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Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Phil Christopher and State Rep. Susan King, dressed as Thurston Howell III and his wife, Lovey, from the Gilligan s Island television show, run away in mock fright Thursday. See story page A? In other news
League Solves Science Problems With Legos – WTRF
Competition for elementary and middle school students challenges children to tackle real world topics related to science and then design and program robots out of Legos to complete tasks. MORGANTOWN — Story By Cathy Bonnstetter For children ages 9
Burst eardrums, broken backs, even death the dangers of sneezing – Daily Mail
In the sliding scale of dangerous activities, Lauren Henshaw hardly rated sneezing as something to worry about. That was until one day, two years ago, when the force of a sneeze caused a slipped disc in her back. ‘I was in the shower when I sneezed
Jon Gosselin Says He s Severed From His Moral Anchor – Access Hollywood
Jon goes on to acknowledge his recent headline-making behavior but claims he s working to change his life. I do however accept that some of my previous actions have in some way lent credence to such outrageous stories. I am well aware that
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Trevor Immelman underwent surgery on his injured left wrist on Thursday and will not compete again until early in 2010. This seemed inevitable when it was revealed in June that he had bone damage and two tears, ultimately due to recurring, severe
Limbs Pile Up, and Money, Too – New York Times
The producers for the “Saw” series, Oren Koules, top, and Mark Burg. Two strangers a doctor and a photographer wake up at opposite ends of a windowless bathroom, manacled to a pipe by the ankle. The body of man who has apparently committed
Treehouse Oozes Sap, Laughs – New University Newspaper
Autumn is upon us. The trees have turned color, the days are shorter and the temperature has plummeted into the high 60s. Only one thing would make the season complete: Kang and Kodos. Yes, it s time once again for Halloween, Simpsons-style Sunday
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And in Jigsaw they have conceived a life coach with a deadly bent. As much Dr. Phil as Dr. Doom, he practices tough love on those he believes don t value existence. Unlike most of the horror peerage Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Godzilla
Prosceutor disputes misconduct allegations on abortion provider – Kansas City Star
TOPEKA | A Kansas prosecutor said Friday that an allegation that he misled a judge during an investigation of an abortion provider already has been reviewed and rejected in another inquiry. The allegation and others against Stephen D. Maxwell
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Earlier reports had Inge undergoing surgery on only one knee, his left. But after consulting with team physician Dr. Stephen Lemos, two procedures were recommended for the third baseman. “Basically, we’re looking at all of November, December and
Skydivers, fish hooks: Sheriff in balloon case got real-time – 39online.com
DENVER (AP) Spectators watching the alleged balloon boy hoax unfold on live TV suggested paragliders, skydivers, fishing hooks and more to bring down the flying saucer-shaped craft thought to be carrying a 6-year-old boy. Since the boy, Falcon
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Aboriginal Torchbearers selected by RBC come from every region and age group across Canada . Torchbearers were recognized for their contributions as part of a team or for their outstanding individual efforts. “RBC is proud to sponsor the 2010 Olympic
Billy Martin’s Great 1953 World Series – Bleacherreport.com
Billy Martin picked up where he had left off the year before. In the seventh inning of the seventh game of the 1952 World Series, Martin had made a spectacular catch of a wind-blown Jackie Robinson pop-up with the bases loaded and two outs to save
Michael Jackson s Divine This Is It Intervention Revealed? – Access Hollywood
Although the tour Michael was set to embark on at London s O2 Arena in July was billed as This Is It, CEO of concert promoters AEG Live Randy Phillips told Access Hollywood s Tony Potts the trek had a different name to those involved on the
Anyone tired of the stay-at-home versus working mom debate? – San Francisco Chronicle
Yesterday, Dr. Phil refereed an intense debate between stay-at-home moms and working moms on his afternoon talk show . He gathered a few women–some working, some not–threw them into the pit and forced them to defend their choices. The big, burning
American Music Awards Will Stream Live Pre-Show Online For First Time – Access Hollywood
For the first time ever, dick clark productions (dcp) will stream a live pre-show for the 2009 American Music Awards . For two hours, dick clark productions will give audiences a unique, up close and personal look at the true scope of the AMA
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center – National Audubon Society
“As we all marveled at this beautiful and sustainable building and landscape, a great egret, the proud emblem of the National Audubon Society, soared over the new wetland at sunset in full view of all the guests – proving that going green really is
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Bad Blood 7:30 p.m. WCVB-TV (Channel 5) On a spring day two years ago, a 24-year-old man shot and then ran over a police officer in Franconia, N.H. Then a passerby shot the assailant dead. Tonight, Mary Richardson reveals the events that led up to
PokerNews Op/Ed: The Watchers – Poker News
Amid harsh economic times, financially strapped people find creative and inexpensive ways to entertain themselves. Observing online poker is one of those activities. It s so cheap, it s free. At one time, watching online poker was a fixation for
Is Cristiano Ronaldo Hexed? – Wall Street Journal
Portugal has exorcised the nightmare scenario for its sponsors, media outlets, organizers and fans. At least for the time being, after Cristiano Ronaldoand Portugal defeated Hungary 3-0. The result leaves them headed toward a home-and-away playoff
The Yankees vs. Angels ALCS schedule – Newsday
Wow, did the Twins just mess up. Gritty Nick Punto led off against Hughes with a double. Span followed with a high chopper behind second that Jeter gloved and held onto. But Punto never stopped rounding third. I had a great view of it from the
GOP rallies in Montgomery County for candidates – Leaf Chronicle
Key Montgomery County Republicans and state and federal lawmakers rallied support Saturday night for the five GOP candidates vying for the state’s gubernatorial seat in 2010. The event, attended by more than 100 Republican supporters, called for
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Good afternoon, it’s Sunday. The wires are just beginning to follow a story already on the New York Times website: that Kansas abortion provider George Tiller was shot and killed about 10 a.m. CT while he was at church in Wichita. The website cited
Oxford University slips down the learning league to fifth in global – Daily Mail
New order: Oxford University has slipped down global university rankings from fourth to fifth, behind University College London, for the first time ever The Oxbridge domination of UK universities has been broken. In the latest global rankings table
Lawsuit — Dr. Phil Trapped Me, Touched My Boob – TMZ.com
Dr. Phil is being sued by a woman who claims the TV shrink held her captive inside his production offices, forced her to stare at a naked man — and then grabbed her left breast. According to the suit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, a
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The Okanagan Science Centre Science in Society Speaker Series brought Dr. Bonnie M. Dobbs and Dr. Phil Chilibeck to the talk, Aging, The Final Frontier To go where no boomer has gone before. Dobbs, associate professor, Department of Family
Pac-10 teams ride an emotional rollercoaster – Contra Costa Times
Every week, Pac-10 teams climb aboard an emotional rollercoaster, buckle themselves in and hang on tight. It’s anybody’s guess where how this wild ride will end. But think about how it started. Drubbed by Boise State 19-8 on national television on
Nullarbor fireball cameras find rare meteorite – SpaceRef
IMAGE: This is an all-sky image from the easternmost station in the Desert Fireball Network showing the track of the fireball on the left. Using cameras which capture fireballs streaking across the night sky and sophisticated mathematics, a world
Doorstep rage of Enders Steve s ex – The Sun
Dr Rachel Sidwell, 42, is said to have damaged a moped parked on the actor’s driveway, pounded on his front door and yelled abuse. The 50-year-old – who plays Albert Square hardman Phil Mitchell – was out at the time but his son Matt dialled 999
CBS Studios shows sell to Scandinavia – Variety
STOCKHOLM — CBS Studios Intl. has sold free TV rights to “NCIS: Los Angeles” to Viasat Broadcasting for Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The series, which premiered in the U.S. on Sept. 22, will air on TV3 in the three countries in the spring. Viasat
Mornings unPHILtered – Airman discusses history; local author offers – Statesboro Herald
A second-generation lieutenant colonel from the famed Tuskegee Airmen and a Georgia Southern professor with advice for budding authors were guests Tuesday on Mornings unPHILtered. Speaking with host Phil Boyum by phone, Lt. Col. Alfonzo
Gingrey votes against jobless benefits bill, explains – Cedartown Standard
A recent bill passed by Congress to extend jobless benefits had a dark side, according to 11 th District Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta). Gingrey voted against the measure when the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 came to the House
Music listings – San Francisco Guardian
Music listings are compiled by Paula Connelly and Cheryl Eddy. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Submit items at listings@sfbg.com . Bad Girls Go to
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Funeral directors across Mid-Michigan are struggling to help hundreds of poor families each year, as funding for a state program that pays for burials and cremations erodes. The amount available for indigent families has been cut in half since 2001
Mad Men, “Souvenir”: Reviewing episode eight – Newark Star-Ledger
Betty (January Jones) goes to Rome on “Mad Men.” Spoilers for tonight’s “Mad Men” coming up just as soon as I shoot a water balloon across the office “Of course. This never happened.” -Joan Joan’s sentiment will be later echoed by Pete in his
Phil Jackson Talks Lakers – Hoops World
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson spoke to local media for about 30 minutes on Friday, two days before Lamar Odom’s wedding and four prior to Media Day. For the record, Jackson plans to attend Odom’s nuptials to socialite and reality TV
Valley gives Jim Lewis a grand sendoff – Idaho Mountain Express
Jim Lewis, right, sits with former Blaine County School District Superintendent Phil Homer at Lewis retirement party Saturday at Wood River High School. Photo by Willy Cook Hundreds of business-size cards with “Jim fun facts” were placed at guest
Down’s dementia risk ‘overlooked’ – BBC Health
Not enough is being done to support the growing number of people with Down’s syndrome who have dementia, say campaigners. As many as 50% of all people with Down’s in their 50s may now have Alzheimer’s disease, as they often get the condition much
Failed Broom execution creates questions – Zanesville Times Recorder
COLUMBUS — Will it fail again? Will there be another last-minute court stay or reprieve ordered by the governor? Or will Ohio move ahead and try to execute Romell Broom for the second time in December? Whatever happens, the attention of death
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TORONTO (AP) Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire’s novel “Push” that she read it more than once. Yet even though the talk-show host has made best-sellers of unknown books, Winfrey didn’t think even her staggering influence could make “Push
A weighty reality check – Los Angeles Times
One afternoon in 1978, when I was 24, I lay down in my apartment and decided to “face reality.” It’s a term I had just read in a Self magazine, and I decided to give it a shot. Here was my reality: I weighed 275 pounds, ate everything in sight
An Olympic-sized whipping for Chicago – Saginaw News
(AP) President Barack Obama was in the comfort of his private quarters on Air Force One somewhere over the Atlantic when he got the news. The vote was in, his adopted hometown had been trounced, and the embarrassment of the U.S. Olympic movement
Update: Rio de Janeiro gets 2016 Olympics; Chicago eliminated in 1st – Green Bay Press-Gazette
Rio beat surprise finalist Madrid in the last round of voting. Chicago was knocked out in the first round in one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the International Olympic Committee and Tokyo was eliminated in the second round
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Losing $400 million can’t be among her favorite things. TV talk queen Oprah Winfrey’s net worth is estimated at $2.3 billion, down $400 million from last year, according to Forbes magazine’s 2009 list of the 400 richest Americans released this week
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Dr. Phil A 48-year-old woman wants her family to accept her fiance; Shea Johnson (”Southern Belles: Louisville”). (N) 4 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show Felicity Huffman (”Desperate Housewives”); Roger Daltrey performs. (N) 4 p.m. KNBC The Tyra
Doctors March for Health Care Reform – Myfoxmemphis.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The battle over health care reform is raging on the Hill. The leader of the Senate Finance Committee has high hopes of finishing work on a sweeping reform bill by Thursday night. On Thursday, doctors from across the country
