The curse of the 'Sinking Ship'Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:13AMJohn Fujii has heard the advice countless times. Are you crazy, man? Give it up. Just walk away. The more he hears it, the more he digs in.
Candidates announce for officeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:11AMWith the June primary approaching, several candidates have announced their intent to run, and Republican candidates began qualifying for their races on Tuesday.
McConnell families endure as wars go onSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:08AMWhile his wife was deployed from McConnell Air Force Base to Iraq , the husband was so busy looking after their three young daughters that he forgot it was Super Bowl Sunday.
In Haiti, 'hoping for God to help' in earthquake's aftermathSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:06AMThe 2-year-old girl wore a pink Minnie Mouse dress, plastic flip-flops and a stare that could crumble concrete. Next to the makeshift shelter where she lived in a sprawling tent city, she gazed up at a visitor intently, silently as her grandmother spoke of making do without enough food.In the three weeks since I returned from Haiti, I've thought often of that girl, whose name is Junia, and ...
Ghost hunters search for screams in the nightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:00AMBRISTOL, VA. — "Zip it," the head ghost hunter snapped. "We can't hear her scream if we're talking." She and six comrades stared straight ahead from the platform of the Bristol Train Station. They leaned in a bit, straining, waiting for a scream from the great beyond.
Casper’s Billiards hits big timeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:51PMCasper’s Billiards is becoming an institution in the community of 4,200 and across the region.
No promised land at the end of all thisSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:50PM04 March 2010 Iraq, having beaten most of its insurgents, holds an election on March 7th. But its institutions may be too weak, and its politicians too greedy, to save democracy
TV tale of 'other woman' in Roseboro caseSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:41PMMichael Roseboro is the focus of a "48 Hours Mystery" special about his conviction for the 2008 murder of his wife, Jan.But it is the other woman who plays the most compelling role in the CBS program, which was broadcast Saturday night.During the one-hour segment, viewers here and across the nation ...
Role of police in withdrawal of case vs. Pakistanis probedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:25PMCebu Provincial Police Office director Sr. Supt. Erson Digal has ordered an investigation into reports that a policewoman allegedly tried to intervene in the rape case against the two Pakistani nationals accused by their househelp of rape in Carcar City.
COLUMN: Bring on the Games; farewell to the other Games, radio friendsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:15PMA warm, and I mean an unseasonably warm, welcome to the circumpolar world for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games. The city and its volunteer spirit are certain to make the Games a success. It's key to point out that for the next week or so, GP not only represents itself, and Alberta, but all of Canada.[...]
'Avatar' could lift Oscar ratings, but there is the Leonardo DiCaprio factorFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:15PMWhile everyone puts the finishing touches on their Oscar pools, it seems appropriate to take a look at the ratings of the show. While everyone puts the finishing touches on their Oscar pools, it seems appropriate to take a look at the ratings of the show.
A number of men charged in court over various incidentsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:13PMA number of men were charged on Friday on different accusations, raging from threatening family to illegally escaping Malta. Carmelo Vella, a 45 year old man from St Paul’s Bay pleaded not guilty to insulting and slightly injuring GWU deputy general secretary Geitu Mercieca at Café Merisi in South Street, Valletta. Mr Vella pleaded not [...]
Allen Iverson’s troubled lifeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:09PMTrouble seems to have followed Allen Iverson throughout his adult life — and even a little before then. When he was 17, he was implicated in a bowling alley brawl in Virginia and later convicted of “maiming by mob”. He spent four months at a correctional facility before his conviction was overturned due to insufficient [...]
Iraq's religious leaders urge strong voter turnoutFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMReligious leaders on Friday ordered Iraqis to vote in weekend parliamentary elections to safeguard the war-wracked nation's fledgling democracy and to ensure the ballot is unhindered by fraud.
Isle firefighter leading O’Connell softballFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe O’Connell softball team will go after its seventh straight title under the direction of new coach Paul Chide.
Senator panel leans toward theater with restaurantsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:26PMIn an informal vote last week, most members of a Senator Theatre advisory panel told the Baltimore Development Corp. that they would rather it be a cinema than a new home for Towson University's radio station. According to several members and a city councilman who represents the area, however, there...
Modular Homes: Built to Burn?Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:22PMFOX UNDERCOVER - After six people barely escaped from a fast-moving fire that destroyed their modular home, the fire chief who fought that fire wants changes in the way modular homes are built, saying the construction methods used for these pre-fabricated homes can make fires burn much bigger and faster than traditionally-built homes.
2 brothers caught for killing a tricycle leaderTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:11PMTwo brothers who are prime suspects in the killing of a transport leader in Quezon City have been arrested, a police official said.
$35,000 in prizes in Wahoo TournamentTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:01PMBIG CATCH: TTGFA president Richard De Verteuil fights a fish at last year's Spice Island Bill Fish Tournament in Grenada.
State Police Top Cop Resigns In Wake Of Gov FlapTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:01PMThe head of the New York State Police on Tuesday announced his abrupt retirement, becoming the second public safety official to depart amid an unfolding scandal threatening Gov. David Paterson and his administration. Harry Corbitt, who retired before and went back into service two years ago at Paterson's request, gave no reason for his departure. In February he acknowledged a state police ...
Sally goes to drama festivalTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:36PMSally is used to talking herself out of sticky situations. That is until she ends up at the “cop shop” after “accidently” stealing something from the mall.
Monday March 01 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:44PMSINGAPORE, March 1 — Singaporeans had a chance yesterday to say something to United States President Barack Obama. They just had to turn up outside the Asian Civilisations Museum and voice a 30-second message on camera, for an upcoming film documentary.
Police Searching For Missing Va. WomanSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:24PMPolice in Patrick County are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman.
Nicholas Lezard: If you could see the BBC now, John ...Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:14PMDear John Peel, Forgive the impertinence of my writing to you care of the afterlife, but I thought you'd better know about what's been going on down here lately.
Mother of murder suspect makes emotional pleaSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:12PMcrime The mother of a missing man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and baby daughter broke down yesterday as she made an appeal for him to come forward. Anthony Marsh, 21, has not been seen since Saturday morning, when the bodies of Stephanie Bellinger, 24, and eight-month-old Lily were found at their home in Totton, near Southampton. A relative of Miss Bellinger made the discovery at the ...
'Give yourself up' urges mum of double murder suspectSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:06PMThe anguished mum of a man feared to have slaughtered his girlfriend and baby girl collapsed in floods of tears yesterday as she begged her son to turn himself in.
Wood River to vote on new council memberSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:06PMWOOD RIVER - The City Council is expected to welcome its newest member Monday night. Mayor Fred Ufert selected Frank Akers as the replacement for Kyle Anderson, who resigned Feb. 16 after taking office as Madison County recorder. Before Akers is sworn in, the council will take a vote.
World's Best Water Put to the TestSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:53PMWater from around the world was put to the test this Weekend in West Virginia.
Obama selects new White House social secretarySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:58PMWhite House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers is stepping down three months after an uninvited couple crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner and she was heavily criticized for her role in allowing the embarrassing episode to happen.
Isle prepares for the worstSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:52PMWhile the eyes of the world were fixed on Hilo, Puna residents went about the business of preparing for the worst.
Flight Canceled After Attendant ArgumentSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:19PMAn argument between two female flight attendants forced the cancellation of an Atlanta-bound flight at an airport in upstate New York.
Bradshaw questions licence feeSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:19PMCulture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has questioned the future of the licence fee and raised the possibility that it could be scrapped if Labour remain in power.
Two students killed by train in NorwoodSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:04PMNORWOOD — Two Interboro High School sophomores were struck and killed by a high-speed Acela train near the borough train station Thursday morning, authorities said.
Wanted man's mother issues pleaSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:57AMA man wanted for questioning after a woman and her daughter were found murdered has been urged by his mother to give himself up.
GIrl Scout Cookies Hit the Mountain StateSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:28AMIn West Virginia, the Samoa is the most popular girl scout cookie. The Thin Mint comes in second place.
Keeping kids in schoolSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:40AMBULLHEAD CITY — Truancy, while not a major crime, is nevertheless a headache for parents, school officials and law enforcement agencies.
Roadwatch: Ramp meters confusing? Just read signsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:26AMSome drivers just don’t get it even though there’s a handful of signs directing them how to observe the new ramp traffic signals reactivated Wednesday on the Blue Route (I-476).
'I thought I was going to die'Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:17AMBARBARIC living conditions and the horror they experienced while they fought hard to escape through a window as fire engulfed the small dormitory at Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre last May, were last week recounted by two survivors in a painful interview with the Sunday Observer.
Bruce Wolf howling to get back on the airSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:01AMFor more than three decades Bruce Wolf has been the hyperactive,hyperbolic, mocking, smirking, linguistically preening court jester ofChicago broadcasting. Since early last March, when the multiple Emmy winner was oustedfrom his latest daily radio perch alongside Jonathan Brandmeier atWLUP-FM (97.9), he has been casting about for regular employment.
7 commentsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:55AMChris Brown will be coming to Tucson on Sunday to headline 98.3 FM’s Sunday Nite Slow Jams Live. This marks Brown’s first concert in Tucson since he was let go as the headline for last year’s Associated Students of the University of Arizona Last Smash Platinum Bash. The reason for his dismissal: assaulting pop star, Rihanna.