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MLB Capsules - AL: Rangers to raise railings after fan death Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:27PMARLINGTON (AP) — The Texas Rangers plan to make all the protective railings at their stadium the same height, raising some as much as a foot to make their stadium safer following the death of a fan during a recent game.
Nigeria: Iran - Excellence in the Heat of Sanctions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:54AMWhen the idea of the trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran at the behest of the country's embassy in Nigeria came up in March, I informed my wife about it and she expressed shock stating that out of all places in the world to visit I chose Iran. My wife was so much against the trip that my attempts at trying to explain to her all fell on deaf ears as according to her, it was too dangerous a trip ...
WSOP Main Event Day 7 Recap: 22 left Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:11AMOnly 22 remain in contention for the 2011 WSOP main event bracelet including Phil Collins, Bryan Devonshire and Ben Lamb
The perfect summer storm for financial markets Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:28AMThe last few weeks have been extremely testing for financial markets, once again ruining summer holidays, as fund managers nervously glance at their Blackberries under the disappointed gaze of their families.
07/19/11 — What’s Happening Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:53AMAn end in sight to 1800, 1808 closures Backcountry recreationists have gone four years without motorized access on the Forest Service 1800 and 1808 roads south of Bumping Lake, popular routes to trailheads heading into the William O. Douglas Wilderness as well as Copper Canyon and the Deep Creek Campground. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain [...]
Huge jump in cost of metal thefts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:49AMLocal authorities are hit by a massive jump in the cost of metal thefts, with officials saying it is having a knock-on effect on other services.
Wealthy California suburb rocked by 2 deaths Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:08PMA tycoon's girlfriend's nude body was found hanging from a balcony of a historic mansion; his child died of injuries suffered in a fall down stairs.
Big turnout expected at City Hall Tuesday for Tacoma billboard ordinance Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:34PMOn May 17, City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on constructing new billboards and modifying existing billboards within the city limits.
Enjoyable Vacation Begins With Smart Travel Plans Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:00AMTraveling well is, like most things, a skill that can be learned from a good teacher. When searching out professors of the traveling arts, it makes sense to begin with those who travel - and travel a lot - whether for business or pleasure. With that notion
Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:04AMDarren Clarke wins the 140th Open, Mark Cavendish secures the 15th stage of the Tour de France, Japan win the Women's World Cup, plus more.
Taylor Jensen And Dane Pioli Lead Charge At The 14th Whalebone Classic Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:08AMToday saw a gathering of some of the world's best longboarders for the final leg of the ASP Longboard Qualifying Series - The 14th Annual Whalebone Classic at Iso's Reef, Cottesloe Beach. Competitors entertained the crowd as they mixed traditional and modern manoeuvres on their logs.
Hundreds express outrage at ATV proposal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:56PMSteve Carlin of Milton, president of the North Country All-Terrain Vehicle Association, rides his ATV from a trail head on North Road in Milton. / EMILY NELSON, Free Press file
Who are the homeless? A politician takes time to really find out Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11PMBy Sue Carlton, Times Columnist Friday, July 15, 2011 Tampa council member Harry Cohen, left, who was volunteering at the Trinity Cafe recently, lends an ear to Craig Ricks. Harry Cohen is a guy not shy about getting his feet wet. Months into his new gig on the Tampa City Council, he is deep into the issue of panhandling — not that his is the only city struggling with how to deal with homeless ...
Shields and Brooks on Political Risks, Rewards of Debt Standoff Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:02PMListen to the Audio JUDY WOODRUFF : And to the analysis of Shields and Brooks. That is syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. It's good to see you both. MARK SHIELDS : Thank you, Judy. DAVID BROOKS : Good to see you. JUDY WOODRUFF : So, we were just watching a tough situation in California. We have got another kind of a tough situation here in Washington ...
It's called The Open – so why is the golf club closed to women? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:13PMThis weekend the world's best golfers will compete in the Open on the runway-like fairways and sleek greens of the Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent. If only the club's views on sexual equality matched its perfect record for course maintenance.
Who are the homeless? A politician actually wants to know Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:02PMBy Sue Carlton, Times columnist Friday, July 15, 2011 Harry Cohen is a guy not shy about getting his feet wet. Months into his new gig on the Tampa City Council, he is deep into the issue of panhandling — not that his is the only city struggling with how to deal with homeless people who seem to be on every corner. In Pinellas, neighbors of a nearby shelter that recently opened to reduce the ...
Another Big Dig light found askew Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:15PMBOSTON - Transportation officials have replaced a light fixture in one of the Big Dig tunnels after it was found hanging dangerously from one side.
Calendar: Week of July 15, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:00PMHuey, Duey and Louie, classic rock, 7 p.m., on the patio, DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.
Trapped in a vortex of discontent Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:23AMSOMETHING odd is happening in Canberra. The Federal Parliament has risen for its long winter recess, but the politicians are still hanging around instead of disappearing for their usual ''fact-finding'' tours in warmer parts of the world. As much as we disapprove of out-and-out travel rorts, we do wish our politicos would broaden their minds.
Congressmen: Flood Relief Tops Rail Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:31AMWASHINGTON — Arkansas Reps. Steve Womack and Rick Crawford on Thursday defended a Republican plan to steer $1.5 billion in unobligated high-speed rail funds to Midwestern disaster relief.
Cambridge's Urban Turkeys Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:44AMAlthough it’s been a few years since Kendall Square’s most famous feathered citizen, Mr. Gobbles, has strutted his stuff throughout the square, word seems to have gotten out in the animal kingdom that Cambridge is Turkey friendly.
Cerabino: Country fans, South is just state of mind Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:20PMCerabino: Country fans, South is just state of mind
Blaska's Blog: Prosser guilty of beating woman Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMIt is indisputable. Even those of us who love David Prosser and have stood by his side all through these troubled times are forced to step back and admit the truth. Vicki McKenna, Brian Schimming, Jim Troupis, the FitzWalkers -- all of us are forced to face facts and acknowledge: David Prosser, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, did, indeed, beat a woman.
Hanging out at old KTM railway tracks this weekend? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:56AMSINGAPOREANS who want a last glimpse or photograph of the KTM railway tracks have up till Sunday to do so, after which most of the stretch will be closed for works. The green link, which stretches from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands, was opened to the public two weeks ago, following the closure of the iconic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. Since then, scores of people have come to enjoy a slice of ...
Beautification project proposed for Sharpsburg and Etna Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:00PMOfficials from Sharpsburg and Etna worked with the Penn State Center in Pittsburgh and Josh Lippert of Baldwin Borough, a recent graduate of the university's landscape architectural program, to devise a beautification plan in and around the gateway that now greet thousands of motorists who pass daily into the towns from the bridge and Route 28.
Hubby-snatcher to fork out R100k Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:14AMA local fireman’s charms cost his mistress R100 000 after his ex-wife turned to the courts to help mend her broken heart. The jilted ex-wife emerged victorious yesterday when her former best friend was ordered by the civil section of the East London Magistrate’s Court to pay up for her infidelities.
Bra-vo girls - in search of the perfect bra Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:58AMCan women ever find the perfect bra?Too big? Too small? Related Stories 'I've planned 30 weddings for other brides but struggled with my own'
E Cape strike next week Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:59AMSTRIKE action which could have an impact on fuel supplies is likely to continue until next week.
Scholar transport on track Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:30AMEASTERN Cape’s new R206million scholar transport plan narrowly missed stalling before it started yesterday when bus and taxi operators demanded its implementation be stopped.
Tributes pouring in for king Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:59AMTRIBUTES poured in for the late amaRharhabe King Maxhoba Sandile who died on Monday after a battle with kidney and heart-related problems.
Gel blocks HIV, says Dr Hugh Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:44AMINSPIRED by former president Nelson Mandela’s call for South Africans to look for solutions , East London family doctor Hugh Brathwaite has developed a gel he believes can prevent HIV/Aids.
MBTA passengers find camaraderie aboard stuck Red Line train Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:17PMAnna Jaffe, a 25-year-old MIT graduate who lives near Alewife Station in Cambridge, was one of many people trapped in a six-car Red Line train trapped underground for hours Tuesday. It was in the dimly lit subway car stalled deep beneath Mass. Ave. where she struck up a conversation with Somerville resident Stefanie Pietra and two other people standing near her – Sravish Sridhar and Morgan ...
Gas shortage may last till month end Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:45AMTHE exceptionally cold winter has increased the demand for gas, forcing the country’s distributors to buy additional supplies on international markets.
‘Murder mom’ queries psychologist’s report Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:29AMA MOTHER who admitted to murdering her son last year before dumping his body in a skip has queried the findings of the court-appointed psychologist who analysed her in mitigation of sentencing.
AmaRharhabe king dies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMAMARHARHABE King Maxhobay’akhawuleza Sandile died at Life St Dominic’s Hospital in East London yesterday. Sandile, 54, Ahh Zanesizwe! died after a long battle with kidney disease.
Recovered barge returns to sea Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMA Norwegian-owned barge containing 72m³ of marine diesel has successfully been reconnected to its tug and inspected in East London before resuming its journey.
WSOP Day 2A: Paul Pierce eliminated from WSOP main event Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:11AMPaul Pierce eliminated from WSOP main event
‘Fest’ triumphs over weather Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:59AMDESPITE power cuts and bad weather, this year’s National Arts Festival in Grahamstown had a 6% increase in attendance numbers – and counting.
Fears of fuel shortages Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:29AMTens of thousands of workers in the petroleum industry nationally downed tools yesterday after wage talks deadlocked, sparking fears of fuel shortages if the strike persists.
Madonsela investigated after nomination Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:14AMThe seeds of the unprecedented attack on Public Protector Thuli Madonsela were planted just days after she was nominated for the post. The City Press reported on Sunday that it had established that prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane, then the justice department director-general, commissioned legal opinion following an “investigation” which “revealed” that Madonsela had “several business dealings ...
Mzamomhle ‘a criminal haven’ Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:29AMLOCATED between two upmarket suburbs – Beacon Bay and Gonubie – Mzamomhle has been described by residents as a perfect haven for criminals . Hard-core gangs from Mdantsane, Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Reeston and even Ginsberg allegedly find a safe home among the plethora of shacks.
The man who pranked Schuster Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:14AMMANY will know him from his role as co-presenter of South Africa’s Got Talent. Others will know him from The Most Amazing Show's comedy duo, Corne and Twakkie, as the hilarious Twakkie.
Clean-up starts at Komani Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:14AMSEVERAL positive changes have been effected at Queenstown’s Komani Psychiatric Hospital since a Daily Dispatch expos é detailed atrocious conditions there .
The Kai Nagata Note Sending Shivers through Canada's Media (in Mediacheck) Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:38PMTop young CTV reporter tells why he quit. Plus: his follow-up to an outpouring of response.
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Lack of spirit in the community? Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:16PMI AM writing in response to the article in the Gusher last week regarding the revocation of the licence of the Weedon Conservative Club.
A Cuban-American Chronicles Life Between Cultures Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:40AMOscar Hijuelos has written eight novels exploring the Cuban-American experience . In 1990, he became the first Hispanic writer to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. His latest work, a memoir called Thoughts Without Cigarettes , describes growing up Cuban in New York's Morningside Heights neighborhood.
Outdoors: Night fishing offers escape from 100-degree temperatures Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:35AMResidents of the area can take part in outdoor activities pretty much on a year-round basis.
With an emphasis on indigo, folk art market celebrates eight years of art, culture Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:00AMMuseum Hill was a dizzying scene of bright colors and smiling faces Saturday as shoppers and artists mingled at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market.
The Motley Fool: Every Sunday, useful tips on investing Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:12AMDear Fool: My smartest investment was buying Yahoo shares in the mid-1990s when they had fallen to what seemed like a reasonable level to me.