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Sunday, 8 November 2009

Brian Taylor (BBC News)

Who stands to benefit from Megrahi's release?

Millar chats with Blue Jays fans (Toronto Blue Jays)

Kevin Millar chats with Blue Jays fans

First win for MHS net girls (The Mexico Ledger)

Highlights from Tuesday's fall prep sports play

How long can the bull run last? (Daily Telegraph)

We ask the experts 'what next?' for shares.

Text: Obama's speech to the AFL-CIO convention (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Read President Obama's prepared remarks to the AFL-CIO convention.

The Best Places For Business And Careers (Forbes)

Metros in North Carolina and Colorado dominate our 2009 rankings.

Saturday, 7 November 2009

Jay-Z's album solidifies status (Penn State Collegian)

Ah, Jay-Z. Jazzy. The Jigga man. The Hov. J Hova.

Govâs race heats up (The News Virginian)

Familiarity may be breeding contempt in the Virginia governor’s race.

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)

Olympian Amanda Beard gives birth to boy; mom is doing swimmingly

Beard calls birth âmost amazing experienceâ (MSNBC)

7-time Olympic medalist swimmer gives birth to son with photog husband

Desperate Housewives star Joosten battling lung cancer (Hollywood.com)

Desperate Housewives actress Kathryn Joosten has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

NFL Inactives (Monday, September 14, 2009) (FOX 23 News Albany)

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL games.

Friday, 6 November 2009

Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard gives birth to a boy (Sports Illustrated)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard.

Patrick Swayze dies: Demi Moore and Jennifer Grey lead tributes (Daily Telegraph)

Actor who battled pancreatic cancer died with his family at his side.

Kanye's Gift to Obama: A Cambridge Do-over (NBC Philadelphia)

By luck or design, Kanye West ends up helping out President Obama.

Hasselbeck recovers from early INTs, replay reversal helps sink Rams in Seahawks' 28-0 win (Los Angeles Times)

SEATTLE (AP) â€" The Seahawks soared, seemingly revived under new coach Jim Mora.

Eagles' tight end carousel takes another turn (Delaware County Times)

PHILADELPHIA â€" For this week, at least, the Eagles’ magic number is two.

EAGLES INSIDERS: Ex-Eagle Jon Runyan works out with the team (The Morning Call)

The latest Philadelphia Eagles news and more from Morning Call Sports Reporters.

Thursday, 5 November 2009

All eyes on Tebow & Co. (Pensacola News Journal)

Tebow, Gators start chasing history with today's speed bump against Charleston Southern

A vow to never forget 9/11 (Hickory Daily Record)

Never shall we forget the terrorist attack on New York City, Washington.

Benton, Krause are top local runners at McNair (Suburban Journals)

Daniel Everett and Caleb Ford are more than just Facebook friends now.

Eligible, wealthy Prince Harry turns 25 (WABC-TV New York)

Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, and gained access to part of his inheritance.

It's a boy for US Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (The Star)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a boy for seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard.

It's a boy for swimmer Amanda Beard (Baltimore Sun)

Future Olympian weighs 7 pounds, 12 ounces It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard.

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

'He was my drug': Whitney Houston tells Oprah of doomed marriage to Bobby (Daily Mail)

'He was my drug': Whitney Houston tells Oprah of doomed marriage to Bobby

Booklyn, New York (New York Magazine)

The can't-miss events at the overstuffed Brooklyn Book Festival, going down Sunday, September 13.

9/12-13: Smokey Robinson Takes Brooklyn (NBC New York)

Plus a pickle-making workshop, superstar authors crowd the Brooklyn Book Fest, and more

THE KIMBALL CHRONICLES: JuanMa, Lopez At MSG Press Conference (The Sweet Science)

Arum Hopes JuanMa Will Take On Gamboa In The Big Room Next Year

Britton 8 theater reopens with addition of Indian films (St. Petersburg Times)

Britton 8 premieres a mix of second-run films and a screen devoted to Bollywood.

Eight years later, impact of 9/11 dampened (Suburban Journals)

Dec. 7, 1941, was a "day of infamy." We said, "We would never forget" about 9/11.

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

NFL Locals: Gulf Coast's O'Connell active for Chiefs today; Naples' Adkins inactive (Naples Daily News)

Gulf Coast High School may have its first graduate play in the NFL today.

VSU Marching Band to Play at Jaguars' Halftime Show (WCTV Tallahassee)

Valdosta State University's marching band is performing at a professional football game this weekend.

High school volleyball roundup: Noisy bench spurs Jaguars (The Examiner)

Carmen Johnson liked what she saw both on the court and on the bench.

Colin Covert reviews 'The Informant' (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

Star Tribune movie critic Colin Covert says 'The Informant' starring Matt Damon is deliciously good.

Nosy questions with ... 'Community' star Joel McHale (Los Angeles Times)

McHale reveals his biggest splurge and what song he likes to sing in the shower.

Prince Harry becomes millionaire on bday (KABC-TV Los Angeles)

Prince Harry gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother on his birthday.

Monday, 2 November 2009

Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard Welcomes a Boy (People Magazine)

Blaise Ray Brown is the first child for the athlete and her husband Sacha Brown

Swayze's "Dirty Dancing" Co-Star, Jennifer Grey, Comments on His Passing (TheCelebrityCafe.com)

Grey reminisces about her experiences on-set with her former co-star, sends condolences to his family.

'Housewives' star to visit Erie (Erie Times-News)

News of "Desperate Housewives" star Kathryn Joosten's upcoming visit to Erie is spreading like wildfire.

Florida football commencing with high hopes (The Tampa Tribune)

The love affair lives on when Charleston Southern visits top-ranked and defending national champion Florida.

Football: Stouffer's gift isn't gone (Omaha World-Herald)

Kelly Stouffer felt that he let people down, but his love for football has been rekindled.

Seahawks Shut Out Rams 28-0 (Q13 FOX Seattle)

Seattle Impressive in Opening Day Win The Seahawks soared, seemingly revived under new coach Jim Mora.

Sunday, 1 November 2009

Johnson Drives in 4 Runs, Marlins Rout Mets 13-4 (ABC News)

Nick Johnson drives in 4 runs as Marlins rout Mets 13-4 to gain on NL East-leading Phillies

Space Shuttle Headed To California For Landing (CBS 13 Sacramento)

Get ready for a big boom in SoCal! The space shuttle Discovery is headed for California.

Air Jordan ascends to Hall of Fame (Sportsnet.ca)

Michael Jordan, maybe the greatest of them all, is taking his place alongside basketball's other greats.

Injured man returns to new home, big challenge (Greeley Tribune)

Orange and blue balloons strung up around the front yard indicated that this was the house.

Lack of Sunday business due to blue laws not necessary (Penn State Collegian)

Regarding Patrick McDermott's Sept. 9 column "Outdated rules restrict society," his comments about blue laws are spot-on.

Newly fixed Hubble's initial photos again amaze (ABC 13 Houston)

NASA unveiled the first deep space photos taken by Hubble since its billion dollar repair mission

The Fantasy Reality: Boom or bust? (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

Fantasy football advice from Chris Carr and Michael Rand that falls somewhere between fantasy and reality.

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Friday's high school football previews (The Idaho Statesman)

Rocky Mountain at Boise Rocky Mountain picked up its first home victory in school history against C

Fashion Forward: Affordable nail polish a la Marc Jacobs (USA Today)

This week: Do your nails in Fashion Week style; go to Piperlime for clothes, not just shoes.

Seattle Seahawks lose two linebackers with leg injuries (ESPN)

Seahawks starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill has left Seattle's game against St. Louis with a groin injury.

Lil Wayne confirms actress Lauren London is pregnant with his baby (New York Daily News)

The 26-year-old rapper confirmed Tuesday that "ATL" actress Lauren London is several months pregnant with his baby.

LIVE CHAT: UConn Football/Week 2 (New Haven Register)

Missed the Live Chat with the Register's UConn football beat writer Chip Malafronte? Read the replay here.

Harris: Ben-to-Holmes TD turns back the clock (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes got reacquainted Thursday night in the Steelers' season opener at Heinz Field.

Friday, 30 October 2009

West Shamokin tennis team posts shutout (The Leader Times)

West Shamokin's girls tennis team didn't lose a set and swept Ford City, 5-0, at home Wednesday.

Specter tells AFL-CIO he backs organizing bill (KVOA Tucson)

Sen. Arlen Specter tells the AFL-CIO that he will support legislation to make it easier to form unions.

Leno show reaches 17.7 million viewers (AP via Yahoo! News)

Critics may not have loved Jay Leno's prime-time debut, but 17.7 million viewers tuned in to check him out.

Swayze was 'a real cowboy' (BigPond News)

Actress Jennifer Grey has told People magazine that Patrick Swayze was a 'real cowboy with a tender heart'.

Jennifer Grey's tribute to Swayze (Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kanye West has apologised for his outburst at 2009 MTV Awards (TVNZ)

Rapper Kanye West has apologised following an outburst that interrupted an acceptance speech by US singer Taylor Swift

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Whitney Houston tells Oprah Winfrey "Bobby was my drug" (TVNZ)

Singer Whitney Houston has described her ex-husband Bobby Brown as "my drug" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey

Deion Branch inactive for Seattle Seahawks opener vs. St. Louis Rams (ESPN)

Wide receiver Deion Branch is inactive for the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener against the St. Louis.

It's 09-09-09: Get connected or get The Beatles (Sun-Sentinel)

What is today? You might say it's Wednesday. Or, more precisely, Sept. 9, 2009. Drill down deeper: It's 09-09-09.

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (AP via Yahoo! Asia News)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs.

Prince Harry Turns 25, Becomes A Whole Lot Richer (CBS 5 Bay Area)

Prince Harry has turned 25, making the eligible bachelor entitled to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

'I still think about being in his arms': Dirty Dancing's Jennifer Grey leads tributes to Patrick Swayze after he loses ... (Daily Mail: World News)

Mr Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old Dirty Dancing actor has died with his family at his side.

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Be a New Yorker: Magazine's festival shows you the way (The Charlotte Observer)

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, my girlfriend and I met writer Calvin Trillin on a corner in

Ruby Rose kicks up heels in New York (BigPond News)

Ruby Rose is painting the town red in New York, on special assignment for the MTV Video Music Awards.

Bad weather delays shuttle landing for a day (USA Today)

Bad weather has delayed space shuttle Discovery's homecoming. NASA decided to skip its first landing attempt late Thursday afternoon.

Salisbury Fire Department to host 9-11 ceremony (The Daily Times)

SALISBURY â€" The Salisbury Fire Department plans remember the 343 firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001 during a ceremony tomorrow at 9:58 a.m.

All you need is the Beatles? Maybe not. (Los Angeles Times)

Saying you don't like the Beatles is like making a face when someone carries a birthday cake into the room.

Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey leads tributes (Daily Mirror)

Actor Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes today after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Jennifer Grey: I Remember Being in Patrick Swayze's Arms (People Magazine)

That famous lift in the frozen lake from Dirty Dancing is a poignant and indelible memory for the grieving actress

Men come and go but Farrah Fawcett was forever: Alana Stewart recalls the life and times of her best friend (Daily Mail: World News)

Men come and go but Farrah Fawcett was forever: Alana Stewart recalls the life and times of her best friend

Space Shuttle Rattles SoCal With Twin Sonic Booms (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

Sonic booms have rocked Southern California as space shuttle Discovery descends toward Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert.

Tennessee Titans Team Report (USA Today)

The Tennessee Titans have their own little chicken-and-egg conundrum working as they prepare to face the Houston Texans this Sunday.

Man killed by train still unnamed (BBC News)

British Transport Police try to identify a man who was killed on the London to Penzance railway line in Cornwall.

Hubble's photos again amaze (WPTV West Palm Beach)

NASA on Wednesday unveiled the first deep space photos taken by Hubble since its billion dollar repair mission last spring.

Monday, 26 October 2009

Apple slashes iPod prices in anticipation of new models (ZDNet)

In anticipation of its "rock n' roll" event, Apple on Wednesday slashed the prices of its iPod portable media players.

Bank may penalise central reserve hoarders (Money Marketing Online)

The Bank of England may penalise hoarders of any quantitative easing benefits by making the central bank’s rates negative. ...

'Community' review: Joel McHale show has grade A comedy (Chicago Tribune)

Some people are born to play certain roles. Witness Joel McHale in the hilarious new sitcom "Community" (8:30 p.m. Thursday WMAQ-Ch. 5) .

Harry marks milestone with cash from Diana (Independent Online)

Prince Harry has celebrated his 25th birthday, but is the British royal really older and wiser? Robert Barr ponders the question...

Text of the president's speech to the AFL-CIO (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

This is the text of President Barack Obama's remarks as prepared for delivery to today's gathering of the AFL-CIO in Pittsburgh.

Critics slam `Leno Show,' call it `Tonight' rehash (AP via Yahoo! News)

Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier.

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Eagles' 'process' begins (Reading Eagle)

PHILADELPHIA - Despite a summer filled with injury and distraction and change, they're convinced all will eventually be well for them.

Lil Wayne Confirms That Lauren London Is Pregnant With His Baby (MTV Music Television)

Lil Wayne confirmed that Lauren London is pregnant with his baby. The child with the "ATL" actress will be Wayne's third.

Fashion People (British Vogue)

WHEN the forces of British fashion come together on a grey Monday, you can be assured that something major is afoot.

Shuttle Discovery's landing delayed (CBC.ca)

Bad weather in the Cape Canaveral, Fla., area has forced NASA to postpone the Thursday landing of the space shuttle Discovery.

High school football: Eleazer settles in at QB for Cassopolis (South Bend Tribune)

Inexperience didn't matter to Cassopolis football coach Andy Hubbard when he selected a starting quarterback this year to replace graduated Nick Davis.

MTV video music awards overshadowed by outburst by Kanye West (TVNZ)

The MTV video music awards paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but was overshadowed by an outburst by rapper Kanye West

Saturday, 24 October 2009

Marlins rout Mets (Slam! Sports)

Nick Johnson has hobbled through some pretty good at-bats since returning from the disabled list, and his teammates have noticed his effort.

Tebow, UF set sights on special year (The News-Press)

Asked about his thoughts on Tim Tebow deciding to return for a final season of college football, Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive...

Holiday safety push nets 19 DUIs (Edwardsville Intelligencer)

It was a safe holiday weekend in the city despite a high the number of citations issued by the Edwardsville Police Department.

Space Shuttle Discovery Lands At Edwards AFB (FOX40 Sacramento)

The space shuttle Discovery landed this afternoon at Edwards Air Force Base, complete with its signature sonic boom heard across Southern California.

In Brief - September 11, 2009 (FMQB)

United Stations Radio Networks appoints Dan Brassem to VP/Managing Director Affiliate Relations, Dance KNGY/San Fran flips to Mainstream CHR KREV

Jordan takes place in Hall of Fame (Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News)

Michael Jordan, considered by many the greatest basketball player of all time, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

Friday, 23 October 2009

09/09/09: lucky, dangerous or romantic? (ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Is 09/09/09 the end of the world, a prime date for tying the knot, a great marketing opportunity or simply a lucky day?

Googleâs 09/09/09 At 09:09:09 Doodle (Search Engine Land)

If you visit the Google home page after 09:09:09 today, on September 9, 2009 (09/09/09), you will see a special Google logo up for the event.

Miners Celebrate Homecoming Win Over Mulberry, Prep For Lakeland Christian (The Fort Meade Leader)

Fort Meade Fightin’ Miners renewed one of the oldest rivalries in Florida high school football, defeating Homecoming opponent Mulberry 42-0 on Friday night.

F2: Soucek keen to clinch title at Imola (autosport.com)

Andy Soucek is eager to wrap up the Formula 2 championship at Imola this weekend, with the season finale at Barcelona still to follow

Critics slam 'The Leno Show,' but SW Florida viewers turn out for debut (The News-Press)

Most critics panned Jay Leno's primetime debut Monday, but fans tuned in and NBC officials in Southwest Florida were pleased with that turnout.

Seattle Seahawks' Deion Branch will be game-time decision (ESPN)

Receiver Deion Branch's ability to play in the Seattle Seahawks' opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday will be a game-time decision.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Best films on the box: August 18-24 (Stuff)

Film and television critic Philip Wakefield assesses the best movies on offer on the box this week, for Tuesday, August 18 to Monday August 24.

Brütal Legend handson preview (Daily Telegraph)

We ride a hotrod through a fantastical world of rock and talk to the man behind the Brütal Legend metal Tim Schafer.

College Football: North Carolina-UConn preview (The Salisbury Post)

Associated Press STORRS, Conn. â€" North Carolina linebacker Bruce Carter can expect a lot of attention when the No. 19 Tar Heels visit Connecticut tod ...

Potomac River incident a Coast Guard exercise (CTV.ca)

A U.S. Coast Guard training exercise in the Potomac River near the Pentagon sparked confusion amid Friday's commemorations of the Sept. 11 anniversary.

Pass-happy Steelers open title defense with win over Titans, 13-10, in OT (New York Daily News)

Jeff Reed's 33-yard field goal with 10:29 left in overtime lifted the defending champs Steelers, 13-10, over the rugged Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field.

Ellen DeGeneres Joins 'American Idol' As New Judge (Vh1)

Ellen DeGeneres has joined "American Idol" as a new judge. The announcement comes after Paula Abdul's abrupt exit from the show last month.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Time to Get Your 'Glee' On (FOX 43 Harrisburg)

"Glee" (8 p.m. Wednesday, FOX43: three stars) has many things going for it, but one of its main attractions is that it's different.

Thousands of Chinese marry on lucky 09/09/09 (Daily Telegraph)

Tens of thousands of Chinese rushed to wed on Wednesday hoping that the auspicious 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their marriages and lives.

China couples flock to marry on auspicious 09/09/09 (Sydney Morning Herald)

Tens of thousands of Chinese rushed to get married on Wednesday, hoping that the 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their weddings and lives.

Valiant effort, but Hornets fall to Lakeland (Hanover Eagle)

EAST HANOVER TWP. â€" For most of the summer, the Hanover Park High School football team had three players battling for the starting quarterback job.

High School Football standings (The Staunton News Leader)

Robert E. Lee 1-0 2-1 Fort Defiance 1-0 2-2 Wilson Memorial 0-0 2-2 Waynesboro 0-0 0-3 Stuarts Draft 0-1 1-3 Rockbridge County 0-1 0-4

Obituary: Henry Gibson / Comic on TV show 'Laugh-In' (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

LOS ANGELES -- Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Kanye Apologizes To Taylor Swift, Jay-Z Compares Lil Mama To T-Pain (Billboard)

Kanye West took to his blog to apologize to Taylor Swift for his VMAs outburst, while Jay-Z compared Lil Mama's stage-crashing antics to T-Pain.

Eligible and wealthy Prince Harry turns 25 (Channel 8 San Diego)

Prince Harry turned 25 onTuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

NY Comic Con Announces Brooklyn Book Fest Programming for Sept 13, 2009 (Toon Zone)

The New York Comic Con has announced programming and events scheduled for the NYCC pavilion at the Brooklyn Book Festival, which will... [read more]

Long wait over for Florida (Florida Today)

Asked about his thoughts about Tim Tebow deciding to return for one final season of college football, Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive smiled sheepishly.

Coast Guard training exercise causes a stir on Potomac River (Baltimore Sun)

The Coast Guard was conducting a training exercise in the Potomac River moments before President Barack Obama and his motorcade crossed a nearby bridge.

Shuttle landing delayed for a day (BBC News)

The landing of the space shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center is delayed for at least a day due to bad weather in Florida.

Monday, 19 October 2009

Twins pound Scott Richmond early, Blue Jays can't recover in 6-3 loss (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

TORONTO - Amid yet another out-of-contention September for the Toronto Blue Jays, there is still plenty on the line for players like Scott Richmond.

09/09/09: A day of new gadget releases and announcements (Orlando Sentinel)

Today's date of September 9, 2009, or 09/09/09 is being used for everything from a memorable wedding day, to a promotion for a new animated movie called "9."

New global rules for bank oversight (National Post)

New global rules for bank oversight should help ease boom-and-bust cycles and prevent the build-up of asset bubbles, top central bankers said on Monday.

China couples flock to marry on auspicious 09/09/09 (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Tens of thousands of Chinese were rushing to get married on Wednesday, hoping that the 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their weddings and lives.

This week in entertainment: 'American Idiot,' the Green Day musical, opens Wednesday at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Stamford Advocate)

Also: On the big screen '” Megan Fox devours her dates in 'Jennifer's Body'; romance blossoms for Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston in 'Love Happens.

Deeds, McDonnell trade charges in testy N.Va. debate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The second debate between Virginia’s candidates for governor broke little new ground on the issues but was perhaps the toughest exchange between the contenders.

Sunday, 18 October 2009

Whitney Houston Says To Oprah, 'I Always Had A Fight In Me' (Vh1)

Whitney Houston told Oprah Winfrey that she knew she "always had a fight in me," speaking candidly of her divorce, drug problems and musical comeback.

Critics call 'Leno Show' 'Tonight' rehash (Cape Cod Times)

NEW YORK â€" Jay Leno new show snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier.

Eligible and wealthy Prince Harry turns 25 (AP via Yahoo! News)

Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

Whitney Houston, on Oprah, Tries for Candor (New York Times)

In a taped interview with Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston described in vivid detail her relationship with her former husband and their descent into drug abuse.

Patrick Swayze - Tributes Flood In For Patrick Swayze (ContactMusic)

Patrick Swayze's co-stars have paid tribute to the late actor.Jennifer Grey, who starred alongside Patrick in 1987 movie 'Dirty Dancing', was quick to express her...

HIGHTSTOWN: Football steadily improve (Windsor-Hights Herald)

Steve Jablonski expects the Hightstown High School football team to continue its steady improvement this season. Where that takes the team remains to be seen.

Saturday, 17 October 2009

Caribbean candidates are prominent in Tuesday's Democratic primary (New York Daily News)

During a recent conversation with longtime friend Esther Tross, a Guyanese-American who's active in Brooklyn's civic, community and political scene, our talk turned to politics.

UConn football: Lutrus questionable for UNC game (Journal Inquirer)

University of Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall has said several times that junior linebacker Scott Lutrus may be the most indispensable player on the team.

Shuttle Discovery Returns to Earth at Edwards (KTLA-TV Los Angeles)

EDWARDS AFB -- Space Shuttle Discovery touched down in Southern California Friday evening, with it's distinctive twin sonic booms heard throughout much of the region.

This baseball never knew what hit it (Seattle Times)

/ Even umpires, it turns out, get bitten by the gopher ball. The scene: A youth baseball tournament in Cooperstown, N. Y., where one of the...

Bad weather delays shuttle landing to Friday (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA postponed shuttle Discovery's homecoming until Friday due to bad weather at the Florida landing site, officials said on Thursday.

OSU VS Toledo On Saturday (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

The Buckeyes are playing what passes for their first road game of the season, traveling up I-71 to Cleveland to play Toledo in the Browns' stadium.

Friday, 16 October 2009

Shamrocks set for Herbstreit matchup (This Week Dublin)

Among the biggest concerns for any high school football coach heading into a season opener is keeping the emotions and nerves of his players in check.

High Holiday services become family-friendly (Cleveland Jewish News)

High Holiday services can be meaningful, beautiful and comforting for adults. But a long, traditional service in the main sanctuary isn’t always good for kids.

Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job (KTNV Las Vegas)

Mike Duvall's second term as amember of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first - in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

Newly fixed Hubble's initial photos again amaze (Boston Herald)

WASHINGTON - A refurbished Hubble Space Telescope is showing Earth the sharpest photos yet of cosmic beauty, complete with heavenly glows. NASA today unveiled the first...

New Harman Kardon AV Receiver Plays Back IPod HD Video (PC World)

Harman Kardon on Wednesday rolled out new home A/V receivers including the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600. The top-end AVR 3600 may be of particular interest to...

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (KPSP Local 2)

LOS ANGELES -- It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Whitney Houston held town hall meeting with Oprah Winfrey (New Kerala)

September 15: WHITNEY HOUSTON's big comeback interview with OPRAH WINFREY took place at the same New York theatre where she discovered she was destined to be a performer.

Obama fires up AFL-CIO crowd (The Hill)

President Obama sought to cement his relationship with Big Labor on Tuesday, firing up the AFL-CIO by promising to deliver on issues near and dear Read more...

UConn football: Huskies choke, lose to Tar Heels (The Norwich Bulletin)

UConn allowed 12 fourth quarter points, the final two coming on a safety resulting from a hold in the end zone, and lost to N0. 19 North Carolina, 12-10.

9-11 ceremony moved to council chambers (The Montclair Times)

"Due to the forecast for rain, the Township of Montclair will hold its 9-11 remembrance ceremony in Council Chambers, 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, Friday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m.

Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job (GMA News)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€" MikeDuvall's second term as a member of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first â€" in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

Livestock sale results released (Point Pleasant Register)

POINT PLEASANT â€" Complete results of the 2009 Mason County Fair livestock sale have been released by fair board officials. Feeder calves Levi Doolittle, 550:$9.50, A.B. Contracting; Brock McClung...

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Slide show: Week 4 of high school football action (Contra Costa Times)

Staff photographers were on hand to shoot the De La Salle, Lakeland Florida, Encinal, Alameda, Miramonte, Foothill, Terra Nova and San Mateo high school football teams Friday night.

NFL NOTES: Belichick wonât discuss Seymour trade (Everett Herald)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. â€" Richard Seymour made five Pro Bowls in five straight years. Two days after he was traded, Bill Belichick didn’t want to talk about dealing him.

Adrian Peterson fan club gets a new member: Brett Favre (Pioneer Press)

When Brett Favre weighed the opportunity to play for the Vikings, being a teammate of Adrian Peterson ranked high on the list of factors that influenced his decision.

NFL Roundup: McNabb, Welker, Scaife won't play (Sports Illustrated)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb will not play against the New Orleans Saints because of a fractured rib and Kevin Kolb will get his first career NFL start.

E! funny guy Joel McHale eager to perform 'Community' service (Boston Herald)

Many viewers probably think of Joel McHale as simply the irreverent host of the E!'s "The Soup." McHale is branching out. He headlines the new NBC comedy...

The Blueprint 3 | Jay-Z (Student Life)

Listen to Empire State of Mind from Jay-Z’s new album, Blueprint 3 , below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Eisenhower Center sets Constitution Day plans (Abilene Reflector-Chronicle)

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the 222nd birthday of the U.S. Constitution Sept. 17-18. All activities are all free and open to the public.

Marlins Sweep Mets 13-4 (Local 10 Miami)

Nick Johnson drives in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

MLB: Marlins sweep struggling Mets (The Salisbury Post)

Associated Press NEW YORK â€" Nick Johnson had a pair of two-run singles Thursday and Florida beat the New York Mets 13-4 to gain ground on the NL East- ...

Mark your calendar for Brooklynâs annual writing celebration (Columbia Daily Spectator)

While the Brooklyn Ferry has now been replaced by the Brooklyn Bridge, the curious brain may still find reason to throb at the Brooklyn Book Festival this Sunday.

Clijsters downs cranky Serena (The Courier Mail)

SUPERMUM Kim Clijsters has beaten Serena Williams to book a place in the US Open final after Williams was issued with a a code violation on match point.

UM, FSU offenses labor in early-season meetings (The Palm Beach Post)

When Miami and Florida State play their annual showdown on Labor Day, the offensive fireworks that have made the rivalry one of college football's best, take a holiday.

Monday, 12 October 2009

Remembering 9/11: 'We Will Never Forget' (WXYZ-TV Detroit)

Drawing on the spirit that spurred volunteers to rush to the burning World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans looked for ways to help each other on a day...

'Never Forget' Ceremony in Eastlake Honors Heroes from 9/11 (FOX 8 Cleveland)

EASTLAKE -- A powerful and, at times, moving tribute to the memory of those lost on September 11th, highlighted the " 9/11 Never Forget" ceremony at Eastlake's Boulevard of Flags.

Update: Police say missing 82-year-old Pascagoula man seen in Alexandria (The Biloxi Sun Herald)

A truck driver in Alexandria, La., apparently made contact with a missing 82-year-old Pascagoula man at about 4:20 a.m., but so far, he still remains missing, police said.

New iPod touch G3 and Nano G5: The case is in for Apple (cnet.com.au)

Thought about staying up until the wee hours of the morning to get the information on the new iPod? No need - the new iPods have been leaked.

E-Mailing It In: NFL predictions, NCAA football Week 2 preview, Pirates futility (Sports Illustrated)

Each week, Dan Rubenstein, Ty Hildenbrandt and Jacob Osterhout will jump on e-mail and riff about various subjects in the news offered up by SI.com's Jimmy Traina.

Sports buzz: Buccaneers focus on Freeman (The Kansas City Star)

Freeman the focus for Bucs Rookie Josh Freeman (below) may be Tampa Bay’s backup quarterback, but he’s clearly the cornerstone of Buccaneers’ first-year coach Raheem Morris’ program.

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Matt Damon - Movie Reviews The Informant (ContactMusic)

Matt Damon is anything but the glamorous. buffed-up hunk he has played in his previous films in The Informant! And almost every critic comments on his metamorphosis into a...

Henry Gibson - Comedy Actor Gibson Dead (ContactMusic)

Beloved American comedy actor HENRY GIBSON has died, aged 73.The TV and film star lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his home in Malibu, California on...

Whitney Houston Tells Oprah Michael Jackson's Death Was 'Devastating' (Vh1)

Whitney Houston told Oprah Winfrey that the news of Michael Jackson's death was "devastating." "I have so many good memories of spending time with him," the singer told Winfrey.

Kanye West gets flak over MTV awards outburst (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

LOS ANGELES â€" Pop stars slammed Kanye West on Monday after the rapper shocked the MTV Video Music Awards by crashing the stage during teen star Taylor Swift's acceptance speech.

UConn football: No score between Huskies, No. 20 Tar Heels (The Norwich Bulletin)

A fumble late in the first quarter cost UConn its one scoring opportunity, but it remains in a scoreless tie with No. 20 North Carolina on Saturday at Rentschler Field.

Three tied for lead at Seniors Open (The Daily Star)

OTESAGA HOTEL SENIORS OPEN ... Paul Daniels, Kirk Hanfeld and Joe Stansberry are tied for the lead with a two-day total of 138 at the Otesage Hotel Seniors Open in Cooperstown.

Saturday, 10 October 2009

Little-known California lawmaker resigns after sexually explicit recordings become public (Chicago Tribune)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â€" Mike Duvall's second term as a member of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first â€" in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

School soccer: Nantucket boys blank CCA (Cape Cod Times)

OSTERVILLE â€" Emerson Guzman and Emil Bender scored a goal in each half, and Nantucket High opened the boys soccer season yesterday with a 2-0 shutout over Cape Cod Academy.

BRC: August Sees Annual Shop Price Deflation (The Forex Market)

LONDON (Dow Jones)--August saw the first annual decline in U.K. shop prices since early 2007, the British Retail Consortium said Wednesday, as food price inflation continued to slow.

OSU vs. UT: Thousands expected at Cleveland Browns Stadium Saturday (WKYC Cleveland)

CLEVELAND -- Downtown Cleveland is the host for college football this weekend as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Rockets play in the Patriot Bowl at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Picture emerges of Yale suspect as controlling (WSYR 9 Syracuse)

As police charged a Yale animal lab technician with murdering a graduate student who worked in his building, a portrait began to emerge Thursday of an unpleasant stickler for the...

Cut cable was cause of Tuesday AT&T outage (Louisville Courier-Journal)

The cause of Tuesday's wireless service outage for AT&T customers in Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington and Bowling Green Tuesday was a severed fiber optic cable, company spokeswoman Cathy Lewandowski said.

Friday, 9 October 2009

AFL-CIO gets serious about wooing young members (AP via Yahoo! News)

The face of organized labor is getting older and grayer, but the AFL-CIO's new leaders said Monday they intend to change that trend and spark a resurgence in union membership.

TechWeb's Internet Evolution Launches Executive Clan for CEOs, CIOs & CTOs (redOrbit)

Dan Lohrmann, CTO, state of MichiganDavid Silversmith, VP of IT, FirstBook.org; former CTO, Carfax David Vellante, Founder, Wikibon.orgMike Moran, Marketing Executive & Author of Do It Wrong QuicklyBob Violino

Shuttle To Land Just Before 6 PST At Edwards, Expect Sonic Boom (KEYT 3 Santa Barbara)

NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base in the desert north of Los Angeles.

Police: Shooting suspect offended by anti-abortion material (CNN)

Authorities have charged an Owosso, Michigan, man with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the Friday shooting deaths of an anti-abortion activist and another man, a prosecutor's office said.

Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame roll out the red carpet for Michael Jordan and Class of ... (The Republican)

With the inclusion of Michael Jordan in the Class of 2009, the Hall of Fame has pulled out all the stops to make this the biggest enshrinement event in its history.

Michael Jordan: What stands out as the most special moment of your career? (The Republican)

At the press conference prior to the 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, Michael Jordan was asked if he could pinpoint one single moment that stands out above the rest.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

A Bucks breakthrough against rival Rangers (South Bend Tribune)

CASSOPOLIS -- Buchanan High School football players smiled and shouted for joy and Bucks coach Joe Austin was doused with a bucket of water after Friday's Lakeland Conference game against Cassopolis.

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (Honolulu Advertiser)

LOS ANGELES â€" It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The boy weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Whitney Houston Tells Oprah Bobby Brown Was Her 'Drug' (Vh1)

In part one of her interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Whitney Houston said ex-husband Bobby Brown was her "drug," and their relationship made her lose interest in her music career.

Ruling coalition begging outsiders to be its presidential bet (Asia News Network)

Isn’t it pitiful that Lakas-Kampi, supposedly the biggest, strongest and richest political party in the Philippines at present, cannot even have a viable presidential candidate for next year’s elections?

Nick Johnson has 4 RBIs as Marlins beat Mets 13-4 for three-game sweep (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

NEW YORK - Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

'I'm the same person I've always been' (The Patriot-News)

PHILADELPHIA - From the time he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the National Football League draft in April, LeSean "Shady" McCoy always felt he belonged.

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Brooklyn Book Festival (New York Post)

The annual literary festival will include discussions and readings by local talent, including Paula Fox, Gary Shteyngart, Walter Kirn, Achy Obejas and Naomi Klein. For more information, visit www.brooklynbookfestival.org. ...

Space shuttle could rattle SoCal with sonic booms (KSBY San Luis Obispo)

Associated Press - September 11, 2009 4:04 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air...

Potomac River boat incident a training exercise: Officials (Ottawa Citizen)

A U.S. Coast Guard training exercise set off a security scare in Washington's Potomac River on Friday as the United States marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Vikings defensive tackles to play in opener (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will be able to play in the season opener at Cleveland this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case against the NFL.

Buckeyes open up offense vs. defenseless Toledo (CBS Sports)

Terrelle Pryor hooked up with Dane Sanzenbacher on two early touchdown passes and No. 11 Ohio State defused Toledo's high-scoring spread attack to beat the Rockets 38-0 on Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Joel McHale Weathers Today (E! Online)

Despite the boyish charm and passion for people over 100, Soup boss Joel McHale is no Willard Scott. That didn't stop him from dropping by Today this morning to not only help Al...

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Mythology: Don't Stop Believing (Box Office Prophets)

I had planned on writing about the new show Glee this week, and I probably will soon, but something struck me while watching the pilot, and it's stuck with me ever since.

Big success for Leno's big night (Press of Atlantic City)

Peggy Willison, 86, holds a sign as she and her friends enter NBC Studios to watch the premiere of the Jay Leno Show in Burbank, Calif., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jay-Zâs Blueprint 3 about himself (Red Deer Advocate)

After 11 studio albums, 13 years, dozens of hits and untold millions of records sold, there’s not much left to debate about Jay-Z. He has either outlasted, outsold or outsmarted all the competition.

Ben Roethlisberger's 20th career comeback leads Steelers to 13-10 win over Titans in OT (Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of the NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 13-10 in overtime.

Anacortes Police Blotter, Sept. 9, 2009 (Anacortes American)

A boat crewman from South Carolina was arrested on charges of assault after allegedly hitting his boss over the head with a stool after an argument on Thursday, Sept. 3. The skipper of…

Lakeview filling the swimming pool with talent (Battle Creek Enquirer)

A testament to how strong the area will be in girls' swimming this season, 14 of the 21 local state qualifiers have returned for another exciting season in the pool and on the board.

Monday, 5 October 2009

Lehman Brothers the bank that bust the boom (Daily Telegraph)

A year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers the key players reveal for the first time their nailbiting attempts to avoid disaster and how the UK and US governments refused to help

Third woman assaulted; authorities seek tips to find suspects (The Signal)

In the third reported sexual assault in as many weeks, a man followed and groped a teenage girl running on a Valencia bicycle trail over the weekend, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said.

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (News 4 Reno)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a boy for 4-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The boy weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

AFL-CIO aims to go younger (The Columbus Dispatch)

PITTSBURGH -- The face of organized labor is getting older and grayer, but the AFL-CIO's new leaders said yesterday that they intend to change that trend and spark a resurgence in union membership.

Critics slam 'Leno Show' as 'Tonight' rehash (East Valley Tribune)

NEW YORK â€" Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier. Kanye West takes time for 3rd apology during Leno debut

CLIJSTERS THROUGH AS SERENA PAYS PENALTY (Sporting Life)

Kim Clijsters moved into the US Open women's singles final in controversial circumstances as defending champion Serena Williams picked up a point penalty for a second code violation on match point against her.

Sunday, 4 October 2009

High school football: Today's matchups (The Journal News)

Rye Country Day (0-1) at Long Island Lutheran (0-3), 1 p.m. The Wildcats were dealt a tough 7-6 loss in their opener by Moore Catholic. Long Island Lutheran has allowed 100 points in three games.

Pssst! 'The Informant!' is smart (Jam! Showbiz)

The cast and crew of The Informant!, ranging from director Steven Soderbergh to title star Matt Damon, are getting all giggly and embarrassed about the Oscar buzz surrounding the launch of their new film.

Amanda Beard give birth to baby boy (USA Swimming)

People magazine reports that four-time Olympian Amanda Beard has given birth to a baby boy, Blaise Ray Brown in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The baby weighed in at 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 19 ¾ inches long.

Obama Speaks At AFL-CIO Convention (KDKA Pittsburgh)

President Barack Obama was in Pittsburgh Tuesday to deliver the keynote speech at the AFL-CIO Convention. During the speech, Obama praised the very people he promised to work hard for in Washington D.C.

'Baby' Jennifer Grey: 'Patrick Was Rare' (Extra TV)

1987 marked the year that "Dirty Dancing" made household names of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey -- and the actress says that when she remembers the late actor, she thinks "of being in his arms."

Israeli hardliners vow to fight settlement freeze (Channel NewsAsia)

YIZHAR, West Bank: Speaking over the din of half a dozen earthmovers, Evo Katz, the mayor of Yizhar, shrugged off the latest US diplomatic push for a settlement freeze in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Saturday, 3 October 2009

New York Mets Team Report (USA Today)

John Maine, who has been on the disabled list since June 12, is finally scheduled to make his return three months later. Maine is slated to pitch Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader Sunday in Philadelphia.

LINCOLN PARK: Marine surprises girlfriend with marriage proposal at football field where they met (The News-Herald)

LINCOLN PARK â€" A few years ago, all that Isiah Beauchamp cared about while running across the football field at Lincoln Park High School was scoring a touchdown and bringing a victory to his team.

Space shuttle could rattle SoCal with sonic booms (KMIR 6 Palm Springs)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base in the desert north of Los Angeles.

Michael Jordan Gets Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame (Chicago Public Radio)

Audio Available Michael Jordan will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday. The legendary Chicago Bull's player left his mark on the city by helping the team win 6 NBA championships.

Trichet Says World Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who chaired a meeting of central bankers today, said the global economy is showing signs of emerging from its worst recession in more than 60 years.

Todayâs Inbox: Wilsonâs actions deserved rebuking (The Des Moines Register)

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson was publicly admonished by his peers and rightly so. To think it is his right to yell at the president of the United States in the House chamber is unfathomable.

Friday, 2 October 2009

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (KIVI Boise)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs. He threw himself a "retirement" party in 1993 and got into a new line ofwork: tax-free cigarettes.

Patrick Swayze: the image of dignity, decency and defiance (Los Angeles Times)

The actor projected a generosity of spirit in his film roles. The actor projected a generosity of spirit in his film roles. My favorite memory of Patrick Swayze came in 1990 with the romantic thriller "Ghost."

Redskins want to rid rep as 'best last-place team' (The Capital)

ASHBURN, Va. - Search elsewhere if you're seeking a happy-go-lucky team. No matter where you look in the Washington locker room, there seems to be an ax to grind or a leash that's awfully short.

Space, Death, and Memory: My Summer Vacation in Quartzsite (San Diego Reader)

Past the Coachella Valley, where the desert floor pushes the mountains out of sight, my grandfather levitates above a steamy I-10, alternately stiff-arming the grill and checking the coolant level of my eastbound station wagon.

Jay-Z To Perform With Alicia Keys, Eminem To Appear At VMAs (MTV Music Television)

Jay-Z will be joined by Alicia Keys for his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, and Eminem will be making a special appearance on the show, airing live on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.

Gubernatorial debate turns contentious in N.Va. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The second debate between Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell featured the most pointed and prickly exchanges between the candidates to date. The debate came as a new poll showed the race about even.

Thursday, 1 October 2009

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (AP via Yahoo! News)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs. He threw himself a "retirement" party in 1993 and got into a new line of work: tax-free cigarettes.

Kanye West outburst mars MTV music video awards (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The MTV video music awards held on Sunday paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but was overshadowed by an outburst by rapper Kanye West, who interrupted an acceptance speech by U.S. singer Taylor Swift.

Review: Fantasy football draft apps for iPhone (Macworld)

The App Store offers plenty of choices when it comes to preparing for your fantasy football draft. But two apps in particular -- Studs & Duds and Fantasy Football Cheatsheet '09 -- stand out from the crowd.

Coast Guard: Training conducted in Potomac River moments before Obama motorcade crossed (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON - Coast Guard: Training conducted in Potomac River moments before Obama motorcade crossed. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune.

Steelers beat Titans in overtime, 13-10 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

The Steelers' offense went from Super Bowl hangover to Super Bowl repeat all in one game last night as Ben Roethlisberger and company overcame early lethargy to beat the Tennessee Titans in overtime at Heinz Field.

Bad weather delays space shuttle Discovery landing (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA delayed the landing of the space shuttle Discovery because of stormy weather at its Florida landing site, but planned to try again later on Thursday to bring the spacecraft home,

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Ohio State - Team Notes (USA Today)

Along with the Buckeyes' recent trend in losing big games is their ability to bounce back the following week. After they were smashed at USC last year, Ohio State fought back with an impressive win against Troy.

IN BRIEF | Man captured after wreck in stolen car (The Tribune-Democrat)

CLYMER â€" A Pittsburgh man who threatened a woman with a knife and then stole the car she was driving was injured when he was involved in an accident with the car around 1 a.m. Wednesday on Route 286.

Hardcore Football Week 3 (FOX Toledo)

It's hard to believe, but it's Week 3 of the high school season. There are some great match-ups on the docket this week. FOX Toledo Hardcore Sports will have cameras at 15 games Friday night, including our marquee match-up.

Coast Guard fires on boat in Potomac River in Washington (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The U.S. Coast Guard fired on a suspicious boat in the Potomac River in central Washington, D.C., amid high security while September 11 memorial ceremonies were being held nearby at the Pentagon, CNN reported on Friday.

Apple Part Numbers Confirm New iPod Classic, Nano, and Shuffles In Colors [Rumor] (Gizmodo)

AppleInsider is claiming that these are the part numbers for the new iPod line up. There's no mention of the iPod touch. Otherwise it will be an even more boring event than expected. MC027LL/A -...

Branch out for Seattle; Smith starts for Rams (SportingNews)

SEATTLE -- Wide receiver Deion Branch is inactive for the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener against the St. Louis. The Rams said that No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith would start at right tackle ahead of Adam Goldberg.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

NFL: Vikings' Williamses will play Sunday against Browns (The News-Herald)

Vikings' DTs will play Sunday vs. Browns Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and PatWilliams will be able to play in the season-opener against the Browns this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case against the NFL.

Cover Story: Holiday lights show - plug pulled (WBTV Charlotte)

Did the Grinch steal Christmas from Salisbury?  Questions why the plug was pulled on a holiday lights show that could have brought the county big money and tons of tourists.  PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.

Steelers need OT for win (Observer-Reporter)

This article has been read 0 times. PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were so pleased to be playing in the NFL's opener for the 2009 season, they decided to spend a little extra time at Heinz Field.

Today is 09/09/09, Oh My! (ABC News)

ABC's Bradley Blackburn reports from New York: 09/09/09 If you haven't noticed yet, today is a special day. It's 09/09/09, the rarest of days when writing a check might actually be fun. It's an attention grabbing date that occurs only...

Euro Trades Near 1-Week High Against Yen on Economic Outlook (Bloomberg)

Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The euro traded near a one-week high against the yen before a report forecast to show industrial production in Germany rose in July, adding to signs the recession is abating in Europe’s largest economy.

MAYWEATHER'S RETURN LINKED TO OTHER GREAT COMEBACKS (Philboxing)

Las Vegas (September 8) - It's the year of the sports comeback with Tiger Woods, Pedro Martinez, Roger Federer, and Tom Brady all coming back to their respective sports in attempts to reclaim their places i n sports history.

Monday, 28 September 2009

Toledo takes early first-quarter lead in warmup before Ohio State next week (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Toledo -- In the Toledo Rockets prelude to playing Ohio State next week in Browns Stadium, the burning question is if UT's defense will show up tonight vs. Colorado. Just as its opening opponent, Purdue, went into the season...

Kids study founding document (The Seymour Tribune)

If fifth-grader Sy Zickler could add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, he would allow the president of the United States to serve three terms. Andrea Ferrer would give all students digital textbooks. Gunnar Ortlieb would outlaw homework.

Miller: 'Don't Stop Believin'' making ballpark journey (CBS Sports)

The Giants have a special fan in ex-Journey lead singer Steve Perry. His song 'Don't Stop Believin'' -- with a little help from Tony Soprano -- is now legendary and a stadium anthem for many teams, Scott Miller says.

Little Girl Throws Back Foul Ball (NBC San Diego)

A Phillies fan who caught a foul ball in the upper deck of Citizens Bank Park in a game against the Nationals Tuesday proudly gave the ball to his young daughter. She threw it back on to the field.

Whitney Houston to Oprah Winfrey: Bobbie Brown was emotionally abusive (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Whitney Houston, left, and Oprah Winfrey. CHICAGO â€" Whitney Houston says ex-husband Bobby Brown was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her. After a long absence from music, Houston is staging a career comeback with...

Punk rock poet Jim Carroll dead at 60 (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Jim Caroll Jim Carroll, the poet and punk rocker who wrote "The Basketball Diaries," died Friday. He was 60. He died from a heart attack at his home in Manhattan Friday, his ex-wife Rosemary Carroll told the New York Times....

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Can 'Unscientific America' Be Science Literate? (NPR)

Is the rift closing between scientists and the general public? Sheril Kirshenbaum, co-author of Unscientific America , discusses the challenges of communicating about science and engineering, what scientists can do to help, and why science literacy is especially important today.

Disney Magic, West Coast Style (The Record and Herald News)

We were halfway through the six-hour flight from Newark to the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA when I began to question our decision to haul our two kids, ages 8 and 16 months, clear across country to visit Disneyland.

Police begin seaching home, truck of Owosso shooting suspect Harlan Drake (The Flint Journal)

The Associated PressHarlan Drake has been charged in the murders of an anti-abortion activist and a gravel pit owner. OWOSSO, Michigan â€" Police began searching the apartment building that is at least partially owned by Owosso shooting suspect, Harlan Drake,...

State High School Football Scores: 9.26.09 (The Kitsap Sun)

Prep Football Friday Adna 40, Castle Rock 10 Almira/Coulee-Hartline 38, Curlew 21 Archbishop Murphy 46, Sultan 12 Asotin 25, Pomeroy 14 Battle Ground 47, Hockinson 12 Bellevue 28, Mount Si 14 Black Hills 49, Elma 21 Blaine 46, Mount Baker 7 Bonney Lake 54, Shelton 0 Bothell 60, Lake Washington 0 Cascade (Everett) 14, Everett 9 Cashmere 38, Okanogan 6 Cedarcrest 28, South Whidbey 19 ...

Lakeland High on ESPN2 for Friday's game in California (The Tampa Tribune)

Two of the nation's most successful high school football programs square off Friday night in a nationally televised game when the Lakeland Dreadnaughts travel to Concord, Calif., to take on De La Salle High School (10 p.m. EST on ESPN2).

Reviews: A perky whistle-blower, a bloody cheerleader, real-life ad-men and more (The Oregonian)

Megan Fox in "Jennifer's Body" Lots to choose from. Will it be Matt Damon working with the FBI against his bosses in "The Informant!" or Megan Fox drenched in blood in "Jennifer's Body" or Robin Williams as a puzzled paterfamilias...

Saturday, 26 September 2009

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Toledo Rockets: The Cleveland Connections (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

APToledo head coach Tim Beckman, a former Ohio State assistant and a graduate of Berea High School, will lead the Rockets into Saturday's game at Browns Stadium against the Buckeyes. Ohio State plays football in Cleveland on Saturday for the...

Ohio State vs. Toledo: The Cleveland connections (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Marvin Fong, The Plain DealerGrounds crew personnel Eric Eucker, Russell Horn, and Jeff Witt prepare Cleveland Browns Stadium for Saturday's college football game between Ohio State and University of Toledo. Ohio State plays football in Cleveland Saturday for the 16th...

Prince Harry inherits millions as hits 25 (Stuff)

Prince Harry has received a 9 million pound (NZ$21.49 million) birthday present from his late mother, Princess Diana. The party-loving prince, who is third in line to the throne, inherited the money from his mother's estate as he turned 25 on Tuesday.

MTV Music Awards fetes MJ legacy; game dismays Nirvana members (Manila Bulletin)

The MTV Music Awards will start their show this year by musically saluting Michael Jackson, a star whose meteoric rise came in tandem with the network’s own rise in the 1980’s as the first and premier music video channel.

Coast Guard conducts drill in Potomac River, setting off security scare (New York Post)

In an incredibly stupid move that set off panic and a security scare across Washington, the Coast Guard admitted today that it was conducting an ill-timed training exercise in the Potomac River on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, moments before Presid...

Ohio State better shut the doors; the Toledo Rockets make house calls (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland.com photoTim Beckman Toledo, O. -- Some `Spread Offenses' seem to be played in sand. There's an endless string of sideline passes (read: long handoffs) designed to get a player out in space (read: one-on-one) hoping for an explosion (read:...

Friday, 25 September 2009

Kid and Play (Syracuse New Times)

It was unclear whether or not the audience was being treated to a concert by Kid Rock or a commercial for Jim Bean bourbon during the shock rocker’s Sept. 5 performance at the Grandstand, given two enormous inflatable bottles on stage.

Specter tells AFL-CIO he supports union organizing bill, predicts passage this year (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

PITTSBURGH - Sen. Arlen Specter tells the AFL-CIO that he will support legislation to make it easier to form unions. Specter also predicts Congress will pass a compromise version of the bill this year that will be "totally satisfactory to labor."

Critics slam `Leno Show' after Monday's premiere, viewers tune in by the millions (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

NEW YORK - Critics may not have loved Jay Leno's prime-time debut, but 17.7 million viewers tuned in to check him out. Nielsen Media Research says that's the biggest audience for a prime-time television show since the "American Idol" finale in May.

Whitney Houston to Oprah: Brown was emotionally abusive (The Arizona Republic)

Whitney Houston took drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, with ex-husband Bobby Brown, who was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her, the singer said during an interview that aired Monday on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show.''

West Brunswick's Hill headed to Alabama (WECT 6 Wilmington)

West Brunswick defensive end Alfy Hill will attend Alabama next season.  Hill made the announcement during a Wednesday morning press conference in Shallotte.  Hill had narrowed down his list of programs to Alabama and North Carolina before making his final choice.

Mich. man charged in 2 deaths, wanted to kill 3rd (AP via Yahoo! News)

A man fatally shot an anti-abortion activist near a Michigan high school Friday, drove to a gravel pit and shot its owner to death and planned to kill a third man, but was arrested before he could act, a prosecutor said.

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Harlan Drake's family saying little about murder charges in Owosso shootings (The Flint Journal)

The mother of accused double-murderer Harlan J. Drake cried today when told of the charges against her son but she and another relative would not comment about him or what may have led to today's shootings. "He killed those guys?''...

5-minute movie reviews: 'The Informant!,' 'Love Happens,' 'Lorna's Silence,' 'My One and Only,' 'Cold Souls' (Denver Post)

The Informant! » Opens Friday at theaters everywhere; rated R for language; 108 minutes. Audiences are either going to dig the overt satirical musings in director Steven Soderbergh's over-the-top look at scandal in an agribusiness or they will find the writing self-indulgent and forced.

A New Yorker weekend (The Buffalo News)

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, my girlfriend and I met writer Calvin Trillin on a corner in New York City, shook hands and set out to eat our way toward Brooklyn, walking through Greenwich Village, into Little Italy, then Chinatown.

UConn Football: Punt protection the focus against North Carolina (The Norwich Bulletin)

Desi Cullen and the Huskies (1-0) host No. 20 North Carolina (1-0) today at Rentschler Field (Noon, ESPNU), and with it comes memories of the three blocked punts by the Tar Heels in the teams’ meeting last season, a 38-12 North Carolina victory.

State Fair theme reflects quirkiness of California (The Stockton Record)

By now it's probably no mystery to us in the Golden State that many folks in the other 49 states tend view us Californians as being just a bit on the crazy side (after all, we did elect "The Terminator" as our governor).

Area riders to participate in Never Forget 9-11 motorcycle run (Nevada Appeal)

Ed Fruend of Carson City and some of his riding buddies are polishing up their bikes for Iron Nation's 8th annual Never Forget 9/11 ride Saturday in Reno and Sparks, a fundraiser for the families of Nevada soldiers killed in the line of...

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

POC has changed as years passed (The Port Lavaca Wave)

Each decade a community exists brings unique accomplishments and challenges to its people. Port O’Connor is no exception. In a century’s time, its residents have served their community and country, thrived during economic highs and lows and survived nature’s wrath.

Meet the star of 'Community': Joel McHale (New York Post)

CHANCES are that you recognize Joel McHale from his five- year gig hosting "The Soup." He's made you hoot with laughter during his snarky recaps of the best/stupidest moments on TV each week, but the 37-year-old isn't just an amusing talking head...

Football: Loggers defend home turf, whip Corvallis (The Western News)

By Brad Fuqua, The Western News It’s good to be home. Following a pair of road losses to open the season, the Libby High School football team finally took the home field Friday night to the tune of chainsaws and the Logger band.

Jay-Zâs â3â-peat (New York Post)

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter may claim to be harder than a Brooklyn brownstone, but he turns into a softie rapping about the Big Apple on his new record, Friday’s “The Blueprint 3.” Take the lyrics from “Empire State of Mind”: Statue of Liberty/ Long live th...

Jay-Z's dated "Blueprint 3" (Denver Post)

Jay-Z, "The Blueprint 3" (Roc Nation) After 11 studio albums, 13 years, dozens of hits and untold millions of records sold, there's not much left to debate about Jay-Z. You either like his music or you don't. So the only comparisons that can be made are with himself.

UConn Football: Lutrus Play Status Game-Time Decision (Hartford Courant)

What's good? UConn coach Randy Edsall just said that lienbacker Scott Lutrus (stinger) will be a game-time decision for North Carolina. He intimated that Lutrus did at least some things in practice but he declined to get into the specifics of what the player did.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Fest Let's You Be A New Yorker (Hartford Courant)

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, my girlfriend and I met writer Calvin Trillin on a corner in the West Village, shook hands and set out to eat our way toward Brooklyn, walking east through Greenwich Village, into Little Italy, then Chinatown for dim sum.

Herbstreit has his say as game day arrives (The Tampa Tribune)

College football begins in full force tonight. Sophomore quarterback Stephen Garcia (Jefferson) takes the South Carolina Gamecocks into North Carolina State, and the late-night fare has Oregon visiting Boise State. There are games throughout Labor Day weekend, capped by Miami at Florida State on Monday night.

CD Review | Jay-Z: Latest album sharp but lacks struggle (The Columbus Dispatch)

After 11 studio albums, 13 years, dozens of hits and untold millions of records sold, Jay-Z hasn't left much to debate. He has either outlasted, outsold or outsmarted the competition. You either like his music or you don't. So the only comparisons that can be made are to himself.

Seahawks LB Hill leaves with groin injury (SportingNews)

SEATTLE -- Seahawks starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill has left Seattle's game against St. Louis with a groin injury. Hill spent Seattle's third defensive series of the first quarter on a training table getting his left leg checked by doctors. The team said his return is questionable.

Inside Damien Hirst's factory (Evening Standard)

Upstairs in the inner sanctum of the White Cube Gallery, in an area reserved for serious buyers away from the prying eyes of the public, I ask a question that sales assistant Richard Thompson finds uncomfortable: did Damien Hirst do anything on this painting except sign it?

No. 2 Texas gets revenge against Texas Tech 34-24 (USA Today)

Colt McCoy and No. 2 Texas gained a measure of revenge against Texas Tech and its new prolific passer. McCoy threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Dan Buckner in the fourth quarter that gave the Longhorns some room to work and Texas beat the Red Raiders 34-24 Saturday night.

Monday, 21 September 2009

Become a member of our community! (The Doings Western Springs)

Taste of Downers Grove will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the corner of I-355 and Butterfield Road. Over 30 food items from Downers Grove restaurants will be featured, and there will be live entertainment and children's activities. Sample sized dishes are priced from $2 to $5. Admission is free.

Hank Stuever Previews NBC's Sitcom 'Community,' Starring Joel McHale (Washington Post)

Those of us who've relied for several years on Joel McHale's weekly clip show, "The Soup," to keep us abreast (sometimes literally) of the most mortifying lowlights of reality and talk television dreck must now accept McHale's apparent desire to become more famous than he currently is. This week is...

Texas avenges '08 loss to Texas Tech (Sports Illustrated)

AUSTIN, Texas(AP) Colt McCoy and No. 2 Texas gained a measure of revenge against Texas Tech and its new prolific passer. McCoy threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Dan Buckner in the fourth quarter that gave the Longhorns some room to work and Texas beat the Red Raiders 34-24 Saturday night.

Education in Brief: 09/15/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)

Beach study results will be presented; Art Rapids! offers Fine Arts grants; Fashion show is fundraiser for kids; Christian schools hold fall fest; Dental supplies sought for drive; Grants offered to area educators; Free Constitution Day presentation; Classes help with managing workload; Walk benefits leukemia research; War of 1812 logo contest offered

Versatile, talented Howl at the Moon band makes the crowds go wild (The Kansas City Star)

It’s unlikely that music fans who sniff at the notion of cover bands and live jukeboxes would admit that the five-piece band at Howl at the Moon â€" a dueling-piano bar in the Power & Light District â€" is one of the city’s hardest-working bands. And one of its more musically astute, too.

Relevant Links (AllAfrica.com)

Alimi said although the delay in the burial was not in line with Islamic culture, it came about as a result of the love the whole country had for the man. "This does not mean that Gani did not die a Muslim. All the lying-in-state ceremonies for him were done without his knowledge.

Sunday, 20 September 2009

NFL notebook: Sept. 9 (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Vikings' suspended linemen are eligible MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will be able to play in the season opener at Cleveland this week, regardless of what happens with their court case against the NFL. The Williamses, who are not related, are challenging four-game suspensions handed down by the league for violating the league's drug policy last summer ...

Houston's Schaub returns to practice (The Washington Times)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub returned to practice Tuesday, though it's not clear whether he will start against the Jets in this Sunday's season opener. Schaub took half the snaps in practice, his first significant work since the injury Aug. 31 against the Vikings. He is listed as day-to-day. "He took a big step forward [Tuesday]," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "He's progressing toward ...

NFL Inactives (Monday, September 14, 2009) (WWTI Watertown)

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL games. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT OAKLAND RAIDERS, 10:15 P.M. (ET) Chargers - 3rd QB Charlie Whitehurst, RB Michael Bennett, DE Jacques Cesaire, WR Craig Davis, S Kevin Ellison, G Tyronne Green, S C.J. Spillman, LB Jyles Tucker Raiders - 3rd QB Charlie Frye, RB Justin Fargas, WR Chaz Schilens, T Khalif Barnes, G Paul McQuistan, WR Nick ...

Toll Brothers, Inc. Announces Offering of Senior Notes and Cash Tender Offer for Certain Outstanding Debt Securities (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)

HORSHAM, Pa. -- Toll Brothers, Inc. , today announced the launch of an offering of Senior Notes , issued by Toll Brothers Finance Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary. Toll Brothers also announced that Toll Brothers Finance Corp. has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $150 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% Senior Notes due 2012 and 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 .

Kozy juggles duties of GM, association president and dad (Post-Tribune)

If a diary were kept of one local bowling center general manager and association president's life, that manuscript would tell the story of a nearly lifelong, mutually beneficial relationship between a resourceful man and a popular indoor sport. There's no such document, though, only stacks of papers, catalogs and receipts on the desk of Mike Kozy. As befits a bowling center general manager ...

The Informant! (Rolling Stone)

Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Tony Hale Review: Can you twist facts into a comic pretzel and still come out on the salty side of truth? To judge by The Informant! â€" the nonfiction story of a wack-job corporate whistle-blower played by Matt Damon in a mesmerizing mindfuck of a performance â€" you sure as hell can. Director Steven Soderbergh takes the same biopic ...

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Capsule reviews: 'Jennifer's Body' and others (Newsday)

Capsule reviews of films opening this week: "The Informant!" â€" The exclamation point in the title is your first clue that Steven Soderbergh 's intentions here are more than a little askew. Then you notice Matt Damon 's helmet of hair, his pouf of a mustache, his corny sportswear and the paunch where the "Bourne" trilogy star's taut abs used to be. And once the strains of Marvin Hamlisch's jaunty ...

Getting ready for Mentor: St. Ignatius QB Mark Myers' blog (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Myers - (Allison Carey / The Plain Dealer) It's been a tough and quick week of practice. We have been working hard and looking forward to a good game on Friday night at Mentor. On Saturday I will be attending the Ohio State vs. Toledo game with my brother, Matt, and my cousin, Mike. On Saturday night we have our fall dance at Ignatius and it should be a fun night. Editor's note: Follow the high ...

Thursday, 17 September 2009

North Central Calendar - Sept. 17 (North Central News)

Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com ; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o Prime Time Newspapers, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78205. Submissions must be received by noon Friday prior to the next desired publication date.

Calendar (The Doings La Grange)

Taste of Downers Grove will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the corner of I-355 and Butterfield Road. Over 30 food items from Downers Grove restaurants will be featured, and there will be live entertainment and children's activities. Sample sized dishes are priced from $2 to $5. Admission is free. Call Cindy Klima at (630) 729-0380, e-mail Cklima@dgedc.com or visit ...

The lost legends of American soft rock (Independent)

Learn to fly again/ learn to live so free", wailed Mr. Mister on the power ballad "Broken Wings". The likes of T'Pau, Kim Wilde, Nick Heyward and Bananarama are pulling in legions of nostalgia fiends as part of Rewind, the wildly popular national Eighties revival tour. But whatever happened to their American counterparts, the Eighties soft-rockers and power balladeers? And what happened to the ...

'Laugh-In,' 'Boston Legal' actor Henry Gibson dies (The Day)

Los Angeles - Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on “Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,” has died. He was 73. Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer. After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson - born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in ...

John Crace reads The Lost Symbol (Guardian Unlimited)

The Guardian's resident book spoiler spends a day with Dan Brown's new blockbuster. Will he get out alive? 12.01pm: The motorcycle courier arrives at the door. One leg of his trousers is rolled up to the knee. He proffers his hand. Our eyes meet in mutual recognition. "Sorry I'm so late," he says. "I was being followed." Five long years have I been waiting for this moment, years in which the ...

Trout plentiful at Willow Beach (Colorado River Weekender)

Lake Mead: Lake Mead water level has remained fairly steady. The current level is 1,094 feet above msl. The striper bite has been great. Trolling and fishing under lights at night yielded large numbers of fish. Lights are more productive when used around the new moon, on dark nights.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Boys' soccer capsules (The Day)

ECC LARGE DIVISION EAST LYME Coach : Paul Christensen (22nd year). Key returnees : Sr. F Phil Ziegler, Sr. M Gary Power, Sr. M Brian Kim, Sr. M Cameron Hatch, Sr. D Alex Waites, Sr. F James Douglas, Sr. D Chad McDonnell, Sr. M Jacob Stanford, Jr. M Zack Skelton. Top newcomers : Sr. M Josh DiGiovanna, Sr. M Cole DuBord, Sr. D Alex Duval, Sr. D Javahn Smith, Sr. D Derek Werner, Sr. D Matt Morton ...

Johnson drives in 4, Marlins rout Mets (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

Nick Johnson has hobbled through some pretty good at-bats since returning from the disabled list, and his teammates have noticed his effort. Johnson had a pair of two-run singles Thursday night and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

Specter tells AFL-CIO he backs organizing bill (San Francisco Chronicle)

Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter took another step in his political transformation on Tuesday, telling hundreds of labor activists that he will support legislation that would make it easier to form unions. In a speech to the AFL-CIO convention, Specter also... Sponsored Topics: AFL-CIO - Arlen Specter - Trade union - Pennsylvania - United States

Asheville City Council preview: Sept. 8 meeting (Mountain Xpress)

At its Sept. 8 meeting, Asheville City Council will discuss options for offering contracts to local companies with regards to upcoming stimulus-package projects. The contract-bidding process is governed by state and federal law, but a city staff report suggests that there are resources to assist local companies in making the cut. Also, two weeks after deciding to create four new early voting ...

Scientists Count New York's Cricket Population (NPR)

Scientists are trying to track New York City's cricket population. They've asked New Yorkers to help them track crickets between dusk and midnight to record the insects' calls for one minute, and then send their results and location to scientists via cell phone. Louis Sorkin, an entomologist with the American Museum of Natural History and co-organizer of NYC Cricket Crawl, offers his insight.

AFL-CIO sets sights on younger employees (The Washington Times)

John Sweeney spent the past 14 years building the AFL-CIO into a political powerhouse for worker's rights and other progressive Democratic causes. Yet over the same time, the ranks of union members continued to shrink, diminishing organized labor's clout in the workplace. Frustration with Mr. Sweeney's tenure and the dip in membership led seven unions to split from the AFL-CIO four years ago to ...

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

Critics slam 'Leno Show,' call it 'Tonight' rehash (Newsday)

NEW YORK (AP) â€" Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier. Monday's premiere of "The Jay Leno Show," which transports the longtime " Tonight Show " host to 10 p.m. EDT weekdays on NBC , was slammed as a "cut-rate, snooze-inducing, rehashed bore" by Robert Bianco of USA Today. And that was even with the ...

Leno show reaches 17.7 million viewers (Newsday)

NEW YORK (AP) â€" Critics may not have loved Jay Leno 's prime-time debut, but 17.7 million viewers tuned in to check him out. Nielsen Media Research says that's the biggest audience for a prime-time television show since the " American Idol " finale in May. Not only was Leno's debut heavily publicized, but he piggybacked on one of Monday's biggest stories. Leno had scheduled Kanye West , who was ...

Critics slam "Leno Show," call it "Tonight" rehash (The Oklahoman)

NEW YORK (AP) â€" Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier. Monday's premiere of "The Jay Leno Show," which transports the longtime "Tonight Show" host to 10 p.m. EDT weekdays on NBC, was slammed as a "cut-rate, snooze-inducing, rehashed bore" by Robert Bianco of USA Today. And that was even with the presence ...

Seahawks LB Hill suffers groin injury (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

The Seattle Seahawks lost two of their three starting linebackers Sunday when outside linebacker Leroy Hill and middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu left the game against St. Louis. Hill, out with a groin injury, spent Seattle's third defensive series of the first quarter on a training table getting his left leg checked by doctors.

President Obama: Kanye West is a 'Jackass' (Zap2It)

When it comes to the informal world of social media, it's very hard to keep something off the record.On Monday (Sept. 14) night, ABC's Terry Moran Tweeted: "Pres. Obama just called Kanye West a 'jackass' for his outburst at VMAs when Taylor Swift won. Now THAT'S presidential."Wait? Barack Obama, president of the United States of America, did what?Moran deleted his little bombshell soon after ...

Champions Online(TM) Has Gone Gold (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Atari and Cryptic Studios are proud to give superhero fans the game they've been craving as Champions Online for PC has gone gold. Based on the award-winning Champions pen-and-paper role-playing games and powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine, Champions Online taps into a rich universe of heroes and villains with unparalleled intrigue and adventure.

Monday, 14 September 2009

âDesperate Housewivesâ actress shares lessons from life (The Oklahoman)

Kathryn Joosten didn’t want to die angry like her mother did, regretting not having taken a chance on her dreams. Joosten had always wanted to be an actress, but life sometimes stood in her way â€" her life as a homemaker in a bad marriage, becoming a single mother to two sons, starting over in careers several times, fighting lung cancer. She may not have taken a traditional path to success, but ...

xXx 3 Gets a New Director (Screen Rant)

News has surfaced, by way of The Hollywood Reporter, stating that a new director has been found for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, the third installment in Columbia Pictures’ action series. Last year both star Vin Diesel and Rob Cohen (director of the first installment) agreed to join forces for a third film, but [...]

Maple Leafs closing in on trade for Kessel (SportingNews)

Sporting News staff reports With Dany Heatley safely dispatched to San Jose, the NHL's trade rumor focus shifted Sunday to the young shoulders of Boston F Phil Kessel. According to a report in ESPN citing two sources, Toronto might be on the verge of ending that soap opera quickly, as well. Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke reportedly is offering a compelling package of draft picks -- two ...

Marlins Torch Mets In New York (CBS4 Miami)

On the same day that the new Marlins stadium saw concrete laid on one of the columns in the stadium, the Marlins themselves poured it on the Mets 13-4 as they continue to chase the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. The Marlins were paced by Nick Johnson who knocked in pair of two-run singles in the game.

Whiteout Review (Screen Rant)

Short version: While far from perfect, Whiteout does manage to keep you guessing until the end and ultimately doesn’t leave you feeling ripped off. Screen Rant’s Paul Young reviews Whiteout A while back, Kate Beckinsale was asked about her involvement with the next Underworld movie and she explained that she was done wearing tight leather outfits. [...]

Hasselbeck leads Seahawks over Rams 28-0 (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

The Seahawks soared, seemingly revived under new coach Jim Mora. St. Louis? Looked like the same old Rams who went 2-14 last year and got Steve Spagnuolo his first head coaching job. Matt Hasselbeck, playing his first game since Thanksgiving Day, overcame two interceptions in his first three throws Sunday to connect with John Carlson for two touchdowns in Seattle's 28-0 romp past the Rams.

Sunday, 13 September 2009

Mets Fall 16 Under .500 For First Time Since 2004 (WCBS-TV New York)

Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies. Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross each had three hits and two RBIs for the Marlins, who completed their first sweep of the Mets since taking four straight Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2004, in New York. Dan Uggla hit his 27th homer in the third inning.

Giants still walk with a swagger (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Go-to guy Plaxico Burress is gone. All-time leading receiver Amani Toomer was let go. Defensive guru Steve Spagnuolo left to become the coach of the St. Louis Rams. There is a lot missing in the New York Giants’ locker room as they look forward to defending their NFC East title, beginning with the season opener today against the Washington Redskins.

MI6 :: The Home Of James Bond 007 (MI6)

James Bond 007 at MI6 Headquarters - Full coverage of Quantum of Solace (2008) the 22nd James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig as 007 (AKA Bond 22), news of the upcoming film Bond 23, plus indepth coverage of all 007 movies including Casino Royale, the new videogame from Activision, the Ian Fleming centenary, Devil May Care and Young Bond, plus the largest discussion forum.

Some area students draw motivation from presidentâs speech (The Chronicle-Telegram)

ELYRIA â€" For Dashon Reed, President Barack Obama’s call for students to do better translated to a couple of new goals. “I have to change the way I act, change my behavior and have a better attitude,” said Dashon, 12. Classmate Kaitlyn Jefferies said the president’s noon address televised to schools across the country Tuesday led her [...]

Serena's tirade after foot fault ends match on penalty (Newsday)

Serena Williams is out of the U.S. Open after losing match point against Kim Clijsters last night for a code violation, a bizarre ending to what was a high quality and intriguing contest. Click here for the latest photos from the U.S. Open Williams lost the first set by being broken and was assessed a warning for smashing her racket. Then with Clijsters ahead 6-5 in the second set, Williams ...

Saturday, 12 September 2009

DOG HOMEOWNER VET INJURED LEG INSURANCE?

I went to a cordial band on Feb. 1 at a friend's sisters house. By chance, I had canid with me. My friend's miss owns a pet travel business, so I asked authorisation to alter my canid in as she is dog-friendly, so I wouldn't hit to intend her every the artefact home. Everyone idolized her–she's meet that category of dog.
Unfortunately, the daughter, who they said has ADHD, likeable her a taste likewise such and proven to mate her same a pony, movement on my dog's mitt leg. My canid permit discover a blasting yelp. I told the lowercase blackamoor to gratify intend soured my canid and her Mom scolded her. When my canid got up, she was gameness around. I today attending she is slippy a aggregation as that measure tends to lag–so she tries to equilibrise her coefficient on the another threesome legs. I've spent a LOT in the terminal period on man bills. I titled this blackamoor to verify her the situation–she never titled back. Would it be right for her to at small support with 1/2 of the man bills or would homeowner's shelter care w/ something same that. This is an clumsy situation.
Yes, I crosspiece with the homeowner. And the the older byword of "getting more bees with honey" does not administer here. She showed disposition as her canid as a mentality growth and goes to 3 vets, but same most grouping when it comes to money, seems to hit a selective module and shirked some domain and offered no resource by locution "i'm in no function to support you" and "i'm trusty this was a pre-existing condition." I'm feat to go nervy with the vet, as I hit been doing, incurring more debt, but it's depressing that sometimes when you verify the most subject line with people, they don't respond. I surmisal that's ground Attorneys module never be unemployed. As for "me lettered the activity issues of the female and thusly it was my fault", I went to the concern for a adornment party–there were heaps of another guests AND children, so as Rosalie said, the badness water on her, the so-called animal-lover. Kind of sad. I module indite her a honor when every is said and finished and meet wish my blackamoor makes a fast recovery.

 

I think so. You would be responsible if your dog bit that girl!! It should go both ways!

 

Not sure. But I think that if you took your dog to her house knowing there is child there then you are fully responsible for the supervision and care of your dog. I don't think homeowner's insurance would touch this.

The friend MAY help you out depending on how responsible she feels for the situation and on how close you are.

How badly is the dog hurt? If its minor it may be easier to just pay for the vet visit and meds if needed than cause bad feelings towards a friend.

 

You should go back sue them for hurting your dog, its not your fault that someone rode him/her like a pony!! DOGS ARE NOT HORSES

 

Tough one. I would say that in a perfect world she should help pay the bill…1/2 if not all. Let her know that you would like her to help out and check into the homeowner insurance coverage….let her know. This could affect the friendship, so tread lightly. However, a good friend would want to make it right.

Sorry. It's a bad situation, but you have no legal right to sue for vet bills. If you take your dog to someones house and let their child injure it, it's your responsibility. If the little girls mom was a decent person, she would volunteer, but she wouldn't be required to. If the kid came to your house and hurt your dog things would be a little different, but not much. If she hurt it on purpose, it would be different too. Accidents are just that, accidental. If a pet owner knows a child has behavioral problems and gives the child the opportunity to hurt their animal,,it falls on them. It would be like trying to sue someone for hitting your dog with a car, because your dog was in the street. It just won't fly.

Sorry to hear about your dog, and I hope she gets better. If this woman did the right thing, she would be concerned and want to help you,,,,,,unfortunately it isn't a situation where you can legally make her though.

 

You could most likely take her to small claims court, depending upon the amount of the vet bill. The fact that she invited you in means she accepted liability for the safety of her guests, and it was her daughter who trounced your dog. She was fully aware of her daughter's ADHD before you came in, and no doubt should have declined when you asked if the dog could enter. It wasn't your dog trouncing anyone, and although it could beargued that should have had control over your dog, you would certainly not have been in a good position legally had you taken the girl off the dog.

As a professional petsitter, she should have professional insurance – it would be up to her to find out if she could file a claim on that, but I would not think this would be covered, as it was a private social situation, and not in the course of her business.

You may or may not win, and theloss of work time as well as hurt relationships may or may not be worth it – your relationship with the friend's sister will probably not be good, unless she ponies up some of the vet bill, but you would also lose your friend in theprocess. That might be worth thinking about.

Inthe meantime, I do hope you have taken this dog to the vet, and not sat around concerned about money. There are payment plans available at any vet's office, and there are grants for animals and owners in trouble as well.

Please get your dog help, and the rest will have to work itself out. Perhaps if your friend passes on the amount of the damage, they will find a way to help with it, if they are able.

 

UConn Continues to Hit the Gridiron Without a True Rival (New England Sports Network)

Ohio State playing USC. Michigan and Notre Dame. UConn and, well, nobody. There is nothing I would do over in my collegiate football experience, but my need for a great rival is unfulfilled. Often in debates amongst coworkers, I am considered the definitive answer on all things college football, so when the age-old question of the best rivalry in college was thrown out (it’s Army-Navy, by the ...

The End Zone: Ohio State (The Toledo Blade)

If you enjoy a good tsunami bearing down on a coastal village, if you smile and wave as another motorists' car chokes to a stop and then catches on fire along the roadside, or if you think it might be entertaining to force fans of Placido Domingo to listen to Snoop Dogg, then this just might be the game for you. Ohio State vs. USC â€" It's the Schadenfreude Bowl. That's not the newest dish at ...

Is Tebow the best ever? Maybe (The Washington Times)

Leading college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit recalls the first time he saw Florida's Tim Tebow. ESPN's "College GameDay" crew was in Gainesville for a 2006 SEC showdown between No. 5 Florida and ninth-ranked Louisiana State. With the Gators trailing 7-0 late in the first quarter and facing fourth-and-goal from just inside the LSU 2-yard line, the ballyhooed true freshman trotted into the ...

Kurtz swims in National Senior Olympics (Casper Journal)

“Participate or vegetate,” states the jacket Steve Kurtz received at the National Senior Olympics. In front of hundreds of spectators, he raced with some of the nation’s best during the first week of August. He felt that it was an honor to share the lanes with such great athletes.

Jose Maciel: My neighborhood will never forget 9/11 (The Bakersfield Californian)

Two years ago I decided to honor those who died on Sept. 11 by placing small flags on all the front yards in my neighborhood. It was a small gesture but a worthwhile one. There were some logistical problems, but they were not insurmountable.

Yankees Sweep Orioles in Baltimore (WCBS 880 New York)

CC Sabathia allowed one run in seven innings to earn his AL-leading 16th victory, Alex Rodriguez got his 2,500th hit and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. READ MORE >> SEE:   Photos from the Game

Friday, 11 September 2009

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Three Reasons To Watch: Colorado at Toledo actually exists (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

Navigating the schedule outside the safe confines of football Saturdays. Tonight: Selling Colorado's weird trip into MAC country. Because it's there. It's Friday night and there is but one single, solitary game being broadcast; unless you're attending a high school game, this is your best option to get properly riled up for tomorrow. But there are storylines afoot here that aren't without merit ...

Coast Guard Exercise on Potomac River Raises Concerns (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Coast Guard sent gunboats to the Potomac River in Washington today as part of a training exercise on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, prompting the FBI and other law enforcement agencies that hadn’t received advance notice to race to the scene.

Man Charged In Deaths Of 2 Anti-Abortion Activists (CBS4 Miami)

A man fatally shot an anti-abortion activist near a Michigan high school Friday, drove to a gravel pit and shot its owner to death and planned to kill a third man, but was arrested before he could act, a prosecutor said. Harlan James Drake, 33, was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the deaths of James Pouillon, 63, and Mike Fuoss, 61, said Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry.

Coast Guard Exercise on Potomac River Raises Sept. 11 Fears (Bloomberg)

Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Coast Guard sent gunboats to the Potomac River in Washington today as part of a training exercise on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, causing the FBI and other law enforcement agencies who hadn’t received advance notice to race to the scene.

Michael Jordan brings an Air of royalty to Springfield for Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement (The Republican)

SPRINGFIELD - Michael Jordan was greeted as visiting royalty. David Robinson signed autographs, his 7-foot-1 frame towering over an adoring crowd. And, as this most remarkable Enshrinement Weekend for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame got under way, Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan tried to put it in perspective.

A&M Conservatives Honor 9/11 Victims and Our Fallen Soldiers (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station)

The Young Conservatives of Texas A&M will host the 2nd Annual 9/11 Never Forget Memorial and Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2009. Over 8,000 American flags will be planted to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and those who have died in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Laith Agha: Fantasy football is here (The Monterey County Herald)

This could very well be the most challenging fantasy football season in a long time. There appear to be enough productive quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers to fill 10-team fantasy rosters, that everyone should be able to contend for the league title.

Newly fixed Hubble's deep space photos again amaze (The Capital)

WASHINGTON (AP) â€" A refurbished Hubble Space Telescope is showing Earth the sharpest photos yet of cosmic beauty, complete with heavenly glows. NASA via AP A celestial object photographed by the refurbished Hubble Space Telescope looks like a delicate butterfly.

QB takes praise in stride (Pioneer Press)

Jeff Reed kicked a 33-yard field goal with 4:32 gone in overtime, and the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers again relied on Ben Roethlisberger's ability to lead clutch scoring drives to beat the Tennessee Titans 13-10 in the NFL season opener Thursday night at Heinz Field.

FSA designates local counties as disaster areas (The Daily Star)

Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie were among the counties designated in New York as agricultural disaster areas because of excessive rain, flooding, flash flooding, hail and winds from weather that hit the area June 1 and later, according to a press release from the Farm Service Agency.The announcement Aug. 25, by state USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director James Barber, qualifies ...

Repairs OK'd for old dam (The Daily Star)

DELHI _ The Delhi Village Board agreed Monday to remove a portion of a dam on Steele Brook. This will allow the stream to return to its original course and lower the dam to a point that it will no longer be a regulated structure.Mayor Rich Maxey said previously that the dam was partially breached during the 2006 flood to avoid having the structure give way and cause massive flooding in the ...

Thursday, 10 September 2009

AP News in Brief (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as President Barack Obama met Democratic leaders to search for ways to salvage his health care overhaul.

Irish central bank governor named (Financial Times)

Ireland has broken with tradition and appointed a private sector economist as its new central bank governor. Patrick Honohan, who is professor of international financial economics and development at Trinity College Dublin, succeeds John Hurley who steps down later in September.

US Muslims: Backlash Fear Builds Each 9/11 (WCBS-TV New York)

There is the dread of leaving the house that morning. People might stare, or worse, yell insults. Prayers are more intense, visits with family longer. Mosques become a refuge. Eight years after 9/11, many U.S. Muslims still struggle through the anniversary of the attacks. Yes, the sting has lessened. For the younger generation of Muslims, the tragedy can even seem like a distant memory. "Time ...

Family seeking answers after man found dead (KOMO Seattle)

Jose Suarez was found dead in downtown Seattle near Sixth on the morning of July 24. Seattle police say preliminary results of their investigation suggest Suarez was hit by a tour bus, which didn't stop after he was hit. "My mom and I do have questions," his daughter said.

Wednesday Roundup (The Hannibal Courier-Post)

VOLLEYBALL Hannibal 1 Hickman 2 The Hannibal Lady Pirates’ volleyball team opened its season Tuesday with a loss to the Columbia-Hickman Lady Kewpies, falling two sets to one. Camille Hackamack led the effort offensively with 10 kills, while Kallie St Clair had four aces and nine assists.

HD Video Playback On New iPods Coming Today? New Harman iPod Bridge III Says Yes (I4U)

Rumors that the iPhone 3GS would be able to playback HD video appeared just recently. Today Gizmodo is just reporting hours before the Apple Event that the new Harman Kardon iPod Bridge III can playback HD video from compatible Apple iPod and iPhone device...

Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mike Duvall's second term as a member of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first _ in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments. The Orange County Republican is now a YouTube hit after KCAL-TV aired his racy comments about sexual conquests that were caught by an open microphone in a Capitol hearing room. Several media outlets said the comments ...

iPod case maker scoops Apple? (ZDNet)

Thanks to an unceremonious cat out of the bag from a third-party case manufacturer, we now have pictures of what the new iPods look like. Update, 6:43 a.m. PDT CNET News: TechCrunch this morning spotted some iPod price cuts at Apple's online storefront. For instance, it reported, the 32GB...

BROWSER: For 'Glee' fans, the fever breaks tonight (Detroit Free Press)

It was a risky, unprecedented move when Fox aired the first episode of its musical comedy "Glee" in May, then made fervent fans wait 16 weeks to see another new episode. But, in the months leading up to tonight's new episode, a swell of anticipation has emerged on social networking sites. That was no accident.

Ellen DeGeneres new 'American Idol' judge; fans rejoice (Newsday)

Ellen DeGeneres is "American Idol's" new judge replacing Paula Abdul, Fox announced during President Obama's health care speech tonight -- which the network chose not to carry. “I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol,” said DeGeneres, according to Fox's press release. ”I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and ...

FOX opts for 'Glee' instead of Obama (Zap2It)

FOX will depart from its network rivals Wednesday night by sticking with its regular lineup instead of airing President Obama's address to Congress on health care.The network has chosen to stick with airing the season premieres of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Glee" rather than carry the president's address at 8 p.m. ET. ABC, CBS and NBC will all carry the speech, as will PBS and the cable ...

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

Federer to play for Switzerland in Davis Cup (Fox Sports)

Roger Federer has been chosen to play for Switzerland's Davis Cup team in the country's attempt to get back into the World Group. The International Tennis Federation announced Tuesday that Federer will lead the Swiss team against Italy in Genoa on outdoor clay in the playoffs from Sept. 18-20. Federer is the defending champion of the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon.

Responses To Twitter and Fox's Social Media TV Experiment (WebProNews)

Earlier this week we told you of Fox and Twitter teaming up to create some buzz about repeats of the shows Fringe and Glee. Well, hopefully there is no such thing as bad press because the comments we received about the experiment were unanimous: FAIL! Check out our impassioned reader feedback. Ginger Says: September 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 pm When I watch television I’d like to see the program ...

NASA Releases New Images Shot By Hubble (CBS4 Miami)

Fresh off a massive repair mission earlier in the year, NASA has unveiled some of the sharpest photos yet of the cosmos from the Hubble Space Telescope. The pictures are the first since the billion dollar repair mission last spring the included installation of two new cameras, other science instruments and replacing broken parts.

News: TMOâs Apple âItâs Only Rock and Rollâ Live Special Event Coverage (The Mac Observer)

Apple will be hosting a special media event at 10AM pacific time on Wednesday, September 9, and The Mac Observer will be on location to bring you live coverage. Apple is expected to introduce new iPod models, and many are speculating the company has a surprise or two in store.

Last minute Apple rumor roundup: iPhone HD video out, no new iPod touch? (Engadget)

Okay, we're in the final countdown to Apple's Only Rock and Roll event , and some interesting bits of info have hit the wires while we're waiting. First, AppleInsider claims a "historically reliable source" has leaked the entire new lineup of iPods, complete with model numbers, and it's somewhat surprising if true: not only do capacities remain the same apart from a 160GB iPod classic, the iPod ...

New iPod Designs Leaked? [PICS] (Mashable)

Earlier today, we reported that Apple has dropped the price on the outgoing line of iPod and iPod touch models, presumably in preparation for today’s event . Now CNET Australia has uncovered what are believed to be leaked photographs of the new devices, care of third-party case manufacturer Cygnett . As rumored, it appears that both the iPod touch G3 and the iPod nano G5 will include cameras ...

Palm Pixi vs. iPhone 3G--Can Palm Steal Apple's Thunder? (Fast Company Magazine)

Palm's next WebOS smartphone has been rumored for ages, and now Palm's just made the Pixi official. Choosing this morning for a launch pitches Palm in a race to beat Apple's iPod news...but can the Pixi beat the iPhone in a specs race? Palm's Pre was heralded as a potential iPhone-killer well ahead of its launch, but in the end it didn't quite deliver. Its performance was slightly ahead of the ...

BOE Opens Doors as Crisis-Hit Staff âSmell the Rosesâ (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of England is throwing open its doors to the public again in an annual event that was pared back a year ago following the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., a sign the financial crisis has now abated.

The Beatles: a band locked in time (Houston Chronicle)

A remastered box set of the Beatles discography how influential the iconic group was and still is.

Review: Remastered Beatles sets a dazzling achievement, yet is it worth the price tag? (The San Francisco Examiner)

Hard to believe that it's been 40 years since the Beatles sang "You Never Give Me Your Money." You had to expect at least one cheap shot, didn't you? The Beatles' remastered catalog and a dazzling coffee-table "Box of Vision" hits the market Wednesday, as most dedicated fans have known for months.

Juggernaut Index No. 8: The Carolina Panthers (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

The Juggernaut Index is our annual ranking of NFL teams for fantasy purposes. Repeat: FOR FANTASY PURPOSES. We're interested in yards and points here. These ranks are astonishingly accurate and highly collectible. Please enjoy them responsibly. 8. Carolina Panthers Last year, many of us went into the Week 16 Sunday night game loaded with confidence. We held commanding leads in championship ...

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

S.Africa's Semenya calls gender debate a 'joke' (AFP via Yahoo! News)

South Africa's world 800m champion Caster Semenya said the gender debate that has erupted around her is "a joke", in an interview with a South African magazine that posed her in a fashion shoot.

Hold Off on Defenses and Kickers Until Late Rounds in Draft (New England Sports Network)

Defenses and kickers both should be ignored until the final two rounds of your draft, but for different reasons. Kickers are a crap shoot in September. The good news, though, is that we've found an educated way to continuously assess them during the season once we get at least two weeks of 2009 data. Defenses are easier to identify. But successful owners mix and match week to week using the ...

Sleeper picks can make the difference (The Sacramento Bee)

Entering Week 3 of the exhibition season, the editors tried to put me on an abbreviated word count, not wanting to risk a freak typing injury when "the games don't matter."

Community Shaken by Pastor's Murder Remains Strong in Faith (News On 6 Tulsa)

While investigators work tirelessly to find the killer of Anadarko Pastor Carol Daniels, the community is trying to keep their faith strong. DA Warns Oklahoma Clergy After Anadarko Pastor Killing

Dead by Mistake: Within health care hides massive, avoidable death toll (seattlepi.com)

Experts estimate that a staggering 98,000 people die from preventable medical errors each year. More Americans die each month of preventable medical injuries than died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Cory Aquino buried martial law (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Even in death, former President Corazon Aquino did Filipinos one last favor by paving a smoother road to the 2010 presidential election, according to the New York-based think tank Global Source.

Venezuela wins sixth Miss Universe crown (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old brunette, won the Miss Universe 2009 title on Sunday, giving her South American country its second consecutive win and its sixth title in the beauty pageant.

Stefania Fernandez Crowned as Miss Universe 2009 on the Bahamas (Novinite.com)

Stefania Fernandez Crowned as Miss Universe 2009 on the Bahamas The 10 finalists pose during the coronation night of Miss Universe 2009 at the hotel complex Atlantis in Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, 23 August 2009.

Posner's Cal Shakes 'Midsummer' Has Johnson, Scheie, Weaver, Gallagher and More (Playbill via Yahoo! News)

California Shakespeare Theater will end its 35th anniversary season with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut, Sept. 16-Oct. 11 at Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda, CA.

Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy dies after brain tumor at 77 (The Oregonian)

For nearly a half-century in the Senate, Kennedy was a steadfast champion of the working class and the poor, a powerful voice on health care, civil rights, and war and peace

A bit of gloom clouds the State Fair (Detroit Free Press)

Supporters of the Michigan State Fair hope that Friday's cloudy skies and rain weren't a harbinger of the future of the event, possibly in its final year because of state cuts.

Monday, 7 September 2009

Kennedy, liberal giant, buried (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Senator Edward Kennedy, the liberal champion of the U.S. Senate who carried on the political legacy of his slain brothers, was buried on Saturday after four days of emotional tributes.

Fans mark Jacko's would-have-been birthday (Herald Sun)

HUNDREDS of fans of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson braved the rain to celebrate what would have been his 51st birthday with a party in a New York park.

Great white hope remark not about Obama - Republican (Otago Daily Times)

A freshman Kansas congresswoman says her remark about fellow Republicans seeking a "great white hope" was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama or his political agenda.

Kansas Rep.: GOP looking for `great white hope' (AP via Yahoo! News)

A freshman Republican congresswoman apologized Thursday for telling a gathering in her district that the GOP was still searching for a "great white hope" to stop President Barack Obama's political agenda.

Rep. Jenkins: GOP looking for `great white hope' (AP via Yahoo! News)

A freshman Republican congresswoman apologized Thursday for telling a gathering in her district that the GOP was still searching for a "great white hope" to stop President Barack Obama's political agenda.

Rep. Jenkins: GOP looking for 'great white hope' (AP via Yahoo! News)

U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white hope" to help stop President Barack Obama's political agenda.

Buckle up? 26 percent in Massachusetts still don't (The MetroWest Daily News)

While officials are pleased with a reported increase in seat belt use in Massachusetts, about one quarter of residents still are not buckling up - and comfort may play a role.

Don Imus to Leave RFD-TV, Clearing the Way to Join Fox Business (Bloomberg)

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Don Imus is leaving RFD-TV, where a television simulcast of his radio show has run for two years, bringing the host closer to joining the Fox Business Network.

Ted Kennedy: Family senator, patriarch, dead at 77 (FOX 19 Cincinnati)

WASHINGTON (AP) - In the quiet of a Capitol elevator, one of Edward M. Kennedy's fellow lawmakers asked whether he had plans for a family Thanksgiving away from the nation's capital.

RP students haul 102 medals in Singapore math tilt (GMA News)

Filipino students proved once again the country’s passion for the academics after bagging a total of 102 medals in the fifth International Mathematics Contest (IMC) held in Singapore from August 20 to 24.

Beaverton shop owners: Robbed 'by my own people' (KATU Portland)

Beaverton police are looking for three suspects in a clothing store robbery on Southwest Allen Boulevard, a busy street populated by Hispanic-owned businesses. Those inside were duct taped at gun point.

Sunday, 6 September 2009

Former Pats RB John M. Stephens killed in crash (KATC 3 Lafayette)

SHREVEPORT, La. -- John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees,...

Former Pats RB John M. Stephens killed in crash (AP via Yahoo! News)

John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday.

GROLLER'S CORNER: Bethlehem Steelers honor John Fenstermacher (The Morning Call)

The John Fenstermacher Bowl is the Bethlehem Steelers pre-season game. This is the first year we are hosting this event and we are very proud to continue this tradition in the future.

Rep. Jenkins: GOP looking for 'great white hope' (KOAM-TV Pittsburg)

Associated Press - August 27, 2009 10:54 AM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white...

Hazeltine will be long, difficult test in seasonâs final major championship (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Competitors at this week’s PGA Championship will tackle the longest venue in major championship history when they arrive for Thursday’s opening round at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

State fair swan song (Macomb Daily)

Bill Brock, 57, of Milford gets teased for helping organize three horse, mule and donkey shows daily at the Michigan State Fair, where exhibitors compete in draft, halter, hitch, saddle, walking and speed contests.

Gameday: Ravens at Panthers (The Charlotte Observer)

Coach John Fox said Friday some regulars who have been limited by injuries this preseason â€" and who are unlikely to play tonight â€" could play next week against Pittsburgh in the Panthers' final exhibition.

Jenkins: `Great white hope' remark not about Obama (AP via Yahoo! News)

A freshman Kansas congresswoman said Thursday that her remark about fellow Republicans seeking a "great white hope" was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama or his political agenda.

Mother: Slain Okla. pastor 'just loved people' (AP via Yahoo! News)

Pastor Carol Daniels made the 60-mile trek from Oklahoma City to Anadarko every week to preach, though many times her car might be the only one parked outside the Christ Holy Sanctified Church.

Don Imus leaving RFD-TV, network that gave him second chance after Rutgers scandal (New York Daily News)

This week will be Don Imus' last roundup on RFD-TV. Imus will be leaving the rural-focused channel as of Sept. 1, a move sure to fuel speculation he's headed for the Fox Business Network.

The Second Coming of the Spitzer Hooker Scandal [How-to Guide] (Gawker)

The Eliot Spitzer hooker scandal wasâ€"without a doubtâ€"the biggest New York tabloid story of the year last year. Slow news this summer? The New York Post will just bring the Spitzer story...

Saturday, 5 September 2009

Disney to buy comics powerhouse Marvel for $4B (East Valley Tribune)

Nerdvana: The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it is buying Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion, adding 5,000 beloved comic-book characters to its ranks and gaining an instant foothold in the key demographic of young American men.

Ex-Shot Put Medalist Shot Dead Outside Calif. Home (Hartford Courant)

David Laut, who won a bronze medal for the United States in the shot put at the 1984 Olympics, was shot to death outside his home by prowlers, according to law enforcement officials and neighbors.

Fans mark would-have-been birthday of 'King of Pop' (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Hundreds of fans of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson braved the rain to celebrate what would have been his 51st birthday with a party Saturday in a New York park, organizers said.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins' says GOP looking for 'great white hope' to thwart President Obama's agenda (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

TOPEKA, Kan. - U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white hope" to help stop President Barack Obama's political agenda.

Jenkins says GOP looking for "great white hope" (KOAM-TV Pittsburg)

Associated Press - August 27, 2009 8:14 AM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white hope" to help stop the...

Uganda: Country Upbeat Over East African Capital Market Roll-Out (AllAfrica.com)

Nairobi â€" Key players in Uganda's capital markets are optimistic about the current accelerated integration of East Africa's bourses. The integration has seen Tanzania and Kenya finalising arrangements for interconnection to a regional trading platform.

Obama To Deliver Kennedy's Eulogy On Saturday (CBS4 Miami)

President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy for Sen. Edward Kennedy at a funeral Mass this morning in Boston. The service is expected to draw mourners from across the political spectrum and stations of life.

Rep. Jenkins Seeks "Great White Hope" To Thwart Obama [Sigh] (Gawker)

If there's one good thing about town halls, it's that we get a glimpse of our fellow Americans' true colors. But is that really what happened when Rep. Lynn Jenkins insisted Republicans can find a...

Don Imus ends simulcast of WABC radio show on RFD; move to Fox Business Network could come soon (New York Daily News)

This week will be Don Imus' last roundup on RFD-TV. Imus will be leaving the rural-focused channel as of Monday, which means Friday will be the final simulcast of his syndicated WABC (770 AM) radio show.

Papa John's founder pays $250K reward, reunites with '71 Camaro Z28 he sold to save business (Chicago Tribune)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) â€" With the help of a $250,000 reward, the founder of the Papa John's pizza chain has finally reunited with the muscle car he sold years ago to help keep his family's business afloat.

150 people get into fight (FOX 6 News Birmingham)

MARION, Ala. (WBRC) - Marion Police Chief Tony Buford tells FOX6 News that an ongoing dispute between two families resulted in multiple fights at Marion High School, and several fights outside Marion City Hall Monday.

Friday, 4 September 2009

Results worldwide (The Star)

Second stage (203.7km): 1. Gerald Ciolek (Ger) 4’43:12, 2. Fabio Sabatini (Ita), 3. Roger Hammond (Bri), 4. Andre Greipel (Ger), 5. Tyler Farrar (US), 6. Leonardo Duque (Col), 7. Juergen Roelandts (Bel), 8. Tom Boonen (Bel), 9. Davide Vigano (Ita), 10. Sebastien Chavanel (Fra) all same time.

Spider-Man, meet Mickey Mouse: Disney to buy comic book publisher Marvel Entertainment for $4B (New York Daily News)

LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Monday it is buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.

MCCI to hold 3 major economic events (Arab News)

MAKKAH: The Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) plans to hold three major economic events with the participation of international experts as part of its efforts to strengthen the holy city’s global economic position.

Jaycee Lee Dugard Kidnapping: Two Suspects Arrested (News10 Sacramento)

Two people are in custody for the kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard, and we've learned the name of one. Phillip Garrido, 58, has a last known address is in Contra Costa County in the town of Antioch.

Photo show promotes cervical-cancer awareness (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

AT THE photo exhibit Hope for the Flower, I was amazed as I circulated among loads of invitees. The exhibit features the works of lensmen Jun de Leon, Jed Santos, Ramon Ty and Miguel de Leon.

Crossover is key, says pop violinist David Garrett (Deutsche Welle)

David Garrett is considered one of the fastest violinists in the world. Add good looks and a crossover style and he's any agent's dream. Garrett told DW why he wants to interest young people in classical music.

Kennedy: âI alone am responsible for my demons and I must confront themâ (Times Online)

One of the most important moments in Edward Kennedy’s life was a speech in October 1991 when, for the first time, he acknowledged his dark side, the inner demons that had destroyed his chances of becoming president.

JAMIE SAMUELSEN'S BLOG: Rookie Louis Delmas could be a big hit with Lions fans (Detroit Free Press)

I have no problem with a safety that makes his presence felt. It would be nice for a change if the Lions had someone in the secondary that inspired fear in opposing receivers (as opposed to giddiness).

WITH LIVE STREAM: Obama delivers eulogy for Sen. Edward Kennedy (Detroit Free Press)

BOSTON â€" President Barack Obama is to deliver the eulogy for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy today, taking on the role to which the senator himself was so often called as the longtime patriarch of his famous political family.

Study Shows Sports Eventsâ Impact On City (Times Record)

Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:06 AM CDT The economic impact of just two sports events at the Fort Smith Convention Center in recent years was estimated at more than $1.1 million, Convention Center commissioner Ed Devero told his fellow commissioners Wednesday.

Jenkins speaking at town hall in Leavenworth (The Tonganoxie Mirror)

Throughout the month of August, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., has been visiting communities throughout the 2nd Congressional District, listening to voter concerns and providing voters with an update on what is going on in Congress.

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Rep. Jenkins: GOP looking for "great white hope" (AP via Yahoo! News)

U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white hope" to help stop the political agenda of the Democratic party and President Barack Obama.

Mass. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at 77 (The Advocate)

This undated file photo shows the Kennedy brothers, John F. Kennedy, left, Robert Kennedy, and Ted Kennedy, right, in Hyannis Port, Mass. Ted Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumor his family announced early Wednesday Aug. 26.

BOOKS: The hidden life of Paul Dirac (The Star-Ledger)

THE STRANGEST MAN: THE HIDDEN LIFE OF PAUL DIRAC, MYSTIC OF THE ATOM Graham Farmelo Basic Books, 539 pp., $29.95 The British physicist Paul Dirac (1902-84), a winner of the Nobel Prize, is generally seen by scientists as a...

MHT Tech Education Directory, Part I (Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology)

The 2009 Mass High Tech New England Tech Education Directory is a compendium of the colleges and universities offering courses and concentrations related to all aspects of technology. This is the first of two parts of the directory.

John Stephens, 43; Patriots back was â88 Rookie of Year (Boston Globe)

John M. Stephens, a punishing running back for the New England Patriots who ran away with Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1988, was killed in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in a rural area near Shreveport, La. He was 43.

Former Patriots Running Back John Stephens Killed In Car Accident (New England Sports Network)

SHREVEPORT, La. -- John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Stephens, 43, apparently lost control of his vehicle on a rural stretch of Louisiana Highway 169 near Shreveport on Tuesday evening, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's office said. Stephens ...

Former Patriots running back John Stephens dies (WWTI Watertown)

Former New England Patriots running back John Stephens passed away as a result of a one-vehicle accident on Tuesday night. Stephens, 43, was ejected from his 2004 Chevy truck traveling on Highway 169 after he lost control of the vehicle and hit a patch of trees head-on, according to a statement from the Caddo Parish sheriff's office. The Northwestern product won the Offensive Rookie of the Year ...