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Townsend Homes ends summer at Southeast Regional tourney Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:17AML’Observateur NEW ORLEANS — There was no doubt that St. Charles Catholic-based Townsend Homes left Kirsch-Rooney Stadium on Monday with mixed emotions. Townsend began the Southeast Regional tournament by falling just short of a monumental upset over tourney favorite Retif Oil (Jesuit), then pushed Holy Cross-based Ponstein’s to the brink in an elimination game Sunday — those games were ...
Dairy produce prices rise to record highs - but dairy farmers count the cost Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:17AMCream prices have soared to a record £1,800 per tonne and dairy farmers are still leaving the industry, Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman has been told.
‘Mann v. Ford’ film producer fields questions Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:15AMViewers of "Mann v. Ford," the HBO documentary detailing an Upper Ringwood community’s battle against Ford Motor Co. and its toxic legacy, should be "outraged’’ and learn more about pollution in their own communities, one of the filmmakers said Tuesday in a live Web chat.
L. America needs to generate endogenous growth: UN official Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:15AMLatin American countries should use the profits from raw materials to boost their economic growth, a UN official told Xinhua Tuesday.
Evans firms as Tour favourite Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:14AMCadel Evans has showed his rivals another reason to fear him as he surged to outright favouritism to win the Tour de France.
What goes down must come up Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:11AMBill Cuddington of Moulton, Ala., is a legend in the caving world for developing and perfecting different single-rope techniques to access deep vertical caves.
Review: Katy Perry gives Vancouver fans a sugar rush Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:11AMKaty Perry has her unwavering confidence to thank for the giant, cotton candy Cloud Nine she’s been riding since her breakthrough single I Kissed A Girl hit the airwaves in 2008.
Regular physical activity may reduce rates of cognitive impairment in older adults Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:09AMEngaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults, according to two studies published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Nigeria: Lagos Floods - Residents, Senate Blame Fashola, Jonathan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:49AMWhen the heavens opened up last Sunday, sending floods all over the Lagos metropolis and beyond, no government presence came to the succour of the victims except some muted press statement from Governor Babatunde Fashola's government. It is doubtful if they even knew that in such cases, the various governments and institutions come to the aid of the victims. It rained for 17 hours.
San Jose State bumps upperclassmen from dorms to mystery hotel Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:48AMWith its dorms promised to incoming freshmen, San Jose State is asking 250 upperclassmen to check into its version of the No-Tell Hotel, a place with maid service, pool and spa -- but, as yet, no name or location.
Japan's WCup win helps lift devastated country Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:44AMTheir country's misery was never far from their hearts.
8 Crucial Elements of Startup Success Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:43AMMost people understand that a high percentage of startups never make it. So what if you could give yourself a leg up on the competition? Below…
Japan wins 1st World Cup title in penalty shootout Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:42AMAmid the sorrow that lingers throughout Japan, perhaps a little joy - courtesy of the determined women on its World Cup team. They beat the Americans for the title in a riveting final Sunday night, 3-1 on penalty kicks, after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie.
Bracing for the next round of LGA cuts and property tax hikes | Jeff Severns Guntzel Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:42AMFour days after Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders announced they had agreed upon the "framework" of a deal to end the shutdown, few details have emerged to fill out that framework. We know there is wrangling among Republicans behind closed doors and we know it is not pretty, even if Dayton and Republicans insist publicly, as they did Sunday night, that "work on the detailed ...
Nelson Mandela marks 93rd birthday, with greetings sent from South Africa and around the world Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:41AMJOHANNESBURG - Millions of South African schoolchildren sang to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday Monday, leading a worldwide chorus of wishes sent to the anti-apartheid icon.
Dallas' Jason Kidd is the NBA s 10th-best point guard Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:41AMOver the next five weeks, we'll rank the top 10 players at each position in the NBA.
U.S. stunned in World Cup final Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:40AMJapan has won the Women’s World Cup, stunning the United States 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie.
Emotion carries Japan over U.S. Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:38AMFirst Women's World Cup winner from Asia rallies twice, wins on penalty kicks It was the most gut-wrenching, emotional and dramatic final in the history of the Women's World Cup.
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup: USA's Road to the Final, from Mexico to Italy Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:44AMOn November 5, 2010, the USA were upset in historic fashion by Mexico 2-1 . Carli Lloys was the only scorer for the States, in the 25th minute. That forced the USA to play a third-place playoff with Costa Rica to take on Italy in the UEFA-CONCACAF playoff. On November 8, 2010, the Stars and Stripes dusted off Costa Rica 3-0 through an Abby Wambach brace in the 33rd and 50th minutes and another ...
Round 3 at Royal St. George...CC eyes 14th...World Cup winds down, Tour continues Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:44AMSANDWICH, England (AP) — The third round of the British Open has begun at Royal St. George. American Lucas Glover and Irishman Darren Clarke began the day sharing the lead at 4-under, one shot ahead of Chad Campbell, Martin Kaymer, first-round co-leader Thomas Bjorn (byorn) and Miguel Angel Jimenez (AHN'-hehl hee-MEHN'-ehz). Phil Mickelson is three shots off the pace in his quest for his first ...
Defender Signs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:42AMThe Latics have signed ex-Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond and he is relishing the prospect of a new challenge in his career. Diamond has been plagued with an ankle injury which scuppered a move to Hearts but he confessed, “I have played 65/70 games since then without a problem. It is bizarre.
Locky legend continues Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:41AMFor the second time in just over a week, Darren Lockyer has led a side to victory at Suncorp Stadium.
TOON VOW TO PUNISH PITCH INVADERS Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:38AMPardew - tried to calm fans. Newcastle condemned the "shameful" behaviour of supporters who invaded the pitch during the team's pre-season friendly at Darlington, with three fans arrested and another escorted from the ground.
Club condemns behaviour of fans Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:38AMA Premier League football club has said it will take the "strongest possible action" after a pitch invasion marred a pre-season friendly and saw three fans arrested.
Local Australian films offer an eclectic choice Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:33AMLocal Australian films have not performed particularly well in the first five months of the year, registering less than 2% of the total box office. But the best performers have been a strangely eclectic mix: horror, history, murder and music. What more could you want?
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki Vs Wellington, ITM Cup 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:31AMJoin us from Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth for live action of the match.
World Cup final homecoming for US defender Krieger Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:31AMWorld Cup final a 'home' game for Krieger after spending 4 seasons at FFC Frankfurt
Obama says US 'running out of time' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:27AMUS President Barack Obama is pressing polarised lawmakers to avert what he called economic 'Armageddon'.
Bucs blank Astros, tie Cardinals for division lead Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:33AMHouston, TX (Sports Network) - Jeff Karstens tossed a five-hit shutout and Andrew McCutchen added a two-run triple as Pittsburgh topped Houston, 4-0, in the first edition of a three-game set from Minute Maid Park.
Mystics drop fifth straight game 78-65 to Mercury Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:31AMPHOENIX — Candice Dupree had 20 points, five rebounds and three assists to lead Phoenix to its sixth straight win and 10th in the last 11 games. Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's second-leading scorer, was limited to 13 points and added five assists for the Mercury. Crystal Langhorne had 17 points ...
Pascarella defends call to consultants Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:31AMShawano County Administrative Coordinator Frank Pascarella this week defended contacting city of Shawano consultants during their search for a new city administrator.
Is the 405 project really worth the hassle? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:26AMFor enduring 53 hours of Carmageddon pain this weekend, Los Angeles commuters are being promised 10 minutes a day of gridlock relief for years to come. But is it worth it?
LEPD welcomes new captain, officer Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:25AMEmily Hill/Staff photo - Little Elm Police Officer Michael Jamison is one of the department's newest additions to the force. Jamison moved to Little Elm from Chicago.
Beaumont's Reed is focused and clear-headed Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:24AMMSJCw1.19.11.11.jpg (1/19/2011 San Jacinto, CA) Mt. San Jacinto's Danielle Reed drives by Chaffey's Tianna Jones, left. Reed finished with 11 points and nine assists. MSJC Women's basketball win 62 - 53 over Chaffey College coming in second place for Foothill Conference.
High-speed chase ends in west Plano (updated) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:23AMPLANO -- A high-speed chase that began in Ellis County came to an end Wednesday afternoon in Plano. No one was injured in the chase, which reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.
LE, OP celebrate freedom Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:23AMJim Manning/Contributor photo - Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty take a ride in the Freedom Fest Parade in Oak Point. LITTLE ELM - Area residents ventured out into the sweltering heat to celebrate America's 235th birthday over the festive weekend.
Development gets OK for private gates: Richwoods to include more than 1600 homes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:23AMThe Frisco City Council approved during its meeting July 1 a specific use permit for the new Richwoods development. The permit allows the development to privatize streets that will be gated within it.
Meet the teacher scheduled for EESD's start of school year Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:23AMIt’s that time of year when parents are scrambling to make sure their child has all of the school supplies they need before the start of school.
Meet the Teams: National Collegiate Hockey Conference Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:16PMTeam capsules for the six schools forming the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
Des Kelly: Just hurl these greedy stars through the transfer window Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:12PMSurely you are sick to the back teeth with it all. You must have had enough of the tedious summer transfer sagas by now.
TV highlights for Sun, July 17 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:12PMNational TV highlights for Sunday, July 17.
Los Angeles faces final countdown to "Carmageddon" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles motorists faced a final countdown on Friday to "Carmageddon," the epic traffic jam expected as transit crews begin to close a key stretch of the 405 Freeway during the evening rush hour.
Chinese man makes iPad look-a-like from scratch Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:10PMThe young man spent US$300 to build his own iPad. He has received several requests from people wanting him to make similar devices for them after the video of him building the device went viral in China. -AFP
Venus Stewart case: Full coverage of slain Michigan woman featured on 'Dateline NBC' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:06PMHere's a sampling of stories recapping the last 13 months that have passed since Venus Stewart's disappearance. "Dateline NBC" is scheduled to air a 90-minute show tonight on the Stewart case. The show is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 p.m.
NASCAR Stinging From Kentucky Traffic Mess Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:06PMNASCAR president Mike Helton wasted no time Friday addressing the disastrous traffic jam last Saturday at Kentucky Speedway before and during its first Sprint Cup race.
Ciaran Mullan relishing starting slot in final showdown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:05PMWhen Ciaran Mullan was suddenly summonsed from the bench as early as the 22nd minute in Derry's Ulster semi-final win over Armagh he responded superbly to the task of repairing leaks in the defence. Related Stories Lynch sidelined for Meath qualifier Oak Leaf 'dedication' is key Kieran McGeeney is expected to deliver Winning is all for north west rivals Minor success crucial: Armagh boss
League: Locky legend continues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:02PMThe circumstances were worlds apart, but for the second time in just over a week, Darren Lockyer led a side to victory at Suncorp Stadium, once again proving himself a champion for every occasion.
Broncos cruise home against Titans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:27AMBrisbane have moved into the NRL top four after an impressive 30-10 win over Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.
Kilburn Gaels win International tournament Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:26AMLondon's Kilburn Gaels winners of the inaugural Thurles Sarsfield International Hurling Tournament, July 9, 2011.
Broncos cruise to 30-10 win against Titans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:26AMBrisbane moved into the top four and edged closer to locking up a finals spot after an impressive 30-10 win over Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.