FORT COLLINS (Reuters) - The parents of a Colorado boy whose apparent brush with death in a helium balloon transfixed millions pleaded guilty on Friday to staging a publicity-seeking hoax and will be sentenced next month.
Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.
The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television i
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The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family. In Palin's new memoir, "Going Rogue," she confirms reports of tension between her aides and those of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain. The vice presidential candidate confirms that she had wanted to speak on election night, but was denied the chance and says she was kept "bottled up" from reporters during the campaign.
Palin also writes harshly of CBS anchor Kati
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Added by bloglist on November 13, 2009 at 9:15am —
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Calling all Sherlockians in the Norfolk/Virgnia Beach Area of Virginia, in the United States.
I am interested in starting a new scion.
Evelyn S. Robinson
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Added by Evelyn Salmon Robinson on November 10, 2009 at 11:28am —
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I was recently notified of a new promotion for the upcoming film
Sherlock Holmes, which integrates the social networking site Facebook as part of a game. Hey, while we're at it, please consider becoming
a fan of the Baker Street Blog on Facebook.
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Added by Scott Monty on November 3, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
"THE MYSTERY OF THE COLD ROOM" PART 1
The old house looked stately as the Robinson's slowly drove down the long lane towards the main entrance to what was to be their new home. Bill and Kim weren't sure about taking-up residence in such a place, but since Bill's uncle Bob had left the big place to them after his passing; they seemed compelled to accept the old house, and move in; besides the home had been in Bill's family for several years, and it wouldn't seem right t…
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Added by William Sirman Th.M DC on October 26, 2009 at 6:30pm —
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I would like to let my Sherlockian friends know that I have just finished the stage design for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, which opened this weekend at Wayside Theatre in Middletown, VA. If any of you live nearby, I would love to meet you at the theatre. Our rendition of this play is energetic and imaginative, both visually and aurally. Below is what is called a "white model" of my design. Please let me know if you are able to attend. If not, at least check out Wayside Theatre at waysi…
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Added by Til Turner on October 13, 2009 at 5:45pm —
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The Case of the Taylor Tontine is almost here. I don't know how many people will be able to solve the mystery though. I suppose if the crime solver is astute from the beginning and uses Sherlock's methods then they will have a good chance. The writer added lots of twists. The actors are amazing. Only 3 more months. The weekend is January 8-10, 2010. Tickets are going fast!
http://www.traveltourismdirectory.com/Mystery.html
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Added by Janine Schmelzer Bock on October 8, 2009 at 10:02pm —
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Rumor (or is that rumour?) has it that the rough cut of Guy Ritchie's
Sherlock Holmes didn't sit too well with executives, and they've asked him to make some changes.
According to Hollywood columnist Liz Smith, Ritchie is turning to his old friend and colleague Brad Pitt to step in and save the day. His role? If the rumors are correct, we'll be seeing Mr…
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Added by Scott Monty on September 14, 2009 at 12:23am —
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Robert Downey, Jr. and Rachel McAdams were interviewed by
MoviesOnline.com. Here's an excerpt:
Q: Robert, can you talk about your take on Sherlock Holmes?
Robert: My take is what the puritans [sic] would expect, if the puritans know what they’re talking about, that is. Several of the most surprising things right off the bat are that oft associated props have never appeared in the novels or the short sto…
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Added by Scott Monty on September 5, 2009 at 1:16am —
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The images below show the official posters for the four main characters in the film.


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Added by Scott Monty on August 6, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Added by Win Scott Eckert on July 30, 2009 at 10:30am —
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I recently moved to an "active adult" community and soon recognized an opportunity to gather a new group of Sherlockians from among the members of the community. This became the impetus for the establishment of the Regency Irregulars. It is an interesting undertaking to establish a scion from scratch so to speak. The Regency Irregulars has twelve members as well as participants from the White Rose Irregulars who attend our meetings as their schedule's permit. The members of the RI are all novice…
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Added by James Young on June 26, 2009 at 9:06pm —
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An Australian wildlife photographer has captured a newborn joey suckling inside her mother's pouch
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Added by Alex on June 17, 2009 at 7:09am —
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Powerful Guardians Council offers partial recount of presidential vote as rival demos planned after eight are shot dead
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Added by Alex on June 17, 2009 at 7:08am —
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Live coverage of events in Tehran as reformists hold demonstrations after the disputed presidential election
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Added by Alex on June 17, 2009 at 7:08am —
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Today is ACD's 150th birthday!
*throws confetti*
Many thanks to him for our dear Sherlock and company...
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Added by SherlockianGirl on May 22, 2009 at 1:04am —
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I am a long time Sherolckian formerly of the Red-Headed League of Jersey. I'm in my later years and trying to down-size my possessions. As a result I have a collection of SH books including 1978 - 1989 issues of the BSJ which I would like to dispose of to a worthy recipient rather than to trash. I would be happy to email a list to anyone interested in acquiring the material.
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Added by Robert A. Rivenes on May 5, 2009 at 9:38am —
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Need a hand hooking up with a scion society somewhere in Chicago's western suburbs. Haven't had any luck reaching out to names on other (out-of-date?) website lists. Thanks.
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Added by Matt Letter on April 14, 2009 at 10:52pm —
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Sadly, I'm unaware of any Sherlockian Society in the SLC/Ogden UT area. I would like to start one, but am wondering the best approach...Craig's List...advertisement in the paper...some type of mystery to solve...
I've check neighboring states, thinking I'd be willing to drive to an established group, but alas, alor...no luck.
Any ideas are welcomed.
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Added by Doretta E Gordon on March 25, 2009 at 8:50pm —
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