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Thursday 26 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Hurricane Katrina altered demographic picture in New Orleans area – NOLA.com
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Hurricane Katrina altered demographic picture in New Orleans area
NOLA.com After thousands of individual decisions to stay or go, years of grueling work, and tens of billions in investment, a slightly reconfigured New Orleans has emerged from the ruins left by Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures the storm triggered five … Louisiana: $1.8. Billion for Schools Lost to Katrina Like in Katrina, flood victims deserve helping hand Five years later, Gulf coast gets more help for Katrina damage |
Factbox: A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong-il – Reuters
 Reuters India |
Factbox: A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong-il
Reuters (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is visiting China, his only powerful ally, with his son and heir apparent, South Korean media reported. The visit is taking place ahead of a rare meeting next month of the North Korea's Workers' Party, … North Korea Leader Kim Jong Il Said to Have Started Visit to China Today Kim Jong-il Reported to Be in China Kim Jong Il Traveling to China |
China steps up air safety checks – Sydney Morning Herald
 Telegraph.co.uk |
China steps up air safety checks
Sydney Morning Herald China stepped up nationwide air safety checks on Thursday as investigators searched for clues on why a Brazilian-made airliner crashed while trying to land in heavy fog, killing 42 people. The Henan Airlines ERJ-190 regional jet crashed in poor … Henan Air President Removed After 42 Killed in China Crash, Xinhua Reports China airport reopens after plane crash killing 42 Safety concerns raised about China crash runway |
Florida Senate race starts without a clear favorite – Washington Post
 Globe and Mail |
Florida Senate race starts without a clear favorite
Washington Post Rep. Kendrick Meek is the Democratic nominee for Senate, overcoming billionaire Jeff Greene's massive television and mail onslaught to win a bitter Florida primary. Meek will face off against Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican Marco Rubio in November. … Political insiders fear Scott — but fear Sink more Who is Florida's Rick Scott? Rep. Kendrick Meek faces tough battle in Florida Senate race |
WikiLeaks post CIA documents on home grown terrorists – The Hindu
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WikiLeaks post CIA documents on home grown terrorists
The Hindu PTI PTI The latest document 'leaked' notes that Pakistani-American David Headley conducted surveillance in support of the LeT for the Mumbai attacks. The CIA feels that nations across the globe would start co-operating with it less in the wake of the … WikiLeaks releases CIA paper on US as 'exporter of terrorism' 'Secret' CIA memo on WikiLeaks is not very revelatory Wikileaks posts CIA terror memo |
Hong Kong seeks answers to Manila hostage deaths – The Associated Press
 The Hindu |
Hong Kong seeks answers to Manila hostage deaths
The Associated Press HONG KONG — Business was halted in the bustling Asian financial hub of Hong Kong on Thursday in a three-minute tribute to eight residents killed in a deadly bus hijacking in the Philippines, as locals demanded answers for the tragedy. … As Hong Kong Mourns, the Philippines Look Inward The Aftermath of Manila's Botched Hostage Crisis Mayor ordered hostage-taker's brother arrest—Manila police chief |
Chile Enlists NASA, Navy in `Unheard of’ Rescue of Trapped Copper Miners – Bloomberg
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Chile Enlists NASA, Navy in `Unheard of' Rescue of Trapped Copper Miners
Bloomberg Chile's government is consulting with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the country's Navy on how to maintain the health of 33 trapped miners who face a three-month … Local rescue expertise helps trapped Chilean miners To relieve miners' hell: Latrine, books, antidepressants? Chilean authorities prep trapped miners for long rescue operation |
Sunday 22 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Woods, a Man on His Own, Is No Longer One of a Kind – New York Times
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Woods, a Man on His Own, Is No Longer One of a Kind
New York Times Athletes go through bad spells all the time, and golf has provided some disquieting examples of players who dived into a slump and never pulled out. … New Decade for Tiger Woods New Decade for Tiger Woods New Decade for Tiger Woods |
Fall preview: Five players to watch in girls golf – Detroit Free Press
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Fall preview: Five players to watch in girls golf
Detroit Free Press We've boiled girls golf down to five players to watch this season and five things you must know if you're going to follow golf fall. … |
Options aplenty in local golf this week – Seattle Times
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Options aplenty in local golf this week
Seattle Times That is the choice facing area golf fans this week with the US Amateur and the Boeing Classic both being played locally. By Scott Hanson What: The oldest … |
US golf clubs in the rough as members drop away – The Associated Press
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US golf clubs in the rough as members drop away
The Associated Press MAMARONECK, NY — A few weeds have popped up on the fairways, and summer's heat has scorched the grass here and there, but the golf course at the Hampshire … A guide to: Charity golf tournaments Golf business finds this a summer of bogeys St. Andrews Country Club Hosts 'Grow Golf' Forum |
Saturday 21 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Golf a game of character – Journal Review
 Reuters UK |
Golf a game of character
Journal Review Crawfordsville girls golf coach David Pierce says he would have reacted in much the same way. “You just have to live with it,” he said. … PGA shows golf has many conflicting rules Golf throws a lifeline to Wisconsin's tourism economy Golf Tidbits: Kaymer, Watson overshadowed by Johnson |
Forget the 10 national titles, John Wooden could play some golf – USA Today
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Forget the 10 national titles, John Wooden could play some golf
USA Today Nan Muehlhausen, the daughter of the late John Wooden, has unearthed a golf scorecard from 1939 that shows her father had a hole-in-one and a double eagle … |
Man gets 22 years in prison for killing former UWEC golf coach – WEAU-TV 13
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Man gets 22 years in prison for killing former UWEC golf coach
WEAU-TV 13 The man accused of shooting and killing former UW-Eau Claire Golf Coach Doug Georgianni has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Thomas Patrick Destories … Man Sentenced For Killing Employee Inside Photo Radar Van |
Dick’s to close 2 golf stores – Arizona Republic
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Dick's to close 2 golf stores
Arizona Republic 21, 2010 12:00 AM The Pittsburgh retailer said it would close its two Golf Galaxy stores in the state as part of a companywide cost-cutting measure. … Golf Galaxy store in Chandler closing Dick's 2Q net income jumps 32 pct as sales rise Dick's Sporting Goods Reports Second Quarter Results; Raises Guidance |
Golf Roundup: Atwal ties tournament record with 61 – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Golf Roundup: Atwal ties tournament record with 61
Pittsburgh Post Gazette If Arjun Atwal keeps this up, he will have a new PGA Tour card in no time. Matching Carl Pettersson's 2-year-old mark at the par-70 Sedgefield Country Club … Watch Golf Wyndham Championship 2010 Live Online Free Streaming Feed Fans turn out to see Wyndham play despite the rain Atwal Leads Birdie Barrage At Wyndham Championship |
DA Weibring leads Tradition by 2 shots over Tom Lehman | Golf – Seattle Times
 GolfDigest.com |
DA Weibring leads Tradition by 2 shots over Tom Lehman | Golf
Seattle Times DA Weibring shot his second consecutive 5-under-par 67 to take a two-stroke lead over Tom Lehman at the Tradition, the fourth of five majors this year on … Golf roundup: Weibring leads Tradition Volunteers Critical To JELD-WEN Tradition's Success Golf: Weibring leads Tradition after 2 rounds |
Friday 20 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
 Allentown Morning Call |
Guilt-Free Golf
TIME 23 to 29, the former mining quarry overlooking Puget Sound–and site of the 2015 US Open–will become the most prominent tool the US Golf Association (USGA) … Klein: What to look for at Chambers Bay Different roads lead to Amateur Jason Deegan: How well will Chambers Bay Golf Club hold up to the young guns … |
Top Five Memories of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits – Bleacher Report
 New York Times (blog) |
Top Five Memories of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits
Bleacher Report The golf course won! I thought the golf course was an excellent choice to host a major championship. It deserves to be up there with the elite golf courses … Some golf rules are bunk Daily fee golf courses missing from PGA rotation Golf Betting – Kaymer May Be the World's Next Great Player |
In golf, know the rules or face the consequences – The Downey Patriot
 New Zealand Herald |
In golf, know the rules or face the consequences
The Downey Patriot One of the most known rules of golf is that you are not allowed to touch the ground in a hazard, such as a bunker, before you play your shot or you will be … Dustin Johnson's Bunker Debacle at PGA Championship and Golf's Rules Golf Tidbits: Kaymer, Watson overshadowed by Johnson Feeling Dustin Johnson's pain: Other odd golf rules |
Golf Roundup: Atwal ties tournament record with 61 – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
 GolfDigest.com |
Golf Roundup: Atwal ties tournament record with 61
Pittsburgh Post Gazette If Arjun Atwal keeps this up, he will have a new PGA Tour card in no time. Matching Carl Pettersson's 2-year-old mark at the par-70 Sedgefield Country Club … Watch Golf Wyndham Championship 2010 Live Online Free Streaming Feed Fans turn out to see Wyndham play despite the rain Atwal Leads Birdie Barrage At Wyndham Championship |
Golf news and notes – Tampabay.com
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Golf news and notes
Tampabay.com A free clinic for players ages 10-17 is Sept. 11 at Cypress Run Golf Club in Tarpon Springs. Reserve a space by calling (727) 937-3191. Tiger, Phil and the game of golf Golf needs Tiger to play like Tiger again Can this man save Tiger Woods? |
Golf prompts Druckenmiller’s retirement – The Guardian
 The Guardian |
Golf prompts Druckenmiller's retirement
The Guardian Golf ends a famous career. Stanley Druckenmiller, the hedge fund manager who made a mint with George Soros by betting against the pound in 1992, … |
Wednesday 18 August 2010 @ 12:01 am
Many Blagojevich jurors disappointed – Chicago Tribune
 Globe and Mail |
Many Blagojevich jurors disappointed
Chicago Tribune The 12 individuals who sat in judgment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were, by their accounts, cordial and careful in their consideration of charges against the colorful politician, coming close to convicting him on many counts — including a plot to … Blagojevich is convicted of 1 of 24 counts; prosecutors vow retrial Jury convicts Blagojevich of lying to FBI Jurors: 'There was a fundamental difference in opinion' |
News Corp. Gives GOP $1 Million – New York Times
 The Guardian |
News Corp. Gives GOP $1 Million
New York Times WASHINGTON — With Republicans hoping to recapture a number of statehouses in November, the media conglomerate headed by Rupert Murdoch is inserting itself into the races in bold fashion with a $1 million donation to … News Corp. defends $1 million donation to Republican Governors Association News Corp. Gives $1 Million to GOP News Corp. defends $1 million gift to Republican Governors Association |
Scores Stagnate at High Schools – Wall Street Journal
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Scores Stagnate at High Schools
Wall Street Journal New data show that fewer than 25% of 2010 graduates who took the ACT college-entrance exam possessed the academic skills necessary to pass entry-level courses, despite modest gains in college-readiness among US high-school … 2009-10 Missouri, Kansas ACT exam participation increases from last year Minnesota leads ACT scores, again Area schools do well on ACT tests |
Pakistani floods could further hurt unstable nation as military focuses on aid – Washington Post
 The Guardian |
Pakistani floods could further hurt unstable nation as military focuses on aid
Washington Post At least 1500 are dead after monsoon rains bloated rivers, submerged villages and triggered landslides in Pakistan. By Griff Witte ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Staggered by the scale of destruction from this summer's catastrophic floods, Pakistani officials … Pakistan aid 'arriving too slowly' Pakistan aid 'will reach victims' Flooding could weaken Pakistan security |
GOP Closely Watching Washington House Primary – FOXNews
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GOP Closely Watching Washington House Primary
FOXNews | AP OLYMPIA, Wash. — Voters in the evenly balanced 3rd District weighed in Tuesday on who should replace Democratic US Rep. Brian Baird in a contest watched closely by Republicans hoping to make gains in Congress. Democrat Denny Heck, who has raised … Proposition 1 trailing badly in Island County primary Few Surprises in Early Primary Election Returns Lincoln County Primary Results now in |
Scores die in Baghdad bombings – Aljazeera.net
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Scores die in Baghdad bombings
Aljazeera.net Attacks in Baghdad have led to the deaths of at least 68 people with scores more injured. In one strike at about 9:30pm (06:30 GMT) on Tuesday in a mostly Shia neighbourhood of the Iraqi capital, a bomb attached to a fuel truck exploded, killing eight … Dozens Killed at Iraq Recruitment Site Blast targeting Baghdad job-seekers kills dozens Iraq bomb 'won't stop democracy' |
Developer Won’t Move Mosque Farther From WTC – NY1
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Developer Won't Move Mosque Farther From WTC
NY1 I, for one, am ready for this story to go away. The developer is within his rights to build a mosque and cultural center on Park Place. Opponents are within their rights to protest it. I want it to go away because no one is elevating the conversation, … |
Some Republican leaders urge candidates not to focus on Ground Zero mosque issue – Washington Post
 ABC News |
Some Republican leaders urge candidates not to focus on Ground Zero mosque issue
Washington Post As Republican candidates across the country seize on the proposed construction of a mosque near New York's Ground Zero as a campaign issue, some influential figures in the GOP are growing concerned that it could backfire. … New York mosque debate splits GOP No one but bigots would notice mosque Ground zero mosque flap: how Obama and Democrats can recover |
City of Bell lent employees, elected officials nearly $900000 – Los Angeles Times
 Los Angeles Times |
City of Bell lent employees, elected officials nearly $900000
Los Angeles Times Former assistant city manager received at least $200000. Experts say such a city loan program for employees is unusual. The city of Bell gave nearly $900000 in loans to former City Administrator Robert Rizzo, city employees and at least two council … Bell OKs property tax cuts amid state scrutiny Excessive Bell salaries prompt bills in California California City With $800000 Manager Gets Rating Cut by Fitch |
Fighter jets scramble; sonic booms rattle – Seattle Times
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Fighter jets scramble; sonic booms rattle
Seattle Times A pair of loud sonic booms heard around the Seattle area shortly before 2 pm Tuesday were caused by two F-15 jets, pursuing a seaplane that entered restricted airspace. By Mike Lindblom Two loud sonic booms heard throughout the Seattle area Tuesday … Fighters rattle Seattle after Obama airspace issue F-15s scrambled in Air Force One scare Sonic booms of fighter jets rattle Seattle area |
Tuesday 17 August 2010 @ 12:01 am
Saturday 14 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Believe it or not, Tiger Woods is playing like just another guy – USA Today
 The Guardian |
Believe it or not, Tiger Woods is playing like just another guy
USA Today Even more amazing is how the post-apocalyptic Tiger Woods has seen his golf game turn to dust. His last three tournament finishes have been ties for 46th, … WGC-Bridgestone Invitational: Tiger Woods reaches his golfing nadir Poll: If Tiger Woods doesn't qualify, should Corey Pavin name him to the U.S. … Golf: Tiger Woods finishes 18-over at Bridgestone Invitational |
Thursday 12 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Tuesday 10 August 2010 @ 12:02 am
Virginia stands to feel the most pain from defense cuts – Washington Post
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Virginia stands to feel the most pain from defense cuts
Washington Post Defense Secretary Robert Gates says tough economic times require that he shutter Joint Forces Command which employs some 5000 people and eliminate other jobs throughout the military. By Rosalind S. Helderman RICHMOND — Virginia officials reacted with … Defense Secretary Gates targets jobs Pentagon to cut jobs Gates Announces Defense Cuts, Allocates Funds to Priority Needs |
Mia Farrow contradicts Naomi Campbell’s version of diamond gift – ABC Online
 Globe and Mail |
Mia Farrow contradicts Naomi Campbell's version of diamond gift
ABC Online TONY EASTLEY: The war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has become a parade of celebrity witnesses. American actress Mia Farrow has appeared, disputing much last week's testimony from model, Naomi Campbell. … Naomi Campbell and the 'Blood Diamond' Hoax Campbell agent to continue evidence Farrow testifies at Taylor trial |
China, new superpower, tries to master environment – USA Today
 Globe and Mail |
China, new superpower, tries to master environment
USA Today BEIJING — This year, China will leapfrog Japan to become the second-biggest economy on Earth, behind only the USA, predicts Ting Lu, a China economist with Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. Next month, China starts broadcasts … Unstable lake threatens mudslide-ravaged China town 1100 missing in China as Asian flood misery rises China landslides: Relief work picks up pace |
Moscow death toll soars as heat wave persists – Los Angeles Times
 ABC News |
Moscow death toll soars as heat wave persists
Los Angeles Times High temperatures and smog from raging forest fires take their toll central Russia, especially in Moscow, where the normal daily death rate has doubled to 700, officials say. A man wears a mask to protect himself from the smog in central Moscow. … Heavy smog blankets Moscow after short break Anger rises in Russia over unchecked fires Amid Heat and Smoke, Deaths Double in Moscow |
Obama Facing Bill Clinton by Proxy in Fight for Colorado Senate Nomination – Bloomberg
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Obama Facing Bill Clinton by Proxy in Fight for Colorado Senate Nomination
Bloomberg President Barack Obama's influence among Democrats will be tested today in a primary in Colorado, where his party is fighting to keep a US Senate seat likely critical to its control of the chamber. … Establishment candidates challenged in Colorado Colorado's three-ring primary circus nears final act Update on the Primary Elections |
Michigan serial killer suspected in three Leesburg, Va., attacks – Washington Post
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Michigan serial killer suspected in three Leesburg, Va., attacks
Washington Post A white man who stabbed or attacked three dark-skinned men in Leesburg this month is probably the "Flint serial killer," thought to have killed five men and wounded 10 — almost all of them black — in Michigan, … Roving serial killer?…Escapee nabbed…Flight attendant jailed Va. attacks investigated for link to Mich. killer Va. attacks investigated for link to Mich. killer |
At UT, Obama calls for more college graduates – Dallas Morning News
 USA Today |
At UT, Obama calls for more college graduates
Dallas Morning News President Barack Obama visited the University of Texas at Austin Monday to deliver a common-sense message: Higher education is important, and this country needs more of it. "America has to have the highest … In Austin visit, Obama feels love, fuels protests Obama raises $1 million at Austin event Perry invites Obama to tour the border with him |
Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit – New York Times
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Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit
New York Times It has been a long time since flight attendant was a glamorous job title. The hours are long. Passengers with feelings of entitlement bump up against new no-frills policies. Babies scream. Security precautions grate but … Flight Attendant Grabs Two Beers, Slides Down the Emergency Chute JetBlue flight attendant who went nuts was in bed with boyfriend when found by … JetBlue flight attendant arrested after NYC ruckus |
US engineer sold secrets to China – BBC News
 FOXNews |
US engineer sold secrets to China
BBC News A jury in Hawaii has convicted a former US engineer of selling military secrets to China. Noshir Gowadia, who helped design the propulsion system for the B-2 bomber, was found guilty on multiple counts – including … Indian-American found guilty of selling defence info to China US engineer was spying for China Former US Stealth Bomber Engineer Convicted for China Spying |
Sunday 1 August 2010 @ 12:00 am
Detroit’s Butch Harmon opens golf school in Gaylord – Detroit Free Press
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Detroit's Butch Harmon opens golf school in Gaylord
Detroit Free Press A: It looked like to me at the British Open he was starting to swing better. I thought that you could see he had done some changes in his golf swing  : the … |
FootJoy to ship new FJ Layering System in August – Examiner.com
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FootJoy to ship new FJ Layering System in August
Examiner.com … to regulate body temperature and better adapt to changing weather conditions while also enjoying a complete range of motion during the golf swing. … |
Solid drives put Oosthuizen on offense at St. Andrews – PGA Tour
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Solid drives put Oosthuizen on offense at St. Andrews
PGA Tour There are a lot of things you can point too in Louis's game that were keys to his victory, from his free-flowing golf swing to his beautiful putting stroke … Player praise for Oosthuizen The Open 2010: Louis Oosthuizen strides to fame with dominant display New king of the swingers Louis Oosthuizen will go on to be next Major Player |
Play’s the thing – Boston Globe
 Boston Globe |
Play's the thing
Boston Globe KIAWAH ISLAND, SC — Persuading my father to give his golf swing a rest was the easy part. Mastering the basics of the “butt wiggle'' was … |
Record Hot Weather Driving Golfers Inside – MarketWatch (press release)
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Record Hot Weather Driving Golfers Inside
MarketWatch (press release) … country's largest specialty golf retailer, is seeing an upswing of customers who want to escape the 100-degree-plus heat while making their golf swing … |
The irreplaceable Angel – OCRegister
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The irreplaceable Angel
OCRegister I just go out there and try to make it like a golf swing — not my golf swing, but a good one. I only do what I can do. I couldn't muscle it up there anyway … |
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