How Do You Live, Eric Demby?Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:10PMEric Demby embodies what has become a quintessential New York type: the Brooklyn family man. The 38-year-old co-founder of the famed, fantastic Brooklyn Flea sports thick-rimmed glasses, an extensive record collection and an adorable 1 year old. In May, Mr. Demby, his wife Liza and his daughter Lo moved into a newly bought, newly built condo in Prospect Heights. We stopped by to check it out ...
MLB groundskeeper pitches tips for a major league lawnThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:42AMEach day, Doug Gallant focuses on keeping a nearly two-acre grassy field looking lush and green for potential critics, who range from star athletes who trod on it to tens of thousands of people who sit near it, to many more around the nation who see it on TV.
Toledo man takes electric race car prototype to MISThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:17AMA man with few words and lots of engineering talent, Chuck Turney took a small prototype and turned it into a stylish little sports car that runs on electricity.
GLASA event finishes strongThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:37AMThough affected by cerebral palsy in all four limbs, 10-year-old Aubrey Headon sprinted to the finish line in the 60-meter dash just seconds behind the first-place finisher at the National Junior Disability Competition at Deerfield High School Friday morning, which was hosted by the Lake Forest-based Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
Errors hurt AugustaThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:01AMSOUTH PORTLAND -- Inning by inning, Brewer pitcher Kyle McLain thought the same thing. Throw strikes. Let Augusta hit it.
Holy HorologyWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:32AMEverything began by a ‘mass’ or ‘service’ on Tuesday April 10, the day before the opening of BaselWorld. At the end of the day, a small el-egant crowd gathered at the Elizabethan Kirche in Basel, squeezing together on the church benches under the high and colourful stained glass windows.
Arizona players to watch in 2010-11Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:19AMArizona freshman forward Derrick Williams jumps during the opening tip during the Wildcats’ 86-84 victory against USC in McKale Center on Saturday. Williams was named Pacific 10 Conference Freshman of the Year on Monday.
Second Edition Cycling News, Saturday, July 24, 2010Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:33PMFloyd Landis further exposed his allegations against Lance Armstrong’s use of performance enhancing drugs on national television in an interview aired on the American broadcast television network ABC News Nightline at 11:35 EST on Friday, July 23.
Sidelines: Heath garners Big Sky honorSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:53AMSacramento State punter Augie Heath was named to the 2010 Big Sky Conference preseason all-conference team, selected by a panel of media and sports information directors.
Public Utilities Operations Goes GreenFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:17PMSeattle Public Utilities Operations Control Center (SPU OCC) achieved the city of Seattle’s first LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certified project. “Sustainable design is critical to preserving Seattle as a thriving, healthy and livable city,” said Mayor Mike McGinn.
First drive: Mitsubishi ASXFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:08AMMitsubishi’s mini soft-roader, the new ASX, could just as easily be called Outlander Jnr.
Soccer helps Haitians move onFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:36AMYoung athletes turn to sports to move on from earthquake
First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, July 22, 2010Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:33PMIf Ryder Hesjedal is able to fight on the slopes of the Tourmalet like he was able to put away two Chipotle burritos on the rest day in Pau, he should have no problem hanging onto tenth place overall in the Tour de France.
Weekly plannerThursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:02AMAN EVENING OUT Magaritaville Island Party, 7 p.m. Friday, in the White Hawk tent across from the White Hawk clubhouse, 1001 White Hawk Drive , Crown Point, with music by the Parrottroupers, a pig roast and dinner buffet, free margaritas all evening, $25 per person, 661-2322 Gary Alumni chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity 65th anniversary, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 30, Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 ...
Real Madrid up their bid for Maicon – reportThursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:01AMMaicon – Inter future still unclear. Maicon’s future remains unclear with reports in Spain claiming Real Madrid have made a tantalising offer to Inter for the Brazil full-back.
Gillard sheds bogan fashion imageThursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:12AMJulia Gillard has transformed from bogan redhead into glamourised, television-friendly prime minister.
Mulvey Shines in 5-2 Aces VictoryWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:42PMPORTLAND, Ore.-Kevin Mulvey scattered four hits and allowed just two eighth-inning runs, leading Reno to a 5-2 victory over the Portland Beavers Wednesday night at PGE Park.
Oosthuizen ploughs onwardsWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:04PMEUROPEAN TOUR SCANDINAVIAN MASTERS:FORGET FAST cars and the glamorous trimmings associated with becoming golf’s latest major champion. With a cool €1 million in prize money burning a hole in his back pocket, Louis Oosthuizen shunned the Ferrari forecourt and instead bought himself a custom-built John Deere tractor.
Oosthuizen ploughs onwardsWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:04PMEUROPEAN TOUR SCANDINAVIAN MASTERS:FORGET FAST cars and the glamorous trimmings associated with becoming golf’s latest major champion. With a cool €1 million in prize money burning a hole in his back pocket, Louis Oosthuizen shunned the Ferrari forecourt and instead bought himself a custom-built John Deere tractor.
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL: Sandford keeps big show dreams aliveTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:35PMAlthough one week of professional baseball does not a career make, at the very least former Cardinal Ritter High star and Jennings resident Darian Sandford is proving early on that there is no such thing as a long shot in the inexact science known as the Major League Baseball Draft.
Hundreds cross finish line in ‘The Burby’Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:33PMA gray and overcast northwest sky created near perfect conditions on Saturday for the runners and walkers of the 30th Annual Bill Burby Inspirational 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk, named after a Vashon health teacher and coach known for inspiring his students.
Liverpool close to inking deal for Rangers defender WilsonTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:29PMLiverpool Rangers Sky Sports News understands that Liverpool are on the brink of signing defender Danny Wilson from Rangers in a £2m deal. Ibrox boss Walter Smith revealed to Sky Sports News reporter David Tanner that the two clubs are in advanced stages of discussions and have only the transfer fee left to agree on. Smith also said the move could be sealed as soon as Tuesday evening, The 18 ...
Scoreboard: 07-20Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:58AMLOCAL GOLF S.P. Jermain Memorial Match Play at Ottawa Park Golf Course Championship Flight: Kevin Kitchen defeated Jim Ozuk (2 & 1) A Flight: Nathan Gonring defeated Brandon Snell (7 & 6) B Flight: Tim Condon d. Jim O’Neal (3 & 1) C Flight: Tom McMahon defeated Tony Jiannuzzi (5 & 3) TWDGA JAN TAYLORHUSBAND-WIFE CHAMPIONSHIP At Belmont Low gross: 1- Sandy and Monika Liber, Blmont, 78; 2- Greg ...
Grandiose Nazi airport becomes a wild and free parkSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:45PMLuckily for cash-strapped Berlin, a new generation is happy to enjoy the unstructured landscape of Tempelhof Park as it is. When an airport that symbolized the sweep of 20th century German history shut down in the capital of this industrious nation two years ago, everyone had an idea about what to do with the colossal piece of prime real estate.
Experience the Saguenay by land, water and airSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:41PMHenri-Jean Vittecoq, the owner of an adventure travel company based in France, has seen countless picturesque places. However, when he caught a glimpse of a magnificent point of land at Ste. Rose du Nord overlooking the Saguenay fjord, he thought it was the most beautiful near-wilderness he had seen.
Sports news briefs for 7/19/10Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:40PMMarshall University defensive back DeQuan Bembry was kicked off the team, three months after his arrest outside a West Virginia bar.
QinetiQ’s Zephyr solar powered unmanned aircraft soars to new world recordsSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:10PMQinetiQ on Friday 16 July announced that Zephyr, the leading solar powered high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) Unmanned Air System (UAS) has been flying for the past week, smashing a number of long...
On the riseSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:48PMIt’s not hard to find athletes to watch next year when they’ve already done great things for themselves in the past.
Bonner excited to be a Cougar coachSaturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:43PMThe Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team will feature a new assistant coach this coming season. He is Yahosh Bonner. Bonner played the last two seasons at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he was named the Big Sky Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and a CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Defensive All-American.
Sky Carver flies in to city parkSaturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:12AMIT may not have the same wow factor as watching a skateboarder perform on a half-pipe, but a new invention due to be unveiled at an Edinburgh park is set to become a spectacle
Digest: Packers’ Jolly suspended by NFL for at least 2010Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:25AMThe NFL suspended Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly without pay for the upcoming season and perhaps beyond for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
Daly turning back the clockFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:57AMFriday July 16, 2010 The Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- John Daly’s scorecard was the only thing getting more attention than his pants. Golf’s most entertaining sideshow was at it again Thursday, tying his best round at the British Open with a 6-under 66 on the Old Course.
From sideshow to contenderFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:45AMAP PHOTO/JON SUPER John Daly of the U.S. plays a shot off the 10th tee Thursday during the first day of the British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.
Daly entertaining at OpenThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:14PMST. ANDREWS, Scotland — John Daly’s scorecard was the only thing getting more attention than his pants. Golf’s most entertaining sideshow was at it again Thursday, tying his best round at the Brit...
Buying in to the process of selling via art auctionThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:37PMThe newspaper ad last October caught my eye: "Free Verbal Appraisals at Our Dallas Headquarters." Bring in your vintage coins, stamps, fine and decorative arts, rare books, music and entertainment memorabilia, cartoon art, historical documents, or other valuables from the total 29 categories of collectibles in which Heritage Auction Galleries deals.
Larry King: Steinbrenner a "teddy bear"Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:21AMDepending on who you ask, George Steinbrenner was either a visionary, influential owner who changed the face of baseball, gave to charity and was generous to friends, or a bombastic bully, given to insults, meddling and feuds, voraciously assembling the best team money could buy, sometimes with the help of taxpayers.
Mark Daniels: Sky-high pricing continues...Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:11AMLast year, Sky announced that they would be launching their 3D service, and that pubs would get the chance to try it out before the domestic market got their hands on it.