Thursday, 23 October 2008
BRITAIN'S DUMBEST ROBBERS CAUGHT STOPPED IN GETAWAY VEHICLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS
BRITAIN'S DUMBEST ROBBERS CAUGHT STOPPED IN GETAWAY VEHICLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS: "A gang of bungling thieves were caught less than 200 yards from the jewellers they robbed - after their getaway"
SCIENTISTS REVEAL THE PIGEON-SIZED DINOSAUR THAT IS BIRDS EARLIEST ANCESTOR
SCIENTISTS REVEAL THE PIGEON-SIZED DINOSAUR THAT IS BIRDS EARLIEST ANCESTOR: "A strange pigeon-sized dinosaur that roamed the planet more than 150 million years ago was the oldest known relative of birds, say scientists.
The new species 'Epidexipteryx hui' had large teeth that could rip prey apart and a strange anatomy including long, ribbon-like tail feathers - suggesting the plumage was purely ornamental rather than for flight."
The new species 'Epidexipteryx hui' had large teeth that could rip prey apart and a strange anatomy including long, ribbon-like tail feathers - suggesting the plumage was purely ornamental rather than for flight."
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
BREAKING KNEES!!!
The world is a better place today.
Sure, I can be an a-hole, even loathesome. I have learned that it's good for people to hate someone who enjoys being a prick - so I am embracing it. I even despise myself sometimes when I find Skip Bayless agrees with some of the things I've thought (Eagles in the Super Bowl!). And am as big a Pats hater as anyone.
Sure, I've jokingly wished out loud that I wanted Tom Brady to succumb to serious injury - I even mentioned that it should be his knee (somehow, fate forgot that I mentioned this should happen at the ESPYs and that he should fall into Derek Jeter and injure his knee too, but 1 out of 2 is a start, I suppose). But other than Tim McCarver's voicebox I've never wished specific harm to any athlete or pseudo-celebrity not named Rachel Ray.
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Sure, I can be an a-hole, even loathesome. I have learned that it's good for people to hate someone who enjoys being a prick - so I am embracing it. I even despise myself sometimes when I find Skip Bayless agrees with some of the things I've thought (Eagles in the Super Bowl!). And am as big a Pats hater as anyone.
Sure, I've jokingly wished out loud that I wanted Tom Brady to succumb to serious injury - I even mentioned that it should be his knee (somehow, fate forgot that I mentioned this should happen at the ESPYs and that he should fall into Derek Jeter and injure his knee too, but 1 out of 2 is a start, I suppose). But other than Tim McCarver's voicebox I've never wished specific harm to any athlete or pseudo-celebrity not named Rachel Ray.
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Man sentenced for breaking baby's leg
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man has been sentenced to six years in prison for breaking baby's leg and 7 of the infant's ribs.
Jeremy Hammel was sentenced Tuesday for the injuries to 3-month-old Joshua Franklin, discovered in early February when his mother took the infant to an emergency room.
Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested Hammel soon after the injuries were discovered.
The baby's mother pleaded with the judge Tuesday for a light sentence, saying Hammel cared about the baby.
Hammel will be eligible for parole in 2 1/2 years.
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Jeremy Hammel was sentenced Tuesday for the injuries to 3-month-old Joshua Franklin, discovered in early February when his mother took the infant to an emergency room.
Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested Hammel soon after the injuries were discovered.
The baby's mother pleaded with the judge Tuesday for a light sentence, saying Hammel cared about the baby.
Hammel will be eligible for parole in 2 1/2 years.
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iTunes 8 and iPod Nano hot off the shelf
Steve Jobs kicked off the much anticipated Let's Rock event in San Francisco with a joke about how his death had been exaggerated. But things soon got serious with the news we had predicted about iTunes 8.
After the usual marketing and statistical waffle, as interesting as it was recounting that there are some 8.5 million songs available on iTunes around the planet, as well as 125,000 podcasts and even 3500 hours of TV, the iTunes 8 specific announcements started.
First up was confirmation that high definition television content is to be included in iTunes 8. Initially these will apparently be restricted to the US and cost USD $2.99 an episode.
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After the usual marketing and statistical waffle, as interesting as it was recounting that there are some 8.5 million songs available on iTunes around the planet, as well as 125,000 podcasts and even 3500 hours of TV, the iTunes 8 specific announcements started.
First up was confirmation that high definition television content is to be included in iTunes 8. Initially these will apparently be restricted to the US and cost USD $2.99 an episode.
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Tuesday, 9 September 2008
1 Killed, 2 Injured When Car Collides With Train
One woman was killed and two other people, including a child, were injured Tuesday afternoon when a car collided with a TRE train in Fort Worth.
The collision took place at about 5:30 p.m. at the crossing on the 3000 block of Galvez Avenue near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Fourth Street, east of downtown.
Police said the car went around the railroad crossing arms.
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The collision took place at about 5:30 p.m. at the crossing on the 3000 block of Galvez Avenue near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Fourth Street, east of downtown.
Police said the car went around the railroad crossing arms.
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Evan Tanner dies in the desert
It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner predicted his own death less than one month ago.
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department today discovered the dead body of a man in the Palo Verde, Calif., mountain area. And it is indeed Tanner.
MMAmania.com has placed several calls to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department and we have been unable to confirm or deny the report. However, it has been confirmed by several people close to Tanner."
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The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department today discovered the dead body of a man in the Palo Verde, Calif., mountain area. And it is indeed Tanner.
MMAmania.com has placed several calls to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department and we have been unable to confirm or deny the report. However, it has been confirmed by several people close to Tanner."
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Monday, 8 September 2008
Stripper accused of raping best man - National - smh.com.au
"A best man, allegedly raped by a stripper with a sex toy, had stepped in for the groom who 'wasn't interested' in his bucks' party's strip show, a court has heard.
A witness told the Melbourne Magistrates Court the alleged victim had been egged on by a cheering crowd of up to 30 men to perform with the hired stripper, Linda Maree Naggs, after the groom sat down after spending less than a minute with her.
'All the boys were there wanting a show,' he said.
Naggs, 39, has been charged with raping the best man who told police he was sexually penetrated with a vibrator during the party on the Mornington Peninsula last September.
The alleged victim, who cannot be identified, had his pants pulled down to his knees and his top off when Naggs was passed a vibrator by a female assistant, the court heard.
One witness said the best man had looked uncomfortable throughout the performance and was forced on to all fours by Naggs who was naked and wearing a sex toy.
'She went behind him and pulsated to push him to the ground,' he said.
The witness said he heard the man scream and get to his feet.
''Why did you do that for ... you didn't have to do that,'' he said the man yelled."
A witness told the Melbourne Magistrates Court the alleged victim had been egged on by a cheering crowd of up to 30 men to perform with the hired stripper, Linda Maree Naggs, after the groom sat down after spending less than a minute with her.
'All the boys were there wanting a show,' he said.
Naggs, 39, has been charged with raping the best man who told police he was sexually penetrated with a vibrator during the party on the Mornington Peninsula last September.
The alleged victim, who cannot be identified, had his pants pulled down to his knees and his top off when Naggs was passed a vibrator by a female assistant, the court heard.
One witness said the best man had looked uncomfortable throughout the performance and was forced on to all fours by Naggs who was naked and wearing a sex toy.
'She went behind him and pulsated to push him to the ground,' he said.
The witness said he heard the man scream and get to his feet.
''Why did you do that for ... you didn't have to do that,'' he said the man yelled."
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Sunday Herald: International: International
Read More Here: "EVERY WAR has them, snapshots that are hard to forget. Short as it was, this one was no exception. The stench from a maggot-ridden body rotting by the roadside. An ice cream offered by refugees who had lost all that they possessed. A looter's truck full of booze. The haunted look on the face of a grandmother who had seen a mother and son crushed beneath the tracks of a tank.
Unlike most of the Georgians, Ossetians and Russians caught up in the blood-letting of recent days, I can move on, out and away from the shadow that such events and images will cast over the lives of the people here for years to come."
Unlike most of the Georgians, Ossetians and Russians caught up in the blood-letting of recent days, I can move on, out and away from the shadow that such events and images will cast over the lives of the people here for years to come."
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Baby giraffe steps out at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Cleveland Metro News – The Latest Breaking News, Photos and Stories from The Plain Dealer
Read More Here: "A 9-day-old giraffe ventured outside today at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
The baby Masai giraffe is already 6 feet tall and 140 pounds.
She is the 41st giraffe born at the zoo since 1959. Her mother, Bridgit, was born at the zoo in 1993. The baby's father is Walker, who moved to the Louisville Zoo in June to breed with females there.
The zoo is building an addition to its giraffe barn to continue expanding the herd. Another giraffe, Lindi, is pregnant and expected to deliver in the fall.
Masai giraffes are the tallest animals on earth. Females grow to more than 14 feet and males growing up to 18 feet."
The baby Masai giraffe is already 6 feet tall and 140 pounds.
She is the 41st giraffe born at the zoo since 1959. Her mother, Bridgit, was born at the zoo in 1993. The baby's father is Walker, who moved to the Louisville Zoo in June to breed with females there.
The zoo is building an addition to its giraffe barn to continue expanding the herd. Another giraffe, Lindi, is pregnant and expected to deliver in the fall.
Masai giraffes are the tallest animals on earth. Females grow to more than 14 feet and males growing up to 18 feet."
Breaking News: Coroner rules out foul play in Nanticoke man's death 11:35 a.m. | News | citizensvoice.com | The Citizens' Voice
Read More Here: "Luzerne County Coroner John Corcoran said the death of a man found yesterday in West Nanticoke was not suspicious.
The man was identified as James Davis, 31, of Nanticoke.
Corcoran said Davis' body showed no external or internal signs of trauma. Authorities will await toxicology results before making an official ruling on the manner of death."
The man was identified as James Davis, 31, of Nanticoke.
Corcoran said Davis' body showed no external or internal signs of trauma. Authorities will await toxicology results before making an official ruling on the manner of death."
Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Story: BREAKING NEWS: Murder suspect captured
Read More Here: "The Shelbyville man accused of first degree murder in Williamson County has been captured.
Timothy William Sparrow, 24, was taken into custody in Tullahoma early this afternoon after Bedford County authorities were notified of his location by a telephoned tip, Sheriff Randall Boyce said.
'We got a tip that he was on Grundy Street in Tullahoma,' Boyce said. 'Williamson County was here with us at the time. We hooked them up with Tullahoma police and they left immediately.'
Sparrow allegedly killed a College Grove man in his home early Monday morning, the Williamson County Sheriff's Department said. He was later spotted, and briefly chased, in Shelbyville a few hours later before eluding authorities."
Timothy William Sparrow, 24, was taken into custody in Tullahoma early this afternoon after Bedford County authorities were notified of his location by a telephoned tip, Sheriff Randall Boyce said.
'We got a tip that he was on Grundy Street in Tullahoma,' Boyce said. 'Williamson County was here with us at the time. We hooked them up with Tullahoma police and they left immediately.'
Sparrow allegedly killed a College Grove man in his home early Monday morning, the Williamson County Sheriff's Department said. He was later spotted, and briefly chased, in Shelbyville a few hours later before eluding authorities."
BREAKING NEWS: Drums bank robbed; police search for suspect | Hazleton, Pa. News | Local News | standardspeaker.com - The Standard Speaker
Read More Here: "Police said the man, a Hispanic male, entered the bank at about 1 p.m., demanded money and fled in a northeast direction. The man was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans or dark trousers. He was carrying a dark blue motorcycle helmet with a shaded visor, police said.
Four people were inside the bank when the robbery occurred. No injuries were reported.
A state police helicopter from Harrisburg joined area police departments and canine units from the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department in the search.
Police ask anyone living in East Butler Township who may have seen the man to call 911 immediately."
Four people were inside the bank when the robbery occurred. No injuries were reported.
A state police helicopter from Harrisburg joined area police departments and canine units from the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department in the search.
Police ask anyone living in East Butler Township who may have seen the man to call 911 immediately."
Monday, 18 August 2008
Breaking News: Scranton police union wants Elliott to resign or be fired with video | News | thetimes-tribune.com - T
Read More Here: "Scranton police Chief David Elliott should resign or be fired, police union president Bob Martin said today at a news conference.
Sgt. Martin's charge was joined by Les Neri, statewide president of the Fraternal Order of Police, who called Chief Elliott's conduct 'deplorable.'
Chief Elliott was suspended Thursday for a week without pay for disparaging remarks made last month toward two female officers.
Mayor Chris Doherty said he has no intentions of further disciplining Chief Elliott, who was also ordered to attend sensitivity training.
Speaking this afternoon at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, Sgt. Martin called the city's punishment unacceptable. He characterized the department rank and file as 'outraged' and said officers have lost faith in their chief."
Sgt. Martin's charge was joined by Les Neri, statewide president of the Fraternal Order of Police, who called Chief Elliott's conduct 'deplorable.'
Chief Elliott was suspended Thursday for a week without pay for disparaging remarks made last month toward two female officers.
Mayor Chris Doherty said he has no intentions of further disciplining Chief Elliott, who was also ordered to attend sensitivity training.
Speaking this afternoon at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, Sgt. Martin called the city's punishment unacceptable. He characterized the department rank and file as 'outraged' and said officers have lost faith in their chief."
The Register Citizen - BREAKING NEWS: Winsted couple charged with abuse and neglect of 10-month-old child
Read More Here: "WINSTED - A young Winsted couple was arrested by Winsted police and charged with abusing and neglecting their 10-month-old son.
The infant nearly died from its injuries, Winchester police reported Monday, but received treatment and is in the care of the Department of Children and Families.
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Mark R. Lee, 19, 430 Main St., surrendered to police Saturday on an arrest warrant charging him with risk of injury to a minor and first-degree assault. The mother whose identity was not released because she is 17 years old, was also arrested Saturday and charged on a warrant with risk of injury to a minor.
The couple was released on non-surety bonds and scheduled to appear in Bantam Superior Court on Sept. 2.
Lee called 911 for help when the infant stopped breathing. At Charlotte Hungerford Hospital medical personnel reported to Winsted police that the child suffered seven fractures to his ribs and the baby's leg was broken, police said. The baby was also undernourished."
The infant nearly died from its injuries, Winchester police reported Monday, but received treatment and is in the care of the Department of Children and Families.
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Mark R. Lee, 19, 430 Main St., surrendered to police Saturday on an arrest warrant charging him with risk of injury to a minor and first-degree assault. The mother whose identity was not released because she is 17 years old, was also arrested Saturday and charged on a warrant with risk of injury to a minor.
The couple was released on non-surety bonds and scheduled to appear in Bantam Superior Court on Sept. 2.
Lee called 911 for help when the infant stopped breathing. At Charlotte Hungerford Hospital medical personnel reported to Winsted police that the child suffered seven fractures to his ribs and the baby's leg was broken, police said. The baby was also undernourished."
BREAKING NEWS: Shenandoah beating preliminary hearing back in session | republicanherald.com | The REPUBLICAN & Herald
Read More Here: "The preliminary hearing for the three accused assailants of the beating death of Luis E. Ramirez Zavala started at approximately 9:30 A. M. today in front of a packed Courtroom No. 5.
Three witness have testified so far including Ramirez's fiancee Crystal Dillman, one of the six juveniles involved and a neighbor.
The hearing resumed around 1:40 P. M. after breaking for lunch.
Check back later for more details."
Three witness have testified so far including Ramirez's fiancee Crystal Dillman, one of the six juveniles involved and a neighbor.
The hearing resumed around 1:40 P. M. after breaking for lunch.
Check back later for more details."
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Big-brained animals evolve faster
Read More Here: "Ever since Darwin, evolutionary biologists have wondered why some lineages have diversified more than others. A classical explanation is that a higher rate of diversification reflects increased ecological opportunities that led to a rapid adaptive radiation of a clade. A textbook example is Darwin finches from Galapagos, whose ancestor colonized a competitors-free archipelago and rapidly radiated in 13 species, each one adapted to use the food resources in a different way. This and other examples have led some to think that the progenitors of the major evolutionary radiations are those that happened to be in the right place and at the right time to take advantage of ecological opportunities. However, is it possible that biological diversification not only depends on the properties of the environment an ancestral species finds itself in, but also on the features of the species itself? Now a study supports this possibility, suggesting that possessing a large brain might have facilitated the evolutionary diversification of some avian lineages."
What is behind the record-breaking spree at Water Cube?_English_Xinhua
Read More Here: "BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Beijing's futurist Water Cube has been a birthplace of new world records over the past week. With still two days to go, more than 20 world records have been bettered at the venue, exceeding the total marks set in both Athens and Sydney.
Swimmers started to smash world records in heats and more than 70 percent of the gold medals were won by swimmers swimming under the world record pace. Michael Phelps alone grabbed six golds with six new world records.
Along with the world marks, there were dozens of new Olympic records, continental records, national records and personal bests. Is there really something special with the Water Cube? Or does Speedo's revolutionary swimsuit propel swimmers go much faster?"
Swimmers started to smash world records in heats and more than 70 percent of the gold medals were won by swimmers swimming under the world record pace. Michael Phelps alone grabbed six golds with six new world records.
Along with the world marks, there were dozens of new Olympic records, continental records, national records and personal bests. Is there really something special with the Water Cube? Or does Speedo's revolutionary swimsuit propel swimmers go much faster?"
Breaking News: Ney Released From Halfway House - News Story - WTOV Steubenville
Read More Here: "CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Former Ohio U.S. Rep. Bob Ney was released from a halfway house Friday, sources told NEWS9's Scott MacFarlane.
The longtime Republican representative was serving time after he pleaded guilty to exchanging political favors for money and gifts.
Ney resigned from office and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, first in West Virginia, then in a halfway house in Cincinnati. Ney served only 17 1/2 months of his sentence.
Sources said it's likely Ney’s sentence was reduced because he completed substance abuse therapy behind bars. Ethics groups said they’re satisfied and that even the reduced sentence sent a message to other politicians.
“Mr. Ney has clearly been punished for his behavior; he has no more career. He gave up all the power that he had. I wouldn’t say life is exactly great for Mr. Ney right now,” said Melanie Sloan of Citizens for Ethics in Washington.
Since being at the halfway house, Ney has been allowed to hold a job outside the facility during daytime hours."
The longtime Republican representative was serving time after he pleaded guilty to exchanging political favors for money and gifts.
Ney resigned from office and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, first in West Virginia, then in a halfway house in Cincinnati. Ney served only 17 1/2 months of his sentence.
Sources said it's likely Ney’s sentence was reduced because he completed substance abuse therapy behind bars. Ethics groups said they’re satisfied and that even the reduced sentence sent a message to other politicians.
“Mr. Ney has clearly been punished for his behavior; he has no more career. He gave up all the power that he had. I wouldn’t say life is exactly great for Mr. Ney right now,” said Melanie Sloan of Citizens for Ethics in Washington.
Since being at the halfway house, Ney has been allowed to hold a job outside the facility during daytime hours."
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Read More Here: "With more record breaking temperatures expected through the weekend, many are heading to the Oregon Coast to escape the heat. Newport Chamber of Commerce's Lorna Davis says they have a lot of inquiries about lodging availability for the weekend but there are still places left. She says people will just have to do 'a little more work to get a reservation.' Once you get there expect sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70's."
Friday, 15 August 2008
ICE arrests 57 illegal aliens employed by Asheville Department of Defense Contractor
Read More Here: "ASHEVILLE, NC - Fifty-seven illegal aliens working at Mills Manufacturing Corporation (MMC) were arrested here this morning by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents.
The arrests were based on an ICE critical infrastructure investigation that revealed that the illegal aliens had used fraudulent social security numbers to obtain employment. The company, located at 22 Mills Place, has been fully cooperative and is not a target of the ICE investigation.
MMC is a Department of Defense contractor responsible for the manufacturing of parachutes for the U.S. military. Illegal aliens employed at sensitive facilities -- such as military bases, nuclear plants, chemical plants, airports and Department of Defense contractors -- pose a homeland security threat."
The arrests were based on an ICE critical infrastructure investigation that revealed that the illegal aliens had used fraudulent social security numbers to obtain employment. The company, located at 22 Mills Place, has been fully cooperative and is not a target of the ICE investigation.
MMC is a Department of Defense contractor responsible for the manufacturing of parachutes for the U.S. military. Illegal aliens employed at sensitive facilities -- such as military bases, nuclear plants, chemical plants, airports and Department of Defense contractors -- pose a homeland security threat."
Lindsay Lohan Dispels Rumors Sister Ali Lohan Had Her Breasts Enhanced
Read More Here: "Denying the false rumors that her sister Ali is having her breasts enhanced, the elder Lohan claimed her mother never encourages or allows her 14-year-old sister to alter her body."
Breaking her silence and showing some support for her younger sister Ali Lohan, who's been speculated to have her breasts enhanced, Lindsay Lohan took over MySpace's Celebrity blog on Wednesday, August 14 to dispel the rumors. Speculation on the younger Lohan's alleged breasts implant is provoked by a report on US Weekly's latest issue which features photo of her flaunting what appears to be a bigger pair of boobs.
Lindsay started her post on the blog, writing that she was out shopping with a friend when two paparazzi approached her, asking her opinion about "people commenting on your sister's implants?" She went on blogging, "My response simply was, 'Did you really just ask me that? She is a 14-year-old girl, and you are a pedophile!'"
Breaking her silence and showing some support for her younger sister Ali Lohan, who's been speculated to have her breasts enhanced, Lindsay Lohan took over MySpace's Celebrity blog on Wednesday, August 14 to dispel the rumors. Speculation on the younger Lohan's alleged breasts implant is provoked by a report on US Weekly's latest issue which features photo of her flaunting what appears to be a bigger pair of boobs.
Lindsay started her post on the blog, writing that she was out shopping with a friend when two paparazzi approached her, asking her opinion about "people commenting on your sister's implants?" She went on blogging, "My response simply was, 'Did you really just ask me that? She is a 14-year-old girl, and you are a pedophile!'"
Mauritania junta names new prime minister - The Irish Times - Thu, Aug 14, 2008
Read More Here: "Mauritania's new ruling military junta has named Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf, a former ambassador to Belgium, as prime minister, state news agency AMI said.
General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who ousted President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi last week, has promised to hold fresh presidential elections in the oil-producing northwest African country as soon as possible.
A broad majority of both chambers of parliament have thrown their weight behind the coup, which followed a political crisis in which Mr Abdallahi named two governments in quick succession in recent months before sacking the heads of the armed forces.
Mr Abdel Aziz has been meeting the heads of various political parties this week, aiming to garner support for a new government which his self-styled State Council has said it will appoint to rule the country until a presidential election can be held.
Mr Abdel Aziz also sent delegations to fellow Arab and African countries, hoping to explain his reasons for staging the coup and mollify an international community that has largely condemned the ousting of Mauritania's first democratically-elected leader."
General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who ousted President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi last week, has promised to hold fresh presidential elections in the oil-producing northwest African country as soon as possible.
A broad majority of both chambers of parliament have thrown their weight behind the coup, which followed a political crisis in which Mr Abdallahi named two governments in quick succession in recent months before sacking the heads of the armed forces.
Mr Abdel Aziz has been meeting the heads of various political parties this week, aiming to garner support for a new government which his self-styled State Council has said it will appoint to rule the country until a presidential election can be held.
Mr Abdel Aziz also sent delegations to fellow Arab and African countries, hoping to explain his reasons for staging the coup and mollify an international community that has largely condemned the ousting of Mauritania's first democratically-elected leader."
Charleston Daily Mail - Kanawha County - Former football player found guilty of child neglect�
Read More Here: "A father who claimed he tried to save his falling baby by grabbing her has been found guilty by a jury of intentionally inflicting her injuries.
Rainest Crawford, 24, of Charleston was accused of child neglect causing serious injury after his 6-week-old baby was brought to Women and Children's Hospital Dec. 6, 2006 with two leg fractures and a skull fracture.
Crawford, who testified in his own defense on Wednesday, said he was only trying to keep the infant from falling off his bed when her older brother jumped and bounced her off.
'It all happened so fast,' he told the jury. 'I grabbed her, and I didn't realize she was hurt. She seemed alright.'
Prosecutors, however, said the 210-pound former University of Charleston football player intentionally harmed the baby. Their primary evidence was that Crawford was the only one in the room with the baby at the time and he told doctors, the mother and police for two days that he didn't know how she sustained those injuries."
Rainest Crawford, 24, of Charleston was accused of child neglect causing serious injury after his 6-week-old baby was brought to Women and Children's Hospital Dec. 6, 2006 with two leg fractures and a skull fracture.
Crawford, who testified in his own defense on Wednesday, said he was only trying to keep the infant from falling off his bed when her older brother jumped and bounced her off.
'It all happened so fast,' he told the jury. 'I grabbed her, and I didn't realize she was hurt. She seemed alright.'
Prosecutors, however, said the 210-pound former University of Charleston football player intentionally harmed the baby. Their primary evidence was that Crawford was the only one in the room with the baby at the time and he told doctors, the mother and police for two days that he didn't know how she sustained those injuries."
Daily Freeman - The Temptations set for Bardavon gala
Read More Here: "POUGHKEEPSIE -- Motown legend and multi-Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Temptations will headline the Bardavon Gala 2009, performing with a full orchestra, the opera house announced Thursday.
The gala - which celebrates the Bardavon 1869 Opera House's 140th birthday - takes place at 8 p.m. April 4 at the opera house, 35 Market St.
The Temptations achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul and adult contemporary"
The gala - which celebrates the Bardavon 1869 Opera House's 140th birthday - takes place at 8 p.m. April 4 at the opera house, 35 Market St.
The Temptations achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul and adult contemporary"
Police Arrest Olympian Shooting Suspect - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas
Read More Here: "LAS VEGAS -- Metro police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a North Las Vegas father of five who was a 1996 Olympic medalist.
Roger Randolph, 26, was arrested at about 4 p.m. Wednesday without incident in a car on U.S. 93 near Dolan Springs, Ariz. He was apprehended by Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers working with Metro’s homicide section and the joint Metro and FBI Criminal Apprehension Team.
Randolph was being held on fugitive charges at the Mojave County Jail in Kingman, Ariz., awaiting extradition back to Las Vegas for trial, Metro police said."
Roger Randolph, 26, was arrested at about 4 p.m. Wednesday without incident in a car on U.S. 93 near Dolan Springs, Ariz. He was apprehended by Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers working with Metro’s homicide section and the joint Metro and FBI Criminal Apprehension Team.
Randolph was being held on fugitive charges at the Mojave County Jail in Kingman, Ariz., awaiting extradition back to Las Vegas for trial, Metro police said."
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Two Injured After Small Plane Crashes - News Story - KXAS | Dallas
Read More Here: "Two pilots were injured Thursday after a small plane crashed at the Hunt County and Collin County line near Highway 380, a spokesman for the Collin County Sheriff's Department said.
The plane, which departed from McKinney, crashed at about 11:15 a.m. in a field six miles southwest of Farmersville and 40 miles northeast of Dallas, Lt. John Norton said.
One individual was a student pilot, and the other was an instructor. One person was transported to Baylor, and the other person was taken to Greenville Presbyterian Hospital. There was no word on the extent of their injuries."
The plane, which departed from McKinney, crashed at about 11:15 a.m. in a field six miles southwest of Farmersville and 40 miles northeast of Dallas, Lt. John Norton said.
One individual was a student pilot, and the other was an instructor. One person was transported to Baylor, and the other person was taken to Greenville Presbyterian Hospital. There was no word on the extent of their injuries."
WANE TV Channel 15 - Fort Wayne Weather and News |Workers safe after scaffolding rescue
Read More Here: "INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - All three dangling workers have been rescued after scaffolding gave way on the side of a 31-floor building in downtown Indianapolis Thursday afternoon.
One Indianapolis firefighter scaled down M&I Bank building at Ohio and Pennsylvania, reaching the top-most dangling man near the 23rd floor first and placed additional safety equipment around the man's waist. The firefighter and the man were slowly pulled back towards a rescue area near the top. The worker has been transported to Methodist Hospital in 'guarded condition.'
Another firefighter rappelled down, reaching a second worker near the 22nd floor wearing the red/orange shirt seen in the photo on the left of this story. The firefighter placed extra safety gear around the man. The two were lowered down the side of the building to safety. The second worker has been transported to Methodist Hospital in stable condition."
One Indianapolis firefighter scaled down M&I Bank building at Ohio and Pennsylvania, reaching the top-most dangling man near the 23rd floor first and placed additional safety equipment around the man's waist. The firefighter and the man were slowly pulled back towards a rescue area near the top. The worker has been transported to Methodist Hospital in 'guarded condition.'
Another firefighter rappelled down, reaching a second worker near the 22nd floor wearing the red/orange shirt seen in the photo on the left of this story. The firefighter placed extra safety gear around the man. The two were lowered down the side of the building to safety. The second worker has been transported to Methodist Hospital in stable condition."
Driver in Fatal Adams County Bus Crash Reaches Plea Deal / Wausau and Northcentral Wisconsin
Read More Here: "A Mineral Point man is pleading no contest to homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle in a 2006 accident that killed a 14-year old and injured several other children.
46-year old Barry Jacobson entered the plea during a court appearance Thursday. He also pleaded no contest to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless driving causing bodily harm. Four of those counts were originally felonies, but were reduced as part of the plea bargain.
Jacobson was sentenced to three years probation for the misdemeanor charges. If he completes that sentence without breaking the law, he will not be sentenced for the felony conviction.
As conditions of his sentence, Jacobson may not drive commercially while on probation, and will have his license revoked for 1 year. He also must complete 150 hours of community service, and write an essay about the impact his negligence had on the victims and their families. He'll also pay more than $4000 in restitution costs to the County.
If Jacobson violates conditions of his probation, a conviction will be entered for the felony homicide charge, and he will receive a new sentence.
Authorities say Jacobson drove his semi into the back of a stopped school bus outside in the Town of Leola in March, 2006."
46-year old Barry Jacobson entered the plea during a court appearance Thursday. He also pleaded no contest to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless driving causing bodily harm. Four of those counts were originally felonies, but were reduced as part of the plea bargain.
Jacobson was sentenced to three years probation for the misdemeanor charges. If he completes that sentence without breaking the law, he will not be sentenced for the felony conviction.
As conditions of his sentence, Jacobson may not drive commercially while on probation, and will have his license revoked for 1 year. He also must complete 150 hours of community service, and write an essay about the impact his negligence had on the victims and their families. He'll also pay more than $4000 in restitution costs to the County.
If Jacobson violates conditions of his probation, a conviction will be entered for the felony homicide charge, and he will receive a new sentence.
Authorities say Jacobson drove his semi into the back of a stopped school bus outside in the Town of Leola in March, 2006."
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
REP-AM.COM Election NewsNotorious ad's maker takes aim at Obama
Read More Here: "UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Floyd Brown lumbered his 6-foot-6 frame through the doorway at a small cafe here and ordered two coffees.
The woman at the counter craned her neck until she met his eyes.
'My!' she exclaimed. 'You block out the sun.'
She couldn't have known how deeply her observation might resonate with the many Democrats whose political aspirations the longtime conservative operative has tried to sink.
Brown, 47, is known best for creating a controversial television ad that helped derail Michael Dukakis' presidential run in 1988 by linking the former Massachusetts governor to a prison-furlough program and a felon named Willie Horton.
Two decades later, he's set up a temporary office in the suburbs southwest of Tacoma, Wash., where he's running a campaign aimed at pushing Sen. Barack Obama's presidential hopes down a similar path. Brown is producing ads, heavy with innuendo, questioning the Democratic nominee's religious background and patriotism."
The woman at the counter craned her neck until she met his eyes.
'My!' she exclaimed. 'You block out the sun.'
She couldn't have known how deeply her observation might resonate with the many Democrats whose political aspirations the longtime conservative operative has tried to sink.
Brown, 47, is known best for creating a controversial television ad that helped derail Michael Dukakis' presidential run in 1988 by linking the former Massachusetts governor to a prison-furlough program and a felon named Willie Horton.
Two decades later, he's set up a temporary office in the suburbs southwest of Tacoma, Wash., where he's running a campaign aimed at pushing Sen. Barack Obama's presidential hopes down a similar path. Brown is producing ads, heavy with innuendo, questioning the Democratic nominee's religious background and patriotism."
Harold Meyerson - The Drums of Change - washingtonpost.com
Read More Here: "On or about last Friday, the world changed. With two very different coming-out parties -- the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and the invasion of Georgia -- China and Russia put everyone on notice that the power relationships of the past have been reshuffled and that formidable new powers are challenging the established order."
Rielle Hunter: The Horse Execution That Changed History
Read More Here: "John Edwards mistress and new age nut Rielle Hunter had her humble beginnings under a different name: Lisa Druck. Growing up in Ocala, Florida (I've been there: grass, trees, Spanish moss, springs, that's it), her favorite pastime was riding show horses. But a tragedy befell her horse, and Druck eventually ended up as a drugged-out party girl in New York. Could this dark incident involving family, crime, and equine assassination have been the thing that eventually drove Rielle Hunter into the eager arms of John Edwards? If you're a new-age theorist like Hunter, the answer is a resounding 'Yes!':"
New York Times: Is Olympic Coverage Worth $412,000?
Read More Here:: "The New York Times has 32 reporters covering the Olympics in Beijing. Thirty-two! That's quite an investment from a company in the newspaper industry. Any big cash outlay is risky these days. Without relying on the crutch of 'official budget numbers,' we combined our sophisticated economic estimation skills with a patented 'Media Value' formula to determine: Is this Olympics coverage worth the cost? Read on!
How Much Does It Cost?
Travel: Expedia is offering four-night packages to Beijing right now for $1570. The Olympics are two weeks long. Throw in an extra day on either end, and we'll call basic travel and housing costs $6,000 per reporter. Total: $192,000"
How Much Does It Cost?
Travel: Expedia is offering four-night packages to Beijing right now for $1570. The Olympics are two weeks long. Throw in an extra day on either end, and we'll call basic travel and housing costs $6,000 per reporter. Total: $192,000"
Arrests: Woman charged with breaking into church | CITIZEN-TIMES.com | Asheville Citizen-Times
Read More Here: "Angelea Diane Luknight, 19, address listed as Bob Barnwell Road, Asheville, is accused of breaking into Emmas Grove Baptist Church in Fletcher on July 1 and stealing electronic equipment and currency, according to warrants.
She was also charged with breaking into a man's home and stealing rifles, bows and other items, warrants state.
Luknight faces charges of breaking and entering a place of worship, larceny after breaking and entering and an additional count of breaking and entering/larceny.
Her bond was set at $5,000."
She was also charged with breaking into a man's home and stealing rifles, bows and other items, warrants state.
Luknight faces charges of breaking and entering a place of worship, larceny after breaking and entering and an additional count of breaking and entering/larceny.
Her bond was set at $5,000."
Police will have special powers at Denby BNP festival
Read More Here: "POLICE have invoked special legal powers to help control and potentially arrest protestors at this weekend's British National Party festival.
More than a thousand anti-BNP activists had at one stage been expected to protest outside Red, White and Blue in Codnor-Denby Lane, Denby, on Saturday.
But Derbyshire police now have Government permission to limit the number of campaigners and their activities using the Public Order Act.
The protest must now involve no more than 700 people meeting at Codnor Market Place at 9am.
From 11.45am, activists will be allowed to march along the A6007 Heanor Road to its junction with Codnor-Denby Lane, where the procession will halt.
A 'designated protest point' will be set up outside the festival for up to 30 anti-BNP protestors between 1 and 4pm.
A police spokesman said: 'The procession will be marshalled and accompanied by police officers.
'If there are more than 700 people and they don't stick to the designated plan we will negotiate the organisers."
More than a thousand anti-BNP activists had at one stage been expected to protest outside Red, White and Blue in Codnor-Denby Lane, Denby, on Saturday.
But Derbyshire police now have Government permission to limit the number of campaigners and their activities using the Public Order Act.
The protest must now involve no more than 700 people meeting at Codnor Market Place at 9am.
From 11.45am, activists will be allowed to march along the A6007 Heanor Road to its junction with Codnor-Denby Lane, where the procession will halt.
A 'designated protest point' will be set up outside the festival for up to 30 anti-BNP protestors between 1 and 4pm.
A police spokesman said: 'The procession will be marshalled and accompanied by police officers.
'If there are more than 700 people and they don't stick to the designated plan we will negotiate the organisers."
Sunday, 10 August 2008
BREAKING NEWS Obama Dual Citizenship � Purplechiten’s Weblog
Read More Here: "Barack Obama holds dual citizenship in the US and in Kenya (since 1963).
Now, this is only one of Barry Soetero’s..errr Barack Obama’s problems. There is still the issue broken by Texas Darlin’s weblog of Barack’s posted COLB being a forgery and actually belonging to his sister before it was photoshoped as well as the possiblity of having yet another citizenship in Indonesia. Of Course if the rumors of being born in Canada are also true, that could put him up to FOUR citizenships in four different countries. He is truly an “International candidate”, but, is he a LEGAL candidate for the position of POTUS?
Probably not the best time for barky to take a vacation (although he’s probably scrambling to get a more authentic looking forgery of his COLB while there). His return will not be an enjoyable one. I hope he has decided to remain cut off from news sources while he relaxes and this takes him as a HUGE surprise! LOL"
Now, this is only one of Barry Soetero’s..errr Barack Obama’s problems. There is still the issue broken by Texas Darlin’s weblog of Barack’s posted COLB being a forgery and actually belonging to his sister before it was photoshoped as well as the possiblity of having yet another citizenship in Indonesia. Of Course if the rumors of being born in Canada are also true, that could put him up to FOUR citizenships in four different countries. He is truly an “International candidate”, but, is he a LEGAL candidate for the position of POTUS?
Probably not the best time for barky to take a vacation (although he’s probably scrambling to get a more authentic looking forgery of his COLB while there). His return will not be an enjoyable one. I hope he has decided to remain cut off from news sources while he relaxes and this takes him as a HUGE surprise! LOL"
Georgia 'calls Ossetia ceasefire' - Democratic Underground
Read More Here: "Georgia 'calls Ossetia ceasefire'
Breaking News
Georgia has ordered its forces to cease fire, and offered to start talks with Russia over an end to hostilities in South Ossetia, Georgian officials say.
Earlier Georgia said its troops had pulled out of the breakaway region and that Russian forces were in control of its capital, Tskhinvali.
Thousands of civilians have fled the area, following heavy fighting that broke out on Thursday night.
The US has described Russia's actions as 'dangerous and disproportionate'.
US Deputy National Security Adviser James Jeffrey warned that if the Russian escalation continued, it would have a 'significant' long-term impact on relations between Moscow and Washington.
Fighting in South Ossetia was reported to be less intense on Sunday, as Russian forces took control and Georgian troops drew back.
Local residents fleeing the area on Sunday morning told the BBC there was continued fighting on the outskirts of Tskhinvali, although the city itself was relatively quiet.
But Georgia said Russian jets were still carrying out bombing raids, including hitting a military airfield close to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi."
Breaking News
Georgia has ordered its forces to cease fire, and offered to start talks with Russia over an end to hostilities in South Ossetia, Georgian officials say.
Earlier Georgia said its troops had pulled out of the breakaway region and that Russian forces were in control of its capital, Tskhinvali.
Thousands of civilians have fled the area, following heavy fighting that broke out on Thursday night.
The US has described Russia's actions as 'dangerous and disproportionate'.
US Deputy National Security Adviser James Jeffrey warned that if the Russian escalation continued, it would have a 'significant' long-term impact on relations between Moscow and Washington.
Fighting in South Ossetia was reported to be less intense on Sunday, as Russian forces took control and Georgian troops drew back.
Local residents fleeing the area on Sunday morning told the BBC there was continued fighting on the outskirts of Tskhinvali, although the city itself was relatively quiet.
But Georgia said Russian jets were still carrying out bombing raids, including hitting a military airfield close to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi."
UPDATE: Charleston Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental
Read More Here: "CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A fast-moving fire that killed one man has been ruled accidental by investigators.
The flames started shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday at a small house near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Patrick Street in Charleston.
Firefighters tell WSAZ.com one man died, but they are not sure if he lived in the house.
No one else was hurt.
Investigators say the gas and the electric were turned off in the house.
Patrick Street was closed for about two hours while crews got the fire under control.
Investigators originally thought the fire may have been suspicious, but they said Sunday all evidence points to an accident.
The victim's name has not been released yet."
The flames started shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday at a small house near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Patrick Street in Charleston.
Firefighters tell WSAZ.com one man died, but they are not sure if he lived in the house.
No one else was hurt.
Investigators say the gas and the electric were turned off in the house.
Patrick Street was closed for about two hours while crews got the fire under control.
Investigators originally thought the fire may have been suspicious, but they said Sunday all evidence points to an accident.
The victim's name has not been released yet."
Cops say Monticello man hit woman, broke items after breaking into home - RecordOnline.com - The Times Herald Record
Read More Here: "MONTICELLO — A village man broke into a female friend’s apartment early Friday morning, hit her and then destroyed her computer and a lamp, Monticello police said.
Michael A. Parker, 27, was charged with felony burglary and criminal mischief. Police said he broke into an apartment on Moon Manor Road at 4:45 a.m., hit a female acquaintance, and then demolished her computer and a lamp. The incident was reported to police when neighbors heard screams coming from the apartment.
Parker was sent to Sullivan County Jail on $25,000 bail."
Michael A. Parker, 27, was charged with felony burglary and criminal mischief. Police said he broke into an apartment on Moon Manor Road at 4:45 a.m., hit a female acquaintance, and then demolished her computer and a lamp. The incident was reported to police when neighbors heard screams coming from the apartment.
Parker was sent to Sullivan County Jail on $25,000 bail."
Breaking Summer Heat at Water Festival
Read More Here: "Thousands of ``taegeukgi,'' South Korea's national flag, covered the Han River in central Seoul, Sunday, during a ``Hi Seoul Festival'' program to cheer Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan.
In the cross-Han River swimming event, participants swam holding a huge taegeukgi, 12 by 8 meters, and 2,008 smaller flags, on the 1.53 kilometer route from Han River Park in Jamsil to Ddukseom Park.
Meeting their wish, Park won the nation's first gold in swimming.
A birdman contest was also held over the weekend, where participants attempted to fly using non-power-driven machines. Although most stayed in the sky only several seconds before falling into the river after jumping from a board 8 meters above, both contestants and viewers enjoyed themselves."
In the cross-Han River swimming event, participants swam holding a huge taegeukgi, 12 by 8 meters, and 2,008 smaller flags, on the 1.53 kilometer route from Han River Park in Jamsil to Ddukseom Park.
Meeting their wish, Park won the nation's first gold in swimming.
A birdman contest was also held over the weekend, where participants attempted to fly using non-power-driven machines. Although most stayed in the sky only several seconds before falling into the river after jumping from a board 8 meters above, both contestants and viewers enjoyed themselves."
BREAKING NEWS: BERNIE MAC DIED TODAY AT 50 YEARS OLD � Industryfinest’s Weblog
Read More Here: "Bernie Mac, 50, had been hospitalized in his hometown, Chicago, with pneumonia.Philly.com staff
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago early this morning.
Mac was 50, and had been hospitalized for pneumonia. However, the cause of death has not been confirmed, according to Sun-Times Columnist Stella Foster."
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago early this morning.
Mac was 50, and had been hospitalized for pneumonia. However, the cause of death has not been confirmed, according to Sun-Times Columnist Stella Foster."
Russia attacks Georgian city, peace efforts stepped up - Breaking News - World - Breaking News
Read More Here: "Russian planes staged bombing raids across Georgia on Saturday as the conflict over South Ossetia escalated putting pressure on international efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Russian warships headed for the Georgian coast, Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili said after air raids on the port of Poti and the city of Gori, where inhabitants said scores of people were killed.
The leaders of Russia and Georgia also stepped up their war of words.
'What they are doing is nothing to do with conflict, it is about annihilation of a democracy on their borders,' Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said in an interview with the BBC."
Russian warships headed for the Georgian coast, Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili said after air raids on the port of Poti and the city of Gori, where inhabitants said scores of people were killed.
The leaders of Russia and Georgia also stepped up their war of words.
'What they are doing is nothing to do with conflict, it is about annihilation of a democracy on their borders,' Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said in an interview with the BBC."
Zanesville - whiznews.com - Southeastern Ohio's Resource
Read More Here: "The suspect in Friday night's fatal stabbing in Eastern Licking County confessed to the stabbings as well as two armed robberies at area CVS stores, according to online sources.
28-year old Jason Lee Martin of Newark, spoke to Pennsylvania detectives Saturday morning during an interview.
He allegedly admitted that he wanted to obtain oxycodone from James Meadows. When Meadows refused to comply, Martin allegedly stabbed him to death, and also stabbed his wife Helen, at their home on the 17000 block of Mary Ann Furnace Road. She suffered from 'significant' injuries according to Licking County Sheriff's Colonel Chad Dennis."
28-year old Jason Lee Martin of Newark, spoke to Pennsylvania detectives Saturday morning during an interview.
He allegedly admitted that he wanted to obtain oxycodone from James Meadows. When Meadows refused to comply, Martin allegedly stabbed him to death, and also stabbed his wife Helen, at their home on the 17000 block of Mary Ann Furnace Road. She suffered from 'significant' injuries according to Licking County Sheriff's Colonel Chad Dennis."
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Iseq lower on slow 'summer's day' trading - The Irish Times - Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Read More Here: Iseq lower on slow 'summer's day' trading - The Irish Times - Thu, Aug 07, 2008: "Brokers described this morning as a “real summer’s day trading” on the Dublin market with light volumes and little news to shake the market.
At 12.44pm the Iseq index of 62 stocks was down just over 1 per cent at 4,444, a drop of 56 points.
What movement there was this morning came from Anglo Irish Bank which traded up at €6.60 this morning before easing back to €6.41, down 0.5 per cent on the day by early afternoon.
Analysts said the intra-day volatility on the Irish market remains “extraordinary” although in the case of Anglo much of the dealing was seen as coming from short-covering as short positions are called in.
Other banking stocks were weaker too, with Irish Life and Permanent off 1.7 per cent at €6.14 and Bank of Ireland down just under 1 per cent at €6.03. AIB was the only gainer, adding 2 cents to €9.02.
Shares in Kerry Group, which added over 6 per cent yesterday, gave up most of those gains to fall back 4.8 per cent to €19.04 by the midpoint."
At 12.44pm the Iseq index of 62 stocks was down just over 1 per cent at 4,444, a drop of 56 points.
What movement there was this morning came from Anglo Irish Bank which traded up at €6.60 this morning before easing back to €6.41, down 0.5 per cent on the day by early afternoon.
Analysts said the intra-day volatility on the Irish market remains “extraordinary” although in the case of Anglo much of the dealing was seen as coming from short-covering as short positions are called in.
Other banking stocks were weaker too, with Irish Life and Permanent off 1.7 per cent at €6.14 and Bank of Ireland down just under 1 per cent at €6.03. AIB was the only gainer, adding 2 cents to €9.02.
Shares in Kerry Group, which added over 6 per cent yesterday, gave up most of those gains to fall back 4.8 per cent to €19.04 by the midpoint."
SunniPath Blog - � Breaking News
Read More Here: SunniPath Blog - � Breaking News: "SunniPath is excited to announce our new 2 year Associates Degree Program in Islamic Studies. This is a program that we have been working on for quite some time and will be launched in the coming fall semester.
So what does this mean?
The Associates degree will allow students, no matter where they are in the world, to complete accredited course work so that they can easily transfer into a Bachelors degree program in the religious sciences.
So who is accrediting this degree?"
So what does this mean?
The Associates degree will allow students, no matter where they are in the world, to complete accredited course work so that they can easily transfer into a Bachelors degree program in the religious sciences.
So who is accrediting this degree?"
The Political Carnival: Man in Florida arrested on charges of threatening to assassinate Obama
Read More Here: The Political Carnival: Man in Florida arrested on charges of threatening to assassinate Obama: "MIAMI - A man is being held in Florida by federal authorities on charges of threatening to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Raymond Hunter Geisel was ordered held without bail Thursday at a brief court hearing.
The Secret Service says Geisel made the threat during a training class for bail bondsmen in Miami in late July. Another tipster said Geisel also threatened President Bush.
A search of Geisel's SUV and hotel room uncovered a loaded handgun, knives, dozens of rounds of ammunition, body armor and a machete. The SUV was wired with emergency lights.
Geisel told the Secret Service he was origin"
Raymond Hunter Geisel was ordered held without bail Thursday at a brief court hearing.
The Secret Service says Geisel made the threat during a training class for bail bondsmen in Miami in late July. Another tipster said Geisel also threatened President Bush.
A search of Geisel's SUV and hotel room uncovered a loaded handgun, knives, dozens of rounds of ammunition, body armor and a machete. The SUV was wired with emergency lights.
Geisel told the Secret Service he was origin"
Akron firefighter suspended for bar fight - Cleveland Metro News – The Latest Breaking News, Photos and Stories from The Plain Dealer
Read More Here: Akron firefighter suspended for bar fight - Cleveland Metro News – The Latest Breaking News, Photos and Stories from The Plain Dealer: "An Akron firefighter will be suspended for one week without pay for his involvement in a bar fight.
Joshua Anderson, 31, will serve the suspension next week, the fire chief said.
Anderson was found guilty of disorderly conduct for getting intoxicated and throwing a beer bottle at a bar owner in June during a bar scuffle.
Police had to use a Taser on Anderson to calm down the fight. Officials said Anderson was remorseful and accepted blame for the incident."
Joshua Anderson, 31, will serve the suspension next week, the fire chief said.
Anderson was found guilty of disorderly conduct for getting intoxicated and throwing a beer bottle at a bar owner in June during a bar scuffle.
Police had to use a Taser on Anderson to calm down the fight. Officials said Anderson was remorseful and accepted blame for the incident."
Celebrity Gossip, Pictures, Videos, Paparazzi's Celebrity Blog
Read More Here: Celebrity Gossip, Pictures, Videos, Paparazzi's Celebrity Blog: "Katie Holmes turned up for rehearsals today and SHOCKER! She's not wearing the pegged jeans style she's been rocking for almost two weeks now. She's also ditched her flats and ruby red Dorthy slippers for a plain pair of white sneakers.
Did she get a phone call from close friend and self-proclaimed style icon Victoria Beckham that it was time to mix things up? Or is all the hard work she's putting in for her Broadway debut in the Arthur Miller revival of 'All My Son's' starting to take its toll?"
Did she get a phone call from close friend and self-proclaimed style icon Victoria Beckham that it was time to mix things up? Or is all the hard work she's putting in for her Broadway debut in the Arthur Miller revival of 'All My Son's' starting to take its toll?"
LeBron's options in 2010 and breaking a promise to myself - Cavaliers Corner: News, rumors, clippings and more on NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers
Read More Here: LeBron's options in 2010 and breaking a promise to myself - Cavaliers Corner: News, rumors, clippings and more on NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers: "I said I wouldn't do this. I wouldn't write about LeBron James leaving the Cavaliers in 2010. But then Chris Broussard, one of my favorite NBA writers, wrote this article about LeBron James considering European offers. Bob over at CavsBoard wrote an outstanding response. Rick over at WFNY pretty much summed up my feelings about the whole thing. And TrueHoop waxes poetic on the topic as well."
Breaking the News About Breast Cancer - washingtonpost.com
Read More Here: Breaking the News About Breast Cancer - washingtonpost.com: "THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Shelley Volz, now 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother.
After much thought, she decided to tell only her mother before the wedding and to hold off telling other family members. 'My mother had a typical mother's reaction, tears and hugs, and we moved on,' Volz said. 'She really appreciated the fact that I didn't want to steal the limelight there.'"
After much thought, she decided to tell only her mother before the wedding and to hold off telling other family members. 'My mother had a typical mother's reaction, tears and hugs, and we moved on,' Volz said. 'She really appreciated the fact that I didn't want to steal the limelight there.'"
NEW INFO: Murphy, Thompson, McCarthy Talk About Brett Favre trade / Wausau and Northcentral Wisconsin
Read More Here: NEW INFO: Murphy, Thompson, McCarthy Talk About Brett Favre trade / Wausau and Northcentral Wisconsin: "UNDATED (AP) -- Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said it's like a marriage that ends, adding that neither party was at fault.
Murphy, general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy met the media Thursday afternoon, hours after the Packers traded quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets. Thompson says he thought all parties involved felt the trade was the best result for a difficult situation.
According to NFL.com, the Packers will receive a fourth-round draft pick in 2009, or a third-rounder if Favre plays in 50 percent of the plays this season. The pick becomes a second-rounder if he plays in 70 percent and the Jets make the playoffs. Should the Jets make it to the Super Bowl and Favre takes 80 percent of the snaps, the Packers would get a first-round pick."
Murphy, general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy met the media Thursday afternoon, hours after the Packers traded quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets. Thompson says he thought all parties involved felt the trade was the best result for a difficult situation.
According to NFL.com, the Packers will receive a fourth-round draft pick in 2009, or a third-rounder if Favre plays in 50 percent of the plays this season. The pick becomes a second-rounder if he plays in 70 percent and the Jets make the playoffs. Should the Jets make it to the Super Bowl and Favre takes 80 percent of the snaps, the Packers would get a first-round pick."
Sam Thaiday ban after breaking Broncos club code | The Australian
Read More Here: Sam Thaiday ban after breaking Broncos club code | The Australian: "At the start of 2006, the Broncos introduced a code of conduct which every player was required to sign. It outlined a list of guidelines governing behaviour at the club.
It includes Broncos players being open to drug testing for performance-enhancing and recreational drugs at any time. There is also a strict dress policy and rules on punctuality for training sessions and club functions.
It is understood Thaiday slept in and missed the special training session for the undermanned forward pack, with the Broncos also missing injured lock Tonie Carroll and utility David Stagg, who has remained in Brisbane with his wife expected to give birth tomorrow, for the match at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
After centre Justin Hodges' two-week ban for a gesture behind the back of referee Tony Archer, Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer admitted Thaiday's absence was a major blow."
It includes Broncos players being open to drug testing for performance-enhancing and recreational drugs at any time. There is also a strict dress policy and rules on punctuality for training sessions and club functions.
It is understood Thaiday slept in and missed the special training session for the undermanned forward pack, with the Broncos also missing injured lock Tonie Carroll and utility David Stagg, who has remained in Brisbane with his wife expected to give birth tomorrow, for the match at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
After centre Justin Hodges' two-week ban for a gesture behind the back of referee Tony Archer, Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer admitted Thaiday's absence was a major blow."
Kilpatrick Ordered To Jail For Breaking Bond | AHN | August 8, 2008
Read More Here: Kilpatrick Ordered To Jail For Breaking Bond | AHN | August 8, 2008: "Washington, D.C.(AHN) - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will spend Thursday night in jail after a judge decided to punish him for breaking the terms of his bond and leaving the country. Kilpatrick is facing an impeachment effort by the City Council as well as eight counts of felony charges including perjury in a civil case.
Judge Ronald Giles of Federal District Court issued the ruling despite an apology from Kilpatrick, who cited the pressure of being scrutinized for the past seven months and promised that he would not make the same mistake."
Judge Ronald Giles of Federal District Court issued the ruling despite an apology from Kilpatrick, who cited the pressure of being scrutinized for the past seven months and promised that he would not make the same mistake."
Tech Trader Daily - Barron’s Online : SanDisk: Breaking Covenants? Negative Cash Flow? Buy!
Read More Here: Tech Trader Daily - Barron’s Online : SanDisk: Breaking Covenants? Negative Cash Flow? Buy!: "Shares of flash memory maker SanDisk (SNDK) are jumping this morning, which may seem strange given that the last official word from the company, back on July 21, was an extremely nasty June quarter report that consisted of missing estimates, pushing out production, and seeing margins brought down by inventory write-downs.
Sounds like a buy? Well, I chatted with R.W. Baird & Co. analyst Tristan Gerra this morning, who says he thinks the jump is about folks assuming the worst is in the stock. “Investors may think worst news for the year. Maybe incentive to buy on the bad news,” opines Gerra."
Sounds like a buy? Well, I chatted with R.W. Baird & Co. analyst Tristan Gerra this morning, who says he thinks the jump is about folks assuming the worst is in the stock. “Investors may think worst news for the year. Maybe incentive to buy on the bad news,” opines Gerra."
Breaking the grass ceiling-India Buzz-Entertainment-The Times of India
Read More Here: Breaking the grass ceiling-India Buzz-Entertainment-The Times of India: "After IIT alumnus Chetan Bhagat’s book Five Point Someone, it is going to be the 29-year-old IIM Bangalore graduate Karan Bajaj’s first book, Keep off the Grass, that will soon be adapted into a film.
Karan Bajaj, who currently lives in Washington DC, has already met director Kunal Kohli. Informs Karan, “Though nothing has been finalised yet, it is a great sign."
Karan Bajaj, who currently lives in Washington DC, has already met director Kunal Kohli. Informs Karan, “Though nothing has been finalised yet, it is a great sign."
Kennebunk crew heads for the Borders and "Breaking Dawn"
Read More Here: Kennebunk crew heads for the Borders and "Breaking Dawn": "Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' vampire books have become a Harry Potter-like phenomenon worldwide. With the midnight Friday, Aug. 1, release of her fourth and last book in the series, 'Breaking Dawn,' bookstore owners pulled out all the stops with trivia contests, costume contests and parties galore. Locally, fans headed up to Borders bookstore in South Portland for a pre-release party that culminated in the midnight release. York County Coast Star intern (and Twilight fan) Emily O'Connell was there to capture it all."
Authorlink.com: News Item Stephenie Meyer's-Breaking Dawn-Hits Record Sales
Read More Here: Authorlink.com: News Item Stephenie Meyer's-Breaking Dawn-Hits Record Sales: "NEW YORK, NY/8/7/2008--Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn, long-awaited final novel in the Twilight Saga series, has already sold an estimated 1.3 million copies on the first day of its release last week. Publisher Hachette/Little Brown Books for Young Readers, said it was a record for any of its first-day book sales. Little Brown is already is printing another 500,000 copies to keep up with demand. Borders reported its 1,000 Borders and Waldenbooks stores throughout the U.S. and the Borders.com website had sold more than a quarter million copies of the book in its first day of total sales on August 2.
Though Breaking Dawn ends the series, Little, Brown will publish The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide in December, including character profile, and genealogical charts, and other new material.
Breaking Dawn was so hotly anticipated that the number of pre-orders the retailer received was second only in its history to the Harry Potter books. Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final installment in Meyer's Twilight saga. The first-day sales at Borders total is nearly 10 times what the retailer's first-day sales were for Eclipse, the third book in the series, illustrating the saga's fast-growing popularity."
Though Breaking Dawn ends the series, Little, Brown will publish The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide in December, including character profile, and genealogical charts, and other new material.
Breaking Dawn was so hotly anticipated that the number of pre-orders the retailer received was second only in its history to the Harry Potter books. Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final installment in Meyer's Twilight saga. The first-day sales at Borders total is nearly 10 times what the retailer's first-day sales were for Eclipse, the third book in the series, illustrating the saga's fast-growing popularity."
Goodbye, Harry. Hello, Bella: Twilight fans turn out for ‘Breaking Dawn’ release : Life : The Buffalo News
Read More Here: Goodbye, Harry. Hello, Bella: Twilight fans turn out for ‘Breaking Dawn’ release : Life : The Buffalo News: "Remember those books a while back about a boy wizard that sparked a reading phenomenon responsible for fansites, merchandise, movies, and midnight book release parties? Now there’s a new series on the block taking over the best-seller lists and following in Harry’s groundbreaking literary footsteps.
On Friday, kids and teens in bookstores across the country lined up for the midnight release of “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” saga. The “Twilight” series follows the life of an average girl, Bella Swan, throughout her action-packed, paranormal love triangle between Edward, a vampire, and Jacob, a werewolf, in Forks, Wash."
On Friday, kids and teens in bookstores across the country lined up for the midnight release of “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” saga. The “Twilight” series follows the life of an average girl, Bella Swan, throughout her action-packed, paranormal love triangle between Edward, a vampire, and Jacob, a werewolf, in Forks, Wash."
San Jose boys accused of breaking into middle school - San Jose Mercury News
Read More here: San Jose boys accused of breaking into middle school - San Jose Mercury News: "Seven boys under the age of 15 were arrested Monday evening after San Jose police say they smashed a window at August Boeger Middle School in the 1900 block of Flint Avenue on the city's eastside and tried to make off with a few small classroom items.
Officer Jermaine Thomas said today that the kids didn't make off with any computers and didn't tag the classroom. But he said they 'ransacked' an unidentified classroom around 7:15 p.m.
Someone tipped off police about the break-in, and the seven boys were in custody by 7:27 p.m.
Everyone was cited and released to their parents, with an order to return to juvenile court in connection with burglary charges. All the stolen stuff was recovered.
The boys were not identified. But the suspects include a 9-year-old, two 13-year-olds and four 14-year-olds. Thomas wasn't sure if the boys attend that school, and neither the principal nor assistant principal were available for immediate comment. The school office is closed until Aug. 15."
Officer Jermaine Thomas said today that the kids didn't make off with any computers and didn't tag the classroom. But he said they 'ransacked' an unidentified classroom around 7:15 p.m.
Someone tipped off police about the break-in, and the seven boys were in custody by 7:27 p.m.
Everyone was cited and released to their parents, with an order to return to juvenile court in connection with burglary charges. All the stolen stuff was recovered.
The boys were not identified. But the suspects include a 9-year-old, two 13-year-olds and four 14-year-olds. Thomas wasn't sure if the boys attend that school, and neither the principal nor assistant principal were available for immediate comment. The school office is closed until Aug. 15."
Knoa Reports Record Breaking First Half Results - MarketWatch
Read More here: Knoa Reports Record Breaking First Half Results - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Aug 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Knoa, the leading provider of user experience and performance management software, today announced that it has its most successful first half since the company's 2003 inception. The first half of 2008 ended with an extremely strong showing as demand increased for Knoa's experience and performance management solutions across a number of industries, worldwide.
Knoa's end-user management solutions monitor application execution and provide precise metrics about the user experience as well as measurements on how people interact with software applications. The software offers an unprecedented level of visibility into the actual performance of the end-user and provides metrics that help enterprises improve performance of both the application and the end-user, driving the efficient and effective adoption of the application that delivers business results."
Knoa's end-user management solutions monitor application execution and provide precise metrics about the user experience as well as measurements on how people interact with software applications. The software offers an unprecedented level of visibility into the actual performance of the end-user and provides metrics that help enterprises improve performance of both the application and the end-user, driving the efficient and effective adoption of the application that delivers business results."
Tango Networks, AirWalk Communications and Tatara Systems Partner for Ground-Breaking Enterprise FMC Femtocell Solution - MarketWatch
Read More here: Tango Networks, AirWalk Communications and Tatara Systems Partner for Ground-Breaking Enterprise FMC Femtocell Solution - MarketWatch: "RICHARDSON, Texas & ACTON, Mass., Aug 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Three leading unified convergence technology companies have collaborated to deliver a ground-breaking enterprise-focused fixed-mobile convergence solution employing femtocells. The three companies include Tango Networks(TM), specializing in seamless enterprise FMC for unified communications; AirWalk Communications(TM), a provider of advanced enterprise femtocells; and Tatara Systems, focused on SIP-based femtocell network integration and convergence."
Fans will devour Stephenie Meyer's 'Breaking Dawn,' but others may crave more plot - Arts - Cleveland.com
Read More here: Fans will devour Stephenie Meyer's 'Breaking Dawn,' but others may crave more plot - Arts - Cleveland.com: "When some friends and I met last year to discuss 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' they had complaints, especially about the series finale's pacing. I didn't see a problem. Even after my all-night marathon reading of the book, I would have been happy to have had an extra hundred pages of gnome mischief and wizardry, if it meant spending extra time with J.K Rowling's magic.
But now, after an all-nighter reading 'Breaking Dawn,' Stephenie Meyer's conclusion to her 'Twilight' saga, I understand not only what my friends meant, but also how my excitement could blind me from noticing a novel's blemishes. Meyer's fans, needless to say -- mostly teenage girls -- will devour these pages."
But now, after an all-nighter reading 'Breaking Dawn,' Stephenie Meyer's conclusion to her 'Twilight' saga, I understand not only what my friends meant, but also how my excitement could blind me from noticing a novel's blemishes. Meyer's fans, needless to say -- mostly teenage girls -- will devour these pages."
MTV Movies Blog � You Have ‘Breaking Dawn’ Questions, Stephenie Meyer Will Have Your Answer
Read More here: MTV Movies Blog � You Have ‘Breaking Dawn’ Questions, Stephenie Meyer Will Have Your Answer: "By now you’ve waited in the weekend’s long lines, participated in all the chaos , and had time to read and digest all 754 pages of “Breaking Dawn.” And 1.3 million of your closest friends have done the same.
But before you continue blissfully into your small but perfect piece of forever, get a load of this: You’ve got questions, and MTV wants to help you get the answers."
But before you continue blissfully into your small but perfect piece of forever, get a load of this: You’ve got questions, and MTV wants to help you get the answers."
Pictured: The horrific car crash which nearly killed Morgan Freeman | Mail Online
Read More here: Pictured: The horrific car crash which nearly killed Morgan Freeman | Mail Online: "This is the mangled wreckage of Morgan Freeman's car after the horrifying crash which left the actor fighting for his life.
The 71-year-old was airlifted to hospital with multiple broken bones following the accident in Mississippi.
The Oscar-winning star and a female passenger were cut free from the vehicle after it veered off the highway and flipped over several times before ending up in a ditch."
The 71-year-old was airlifted to hospital with multiple broken bones following the accident in Mississippi.
The Oscar-winning star and a female passenger were cut free from the vehicle after it veered off the highway and flipped over several times before ending up in a ditch."
Omaha.com Metro/Region Section
Read More here: Omaha.com Metro/Region Section: "Silly stunts and contests flew fast and furious between innings at Tuesday night's Omaha Royals baseball game.
One gag in particular caused Royals President Alan Stein to sit up and smile.
'We gotta watch this one,' Stein told companions in the air-conditioned Stadium View Club high atop Rosenblatt Stadium."
One gag in particular caused Royals President Alan Stein to sit up and smile.
'We gotta watch this one,' Stein told companions in the air-conditioned Stadium View Club high atop Rosenblatt Stadium."
Strategic Asset Solutions Offers Ground-Breaking New Senate Bill 1137 Service
Read More here: Strategic Asset Solutions Offers Ground-Breaking New Senate Bill 1137 Service: "Strategic Asset Solutions (reosas.com) has announced its new California Senate Bill 1137 Service for mortgage lenders and servicers. This ground-breaking service offering comes in response to the recent July 8th, 2008 State Legislation, aimed towards addressing the adverse effects of high foreclosure rates in California.
Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2008 -- Strategic Asset Solutions (http://reosas.com) has announced its new California Senate Bill 1137 Service for mortgage lenders and servicers. This ground-breaking service offering comes in response to the recent July 8th, 2008 State Legislation, aimed towards addressing the adverse effects of high foreclosure rates in California."
Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 5, 2008 -- Strategic Asset Solutions (http://reosas.com) has announced its new California Senate Bill 1137 Service for mortgage lenders and servicers. This ground-breaking service offering comes in response to the recent July 8th, 2008 State Legislation, aimed towards addressing the adverse effects of high foreclosure rates in California."
Movie star Morgan Freeman 'in good spirits' after breaking arm in car crash - The Daily Record
Read More here: Movie star Morgan Freeman 'in good spirits' after breaking arm in car crash - The Daily Record: "DARK Knight actor Morgan Freeman 'is in good spirits' after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.
His publicist, Donna Lee, said the star 'has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage, but is in good spirits'.
He is expected to make a good recovery, she added.
Police said the 71-year-old Oscar winner may have fallen asleep at the wheel. There was no suggestion that drugs or alcohol were involved, they said.
The 1997 Nissan Maxima he was dri"
His publicist, Donna Lee, said the star 'has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage, but is in good spirits'.
He is expected to make a good recovery, she added.
Police said the 71-year-old Oscar winner may have fallen asleep at the wheel. There was no suggestion that drugs or alcohol were involved, they said.
The 1997 Nissan Maxima he was dri"
Charleston Daily Mail - Police Briefs - Turnpike still a mess after fatal rig accident�
Read More here: Charleston Daily Mail - Police Briefs - Turnpike still a mess after fatal rig accident�: "The West Virginia Turnpike remains a mess after a Tuesday afternoon wreck involving two tractor-trailers."
I Know It’s Not Exactly Breaking News | Blog of the Moderate Left
Read More here: I Know It’s Not Exactly Breaking News | Blog of the Moderate Left: "Bush reacted to this shocking news by asking serious questions about bin Laden’s operational capability, and putting the nation on alert. Kidding! No, he told the briefer, “All right. You’ve covered your ass, now,” and did nothing until September 12, 2001. Unfortunately, this was only because bin Laden attacked us on September 11."
Law Blog - WSJ.com : Breaking News: Gitmo Jury Returns Split Verdict in Hamdan Case
Read More here: Law Blog - WSJ.com : Breaking News: Gitmo Jury Returns Split Verdict in Hamdan Case: "A Guantanamo jury has returned a split verdict in the case of Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden’s former driver, clearing him of the conspiracy charge, but convicting him of “supporting terrorism,” which could send him to prison for life.
Here’s the story from the WSJ’s Jess Bravin, who writes that Hamdan “bowed his head and appeared to weep softly after the verdict was read in the windowless courtroom built inside an old aircraft control building.”
According to Michael Navarre, who writes for a military justice blog called the CAAFlog, Hamdan’s status as a “peripheral” al Qaeda player made him an attractive guinea pig for the military commission experiment."
Here’s the story from the WSJ’s Jess Bravin, who writes that Hamdan “bowed his head and appeared to weep softly after the verdict was read in the windowless courtroom built inside an old aircraft control building.”
According to Michael Navarre, who writes for a military justice blog called the CAAFlog, Hamdan’s status as a “peripheral” al Qaeda player made him an attractive guinea pig for the military commission experiment."
Patriot Energy Corporation Unveils Ground Breaking Water Alarm Monitoring System (WAMS(TM) - MarketWatch
Read More here: Patriot Energy Corporation Unveils Ground Breaking Water Alarm Monitoring System (WAMS(TM) - MarketWatch: "MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Aug 06, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Patriot Energy Corporation (PINKSHEETS: PGYC) is pleased to introduce our groundbreaking Water Alarm Monitoring System (WAMS(TM). This one of a kind product is unique and it addresses the multi-billion dollar worldwide market for accidental flood damage directly associated with faulty water pipes. This product is proprietary and it will catapult TelTeck Solutions to the forefront of the Telematics industry as we prepare to become the world industry leader."
FBI to reveal evidence in anthrax case - Los Angeles Times
Read More here: FBI to reveal evidence in anthrax case - Los Angeles Times: "WASHINGTON -- After nearly seven years of investigating, FBI officials plan to present evidence today to the surviving victims of the 2001 anthrax attacks that they believe proves a Maryland scientist launched the deadly mailings that gripped the nation in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
'The details of the FBI's scientific research and accomplishments will validate the government's decision regarding the origin of the anthrax mailings,' said one federal law enforcement official familiar with the evidence."
'The details of the FBI's scientific research and accomplishments will validate the government's decision regarding the origin of the anthrax mailings,' said one federal law enforcement official familiar with the evidence."
Ground-Breaking IRI Economic Study Finds Broader Mix of Consumers Turning to Wal-Mart - MarketWatch
Read More here: Ground-Breaking IRI Economic Study Finds Broader Mix of Consumers Turning to Wal-Mart - MarketWatch: "CHICAGO, Aug 06, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As consumers modify their shopping patterns to try to save money on both their gas and consumer packaged goods (CPG) expenditures, they are turning to supercenters to find bargains. Many are finding these great deals in Wal-Mart, which is now posting share gains in 84 percent of top 100 CPG categories. IRI is taking a closer look at the retailer's latest success in its economic study, 'IRI Times and Trends: Wal-Mart: Helping Consumers Navigate a Transforming Economy,' which explores Wal-Mart's role in helping consumers navigate in a transforming economy through strategies to deliver affordable products and healthcare and an enhanced shopping experience that will keep consumers coming back for more even after economic conditions improve."
Ground-Breaking IRI Economic Study Finds Broader Mix of Consumers Turning to Wal-Mart - MarketWatch
Read More here: Ground-Breaking IRI Economic Study Finds Broader Mix of Consumers Turning to Wal-Mart - MarketWatch: "CHICAGO, Aug 06, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As consumers modify their shopping patterns to try to save money on both their gas and consumer packaged goods (CPG) expenditures, they are turning to supercenters to find bargains. Many are finding these great deals in Wal-Mart, which is now posting share gains in 84 percent of top 100 CPG categories. IRI is taking a closer look at the retailer's latest success in its economic study, 'IRI Times and Trends: Wal-Mart: Helping Consumers Navigate a Transforming Economy,' which explores Wal-Mart's role in helping consumers navigate in a transforming economy through strategies to deliver affordable products and healthcare and an enhanced shopping experience that will keep consumers coming back for more even after economic conditions improve."
Breaking down the Senate races: Can the Democrats make it to 60 seats? | BuzzFlash.org
Read More here: Breaking down the Senate races: Can the Democrats make it to 60 seats? | BuzzFlash.org: "There is the big giant presidential race: Obama and McCain, plus Barr, McKinney, and Nader among others.
But as true political junkies, there are some great House and Senate races to consider in this cycle. And so many questions to consider. Will Republicans win back House seats they lost due to scandal (e.g., Mark Foley) in 2006? Will Obama be that much of a boost to House and Senate r"
But as true political junkies, there are some great House and Senate races to consider in this cycle. And so many questions to consider. Will Republicans win back House seats they lost due to scandal (e.g., Mark Foley) in 2006? Will Obama be that much of a boost to House and Senate r"
Breaking down the Senate races: Can the Democrats make it to 60 seats? | BuzzFlash.org
Read More here: Breaking down the Senate races: Can the Democrats make it to 60 seats? | BuzzFlash.org: "There is the big giant presidential race: Obama and McCain, plus Barr, McKinney, and Nader among others.
But as true political junkies, there are some great House and Senate races to consider in this cycle. And so many questions to consider. Will Republicans win back House seats they lost due to scandal (e.g., Mark Foley) in 2006? Will Obama be that much of a boost to House and Senate r"
But as true political junkies, there are some great House and Senate races to consider in this cycle. And so many questions to consider. Will Republicans win back House seats they lost due to scandal (e.g., Mark Foley) in 2006? Will Obama be that much of a boost to House and Senate r"
Shelby County Reporter | Suspects admit to breaking into more than 70 vehicles
Read More here: Shelby County Reporter | Suspects admit to breaking into more than 70 vehicles: "CALERA — The Calera Police Department has arrested four suspects who admit breaking into more than 70 vehicles in Calera and throughout Shelby County.
The suspects include a 16-year-old male, two 18-year-old males and one 23-year-old female. They were arrested at 9:25 p.m. Saturday on Rossburg Place in Calera for breaking into a vehicle.
The suspects would walk through neighborhoods trying car door handles until they found unlocked cars and then look for valuables such as iPods, GPS systems, cell phones, guns and money, according to the department's press release."
The suspects include a 16-year-old male, two 18-year-old males and one 23-year-old female. They were arrested at 9:25 p.m. Saturday on Rossburg Place in Calera for breaking into a vehicle.
The suspects would walk through neighborhoods trying car door handles until they found unlocked cars and then look for valuables such as iPods, GPS systems, cell phones, guns and money, according to the department's press release."
Vampire-Romance Novel "Breaking Dawn" Sells 1.3 Million In One Day--And Readers Hate It
Read More here: Vampire-Romance Novel "Breaking Dawn" Sells 1.3 Million In One Day--And Readers Hate It: "The first time Nirvana's Nevermind album hit #1 on Billboard's chart, it was largely due to people returning copies of the previous number one, Michael Jackson's Dangerous, that they'd received as holiday presents and buying Nevermind instead.
Why do we bring this up? Because what's happening with Breaking Dawn, the highly-anticipated conclusion to Stephenie Meyer's vampire-romance novel series, sounds similar.
Breaking Dawn sold 1.3 million copies in its first day—an impressive feat for a non-Harry Potter book. But now, disappointed readers have been taking their copies back in protest. In fact, one enterprising former Stephenie Meyer fan, has launched a campaign to return the books on Amazon's message board."
Why do we bring this up? Because what's happening with Breaking Dawn, the highly-anticipated conclusion to Stephenie Meyer's vampire-romance novel series, sounds similar.
Breaking Dawn sold 1.3 million copies in its first day—an impressive feat for a non-Harry Potter book. But now, disappointed readers have been taking their copies back in protest. In fact, one enterprising former Stephenie Meyer fan, has launched a campaign to return the books on Amazon's message board."
Breaking (and Tragic): Veronica Mars "Out of Hope" - Watch with Kristin - E! Online
Read More here: Breaking (and Tragic): Veronica Mars "Out of Hope" - Watch with Kristin - E! Online: "It looks like Veronica Mars may indeed be gone for good.
At a CW press conference, Dawn Ostroff told reporters that Veronica as we know it is over, but that she is talking to Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell about a 'future project.'
I just checked in with Rob Thomas, who tells me:
'I haven't heard about a future project yet, but I suppose I'd listen. Would love to work with Kristen again, however.'
When I ask point-blank if VM is over, Rob tells me:
'I believe we're out of hope.'
I am...stunned. I know we should have seen this coming, but honestly, after seeing the shows the CW is bringing on next season (Farmer dating show? Beauty pageant?) I'm honestly sick to my stomach.
Too mad to write more."
At a CW press conference, Dawn Ostroff told reporters that Veronica as we know it is over, but that she is talking to Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell about a 'future project.'
I just checked in with Rob Thomas, who tells me:
'I haven't heard about a future project yet, but I suppose I'd listen. Would love to work with Kristen again, however.'
When I ask point-blank if VM is over, Rob tells me:
'I believe we're out of hope.'
I am...stunned. I know we should have seen this coming, but honestly, after seeing the shows the CW is bringing on next season (Farmer dating show? Beauty pageant?) I'm honestly sick to my stomach.
Too mad to write more."
Breaking down UFC 87 - Josh Gross - SI.com
Read More here: Breaking down UFC 87 - Josh Gross - SI.com: "Georges St. Pierre will walk one of two paths Saturday night: (A) as the best welterweight in MMA, or (B) as a two-time failure.
With a win over Jon Fitch at UFC 87 in Minneapolis on Saturday, St. Pierre will solidify his status as the best in class, hands down. But if G.S.P. loses, he'll likely ink himself as a one-fight champion, a fighter who can win a belt, but can't defend it. After all, he won the welterweight title in Nov. 2006 after beating Matt Hughes, only to lose it to Matt Serra in his subsequent fight.
But St. Pierre and Jon Fitch, regarded as the top two fighters at 170 pounds, should come together for a competitive and technical five-round main-event title fight at UFC 87 in Minneapolis."
With a win over Jon Fitch at UFC 87 in Minneapolis on Saturday, St. Pierre will solidify his status as the best in class, hands down. But if G.S.P. loses, he'll likely ink himself as a one-fight champion, a fighter who can win a belt, but can't defend it. After all, he won the welterweight title in Nov. 2006 after beating Matt Hughes, only to lose it to Matt Serra in his subsequent fight.
But St. Pierre and Jon Fitch, regarded as the top two fighters at 170 pounds, should come together for a competitive and technical five-round main-event title fight at UFC 87 in Minneapolis."
Saturday, 2 August 2008
Butler County Judge Niehaus Dies - :: Cincinnati news story :: LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati
Butler County Judge Niehaus Dies - :: Cincinnati news story :: LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati: "Judge David J. Niehaus, Administrative Judge of the Juvenile Division of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas, passed away last night at Fort Hamilton Hospital of an apparent heart attack.
The 64 year old Niehaus was a judge in Butler County for 27 years, beginning his term as the Probate Judge in 1981. He was employed with the Court of Common Pleas for 40 years, starting out as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Services for Judge Niehaus are planned for Monday.
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide what happens next with Judge Niehaus's bench."
Read More here Butler County Judge Niehaus Dies
The 64 year old Niehaus was a judge in Butler County for 27 years, beginning his term as the Probate Judge in 1981. He was employed with the Court of Common Pleas for 40 years, starting out as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Services for Judge Niehaus are planned for Monday.
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide what happens next with Judge Niehaus's bench."
Read More here Butler County Judge Niehaus Dies
Two Teens Charged with Arson in Greeneville Warehouse Fire | TriCities
Two Teens Charged with Arson in Greeneville Warehouse Fire | TriCities: "Greeneville Police arrested two teenagers and charged them with arson after a Thursday morning fire destroyed a historic warehouse.
Police charged Jory Ramirez and Matthew Keith Rose with arson. Both are 18 years old. Ramirez told police he was a rising senior at Greeneville High School.
Police say both teens are cooperating in the investigation and both admitted to setting the fire at the old tobacco warehouse on Main Street.
Police also told News Channel’s Amber Miller they found a “shrine of satanic nature in Rose’s bedroom.” Police said that included stolen tombstones, pictures of inverted crosses, and a Bible with a large hunting knife stuck in it.
Police say the teens also admitted to vandalizing Greeneville Public Library and Mount Bethel Baptist Church.
Thursday morning’s fire destroyed the century old warehouse which was being renovated by a local businessman."
Read More here Two Teens Charged with Arson in Greeneville Warehouse Fire
Police charged Jory Ramirez and Matthew Keith Rose with arson. Both are 18 years old. Ramirez told police he was a rising senior at Greeneville High School.
Police say both teens are cooperating in the investigation and both admitted to setting the fire at the old tobacco warehouse on Main Street.
Police also told News Channel’s Amber Miller they found a “shrine of satanic nature in Rose’s bedroom.” Police said that included stolen tombstones, pictures of inverted crosses, and a Bible with a large hunting knife stuck in it.
Police say the teens also admitted to vandalizing Greeneville Public Library and Mount Bethel Baptist Church.
Thursday morning’s fire destroyed the century old warehouse which was being renovated by a local businessman."
Read More here Two Teens Charged with Arson in Greeneville Warehouse Fire
UPDATE: Two Charged with Murder in Social Worker's Death
UPDATE: Two Charged with Murder in Social Worker's Death: "CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia State Police have arrested three people in connection with the murder of Brenda Yeager.
A news conference is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. A body, believed to be missing social worker Brenda Yeager was found burned in rural Cabell County Friday morning. However, troopers are still waiting to make a positive identification."
Read More Here UPDATE: Two Charged with Murder in Social Worker's Death
A news conference is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. A body, believed to be missing social worker Brenda Yeager was found burned in rural Cabell County Friday morning. However, troopers are still waiting to make a positive identification."
Read More Here UPDATE: Two Charged with Murder in Social Worker's Death
Breaking Down on "Breaking Dawn"
Breaking Down on "Breaking Dawn": "t's going to be a good weekend for fans of teenage vampires. Breaking Dawn, the fourth installment in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight book series, hits bookstores at midnight tonight.
Superstore chains are getting into the spirit of things. Borders Group (NYSE: BGP) will be hosting release parties tonight at 900 of its stores, complete with costume contests, trivia, and character debates.
As the heir apparent to J.K. Rowling's Scholastic (Nasdaq: SCHL) series of Harry Potter books, chains hope they have another magical hit series on their hands. Their efforts aren't just about summer release parties -- they're also attempts to engage young readers, an audience that real-world retailers like Borders, Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS), Books-A-Million (Nasdaq: BAMM), and Hastings Entertainment (Nasdaq: HAST) desperately need in order to survive in an age where youngsters are fixated on the Internet. It shouldn't come as a surprise to find three of the four retailers struggling with share prices in the single digits."
Read more here BREAKING NEWS
Superstore chains are getting into the spirit of things. Borders Group (NYSE: BGP) will be hosting release parties tonight at 900 of its stores, complete with costume contests, trivia, and character debates.
As the heir apparent to J.K. Rowling's Scholastic (Nasdaq: SCHL) series of Harry Potter books, chains hope they have another magical hit series on their hands. Their efforts aren't just about summer release parties -- they're also attempts to engage young readers, an audience that real-world retailers like Borders, Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS), Books-A-Million (Nasdaq: BAMM), and Hastings Entertainment (Nasdaq: HAST) desperately need in order to survive in an age where youngsters are fixated on the Internet. It shouldn't come as a surprise to find three of the four retailers struggling with share prices in the single digits."
Read more here BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Keller ISD rated recognized by TEA
BREAKING NEWS:Keller ISD rated recognized by TEA: "The Keller school district this year is rated 'recognized,' the state’s second-highest academic rating, the Texas Education Agency announced Friday.
The district is one of the largest to be rated recognized this year, Superintendent James Veitenheimer said in a statement Thursday.
“It’s very rewarding to see how our newly aligned curriculum has helped our students reach a new level of success,” Veitenheimer said.
The district had been rated 'academically acceptable,' the third-highest rating equivalent to a passing grade, for the past five years.
Ratings are assigned each year by the Texas Education Agency and are based on student scores on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, completion rates for students in grades 9-12 and annual dropout rates for seventh- and eighth-graders."
Read More HERE BREAKING NEWS
The district is one of the largest to be rated recognized this year, Superintendent James Veitenheimer said in a statement Thursday.
“It’s very rewarding to see how our newly aligned curriculum has helped our students reach a new level of success,” Veitenheimer said.
The district had been rated 'academically acceptable,' the third-highest rating equivalent to a passing grade, for the past five years.
Ratings are assigned each year by the Texas Education Agency and are based on student scores on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, completion rates for students in grades 9-12 and annual dropout rates for seventh- and eighth-graders."
Read More HERE BREAKING NEWS
Bentley Guilty of State Sex Abuse Charges | KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Local News
Bentley Guilty of State Sex Abuse Charges | KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Local News: "OSCEOLA - Shortly after 11:30 Friday morning, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the James Bentley sex abuse case.
There was a bit of a hold up this morning when jurors had a problem looking at a video of a police interview with James Bentley But that problem didn't last long and the verdict took just three hours.
Bentley gave no visible reaction at all when the judge read the verdict. Following the verdict, Bentley was returned to custody with no date set for sentencing."
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There was a bit of a hold up this morning when jurors had a problem looking at a video of a police interview with James Bentley But that problem didn't last long and the verdict took just three hours.
Bentley gave no visible reaction at all when the judge read the verdict. Following the verdict, Bentley was returned to custody with no date set for sentencing."
Read More Here Bentley Guilty of State Sex Abuse Charges
Rescuers rush to Holbrook industrial accident - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger
Rescuers rush to Holbrook industrial accident - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger: "HOLBROOK —
The victim of an industrial accident is being airlifted to a Boston hospital this afternoon.
The emergency medical helicopter is landing about 1:30 p.m. at the Wright Bros. lot on Route 139 to pick up the victim."
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The victim of an industrial accident is being airlifted to a Boston hospital this afternoon.
The emergency medical helicopter is landing about 1:30 p.m. at the Wright Bros. lot on Route 139 to pick up the victim."
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FLATULENCE JOKE IS WORLD'S OLDEST
FLATULENCE JOKE IS WORLD'S OLDEST: "Breaking news about breaking wind: the world's oldest joke is a one-liner about flatulence, researchers say.
Academics have compiled a list of the most ancient gags and the oldest, harking back to 1900BC, is a Sumerian proverb from what is now southern Iraq.
'Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap,' goes the joke.
Randy pharaohs, thirsty ox-drivers and barbers also feature in the list.
The oldest British joke dates back to the 10th Century, and uses the traditional question and answer format to suggestively poke fun at Anglo-Saxon men.
'What hangs at a man's thigh and wants to poke the hole that it's often poked before? A key.'"
Read More Here: FLATULENCE JOKE IS WORLD'S OLDEST
Academics have compiled a list of the most ancient gags and the oldest, harking back to 1900BC, is a Sumerian proverb from what is now southern Iraq.
'Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap,' goes the joke.
Randy pharaohs, thirsty ox-drivers and barbers also feature in the list.
The oldest British joke dates back to the 10th Century, and uses the traditional question and answer format to suggestively poke fun at Anglo-Saxon men.
'What hangs at a man's thigh and wants to poke the hole that it's often poked before? A key.'"
Read More Here: FLATULENCE JOKE IS WORLD'S OLDEST
Breaking news: Echelon construction suspended | The Movable Buffet | Los Angeles Times
Breaking news: Echelon construction suspended | The Movable Buffet | Los Angeles Times: "Boyd Gaming announced today they were suspending construction on the nearly $5-billion Echelon project that is going up where the Stardust once was located. According to the statement:
'Due to the difficult environment in today's capital markets, as well as weak economic conditions, we have decided to delay our Echelon project on the Las Vegas Strip. Our present expectation is to resume construction in three to four quarters, assuming credit market conditions and the economic outlook improves.'
Though rumors of problems with Echelon construction financing had been widespread, the resort was actually already being built. I don't think anyone was fully prepared for Boyd Gaming (one of the local companies that really has mastered the Vegas market for decades) to simply bring the project to a total, if ostensibly temporary, halt."
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'Due to the difficult environment in today's capital markets, as well as weak economic conditions, we have decided to delay our Echelon project on the Las Vegas Strip. Our present expectation is to resume construction in three to four quarters, assuming credit market conditions and the economic outlook improves.'
Though rumors of problems with Echelon construction financing had been widespread, the resort was actually already being built. I don't think anyone was fully prepared for Boyd Gaming (one of the local companies that really has mastered the Vegas market for decades) to simply bring the project to a total, if ostensibly temporary, halt."
Read More Here Breaking news: Echelon construction suspended
Man charged with breaking into homes, flooding them
Man charged with breaking into homes, flooding them: "A High Point man already charged with stealing manhole and water-main covers in Winston-Salem and Davidson County is now facing charges that he broke into homes and flooded them, according to a news release from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies with the sheriff's office responded to a call at 9 p.m. Saturday at 1463 Meadowlands Drive. When they arrived, they found that the home had been broken into and that all the water faucets had been turned on, causing the house to flood. About $80,000 worth of damage was done to the home, the sheriff's office said.
Floyd Harlin Rainear, 46, of 4572 Fairport Court in High Point, was brought in for questioning Tuesday and told detectives that he was responsible for the flooding at 1463 Meadowlands Drive, the sheriff's office said. Investigators also found out that Rainear flooded another house at 110 Gentle Pond Court."
Read More Here Man charged with breaking into homes, flooding them
Deputies with the sheriff's office responded to a call at 9 p.m. Saturday at 1463 Meadowlands Drive. When they arrived, they found that the home had been broken into and that all the water faucets had been turned on, causing the house to flood. About $80,000 worth of damage was done to the home, the sheriff's office said.
Floyd Harlin Rainear, 46, of 4572 Fairport Court in High Point, was brought in for questioning Tuesday and told detectives that he was responsible for the flooding at 1463 Meadowlands Drive, the sheriff's office said. Investigators also found out that Rainear flooded another house at 110 Gentle Pond Court."
Read More Here Man charged with breaking into homes, flooding them
Utility rates, bag fees, food and gas prices — what's your breaking point? | Seattle Times Newspaper
Utility rates, bag fees, food and gas prices — what's your breaking point? | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Seattle residents could see a 29 percent increase in garbage rates and an 18 percent increase in water rates next year. Seattle Public Utilities says rates need to go up to keep up with inflation and rising fuel costs and pay for a new table-scrap recycling service.
The proposal comes as city residents struggle with a slowing economy, inflation and rising costs for food and fuel. Seattle voters will also be asked to approve three tax increases on the Nov. 4 ballot to fund new parks, Pike Place Market repairs and more light-rail service.
What are your thoughts on the proposed increases?"
Read More Here: Utility rates, bag fees, food and gas prices
The proposal comes as city residents struggle with a slowing economy, inflation and rising costs for food and fuel. Seattle voters will also be asked to approve three tax increases on the Nov. 4 ballot to fund new parks, Pike Place Market repairs and more light-rail service.
What are your thoughts on the proposed increases?"
Read More Here: Utility rates, bag fees, food and gas prices
Friday, 1 August 2008
Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
Prairie Business Magazine - Articles: "As a prelude to this article, inquiries were sent out to the state offices of the U.S. Small Business Administration in both Dakotas and Minnesota, as well as development groups, chambers of commerce, marketing firms, and organizations that have advertised in Prairie Business magazine.
The response has been almost -- but not quite -- overwhelming and we have begun contacting many of the suggested names and working around vacations, summer trips, and busy schedules. Our plan is to provide you, the reader, with a snapshot of the numerous women who have achieved a level of status within their organizations that might not have been achievable just 10 to 20 years ago."
MORE HERE: >>>> Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
The response has been almost -- but not quite -- overwhelming and we have begun contacting many of the suggested names and working around vacations, summer trips, and busy schedules. Our plan is to provide you, the reader, with a snapshot of the numerous women who have achieved a level of status within their organizations that might not have been achievable just 10 to 20 years ago."
MORE HERE: >>>> Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
The Great Beyond: Holy cracking ice sheets! Canada is breaking up!
The Great Beyond: Holy cracking ice sheets! Canada is breaking up!: "Two huge chunks of ice, covering 7 square miles (18 square kilometres), have snapped off Canada’s northern quarters. The break up, at the Ward Hunt ice shelf off Ellesmere Island, is the biggest break-up of ice in the region in three years.
MORE HERE >>>> The Great Beyond: Holy cracking ice sheets! Canada is breaking up
Scientists involved are being coy about using the GW words, instead saying that now our climate is different, there ain’t no way the ice is going to rebuild itself every year. Elsewhere, other scientists are saying that it’s definitely climate change, and it’s happening fast.
The news has travelled far, although some reports, probably originating from the short AP report, only mention one, rather than two chunks."
MORE HERE >>>> The Great Beyond: Holy cracking ice sheets! Canada is breaking up
Scientists involved are being coy about using the GW words, instead saying that now our climate is different, there ain’t no way the ice is going to rebuild itself every year. Elsewhere, other scientists are saying that it’s definitely climate change, and it’s happening fast.
The news has travelled far, although some reports, probably originating from the short AP report, only mention one, rather than two chunks."
Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
Prairie Business Magazine - Articles: "As a prelude to this article, inquiries were sent out to the state offices of the U.S. Small Business Administration in both Dakotas and Minnesota, as well as development groups, chambers of commerce, marketing firms, and organizations that have advertised in Prairie Business magazine.
The response has been almost -- but not quite -- overwhelming and we have begun contacting many of the suggested names and working around vacations, summer trips, and busy schedules. Our plan is to provide you, the reader, with a snapshot of the numerous women who have achieved a level of status within their organizations that might not have been achievable just 10 to 20 years ago."
MORE HERE>>> Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
The response has been almost -- but not quite -- overwhelming and we have begun contacting many of the suggested names and working around vacations, summer trips, and busy schedules. Our plan is to provide you, the reader, with a snapshot of the numerous women who have achieved a level of status within their organizations that might not have been achievable just 10 to 20 years ago."
MORE HERE>>> Prairie Business Magazine - Articles
Bookstores party for ''Breaking Dawn'' release - Entertainment - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Bookstores party for ''Breaking Dawn'' release - Entertainment - Myrtle Beach Sun News: "It's prom night on Friday at two Grand Strand bookstores.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Myrtle Beach at The Market Common, along with Books-A-Million at Inlet Square in Murrells Inlet, will have costume parties at 10:30 and 10 p.m., respectively, to herald the release at 12:01 a.m. Saturday of 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephenie Meyer.
Admission is free to both parties. Details at 651-8793 (Books-A-Million) or 238-2917 (Barnes & Noble); or www.thetwilightsaga.com.
'Breaking Dawn' marks the final of four books in the best-selling 'The Twilight Saga' series, with a title released annually since 2005, starting with 'Twilight,' then 'New Moon'' and 'Eclipse.'
The plot centers on a teen named Bella and her fate with a vampire boyfriend, Edward, also with Jacob in the picture with his own supernatural issues.
'We will decorate the whole store as a prom night,'' said Jaimy Beecher, community relations manager at Barnes & Noble. 'Our theme is black and red.''
Deleetra Staley, assistant general manager at Books-A-Million, said the store's amenities will include a vampire makeup station."
MORE HERE>>> Bookstores party for ''Breaking Dawn'' release
Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Myrtle Beach at The Market Common, along with Books-A-Million at Inlet Square in Murrells Inlet, will have costume parties at 10:30 and 10 p.m., respectively, to herald the release at 12:01 a.m. Saturday of 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephenie Meyer.
Admission is free to both parties. Details at 651-8793 (Books-A-Million) or 238-2917 (Barnes & Noble); or www.thetwilightsaga.com.
'Breaking Dawn' marks the final of four books in the best-selling 'The Twilight Saga' series, with a title released annually since 2005, starting with 'Twilight,' then 'New Moon'' and 'Eclipse.'
The plot centers on a teen named Bella and her fate with a vampire boyfriend, Edward, also with Jacob in the picture with his own supernatural issues.
'We will decorate the whole store as a prom night,'' said Jaimy Beecher, community relations manager at Barnes & Noble. 'Our theme is black and red.''
Deleetra Staley, assistant general manager at Books-A-Million, said the store's amenities will include a vampire makeup station."
MORE HERE>>> Bookstores party for ''Breaking Dawn'' release
Midnight of the Breaking Dawn :: Lifestyles :: Post-Tribune
Midnight of the Breaking Dawn :: Lifestyles :: Post-Tribune: "Midnight movie premieres are a weekly phenomenon this summer in Northwest Indiana.
A midnight release for a book , however, is a very rare thing once only reserved for a certain British boy wizard.
But 'Breaking Dawn,' the final chapter in Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' young adults book series filled with teen angst, romance, vampires and werewolves, seems a worthy successor, at least in terms of hype.
The two regional branches of Borders and Barnes and Noble expect such huge sales, they're hosting themed parties Friday featuring everything from ballroom dance lessons to scavenger hunts to themed drinks like Demon's Blood.
Then, hours before dawn on Saturday, '"
MORE HERE>>> Midnight of the Breaking Dawn :: Lifestyles :: Post-Tribune
A midnight release for a book , however, is a very rare thing once only reserved for a certain British boy wizard.
But 'Breaking Dawn,' the final chapter in Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' young adults book series filled with teen angst, romance, vampires and werewolves, seems a worthy successor, at least in terms of hype.
The two regional branches of Borders and Barnes and Noble expect such huge sales, they're hosting themed parties Friday featuring everything from ballroom dance lessons to scavenger hunts to themed drinks like Demon's Blood.
Then, hours before dawn on Saturday, '"
MORE HERE>>> Midnight of the Breaking Dawn :: Lifestyles :: Post-Tribune
BREAKING: McCain 'Proud of Obama/Paris/Britney Commercial' - The Washington Independent - U.S. news and politics - washingtonindependent.com
BREAKING: McCain 'Proud of Obama/Paris/Britney Commercial' - The Washington Independent - U.S. news and politics - washingtonindependent.com: "Today, McCain’s people are saying that Obama has “played the race card.” Excuse me, but are we to believe it is an accident that McCain’s “frivolous and irresponsible” Hollywood celebrity implication connects a black man with a couple of blond women? Like, oh, I dunno, those other frivolous and irresponsible Hollywood folks, OJ and Nicole?
The racist undertone of the McCain ad certainly should be considered."
MORE HERE>>> BREAKING: McCain 'Proud of Obama/Paris/Britney Commercial'
The racist undertone of the McCain ad certainly should be considered."
MORE HERE>>> BREAKING: McCain 'Proud of Obama/Paris/Britney Commercial'
NGOs: China Is Breaking Olympics Promises
NGOs: China Is Breaking Olympics Promises: "In the months preceding the Beijing Olympics, officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) assured wary journalists they would have unfettered access to the Internet while reporting the Games. In April, for instance, IOC official Hein Verbruggen, who was head of the inspection team in Beijing this spring, told reporters the Chinese government would not impose Internet censorship on Olympics journalists.
Now, as athletes are arriving and the media center is up and running in Beijing, thousands of journalists are realizing that their fears have been confirmed: Chinese authorities are indeed blocking Web sites of Amnesty International as well as Tibetan and Taiwanese groups. 'The Chinese government won't allow the spread of any information that is forbidden by law or harms national interests on the Internet,' the official Xinhua news agency reported on July 31. 'If a few Web sites are difficult to browse, it's mainly because they have spread content that is banned by the Chinese laws,' Xinhua quoted Sun Weide, the Beijing Olympics spokesman, as saying at a press conference in Beijing's Olympics media center. 'The Internet is regulated according to law in China, just like in other countries.'"
MORE HERE>>> NGOs: China Is Breaking Olympics Promises
Now, as athletes are arriving and the media center is up and running in Beijing, thousands of journalists are realizing that their fears have been confirmed: Chinese authorities are indeed blocking Web sites of Amnesty International as well as Tibetan and Taiwanese groups. 'The Chinese government won't allow the spread of any information that is forbidden by law or harms national interests on the Internet,' the official Xinhua news agency reported on July 31. 'If a few Web sites are difficult to browse, it's mainly because they have spread content that is banned by the Chinese laws,' Xinhua quoted Sun Weide, the Beijing Olympics spokesman, as saying at a press conference in Beijing's Olympics media center. 'The Internet is regulated according to law in China, just like in other countries.'"
MORE HERE>>> NGOs: China Is Breaking Olympics Promises
Police catch men suspected of breaking and entering | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Police catch men suspected of breaking and entering | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press: "A surveillance video camera recorded four men breaking into Big Daddy’s Party Store, 805 Baldwin, at 4:45 a.m. today, Sgt. Kevin Braddock said. When officers arrived, the men were gone. Investigators found pry marks on the front door and on a door to the enclosed counter area. An undisclosed amount of cash, lottery tickets, cigarettes, liquor and a gun that was hidden under the counter was missing, he said."
MORE HERE: Police catch men suspected of breaking and entering
MORE HERE: Police catch men suspected of breaking and entering
700WLW - THE BIG ONE
700WLW - THE BIG ONE: "Two Nabbed For Breaking And Entering
Men were charged and still remain in jail.
By 700 WLW News
Thursday, July 31, 2008
(Gerorgetown, OH)-- On Tuesday morning Brown County deputies went to a garage on Purdy Road near Sardinia for reports of stolen items. Sheriff says evidence was found and two arrest were made. Michael S. Robertshaw, 28 years old, and Randy Joe Crosby, 24 years old.
Robertshaw was charged with Complicity to Breaking and Entering (Felony 5) and Complicity to Attempted Burglary (Felony 3) and Complicity to Theft (Felony 5).
Crosby was charged with Breaking and Entering (Felony 5) Attempted Burglary (Felony 3), Theft (Felony 5).
Both men still remain at Brown County Adult Detention Center. Robertshaw was given a $5,000.00 cash, surety, property bond and Crosby was given a $10,000.00 cash, surety, property bond."
MORE HERE: 700WLW - THE BIG ONE
Men were charged and still remain in jail.
By 700 WLW News
Thursday, July 31, 2008
(Gerorgetown, OH)-- On Tuesday morning Brown County deputies went to a garage on Purdy Road near Sardinia for reports of stolen items. Sheriff says evidence was found and two arrest were made. Michael S. Robertshaw, 28 years old, and Randy Joe Crosby, 24 years old.
Robertshaw was charged with Complicity to Breaking and Entering (Felony 5) and Complicity to Attempted Burglary (Felony 3) and Complicity to Theft (Felony 5).
Crosby was charged with Breaking and Entering (Felony 5) Attempted Burglary (Felony 3), Theft (Felony 5).
Both men still remain at Brown County Adult Detention Center. Robertshaw was given a $5,000.00 cash, surety, property bond and Crosby was given a $10,000.00 cash, surety, property bond."
MORE HERE: 700WLW - THE BIG ONE
SportingNews.com - Your expert source for MLB Baseball stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from MLB Baseball columnists
SportingNews.com - Your expert source for MLB Baseball stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from MLB Baseball columnists: "This non-waiver trading deadline had the potential to be an exciting day of bold moves and franchise-altering deals, including, but not limited to, rumors of a three-team deal involving Manny Ramirez, Jason Bay and Jeremy Hermida.
The day started quickly, with Ken Griffey heading to the White Sox and a lefthanded reliever -- Arthur Rhodes -- being picked up by the Marlins.
After that, though, nothing."
MORE HERE: SportingNews.com -
The day started quickly, with Ken Griffey heading to the White Sox and a lefthanded reliever -- Arthur Rhodes -- being picked up by the Marlins.
After that, though, nothing."
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Books: Meyer unfazed as 'Twilight' fame dawns - Salt Lake Tribune
Books: Meyer unfazed as 'Twilight' fame dawns - Salt Lake Tribune: "CAVE CREEK, Ariz. - Stephenie Meyer is the most famous writer you've never heard of.
But not for long. Meyer's growing popularity is like a flashing billboard on our pop culture landscape.
The 34-year-old creator of the 'Twilight' teen vampire series is so sizzling hot, it's not a stretch to suggest she's heir apparent to J.K. Rowling, who gave the world Harry Potter.
The self-assured Meyer doesn't seem rattled by the comparison.
'There will never be another J.K. Rowling. That's a lot of pressure on me, isn't it?' says Meyer, curled up on a leather sofa in her comfortable and airy adobe-style home in this sun-scorched desert community north of Phoenix. 'I'm just happy being Stephenie Meyer. That's cool enough for me.'"
MORE HERE: Books: Meyer unfazed as 'Twilight' fame dawns - Salt Lake Tribune
But not for long. Meyer's growing popularity is like a flashing billboard on our pop culture landscape.
The 34-year-old creator of the 'Twilight' teen vampire series is so sizzling hot, it's not a stretch to suggest she's heir apparent to J.K. Rowling, who gave the world Harry Potter.
The self-assured Meyer doesn't seem rattled by the comparison.
'There will never be another J.K. Rowling. That's a lot of pressure on me, isn't it?' says Meyer, curled up on a leather sofa in her comfortable and airy adobe-style home in this sun-scorched desert community north of Phoenix. 'I'm just happy being Stephenie Meyer. That's cool enough for me.'"
MORE HERE: Books: Meyer unfazed as 'Twilight' fame dawns - Salt Lake Tribune
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Vintage plane makes unexpected landing in Pungo
WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Vintage plane makes unexpected landing in Pungo: "VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY.com) -- Virginia State Police tell WAVY.com a single engine plane made an emergency landing in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach.
The call came in to police at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.
No one was hurt when the aircraft went down in a field off of the 1300 block of Princess Anne Road.
State Police spokesperson Sgt. Michelle Cotten says the plane was having problems with its landing gear.
The plane is a vintage YAK-3, a Russian aircraft from World War II . It's owned by the Fighter Factory, whose facility is near where the aircraft went down."
The call came in to police at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.
No one was hurt when the aircraft went down in a field off of the 1300 block of Princess Anne Road.
State Police spokesperson Sgt. Michelle Cotten says the plane was having problems with its landing gear.
The plane is a vintage YAK-3, a Russian aircraft from World War II . It's owned by the Fighter Factory, whose facility is near where the aircraft went down."
StreetInsider.com - HOPE NOW to Release Record-Breaking June and Second Quarter Foreclosure Prevention Results
StreetInsider.com - HOPE NOW to Release Record-Breaking June and Second Quarter Foreclosure Prevention Results: "HOPE NOW Executive Director and Mortgage Bankers Association President To Discuss the Positive Results on Media Conference Call
HOPE NOW, the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors that is working to help prevent foreclosures, will host a conference call with reporters at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 to discuss the record-breaking June 2008 and second quarter results of their foreclosure prevention efforts. The data will show that HOPE NOW's members are succeeding at keeping as many homeowners as possible from losing their homes.
WHO: Jonathan Kempner, President and CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
Faith Schwartz, Executive Director, HOPE NOW
WHAT: Conference call with reporters on June 2008 and second quarter 2008 foreclosure prevention data
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008
CALL IN #: 866-393-7439"
HOPE NOW, the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors that is working to help prevent foreclosures, will host a conference call with reporters at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 to discuss the record-breaking June 2008 and second quarter results of their foreclosure prevention efforts. The data will show that HOPE NOW's members are succeeding at keeping as many homeowners as possible from losing their homes.
WHO: Jonathan Kempner, President and CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
Faith Schwartz, Executive Director, HOPE NOW
WHAT: Conference call with reporters on June 2008 and second quarter 2008 foreclosure prevention data
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008
CALL IN #: 866-393-7439"
Eagle County schools hit and miss with test scores | VailDaily.com
Eagle County schools hit and miss with test scores | VailDaily.com: "EAGLE COUNTY — Standardized test scores released Tuesday show that Eagle County School District is meeting several of its own goals, missing quite a few, improving dramatically in several areas, especially reading, and still struggling with an overwhelming number of students who aren’t proficient in English.
Eagle County’s scores on the Colorado Student Achievement Program, known as CSAP, are competitive with state averages — sometimes higher, more often lower.
Complicating the scores is the fact that 33 percent of students in the district know little or no English, a number that grows every year. Eagle County has the seventh highest percentage of students learning English in the state."
Eagle County’s scores on the Colorado Student Achievement Program, known as CSAP, are competitive with state averages — sometimes higher, more often lower.
Complicating the scores is the fact that 33 percent of students in the district know little or no English, a number that grows every year. Eagle County has the seventh highest percentage of students learning English in the state."
Tim Donaghy Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison | Bleacher Report
Tim Donaghy Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison | Bleacher Report: "Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Tuesday morning.
After Donaghy was removed from officiating NBA games for gambling and making questionable calls, he went on a tirade, accusing other referees and NBA brass of encouraging the calls to protect ticket sales.
On top of his prison sentence, Donaghy must also attend counseling for a gambling addiction and undergo a three-year supervised release.
Two of Donaghy's high school friends were sentenced to more than a year in prison last week. James Battista, a professional gambler, was sentenced to 15 months. The middle man in the scheme, Thomas Martino, was sentenced to a year and one day.
Donaghy faced up to 33 months, but received 15 when the judge took his cooperation into consideration."
After Donaghy was removed from officiating NBA games for gambling and making questionable calls, he went on a tirade, accusing other referees and NBA brass of encouraging the calls to protect ticket sales.
On top of his prison sentence, Donaghy must also attend counseling for a gambling addiction and undergo a three-year supervised release.
Two of Donaghy's high school friends were sentenced to more than a year in prison last week. James Battista, a professional gambler, was sentenced to 15 months. The middle man in the scheme, Thomas Martino, was sentenced to a year and one day.
Donaghy faced up to 33 months, but received 15 when the judge took his cooperation into consideration."
ESPN Page 2 - Gallo: MLB trading deadline
ESPN Page 2 - Gallo: MLB trading deadline: "The trade deadline is only 48 hours away. Time is running out! There is no time to waste! Teams must act now! (Or they can just wait until after the trade deadline and deal for players who have passed through waivers. But it's more fun the other way.)
Here are all the latest trade rumors I am hearing as baseball approaches the 2008 trade 'deadline.'"
Here are all the latest trade rumors I am hearing as baseball approaches the 2008 trade 'deadline.'"
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Iraqi forces launch Diyala operation - CNN.com
Iraqi forces launch Diyala operation - CNN.com: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi security forces backed by the U.S. military launched an operation Tuesday targeting al Qaeda in Iraq and Shiite militias in the volatile Diyala province, Iraqi commanders said."
The operation, called Omens of Prosperity, began in the provincial capital, Baquba, where security forces have imposed a curfew and are encircling the city.
Troops are conducting raids against specific targets in Baquba, commanders said.
There have been a number of recent suicide bombings in Diyala, northeast of Baghdad. 
Watch violence mar religious pilgrimage »
A female suicide bomber struck an Awakening Council checkpoint last week, killing eight and wounding more than 20. Awakening Councils, whose members are predominantly Sunni, have been recruited by the U.S. military to work against al Qaeda in Iraq and other militias.
In mid-July, a twin suicide attack at an army recruitment center in Diyala killed 28 and wounding 64.
Tension mounts ahead of Karadzic rally - CNN.com
Tension mounts ahead of Karadzic rally - CNN.com: "BELGRADE, Serbia (CNN) -- Tensions are mounting in Belgrade ahead of a rally expected to attract thousands of people in support of former Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadzic, who will soon be sent to The Hague to answer war crime charges."
The radicals and ultra-nationalists who plan to rally Tuesday evening view Karadzic as a hero even though an international tribunal has charged him with genocide, crimes against humanity and violations of the law of war. The charges relate to his actions during the 1992-1995 civil war that followed Bosnia-Herzegovina's secession from Yugoslavia.
The radicals and ultra-nationalists who plan to rally Tuesday evening view Karadzic as a hero even though an international tribunal has charged him with genocide, crimes against humanity and violations of the law of war. The charges relate to his actions during the 1992-1995 civil war that followed Bosnia-Herzegovina's secession from Yugoslavia.
Investigators arrested Karadzic -- one of Europe's most-wanted men -- last week, ending his dozen or so years as a fugitive. A judge has ruled that conditions have been met for his extradition to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia at The Hague, but Karadzic's lawyer, Svetozar Vujacic, has the right to appeal.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Kelsey Grammer back in hospital
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Kelsey Grammer back in hospital: "Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has been admitted to hospital because he felt faint after suffering a heart attack last month, his publicist has said.
The star was admitted to an undisclosed New York hospital as a precaution, Stan Rosenfield said. His condition was not life-threatening, he added.
Last week, Grammer revealed that his heart had stopped beating after his heart attack in June.
The actor suffered the attack while paddle-boarding in Hawaii.
Grammer, 53, played psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane for 20 years on TV show Cheers and spin-off series Frasier.
Mr Rosenfield said Grammer's symptoms could have been brought on by the medication he was taking.
The actor began to feel unwell while in New York to promote new film Swing Vote, Mr Rosenfield added.
He had been due to appear on the Live With Regis And Kelly show on Tuesday morning which has now been cancelled.
Last week, Grammer told US news programme Entertainment Tonight how he nearly died following his heart attack.
'They had to blast me twice and get me started all over again,' he said."
The star was admitted to an undisclosed New York hospital as a precaution, Stan Rosenfield said. His condition was not life-threatening, he added.
Last week, Grammer revealed that his heart had stopped beating after his heart attack in June.
The actor suffered the attack while paddle-boarding in Hawaii.
Grammer, 53, played psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane for 20 years on TV show Cheers and spin-off series Frasier.
Mr Rosenfield said Grammer's symptoms could have been brought on by the medication he was taking.
The actor began to feel unwell while in New York to promote new film Swing Vote, Mr Rosenfield added.
He had been due to appear on the Live With Regis And Kelly show on Tuesday morning which has now been cancelled.
Last week, Grammer told US news programme Entertainment Tonight how he nearly died following his heart attack.
'They had to blast me twice and get me started all over again,' he said."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | David Walliams' stalker sectioned
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | David Walliams' stalker sectioned: "A woman who harassed Little Britain star David Walliams over a four-year period has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Sarah Bartholomew, 29, from Essex, admitted to sending the comedian a stream of letters, e-mails and gifts.
In one letter she told Walliams: 'I have to have you at any cost.'"
Sarah Bartholomew, 29, from Essex, admitted to sending the comedian a stream of letters, e-mails and gifts.
In one letter she told Walliams: 'I have to have you at any cost.'"
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