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Another One Bites the ... Comes Out! Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:06PMCalifornia State Sen. Roy Ashburn joined a long GOP tradition today of finally admitting he's gay to a Bakersfield radio host. I particularly enjoyed his excuse for his anti-gay voting record--his constituents. I can guarantee Ashburn that there are gay people in his district in Kern County, but I understand from a SF Weekly blog here that it's not the friendliest places--75 percent of the ...
LaVelle Neal on the Twins losing closer Joe Nathan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:57PMThe Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in a preseason game in Fort Myers, Fla. on Tuesday. It was a piece of good news in an otherwise gloomy day for fans of the ball club. The team announced this morning that All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.
BAKERSFIELD OBSERVED: A BLOG ABOUT LIFE, MEDIA, POLITICS AND PEOPLE Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:48PMTATUM'S COMEBACK: Behind every fundraiser and worthy cause, there are a thousand inspiring stories. One of them belongs to Tatum Holland, a high-achieving youngster who was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 15 years old. Today, six years cancer free, she is a lively, intelligent, healthy 22-year-old student at Sacramento State, making her parents proud every day.
Transcript of AU Forum "The Climate Change Generation: Youth, Media, & Politics in an Unsustainable World" [Framing ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:40PMAmerican Today , the weekly newspaper for American University, ran this feature on last week's AU Forum and public radio broadcast of " The Climate Change Generation: Youth, Media, and Politics in an Unsustainable World ." My graduate assistant Brandee Reed has also produced a transcript of the panel which I have pasted below the fold. I was joined on the panel by AU journalism professor Jane ...
U.S. trade chief speaks live at the National Press Club Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:24PMU.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk discusses the Obama Administration's trade agenda. Kirk is the featured guest at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Wild Recalls Kalus Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:56AMHOUSTON - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled right wing Petr Kalus (PEE-tuhr, KAY-lus) from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).
RADIO/PODCAST: Senator Calls for Inquiry into Kfuo Sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:17AMIn the latest development in the pending sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM), Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond (R-Missouri) today called for a congressional inquiry into the matter. The Post-Dispatch's Sarah Bryan Miller has details in a Culture Club blog post here.Miller also reported last week that...
Southland Conference to Crown 30th Tournament Champion Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:14AMThe Southland Conference will present a tournament championship trophy on Saturday for the 30th time in league history.
Massa Drama: Dem Congressman Muddles Rahm's Message Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:49AMRetiring congressman from New York lifts awkward curtain on the White House. New York - White House - United States - Democratic Party - Rahm Emanuel
John Beattie's blog Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:58PM"Id like to see Scotland run at the English pack"
GOP State Sen. Who Voted Against Gay Rights Says He's Gay Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:51PMLast week Republican Sen. Roy Ashburn of Bakersfield was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. He's been on leave since then and today made a big announcement in a radio interview. "I'm gay," he said. "Those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long." He was leaving a gay club the night he was arrested. The Sacramento Bee's Capitol Alert blog notes that Ashburn consistently has ...
The Rumour Mill: Monday's football news and gossip Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:33AMMcGeady gets confused; Rangers confirm talks; Smith fumes at Fifa; plus the rest of today's news, gossip and spurious rumours.
The Rumour Mill: Monday's football news and gossip Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:33AMMcGeady gets confused; Rangers confirm talks; Smith fumes at Fifa; plus the rest of today's news, gossip and spurious rumours.
Colts cornerback Jackson to visit Eagles Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe Eagles weren't really excited by this year's diluted unrestricted free-agent pool. We are starting to grasp exactly how unexcited they really are; the only free agent with a confirmed Eagles visit scheduled is Indianapolis corner Marlin Jackson.
Colts cornerback Jackson to visit Eagles Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe Eagles weren't really excited by this year's diluted unrestricted free-agent pool. We are starting to grasp exactly how unexcited they really are; the only free agent with a confirmed Eagles visit scheduled is Indianapolis corner Marlin Jackson.
"PR at a Crossroads": PR Executive and Author to Discuss Pubic Relations' Expanding Role in Social Media, Marketing ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:00AMDeirdre Breakenridge, a 20+ year PR industry veteran, professor, and author of four Financial Times Press books, to discuss how PR professionals can position their careers strategically in the new era of socialized media. The live discussion will take place on Blog Talk Radio on Monday, March 8th at 2 pm EDT.
"PR at a Crossroads": PR Executive and Author to Discuss Pubic Relations' Expanding Role in Social Media, Marketing ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:00AMDeirdre Breakenridge, a 20+ year PR industry veteran, professor, and author of four Financial Times Press books, to discuss how PR professionals can position their careers strategically in the new era of socialized media. The live discussion will take place on Blog Talk Radio on Monday, March 8th at 2 pm EDT.
Soccer Capsules: Pumas beats Puebla for third straight win Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:56PMMEXICO CITY — Argentine striker Martin Bravo and Jehu Chiapas scored in a five minute span in the second half as UNAM Pumas earned a comfortable 4-1 win over Puebla for their third straight win in the Mexican Clausura tournament Sunday.
Soccer Capsules: Pumas beats Puebla for third straight win Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:56PMMEXICO CITY — Argentine striker Martin Bravo and Jehu Chiapas scored in a five minute span in the second half as UNAM Pumas earned a comfortable 4-1 win over Puebla for their third straight win in the Mexican Clausura tournament Sunday.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Chicago Live Jazz Music Calendar 2010 (March 5 - March 12) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:14PMHere is what's happening with the live Chicago Jazz Venues for the dates March 5th thru March 12th, 2010... Hyde Park Alliance for Arts and Culturehttp://hypachicago.org/passport/Passport To Jazz at Robie House withSarah Marie Young Trio"Plays it Wright"Friday, March 12, 2010 6:30 - 9:00 pm5757 So...
Pathways Mission Team Joins Rebuilding Effort in Louisiana Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:32AMPathways Christian Fellowship sent missioners to the area of Chauvin, La., from Feb. 13 to 20. Fifteen of the 32 people in the group were of high school age, and many of them were foreign exchange students representing Germany, Estonia, Japan and Holland. This intergenerational and international group was given the task of repairing four homes that suffered damage from a series of four ...
Sweeney at bat: Smash hit so far in Mariners camp Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:29AM• Saturday: Mariners 7, Padres 4 | Spring training scoreboard PEORIA, Ariz. – Mike Sweeney is a man who treasures his days, and Saturday was one he won’t forget soon.
Sweeney at bat: smash hit so far Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:55AMPEORIA, Ariz. - Mike Sweeney is a man who treasures his days, and Saturday was one he won't forget soon.
Monday night wrestling war is on Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:17PMWill it be the beginning of a new and exciting Monday Night War, or will it be the beginning of the end for TNA? Most experts are predicting that it will be something in between those two extremes. One thing’s for certain. It will be good for wrestling and for wrestling fans.
Catholic Men's Breakfast set for March 13 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:15PMThe annual Catholic Men’s Breakfast continues to grow in popularity, and this year should not be any different.
R.I. candidates told to be themselves on the trail Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:31PMAt Operation Clean Government's 2010 candidate school, 135 participants hear the lessons of elected officials who defeated veteran incumbents
Portsmouth count the cost of living the dream Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:42PMThree summers ago, I was lucky enough to be in Hong Kong to cover the English Premier League's Barclays Asia Trophy. Liverpool, Fulham and Portsmouth contested the pre-season tournament with local side South China. Harry Redknapp's Pompey emerged the surprise winners.
INDEPENDENT TIBET – THE FACTS : BY JAMYANG NORBU Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:19PMThis is a considerably revised and expanded version of the document, Losar Gift for Rangzen Activists , that I posted on Feb 25, 2009. This version has new information and illustrations.
Mitt Romney live at the National Press Club Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:27PMFormer Massachusetts governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mitt Romney is out with a new book, "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness." He speaks at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.
Prince failed sportsmanship test Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:14PMLunch Special: Today's topic is sportsmanship. Some think Prince Fielder forgot about it. ESPN's Mike Golic has a different take. Also, see what the Avs say about losing to former teammate Wojtek Wolski, and find out why the Russians are still steaming.
Community briefs - March 5 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46AMAround the community
Club wants to catch new wave of Sun Citians Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:07AMA dozen Sun Citians appeared on the "Boomer and the Babe" radio program Wednesday on 1010 KXXT-AM to hype a new club in the community. The club, they said, will focus on the new, younger residents of Sun City, which means Baby Boomers. "One thing we...
Michael Foot tributes as they come in Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe death of Michael Foot was announced shortly after 12pm today. I'll be reporting on the tributes to one of the giants of Labour postwar politics as they come in. 4.01pm: There are a couple of other blogs running reporting the tributes to Foot. Here they are: BBC website LabourList 3.58pm: Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister, has issued this statement: Michael Foot was a man of enormous ...
Upcoming events, shows Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:24PMWBFS-My 33 in South Florida and Florida Championship Wrestling have teamed to broadcast FCW programming for four weeks leading to the Miami-Dade County Fair.
Charging the Mound: Bargain hunting Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:03PMDon't confuse bargains and sleepers, and don't overlook some 2009 busts who could rebound in the new year.
Texas Motor Speedway lands new title sponsors Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:27PMFirestone has agreed to become the sponsor of an IndyCar race in June, while AAA Texas has signed on to sponsor a NASCAR event in November.
New club wants to attract younger Sun City residents Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:52AMA dozen Sun City Baby Boomers appeared on the Boomer and the Babe radio program Wednesday to hype a new club in the community. That club, they said, will focus on the new, younger residents of Sun City, which right now means Baby Boomers. "One thing...
Close games don't bother LSU coach Mainieri Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:18AMChris Matulis starts tonight for LSU against Pepperdine. Chris Matulis starts tonight for LSU against Pepperdine.
Cheap weekend thrills Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:10PMRELEASED FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents CD release party...
Arts & Entertainment Events Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:06PMOrganist Chelsea Chen and Countertenor Peter Lee: These two will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. March 7 at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper. Lee will sing selections from Handel, Bach and Vivaldi's 'Stabat Mater.' Child care will be available. (858) 729-5531. DANCE Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance. Featuring guest artist Diva Devaguptapu. 8 p.m. March 10-13, 2 p.m. March 13, The ...
The Skinny Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:47PMDashing for dollars; earmark remarks; Antenori moves up by Jim Nintzel DASHING FOR DOLLARS Looks like the fight to unseat Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Congressional District 8 is going to get some national attention. Chris Cillizza, who writes The Fix political blog for The Washington Post, asked his readers to vote on a race that should get special attention—and they picked ...
Soundbites Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:48PMLocal cd-release roundup; don't disappear on Friday; celebrate the blues; short takes by Stephen Seigel LOCAL CD-RELEASE ROUNDUP As we've mentioned many times before, bands love to release new albums in the spring, as it gives them an excuse to hit the road to promote their work. The reason why local acts, especially ones that don't do much touring, do the same is a bit of a mystery. Maybe they ...
Nobel Prize-winning economist on lessons of the economic downturn Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:34PMNobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz looks at what we've learned from the economic downturn and how to prevent another crisis. Stiglitz spoke at the Commonwealth Club of California.
Michael Foot: tributes and reaction Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:08AMThe death of Michael Foot was announced shortly after 12pm today. I'll be reporting on the tributes to one of the giants of Labour postwar politics as they come in. 1.04pm: Michael Foot is now remembered principally for his short and ill-fated period as Labour leader in the early 1980s, but he was a leading figure in Labour politics throughout the postwar period and one of the outstanding ...
Riva Starr Interview Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:02AMRiva Starr is a blog superstar, he is the inimitable Neapolitan producer and dj who likes a bit of brass ‘parp’ and ‘oompah’ in his music. If you are a clubber you will have heard his unique single ‘I Was Drunk’ with its slightly grotesque and freaky as f*ck video.
Personal Finance Daily: The retirement advice we need doesn't really exist Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:30PMDon’t miss these top stories from MarketWatch's personal finance and investing coverage Tuesday.
Canada broadcaster to launch sports channel Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:33PMTORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - The Vancouver Olympics may have wrapped, but there appears to be no end in sight for Canada's appetite for TV sports.
Phantom Philes: Offensive Eruption Keys Weekend Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:16AMYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - These are the Phantom Philes, a weekly comprehensive look at Youngstown's stop on the road to the National Hockey League.
OU-Union Reach New Contract Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:13AMOhio University's largest union has a new three year contract.
U.S. 23 Traffic Stops End With Six Drug Arrests; Four from Cabell County Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:43AMThe flow of illegal drugs down U.S. 23 into the Huntington area took another hit the past few days.