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July 23, 2010

3 Things to Check out this weekend

Anonymous CNHI The Suwannee Democrat Fri Jul 23, 2010, 08:12 AM EDT

Live Oak — The Karate Kid/The Karate Kid II Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray $39.99

Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki “Pat” Morita came together in this beloved ’80s classic (and its sequel), about a fatherless Los Angeles teenager and his wise martial-arts mentor, that became the basis for the re-make now in theaters. Will young Daniel learn mastery over self, mind and body---or continue to receive humiliating smackdowns from the dangerous biker gang of karate students? Bonus features include commentary from the stars, director and writer, and three featurettes.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

The Devil Can Ride

Edited by Lee Klancher

Hardcover, 304 pages ($26)

Sure it’s stereotyping, but the motorcycle has always been an icon for outlaws and outsiders. This collection of 30 essays, culled from a diverse selection of writers including Hunter S. Thompson and T.E. Lawrence, celebrates the rebellious, bad-boy reputation of steel horses and the enduring hold they’ve had our imaginations for more than a century. Climb aboard for an eye-opening, entertaining and often inspiring ride.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Alice in Wonderland

Blue-Ray/DVD/Digital 3-Disc Combo Pack ($44.99)

Johnny Depp’s delightfully unhinged Mad Hatter anchors Hollywood’s latest big-screen venture into author Lewis Carroll’s childhood-lit bizarro world. But other eye-popping marvels abound as well, including a bulbous-headed Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen, a swirl of special-effect creatures and the wonderfully offbeat, sometimes macabre signature touches of director Tim Burton. Thirteen bonus features make this an exceptionally well-stocked trip down the rabbit hole.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

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VIDEO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse

The solar eclipse that took place Sunday evening was an annular eclipse, one in which the moon blocks almost all of the sun. Some of the best viewing was in Asia, as with this video filmed in Japan.

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Hope Notes reception for donors, volunteers, school personnel and those involved in this project May 15 at 6 p.m. at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
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Viral video: Zoo lion goes crazy over zebra-striped baby
A baby boy wearing black and white stripes -- like a zebra -- looked awfully tempting to a lioness at the zoo in Portland, Ore. this week. His parents captured video of the big cat pawing at her glass cage, trying to eat him.

May 3, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Family sings 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on way to school
One dad starts the weekdays off right by staging a sing-along to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" with his three kids during their morning ride to school.

April 27, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Bears interrupt weather report at Pa. TV station
A mama bear and three of her cubs were caught on camera at a northeastern Pennsylvania television station seconds before a live weather report was about to begin.

April 25, 2012 1 Photo
Photo tribute: 100 years of baseball at Fenway Park
This year Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, celebrates its 100th anniversary as America's oldest Major League stadium -- and the setting for some of baseball's greatest players, historic wins and crushing losses. That sacred magic is captured in two exhibits at the 20-year-old Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, a Boston suburb.

April 19, 2012 1 Photo 1 Slideshow
Viral video: High school prom spills into street for 'Footloose' dance
A group of high school students from Oklahoma made their prom memorable by staging a choreographed dance to "Footloose" in the middle of the street. The video of students from Hennessey High School in Hennessey, Okla., was shot Saturday night and is quickly going viral.

April 17, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Rain delay antics at college baseball game
Fans aren't the only ones who get bored during rain delays in college baseball -- the players do too. But the teams from the Southern Miss and Ole Miss found some creative ways to pass the time this week during an extended delay at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.

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100th anniversary of sinking of titanic special coverage
Online coverage begins today will include fascinating and emotional stories, slideshows and videos. Content updated daily.

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DJ "Dr. Don," The Big 98 and Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park to revive Bluegrass Radio Show
The first show with The Big 98.1 will be broadcast from The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Radio Studio this Sunday, April 1, from 5 - 7 p.m.

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