Vietnam farmers protest land lost to satellite city
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Land Of The Lost
Around 100 disgruntled farmers from northern Vietnam took to the streets of Hanoi on Tuesday for the latest protest in a six-year-long dispute over the confiscation of their land for a satellite city.
Angels' Trumbo ready for new challenge in 2nd year
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Los Angeles Angels
Mark Trumbo did everything the Los Angeles Angels asked in 2011 -- he led the team in home runs and RBIs, played a solid first base and did his best to keep them in playoff contention. Now, the Angels want something else from Trumbo after he finished second in the rookie of the year voting. They'd like him to shift across the diamond to third base.
In Rivers we trust - chargers
Posted on February 23, 2012 in San Diego Chargers
SAN DIEGO – Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, the saying goes. Thus, when the Chargers missed postseason by one game the last two years, San Diego got no consolation prize. But the near misses are a source of confidence for the organization.
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Robyn Broughton out to bring steel to Pulse
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Robyn
Changing the Central Pulse's losing mentality into a culture of success will be one of the major challenges confronting new coach Robyn Broughton this season.
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N.Korea's new leader all smiles, wearing power lightly
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Kim Jong Ii Dead
SEOUL (Reuters) - A smiling Kim Jong-un led celebrations of his dead father's official 70th birthday celebrations in the North Korean capital on Thursday, nearly two months after taking power, indicating a smooth transition in the one of the world's most closed states. The third of his line to run the totalitarian North, the youngest Kim is believed to be in his late 20s and sports the same ...
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Zynga's stock slides after 4th-quarter earnings report shows some signs of a ... - Washington Post
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Zynga Stock
Telegraph.co.uk Zynga's stock slides after 4th-quarter earnings report shows some signs of a ... Washington Post NEW YORK — Investors sold off shares of Zynga on Wednesday after the company behind the most popular Facebook games fell shy of high expectations for its first earnings report as a publicly traded company. Zynga Inc. of “FarmVille” and “CastleVille” ... Zynga's stock plunges on player spending warning San Jose Mercury News all 707 news articles »
The Big East on The Bubble - Anonymous Eagle
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Big East
USA TODAY The Big East on The Bubble Anonymous Eagle But not all of our Big East brethren are so lucky. The greatest conference in the history of history isn't what it has been the past few years, but it still sits poised to send 8 or 9 teams to the NCAA Tournament. There is still a lot of work to be ... TMA: Mini-Bubble Watch edition! ESPN (blog) College Basketball's 5 Most Disappointing Teams in 2011-12 Bleacher Report all 46 news articles »
Clippers-Warriors Preview
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers faltered against two of the Western Conference's elite teams while splitting four games last week, but facing one of the conference's worst squads could help them bounce back. The Clippers visit the Golden State Warriors on Monday looking to avoid their first consecutive losses since late December.
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Lea Michele - Lea Michele Is Dating Cory Monteith
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Lea Michele
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith are reportedly dating The Glee co-stars - who play onscreen couple Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson in the musical TV drama series - were spotted enjoying Valentines Day 14 02 12 together at Los Angeles eatery Il Covo...
Former Streamwood trustee, movie extra mourned
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Miracle On 34th Street
Family and friends are mourning the loss of William "Billy G" Golembiewski, who not only served his Streamwood community as a onetime village trustee and member of charitable organizations, but also became a subtly familiar face through numerous roles as extras in prominent movies and commercials.
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UCLA's Tyler Lamb looking for consistency
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Reeves Nelson
The Bruins' sophomore guard is his own worst critic, and he's been tough on himself in an up-and-down season. UCLA guard Tyler Lamb can be a glass-is-half-empty guy, at least when looking at the stat sheet from the Bruins' last game, a 66-63 loss to St. John's.
Lakers somehow beat Dallas, 96-91 - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol had 24 points and Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers' big men covered for one of Kobe Bryant's worst games this season. He had 15 points on four-for-15 shooting and committed seven turnovers. Derek Fisher made big ...
Britney Spears to Become X-Factor Judge?
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Britney Spears Engaged
Brit marks the spot! Britney Spears wants to join the judges' panel on X Factor , a source close to the pop star, 30, tells Us Weekly. With a keen interest in joining Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid at the judges' table for the FOX smash, the recently engaged "Till the World Ends" singer has reached out; a show rep didn't return calls to Us.
Chris Paul's misplay proves costly for Clippers in loss
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Chris Paul
LOS ANGELES - The writers on press row Saturday afternoon at Staples Center typed away the first sentences...
Katy Perry penning 'explosive' lyrics post split - New Kerala
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Katy Perry And Russell Brand
Washington, Feb 22 : Pop star Katy Perry is apparently writing "explosive" songs for her new album, following her split from Russell Brand. The 27-year-old is reportedly finding it "extremely therapeutic" to write songs for her new album after her ...
Dangerous combination ends life and family hopes to save others
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Antonio Brown
SAN - Katrina is getting lots of attention in a room full of her peers at St. Mary's Hall. and her parents spoke about losing a loved one who was texting and driving and they hope to stop other teens from making the same mistake.
Odom To Miss Game Against Lakers To Attend Family Member In LA
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Odom
Mavericks forward Lamar Odom is missing Wednesday night's game against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers Organization, Coaches and Players Under Pressure - Lakers Nation
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Phil Jackson
ESPN Lakers Organization, Coaches and Players Under Pressure Lakers Nation After all, the Lakers lost Phil Jackson along with the team's entire identity due to retirement. The Lakers' aging players were another year older. Almost the entire bench lineup consisted of new players. Laker fans were unsure of Mike Brown's coaching ... Los Angeles Lakers: The “Still” Curios Case of Hiring Mike Brown Bleacher Report Knicks, Lakers, Magic Discussion ESPN all 10 news articles »
All eyes on Angels camp as expectations rise - SportingNews.com
Posted on February 22, 2012 in Los Angeles Angels
All eyes on Angels camp as expectations rise SportingNews.com They definitely don't cheer much for the Los Angeles Angels despite Walden's being their All-Star closer. Albert Pujols enters the American League as a lifetime .328 hitter with 445 homers. (AP Photo) That meant none of Walden's friends were too happy ... Huge TV money pouring into MLB, just another dagger to Pirates' hopes Pittsburgh Post Gazette (blog) all 2 news articles »
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Arkansas Football 2012: Why Arkansas Will Take a Step Back in the SEC Next Year - Bleacherreport.com
Posted on February 22, 2012 in Cotton Bowl
The Arkansas Razorbacks had a great season in 2011, going 11-2 with a win over Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl. If the Hogs were in any other conference, they would probably be conference champions. Last year, their only losses came against LSU and Alabama ...
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