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Pat Derby dies at 70; rescuer of exotic and performing animals
Pat Derby could coax Willie the bear with a handful of jelly beans, make Christopher the cougar twitch his tail on command, and even kissed Rijo the tiger. But when it came to Walt Disney, she had less patience. Derby, a Hollywood animal trainer...
Tags: New York City, Throat Cancer, Politics, Entertainment Events, University of Cambridge
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Mercury 'Barnum' gets a P.T. Barnum
Gene Weygandt will star as P.T. Barnum in the Mercury Theater's upcoming production of the musical "Barnum," the Mercury has announced. Also starring: Cory Goodrich and Summer Naomi Smart. "Barnum," one of the first shows in the Mercury's new self-...Tags: Music, Entertainment Events, Cy Coleman, Music Theater, Entertainment
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Florida travel calendar for January
Check out festivals and events in January across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Jan. 26, Feb. 2: Just for Kids. SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando kicks off its...Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Soups, Tarzan (movie), Gainesville
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More Pogo: Volume Two brings in P.T. Bridgeport
Bonafide Balderdash, the second volume of Fantagraphic's reprinting of the entire 26 year run of Walt Kelly's comic strip pogo came out a couple of months ago. Two years are covered in each Pogo edition. (Volume one had a bonus multi-month section of...
Tags: Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Cartoons, Entertainment Events, Entertainment
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In appreciation of Alaska the bear, and those who rescued her
Alaska, the polar bear who recently died at the Maryland Zoo, is a touching example of how animals can recover from years of deprived living conditions in circuses if given the opportunity (Polar bear euthanized at Maryland zoo," Jan. 16). People for...
Tags: Ethics, Maryland Zoo Baltimore, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Religion and Belief, Entertainment Events
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‘Tis the season for thoughtful gestures to kids in need
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelSchoolZone has been inundated with tips about really cool things community members are doing to make the holidays extra special for students in need at a number of area schools. Here are a few Orange County examples that stood out: -Ivey Lane Elementary... -
Clown hitches a ride
FrameworkA clown – looking very similar to the famous Keystone Cops – hitches a ride on a police motorcycle during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus parade of animals.... -
Ringling Brothers Dragons Official Rules
OFFICIAL RULES Sun Sentinel.com Ringling Brothers Dragons ticket giveaway NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The SunSentinel.com Ringling Brothers Dragons Ticket Giveaway (“...Tags: Deerfield Beach, Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Entertainment Events
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Book a 7-night Carnival Liberty cruise to the western Caribbean for as low as $419
Carnival Cruise Lines offers a seven-night western Caribbean cruise for as little as $419 per person, based on double occupancy.
The Carnival Liberty sails out of the Port of Miami on a Saturday-Saturday itinerary with stops in Cozumel, Mexico, Belize,...Tags: Sweetwater, Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Entertainment Events, Sailing
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No more curtain calls for elephants
The Los Angeles City Council is poised to consider a measure that would in effect prevent elephants from performing in traveling shows and exhibitions in the city. It's hardly unusual for the council to sound off on any issue under the sun, but in this...
Tags: Arthritis, Entertainment Events, Feet
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Lack of direction has nation at risk
Will an Edward Gibbon of the future write a book called The Decline and Fall of the American Empire? There's a good chance one will, since empires have been rising and falling since the dawn of civilization. The real Gibbon dealt with the fall of the...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Politics, Entertainment Events, Economy, Business and Finance, National Government
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Keep the circus out of Glendale
I am writing in response to the recent letter from Nancy Klein concerning the cruel treatment of animals by the Ramos Circus. I support Klein in asking the Glendale community and the City Council to please protect both Glendale residents and animals used...Tags: Entertainment Events
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