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."
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
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.'"
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Singer Amy Winehouse in hospital
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Singer Amy Winehouse in hospital: "Singer Amy Winehouse has spent the night in hospital after an ambulance was called to her London home.
She had been taken to University College Hospital after suffering a 'reaction to medication', the 24-year-old's spokesman said.
There have long been concerns about the singer's health, and she received hospital treatment last month for traces of lung disease emphysema."
She had been taken to University College Hospital after suffering a 'reaction to medication', the 24-year-old's spokesman said.
There have long been concerns about the singer's health, and she received hospital treatment last month for traces of lung disease emphysema."
MTV Movies Blog � Breaking News: James Franco Joins Mark Ruffalo In ‘Sympathy For Delicious’
MTV Movies Blog � Breaking News: James Franco Joins Mark Ruffalo In ‘Sympathy For Delicious’: "Reports about the end of James Franco’s acting career have been greatly exaggerated, the 30-year-old told MTV News, smiling broadly, insisting, contrary to earlier statements, that just because he was going back to school, it didn’t mean he was going to stop making movies."
His next post-”Pineapple Express” project, in fact, has him singing with excitement. Literally.
“Mark Ruffalo is gonna direct his first movie and he wants me to play a singer in a rock band,” Franco revealed. “It’s called ‘Sympathy for Delicious.’”
The project, a “drama that’s got comedy in it,” as Franco described it, has been kicking around since at least 2004, when Ruffalo mentioned the film while doing press for “13 Going on 30.”
Based on Franco’s comments, it would seem the film might finally be a go. But just who the heck is Delicious, anyway, and why should we have sympathy for him?
“DJ Delicious. He’s a DJ,” Franco clarified. “This DJ character was written for [Mark's] friend who’s actually paraplegic in real life, Chris Thornton, and he’s this DJ that has kind of a gift. He joins up with my band and then starts getting more attention than me, the lead singer. So I start getting upset about that.”
The Register Citizen - BREAKING NEWS: Rapist arrested on sexual assault charge in Winsted
The Register Citizen - BREAKING NEWS: Rapist arrested on sexual assault charge in Winsted: "WINSTED-A 34-year-old transient man was arrested Sunday in connection with allegedly luring children with candy for sexual purposes, according to police reports.
Robert P. Logan, originally from North Little Rock, Ark., is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, risk of injury and breach of peace after a number of juveniles complained that he allegedly lured them with candy into his tent, located in a lot behind 112 Main St. in Winsted, according to reports."
Robert P. Logan, originally from North Little Rock, Ark., is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, risk of injury and breach of peace after a number of juveniles complained that he allegedly lured them with candy into his tent, located in a lot behind 112 Main St. in Winsted, according to reports."
Breaking news freshens Yahoo search results | News - Digital Media - CNET News.com
Breaking news freshens Yahoo search results | News - Digital Media - CNET News.com: "Breaking news freshens Yahoo search results
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Yahoo has updated its search results to include recent headlines more quickly.
'Because we're better able to detect when a query is about a breaking-news topic, we're able to deliver fresher results when it matters most,' Paul Yiu of Yahoo search product management and Jean-Francois Crespo of Yahoo search research and development said in a Friday blog posting.
In addition, Yahoo can better place the news in the results page, balancing news with less time-sensitive results, Yahoo said."
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Yahoo has updated its search results to include recent headlines more quickly.
'Because we're better able to detect when a query is about a breaking-news topic, we're able to deliver fresher results when it matters most,' Paul Yiu of Yahoo search product management and Jean-Francois Crespo of Yahoo search research and development said in a Friday blog posting.
In addition, Yahoo can better place the news in the results page, balancing news with less time-sensitive results, Yahoo said."
Man Locked In Pewaukee City Hall Bathroom In Jail - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Man Locked In Pewaukee City Hall Bathroom In Jail - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee: "PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- A 26-year-old man who locked himself in a Pewaukee City Hall bathroom claiming to have an explosive device was in the Waukesha County Jail Monday night.
Man Causes Tactical Situation At Pewaukee City Hall
Police said the man had equipment with him that looked like it could have been a bomb. Late Monday afternoon police said the device was not explosive."
Man Causes Tactical Situation At Pewaukee City Hall
Police said the man had equipment with him that looked like it could have been a bomb. Late Monday afternoon police said the device was not explosive."
FT.com / World - China accused of breaking games pledges
FT.com / World - China accused of breaking games pledges: "China accused of breaking games pledges
By Jamil Anderlini in Beijing, Tom Mitchell in Hong Kong and Roger Blitz in London
Published: July 28 2008 16:32 | Last updated: July 28 2008 16:32
Two prominent international campaign groups on Monday accused Beijing of failing to meet promises it made on human rights and the environment when it won the bidding to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
At a briefing in Hong Kong, Amnesty International said that the Chinese government’s preoccupation with security and stability in the run-up to the games had contributed to a deterioration, rather than an improvement, in human rights across the country."
By Jamil Anderlini in Beijing, Tom Mitchell in Hong Kong and Roger Blitz in London
Published: July 28 2008 16:32 | Last updated: July 28 2008 16:32
Two prominent international campaign groups on Monday accused Beijing of failing to meet promises it made on human rights and the environment when it won the bidding to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
At a briefing in Hong Kong, Amnesty International said that the Chinese government’s preoccupation with security and stability in the run-up to the games had contributed to a deterioration, rather than an improvement, in human rights across the country."
Neighbor Newspapers - Updated: Hazardous Material Fire shuts down highway
Neighbor Newspapers - Updated: Hazardous Material Fire shuts down highway: "Sand Springs firefighters work to contain a fire after a truck hauling hazardous materials, reported by OHP to be sulfuric acid and bleach, on US 412 near Highway 151. - Leader photo by Ryan Daly.
SAND SPRINGS -- A truck carrying sulfuric acid and bleach caught on fire Monday morning, shutting down a busy highway for hours, emergency responders said."
SAND SPRINGS -- A truck carrying sulfuric acid and bleach caught on fire Monday morning, shutting down a busy highway for hours, emergency responders said."
Bloomberg.com: Latin America
Bloomberg.com: Latin America: "July 28 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian stocks advanced, breaking a four-day losing streak, as oil producers gained and mining companies and steelmakers helped the raw-materials industry rebound from a five-month low.
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil's state-controlled oil company, rose after posting the steepest three-day loss in more than six months. Cia. Vale do Rio Doce, the world's biggest iron- ore producer that counts on nickel for 30 percent of its revenue, climbed as metals gained in London. Gerdau SA, Latin America's biggest steelmaker, also helped the gauge of materials stocks in the MSCI Brazil Index pare its decline since the all-time high reached in May to 29 percent. Oil explorer OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA jumped after UBS AG rated it ``buy'' in new coverage.
The Bovespa index rose 0.8 percent to 57,665.16 at 1:23 p.m. New York time. The MSCI Brazil Index advanced 1.2 percent, while the MSCI Latin America Index added 0.5 percent. Mexico's Bolsa and Colombia's IGBC fell 1.1 percent."
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil's state-controlled oil company, rose after posting the steepest three-day loss in more than six months. Cia. Vale do Rio Doce, the world's biggest iron- ore producer that counts on nickel for 30 percent of its revenue, climbed as metals gained in London. Gerdau SA, Latin America's biggest steelmaker, also helped the gauge of materials stocks in the MSCI Brazil Index pare its decline since the all-time high reached in May to 29 percent. Oil explorer OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA jumped after UBS AG rated it ``buy'' in new coverage.
The Bovespa index rose 0.8 percent to 57,665.16 at 1:23 p.m. New York time. The MSCI Brazil Index advanced 1.2 percent, while the MSCI Latin America Index added 0.5 percent. Mexico's Bolsa and Colombia's IGBC fell 1.1 percent."
The Glass Eye: Breaking Down the Pirates' Trade
The Glass Eye: Breaking Down the Pirates' Trade: "Dave Glass, Special for Gant Daily
The Glass Eye: Breaking Down the Pirates' Trade
Well the white flag finally flew on the Bucs' season, as Pirates' GM Neal Huntingdon traded Xavire Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees for 4 prospects: Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens, and Daniel McCutchen. Let's look at each of these prospects and see what the Pirates got.
Karstens, 25, is a right-handed pitcher who has spent the entire year at AAA Scranton. In 12 starts he is 6-4 with a 3.80 ERA, 55 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 68 innings pitched. He spent a small amount of time with the Yankees in '06 and '07 and preformed very poorly, with a 5.65 ERA and 10 HRs allowed in 56 major-league innings. He is not listed among the Yankees' top prospects on either BaseballProspectus or BaseballAmerica.com. My guess is he was acquired to give organizational starting depth, with only a small chance of becoming a quality major-leaguer."
The Glass Eye: Breaking Down the Pirates' Trade
Well the white flag finally flew on the Bucs' season, as Pirates' GM Neal Huntingdon traded Xavire Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees for 4 prospects: Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens, and Daniel McCutchen. Let's look at each of these prospects and see what the Pirates got.
Karstens, 25, is a right-handed pitcher who has spent the entire year at AAA Scranton. In 12 starts he is 6-4 with a 3.80 ERA, 55 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 68 innings pitched. He spent a small amount of time with the Yankees in '06 and '07 and preformed very poorly, with a 5.65 ERA and 10 HRs allowed in 56 major-league innings. He is not listed among the Yankees' top prospects on either BaseballProspectus or BaseballAmerica.com. My guess is he was acquired to give organizational starting depth, with only a small chance of becoming a quality major-leaguer."
WCSH6.com | Portland, ME | Doctor Finds Ground Breaking Treatment For Dry Eyes
WCSH6.com | Portland, ME | Doctor Finds Ground Breaking Treatment For Dry Eyes: "CALIFORNIA (NBC) -- Neal Matthews grabs a few drops of relief from his refrigerator. Matthews has suffered three years of severe pain and vision loss from extreme dry eyes. It's a side effect from his cancer treatments.
'At first it's just kind of scratchy and real quickly your eyes become sand blasted,' said Matthews. A cruel and disabling torture for the writer and contributing editor of popular photography magazine. 'You could use this in Guantanamo, as a torture because it's that bad. The filaments that build up on your eyes--they had to peel them off with forceps,' said Matthews."
'At first it's just kind of scratchy and real quickly your eyes become sand blasted,' said Matthews. A cruel and disabling torture for the writer and contributing editor of popular photography magazine. 'You could use this in Guantanamo, as a torture because it's that bad. The filaments that build up on your eyes--they had to peel them off with forceps,' said Matthews."
Sunday, 27 July 2008
ESPN - Breaking down Team USA's defense - Olympic Basketball
ESPN - Breaking down Team USA's defense - Olympic Basketball: "-- well, those white-on-white names on the back of the jerseys should be fair game -- but that's not to say we can't look at this 55-point victory with a critical eye.
After all, the Canadian national team is probably the weakest team (with the possible exception of Angola) the Americans are going to see the rest of this summer, so we caution everyone against getting overly giddy about this particular display of dominance.
This wasn't Duke-Carolina. This was more like Duke-Belmont Abbey.
But what Team USA's 120-65 victory showed was how the Americans' focus on defensive principles over the course of their week in Las Vegas manifested itself -- both good and bad -- on the floor. And although their pick-and-roll defense showed it still needs some work, the way they used their quick feet and quick hands to disrupt Canada's offense and force turnovers was stifling. And when the second unit, led by the unlikely backcourt duo of Chris Paul and Deron Williams, turned up the defensive pressure, this one turned into a rout before halftime in a matter of just a couple of minutes.
'You could see it unravel very quickly. It shows how qu"
After all, the Canadian national team is probably the weakest team (with the possible exception of Angola) the Americans are going to see the rest of this summer, so we caution everyone against getting overly giddy about this particular display of dominance.
This wasn't Duke-Carolina. This was more like Duke-Belmont Abbey.
But what Team USA's 120-65 victory showed was how the Americans' focus on defensive principles over the course of their week in Las Vegas manifested itself -- both good and bad -- on the floor. And although their pick-and-roll defense showed it still needs some work, the way they used their quick feet and quick hands to disrupt Canada's offense and force turnovers was stifling. And when the second unit, led by the unlikely backcourt duo of Chris Paul and Deron Williams, turned up the defensive pressure, this one turned into a rout before halftime in a matter of just a couple of minutes.
'You could see it unravel very quickly. It shows how qu"
Jankovic hurtling towards No.1 - Breaking News - Fox Sports
Jankovic hurtling towards No.1 - Breaking News - Fox Sports: "Jankovic hurtling towards No.1
From correspondents in Los Angeles, California
July 26, 2008
JELENA Jankovic booked her semi-final berth at the Los Angeles Open, continuing her progress toward the world No.1 ranking.
The top-seeded Serb, who can overtake countrywoman Ana Ivanovic atop the WTA world rankings by lifting the trophy here, passed her toughest test so far this week with a 7-5 6-4 victory over No.9 seed Nadia Petrova.
Although Petrova had lost four of six prior career meetings with Jankovic, she was runner-up to Ivanovic last year on the courts of the Home Depot Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson.
While Jankovic doesn't have to contend this week with Ivanovic, who didn't return to defend her title, Jankovic has been dealing with a nagging knee injury she suffered at Wimbledon.
In the semi-finals, the 23-year-old will face No.4 seed Dinara Safina, who beat No.8 seed Victoria Azarenka from Belarus 6-3 6-1."
From correspondents in Los Angeles, California
July 26, 2008
JELENA Jankovic booked her semi-final berth at the Los Angeles Open, continuing her progress toward the world No.1 ranking.
The top-seeded Serb, who can overtake countrywoman Ana Ivanovic atop the WTA world rankings by lifting the trophy here, passed her toughest test so far this week with a 7-5 6-4 victory over No.9 seed Nadia Petrova.
Although Petrova had lost four of six prior career meetings with Jankovic, she was runner-up to Ivanovic last year on the courts of the Home Depot Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson.
While Jankovic doesn't have to contend this week with Ivanovic, who didn't return to defend her title, Jankovic has been dealing with a nagging knee injury she suffered at Wimbledon.
In the semi-finals, the 23-year-old will face No.4 seed Dinara Safina, who beat No.8 seed Victoria Azarenka from Belarus 6-3 6-1."
Ozarks Newsstand - BREAKING NEWS:High speed chase ends with multiple charges
Ozarks Newsstand - BREAKING NEWS:High speed chase ends with multiple charges: "An Oldfield man wanted on felony burglary charges remains jailed after leading Sparta police and county deputies on a high speed chase July 25 in a stolen vehicle that allegedly contained components of a meth lab in the northeast portion of the county, according to a Christian County Sheriff's Department release.
Charles Friend, 57, is being held in the Christian County Jail on a total of $29,630 for three warrants from Christian and Greene counties and Ozark, a release from Christian County Capt. Jeremy Whitehill said.
A Sparta police officer attempted to pull a suspicious vehicle over at ap"
Charles Friend, 57, is being held in the Christian County Jail on a total of $29,630 for three warrants from Christian and Greene counties and Ozark, a release from Christian County Capt. Jeremy Whitehill said.
A Sparta police officer attempted to pull a suspicious vehicle over at ap"
MyFox Kansas City | Copper Thieves Breaking Into Habitat For Humanity Houses
MyFox Kansas City | Copper Thieves Breaking Into Habitat For Humanity Houses: "We all know copper theft is on the rise in the Kansas City area, but the latest target of copper thieves is hitting a local charity hard.
Two Habitat For Humanity homes in Kansas City on one street were stripped of all the copper wires and tubing, costing $5,000. It's devastating Habitat's budget and its families.
Four homes have been hit in the last two weeks.
'We're looking at plumbing and wiring and the labor for each one,' Ken Wallace with Habitat For Humanity KC said.
Habitat had already made changes to battle copper thefts. It uses mostly plastics throughout the home called Pex, so thieves aren't getting much money.
'It's probably less than $100, but that less than $100 is costing us thousands,' Wallace said.
Habitat is also putting bars on the windows during construction and now they think they need to go to the next step.
'If we could raise money for wireless alarm systems, what they will do is allow us to protect the houses in the construction stage,' Wallace said."
Two Habitat For Humanity homes in Kansas City on one street were stripped of all the copper wires and tubing, costing $5,000. It's devastating Habitat's budget and its families.
Four homes have been hit in the last two weeks.
'We're looking at plumbing and wiring and the labor for each one,' Ken Wallace with Habitat For Humanity KC said.
Habitat had already made changes to battle copper thefts. It uses mostly plastics throughout the home called Pex, so thieves aren't getting much money.
'It's probably less than $100, but that less than $100 is costing us thousands,' Wallace said.
Habitat is also putting bars on the windows during construction and now they think they need to go to the next step.
'If we could raise money for wireless alarm systems, what they will do is allow us to protect the houses in the construction stage,' Wallace said."
Fans of 'Twilight' saga ready to dive into new 'Dawn' | mycentraljersey.com | MyCentralJersey.com
Fans of 'Twilight' saga ready to dive into new 'Dawn' | mycentraljersey.com | MyCentralJersey.com: "'What does that mean?' asks the Hillsborough resident, who just graduated from Hillsborough High School and is headed off to Montclair University in the fall. 'Look at the title of the first book: 'Twilight.' It was the twilight on the life that Bella had known and the beginning of her new life in the myserious night with Edward. So whats' breaking dawn? Is it the end of that night and her adventures with Edward and all the fantastic elements he brought with him and time for her to re-enter the real world in a new day? Or is it the sun rising on her new life as a vampire with the Cullens?'"
Political Punch
Political Punch: "A couple interesting details from Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the West Bank on Tuesday.
According to senior advisers to the campaign, Obama told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad that they should continue the peace process started at Annapolis, and that should Obama be elected president, he wouldn't expect a whole new process to begin. They should keep plugging away, he said, all the hard work would NOT be for naught despite the pending end of the Bush presidency."
According to senior advisers to the campaign, Obama told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad that they should continue the peace process started at Annapolis, and that should Obama be elected president, he wouldn't expect a whole new process to begin. They should keep plugging away, he said, all the hard work would NOT be for naught despite the pending end of the Bush presidency."
WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Twin-engine plane crash lands on runway at Norfolk International Airport
WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Twin-engine plane crash lands on runway at Norfolk International Airport: "Twin-engine plane crash lands on runway at Norfolk International Airport.
Norfolk, VA. (WAVY.com) -- It has been confirmed to WAVY.com that a twin-engine plane has crash landed on the runway at Norfolk International Airport.
The plane, a Beech Baron, crashed after it's retractable landing gear collapsed. Only the pilot was onboard at the time and did not suffer any injuries.
Air traffic was delayed two hours until crews could remove the plane from the runway.
Flightaware, a website that tracks flights live, showed the plane inbound from Raleigh-Durham International before it crash landed."
Norfolk, VA. (WAVY.com) -- It has been confirmed to WAVY.com that a twin-engine plane has crash landed on the runway at Norfolk International Airport.
The plane, a Beech Baron, crashed after it's retractable landing gear collapsed. Only the pilot was onboard at the time and did not suffer any injuries.
Air traffic was delayed two hours until crews could remove the plane from the runway.
Flightaware, a website that tracks flights live, showed the plane inbound from Raleigh-Durham International before it crash landed."
Saturday, 26 July 2008
International & World News | Reuters.com
International & World News | Reuters.com: "BANGALORE, India (Reuters) - Indian police have few leads into the eight bombings in quick succession across the south Indian IT city of Bangalore that killed a woman and wounded at least six people on Friday, officials said. "
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Cuba struggles for economic reform
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Cuba struggles for economic reform: "In a small flat in a leafy neighbourhood of Havana, Juan Jacomino points to the mismatched tiles on his living room floor.
He bought the first lot of tiles, then found he needed a few more but when he went back to the shop, they had disappeared.
That is common he says, particularly with imported goods.
'My advice is, if you something you need, or you think you might need one day, buy it!' says the translator and freelance journalist.
'Don't wait till tomorrow because when you come back it won't be there and you may never see it again.'
Juan attributes the erratic supplies to the US sanctions in place for well over 40 years."
He bought the first lot of tiles, then found he needed a few more but when he went back to the shop, they had disappeared.
That is common he says, particularly with imported goods.
'My advice is, if you something you need, or you think you might need one day, buy it!' says the translator and freelance journalist.
'Don't wait till tomorrow because when you come back it won't be there and you may never see it again.'
Juan attributes the erratic supplies to the US sanctions in place for well over 40 years."
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