Monday, May 31, 2010

Home Goods

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Colleen Karis Designs LLC on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 380 all-star basketball chair and ottoman sets because the lettering on the sides of the chair could contain levels of lead that exceed the federal paint standard, according to a May 27 CPSC press release. No injuries have been reported. The recalled chair and ottoman set was manufactured in China and was sold nationwide at HomeGoods stores from Feb. '09 through April...

Barbara Hershey

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They had a 21-year age difference and endured a strain that would have sunk any other relationship, and still Barbara Hershey and Naveen Andrews continued as one of Hollywood's more endearing couples. But now comes word that it quietly ended for Hershey, 62, and Andrews, 41, six months ago. "They remain best of friends," Andrews's manager Renee Jennet tells PEOPLE. In 1998, long before Andrews would go on to star in TV's "Lost," the then-29-year-old actor met Hershey, then 50, a veteran of films...

Celine Dion Pregnant

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LOS ANGELES — Celine Dion's struggle to have one more baby has more than paid off. She's pregnant with two. Publicist Kim Jakwerth told The Associated Press in an e-mail Sunday that the 42-year-old Canadian songstress is 14 weeks pregnant with twins, and she plans to find out the sex of the babies next month. Dion and her husband and manager Rene Angelil have one son, 9-year-old Rene Charles. She had undergone several rounds of in-vitro fertilization in an attempt to get pregnant again. The...

Veterans Day

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Memorial day is a great and wonderful way to remember our patriotic heroes who sacrificed their lives to help us breathe the air of freedom. This day is observed with families and friends visiting cemeteries and memorials to pay homage to their loved and forgotten ones. “Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868. It was observed by placing flowers...

Horst Koehler

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 BERLIN — In a surprise announcement, German President Horst Koehler resigned Monday after being criticized for remarks in which he appeared to link military deployments abroad with the country's economic interests. Koehler's decision came only a year into his second term as the largely ceremonial head of state. Koehler, the former head of the International Monetary Fund, is a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats who has been president since 2004. In explaining his reasoning,...

Rene Angelil

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Rene Angelil born 16 January 1942 is a Canadian singer and manager. He is the husband and manager of singer Celine Dion Angelil began as a pop singer in 1960 in Montreal, Angelil formed a pop rock group, The Baron with childhood friend Pierre Labelle and Jean Beaulne. The twins will be older brother, Rene-Charles, who turned 9 in January. After her sixth in vitro fertilization, My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion hitmaker is finally pregnant. And Celine is not about adding an addition to his family,...

Bolder Boulder 2010

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Ah, Memorial Day weekend in Boulder. The Creek Fest, the art show, the kiddie rides, the 7:00am start to the world's biggest 10k. And I was there. Next year, we hope you will be too. The following is my little chronicle of the first BolderBoulder morning I haven't run it in years...anda  slideshow of fun pics I took too. 5:30am, May 31, 2010: It’s about an hour and a half from the start of the 32nd annual BolderBoulder 10k, when the first few waves of more than 50,000 runners will begin the...

Arlington National Cemetery

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Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee, a descendant of Martha Washington. The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and near The Pentagon. It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station...

Cooking Channel

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The Cooking Channel launches today, May 31, and it's well under way. Are you watching? Today's listings include all new Cooking Channel shows, but tomorrow viewers will find older Food Network programming mixed with the new shows throughout the day. The variety of programs is refreshing and new for Food Network viewers, a welcome set of new faces with a whole new outlook on food. So far today viewers have been able to learn Indian cooking with Anjum Anand and Chinese cooking with Ching-He Huang....

Costco Hours

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Costco Wholesale stores in Washington will begin collecting signatures next week to put an initiative on the ballot in November that would take the state out of the liquor business. Initiative 1100 would allow businesses in good standing that currently sell beer and wine to also sell liquor, and it would eliminate price controls and allow volume discounts. The push comes more than two years after Issaquah-based Costco lost most aspects of a court battle to change the state’s beer- and wine-distribution...

Memorial Day Quotes

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Today, May 31, we celebrate the one who gave their life for our freedom. Today we celebrate Memorial Day 2010. Below you can read some of the most remembered and the best Memorial Day quotes to share the joy of this celebration and to pay the respect to those gone long time ago. You can share your own favorites Memorial Day quotes in the comments below. Happy Memorial Day! For love of country they accepted death… - James A. Garfield For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to...

Gettysburg Address

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What is the Gettysburg Address? The Gettysburg Address was a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, delivered after the Civil War, to unify the nation under a "new birth of freedom." The speech began with the phrase “Four score and seven years ago,” which highlighted the American Revolution and examined the core principles of the United States that the “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” The exact wording of the Gettysburg Address is...

Quebec Fires

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada (AHN) - Quebec firefighters blamed the hot, dry and windy weather for keeping the flames that has hit different forests across the province blazing. The bulk of the forest fires are located near La Tuque, which is 300 kilometers northwest of Montreal. While none of the nearby residents are at risk since those who live in the blazes’ vicinity had been evacuated, other residents complained of heavy smoke and ash which were drifting toward the Quebec-Montreal corridor. According...

Israel News

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The first time I met Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sept. 9, 2002, in the lobby of a Montreal hotel. The former Israeli prime minister (as he then was) and his entourage had just retreated from Concordia University, where violent street protesters screaming slogans in Arabic had shut down his scheduled speech. While aides jabbered into cellphones, trying (unsuccessfully) to arrange another venue, Mr. Netanyahu wondered aloud to me and a half dozen other hangers-on how a democracy such as Canada had permitted...

Why Did I Get Married

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One of the romantic films which were released in the year 2007 was “Why Did I Get Married?” Tyler Perry is included in the film being a leading character that is also known as the director, producer and writer of this outstanding movie. The story of this film was written with an inspiration from a play of the television whose name was also the same as the film. Main cast of the film was included Keesha Sharp, Richard T. Jones, Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott...

Gaza Flotilla

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Israeli forces have attacked aid ships attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. Commandos lowered themselves from helicopters and onto the Mavi Marmara – the lead ship in a flotilla of six vessels which are carrying humanitarian aid for the Palestinian territory. Israeli Army Radio said up to 16 people may have been killed in the operation. Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal on board the Mavi Marmara sent this report before communications were c...

Operation Petticoat

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Operation Petticoat - Watch Operation Petticoat Streaming Movie Online.Cary Grant is cast as the commander of the Sea Tiger, a sub held together by a lick and a promise. Tony Curtis is cast as Lt Lop Holden. He was assigned sea duty as a punishment, and is very outside of his element. Since the country is at war, supplies are very scarce, and Holden discovers that he does have a talent in being a thief. If they can’t fetch a requisition filled, Mr. Holden can score it. This crew has one catastrophe...

Bushido Brown

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I saw Fullerton's Bushido spirit in full display in te Indians valiant effort in a 12-11 defeat to La Habra last week. Bushido translates to "The way of the warrior." It's the Samurai code. Win or lose, these Fullerton girls go down fighting. These girls have no ounce of quit in them. In the top of the fourth, Monique Martinez got a one-out single and Ellen Bock drew a two-out walk. Donree Greer stepped up and drilled a three-run homer  over the fence in right-center field. Just like that...

Boondocks Season 3 Episode 5

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A new episode of The Boondocks awaits us today on Adult Swim. If you’re interested to know how to watch The Boondocks season 3 episode 5 online or looking to get a sneak peak of the new episode named ‘Stinkmeaner 3 The Hateocracy’ – then read on. Watch The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 5 Online Your favorite Adult Cartoon Animation is back for episode number 5 of the new season and once again you will need to tune in at 23:30 ET on Adult Swim to watch it on TV. Here’s a short preview of Stinkmeaner...

The Prom Dress That Got This Girl Suspended

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The Prom Dress That Got This Girl Suspended- Latest News Update May 31,2010.Erica DeRamus ended up all dressed up with nowhere to go -- on her prom night. The Prom Dress That Got This Girl Suspended The Oxford, Ala., high school student found her perfect prom dress online -- a seafoam green cocktail frock with a jeweled bodice and a tutu-style skirt. Unfortunately for DeRamus, the dress got her kicked out of her prom and suspended for three days for violating her school's dress co...

Legally Blondes

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After checking the Google trending topics for tonight, I was surprised to see "Legally Blondes" right up there with current events. Why was this spinoff of Reese Witherspoon's hit movie, technically Legally Blonde 3, trending one year after its debut? The answer? Justin Bieber. Tonight on twitter the teen pop sensation, Justin Bieber, tweeted:"Wow that was the longest flight eveerrrrr. Atleast I caught some zzz and watched legally blonde 1 and 2 haahahaah" Apparently Bieber holds the news world...

Jeremiah Weed

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Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka is a brand new drink for everyone who has been looking for something so unique in taste, feel and look. You might have already heard something about the so-called Jeremiah Weed in your place and it gives you some sort of curious feeling what the said thing is. Well, it has been a topic in various blogs like the one you are reading now. Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka is something that you should try and do not be left behind the hot things around the globe. Some said...

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Indy 500 Lineup and Start Time

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Indy 500 Schedule: Today, May 30, is the big race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500. The tickets for todays race start at $ 20. The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s most famous race event. Took place first time in 1911 and was held every year since than at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with two exceptions: in 1917-18 and in 1942-45 during the USA participation in two world wars. The race is about to start at 12.30pm ET and you can watch it live on ABC in the USA. Read the...

Soundset 2010

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Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, and up-and-comers who might just be the next breakout rap star. Not simply a show, Soundset 2010 promises to be a celebration of hip-hop culture, featuring visual artists, skateboarders, and breakdancers in addition to the bevy of musical talent that's...

GMP Diecast

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The diecast cars were historically fashionable, and now they are not. Well, it’s not a truth at all, with the GMP Diecast model cars; all in all everything is back to the very future of the love of diecast model cars. Well, If anyone loves the very Diecast automobile replicas, the now, most in thing is the very GMP Diecast car replicas, that at present have created a lot of buzz around the entire of the United States of America for some of the most stunning designs as well as beautifully mastered...

Wisconsin Unemployment

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The four-county region that includes Milwaukee and Waukesha led job growth in Wisconsin in April as metro Milwaukee added 4,100 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis. Metro Milwaukee’s job gains, reported Wednesday by the state Department of Workforce Development, accounted for one in four jobs created statewide last month when the state added 16,400 jobs – the largest single-month job increase in more than 14 years. April marked the fourth consecutive month that Wisconsin added jo...

Mexico vs Gambia

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Mexico vs Gambia Soccer International Match – Mexico will match up with Gambia in the International match on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Match Venue: Hans Walter Wild Stadion. Time: 16:00 G.M.T Teams Report: On Sunday, Mexico is ready to fight against Gambia in the International match at Hans Walter Wild Stadion. Mexico is looking to perform well in their match against Gambia. Mexico lost in two matches and their form became a problem for the 2010 Football World Cup. Mexico is looking to came out...

Memorial Day Poems

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As I referenced in another post, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who serve and have served our country in the armed forces. So while we are chowing down on burgers and beer this weekend, let's all take a moment of reflection to respect what Memorial Day is all about. There have been several poems written about Memorial Day. Here is one I found from titled "Facing It" by Yusef Komunyakaa, a veteran of the Vietnam War. More poems can be found here at the Huffington Post. My black face...

Rashad vs. Rampage Results

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Yesterday was the day, when the main event of UFC-114 between Evans and Jackson took place in the Grand Arena within Las Vegas. Now as the match between the both Evans and Rampage has now ended, all of the lovers of Boxing and especially this match are asking or querying about the Rampage Jackson Vs Rashad Evans results. Yes the Rampage Jackson Vs Rashad Evans results are all that we are bothered with at this moment in time. So ladies and gentleman for you information let me present to you the...

Jones Beach

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Thousands of people gather around Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York (Long Island) for the Jones Beach Air Show 2010. Parking lots at Jones Beach were overflowing with a crowd of nearly 150,000 as the aircrafts showcase their exhibition on the clear skies of New York. Lt. Col. John Klatt of the Air National Guard is one of those who perform death-defying stunts in the sky. “I’ve always enjoyed airplanes,” says Klatt, who began flying at 17. “My dad used to take me to air shows as a kid and I was...

Madison Marathon

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Madison Marathon will be held this May 30, 2010. The Madison Marathon is an annual Marathon foot-race on over a 26.2 mile course through the city of Madison, Wisconsin. The race involves series of runs through the fantastic areas that make the city of Madison great. Among the places that the runners would pass is the state capitol and governor’s mansion, the Lake Mendota and Monona Bay, and through the UW campus and the UW Arboretum. The race includes a full, half and quarter marathon. The full...

Indianapolis 500 Race

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The legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 miles race, the most famous race in the IndyCar championship. All tickets for Sunday’s race is sold out, so an estimated 425 000 people will attend the event. In 1911 he ran the first edition of the Indianapolis 500 race and this Sunday will be played the number 94. The Brazilian, Helio Castroneves, in the past involved in serious tax problems, start from the pole after winning a dramatic shift to 367 km / h. Castroneves, who won...

Rolling Thunder 2010

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Rolling Thunder descends on the Nations Capital this weekend. Every Memorial Day weekend since 1987, thousands of motorcycles roar through Arlington and Washington in memory of America’s POWs and MIAs. The highlight of the XXIII Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally will be on Sunday, May 30th, when thousands ride from the Pentagon across Memorial Bridge to the Vietnam Memori...

Coca Cola 600

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This weekend’s NASCAR race, the Coca Cola 600, is set to kick off today at 5:45 pm ET from Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is the longest race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series of races. Grabbing the pole for today’s race is Ryan Newman. He will be followed by Kurt Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Kasey Kahne, and Jimmy Johnson to round out the top five. Current Sprint Cup Series point’s leader Kevin Harvick will be starting 23rd today at the Coca Cola 600. He has a 69 point lead over second place driver...

BP Top Kill

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The amount of oil spilled by BP Plc's blown-out Gulf of Mexico well has eclipsed the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster, and could be flowing at a rate nearly four times BP's recent estimates, according to findings of a U.S. government expert panel released on Thursday. On May 17, there were at least 130,000 barrels of oil on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, and a similar amount had been skimmed off the surface or evaporated, according to a panel of government scientists known as the Flow Rate Technical...

Justine Henin

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PARIS (AP) — Four-time champion Justine Henin has advanced to the fourth round of the French Open by beating Maria Sharapova 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. The two former No. 1s played the final set Sunday after the match was suspended late Saturday because of darkness. Henin fell behind 0-2, love-40, but overcame four break points to hold, and she soon led 4-2. The third-round victory extends Henin's winning streak at Roland Garros to 24 matches. The match was the first between the two rivals since Henin spent...

Melvin Guillard

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Melvin Guillard and Efrain Escudero were among the recognizable fighters to compete on the UFC 114 undercard, which preceded the anticipated Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans pay-per-view. The undercard featured six bouts, two of which were booked for live airings on Spike TV. In addition to Guillard and Escudero, other competitors included Luiz Cane (coming off a devastating loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira), Dan Lauzon, Aaron Riley, Jesse Forbes and Amir Sadollah. Quick UFC 114 Preliminary...

Mike Russow

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Round 1 Duffee comes out quickly and misses two big shots. Right hook from Duffee is ducked by Russow. Solid 1-2 staggers Russow, big uppercut puts him on his knee. Subsequent jabs from Duffee connect. Duffee bounces off a Russow takedown attempt. Duffee is pacing himself and lands several combos. Russow needs to stop blocking these with his face. Russow spins away from a big uppercut. He's proving that he can take a big punch. Jab from Russow. Right hook, uppercut combo from Duffee misses. Duffee...

UFC 114 Results

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We are privileged to have the UFC 114 live streaming in our office and for those who are looking for the UFC 114 results, we have the official and live up to date results below. This event is now happening live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. UFC 114 Results     * Jesse Forbes vs Ryan Jensen: Jensen defeated Forbes via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:06 of round 1     * Aaron Riley vs Joe Brammer: Riley defeated Brammer via...

Journey Band

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Michigan's Band of Brothers spent months fighting in Iraq. Twenty-two were killed in action; many more were injured. From September of 2006 until April of 2007, the Free Press has documented the journey of these men and their families and the impact of their service. Coverage began with video and stories of training in the California desert in the summer sun. Journalists David P. Gilkey and Joe Swickard followed the group to Iraq in late 2006, living among them as they conducted military operations...

Indy 500 Schedule

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The Indy 500 is tomorrow and many fans are exciting about this sporting events. Diehard racing fans are likely to search for the Indy 500 starting grid, qualifying results and start time. The schedule for the Indianapolis 500 is located at this link. With Danica Patrick looking to make her run at an Indy 500 victory there are sure to be many eyes on this event. With the Coca-Cola 600 and Indy 500 on the same day racing fans are sure to have a treat on Sunday, May 30...

Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans

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Results of the matchup up Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans is just around the corner. As many were asking for the starting time of the fight of the long awaited UFC 114 event. By now it might be already all over and people around the globe want to know who won the fight and just everything what happened in the octagon. Definetely its an insane matchup Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans. When the results of the UFC 144 fight are out, the winner will have a chance to face off with monster Mauricio Rua....

Nick Swardson

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Though we're still waiting for another lead role to be cast alongside Aziz Ansari for Ruben Fleischer's action comedy 30 Minutes or Less, the supporting cast is continuing to fill out as THR  reports Michael Pena (Crash, Observe and Report) and Nick Swardson (Blades of Glory, "Reno 911!") have joined the cast. The two join Danny McBride in a couple of small but key roles. While McBride is a thug looking to score some money, Swardson will play his best friend with Pena plays a tattoo riddled...

Lakers Vs. Suns Game 6

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It was a fantastic game, and I was really craving a finish like that after the Celtics-Magic blowout last night. It was a pretty well played game, and it was apparent why the Los Angeles Lakers are going to the NBA Finals. The Lakers set their minds to stopping Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire, and they basically accomplished their goal. Nash had a tough time navigating the Lakers' defense, and left his feet a few times with nowhere to pass. With the exception of a couple dunks in the second half,...

UFC 114 Fight Card

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UFC 114 is headlined by a bout between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans, opposing coaches on season 10 of Zuffa’s The Ultimate Fighter. The card was originally supposed to feature Antonio Rogerio Nogueira take on Forrest Griffin in the co-main event, but after Griffin suffered a shoulder injury in training, Jason Brilz was tapped as his replacement. UFC 114 Betting Odds Michael Bisping -170 favorite. The UFC 114 fight card tomorrow night looks awesome: Jesse Forbes (205 lbs.) vs. Ryan...

Dennis Hopper

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Dennis Hopper, whose portrayals of drug-addled, often deranged misfits in the landmark films “Easy Rider,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Blue Velvet” drew on his early out-of-control experiences as part of a new generation of Hollywood rebel, died at his home in Venice, Calif., on Saturday. He was 74. According to the Times obituary written by Edward Wyatt, Mr. Hopper died from complications of prostate cancer. His death was first reported by Reuters. Mr. Hopper, who said he stopped drinking and using...

Kendry Morales

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Kendry Morales took a leap toward home plate and all of a sudden, a jubilant trip around the bases turned into a deflating trip to the disabled list. Morales broke his left leg after hitting a game-ending grand slam in the 10th inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 5-1 victory against Seattle on Saturday. Morales landed awkwardly when he jumped on home plate and twisted his left ankle. He had to be carted off the field and taken to the hospital. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list. "It'll change...

UFC 114 Live Stream Free

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You likely won't be able to watch UFC 114 live stream free, but you can watch UFC 114 online by following the evening's full slate of fights on either UFC.com or BleacherReport.com. Due to the pay-per-view nature of the event, finding live streaming is extremely unlikely; finding it free might be darn near impossible. There are many rules in place prohibiting such activity - since the pay-per-view moneys are of the utmost importance to those involved - and should someone find a way to get around...

Roy Halladay

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Stoic as always, Roy Halladay's expression never changed. Until the end, that is. Until there was history – a perfect game, the marquee performance of his All-Star career. The Philadelphia Phillies' ace threw the 20th perfect game in major league history, beating the Florida Marlins 1-0 on Saturday night. At 9:23 p.m., when he got pinch-hitter Ronny Paulino to hit a grounder to third for the 27th out, only then could Halladay bask in his moment – breaking into a big smile and wrapping his arms...

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Buster Posey

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The Giants have recalled top prospect Buster Posey from Triple-A, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Mercury News. The move has been confirmed by both Ed Price of AOL FanHouse and ESPN's Buster Olney. "When we bring him here, we want to make sure he’s on the field at least five days a week," said GM Brian Sabean. It's likely that Posey will man first while giving Bengie Molina the occasional day off behind the plate. The 23-year-old crushed the minors this year, hitting .349/.442/.552 in 208 plate...

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