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Sideshow: Matt Damon says he'll take freedom Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:15AMWhat is fame, says Oscar-winner Matt Damon, other than a penal colony? Damon says his high-profile friends don't enjoy any real freedom.
THE (07-20-11) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:15AM*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE I imagine that one of the reasons that [...]
Editorial: Paying our debt Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:14AMThose who ignore history are entitled to repeat it.
Herald exclusive: Adventures in Translation Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:14AM“Have you secured a grant to do the translation?” I hadn’t. Foolishly, it hadn’t occurred to me. “Do you at least have a publisher?” he asked next. There was no publisher either. I reported the fact truthfully.
Ogando pitches Rangers to 12th straight win, 7-0 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:13AMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Texas Rangers came into Angel Stadium with a business-as-usual attitude. None of this "critical series" stuff. That's for the second-place team.
'We are striving hard to overtake India as number one cricket team,' says Swann Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:12AMEngland off-spinner Graeme Swann has said that his team is striving hard to overtake India as the number one ranked team in the world.
NBA Sabermetrics: The Ultimate "Moneyball" Team Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:10PMMoneyball. Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane determined that a sabermetric approach to baseball gave a team a more statistically probable chance of winning. The belief of sabermetrics is that statistics such as batting average, home runs, and RBI are a lot less indicative of a player’s value to his team, than is slugging percentage, on base percentage, and total run production ...
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As England and India prepare for the 2,000th Test, an impassioned call: Test cricket must not die Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56PMThere really is nothing like it. It is sport's ultimate contest, a battle over five days full of twists and turns testing its competitors like no other.
Morrisville Public Library opens new addition (video) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56PMMORRISVILLE – Nine months after breaking ground, the Morrisville Public Library officially opened the new 3,000 square foot addition at 87 W. Main St. in Morrisville.
Oneida Indian Nation's film 'First Allies' to be filmed, produced locally Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56PMVERONA — Nation Representative and CEO of Nation Enterprises Ray Halbritter took the stage at Turning Stone Casino’s Showroom wearing a director’s beret and with megaphone in hand as he officially announced the Oneida Nation-funded $10 million feature film “First Allies” on Tuesday.
Megan Rapinoe overcomes setbacks to shine in first World Cup Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:55PMDespite starting the Women's World Cup on the bench, former University of Portland standout Megan Rapinoe made her mark, netting one goal and contributing three key assists in the tournament.
Lions give veteran Ruffin another chance Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:54PMAspiring standup comic J.R. Ruffin once broke everybody up at a Calgary Stampeders rookie show, doing an impression of Wally Buono. Now this would-be master of hilarity is playing for Wally Buono, but, please, no cracks about the B.C. Lions being a ready-made answer to a punch line.
Wings' 3-time Cup-winning goalie Osgood retires Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:32PMChris Osgood announced his retirement today and, with Kris Draper also apparently headed in that direction, only one member of the Red Wings — Nick Lidstrom — will remain from the last team to win two consecutive Stanley Cups (1997, 1998).
Why Did My Stock Just Die? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:31PMThese stocks just rolled over. Can they come back?
British queen's "Swan Uppers" scour River Thames for birds Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:31PMJuly 19 (Reuters Life!) - Scarlet-clad emissaries of Britain's Queen Elizabeth began paddling southern England's sprawling River Thames this week in search of swans for the ancient tradition of "swan upping".
Highway work near Kugler Creek nears completion (WITH VIDEO) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:30PMMotorists who’ve navigated the twisty construction zone descending to the Kugler Creek bridge on U.S. Highway 278 for the past two years won’t have to wait much longer for the new span of the re-routed highway to open, if work on the project proceeds as planned.
American Fork to celebrate anniversary of Robinson Park Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:30PMAMERICAN FORK -- Seventy-five years old, but still very young at heart -- that's Robinson Park, in downtown American Fork.
The Beginning Of The End Of The Bachmann Campaign Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:29PMRepublican primary voters and caucus attenders have one goal for 2012; to remove President Obama from office. Poll after poll, focus group after focus group show that they are almost maniacally focused on this goal . What they seek is the rightward-most candidate who can get the job done.
Spring Recap: DaVita Teammates Discuss Kidney Care Needs of Dialysis Patients with Political Leaders Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:28PMDENVER- DaVita Inc. , a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease CKD, and end stage renal disease ESRD, today announced that 82 teammates employees met with more than 100 political leaders during the months of May and June.DaVita teammates employees attended nearly 100 congressional meetings with U.S. senators,...
Phone hacking: a classic case of corporate failure? | Aditya Chakrabortty Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:41AMStaff don't always set out to do bad things. But companies should beware 'ethical fading' Perhaps by now you've had your fill of the furious moralising and molten denunciations of Rupert Murdoch and his lieutenants (or perhaps not – in which case, allow me to direct you to a little place on the internet called Twitter, where you will find so much more). But these reactions don't really help ...
Hatch closes on years of shuttle treks to station Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:41AMShuttle Atlantis and four astronauts today were scheduled to depart the International Space Station to begin a shuttle's final journey home from...
The “Holy Grail” of Medicine Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:40AMTransformational breakthroughs have taken place across the scientific spectrum, most importantly in medical biotechs. One that stands out is a nutraceutical that contains anatabine citrate, a naturally occurring food substance found in solanaceous plants.
Live in space: Hatches closed between space shuttle, ISS for final time Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:40AMBefore floating back into Atlantis, four shuttle astronauts presented two special gifts to six International Space Station residents: a small model...
Birdbooker Report 179 #books Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:38AMCompiled by an ardent bibliophile, this is a weekly report about all those wonderful nature, science and history books that are hot-off-the-presses in North America and the UK Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky, My pile of books is a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I'll have a long beard by the time I read them. ~ Arnold Lobel [1933-1987] author of many popular children's books ...
New Global Model of Alzheimer's Risk Suggests a 25 Percent Reduction in Presumed Risk Factors Could Lower Alzheimer's ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:36AMContact: Alzheimer's Association media line: +1-312-335-4078, media@alz.org, or AAIC 2011 press room, July 16-21: +33 (0)1 57 25 20 35
Only one they need Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:27AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The streaking Boston Red Sox worked some serious overtime for their latest victory. Dustin Pedroia singled with two outs in the top of the 16th inning, snapping a scoreless tie and giving the AL East leaders a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a game that ended early today.
Coach Fran touts Bobcats' attitude, QB options Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:25AMshare: digg facebook twitter NEW BRAUNFELS — Texas State football coach Dennis Franchione came away from a team meeting a few weeks ago with a positive vibe. Franchione, a 25-year college head-coaching veteran, made the remarks on Monday after he addressed the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. A college football program in transition, Texas State hired the former Alabama and Texas A&M coach in ...
Streak of 100-degree days putting summer of 2011 in record books Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:25AMMonday was the 19th consecutive day temperatures in Waco has been at least 100 degrees, placing this summer’s streak among the longest in recorded history.
Low-tech MedicAlert bracelets beginning to have high-tech application Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:41PMOTTAWA - It's a decidedly low-tech method responsible for saving countless lives across the country. But as it marks 50 years in use in Canada, the MedicAlert system is beginning to have high-tech applications.
Is this remarkable world bicycle traveler the first "Fred"? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:41PMDeep in the bowels of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History -- surrounded by 3 million other national treasures -- sits a bicycle. It’s a German-made Reinhardt. The single-speed, 42-pound brute found its way here after traveling 25,000 miles around the world in the mid-1930s as the main conveyance of Fred Birchmore. Some says he's the original "Fred." It's possible, depending on ...
Biofile with Ross Greenburg | BoxingInsider.com - Boxing | Boxing News Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:37PMStatus: Former President of HBO Sports.
Jackson powers A's past Angels Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:36PMOAKLAND - Conor Jackson fumbled through his locker and pulled out an unused baseball bat and ball, added his signature to both, then handed them over to Oakland Athletics' equipment manager Steve Vucinich.
Kelly: What’s an instant sports classic? Check Twitter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:34PMA great game going right down to the wire is going to generate Twitter traffic. The greatest games watched by the most people will generate record traffic. That’s a pretty good definition of a ‘classic’, isn’t it?
Is the Los Angeles Times for Sale? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:34PMMedia company Tribune, which has been mired in bankruptcy for nearly three years, today announced a restructuring that could position one of its trophy assets for a sale.
Railroad Days comes to town Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:31PMThousands took an historical trip Saturday during Railroad Days in Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Cookies for Kids' Cancer Supporters Unite to Make May 2011 the Organization's Biggest Fundraising Month on Record Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:30PMCookies for Kids' Cancer and The Glad Products Company announce today that May 2011 was the biggest month on record in the organization's nearly 3-year history with the most bake sales held and the most money raised in a month.
Pierogies rule the day at Kensico Dam Plaza Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:33AMVALHALLA — You can't get more Polish than pierogi.
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:32AMTHE SUN: Darren Clarke pocketed a whopping £2.9million by winning The Open last night - but now he has to shed a few pounds. Also: Barcelona have two weeks to meet Arsenal's £40million asking price for Cesc Fabregas.
93-year-old Richmond veterinarian regals with tales of years gone by Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:32AMDr. Joe Lomas, 93, was one of Richmond's first animal doctor. He opened Richmond's first veterinary hospital, Richmond Animal Hospital in 1955. He is shown here with his wife, Marian, who was also a veterinarian.
A 'double' home with history, and a secret room Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:20AMThis historic home, built in 1790 by a family of shipbuilders and house wrights, has many period charms, including original pumpkin pine floors and four working fireplaces. It also has a secret room. Inside a closet in the master bedroom, on the second floor, a wooden ladder leads upstairs to a small room, now used as an office. On the ...
Fourth Tour de France win for Mark Cavendish Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:17AMMONTPELLIER, France (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish delivered a textbook sprint in the finale of the 193-kms 15th stage of the Tour de France in Montpellier on Sunday to snatch his fourth victory in this year's race.
FIFA Women's World Cup: The 5 Best Games of the Tournament Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:14AMThe 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup went into the books in stunning fashion today, as a classic between the U.S. and Japan continued the tournament's streak of dramatic, nail-biting games. In the end, we saw the latest goal in World Cup history scored twice, three penalty shootouts, and a resilient Japanese team battle through the host nation and defending champions, before defeating the No. 1 ...
Australians Favor Early Vote; Gillard’s Support Slides Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:24PMMost Australians favor an early national election and support for Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Labor government fell to a new low amid plans to charge companies for pollution, a Nielsen poll today showed.
WWE: 9 Classic Superstars That Could Succeed in the Modern Era Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:15PMWWE has a rich history of extraordinary performers. The WWE "All Stars" video game was marketed as a challenge between yesterdays stars, and WWE's current roster. This concept had me thinking about what stars could "make it" in today's wrestling climate. I made the following list of classic superstars that I think could stand a legitimate chance in 2011's WWE. Begin Slideshow
Baseball Mexico Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:12PMAlthough they've taken decidedly different routes to identical records as of Thursday, both the Mexico City Diablos Rojos and Quintana Roo Tigres have become the first teams to clinch berths in the Mexican League playoffs this season.
Logitech Disputes Patent Infringement Claim by Universal Electronics Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10PMLogitech International (SIX:LOGN) (Nasdaq:LOGI) today disputed the merit of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI) ...
East Windsor PAL/Cranbury Plainsboro 12-year-old softball All-Stars take state title over Pequannock Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10PMLODI – The East Windsor PAL/Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League All-Stars captured the state championship in 12-Year-Old Softball last night with a 6-0 victory over Pequannock at the event hosted by the Lodi Little League.
Gettin’ wet, muddy Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:05PMWhen it comes to getting wet, muddy and just plain worn out, nobody does it better than a group of Dallas County teens.
Rangers sweep away Mariners Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:05PMRed hot Texas rolls to 7-3 win over Seattle behind strong pitching from Matt Harrison