Smoltz returns to his roots Jun 27, 2009
He insists that he s over any hard feelings toward Braves management at the way it handled contract negotiations last winter, declining to match Boston s offer, but conceded that he s yet to speak with general manager Frank Wren or team president John Schuerholz. Smoltz s angriest point came when it was time to go to spring training with the Red Sox and he had to leave behind his Atlanta home, a 21-acre spread on a golf course in the northern suburbs. (Westerly Sun, RI)
* Jacksons death shocks world Jun 27, 2009
I had tears in my eyes when I found out, said Charles Winter, 19, from Adelaide, Australia. He led a Facebook group of more than 60,000 members that was petitioning Jackson to add Australia to his concert tour planned for this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scenic blasts to the peak of world ratings Jun 27, 2009
"It was good to get that treble," said Bowman, who rides Nuclear Sky for Jack Denham in today's Winter Cup ... au/news/sport/horseracing/payne-feels-joy-with-winter-king/2009/06/16/1244918036830 ... Payne feels joy with Winter King. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Michael Jackson autopsy may answer drug questions Jun 27, 2009
The spokesman says Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter is with Jackson's family. Related links. (FOX61, CT)
Cups bid at the double for busy Waller Jun 26, 2009
Waller will rely on imported stayer Alexander Of Hales to win the Caloundra Cup, while Come On Cugat is out to go one better than a close second in the Stayers Cup when it lines up in the Winter Cup at Rosehill ... Waller had considered starting Alexander Of Hales in the Winter Cup alongside Come On Cugat but said there were a couple of factors that enticed him to the Caloundra Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Malaysians have named a drink after Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
"I had tears in my eyes when I found out," Charles Winter, 19, from Adelaide. Australia, told The Associated Press. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 26, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Feb 9, 2009 12:59 PM:" Along with "Man on Wire," which I've praised in this blog previously, Werner Herzog's breathtaking "Encounters at the End of the World" made 2009 a standout year for the documentary.Herzog, the veteran German director behind "Aguirre: Wrath of God" and "Grizzly Man," journeyed to Antarctica to capture life at the spot on the globe where all the lines converge, as one interviewee describes it. Herzog chronicles the work of deep-sea divers,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
England Ashes show at concert pitch except for the full Monty Jun 26, 2009
If England were wary of pitching him in against the West Indies last winter, how much more worried should they be now. The difficulty in finding a partner for Graeme Swann could discourage the England management from instructing the Cardiff groundsman to prepare an outright turner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Making portrait photography fun Jun 25, 2009
THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
WOMEN PROTESTERS DON HEAD SCARVES, ROCKS... Jun 25, 2009
They face arrest if their fashion is deemed too risque a qualification that has even included pants tucked into boots during the winter. "It is the biggest insult to a woman that somebody can tell her what she should wear," said the 34-year-old Tehran woman active in the protests. (The Drudge Report)
Broken bat nearly impales Sox's Green Jun 25, 2009
New regulations were put in place over the winter, with bat manufacturers required to follow specific guidelines to limit the chances of wood splitting in the violent fashion that occurred when Dukes hit his ball on Wednesday. "That's a little bit scary when you see it sticking in the ground like that," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Familiar Georgia may melt away Jun 24, 2009
The winter ice storms that seemed frequent in our early years in Atlanta don t occur very often if at all anymore, and the spring blossom of azaleas and rhododendrons seems to come earlier and earlier ... Here in the Southeast, the report notes that the annual average temperature has risen by 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970, with most of that change occurring in the winter months. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Newton Notables Jun 24, 2009
The funds will buy food for families in need next winter ... The funds will buy food for families in need next winter. (Newton Tab, MA)
Watson falls to injury yet again Jun 24, 2009
"Mike Hussey has been a really good player, but he didn't have a great winter and may be under pressure. To me, there are places for two of Hussey, Shane Watson and Marcus North,'' Warne said. "What I am saying is that Hussey needs a score over the next fortnight to cement his place,'' Warne said. "The onus is on the others to push him out, yes, but if Watson and North get runs it will be an interesting decision. As with bowlers, you have to pick on form rather than reputation. I don't think... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Designers stick to the city next summer Jun 24, 2009
In the sportswear department, designers fashion winter styles such as trench coats and anoraks in super lightweight or perforated fabric. Bermuda shorts show up everywhere, but there are few of the jackets and shorts combination that were all the rage several seasons ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Big Ticket Noise (992) Jun 24, 2009
"Not to defend Cutty (he would likely be very offended that I would do such a thing) - but there is a Catholic Saturday evening service at St. Mary's. For the Jews, the Sabbath was/is technically from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. Christians of course, use Sunday as the Sabbath (although, by convention, calendars still use Sunday as day 1 for some odd reason). The Catholic Church uses the same idea of sundown Saturday to sundown Sunday. Of course, they don't start the service at "sundown"... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 24, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Feb 9, 2009 12:59 PM:" Along with "Man on Wire," which I've praised in this blog previously, Werner Herzog's breathtaking "Encounters at the End of the World" made 2009 a standout year for the documentary.Herzog, the veteran German director behind "Aguirre: Wrath of God" and "Grizzly Man," journeyed to Antarctica to capture life at the spot on the globe where all the lines converge, as one interviewee describes it. Herzog chronicles the work of deep-sea divers,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Jun 23, 2009
But on Wednesday, Kok, 17, was shot to death by another student as faculty and students watched in horror in a crowded hallway at Tacoma's Foss High School just as classes restarted after winter break. His death devastated his parents, Rorth and Ry Sou, who immigrated 17 years ago to the U.S. after surviving the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Jun 23, 2009
Triggering the proposed reductions: a caseload that has been rising steadily through the winter and spring as the Northwest has become more deeply mired in an economic recession ... Although it's common for more families to need public assistance during the winter months, the welfare caseload usually declines in the spring, when tourism and seasonal farm work in Eastern and northwest Washington pick up. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
- Just Warming Up: Killing a fly is an ‘execution’? (1) Jun 23, 2009
Can't wait for winter again. I'll just stay inside more. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Buddy, can you spare a desk? Jun 23, 2009
Justin Hemmes's flagship nightclub, the Ivy, is hoping to keep its patrons interested in getting wet in its rooftop pool during winter by promising the temperature will be "reaching a steamy 40 degrees". But it is doubtful the 300 people expected to attend the launch this Thursday are aware of the guidelines from the NSW Pool and Spa Association that recommend pool temperatures remain below 40 degrees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Idiot's guide to fashion week Jun 23, 2009
These are the spring/summer collections and the autumn/winter collections for the ready to wear lines (prt-a-porter). The four leading shows follow successively from New York to Paris to London to Milan and take place in September (summer) and February (winter) ... One winter collection of shows in Johannesburg, one summer collection of shows in Cape Town seems like a succinct and functional accompaniment to Arise Africa Fashion Week. (iAfrica.com)
Temperature rising for old champ Jun 22, 2009
Kerrin McEvoy left Eagle Farm on Saturday before Queensland stewards could interview him regarding the performance of Forensics in the Winter Stakes. Forensics finished an unlucky sixth and stewards, it would seem, would have liked an explanation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hold on tight, racing is in for a rollercoaster ride Jun 22, 2009
Warwick Farm can't cope in the middle of winter. As chief steward Ray Murrihy said: "The AJC must decide if it wants a training track or a race track in the winter months.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nips and tux Jun 22, 2009
The often-lavish parties that punctuate the Palm Beach winter season have a serious purpose: For many organizations the money raised is the backbone of their operating budgets. Event organizers, who begin planning months in advance, knew it would be a tough season. (The Palm Beach Post)
North End businesses go fashion forward Jun 22, 2009
Alessandra Miele said business at Moda, the athletic apparel shop she opened in August, was slow in the winter. Still, she said the North End is a good place for retail businesses to set up shop: Moda is Miele s second business with her partner, Alicia Orr: They opened North End Yoga in October 2007. (Boston Globe)
Running Hot and Cold (Part I) Jun 21, 2009
Plans to build a three-story, 90,000-square-foot building on a parking lot adjacent to MOCAs Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo are in the early stage and are going through the city Planning Department, said Lyn Winter, a spokeswoman for the museum ... A new hearing may not take place for months, Winter said ... Plans are in the early stage, though they hope to begin construction by winter 2010. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Oprah moved by pupils Jun 21, 2009
They are living the dream," she said. The girls were treated to acting classes by British actress Thandie Newton and learnt about art and design from Greg Lauren, nephew of American fashion designer Ralph. The festival included dance classes, photography workshops, and even cooking sessions with Art Smith, Winfrey's former personal chef. Newton said she was inspired by the talent and enthusiasm of the girls. "Their tenacity, their enthusiasm, their ability has just surpassed all of my... (iAfrica.com)
Storm of protest as switch costs connections Jun 21, 2009
"I've had owners come from Malaysia. We are in the middle of winter, of course we going to race on wet tracks.". Prain said: "I think it is ridiculous. Why couldn't they have done this this morning? "My owners, it has cost them $400, my jockey has wasted a day and I'm away from work at the stable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beauty prep and products for a sunny day Jun 21, 2009
You should wear the same color family that you wear in the winter or spring, but now you should be getting deeper, she advises. For a woman with light skin who gravitates toward pinks and nudes for her lips and cheeks, try tawny or apricots, and those with olive skin who normally wears peach might consider coral. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ashes of dark past Jun 21, 2009
The Ashes will dominate sports news for the next three months but another Australian team's tour to England this winter is also significant, writes David Sygall. AFTER consistently being among the top scorers in Perth district cricket, John McGuire couldn't be denied a state trial any longer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'This is home': Bosnian refugees come of age Jun 21, 2009
She remembers woods littered with land mines as her playground a thin sheet of plastic her winter sled. Barbed wire lined the fences encasing her interim home, a subconscious reminder of the fragility of her safety. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Sacred Kingdom bang on target Jun 20, 2009
80 about Ortensia in the Winter Stakes a good gamble ... Absolut Glam, with Ollie up for Danny O'Brien, won the Winter Stakes last year and has a great chance again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Picnics: Beyond Potato Chips and Turkey Sandwiches Jun 20, 2009
Picnics are a great way to reconnect with family and friends after months of winter hibernation. Lovers are synonymous with picnics, especially when a proposal or anniversary is cause for celebration. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Cummings jnr takes first determined steps towards throne Jun 20, 2009
The Danehill Dancer four-year-old is chasing a belated group 1 victory in the Winter Stakes. It is the final group 1 race of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eating out: Galileo Jun 20, 2009
Although the pungently alcoholic Grand Marnier souffle with its crisp top crust and ethereal centre, passionfruit sauce and vanilla-bean ice-cream is worth every cent. Yomoda's take on the winter staple, Mont Blanc, is pretty smart, too - a bed of sponge, candied chestnuts and cream is sandwiched between meringue, with noodles of chestnut puree across the top. Coffee ice-cream is a clever addendum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Oprah attends arts festival at her school Jun 20, 2009
In one dormitory lounge Friday, a log fire was burning to keep away the winter cold. Despite strict privacy rules, the school has been accused of being elitist and has been hit by a number of scandals. (MSNBC -- News)
Takeover Target can take TAB for a ride in Golden Jubilee Jun 19, 2009
Coyle is looking to win the final group 1 win of the season when Danehill Smile and Subtle Cove contest the Winter Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday ... Wells will head north to partner Chinchilla Rose in the Winter Stakes at Eagle Farm, leaving Munce to take over at Randwick ... Runaway Doomben winner Shellscrape is out to snare more riches at the end of the Queensland winter carnival in Saturday's Australia Post Stakes at Eagle Farm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
O'Brien has Absolut confidence Jun 19, 2009
DANNY O'BRIEN rounded out last week with a wedding to partner Nina and on Saturday at Eagle Farm the Flemington trainer is out to secure the final group 1 of the season with Absolut Glam in the Winter Stakes ... " Clashing with Absolut Glam in the Winter Stakes will be the Steele Ryan-trained mare Chinchilla Rose, a last-start winner of the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. Chinchilla Rose will be ridden by former premier Sydney apprentice Peter Wells, who enjoyed a breakthrough group 1 win... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Andruw rebounds Jun 19, 2009
Based on first glance, Jones, 32, who was very nearly out of the game this winter, is having a moderate amount of success with the Rangers. In a part-time role, primarily as the DH, Jones was hitting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bite-sized bliss Jun 19, 2009
Warm your child's tummy and heart with one of these delicious winter breakfasts ... Kids love them in winter. (iAfrica.com)
Rawiller's a see-saw survivor Jun 19, 2009
And the heavyweight rider, with a sports psychologist on board, is out to complete another first, with a win in Saturday's Winter Stakes at Eagle Farm vital ... This time around, Rawiller will be in Brisbane for the Winter Stakes meeting at Eagle Farm, the race being the final group 1 of the season ... Unfortunately, he had been booked for Birds Of Fire in the Winter Stakes but Vasil didn't pay up when acceptances were taken on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Public interest RIP Jun 18, 2009
But as late winter ticked towards spring, the appreciation for the emergency assistance turned into something more akin to "Well, what have you done for me lately?" begrudgement, even though it was still obvious that many of the institutions, especially the large ones, would collapse should the government withdraw its explicit and implicit promises of support ... Then, since the prospect and actual implementation of mark-to-model had done so much to support bank share prices during the late... (Asia Times Online)
Young gun vows to lift his game for Gai Jun 18, 2009
au/news/sport/horseracing/payne-feels-joy-with-winter-king/2009/06/16/1244918036830 ... Payne feels joy with Winter King. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Scenic's a blast at Royal Ascot Jun 17, 2009
Meanwhile, South African trainer David Payne added to his growing list of two-year-old winners this season when Winter King won yesterday's Freeway Republic Beer Handicap at Canterbury. Payne tuned up for his crack at Saturday's group 1 Winter Stakes at Eagle Farm with mare Imananabaa when Nash Rawiller guided Winter King to its impressive victory that gave the youngster its second win after a last-start Gosford success ... "Winter King has the makings of a very nice horse and I can't wait for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chinese designer takes fashion to the dogs Jun 17, 2009
Most of Hu's customers come looking for outfits to keep their pets warm in the harsh Beijing winter, but many others order evening wear and outfits for special events: Hu says she once made wedding dresses for a rabbit and a chinchilla ... In winter, when demand is higher, Hu makes around 10,000 yuan ( 1,460) a month, an enviable wage for most Beijing residents. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Ben Franklin & Jon PickstoneTHE LIMEY Jun 16, 2009
But away from his home support, especially in the long wet English winter, he was less effective than the Andorra offense (was there an offense. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The Lear Jet repo man Jun 16, 2009
Popovich followed them for six months, hawking faulty tire repair kits that would explode in winter and some multilevel marketing schemes. The contacts he'd make through Howard and Day led him into small-time arms dealing. (Harper's Magazine)
D-S tennis teams join states elite Jun 16, 2009
It s up to us to work throughout the winter and make sure that we re ready to go come next spring. It will be here before we know it. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Need for public assistance rising Jun 16, 2009
It s been 2004 since the federal funding has kept up with the needs, said Larry Winter, administrator of the County Department of Human Services ... The state has a role to play as well, Winter explained ... According to Winter, in 2003 across Wisconsin the state funded 57. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Costa Cruises launches two new ships Jun 16, 2009
The ship was designed with the winter Mediterranean season in mind hence the two covered pools and the spa solarium, which allow guests to enjoy sunny skies on days that can get chilly. Like its sister ships, Pacifica was designed by Joe Farcus, the Miami-based architect who for many years has designed Carnival Cruise Lines Fun Ships, which show off his distinctive style of glitz and glamour. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Saugus Police log June 12 Jun 16, 2009
Officers advised a disc jockey the music must be turned down or shut off, 10:07 p.m. Multiple callers reported a car collided into a wall on Winter Street. Responders reported the operator was entrapped and firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate him from the vehicle. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Gareth Pugh debuts his Autumn Winter 2009 physical collection in S'pore Jun 6, 2009
This year, British designer Gareth Pugh, known for his work with shapes, debuted his Autumn Winter 2009 Women's Collection for the first time to the world. Previously, it had only showed a video during Paris Fashion Week. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Five Must-Have Accessories for Summ... Jun 6, 2009
As summer approaches, some women tend to discard all accessories -- while winter seems perfect for piling on hats and scarves, warmer weather often makes accessorizing a bit more complex. But there s no reason why summer has to equal minimal 24/7. (Suite101.com)
Pete Wentz Teams With Image Comics For 'Fall Out Toyworks' Series Jun 5, 2009
Five-issue miniseries centers on a toymaker, a cyborg and a kid in a bear suit. a world around 'Tiffany Blews,' " he told MTV News. "It's more than a comic too. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Putting her stamp on the world Jun 5, 2009
Shoemakers Peter Zly and Joanna Preston looked to 1930s glamour for inspiration when they created their 2009 winter collection. Watch out for stripes and tassels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Irans young people go green for Mousavi Jun 5, 2009
Last winter I was arrested for wearing high boots, she said of Irans tough moral police crackdown on unIslamic attire X a move criticized by reformists but backed by many conservatives. Diba, who was wearing a Mousavi pin on her chest, did not vote in Irans 2005 presidential election which saw Ahmadinejad victorious. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
• Events Calendar Jun 5, 2009
It performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Utah Symphony and at the Salt Lake Winter Olympics in 2002. Free admission; an offering will be collected. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Five Novels With Alcoholic Themes a... Jun 5, 2009
Then he just disappears into a frightening New Hampshire winter. This novel reminds us that alcoholics are complex individuals with mental, physical, emotional and spiritual shortcomings. (Suite101.com)
Bill says it's better to give... Jun 4, 2009
" Fellow American Warren Buffet, the world's second richest man with a fortune estimated at $US37 billion ($45.07 billion) dollars, had announced in 2006 that he would leave a part of his wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. AFP Related Coverage 7:26am Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steven Ballmer said the world's ... Today in Executive Style Story Tools Latest Top Line Living Video George Gregan's rocky road Post his captaincy, this ex-Wallaby has pursued the road less travelled.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
It hurts to say it, but it was time for Tom Glavine to go Jun 4, 2009
I didn t cheer when they brought him back two winters ago, and I was against giving him another chance in 2009 ... My problem is, why didn t the team just not sign him this winter, and let him part ways with us that way, instead of doing it like this ... Yeah Tommy Hanson blah blah, it all makes sense on paper, but a player as honest and classy as Tom Glavine deserved something better, MUCH BETTER. He was working his ass off to get back and win games for us, which is why you signed him in the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* A vaccine industry is a national necessity Jun 4, 2009
Taiwan has been lucky that it has not been severely affected by the A(H1N1) virus and we have a whole summer to prepare for the next peak influenza season in the fall and winter. The US and European countries have placed orders for A(H1N1) vaccines and the WHO has met weekly with vaccine manufacturers since early last month to discuss how to provide vaccine strains in the shortest time possible. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Saturn's Moon Titan: Clouds Hang On To Summer Jun 4, 2009
On Earth, abnormally warm, dry weather periods in late autumn occur when low-pressure systems are blocked in the winter hemisphere. By contrast, scientists think the sluggishness of temperature changes at the surface and low atmosphere on Titan may be responsible for its unexpected warm and wet, hence cloudy, late summer. (Science Daily)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 4, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Feb 9, 2009 12:59 PM:" Along with "Man on Wire," which I've praised in this blog previously, Werner Herzog's breathtaking "Encounters at the End of the World" made 2009 a standout year for the documentary.Herzog, the veteran German director behind "Aguirre: Wrath of God" and "Grizzly Man," journeyed to Antarctica to capture life at the spot on the globe where all the lines converge, as one interviewee describes it. Herzog chronicles the work of deep-sea divers,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nintendo debuts Wii Vitality Sensor Jun 3, 2009
Dawn crowds well down outside Myer and David Jones despite superstar launches at the annual winter sales. More videos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
