August 2012
183 posts
Philadelphia Phillies trade Hunter Pence to San...
Hunter Pence of the Philadelphia Phillies gets set to swing against the Milwaukee Brewers during a MLB baseball game on July 25, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). PHILADELPHIA — HunterHunter Pence hopes this sequel has a better ending. The Philadelphia World News Read more …
Hungary facing rare trouble in Olympic water polo
LONDON (AP) — Montenegro dealt water polo powerhouse Hungary its second consecutive loss of the London Games, beating the three-time defending Olympic champion 11-10 helped by three goals from Drasko Brguljan.LONDON — He began life as Petra Perovic, living in a crib on a dirt floor in an orphanage in Montenegro. These days he goes by World News Read more …
Olympic Medal Count 2012: Where the USA Ranks...
America’s dominance in the pool just wasn’t enough to pull ahead of China in the 2012 Olympic medal count. After Day 4, the teams remain deadlocked.The U.S. Olympic team rallied in the pool to tie China at the end of action on Day Three of World News Read more …
Solo, Chastain war of words obscures US...
MANCHESTER, England — Just keep Hope Solo away from the North Koreans. Relations between the United States and Pyongyang are bad enough without having Solo, the controversial goalkeeper, lashing out at any of their players or, heaven forbid, KimThat became evident when Hope World News Read more …
Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion
If you thought Snoop Dogg’s journey into the Rastafarian culture was a trend, think again. As he prepares to release his 12th studio album, Reincarnated, the veteran rapper’s rebirthSnoop Dogg says he was “born again” during a visit to Jamaica in January, is changing his World News Read more …
July 2012
184 posts
Olympic Flame and Chariots of Fire
Only days after the conclusion of the Tour de France, viewers across the world were treated Friday night to the ceremonial start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. To most of us, it signaled the beginning of a two-week opportunity to see World News Read more …
Duchess Kate and Prince William: Olympic golden...
The Olympics are crazy. There are lots and lots of events at all hours of the day. But if NBC has its way, you’ll learn about the events only a few minutes before you watch them, probably on tape-delay, World News Read more …
Soar spot
-staying with gymnastics, I’ve seen Twitter chatter about McKayla Maroney (pictured above), and it’s people tweeting about checking her out. And then feeling creepy/weird about checking her out, and not knowing her age.Now, vault specialist McKayla Maroney will World News Read more …
Nastia Liukin Olympics 2012: U.S. Gymnast Embodies...
0. Nastiaolympics_original_original_original_crop_exact. 2008 Silver Medalist Nastia Liukin has been all smiles during her visit to the London Olympics. NBCOlym.You can access the Smart Marketing Page via the following link: https://smp.newshq.businesswire.com/pages/nastia-liukin-helps-fisher-price-introduce-new-interactive-fantastic-gymnastics-dora-doll-adve. World News Read more …
McKayla Maroney: Vault Specialist Will Be X-Factor...
McKayla Maroney, women gymnast on Team USA, is suffering from bad news. Her recent toe injury is not a good sign for Team USA’s shot at the gold medal. Maroney has always been a high-risk gymnast; there’s no doubt about it. She is a vault specialist onMcKayla Maroney, World News Read more …
Missy Franklin, Olympic Radical
Missy Franklin, an incoming senior at Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), and Lia Neal, who will be a senior at Covenant of the Sacred Heart (Manhattan, N.Y.), teamed with Jessica Hardy and Allison Schmitt to place third in the 400-meter freestyle relay withTotal votes: 44. Missy Franklin, World News Read more …
Kenneth Branagh At 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony:...
On Friday, “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle kicked off the London 2012 Olympic Games with a dazzling visual spectacular that included appearances by actor Kenneth Branagh, James Bond star Daniel Craig, author J.K. Rowling and QueenKenneth Branagh appeared at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics in World News Read more …
Wieber's elimination from all-around stuns US...
Jordyn Wieber, an Olympic gold favorite in women’s gymnastics, left in tears on Sunday after she didn’t even contend for a spot in Thursday’s all-around finals.The odds-on favorite to win gold finishes behind women’s gymnastics teammates Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas Sunday.Jordyn Wieber, an World News Read more …
Olympics: In silver-medal US relay, Michael Phelps...
Irony of ironies - after encouraging fans to tweet copiously, the International Olympic Committee requests London 2012 attendees limit their output only to “urgent” status updates. The problem - mobile updates from someIrony of ironies - after encouraging fans to tweet World News Read more …
NBC Olympic 2012 Schedule: Look Ahead to Week...
The 2012 Summer Olympics at London are upon us, which means that the top basketball countries in the world are about to start going head-to-head. The United States and Spain are expected to dominate the competition, but World News Read more …
Tim Berners-Lee Honored At London 2012 Olympics...
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the web, was greeted by cheers on Friday as the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games celebrated his work. The event showed how digital communications have become part ofSir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the world wide web, has World News Read more …
Sluggish Michael Phelps is not swimmer we expected...
LONDON – Michael Phelps will get his showdown with Ryan Lochte, but barely. Michael Phelps on Saturday earned the eighth and final qualifying spot for the final of the. Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports. Michael Phelps on Saturday earned the eighthSwimmer Ryan Lochte predicted that 2012 World News Read more …
Olympics Schedule 2012: What to Expect in the...
A Live Discussion post and Detailed TV Schedule for all the martial-related competitions (Wrestling, Boxing, Judo and Taekwondo) at the 2012 London Olympics.At long last, the 2012 London Olympics have arrived. Here is your complete schedule of all events.At long last, World News Read more …
Tim Berners-Lee Honored At London 2012 Olympics...
In 1998 I apparently became an entrepreneur! I had an idea, found the resources and then set out to make a difference and build a company. In 1998 I was a small business owner, not an entrepreneur. Several years later IThe Olympic World News Read more …
Lady Gaga vs. Carly Rae Jepsen is today's...
This week our readers piped up with their thoughts on Mariah Carey being selected as an American Idol judge for Season 12, The Killers’ music video for new.Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” spends a seventh week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Flo World News Read more …
Mountain Lion grabs 3% share of OS X in first 48...
Right on schedule, Apple released the latest version of the Mac operating system software — Mountain Lion — this week. It’s the ninth version of OS X, which was introduced in 2001, and follows in the footpads of Cheetah, Puma, Jaguar, Panther, Tiger,Nor World News Read more …
Rawlings regrets his BBC comments on Mills death
Ex-president John Rawlings says his comments on BBC about the death of President John Mills were without malice.In a statement the ex-president said he still respects Mills contribution to the development of the country.The U.K. public broadcaster will take a page World News Read more …
Kristen Stewart cheating scandal: Director Rupert...
We were just nodding our heads in agreement with Crushable’s editorial, urging people to stop calling Kristen Stewart a homewrecker without putting any.But there also dawned a darkness, a sorrow in the core of our collective being, in the wake of Kristen World News Read more …
Batman star, Christian Bale, visits shooting...
In a moment of immense pain for the community of Aurora, Colorado following the devastating shooting that occurred during the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale paid an unannounced visit to the survivorsMiranda Lambert recently stepped in as a co-host of the ABC morning talk show, World News Read more …
Batman star, Christian Bale, visits shooting...
AURORA, Colorado — Batman actor Christian Bale paid a low-key visit Tuesday to Aurora, Colorado to comfort victims of last week’s shooting massacre, which occurred during a screening of his latest film. Pictures posted onChristian Bale has surfaced in Colorado to visit victims of last week’s deadly shooting at World News Read more …
TD Bank Seeks Additions to $25 Billion US Bet,...
TD Bank Seeks Additions to $25 Billion US Bet, Johnston Says. Five years ago, TD Bank Group recognized that social media was on the brink of becoming big. “We knew social would be creeping into the workforce and weOXFORD — Trevor Bayne wasn’t sure what to expect World News Read more …
Alexa Vega Flaunts Massive Curves Online as...
Alexa Vega shot to fame as the little girl in the 2001 blockbuster “Spy Kids.” Since then, she’s gotten married and divorced. She’s also trying to revive her film career. She tweeted this sexy snapshot the other day from World News Read more …
Chad Everett, 75, star of 'Medical...
Chad Everett, who died at home in LA of lung cancer at 75, began getting guest stints in TV series in 1961 and probably became best known as Dr. Gannon on “Medical Center” in the 1970s. He was under contract at MGM for awhile, and appeared World News Read more …
Alexa Vega Flaunts Massive Curves Online as...
The Fringe is a place where non-horror genre films can get some play on Shock. These films might be sci-fi, fantasy or action - and certainly contain some horror elements - but will likely be light…Alexa Vega is all grown World News Read more …
Appreciation: Sherman Hemsley walked the walk
UPDATED: The actor was found in his home in El Paso, Texas.1:58 PM PT — Sources tell us Hemsley was discovered by his nurse who initially believed the actor was asleep. Once she realized something was…25, 2012 - Actor Sherman Hemsley was found dead World News Read more …
Sherman Hemsley strutted into TV history as George...
Sherman Hemsley exploded into television stardom when Norman Lear cast him in the early 1970s hit “All in the Family” as lovable bigot Archie Bunker’s black neighbor, George Jefferson. Hemsley then starred in the25, 2012 - Actor Sherman Hemsley was found dead in his El Paso, Texas home on World News Read more …
Alex Morgan scores twice to lead US comeback in...
Unfortunately for you guys out there, the beauty slashing down the pitch known as Alex Morgan is taken. In fact, you might say she has a ton in common with her boyfriend: They both love soccer. Morgan has known her World News Read more …
James Holmes Sent Notebook To Psychiatrist Before...
The report touched on a subject that many nationwide are asking: Is James Holmes crazy or putting on an act. James Holmes first court appearance. Photo credit: RJ Sangosti-Pool/Getty Images. According to the report, the jailhouse worker stated thatHolmes appears disengaged, lethargic in court. Theater shooting suspect World News Read more …
LA earthquake: Blasé Angelinos snooze through...
The team developed evidence for 22 earthquakes at the Hokuri Creek site, which, with two additional from nearby, led to the longest continuous earthquake record in the world for a major plate boundary fault. The team established that the Alpine FaultThe team developed evidence for 22 World News Read more …
Minka Kelly to Play Jackie Kennedy in 'The...
Oh Minka! Ohohoh Minka!! It seems fallen angel and future Ms. Jackie Onassis Minka Kelly is the newest star erotically dazzling in an unreleased sexy-time tape! Sources who have reportedly watched 30 min vid say it features a much younger Minka with anSign In. The Best Bars to Catch All The Olympics Action · A not-so-innocent World News Read more …
Christian Bale Visits Aurora, Colo., Shooting...
Victims of Friday’s shooting at a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” received a visit from Batman himself on Tuesday, as Christian Bale reportedly stopped by Aurora, Colo. “Mr. Bale is there as himself, notThe actor Christian Bale, who stars as Batman in “The Dark Knight Rises,” visited World News Read more …
Sally Ride didn't relish a role as a gay icon
Sally Ride—Dr. Sally Ride, which usually gets left out, but she did have a doctorate in astrophysics and a master’s degree in awesomeness—died yesterday of pancreatic cancer. She was the first woman from the U.S. and World News Read more …
No wreckage found in expedition to solve fate of...
75 years ago this month, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart vanished. Today, a group of searchers looking for proof that her plane crashed on a remote Pacific atoll returned to Hawaii, having failed to find evidence that herListen up, fans of mystery and aviation! The Associated Press has breaking World News Read more …
Chick-fil-A, the Greek Olympian and the sandwich...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach Police responded to the Myrtle Beach Chick-fil-A where an individual was reportedly found dead Wednesday afternoon. Few details are known at this time, but the dispatch website for Myrtle Beach Police saysChick-fil-A is facing new social media World News Read more …
Sally Ride chose privacy over gay causes
Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride died Monday after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 61. Ride was born in Encino, Calif., on May 26, 1951, to Dr. Dale Ride, a political science professor, and Joyce Ride, a former teacher. Education wasAs you’ve probably heard, Sally Ride passed away yesterday World News Read more …
Ernie Els Wins 2012 Open Championship as Adam...
As betting website WagerMinds.com reported, someone had the chutzpah to throw $70 on Ernie Els to win the British Open at 469-to-1 odds when Adam Scott had a four-shot lead with four holes to play. Crazy bet, right? There was no way Scott was going toDecades World News Read more …
Ernie Els Wins 2012 Open Championship as Adam...
As betting website WagerMinds.com reported, someone had the chutzpah to throw $70 on Ernie Els to win the British Open at 469-to-1 odds when Adam Scott had a four-shot lead with four holes to play. Crazy bet, right? There was no way Scott was going toErnie Els World News Read more …
Jeff Wagenheim: UFC 149 loss doesn't...
UFC welterweight Nick Diaz said he’d rather retire than deal with bad decisions. In fact, that’s just what he did. After getting what he felt was a bad call in his loss to Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight title, Diaz called it quits in theUFC welterweight Nick Diaz World News Read more …
Ichiro's final bow
The indie rocker pays homage to the Seattle Mariners great, who was traded on Monday.After longtime Seattle Mariner and 10-time MLB All-Star Ichiro Suzuki was traded to the New York Yankees yesterday, Pacific Northwest native Ben Gibba.Moving from one clubhouse to another, Ichiro started in right World News Read more …
Ernie Els Wins 2012 Open Championship as Adam...
After being snubbed from getting into the Masters earlier in the year, Ernie Els got his redemption Sunday at the 2012 Open Championship, winning by one stroke over Adam Scott. Adam Scott. Scott came into the final day World News Read more …
Christian Bale visits Colorado shooting victims
2:30 PM PT — One of the shooting victims, Carey Rottman, was so excited to meet Bale he posted a photo of the hospital visit to his Facebook page…of the 12 victims of the mass shooting at Century 16 movie theater attend. Slideshow. Family members of the 12 victims of the mass shooting World News Read more …
James Holmes Spitting at Jail Guards
What was going on in the mind of suspected mass-killer James Holmes when he made his first court appearance at the Arapahoe County on Monday in Centennial, Colorado? The camera focused on his face as an inquisitive eye trying to get a World News Read more …
Carly Rae Jepsen Squashes Sex Tape Rumors
Carly Rae Jepsen has taken to her Twitter account to let fans know that a sex tape floating around with a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to her isn’t the real deal. Stills from the alleged sex tape appeared on Perez World News Read more …
Sally Ride, first US woman in space, dies at 61
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, died today after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 61 and, after several missions as an astronaut and a brief stint as a professor of Physics at World News Read more …
Colorado Shooting Victim's Father Wants Death...
The attorney representing several families of victims from last week’s shooing in Colorado held a press conference on Monday. The theater shooting, in which suspect James Holmes is believed to have fired on a midnightVictims of the Colorado theater shooting recall World News Read more …
