• Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Never fall in love with anything that can’t love you back’

    This week's featured read is "The Homewreckers" by Mary Kay Andrews.

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    The Xbox and Activision love-in formally begins this year with the Xbox and Call of Duty showcases – now back-to-back

    Xbox has just confirmed its summer showcase, and it sure does look like it'll be following it up with a Call of Duty Direct immediately afterwards. As announced over on the Xbox Wire blog, Xbox will be hosting its yearly summer games showcase on June 9, 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 6pm BST. As the post notes, "like our double-feature last year with Starfield Direct, immediately following the Showcase we’ll be airing a special deep-dive into the next instalment of a beloved franchise." The post is...

  • 25 Things to Love About St. Bernards

    The St. Bernard is a breed synonymous with strength, rescue, and gentle spirit. Originally bred in the Swiss Alps, these dogs were first used by monks at the St. Bernard Hospice to locate and save lost travelers in heavy snow conditions. With their immense size, ranging typically from 140 to 260 pounds, and their thick, warm coats, St. Bernards are designed to withstand cold weather and navigate rugged terrain. Despite their formidable appearance, St. Bernards are known for their calm

  • St. Mary Magdalen celebrates ‘legacy of love’

    On Saturday, April 6, approximately 600 family, St. Mary Magdalen (SMM) parishioners, and friends attended the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Legacy of Love gala to raise funds for the SMM School but also to give honor and tribute to St. Mary Magdalen's pastor, the Rev. Monsignor Ralph Chieffo.

  • Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

    The Sydney bishop stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack has backed keeping graphic videos of his assault online, defending the “god-given right” to free speech. In a video uploaded to YouTube, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel made a public statement after he was stabbed several times during a live-streamed church service in Sydney’s southwest on April […]

  • 25 Things to Love About Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, often referred to affectionately as the Chessie, is a robust and hearty breed known for its love of water and exceptional retrieving abilities. Originating from the Chesapeake Bay area in the United States, this breed was developed in the 19th century to aid waterfowl hunters. Distinguished by their dense, waterproof coat which can range in color from a sedge to a dark brown, Chessies are built to handle the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Beyond

  • Dodgers stay on winning track, drop D-backs

    Andy Pages drove in three runs and Teoscar Hernandez stroked a two-run double as the Los Angeles Dodgers notched an 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at Phoenix. Will Smith homered to help the Dodgers win for the seventh time in the past eight games. Shohei Ohtani, Enrique Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez had two hits apiece for Los Angeles. Ketel Marte had two hits for the Diamondbacks as the defending National League champions lost in their first meeting of the season...

  • Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 4

    The featured stations, forests, restaurants, roads, mountains, rivers, dams, and bridges are all as lively as any of the girls—and that goes double for the bridges on a windy day.

  • Back-to-Back Threes for Turner

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  • Ex-Giants catcher Bart back in the Bay, is happy with Pirates

    A few weeks after being traded by the Giants, former No. 2 overall draft pick Joey Bart is back in San Francisco and will face his old team for the first time Friday.

  • Football legend backs Sheffield Wednesday to stay up in relegation fight

    Wednesday climbed out of the bottom three for the first time since Röhl’s arrival over the weekend, beating Blackburn Rovers 3-1 at Ewood Park to give themselves a real shot of staving off the drop and another season in League One. The German has overseen a remarkable turnaround after the Owls’ worst ever start to a season, and McCoist believes that he’s ‘transformed’ the team during his spell in charge. "What a story that is at Sheffield Wednesday!" McCoist said, as quoted by Football League...

  • The 8 Best Water-Loving Dog Breeds for Beach Goers

    For many dog lovers, a perfect day at the beach isn’t complete without their canine companion splashing alongside them in the waves. Certain dog breeds have a natural affinity for water and are perfectly suited to beach activities, from swimming to playing fetch along the shoreline. These breeds often possess physical traits and temperaments that make them excellent swimmers or they may have historical ties to water tasks like retrieving or rescue. Choosing a water-loving breed can enhance the...