Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Post 285 knocks off Oneida in district tourney

Post 285 knocks off Oneida in district tourney
The Galesburg Legion Post 285 baseball team started its battle back through the 15th District tournament loser’s bracket Thursday by beating Oneida 12-6.

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Don’t wait until tomorrow to get ‘Annie’ tickets

Don’t wait until tomorrow to get ‘Annie’ tickets
There was an air of anticipation at the Fallon House Theater on Friday night at the opening of Sierra Repertory Theatre’s current production of the much loved musical “Annie.” And this lively rendition of the award-winning play, with its engaging characters and unforgettable musical numbers, brought the audience to its feet for a standing ovation when the curtain descended.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Schwarzenegger back in front of the cameras

Schwarzenegger back in front of the cameras
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to acting portraying a LAPD officer turned border-town sheriff who unexpectedly has to deal with an escaped drug kingpin.

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Youth sports: Naples teen looks to make U.S. Karate team, Cal Ripken League wins state

Youth sports: Naples teen looks to make U.S. Karate team, Cal Ripken League wins state
Carter Moore is only 15 years old but he is already making a name for himself in the karate world. Moore, who will be a sophomore at Seacrest Country Day School in the fall, left for Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday with his father, Darren, to compete in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Karate Championships.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

San Anselmo man killed while sightseeing in Hawaii

San Anselmo man killed while sightseeing in Hawaii
A San Anselmo man on vacation in Hawaii was killed when a wave washed him into a blowhole, authorities said Tuesday. David Potts, a 44-year-old general contractor, was sightseeing with his family Saturday at Nakalele... Presented By: Helping the first responders respond 25% faster in the City of Madrid. Helping the first responders respond 25% faster in the City of Madrid. To put emergency ...

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

En bref

En bref
running shoes store does not love you to never be loved, to as still love, so he chose to self-deception of the people.

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The Ross Goldsmith, one of Marin's Foremost Custom Design Jewelers, Announces the new Generation of his Signature ...

The Ross Goldsmith, one of Marin's Foremost Custom Design Jewelers, Announces the new Generation of his Signature ...
William McBride, Ross Goldsmith owner and jewelry designer, was inspired by the European medieval cathedrals. In those cathedrals, the building and roof is not supported by the walls, but exterior supports called, "flying buttresses." The walls are made of colored glass. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8633980.htm

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Rihanna new face of fashion house

Rihanna new face of fashion house
Rihanna is to be the new face - and body - of Emporio Armani. Related Stories Fiennes ready to revisit Russia Fiennes ready to revisit Russia No more free Gaga gigs in Australia Perry: I'm a fan of family fun Dappy: I'm too honest for X Factor

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Larkin no-hits Cardinal, E-B advances

Larkin no-hits Cardinal, E-B advances
Eddyville-Blakesburg’s Craig Larkin was absolutely overpowering, as the Rocket ace handcuffed the Cardinal Comets Saturday in Class 2A, District 11 postseason baseball action in Eddyville.

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Vaqueros bounce into next round

Vaqueros bounce into next round
Baseball: The Vaqueros rebounded from a tough loss thanks to some strong pitching to defeat Foothill, 4-1.

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Continuous Improvement Conference Speaker Roster Announced

Continuous Improvement Conference Speaker Roster Announced
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electric utility executives and nuclear power professionals join a panel of safety oversight representatives from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC) and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) to address the 4th Annual Continuous Improvement Conference on September 12-14th at the Sir Francisco Drake Hotel in San Francisco. The Conference ...

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Rain Suspends Play at Salem

Rain Suspends Play at Salem
Salem, VA - Dark skies at first pitch turned into pouring rain by the bottom of the second inning as Friday night's rubber match between the Wilmington Blue Rocks (42-42, 6-9) and Salem Red Sox (38-46, 7-8) was delayed and eventually suspended.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Super Sophomores

Super Sophomores
More than a month after the high school baseball season, Oak Ridge sophomores Jordan Lane and Matt McDaniel are trying to find some more space on the mantle.

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Shelley Eck

Shelley Eck
Shelley Eck, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at her home in Purcell, Oklahoma after fighting with great courage, a 14 month battle with lung cancer. She was born on August 31, 1952 in Anthony, Kan., to the late Raymond “Keith” Turner and Anna Mae (Grigsby) Turner.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Batman: Arkham...

Batman: Arkham...
After months of rumors, a couple weeks ago developer Rocksteady confirmed that Robin would not only be in the sequel to Arkham Asylum but is playable in a set of challenge maps. Some were shocked by Robin’s appearance, particularly the shaved head that’s all the rage with space marines these days.

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NASA's Hubble Reaches 1 Millionth Space Obervation (PHOTOS)

NASA's Hubble Reaches 1 Millionth Space Obervation (PHOTOS)
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in the avant-garde of space exploration and discovery, successfully carried out its one millionth space observation on July 4th while searching for water in a planet as far as 1,000 light-years away

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Roberta Cheney, first director of Kalamazoo Public Library's Alma Powell branch, dies

Roberta Cheney, first director of Kalamazoo Public Library's Alma Powell branch, dies
Roberta Cheney left an imprint on the Kalamazoo Public Library and the community as a whole that will remain for years to come.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Stamberg Raps! And Other Tales From A Hip-Hop Ghostwriter

Stamberg Raps! And Other Tales From A Hip-Hop Ghostwriter
If your flow is more of a drip, you can call on rap ghostwriter Jesse Kramer. For a fee, he'll provide rhymes in the style of anyone from Drake to The Notorious B.I.G.

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Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper': What Will It Sound Like?

Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper': What Will It Sound Like?
Demi Lovato released the art work for her new single, "Skyscraper," over the weekend. It marks the beginning of Demi's musical comeback after she was released from treatment earlier this year. She's already got a music video in the bag (she tweeted that news recently) and the beachy cover art for the song, to [...]

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Personal Playlist: Music producer Tricky Stewart

Personal Playlist: Music producer Tricky Stewart
Asking a music producer what's on their playlist can easily turn into a self-promotional list of the songs they've had a hand in crafting.

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What's new in arts and entertainment, July 3

What's new in arts and entertainment, July 3
Magic Alex Ramon Magic , Lesher Center for the Arts (Sat.-next Sun.); Showcase Theatre at Marin Center (July 16); and San Jose Repertory Theatre (July 23). Movies Opening Friday: A Better Life (PG) Demián Bichir, Eddie "...

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Ashton Kutcher targets Village Voice advertisers, battle escalates

Ashton Kutcher targets Village Voice advertisers, battle escalates
Ashton Kutcher's battle with the Village Voice escalated on Friday when the actor convinced advertisers to pull out.

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Optimist football needs a makeover

Optimist football needs a makeover
The Optimist All-Star Football Game is in trouble. The players don’t play. Instead they often fight. The crowd doesn’t attend. Instead they stay home.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Officials say WA prison escape attempt was planned

Officials say WA prison escape attempt was planned
SEATTLE (AP) — An inmate convicted of wounding seven people in a 2005 mall rampage took a Washington corrections officer hostage with a pair of scissors Wednesday during an escape attempt that killed his partner, who tried to drive a forklift through a fence, corrections officials said.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Vandervelde Honored

Vandervelde Honored
VANDERVELDE AND PRASKA NAMED BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS

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ALL-AREA BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

ALL-AREA BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR YOUNG TAE SEO Crescenta Valley, Soph. It didn't matter what event he took on, or what leg he would swim on Crescenta Valley's relays, Seo found a way to raise the bar every time he was in the water.

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Monday, July 4, 2011

All News

All News
Here Comes Ben repeated in the Kelly's Landing at Churchill Downs on Friday and will try to do the same thing in the Grade 1 Forego at Saratoga in September.

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What Does Newt Gingrich Know?

What Does Newt Gingrich Know?
Let’s consult the literature — all 21 books by the self-proclaimed ideas man of politics.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Pitching evolution positioned Gamecocks for title

Pitching evolution positioned Gamecocks for title
Michael Roth plans to celebrate South Carolina's second straight national championship on the Mediterranean coast.

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Stetson announces head football coach

Stetson announces head football coach
Stetson University held a press conference on Monday and named Roger Hughes as the Head Football Coach. Hughes is the ninth head coach in Stetson football history which ran from 1894 through 1956, and will restart in 2013.

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The Talent Board Announces Stellar Lineup of Judges for The Candidate Experience Awards and Extends Submission ...

The Talent Board Announces Stellar Lineup of Judges for The Candidate Experience Awards and Extends Submission ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 29, 2011) - The Talent Board, a non-profit organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience, today announced the panel of independent judges who will select the winners of the First Annual North American Candidate Experience Awards (C&E Awards). The judges include: Tom Becker, vice president of recruiting f

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Friday, July 1, 2011

Video games: 'Rage' clamors to cure franchise fatigue

Video games: 'Rage' clamors to cure franchise fatigue
New intellectual property, a first-person shooter, hits stores later this year

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CDOW weekly fishing report — June 28, 2011

CDOW weekly fishing report — June 28, 2011
Summer finally has arrived, and mountain basins that might have had exceptionally heavy snow last winter now are calling out. All but the highest lakes have at least some open water, though melting snow banks remain around many, and snow drifts still might hinder access to some.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Lenny Kravitz unveils 'Black and White America' tracklist

Lenny Kravitz unveils 'Black and White America' tracklist
Lenny Kravitz reveals the full tracklisting for his ninth studio album Black and White America .

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Chris Brown tops BET Awards

Chris Brown tops BET Awards
Chris Brown topped the 11th annual BET Awards, taking home four trophies including Best Male R&B Artist.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Kate, LiLo make fall covers

Kate, LiLo make fall covers
Vogue and Vanity Fair are both picking beloved bad girls to grace their September issues. Sources say Anna Wintour's fashion bible has booked Mario...

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Chris Brown, Lil Wayne lead BET Awards nominees

Chris Brown, Lil Wayne lead BET Awards nominees
Chris Brown will have another chance at redemption when the BET Awards are presented Sunday night. The 21-year-old singer, whose image is still recovering from his attack on Rihanna more than two years ago, is up for a leading six awards, including best male R&B artist and video of the year.

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Riverside Man Arrested After Allegedly Murdering Female Roommate

Riverside Man Arrested After Allegedly Murdering Female Roommate
A 48-year-old Riverside man is behind bars Saturday after walking into a police station and reporting his female roommate was not breathing.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Area Special Olympics winners crowned

Area Special Olympics winners crowned
STEVENS POINT - Several area athletes captured medals at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games this month. More than 1,800 athletes were joined by coaches, family members and friends at the event, which ran June 9-11.

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ASID Announces 2011 Award Winners and Class of Fellows

ASID Announces 2011 Award Winners and Class of Fellows
Recipients honored at June celebration event

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Fayetteville ADEQ Cleans Up Contaminated Land

Fayetteville ADEQ Cleans Up Contaminated Land
Potentially contaminated land in Fayetteville is no longer a problem thanks to an Arkansas program.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Celebrating Silver Beach

Celebrating Silver Beach
ST. JOSEPH - It all started with a boat. A lot of history and a lot of memories have passed through Silver Beach since shipbuilders Logan Drake and Louis Wallace established the area as an amusement mecca more than 100 years ago.

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Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts Arriving Digitally This Fall

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts Arriving Digitally This Fall
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - There is no rest for the weary in the Kingdom of Glory, as Meridian4 today announced they've expanded their partnership with Headup Games to include the new strategy role-playing game, Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts. Arriving this fall with a host of new cont...

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Friday, June 24, 2011

'Green Lantern': Is it a hit or a miss?

'Green Lantern': Is it a hit or a miss?
By Aly Semigran After $53.2M weekend, superhero film's performance is open to interpretation; too soon to judge it?

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Drew Barrymore: Latest Actor-Turned-Music Video Director

Drew Barrymore: Latest Actor-Turned-Music Video Director
By Zachary Swickey L.A. surf-pop scenesters Best Coast are about to give their song “Our Deal” the video treatment, and frontwoman Bethany Cosentino has revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that a gal pal of hers – none other than Drew Barrymore – will be directing the clip. The two met backstage at a show [...]

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Lady Wolverines place seven on IAC All-star team

Lady Wolverines place seven on IAC All-star team
WAVERLY — Seven Waverly players have earned spots on the IAC Large School South All-star teams as either first- or second-team selections. Joining them are Valley residents Olivia May and Becca Saggiomo, who helped Elmira Notre Dame win its first-ever state championship.

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In Salem, 248 Teachers Laid Off Swiftly

In Salem, 248 Teachers Laid Off Swiftly
As teachers in the Salem-Keizer school district wrapped up this past school year, they were also given their layoff notice.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Bissell 2011 Most Valuable Pet Photo Contest Winner

Bissell 2011 Most Valuable Pet Photo Contest Winner
Bissell declares the winner of the Year 2011 Most Valuable Pet photo contest, in a competition that pitted thousands of pets from across the United States. According to Fox Carolina on Saturday, June 11, an English Shepherd named Bailey from Greer, South Carolina, emerged as the winner of the contest. Image Credit: Bissell.com The photo [...]

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Marin Briefs: Warriors split doubleheader in tournament

Marin Briefs: Warriors split doubleheader in tournament
MORAGA — The Bay Area Warriors came away with a split in its host baseball tournament at Campolindo High on Friday.

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Fresno City Council Supports Trash Privatization

Fresno City Council Supports Trash Privatization
Two Fresno City Council Members have a change of heart and vote in favor of the mayor's controversial plan to privatize the city's commercial solid waste service.

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Optimist blanks Johnny's

Optimist blanks Johnny's
Local Diamond Report

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Underage Drinking Party Costs Nebraska Man

Underage Drinking Party Costs Nebraska Man
A judge has fined a Columbus man $2,500 and placed him probation for allowing his home to be used for a late-night underage drinking party in January.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Marin food calendar for the week of June 15, 2011

Marin food calendar for the week of June 15, 2011
BELROSE THEATRE — 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 902-5188; email 2teaornot2tea@att.net. Saturdays: Children's tea with petit fours, cookies and sandwiches.

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

2011 All-Midstate Baseball Team

2011 All-Midstate Baseball Team
Independence pitcher Brian Miller is The Tennessean's 2011 baseball player of the year.

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Spring Football: Leadership still a strong suit for Hartley

Spring Football: Leadership still a strong suit for Hartley
When asked last December to reflect on his team's run to the Division IV state championship, Hartley High School football coach Brad Burchfield said his players rallied around one another after two regular-season losses and didn't "fracture."

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Friday, June 17, 2011

Basketball

Basketball
College

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Palin emails let old media test new media methods

Palin emails let old media test new media methods
The analysis of Sarah Palin's emails over the past few days may end up teaching us more about the future of journalism than about the former Alaska governor's past.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Naturalist to offer class at Gardena Willows

Naturalist to offer class at Gardena Willows
Friends of the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve will host a free class Thursday on insects and small animals that live in local gardens.

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Tenacious Naomh Abán have the extra edge

Tenacious Naomh Abán have the extra edge
A MORE clinical Naomh Abán edged out Carrigaline after extra-time in the Cork PIFC second round at Ovens on Saturday.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Track. Flood Runs, Rain Pours At NCAA Championships

Track. Flood Runs, Rain Pours At NCAA Championships
One year after lighting up the Drake Stadium track with the fastest prep times in Iowa state history, Washington freshman Katie Flood was back on her home track, running against the NCAA's elite.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

NCAA Outdoor Championships: Iowa State’s Stack fourth in 10,000

NCAA Outdoor Championships: Iowa State’s Stack fourth in 10,000
DES MOINES — With about 600 meters to go in the women’s 10,000 at Drake Stadium, Iowa State runner Dani Stack was in the lead.

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Toledo area grads compete in NCAA track, field finals

Toledo area grads compete in NCAA track, field finals
DES MOINES — Maumee Valley Country Day graduate Kristen Meister placed tied for seventh in the women’s high jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Finals Thursday at Drake University.The University of California senior cleared 1.80 meters (5-feet-10.75) to tie with LSU senior Brittani Carter as both each missed one jump prior to three misses at 1.83m (6-0).Arizona sophomore Brigetta Barrett ...

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Monday, June 13, 2011

WSU's Lloyd 14th in NCAA hurdle semifinals

WSU's Lloyd 14th in NCAA hurdle semifinals
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wright State junior Cassandra Lloyd finished 14th in the NCAA national semifinals of the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 13.33 seconds Thursday night at Drake Stadium. The top two finishers in each heat along with the next best two times qualified for Saturday’s final. Lloyd placed fourth in her heat.

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TRACK & FIELD: Methacton grad Krais wins heptathlon at NCAA championships (UPDATED)

TRACK & FIELD: Methacton grad Krais wins heptathlon at NCAA championships (UPDATED)
DES MOINES, Iowa — From Methacton to Los Angeles to Manhattan (Kansas), Ryann Krais’ track and field career has taken her from coast to coast.

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

UNI's Nowak in 12th at NCAA Championships

UNI's Nowak in 12th at NCAA Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa junior Olimpia Nowak used a personal-best performance in the 200m dash to cap her day and stand in 12th place after the first four events of the heptathlon at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

US spy agency will seek low profile in leak case

US spy agency will seek low profile in leak case
The National Security Agency may briefly lift its cloak of secrecy next week when a former senior official accused of passing classified documents to a newspaper reporter is set to stand trial in a rare prosecution of an alleged leaker.

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Cal's Morrison wins delayed decathlon at NCAAs

Cal's Morrison wins delayed decathlon at NCAAs
The Associated Press The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa California's Michael Morrison won the national title in the decathlon at Friday's NCAA Outdoor championships, which were pushed back a day because of heavy storms. Morrison pulled ahead of Clemson's Miller Moss with a throw of 198 feet, 4 inches in the javelin and won with 8,118 points. Duke's Curtis Beach ran the world's second-fastest ...

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Friday, June 10, 2011

'Magical' class of 2011

'Magical' class of 2011
by Nick Veronin Unseasonably dreary weather couldn't darken the mood of Los Altos High School's 2011 graduating class, who made up for the lack of blue skies at their commencement ceremony June 3 by donning bright cerulean caps and gowns.

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Sandusky dumps Findlay , 8-5

Sandusky dumps Findlay , 8-5
FINDLAY — Despite some shaky defensive play and occasional wildness from its pitchers, Sandusky American Legion Post 83 defeated Findlay 8-5 Wednesday night.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Reports: Apartment fire displaces 200 in Marion

Reports: Apartment fire displaces 200 in Marion
MARION, Ind. - A fire at a former school building converted into apartments has left about 200 people displaced in Marion.

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2011 Major League Baseball Draft: Rounds 1-30

2011 Major League Baseball Draft: Rounds 1-30
Here list of players who were chosen in the first 30 rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Live Review: Rihanna in Toronto

Live Review: Rihanna in Toronto
Man down. Woman loud? Make that very loud. And sexy. And in your face.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Watford City loses in extra innings

Watford City loses in extra innings
MANDAN - As loses go, Thursday’s loss by the Watford City baseball team in the first game of the class B state baseball tournament in Mandan is about as painful as it gets.

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Party Like It's 1929 With Thomas Dybdahl Recap

Party Like It's 1929 With Thomas Dybdahl Recap
The new album from Thomas Dybdahl will be released by the new label on July 12th

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Monday, June 6, 2011

2011 Naples High School graduates

2011 Naples High School graduates
Naples High School Principal Nancy Graham and Collier County School District Chief Operations Officer Michele LaBute congratulated Naples High School graduates as they presented their diplomas in the school’s auditorium on Friday evening, June 3, 2010. This year’s senior class was composed of 374 students. The 2011 valedictorian was Mahitha Reddy Rachumalla. The salutatorian was Haris Domond Jr.

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Spartans sweep RHC track meet titles

Spartans sweep RHC track meet titles
PANORA -- Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton claimed the girls and boys team titles convincingly Monday night at the Rolling Hills Conference Coed Track Meet in Panora.

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

DVD Reviews: 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' 'Lakeview Terrace,' 'The Rocker' and 'RocknRolla'

DVD Reviews: 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' 'Lakeview Terrace,' 'The Rocker' and 'RocknRolla'
Penelope Cruz plays a volatile beauty in director Woody Allen’s latest film, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” The movie is now on DVD. / Courtesy of the Weinstein CompanY

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Can eating "super foods" prevent cancer?

Can eating "super foods" prevent cancer?
Green tea, garlic, broccoli, berries, even coffee. Can any of them prevent cancer?

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UPDATE: Widow Charged After Deadly Copper Theft

UPDATE: Widow Charged After Deadly Copper Theft
The widow of a man who police say died while trying to steal copper is facing charges.

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Tigers beat Twins 4-2 to complete the 3-game sweep

Tigers beat Twins 4-2 to complete the 3-game sweep
DETROIT — The last-place Minnesota Twins can't catch a break. Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the third and Rick Porcello pitched into the seventh inning, lifting the Detroit

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Beanie Sigel Waves White Flag In Jay-Z Feud, "Gangstas F*ck Up Too"

Beanie Sigel Waves White Flag In Jay-Z Feud, "Gangstas F*ck Up Too"
Former Roc-A-Fella artist Beanie Sigel has finally come to terms with his issues toward ex-associate Jay-Z and publicly apologized for holding a publicized grudge against him since 2009. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Former UK Athlete Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash

Former UK Athlete Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
A former college and professional football player has been seriously injured in a crash.

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White: Fab Five finish with flourish

White: Fab Five finish with flourish
Last weekend, 307 girls track teams and 306 boys track teams from Iowa competed in the coed state meet in Des Moines. I challenge you to find another one that did what the West Harrison boys did. The Hawkeyes participated in five...

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

College track: Tri-Valley grad Loughney wins third NCAA title

College track: Tri-Valley grad Loughney wins third NCAA title
Tri-Valley graduate Ryan Loughney produced his third NCAA Division II throwing title.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Central Lee competes in 2A State Meet

Central Lee competes in 2A State Meet
DES MOINES -- Central Lee’s Jake Shannon, Nick Fedler and Katie Hocker participated in the Class 2A State Track Meet at Drake Stadium. Shannon ran in the preliminaries of the 110-meter high hurdles Friday. He finished fourth in his heat and 11th overall with a time of 15.51.

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Track. Three Gamecocks Punch Tickets To NCAA Outdoor Finals

Track. Three Gamecocks Punch Tickets To NCAA Outdoor Finals
Three Gamecocks earned their bids to the NCAA Outdoor Championships after placing in the top 12 in their respective quarterfinals at the end of the second day of competition at the NCAA Preliminary Round on the campus of Indiana University.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Fairfield Reports Property Sales

Fairfield Reports Property Sales
This home at 99 Governors Lane was one of three that sold for more than $1 million last week in Fairfield.

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Calendar of events, updated May 25, 2011

Calendar of events, updated May 25, 2011
Here's a listing of all the many events happening around Southern Siskiyou County

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

NASA to Launch New Science Mission to Asteroid in 2016

NASA to Launch New Science Mission to Asteroid in 2016
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA will launch a spacecraft to an asteroid in 2016 and use a robotic arm to pluck samples that could better explain our solar system's formation and how life began. The mission, called Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, will be the first U.S. mission to carry samples from an ...

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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Nashua’s McGowan making noise at Franklin Pierce

Nashua’s McGowan making noise at Franklin Pierce
The season was on the line Saturday and Franklin Pierce University baseball coach Jayson King put the ball in the hands of freshman pitcher Kevin McGowan of Nashua and hoped for the best. King has liked what he’s seen from the freshman this spring, but admits McGowan’s performance in an elimination game against Southern Connecticut State in the NCAA Division II Regionals was beyond his ...

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Girls track and field: Ogden's Oien and Diggs run hard at state

Girls track and field: Ogden's Oien and Diggs run hard at state
DES MOINES – Ogden junior Rachael Oien and sophomore Maddie Diggs gave the Bulldogs strong finishes during the Class 2A state track and field meet last Thursday at Drake Stadium.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

RedHawks eye spot in NCAA track finals

RedHawks eye spot in NCAA track finals
Tori Paterra can only hope this week’s venture into the NCAA limelight will bring the kind of blockbuster success she found in her collegiate debut with her instrument of choice, the javelin.The freshman from Elizabeth, Pa., is one of nine athletes from the Miami University men’s and women’s track and field teams who will compete in the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds today through Saturday at the ...

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Allen, others receive awards at banquet

Allen, others receive awards at banquet
SYLACAUGA — The Police Department members named Sgt. Tommy Allen the Employee of the Year at their 14th annual awards banquet Saturday. Allen was nominated for the award by his fellow officers.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Huntsville Police Announce Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" Campaign

Huntsville Police Announce Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
The Huntsville Police Department will be joining hundreds of law enforcement officials, highway safety representatives and safety advocates nationwide who have vowed support of the annual mobilization. High visibility enforcement efforts such as “Click it or Ticket” are credited with the increasing national seatbelt usage rate from 58% in 1994 to an observed usage rate of 84%.

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Female rappers tout their sexiness, keep silent about domestic skills

Female rappers tout their sexiness, keep silent about domestic skills
( Baylor University ) Male rappers see the "independent woman" as an educated, bill-paying person who will care for an average guy, while female rappers stress their sexual prowess and keep mum about their domestic skills, according to a Baylor University researcher's study.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Next generation: Some athletes to watch next year

Next generation: Some athletes to watch next year
Districts is usually about who's going to states. But it's also a good chance to take a look into the future.A number of locals may not have qualified for states, but showed the potential to earn the berth next year.Sayre's Elyse Skerpon came close in

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

APNewsBreak: NYT reporter subpoenaed in CIA case

APNewsBreak: NYT reporter subpoenaed in CIA case
Federal prosecutors issued a subpoena for a New York Times reporter demanding his testimony in the prosecution of a former CIA operations officer charged with illegally leaking classified information.

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Red Devils Boys Win D-3 District

Red Devils Boys Win D-3 District
BYESVILLE - Winning a trophy usually indicates several performers punched a ticket to the second level of OHSAA competition, and St. Clairsville proves that.

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Monday, May 23, 2011

Saturday's Iowa Track Results

Saturday's Iowa Track Results
Associated Press - May 21, 2011 8:44 PM ET Girls 100 Meter Dash 1A Finals (w: NWI) 1, Stroud, Caitlyn, Corning, 12.81. 2, Toennies, Emily, Belle Plaine, 12.88. 3, Ney, Sarah, HM-Sanborn, 12.98.

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Cub girls make statein three events

Cub girls make statein three events
GRINNELL – The Nevada girls’ track team had two individuals qualify for state in three events, and the Cub boys made it to state in one event at the Class 3A boys’ district/girls’ regional meet May 12 in Grinnell.

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Prince crowns Milwaukees win in 14th inning

Prince crowns Milwaukees win in 14th inning
MILWAUKEE Prince Fielder finally got to sleep about 90 minutes after the sun rose on Friday. No doubt hell sleep well after providing the biggest hit for a Milwaukee club that just wouldnt give up.

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Prep playoffs: MCAL softball games, Tam-Drake baseball rained out

Prep playoffs: MCAL softball games, Tam-Drake baseball rained out
Heavy rain throughout Marin and Napa on Tuesday forced MCAL officials to postpone opening-round games in the league playoffs.

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Quick Hits: Lady Gaga, B.o.B, Cee Lo Green, Jay-Z/Kanye West, MuchMusic Video Awards, Justin Bieber, The Killers ...

Quick Hits: Lady Gaga, B.o.B, Cee Lo Green, Jay-Z/Kanye West, MuchMusic Video Awards, Justin Bieber, The Killers ...
Forbes has named Lady Gaga as the most powerful celebrity in entertainment today, topping the magazine's "Celebrity 100" list. Gaga beat out Oprah Winfrey for the top spot, while Justin Bieber was ranked third.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

Minister gets an earful from Woodstock mayor

Minister gets an earful from Woodstock mayor
Rather than hearing suggestions about future changes to the property tax system, Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch listened to criticism of one of his party's recent changes at a public meeting in Woodstock on Wednesday.

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Chris Brown Leads BET Award Nominations With Six

Chris Brown Leads BET Award Nominations With Six
*Last year at the BET Awards, Chris Brown broke down during his “Man in the Mirror” tribute to Michael Jackson. This year, he’ll return as the top contender at the award show with six nominations. The singer is up for best male R&B artist, viewer’s choice and video of the year for “Look at Me [...]

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Lake Orion may be first year-round school district in Michigan

Lake Orion may be first year-round school district in Michigan
Superintendent Marion Ginopolis has proposed making all Lake Orion schools year-round.

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Landmark lost in time

Landmark lost in time
Photocopied newspaper articles, dated pages of council reports, artistic renderings and faded memories are all that remain of a historic Ross one-room schoolhouse that links the bucolic town of 2,400 residents with the early 1900s.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Student Who Fell Three Stories Released From Hospital

Student Who Fell Three Stories Released From Hospital
A Cornell student fell from a third-story apartment in Collegetown on Friday night and was airlifted from the scene, according to the Ithaca Police Department. The student has since been discharged from the hospital. read more

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Pearl M. Hartman, 86, of Boyertown

Pearl M. Hartman, 86, of Boyertown
Pearl M. Hartman, 86, of Boyertown, passed away May 13, 2011 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

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High school softball results for May 13

High school softball results for May 13
* Mount Markham 10, Waterville 9 * Proctor 6, Westmoreland 0 * West Canada Valley 10, Frankfort-Schuyler 1 * New York Mills 15, Rome Catholic 2 * Hamilton 23, Old Forge 1 * VVS 20, Clinton 2

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Monday, May 16, 2011

‘Electric Eden’ by Rob Young - Review

‘Electric Eden’ by Rob Young - Review
Rob Young’s new book explores folk music during the 1960s and early ’70s in Britain.

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Boy on Bike Hit by Car in SW Austin

Boy on Bike Hit by Car in SW Austin
A southwest Austin family is calling for city leaders to change the speed limit in their neighborhood after a car hit their nine year old son last week.

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Spacey threatens legal action over name

Spacey threatens legal action over name
Kevin Spacey has threatened legal action against an American musician who decided to name an album after the Hollywood actor.

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Bears end season at regional baseball tournament

Bears end season at regional baseball tournament
The Spring Hill High School Bears baseball team ended their season last week in the first round of the regional tournament held at Dierks.

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CHS wins 4A State Tennis Team Title

CHS wins 4A State Tennis Team Title
The Cleveland High School Wildcats climbed to the top of the mountain at the Bridges Tennis Center in Jackson Monday. The Wildcats won their second state tennis team championship by defeating the Newton County Cougars 4-3 in the finals of the 4A State Tennis Team Playoffs.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

CVC hires new football coach

CVC hires new football coach
Former Tulane assistant head coach Dan Dodd has been hired as Capistrano Valley Christian's new head football coach and athletic director, the school announced Tuesday.Dodd, a former San...

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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Victory in relay gives Buchtel boys track team tie with Austintown Fitch: High School Roundup

Victory in relay gives Buchtel boys track team tie with Austintown Fitch: High School Roundup
Midpark's Kaila Barber. - (PD file)A wild finish in 4x400 relay enabled Buchtel's boys track team to earn a first-place tie with host Austintown Fitch at the Optimist Meet on Saturday. Fitch was disqualified during the 4x400, which Buchtel...

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Let 'Chaperone' escort you to 1920s

Let 'Chaperone' escort you to 1920s
What's wrong with a bit of sparkling champagne in our bottled-water world? If the bubbly in question is "The Drowsy...

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

'Innovative' school districts pushed, would allow systems to freeze boundaries

'Innovative' school districts pushed, would allow systems to freeze boundaries
A bill to allow Tennessee school districts to fix their boundaries in the name of "innovation" adds yet another tangle -- by coincidence, it seems -- in the ongoing school merger dispute.

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2 Men Accused Of Beating Homeless Man, Dog

2 Men Accused Of Beating Homeless Man, Dog
The healing process is beginning for a homeless man and a dog who were beaten last week. Get details.

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Salem Outduels Myrtle 2-1

Salem Outduels Myrtle 2-1
Salem, VA - The Pelicans out-hit Salem 8-3 and the Myrtle Beach starter set down 21 of the 22 Red Sox he faced, but Salem still found a way to prevail 2-1 behind Peter Hissey and a trio of lefthanders in front of 4,266 at LewisGale Field.

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Podcast Beyond: Game of the Year (It's Never Too Early)

Podcast Beyond: Game of the Year (It's Never Too Early)
PlayStation. Does the word send a chill down your spine? Does it caress your senses with wave upon wave of irresistible pleasure? No? Do you like PlayStation? Then you're certainly in the right place. Welcome to Podcast Beyond, your link to the IGN crew that pushes news, opinions and utter hilarity straight to your ears (and subsequently, your brain)...

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

M-P Girls Track at Tipton

M-P Girls Track at Tipton
The Mid-Prairie girls performed well at Tipton on Monday evening, May 2, running to a third place finish as a team out of eight teams – the Lady Golden Hawks finished behind strong teams from West Branch and Mt. Vernon/Lisbon.

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

AUDUSD: Short Entry Sought on Bounce

AUDUSD: Short Entry Sought on Bounce
AUDUSD: Short Entry Sought on Bounce

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Leavenworth edged by Lawrence 3-2

Leavenworth edged by Lawrence 3-2
Lawrence, Kan. — Playing one of the best teams in the state Thursday, the Leavenworth baseball team committed one too many mental miscues to claim victory.

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Senior highlights final day at Drake Relays

Senior highlights final day at Drake Relays
By: Daily 49er Sports StaffColin Dunar leads LBSU track and field team with a runner-up finish in the hammer throw. The Long Beach State track and field team completed the 2011 Drake Relays on Saturday at Drake Stadium. ...

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BoE monetary policy remains on hold for another month 

BoE monetary policy remains on hold for another month
BoE monetary policy remains on hold for another month

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

His Holiness Speaks on Human Rights Awareness and Compassion in two California Universities

His Holiness Speaks on Human Rights Awareness and Compassion in two California Universities
On the last day of his current visit to California, on May 4, 2011 His Holiness the Dalai Lama received an award from Amnesty International and spoke at two universities on human rights, compassion and global responsibility.

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Biola moves on

Biola moves on
The Biola baseball team is moving on in the championship bracket of the Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament after opening with a 5-3 win over No.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Adults get paint on street, not selves, in downtown Drake event

Adults get paint on street, not selves, in downtown Drake event
When the youths at Drake University paint a street, more paint ends up on students and staff than on the section of Carpenter Avenue north of Cowles Library. But when grown ups take up the task the pavement gets most of the pigment.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Area college roundup: BU senior impresses at Drake Relays

Area college roundup: BU senior impresses at Drake Relays
Bradley senior Mary Goldkamp ran a career-best 2:10.12 and finished fourth in the unseeded heat of the 800 meters Thursday at the 102nd Drake Relays. Keelie Finnel of Coe College won in the event in a time of 2:06.83.

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ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAMinnesota dominates again at Drake Relays

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAMinnesota dominates again at Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Minnesota anchor Elizabeth Yetzer ran past Iowa's Lauren Hardesty down the stretch to give the Gophers the 4x1600 relay title for the fifth time in six years Thursday at the Drake Relays.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Girls Track: HCHS wins Glenwood Ram Relays

Girls Track: HCHS wins Glenwood Ram Relays
GLENWOOD -- Battling rain, cold and wind at the Glenwood Ram Relays Thursday night, the Harlan Community girls took care of business with 178 points to win the Class A portion of the meet.

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Wade Leads Heat To A 99-90 Win Over Celtics

Wade Leads Heat To A 99-90 Win Over Celtics
Wade scored 38 points on 14 of 21 shooting, James Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat beat the Celtics 99-90 on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

John Gaines/The Hawk Eye

John Gaines/The Hawk Eye
Burlington's Marshall Moyer finishes strong to place third in the high school boys 3,200 Thursday at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Teammate Ben Witt placed eighth.

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

COLLEGE CORNER: Chesler, Mayza help Millersville baseball sweep

COLLEGE CORNER: Chesler, Mayza help Millersville baseball sweep
EAST STROUDSBURG — Millersville University sophomore catcher Ryan Chesler (Owen J. Roberts) drove in both runs in the first game and freshman pitcher Tim Mayza (Upper Perkiomen) earned the decision in the second game as the Marauders’ baseball squad closed out the regular season with a 2-0 and 5-4 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division sweep of East Stroudsburg Saturday ...

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Lucy Brown crowned "Beautiful Bulldog" and earns officials mascot honors for Drake Relays

Lucy Brown crowned "Beautiful Bulldog" and earns officials mascot honors for Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa - Lucy Brown, a bulldog with bloodshot eyes and plenty of slobber, has bested 49 pups to be named this year's "Beautiful Bulldog" for the Drake Relays in Iowa.

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Friday, April 29, 2011

PREP FOOTBALL: Linfield picks Silberman as next football coach

PREP FOOTBALL: Linfield picks Silberman as next football coach
TEMECULA -- Replacing the big name on campus wasn't going to be easy at Linfield Christian. Turns out, the Lions didn't have to look far.

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New marketing VP named at GPRMC

New marketing VP named at GPRMC
The North Platte Telegraph Irina Bassis is the new vice president of marketing and development for Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She fills a position left open since Stu Shepherd's resignation last summer.

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

It's Her Party: Baby It's You! , Starring Beth Leavel, Opens on Broadway

It's Her Party: Baby It's You! , Starring Beth Leavel, Opens on Broadway
Baby It's You!, the story of a New Jersey housewife who launched the 1960s girl-group The Shirelles, opens on Broadway April 27 following previews from March 26 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Tony Award winner Beth Leavel plays Florence Greenberg.

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Siemens Provides $10.9 Million Real Estate Financing to Support Development of New Rehabilitation Hospital

Siemens Provides $10.9 Million Real Estate Financing to Support Development of New Rehabilitation Hospital
ISELIN, N.J., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Financial Services, Inc. (SFS Inc.), the U.S. unit of Siemens' Financial Services division, recently completed a $10.9 million real estate financing to support the development of a new healthcare property by Mohr Health, LLC. The financing included the cost of land, building construction, and permanent building financing. The new prope

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mosher takes third at Half Marathon

Mosher takes third at Half Marathon
LAKE GEORGE -- Despite the rainy and cold conditions, Justine Mosher of Glens Falls won her 25-29 age group and was the third overall female with a time of 1 hour, 34.41 minutes in the Lake George Half Marathon on Saturday.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

METRO ROUNDUP: ISU baseball splits doubleheader at Missouri State

METRO ROUNDUP: ISU baseball splits doubleheader at Missouri State
The Indiana State baseball team tallied four runs in the eighth inning, coming back from an early four-run deficit to win 7-6 in the first game of a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader on Saturday.

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District to examine field trips

District to examine field trips
The Tamalpais Union High School District has issued suspensions to 28 Sir Francis Drake High School underclassmen as it continues to investigate a trip to an Oregon Shakespeare festival marred by alcohol and drug use.

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Monday, April 25, 2011

Dozen candidates in race for pair of Lake Orion school board seats

Dozen candidates in race for pair of Lake Orion school board seats
Twelve people are vying for four open four-year terms on the Lake Orion Board of Education.

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Nelsen cuts 110 high hurdles school record to 14.36

Nelsen cuts 110 high hurdles school record to 14.36
AVOCA -- Naturally, there were 37 meet records established at the inaugural A-H-S-T Coed Invitational Friday night. One of those records, in particular, might not be broken for many years to come.

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Trager named new AHS principal

Trager named new AHS principal
At the April 11th school board meeting the Audubon Community School concluded their search for a new 5 – 12 Principal when the board approved the recommendation of the hiring committee and offered the position to Eric Trager. Mr. Trager has worked in the Audubon system for the past 23 years as the Agriculture teacher/FFA Advisor. He is currently wrapping up his Masters degree in school ...

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

High School Insider: This week's prep scores and summaries

High School Insider: This week's prep scores and summaries
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Olson catapults ‘Birds to doubleheader victory over Indiana State

Olson catapults ‘Birds to doubleheader victory over Indiana State
After Wednesday’s doubleheader over Missouri Valley Conference foe Indiana State, someone should have pinched senior Abby Olson. With a home run in each of the games, Olson became the leader in career home runs for ISU softball.

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Friday, April 22, 2011

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William Carroll Mott, 83, of Longboat Key, died April 18. Born June 15, 1927, in Carlisle, Iowa, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, and law school at Drake University, in Des Moines.

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Lacrosse season ends for St. Paulâs

Lacrosse season ends for St. Paulâs
St. Paul’s lacrosse season ended Saturday as the Wolves fell to the Brother Martin Crusaders 11-5 in the opening round of the Louisiana High School Lacrosse League playoffs held at Hunter Stadium.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Middle Raiders shut out ‘Cats

Middle Raiders shut out ‘Cats
It was a gorgeous, sunny Monday afternoon in Sampson County when the Midway Raiders and the Hobbton Wildcats faced off against each other in middle school baseball action.

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ECU, website fight over Healthy Pirates

ECU, website fight over Healthy Pirates
East Carolina University is suing the owner of a Greenville publication and website called HealthyPirates.com over its name and use of a purple pirate motif, ECU announced Monday.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Naso murder arrest brings Fairfax victim's family 'a little closure'

Naso murder arrest brings Fairfax victim's family 'a little closure'
Former California man charged in death of teen, three others

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

BCS critics are wrong on playoff

BCS critics are wrong on playoff
With all due respect to my colleague and friend Devin Golden, he’s wrong about a college football playoff system.

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Todd Voss Named SBU Womens Basketball Coach

Todd Voss Named SBU Womens Basketball Coach
Drake Assistant Coach Southwest Baptist University will name current Drake assistant coach Todd Voss as their new womens basketball coach in a news conference this afternoon in Bolivar. Voss replaces J.C. Carter who resigned after 3 seasons last month.

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Quick Hits: Ke$ha, Lil Wayne, Record Store Day, Britney Spears, Colbie Caillat, LCD Soundsystem, Santigold

Quick Hits: Ke$ha, Lil Wayne, Record Store Day, Britney Spears, Colbie Caillat, LCD Soundsystem, Santigold
When MTV asked Ke$ha recently about which female artists she would bring out on the road for an "all-girl fantasy tour," the singer explained that the second leg of her Get $leazy Tour already features her dream lineup.

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St. Augustine 450th Commission members named

St. Augustine 450th Commission members named
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the members of the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission. Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the continental United States . The secretarially-appointed members of the Commission will plan and carry out programs and activities to mark the ...

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

North Pocono and Valley View remain undefeated in boys track and field

North Pocono and Valley View remain undefeated in boys track and field
Vlad Kostik won the 110-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles to lead unbeaten North Pocono to an 85-65 win over Honesdale on Thursday in a Lackawanna Track Conference Division I boys track and field meet.

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Red Sox Down Hillcats 3-1 To Win Fourth Straight

Red Sox Down Hillcats 3-1 To Win Fourth Straight
Salem, VA (April 14, 2011) - An impressive formula of sensational pitching and timely hitting has surged the Salem Sox to the top of their division.

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BOYS TRACK: Warriors keep DRL mark spotless

BOYS TRACK: Warriors keep DRL mark spotless
Woodhaven picked up its second and third Downriver League victories last week by matching 107-30 scores.

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Lakers vs Sacramento: Lakers beat Kings in OT; will face New Orleans in playoffs

Lakers vs Sacramento: Lakers beat Kings in OT; will face New Orleans in playoffs
Lakers 116, Kings 108 (OT) It took overtime, but the Lakers finally pulled out the victory over the Kings after blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter. The victory means that the Lakers will play the New Orleans Hornets in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, with Game 1 set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Staples Center. Kobe Bryant had 36 points, including a three-pointer that ...

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Adele: I thought I was Rihanna

Adele: I thought I was Rihanna
The award-winning British singer is currently releasing material from her second album 21, the follow-up to her hit debut 19. The record has received critical acclaim as well as proving to be a huge chart success in countries across Europe and Australia.

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

'Highly offensive' f-word teacher wins

'Highly offensive' f-word teacher wins
A BRITISH teacher sacked by an Australian college for teaching adult students about the use of the "f-word" could be compensated.

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Cubs 5, Astros 4

Cubs 5, Astros 4
a-singled for Del Rosario in the 5th. b-homered for Abad in the 7th. c-grounded out for Grabow in the 8th. d-walked for Lyon in the 9th. 1-ran for Wallace in the 9th.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Overheard: Michael Ashton, UA alumnus at Frog & Firkin

Overheard: Michael Ashton, UA alumnus at Frog & Firkin
What do you predict is going to happen during a day without the government? Is it 2012? I thought that was when the world was ending. I think Obama is scared and needs a day to like jam out, relax and not answer any emails or phone calls. He's scared and showing it.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

In Jefferson, the Tigers don't exactly trust

In Jefferson, the Tigers don't exactly trust
Jordan Jefferson is the entrenched starter at LSU. Don't be surprised if he ends up the benched starter, Dennis Dodd says, after another forgettable spring game, while ballyhooed transfer Zach Mettenberger shines.

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O'Reilly's a little piece of Ireland in a cozy North Beach spot

O'Reilly's a little piece of Ireland in a cozy North Beach spot
S.A. Tyson Special to The Examiner North Beach's O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is a little bit of Ireland, lively and comfortable, where during St. Patrick’s Day and other festivities perhaps more Guinness flows than in any other Irish bar in California. Owner Myles O’Reilly, who was once in the novitiate, calls the eating of Drake’s Bay oysters — a staple of the pub’s annual Oyster ...

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Monday, April 11, 2011

For the Record: 4/9/2011

For the Record: 4/9/2011
Scores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.

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Dallas Cowboys Potential Draft Pick in 2011: Clemson FS Marcus Gilchrist

Dallas Cowboys Potential Draft Pick in 2011: Clemson FS Marcus Gilchrist
While strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh’s future in Dallas is in limbo, there’s no way free safety Alan Ball will be starting for the ‘Boys in 2011. Free agency looks like a strong possibility, with Michael Huff being heavily linked to Dallas. Whether the Cowboys sign a veteran free safety or not, they should probably address the position at some point during the draft. The position is crucial ...

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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Althoff scores two runs in bottom of seventh; defeats Marion 3-2

Althoff scores two runs in bottom of seventh; defeats Marion 3-2
Althoff scored two runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday to defeat Marion 3-2 in a South Seven Conference baseball game.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Push To Preserve Historic Metro Signs, Marquees

Push To Preserve Historic Metro Signs, Marquees
They help tell many of Music City's stories, and many are probably just as famous as the buildings they hang on. Now, the Metro Council is working to preserve many of the historic signs around Nashville.

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Nevada football team has special teams holes to fill

Nevada football team has special teams holes to fill
Nevada kicker Anthony Martinez smiles during a football practice last week. / Andy Barron/RGJ The Nevada special teams unit will have a lot of turnover from the 2010 season to the 2011 season. Here is a look at last year's starters and this year's group.

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Friday, April 8, 2011

High-Ranking Latin Kings Leaders Convicted

High-Ranking Latin Kings Leaders Convicted
Prosecutors are hailing the conviction of the alleged top leader of the Chicago-based Latin Kings as a blow to one of the nation's most powerful street gangs.

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Royal-crazy Yanks in London in BBC's 'Royally Mad'

Royal-crazy Yanks in London in BBC's 'Royally Mad'
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON You may be interested in the royal wedding. Enthusiastic even. But you are probably not as excited as Allison Lackey, a 24-year-old from Chicago who happily admits to spending too much time contemplating Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials. "I've been thinking a lot about the logistics," Lackey says. That's the logistics of her own day on April 29 ...

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Harlan Community Track & Field Preview

Harlan Community Track & Field Preview
CYCLONE GIRLS Head Coach: Bill Hosack (21st year). Assistant Coaches: Doug Renkly and Todd Bladt. 2011 Total Team Members: 33. Returning Letter Winners: 18.

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Barber fearless, sophisticated

Barber fearless, sophisticated
Jill Barber knows she's going against the current musical grain with her distinctive contralto voice, cool retro looks, romantic love songs and big-band sound.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Old-time photo of the day: Des Moines celebrates the first Earth Day

Old-time photo of the day: Des Moines celebrates the first Earth Day
Click to view the photo. Check back daily for a new photo from the Register's archives.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Hershiser, Valentine reunite on Sunday night games

Hershiser, Valentine reunite on Sunday night games
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer ESPN has unearthed clips of manager Bobby Valentine and pitcher Orel Hershiser sitting in the dugout for the 1999 New York Mets, animatedly discussing some baseball topic...

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Henneghan Scores OT Goal to Lift No. 20 Men's Lacrosse Over Lehigh, 8-7

Henneghan Scores OT Goal to Lift No. 20 Men's Lacrosse Over Lehigh, 8-7
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - In a game of runs, the No. 20 Penn State men's lacrosse team put one together when it counted, scoring the final three goals of the game to beating Lehigh in overtime, 8-7.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Grateful Dead's Lesh eyes Marin music venue

Grateful Dead's Lesh eyes Marin music venue
As rumors swirl in local music circles, former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh confirmed this week that he is buying a building in Marin County that he plans to transform into a barn-like venue called Terrapin Landing.

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Panic! At The Disco Explode Onto Billboard 200; "VICES & VIRTUES" Makes Top 10 Debut; North American Tour Begins May ...

Panic! At The Disco Explode Onto Billboard 200; "VICES & VIRTUES" Makes Top 10 Debut; North American Tour Begins May ...
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - April 1, 2011) - Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Panic! At The Disco has made a spectacular chart debut with their acclaimed new album, "VICES & VIRTUES." The collection -- which features the hit single, "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" -- entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 at #7, while also coming in at #2 on SoundScan's "Alternative Albums

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sandusky baseball rolls over Port Clinton

Sandusky baseball rolls over Port Clinton
The sound of a baseball cracking off an aluminum bat usually doesn't favor the hitter in cold weather to start the high school baseball season in Northern Ohio. read more By date (default)

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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Prep Spotlight: Sestak pitches SHG to baseball victory

Prep Spotlight: Sestak pitches SHG to baseball victory
NORMAL — Clint Sestak pitched six innings and scored in Sacred Heart-Griffin’s three-run fourth to lead the Cyclones past Normal West 3-1 Thursday in a non-conference game.

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Things to do and see in Marin, March 31 through April 7

Things to do and see in Marin, March 31 through April 7
PERFORMING ARTSON STAGE"THE CHANGER" — 888 Fourth St., San Rafael; 454-2787; www.altertheater.org.

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Simple Plan + Rivers Cuomo: Hear new song!

Simple Plan + Rivers Cuomo: Hear new song!
By Joseph Brannigan Lynch Music Mix exclusive! Punk-pop vets team with Weezer frontman on ''Can't Keep My Hands Off You''

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Popularity Contest: The Hottest Games on IGN

Popularity Contest: The Hottest Games on IGN
Little did you know that while you're surfing around IGN reading articles, watching videos, and leaving always thoughtful comments, we're making note of the games you're into. We take all that data, feed it into our Super Computer of Death, and out comes a list of the games you're the most jazzed ab...

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Prep results from March 29

Prep results from March 29
Results from Tuesday, March 29, prep events

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City woman selected as United Way leader

City woman selected as United Way leader
Titusville resident Amy Murphy Woods has been named the new chief professional officer for the United Way of Western Crawford County. Woods said she was excited about the new position. She said more than 61 applicants sought the job.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber lead Juno awards

Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber lead Juno awards
Arcade Fire are continuing to set award shows alight - the group took home four trophies from Canada's Juno Awards over the weekend.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Niagara Falls' Joel Zimmerman wins fourth straight Juno Award

Niagara Falls' Joel Zimmerman wins fourth straight Juno Award
Niagara Falls techno superstar Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, won his fourth straight Juno Award in the best dance recording category over the weekend. He captured the award for Sofi Needs a Ladder.[...]

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Myners to back women in business

Myners to back women in business
The failure of private firms to recognise the talent of businesswomen was the biggest missed opportunity of recent history, a former government minister will say.

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Neil Young, Shad take home early Junos

Neil Young, Shad take home early Junos
Winners of the 32 non-televised Juno awards were handed out this Saturday evening in Toronto, with Neil Young winning for adult alternative album of the year.

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Porterfield, Owens win singles matches

Porterfield, Owens win singles matches
Edenfield falls in three sets in No. 2 singles GUYTON — Martin Porterfield could have threw in the towel after losing six straight games to go down a set Wednesday against Savannah Christian’s Ashby Missroon. But the Mustang senior quickly forgot about that discouraging first set and won the next two to win his No. 2 singles match at South Effingham, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. The victory helped the South ...

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

March 24, 2011 / Correspondents' Notes

March 24, 2011 / Correspondents' Notes
Birthday wishes this week to Andy Park, Kasey Brown, Matt Shafer, Cara Truax, Teresa Souders, Brianne Fleck, Vivian Reily, Alyssa Horton, Denise Watkins, Heidi Strait, Junior Drake, Kimberly Markey, Shelly Kelly, Silas Hollibaugh, Gail Stains, Rick A More...

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Co-op holds annual meeting

Co-op holds annual meeting
HANCOCK - The Keweenaw Co-op's first full year after reincorporation was a successful one, its general manager said at its annual meeting in Hancock Thursday night.

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Former Albuquerque mayor examines climate change in Antarctica

Former Albuquerque mayor examines climate change in Antarctica
Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is on a week-long expedition to explore the impacts of climate change on Antarctica.

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Friday, March 25, 2011

At judge's request, Shelby County Commission agrees to delay appointment of new school board

At judge's request, Shelby County Commission agrees to delay appointment of new school board
U.S. Dist. Court Judge Samuel Mays Jr. said the move would further complicate the multiparty lawsuit that has landed in his courtroom.

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What’s in a Grammy?

What’s in a Grammy?
As this issue went to press, one of the big stories in the music world was that 26-year-old Esperanza Spalding won the Grammy for Best New Artist, triumphing over such popular favorites as teen idol Justin Bieber and Canadian rapper Drake.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Tickets to Toronto Juno Awards not selling as quickly as most other markets

Tickets to Toronto Juno Awards not selling as quickly as most other markets
TORONTO - Plenty of tickets are still available for Sunday's 40th anniversary Juno Awards bash and organizers acknowledge the show is a harder sell in a big city filled with other entertainment options.

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Growing evangelical clout shaping debate

Growing evangelical clout shaping debate
Republican presidential candidates take note: the clout of social and religious conservatives is growing in politically crucial Iowa. And these activists are driving the debate here toward cultural issues - and away from the economy - just as the GOP sets out to find an opponent for President Barack Obama.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Delhi 2 Dublin's Tarun Nayar makes a run for all the borders he can find

Delhi 2 Dublin's Tarun Nayar makes a run for all the borders he can find
Vancouver collective Delhi 2 Dublin mash up a highly unlikely, yet wholly enthralling, hybrid of Celtic music, Bhangra, dub reggae and drum'n'bass that kept them on the road for more than 150 shows around the world last year alone (and the band's been hard at it for more than 10 years now).

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

BASEBALL: One run enough for Travis in win over Austin

BASEBALL: One run enough for Travis in win over Austin
It's rare to see a lot of runs scored in a baseball game played at Travis High School. Perhaps it's only fitting the host Tigers needed only one to beat their archrivals from Austin on Saturday aftern

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Libya declares ceasefire after West threatens attack

Libya declares ceasefire after West threatens attack
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi's government said it was declaring a unilateral ceasefire in its offensive to crush Libya's revolt, as Western warplanes prepared to attack his forces.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Gears Of War 3, Mortal Kombat, Uncharted 3 Lead In Purchase Intent In U.S., UK

Gears Of War 3, Mortal Kombat, Uncharted 3 Lead In Purchase Intent In U.S., UK
Ipsos OTX MediaCT revealed to Gamasutra on Friday new results for its latest weekly-tracked Gameplan Insights gamer survey that measures purchase intent for core titles. Epic Games' and Microsoft's Gears of War 3 for Xbox 360 led purchase intent in the month of March in the U.S. and UK, the firm said. The anticipated third-person shooter, due in September, also led purchase intent charts in both ...

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Child falls from second-story apartment

Child falls from second-story apartment
Emergency personnel responded to a Norman apartment Thursday morning after a woman reported her 4-year-old son fell from a second-story window....

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Growing up means discovering who you are

Growing up means discovering who you are
The challenge this week is how to convince you to go see "Never Let Me Go" without ruining its surprises for you. The film looks deceptively normal: It's a love triangle with Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan set in 1970s and '80s England. But — and this is a huge but — there's one slight difference between their world and our own. Here's what I can tell you: The film is based ...

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

County spelling bee winners move on to state

County spelling bee winners move on to state
Area students highlighted their spelling skills on Wednesday at the Williams County Spelling Bee at Wilkinson School.

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Rogers still remembered for the shot of a lifetime

Rogers still remembered for the shot of a lifetime
For Western Kentucky's Ty Rogers, his shining moment to beat Drake will live on for years to come.

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Wednesday's high school roundup | Price lifts Aynor to victory in boys golf

Wednesday's high school roundup | Price lifts Aynor to victory in boys golf
Aynor senior Zane Price shot the low round of his career with a 2-under 34 on Myrtle Beach National's West Course to lead the Blue Jackets to a victory over Carolina Forest in boys golf on Wednesday.

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Eating for Japan

Eating for Japan
Two foodie fundraisers aim to raise cash for Japan.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

MLB Game Summary - LA Angels at San Diego

MLB Game Summary - LA Angels at San Diego
LANSING -- Several hundred people, many of them senior citizens waving picket ...

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Zeeland teenager will go to trial for murder

Zeeland teenager will go to trial for murder
Joshua Hambley, 18, is charged with murdering Jon Dargis in February. Autopsy ...

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Men’s Tennis Scheduled to Play Four Spring Break Matches

Men’s Tennis Scheduled to Play Four Spring Break Matches
The Murray State men’s tennis team has four matches scheduled over Spring Break, with the final three being contested at the Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts. The Racers (1-8, 0-1 OVC) will first travel to face Middle Tennessee before hosting Bethel, Drake and Western Kentucky.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Local horsehiders log wins in pre-season action

Local horsehiders log wins in pre-season action
It was a solid week for West County baseball teams, as Analy and El Molino squads each notched wins on the pre-season circuit.

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ROBBINSVILLE: Robbinsville Basketball Association results

ROBBINSVILLE: Robbinsville Basketball Association results
1-2 Boys A great effort was made by both teams in 1-2 boys play. For Champion Carstar, an outstanding effort on the boards was the greatest outcome. Leading rebounder Sebastian Rosica pulled down 5 rebounds and put in 2 points. Mike York led the scoring with 4 points and also pulled down 2 rebounds. Jonathan Blando grabbed 3 rebounds, Jack Wargo pulled down 3 boards, Andrew Marra grabbed 2 ...

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Monday, March 14, 2011

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IANo Big 4 teams in NCAAs

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IANo Big 4 teams in NCAAs
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - None of Iowa's four Division I men's basketball teams will reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. Iowa State finished 16-16 in Fred Hoiberg's first season but won just three Big 12 games.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

New online tool keeps focus on conservation

New online tool keeps focus on conservation
DES MOINES --- With grain and land prices skyrocketing and rental rates following suit, conservation might drop under the radar. That was the concern of officials at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University.

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Providence fires Keno Davis

Providence fires Keno Davis
An 11-2 start, consecutive wins against ranked teams and the nation's second highest scorer couldn't save Keno Davis' job as men's basketball coach at Providence College.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Becksted, Bucs swim well at state championships

Becksted, Bucs swim well at state championships
OSWEGO — Drake Becksted, a junior swimmer from Oswego High School, placed third in the 100-yard freestyle and fourth in the 50 free at the state championships, held over the weekend at East Meadow.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

What happened to help thy neighbour? Study shows millions of us don’t stop to help others in need of aid

What happened to help thy neighbour? Study shows millions of us don’t stop to help others in need of aid
Over a third of Britons would not go out of their way to help someone they witnessed having an accident, leaving the victim to fend for themselves regardless of their injury. Research commissioned by National Accident Helpline shows that our initial reaction is more likely to be to laugh or just walk away – or even a mixture of the two – rather than offer assistance. (PRWeb March 09,

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Bixby now has county’s only labor, delivery unit

Bixby now has county’s only labor, delivery unit
Shana Gettel describes her experience giving birth to her first child Feb. 16 at Bixby Medical Center as “great.” “The nurses were awesome,” Gettel said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.” Her baby boy, Drake, was also the 100th child born at Bixby this year. While that may not have been a big deal most years, Bixby is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

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H.S. Roundup: NFA ousted in first round

H.S. Roundup: NFA ousted in first round
The 15th-seeded Norwich Free Academy boys basketball team cut No. 18 seed Stamford’s lead to three with a minute and a half to go but couldn’t get any closer and lost, 50-44, in the first round of the Class LL state tournament Monday.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Thomas perfect as Missouri takes two from Drake

Thomas perfect as Missouri takes two from Drake
The redshirt sophomore became the first Missouri pitcher since 1991 to throw a seven-inning perfect game.

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Murphy wins 2011 O'Flaherty Award

Murphy wins 2011 O'Flaherty Award
B-PC senior honored for efforts during season

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The boy who fell to Earth

The boy who fell to Earth
Children, for whom a pointed finger is a "gun" and a stick a "horse," are ideal theatergoers. They're used to imaginatively filling in the gap between signifiers and reality. Grownups are less indulgent: Hence the dull representationalism that hobbles so many theatrical experiences. Antoine de St. Exupéry, however, would have us know that, "What is essential is invisible to the eye."

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Lewis to perform WWI songs at AAUW meeting on March 12

Lewis to perform WWI songs at AAUW meeting on March 12
Phyllis Lewis, a longtime member and co-membership chair of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Denison Area Branch, will sing World War I songs at the 11 a.m. March 12 meeting at Cronk’s Café in Denison.

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CAC finishes third, Oak Grove seventh

CAC finishes third, Oak Grove seventh
Oak Grove wrestling coach Ed Viera was somewhere between surprised and proud all weekend.

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