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Drinking (and making) Scotch on Robert Burns Day
Daily DishCelebrate the birthday of Scotland's favorite son Wednesday, also known as Burns Day, after the 18th century Romantic poet Robert Burns. Known for his lilting lyricism, storied love affairs and fondness for haggis, Burns also enjoyed a good glass of...... -
Matt Weinstock, Jan. 19, 1960
The Daily MirrorMass Hysteria No one knows how it started but one day last week the rumor swept through an L.A. junior high school that the Russians were going to drop an atom bomb on the city at noon. Probably some youngster remarked mischievously, "Wouldn't it be funny... -
Matt Weinstock, Jan. 23, 1960
The Daily MirrorLife at the Outpost A couple named Janet and George, who moved recently from the lowlands to a home in the Hollywood Hills reached by a short private road, invited some friends to dinner the other night. All the guests arrived on time except a doctor... -
Auld lang syne for English speakers
I WAS GOING to wish you a Happy New Year, but why bother? For a huge and growing number of people around the world, today simply isn't the start of a new year. As far as the world's approximately 1.3 billion Muslims are concerned, New Year's Day is the...Tags: Holidays, Population, Politics, Demographics, Social Issues
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Calendar: events for March 2008
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterARIZONA Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop This central Arizona fest, now in its 14th year, has a roster of 130 films and includes appearances by Helen Hunt, who makes her directorial debut with "Then She Found Me"; actor Diane Ladd; director...Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Tourism and Leisure, Dylan Thomas, Film Festivals, Movies
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Welcoming 1919
Today The Times' editorial board lists wishes for the new year and cliches that it hopes will die with the old. Boards of the past practiced something similar--in the 1950s, The Times printed predictions for upcoming years, and favorite quotes from...Tags: Eyewear, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Death, China, Civil Rights
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Bonny, bonny banks
Times Staff Writer"Haste ye back," beckoned a sign at the car ferry terminal at Ardrossan on Scotland's western coast as the boat eased up to the dock after crossing from the Isle of Arran. I told myself I'd heed the invitation. It was July and I'd been distillery-...Tags: Dining and Drinking, U.S. Airways, Wetlands, Natural Resources, Science and Technology
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Cruise lines, from refined to no-frills
Special to The TimesCruise lines have their own character. Some, such as Disney, are geared to families with young children; others, such as Crystal, are more suited for couples. Here are general profiles of some major cruise lines. Per diems, listed after the line's name,...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Rivers, Marco Polo, Silversea Cruises, Tourism and Leisure
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Celebrate Scotland's Favorite Son, Poet Robert Burns
FOX2now.comThe Scottish Arms will celebrate the work of Scottish Poet Robert Burns with an evening of music from the legendary author, bagpipe performance, haggis experience and whisky tastings. The Scottish Arms is located in the Central West End at 8 S. Sarah...Tags: Human Interest
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Mullen Speaks Of Vets At D-Day Memorial
Staff reporterIn a stirring tribute to the D-Day sacrifices of American soldiers and their allies, the U.S. military's top officer said Sunday that World War II's defining moment should remind all that returning warriors need not "suffer in quiet desperation." Adm....Tags: Death, Armed Forces, Defense, France, Germany
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