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Miss Iowa & Washington Nationals Make Up With First Pitch (PICTURES) Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:52AMWASHINGTON — Turns out Miss Iowa really can pitch. Pageant winner Katherine Connors threw out the ceremonial first toss before Friday night's game between the Phillies and the Nationals.
Summer Reading: The Alpha Game Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:43AMRead an excerpt from More Money Than God by Sebastian Mallaby.
Miss Iowa makes her pitch Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:42AMWASHINGTON — Decked out in a blazing red Washington Nationals jersey and black shorts, Miss Iowa Katherine Connors struck a pose as Miguel Batista walked onto the baseball field.
Chinook are slamming the poles Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:33AMFishing report for July 23-29I’m living the dream. I’d be fibbin’ if I said I wasn’t. I get paid to write about the Pacific Northwest’s premier guides and outdoorsmen, and on top of that, I get in my share of fishing and hunting as well.Thursday was no exception. When Paul LeFebvre called to ask if I wanted to fish the Rogue Bay for a few hours with his grandson Joey, it took me about a ...
10 Ways Geolocation is Changing the World Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:18AMLocation technologies are transforming how we experience, navigate, and ultimately better our world. From the global to the local, here are #10Ways geolocation is a positive force for good.
Youngster racing to stardom Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:06AMWhen it seemed like the fate of the Canadian track and field universe wrested only with world-class hurdlers -- Perdita and Priscilla -- along comes Christian Brennan to restore our faith. She's 15, from Waterdown, Ont., and from the looks of it, Brennan might be Canadian track's future.[...]
Nats make amends as Miss Iowa tosses first pitch Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:46AMTurns out Miss Iowa really can pitch.
Mall owners benefit from retail sales increase Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:36AMSimon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. shopping-mall owner, said second-quarter earnings rose as national retail sales improved and rents climbed. Funds from operations climbed to $487.7 million ($1.38 per share) from $313.1 million (96 cents) a year... Simon Property Group - United States - Retail - Shopping mall - Business
Creator of TV's 'Hee-Haw,' John Aylesworth dies at 8 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:35AMJohn Aylesworth, a television writer and producer who co-created the long-running comedy-variety show 'Hee Haw,' died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. He was 81.
Rice leaves Christianity, again Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:35AMVampire novelist Anne Rice says she's leaving Christianity -- again -- because she no longer wants to be identified with such a "quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group."
Home - Music Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:25AMHis band is called Junoon. In Urdu, that means “obsessive passion” – the kind that drives Pakistani rock star Salman Ahmad, often called the Bono of South Asia. The word “junoon” comes from the root “majnun,” which means “totally crazy,” going by Ahmad’s translation.
'Jeopardy' contestants not aware of Lions' losing ways Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:19AMGuess the Lions' postseason blues of the last half-century are not as well known as one might think. Or maybe these players are simply not sports fans.
Miss Iowa tosses first pitch Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:16AMWASHINGTON -- Turns out Miss Iowa really can pitch.
Travers: Stephen Harper changes Canada by changing politics Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:02AMCanadians are now living through the fifth year of a phenomenon. Flipping political history and conventional wisdom upside down, a federal party has taken and is holding power by leading the country where it doesn’t want to go.
Outfielder's blast cuts East lead to 1 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:54AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- As one homerless game followed another for Alex Rodriguez he took solace in the Yankees were winning without him hitting a milestone homer. In the seven games after Rodriguez slugged No. 599, the Yankees won five and Rodriguez contributed eight RBIs. Now, after last night's...
Nats Make Amends As Miss Iowa Tosses First Pitch Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMPageant winner Katherine Connors threw out the ceremonial first toss before Friday night's game between the Phillies and the Nationals. Her catcher: Washington reliever Miguel Batista, who recently made a comment about Miss Iowa as part of a self-effacing joke.
Fans don’t boo Miss Iowa’s pitch Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:44AMMiss Iowa Katherine Connors threw out the ceremonial first toss before Friday’s game between the Phillies and the Nationals in Washington.
What's your real zodiac sign? Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:26AMIt's not a great feeling to be fooled by the stars, those distant guardians of our destinies. But a growing group of astronomers say we've been following the wrong sun signs.
3 Burned-Out Tech Stocks Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:05PMBased on CAPS, these two-star stocks may continue to fall.
One to watch Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:02PMHSBC is one of the world's largest financial institutions. It kicks off the UK bank reporting season on Monday.
I Tweet, Therefore I Am Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:58PMAre Twitter posts an expression of who we are — or are they changing who we are?
Video games - The year ahead Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:53PMTo everyone who got a new game console at Christmas, welcome. There's never been a better time to jump into gaming's next generation.
Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:44PMA spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests. Mars - Nili Fossae - Fossil - Space - Astronomy
'American Idol' needs knowledge, not gimmicks, for new judges Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:30PMAfter Simon Cowell started speculation by announcing in January he was leaving his chair on the "American Idol" judges' panel, the buzz turned into a full-fledged game of musical chairs Friday.
Captain America: Hydra Logo Revealed Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:52PMBriefly: This is a pretty small tidbit, but I know that after positive word came out from the Captain America presentation at Comic Con there are a lot of people hungry for every little detail about the movie. So have a logo for the villainous organization HYDRA. In Marvel comics continuity, the cabal is the enemy of SHIELD, the organization headed by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). At Comic Con ...
The Fiver: Bob Nudd, and Hamburger Phone | John Ashdown and Paul Doyle Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:50PMClick here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm(ish), or if your usual copy has stopped arriving WHY DIDN'T SOMEBODY THINK OF DOING THIS IN ENGLAND, EH? WHY? Picture the scene. Three days after arriving home from their disastrous World Cup campaign, Fabio Capello, $tevie Mbe, Wayne Rooney and co are lined up on stage at the Royal Albert Hall, while 400 people slowly file ...
Jazz “Liberates” Juarez Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:45PMBy Kent Paterson Frontera NorteSur Under normal circumstances, an open-air concert would be no big deal. But normalcy flew out the door long ago in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez. Nowadays, so many shootings and murders disturb the peace that any passage of time seems a bit spooky without the whir of [...]
Prince Charles: 'My duty is to save the world' Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:40PMThe Prince of Wales's impassioned comments come during a film about his belief that unbridled commerce has led to the destruction of farmland and countryside.
Inhofe blasts hydraulic fracturing proposal Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:49AMU.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe warned Wednesday that hydraulic fracturing provisions unexpectedly included into an energy proposal would kill the natural gas industry.
We Might All Be Living in a Black Hole in Another Universe [Whoa] Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:47AM# whoa Today, in science stuff you already knew from that time you took acid: Our universe could exist inside a black hole that itself is in another universe altogether . Also, what if we're all just, like, God's dream ? [ New Scientist via ] More »
Scientists grow 'sea urchin'-shaped structures Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:42AMSwiss researchers have succeeded in growing sea-urchin shaped nanostructures from minute balls of polystyrene beads using a simple electrochemical process. The spines of the sea urchin consist of zinc oxide nanowires. The structured surface should help increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
Dense bones linked to raised risk for prostate cancer Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:41AMMen who develop prostate cancer, especially the more aggressive and dangerous forms that spread throughout the body, tend to retain denser bones as they age than men who stay free of the disease, suggests new research from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Building a creativity collective: Using the crowd to solve societal problems Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:41AMRecently funded by the National Science Foundation, Jeffrey V. Nickerson, and Yasuaki Sakamoto of Stevens Institute of Technology are conducting research on how well design can be accomplished by a set of individuals quickly assembled online -- a cyber crowd.
Time travel never gets old Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:36AMI recently picked up the science-fiction novel, To Say Nothing Of The Dog, by Connie Willis, which revolves around a man who travels between the 19th century and 2057.
A tale from the wild jungle Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:20AMTHE burgeoning jungle of Sarawak is a place full of mysteries for the people who work and live amidst the luxuriant undergrowth of northern Borneo. The forest is always more than a mere collection of trees: it is a miniature universe entirely filled with spirits of the mountains and the rivers.
Model describes universe with no big bang, no beginning, and no end Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:11AM(PhysOrg.com) -- By suggesting that mass, time, and length can be converted into one another as the universe evolves, Wun-Yi Shu has proposed a new class of cosmological models that may fit observations of the universe better than the current big bang model. What this means specifically is that the new models might explain the increasing acceleration of the universe without relying on a ...
Ranking Some HUGE Mistakes Made By WWE In The 21st Century Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:05AMWhat's going on Bleachers? On the B/R Wrestling forum, many of us differ on a lot of things; "Who the greatest wrestler is?", "What the greatest match of all-time is ?" and even silly things like "What the best WWE T-shirt of all time is?" Differences in opinions help spark healthy debates amongst the writers and commentators on this site. But, if there is one thing that EVERY writer on on this ...
Free Lunch Comics Announces August Solicitation Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:00AMCT-based independent publisher announces latest title to receive national distribution. [PR.com]
Kathleen Andrews Warren Named Vice President of Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:25PMTriangle - Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kathleen Andrews Warren has been named Vice President of the Raleigh, NC-based investment advisor.
Food and Friendship: Hanover woman gives to neighbor Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:24PMASHLAND, VA (WWBT) – Every Tuesday at five, we showcase an Act of Kindness. Where I give $300 to someone wanting to pay it forward to someone in need, some organization, or cause they support.
Tech universe: Wednesday 28 July Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:16PMDIY SPACE: Fancy adding your own satellite to the gazillions of pieces of space junk orbiting the Earth? An $11,000 DIY personal satellite kit from Interorbital Systems includes batteries, antenna, solar panels and a microcomputer,...
SHE ROCKS Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:09PMSix women. Real women. Different jobs, different dreams. But all bound by a Common thread — passion for their pursuit. These women are achievers. For them, success didn’t just happen, they worked hard for it.
Metal Gear Arcade 3D ready for location testing in Japan Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06PMBack in February Konami used the AOU 2010 show in Japan to unveil Metal Gear Arcade–an arcade version of the popular Metal Gear series, but employing 3D visuals, a head tracking unit, and a premise based around Metal Gear Online. Since then very little has been heard about the game to the point where no one [...]
Nick Cave Taking On 'The Crow,' So Lady Gaga Should Tackle 'Star Wars' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06PMIn addition to being an iconic star in the underground music scene, Nick Cave has also carved out an incredible niche for himself in the film world.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Plum Creek Timber, Masco, USG, Berkshire Hathaway and Beazer Homes Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Plum Creek Timber , Masco , USG , Berkshire Hathaway and Beazer Homes .
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Stryker, Zimmer Holdings, Smith & Nephew, CONMED and Johnson & Johnson Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Stryker Corp. , Zimmer Holdings , Smith & Nephew , CONMED Corp and Johnson & Johnson .
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Banco Santander SA, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Barclays Plc. , Lloyds Banking Group Plc. , Banco Santander SA , Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA and Deutsche Bank AG .
Astrologically Speaking: Sign by Sign Forecast for the Week of July 27 to August 2, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:42AM*ARIESAstrological elements favor a smooth forecast, especially if the Ram is into speculation. Taking chances benefits you, especially over the weekend, when you are fueled by personal gains. Plan to solidify whatever you are doing on the 31st, when celestial forces demand you pay attention to the fine print. The following days, the 1st and [...]
Model happy to sock it to 'em Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:38AMA FORMER Ringwood Secondary College student has proved she's got the look.
A New Favorite Gold ETF Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:33AMFee cuts make iShares Comex Gold Trust the best choice for now.