Bidens leave for Middle East to smooth the way for U.S.-led negotiations Mar 8, 2010
Leon H. Wolf leads Friday with a post questioning why Sen. Blanche Lincoln's (D-Ark. (TheHill.com)
Cruise travelers tell of deadly waves off Spain Mar 5, 2010
This accident happened in an area of the Mediterranean called the Gulf of Leon, which is known for big waves when storms hit. The ship was on a 12-day cruise from the ports of Genoa and Marseilles in the western Mediterranean, calling at Tangiers, Casablanca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Cadiz, Cartagena, Barcelona and had been due to return to Genoa on Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Nicaragua, air/7 nights, from $889 Mar 2, 2010
More: Optional activities include a canopy tour in Granada ($106 for two), a visit to the Cerro Negro volcano in Leon ($192 for two), a full-day diving adventure in San Juan del Sur ($228 for two), and a tour of Managua ($198 for two). Additional nights start at $42 per person per night at the Mansin Teodolinda in Managua. (MSNBC -- Travel)
MARTA riders hear bad news Mar 2, 2010
Bus service on Moreland Avenue, between Ponce de Leon Avenue and Freedom Parkway gone. Bus No. 38, the only one to Chastain Park gone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'RIL's LyondellBasell bid may be rejected by creditors' Mar 2, 2010
Quoting people familiar with the matter, the Post said private-equity firm Apollo Management, founded by billionaire Leon Black, is poised to prevail over RIL in its battle for LyondellBasell. The move would set the way for Apollo to merge LyondellBasell with its Hexion Specialty Chemicals operation, the paper said. (India Times, India)
Is all fair in war and love? Feb 28, 2010
Political not heavenly visions bewitch Leon Czolgosz, the central character in John Smolens s moody yet thrilling novel, The Anarchist, based on the assassination in 1901 of President William McKinley ... Now they wanted Leon Czolgosz. (Boston Globe)
Chile, Georgia have strong ties Feb 28, 2010
Hector Leon has family in Santiago, the capital city ... Leon, 26, has other family in Concepcion, another major city, which was 70 miles from the earthquake s epicenter ... Leon said the country is used to earthquakes, though it s been a long time since a major one hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Celtics pestered by flu bug Feb 25, 2010
Former Celtic Leon Powe was active for the first time this season Tuesday night, although he didn t play in the Cavaliers win over New Orleans ... When he got hurt, I heard that the first time, I said people clearly don t know who Leon Powe is. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mark your calendar Feb 25, 2010
MARCH 4 Leon Russell (pictured) at Tupelo Music Hall Salisbury. MARCH 5 Regattabar Jazz Festival opens at the Regattabar. (Boston Globe)
Magical thinking on North Korea Feb 24, 2010
Leon V. Sigal is director of the Northeast Asia Security Project at the Social Science Research Council and author of Disarming Strangers: Nuclear Diplomacy with North Korea. Copyright 2010 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Ten at 10: Walls adds 6 offers, but still not the one he covets Feb 24, 2010
Ponce DeLeon Joke, it s NC Dawg that made that comment ... Ponce DeLeon is dead ... Ponce DeLeon is dead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flooding Death Toll Rises On Resort Island Feb 23, 2010
FROM THE DOPPLER 10 FORECAST CENTER: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING EFFECTIVE FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR MILLS, HAMILTON, FREESTONE, LAMPASAS, CORYELL, BELL, MCLENNAN, FALLS, LIMESTONE, LEON, MILAM, SAN SABA AND ROBERTSON COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING FOR BOSQUE, HILL AND NAVARRO COUNTIES. Flooding Death Toll Rises On Resort Island The death toll from floods and landslides is... (KWTX.com, TX)
ASCAP Elevates Nashville to Regional Office to Serve all Musical Genres Feb 23, 2010
From Brad Paisley to Paramore, from the Kings of Leon to Alan Jackson, Nashville is the home to many of the most exciting developments in todays music industry, said LoFrumento. Our office, while continuing to serve the needs of Country and Christian musics greatest writers and publishers, will expand our vision and strategy to also meet the needs of the Pop, International, Urban and Folk writers, as well as film and television composers, who work, live and thrive in this region. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Island Struck By Deadly Mudslides Feb 22, 2010
FROM THE DOPPLER 10 FORECAST CENTER: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH EFFECTIVE FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR MILLS, HAMILTON, BOSQUE, HILL, NAVARRO, FREESTONE, LAMPASAS, CORYELL, BELL, MCLENNAN, FALLS, LIMESTONE, LEON, MILAM AND ROBERTSON COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS. Island Struck By Deadly Mudslides Portuguese officials were sending emergency aid to an island where more than 30 people have died in mudslides. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lions Score Second Road Victory Feb 21, 2010
In other doubles play, Lopez/Sauer fell to Tirelli/Leon 9-7 and Zapala/Baluza fell to Hamdy/Dawson 8-6 ... Leon SMC 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 Berhof LMU def ... Doubles: Tirelli/Leon SMC def. (Lmulions.com)
Tax deduction for working during a vacation? Feb 20, 2010
"The predominant purpose of the trip has to be for business," said Leon Dutkiewicz, a certified public accountant with Margolis & Co. in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. "The primary purpose cannot be personal.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Pasco prep blog Feb 19, 2010
First Team Defense DL Darrin Kitchens, Homestead, 6-3, 205, Sr. DL Corey Lemonier, Hialeah, 6-4, 235, Sr. DL Todd Chandler, Miami Northwestern, 6-0, 300, Sr. DL Kenneth Kirksey, Daytona Beach Mainland, 6-1, 280, Sr. LB Jamaal Bass, Miramar, 6-0, 210, Sr. LB Dominick Bryan, Miramar, 6-0, 210, Sr. LB Demetre Baker, Orange Park, 6-2, 210, Sr. LB Jeff Luc, Treasure Coast, 6-1, 240, Sr. LB Ed Foley, Treasure Coast, 5-10, 185, Sr. DB De Ante Saunders, DeLand, 6-0, 180, Jr. DB Richard Leonard, Miami... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Fashion Week diary Feb 18, 2010
Leon Talley will drape a pelt over his shoulder and stroll around the tents like a couture Fred Flintstone. I learned this week that fashionistas are surprisingly sentimental. (Boston Globe)
Students anticipate Bonnaroo Feb 18, 2010
This years headliners include Jay-Z, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Tenacious D, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones ... "I really like the Avett Brothers and the Kings of Leon and a few smaller bands that are going to be there," Evans said. (The University Echo, TN)
Clinton, Pelosi to attend Murtha funeral Feb 15, 2010
Other officials scheduled to travel from Washington to Johnstown include Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood; Leon Panetta, director of the Central Intelligence Agency; and national security adviser James Jones. After the 11 a.m. service, the commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Conway, will present Mr. Murtha's wife, Joyce Murtha, with the American flag, and a military flyover will be held for a lawmaker known for his commitment to the welfare of the nation's troops. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spartan boys stumble at East Central Feb 13, 2010
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:14 AM EST ST. LEON, Ind. A scoring drought from the field that lasted more than nine minutes spelled doom for the Connersville Spartans at East Central on Thursday. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
Lindsey Vonn's injury tempers huge Olympics expectations Feb 12, 2010
By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY WHISTLER Lindsey Vonn, the star of the U.S. ski team, is in crisis again at the Olympics. This time, though, her team within a team, the so-called Vonntourage, is ready to roll. (USA Today -- Sports)
Selling the city without a slogan Feb 10, 2010
Cities that brand now will stand out, Tim Calkins of Northwestern University told AJC reporter Leon Stafford. Pate says surveys repeatedly show that visitors are impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the people here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Differing Al Qaeda images paint a still-dangerous foe Feb 9, 2010
Intelligence confirms that they are finding it difficult to be able to engage in the planning and the command-and-control operations to put together a large attack, CIA Director Leon Panetta said last week in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. But intelligence officials also warned lawmakers of worrisome new evidence of Al Qaeda s ability to adapt. (Boston Globe)
Carl Kaysen, 89, MIT professor, economist, and JFK adviser Feb 9, 2010
(Shelby White And Leon Levy Archives Center, Institute for Advanced Study) By Globe Staff / February 9, 2010. E-mail this article. (Boston Globe)
Bounders Club Feb 9, 2010
Welcome to The Brisbane Times. Gentlemen, gentlemen please, a bit of shoosh if you would. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
- AOTW: Angulo helping Eagles battle for league title 0 Feb 9, 2010
By RYAN LEON, Sports Writer. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:50 AM PST. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Angels Flight Closure Hits Nine Years Feb 9, 2010
Photo by Gary Leonard ... Feb. 1 will mark the ninth anniversary of the accident, sparked by a problem with the gear and drive system, that caused one car to roll down the track and smash into the other, killing 83-year-old Leon Praport and injuring seven others ... Leonard Auslender wrote on Jan 30, 2010 9:13 AM:" Ho hum, more complaining about lack of progress, even when the progress is taking place right before the public's eyes.If Jan Perry was privy to what must take place in order to have... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Places to take a shine to Feb 7, 2010
Thirty miles away, De Leon Springs State Park has nothing to do with Ponce de Leon and the Old Spanish Sugar Mill isn t from Spanish times and was likely never a sugar mill. But the electric-powered mill stones grind flour for pancake batter. (Boston Globe)
No. 16 Men's Tennis Blanks St. Mary's 7-0 Feb 7, 2010
and teamed to beat Gavin Leon and Steven Dawson-Roberts 8-4 at the top see ... Maksimcuk topped Leon 6-2, 6-0 at the No. 4 seed ... Louisville Men's Tennis Results Feb. 5, 2010 #16 Louisville 7 - St. Mary's 0 Singles 1 - #46 (UL) d. Lucas Tirelli (SM) 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 2- #84 (UL) d. Andrea Zannoni (SM) 6-1, 6-3 3 - #81 d. Sherif Hamdy (SM) 6-4, 6-3 4 - (UL) d. Gavin Leon (SM) 6-2, 6-0 5 - (UL) d. Youssef El Bouzkouri (SM) 6-1, 6-1 6 - (UL) d. Michael Carreno (SM) 6-2, 6-1 Doubles 1 - S.... (Uoflsports.com)
'Obama must encourage Kashmir-talks' Feb 4, 2010
CIA director Leon Panetta told US lawmakers that another strike would undermine US efforts in Pakistan as it would lead to an increase in tension between India and Pakistan. A particular concern is Lashkar-e-Toiba which, if it should conduct an attack against India, could very well undermine our efforts in Pakistan, Mr Panetta said in remarks that support Admiral Mullens conclusions on Indo-Pak ties and US efforts in the Af-Pak region. (India Times)
Bahamas in 5... Feb 4, 2010
Ponce de Leon s references to native Indians' mention of Bimini may be misleading, but nonetheless, on South Bimini, a freshwater well and trail validate that this was once an important sailor s way stop for collecting water. Perhaps Healing Hole, a freshwater mineral spring on East Bimini, comes closest to providing youthful rejuvenation. (Fox News)
Al Qaeda attack on US expected soon Feb 3, 2010
Intelligence officials (from left), John Dinger, Leon Panetta, Dennis Blair, Robert S. Mueller, and Ronald Burgess testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee yesterday on Capitol Hill, saying Al Qaeda operatives are being deployed to the United States ... The terrorist organization is deploying operatives to the United States to carry out attacks from inside the country, including clean recruits with a negligible trail of terrorist contacts, CIA Director Leon Panetta said. (Boston Globe)
Taylor wins Grammy best album; Beyonce wins 6 Feb 1, 2010
"Another country act to take a top award was the Zac Brown Band, which won best new artist.Nashville rockers Kings of Leon celebrated throughout the night as the family band snapped up three trophies, including record of the year."I'm not going to lie, we're all a little drunk," said lead singer Caleb Followill. "But we're happy drunks. "Lady Gaga won two Grammys during the pre-telecast ceremony but didn't get to strut her headline-making outfits on stage during the prime-time show. She still... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sampling of quotes from the Grammys Feb 1, 2010
"I'm not going to lie, we're all a little drunk. But we're happy drunks." _ Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon, accepting award for record of the year. "And now I'm going to go have shots with Kings of Leon." _ Green Day frontman Billy Armstrong after accepting the band's award for best rock album ... "Nashville is my favorite place in the world and to see it recognized in such a beautiful way tonight at the Grammys just makes me so, so, happy." _ Taylor Swift after being told she and Kings of... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Grammy weekend begins with Neil Young tribute Jan 31, 2010
John played piano and sang "Helpless" backed by Sheryl Crow, Leon Russell and Neko Case. Taylor performed "Heart of Gold." Matthews offered a heartfelt version of "The Needle and the Damage Done." John Fogerty and Keith Urban sang "Keep Rocking in the Free World.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'Winter's Bone,' 'Restrepo' earn Sundance honors Jan 31, 2010
Javier Fuentes-Leon's Peruvian ghost story "Undertow" won the world-cinema audience honor for dramas, and Lucy Walker's British-Brazilian production "Waste Land," about an art project at a massive landfill, received the documentary audience prize for world cinema ... U.S. documentary directing award: Leon Gast, "Smash His Camera.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Democrat Decker collected most per diems in '09 Jan 30, 2010
They were Democrats Kim Hixson of Whitewater, Ann Hraychuck of Balsam Lake, Cory Mason of Racine, Marlin Schneider of Wisconsin Rapids, and Leon Young of Milwaukee. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Kenya: U.S. Travel Advisory to Stay Jan 28, 2010
The announcement came within the week after America's Intelligence Chief Leon Panetta left Nairobi and on the day that the assistant secretary of defence in charge of International Security, Mr Alexander Vershbow held talks withPrime Minister Raila Odinga. Mr Ranneberger said Somalia was a "difficult situation.". (allAfrica.com)
Another cold snap heading to North Texas Jan 28, 2010
The NWS hazardous weather outlook applies to Anderson, Bell, Bosque Hill, Collin, Comanche, Cook, Coryell, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Freestone, Grayson, Hamilton, Henderson, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Jack, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rains, Robertson, Rockwall, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Van Zandt, Wise and Young counties. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Despite loss, Jets still ahead of schedule Jan 27, 2010
Leon Washington is expected back after breaking his leg in October, and will try to regain his form as a change-of-pace player and difference-making special teamer. Add it all up, and you have a team that should be a popular playoff pick in 2010, making good on the promise shown during their first season under head coach Rex Ryan. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tejada might be back in Baltimore Jan 25, 2010
Tour Down Under: Luis Leon Sanchez of Spain won the fifth stage at Adelaide, Australia on Saturday and Germany's Andre Greipel finished prominently to retain his overall lead. Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was shuffled back in the peleton and finished 33rd. (News & Observer -- Sports)
OBITUARIES Click here (3) Jan 24, 2010
Lupe is survived by wife Barbara, daughters Tina Feeney (Mike), Monette Silva (Mark), son Matt Perezchica (Sheri), grandchildren Aaron Johnson, Alex Johnson, Clark Feeney, Chandler Feeney, Ashland Feeney, Lauren Silva, Leanna Silva, Jerad Leon, and Bella Perezchica, cat Stubby, numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a Rosary on May 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. and a Funeral Mass on May 15, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. John s Catholic... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Jets running back getting the Greene light Jan 23, 2010
Greene helped change the Jets fortunes when he became the primary backup after Leon Washington broke his leg in October. Veteran Thomas Jones handled the bulk of the carries this season, rushing for a career-high 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns, third most in the NFL. Greene broke out in Week 7 against Oakland, the same game in which Washington was injured, with 144 yards and two touchdowns, and finished the regular season with 540 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jets-Colts scouting report Jan 22, 2010
Special teams: Brad Smith emerged as New York s primary kick returner after Leon Washington went down for the season ... Jerricho Cotchery has returned 23 punts for 236 yards, and Jim Leonhard has returned 21 punts for 173 yards. (Boston Globe)
Runaway Republican truck wreaks havoc Jan 21, 2010
You can't stop the truck. You can't stop the truck. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
- Brawley girls' squad beats short-handed Central squad 0 Jan 20, 2010
By RYAN LEON, Sports Writer ... For the Tigers, Leona Garrett had 23 points and 20 rebounds. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Explosive New Book Charges Obama Invites Attack on U.S. Jan 19, 2010
Leon Panetta, Obama s CIA Director, has said: Important information was gathered from these detainees ... This time, not just Hayden (who was now retired) but five CIA directors -- including Obama s own director, Leon Panetta -- objected. (Human Events Online)
Q & A with Lukas Nelson Jan 19, 2010
I like the Kings of Leon, but I haven't really gotten into them so much. And that's about it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Top Five Nintendo Wii Games Jan 19, 2010
It features the return of Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 2) as the game's main protagonist. As a PlayStation 2 video game, Resident Evil 4 may rank higher, a truly phenomenal gaming experience. (Suite101.com)
Aid trickles onto Haiti streets as US troops pour in Jan 17, 2010
They are left on their own," said Leon Meleste, an Adventist sporting a white "New York" baseball cap. "It is increasingly dangerous. The police doesn't exist, people are doing what they want. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Union election under scrutiny Jan 16, 2010
In a filing in U.S. District Court last month, Labor Department attorney Leon Pasker said the department is investigating whether certain union members were "using union funds to promote a particular slate of candidates" in violation of federal law. During the July rerun election, the laborers elected Alphonso Oliver as president and Peter Ganaban as business manager. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Jan 16, 2010
Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images. Prince Harry today led tributes to Diana, Princess of Wales, on the 10th anniversary of her death with a deeply emotional eulogy describing his mother as a "guardian, friend and protector" to him and Prince William. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies in Pa. at 59 Jan 14, 2010
In 1971, the group signed a record deal with the legendary writer/producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The group released its first single, "I Miss You," in 1972 and then released "If You Don't Know Me by Now," which was nominated for a Grammy Award. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Adam McMahon Jan 13, 2010
My grandfather, Leon Miller, played basketball at Lafayette during the 1950's. Something about me that others would be surprised to hear is: People don't know that I am a music minor and take drum lessons here at school. (Goleopards.com)
Its Not Where the Buck Stops on Terror Jan 10, 2010
The failure to stop the so-called underwear bomber was a failure to share intelligence, and it is rooted in ego and power Just this past November, the Washington Post and other news outlets between CIA Chief Leon Panetta and the Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair. The two got into a tussle when Blair issued a directive declaring he had the power to select non-CIA personnel as his eyes and ears in certain countries. (Slate)
Cincinnati-Pittsburgh, As It Happened Blog Jan 10, 2010
That was a Chicago Cub-like second-half collapse, complete with a Leon Durham-ish error on an extra point snap, driven home by a Will Clark (I mean, Tony Pike) touchdown dagger. No kids deserve what Pitt's players are confronting in these miserable minutes. (BearcatInsider.com)
- Oklahoma University’s Amber Flores leads annual Imperial Valley camp (1) Jan 10, 2010
Flores was assisted by various local youth coaches as well as fellow collegiate players Danni Benito of Dickenson State and Cassandra Roldan and Karen Leon of Arizona Western College. Flores father, Alex, and brother Eric were also involved as the campers spilled onto the adjoining baseball diamond to accommodate all the various camp stations. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
When favorite writers disappoint Jan 10, 2010
So this tale of an American whose life becomes entangled with Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Tolstoy is told by someone with a thin voice, a singsong delivery, and a less then a stellar knack for adopting different voices. The best that can be said about Kingsolver s narration is that her foreign pronunciations sound correct. (Boston Globe)
