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September 15, 2009

3 Things to check out this weekend

Anonymous The Suwannee Democrat Tue Sep 15, 2009, 05:45 PM EDT

The Genuine Elvis

By Ronnie McDowell, Edie Hand and Joe Meador

Hardcover, 112 pages ($14.95)

Amazon 1589806956

Slim and trim (like young Elvis!), this catchy little tribute to the King is a fascinating roundup of first-hand recollections from people who knew him, rare fly-on-the-wall photos from Presley’s early days of stardom and a selection of Elvis portraits by country singer Ronnie McDowell, whose musical career was built on a 1977 hit about the recently deceased superstar, “The King is Gone.”

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Sling Blade—Blu-ray edition

DVD ($34.99)

Amazon B001UREJYA

Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed and starred in this award-winning 1996 drama about a mentally challenged man’s struggle to re-enter mainstream society after a lengthy prison stay. More than a decade later, it still packs a powerful punch. Country singer Dwight Yoakam is pitch-perfect as a redneck bully in a strong supporting cast that also includes Robert Duvall, John Ritter and a young Lucas Black. Extras include cast interviews, commentary by Thornton and several documentaries.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Thirtysomething: The Complete First Season

DVD ($59.99)

Amazon B001U9BS2O

Between 1987 and 1991, “Thirtysomething” was must-see TV for millions of viewers who loved its well-defined baby-boomer characters and their juggling act of jobs, spouses, kids and all the other trappings of entry-level adulthood. The series’ much-anticipated arrival on DVD comes with numerous bonus features sure to please its many fans, including a making-of documentary and catching-up featurettes with the cast, which included Timothy Busfield, Peter Horton, Patricia Wettig and Ken Olin.

—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.

May 21, 2012 1 Photo
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.

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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.

April 5, 2012
100th anniversary of sinking of titanic special coverage
Online coverage begins today will include fascinating and emotional stories, slideshows and videos. Content updated daily.

April 4, 2012 1 Photo
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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