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Monday, May 1st, 2006
3:00 am	Family lore, a murder and the Boston Strangler Family lore, a murder and the Boston Strangler Miami Herald - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 23:38:36 GMT A DEATH IN BELMONT. Sebastian Junger. Norton. 288 pages. $23.95. You can understand why Sebastian Junger felt compelled to deliver a book on the well-trod topic of the Boston Strangler. Albert DeSalvo, who confessed to being the murderer, inserted himself into the master narrative of the Junger family in 1962, when Sebastian was a year old. His parents had hired DeSalvo and two other men to build Weddings - April 30, 2006 Texarkana Gazette - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:43:00 GMT Angela Necole Anderson and Kevin John Taylor were united in marriage at 2 p.m. April 15 at Garrison-McLain House. The Rev. Steve Rice performed the ceremony. North Carolina legislators are middle of the road Greensboro News-Record - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 07:30:40 GMT n While other state legislatures stray toward political extremes, North Carolina's lawmakers stay at an even keel. Football: England holds its breath as talismanic Rooney joins World Cup casualty list Guardian Unlimited - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:23:43 GMT England's chances hang in the balance as Rooney suffers foot injury. Football: England holds its breath as talismanic Rooney joins World Cup casualty list Guardian Unlimited - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:21:12 GMT Wayne Rooney becomes the latest footballer to suffer a foot injury. History man Pipe hands over reins The Observer - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:39:35 GMT Martin Pipe surprised the racing world when choosing the final day of the National Hunt season to stand down as a trainer, handing over the reins of his Nicholashayne yard to his son David at the same time as relinquishing his trainer's title to Paul Nicholls. England holds its breath as talismanic Rooney joins World Cup casualty list The Observer - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:34:03 GMT England's chances of winning the World Cup are hanging in the balance after Wayne Rooney yesterday become the latest big-name footballer to suffer a foot injury. Horse racing: History man Pipe hands over reins Guardian Unlimited - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:22:32 GMT Horse racing: Veteran racing horse trainer Martin Pipe has shocked the racing world by announcing his retirement. Hunter outlines 'grave concerns' over Alcatel merger with Lucent Financial Times - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:45:38 GMT A powerful Republican lawmaker yesterday said he had "several grave concerns" about the proposed merger of France's Alcatel and Lucent of the US, including the "significant amount" of highly classified work Lucent conducts for the defence department. Arizona Republicans assembling comprehensive immigration bill KVOA Tucson - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:45:01 GMT Setting the stage for a possible confrontation with Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano over the state's role in fighting illegal immigration, Republican lawmakers are assembling a sweeping bill that could include provisions similar to individual bills she previously vetoed. Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus RX 400h Lexus LS 600hL Lexus GX Lexus SC400 Lexus ES350 Lexus JX 470 Lexus IS Lexus LF-A Lexus GS300 (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
9:05 pm	Analysis: The dissent of the generals Analysis: The dissent of the generals World Peace Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:52:14 GMT WASHINGTON -- The criticism of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld by more than half a dozen retired U.S. generals is unprecedented in modern times, but it will not dislodge him. Mobile well connected Calgary Sun - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:37:41 GMT Calgary's definitive guide to entertainment and events. Includes movie reviews, shopping and recreation guides. An all inclusive look at Calgary's finest. Need to know what's playing or where to eat? What to buy or where to shop? fyicalgary.com has the answers. Who Should Decide What is Best For Your Family - You or the State? PR Web - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:35:21 GMT Over views probate (intestacy) laws designed around what the state feels is a normal relationship- spouse, children parents and relatives. Advises intestacy law is formed as a set of fall back provisions or rules that govern where assets go (by state mandate) when an individual dies intestate. Ronald E. Hudkins, U.S. Army, SFC, Military Police Corps. (Retired) and President of American Industry Stem-cell politics Tallahassee Democrat - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:46:19 GMT Today Florida House members have another chance to untangle some contradictions in their approach to biomedical research when they consider HB 1027, a bill that would provide $30 million for Alzheimer's and cancer research. Tablet PCs: Your new best friend? Presentations Magazine - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:07:18 GMT "The tablet PC will be the most popular computer sold in America within five years." Former Fla. Professor to Be Deported Washington Post - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:07:06 GMT Former Florida professor Sami al-Arian pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide support to a Palestinian terrorist organization and agreed to be deported from the United States in a deal with federal prosecutors, unsealed in federal court yesterday, that ends one of the nation's highest... Dispute could spoil reform Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 04:16:58 GMT Activists behind PACleanSweep might need more than a broom to clean up the dirt from an internal squabble. US queries Qatar on Hamas donation Reuters - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:14:51 GMT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States asked close ally Qatar on Monday to clarify details over $50 million it plans to give the Palestinian Authority, despite calls from Washington not to directly fund a Hamas-led government committed to the destruction of Israel. Coming, a Big Mac attack, super-sized Media Life Magazine - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:23:50 GMT This is not a good time to have the last name of McDonald and be selling hamburgers for a living, not with America blimping out like a hot air balloon at a country fair, and it's going to become even less pleasant in the coming months. Beating the rap The Pueblo Chieftain - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:56:59 GMT Lately it seems Puebloans are getting away with murder - or at least, they're beating the rap. During the past two weeks, one murder defendant was acquitted, charges of murder against a second defendant were dismissed and prosecutors took a substantial step backward in the case of a third defendant by agreeing to delay his trial and reduce his bail so he could be released from jail until he Links: Lexus RX Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus IS 220d Lexus LS460L Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC430 Lexus ES Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS250 Lexus LF Lexus GS 400 (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
10:35 am	Now, class, it's time to talk about boys and girls. Now, class, it's time to talk about boys and girls. RPGamer - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:31:13 GMT Just a comment on the whole male heroes and female heroes discussion. I don't worry too much about whether I am playing as a guy or a girl, though it would be nice to see some more female heroes. Vernon's Inaction on Votes Stumps Experts Los Angeles Times - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:31:12 GMT The decision to not count ballots in council race could be a breach of election rules, observers say. City officials refuse to comment. Merciless military fun from Tom Clancy title Los Angeles Daily News - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:27:58 GMT There's one thing you need to know before diving into "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter." In the words of Chris Rock, you're gonna die. The strange part is, it might be the most fun you have on the Xbox 360. 40 years later, they're relighting the fire Miami Herald - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:24:22 GMT This is the end? Not for the Doors, not even close. Jim Morrison died in Paris in summer 1971, but his music not only keeps playing, it's getting louder. Sailboats race across a pond Arizona Daily Star - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:22:49 GMT Tucson and the boat-filled harbors of the West Coast have a lot more in common with one another on the two days a month when seasoned sailors race model boats in the Sun City Vistoso pond. Events Search New Times Broward-Palm Beach - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:21:21 GMT The population growth in South Florida, particularly in Broward and Palm Beach counties, prompted the expansion of New Times in late 1997. The Broward - Palm Beach edition was launched into a very competitive newspaper market, and within the first year, circulation grew by 10,000 copies to 70,000. In that time the paper has developed a loyal readership, thanks to our compelling magazine-length Getting in character — all of them — with Harry Shearer Seattle Times - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:20:16 GMT The voice of Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns and a host of other people on "The Simpsons" discusses his obsession with TV news anchors, his new movie and book, life as political blogger — and why Canada is a looming threat to the U.S. Sonic genius Sun-Sentinel - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:19:09 GMT Soundmeister Alan Parsons has had a hand in some of the major pop-culture moments of the past 35 years. NO DIVIDED LOYALTIES FOR PEACOCK Sporting Life - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:18:47 GMT Acting Leeds captain Jamie Peacock is ready to play a key role in Super League's swap shop in front of a full house at Headingley tonight. EL doctor turns table on blackmailers Daily Dispatch - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:18:08 GMT A LOCAL doctor has foiled a blackmail attempt after two private investigators secretly video taped her during a probe into an alleged bogus medical certificate scheme. Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX Lexus Lexus LS 400 Lexus LS 400 Lexus GX470 Lexus SC 430 Lexus ES350 Lexus JX540 Lexus IS Lexus LF-C Lexus GS 430 (Comment on this)
Monday, April 10th, 2006
12:40 pm	Mixed reaction to plan for tackling aged care abuse Mixed reaction to plan for tackling aged care abuse Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:15:45 GMT ELEANOR HALL: There's been a mixed reaction to the Federal Government's proposals on how to end the abuse of elderly patients in nursing homes. FIND YOUR FREQUENCY: Satellite radio services promise the stars, portability and channels galore. But which is right Detroit Free Press - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:11:53 GMT They're tired of static. They're tired of the morning DJs. They hate commercials. They're tired of the same songs, played over and over and over. These are some of the reasons folks in metro Detroit give for why they decided to plunk down $13 a month for satellite radio. World's biggest prison system BBC News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:06:47 GMT About the same time that President Bush was condemning the abuse of prisoners in Iraq as un-American, a year-long inquiry began into the mistreatment of prisoners at home. Parexel Misled Subjects Sickened in London Study, Ethicists Say Bloomberg.com - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:50:56 GMT April 10 (Bloomberg) -- Parexel International Corp. hid risks from healthy volunteers enlisted into a clinical drug test in London that left six men fighting for their lives, say medical ethicists who reviewed confidential study documents. R u ready to blog? Orlando Sentinel - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:36:46 GMT It may no longer be enough to just offer a snazzy Web site. Not if you are seeking a way to distinguish yourself from competitors. Kosher dining in Fla. restaurants for Passover Miami Herald - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:14:36 GMT Jeff Cohen was tired of his children driving him nuts, echoing the wail of many Jews during Passover once the ritual meal is over: There's nothing to eat! EWAN VOICE HAS AD ITS DAY Daily Record - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:11:49 GMT SCOTTISH accents are being ditched from TV adverts - because the British public have fallen out of love with Ewan McGregor. Executives now prefer earthy Yorkshiremen, such as Sharpe star Sean Bean, and bland Home Counties tones to sell their products. I like swords. RPGamer - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 06:31:13 GMT Greetings Ouro (or whoever's on QnA when this gets picked up again...) Well, I don't really have much rantatious fodder to rant about, so I'll get right down to it: yesterday, the issue of rpg weaponry came up. adweek.com AdWeek - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 06:02:11 GMT Everyone talks about the wea-ther, but newspapers are finally doing something about it. While they're not yet able to control Mother Nature, they may be doing the next best thing: empowering readers with information to cope with the weather and other aspects of their environment. Regional board wants current CFO named to head hospital The Natchez Democrat - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 05:59:55 GMT NATCHEZ — The board of Natchez Regional Medical Center is requesting that the public hospital’s chief financial officer, be named as CEO. Links: Lexus RX 330 Lexus LX Lexus Lexus GS 300 Lexus LS 460 Lexus GX Lexus SC 300 Lexus ES330 Lexus JX Lexus IS300 Lexus LF Lexus GS 350 (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 9th, 2006
1:00 am	Franz will step down as UAH president next year Franz will step down as UAH president next year The Daily Comet - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:50 GMT Dr. Frank Franz, the president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 1991, said he will step down from that position at the end of the 2007 spring semester. Subaru struggle in Corsica Rallysport News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:44 GMT SWRT summary Stéphane Sarrazin and Petter Solberg fought hard on the twisty stages today and moved up the leaderboard to eighth and 11th overall respectively. On only his second Tour de Corse, Chris Atkinson demonstrated his increasing confidence on asphalt and moved up 15 places. Avalanche catches St. Louis family in Utah canyon Jefferson City News Tribune - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:41 GMT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A St. Louis family of seven and two resort workers escaped when an avalanche swept their SUV off the road in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah. UK call for new EU antitrust panel dismissed Reuters.co.uk - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:36 GMT VIENNA (Reuters) - Chancellor Gordon Brown urged European governments on Saturday to set up a tougher competition regime to combat protectionism, but the idea was dismissed by France and the EU's top antitrust watchdog. Europe denounces protectionism, frets over Asia Reuters.co.uk - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:26 GMT VIENNA (Reuters) - European politicians teamed up with business leaders on Saturday to defend globalisation and denounce protectionism, arguing that freer trade and more open markets were good for both jobs and profits. Lee's homer lifts Cubs CBS Sportsline - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:23 GMT Derrek Lee hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. Tartan tune Jefferson City News Tribune - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:21 GMT Photo: George Gerules, a member of St. Andrews Society of St. Louis, plays Scottish folk tunes outside Senator John Loudon's Office in the state Capitol on Thursday afternoon. MLB: Milwaukee 5, Arizona 4 UPI - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:18 GMT MILWAUKEE, April 8 (UPI) -- Carlos Lee's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday gave Milwaukee a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Schiavone, Petrova advance to final Fox Sports - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:16 GMT Italy's Francesca Schiavone advanced to her second tournament final of the year when Svetlana Kuznetsova retired from the Bausch & Lomb Championships on Saturday with a right leg injury. Schiavone won the first set 7-6 (7-2) and was ahead 3-2 in the second when Kuznetsova called her trainer over for the second time and then called it quits. Kuznetsova injured her leg early in the first set and Cubs 3, Cardinals 2 CBS 2 Chicago - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:59:14 GMT Derrek Lee hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. SLIDESHOW: Cubs Show Off Improvements SLIDESHOW: Fans Weigh In On Makeover Links: Lexus RX 300 Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus IS 200 Lexus LS400 Lexus GX Lexus SC 400 (Comment on this)
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
3:00 pm	Apple at 30: Beyond the iPod Apple at 30: Beyond the iPod RedNova - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:42:56 GMT SAN JOSE, Calif. _ In the '80s, Apple Computer brought the personal computer to the masses. And in the first few years of the 21st century, the Cupertino, Calif., company's iPod digital music player has revolutionized how we listen to, buy and tote around our music. Dick's Tricks Metro Times Detroit - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:27:55 GMT Re: Jack Lessenberry's " Should We Bring Back The Draft " ( Metro Times , March 22), no question bringing back the draft could increase opposition to the war in Iraq (if that's possible) which could lead to a change of course as it did in Vietnam. But I don't think it would with this administration. Stanford physicist ousted as head of Korean university San Jose Mercury News - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:53:40 GMT Stanford University Nobel Laureate Robert B. Laughlin has been ousted as president of South Korea's state-run science university, ending a brief, turbulent and ultimately unsuccessful effort to remake the school into a world-class institution in the model of Stanford, the University of California and other leading American campuses. 8-12-Year-Olds: The courage of lions, the wisdom of crows Independent - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:27:25 GMT I can see why Jeanne Birdsall won the prestigious US National Book Award with The Penderwicks (David Fickling, £10.99). Subtitled "a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits and a very interesting boy", this is a slim charmer of a book, and a page-turning read. The sisters' mother died of cancer shortly after the birth of the youngest, nicknamed Batty because her uncertainty about the world makes Will and Me By Dominic Dromgoole Independent - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:24:31 GMT When Dominic Dromgoole, the new artistic director of the Globe, was working at the Bush theatre, he observed a crowd of intense theatrical types milling about the pub below the venue. They were talking in deeply academic terms about the production they'd just seen, when one of the drug-addled pub habitués began darting among them, offering "nonsensical phrases of agreement". But the real Maturity paves a road to success Reno Gazette-Journal - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:09:49 GMT Hard work and athletic skill can carry a boxer only so far. Iraq war vet says we must win Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:09:08 GMT A retired Army general who recently settled in this area told the Rotary Club on Tuesday that the Iraq is complex, the United States hasn't gone about it well and we must win. Iran's military doctrine defensive: Mottaki Islamic Republic News Agency - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:08:59 GMT Iran - Guinea - FM Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that Iran's military doctrine is basically defensive, and stressed that Iran has never had any record of warmongering. Heat on Flintoff as England wilt in India Gulf Times - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:06:37 GMT NEW DELHI: Andrew Flintoff faced calls yesterday to step down for the remainder of the one-day series in India after England crashed to their third consecutive defeat in Goa. Thaksin 'rests,' deputy takes over CNN.com - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 07:50:30 GMT Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped aside and handed over his duties to Deputy Prime Minister Chitchai Wannasathit, news agencies have reported. Links: Lexus GX 470 (Comment on this)