Archive | January, 2010

Helicopter leaving Haiti crases; 2 dead

Posted on 28 January 2010

Both people aboard a helicopter died Thursday night when it crashed into a mountain in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute said Friday.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an anti-torture amendment sponsored by [...]

Golf: Legend Watson ticks off Tiger

Posted on 28 January 2010

Golf legend Tom Watson says Tiger Woods needs to “clean up his act” and show some humility in public when he returns to the circuit after sorting out his tangled personal life.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” [...]

Job-seekers hiding their Facebook pages

Posted on 28 January 2010

As more hiring managers screen candidates by checking their online profiles, young job-seekers are changing their names on Facebook or tightening privacy settings to hide personal information.
City Council member and ex-head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, pleaded guilty to a felony charge that he conspired to illegally steer union money to his [...]

Sweat lodge guru pleads not guilty to manslaughter

Posted on 28 January 2010

Self-help guru James Ray will appear in court Thursday to face manslaughter charges in the deaths of three participants at an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony he organized last year.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an [...]

Football: Pedro powers Barca to sixth success

Posted on 28 January 2010

Pedro Rodriguez’s superb first half goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 home win over Almeria to equal their best ever start to a Spanish league season.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an anti-torture amendment sponsored by [...]

Football: Essien out for six weeks

Posted on 28 January 2010

English Premier League leaders Chelsea expect to be without the services of key midfielder Michael Essien for up to six weeks.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an anti-torture amendment sponsored by Sen. Or 30.Thing is, [...]

Bobsledder’s career takes several twists and turns

Posted on 28 January 2010

Eight years ago, Shauna Rohbock decided it was time for a change.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an anti-torture amendment sponsored by Sen. Or 30.Thing is, there isn’t a Bruin who will complain.UCLA Coach Ben [...]

Cricket: Hero Hauritz lifts Australia

Posted on 28 January 2010

Nathan Hauritz starred with bat and ball as Australia took complete control of the first Test against Pakistan in Melbourne on Sunday.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible mistake” in opposing an anti-torture amendment sponsored by Sen. Or 30.Thing [...]

Los Angeles mayor: ‘Painful’ cuts, layoffs needed to balance budget

Posted on 28 January 2010

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is proposing “painful” layoffs and service cuts to close a $485 million budget deficit as the city struggles to cope with an economy beat down by a recession.
City Council member and ex-head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, pleaded guilty to a felony charge that he conspired to [...]

‘No good excuse,’ pilot who overshot airport says in report

Posted on 28 January 2010

The Northwest Airlines pilot who overflew his destination in October — and now is fighting to regain his pilot’s license — was contrite and apologetic soon after the incident, documents released Wednesday show.
Thompson scored 32 points in the first quarter on his way to 73. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said the administration was making “a terrible [...]