Archive for October, 2009

Phone rescued from dump

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

Billy Boyd’s phone got lost in a heap of refuse, so he called and listened for the ring.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Ariza scores a career-high 33 points for Rockets (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

No Yao Ming. No Tracy McGrady. No problem for the Houston Rockets. Trevor Ariza, making the move from the Lakers this season, scored a career high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in regular season, 111-107 Saturday night.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Op-Ed Columnist: A Final Verdict on the Presidential Salute

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

A salute is a mark of respect for a Marine. President Obama seemed to understand this on his trip to Dover Air Force Base.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Market Square hosts Reidsville Halloween festivities

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

The event included a performance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Boehner: GOP has right answers on health care (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they “recklessly pursue” a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Third party challenges in NJ, NY are warning sign (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP - Third party candidates could upend two major races in off-year elections Tuesday, and the success of those candidacies is a warning shot fired at both major parties by voters angry at government and disillusioned by politics as usual.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Hamels, Werth give Phillies early lead in Game 3 (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in 354239.

Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels pitches to the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Cole Hamels regained his October form in a hurry, Jayson Werth launched a long home run and the Philadelphia Phillies bolted to a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees after three innings Saturday night in the rain-delayed Game 3 of the World Series.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Abdullah to announce Afghan run-off decision (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in 354241.

Former Afghan foreign minister, Abdullah Abdullah, is set to announce whether he will run in next weekend's presidential election run-off after the incumbent Hamid Karzai snubbed a series of demands laid down by his challenger. Abdullah is due to reveal his decision at a meeting of supporters amid expectations he will either call a boycott or that he has reached some form of power-sharing deal.(AFP/File/Massoud Hossaini)AFP - Abdullah Abdullah is to announce Sunday whether he will run in next weekend’s Afghan presidential election run-off after the incumbent Hamid Karzai snubbed a series of demands laid down by his challenger.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Tonight’s Halloween game between the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs was delayed when a bat began…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Ariz. jails Iraqi driver after daughter run down (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP - An Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter with his car because she was becoming “too Westernized” was returned to Arizona Saturday to face aggravated assault charges.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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