Hunter says black Latino players are ‘impostors’Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:28PMPHOENIX — Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he referred to them as “impostors” while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.
Man Charged with Speeding Past DUI CheckpointWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:43PMOfficers out looking for drunk drivers Wednesday night ended up chasing a man through the city of Charleston.
Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:01PMPHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he referred to them as "impostors" while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues. Hunter's original comments...
Fire from cratchWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:00PMFire from cratch
Laughlin in brief - a collection of area events.Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:26AMLAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Rotary Club Radio Day will be Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Mutual of Omaha Bank in the Laughlin Town Center shopping plaza.
3-9 What’s HappeningWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:23AMOpen house today on controlled burns The rationale behind controlled burns, as well as a discussion on the when, where and why such prescribed burns will take place, will be the focus of a “prescribed burning” open house today at the Naches Ranger Station. Wenatchee National Forest fire specialists will be present from 2 to 7 p.m. [...]
All quietWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:48AMEvening settles on the Black Dirt fields of Pine Island following one of the recent snow falls.
Police BlotterWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:42AMWILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following incidents:
Give 'Em Something to CraveWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:39AMStrategies for capitalizing on the new 'experience economy'
Molotov cocktail hits homeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMA house was spared when a Molotov cocktail failed to ignite.A resident of the 1000 block of Oakland Avenue told police she heard noises outside between 12:30 and 1 a.m. Sunday but did not think anything of it until she woke up several hours later.
This WeekTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:29PMStudents are invited to sign up for an ongoing clay class that will focus only on hand building technique, on Wednesdays, beginning March 10, from 4-6 p.m., taught by Judi Ashe at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio.
WaterField, Quirky launch new cases for Apple's iPadTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe iPad, not due to ship for another three weeks, is getting its fair share of accessory launches, with several new cases from WaterField and Quirky. WaterField has announced the iPad Smart Case, a drop-in case which features multi-layered padding with a rigid insert and ultrasuede lining, along with a water-resistant exterior to help protect against damage. The case arrives with a low-profile ...
Smyth native helps wed ‘The Bachelor’Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:13PMA Los Angeles design studio run by a Sugar Grove native was chosen to create the stationery for the wedding of last season’s star of the ABC television show “The Bachelor.”
Public record for Tuesday, March 9Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:12PM8:35 a.m. A harassment incident between two women was reported in the 100 block of York Street. 2:10 p.m. A domestic incident between a man and woman was reported in the 100 block of High Street.
MILLVILLE: Afternoon police update has multiple break-insTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:08PMMillville Food Market on the 400 block of East Broad Street was burglarized early Tuesday morning, police said. Police arrived at 4:50 a.m. and found a front door damaged.
More vehicle break-ins hit StillwaterTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:10AMRashes of car break-ins have gone from being a sporadic nuisance to a recurring problem for the city of Stillwater.
Photos released of Bank of America robbery suspectTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42AMAuthorities are at the scene of a bank robbery at the Bank of America on US-41 near the Bell Tower Shops in south Fort Myers.
10 great places to go through the looking glassTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:08AMIf you think the delightfully bizarre world of the new Alice in Wonderland movie (opening today) exists only on the big screen, you're in for a surprise. In reality, many places around the USA cater to the quirky and downright weird. Janet Friedman, founder of eccentricamerica.com, shares with Sarah Sekula for USA TODAY some spots that might have you thinking you fell down the rabbit hole, too.
iPad Cases: WaterField Announces the Smart Case and the Slip Case for the Apple iPadTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:06AMWaterField Designs introduces two new cases for the Apple iPad: the Smart Case and the iPad Slip Case. Both come in a choice of six colors and fit perfectly into their personal size Muzetto metro bag. WaterField Designs ...
POLICE BEATTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:55AMAll Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available.
Norwell police explore possible crime linkThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:33AMPolice are investigating whether a string of vehicle and home break-ins last week in Norwell were the work of two men arrested for 14 similar crimes in Abington.
Old rivalries die hard for Crusaders and BluesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:11AMOnce the headline hogging matchup of the Rebel Sport Super rugby regular season, Saturday's Crusaders v Blues showdown still carries plenty of bite.
Buffet offers good food, fastThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:34AMEbrahim 'Fred' Zakerion figured as the economy slowed last year that he needed to come up with something new to boost business at his Pita Place Mediterranean Cuisine in Bixby.
Great Backyard Birdcount a favorite eventThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:54AMDuring the weekend of Feb. 12-15, I joined thousands of birdwatchers in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, an event sponsored jointly by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon.
Police ReportsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:33AMAbington Forgery … Stacey Bossert, 33, of the 3400 block of Eden Road, Philadelphia, was arrested Jan. 23, 12 p.m., at Abington Pain Medicine, 801 York Road, on charges of forgery and theft by unlawful taking and disposition, police said.
Sets for the Artist Marina Abramovic's Dramatic LifeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:28AMFOR Marina Abramovic, a 63-year-old Yugoslavian-born performance artist, the star is a potent symbol, and it makes frequent appearances in her work. Ms. Abramovic, whose retrospective, "Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present," opens this month at the Museum of Modern Art, constructed and set a large star on fire in an early piece, lying down inside it. During another widely publicized ...
Of Romans, exotic souks and water pipes: Tunis and CarthageMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:13PMTunis - The instructions on finding the hatmaker's shop sounded quite simple: go up the alley, turn left when you reach the end, and then right at the first intersection. But those who don't have a good sense of orientation can easily get lost on the...
Kanawha County Murder Trial DelayedMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMThe murder trial for Farley Rhodes that was supposed to start Monday has been delayed. He is accused of setting Starlena Pratt on fire at their home in South Charleston in August 2008.
Summer Training ListingsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:22PMCALIFORNIA La Jolla Playhouse P.O. Box 12039 La Jolla, CA 92039 (858) 550-1070, fax (858) 550-1075 information@ljp.org www.lajollaplayhouse.org Christopher Ashley, artistic director Equity LORT B contract Non-Equity Casting: Casts productions in-house and through independent casting directors by invitation only.
This week in stAte historyMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:08PMOn Feb. 28, 1975, The Herald reported that Kappa Alpha Psi, a newly formed black fraternity, had received official recognition and unanimous approval as a campus organization of 31 members by the Student Affairs Committee. The group had been a club since September.
W.Va. State Budget Weakened in FebruaryMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMState officials say West Virginia's budget picture weakened by more than $31 million in February.
U.S. Census Underway; Workers Needed LocallyMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMOn Monday, some Charleston residents started to receive their 2010 Census forms, nearly two weeks in advance of the rest of the nation.
Rushmore team devising plan to combat pine beetlesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:00PMMOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL -- The National Park Service is formulating a plan to deal with the infestation of mountain pine beetles at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Rushmore Team Devising Plan To Combat Pine BeetlesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:09PMThe National Park Service is formulating a plan to deal with the infestation of mountain pine beetles at Mount Rushmore.
Barboursville Couple Honeymooning in Tsunami Zone, RelievedSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:13PMJoseph and City Jefferson are on the island of Maui for a little R&R, but now they are moving to higher ground hoping to stay safe during the storm.
Super Tax Site Saturday Provides Free Tax HelpSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:58PMThere is still more than a month until your taxes are due, but the stress of getting the task accomplished still weighs heavily on the minds of many.
Marshall Alumni Center OpensSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:28PMNine million dollars later, the Marshall University's Alumni Center has a new home in Foundation Hall.
Bulking up in Bush Warbler ValleySaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:55PMI'd like to improve my grip on sumo wrestling, so when a friend invites me to watch the big boys tussle through a morning practice, I jump at the chance. I get off at Uguisudani (Bush Warbler Valley) Station on the Yamanote Line, where the station-identity jingle is of this warbler's mellifluous chortle which heralds spring in Japan. A flock of uguisu (aka Japanese nightingales) are said to have ...