Archive for September 5th, 2009

Op-Ed Columnist: From Baby-Sitting to Adoption

Written by on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

After eight years of work in Afghanistan, we still do not have a reliable Afghan partner to hand off to. It’s time to discuss if nation building is still worth doing and at what cost.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Contreras leads Rockies past Diamondbacks, 4-1 (AP)

Written by on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

Even though he has pitched in the World Series before, Jose Contreras confessed he was nervous before his first start for the Colorado Rockies. He didn’t look it once he took the mound. Bought on Monday from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Brandon Hynick, Contreras pitched 6 2-3 solid innings to lead the Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Brazil beats Argentina to qualify for World Cup (AP)

Written by on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

Brazil can start preparing for its 19th consecutive World Cup. Argentina just hopes to find a way to somehow make it to South Africa. “It’s going to be tough,” Argentina said after Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to Brazil. “It will be more hard because of today.” Luisao place the five-time World Cup champions ahead in the 24th minute, and Luis Fabiano scored in the 30th and…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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