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...DIED. SANDMAN SIMS, 86, tap dancer at Harlem's Apollo Theater, whose job for decades was to chase unpopular acts offstage on amateur nights; in New York City. Howard Sims, who won his stage name for dancing on sand, taught his fancy footwork to dancers Gregory Hines and Ben Vereen, and boxers Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad...
...many would-be party animals, the only thing separating them from a great night out is a good night’s sleep. Yes, sadly, Mr. Sandman has brought an early end to many a Friday night. But, no longer, thanks to Vinergy—a new potent potable that blends the “delicateness and art” of a fine wine with a “zap” of caffeine and then throws in some bubbles for “fun.” This self-proclaimed “swanky sippable?...
...Following the traditions of the Apollo Theater in New York, Friday's show relied heavily on audience participation. For example, a student dressed as "Sandman" came out to remove an act when the audience, with its shouts of disapproval, demanded that a performing group leave the stage...
...SANDMAN WOES A survey of nearly 500 Rhode Island kids, their parents and teachers in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics shows that 37% of children ages 4 to 11 have sleep problems. And parents often don't know it. Teachers said at least 10% of their students struggle to stay awake. The kids reported more difficulties, like trouble falling asleep or waking at night, than their parents had noticed. Parents should keep alert and talk to their kids, teachers and doctors...
Lasers: cool. Music and lasers: cooler. Head to the Museum of Science and check out Laser Nirvana, featuring "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Lithium," "Come As You Are," "Plateau" and more. Then stay for the next show, Laser Metallica, and experience such tunes as "Enter Sandman," "One" and "Master of Puppets" as you never have before. Nirvana, 8 p.m.; Metallica, 9:15 p.m., Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston...