep her head above water while taking an intensive load of honors and Advanced Placement courses. The school library was always...
DREAM CITY: Vision to Action - Taking the pulse of health care optionsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMThe Dream City committees looking into the future of health care in the Pikes Peak region wasted their time. We’re already among the healthiest communities in the country, right? Didn’t Outdoor Magazine recently rate us No. 1? Doesn’t Men’s...
Yuma Scorpions Make First 2010 SigningFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:58PMThe new Yuma Scorpions of the Golden Baseball League have signed their first player for the 2010 season. Salomon Manriquez, the All-Star catcher in the Atlantic League in 2009 becomes the initial player to join manager Darryl Brinkley's roster.
Singles groups in North TexasFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:25PMAmerican Singles Golf Association DFW Chapter 972- 606-3187. Offers "fun, fellowship and fairways." Meets 6-8p.m. second Thu. www.asgadfw.org
Middle-schoolers learn respect at CSUFFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:53PMFULLERTON Seventh-grader Michael Araiza, on Friday, learned that outside appearances aren't necessarily indicative of a person's character. Michael, a student at Sycamore Junior High School in Anaheim, was also reminded that individuals make...
Bartender of the WeekFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:36AMNot bartender of the week. I had a margarita there last weekend and it was honestly the worst margarita I have ever had. Very disappointd with island dogs lately!
RT's Advertising Declared Ad of the Month in UKFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:19AMRT's ads that caused a row among Western media and Russian bloggers has been found the best commercial of the month by the British press. In January, judges from the prestigious Awards for National Newspaper Advertising proclaimed RT billboard advertisement as the "Ad of the Month".
Under the Dome for March 5Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:01AMToday is Friday, March 5, the 54th day of the 60-day legislative session.
Title hopes wash awayFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:25AMIRVINE — The rain came and went Saturday afternoon at Irvine High. Momentum seemed to change just as quickly in the CIF Southern Section Division II girls’ water polo championship game.
Nightlife Calendar: 03/05/2010Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:38AMBack Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. third Sat. of the month, featured performers followed by open mic and jam session, family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 622-2944.
High School RoundupFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:29AMBOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Sage Hill def. Segerstrom COSTA MESA — Freshman Kent Kawaguchi had 16 kills to help the Lightning win their season opener, 20-25, 25-15, 25-19, 25-27, 15-9, Tuesday.