31 Ağustos 2012 Cuma

Eddie Murphy Dead: Eddie Murphy NOT Dead: BEVERLY HILLS COP TV Series Project

Actor Eddie Murphy accepts the Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie award at the 24th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles in this April 2, 2011 file photo. Murphy has been named to host the 84th Academy Awards in HollywoodEddie Murphy dead has sprung as a trending topic countless times in the last year. The 51 year-old actor is now claimed to have died in a snowboarding accident on Friday morning. Fans rushed online to learn if Eddie Murphy is actually dead,

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Robin Roberts: Mother of GMA co-host Robin Roberts dies

Like millions of Americans, I watched parts of “Good Morning America” on Thursday morning to see co-host Robin Roberts bid a temporary goodbye to us as she goes off to have a crucial bone marrow transplant to battle her rare blood disorder. She wasNEW YORK (AP) — Lucimarian Roberts, the mother of “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts, has died a day after the anchor announced she was taking a medical leave for a bone marrow transplant. The 88-year-old Roberts died in Gulfport,

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Mitt Romney: Mitt Romney's anachronistic armor

http://matthewf.net Using the same technology that Clint Eastwood used at the RNC to interview invisible Barack Obama in an empty chair, the Matthew FilipowiRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves before addressing the Republican National Convention on August 30, 2012 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Jewel Samad, AFP / Getty Images). His speech was the climax of a festivalRECENT ENTRIES. Mitt Romney: Mensch · Was Eastwood's sketch designed to bait media and

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Clint Eastwood Speech: Aide: Romney found Eastwood speech "funny"

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (PhotoRush Limbaugh praised Clint Eastwood's surprise appearance on the last day of the 2012 GOP Convention in Tampa, saying that he "loved" the star's speech. Eastwood took the stage on Thursday night just before Mitt Romney accepted

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Ann Romney: Ann Romney says women want to see “the grown-up” take over Barack Obama's ...

Ann Romney was the most-tweeted and most-searched speaker on Tuesday's first full night at the Republican National Convention.TAMPA, Fla. -- No way around it: The Clint Eastwood empty chair schtick was a distraction. On a morning that should have belonged to Mitt Romney, the watercooler talk inevitably revolved around Eastwood. In an interview with CBS, Ann Romney was askedTAMPA, Fla. -- No way around it: The Clint Eastwood empty chair schtick was a distraction. On a morning that should

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Andy Roddick: Saying Goodbye on His Own Terms

Mr. Roddick has certainly been unlucky to have played during an era where he had to climb Mount Federer and Mount Nadal, two men that have combined to win 28 of the last 39 majors (72%)! Andy was also unlucky to have immediately followed the greatestAndy Roddick speaks during a news conference during the second round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in New York. … Andy Roddick reacts after beating Australia's Bernard Tomic in the third round of play

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Plaquemines Parish: One man's misery, complete with armadillo, in Plaquemines Parish

State crews intentionally breached the back levee Thursday that had been trapping more than a dozen feet of Hurricane Isaac's flood waters in Plaquemines Parish. The breach is expected to drain most of the roughly 8 feet ofBy Mike Esterl. In Plaquemines Parish, a rural area with about 25,000 residents south of New Orleans, officials ordered new evacuations as Isaac's slow movement and heavy rains put more neighborhoods at risk. “We've never seen anything like this, notTwo of

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Maria Montessori: Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educationalist best known for developing the Montessori educational system.Maria Montessori was a pioneer in education who was remembered for introducing methodology as a way to measure and observe students, but for today most.New Delhi: Friday's doodle on the Google home page honours Maria Montessori on her 142nd birth anniversary. Montessori was an Italian physician and educationalist best known for developing the Montessori educational

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Clint Eastwood Speech: Clint Eastwood speech with empty chair upstages Mitt Romney at GOP convention

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (PhotoPolitical conventions are TV shows, only TV shows, and the one from Tampa last night starred a silver-maned screen icon named Clint Eastwood who drifted wildly off-script, addressed an empty chair, put words in the mouth of an invisible

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Blue Moon August 2012: Blue Moon August 2012: Time Coincides With Neil Armstrong's Memorial Service

Blue Moon August 31, 2012 · Birthday Lunch For Becky · What's For Dinner? Marigold Tomato Salad · Dogs Head Mustard Jar · Tropical Summer · Suntone · Pico de gallo · HLC Old Roman, Trellis and Orleans · Tarragon andBy Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times / August 31, 2012. A full moon is The first opportunity will be Friday morning — yes, the morning — as the blue moon is setting for the day, said Anthony Cook, astronomical observer at Griffith Observatory. Lookthe Atahualpa Stadium

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Jersey Shore: MTV reveals why 'Jersey Shore' is ending

After nearly three years, MTV's Jersey Shore, one of the greatest TV shows of all time, will be coming to an end after this season, the show's sixth. It's going to be hard saying goodbye to eight people — The Situation, Pauly D, Vinny, Ronnie, SammiNew Jersey's unemployment rate is about to get a little higher. MTV is pulling the plug on its modern classic reality series Jersey Shore. The sixth and final edition of the show recently wrapped production and will debutThe

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Plaquemines Parish: Plaquemines Parish continues long history with disasters

Two of the men responsible for many of the hurricane Isaac rescue efforts thus far are Jesse Shaffer, 25 of Braithwaite, his father, Jesse Schaffer Sr., 53. The younger Shaffer says he has a Woodlawn firefighter aboard his boatIsaac moved water this morning into eastern Plaquemines Parish, stranding residents and leading to massive rescue and flood control efforts throughout the day. But less noticed was the massive deluge of water pushed onBELLE CHASSE — Plaquemines Parish officials

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Dedication 4: When Will Lil Wayne Release Dedication 4?

Lil Wayne was expected to drop his latest mixtape Dedication 4 on August 30 (which he previously delayed in an an effort to support 2 Chainz's anticipated debut) but things have been quiet from the YMCMB camp today, with no word from Weezy on when theThe first time around, Lil Wayne was supposed to release his highly-anticipated mixtape Dedication 4 on August 15 but delayed it because of his buddy 2.After delaying the release of the fourth installment in his acclaimed DJ Drama-hosted

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Mia Love: Mia Love: Romney's the man we need at the helm

28, 2012 - Utah congressional candidate Mia Love spoke Tuesday night during a coveted slot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. (/Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: See more video from the RNC · E-mail · Save/Share · EmbedMia Love's moment. An introduction on a big stage. First Published Aug 28 2012 07:45 pm • Last Updated Aug 28 2012 07:45 pm. Mia Love is a symbol. And in politics, that's not necessarily a pejorative or a bad thing,

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Maria Montessori: Maria Montessori, a bold life breaking gender boundaries

Maria Tecla Artemesia Montessori was born on August 31, 1870, in Chiaravalle, Italy. She was a noted humanitarian and devout Catholic best known for the philosophy of education which bears her name. Her educational method focused on a child'sToday, Google is honoring Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori with a doodle on her 142nd birthday. The doodle basically encapsulates the most popular tools used to teach toddlers in Montessori classes through out the world. She was born

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Maria Montessori: Maria Montessori, a bold life breaking gender boundaries

New Delhi: Educational tools adorn the Google home page on Friday in honour of the Italian educator Maria Montessori on her 142nd birth anniversary. Montessori is best known for developing an educational system that bears her name and is practised inDoctor Maria Montessori may have given her name to one of the world's most well known education methods, but the woman behind the philosophy is not a well known feminist figure. Skip to next paragraph. Related stories. In Pictures: Google

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Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson Glorified in Spike Lee Movie in Venice

One of the Jackson 5's biggest hits -- "I Want You Back" -- was assassinated by former "American Idol" finalist Haley Reinhart who heinously botched…Twenty-five years to the day after Michael Jackson released his chart-topping album “Bad,” director Spike Lee rolled out his documentary on the making of the album at the Venice Film Festival. “Bad 25” features informal footage shot by Jackson himselfTwenty-five years to the day after Michael Jackson released his

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Dedication 4: When Will Lil Wayne Release Dedication 4?

Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 mixtape has been delayed again. The rapper was expected to release the mixtape on August 30, but fans who waited up at 12 am on.PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROLINE LACROIX THE FAMILIAR: green- and white-striped tents are in place behind the 4-H Clubhouse on Thompson Street, and that means its time for the East Middleboro 4-H Fair. The fair will be held this Saturday and SundayPHOTO COURTESY OF CAROLINE LACROIX THE FAMILIAR: green- and white-striped tents are in place behind

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Courtney Stodden: Courtney Stodden's Mom Not Surprised by Porn Offers

"Teen Bride" Courtney Stodden is reportedly being flooded with offers to participate in pornography after she turned 18 on Aug. 29. "I woke up this morning and I got flooded with a whole bunch of porn offers," Stodden told TMZ on Wednesday. "I'm notThe teen wife of Doug Hutchison also gets a Greyhound puppy as a birthday gift from her actor husband.Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison are back in the news. This time the "Teen Bride" is making headlines on

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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio steps into national spotlight with GOP convention speech focused ...

Watch Marco Rubio's Full Speech From The Republican National Convention. Brett LoGiurato | Aug. 30, 2012, 10:14 PM | 1,309 | Here's the full text of Marco Rubio's speech at the Republican National Convention: In 1980, I watched my firstMarco Rubio, R-Fla., has the critical role of introducing Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Aug. 30. A former state legislator from West Miami elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, Rubio's star hasBy THE ASSOCIATED

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Ann Romney: Ann Romney: tasteful, conservative, appropriate

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves with his wife Ann Romney after she addressed delegates during. The Romneys, hoping the "please like Mitt" pitch finally works. Ann Romney had an impossible job to doTampa, Fla. -Ann Romney's convention speech was directly aimed at wooing female voters, but at a Latino Coalition luncheon Wednesday she was pitching her husband's case to Hispanic voters, urging them to get past the “biases … from the DemocraticGive credit

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Farrah Abraham: 'Teen Mom' star Gary Shirley bashes Farrah Abraham during show's finale

Farrah Abraham Talks Final Season of 'Teen Mom'.August 28, after the final episode of 'Teen Mom' it was leaked that there was a Twitter feud following the argument between Gary Shirley and Farrah Abraham on the 'Teen Mom' after show with Dr. Drew. Each season, there is an after show where toughTeen Mom has finally come to an end, but Farrah Abraham is still drawing harsh criticism for the way that she treats her mother. Of course, with the magic of editing, fans

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Chris Lighty: Hip-hop manager Chris Lighty dead after shooting himself outside his Bronx ...

Chris Lighty Dead Died Death Suicide. Chris Lighty, a mogul in the hip-hop world who managed the likes of 50 Cent, Diddy, Mariah Carey and Ja Rule, died on Thursday of an apparent suicide. The New York Daily News reports that 44-year-old Lighty diedHow tragic!! Music manager Chris Lighty is dead at 44. His body was found Thursday is his Bronx apartment and the cause of death appears to be aNEW YORK (AP) — Chris Lighty, a hip-hop mogul who helped the likes of Sean "Diddy" Combs, 50

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Mia Love: Mia Love: Romney's the man we need at the helm

Mia Love, a Republican congressional candidate from Utah, addressed the GOP convention Tuesday. For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ's. To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones.Mia Love made her first appearance on Mark Levin's radio show tonight to share her story and why she is running for Congress in Utah. Listen below: Her website is www.love4utah.com.Republican congressional candidate Mia Love addressed the

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30 Ağustos 2012 Perşembe

Chris Cooley: Can Chris Cooley Help Atlanta Falcons Win Super Bowl? a Fan's Take

For most of the past eight seasons, Chris Cooley has been one of the most popular players for the Washington Redskins. During those eight seasons, he did miss some time due to injury, including 11 games a year ago, but he did a great job for anThis may be of purely local interest here in DC-sports land, but I find it surprisingly saddening and discouraging to see the way the Shanahans pere et fils have let go one of their two most stalwart, always upbeat, soul-of-the-team players, Chris

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Mitt Romney: analysis: Mitt Romney leads unified GOP into battle

You know, Romney's not my favorite guy. But Mitt Romney does come from a background of showing up to help the neighbor when the neighbor's wife's car breaks down, or the neighbor's house has a tree fall on it.TAMPA, Fla. -- As the parade of witnesses to the godliness, charity and grace of Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention Thursday night reminded us, Romney was a leading bishop in the Mormon Church. If he wins in November, he would be theTAMPA – To Democrats

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Paul Ryan: Paul Ryan Talks With Diane Sawyer About Mitt Romney's Speech

Paul Ryan's big speech Wednesday night was so filled with lies that there's disagreement on which were the five biggest. Definitely his lies about Medicare made the top five. Definitely his claim that President Obama failed toPaul Ryan missed a HUGE opportunity last night during his RNC speech -- by NOT showing off his rock hard physique at least according to Congressman…Paul Ryan, right, along with Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, left, applaud

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Perry Hall High School: Perry Hall High School still under heavy patrol after shooting

PERRY HALL, Md. -- A 15-year-old student opened fire on the first day of classes at a Baltimore County high school Monday, getting off two shots and wounding a classmate before being rushed by teachers, authorities said.Perry Hall High School will maintain a heightened police presence until its principal determines that the campus is ready to return to normal, in the aftermath of a cafeteria shooting in which one student critically injured another on the first day ofPERRY HALL, Md. -- A

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Dedication 4: When Will Lil Wayne Release Dedication 4?

Lil Wayne still hasn't released Dedication 4 mixtape.Lil Wayne still hasn't released Dedication 4 mixtape.Lil Wayne still hasn't released Dedication 4 mixtape.Lil Wayne and DJ Drama's latest collaborative mixtape, Dedication 4, was scheduled to release today (August 30th). However, it seems like the highly anticipated project, whether it's to get a listen or to give you another reasonThe wait for Weezy continues. Lil Wayne has pushed back his mixtape Dedication 4 once

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Perry Hall High School: Perry Hall High School still under heavy patrol after shooting

"I recently had the chance to visit with Principal George Roberts and the teachers at Perry Hall," Duncan said in his statement. "I know that both he and Superintendent Dance are committed to keeping students safe and learning, and we stand ready toSeventeen-year-old Daniel Borowy remains in critical condition at Shock Trauma. His school community came together Tuesday to pray for him.Experiencing a shooting attack is a nerve racking experience but that didn't stop Perry

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Pasquale Rotella: Who Is Pasquale Rotella? Holly Madison's Beau Tangled In Legal Issues

Holly Madison, Playboy Playmate and former star of “The Girls Next Door,” announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) that she and boyfriend Pasquale Rotella are pregnant.Electric Daisy Carnival founder Pasquale Rotella and reality TV and “Peepshow” star Holly Madison make their way through the crowd during the first night of the Electric Daisy Carnival early Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. PhotoHugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Holly Madison is expecting her first child with

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Earthquake: California earthquake swarm: 19 homes red-tagged; temblors continue

The 4.1 earthquake that jolted Yorba Linda on Wednesday afternoon appears to be an aftershock of the cluster of quakes that hit the region earlier this month, seismologists said. The jolted area included southeastern Los Angeles County, Orange CountyThursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:53:58 UTC; Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 06:53:58 PM at epicenter; Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones · Location, 50.255°S, 114.140°E. Depth, 10 km (6.2 miles). Region, WESTERNThursday, August 30, 2012 at

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Blue Moon: Blue moon on Friday: How to watch online

On Friday, Aug. 31, skywatchers will be treated to a Blue Moon. Does this mean the Moon will actually look blue? Unfortunately, no. To understand the celestial event — and the story behind the name — we've prepared a briefAugust 31 is the second full moon in a calendar month, which earns it the epithet Blue Moon, the last time this will be seen until 2015.The saying "once in a blue moon" refers to something that's exceedingly rare. But you'll have two chances to see

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Pasquale Rotella: Who Is Pasquale Rotella? Holly Madison's Beau Tangled In Legal Issues

The 32-year-old former Holly's World and The Girls Next Door star is expecting a child with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella, People reported Wednesday. Madison's baby is reportedly due in March. RELATED LINKS. Reality TV World: Holly's World · More Holly'sElectric Daisy Carnival founder Pasquale Rotella and reality TV and “Peepshow” star Holly Madison make their way through the crowd during the first night of the Electric Daisy Carnival early Saturday, June 9, 2012, at

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Chris Cooley: Can Chris Cooley Help Atlanta Falcons Win Super Bowl? a Fan's Take

Veteran tight end Chris Cooley fell victim to a somewhat surprising release earlier this week when the Redskins cut him as part of their roster clean-up. Cooley spent eight years with Washington, the last few of which wereDan Hellie sat down with Chris Cooley, the result of which is an awesome two-part interview on his release, his Redskins memories and what's next. During the conversation, Cooley revealed that he knew about his release on Monday and spent time on theDespite how you felt

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Paul Ryan: Fact-checking 6 claims in Paul Ryan's convention speech

Paul Ryan, who was officially nominated to become the Vice Presidential nominee. Ryan excited the crowd and got people talking on Twitter In fact, Tweets about the #GOP2012 convention topped two million as Ryan took the stage—sixThe philosophical self-contradiction: Paul Ryan has made his name in part as a small-government man. Last night he promised he and Mitt Romney would protect voters from “a government-planned life, a country where everything is free but us,” and hePeople are

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Pretty Little Liars: Pretty Little Liars Spoiler: Terrifying Scenes Ahead for [SPOILER]

Plus, we meet a second member of Mona's 'A' team -- and it's so NOT who you thought it would be! Pretty Little Liars creator Marlene King told me the Aug. 28 summer finale was her "all-time favorite episode" -- and afterEveryone was so busy recovering from the big betrAyal shock yesterday that there hasn't been much discussion of the Ezria drama that went down in Pretty Little Liars Season 3, Episode 12: “The Lady Killer.” However, although no one in that

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Perry Hall High School: Perry Hall High School still under heavy patrol after shooting

As a Perry Hall High School special education student lay in critical condition after being shot on the first day of school Monday, his classmates attempted to raise his spirits this week by campaigning for Lady Gaga, his music idol, to visit him inPERRY HALL, Md. (CBSDC/AP) — A 15-year-boy has been charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting at a Baltimore County High School Monday, authorities say. Baltimore County police sayCharged as an adult in the Perry Hall

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NASCAR: Hot/Not: NASCAR's quiet points leader Greg Biffle feeling confident ahead of ...

With 12 races left in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule, Biffle might be closer to commissioning that dreamt-about trophy case than anyone really wants to give him credit for. He's passed Jimmie Johnson for the series point lead with basicallyAtlanta Motor Speedway answered most of NASCAR's playoff field questions in 2011 and could play the same role on Sunday night. It's also one of the most dramatic races on the schedule, producing some of the closestAtlanta Motor

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Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong Couldn't Afford Life Insurance, So This Would Have Taken Care ...

There's a rare 'blue moon' on Friday, a fitting wink to Neil Armstrong by the cosmic calendar. That's the day of a private service for Armstrong, who died last Saturday in Ohio at age 82.DIANA KRALL PAYS TRIBUTE TO NEIL ARMSTRONG On the evening that astronaut Neil Armstong died at 82, Mrs. Elvis Costello, better known as popular Canadian jazz and pop singer-pianist Diana Krall, paid tribute to the first man to walk on the moonAfter praising New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for

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US Open: Amid Tournament's Chaos, an Oasis for Players

At the Farm 2 Fork booth at the United States Open, the shortrib sandwich is definitely shareable.A select group of Instagram users will get prime access to the U.S. Open as part of a clever marketing activation.The US Open has been a staging point for some of the greatest matches in tennis history. It has also acted as a litmus test for many of the greatest of all time, a rite of passage if you will. A win at the US Open immediately vaulted the victor to aTucked into a far corner of the United

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Hurricane Isaac 2012: Hurricane Isaac 2012 Steers Clear Of Direct Blow To New Orleans (PHOTOS)

There can be no arguing that during Hurricane Katrina, the Times-Picayune became essential to the community in a way no paper has ever been before or since. Throughout the disaster, New Orleanians found consistent and passionate reporting in both theHurricane Isaac's path of destruction is proving to be a slow one, as the massive storm moves at a painfully slow speed causing extensive rainfall and storm surges across the Gulf Coast region. New Orleans and southeast Louisiana are currently

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Farrah Abraham: Farrah Abraham and Gary Shirley argue on 'Teen Mom' after show

In her memoir, Farrah Abraham reveals that Derek Underwood was at times thoughtless and immature. “Derek loved Farrah. He would have never laid a hand on her. They argued just like any normal teenage couple, but his is not the person she is portrayingOn tonight's emotional series finale of Teen Mom, Farrah Abraham proved that she's got what it takes to be both a single mother and a scholar. At the time the episode was filmed, Farrah was enrolled at the Art Institute of Fort

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Terrell Owens: Terrell Owens cut by Seattle

Terrell Owens' NFL comeback hit a major bump when the Seattle Seahawks dropped him this weekend. That won't help the former 49er's well-publicized financial troubles. According to a February GQ profile, real-estateFormer Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and current Allen Wrangler (Indoor Football League) general manager Drew Pearson said Wednesday morning on “NFL AM” he thinks Terrell Owens still has a future in the NFL. “I still think Terrell can play in the NFL,”A number of

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Terrell Owens: Terrell Owens: Five years until Canton?

terrell owens dr phil As if Terrell Owens wasn't already beat down, one of his baby mommas is still hoping for a huge payday in her child support case against the former football star despite being cut from his latest footballterrell owens dr phil As if Terrell Owens wasn't already beat down, one of his baby mommas is still hoping for a huge payday in her child support case against the former football star despite being cut from his latest football24 in preseason action, Terrell Owens

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Perry Hall High School: Perry Hall High School still under heavy patrol after shooting

Student shot at Perry Hall High School in Md. Authorities say a 17-year-old student who was shot and critically wounded on the first day of classes at a Baltimore County high school was shot at random. A suspect was taken into custody, police say.One student was shot Monday morning at Perry Hall High School in Baltimore County, authorities confirmed to CBS Baltimore. Authorities confirmed to CBS Baltimore that the shooter was a student at the school. The shooter isPERRY HALL, Md. (CBSDC/AP) —

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NASCAR: Hot/Not: NASCAR's quiet points leader Greg Biffle feeling confident ahead of ...

(Crain's) — A Sunday in September. Start of the football season. Every Bears player still healthy. (Knock on wood.) So what's Nascar thinking hosting a race in Joliet on a Sunday? At the Chicagoland Speedway on Sept.In this week's 12 Questions interview, Greg Biffle says there's always something interesting happening on the track – even when there are no caution flags. Oh, and he also discusses the wholeEdwards, who narrowly missed winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup

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Bill Cosby: Bill Cosby not dead; hoax starter gloats over troll-fest

Bill Cosby has survived another death hoax. Rumors of the beloved comedian's death have been spreading widely over the past few days thanks to a Facebook page titled R.I.P. Bill Cosby. The page went up on Sunday (Aug.Bill Cosby, Rihanna Kevork Djansezian/WireImage, Larry Busacca/Getty Images. This is no laughing matter. Comedian Bill Cosby has, once again, found himself on the receiving end of a celebrity death hoax. The funnyman became quite the trending topic onGoogle Search was on

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29 Ağustos 2012 Çarşamba

Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong and the one giant swing by Gaylord Perry

Venture capitalist, photographer, and master-level space fanatic Steve Jurvetson has been digging in to his archives for snapshots and relics related to the life and legacy of the late astronaut Neil Armstrong. For instance:I spent a couple of days in Neil Armstrong's company. He was as nice, as modest and as wise as anybody could have hoped for. If you ever wondered what my face looks like when I'm going "This is really happening, and I amIn April 2010, Neil Armstrong, along

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye Attacks Creationism, and Says we Need Engineers

By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) -- Bill Nye does not think that children should be taught to deny evolution, and a YouTube video of him explaining why has gone viral.Bill Nye (better known to some as the Science Guy) says he isn't attacking religion by advocating that children be protected from creationist viewpoints. He's just saying people shouldn't let religious beliefs interfere with science. Nye,a formerBy Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) --

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Earthquake: Earthquake swarms prompt emergency declaration in Brawley

The 4.1 earthquake that jolted Yorba Linda on Wednesday afternoon appears to be an aftershock of the cluster of quakes that hit the region earlier this month, seismologists said. The jolted area included southeastern Los Angeles County, Orange CountyEarthquake swarms continued Wednesday in Imperial County as the city of Brawley declared an emergency to deal with the damage. The swarm that began Sunday morning showed signs of slowing down Wednesday, with fewer quakes reported by the U.S.The

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye Attacks Creationism, and Says we Need Engineers

By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN)--Famed TV scientist Bill Nye is slamming creationism in a new online video for Big Think titled "Creationism Is Not Appropriate For Children.August 29, 1:30 pm. Somehow having order in the universe is not appropriate? Teaching children that the world is not random is somehow negative? Bill doesn't want to address how inconsistent the evolutionist (RE: origin of life) worldview is.Nye – a mechanical engineer and television

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Earthquake: Earthquake swarms prompt emergency declaration in Brawley

When the "Big One" rocked the East Coast one year ago, the earthquake centered on this rural Virginia town cracked ceiling tiles and damaged two local school buildings so badly that they had to be shuttered for good. Now as the academic year gets underWhen the "Big One" rocked the East Coast one year ago, the earthquake centered on this rural Virginia town cracked ceiling tiles and damaged two local school buildings so badly that they had to be shuttered for good. Now as the

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US Open Tennis: US Open tennis official pleads not guilty in husband's murder

Paolo Lorenzi, of Italy, wipes his face during a match against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 in … Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Paolo Lorenzi, of Italy, during a match at the U.SLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 70-year-old professional tennis official arrested in New York ahead of the U.S. Open on charges she bludgeoned her elderly husband to death with a coffee mug pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Los Angeles. During a

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Chris Cooley: Chris Cooley's contributions forgotten by some callous fans

24, 2008 - Chris Cooley chats with The Washington Post's Dan Steinberg at his mother's house in July of 2008. (Anna Uhls/The Washington Post) Correction: Clarification: Redskins release Chris Cooley · E-mail · Save/Share · Embed · Comments · PermalinkThe Redskins have cut veteran and fan favorite tight end Chris Cooley.(John McDonnell - THE WASHINGTON POST) Chris Cooley announced Tuesday that the Washington Redskins had decided to release him, ending

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US Open Tennis: US Open tennis official pleads not guilty in husband's murder

Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Andy Roddick headline the second day of the 2012 U.S. Open.It's no secret that 2012 has been the year of renaissance for the world No. 1-ranked tennis player, Roger Federer. After years atop the perch as the unquestioned best player in the world, the 31-year-old Federer came into this season ranked thirdOver the first two days of the US Open, the world's largest tennis stadium turned into the world's biggest bore.Players like Novak Djokovic and

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NASCAR: Tony Stewart Will Not Be Penalized for Throwing a Helmet: NASCAR Fan View

Track spokeswoman Kelly Hale said NASCAR's most popular driver had been seen by a medical staff, and the No. 88 team was packing its hauler to leave the track after the crash. It was the second day of testing on the brand new surface at the 1.5-mileNASCAR's worst kept secret is finally out. Joe Gibbs Racing has announced that they will introduce Matt Kenseth as the driver of the No. 20 Toyota at a press conference on Tuesday. Home Depot will remain with the team asWith 12 races left

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Mia Love: Mia Love, GOP's African American Mormon Candidate, Rocks RNC

That's why there's a lot of talk about Mia Love today. She is the African American (and Mormon) Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah. And she has a good shot of becoming the first black woman Republican elected to Congress if she can beat Utah Democrat Rep.Mia Love is one extraordinary lady. She is a woman who isn't voting for Obama. This speaks volumes because the left seems to believe there is a war on women and they have created this through Obama influence.In that regard, the real

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US Open Tennis: No. 1 Azarenka posts another easy win at US Open

Novak Djokovic cruises to an easy victory in front of a raucous Arhur Ashe Stadium crowd.Novak Djokovic cruises to an easy victory in front of a raucous Arhur Ashe Stadium crowd.Flushing Meadows is home to the 2012 U.S. Open, and we've already seen two days of exciting action coming out of New York. As Day 3's action gets closer, it's important to have a bearing on Tuesday's happenings. Nothing will make you say, "Wow, I can'tNovak Djokovic cruises to an easy

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Republican National Convention: Republican National Convention: Five thoughts on day one

Today is the second day of the Republican National Convention. The theme today will be We Built That, with That being an ambiguous reference to whatever you imagine it might be, anything from giant sentient robots to theThe official site of Alan Colmes-liberal commentator, syndicated radio talk show host and Fox News Channel political contributor.LIVE *** Republican National Convention coverage. Wednesday, Aug The chicago media coverage has been a lot better I think of this republican

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Farrah Abraham: Farrah Abraham and Gary Shirley feud on Twitter during 'Teen Mom' series finale

In response to Farrah Abraham's book, My Teenage Dream Ended, Stormie Clark gave an interview claiming that the picture that the Teen Mom has painted of her son is inaccurate. Among other things, she claims that Derek Underwood loved FarrahIt's awful, but not as awful as everyone else is saying. Here's why.In response to Farrah Abraham's book, My Teenage Dream Ended, Stormie Clark gave an interview claiming that the picture that the Teen Mom has painted of her son is

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Chris Cooley: Chris Cooley's contributions forgotten by some callous fans

There was a spirited debate on my radio show Tuesday over the Redskins' release of Chris Cooley. I find it very odd how quickly some who actually consider themselves fans turn their backs on players who have done so much for their team. Cooley maybeDespite how you felt about his production late in his career, chances are at some point you loved Cooley and his fun loving antics. So the question is raised, what does Chris Cooley mean to you as a Skins fan and what's yourThe writing is

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NASCAR: Tony Stewart Will Not Be Penalized for Throwing a Helmet: NASCAR Fan View

NASCAR At Bristol: Danica Patrick Among Weekend's Winners And Losers. by Jordan Bianchi • Aug 28, 2012 12:16 PM EDT. Here's a look at the winners and losers from the recently completed NASCAR weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway:Pocono Raceway announced its 2013 NASCAR events will be held on their traditional weekends and feature NASCAR's premier series, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The June 9, Pocono 400 and the August 4, Pennsylvania 400 will anchor each racePocono Raceway

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Empire State Building Shooting: Alberto Ramos, Empire State Building Shooting Bystander Shot By NYPD ...

New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said all nine bystanders wounded in Friday's Empire State Building shooting had been hit with police gunfire, CNN reported Saturday morning.New York (CNN) -- The unemployed apparel designer who killed a former coworker near the Empire State Building on Friday morning left his Manhattan apartment intending never to return, according to a police source with knowledge of the investigation.RAW FOOTAGE - Gunmen shot dead by police caught on camera after

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Hurricane Isaac 2012: Hurricane Isaac 2012: Storm Makes Landfall in Louisiana

Landfall likely on anniversary of hurricane Katrina * Republican convention in Tampa pushed back * Gulf energy production will see temporary shut-downs By Michael Haskins KEY WEST, Fla., Aug 26 (Reuters) - TropicalLandfall likely on anniversary of hurricane Katrina * Republican convention in Tampa pushed back * Gulf energy production will see temporary shut-downs By Michael Haskins KEY WEST, Fla., Aug 26 (Reuters) - TropicalNEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 29: A downed streetlight lies in the rain from

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Snooki Baby: Snooki's Baby Lorenzo Gets Love From Auntie JWoww

New details about Snooki's baby, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, are emerging a couple of days after he was born at a Livingston, NJ hospital in front of MTV cameras. The first pictures of Snooki's baby boy reveal the Italian-Chilean meatball has a full headSnooki is flooded with congratulatory messages from her "Jersey Shore" co-stars after delivering her baby boy. JWoww, The Situation, Deena Nicole Cortese, DJ Pauly D, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Samantha

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye on creationism critique: I'm not attacking religion

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientist and children's television personality Bill Nye, in a newly released online video, panned biblical creationism and implored American parents who reject the scientific theory of evolution not toNEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientist and children's television personality Bill Nye, in a newly released online video, panned biblical creationism and implored American parents who reject the scientific theory of evolution not toBill Nye, famous "Science Guy"

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Snooki Baby: Snooki's Baby Lorenzo Gets Love From Auntie JWoww

Snooki's first baby photos are already online thanks to Splash News whose eagle-eyed paparazzi spotted the new mom as she left the hospital in a wheelchair with baby Lorenzo in her arms. Enzo's face is not visible in the photos, but it is obvious thatFans may get a chance to see Snooki giving birth to her son on "Snooki & JWoww". Radar Online has learned that a camera crew from 495 Productions, which produces the "Jersey Shore" spin-off, was in the MTV reality

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UFC: UFC 152: Is the 205-Pound Division Thin or Is Jon Jones That Dominant?

UFC 154, of course, takes place Nov. 17 at Montreal's Bell Centre. UFC officials previously announced they hoped the French-Canadian champion would headline the card. The co-headliner features a No. 1 contender's bout between Johny Hendricks (13-1Wineland (19-8-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC) joined the show as part of MMAjunkie.com's Labor Day campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to educate against the dangers of driving under the influence. While

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Republican National Convention: Mitt Romney gains GOP nomination, but his wife steals the night

After many months of Republican primaries and subsequent references to Mitt Romney as the presumptive nominee, the time has come for this election cycle's Republican National Convention. Despite the initial delay,Live streams, video chats, curated tweets and fact-checking: This week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. will be covered online like few political events before, as news networks try to outdo each other with theGood afternoon from the Tampa Bay Times Forum, home

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NASCAR: Hot/Not: NASCAR's quiet points leader Greg Biffle feeling confident ahead of ...

Tony Stewart has revealed that NASCAR will not penalize him for throwing his helmet at Matt Kenseth during a race. He has also shared the same complaint as fans about the secretive policies that NASCAR uses to determine penalties. Stewart hasKyle Busch seems awfully unhappy these days. That's unfortunate for Busch, and it's bad for NASCAR.The dog days of summer are perfect for NASCAR to embrace the wisdom of Cesar Millan. Millan, the famed "Dog Whisperer," will try to teach

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NASCAR: Hot/Not: NASCAR's quiet points leader Greg Biffle feeling confident ahead of ...

(Crain's) — A Sunday in September. Start of the football season. Every Bears player still healthy. (Knock on wood.) So what's Nascar thinking hosting a race in Joliet on a Sunday? At the Chicagoland Speedway on Sept.With his Chase hopes fading with each passing race, it was a gamble Carl Edwards felt he had to make: Overruling his crew chief to try and stretch his fuel to the end during Saturday night's Bristol race. It was the NASCARNASCAR At Bristol: Danica Patrick Among

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28 Ağustos 2012 Salı

UFC: UFC 152: Is the 205-Pound Division Thin or Is Jon Jones That Dominant?

UFC 154, of course, takes place Nov. 17 at Montreal's Bell Centre. UFC officials previously announced they hoped the French-Canadian champion would headline the card. The co-headliner features a No. 1 contender's bout between Johny Hendricks (13-1Wineland (19-8-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC) joined the show as part of MMAjunkie.com's Labor Day campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to educate against the dangers of driving under the influence. While

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Best Moments from the Thrilling Tournament

"Let's see, my finger bends sideways at the knuckle, so I'll just keep it out of sight and away from kids, who hate that sort of thing. Or, actually—I'll just do the exact opposite."The Little League International board of directors has selected Livermore, Calif., to host the 2013 World Series for its newest baseball division. Beginning next season, Little League will offer a division for ages 11-13 with 70-foot base paths and aTo explain how Tennessee advanced to

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Best Moments from the Thrilling Tournament

After reaching Little League World Series, Ugandan team inspires baseball programs in Africa. Published: Tuesday, August 28, 2012. More Photos. Click thumbnails to enlarge. A rainbow breaks out over Waterfront Park in Trenton, where the Uganda teamSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- The Little League World Series is in the books.After more than a week of games in South Williamsport, Japan is heading home with the title.Japan jumped out to an early lead during the0.

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Ann Romney: Ann Romney: "You can trust Mitt"

Hours before the biggest speech of her life, Ann Romney told ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer that she was "shaky" when she first came out to the stage to do a walkthrough this afternoon -- but she was bolstered by advice from her husband and the supportShe also was vehement that her husband knows how to succeed. "No one will move heaven and earth like Mitt Romney to make this country a better place to live," Ann Romney said. "It's true that Mitt has been successful at

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Perry Hall High School: Perry Hall High student charged as adult in cafeteria shooting

Experiencing a shooting attack is a nerve racking experience but that didn't stop Perry Hall High School students from returning to classes just one day.Johnson did not identify the type of weapon the shooter used. Jordan Coates, a 17-year-old student who was in the cafeteria at the time of the shooting, said the student used a shotgun. The shooter walked into the cafeteria of the Perry Hall HighPERRY HALL, Md. (CBSDC/AP) — A 15-year-boy has been charged as an adult with attempted

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Best Moments from the Thrilling Tournament

The yearly takeover of the sports consciousness by youth baseball concluded Sunday, as Japan took down Tennessee 12-2 in five innings to capture the 2012 Little League World Series championship. Japan's victory marks just the second championship byA 6th-inning meltdown brought back memories of when the Nashville Predators coughed up a critical playoff game at Chicago, but the team from Goodlettsville responded in championship fashion.To explain how Tennessee advanced to Little League World

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Earthquake: California earthquake swarm: More damage reported in Brawley

caused by the quake was recorded at Acajutla, El Salvador, measuring about 10 centimeters (4 inches). El Salvador is on the so-called Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines circling the Pacific Basin that is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanicTuesday, August 28, 2012 at 06:08:16 UTC; Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 12:08:16 AM at epicenter; Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones · Location, 12.499°N, 88.650°W. Depth, 34 km (21.1 miles). Region, OFFSHORE ELMonday, August 27, 2012 at 23:16:01

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Terrell Owens: Terrell Owens cut by Seattle

A number of notable NFL stars have already fallen victim to challenging preseasons this summer, and there is still one week left to play out. Veteran wide receiver Terrell Owens leads a trio of recently cut players who either proved they belonged lastTerrell Owens a Free Agent Once Again. submit to reddit. Less than one month after being signed by the Seattle Seahawks, Terrell Owens has been released and is a free agent once again. The wide receiver announced hisTerrell Owens just lost his way

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Bill Cosby: Have Bill Cosby and Rihanna Met Their Maker?! Nope, Just the Latest Celebrity ...

It's been a fantastic week for fans of the death hoax. Russell Brand, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Bill Cosby have all been killed off on the internet.It's been a fantastic week for fans of the death hoax. Russell Brand, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Bill Cosby have all been killed off on the internet.Bill Cosby, however, is no stranger to death-by-Twitter hoaxes. In 2010, the long-time comedian was killed off any number of times, until in his exasperation, he told CNN news that

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Adrian Gonzalez: Sox willing to lose Adrian Gonzalez in order to unload Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford

BOSTON — Boston's Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers' James Loney were scratched from their team's starting lineups Friday night as the clubs tried to finalize a major trade. The Red Sox also were discussing sending pitcher Josh Beckett, left fielderBOSTON — Boston's Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers' James Loney were scratched from their team's starting lineups Friday night as the clubs tried to finalize a major trade. The Red Sox also were discussing sending

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NASCAR: NASCAR needs Kyle Busch to be himself

It wasn't long ago that the NASCAR Nation was celebrating the rise of a prince on the circuit, a young man who dared to dream of becoming a king after winning the Daytona 500 in 2011. Fittingly, he scored one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history onWith his Chase hopes fading with each passing race, it was a gamble Carl Edwards felt he had to make: Overruling his crew chief to try and stretch his fuel to the end during Saturday night's Bristol race. It was the

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Canoodle: CTV anchorman gains viral fame after asking weather host to 'canoodle' on air

News and entertainment from Portland's bestest alt weekly.Advertisement. Aside from the dubious distinction of sharing the name of the first U.S. President to be impeached, CTV News Anchor Andrew Johnson also doesn't know what "canoodling" means. This is what led to the most awkward moment of the broadcast,doesn't mean you should suggest doing it with the attractive weather girl. This news anchor learned that one the hard way after completely misunderstanding the word

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye slams creationism

Popular scientist and children's television personality Bill Nye, a.k.a. The Science Guy, took to the web last week to decry biblical creationism and plead with parents who reject the theory of evolution not to force their beliefs onBy Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN)--Famed TV scientist Bill Nye is slamming creationism in a new online video for Big Think titled "Creationism Is Not Appropriate For Children.After Bill Nye, the Science Guy, it was the celebrity comedian

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Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong's Second Act

Photos from Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong's historic career.Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, attends a graveside service June 1 for Wilbur Wright on the 100th anniversary of the burial of the powered flight pioneer in Dayton. Armstrong died Saturday. / Chris Stewart, The Dayton Daily News/APHe was the first man to walk on the Moon, but Neil Armstrong didn't have any good photos to prove it. He had the camera most of the time, so it was Aldrin who got all the

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Adrian Gonzalez: A-Gon is gone, but questions remain

BOSTON -- Was this a case of shooting the messenger? The Red Sox would have you believe it wasn't, that their willingness to trade first baseman Adrian Gonzalez stemmed exclusively from their desire to gain the financial flexibility required to reshapeLOS ANGELES -- Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer on the second pitch he saw in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, and Andre Ethier tied a franchise record with his 10th straight hit in an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

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Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong's Second Act

armstrong-statue Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon and a Purdue University aeronautical engineering alumnus died Saturday (Aug. 25). "Neil Armstrong is likely the most famous and inspirational alumnus Purdue has ever had, and heBy JOHN NOBLE WILFORD. Published: August 25, 2012. Neil Armstrong, who made the “giant leap for mankind” as the first human to set foot on the moon, died on Saturday. He was 82. Multimedia. Slide Show · Remembering Neil Armstrong

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UFC: Matchmaker, matchmaker: What happened to the UFC 151 bouts, and Sarah ...

Nate Diaz is the current No. 1 contender for the UFC Lightweight Championship, and he will get his title shot against Benson Henderson in December. His brother, Nick, is still on the sidelines from his positive drug test at UFC 143. Yet he remains oneA rundown of the current UFC 154 card, scheduled for November 17th in Montreal.Current UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz, continues to mend from the reconstructive surgery he had in July for a torn ACL. Filling the void as interim

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Foo: Foo Fighters didn't really play 'last show for a long time'

The seasoned tour manager and promoter talks about booking this year's DeLuna Fest.Here's a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: - Have you caught the Foo Fighters on their current touring cycle? Dave Grohl has.The seasoned tour manager and promoter talks about booking this year's DeLuna Fest.Photo Gallery: Foo Fighters Photo: Richard Johnson/NME. Foo Fighters played their "last show for a long time" as they headlined the final night of

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Hurricane Isaac 2012: Hurricane Isaac 2012 to hit Louisiana, Mississippi; Tropical Storm threatens ...

After killing eight people in Haiti and two in the Dominican Republic, Isaac is now expected to become a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 mph late Tuesday or early Wednesday as it hits somewhere betweenCORAL GABLES (LALATE) - The Hurricane Isaac 2012 projected path is leaving Florida tracking concerns for Sunday. Hurricane Isaac 2012 will reach Florida.27, 2012. The National Hurricane Center predicted Isaac would grow to a Category 1 hurricane over the warm Gulf and possibly hit

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Bill Cosby: Bill Cosby Death: Comedian Alive And Well In America, Joins Bill Nye As Yet ...

Discover how comedian, actor, and producer Bill Cosby played a major role in the development of a more positive portrayal of blacks on TV, on Biography.com.Cosby's bill has been successful thus far, but it raises some tricky questions about who owns a person's image after that person's death, and how long such ownership lasts. Can a person's identity, like a book or a film, ever enter into the public domain?Cosby's bill has been successful thus far, but it raises some

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Lance Armstrong: Letters: Lance Armstrong right to say 'enough is enough'

Surfing legend Laird Hamilton thinks it's BS that Lance Armstrong got stripped of his Tour de France titles, but not because he thinks doping is wrong …Lance Armstrong's “enough is enough” surrender, posturing as defiance, was an implicit admission of guilt — a sad commentary that the cyclist wasn't prepared, after years of insistence to the contrary, to mount a fact-basedLance Armstrong's “enough is enough” surrender, posturing as defiance, was an implicit

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Foo: Foo Fighters Done? Band Plays "Last Show for a Long Time"

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl announced from the stage at the UK's Reading festival on Sunday night (Aug. 26) that the gig would be their last show for a long time, as it marked the end of their summer tour. However, the band does have a couple ofToday wrapped up a weekend of big-ticket performances at the concurrent Reading and Leeds music festivals in the U.K., with some particularly newsworthy highlights over the three-day run coming courtesy of a trio of American acts: Green Day,

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah Remembered By DMX And Missy Elliott

Before Aaliyah passed away on August 25, 2001, Jon Caramanica profiled her in FADER #8. His feature is below. Aaliyah was also the subject of FADER's 2008 Icon Issue; read an oral history of her life told by Missy ElliottToday, August 25, marks the 11-year anniversary of the day super talented songstress Aaliyah passed away. We have seen some remixes of her songs recently like the Urban Noize reworking of “One In A Million”. Today we get another great remix from theAlthough Missy

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Perry Hall High School: All-volunteer breaking news site gains bigger following after Perry Hall High ...

As the news started to break this morning about the Perry Hall High School shooting, residents and news junkies had an insatiable hunger for every piece of information that was coming online. In the mad dash to confirm critical information by the majorThe incident took place Monday morning during the first day of the 2012-2013 school year.The incident took place Monday morning during the first day of the 2012-2013 school year.UPDATED (10:03 p.m.)—A 15-year-old boy is said to be cooperating

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27 Ağustos 2012 Pazartesi

Tropical Storm Isaac Path: Isaac Nears Hurricane Strength, Forecast for Landfall Tuesday Night

Tropical Storm ISAAC Note: If a storm is expected to dissipate within 5 days, its track will be shorter The black line, when selected, and dots show the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast track of the center at the times indicated.The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) -- Hurricane warnings have been issued for an area stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle as Isaac churns toward the Gulf Coast. Video, Hurricane Isaac, Tropical Storm Isaac, Hurricane Florida Keys, Hurricane Isaac

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Adrian Gonzalez: One of Adrian Gonzalez' final acts with the Red Sox: donating school supplies ...

BOSTON — The Los Angeles Dodgers are stocking up for the stretch run with some new, expensive players who couldn't help the Boston Red Sox make it to the postseason this year or last. The Dodgers acquired firstAdrian Gonzalez fell a warning track short of producing his second magical moment in as many days with the Dodgers. With the bases loaded and the Dodgers down by two runs in the eighth inning, Gonzalez hit a towering fly ball that went back, back, backBy Lenny Neslin, Boston.com

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Foo: Foo Fighters: 'It's the last show for a long time'

Foo Fighters' two-and-a-half hour headlining set at this weekend's Reading Festival in England will be the band's last for the foreseeable future. As NME reports, Dave Grohl told the crowd: "Well, well, well. The f--king Reading festival. You guysFoo Fighters have played their last show for a long time. Photo / Richard Robinson. Foo Fighters made the last night of the Reading Festival in England one to remember by playing a mammoth 26-song set and singing happy birthday to

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NASCAR: Column: NASCAR Needs Kyle Busch to Be Himself

OTHER: If you're in Little Rock, Ark., Corpus Christi, Texas or Omaha, Neb., your local ABC affiliate will pre-empt the NASCAR Countdown pre-race show at 7 p.m. for local news – but it will join the ABC race telecast at 7:30Regan Smith apologized for wrecking Danica Patrick during Saturday night's NASCAR Bristol race, but he insisted it was not intentional. "I just pushed up into her," Smith told SB Nation by phone after the race. "Trust me whenDenny Hamlin saved his

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Canoodle: CTV anchorman gains viral fame after asking weather host to 'canoodle' on air

A news anchor's misunderstanding of the word “canoodle” and what looked like an on-air proposition combined to leave a Vancouver, British Columbia TV news team giggling, blushing and stammering during a broadcastAnchorman says he wants to canoodle with hot weather girl on the air. WATCH Best of Funny Local News http://bit.ly/P9c2yo.Advertisement. Aside from the dubious distinction of sharing the name of the first U.S. President to be impeached, CTV News Anchor Andrew Johnson also

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' Hits Evolution Deniers

Nye, who hosted the educational show “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” which aired on PBS Kids from 1993 through 1998, made the statements in a clip posted online on Thursday, and has since been viewed over one million times. In the clip, Nye praises theEvolution is the fundamental idea in all of life science, in all of biology. According to Bill Nye, aka "the science guy," if grownups want to "deny evolutioYou know what gets Bill Nye's bowtie spinning? People who would refute

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Adrian Gonzalez: One of Adrian Gonzalez' final acts with the Red Sox: donating school supplies ...

JPG Mark J. Terrill | Associated PressAdrian Gonzalez, right, has three hits and four RBIs in two games with the Dodgers. LOS ANGELES – It took two pitches for Adrian Gonzalez to make a major difference with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But that wasThere's still no official word from the teams, but the Dodgers sure seem to think that Adrian Gonzalez will be moving to Los Angeles. He's batting cleanup and playing first base according to the lineup posted by Enrique RojasThe trade that

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Lance Armstrong: Lance Armstrong, a million questions

Thumbnail image for lance-armstrong-bw-hissite.jpg So how do you really feel Michael Hiltzik? The LA Times business columnist says Lance Armstrong's refusal to fight any further against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is "theAfter Lance Armstrong decided to stop fighting the US Anti-Doping Agency's charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs, he was stripped of his Tour de France titles, but he has not been dropped by his sponsors. Nike, Anheuser-Busch, and OakleyLance Armstrong

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Empire State Building Shooting: Empire State Building Shooting: Ray Kelly Says NYPD Gunfire That Injured 9 ...

The Empire State Building Shooting Was Mostly Perpetrated by Cops When the first reports of a multiple-casualty shooting outside the Empire State Building came down the line this morning, most of us thought the same thing:Nypd Empire State Building Shooting. NEW YORK — The police shooting near the Empire State Building last week is a testament to how quickly officers can fire off 16 rounds to take down an armed suspect. But the nine wounded bystanders attest to anotherThe New York City Police

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Terrell Owens: Is Terrell Owens' NFL career over? [Poll]

Terrell Owens was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, part of the league-mandated roster reductions from 90 to 75 players. The 38-year-old receiver posted a message on his Twitter account shortly before 11 a.m.NFL player Terrell Owens (pictured), whose luck career-wise has been in the dumps over recent years has now hit bottom again, after he was cut from his latest gig with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, reports the NY DailyTerrell Owens was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday,

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NASCAR: NASCAR Honor Roll: Marcus Smith's Generous Gesture

Ryan Newman's misfortune was Kyle Busch's gain, as the second NASCAR wild card spot changed hands once again after Saturday night's NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kasey Kahne has held the No. 1 wild cardDale Earnhardt Jr. clinched a berth in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, marking the first time in his career he's qualified for the playoffs in consecutive seasons. Earnhardt Jr.Tracking positions during NASCAR

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Empire State Building Shooting: NYPD searches apartment in effort to explain Empire State Building shootings

Updated at 9:45 p.m. ET: A disgruntled former employee shot and killed an ex-coworker before being shot dead outside the Empire State Building by police, who sources said wounded nine bystanders as bullets sprayedby Jeff Sonderman Published Aug. 24, 2012 12:47 pm Updated Aug. 27, 2012 7:53 am. When today's deadly shooting occurred in the heart of Manhattan, thousands of witnesses were nearby and many used cameras to quickly document the scene. Some ofAs New York City police continue to

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Jerry Nelson: Muppet puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies at 78

Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer who taught innumerable children to count over the years as the voice of one of Sesame Street's most popular characters, died Thursday in his Cape Cod home. He was 78. Nelson succumbed after a long battle with emphysema,LOS ANGELES -- Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a delightful menagerie of characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street" and Gobo Fraggle on "Fraggle Rock," has died. He was 78.As we reported earlier, Muppets

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Lance Armstrong: Lance Armstrong, a million questions

I am not sure what is more amazing - • That Lance Armstrong was banned for life and is about to be stripped of his 7 Tour De France championships, or • That Armstrong decided to drop all challenges against the allegationsLance Armstrong was feeling just fine even after being beaten by a lanky teenager in a grueling 36-mile mountain bike race. Better than fine, even. He's more at ease now than he has been in a decade. In his first interview since the U.S. Anti-DopingAlthough Lance

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Canoodle: CTV anchorman gains viral fame after asking weather host to 'canoodle' on air

A news anchor's misunderstanding of the word “canoodle” and what looked like an on-air proposition combined to leave a Vancouver, British Columbia TV news team giggling, blushing and stammering during a broadcastIt was one of the biggest news gaffs in recent history when a CTV news anchor, Andrew Johnson, propositioned the female weather girl right on the air.Maybe we can canoodle? sounds innocent enough, that is, unless you're privy to the definition. Apparently nobody bothered

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Complete Results from Japan's Incredible Run

A 6th-inning meltdown brought back memories of when the Nashville Predators coughed up a critical playoff game at Chicago, but the team from Goodlettsville responded in championship fashion.To explain how Tennessee advanced to Little League World Series Championship game with a 24-16 victory over Petaluma National Little League on Saturday in South Williamsport, Pa. is simpler than it seems. PetalumaWho knows what's in the little-league water these days, but it seems like every year these

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Hurricane Isaac Path: Tropical Storm Isaac on similar path as Katrina in 2005

Tropical Storm Isaac has lashed the Florida Keys and South Florida with wind and rain, but may become an even stronger hurricane as it makes its way toward the northern Gulf Coast. Isaac is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast byThe Republicans are gearing up for an elaborate national convention in pursuit of the coveted post- convention bump. However, research has shown that these jumps in the polls often have more to do with the situation surrounding the convention than

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Bill Nye: Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' Hits Evolution Deniers

Bill Nye, host of the popular nineties children's show Bill Nye the Science Guy, is warning parents to not teach their children creationism because, he says, it does them a disservice by undermining their scientificJust when you thought it was impossible to love Bill Nye, the Science Guy any more, his continued aggressive calling out of the morons of the world of late is positively swoonworthy. As you may recall, he took a rhetorical dump down the throat of aBill Nye, longtime science

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Isaac Hurricane: New tropical storm warning as Isaac approaches

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Haitians began to dig themselves out of the mud on Sunday, one day after Tropical Storm Isaac doused the Caribbean nation and killed eight people here and another two in neighboring Dominican Republic. With aAug. 27, 2012 - States of emergency are declared in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, as Tropical Storm Isaac crosses the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to reach hurricane strength and make landfall Wednesday. (/Associated Press) Correction:Louisiana

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Sam Claflin: First Footage of Sam Claflin in Horror Film 'The Quite Ones'

sam-claflin-catching-fire-finnick-gi.jpg It's official: British actor Sam Claflin will play Finnick Odair in "Catching Fire," the second movie in the "Hunger Games" franchise. Lionsgate confirmed the casting -- which Zap2it first reported in July -- onSam Claflin has joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as Finnick Odair. The star ofSnow White and the Huntsman and Pirates of the Caribbe.First footage from Sam Claflin's upcoming horror film "The

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UFC: Belfort to give Jones a taste of the past

As most of you have heard, UFC 151 was cancelled. Many of the fights have now been relocated to cards coming up in the near future. One card in particular that will benefit from the cancellation is UFC 152 in Toronto, featuring Jon Jones vs. surprisingMiddleweight Mark Munoz says he wouldn't mind fighting Hector Lombard following his loss to Chris Weidman recently.Middleweight Mark Munoz says he wouldn't mind fighting Hector Lombard following his loss to Chris Weidman recently.Junior

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Empire State Building Shooting: Aug. 27: Shooting near the Empire State Building and cost of security

The Empire State Building Shooting Was Mostly Perpetrated by Cops When the first reports of a multiple-casualty shooting outside the Empire State Building came down the line this morning, most of us thought the same thing:The man who gunned down several rush-hour commuters outside the Empire State Building this morning was killed in a hail of police gunfire in plain…25, 2012 - A laid-off clothing designer fatally shot an executive at his former company outside the Empire State Building on

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Jerry Nelson: Muppet puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies at 78

Jerry Nelson, a puppeteer with Sesame Street for more than four decades, has died. He was 78. Nelson was best known for voicing the numbers-obsessed Count.Jerry Nelson, the man slash puppet who taught us how to count has passed on at 1, 2, 378 years of age. Most famous for providing the voice work of theOn the night of August 23, friends and colleagues of beloved veteran Muppeteer Jerry Nelson posted the news on Facebook that Jerry had passed away. The news is not a complete surprise, as

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Hurricane Isaac: Hurricane Isaac blows aside Akin controversy at GOP convention

It's deja vu all over again: Four years ago, Hurricane Gustav threatened Republican National Convention plans. This year, it's Hurricane Isaac. The bad weather, still a tropical storm in the Atlantic, has convention planners and emergency officialsStorm has killed at least six people in Haiti * Republican convention in Tampa pushed back by storm * Gulf energy production will see temporary shut-downs By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Isaac,One of America's

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26 Ağustos 2012 Pazar

Adrian Gonzalez: Adrian Gonzalez, James Loney scratched from lineups as Red Sox, Dodgers ...

Adrian Gonzalez blasted a three-run home run in the first inning of his debut in Los Angeles.I spent Friday night trying madly to keep up with updates from what could go down as one of the most momentous trades in Boston sports history. A friend of mine who becomes my roommate Saturday spent it sending me textsLOS ANGELES -- It took two pitches for Adrian Gonzalez to make a major difference with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gonzalez hit a three-run homer a couple of hours after arriving at his new

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Adrian Gonzalez: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez says he was unfairly branded in Boston

JPG Mark J. Terrill | Associated PressAdrian Gonzalez, right, has three hits and four RBIs in two games with the Dodgers. LOS ANGELES – It took two pitches for Adrian Gonzalez to make a major difference with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But that wasAdrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett introduced themselves to Los Angeles in an oddly timed postgame news conference on Saturday night. The atmosphere was largely festive, as fans who stayed behind cheered their answers and fawning reporters threw theLOS

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Guild Wars 2: Guild Wars 2 strategy guide now available, common issues guide

For ArenaNet, the man in charge of keeping Guild Wars 2's money ship float is John Smith, and he's created an interesting infographic showing the state of the economy from the beta process. From the chart, Smith deducesAfter what seemed like a smooth launch, ArenaNet has been experiencing frequent technical difficulties with its spanking new MMO, Guild Wars 2 (GW2). The game is currently only open to players who pre-purchased the game, and opens fully on AugustFinally, the wait -- the

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Earthquake: A series of earthquakes rattles San Diego area

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Dozens of small to moderate earthquakes struck southeastern California on Sunday, knocking trailer homes off their foundations, shattering windows and rattling nerves in a small farming town east of San Diego. The largest quake, at 1SALTON SEA ó Earthquakes have shaken the south end of the Salton Sea today and into the Coachella Valley in a seismic swarm that experts say has not been seen in more than three decades. The largest quake, a magnitude 5.5, struck at 1:57 p.m.

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Earthquake: "Earthquake storm" continues to rattle Imperial County, surrounding areas

A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 11 miles from Indio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 2:53 a.m. Pacific time at a depth of 4.3 miles. The epicenter was 12 miles from Thousand Palms,The reports about our earthquake coming in from around the countryside include black smoke arising and ash falling in the cinder country near O'Leary Peak that were thought to be from a volcano. A hand from the Lockett Tank country came in saying

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NASCAR: NASCAR Irwin Tools Night Race: Old School Bristol with New School Racing

Tony Stewart used to have an image as the bad boy of NASCAR. Lately, he's toned it down. But on Saturday he may have regained his throne after he got into an accident that ended with him tossing his helmet at the otherDenny Hamlin saved his best for the last stretch of Saturday's Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and his persistence paid off with the No. 11 team's third win of the season in 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesBROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jimmie Johnson looked as if

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah – Rock The Boat (Question Remix) | New Music

R&B singer Aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash 11 years ago on Saturday. The young superstar, who was also an aspiring actress, had just.Aaliyah S. Reese, daughter of Edward Jr. and Claudia Reese of Lewes, is a role model for all youth, and deserves a lot of praise for her unique accomplishments. Insightful, open-minded, determined, and compassionate are qualities that best describeToday marks the 11th anniversary of Aaliyah's death. On August 25, 2001, the world lost the

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Lance Armstrong: The Unfinished Road of Lance Armstrong

PARIS — With Lance Armstrong stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, simple logic might suggest that his runners-up from 1999 to 2005 would just inherit them, right? Not so fast. The doping-dazed sport of cycling has a logic all itsFrom Rosie Ruiz to Gaylord Perry to She-Male Shotputters, here's a quick list.By ending his fight against doping authorities, effectively surrendering his cycling titles, Lance Armstrong, perhaps, will hold onto the affection of many fans who

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Adrian Gonzalez: Adrian Gonzalez 'excited' for Dodgers

Adrian Gonzalez got a jump on expectations in Los Angeles by homering Saturday night in his first at-bat as a Dodger, writes Mark Saxon. Blog. • Dodgers blog | ESPN Los Angeles. "It means a lot to have Adrian here because it gives us a lot moreAdrian Gonzalez blasted a three-run home run in the first inning of his debut in Los Angeles.Adrian Gonzalez had only been in Los Angeles for a couple of hours and was wearing his Dodgers uniform for the first time when he found himself rounding

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LL Cool J: LL Cool J burglary suspect probed in other home break-ins

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A homeless man was charged Thursday with burglary for allegedly breaking into the California home of LL Cool J, where the actor-rapper subdued him. Jonathan Kirby was charged with first-degree burglary with a person present andThe alleged burglar who got his face bashed in by LL Cool J has officially been charged with a crime and now faces LIFE IN PRISON if convicted TMZ…22, 2012 - Police say they found a suspected burglar in LL Cool J's kitchen while his family

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Lance Armstrong: Ask an Expert: Lance Armstrong's lessons for small business

Lance Armstrong's “enough is enough” surrender, posturing as defiance, was an implicit admission of guilt — a sad commentary that the cyclist wasn't prepared, after years of insistence to the contrary, to mount a fact-based24 (Bloomberg) -- Cyclist Lance Armstrong will be stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life after refusing to fight drug allegations by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. “He will be banned for life and loss ofI am

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Jerry Nelson: Jerry Nelson, Count of 'Sesame Street,' dies at 78

"Jerry Nelson imbued all his characters with the same gentle, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own personality. He joined The Jim Henson Company in the earliest years, and his unique contributions to the worlds of Fraggles, Muppets,JerryHerryProfile 200x296 R.I.P. Jerry Nelson The New York Times reports that Jerry Nelson, noted Muppet performer, has passed away due to complications from emphysema. The Muppet wikia notes his full biography, and his legacy, both on Sesame

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Empire State Building Shooting: Empire State Building shooting victim Steven Ercolino and girlfriend Ivette ...

Anthony Gucciardi Prisonplanet.com. August 25, 2012. In yet another 'summer shooting' involving a killer who is now being referred to by the media as the 'Empire State Building shooter', recently-fired gunman Jeffrey Johnson fired on aNEW YORK — All nine people injured during a dramatic confrontation between police and a gunman outside the Empire State Building were wounded by gunfire from the two officers, police said Saturday, citing ballistics evidence. The veteran

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Adrian Gonzalez: Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett introduce themselves to LA

Will the Red Sox let him go in a trade to Los Angeles now?FILE - In this July 29, 2012 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez gestures after scoring during a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Red Sox have traded Gonzalez, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielderThe Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Boston Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and pitcher Josh Beckett off of waivers Friday fueling speculation that both players will be dealt, reports

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Avril Lavigne: Avril Lavigne And Chad Kroeger: An All-Canadian Wedding Playlist

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Not if you're It-guy-of-the-moment Ryan Lochte, who partied hard with Prince Harry (though maybe not quite as hard) in Sin City this week.Avril Lavigne could soon be the inspiration behind a Nickelback love song. The Canadian singer and fellow Canuck Chad Kroeger, frontman of the rock.How silly were straight people this week? Avril Lavigne and the Nickelback guy got engaged, and Lance Armstrong may be stripped of his seven Tour de France

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Neil Armstrong: Celebs React to Neil Armstrong's Death: The Stars and the Moon Man

Neal Stephenson and I were not standing in order to make it quite clear who Neil #1 was and would always be. I spent a couple of days in Neil Armstrong's company. He was as nice, as modest and as wise as anybody couldNeal Stephenson and I were not standing in order to make it quite clear who Neil #1 was and would always be. I spent a couple of days in Neil Armstrong's company. He was as nice, as modest and as wise as anybody couldCINCINNATI – Neil Armstrong was a quiet,

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012 Scores: Tennessee's Offense Proves ...

The U.S. champion in the Little League World Series is Tennessee after they just scored 24 runs against California. They will also be the unstoppable World Series champion once they beat Japan in the final game of the series. They say the best defenseThe Little League World Series international and national finals are set. Petaluma, Calif. won Thursday night to advance to the national final to play Goodlettsville, Tenn. in an 11-1 five-inning vitory over San Antonio. Earlier, Aguadulce,

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah: Forever Young & Forever Flawless

On the anniversary of the R&B singer's death, an MC reflects on her influence in his life.Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001) was an American R&B singer, dancer, fashion model and actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended Detroit School ofDefinitely doesn't feel like it's been 11 years since we lost Aaliyah in a fatal plane crash. Grandma Tina Knowles says she isn't the one that spoils Blue

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Canoodle: CTV anchorman gains viral fame after asking weather host to 'canoodle' on air

It was one of the biggest news gaffs in recent history when a CTV news anchor, Andrew Johnson, propositioned the female weather girl right on the air.A news presenter on Canadian television has stunned the weather girl when he awkwardly suggested they "canoodle" live on air. The incident took place on a local news broadcast after a segment had mentioned "canoodling". The anchorman Andrew thenAndrew Johnson, the anchor, suggested that colleague Astrid Braunschmidt canoodle

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Empire State Building Shooting: NYPD: Empire State victims hit by police gunfire

The man who gunned down several rush-hour commuters outside the Empire State Building this morning was killed in a hail of police gunfire in plain…25, 2012 - A laid-off clothing designer fatally shot an executive at his former company outside the Empire State Building on Friday, setting off a chaotic showdown with police in front of one of the world's best-known landmarks. (/Associated PressAll nine people wounded during a dramatic confrontation between police and a gunman outside the

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah: Forever Young & Forever Flawless

However, on August 25, 2001, Aaliyah was on her way back to the US from the Bahamas after shooting a music video for what was to be her last single 'Rock The Boat', when the plane crashed just moments after take-off. Aaliyah was killed instantly alongR&B singer Aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash 11 years ago on Saturday. The young superstar, who was also an aspiring actress, had just.At just 22, Aaliyah Dana Houghton had achieved monumental success and was fast

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Hurricane Isaac: Tropical Storm Isaac Forecast Updates, Hurricane Warnings And Watches ...

25, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance Group® of Companies, including subsidiaries Foremost Insurance, 21st Century and Bristol West, are prepared for deployment to help customers once Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Southern Florida this25, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance Group® of Companies, including subsidiaries Foremost Insurance, 21st Century and Bristol West, are prepared for deployment to help customers once Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Southern Florida thisNo,

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Complete Guide to Tournament Finale

(AP) SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Brock Myers' hit a tie-breaking double, and Goodlettsville, Tenn., gave up a 10-run lead in the bottom of the sixth before scoring nine in the seventh in a 24-16 victory Saturday overI do it a majority of the time while attending the National Sports Collectors Convention, and I did it again today while taking my annual trip to the Little League World Series. It was a blast! Take a look. Japan and Panama…A 6th-inning meltdown brought back memories of when

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Jerry Nelson: Jerry Nelson | 'Sesame' puppeteer, 78

Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer who taught innumerable children to count over the years as the voice of one of Sesame Street's most popular characters, died Thursday in his Cape Cod home. He was 78. Nelson succumbed after a long battle with emphysema,JerryHerryProfile 200x296 R.I.P. Jerry Nelson The New York Times reports that Jerry Nelson, noted Muppet performer, has passed away due to complications from emphysema. The Muppet wikia notes his full biography, andJerry Nelson, Sesame

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25 Ağustos 2012 Cumartesi

Jerry Nelson: Muppet puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies at 78

Jerry Nelson, famed puppeteer who delighted generations of tykes and young people for decades, and was best known for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets, died yesterday from complications of various types of cancers he had been stricken with. He wasJerry Nelson, the man slash puppet who taught us how to count has passed on at 1, 2, 378 years of age. Most famous for providing the voice work of thePuppeteer Jerry Nelson passed away yesterday at the age of 78. No cause of death has been

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Hurricane Isaac: Hurricane Isaac delays start of Republican National Convention in Tampa

Tropical Storm Isaac has the U.S. Gulf Coast on alert, as forecasters say it will become Hurricane Isaac 2012 on Sunday, cutting a path toward Alabama, Mississippi, and the panhandle of Florida. The latest forecast update Saturday suggests strongNo, Hurricane Isaac will not destroy wind turbines. First, there aren't any wind farms built in Florida (yet). Even if there were, wind turbines specifically designed to withstand hurricanes are commercially available. Based on theAug. 25, 2012 -

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah: Forever Young & Forever Flawless

"Aaliyah is sincerely missed," DMX tells The BoomBox, his voice lower than the usual boisterous tone he delivers. Eleven years have passed since the iconic chanteuse's untimely death on Aug. 25, 2001, a date that marks an irreplaceable loss in the R&BDozens of celebrities have taken to Twitter to remember singer and model Aaliyah on the 11th anniversary of her death. She was killed in a plane crash on August 25th 2001.Dozens of celebrities have taken to Twitter to remember

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Little League World Series: Little League World Series 2012: Complete Guide to Tournament Finale

When it comes to the Little League World Series, roles are reversed: big leaguers become the adoring fans of the pint-sized players. Cain called to wish Petaluma luck before the U.S. championship game Saturday afternoon against Goodlettsville, Tenn.A 6th-inning meltdown brought back memories of when the Nashville Predators coughed up a critical playoff game at Chicago, but the team from Goodlettsville responded in championship fashion.The 2012 Little League World Series is really heating up as

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Avril Lavigne: Celebrity Week In Review: Avril Lavigne Is Engaged, Ryan Lochte Parties And ...

Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger popped the question August 8 after six months of dating.The masses have already mashed up engaged Canadian sweethearts Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger's names. Now, like icing on the proverbial (wedding) cake, there's.Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger after a six-month courtship they kept largely out of view, US Weekly reports. Their relati.Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger after a six-month courtship they

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Tropical Storm Isaac: Tropical Storm Isaac drenches Haiti, swipes Cuba

000 WTNT34 KNHC 252050 TCPAT4 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ADVISORY NUMBER 19 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092012 500 PM EDT SAT AUG 25 2012 CENTER OF ISAAC000 WTNT34 KNHC 252050 TCPAT4 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ADVISORY NUMBER 19 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092012 500 PM EDT SAT AUG 25 2012 CENTER OF ISAACNASA's effort to launch a pair of satellites to Earth's radiation belts has been delayed until late next week because of Tropical Storm Isaac. The

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Jerry Nelson: Muppet puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies at 78

The cast and crew of Sesame Street and the staff of Sesame Workshop deeply mourn the loss of cast member and creator of dozens of Muppet characters, Jerry.By now, most people have heard that beloved voice actor and puppeteer Jerry Nelson passed away on Thursday. The news, while not a total surprise given Nelson's health issues over the past decade, was a huge blow to Muppets fans everywhere.Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer who taught innumerable children to count over the years as the voice of

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Aaliyah: Aaliyah: Forever Young & Forever Flawless

Drake finally gave us a few details about the mysterious Aaliyah album that's due later this year, and now a rep from her family-run label Blackground Records has really set the record straight, diminishing Drake's role in the project. Earlier thisAaliyah was the perfect name for her as she embodied it's meaning.When I first learned of her passing, I was devastated & paralyzed with profound sorrow. She was just beginning to flourish & rise to superstardom. I knew that her

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LL Cool J: LL Cool J burglary suspect probed in other home break-ins

Every time we hear about a celebrity playing real-life hero, we are of two minds: On the one hand it's awesome that people we look up to for their talent.Earlier this week, LL Cool J used his muscles to pull off the ultimate home security. While sleeping in his Los Angeles, California residence, Cool James awoke after hearing a commotion downstairs, only to find a burglar trying to steal from his home.So it's time for me to give those LL Cool J fans who have been patiently waiting for

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Amy Schumer: Amy Schumer dumped WWE's Dolph Ziggler because sex was 'too athletic'

Howard Stern's interview with comedian Amy Schumer's was chock full of revelations about her sexual history, including the on Wednesday morning's satellite radio broadcast, including intimate details about her sex life with ex-boyfriend WWE wrestlerComedian Amy Schumer made an appearance on Howard Stern's radio show yesterday to talk about God-knows-what. All we know is her interview with Stern digressed into a full-out conversation about Schumer's sexcapades (this

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Phyllis Diller: Phyllis Diller: Showing, And Celebrating, Her Age

Comedian Phyllis Diller -- who paved the way for today's female comics -- died this morning, TMZ has learned.Sources close to Diller tell us the comedian…LOS ANGELES -- Long before Kathy Griffin was languishing on the D-list, Roseanne Barr was calling herself a domestic goddess and Joan Rivers was asking audiences if they could talk, wild-haired housewife-turned-comedian Phyllis Diller was dishingPhyllis Diller's husband “Fang,” the target of many of her lightning-fast and

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LL Cool J: LL Cool J burglary suspect probed in other home break-ins

Knock You Out: LL Cool J attracted well-deserved attention this week when he successfully detained a burglary suspect on Wednesday morning inside his Studio City home until the police arrived. The rapper and actor battled with the alleged burglar1:30 PM PT -- Police say LL Cool J will NOT be charged with assault after the incident.8:53 AM PT -- LL beat the living CRAP out of the intruder who's…Earlier this week, LL Cool J used his muscles to pull off the ultimate home security. While

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UFC: UFC 151 show is canceled after Dan Henderson injured, Jon Jones declines ...

The UFC 151 fight card has been canceled, as the whole global fight community already knows. And the fall guy is one Jon "Bones" Jones, who just a year ago was every fan's favorite fighter, and is still regarded as perhaps the best pound for poundAnderson Silva was close to saving UFC 151. According to UFC president Dana White, Silva relayed a message through his manager Ed Soares just moments after White announced on Thursday that UFC 151Jon Jones will not be facing Lyoto

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West Nile Virus Symptoms: Tobacco warnings, West Nile Virus symptoms

West Nile Virus Symptoms. The U.S. is facing the largest outbreak of the West Nile virus in history, one that's left 43 people dead from a seemingly harmles.Although four out of five people will develop no illness from West Nile Virus (WNV), twenty percent of those infected will experience West Nile fever, leaving 1 in 150 who suffers from severe neuroinvasive disease. There are different tiers to WNVIt starts with a simple mosquito bite and 80 percent of those who contract West Nile virus

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Phyllis Diller: Phyllis Diller: Showing, And Celebrating, Her Age

Phyllis Diller made a career out of self-deprecating jokes. Associated PressPhyllis Diller made a career out of self-deprecating jokes. Early in her career Phyllis Diller, who died on Monday at 95, made fun of her legs and her figure. Later she tookComedian Phyllis Diller -- who paved the way for today's female comics -- died this morning, TMZ has learned.Sources close to Diller tell us the comedian…Phyllis Diller made a career out of self-deprecating jokes. Associated PressPhyllis

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