Thursday, November 29, 2007
An 18 year-old Kansas college student missing since Friday night may have been leading a double life as a porn star under the name Zoey Zane. Emily Sander, a student at Butler County Community College in El Dorado, was last seen leaving a bar just before midnight on Friday. Now it seems that Sander may have been working as an internet porn actress, though a close friend does not believe this is connected to her disappearance.
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Republican debate
Republican White House hopefuls waged ferocious personal battles over immigration and torture Wednesday as tempers flared in a debate just 36 days before first party nominating contests. Republican debate
tal wilkenfeld
These are no reheated moves; this is the real thing. Backed by a cracking three-piece band (including an almost prepubescent looking bass player, Tal Wilkenfeld) Beck is a commanding and still charismatic presence.
Log Cabin Republicans
Huckabee says he would accept the support of the Log Cabin Republicans - "when you're in my position, you accept any support you can get." He says he would follow his principles, because the American people really want someone who stands by his principles, even if they aren't always popular.
Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck last played in the UK more than three years ago - his first gig since 1990 - so the run of five nights at Ronnie Scott is one of the most sought-after tickets in town.
Skyjet
Bombardier, Learjet, Challenger, Global, CSeries, CRJ, Q Series, Flexjet, Skyjet and Skyjet International are trademarks of Bombardier Inc or its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1942, has revenue of about $15.8 billion, and employs about 59,500 people.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tamarack Resort
After opening a limited amount of terrain Thursday, Tamarack Resort has shut down the lifts again. Tamarack combined snow from a few smaller storms with man-made snowmaking to open up terrain on West Mountain to skiers and snowboarders for the holiday weekend.
Spirit in the Sky
"I'm going up to the Spirit in the Sky - That's where I want to go when I die...", the words and music hum through the minds of anyone who has listened to top-40 radio in the past four decades. Music legend Norman Greenbaum penned and recorded the hit song "Spirit In The Sky" in late 1969, which rocketed to #1 in the U.S. and Great Britain. Named song of the year by Cashbox magazine in 1970, the single would go on to sell over two million copies.
dancing with the stars winner
Log on tonight just after 8 for a sneak peek at who wins the finale of "Dancing with the Stars." The ABC couples dance show, which pairs celebs with professional dancers, has thrust fan favorite Marie Osmond, dancing with Jonathan Roberts, back into the spotlight. Will she take it all after her "doll" routine on Monday?
Florida State University
A Florida State University student will spend the next 20 years behind prison bars, following his conviction of a drunk driving related death. Christopher Manikowski appeared in court this morning, his 21st birthday, and was given the 20 years sentence.
Jackie Garcia
A day earlier, Taylor and his girlfriend were awakened by loud noises at Taylor's Miami home, according to family friend Richard Sharpstein, who learned the details from Taylor's girlfriend, Jackie Garcia. He said Taylor grabbed a machete he keeps in the bedroom for protection. Someone then broke through the bedroom door and fired two shots, one missing and one hitting Taylor, Sharpstein said. Neither Taylor's daughter, Jackie, nor Taylor's girlfriend were injured in the attack.
Helio Castroneves
Race-car driver Helio Castroneves upset Spice Girl Melanie Brown to capture the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy on Tuesday night. "It will look so good between my two Indy 500 trophies," Castroneves said.
Nerdcore
I feel at home at hip hop shows. I am in my element. I am around people who love the same kind of music I love. This past Wednesday night, however, for the first time in my show-going life I was at a hip hop show as an outsider. Nerdcore rap was something that I had only vaguely heard of, all I knew of it was rap with a whole lot of references to video games, Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars, the Internet and comic books and oh yeah this MC Frontalot guy was considered the "Godfather" of it all.
rotten neighbors
Posting complaints about your neighbors is just one part of what's known as on-line shaming. In June, ABC7 told you about people who embarrass their friends and enemies on the web in our special segment "Cyber Smearing." Now, a cybersmearing site that attacks "rotten neighbors," is at 41 million users and counting.
Geechy Guy
This bit from the Bob & Tom show is definitely worth the time it takes to download. It is from a comedian named Geechy Guy. I actually heard this tonight on a re-run of the tonight show from the 90s. Pretty funny stuff.
FSU Admissions
The following information is to be sent to the University Admissions Office, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 We are pleased that you are considering becoming a part of the FSU Panama City family. . Supplemental Admissions Application for Distance Learning Programs. To apply to FSU The FSU Admissions Office provides the health history form at the time the applicant is formally admitted to the University.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Kevin DuBrow
Kevin DuBrow, frontman of metal legends Quiet Riot was found dead yesterday (November 25) in his Las Vegas home. The 52 year-old died of as-yet to be determined causes, drummer Frankie Banali said on his website. Banali's site now bears just the words: I can't even find words to say. Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow.
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday was born in 2005 when a retail trade group coined the term to describe the surge in online shopping as workers returned to their cubicles the Monday after Thanksgiving eager to continue buying holiday gifts. Initially billed as one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, in fact, last year it didn't even make the top 10, according to ComScore Inc., a Reston, Va.-based firm that monitors online traffic.
Quiet Riot
Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of Los Angeles rock band Quiet Riot, whose 1983 hit "Cum On Feel the Noize" helped usher heavy-metal music to new heights of popularity, was found dead in his Las Vegas home Sunday. He was 52.
Shawn Taylor
Shawn Taylor: well, if you're looking for the story on "Shawn" Taylor, the Washington Redskins player who was shot this morning, you'll do better to go here, to see the story on Sean Taylor (see, Sean, not Shawn Taylor?) the Washington Redskins player who was shot this morning. Got that? It's Sean, not Shawn Taylor?
Redskins Sean Taylor critically hurt in shooting at home
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor remained in critical condition in a Miami hospital Monday night after being shot early in the morning in his Miami home.
Stephanie Pratt
I'm assuming Lauren would extend her "It's not okay to have your boyfriend do your dirty work" philosophy to sisters. Stephanie Pratt (aka She-Pratt) stepped into her brother's shoes by berating Lauren, Brody, and Audrina, defending her (possibly) soon-to-be sister-in-law and the Pratt dynasty.
Prairie Tumbleweed Farm
Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Prairie Tumbleweed Farm in Kansas has created a new gift idea by turning tumbleweeds, which are kind of like giant weedy hairballs of the prairie, into a popular holiday item. They are promoting tumbleweeds as a distinctive item that can be used as a decoration (plenty of space for lights, tinsel, etc.) or as a unique gift.
femoral artery
Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was in critical condition Monday night after he was shot at his home in Miami, the National Football League team and Miami authorities said. The 24-year-old defensive player was in intensive care in a Miami hospital after nearly six hours of emergency surgery to repair a severed femoral artery.
The Great Debaters
Denzel Washington says becoming a huge Hollywood star was never part of his childhood dream. The American Gangster star revealed he wanted to be a football player rather than an Oscar-winning actor. "But God had his own plan," he told US talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Washington, 52, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show alongside Forrest Whittaker to speak about new movie The Great Debaters.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Snow Leopard
Up until a few years ago I had never seen a Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) in captivity, but the Bronx Zoo has had great success in keeping the big cats as well as breeding them. In addition to taking in "Leo," a male Snow Leopard on loan from Pakistan, on June 7, 2006 the adult female Mei Mei gave birth to two females, one of which is pictured above
James Carville
CNN put Hillary supporter James Carville on its debate roundup -- prompting critics to point out that the network failed to identify her sufficiently as a Hillary supporter and that the network has been giving a platform to Hillary-backing "independent" analysts for way too long. Well, guess who is now set to appear on Meet the Press this coming weekend? Hillary supporter James Carville, of course.
Lawrence kansas newspaper
Streisand directed this tale of a Lawrence kansas newspaper family. Collegian editor was making an assumption that fans in Lawrence had turned against Self for his inability to win when it counted. The APME Online Convergence Award recognized the newspaper and Web site for coverage of the shootings at ...
Christopher Atkins
Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann on February 21, 1961) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actor and was a teen idol. Atkins was born in Rye, New York to Donald Bomann and Bitsy Nebauer. While attending Denison University, Atkins was a lifeguard and sailing instructor when a friend pressured him to audition for The Blue Lagoon. He won the role over 4,000 other actors. He had no previous interest or experience in acting.
Paul McCartney & Rosanna Arquette Dating?
Paul McCartney, just weeks after being linked to NYC millionaire businesswoman Nancy Shevell, is now rumored to be dating actress Rosanna Arquette. The pair were first linked earlier this year, and have now been spotted enjoying two dates together in less than 24 hours.
Superman Brandon Routh Weds Actress Courtney Ford
Superman Brandon Routh Weds Actress Courtney Ford Actor Brandon Routh, best known for his role of Superman in "Superman Returns", married his girlfriend of more than four years, Courtney Ford, on Saturday. The couple exchanged their vows at a ranch in Santa Barbara, California.
Matthew Shepard
The Matthew Shepard Foundation, the GLBT Center of Colorado and the Denver Film Society will come together Dec. 7-9 to host "Untitled: A Film Festival to Benefit Rainbow Alley." Denver's Rainbow Alley is a GLBT youth center offering counseling, activities and other programs.
11,000 expected to take part in Seattle marathon
About 11,000 people are expected to take part in Sunday's Seattle marathon and related events. The main race starts at 8:15 at the Seattle Center. The course runs through downtown Seattle, back and forth on the I-90 Floating Bridge and along Lake Washington Boulevard to the finish line at Memorial Stadium, back at the Seattle Center.
RIM Planning a Touchscreen BlackBerry Device
Hoping to take a slice out of the iPhone's pie, Research in Motion is looking to create a touchscreen BlackBerry device that will push them even further into the consumer space than the Curve and Pearl have already. BlackBerries, it seems, aren't just a staple of the corporate world.
Gesundheit Institute
Vision for a Free Hospital: Gesundheit Institute There would be no charge for the care. Future Gesundheit Hospital "...Barter was also not an option. In fact, we wanted to eliminate the idea of debt in the medical interaction as a way to begin recreating human community. We didn't want people to think they owed something; we wanted them to think they belonged to something..."
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Marcus Patrick fired from soap after nude pictures from gay bar
Marcus Patrick has reportedly been fired from 'Days of Our Lives' after his nude spread for Playgirl and stripping at a gay bar in Hollywood. The photos of Patrick stripping at a gay bar surfaced on Wednesday.
Struthers Replaces Marshall in Falcon Theatre's 'Levine'
The Falcon Theatre is happy to announce that Sally Struthers is now starring in the insanely hilarious comedy, Sheldon & Mrs. Levine, written by Sam Bobrick and Julie Stein, directed by John Bowab. Ms. Struthers replaces Penny Marshall, who was forced to resign from the cast due to illness.
american girl dolls
It was Sept. 28 and I was late too late to score a lunch reservation at American Girl Place for any weekend from mid-November to mid-December. This was a problem. Our trip to the American Girl mega-complex on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan had become a tradition in our family _ something my daughters and, yes, even me, really looked forward to as a way to kick off the holidays. If I think about it rationally, I shouldn't like it so much. It's too expensive, it's too crowded, it's too ridiculous to think about scores of girls lined up for their turn to watch their dolls get their hair styled at the AG Salon for $20 - and perhaps a facial scrub (for the dolls) too.
myspace thanksgiving comments
As I was leaving a comment for my daughter on her MySpace, I noticed a little section she had added that listed things in her life that she wouldn't trade for anything. She had things like racing horses down the beach with her best friends, ACS (Methodist Youth Conference) and Thanksgiving with her whole family. I smiled as I read the list of moments in her life that she wouldn't trade for anything. Those moments in our lives are what Thanksgiving is about. It's not about whether the turkey is perfect or if the pie is right. Usually at our house, the turkey is done when the smoke alarm goes off. myspace thanksgiving comments
joran van der sloot
Dutch student Joran van der Sloot and two Surinamese brothers, Satish and Deepak Kalpoe, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in voluntary manslaughter and causing serious bodily harm that resulted in the death of Holloway, the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
Bitten by a bat but kissed on stage
Mr Darling may think that, even when a mega-blunder occurs, a Chancellor of the Exchequer need not consider his position, but Times columnists take our responsibilities more seriously. Were anyone bitten by a bat to die of rabies on account of reading this column last week and taking my advice not to bother seeing a doctor, I would feel honour-bound to resign. So I had better cover myself.
Florida woman charged after putting baby in the oven
A Florida woman has been charged with aggravated assault after putting her baby in the oven and turning the appliance on. Sharlyn Singh allegedly put her 11-month old child in a heated oven after breaking up with the baby's father.
Happy Thanksgiving
Much to Big Bird dismay, it is Thanksgiving. And first and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Be sure to eat, drink, and be merry. Most of all, be safe in all of your traveling as you get to and from your holiday destination.
Natalee Holloway
This poster which was prepared and released by the Holloway family after their daughter Natalee went missing is seen in this image originally made available by the Holloway family Friday, June 3, 2005. Dutch teenager Joran van der Sloot and two Surinamese brothers, Satish and Deepak Kalpoe, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 on suspicion of involvement in manslaughter and causing seriously bodily harm that caused the death in 2005 of American teenager Natalee Holloway, the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
Typhoid
The situation also means the once-tough-talking Spitzer, now widely considered by his fellow Democrats as "the Typhoid Mary of politics" because of the political damage done to them by his massively unpopular plan to give driver's licenses to illegal aliens, has entered a desperate new phase of his first year in office - one in which he rejects the advice of his own financial professionals in order to curry favor with the voters.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
aught
Now that I have bashed 'Bama a bit, I will remind anyone who has forgotten that the Iron Bowl (Alabama at Auburn) is this weekend. No matter what these two team's records are, this is one of the great rivalries in all of college football. If you have the chance, you should really watch it. Alabama aught to be mad as heck, and there is just no telling what will happen.
Caroline Kennedy
Ending more than forty years of speculation, Neil Diamond finally revealed the inspiration behind his mega-hit song "Sweet Caroline." The lady being serenaded? JFK daughter Caroline Kennedy.
Chicago Police
Chicago Police are looking for a light silver, gray or white four-door sedan with red doors on the driver's side that might have been used in three violent attacks in Hyde Park overnight Monday, officials said.
siran stacy
A van driven by former Alabama running back Siran Stacy was struck by a pickup at an intersection near Dothan, Ala., late Monday and six people were killed, including Stacy's wife and four of his children.
Trevor Ariza
The Lakers got younger, shed some salary and hoped they added a future lockdown defender by acquiring rangy forward Trevor Ariza from the Orlando Magic on Tuesday for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans.
Monique Idlett
Record producer Timbaland has joined the celeb parent gang after fiancee Monique Idlett gave birth to the couples first child together.
lakers trade
The six-foot-five, 220-pounder averaged a career-high 8.4 points in 76 games last season, his first with the Lakers. Evans was acquired from Detroit in a draft day trade in 2006. He's also played for Minnesota and Sacramento.lakers trade
Sweet Caroline Lyrics
Neil Diamond has revealed the woman behind his song 'Sweet Caroline' is Caroline Kennedy. After almost 40-years the singer has finally revealed he got the idea for the song after seeing a "innocent, wonderful" picture of Caroline in a magazine. Sweet Caroline Lyrics
Oprah s Favorite Things
Oprah's giving the most expensive gift in Oprah s Favorite Things history to her loyal viewers in Macon?LG HDTV Refrigerator LSC27991. It's a top-of-the-line, high-tech entertainment center with a LCD TV, DVD hookup, radio and slideshow option to display your favorite digital photos.
Johnny Estrada
The Mets found their new catcher yesterday, but just as meaningfully, their acquisition of Johnny Estrada reflected how badly they want a frontline starting pitcher.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Gulbis
On the verge of an unseemly collapse, Ochoa wrapped up a sensational season with what she called the best shot of her career. Clinging to a one-shot lead over Natalie Gulbis, who was already on the green 15 feet away for birdie, Ochoa hit 6-iron that rolled 30 inches from the cup for one final birdie.
Daughtry Wins 3 American Music Awards
Chris Daughtry may not have won "American Idol," but his band, Daughtry, earned high enough honors at the American Music Awards on Sunday to share the spotlight with Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake.
Northern Iowa grabs No. 1 seed for FCS playoffs
Northern Iowa grabbed the No. 1 seed on Sunday afternoon when the FCS playoff selection committee announced the 16 teams for the 2007 NCAA Division I Football Championships. Joining Northern Iowa (11-0) as seeds were No. 2 McNeese State (11-0), No. 3 Montana (11-0) and No. 4 Southern Illinois (10-1). The playoffs start Friday with a nationally televised game on ESPN of historic proportions when Delaware (8-3) hosts MEAC champion Delaware State (10-1) for the first time at 1:30 p.m. (et). FCS playoffs
The Most Dangerous Cities in the US
Detroit earned the title of Most Dangerous City in America, according to a study by CQ Press. The Motor City was followed by St. Louis MO, and nearby Flint MI. Safest in the country is Mission Viejo, California.
Westbrook runs for career-high 148 yards to help Eagles beat winless Miami
The Eagles are finally on a winning streak. They have won back-to-back games for the first time this season. With Brian Westbrook running for a career-high 148 yards, they beat hapless Miami 17-7 Sunday at windy, rainy Lincoln Financial Field.
Everett Sends Taped Message to Bills
It was completely unexpected, but the videotaped pre-game address Kevin Everett provided prior to Buffalo Sunday night clash with the undefeated New England Patriots brought Ralph Wilson Stadium to a halt.
Posh Puppy
Tess Maclean, proprietor of Orangeville's Posh Puppy Salon, gives Diamond the Lhaso Apso the treatment she needs for the upcoming festive season social gatherings.
Alcohol woes land her back in treatment
Joan Kennedy battle with alcoholism has again landed her in treatment after a Friday night drinking binge, a heartbreaking setback that could spell more legal trouble for the ex-wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Herald has learned.
Ethel Kennedy
On July 2, 1974, I started work as deputy Washington bureau chief for Rolling Stone magazine. My unlikely boss was Richard Goodwin, the former Kennedy speechwriter, who invited me to join him in temporary residence at Ethel Kennedy home in McLean, Va. (the owner was in Hyannis for the summer). On July 3, Hunter Thompson joined us.
Rose Hits Six Threes In Central Loss
Six second-half three-pointers by sophomore Emily Rose were not enough for the Central Connecticut women Tuesday night as New Hampshire held off the Blue Devils for a 71-59 victory.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Jessica Simpson Collection: the new clothing line
As we all know Jessica Simpson is best known as one of the most fashionable women in the world. Jessica is a pop singer turned actress, turned fashion designer and she is known around the world as a true fashion icon. It is said that Jessica lives, sleeps and breathes fashion on a daily basis.Jessica Simpson Collection
Glassbooth.org
Now two Emory alums have utilized this trend of point-and-click quizzes in a more timely, and presumably more productive, manner. Designed by Emory alums Alex Jacobs (05C) and Ivan Kanevski (05C), the website Glassbooth.org helps users determine which presidential candidate for 2008 best represents their viewpoints.
canine teeth
She has a canine tooth, premolar and molar in all four areas of the mouth. That was quite a change from last week to this week. Although the cub will grow all her teeth in the next month or two, giant panda cubs do not change to a bamboo diet until they are 1 year old, according to zoo officials. Until then, cubs are nourished by their mother's milk and only sample bamboo.
Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker's Romantic Anniversary
They've ping-ponged between love and loathing ? twice! ? but Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler have been giving their romance one more chance. And the two recently marked their third wedding anniversary with a weekend getaway.
Taryne Mowatt
Consider the innings pitched by the top two pitchers on each team in the collegiate softball championship. Arizona, the national champion, had just two pitchers throwing during the season. One threw 370 innings; the other threw 70 innings. Runner-up Tennessee also used two pitchers. One threw 314 innings, the other threw 111 innings. Arizona's Taryne Mowatt, the only pitcher used in the playoffs, pitched the final eight games in a single week.
BONDS INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES
Barry Bonds was indicted on federal charges of perjury and obstruction of justice, a blow against baseball's all-time home run leader in his ongoing struggle against allegations of steroid use.
Franklin Pierce
Senior forward Luke McDonough (Norfolk, Mass./ Mount St. Charles) scored the game-winning goal with 49 seconds remaining in regulation and the Ice Dogs on the power play as Assumption College escaped the Winchendon School Ice Arena with a 5-4 win over Franklin Pierce University in a non-conference men's ice hockey game on Wednesday evening.
Paige Davis Returns to 'Trading Spaces'
Paige Davis is moving back to TLC's "Trading Spaces." The Broadway actress and TV host will return to the once-popular home makeover series beginning in January, the network said in a statement Thursday. In 2005, TLC announced Davis would no longer host "Trading Spaces" and transitioned the series to a host-less format.
Barry Bonds case could hinge on a single word: 'knowingly'
Barry Bonds, baseball's controversial home run king, displaced Henry Aaron in the record book in August. Now, he joins less distinguished company: prominent Americans, including Martha Stewart and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who have been prosecuted for lying during a federal investigation.
Old Hickory
About 4,700 people live in Oak Hill, which is bounded by Old Hickory Boulevard on the south, Woodmont Boulevard on the north, and Interstate 65 on the east, according to the Oak Hill Web site. Its western border includes General Bate Drive in the northwest, Granny White Pike in the midsection, and Bright Hour Farm on Old Hickory Boulevard in the southwest.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
At least two dead in Chile earthquake
At least two people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a major earthquake in north Chile.Chile earthquake
Google co-founder Larry Page and Lucy Southworth are tying the knot
The billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page and girlfriend Lucy Southworth are getting married next month. The 34-year-old co-founder of the Internet giant Google, Larry Page, is getting married next month to his long-time girlfriend Lucy Southworth. According to reports, the wedding will take place on December 8th, but the location has not been disclosed. Earlier this month, Fortune magazine claimed that the wedding will take place outside of the United States, as attendees were asked to bring along a passport, but this rumor has not been confirmed.
UPDATE 1-Oprah picks 'Pillars of the Earth' for book club
Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday picked British author Ken Follett novel "The Pillars of the Earth," an epic about building the world's biggest Gothic cathedral, for her next book club selection.
John Thain
Not long after John Thain took the reins of the controversy-plagued New York Stock Exchange at the beginning of 2004, he shared some of his managerial philosophy with a reporter.
MySpace Prank Leads Megan Meier to Suicide
Megan Meier from Dardenne Prairie and committed suicide last year. Megan Meier killed herself after mean messages were left by a character profile her neighbors created.
Condo Vultures
"Everybody thinks south Florida is on sale," said Peter Zalewski of real estate consultancy Condo Vultures, who is advising private equity buyers. "They're all coming to kick the tires."
Google Guys Gone: 1st Brin & Anne Wojcicki Now Page & Lucy Southworth
Google co-founder Larry Page, 34, will be tying the knot with his long-time girlfriend Lucinda Southworth on December 8th. Sergey Brin was married to his girlfriend, Anne Wojcicki, nearly six months ago in the Caribbean.
Luciana Bozan
MATT DAMON has been named the ''sexiest man alive'' by People magazine, an honor that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The 37-year-old actor is featured on the cover of People's annual issue, on newsstands Friday. Damon, who is married to Luciana Bozan, said the honor came as a surprise. " I was really shocked and happy (Lucy said I actually blushed) when I heard the news. So I can't thank you enough for that.''