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Warriors score 131 — and lose — to Hornets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:14AMNEW ORLEANS — Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Eagles sign Avant, make Brown a Buc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe Eagles continue to make modest moves in free agency, improving their roster by re-signing valuable role players instead of doling out big money.
Demonstrators Head To D.C. To Rally For Obamacare Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:08AMHundreds of people from New York and New Jersey were headed to Washington, D.C. Tuesday, to join thousands who support health care reform. They're hoping to send a message with a "day of action" rally. Will Toner of Sussex County, who's heading down to Washington, said the partisan bickering was not productive. "I think it's absolutely silly. People are, you know, ill. They're ill right now ...
Today's Sports Calendar Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:07AMTODAY’S LOCAL SPORTS HS baseball Delta at Cedar, 3 p.m. Manti at Parowan, 3:30 p.m. South Sevier at Beaver, 3:30 p.m. HS soccer South Sevier at Beaver, 3:30 p.m.
Grand Leprechaun contest final push begins Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:06AMIrish eyes may be smiling, but watch your fingers. Irish teeth are bared as the winner-takes-all race to wear the coveted Grand Leprechaun hat in Saturday’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration snaps and snarls its way to the finish line.
The Ready Set Spring Tour Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:06AMThe Ready Set is hitting the road for a series of spring tour dates.
McNabb, T.O. teaming up again Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:04AMPHILADELPHIA—Donovan McNabb will be throwing passes to Terrell Owens again. McNabb and Owens are teaming up on a basketball court instead of a football field in the new season of Spike TV’s “Pros vs. Joes.“ The episode features NFL players who played college basketball against former NBA stars. McNabb (Syracuse), Owens (Tennessee-Chattanooga) and Antonio Gates (Kent State) will face Hakeem ...
Experience was best teacher in starting elder-care business Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00AMFourteen years ago my family needed legal help and we did not know it. What makes the statement more surprising is that I had been practicing law since 1977 and did not see it.
Auxilium drug for hand disease is now available Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00AMAuxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday that Xiaflex, its orphan-designated biologic, is now available by prescription in the United States.
Advocates want women to get their piece of the pie Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00AMWomen business owners don’t have their fair share of government contracts, at least not yet, supporters say.
Ferman questions lab RFP demand Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMCOURTHOUSE — After Montgomery County government officials admitted they hadn’t followed the law when soliciting for professional services recently, the District Attorney’s Office was left wondering why the county solicitor insisted the DA prepare exhaustive specifications for planned request for proposals (RFPs) for forensic laboratory work.
Route 422 ideas, feedback welcome Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMIf you have thoughts about what the future of Route 422 should be, there is currently another opportunity to share those thoughts with people who may have something to do with helping that future come to pass.
Carroll is no match for Neumann-Goretti Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMPHILADELPHIA — Archbishop Carroll couldn’t beat Neumann-Goretti in the regular season with D.J. Irving, its second leading scorer.
People in Business Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:21PMBilly Brake has joined the company as legal research coordinator. He was previously employed with the Redfern law firm. Brake has bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural economics from Mississippi State University and a master's degree in ag economics and law from the University of Mississippi.
Slideshow: Carroll girls win, boys lose in Catholic League championships Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:21PMPHILADELPHIA — The team that won the championship wasn’t credited with a field goal attempt in the final period and turned the ball over five times in those eight minutes.
Podcast: FCS' Amile Jefferson is Main Line Athlete of the Week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:21PMBACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMP: Amile Jefferson, the 6-foot-t-7 sophomore forward, has cast a big presence the past two years, while the Phoenix have captured back-to-back Pennsylvania Independent Schools Tournament titles.
No megadeal as free agency starts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:20PMNEW YORK — With the salary cap gone the way of the drop kick, NFL teams began the free agency period Friday with lots of moves.
Sports Line: Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:19PMMichael Phelps swam to an easy win in the 400-yard individual medley open event yesterday at the Maryland Swimming Championship Meet at the Naval Academy.
Sabres slip past Flyers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:19PMBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tim Connolly scored at 2:31 of overtime, Adam Mair had a goal and assist, and Ryan Miller made 27 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 last night.
Neighborhood Club says not so fast to plans for Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center changes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMNew zoning may be on the way for the Lower Merion side of City Avenue, encouraging redevelopment to revitalize the area and shift gears from current car-focused patterns.
La Salle women's basketball coach not returning Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:34PMPublished: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8:15 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8:15 p.m. PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University says women's basketball coach Tom Lochner won't return next season.
ABC's owner, Cablevision in tug of war Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:33PMThe Walt Disney Co.'s threat to pull the plug on ABC programming from Cablevision subscribers on the eve of the Academy Awards is a high-stakes gamble that reflects the fast-changing media landscape, experts said Tuesday.
AI Will Not Return To 76ers Due To Family Issues Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe Philadelphia 76ers have said goodbye to A.I. Allen Iverson's second stint with the team he once led to the NBA finals ended with a whimper Tuesday when the Sixers announced he would not return for the rest of the season.
TSA queried on boy who had to take off leg braces Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:27PMWASHINGTON—A congressman is asking the federal Transportation Security Administration to explain its policies on screening disabled travelers after learning that a boy was allegedly forced to take off his leg braces during screening at Philadelphia International Airport a year ago.
NC school board moves toward ditching bus plan Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:23PMA North Carolina school system is moving away from a policy of busing children to schools outside their neighborhood to achieve diversity.
Gunman Wounds 2 at Northeast Phila. Gym Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:18PMPhiladelphia police are still looking for the gunman who left two men wounded on Tuesday night during a basketball game in the Northeast.
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict In Cult Trial Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:13PMThree alleged cult members were convicted of starving a one-year-old boy to death because he wouldn't say "amen" at mealtimes.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-03 01:38 UPDATE 7-Apple sues HTC over phones with Google software Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:13PMBy Gabriel Madway
Trades made at the NHL 2009 trade deadline Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:10PMCanadian Press TORONTO -- List of trades made on the National Hockey League's 2009 trade deadline plus players taken off waivers (draft selections for 2009 event, unless specified):
Players ready for final hours before trade deadline Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:10PMAssociated Press TORONTO -- Aaron Ward is pretty sure something is going to happen.
Autism and shots linked, 25% of U.S. parents say Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:17PMCHICAGO — One in four U.S. parents believes some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated.
Philadelphia flower show looks at plant discoveries through the years Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:16PMTake a trip around the globe without leaving Philadelphia at the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show, "Passport to the World."
This week: Hall County sends seven to second round of playoffs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:15PMWhat a weekend for Hall County's seven basketball teams that swept first round playoff matchups last weekend in Class AAA.
43 blunders that have haunted the Leafs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:15PMBrian Burke said it himself: In a league of 30 teams, the odds of winning a Stanley Cup at least once in 30 years should be pretty damn good.
Books: “The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson.” Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:14PMCharyn’s novel breezily chronicles the chaotic emotional life of Emily Dickinson. Unfazed by the challenging lack of event in his subject’s biography, Charyn recasts her life, from the early years in Mount Holyoke to her death, in 1886, as a drama of desire, peopled by such . . .
Daily planner: Monday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:13PMCity Council Public Safety and Administrative Oversight committees, 5:30 p.m., council offices, City Hall, 815 Washington St. Wilson School Board, 7 p.m., administration building, 2601 Grandview Blvd. The board will vote on an activity fee for student sports and extracurricular activities.
Abelskiver highlight of Danish-style breakfast Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:13PMHUMBOLDT - Delicious, tasty, light and fluffy - they're all words parishioners at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church used to describe the church's annual abelskiver breakfast. Around 200 people came to enjoy the traditional Danish Breakfast at Our Saviour's, 1212 Sumner Ave. NW, Sunday morning, which is centered around the abelskiver, a round Danish breakfast food similar to pancakes.
College notes: Redskins' Johnston headed to Davidson Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:09PMMarcus Johnston put up some fantastic numbers in his senior football season at Coshocton High. Now, he’s looking to go to the next level.
Announcements 3/1 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:09PMAnnouncements for Monday
Specter coming to town Tuesday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:07PMU.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Philadelphia, will discuss the Mon/Fayette Expressway with local officials at a meeting this afternoon at the Palisades in McKeesport.
2-26 Sports Scoreboard Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:18PMPro Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 36 19 .655 — Toronto 31 25 .554 51⁄2 Philadelphia 22 35 .386 15 New York 19 37 .339 171⁄2 New Jersey 5 52 .088 32 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 39 19 .672 — Atlanta 36 20 .643 2 Miami 29 29 .500 10 Charlotte 27 29 .482 11 Washington 20 35 .364 171⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland ...
Akron law school dean advocates social action Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:18PMA good Jewish deli can be hard to find.
Hey, Ben. You sure don't need a Benjamin Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:17PMIf your name is Ben, you get free admission for the rest of February to the Minnesota History Center, in honor of the ongoing Benjamin Franklin exhibit. Middle names count, too. Just be prepared to show identification if you're an adult.
Ross Raihala's Sound Affects: At least U2 fans stayed out of the Fray Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:17PMU2 fans just dodged a bullet. The Irish foursome's gig at the new TCF Bank Stadium is still four months away, but they've just announced the support band, and it's New York neo-goths Interpol. It could have been much, much worse: Oakland, Seattle and Edmonton are getting painfully boring soft-rockers the Fray.
Briefs: West Dundee Boys & Girls Club Trivia Night Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:17PMThe Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township will hold its first trivia night today at Randall Oaks Golf Club, 37W361 Binnie Road. The doors to the event will open at 5:15 p.m. and the trivia competition will start at 6 p.m.
NBA's man on the move blends right in with Bulls Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:16PMThis is Flip Murray's eighth season in the NBA, and the Bulls are his eighth team, so making the transition to new surroundings is second nature for him.Murray usually chuckles when he's asked if it's difficult changing teams in the middle of a season.''Everything in the NBA is mostly the same,'' he said after practice Thursday at the Berto Center. ''Everybody does the same thing. There's just ...
Detroit Tigers ready to start rookie Sizemore at 2B Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:16PMLAKELAND, Fla. — Scott Sizemore has a major league job with the Detroit Tigers waiting for him — as soon as he’s 100 percent healthy.
Snowstorm in Northeast, Rain Pounds New England Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:16PMSlow-moving storm dumping snow in Northeast; rain in New England causing flooding worries New England - Winter storm - United States - Northeast - Snow
$10,000 offered to kill woman, police allege Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:14PMSULTAN — The Romanian man police believe was trying to hatch a murder-for-hire plot in Sultan allegedly said the assignment was worth about $10,000. Florentine G. Minescu, 42, was arrested Thursday. No one was injured and police said the intended victim was safe.
Snowstorm hits Northeast Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:13PMPhiladelphia -- A slow-moving winter storm packing heavy, wet snow and potentially flooding rain spread over the Northeast on Thursday, disrupting air traffic and closing schools.