Memories of a massacre Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 00:46 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Indira Gandhi's death remembered. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Sectarian gap Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 15:51 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Ali and Zeinab's wedding is a sign that Iraq is moving away from old prejudices. (BBC News -- Africa)
PM urges Afghan corruption effort Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 17:53 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Mr Brown said a "better form of government" was needed. (BBC News -- UK)
Police expand search for rapist Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 15:22 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Police have warned anyone who sees Hussain not to approach him. (BBC News -- UK)
Fry ends row with Twitter critic Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 09:55 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Stephen Fry is one of the most prolific celebrity users of Twitter. (BBC News -- Technology)
School places cheating report due Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 01:40 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. The idea of school choice can make parents feel excluded from some schools. (BBC News -- UK)
Wish List for November 2009 Nov 1, 2009
Pull-ups in size 5, kid s underwear, socks, sweatpants, shoes and sneakers for ages 3-6. Underground Caf. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Al-Qaeda chemical expert 'killed' Nov 1, 2009
Close-Up: New York's hanging sneakers. Obamas dress up for Halloween. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
Jessica book sales fall short Nov 1, 2009
Want state-of-the-art sneakers. Consumer Repo. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 1, 2009
Close-Up: New York's hanging sneakers. Six bodies at US rapist's house. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
With my credentials prominently displayed and my sneakers still on, I head for the metal detector, hoping for some of that special treatment I'd seen on PBS.. "Hold it," snarls a guard. (Salon)
'Slumdog' producers lay down law to kids Nov 1, 2009
As Rubina and Azhar swept into the Marriott marble lobby -- Rubina in pink Puma sneakers and Azhar in a flashy silver and red jacket -- they were ensnared in a net of popping flash bulbs and aggressive television cameramen. They began to perform for the cameras: Rubina grabbed on to the bulky biceps of a celebrity bodybuilder passing through the lobby as Azhar looked on grinning. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Game Night: The cheerleaders Nov 1, 2009
2 pairs of sneakers - $50. Briefs - $8-10. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 1, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Search site aims to rival Google Nov 1, 2009
Close-Up: New York's hanging sneakers. CCTV of Turkish boy's 'miracle' escape. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
The cure for Halloween hangover Nov 1, 2009
Also: dark blue jeans for urban dandies with the bottoms rolled up and what look suspiciously like blue sneakers on balloon tires. Hey, see you on the trail, Appalachian Mountain boy. (Boston Globe)
Deep thoughts Nov 1, 2009
But the fashion police busted Russell for wearing the same matching plum-colored leather jacket and sneakers he wore after last Sunday's Raiders game. -- Russell was Blackberry-ing from courtside. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Deep thoughts, cheap shots & bon mots ... Nov 1, 2009
But the fashion police busted Russell for wearing the same matching plum-colored leather jacket and sneakers he wore after last Sunday's Raiders game. -- Russell was Blackberry-ing from courtside. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'ER' star runs marathon for cause Oct 31, 2009
Edwards and more than 30 other fundraisers for the group --including other actors, some professional runners and local celebrities -- will lace up their sneakers and run for a cause. "Even now, we're getting close to the $80,000 or $90,000, so it's beyond our expectations," Edwards says, noting the group has already exceeded its goals without taking a step. (CNN)
'Slumdog' producers lay down law to kids Oct 31, 2009
As Rubina and Azhar swept into the Marriott marble lobby -- Rubina in pink Puma sneakers and Azhar in a flashy silver and red jacket -- they were ensnared in a net of popping flash bulbs and aggressive television cameramen. They began to perform for the cameras: Rubina grabbed on to the bulky biceps of a celebrity bodybuilder passing through the lobby as Azhar looked on grinning. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
If the shoe fits... Oct 31, 2009
Tiffany Rose/Getty Images Andy Baldwin won't be donning any old sneakers when he runs the marathon Sunday -- he'll be wearing Rockport DresSports 2. 0, which are made of leather with athletic soles. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
N.H. Bills Lost Hikers for Cost of Rescue Oct 30, 2009
I mean, there are people who try to hike a 4000+ foot mountain and bring no water or food or they try to hike in flip-flops or sneakers. I'm not saying this kid deserves to pay the whole $25K, but the policy set up the State of NH is a good policy overall and is definitely NOT stupid. (CBS News -- US)
Umpires and referees get paid what? Oct 30, 2009
There are some nice fringe benefits, too; when referee Tim Donaghy admitted to helping gamblers fix games, the NBA asked that he repay other benefits he'd pulled in over the course of his 13-year career, including $750 worth of sneakers and $4500 worth of free tickets. Hockey. (CNN)
Truant 'Slumdog' Kids Risking Fortune Oct 30, 2009
As Rubina and Azhar swept into the Marriott's marble lobby Rubina in pink Puma sneakers and Azhar in a flashy sil. (Newsmax)
Hamilton police offer Rape Aggression Defense class Oct 30, 2009
The Rape Aggression Defense program is an active class, so please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. The class will be held on Thursdays and Fridays, Nov. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Old Library, 266 Bay Road, Hamilton. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
At this museum, death takes no holiday Oct 30, 2009
Inside, a bunk bed holds two figures clad in sneakers and black clothing with purple shrouds over their heads ... Signage explains that the bunk bed, one of the shrouds and one set of the sneakers are authentic -- and still had the distinctive odor of death when they arrived from the suicide scene. (AZCentral -- News)
'Slumdog' Kids' Truancy Threatens Their Trust Fund Oct 30, 2009
" Colson and Boyle were in Mumbai this week to meet with Indian filmmakers and Bollywood megastars Anil Kapoor and Aamir Khan about several film projects, including a thriller loosely based on Suketu Mehta's book "Maximum City," a journalistic memoir about Mumbai's seamy underworld. They also hosted a tea party reunion at the JW Marriott hotel in a posh neighborhood at the epicenter of Mumbai's burgeoning film industry that was attended by many of the film's child actors, including Tanvi Ganesh... (KIRO TV, WA)
Jeannette orders uniforms for the student body Oct 29, 2009
Socks are now required and shoes are limited to dress shoes, boots and sneakers. Mrs. Beckner said that Jeannette already had a dress code that prohibited clothing that is revealing, as well as overly casual attire such as flip-flops -- but that neither parents nor school employees were enforcing it consistently. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Suspect sought in home invasion UPDATE: Pair tied up a woman and her two daughters - ages 8 and 3 - with duct tape and put them in a bathroom. They stole jewelry and electronics, and then left. Oct 29, 2009
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, gray New Balance sneakers and a black North Face jacket. The second suspect is described as a dark-skinned black man, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall with a medium build. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Police log: Week of Oct. 28 Oct 29, 2009
9:39 p.m., sneakers were lit on fire in the Raymond Street park and the suspect fled. Oct. 24, 9:45 a.m., a victim received two calls from suspect on his cell phone. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Looking for the outrage Oct 28, 2009
The contrast could not be starker: Flaherty is impeccable and organized; Johnson, who is a generation older, wears a frayed sweater, jeans, and sneakers. The candidate is white, the driver black. (Boston Globe)
Under Armour boasts strong 3Q sales, revamping footwear strategy Oct 28, 2009
That will likely mean flat sales for its running shoes and cross-training sneakers, but Plank emphasized the company is not taking a break in footwear ... We re relatively new [with sneakers] and we kind of see 2010 as putting some investment and focus in talent and people really focusing on 2011, Under Armour CFO Brad Dickerson said in an interview Tuesday. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
'Jane Doe' found in N.Y. identified Oct 26, 2009
The police said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. The children's services agency said the girl recently wrote down the name "Amber" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. (CNN)
* Rio policemen caught on video freeing murderers Oct 24, 2009
The video, collected from street cameras around the scene of the crime in downtown Rio early last Saturday, also showed the officers apparently stealing the objects the muggers had taken from the victim: his jacket and sneakers. Brazilian authorities are struggling to tamp down on endemic unrest in Rio ahead of hosting the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Halloween Costumes on a Budget Oct 24, 2009
Materials: Bella: jeans, sweater, jacket, sneakers, wig (optional), glitter, eyeliner/shadow Alice: wig, jeans, dressy top, stylish jewelry, jacket, ballerina flats, white makeup, glitter, eyeliner, fangs (optional). The Character: "Twilight" remains incredibly popular with teens right now (the next film in the series, "New Moon," hits theatres this Thanksgiving), and these costumes are very simple, comfortable, and age-appropriate. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Juvenile arrested in Braintree housebreak Oct 24, 2009
Officer Kenneth Murphy located a pair of Adidas sneakers on the rear walkway of the victim s home. When confronted with this information, the boy made statements that led to his arrest, Jenkins said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Sneaker Fight Spotlights College Sponsor Biz Oct 24, 2009
Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, has made waves by declaring he wants to wear his father's Air Jordan sneakers, made by Nike, instead of the Adidas shoes mandated by a sponsorship deal between UCF and the Germany-based company ... Jordan, the son of NBA legend , has made waves by declaring he wants to wear his father's namesake Air Jordan sneakers, made by , instead of the Adidas shoes mandated by a sponsorship deal between UCF and the Germany-based company ... Experts say that... (ABC News -- Business)
Q&A With Leighton Meester Oct 23, 2009
It's so important for me to be comfortable while staying fashionable, that's why Reebok Top Down's work perfect; they are stylish sneakers that go with everything and get me where I need to go. What items are you most excited to wear this fall. (Teen Vogue)
Middle school kids recall favorite Halloween costumes Oct 23, 2009
I was wearing sneakers; my mask was all green and it had fake teeth on the bottom. I took it off for a little while and then I put my mask back and my black hair got messed up. (Hudson Sun, MA)
For Uma Thurman, 'Motherhood' is the real deal Oct 23, 2009
Not to mention caught outside in their nightgown, untied sneakers and coat, as has in her West Village neighborhood. They sneak cigarettes: "I have been guilty," Thurman, 39, confesses. (USA Today -- Life)
Hollywood Honors Mickey Rooney Oct 23, 2009
Red Carpet Dress Code: Black Tie or Military Uniform- For Media - dark suits- no sneakers. Stars are available for advance TV segment interviews. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Norwell column: Remembering a time when kids 'flapped' Oct 23, 2009
Only the most sturdy and practical types were acceptable no Nike sneakers or other fashion styles. Early in the school year, kids usually heeded their mother s edicts not to wear the shoes out to play after school. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Poplawski seeks venue change for trial Oct 22, 2009
Mr. Poplawski stood before the room of citizens in an oversized black jacket, mismatched black fabric pants, a white button-down shirt and slip-on jail sneakers while the judge read the litany of charges against him. Eight jurors raised their hands to indicate they had never heard about the case. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Weymouth couple allegedly steals from Mall Oct 22, 2009
In addition to stealing from the Hot Topic, mall security told Burns that the two had been together in Famous Footwear and stolen a pair of Nike sneakers and hid them in shopping bags ... A manager at Famous Footwear in the mall also identified Fuschetti and his passenger, Peggy Cronin, also of Weymouth, as the suspects who had allegedly stolen sneakers earlier in the day. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Morehouses Crossroads Has Nothing To Do With Ghetto Gear or Cross-Dressing Oct 21, 2009
IF THEY ARE IN COLLEGE THEY ARE THERE FOR AN EDUCATION, NOT FASHION TIPS. WHEN THEY GRADUATE, AND CHOOSE TO TAKE A JOB THAT REQUIRES THEM TO DRESS IN A CERTAIN WAY, THEY WILL COMPLY, PENDING A PAYCHECK. ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, THEY DON'T NEED 4 YEARS OF PRACTICE. ITS COMPLETELY POSSIBLE TO LEARN IN SNEAKERS AND SWEATPANTS. THEY DO IT AT WHITE SCHOOLS AND THE KIDS, BLACK AND WHITE GO ON INTO THE WORLD WITHOUT A PROBLEM.. ONCE AGAIN, AN EXAMPLE OF FOLKS TRYING TO "FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT" SHALLOW... (Slate)
Madison County police blotter Oct 21, 2009
Some shirts, a safe, Nike Air Jordan sneakers and a Harley-Davidson mini-bike, all valued at $1,690, were stolen. Theft: On Oct. 11, a resident of Georgia Highway 172, Comer, reported someone stole his 1993 Ford F-350 flatbed truck with a 40-gallon fuel tank mounted on the back. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Make A Difference Day set for Oct. 24 in Braintree Oct 20, 2009
Old sneakers (in any condition) for recycling or reuse (no cleats). Old keys for keyforhope. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Restaurant critics struggle to stay anonymous Oct 19, 2009
"He likes to wear pretty funky sneakers," Bradley shares. Bruni has decided to move on to a new assignment and has released a book, "Born Round," that dishes the secrets of his success. (CNN)
Last Minute Costume Ideas for Men Oct 19, 2009
Complete this costume idea by wearing a hooded bathrobe, one pair of basketball shorts, sneakers and boxing gloves. Men on a low budget can skip boxing gloves and wrap a portion of their hands with surgical tape. (Suite101.com)
Police seek help to find motel robbery suspect Oct 18, 2009
He was wearing a light-colored hat with a bill and button details on the side, dark-colored athletic shorts and white sneakers, and he had a black cloth possibly his shirt covering his face, Kifer said. He carried a backpack with multicolors on the front and was armed with a handgun that was wooden and black, Kifer said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Bat For A Cause Clinic Still On For Sunday Oct 17, 2009
A team representative will be at the field, day of, directing traffic, but please make sure to pack sneakers in the event the clinic moves indoors. Only non-marking sneakers will be allowed in the gym and indoor balls and whiffles, along with the use of one cage will be set up. (Aupanthers.com)
Newsweek: How Oakland is leading pot legalization Oct 17, 2009
In between lectures, the university's founder, Richard Lee, 47, rolls in and out on his wheelchair greeting students, looking the part of a pot-school dean in Converse sneakers, aviator glasses, and a green "Oaksterdam" T shirt. Locals refer to the nine-block area surrounding the university as Oaksterdama hybrid of "Oakland" and the drug-friendly "Amsterdam," where marijuana has been effectively legal since 1976. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Scientist uses poison gas to halt death Oct 16, 2009
In rolled-up sleeves and blue Converse sneakers, Roth doesn't look the Army type, but by 2001, he had caught the attention of the U.S. military, through the lens of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. was looking for a way to protect soldiers on the battlefield from death by catastrophic blood loss. (CNN)
Welcome to the gilded age of poverty chic Oct 16, 2009
If you re going to buy sneakers anyway, why not have the manufacturer kick in a few percentages to breast cancer research. But exploiting poverty - or consumer guilt over poverty - as a gimmick to market ever more high-status stuff isn t a solution; it s the problem. (Boston Globe)
Police Search for Bank Robbery Suspects Oct 16, 2009
He is about 5'7" and has a stocky build. He has shoul 00000208 der-length blondish hair and no facial hair. He was wearing sunglasses, a black winter cap with a visor, baggy blue jeans with the bottoms cuffed up, a black jacket, and sneakers. The driver of the getaway car is described as a white male, about 5'5" and 140 lbs. He has black bushy hair and a black beard and was wearing a dark sweatshirt. (WCAX.com, VT)
Cops: 300-lb man in dress tries to steal rum, cola Oct 16, 2009
They're bypassing traditional department stores and high-priced retailers on the yearly trek to buy jeans, sneakers and notebooks. Instead, discount and off-price stores are reveling in sales increases, with Wal-Mart, for instance, posting a whopping 17% rise in second-quarter earnings Thursday. (Fresno Bee)
Wizards Jamison sprains shoulder vs. Cavs Oct 15, 2009
Mike Miller, wearing a pair of James' signature sneakers, made 5-of-5 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Randy Foye scored 19 in the fourth quarter and the Wizards handed the James-less Cavs their first loss of the preseason, 109-104 on Wednesday night. Foye finished with 21 points and took advantage of the Cavs' depleted backcourt in the fourth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
National Database Helps Determine If Unidentified Body Is Missing Person Oct 15, 2009
White male heavily decomposed; found floating in the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook in 1998; nose broken; wearing black pants and FILA brand sneakers, size 9. The profiles are listed on a U.S. Department of Justice website designed to link missing people from throughout the country to John and Jane Does. (FOX61, CT)
Jessica book sales fall short Oct 15, 2009
Want state-of-the-art sneakers. Consumer Repo. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
TWEENS: They're cooler than ever, but is childhood lost? Oct 13, 2009
"I'm trying really hard to save his childhood. I want him to enjoy little-boy things and don't want him to feel that he has to put on that big hoodie and wear the $100 sneakers and have that iPod in his ear listening to what somebody has told him is cool music," says Harpaz, author of 13 is the New 18. Gender differences. (USA Today -- News)
Somerville Police seek to identify armed robbery suspect Oct 13, 2009
Somerville Police Police are searching for the suspect in a brazen armed robbery that occurred in a busy supermarket parking lot on Sunday. Wicked Local Somerville Posted Oct 12, 2009 @ 12:11 PM Last update Oct 12, 2009 @ 01:45 PM. (Somerville Journal, MA)
The Humor Potential: Height of fashion causes agony of feet Oct 13, 2009
Most wear sneakers with whatever they re wearing and often have the same pair until they die. We women, on the other hand, seem to embrace shoes that are uncomfortable, as if we are doing penance for our sins. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Curacao Asks Help in Missing U.S. Diplomat Case Oct 13, 2009
It was after 11 p.m. when Hogan, dressed in sneakers, blue jeans and a blue polo shirt, told his wife he was going for a walk and set out from their home outside the capital, Willemstad. Hogan often took late-night walks for an hour or two, according to Huggins. (Newsmax)
Luxury homes on the auction block Oct 12, 2009
Highlands, N.C. -- The bidders came dressed like money on vacation, in polo shirts, sneakers, shorts, loafers without socks and khaki slacks. One wore a flowery print beach shirt; another, a straw cowboy hat, cowboy boots, black jeans and a snake skin jacket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Arts and culture marathon kicks off at Christian Science Plaza Oct 12, 2009
Direct your sneakers to the Christian Science Plaza for the 10 a.m. kickoff event with the Boston Children s Chorus and guest speakers. (If it s raining, the event will be indoors. (Boston Globe)
