Get Shorty turns crime and film making into dark comedy
Chili Palmer travels to Los Angeles to recover stolen money and parlay his aiming knife talk into movie industry leverage. He befriends producer Harry Zimm and manipulates talent to turn a robbery caper into a potential film, using charm over force.
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Ashley MacIsaac blends Cape Breton fiddling with grunge
Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac travels from traditional tunes to a post Nirvana grunge hybrid in Hi How Are You Today. He performs with spoons as percussion, creating a lively clash of old and new. The album invites both clogging and moshing audiences.
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Grand Funk sells out Shea Stadium in 72 hours
A 72 hour rush sold out New York's Shea Stadium as Grand Funk Railroad boosted their Survival album into the U.S. top ten at No. 6. The feat surpassed even the Beatles at their peak, marking a high point for the band and venue. A retro note traces 15 years earlier when Superman II with Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder premiered in Washington DC.
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Mark Wahlberg Reflects On Career Beyond Calvins
Mark Wahlberg known as Marky Mark says public loved his underwear ads but he must move on. He notes his torso featured in Calvin Klein campaigns, and he stars in Fear while portraying Leonardo DiCaprio’s high school friend in The Basketball Diaries.
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Five Questions About Summer From Bart Simpson
The interview frames Bart Simpson as the summer icon. He jokes about mischief at Springfield Elementary and a wish to dodge work with playful schemes. He hints at using a nuclear weapon in a fictional setting and teases yearbook self descriptions in a satirical mode. Associated Press
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Mind Eraser roller coaster debut at Geauga Lake
In Aurora Ohio spectators await the first official ride on Geauga Lake’s Mind Eraser. Julie and I join the select passengers as safety bars lock in, the car climbs a seven story launch, then drops at 45 mph into a looping corkscrew sequence.
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Mind Eraser ride at Geauga Lake part of $9 million project
Jodi Stephenson notes Premier Parks led a $9 million Geauga Lake program including a Mind Eraser coaster, a new entrance plaza, and Grizzly Run white water ride on 3.5 acres. The park’s hours and prices can be reached at 216-562-8303. Stephenson is a New Castle News summer intern and Slippery Rock University rising senior.
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What’s Happening With High School and College Students
Lawrence County reports show ongoing activity among high school and college students. Officials note changes in enrollment, extracurricular participation, and local learning programs impacting teens and young adults across the county.
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Amazing Disgrace review shows solid Posies album
Music critic Mike Kalata rates The Posies Amazing Disgrace as a solid album with varied up tempo tracks like Daily Mutilation Ontario Please Return It and Fight while praising vocal harmonies and guitar textures. It notes strong moments in Hate Song Broken Record and Song 1 and concludes the CD is very good and cohesive for listeners seeking a full album.
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Brian Young
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Real world hits Amy Clingensmith's graduation life
Amy Clingensmith notes three weeks in the real world bring car payments and bills, a new desk and title, and no more student breaks. She laments budgeting, insurance gifts, and loan notices while adjusting from summer writing at The News to a full time reporter role.
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