Saturday, April 30, 2011
Morrissey: 'Longevity has shocked me'
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has revealed his "surprise" over his longevity in the music business.Promoting compilation album The Very Best of Morrissey on Radio 4, the singer admitted that he is relieved difficult periods in his life haven't ... Continue reading
John Paul's suffering highlighted in beatification
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Pope John Paul II remembered on eve of beatification with massive vigil at Circus Maximus
ROME - Thousands of young people flooded an ancient Roman field Saturday for an all-night prayer vigil honouring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification, remembering his teachings, travels and his own suffering. Continue reading
John Paul honored at vigil on eve of beatification
Thousands of people, young and old, have flooded Rome's Circus Maximus field for a prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification. Continue reading
What they're saying about Ryan Mallett
LITTLE ROCK � "I don't care if he's the first pick in the draft, I'd rather he be in the position he's in now."
Jon Gruden, ESPN NFL analyst
"Ryan Mallett's not going to be heard from in a while."
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN NFL Draft anal... Continue reading
Jon Gruden, ESPN NFL analyst
"Ryan Mallett's not going to be heard from in a while."
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN NFL Draft anal... Continue reading
Mallett's slide ended by unlikely team
NEW YORK ‐ The New England Patriots ' selection of Ryan Mallett in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft on Friday may have made sense in a lot of ways, but it did beg one big question: Is coach Bill Belichick focused on what he has left of the Tom Brady (notes) era or is he setting up for the 2014 season? Continue reading
Arkansas Razorbacks: Ryan Mallett finally hears name called by unlikely suitor
Chris Replogle, KY3 News creplogle@ky3.com
10:01 p.m. CDT, April 29, 2011
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NEW YORK, NY - Wast the wait worth it for Ryan Mallett.
The New England Patri... Continue reading
10:01 p.m. CDT, April 29, 2011
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NEW YORK, NY - Wast the wait worth it for Ryan Mallett.
The New England Patri... Continue reading
Friday, April 29, 2011
NASA Delays Last Launch of Shuttle Endeavour Due to Malfunction
This story was updated at 1:09 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Space shuttle launch delayed until Monday at the earliest
Reporting from Titusville, Fla., and Los Angeles�
The space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member crew were poised to embark on their final mission Friday afternoon when NASA officials delayed the launch until Monday at the earliest because of a prob... Continue reading
The space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member crew were poised to embark on their final mission Friday afternoon when NASA officials delayed the launch until Monday at the earliest because of a prob... Continue reading
Your royal wedding-free viewing schedule
Can you avoid the wall-to-wall coverage of Will and Kate's big day and still fit in a full day of bank holiday viewing? Continue reading
Royal Wedding Through Children's Eyes
COMMENTARY | It's April 29, 2011. Like millions of other people around the globe, I'm watching the royal wedding coverage. As the day has been made a national holiday, my entire family is at home enjoying time together and watching the wedding. What's... Continue reading
Kate Middleton's wedding dress is 'a triumph'
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Kristen Gosling
By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY
The Dress is officially out of the royal garment bag.
More than a billion eyes were on Kate Middleton as she stepped out of the queen's 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in front of London's Westmi... Continue reading
Kristen Gosling
By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY
The Dress is officially out of the royal garment bag.
More than a billion eyes were on Kate Middleton as she stepped out of the queen's 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in front of London's Westmi... Continue reading
Kate Middleton wedding dress a success
By Claudine Zap
The rumors were true: Catherine Middleton's dress was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.
[Photo gallery: Kate's wedding look]
The veil is long, sheer, and modern. It showcases her hair, which she is wearing down. The veil ... Continue reading
The rumors were true: Catherine Middleton's dress was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.
[Photo gallery: Kate's wedding look]
The veil is long, sheer, and modern. It showcases her hair, which she is wearing down. The veil ... Continue reading
Note to Bears pick Gabe Carimi: It's all about Jay Cutler
Note to Bears pick Gabe Carimi: It's all about Jay Cutler
RICK TELANDER rtelander@suntimes.com Apr 29, 2011 02:57AM
Much depends on whether Jay Cutler (left) emerges as the Bears' savior � a reality that newly drafted tackle Gabe Carimi had ... Continue reading
RICK TELANDER rtelander@suntimes.com Apr 29, 2011 02:57AM
Much depends on whether Jay Cutler (left) emerges as the Bears' savior � a reality that newly drafted tackle Gabe Carimi had ... Continue reading
Bears take OT Gabe Carimi
By: AP Photo/Morry Gash, File FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2009, file photo Wisconsin's Gabe Carimi (68) lines up during the first half of an NCAA football game in Madison, Wis. Continue reading
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Von Miller: Shades of Derrick Thomas?
Brett Davis/US Presswire Von Miller had 10.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss last season as an All-American at Texas A&M. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- John Elway gave a hint to his first draft pick as the front-office savior during the NFL combine in February. Continue reading
Broncos choose Miller with second pick
The Denver Broncos will have quite a 1-2 pass-rushing punch as they try to climb back into the playoff picture after a five-year drought. The Broncos selected Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, the premier pass-rusher in this year's draft, with the second overall pick Thursday night to help fix the league's leakiest defense. Continue reading
Von Miller Drafted By The Denver Broncos: Pass-Rusher Brings Plenty Of Talent
The Denver Broncos drafted Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller with the No. 2 overall pick. While the Broncos had also looked at Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus , Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley and LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson , Von Miller appears to have been the choice because of his pass-rushing abilities, perhaps the best available in the draft. Continue reading
NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Falcons 'Aggressively' Looking At Top 10
Read More: Atlanta Falcons , Cincinnati Bengals , Cleveland Browns , San Francisco 49ers The Atlanta Falcons are apparently serious about getting into the top 10 of the 2011 NFL draft. Earlier this week SI's Peter King reported that the� Falcons wanted to trade into the top 10 �to acquire WR A.J Continue reading
NFL Draft: Omar Kelly's 2011 Man Crush List
You've waited long enough for my annual man crush list, and here it is. Colin Kaepernick has more upside than any of the second-tier QBs in the 2011 draft These are the 14 players I'd bang my fist on the table for during the 2011 NFL draft Continue reading
2011 NFL Draft: AFC West team reports
SN correspondents preview their team's 2011 NFL Draft preparation, including team needs paired with projected selections: Denver Broncos Draft dish The Broncos want to add a physical element to the running game, and there has been some speculation they will make a play for Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams once free agency opens. But the position is deep in the draft, and the more prudent move would be to pursue a running back prospect in the middle rounds and save the money for a veteran right tackle such as Atlanta free agent Tyson Clabo Continue reading
2011 NFL Draft: NFC North team reports
SN correspondents preview their team's 2011 NFL Draft preparation, including team needs paired with projected selections: Chicago Bears Draft Dish The Bears are making it well known they will field trade offers, and if they drop down then expect it to be no more than 12 spots. The rule of thumb, according to player personnel director Tim Ruskell, is to have half as many possibilities when your pick comes up as number of spots you are willing to move down. Continue reading
NFL Draft: Mike Mayock Final Mock, Cowboys Taking Tyron Smith
Mike Mayock has his final mock draft up and it looks like their is a consensus on who the Cowboys are going to take with their ninth pick tonight.� Tyron Smith. Continue reading
Questions surround NFL Draft
The first round is tonight, and what the Seahawks will do is just one of many questions on the minds of fans. Continue reading
NFL Draft 2011: Jim Harbaugh, Trent Baalke Looking To Start Anew For San Francisco 49ers
The 2011 NFL Draft is set to begin, and the 49ers are lined up to draft in the first round with the seventh overall pick. Will they keep it, or trade out of the pick? Will one of the top three players in the draft be available at the pick, and would they consider a quarterback Continue reading
Rev. David Wilkerson Dies
Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of New York City's Times Square Church and author of the 1963 best-seller The Cross and the Switchblade , died Wednesday afternoon in a head-on traffic collision with an 18-wheeler in East Texas, local CBS station KYTX reports. He was 79 Continue reading
Teen Challenge and Times Square Church founder dies in road crash
The Rev David Wilkerson founder of Times Square Church and Teen Challenge died yesterday in a road crash Continue reading
David Wilkerson passed away
American Christian evangelist, Rev. David Wilkerson, passed away on Wednesday afternoon in a car accident in East Texas Continue reading
David Wilkerson, World Challenge Ministries founder dies at 79 in car mishap
World Challenge Ministries founder David Wilkerson died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the age of 79 in a car mishap in Texas. Image Credit: WorldChallenge.org According to US news sites on Wednesday, Rev. Continue reading
Rev. David Wilkerson, founder of Times Square Church, dies in Texas car crash at age 79.
DALLAS, Texas � Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the best-selling book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," has died. Continue reading
Rev. David Wilkerson killed in Texas car crash
(AP)� TYLER, Texas - Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the best-selling book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," has died. Continue reading
Wilkerson caps Salem's 10-run inning
Shannon Wilkerson has three homers, already establishing a career high. (Tom Priddy/MiLB.com) Continue reading
Famous Christian pastor David Wilkerson dies in East Texas wreck
ANDERSON COUNTY/CHEROKEE COUNTY (KYTX) -�A famous Christian author and pastor has been killed in a traffic wreck in East Texas. Continue reading
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Peyton Hillis: Why Cleveland Browns Star Won't Replicate 2010 Success
Peyton Hillis has factors working against him to replicate success After hearing the news that the Cleveland Browns back was voted the cover boy of the Madden NFL 12 game, it was hard not to be excited for him. He worked hard, stole the moment and had a breakout season…and who doesn't love a breakout season? Continue reading
Peyton Hillis: Madden Cover Athlete Hillis Ready to Prove Curse Wrong
Peyton Hillis Determined to Prove People Wrong In a somewhat shocking outcome, running back Peyton Hillis beat out Michael Vick in the final round of the Madden tournament voting to earn the honor of becoming the cover athlete of popular video game franchise Madden 12. Cleveland fans have reason to celebrate his win, but they also have reason to worry because of the dreaded Madden "curse." The ... Continue reading
Peyton Hillis Wins Madden '12 Cover Tourney: 1 Browns Fan's Perspective
So, Browns running back Peyton Hillis won the voting for the Madden 12 cover. A few things come to mind Continue reading
Obama Releases 'Long Form' Birth Certificate
WASHINGTON � The decision by President Obama to release his "long-form" birth certificate on Wednesday injected the president directly into the simmering " birther " controversy in the hope of finally ending it, as aides said, or perhaps even turning it to his advantage. The gamble produced dramatic television, as Mr. Continue reading
White House releases original Obama birth certificate
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House released copies of President Barack Obama's original long-form birth certificate Wednesday, seeking to put an end to persistent rumors that he was not born in the United States. Continue reading
Obama releases birth certificate, decries 'silliness'
Responding to critics' relentless claims, President Barack Obama on Wednesday produced a detailed Hawaii birth certificate in an extraordinary attempt to bury the issue of where he was born and confirm his legitimacy to hold office. He declared, "We do not have time for this kind of silliness." By going on national TV from the White House, Obama portrayed himself as a voice of reason amid a loud, lingering debate on his birth status Continue reading
Obama releases original long-form birth certificate
The White House released copies of President Barack Obama's original long-form birth certificate Wednesday, seeking to put an end to persistent rumors that he was not born in the United States. Continue reading
Carbonite iPhone Case: When geek fandoms collide!
There are a lot of different flavors of geek in the world, but few are as passionate as technology geeks... Continue reading
Chris Jericho eliminated from ' Dancing With the Stars '
Wrestling star Chris Jericho was eliminated from the " Dancing With the Stars " competition one night after landing in last place on the hit ABC show. Jericho and his professional partner, Cheryl Burke , collected 22 points out of 30 on Monday for a tango that one judge described as "cold, uneventful and a bit lumpy." Fans failed to keep the couple afloat, and they were ousted from the show."It ... Continue reading
New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys guilty pleasure it up on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Put yo' hands in the air for NKOTBSB ON "DWTS"!In case you aren't cool like us and understand what all those letters mean, we'll spell it out for you: New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys on "Dancing With the Stars"!Seriously, nothing could have pleased our inner-tweens more than having these two groups come together to form a super-group. (OK, maybe if Justin Timberlake & Co. also joined ... Continue reading
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
MarketWatch First Take: Amazon gets a pass on earnings miss
With a jump in operating costs, Amazon.com had a big Q1 earnings miss, but Wall Street doesnt obsess about it too much as its revenue hits new heights Continue reading
Amazon earnings fall sharply on higher costs
Online megaretailer says growing investments and spending offset strong growth in sales, and this is expected to continue into the second quarter. Continue reading
Amazon Posts Big Earnings Miss
Quarterly revenues of $9.86B beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.5B, but EPS missed badly. Continue reading
Amazon.com Falls on Operating Profit Forecast Below Estimates
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) , the world's largest online retailer, forecast lower second-quarter operating profit than analysts predicted as it builds warehouses and promotes its Kindle electronic-book reader. Continue reading
Kristin Cavallari Reportedly Engaged To NFL Star Jay Cutler
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Former "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari is engaged - and this time, the romance isn't scripted! Continue reading
Kristin Cavallari & NFL Star Reportedly Engaged!
Former "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari is engaged - and this time, the romance isn't scripted! Continue reading
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Are Engaged
Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images MTV reality star Kristin Cavallari is engaged, according to multiple reports. Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler proposed to the Laguna Beach and The Hills actress as they vacationed in Mexico over the weekend. Continue reading
Kristin Cavallari Is Engaged!
Credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images Tuesday � April 26, 2011 � 8:46am Better than a chocolate bunny and jelly beans! Hills star Kristin Cavallari and beau of just eight months Jay Cutler got engaged over the Easter weekend, a source tells Us Weekly . Continue reading
Thunderous threat to royal wedding
The royal wedding could be hit by rumblings of thunder, forecasters have warned. Continue reading
Royal Wedding Fuels Royal Wagers
How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? What color will the queen wear to the wedding? Continue reading
Here Come the Bets: Royal Wedding Fuels UK Wagers
How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? Continue reading
Royal wedding page boy excitement
26 April 2011 Last updated at 07:40 ET By Rhodri Owen BBC Wales News Sh�n Legge-Bourke will travel from her home on the Glanusk Estate to Westminster Abbey for the wedding Continue reading the main story Fan camps at royal wedding spot Seats for royal wedding revealed Increase in street party requests Royal wedding protest bid blocked Any mother of an eight-year-old son chosen to be a pageboy at a wedding can be excused for having a touch of the butterflies before the big day arrives. Will he get bored during the service and start to mess about? Might he forget where he is and start nattering to one of the bridesmaids, maybe even pull on a pigtail while the bride and groom are saying their vows Continue reading
NFLX has extended its after-hours trajectory in 20 out of 29 quarters
Posted by MidnightTrader.com Both longs and shorts each get a solid look at Netflix ( NFLX ) shares in the wake of the company's Q1 report in tonight's after-hours session. The stock has demonstrated a consistent tendency to add to its earnings-driven after-hours direction in the following regular session on the heels of gains and declines. Netflix is slated to report Q1 results in the extended hours today. Continue reading
Monday, April 25, 2011
Netflix First-Quarter Profit Rises 88% on New Subscribers
Netflix Inc (NFLX) , the mail-order and online movie-rental service, reported first-quarter profit rose 88 percent as the pace of new subscribers accelerated. Continue reading
Netflix profit jumps 88% on subscriber surge
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) - Netflix Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!nflx /quotes/nls/nflx NFLX -0.22% on Monday reported an 88% surge in first-quarter profit, as subscribers rose sharply on increased demand for its online streaming product. Continue reading
NFL Mock Draft 2011: NFL Draft 2011 Prospects Analysis on NFL Mock Draft 2011 Odds Picks Predictions and NFL Mock …
NFL Mock Draft 2011: NFL Draft 2011 Prospects Analysis on NFL Mock Draft 2011 Odds Picks Predictions and NFL Mock Draft 2011 Lockout Projections -�The NFL Draft 2011 will be the 76th annual meeting of National Football League, commonly known as NFL. Continue reading
NFL Mock Draft 2011: Final NFL Mock Draft 2011 Odds Picks Predictions on NFL Draft 2011 Top Teams Prospects and NFL …
NFL Mock Draft 2011: Final�NFL Mock Draft 2011 Odds Picks Predictions on NFL Draft 2011 Top Teams Prospects and NFL Mock Draft 2011 Lockout Updated NFL Mock Draft 2011 Order�- The NFL Draft 2011 will be the 76th annual meeting of National Football League, commonly known as NFL. NFL Draft 2011 franchises to select newly eligible american footbal players. Like the NFL Draft 2010, the NFL Draft 2011 will take place at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City over three days Continue reading
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Seattle Seahawks Make A Trade In Latest Projections
If the rumors are to be believed, the Seattle Seahawks are trying to get out of the first round and have been actively shopping the No. 25 pick in this week's NFL Draft Continue reading
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Behind-the-scenes travelogue to holy Mt. Athos
"60 Minutes" producer Michael Karzis is the perfect tour guide to take you behind the scenes on the show's Mt. Athos story Continue reading
Easter celebrates resurrection
By Monica Drake, For the Daily Tribune Monica Drake/For the Daily Tribune Oakland Christian Church member Dave Kondas will be playing Jesus in the play "The Journey," performed this morning. Continue reading
Christ's resurrection offers hope, say Philippine Church leaders
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Easter is the greatest manifestation of God's love that gives hope amid the evils of the world, according to the head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Continue reading
For Japan's Christian minority, disaster strengthens faith during Easter
KESENNUMA, Japan � This Easter, the story of resurrection carried a deeply personal message for the small community of Christians in disaster-hit Japan. More than six weeks after a massive earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country's northeastern coast, leaving 26,000 missing or dead, the region is trying to clean up and move forward. "When you're faced with so much death, it really makes you think," said Junko Chiba, 46 Continue reading
Bruins beat Canadiens 2-1 on Horton's OT goal
BOSTON � The Boston Bruins lost a playoff series last year when they had a 3-0 lead. Continue reading
Bruins take 3-2 series lead against Habs with 2OT win
CBSSports.com wire reports April 23, 2011 BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins lost a playoff series last year when they had a 3-0 lead. So a mere 3-2 edge over the Montreal Canadiens guarantees nothing Continue reading
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Brandon Marshall of Miami Dolphins Stabbed by Wife, Police Say
Michi Nogami-Marshall and Brandon Marshall Alexander Tamargo/Getty The wife of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall stabbed the NFL star with a kitchen knife, according to police. Michi Nogami-Marshall, who married Marshall last July, was arrested Friday night for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, reports Sportsillustrated.com . Continue reading
PFT: Dolphins' Marshall stabbed, hospitalized
Getty Images Every once in a while, I trip over an issue that strikes a chord with me.� In the labor dispute, I've finally found one. Continue reading
Ryan Duffy and Taylor Hashman: Local baseball stars recovering from tragedies
NAPLES � The lives of Taylor Hashman and Ryan Duffy have been intertwined since they played against each other as little league all-stars in Naples. Playing for rival high schools, Duffy was a first team all-state selection at Barron Collier as a senior in 2005, while Hashman accomplished the same feat as a senior at Naples High in 2006 Continue reading
Friday, April 22, 2011
Crucifixion in Pampanga: Holy Week's Climax Before Easter Sunday
For most people in Pampanga, Philippines, The Crucifixion on Good Friday is the climax of the observation of Holy Week . Continue reading
Carole King Songs Get the 'American Idol' Treatment Next Week
12:20 AM 4/22/2011 by Kimberly Nordyke The remaining six American Idol contestants will perform the songs of singer-songwriter Carole King next week. Continue reading
David Cook returns to the 'Idol' stage
Apr 21, 2011 David Cook returns to the 'Idol' stage By Brian Mansfield , USA TODAY Season 7 champ David Cook comes back for a visit and to debut The Last Goodbye , the first single from his forthcoming This Loud Morning , out June 28. I could see this one growing on me: I wouldn't be at all surprised if the chorus gets stuck in my head after a few listens. David tells Ryan that next month he'll be participating again in Race for Hope DC, a 5K walk/run that benefits an organization trying to find a cure for brain cancer Continue reading
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Elton John, Martin Scorsese Kick Off Tribeca Film Fest
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Elton John NEW YORK -- The 10th Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Wednesday night with the first-ever opening-night outdoor community event, with appearances by Martin Scorsese, Denis Leary, Elton John and festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal, followed by the screening of the opening film, The Union, by Cameron Crowe. The launch ceremonies on the lower Manhattan waterfront -- near Ground Zero -- were open to the public and scheduled to end with a concert by John. Leary opened the proceedings by introducing a rendition of "Walk Like an Egyptian" by the Bangles and the choir from PS22 in Staten Island, which had performed at this year's Oscars Continue reading
Frank McCourt May Need to Divorce Dodgers After MLB Takeover
Frank McCourt and the Dodgers may need a divorce very soon. That would be ironic, since a divorce between McCourt and his wife started the Dodgers' massive mess. Once the couple - and co-owners - split up, it helped put the team in a big financial hole Continue reading
Maundy Thursday: what is it?
Near the end of the Last Supper, after Judas had departed, Christ said to His disciples, "A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another." However, to spare the Royal couple the feet were first washed by Yeoman of the Laundry before the monarch had to wash them and kiss them. Food and clothing were also handed out to the poor Continue reading
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter mark Holy Week services
In one of the busiest weeks of the year, Lodi-area churches will be involved in a series of services during Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Sunday. Today is Maundy Thursday, followed by Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Maundy Thursday commemorates "The Lord's Supper," or what is commonly called "The Last Supper." Good Friday observes Jesus hanging from the cross, while Easter celebrates His Resurrection. Continue reading
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Jacob Lusk honors Luther Vandross, his father on 'American Idol'
Jacob Lusk turned in an emotional performance for 21st Century Songs week on "American Idol" when he chose "Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross. Not only did Jacob's father pass away when Jacob was only 12 years old, but Wednesday, April 20 would've been Luther Vandross' 40th birthday.We thought the vocal was lovely. There were moments that weren't spot-on, but overall it packed a punch ... Continue reading
Jacob Lusk takes the Luther Vandross comparisons head-on
Jacob Lusk has gotten comparisons to Luther Vandross all season long, so finally he's tackling the R&B legend head-on. Continue reading
420 day? What's the 411 on medical marijuana?
(Credit: istockphoto) (CBS) 420, 4:20 and 4/20 are all pot smoker code for lighting up, and each April 20 (get it?) crowds gather in cities across the U.S. to celebrate cannabis and push for laws okaying its use. Some toke for pleasure, others for better health. Continue reading
20.04.2011 � DJ DGAP-Adhoc: itelligence AG publishes figures for first quarter of 2011
Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to � 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Continue reading
4/20 tunes: Turns out it's not that hard to make a playlist about pot
What will you be doing at 4:20 p.m. today? Some folks will be hitting CU's Farrand Field to celebrate the ultimate pot smokers' holiday known as 4/20. Continue reading
Police blotter � 4/20; Myerstown man jailed for threats
A Myerstown man was jailed last week, accused of assaulting a woman and threatening her and her family in Jonestown. Joshua Fowle, 27, was charged with simple assault and terroristic threats after police said he struck a 23-year-old Myerstown woman in the face, causing a black eye, in Jonestown at 9:30 p.m. Friday, threatened to kill her and her family, and retrieved a tire iron and threatened her with it at 8:05 p.m Continue reading
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Green Bay Packers schedule analysis
Breakdown: The Packers would have four prime-time games, including three on NBC's Sunday Night Football and one on ESPN's Monday night Football, along with a fifth national time slot against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Further, five other games are scheduled for the late-afternoon Sunday time slot Continue reading
Remembering the Aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing
At 9:02 a.m. April 19, 1995, a Ryder truck exploded in front of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla. The explosion caused the deaths of 168 people Continue reading
We remember, OKC bombing 16 years later
Panhandle residents may find it hard to believe that today marks the 16th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Continue reading
Rose, Bulls hold off pesky Pacers again
You may have seen this movie before: the Chicago Bulls trailed with 5:20 left, only to rally behind Derrick Rose (who poured in 14 fourth-quarter points) to notch a 96-90 Game 2 win and take a 2-0 series lead over the gutsy Indiana Pacers. The NBA's leading MVP candidate, Rose led the way with 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists, as the 62-win Bulls once again struggled to overcome the 37 ... Continue reading
Bulls charge to 2-0 series lead over Pacers
The Chicago Bulls survived another scare from the Indiana Pacers on Monday to grind out a tense 96-90 victory and take a 2-0 lead in the East's best-of-seven playoff series. Continue reading
Top seeds Heat, Bulls extend NBA playoff series lead
MIAMI (AFP) � The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference, posted victories to seize 2-0 leads in their first-round NBA playoff series. The No. 1 seeded Bulls on Monday held on to beat eighth seeded Indiana 96-90 while the second seeded Heat routed Philadelphia 94-73 in their best-of-seven series. Continue reading
Monday, April 18, 2011
President Obama and Sarah Palin extend their Passover wishes in similar ways
President Barack Obama called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to wish him a happy Passover. On Saturday, Obama delivered a message to all Jews in an attempt to send warm wishes "to all those celebrating the sacred festival of Passover." "The story of Passover � which recalls the passage of the children of Israel from bondage and repression to freedom and liberty � inspires hope that those oppressed and enslaved can become free," Obama said in a statement Continue reading
Passover 2011: New York City Guide To Keeping Kosher For Passover
Passover begins the evening of April 18 this year, and the rules for keeping kosher are many and strict. To help, we've put together an all-around guide on where to eat kosher for Passover in NYC. Whether it's a strictly kosher Seder, a scoop of gelato or a takeout deli meal, we've got you covered. Continue reading
Passover begins at sundown today
LOS ANGELES - Passover, which celebrates what the Old Testament describes as God's deliverance of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt, begins at sundown today with observant Jews in the Southland and around the world gathering for a feast called a Seder. Continue reading
Passover provides a chance to act on making connections
A common Passover custom is for the participants of a seder to open a door to ritually welcome in the prophet Elijah, who, belief holds, will precede the coming of the messiah. The tradition took a humorous twist during Jacksonville resident Sue Kornhauser's childhood when a dog ran into the house when her mother opened the door. Continue reading
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Chris Paul leads Hornets past Lakers in stunning opener
L OS ANGELES � Chris Paul and a few teammates sneaked across the street from their hotel to Staples Center the night before the New Orleans Hornets began the postseason, eagerly hoisting up a few shots in the shadows of the Lakers' imposing championship banners. With their tumultuous regular season finally a memory, Paul said the Hornets were almost unbearably eager for the playoffs to start. Maybe that's why New Orleans got the drop on the defending champs in a stunning series opener Continue reading
NASCAR live RaceTrax Aarons 499 Talladega Sprint Cup race coverage
Photos RESTART - Lap 144: Harvick at the point. Radio chatter on Lap 141: More from Kyle Busch's crew chief Dave Rogers: "All we can do is go out there and push somebody if we're going to be laps down. Don't worry about it being pretty" Lap 141: Cars come in for service, but most of the lead cars take gas only Continue reading
North Carolina hardest hit by latest wave of severe weather
Aerial view of N.C. storm damage STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: "Epic event" for North Carolina, CNN Meteorologist Jacqui Jeras says The National Weather Service reports 14 deaths in Bertie County, North Carolina "Reports are still incoming," a North Carolina official says Storm-related deaths are reported in six other states If severe weather happens near you, we want to hear your story. Continue reading
Cee Lo Green chooses "Voice" over "X Factor"
Coach Cee Lo Green smiles during the NBC panel for the television show ''The Voice'' during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, California April 15, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni Continue reading
Cee Lo Green gets cut off at Coachella
Amanda Martinez On Friday, Cee Lo Green arrived at Coachella's main stage 30 minutes late for his set. After performing five songs, his act was cut short when concert organizers pulled the plug. After arriving late, Green immediately began complaining about his time slot. Continue reading
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Japanese Disaster Relief Concert in Raleigh, April 21, Hosted by Inside919.com Professional Network
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Bulls survive potential Game 1 upset
Updated�Apr 16, 2011 5:35 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) Never mind what everyone else was thinking, Derrick Rose insisted he didn't expect the Chicago Bulls to roll over the Indiana Pacers . Continue reading
Palm Sunday celebrations mark start of holy week
Email this article Print this article Apr 16, 2011, 07:55 by Nina Sen Palm Sunday celebrations are set to begin tomorrow marking the start of holy week for many Christians. The day marks when Jesus Christ rode through Jerusalem on a donkey and many came out to line the street with palm fronds.� By waving and laying down the palm fronds, residents were showing their respect and treating him in a manner typical of royalty as he rode through what was then Roman-occupied territory. Continue reading
Friday, April 15, 2011
Severe storm sweeps across Talladega Superspeedway
By Paul Newberry, AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. � Deadly storms that roared across the South led to the postponement of an ARCA race at Talladega Superspeedway, cut short practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup event and led Juan Pablo Montoya to take cover in the media center Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway gives NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers nightmares
BASEBALL Compared with other free agent deals, the Red Sox struck gold with Adrian Gonzalez. David Schoenfield � ESPN Boston � SPORTS TRAVEL We all know there are big houses in the big leagues, but can you name MLB's 10 largest ballparks? Play now! � Gallery ESPN BOSTON Celtics: Subject To A Change? Continue reading
'Atlas Shrugged': Speechy, preachy tale of a decaying America
Posted on Fri, Apr. 15, 2011 Atlas Shrugged . I arched eyebrow, scrunched forehead, yawned. Continue reading
Living Social Offers Dollar Lunches in Washington D.C.
LivingSocial has a slew of dollar lunch deals today for people in Washington D.C. Beleive it or not, they're selling out like hotcakes Continue reading
ABC cancels "All My Children", "One Life to Live"
Share this By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ABC television on Thursday announced it was canceling its long-running daytime soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", hastening the demise of a genre marked by dramatic plot twists,... Email Print Entrepreneur and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian (R) makes her acting debut on ABC Daytime's ''One Life to Live'' March 28, 2011 in this undated publicity photograph. Continue reading
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Paul McDonald booted from "American Idol"
(AP)� LOS ANGELES - Paul McDonald kept grinning despite being gouged on "American Idol." The smiley 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tenn., was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest Thursday after kicking off Wednesday's film-themed performances with Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" from "Risky Business." Jennifer Lopez requested he sing Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" as his swan song, and he happily obliged. "C'mon, man, let's not get sad about this," he said after his dismissal. Continue reading
Paul McDonald Eliminated From 'American Idol'
Movie night was not kind to many of the final eight on "American Idol." Despite raves from the judges, the general consensus outside the IdolDome was that there wasn't a whole lot to cheer for and that Randy, Steven and Jennifer hadn't learned the harsh lessons of ToscanoGate , i.e., they were still treating all the contestants like they were already superstars and giving each one a gold star for effort. One of their favorites among a group of favorites, picker-and-grinner Paul McDonald, went down on Thursday night's (April 14) elimination show, marking the first time this season that a man has left the program and the exit of yet another apparent front-runner whose commercial prospects seem brighter than a number of the remaining contestants. McDonald, who seemed a bit off his game and looked as if he might be ready to leave while performing Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" on Wednesday night, took the news in stride, saying "it's OK, it's OK" when host Ryan Seacrest said he was bummed to see the Nashville native go. Continue reading
Padma Lakshmi Nude Photos, Doesn't Regret 2009 Photo Shoot
Celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi has made recent comments about the nude photos whe took on 2009 for Page six. She thinks the pictures are beautiful and as a matter of fact her daughter Krishna Thea Lakshmi looks at them every day! This is what Lakshmi shared about the topic: "I think those are beautiful pictures and they hang in our design studio and my daughter passes those pictures every day
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
TV Review: 'Happy Endings': Good start?
After seeing� a few episodes of the newest pals-hanging-out-com Happy Endings , I have to say it's… not bad. The premise of Endings is that Alex ( 24 's Elisha Cuthbert) left Dave ( FastForward 's Zachary Knighton) at the altar in first of the premiere episodes that aired Wednesday night.� Now their mutual friends � desperate singleton Penny ( Saturday Night Live 's Casey Wilson), married-couple Brad (Damon Wayans, Jr.) and Jane ( Scrubs ' Eliza Coupe), and Max (Adam Pally) � all try to support Alex and Dave with equal affection.
Catherine Zeta-Jones treated for bipolar disorder
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones , who has stood by husband Michael Douglas ' side during his bout with throat cancer, has been treated for bipolar disorder, her publicist said Wednesday. "After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check into a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II Disorder," her publicist said in a statement.
Rangers' Hamilton hoping for quick recovery
DETROIT � Josh Hamilton was in the clubhouse wearing a sling while his Texas teammates prepared to play without the AL MVP. Hamilton says he'll work hard and try to come back as quickly as possible after breaking his upper right arm on a headfirst dive into home plate Tuesday at Detroit. The Rangers put him on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, but Hamilton is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
Josh Hamilton, reigning AL MVP, breaks arm
(CBS/AP)� DETROIT - Josh Hamilton had a feeling his mad dash home was a mistake. The Texas slugger was right, and now his Rangers are really hurting.
Brian Regan confronts criminal charges
Former soap star Brian Regan, who played the character of 'Terry Sullivan' on the show Brookside, has been confronted with accusation of murder and perverting the course of justice. Brian Regan, 53, has been charged with the murder of a bouncer shot in the head at point blank range outside a pub in Liverpool
Ex-Brookside star Brian Regan charged with murder of bouncer shot at point blank range
By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:10 AM on 13th April 2011 Charged: Brian Regan A former soap star has been charged with the murder of a bouncer shot in the head at point blank range outside a pub. Brian Regan, who played Terry Sullivan in Brookside, is accused of killing Bahman Faraji who was gunned down in Liverpool.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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6 Civil War Myths, Busted
One hundred and fifty years after the Civil War began, its echoes are still felt across the United States in lingering divisions between North and South, in debates over the flying of the Confederate flag, and even in arguments over the basic causes of the conflict. Myths both big and small persist about the bloodiest conflict in American history.
Here are a few:
Myth #1: The Civil War wasn't about slavery.
The most widespread myth is also the most basic. Across America, 60 percent to 75 percent of high-school history teachers believe and teach that the South seceded for state's rights, said Jim Loewen, author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong" (Touchstone, 1996) and co-editor of "The Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader: The 'Great Truth' about the 'Lost Cause'" (University Press of Mississippi, 2010).
"It's complete B.S.," Loewen told LiveScience. "And by B.S., I mean 'bad scholarship.'"
In fact, Loewen said, the original documents of the Confederacy show quite clearly that the war was based on one thing: slavery. For example, in its declaration of secession, Mississippi explained, "Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery � the greatest material interest of the world … a blow at slavery is a blow at commerce and civilization." In its declaration of secession, South Carolina actually comes out against the rights of states to make their own laws � at least when those laws conflict with slaveholding. "In the State of New York even the right of transit for a slave has been denied by her tribunals," the document reads. The right of transit, Loewen said, was the right of slaveholders to bring their slaves along with them on trips to non-slaveholding states.
In its justification of secession, Texas sums up its view of a union built upon slavery: "We hold as undeniable truths that the governments of the various States, and of the confederacy itself, were established exclusively by the white race, for themselves and their posterity; that the African race had no agency in their establishment; that they were rightfully held and regarded as an inferior and dependent race, and in that condition only could their existence in this country be rendered beneficial or tolerable."
Myth #2: The Union went to war to end slavery.
Sometimes, Loewen said, the North is mythologized as going to war to free the slaves. That's more bad history, Loewen said: "The North went to war to hold the union together."
Pres. Abraham Lincoln was personally against slavery, but in his first inaugural, he made it clear that placating the Southern states was more important. Quoting himself in other speeches, he said, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so." [Read: The Best Inaugural Addresses Ever]
Abolitionism grew in the Union army as soldiers saw slaves flocking to them for freedom, contradicting myths that slavery was the appropriate position for African-Americans, Loewen said. But it wasn't until the Emancipation Proclamation of 1963 � which left slavery intact in border states that hadn't seceded � that ending Confederate slavery became an official Union aim.
Myth #3: Blacks, both free and slave, fought for the Confederacy.
The argument over whether blacks took up arms to fight for the government that enslaved them is a bitter one, but historians have busted this myth, Loewen said.
"It's completely false," he said. "One reason we know it's false was that the Confederacy by policy flatly did not allow blacks to be soldiers until March of 1865."
The idea had been brought up before, University of Tennessee historian Stephen Ash wrote in 2006 in the journal Reviews in American History. In January of 1864, Confederate Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne proposed enlisting slaves. When Confederate President Jefferson Davis heard the suggestion, Ash wrote, he "not only rejected the idea but also ordered that the subject be dropped and never discussed again in the army."
About three weeks before the Civil War ended, however, a desperate Davis changed his tune. By that point, the war was lost�and few, if any, blacks signed up.
White officers did bring their slaves to the front, where they were pressed into service doing laundry and cooking, Loewen said.
Myth #4: The pre-Civil War era was the low point of U.S. race relations.
Slavery was a low point, no doubt, but the era between 1890 and 1940 was a "nadir of race relations," Loewen said. Tiny steps toward racial equality were reversed. For example, in the 1880s, decades before Jackie Robinson stepped onto a major league field, a few black baseball players faced down racism to play for the professional leagues. That all changed in the 1890s, Loewen said.
"It was in these decades that white ideology went more racist than at any other time," Loewen said. Eugenics flourished, as did segregation and "sundown towns," where blacks were either officially or unofficially not allowed.
"In that period the North is not going to correct Southern historians for claiming that slavery and race had nothing to do with the Civil War," Loewen said. "The North is being incredibly racist itself."
The race-relations nadir gave rise to myths 1-3, Loewen said. It also heralded the Dixie ties now heralded by Union states such as West Virginia and Kentucky, he said.
"Kentucky never seceded. They did send 35,000 troops to the Confederacy and 90,000 to the U.S." Loewen said. "Today Kentucky has 74 Civil War monuments. Two are for the U.S. and 72 are for the Confederacy."
Myth #5: Civil War surgeons were butchers who hacked off limbs without anesthesia.
It's a Civil War cliché: The brave soldier taking a gulp of whiskey and biting down on a bullet while a surgeon takes off one of his limbs with a hacksaw. Fortunately for Civil War casualties, though, field surgery was not quite so brutal. According to the National Museum of Health and Medicine, anesthesia (mostly chloroform) was commonly used by both Union and Confederate field surgeons.
Almost 30,000 amputations took place due to battlefield injuries, according to statistics kept by the Army Medical Museum. But these amputations weren't evidence of saw-happy doctors. Rather, the "minie ball" bullets used in the war were large-caliber and particularly good at shattering limbs. Amputation was often a safer option than trying to save the limb, which could lead to fatal infections in the less-than-hygienic field hospitals.
Myth #6: A Civil War bullet impregnated a young Virginia woman.
One of the stranger stories to come out of the Civil War is that of a young Virginia woman standing on a porch as a battle waged nearby. Allegedly, a stray bullet passed through the scrotum of a soldier and into the young woman's uterus. She survived, only to give birth to a baby boy with a bullet lodged in his scrotum nine months later.
If it sounds too incredible to be true, it is. The story first appeared in The American Medical Weekly in 1874, according to debunking website Snopes.com. Written by an "L.G. Capers," the article was clearly a joke, as the editor of the journal clarified two weeks later. Nevertheless, the story has spread via outlets as varied as "Dear Abby" and the Fox television show "House."
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Fort Sumter Sunrise � April 12, 2011
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Shirley Maclaine � Maclaine: 'i Bedded Three People In One Day'
Caption: SHIRLEY MACLAINE (Picture) Opening night of the Broadway production of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre - Arrivals. New York City, USA ....
Movie icon Shirley Maclaine discovered she was a fan of monogamy after bedding three men in one day.
The Oscar winner has opened up about her scandalous love life and open 30-year marriage to businessman Steve Parker in new book I'm Over All That, and accepts her three men in one day tale may shock many fans.
She says, "I wasn't into 'sexcapades', although I tried it once; I had three people in one day. It was on a political campaign, where everybody was doing the same thing (and) I just didn't wanna be left out.
"It was not my style at all; I'm a serial monogamist."
But that isn't to say MacLaine is a faithful girlfriend - or wife.
Despite her 30-year marriage, the Oscar winner tells TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey she's not fond of the institution and enjoyed a very special agreement with Parker.
She explains, "I had affairs and so did he, but we were very good friends. I loved the freedom and so did he.
"I've had an awful lot of lovers... and a lot of awful lovers."
In her chat with Winfrey, which aired in America on Monday (11Apr11), MacLaine confessed to romances with Robert Mitchum and French movie great Yves Montand.
MacLaine and Parker divorced in 1982.
Jenn Sterger Talks Brett Favre Incident
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New York Jets sideline reporter, Jenn Sterger, is set to appear on ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America this week.
Sterger will be heard by millions of Americans this week when she is interviewed on Nightline and Good Morning America. Some might be wondering who she is and why exactly she is being interviewed.
Sterger was formerly employed by the Jets in 2008, right when Brett Favre came to New York for a brief stint with the Jets. He must have found the young woman attractive because following the season, reports started to come out about Favre engaging in some less-than-flattering behavior.
The NFL investigated the incident in which Favre was accused of sending scandalous photos to the young woman who did not ask for them. The LA Times reveals, Sterger wishes she could go back to when none of this had ever happened.
She says she cannot go anywhere without someone knowing the incident she was involved in. Ultimately, the NFL fined Favre $50,000 for not cooperating with the investigation and that was that. Sterger, on the other hand, has had a rough time getting her career off the ground since then.
As Reuters reports, Sterger says that she is often just a joke now. Her career as a television host and possible anchor has been at a standstill since the incident.
Perhaps appearing on ABC will revamp her career as a station may give her a shot at the spotlight somewhere away from the drama.
Jenn Sterger Finally Speaks about Brett Favre's Alleged Scandalous Photos
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Jenn Sterger, former Jet's game-day host, finally speaks about Brett Favre's alleged scandalous photos. This was disclosed by sports news sites April 10, 2011.
Brett Favre, Jet's retired quarterback, has been slapped with a $50,000 fine in 2008 by the NFL for refusing to cooperate fully in the investigation of the case. Sterger said she kept her peace for several months, and all she wanted was to work, but the news about Favre's photos was never put to rest, which prompted her to speak up.
Sterger, has said that she did not make money out of the whole brouhaha and that "It was humiliating" for her. Sterger's lawyer stated in an interview, when the case was just starting, that Sterger
"does not want to be known as Brett Favre's "text woman."
A two-part interview of Jenn Sterger with "Good Morning America" will reveal more truth about Favre's scandal, which was published on line, stating that Favre sent Sterger explicit pictures and voicemails. Favre admitted having sent voicemails, but not nude photos.
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Brandi Favre, Quarterback Brett Favre's Sister, Arrested for Alleged Methamphetamine Involvement
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack Scandalous Party Photos Making Rounds in the Internet, Stirs Controversy
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People Magazine: Elin Nordegren speaks after divorce with Tiger Woods
Elin Nordegren, ex-wife of Tiger Woods finally speaks up for the first time after her divorce with golf icon Tiger Woods. After nine months of being quiet, she had an exclusive interview with People magazine. In an interview on NBC's Today show on Wednesday morning, People magazine reporter Sandra Sobieraj Westfall [...]
Libya protests: Gaddafi speaks to supporters at Tripoli Green Square (Video)
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Russian Spy Story, Lovely Katia Zatuliveter Subject to Deportation
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Kentucky Election Results 2010: Rand Paul Wins Senate Race
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Justin Bieber and LeBron James lead the list of Top 10 Twitter Trends for 2010
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Libya protests: Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam warns Civil War (Video)
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Brenda Jensen speaks again after voice box transplant, voiceless for 11 years (Video)
Brenda Jensen, a 52-year old woman from Sacramento, California, was voiceless for 11 years but finally speaks again after a successful voice box transplant, according to US news sites. Jensen, being reported as the second person in the world who survived a voice box transplant, spoke in a news conference on Thursday [...]
Jenn Sterger on Brett Favre: I Didn't Intend to 'Play a Victim'
By RYAN CREED
April 11, 2011
Jenn Sterger, the former New York Jets game-day hostess at the center of the Brett Favre scandal, says she doesn't see herself as a victim and just wants her life to return to normal.
"It's never been my intention to ever play a victim in this whole thing," Sterger told George Stephanopoulos in an exclusive interview. "I have known from day one when this was going on in 2008, I'm not the right martyr for this cause."
Watch the exclusive interview tomorrow on "Good Morning America" at 7 a.m. ET and on "Nightline" at 11:35 p.m. ET and Wednesday on "Good Morning America" at 7 a.m. ET.
Sterger was embroiled in a tabloid scandal after racy photos and voicemails allegedly from NFL quarterback Brett Favre surfaced.
"I just want my life back," Sterger said. "That's all I'm asking for. Just to be able to go back to work. To be able to go back to enjoying what I do. Entertaining people. Making people laugh. The hardest part about this whole thing is that I am a ridiculous person. I love to entertain people, and to say crazy things. And I'm pretty unapologetic about it."
She says she can't be the person she is anymore because "I'm still the joke" and that all she ever wanted was to do her job.
"I haven't made a dime off anything in this whole situation. Not from the pictures. Not from Favre. I never wanted to sue anyone. That was never an intention of mine," she said.
"I'm not a gold-digger," she said. "The only way I wanted to make my money this whole time was to just have a job."
Favre has one of the most storied careers in football -- a three-time MVP with more than $7 million in endorsements. In October 2010, the sports blog Deadspin.com posted voicemails and nude pictures Favre allegedly sent to Sterger when he played for the Jets in 2008. Favre has admitted to leaving the voicemails but not to sending inappropriate pictures of himself.
"Wanted to have you come over tonight -- love to see you tonight," one recording said.
And another voicemail:
"I'm still trying, just got done with practice. I'll try the other phone you're probably caller ID'ing me but if you can make it, it would be great."
Former Jets Game Hostess Jenn Sterger Says "I'm Not A Gold
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Lamar Odom: Lakers Sixth Man Battles OKC Thunder During Reality Show Premiere
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesLos Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom To Miss Premiere of Reality Show Because of Oklahoma City Thunder Game
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom will be on two completely different channels tonight.
Odom and the Lakers will be hosting the Thunder with a 9:30 EST tip. Odom and his wife will be on a half hour later.
If the Lakers lose tonight it will mark the first time they have gone on a five game losing streak since 2007.
Currently holding the No. 2 seed, Los Angeles is one game ahead of third-place Dallas and two ahead of fourth-place Oklahoma City with three games still to play. The Lakers own the tiebreaker over both the Mavericks and Thunder, and can lockup the second seed with a win over the Thunder, coupled with a Dallas loss Phoenix.
Odom is competing with Jason Terry for the Six Man of the Year Award. He has averaged 14 points and eight rebounds a game and as really concentrated at the defensive end of the floor. Sportbookpro.com thinks Odom is more than worthy:
"This season Lamar Odom was one of the biggest All-Star snubs along with LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers). Not only has Odom put up solid numbers all season long, but he has been one of the biggest reasons for the Lakers success as of late and is more than deserving of this award."
He will need to help contain Kevin Durant if the Lakers expect to win with his strong combination of length and athleticism.
If you want even more of Lamer, switch the channel over to E!. His new reality show entitled Khole and Lamar is set to premiere tonight at 10 EST.
Watch as Lamar gets in trouble for not paying enough attention to Khole. Not quite the same as watching him get yelled at by Phil Jackson for not passing out of the double team but it should be entertaining.
Get two-for-one Odom tonight on a T.V. near you.
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The Masters: Tiger one behind Adam Scott
USA TODAY�is live blogging the season's first major all weekend.
Join us for updates and reports from our guys in Augusta. Rory McIlroy, the 21-year-old from Northern Ireland, began the final round at 12 under par, four shots better than Jason Day, Chas Schwartzel, K.J. Choi and Angel Cabrera. Tiger Woods started at -5 and defending champion Phil Mickelson was at -3.
6:22: Scott hits his third shot out of the bunker and gives himself a chance for par on No. 17. Cabrera's tee shot on the 16th goes over the green but will still be putting.
6:20: Amazing. After hitting the flag with his second shot and rolling off the green, Luke Donald then chips in for birdie and is now -10.
6:18: Schwartzel birdie putt on the 16th puts him at -12 and shares the lead with Scott in trouble on No. 17. Choi's birdie putt on the 16th goes right. He remains at -10.
6:15: Day strokes his tee shot on No. 17 and still can catch his playing partner Scott who is in trouble. But he needs a birdie. Cabrera's eagle putt slides by. He'll tap in to go -10 and head to the 16th.
6:13: On the par 3, 16th, Schwartzel's tee shot is 20 feet below the hole. A birdie ties him for the lead. Scott's tee shot on on No. 17 is way left. Don't rip up those win tickets just yet. Choi has a 12-footer on No. 16 to go -11.
6:10: Schwartzel is now -11 to tie the lead while Scott has a 3-footer. Scott does hit his to go to -12 with two holes to go. Choi's birdie on 15 gets him to -10. Let the fun begin.
6:09: Day misses his long birdie putt. Scott is now up.
6:08: Choi has a birdie putt to go to -10 but the tournament is in the hands of Scott and his 3-foot birdie putt.
6:04: Jason Day on the 16th rolls back and he's got 18 feet. With Scott inside three feet, Day must make his.
6:03: On the 16th, a par 3, Scott hits to within three feet. The tournament is now his to lose.
6:00: Scott saves par to remain at -11. Ogilivy finishes at -10 and is tied with Woods.
5:59: After his round Woods said "we'll see" about whether he played well enough. "one back, we'll see what happens" and "I'm going to eat, I'm starving."
5:56: Scott's approach on No. 15 gets away a bit and will have some trouble two-putting from where he is. His first putt comes up short.
5:54: Woods finishes with par and five-under 67. He was five-under after 8 holes but didn't make hay on the back nine. Still, he's the leader in the clubhouse and that's a big name to overcome.
5:52: Woods' birdie putt on No. 18 flies by. He'll have to settle for par to stay -10 to be the leader in the clubhouse.
5:51: Day's third shot on the 15th bounces over. There is no room for error with the leaderboard so crowded.
5:50: Luuuuuke! Donald is back with a birdie on 16 to get to -10.
5:48: Adam Scott just hit the ball into the stands. No lead is safe out there. Day from behind the tree punches out on the 15th.
5:47: Woods' approach on No. 18 is 162 yards away. He is safely on green but has about 18 feet for birdie. He has to have the putt.
5:46: Jason Day on trouble with tee shot landing next to tree on 15th.
5:43: Leader Scott hits a great tee shot on the 15th.
5:42: Bob Van Pelt eagles No. 15 and is at -10. Holy cow people.
5:41: Woods probably needs birdie on No. 18 and he hits a solid tee shot.
5:39: Day's birdie putt on No. 14 slides by so his playing partner Scott is the leader. Woods makes his putt and heads to 18, one day to Scott.
5:37: Scott putts for lead on No. 14 and makes it. Day now up to match him. The Australian curse could end with a Scott win. Watch out for Bo Van Pelt who has a putt to go to -10 on No. 15.
5:36: Tiger's chip on 17 checks up. He's got a 7-footer for par. A must for him. The 18th is not a great birdie hole. Of course, he's Tiger Woods.
5:35: Day and Scott are both sitting on birdie putts on No. 14 to take the lead. Guys are playing out of their minds.
5:34: Ogilivy has now made five consecutive birdies and ties for the lead. He has two holes to play.
5:32: Woods' approach on No. 17 is not a great one. He'll have a short chip for birdie. On No. 13, McIlroy goes into Rae's Creek. Now painful to watch the young, great golfer.
5:28: Cabrera drops a stroke. Ogilivy has a great chance for birdie on No. 16 to join the leaders. K.J. Choi also could get to -10 and McIlroy is now pretty much out of it as he's +7 on the day. Just a meltdown on Masters Sunday. It happens.
5:26: There are now five players at -10 with Jason Day birdie on No. 13.
5:25: Ogilivy is now at -9. Shades of the U.S. Open. Just when we take our eyes off the guy he comes into the picture.
5:23: Woods on No. 16 has 12-foot birdie putt. The crowd jumps and roars but it does come in enough. He'll have to settle for par. Woods may have been the most surprised man on the course when it didn't drop.
5:22: Cabrera puts his drive on No. 12 into the bunker on the par 3.
5:19: McIlroy misses his birdie putt. Nothing but nothing has gone right for the three-round leader. As this point, it appears he'll not be the 2011 winner. Choi has now dropped back a stroke. Scott, Woods, Cabrera and Schwartzel all tied at -10.
5:16: McIlroy has a chance for a birdie. The fact that he has gotten up off the mat is spectacular in itself. Of course he'll have to hit the putt. At the same time, Bo Van Pelt just eagled to go -8.
5:14: Woods does tap in and is officially tied for the lead. If you can be disappointed with a birdie to tie you for the lead this is an example.
5:12: Woods from 4 1/2 feet on No. 15 is off to the right. He'll tap in to tie for the lead but just a bad miss for Woods. These are the ones you expect him to sink.
5:11: After the triple bogey, McIlroy hits a good tee shot on No. 11.
5:10: Cabrera's tee shot on No. 11 is excellent. Ogilivy just birdied his third consecutive hole and is -8. We've seen him win a U.S. Open this way by lurking under the radar.
5:08: Tiger hits a magnificent shot on No. 15 and will be putting for eagle to take the lead.
5:05: McIlroy's putt for 6 slides by so he'll take a 7 and drop two shots back. Scott, Schwartzel, Choi and Cabrera all at -10 now.
5:03: McIlroy's fifth shot is on the green but he's got a long putt for double-bogey. Tiger hits a bomb on No. 15. He's back in the hunt with a birdie.
5:02: This may be one of the worst holes in Masters history for a leader. McIlroy s now sitting four after hitting another tree on the par 4, 10th. He will certainly lose the lead but by how much is now the question.
4:58: After hitting in water, Donald double bogeys the 12th. Scott birdies the 11th and is -10. The wheels are totally falling off for McIlroy as his third shot on No. 10 is dreadful. He is facing down Schwartzel, Cabrera, Scott and Choi all at -10.
4:55: McIlroy punches out on his second shot. Woods' 12-foot birdie putt at No. 14 brushes by the rim. He taps in for par.
4:53: McIlroy's tee shot on No. 10 is awful. He hits a tree and bounces back for a 100 yard tee shot. He is between cabins. Possibly the worst tee shot of the tournament for any player. CBS still has not shown the shot.
4:51: Luke Donald found the water on 12 with his tee shot. Woods great approach on No. 14. Has birdie opportunity.
4:48: This is where horse racing gets interesting as every golfer has now made the turn for home. McIlroy has the one stroke lead over playing partner Cabrera, Schwartzel and Choi. Woods one more stroke back.
4:45: McIlroy's long birdie putt on No. 9 never had a chance. He blocked it right. Expecting par but he'll have the lead at the turn as Cabrera's birdie putt fades.
4:43: Woods will in fact settle for par on No. 13. This is a hole he dominated all week. Unfortunate.
4:42: McIlroy starting to get it into gear. He has a nice approach on No. 9 and has about a 12-footer for par. Maybe its true that the youngsters wake up a lot later than others.
4:41: Woods on the par 5, 13th is now has a poor chip shot and now has difficult putt for birdie. A par is not acceptable for him on this hole. Cabrera's approach on the ninth is outstanding. He may now be playing the best golf in the field.
4:37: Luke Donald now at -9. We do have the eye of the Tiger but we can't take our eyes off the rest of the field. They are burning it up and will make us look like fools. Willy Loman would tells us "attention must be paid."
4:33: Cabrera makes his birdie and McIlroy his par. Angel is now at -10 and Rory at -11 but it was opportunity missed by the leader.
4:30: Cabrera has a makeable par putt and McIlroy's chip is chunked. Just a horrible shot. He will probably end up with par which is unacceptable on the par 5, No. 8. Especially since Woods blew a 3-footer on No. 12.
4:28: OMG! Tiger just missed a 3-footer for par. Unbelievable the way he was playing. He drops two back to McIlroy. That is more shocking than gambling being found in Casablanca.
4:26: McIlroy on the par 5, No. 8 from 263 yards out goes off the back of the green. He can still chip and putt for birdie.
4:24: Schwartzel settles for a very, very disappointing par on No. 8. A crushing blow. Woods' 30-footer on No. 12 slides by. Should be settling for par.
4:22: Former Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger on Twitter: "Lots of relatively easy pins on 2 nine..brace yourselves for a birdie fest. "
4:19: Schwartzel's chip on the par 5, No. 8 leaves him about 8 feet for birdie. The ball did take off a bit on him. Woods' tee shot on par 3, No. 12 is middle of green. Longish birdie putt but completely safe.
4:11: McIlroy, the only player in the top 17 over par today, on the par 5, No. 8 sends the ball out there. He is looking for back-to-back birdies. Woods' birdie putt on No. 11 (where is has not played well in the past few years) is just short. He'll tap it for par.
4:10: Forget what I just said about McIlroy. He rolled in his putt from off the green and now has a 1-stroke lead. But I was right about Cabrera who also made a birdie and is now -9.
4:07: Don't forget Cabrera who is putting for birdie on No. 7. McIlroy also has a birdie try but he's just off the green and didn't hit a great approach considering the bomb he hit off the tee.
4:04: K.J. Choi hits an 8-foot birdie and is now -9 and one back. The stage is set for one of the greatest Masters finishes ever because Luke Donald is now -8.
4:01: Woods' long birdie putt at No. 10 skates by and he'll settle for par. To show you how hot Woods is, CBS's Peter Oosterhuis sounded like it was a routine tap-in for the man.
4:00: McIlroy makes his best statement of the day with an absolute bomb on the 7th hole.
3:57: Woods' approach on the 10th is good but not great. He'll have a long birdie putt. But there is a difference when you trying to charge and when you are tied for the lead. Tiger just needs to avoid disaster and continue to put some pressure on fellow competitors.
3:54: McIlroy has given himself no real chances today. He just hit a mediocre tee shot on the par 3, No. 6. This is not good on any Sunday but on a Sunday when Tiger Woods comes out of hibernation is just scary.
3:51: It has been pointed out that McIlroy and Cabrera are quick players and the slow play is killing them. Nothing is affecting Woods who blasts his tee shot on No. 10 down the middle.
3:48: Woods' hold on the lead remains as he hits a 12-footer to save par. He shoots 31 on the front and makes the turn at the top of the leaderboard.
3:47: Woods, Schwartzel and McIlroy now tied for the lead at -10 as McIlroy lips out a par putt.
3:46: Not a great bunker shot by Woods but decent. Has a 12 footer at No. 9 but it could have been disastrous.
3:43: The people at CBS are probably sore from high-fiving themselves over Tiger's performance. The sight of a soaring Tiger then hitting into a bunker and trying to scramble is made for TV drama.
3:41: Woods' second shot from behind a pine tree on No. 9 is solidly struck but pulled into the bunker. A tough up and down. McIlroy on No. 5 hit an absolutely mediocre approach. He is showing no real rhythm thus far.
3:40: USA TODAY columnist Christine Brennan tweets: "Let's repeat what we said Thursday. This golf course is made for TigerWoods. It was his Masters to lose Friday. It's his to lose now."
3:38: CBS is showing Woods' drive and Jim Nantz said he is not totally stymied behind that tree.
3:35: Tiger's tee shot on No. 9 goes behind a pine tree. Stay tuned. Woods and Schwartzel and Woods are -10 and one back of the leader.
3:31: At No. 8, Woods is putting for eagle to go 10-under. He goes dead center. Get this man a fifth green jacket. He is now 5-under for the day. Four birdies, an eagle and a bogey. How vintage can you get?
3:28: Scoreboard re-up: McIlroy, shaky at the start, is one stroke up on Schwartzel.
3:23: Woods approach on No. 8, a par 5 is just spectacular. He is putting for eagle and a chance to get to -10. If you just woke up from the couch you would think they were showing clips from 1997 or 2005.
3:21: McIlroy's putt on No.3 is awful. He has to settle for par. His first three holes could have been worse but not much for him.
3:17: McIlroy on No. 3 hits a great shot into the green and is 8 feet from his first birdie.
3:16: From Jason Sobel of ESPN: "I said it yesterday, but worth repeating: Last year's Open champion, Louis Oosthuizen, is Schwartzel's best friend. They grew up competing together and play most practice rounds together. Schwartzel hung around at St. Andrews and watched his pal win. I have no doubt it gave him the confidence to know he could do it himself."
3:15: Woods' birdie putt on No. 7 is good. He's at -8. The game is afoot my friends. Four birdies and a bogey so far.
3:11: Tiger has another birdie putt coming up. McIlroy stripes his tee shot on No.3. The scramble on No.2 may have settled him down. Stay tuned.
3:10: Schwartzel is now tied for the lead after pitching in for eagle. This after chipping in for birdie. Two of the most amazing shots in tournament history. He is -3 after three holes.
3:08: Cabrera is now -9 with a birdie on No.2. McIlroy does get his par. He can thank a great fourth shot for that.
3:07: A nice bunker shot from McIlroy but he's a got a tricky putt for par on a hole he needed birdie. Cabrera's eagle putt is short.
3:06: A humor break from USAT's Gary Mihoces who also covers the NFL: "Football observations at Masters: Lee Westwood looks like LB, Tiger looks like DB and Angel Cabrera looks like coach at golf outing."
3:04: Tweet from ESPN's Jason Sobel: "Entering the day, top five players represented five different continents. Tomorrow's topic on OTL: The decline of golf in Antarctica. "
3:03: With 250 yards to go, he throws the ball back into the sand. Just a disastrous start for the leader. He sits three and Cabrera is putting for eagle.
3:01: Woods shot birdie putt on No. 6 dead center and he gives a little pump. He's now -7 and just four back. He has bogey and three birdies on the day.
3:00: McIlroy hits an awful shot out of the sand on the Par 5, second hole. He hit the top of the trap. The field is not only coming after to him but he's coming back to them.
2:56: Woods on Par 3, No. 6 puts his tee shot eight feet from the pin. Tiger yelled "be perfect" while it was up in the air. Not even the golf ball wants to disappoint Woods. McIlroy sends his tee shot on No.2 to the right. Very shaky start for the leader.
2:55: Cabrera and McIlroy approaching par 5, No.2. This a birdie that the leader desperately needs after his opening bogey.
2:53: Adam Scott now -8. Look for everyone to go to the long putter if he wins today.
2:50: McIlroy, who had three bogeys coming in for the week, misses a short par putt on No.1 and his lead is now two strokes.
2:48: Cabrera's long birdie putt on No.1 comes up just short. He taps in for par. McIlroy from off the green puts his birdie putt right by the hole. Got a tricky one coming back but should make. Woods has another birdie putt come up short.
2:46: Tradition break alert from USAT's Gary Mihoces: Luke Donald won par 3 contest. Nobody's done that and won Masters. But hey, he's 8 under. And there are four par 3's at Augusta."
2:45: McIlroy gets a break on a bad second shot. It holds just off the green.
2:44: Tweet from Tiger's former coach Hank Haney: Despite what people said Tiger lost last year because of his putter and this year he has 5 three putts in 58 holes, not good."
2:43: Luke Donald alert. He is now -8.
2:42: Chas Schwartzel hits a chip and run from 30 yards out to roll in for a birdie on No.1. Shot of the day. He is now -9 and alone in second place.
2:40: McIlroy's opening tee shot is just ripped and blows by the bunker. Statement made. No European has won the Masters since 1999. (Jose Maria Olazabal).
2:36: Woods's par putt on No. 4 slides right at the start. He bogeys to drop back to -6. Very disappointing after two consecutive birdies.
2:34: Cabrera and McIlroy on the tee. Cabrera having his son caddy. Didn't Jack do that successfully 25 years ago? K.J. Choi hooked on No. 1 but hits a nice shot into the green.
2:32: Woods long birdie putt on No. 4 is whacked and comes up six feet wide to the left. A toughie coming back for par. He's -2 on the day. Ross Fisher now -6 as the leaderboard bunches up.
2:30: Just like Butler vs. Connecticut and Brad Stevens and Jim Calhoun, Angel Cabrera, 40, almost twice the age of McIlroy. Youth or experience?
2:27: Woods goes long on the Par 3, No. 4 but is on the green. Woods seemed to be bothered by a sound or movement prior to his swing.
2:24: Ogilvy hits a long, curling putt on No. 2 to go to -7.
2:22: Woods now at -7. Be afraid, be very afraid. Two birdies in three holes. Could Tiger be Nick Faldo to McIlroy's Greg Norman?
2:20: Jason Day, who is playing his first round without McIlroy (the guy he's currently chasing) as a partner, goes slightly right on his opening tee shot.
2:18: Mickelson's doubles No. 5. Back to -2. Woods' approach on No. 3, a wedge, puts him three feet from a second consecutive birdie. He has never won a major by coming from behind.
2:10: On No. 2, Woods birdie putt from five feet is dead center. He's -6 and the putting woes from yesterday are, for the time being, in the past. He stripes his tee shot on No. 3 and is in position to set up another birdie.
2:09: CBS analyst Nick Faldo, who put the jacket on Woods in 1997, talks about how important a win for a young golfer will mean for the game and for the whole group of young players. Faldo is also the guy who hunted down Greg Norman from six back.
2:07: Couples and Ogilvy both par No.1 . They get to the par 5, No.2 which is a must birdie for all golfers trying to catch the leaders.
1:59: Tweet from USAT Gary Michoces: Rory McIlroy on practice tee in black pants. No clash with green jacket. That followed: Rickie Fowler, in Okla. State orange top to bottom, says, "Nothing looks good with a green jacket." I say anthing looks good. He's even.
1:55: Woods makes par to open up on Sunday. Par 5, No. 2 coming up.
1:46: In case you were wondering, (and my golf buddy Paul Finkel was) McIlroy is paired with Cabrera instead of Day in the final round because Cabrera was first in the clubhouse yesterday at -8.
1:41: Don't count out Phil yet. He birdies No. 2 to go to -4. The longest journey begins with the first birdie. Stricker and Westwood also get early birdies to get to -4.
1:37: You can score out there. Kyung-Tae Kim, who is playing by himself as last on the leaderboard to start Sunday, is -4 after 14 holes. That includes birdies on 12, 13 and 14.
1:32: It should be noted that the top 16 finishers this year get an automatic bid for 2012. For guys like Tiger and Phil it is win or bust. But for some of the younger guys, a good Sunday round is paramount whether they make a charge to the top or not.
1:30: Trevor Immelman now tied for 18th after going -2 for the first seven holes. The 2008 winner is trying for his third top 5 finish in nine years.
1:23: Mickelson pars No. 1. He has 17 holes to accomplish the greatest comeback in Masters history to win back-to-back. In three days he has shown none of the charge he showed last year. The fact that he's never on in an odd year (2004, '06 and 2010) should have tipped us off.
1:20: Dan Jenkins, who has covered the Masters for more than a half-century, was asked about Tiger's swing coach and tweeted: It's still hard for me to imagine Ben, Sam or Byron with a swing coach.
1:12: Tweet from USAT's Gary Mihoces: Rory McIlRoy playing today with Angel Cabrera, winner of 2 majors. "It doesn't matter who is beside me, to be honest," says McIlroy. Ah, to be young and leading the Masters.
1:08: The defending champion is two minutes away from the tee box.
1:01: McIlroy's manager Chubby Chandler (one of the greatest names in golf) said his golfer is showing no nerves and this type of a play is a natural progression for McIlroy. He says there is a whole breed of young golfers who look like they are having fun out there and playing their game and "we'll all be lucky to be around." He also said the party is at his house tonight.
1:00: If you are a slave to the ratings (and who isn't), our man Michael Hiestand says the ratings are down from last year when Tiger made his return but up from the previous years.
12:50: People are saying that interest in Tiger Woods is waning but you wouldn't notice it by the Golf Channel coverage. The last 15 minutes have been dedicated to his game. There has not been one mention of McIlroy or any of the other leaders. Okay, just said a shot of Phil Mickelson on the range. The spell is broken.
12:41: Two tweets from DiMeglio with a hint of drama.The sun is breaking through the layer of haze. A hot one is still in the offing...And we have the traditional SUN pins: Short left on 9, far right on 12, far right on 14, back left on 16, short left on 18.
12:57: Early (and it is really early) there doesn't seem to be any "John Miller US Open Miracle rounds" out there. No one is better than -1 on the day. The guys out there now would have to shoot 63 to even let McIlroy know they are playing.
12:31: Clip and save: John Feinstein on the Golf Channel is picking Cabrera as one guy who could make a charge but says his darkhorse is Geoff Ogilvy. Fellow analyst Tim Rosaforte joked that Cabrera should come out in his green jacket to psyche out the 21-year-old McIlroy.
12:17: Prior to the leaders teeing off, the first goal is to find an U.S. player on the first page of the leaderboard. We began with Bo Van Pelt at 8th at -6 and Woods 9th at -5.
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By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY
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