Sunday, May 20, 2012
A lacrosse tournament offers up a lesson in restraint.
OK, I agree that stiffer competition can make a team better in the long run. I get that. It’s why the younger brothers and sisters of siblings involved in sports often show advanced skills early on. So there we were on a Saturday afternoon at a lacrosse tournament with teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. I got the feeling that the team from Long Island wasn’t making the trip to lose to a team made up of mostly football players and former baseball players (as one mom perfectly stated). I’ll make a crazy assumption that the team from LI spends the entire calendar year playing together as a unit. They could have been blindfolded and still have known where their teammates were. It was fun to watch — at first. With each game…
TV tips for Sunday May 20, 2012
The Celebrity Apprentice, 9 p.m., NBC And the winner is … In a million years I would not have pegged Arsenio and Clay Aiken to be the finalists. Right? Or certainly that snot Aubrey to have come in third. Which is why we love the Apprentice! I am picking Clay to win. For no particular reason, other than I still feel bad I voted for Ruben in the Idol finale. The 2012 Billboard Music Awards, 8 p.m., ABC “Festivities at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas recognize artists for the fan support they've garnered; musical performances include Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO and the Wanted; musician Stevie Wonder receives the 2012 Billboard Icon Award.” Nurse Jackie, 9 p.m., Showtime The best evolution in this new season is not the trials and …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
TV tips for Saturday May 29, 2012
Harry’s Law, 8 p.m., NBC Cancelled. The Firm, 9 p.m., NBC Cancelled. Meet Mrs. Eastwood & Company, 10 p.m., E! I imagine being married to Clint Eastwood is a lot like being forced to watch Unforgiven over and over in a small, airless room. So perhaps having her own reality show is just something to do to pass the time, but perhaps it is a cry for help (like Gary Busey’s wife on Wife Swap). So I plan to watch closely, for clues. “Clint Eastwood's wife, Dina, introduces their daughters and their housekeeper, then Dina reveals her passion project.”
Friday, May 18, 2012
Did the former presidential candidate break the law, or is he just the world's worst husband? Take our poll and add your thoughts in the comments.
The jury in the John Edwards' corruption trial was set to begin deliberations today. Edwards is charged with six criminal counts including conspiracy to violate the Federal Election Campaign Act, accepting contributions that exceeded campaign finance limits, and causing his campaign to file a false financial disclosure report. He faces up to 30 years in prison and $1.5 million in fines if convicted of all charges. "At issue is a scheme to use about $1 million from two wealthy campaign donors to hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress Rielle Hunter as he ran for the White House in 2008," said the Associated Press in a report Friday morning. What do you think? Did Edwards violate election laws? Take our poll and add your thoughts in the …
Five things to know for Friday, May 18.
Weather: I can get used to this. Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind at 7 mph becoming south. The overnight still looks a little cool with a low around 43. The weekend looks great. Lots of sun! Something in common: So what do Marvin Gorgas, Adam Michaud, Spencer Daly and Nate Heroux have in common? Yeah, i know. They live in East Hampton, go to high school, play baseball ... all true. This, however, you might not know. Come back at 9 a.m. for the answer. Student showcase at Middlesex: The Annual Arts & Media Festival will be held at the Middlesex Community College library. The event showcases the best student work of the year from four different programs; Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Multimedia and Broadcast-Cinema. There will be …
TV tips for Friday May 18, 2012
American Graffiti, 8 p.m., TCM Oh, I love this movie. I have not seen it in years. Might be the perfect Friday night antidote to another crazy week. Maybe I’ll swing by the store and pick up a pocket comb, a pack of gum, and a bottle of whiskey and just settle in. The Celebrity Apprentice, 8 p.m., CNBC In case you missed the look on Aubrey’s face last Sunday when she got fired – or the even better look on her face when Arsenio picked Teresa over her after that – you can watch it all again tonight. Or even if you have already seen it and you simply enjoyed it as much as we did – watch it again! Say Yes To The Dress: Bridesmaids, 9:30 p.m., TLC “A church pastor mother who doesn't want the sexy short dress; a mother that doesn't want her …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The social media giant is expected to go public Friday.
Facebook is expected to bring its stock to the public for the first time Friday, with shares priced at $34 to $38 each, CNN.com reports. That would put the company's valuation around $81.2 billion on the day of its IPO, according to the report. Do you plan to buy some Facebook stock? Why or why not? Take our poll and add your thoughts in the comments.
Five things to know for Thursday, May 17.
Weather: OK, you can cut the grass again. Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind between 9 and 11 mph. Wind will become calm during the overnight, according to NOAA, but it could be a bit chilly with lows around 42. A senior moment: The East Hampton High School baseball team will play its final regular season home game at 3:45 p.m. against Morgan. Get there early though to catch the ceremony honoring a special group of seniors! Portland Business of the Month: Stor-U-Self, 127 Main St., was selected as the “Business of the Month” at the May meeting of the Portland Economic Development Commission. In addition to climate controlled storage units that range in size from 3 by 4 foot lockers to 15 by 45 foot units, Stor-U-Self also offers …
TV tips for Thursday May 17, 2012
Person of Interest, 9 p.m., CBS What a great season this turned out to be. I love when a new show starts out intriguing and then gets better. Such a rarity. Tonight, in the season finale (it has been renewed), all hell breaks loose as the government closes in on Reese. Finch, Fusco and Carter must save him! Do you think they will? And do you think they will finally explain why HR is called HR? 30 Rock, 8:30 p.m., NBC In the season finale (renewed!!!) jack asks Liz to officiate at his and Avery’s vow renewal. Remember what happened the last time Liz was at Jack and Avery’s wedding? She ended up married to Jack. So this could be fun. Missing, 8 p.m., ABC Hope you didn’t love this, because it ain’t coming back.
The American robin's common name results from a case of mistaken identity, and it's really not an accurate sign of spring. Facts and fallacies about this perky bird.
The American robin is one of those birds that is so common it lends credence to the old saw about familiarity breeding contempt. Perhaps contempt is too strong a word, but the robin is often taken for granted because of its familiarity. If it were rare, the beautiful orange that it sports from chin to underparts would make it a birder's prize. A considerable body of lore — not all factual — surrounds the American robin, state bird of Connecticut as well as of Michigan and Wisconsin. Our bird got its name from the orange-chested Old World, or "European," robin because early European colonists in America were wont to name New World animals after look-alike species in the old country. Thus Eurasia's elk is our moose. In Eurasia, our …
Ron
11:51 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
It is amazing that 61 % of Patch readers think he is innocent. CT is a state where murders of children are protected from the death penalty so why should a person such as Edwards receive recrimination ? This shows how far as a society we have turned against any individual responsibilites and consequences for our actions. Edwards was worth close to 250 million dollars from winning an award against… more ›