May 31, 2006
Paul Gleason, principal of ‘Breakfast Club,’ dead at 67
Connellsville Daily Courier - BURBANK, Calif. (AP) Paul Gleason, who played the go-to bad guy in “Trading Places” and the angry high school principal in “The Breakfast Club,” died. He was 67. Gleason died at a local hospital Saturday of mesothelioma, a rare form of lung
Dallas Cowboys 2006 NFL Draft Review
KFOX 14 - 1 - Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State (6-2, 256); 2 - Anthony Fasano, TE, Notre Dame (6-4, 259); 3 - Jason Hatcher, DE, Grambling State (6-6, 284); 4 - Skyler Green, WR, LSU (5-9, 192); 5 - Pat Watkins, S, Florida State (6-5, 211); 6 - Montavious
Former Dallas Cowboys running back coach Brodsky dies in Fla.
Miami Herald - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Joe Brodsky, a running backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys when they won three Super Bowls in the 1990s, has died. He was 71. Brodsky died Thursday after a long battle with prostate cancer, his wife, Joyce, said Saturday. After
Saints, Brees eager for fresh start
News-Star - NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees steps into another crisp throw on a nearly deserted practice field on a sunny spring morning. The New Orleans Saints quarterback spins a tight, chest-high spiral to wide receiver Nate Poole, following through in that
Wallace runs wild in World Bowl
Contra Costa Times - Trailing at halftime, the Frankfurt Galaxy turned to Butchie Wallace and asked him to run. Wallace did, rushing for 138 second-half yards and a touchdown Saturday to help the Galaxy collect a record fourth World Bowl title with a 22-7 win over the
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May 28, 2006
Prison for former Super Bowl star
Arlington Heights Daily Herald - DENVER Tim Smith, who set a Super Bowl rushing record with the Washington Redskins in 1988, was sentenced Friday to 2 years in federal prison for cocaine distribution. The 42-year-old former running back also was ordered to pay $88,000 in back
Brodsky, Cowboys’ running backs coach in the ’90s, dead at 71
CBS Sportsline - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Joe Brodsky, a running backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys when they won three Super Bowls in the 1990s, has died. He was 71. Brodsky died Thursday after a long battle with prostate cancer, his wife, Joyce, said Saturday
Presidents, princes and J.R. Ewing contributed to the Mansion’s legend
Houston Chronicle - DALLAS - Dean Fearing stunned this city’s elite by announcing his departure from the Mansion on Turtle Creek after 21 years as executive chef. Days later, Rosewood Hotels revealed that it was soliciting a buyer for the prestigious lodging (on the
Former Super Bowl star Smith sentenced on drug charges
Austin American-Statesman - DENVER Tim Smith, who set a Super Bowl rushing record with the Washington Redskins in 1988, was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for cocaine distribution. The 42-year-old former running back also was ordered to pay $88,000 in
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Tech camps bring parents, children closer
Hawk Eye - BURLINGHAM, N.Y. For the third straight summer, Stacey Weiss will be sending her 11 year old twin boys to Camp Echo in Burlingham, N.Y. But even though they’ll be away for eight weeks, Weiss can keep tabs on her children through photos on the
Time to say goodbye, thank you for reading
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - I want to take a moment of personal privilege today to say thank you. For the past four years I have had the opportunity to use this space to share my opinions and occasionally offer advice. Hopefully, at some point along the way, I gave you a chance
Missing San Jose State student safe
Oroville Mercury-Register - A San Jose Sate University student from San Mateo, who had been missing since May 17, surfaced Saturday afternoon. Family members say James Shaughnessy, 23, telephoned his aunt, Vivian Timms, saying he wanted to see his grandfather, who lives in
What’s hot
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - To save irritation for both absent-minded phone owners and their friends, Sprint has introduced Sprint Wireless Backup, which synchronizes the contact list on a phone with a copy on Sprint’s servers. Software on the phone automatically uploads
High hopes for Hooks
Hickory Daily Record - HICKORY — Saryn Hooks beats most of us out of bed. Before the sun creeps over the horizon, she sits alone in her bedroom with a screen full of words glowing from her laptop. Over and over, she will spell words so difficult they would make a spell
Intel to Unveil Single Brand for New Chips
Associated Press - SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Intel Corp. on Monday plans to unveil a single brand name for a new generation of chips for laptop PCs and desktop machines, calling them the Core 2 Duo. The company is counting on the chips, which are based on a new
Take measures to stay secure when traveling
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - On Alert highlights public safety issues or features a recent incident. You’ve made the necessary travel arrangements and packed your bags. You’re ready to go. But to get the most out of the experience, officials say there are other steps you can
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May 26, 2006
DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM Coming In September
RealityTVWebsite.com, IN - 10 hours agoA new reality series DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM is scheduled to premiere on CMT: Country Music Television, in September. …
Ex-Longhorn talks a great game
The News Journal, DE - 16 hours ago… His father, George, was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and owns an energy company in Texas. “I’ve always had a little bit of money,” he said. …
Oakland’s Williams trying to defy odds
RealFootball365.com, AZ - 16 hours ago… Two days after his release, the Bronx-native moved onto the Dallas Cowboys , where he would stay for the next three and half years of his career. …
1996 - Cyclone Style
Cyclone Nation (subscription) - 20 hours ago… Cyclones drop to 11-4. January 28- The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX. Dallas defensive back Larry …
Column: A kinder, gentler gridiron war
Cushing Daily Citizen, OK - 9 hours ago… when former Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan said before the game he was going to do it and then did it to Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys several years …
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May 22, 2006
CD disturbs memory slot, forces do-over
Buffalo News - Q: My Toshiba laptop worked fine until I inserted a Kodak CD with photographs on it. Now the laptop’s slot for memory cards doesn’t work and I get told that no disc has been inserted when it most certainly has been inserted. Do you have any
FBI: Computer Maps Found in Sniper’s Car
ABC News - ROCKVILLE, Md. May 22, 2006 (AP) A laptop computer found in convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad’s car held maps plotting routes to the scenes of shootings that were marked by skull-and-crossbones symbols, including one with the comment “good one
A guitar-shaped music player from Oppo
MobileMag - There is no shortage of gumstick-shaped music players on the market. Even the round discs are so yesterday. Mobiblu may have given us the cube, but we turn to Oppo Digital for a whole new way to jam away to the latest tunes, thanks to their guitar
This video camera is small enough to fit in your pocket
Desert Sun - An 8-ounce digital video recorder with built-in flash memory makes it easier to capture impromptu moments. Designed to carry in a pocket or small purse, the RCA Small Wonder recorder can capture up to 30 minutes of video at 30 frames per second with
Personal data on millions of US veterans stolen
ABC News - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Personal data on 26.5 million U.S. veterans was stolen from the residence of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee who was not authorized to take the material home, exposing them to possible identity theft, the department
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May 20, 2006
Line of Scrimmage: NFC East in ‘06 - The Best Division Ever?
1960 Sun - By Tony Moss, NFL Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Two teams come off their first playoff appearance in a number of years, and are seeking to build on those achievements. One team just missed the postseason, and its legendary head coach has
Switch a reality for Aker
Brisbane Courier-Mail - “SHOW me the money” the line made famous in the sports movie Jerry Maguire could soon be repeated by the AFL’s leading showman Jason Akermanis. Akermanis’s career has been full of highlights and headlines but the latest development could top
Smith, Ward headed to Hall
Pensacola News Journal - Their impacts on college football were four years apart — while playing for rival teams — but Emmitt Smith and Charlie Ward shared a common trait. They became iconic links with the national rise of the Florida and Florida State football programs
Saints checking out camp site
Sports Illustrated - JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson and team officials toured Millsaps College on Thursday as they consider moving preseason camp to the Division III school’s campus. School officials told The Associated Press that Benson would
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May 18, 2006
DuPont unveils new tech products
Delaware Online - DuPont Co. today unveiled a number of recent innovations for flat panel displays used in TVs, computer screens, cell phones and other devices. The unveiling follows an announcement earlier this month in which the company said it developed a cost
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dBusinessNews.com - San Jose: LeWiz’s PCI-Express 4-port GigE NIC Certified for the Solaris 10 Operating System; LeWiz Communications’ Talon3008(TM) Board Achieves Solaris Ready Certification for Both SPARC and x64 (x86, 64 bit) Server Platforms SAN JOSE — LeWiz
Sony’s Blu-ray Notebook Takes Format War to Marketplace
TechNewsWorld - “Neither side is giving up. This is tit for tat,” Roger Kay, principal analyst at Endpoint Technologies Associates, told TechNewsWorld. “It’s one more blow to HD DVD, but I don’t think it tips the balance definitely. If it were me, I’d be waiting
Review: Sony SDM-S205
Personal Tech Pipeline - The first thing you ll notice about the Sony SDM-S205 LCD 20.1 inch monitor is its presence on your desktop. Sleek and jet black, the monitor sports a thick pedestal and a large viewing area suitable for a desktop, trade show or small conference
34% of LCD TV and plasma TV buyers bought some additional services on
ZDNet Blogs - Less than half of LCD, plasma and projection TV consumers purchased additional items at the time they invested in their TVs. Services, such as extended warranties, installation and delivery, were the most prominent add-ons, with 34% of LCD/plasma
Westaim tips success from flat-screen TVs
Stockhouse Canada - TORONTO (Reuters) - A small Canadian company that already makes drugs and ointments hopes flat-screen televisions will become its next ticket to success, as it seeks a partner to make flat panels at half the current cost. Calgary-based Westaim Corp
Review: Panasonic FX01
Personal Tech Pipeline - The FX01 from Panasonic continues the simultaneous thinning and widening of convenience-type digital cameras. With a 28mm wide angle/zoom lens and a wonderfully pocketable size, the camera’s 6.0 megapixel capacity delivers great pictures wherever you
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May 13, 2006
Chellow crowned bowling champions
Times of Oman, Oman - 13 hours agoMUSCAT Chellow turned out to be the best team as they clinched the overall title of the FBC Tenpin Bowling League out of the eight contesters. …
Bowling Green State extends relationship with Blackboard for …
CR80News, VA - 17 hours agoBowling Green State University recently converted to Blackboard’s Transaction System, putting in place a one card system that allows the university’s 21,000 …
Bowling Green schools looking into drug tests for athletes
Toledo Blade, OH - 22 hours agoBOWLING GREEN - At the request of some parents concerned about athletes’ drug use, Bowling Green Schools Superintendent Hugh Caumartin has started doing his …
Rye make encouraging start to season
Rye & Battle Observer, UK - 23 hours ago… Although they hit the ball with great fluency, scoring was restricted by a slow outfield and the nagging bowling of Steve Cornford (0-25 off 13 overs) and …
Dead Rising (X360
GamesAreFun.com - 6 hours ago… The great thing is that you are able to use just about anything you find as a weapon. Bowling balls, golf clubs, brooms, benches, purses… …
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May 12, 2006
Post your resume
Orlando Sentinel - The last of the original Jaguars stepped aside Thursday, leaving a large legacy and a hole in the Jags’ offense. Jimmy Smith ended longtime speculation about his future in the NFL, abruptly retiring as Jacksonville’s career receiving leader a day
Bonds’ presence draws major interest
San Jose Mercury News - PHILADELPHIA - While many came to boo and jeer and others came simply to see history, everybody at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night was interested in the exploits of Barry Bonds. But Bonds’ chase of Babe Ruth for second place on the career home-run
Ellis inks free-agent deal with Lions
Hofstra Chronicle - Another former Hofstra football player has signed as a free agent with an NFL team, as wide receiver Devale Ellis inked a free-agent contract after his rookie mini-camp stint with the Detroit Lions. “I went in knowing I had to do what I could do [to
NFL | Owens not a gamble, Parcells says
Philadelphia Inquirer - Bill Parcells says he’s happy to have Terrell Owens on the Dallas Cowboys. “I don’t view it as a gamble,” the coach said yesterday. “It’s in my best interest that he’s successful. And it’s in his best interest that he’s successful . I’m not
Know Pitt’s history before heading to the games
Pitt News - Year after year, game after game, Pitt sporting events are filled with alumni, parents and somewhat drunk and rowdy students. It is rather typical for students, not only of Pitt, but of any college, to throw back a few beers, stumble past the gate
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Blu-ray Vs HD DVD battle begins
PC World Canada, Canada - 3 hours ago… The machine combines a 37-inch LCD panel monitor with a computer in a single case, so it looks more like a flat-panel TV than a PC. …
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