Houdini

16. October 2010 | 09:30

Houdini the racing pigeon escapes to Panama

A racing pigeon named Houdini lived up to the name after vanishing on her first cross-Channel race - and eventually turning up in Central America, 5,200 miles from her Midlands home. (News Source: Express and Star - 10:39:31)

Racing pigeon gets lost

A racing pigeon called Houdini got lost on her first race in Britain and ended up miles away in Panama City. (News Source: San Diego 6 - 03:11:32)

Sullivan South defeats Science Hill, former coach

JOHNSON CITY - There is a bit of Harry Houdini in Sullivan South quarterback Heath Haden. Time and again he escaped the grasp of defenders Thursday night to spearhead a 28-21 victory over Science Hill in Big 8 Conference football action. (News Source: Kingsport Times-News - 04:46:09)

Saturday results

With inter-state dividends: 1st race: The Rebel 1, Arabian Empire 2, Ashwa Prahar 3. Win Rs 74; (P) 23, 33, 16. 2nd race: Carousel 1, Stardom Bound 2, Mesmerizer 3. (News Source: The Telegraph - 21:58:06)

Artist’s work on display in Abilene

At first glance, the pictures seem to be simple black-and-white images. But closer inspection reveals details and depth created with a simple graphite pencil, details that warrant not only a closer look, but time to absorb the scene.Such is the work of author and illustrator Brian Selznick, the subject of the new exhibition at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, “From … (News Source: Abilene Reporter-News - 03:30:00)

Stars celebrate Palladium centenary

Tuesday 12th October 2010, 2:30PM BST. Bruce Forsyth and Jason Donovan were among the showbiz stars celebrating the centenary of the “greatest variety theatre in the world”. (News Source: Express and Star - 13:39:28)

Palladium Celebrates Centenary With Brucie Bonus

Stars gathered at the London Palladium yesterday to celebrate its100th birthday. Bruce Forsyth, who began work at the theatre some 52 years ago as compere, unveiled a plaque to mark the milestone. Over its century, the Palladium has played host to the likes of Laurel and Hardy, Houdini and Frank Sinatra. In recent years, it’s turned from variety performance to blockbuster musicals such as Chitty … (News Source: Londonist - 08:54:49)

64Âº Sunny

Sun should be made of lemon gummy bears. Do bugs think rain drops are just wrong-way drivers? (News Source: amNewYork - 21:03:45)

Bulls botch Big East opener

TAMPA - Syracuse did everything in its power to give USF a homecoming wrapped up in a Big East Conference victory, but the Bulls were not receptive. (News Source: Bradenton Herald - 04:30:33)

Stars celebrate Palladium centenary

Bruce Forsyth and Jason Donovan were among the showbiz stars celebrating the centenary of the “greatest variety theatre in the world”. (News Source: Shropshire Star - 13:35:22)

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