Jack Black portrays Gulliver in a scene from "Gulliver's Travels." Jason Segel portrays Horatio and Emily Blunt portrays Princess Mary in a scene from "Gulliver's Travels." Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Jack Black stars in "Gulliver's Travels." Show Caption of Expand By Roger Moore | Orange County Register December 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm It begins with a very short cartoon starring that prehistoric “Ice Age” squirrel and ends with a big song-and-dance number. But no, “Gulliver’s Travels” isn’t all filler. Even though it sometimes seems that way. This Jack Black vehicle plays to a few of Black’s strengths – his physicality, his musicality, his eyebrows. But even at 83 minutes, it’s a drag, another 3-D movie for kids in which the 3-D adds nothing. What’s most surprising about this version of a big man among Lilliputians is how little film technology has improved, over the 115 years of … [Read more...] about Jack Black hams it up in ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
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MassDOT, MBTA Officials to Offer Thanksgiving Travel Guidance
The holidays are a time for family, reflection and, of course, travel. On 10 a.m. Monday, MassDOT will join officials from the Massachusetts Bay Authority Transportation to discuss travel impacts during Thanksgiving week. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver and MBTA General Manager Luis Manuel Ramirez are expected to share advice on safe driving behavior, offer guidance on making decisions for route and times of travel, and will highlight the benefits of taking public transportation. AAA predicts New England will see the highest volume of travelers for Thanksgiving since 2005. The travel associate estimates 2.5 million New England residents will travel for the holiday. Last year, they predicted 2 million. Some Leavenworth County, Kansas, officials are calling for Commissioner Louis Klemp's resignation after he insulted a black woman who had just presented a land-use study to the commission. "I don't want you to think I am picking on you because we are part of the master … [Read more...] about MassDOT, MBTA Officials to Offer Thanksgiving Travel Guidance
Today in History: October 28, 2018
Today is Sunday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2018. There are 64 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 28, 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the United States that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba; in return, the U.S. secretly agreed to remove nuclear missiles from U.S. installations in Turkey. On this date: In 1726, the original edition of "Gulliver's Travels," a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift, was first published in London. In 1858, Rowland Hussey Macy opened his first New York store at Sixth Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. In 1922, fascism came to Italy as Benito Mussolini took control of the government. In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary. In 1940, Italy invaded Greece during World War II. In 1958, the Roman Catholic patriarch of … [Read more...] about Today in History: October 28, 2018
South Miami PAL Athlete Wins Gold at Junior Olympics
This slideshow requires JavaScript.She credits her lucky pikachu socks that she borrowed from her older brother Rocco, but India Bradley is no stranger to hard work and dedication. A fourth grade student at Gulliver Schools, India’s favorite subject is math and she spends her time playing basketball, volleyball and competing in track and field relay races, 100m and 200m sprints. But when you ask India about her passion, she gets excited to tell to you about competing in the track and field long jump. “The long jump is a lot of fun because I can soar through the air and really see what I am capable of; And I like to win.” And win she does. India is a track and field athlete through the South Miami Police Athletic League (PAL), which was brought back in 2015 to help build a bridge between local police and the community. It is an organization in which members of the police force coach young people, both boys and girls, in sports and school-related activities. … [Read more...] about South Miami PAL Athlete Wins Gold at Junior Olympics
RONN TOROSSIAN AND 5W PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY PUT THEIR CLIENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THROUGH INNOVATIVE, BIG THINKING
By DANIEL SONNINSHINE One of the nation’s most respected PR firms for businesses and brands, 5W Public Relations Agency (“5W”), is a 150-person, full service marketing and public relations company. Founded in 2003 and led by President/CEO Ronn Torossian, 5W has been routinely ranked as a “Top 10 Independent PR Firm” by industry leaders such as O’Dwyers and The Trade Desk. 5W was also named Agency of the Year by the American Business Awards three years in a row. Called “One of the U.S.’s busiest, most effective PR companies” by Business Insider, 5W specializes in several key areas including: (1) B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology, Travel & Hospitality); (2) B2B (Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, CSR, Sustainability Communications); (3) Digital Media (Social Media, Influencer Marketing, SEO & Graphic Design), (4) Public … [Read more...] about RONN TOROSSIAN AND 5W PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY PUT THEIR CLIENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THROUGH INNOVATIVE, BIG THINKING