Prevent your pet from becoming a statistic
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Shakes” is a “bolter” — he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. I worry constantly about him getting lost in the woods nearby. If that happens, what should I do? I feel that lost pets don’t get found very...
4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 19, 2024
Welcome to a look at the latest highlights coming your way on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is a very slim edition, but there are a couple of independent gems that appear to be worth checking out. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a bit, be sure to give one of these films a try.BIG NEW RELEASES!
EAST BAY: This independent comedy/drama follows an unmarried middle-aged man in San Francisco who is disappointed in his life and career. And it isn’t just him, the lead’s professional friends feel they have failed and have not measured up in the eyes of their parents and friends. The man and his pals attempt various...
‘Twisters’ has some great special effects, but that’s about it
Rating: ««out of ««««
Running Time: 122 minutes
This feature film from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. opens exclusively at theaters on July 19.
It can sometimes take a while for a hit movie to result in a sequel, but few would have expected the 28-year span between the original summer blockbuster Twister and its unanticipated follow-up. Truth be told, Twisters isn’t really a true continuation of the story. Yes, there are “storm chasers” in it, various tornados causing massive destruction, as well as a few subtle references to the original film. However, that’s about where the similarities end.
The story introduces Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a college...
Moments in Time
On July 22, 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” after admiring the view from the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The song’s music was composed by Samuel A. Ward, a church organist and choirmaster in Newark, New Jersey. The two never met in person.
On July 23, 1980, Pham Tuan became the first Vietnamese citizen as well as the first Asian in space when he flew on board the Soyuz 37 mission as an Intercosmos Research Cosmonaut. His career awards included the rare distinction of being one of the few foreigners to receive the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
On July 24, 1915, the passenger ship SS Eastland capsized while tied to a dock in the Chicago...
On July 23, 1980, Pham Tuan became the first Vietnamese citizen as well as the first Asian in space when he flew on board the Soyuz 37 mission as an Intercosmos Research Cosmonaut. His career awards included the rare distinction of being one of the few foreigners to receive the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
On July 24, 1915, the passenger ship SS Eastland capsized while tied to a dock in the Chicago...
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