Exeter student listed amongst Time magazine’s Most Influential Teens of 2013

Image credit: BBC One of the university’s students, Beth Reeks, has been ranked 14th in Time magazine’s list of the 16 most influential teenagers of 2013. The 18-year-old first-year Physics undergraduate who hails from Newport, Wales, is in illustrious company, with others like music star Lorde and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Malala Yousafzai also on the list. Released on November 12, the listing recognises Ms Reeks’ exploits in writing, which began at the age of 15 when she posted Read more [...]

The Walking Dead Season 2 Listed for December 17th Release on Steam

According to the Steam page, Season 2 of Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead will premier on December 17th.You might think this is a placeholder, or error, but there’s also plenty of details that suggest this is accurate. In fact, the blurb that goes with the game suggests we’ll be playing as Clementine, as previously announced by Telltale. Careful though, there’s minor spoilers if you’ve not finished season one yet, so read on at your own peril.The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story Read more [...]

Town of Seneca goes viral after listed on Craigslist for sale

Surrounded by fire-worn trees and beautiful mountains lies the deserted town of Seneca — a historic miner’s retreat that has recently gone up for sale.The town, which was surrounded by flames from the Chips Fire a little over a year ago, is an unincorporated community in Plumas County that was founded in 1851 after gold was discovered in the area. With dreams of riches, people flocked to the area and the town quickly grew to more than 1,000 residents. According to an engraved bronze plaque located Read more [...]

Weekend holiday events listed

Probably one of the biggest weekends for events throughout southwestern Montana is this weekend. Here’s a guide to help you plan your outings.Friday, Dec. 6FREE CONCERTMontana Tech Band’s annual free Christmas Concert starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the Mother Lode Theatre, 316 W. Park St. Enjoy the concert after or before you view the Festival of Trees in the Masonic Ballroom.FESTIVAL OF TREESButte’s annual Festival of Trees will be Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7, in the Masonic Read more [...]

Home of the Week

At the rear of the home is the updated and modernized kitchen. It boasts a granite counter, a ceramic tile backsplash, a ceramic tile floor, dark-toned wood cupboards, a double sink, and stainless steel appliances. As well, there is a large picture window overlooking the backyard and a walkout to the backyard.

Dave Soul, Nick Kroll, ‘Blue Book’: 3 things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Dynamite Dave Soul presides over the party at Gasa Gasa, Nick Kroll keeps it droll at the Civic, and "Blue Book" offers everyone's favorite, ribald puppets. Find more things to do in New Orleans. Friday, Dec. 6, 10 p.m. Dynamite Dave Soul with special guest MC Charlie V Gasa Gasa, 4920 Freret St. Admission: $8. plus: Artwork by Jeremy Patten, and food for sale from Rollin Fatties burritos, the new venture from Aiji Daste (formerly of Cafe Bamboo, the vegan/vegetarian soul food kitchen which Read more [...]

Des Moines police: Man who shot houses, cars dies

DES MOINES (AP) — Authorities say a man who fired dozens of rounds at houses and passing cars in a Des Moines neighborhood before exchanging gunfire with police has died.Des Moines police say 38-year-old Steven Jon Vogel died Wednesday night.Police say Vogel used two guns Wednesday afternoon to shoot about 100 rounds within 20 minutes on the city's south side. He hit seven houses and three cars and wounded a man who drove himself to a clinic and was later taken to a hospital for treatment Read more [...]

Superhero battles for listed building consent

The “bulging biceps” of Leighton’s superhero are to be flexed to fight against planning restrictions set by “pathetic”Central Beds Council. Landlord of The Office, Graham Kelmen, has submitted a planning application to return The Buzzard to its rightful perch above the Lake Street pub.Graham said: “Well, Mr Berry [Councillor Ray Berry who sits on Central Beds Council’s planning committee]invited me to submit a planning application so I have.“He thinks Read more [...]