Grand Canyon: A wonder year-round Nov 21, 2009
One way of dealing with the heat is to mimic desert animals: Get up early to take advantage of the cooler morning hours, then hang out or nap in the shade until it cools off again. Although monsoon storms can break the heat, they can also bring flash floods, such as the one that ripped through the village of Supai in August. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Cool change arrives 'with a bang' after hot spell Nov 20, 2009
But while the arrival of the cooler air will be welcomed by most Victorians, it represents a potentially dangerous period for firefighters. "We're forecasting thunderstorm activity right across the state," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Martin and Baldwin to host Oscars Nov 5, 2009
Martin previously hosted the show in 2001 and 2003 while Baldwin was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar in 2004 for The Cooler. Martin said he was "happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Clooney may star in Isle-based movie Nov 5, 2009
Though Baldwin will be making his hosting debut, he's no stranger to the Academy, having been nominated for a supporting actor Oscar for 2003's "The Cooler.". Obama brother opens up about novel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tom and Gisele savor Miami Nov 2, 2009
In the cooler cities, we get some dudes out. The dudes are so appreciated. (Boston Globe)
Twin Cities offer tricks and treats for kids Nov 1, 2009
For those looking to escape the cooler temperatures, East-land Mall hosted its annual Halloween trick-or-treat event, allowing kids to visit different stores instead of houses. Bridget and Bob Noll of Bloomington, took their 2-year-old son, Elijah, dressed as the character Max from the movie "Where the Wild Things Are" to the mall so that he could experience something different. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
How to beat jetlag Oct 29, 2009
With many airlines having pre-flight online seating options, opt for a place away from the noisy galley, far from the busy toilets and as close to the cooler front of the plane as possible. Although many passengers automatically select a window seat, I find that having an aisle spot enables me to get up and move around without disturbing others. (iAfrica.com)
Best from Sunday Oct 26, 2009
With a bit of concentration, I can remember the taste of cold milk on a summer day, straight from the cooler on a farm near our home in Michigan. We weren't farmers, except for the acres of tomatoes that were my dad's hobby and my purgatory, but that's another story. (Athens Banner-Herald)
William H. Macy is SHAMELESS When it Comes to SHOWTIME Oct 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOWTIME and acclaimed Emmy Award-winning television and film producer John Wells (ER, THE WEST WING, SOUTHLAND, THIRD WATCH, FAR FROM HEAVEN, SHOWTIME's AN AMERICAN CRIME) are bringing SHAMELESS, the long running British series to American television starring Emmy Award-winner and Oscar-nominee William H. Macy (Door to Door, Fargo, Pleasantville, The Cooler). Showtime has ordered a pilot for this one-hour drama tracing the lives of a very unconventional... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Armed For Battle Sep 25, 2009
They had time to laugh, dressing rookies as (the cartoonish '60s TV series, not the cooler movies of recent years), and time to celebrate, becoming the first team this year to clinch a playoff berth. But it isn't all fun and games for the Yankees right now. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Glass Buttes, Oregon, USA Sep 16, 2009
Fires are allowed in the cooler seasons if you bring your own wood, but not during the summer. There are private lease areas within the region. (Suite101.com)
Light rain falls on Valley raisin crop Sep 16, 2009
Best time is in the evening, when the cooler air presses down against the earth, an inversion layer trapping the aromas of the landscape. You can smell farming when you pass a raisin vineyard by the scent. (Fresno Bee)
Cover Story: Cable's Indian Summer Sep 13, 2009
Cable networks just scored a 10th-straight summer win over their broadcast rivals in household share, and many think the medium can do just as well with scripted fare in the cooler months despite the seasonal gale of promotions for new broadcast shows. Cable networks are looking to build on the momentum gained with last season's slew of series launches in September, October and November, now that production schedules have bounced back from last year's Writers Guild of America strike. (Multichannel News)
Text messaging isn't just for 'LOLZ' anymore Sep 4, 2009
Here are some of the cooler uses. TECH TIPS. (USA Today -- Tech)
Old wines, new tricks Aug 30, 2009
Blind tasting wines from the two cellars showed the wines cellared in the cooler area were fatter in texture. But take note, the wine was also less evolved and tasted a trifle younger. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mike Dooley (57) Aug 28, 2009
Taking up clarinet at the age of nine, he started playing in the school band, but it wasn t too much later that he decided to start playing the cooler sound of the alto saxophone at age 13. Playing in wind ensemble and in concert and stage band in school, he also enjoyed playing in garage bands after school. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Emile Hirsch Channels Kurt Cobain For Catherine Hardwicke's 'Hamlet' Aug 27, 2009
We're using some of the cooler Shakespeare language, in a musical way,' explains 'Twilight' director ... "So, we're using some of the cooler Shakespeare language, in a musical way. [My Hamlet] is like an [aspiring] rock star. He's got six people that go to his performances, go to clubs and listen to him. It's like an early Kurt Cobain.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Things to do before summer ends Aug 27, 2009
At Wildlife World Zoo, there is special evening admission to the aquarium so you can check out marine life during the cooler hours. Details: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sudden summer tough for area residents to take Aug 25, 2009
"This 90 and 100 percent humidity is brutal," said Framingham resident Evan Davis, who said liked the cooler temperatures in June and July. "I like the 75 to 78 degree days and the 58 degree nights," he said yesterday while enjoying an ice cream at Mad Willy's with his wife, Krissy, and 15-month-old daughter, Emma. (Framingham TAB, MA)
PC of the Week (8/18/09) Aug 22, 2009
After researching I came across the Cooler Master Scout which was the perfect size for me, plus it had great air flow and a small size. Once I had the shell I started looking into the guts. (IGN Gear)
Mad Men, Season 3 Aug 19, 2009
The cooler the riddle at the center of your show, the more of a letdown it's going to be when you explain it. I'm sorry to liken Don to yet another homicidal maniac, but it's the same deal with. (Slate)
Record heat wave continues in Seattle, Portland Jul 29, 2009
A Home Depot in Portland had to order up air conditioners from one of its stores on the cooler Oregon coast to restock for the week. The units arrived Tuesday morning only to sell out three hours later, Home Depot employee Cliff Baker said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bill Gates envisions fighting hurricanes by manipulating the sea... Jul 16, 2009
Some variations have the water moving through turbines on their way down, which would in turn generate electricity to suck up the cooler water. As many as 200 vessels could be placed strategically in the predicted path of a hurricane, and they could be designed to be reused or to sink in place and decompose underwater. (The Drudge Report)
The Populism of the FDR Era Jul 4, 2009
Yet he also had to establish himself as the cooler alternative to demagogues who often generated among the populace as much fear as hope. The most troublesome nemesis was the ruthless Huey Long of Louisiana, since immortalized as Willie Stark by Robert Penn Warren in All the King's Men. (Time.com)
Have you been to the drive-in theater lately? I went there to watch “Terminator” on the screen facing eastward and I could barely make out what was going on. When I brought this up with one of the employees, they told me that ever since the car dealerships opened up on the west side of Imperial Avenue, a lot more light has been shining on the screen. Is there something that can be done about this? It could be hurting business over there and I don’t want to see the drive-in go under. — Hating Light Pollution, Imperial County'>Too bright at drive-in? Jun 24, 2009
Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe - Bright lights ruining movies at the drive-in. Have you been to the drive-in theater lately. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
- Just Warming Up: Killing a fly is an ‘execution’? (1) Jun 23, 2009
I liked the cooler weather. Can't wait for winter again. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Wet, wonderful Thailand Jun 16, 2009
Our new friend Pon offers to take us to a traditional Nepalese hill tribe camp, but we decide to skip it this time and rather opt for a hiking trip on another visit during the cooler months, when we can pass through the more authentic villages. Butterfly colour therapy. (iAfrica.com)
Fishing Report 06/05/09 Jun 5, 2009
Shenango Reservoir (Mercer County): Anglers were marking crappies in about 16 feet, but the bite was slow in the cooler water of recent days. Bass, northern pike, catfish and the occasional walleye were reported this week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
From princess to pauper May 19, 2009
It's relatively straightforward but time-consuming, and the following morning, en route to a family picnic, I can barely lift the cooler box after my Edward Scissorhands session. The picnic, meanwhile, is a self catering affair and a huge success. (iAfrica.com)
Owners struggle to find sanctuaries for chimps May 15, 2009
Boaters would stop to see Sammy, who would jump in canoes and help himself to food and drinks from the cooler. "That would be the price of admission for him," Cochran says. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Upfronts 2009: A&E Bolsters Ranks With Seven New Shows May 14, 2009
He meets a mysterious crew of detectives, known as the Cooler Kings, who give him a shot at redemption in this surf-noir crime show. A&E also has six other crime-based shows, three based in Los Angeles, in various stages of development: The Lead Sheet, following the police work of the LAPD tracking the Hillside Strangler in 1977-78; Central Division, tracking a pair of distaff captains as they run a dangerous downtown district in the City of Angels; The Quickening, which looks at a bipolar LAPD... (Multichannel News)
Locally produced wine, cheese focus of Chef to Farm Tour May 12, 2009
Ginn showed the cooler in which the cheese wheels were ripening; some had formed a mold on the outside, which is fine, he said, since the rind is so tough the mold doesn t penetrate it, unless the mold is cracked, which is often encouraged in the case of bleu cheese. Outside, Matthew Scott, director of sales and marketing for the Pampered Cow, was offering a cheese tasting. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Hundreds of dead birds on Bay Area beaches May 3, 2009
"The ocean can wax and wane between warmer and cooler states, and when it's warmer, anchovies and sardines are more plentiful in our survey. Some of the cooler species, like calamari squid and juvenile rockfish, are less abundant," Ralston said. Bird and fish populations are closely linked, Ralston said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ready For S'mores Season May 2, 2009
After a quick stop for food, drink and ice for the cooler, camping paradise is just around the bend. Another key is to bridge the expectation gap. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Northeast warned of new source of sea rise Mar 17, 2009
That system moves heat energy in warm currents from the tropics to the North Atlantic and pushes the cooler, saltier water down, moving it farther south around Africa and into the Pacific. As the conveyor belt slows, so will the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic current. (MSNBC -- Environment)
In 'Crossing Over,' the dream of immigration becomes a nightmare Mar 13, 2009
Kramer made the 2003 William H. Macy-Alec Baldwin casino thriller "The Cooler" and 2006's lurid "Running Scared." "Crossing Over" continues his specialty: sizzling sleaze. But even more than before, he seems allergic to discretion. (Boston Globe)
Crossing Over Mar 13, 2009
UPDATED DAILY Wednesday, March 11th, 2009. Browse through the galleries of the world's most desirable women. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Crossing Over into unintentional hilarity Feb 25, 2009
Writer-director Wayne Kramer whos previously given us the competent The Cooler and the flat-out-bonkers Running Scared follows the templates of Crash and Babel to the letter, from the interweaving plotlines to the polyglot confrontations to the helicopter shots of traffic coursing its way through a chaotic and unfeeling world. And if you thought Crash and Babel were preachy and awful, you aint seen nothing yet. (MSNBC -- Movies)
The sister we left behind Feb 8, 2009
Throughout the first and second movies, there was plenty of sleeping, waking, snoring, squabbling, shooshing, complaining ("Mommy, Tommy stinks!) and trips to the restroom.Unbeknownst to everyone, however, 4-year-old Mary - she always had a touch of wanderlust - had slipped out the back of the car to go to the restroom. Preoccupied with my aching belly - I was groaning pretty loudly by then - I didn't notice her slip by me.About then the second movie was coming to a close. My father, always... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Summer Resorts Feb 8, 2009
In the cooler months, the same suite could set you back $445 to $1,295 a night. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Travel)
