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Chris Tiu: My thoughts on Jones Cup 2010 in Taipei Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:10PMby Chris Tiu | chris-tiu.blogspot.com I just want to take this opportunity to thank all those who greeted me for my birthday either through this blog or through my twitter. I was in Taipei over my birthday for the Jones Cup for almost two weeks and did not have internet access there. Actually, we did have internet, just felt that $10 USD per 24 hours of use was not worth it. To those who are not ...
Storm damages roof of Arizona Cardinals stadium Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:10PMAuthorities say the roof of the Arizona Cardinals' stadium has been slightly damaged by a thunderstorm packing high winds.
Storm damages roof of Arizona Cardinals stadium Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the roof of the Arizona Cardinals' stadium in Glendale was slightly damaged Thursday by a thunderstorm that packed high winds. Video from TV news helicopters show several tears in one section of the white, canvas-like fabric that stretches across the roof's steel girders. University of Phoenix Stadium spokesman Scott Norton says it's possible that wind ...
Name of slain Chandler undercover officer released Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMCHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Chandler police have released the identity of an undercover officer killed in a shootout with drug dealers in south Phoenix. Police say 34-year-old Carlos Ledesma died in Wednesday night's undercover operation that involved three Chandler police officers trying to buy a large quantity of marijuana. The two other officers were shot and wounded. One was released from a ...
Storm damages roof of Arizona Cardinals stadium Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMHigh winds from thunderstorm cause tears in section of Arizona Cardinals' stadium roof
Arizona files appeal as sheriff launches new sweep Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:08PMPHOENIX — The showdown over Arizona's immigration law played out in court and on Phoenix's sun-splashed streets Thursday, as the state sought to reinstate key parts of the measure and angry protesters chanted that they refused to "live in fear.
Phoenix sign versatile North Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:06PMWellington Phoenix FC has secured the services of versatile Socceroos defender Jade North.
America's Asian Community Joins Debate Over Arizona's Immigration Law Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:05PMSome are share fears of Latin American community over impact of law
Storm damages roof of Arizona Cardinals stadium Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:04PMAuthorities say the roof of the Arizona Cardinals' stadium has been slightly damaged by a thunderstorm packing high winds. TV news helicopters showed several tears in one section of the white, canvas-like fabric that stretches across the roof's steel girders.
Wellington Phoenix secure North from Tromso IL Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:03PMA-League Beijing Guoan Chinese Super League Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix have secured defender Jade North from Norwegian club Tromso IL on a one-year deal. The 28-year old was a key target for the New Zealand club during the off-season and has now decided to join after reportedly trialling with Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan . North is a former captain of Phoenix ...
Football: Phoenix close to full team Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:46AMWith the July 31 deadline to name a 20-man roster fast approaching Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert remains positive he will have all his slots filled by the end of the month.
Hall County board budget talks begin, airport seeks increase Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:44AMThe Central Nebraska Regional Airport wants more property tax dollars to market and develop air service.
Nba Notebook Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:43AMSuns waive ex-Sooner Taylor Griffin: Former Oklahoma player Taylor Griffin was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Monday, the Arizona Republic reports.
Basketball-Marbury back in China for contract talks Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:39AMFormer NBA All Star Stephon Marbury is back in China for talks about a return to Shanxi Zhongyu, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) team said on Tuesday.
Hall County Fair pedal pull results Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:35AMHere are the boys and girls who qualified during the Hall County Fair for the Nebraska State Pedal Pull Championship on Aug. 28 at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
Angels acquire Haren from Diamondbacks Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:30AMAssociated Press, PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-hander Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels for three pitchers and a player to be named.
Bisbee salutes ‘gentle giant’ during memorial Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:29AMLuche Giacomino wipes away the tears during a remembrance ceremony for her son, Charlie Robert Giacomino, a longtime science teacher at Lowell Middle School who recently passed away. Pictured to the right is Luche Giacomino’s daughter, Joni Giacomino. (Ed Honda-Herald/Review) By Shar Porier Herald/Review BISBEE — It was hard enough saying “goodbye” to Charlie Giacomino when he left school due to ...
Arizonans not confident consumers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:29AMBy Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — The confidence Arizonans have that the economy is going to get better is slipping again, a result that, by itself, may keep things from improving. Overall, Arizona consumer confidence now stands at 49.1, a scale that is based on 100 being how residents felt in 1985. Pollster Earl de Berge said that compares with 49.6 in April and 50.2 at the ...
Taurasi considering taking break from WNBA Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:28AMPHOENIX — Even after a late-night arrival following an unusually laborious All-Star weekend, Diana Taurasi is full of energy, tossing balls as high as she can against a wall on the sideline, racing out to high-five teammates at the end of every drill.
Shock sends Alexis Hornbuckle to Minnesota for Rashanda McCants. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:28AMFrom the outset, Nolan Richardson hinted he was going to build a team around his style of play.
Half Moon Bay Review Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:49PMPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire and the Phoenix starters had a front-row seat for the Suns’ turnaround against the Denver Nuggets. Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the reserves keyed a big second quarter for the Suns in a 101-85 victory on Monday night.
Getting Tough on 'Strategic Foreclosers' Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:49PMMany people are upside down in their homes in this economy, and some banks are looking to penalize people who decide to cut their losses and give the home back to the bank. It's called strategic foreclosure -- and applies to people who can afford to pay their mortgages, but make a business decision to get out.
Barnes says he is headed to Toronto Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:43PMFree-agent forward Matt Barnes says he is headed for Toronto. Matt Barnes - Orlando Magic - NBA - Toronto Raptors - Sports
Town hall meeting set for July 28 to discuss police station Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe second of two town hall meetings regarding the proposed police station construction project at South Main Street on the Chelsea State Bank lot is scheduled for next week.
Matt Barnes says he is headed to Toronto Raptors Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:42PMYou will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds. TORONTO — Free-agent forward Matt Barnes says he is headed for Toronto. Barnes wrote on his Twitter page Monday that he has decided to play for the Raptors next season. He also thanked fans in Orlando, where he played last season.
Shootaround with LJ Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:37PMThis week, Storm star Lauren Jackson talks about life on the road, her passion for studying, and getting a concussion.
Daniel S. Bortzfield Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:33PMSTERLING - Daniel Scott "Danny" Bortzfield, 25, died July 17, 2010, in rural Sterling as the result ...
Abducted girl was loved, says man who raised her Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:33PMA 7-year-old girl who was snatched from California as a toddler and raised in Arizona is a typical young child who loves YouTube and pop-music star Justin Bieber, the man who raised her said Monday.
Man Who Raised Abducted CA Girl Defends Actions Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:33PMA 7-year-old girl who was snatched from California as a toddler and raised in Arizona is a typical young child who loves YouTube and pop-music star Justin Bieber, the man who raised her said Monday. Peter Gutierrez of Phoenix said he and his wife, Shirley Frank, loved the girl and took excellent care of her.
Glances, winks, stares: A coach's job Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:30PMRon Patterson was at the Kentucky HoopFest last week to showcase his basketball skills in front of college coaches with the hope of earning a scholarship.
Avs give Quincey, Winnik two-year deals Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:48PMThe Colorado Avalanche on Friday agreed to terms with defenseman Kyle Quincey and forward Daniel Winnik on two-year contracts. Both players were restricted free agents.
Preds sign Lombardi Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:48PMThe Nashville Predators have reportedly signed forward Matthew Lombardi to a three-year deal.
Predators sign Lombardi to $10.5 million deal Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:46PMThe Predators signed former Phoenix center Matthew Lombardi to a three-year, $10.5 million deal on Friday, according to Predators General Manager David Poile.
A look at Friday in NBA free agency Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:46PMLEBRON JAMES : Dressed casually in a T-shirt and shorts, James met for nearly three hours with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat, then held court with the Los Angeles Clippers for about another hour. James' take on how things are going: "Good," the two-time MVP said.
Coyotes sign Ebbett, re-sign Lepisto, Montoya Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:45PMPHOENIX -- The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed defenseman Sami Lepisto and goaltender Al Montoya to one-year contracts Friday and also signed free-agent center Andrew Ebbett to a one-year deal.
Preds sign Lombardi Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:44PMThe Nashville Predators have reportedly signed forward Matthew Lombardi to a three-year deal. TSN.ca is reporting the contract is for $10.5 million over the length of the deal. One of the top forwards remaining in the free agent market, the 28-year-old tallied 19 goals and a career-high 34 assists for a career-high in points over 78 games with Phoenix last season. A six-year NHL veteran ...
Avs agree to 2-year deals with Winnik, Quincey Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:44PMDENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms on two-year deals Friday for both forward Daniel Winnik and defenseman Kyle Quincey.
Watkins Glen: Series Friday practice report Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:43PMWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Friday, July 2, 2010) - Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe topped the time chart as IZOD IndyCar Series teams began preparations for the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen.
Bulat's otherworldly debut disc is up for prestigious Polaris Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:43PMBasia Bulat's debut, Oh, My Darling, is one of those albums that seems to have come out of nowhere, and sounds quite unlike anything else.
Avs give Quincey, Winnik two-year deals Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:41PMAvs give Quincey, Winnik two-year deals
Court OKs Calif. city's day laborer crackdown Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 5:08AMA federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the city of Redondo Beach's ordinance allowing for the arrest of day laborers who approach automobiles soliciting work.
Shelving borrowing means Ariz. left without backup Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 5:06AMArizona's budget troubles could force the state to delay paying some bills as early as September, state Treasurer Dean Martin said Wednesday, in a situation complicated by his effort to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Gov.
Sports Briefs Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 5:05AMBOSTON (AP) — Derek Fisher rallied his teammates with a motivational speech on the bench during the break before the fourth quarter. Then he went out and showed them how it's done.
Ariz. charges against polygamist Warren Jeffs dropped Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 5:01AMPHOENIX — Arizona criminal charges against Warren Jeffs were dismissed Wednesday by Yavapai County prosecutors, and a defense attorney said the polygamist sect leader's Utah rape conviction is under review because of possible false statements by the government's key witness.
EastBridge Investment Group Announces New SEC Filing by Wonder Education Group Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 5:00AMPHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - 06/10/10) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTC.BB: EBIG - News ) today announced that its client, Wonder Education Group, has filed an amended registration statement with the Securities Exchange Commission in response to certain SEC comments. Wonder's corporate filing information is available on the SEC website, www.SEC.gov . Mr. Xie ...
Quitting Trend Shows Career Confidence Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:51AMIt's a sign the economy is improving -- not the fact that more people are working, but because more people are saying "I quit."
Judge dismisses charges against Warren Jeffs Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:40AMA Mohave County judge on Wednesday dismissed all Arizona charges against polygamist leader Warren Jeffs after a prosecutor said continuing with the charges would be "impractical."
Rosecrans, Bobcats star picked by Angels Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:39AMJerod Yakubik, an Ohio University senior first baseman and Rosecrans graduate, was drafted Wednesday in the 34th round of the first-year Major League Player Draft by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, becoming the first area player drafted in almost a decade.
Rock Steady Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:31AMJamaican band the Skatalites started playing together as teenagers 46 years ago and never quit. Along the way, the group invented and popularized ska music — a mix of Jamaican folk, American big-band jazz, and New Orleans R&B — and laid the foundations for its successors, rocksteady...
UNIT TRUST PRICES - 10: JUNE 10 Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:22AMUNT TRUST - 10 (MANAGER'S PRICE FOR JUNE 10) INVESTMENT LINKED FUNDS: ======================== HONG LEONG ASSURANCE BHD: ------------------------- (HLA VENTURE FUNDS AS AT JUNE 9) NAV HLA VENTURE GROWTH FUND 1.5331 HLA VENTURE BLUE CHIP FUND 1.4702 HLA VENTURE INCOME FUND 1.5025 HLA VENTURE DANA PUTRA 1.6757 HLA VENTURE MANAGED FUND 1.4512 HLA CAPITAL GUARANTED FUND 1 1.1752 HLA VENTURE GLOBAL ...