Women Join Ranks Of Computer Gamers
9 June 2008, 18:06 No comments
Berlin, June 08: Computer gaming remains predominantly the realm of men.
But a closer look at the culture reveals some surprising trends among female gamers. True, many women have no interest in gaming. Many of those who do tend toward games like the Sims, a blockbuster that focuses on social relationships.
But there are many hardcore female [...]
Hutton Cranswick Talent Weekend
31 May 2008, 04:04 No comments
The Talent and Hobbies weekend staged at St Peter’s Church over the Bank Holiday weekend brought in visitors from far and wide.
The church was filled with a wonderful show of more than 30 exhibits ranging from fishing flies to china painting.
The bells were in almost constant use as people ‘had a go’ and demonstrations of [...]
From School To Cool
15 May 2008, 17:05 No comments
Traditional Sunday School programs for children in the Barossa look to become a practice of the past.
Many church leaders have had to restructure their services to encourage children to stay and more families to join.
Andrew Morris, Barossa Uniting Minister, said social avenues such as sport events and shops open on Sundays have contributed to the [...]
Deeds Stop downloading MP3s for a minute and read this column
25 April 2008, 17:05 No comments
Random shots from the notebook:� Hundreds of independent record stores will come together April 19 for Record Store Day. It’s not a gimmick to sell CDs - or even to lure kids away from their computers so they’ll stop file-sharing for 5 minutes.It’s just a few great hours to honor record store culture.”There’s been a [...]
Cate Blanchett gives birth to third son
22 April 2008, 21:09 No comments
SYDNEY, Australia %26mdash; Actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child, a spokesman said Monday.Blanchett, 38, delivered son Ignatius Martin Upton on Sunday in Sydney, said Tim McKeough, media relations manager at the Sydney Theatre Company, where Blanchett and her playwright husband are co-artistic directors.”All are well and very happy,” McKeough said.The newborn [...]
Craig sheds 007 charm for new film
22 April 2008, 21:09 No comments
LONDON %26mdash; He’s a style icon known to millions as suave superspy James Bond.So it could be called ironic that Daniel Craig feels at home playing an aging, miserable actor in the low-budget British film “Flashbacks of a Fool.”But Craig says it would be “terribly easy” to become like his character Joe Scot, an embittered, [...]
Deeds Stop downloading MP3s for a minute and read this column
22 April 2008, 21:09 No comments
Random shots from the notebook:� Hundreds of independent record stores will come together April 19 for Record Store Day. It’s not a gimmick to sell CDs - or even to lure kids away from their computers so they’ll stop file-sharing for 5 minutes.It’s just a few great hours to honor record store culture.”There’s been a [...]
1 teen remains jailed in video beating
22 April 2008, 21:09 No comments
BARTOW, Fla. %26mdash; Only one of the eight teens accused of participating in the videotaped beating of a classmate remained behind bars Sunday, after a seventh bonded out, authorities said.Brittany Mayes, 17, was released on $33,000 bond, said Polk County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Scott Wilder. Still jailed is Stephen Schumaker, 18.The teens, the youngest of [...]
What price for a kilo of Olympic medals
18 April 2008, 19:07 No comments
The notion that some medals are more difficult to win, and therefore more worthy, is a contentious one.
Athletes from so-called minor sports object furiously, pointing out that they work just as hard and are just as skilled, so deserve equal credit.
Ive always had my doubts.
To me athletics is the heart and soul of the summer [...]
How about more Easybet sellers
18 April 2008, 19:07 No comments
Large crowds rolled up for the big days this season %26mdash; Southland Racing Clubs Christmas meeting, Invercargill galloping and harness cup days and the Riverton Easter fixture.
There were not enough Easybet sellers moving among the crowds at these meetings. Clubs and the TAB are missing out on turnover by not having more sellers in the [...]
