* World News Quick Take May 6, 2008
Speaking at Mass in Laus, Monsignor Jean-Michel di Falco Leandri said he recognized the supernatural origin of the apparitions to the 17-year-old Benoite Rencurel starting in 1664 and running through 1718. The recognition process involved a panel including two theologians and an investigating judge, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yahoo considers tactic to hold off Microsoft Mar 6, 2008
Just last week, AOL's chief executive, Randy Falco, appeared to dismiss talk of a deal with Yahoo and seemed to be reveling in the drama. "I hope they beat each other's brains out over search and leave the display market to us," Falco said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Top Creepy Love Songs of All Time Jan 6, 2008
German performance artist Falco kindled controversy at every opportunity ... Juxtaposing spoken German and sung English, Falco pieced together a story (similar to a true story) of a girl who disappears and is never found, and who is perhaps kidnapped/killed by a man who loved her quite intensely ... According to the Falco World network website, Falco responded to the controversy sparked by the song by saying, "'Jeanny' is a love-song that is conceived in such a way that it surely becomes... (Suite101.com)
Busy news day, no Grady Jackson Apr 11, 2007
Really busy with a bunch of news, but I thought I d drop a fresh blog on you guys today about some developments at the first day of Falcons minicamp ... Petrino said Brooking could be moved to weakside backer, his natural spot, if the Falcons pick up a middle linebacker in the draft ... Can the Falcons fine Grady for not showing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)