Tracy SchultzINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nov 12, 2008
The Scarlet Knights have some big shoes to fill with the graduation of Essence Carson and Matee Ajavon. But they've got enough back to make the transition easier. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Bruins at Washington Nov 12, 2008
Has mentored six quarterbacks selected in the first-round of the NFL draft (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Philip Rivers, Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Marc Wilson). LAST GAME. (Uclabruins.com)
Bengals QB Palmer (elbow injury) out vs. Eagles Nov 11, 2008
ESPN - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer to miss game vs. Philadelphia Eagles ... Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer to miss game vs. Philadelphia Eagles ... There's been no indication he needs surgery, other than that would be a drastic measure," Lewis said.Palmer isn't ready to give up the notion of playing this season, even though he's starting to run out of time. He said originally it could take up to eight weeks for the elbow to heal and get back to full strength, a... (ESPN -- Football News)
ESPN.com Top 25 Nov 11, 2008
Essence Carson and Matee Ajavon have moved on to the WNBA, but Epiphanny Prince, Kia Vaughn and the rest of the returning Scarlet Knights have a quintet of highly touted freshmen to ease the loss of two players who seemed to do the work of four or five. A quick transition at point for freshman Nikki Speed would help keep things rolling. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Players Association ordered to pay retirees $28.1m Nov 11, 2008
There's no indication that another top-flight quarterback, the Bengals' Carson Palmer, will play again this season. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Hasselbeck, his three-time Pro Bowler, will practice with the starting offense and that he plans on him starting at home against the Cardinals, who own a commanding lead in the NFC West. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tough times add incentive for nonprofit mergers Nov 11, 2008
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Emmett Carson has words of advice for those who merge. Announcing the merger is just the starting point, Carson said ... Carson led his organization through a merger between Peninsula Community Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley that created a $1. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sioux Falls biker trial focuses on guns Nov 11, 2008
By CARSON WALKER Tuesday, November 11, 2008. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - An investigator testified Monday that three guns were found between the site of an Aug. 8, 2006, shootout at Custer State Park and the site of a pickup driven by two Hells Angels bikers. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prep football, college football, NFL Nov 10, 2008
soccerMajor League Soccer PlayoffsConference Semifinals(Two-leg Aggregate Score Series)All Times EasternEastern ConferenceColumbus vs. Kansas CitySaturday, Nov. 1: Columbus 1, Kansas City 1, tieSaturday, Nov. 8: Columbus 2, Kansas City 0, Columbus wins series 3-1Chicago vs. New EnglandThursday, Oct. 30: Chicago 0, New England 0, tieThursday, Nov. 6: Chicago 3, New England 0, Chicago wins series 3-0Western ConferenceHouston vs. New YorkSaturday, Nov. 1: Houston 1, New York 1, tieYesterday: New... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'60s were good for Fulton Mall Nov 10, 2008
Much of the exterior iron work came from a prison in Reno and saloons in Carson City. Exterior light fixtures came from Europe. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Season primer Nov 10, 2008
The next day, the first four picks in the WNBA draft came from Final Four teams (Parker and Tennessee teammate Alexis Hornbuckle, LSU's Sylvia Fowles and Stanford's Wiggins), and the next three came from Rutgers (Matee Ajavon and Essence Carson) and Maryland (Crystal Langhorne), which both were Elite Eight teams. With so many elite programs looking to replace significant pieces, the door is open for lesser-known players and teams to make an impact. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 11/09/08 (Today) Nov 9, 2008
Nov. 19 Rachel Carson Homestead, Annual Meeting and Presentation ... Dec. 6: Pittsburgh Scuba Center, rear 2429 East Carson St., South Side. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cal-USC Rewind Nov 8, 2008
Sultan McCullough rushed for 176 yards on 39 carries and Carson Palmer completed 25-of-39 passes for two touchdowns, but the talk of the game was a phantom touchdown catch by USC wide receiver Kareem Kelly late in the first half that pulled the Trojans to within 21-17. Kelly crossed the back of the end zone and appeared to haul in a Palmer strike. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
I know you could do the Great Karnac routine that Johnny Carson created. This time, it will be based on that pessimistic crystal ball that you into which you peer. (North County Times)
Two Wheels At A Time Nov 8, 2008
From there, you sail down to Big Carson Creek, a drop of 1,100 feet (to an elevation of 500 feet). Of course, what goes down must go up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
GREAT event Tuesday night at IHOP site Nov 8, 2008
A separate GREAT program, run by the Kings County Probation Department, has been working with schools in Corcoran, Lemoore, Armona and Kit Carson School in Hanford for 12 years. (Nov. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Geffen called Obama in '04: 'You're going to run for president and I'm going to support you'... Nov 7, 2008
At a Democratic presidential forum in Carson City, Nev. the Geffen quotes were hotly debated, with Gov. Bill Richardson calling on Obama to denounce Geffen's comments and Clinton defending her husband's record as president. (The Drudge Report)
PICO Holdings, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2008 Nov 7, 2008
Vidler Water Company is constructing the infrastructure required to connect the municipal water systems of Carson City, Nevada and Lyon County, Nevada. In addition, Vidler has acquired or has the right to acquire water rights in the area, which, on completion of the project, could result in approximately 4,000 acre-feet of water being available for municipal and industrial use in the Dayton corridor of Lyon County, where there is only limited water available to support development. (Primezone Releases)
Buchanan runners lean on experience in title bid Nov 6, 2008
Jonathan Sanchez (second at Valley), Danny Vartanian (seventh) and Carson Keller (16th) also return. All have run varsity since they were freshmen. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Women's hoops Top 25 Nov 6, 2008
Outlook: The Knights lost two WNBA first-rounders in Gs Essence Carson and Matee Ajavon from an Elite Eight team. G Epiphanny Prince and C Kia Vaughn will need help from a touted recruiting class. (USA Today -- Sports)
A snow surprise for Sierra peaks Nov 5, 2008
Chains or snow tires were required during the night on all three major highways linking Lake Tahoe and Sacramento: Interstate 80 over Donner Summit, US 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. Similar controls were in effect around the Reno-Tahoe area. (Boston Globe)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Nov 5, 2008
With his flair for intelligent conversation, show business instincts and a prickly personality, he helped pave the way for everyone from Dick Cavett and Charlie Rose, to his "Tonight Show" heirs Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, to the writer-driven comedy of "Saturday Night Live" and issue-oriented "Nightline.". As the successor to founding "Tonight!" host Steve Allen, high-school dropout and game-show veteran Paar made America stay up past its bedtime by the layered appeal of his own... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
The West: Sierra storm brings snow, excites skiers Nov 5, 2008
Interstate 80 over Donner Summit, U.S. 50 over Echo Summit and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. Similar controls were in effect on other highways around the Reno-Tahoe area. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PAPER: The Left taking revenge worldwide... Nov 4, 2008
" Mindset of the self-made loser. I am not responsible for my irresponsibility. JWS on November 03, 2008 at 06:00 PM This is a scary crew about to take over. They represent a Dictatorship of the left. It 'President' Obama's eight year reign of total equality. It is going to get ugly. Many folks have been hoodwinked by this guy and who believe that that Obama is the next Messiah. Very scary stuff. The American people are going to be boiled alive like so many delicious Maine Lobsters...but they... (The Drudge Report)
Police Blotter: Nov. 4, 2008 Nov 4, 2008
Guilllermo Tafoya, 20, of the first block of 12th Street, Colusa, was arrested by the Colusa Police Department at 1:47 a.m. Nov. 3 on East Carson Street. He was booked into Colusa County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
New four-lane portion of U.S. 50 opens west of Jefferson City (338) Nov 3, 2008
Washington, D.C.; and Carson City, Nev. ADVERTISEMENT. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* Darchinyan claims undisputed super fly title Nov 3, 2008
VIC-TORIOUS: Mexicos Christian Mijares came off second-best when he tried to mix it with his hard-hitting foe, while Nonito Donaire improved his record to 21-1 AP, CARSON, CALIFORNIA Monday, Nov 03, 2008, Page 18. Vic Darchinyan, left, connects with a punch that knocked down Cristian Mijares during the first round of their bout on Saturday in Carson, California. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boeing factories set to resume work Nov 3, 2008
We're looking forward to having our team back together to resume the work of building airplanes for our customers, Scott Carson, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive, said in a statement. This new contract addresses the union's job security issues while enabling Boeing to retain the flexibility needed to run the business. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Calif. congresswoman: I'm up-to-date on home loans Nov 2, 2008
Richardson represents the 37th Congressional District, which includes parts of south central Los Angeles, Carson, Compton and most of Long Beach. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
A big Obama win could give him a mandate to govern Nov 2, 2008
"We are solely focused on doing what we need to do to get the votes to elect Senator Obama," said national field director Jon Carson. "Winning is the paramount thing, and the last thing I want to do is suggest in any way that we take that for granted," said Obama's top political adviser, David Axelrod, who's on the road with Obama in the final days. (Anchorage Daily News)
Saturday's local football scoreboard Nov 2, 2008
Scotland 42, Carson Long 0. Centennial Conference. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
What's so funny about politics? Nov 2, 2008
Johnny Carson, TV, and Art Buchwald, print, were the tops during their reign Wonder Bread compared to the multigrain and nut loaf served these days. There was little competition for the market during their earlier reign and no cable, no Internet, few bumper stickers. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Frightful dates? Nov 1, 2008
That really sad thing was she was the spittin image of Lisa Nicole Carson (it wasn t her), the star that I really had a thing for back then. So, really could have had her way with me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
T.J. sticks by Bengals guarantee Oct 31, 2008
Houshmandzadeh said he isn't sure if Carson Palmer will play again this season, but he thinks the quarterback should not. Houshmandzadeh thinks Palmer should take the rest of the season and heal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ontario communities celebrate English as a Second Language Week Oct 30, 2008
org; Sheila Carson, President, TESL Ontario, (519) 452-2660 ext 220, s.carson@tvdsb. on. (Canada Newswire)
Bengal vows revenge on Ward for broken jaw Oct 30, 2008
Quarterback Carson Palmer another first-round pick from USC got his left knee torn up on a low hit by Kimo von Oelhoffen during a 2005 playoff loss to the Steelers. During his rehabilitation, Palmer said he hated the Steelers, but later softened his remarks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Treasury Shuns Banks That Need Cash Most in $160 Billion Buying Spree Oct 30, 2008
This has the unintended effect of making the strong stronger and the weak weaker,'' said , founder of Carson Medlin Co., a Raleigh, North Carolina, investment bank focused on banking deals. Banks that are getting bad exams and are under intense pressure from regulators won't be successful in applying. (Bloomberg)
Jaw wired shut, Bengals' Rivers talks about hit Oct 30, 2008
Reminded that the AFC North teams play twice a year, so he'll have plenty of chances to face Ward again, Rivers responded, "It's all good.'' The Steelers and Bengals have a recent history of season-ending hits that left some enmity. Quarterback Carson Palmer - another first-round pick from USC - got his left knee torn up on a low hit by Kimo von Oelhoffen during a 2005 playoff loss to the Steelers. During his rehabilitation, Palmer said he hated the Steelers, but later softened his remarks.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Soccer: In U.S., Beckham has failed to live up to hype Oct 29, 2008
Mark J. Terrill/AP FC Dallas' Duilio Davino, left, and Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, battle for the ball on Sunday in Carson, California. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. (International Herald Tribune)
The myths about Proposition 8 Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Editor - First, Proposition 8 does not take away any rights or benefits from gay or lesbian domestic partners. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Difficult decisions, deficiencies – and death Oct 29, 2008
NELVIN C. CEPEDA / Union-Tribune Christy Gonzales said she held her baby Carson to her chest when authorities came to her hospital room to take him ... She displayed a binder, bulging with photos of Carson, who was 7 weeks old when he died in foster care. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
MLS: D.C. loses to Crew, eliminated; Galaxy tie Oct 28, 2008
CARSON, California (AP) -- Landon Donovan won the MLS scoring title with a penalty in the 79th minute that helped Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas on Sunday in the season finale for both teams. The goal was Donovan's career-high 20th of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Air Force travels to West Point to take on Army Oct 28, 2008
Carson Williams found tight end Ernie Bernal in the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown pass three plays later to tie it ... Following a three-and-out and punt by Air Force on it's first drive, Army moved the ball to the Air Force one when Zanotti picked up a fumble from quarterback Carson Williams and return it 98 yards for a touchdown. (Airforcesports.com)
Presley Returns to the Field, Anticipates SC Oct 28, 2008
While Presley is savoring his last games as a Carson Colt, he has his eyes on his commitment to the University of Southern California and the learning opportunities it will present him. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Requests for firewood permits climb in Nevada Oct 27, 2008
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District last week sold more than 75 firewood permits over a three-day period, an increase of at least 25 percent from what would normally be expected, agency spokesman Mark Struble said. "That's quite a bit for October," Struble told the Reno Gazette-Journal. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
A nation's issues seen through Nevada's eyes Oct 26, 2008
After shooting a paper target set up 200 yards away at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol range on the edge of town, McCain supporter and retired schoolteacher Doug Brown, 71, of Carson City, puts his civilian version M-16 into a padded case in the back of his pickup truck before reaching for a semi-custom ... A few feet away, his shooting buddy Don Lovelace, 85, a retired mechanical engineer also from Carson City, lines up the sights on his 50-year-old ... Brown spent 40 years on the other side... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
QBs take center stage in pass-happy Pac-10 (25) Oct 26, 2008
If Booty matches last year s total, 29, he would finish third on the school s career list behind Leinart and Carson Palmer, both Heisman winners. The softspoken Booty is quick to credit his teammates for his success, but he said he welcomes comparisons to previous Trojan stars. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
ESCONDIDO: Families remember Witch Creek fire Oct 26, 2008
Survivors gather at Kit Carson Park ... The Escondido Fire Department's color guard marches at Kit Carson Park during Saturday's get-together for survivors of last year's Witch Creek fire ... Escondido fire Division Chief Mike Lowry, who will become the city' s next fire chief Dec. 1, told the more than 100 people attending the event at Kit Carson Park that the park itself played a role in the fire. (North County Times)
A Year of CQ Politics Rating Changes: Steady Growth for Dems Oct 25, 2008
Indiana 7: Andre Carson, D. One year ago: Leans Democratic. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Some charges revealed in Reno arrests Oct 24, 2008
Martin Delacruz, 45, Sparks; Robert Hennessy, 46, Sun Valley; Terry Kilfian Jr., 35, Carson City; and Jimi Wagoner, 38, Reno, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Reno in September and arrested on Tuesday, according to newly unsealed documents ... Terry Ray Kilfian, Jr., who was convicted in Carson City of battery with a deadly weapon in 1995, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
East Palo Alto sees two shootings in one day Oct 24, 2008
East Palo Alto police today are investigating two separate shootings along Cooley Avenue Wednesday, including one that may have stemmed from a Craigslist setup, Detective David Carson said. The first happened sometime before 3:20 p.m., when police were called to Stanford Hospital after a 22-year-old man arrived at the emergency room suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Carson said ... The man was in stable condition and lucid enough to tell hospital staff his name and that he lives in Redwood... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Salmon season nears peak Oct 24, 2008
Keith Carson, a guide from Medford, then dropped his lines and quickly one of his passengers hooked a fish. Seconds later they had a double. (Daily Triplicate)
Feds pave way in Nevada and West for geothermal development Oct 24, 2008
New lands set for availabil 000012FE ity in Nevada are in the Carson City consolidated area (formerly Carson City-Ormsby County), and the areas of Elko, Las Vegas, Paradise-Denio, Shoshone-Eureka, Sonoma-Gerlach, Tonopah and Wells. In addition to providing the foundation for environmental analysis so new leasing and development can start, the plan provides site specific analyses of 19 geothermal lease applications pending since 2005. (KRNV.com, NV)
Obama Benefits From Record Early Voting of Blacks, Democrats, First-Timers Oct 24, 2008
In some states, as many as a one-third of those who are turning out are either first-time voters or ones who haven't voted in last two election cycles,'' said Carson, citing Iowa and North Carolina. McCain campaign spokesmen didn't respond to requests for comment. (Bloomberg -- US)
Jury finds Reno man guilty of murdering professor Oct 23, 2008
Filomeno, an inmate at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, told police his story last fall while he was jailed on an unrelated charge. Filomeno has not been charged in this case. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The Best Man Oct 22, 2008
Carson Palmer (starting QB) is hurt and not playing. That accounts mostly for the record. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Brown, Pfaff were wed in April (5) Oct 22, 2008
The bridesmaids were Cehryl Linerdone, of Lodi, friend of the couple; Emily Gretsinger, of Lodi, sister of the bride; Jane Diede, of Lodi, sister of the bride; Jennifer Young, of Lodi, friend of the bride; Megan Carson, of Lodi, sister of the bride; and Angie Cundari, of Lodi, friend of the bride ... daughter of the groom; Taylor Gretsinger, of Lodi, niece of the bride; and Kennedi Carson, of Lodi, niece of the bride ... son of the groom; Kristopher Gretsinger, of Lodi, nephew of the bride; and... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 21, 2008
With his flair for intelligent conversation, show business instincts and a prickly personality, he helped pave the way for everyone from Dick Cavett and Charlie Rose, to his "Tonight Show" heirs Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, to the writer-driven comedy of "Saturday Night Live" and issue-oriented "Nightline.". As the successor to founding "Tonight!" host Steve Allen, high-school dropout and game-show veteran Paar made America stay up past its bedtime by the layered appeal of his own... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Vegas feeling squeeze of financial crisis Oct 21, 2008
4 percent in August from the same month a year earlier, the eighth straight monthly decline, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in Carson City. It's the longest down streak since records began in 1983. (Honolulu Advertiser)
EPSBA announces Scenic Celebration Winners Oct 21, 2008
Carson River Resort (One night cabin rental). Merry Lee Demaria, Angels Camp Dorrington Hotel (One night lodging). (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Swift Boat Watch: Health Care for America NOW! Oct 21, 2008
" Update, 7:20 p.m.: Reader Bob Deaton tallied up the vote according to the status of the race, and noticed that representatives not running for re-election--most of whom are Republicans--were significantly more likely to support the measure. Of the 35 members about to leave Congress, 25 supported the bill. Among retiring Republicans, 75 percent voted for the measure. "There's something about giving up their seats that imbues our representatives with either integrity or reckless abandon,... (Slate)
'Worst dressed' critic Mr. Blackwell dies Oct 20, 2008
In 1992, he sued Johnny Carson for claiming that he had added Mother Teresa to his list, saying the comment exposed him to hatred and ridicule ... "Did you see what he said about Mother Teresa? 'Miss Nerdy Nun is a fashion no-no,"' Carson had said. (CNN -- International)
Ed McMahon Syndrome Oct 20, 2008
After the news broke recently that former Johnny Carson sidekick Ed McMahon was being foreclosed out of his Beverly Hills mansion, he went on "Larry King Live" to say (with a straight face), "I just want to give [the millions of other people facing foreclosure] hope... some kind of guidance.". The first question that came to my mind was not, How did this happen. (Forbes)
Protecting the vulnerable from thieves Oct 20, 2008
CHARLIE NEUMAN / U-T After distributing fliers to pawnshops, Debra Carson was able to get her mother's wedding ring back. Debra Carson's mother never takes off her rings, especially her beloved diamond wedding band ... But on a Memorial Day weekend, when Carson visited the Oceanside nursing home where her mother was living, she noticed the 81-year-old woman's hands were bare. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Abortion ban returns to ballot in South Dakota... Oct 19, 2008
My Way News - Abortion ban returns to ballot in South Dakota. Abortion ban returns to ballot in South Dakota. (The Drudge Report)
McCain gives Letterman biggest audience since 2005... Oct 18, 2008
Oh, how I long for someone like Johnny Carson ... Johnny Carson would turn over in his grave at Letterman's disgraceful behaviour ... Carson was political but not partisan. (The Drudge Report)
