Arts figures who died in 2006 include Robert Altman, Shelley Winters CP via Yahoo! Canada News
(AP) - In films such as "Nashville," Robert Altman constructed a complex world, interweaving a large ensemble of players, famous and unknown, to portray human beings in all their wisdom and folly.
Why border issue could be barrier to split The Scotsman
THE idea of Border check points on every road from the Solway Firth to Berwick-on-Tweed will appal many Scots, but that is the picture which unionists paint of life in an independent Scotland.
Golden East Crossing eyes new retailers Rocky Mount Telegram
The former Carmike Theater and Cinema Grill location at Golden East Crossing mall is being renovated – but not for a theater operation, said mall Marketing Director Vernessa Roberts.
How would we fare alone on a world stage? The Scotsman
FOR 300 years, Scotland has operated on the world stage as a part of the United Kingdom. Wars and campaigns, triumphs and disasters have been shared equally with Scotland's Union partners.
U.S. players all eliminated at Santaluz San Diego Union-Tribune
Dec. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE): If Aleksandra Wozniak can get a good night's sleep, her position in the Santaluz Open is an enviable one. The 19-year-old from Canada is the No. 1 seed, the next four seeds in the USTA's $50,000 Pro Circuit event at the Santaluz Club have been eliminated, and Wozniak has been steeled by representing her country in Fed Cup competition, in which she is 10-0 this season.
Just £1.67 per day - the cost of a hospital patient's food The Scotsman
HOSPITALS in Scotland are failing to provide nutritious meals for patients, putting them at risk of malnutrition and slowing down their recovery, a critical report found yesterday.
Richard Madeley: My Life in Media Independent
Richard Madeley, 50, is better known as one half of the husband and wife daytime television team Richard and Judy. He met Judy Finnegan when they were both reporters at Manchester's Granada Television in the 1980s.
The great Canadian mining disaster The Globe and Mail
After days of murky weather, a wool fog lifted off central Labrador, revealing the bald rugged terrain explorer Jacques Cartier dismissed as "the land God gave to Cain." The momentary clearing allowed a clutch of travellers to dash to two turbo props marooned at Happy Valley Goose Bay airport.
Arkansas News Bureau Arkansas News Bureau
Sales tax on groceries, everything else, a hot topic in '07 Legislature By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state sales tax - the one Gov.-elect Mike Beebe wants to phase out on groceries and eliminate on utilities used by industry - is likely to be a major topic of the next legislative session in January.
Arkansas News Bureau Arkansas News Bureau
More payday lenders regulated by state By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - More payday lenders are being regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Collection Agencies, but 45 percent still aren't, a coalition of groups seeking to end payday lending in Arkansas claimed Wednesday.
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