DECEMBER 23, 2018 JEFF BIGGERS BEGINS his latest book, Resistance: Reclaiming an American Tradition, by paraphrasing Thomas Paine’s famous line: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” But I thought rather of the Kingston Trio’s “M.T.A.” The phrase serves as the opening line to the song about a man named Charlie who can’t exit […]
Blog: 56 Homes Make Progress in Athens
KB Home has completed the model units of Vista Pointe, a new development of detached single-family dwellings in the unincorporated community of Athens. Located on a 7.8-acre site at the corner of Normandie Avenue and 120th Street, the project will eventually consist of 56 two-story homes in two different floor plans. The houses will feature up […]
Blog: Ho ho ho, ha ha ha: Watch Blackstone’s cringe holiday comedy video
Stills from Blackstone’s “The Office” parody (Credit: Blackstone) Blackstone Group had no company-wide holiday party this year, citing an inability to find a proper venue for the more than 1,000 New York employees at the world’s largest alternative investment firm. But it did make a video. In a five-minute parody of “The Office” sitcom, Blackstone […]
Blog: LSU football player killed man trying to rob him and teammate, police say
Two Louisiana State football players were trying to sell an electronic item when one of them fatally shot an 18-year-old man trying to rob them, police said Sunday. A statement released by Baton Rouge police does not identify the players, but a person familiar with the investigation told the Associated… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles […]
Blog: ‘Aquaman’ blows ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ out of the water at weekend box office
In first place, Warner Bros.’ "Aquaman" opened with $67.4 million at the box office for a cumulative $72.1 million, which includes tickets sold in special opening and preview events, and $410.7 million worldwide, according to figures from measurement firm Comscore. At No. 2, Disney’s "Mary Poppins… Source: L.A. Times – Entertainment News
Blog: ‘Aquaman’ blows ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ out of the water at weekend box office
In first place, Warner Bros.’ "Aquaman" opened with $67.4 million at the box office for a cumulative $72.1 million, which includes tickets sold in special opening and preview events, and $410.7 million worldwide, according to figures from measurement firm Comscore. At No. 2, Disney’s "Mary Poppins… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times