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  • Around Your Town: 07/19/11 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:10AMMiss Sierra Vista contestant Tamara Vukomanovich works on a flower arrangement for ‘Make Someone Smile Week’ at the Sierra Vista Flowers and Gifts store on Monday. These beautiful creations go to local nursing homes. The smiley face cups were donated by the store and the flowers came from Greenleaf Wholesale in Phoenix. (Beatrice Richardson • Herald/Review) The Democratic Women of Southeast ...
  • Incline sophomore selected to join Colorado Outlaws summer baseball team Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:01AMIncline sophomore Chip Bouchard was selected as one of 14 players to join the Denver, Colo.-based Colorado Outlaws.
  • Galesburg's Johnson commits to ISU Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:52PMGalesburg baseball fans still have one more season to watch Galesburg High School catcher Chad Johnson play his senior season for the Silver Streaks, but now may be able to follow his college career with a quick drive east. After a big junior year, Johnson drew interest from a number of NCAA Division I programs before ultimately deciding to attend Illinois State University.
  • Montana baseball standout commits to NU Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:45PMJustin Black said he couldn't resist the energy and the enthusiasm of Nebraska baseball coach Darin Erstad.
  • Interview: Greg Messel, Author of Expiation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:23PMshare: digg facebook twitter Greg Messel grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he graduated from high school, as well as attended a year of junior college. Mr. Messel then went to Brigham Young University with Carol, his high school sweetheart, after which time, he began a newspaper career in the rough and tumble Wyoming town of Rock Springs. Greg Messel has always had a love for writing ...
  • Keeler: Women's pro tennis returning to D.C. Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:17PMStarting next week, tennis fans will have an extra week of professional tennis to watch in the Washington area.
  • USC's success boosting ticket sales Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:15PMCOLUMBIA -- Football season ticket sales figures are up a bit from a year ago at South Carolina, and it's not exactly difficult to figure out the reason. Win games, sell tickets: That's an understandable formula when it comes to the world of marketing and sales in the business of college ...
  • UConn's Stefanie Dolson, Bria Hartley going global Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:08PMIn between refining their jump shots, hitting the weight room and working on free throws, UConn rising sophomores Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley needed to make certain their passports were in order.
  • 'Mann v. Ford' preview: Documentary chronicles community's fight against Ford Motor's toxic dumping on their land ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:42PMMichael Loccisano (L-R) Producer Jamie Redford, film subject Wayne Mann and Robert Redford attend the Mann V. Ford screening at Time Warner Center Screening Room on July 11, 2011 in New York City. Mann v. Ford 9 Monday on HBO...
  • Dan Shaughnessy: There's nothing like summer baseball Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:39PMFootball and basketball are still locked out. The Women's World Cup, the British Open and Nathan's Hog Dog Eating Contest have all come and gone. The Roger Clemens trial was over before it started.
  • Moulton to read from her new book Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:29PMKathy Moulton, best known for her playful drawings populating Yellow Springs locales with animal characters — birds flocking to the Little Art Theatre, hyenas laughing it up at Ha Ha Pizza — has published four new children’s books starring rabbits, kittens, raccoons and kids
  • Minard kept bombers airborne Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:25PMAs a machinist, John Minard of Clarinda played a key part in keeping United States bombers airborne during the Vietnam Conflict.
  • Ask Matt: Emmy Reactions, Plus True Blood, Glee, and More! Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:18PMshare: digg facebook twitter Why is it that shows like Glee and Grey's Anatomy get nominated for Emmys, yet NCIS, whose viewers every week outnumber other shows by millions, and the acting, writing and directing is top-notch, gets no credit whatsoever? I don't get it? First off, and this has become even more the case since cable and pay cable began assaulting the Emmy ranks, the Emmys aren't a ...
  • ADs, consider this a warning: NCAA isn't playing nice anymore Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:53AMThe NCAA has had enough of brazen scandals happening under its watch. After years of taking punches, it's ready to dish out some punishment. Tony Barnhart says it's time for ADs to learn some new rules -- or face the NCAA's wrath later.
  • Bombers baseball: Host families are keys to MINK League team's success Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20AMFrom Texas to Florida to California to the neighboring Midwest communities, baseball players travel from all over the country to play for the Sedalia Bombers.
  • WSU-designed bat adds 40 feet to HR ball Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11AMI admit that I didn't realize the extent of Washington State University's role in the gam
  • The secret to Harry Potter's success Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:46PMThe series expanded Hollywood fantasy by appealing to all ages and both sexes For 10 years, the "Potter" films have pulled boys and girls, jocks and geeks and gleeks, tweens and college kids and parents into their big tent. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," started with the biggest opening day and ended up with the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time, with an estimated ...
  • MLB Trade Rumors: Michael Bourn Should Be Hot Commodity at Trade Deadline Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:17PMWhile many teams are looking for a slugger such as Carlos Beltran, Josh Willingham and perhaps even Aramis Ramirez, the Houston Astros have a man who should be a hot commodity at the trade deadline—outfielder Michael Bourn. Bourn is one of the more underrated outfielders in the game with blazing speed in center field and on the base paths. He has the ability and prowess to turn a single into a ...
  • Unsung Heroes: Anthony Rose Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:03PMWe're continuing our coverage of a brand new series featuring some "unsung heroes" in the culinary world –in other words, chefs you should know, but probably don't. Last month we featured Lorenzo Loseto, next up: Chef Anthony Rose, from the Drake Hotel Kitchen in Toronto, Ontario.
  • GCC students pull an all-nighter to help Haiti Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:58PMYo yo, check it out... When a group of dedicated students and faculty join together to support an important cause, creative things can happen -- especially in the middle of the night. At the Feb. 5 "All-nighter for Haiti" at Genesee Community College , more than 50 students willingly shared a sleepless night in the Student Union pledging their support for the earthquake-ravaged country. Under ...
  • Shakespeare Theatre presents 'Love's Labor Love,' 'Tartuffe' in Picnic Series Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:38PMMADISON - The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present its annual free Picnic Series, featuring performances by The Theatre’s prestigious touring troupe, the Next Stage Ensemble, on July 16 and
  • Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
  • Not just for kids Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:51PMYORK - Donna Carmine of York calls herself an AFOL. In Lego-speak, that means she is an Adult Fan of Lego. There is a room in Carmine's home set aside just for her Legos. The room was once her son's bedroom. But once he left for college, Carmine gave it a new name.
  • Bicknell: World’s smallest film festival sets sights on something super Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:45PMBicknell: World’s smallest film festival sets sights on something super By Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 15, 2011 01:31PM MDT Superheroes are like us, but different. Most superheroes are human beings who are somehow changed — by radiation experiments (Captain America, the Incredible Hulk), a radioactive spider (Spider-Man), alien intervention (Green Lantern), a lot of money ...
  • MLB Capsules - Overall: Blyleven and Alomar ready for HOF Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:42PMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Bert Blyleven knows what took him to where he’s been and where he’s headed — his heritage. "I’m Dutch, I’m stubborn. I think it’s the stubbornness, the consistency.
  • MLB Capsules - NL: Karstens pitches gem as Pirates beat Astros 4-0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:42PMHOUSTON (AP) — Jeff Karstens pitched a five-hitter and Andrew McCutchen tripled and drove in two runs as the surging Pittsburgh Pirates opened the second half of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
  • TV Review: Friday Night Lights - "Always" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:40PMFriday Night Lights doesn't have a lot of ending in it's finale, but leaves the characters in satisfying places.
  • Superhero movies are big business Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:34PMThe word “superhero” has become synonymous with summer, raking in plenty of cash at the box office.
  • A Rockin’ Start for Summer Beats Concert Series at Alameda South Shore Center Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:52PMSponsored by Jamestown, the free concerts will entertain, engage and benefit the community. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/bay-area/shopping_center/prweb8647966.htm
  • Count fireflies for science Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:42PMBoston Museum of Science's Firefly Watch program recruits citizen scientists to help collect and analyze data around the country.
  • Area Sports Events Calendar July 16-23 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:36PMBobby Valentine 's Sports Academy , 72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, (203)-968-2872. Year-Round baseball/softball training for all age levels and skill levels that includes: A professional curriculum with proven results. Private Lessons (1 on 1 instruction).
  • Tressel had history of compliance issues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:15PMFormer Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was told by university officials he did a poor job of self-reporting NCAA violations years before he...
  • Hatfield man writes book about life on a Navajo reservation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:37AMAmericans have inaccurate conceptions about Native Americans.
  • Pollen newsletter Volume 33 | Business Agenda Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:36AMNetworking is a MinnPost section that features Pollen, a networking newsletter for professionals written by Lars Leafblad of KeyStone Search, an executive search firm in Minneapolis. Lars Leafblad Pollen vol 33 July 15, 2011 Curated by Lars Leafblad Principal, KeyStone Search http://www.linkedin.com/in/larsleafblad http://www.twitter.com/larsleafblad ...
  • National anthem a challenge for some Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:33AMOmaha World-Herald OMAHA - Oh, say can you sing the national anthem? "Whose broad stripes and bright stars" ... probably you could manage that part without making the children plug their ears and the dog throw himself o'er the ramparts. And you don't have to be especially brave to sing "... were so gallantly streaming." But would your voice still be gleaming after the perilous climb up the scale ...
  • Politi: "Friday Night Lights" is over, but Newark's Michael B. Jordan is just getting started Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:28AMThe former Arts High basketball star turned Vince Howard into a memorable character.
  • Potter fans reflect on growing up with Harry Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:26AMPotter devotees talk about common elements in their childhood: attending midnight book store parties in character costume; the sweet-but-torturous waiting for the next installment; and the bittersweet feeling on reaching the final page.
  • For ‘Harry Potter’ fans, an era is ending Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:12AMToday marks the end of an era. Some, like Warner Bros. executive Dan Fellman, compare its finality to the breakup of the Beatles.
  • Webcasts slated for 7-on-7 tournament Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMFox Sports Southwest is offering live webcasts of this week’s FOX Sports Southwest 7-on-7 state tournament Division I quarterfinal, semifinal, consolation and championship games from Texas A&M on Saturday, July 16. The internet broadcasts will be carried on FoxSportsSouthwest.com and FoxSportsHouston.com. 
  • SPORTS NOTES Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:34AMPaul Mainieri Baseball Camps Online registration for the summer sessions of the Paul Mainieri LSU Baseball Camps is available www.LSUbaseballcamps.com. The clinics take place July 18-21, July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4. They are designed to create enthusiasm for the game, while teaching participants the skills needed to be successful. The camps offer daily instruction on ...
  • MCC baseball victim of budget cut Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:30AMFour straight appearances in the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series wasn’t enough to save the Manchester Community College baseball program from extinction after a 42-year run.
  • Monarchs will be playing in NBC World Series Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:30AMThe Hutchinson Monarchs this week were awarded an NBC World Series bid based on their regular-season ...
  • Summer Daze with Bo Brummel Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29AMSchool's out for summer, but elite student-athletes are busier than ever. They are attending skills camps, improving their strength and conditioning, traveling the country for prestigious competitions, and navigating the wild world of recruiting.
  • Booyahs set sights on nationals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:22AMAlthough the composition of the team has change drastically this year, the competitive spirit of the Oklahoma Booyahs 18-and-under softball team is pushing forward as usual.
  • Manchester CC baseball cut affects local students Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMIn a move that affects students across the state, including several from the immediate area, Manchester Community College is planning to eliminate its highly successful baseball program.
  • Loss of MCC baseball impacts NB kids Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMKelvin Bisono was looking forward to getting his first taste of baseball action at Macnhester Community College next season. After redshirting his freshman season this past year, the New Britain High School graduate was set to don the Cougars’ uniform.
  • Opinion: Final Potter film marks end for a generation's kids Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:17AMA chapter in my sons life is about to come to an end. Like all parents who are observing a childs milestone, my throat is tight, my chest constricted.No, my sons arent heading off to kindergarten or college. Neither are they about to embark on a first date...
  • The book on Dick Williams Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:05PMBy Chad Finn, Boston.com/Globe Staff Whenever I'm charged with cleaning out the garage or the attic or some other cobwebbed...
  • New 'Winnie the Pooh' movie goes back to its Hundred Acre Wood roots Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:03PM'Winnie the Pooh's' G-rated, hand-drawn animation harks back to its origins in Disney's 'Winnie' shorts of the 1960s and '70s and the books on which the film is based. 'Winnie the Pooh's' G-rated, hand-drawn animation harks back to its origins in Disney's 'Winnie' shorts of the 1960s and '70s and the books on which the film is based.
  • ASCC Renovations on Track for Fall Semester Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:58PMWith the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) summer session now in its final week on the Tafuna High School (THS) campus, renovation work on the College’s classrooms continues at a brisk pace so that the project will reach completion in time for the ...