Murdered In Moscow Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty ImagesSpartak Moscow owner Shabtai von Kalmanovic celebrated the 2008 Euroleague women's title with Lauren Jackson.Shabtai von Kalmanovic bankrolled the world's most expensive women's basketball roster. Carl Schreck looks at the mystery of a Russian magnate who was gunned down this week. Nov 7, 2009
Chernov and other friends and colleagues say they have no idea who might have wanted Kalmanovic dead. "He was continuing with life as he always did," Costalas said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
REVIEW: Mario & Sonic Olympic Winter Games (Wii) Nov 7, 2009
But it is not too early to tune up for the downhill, the luge, the bobsled, and all those other sports you wouldn't be caught dead watching in a non-Olympic year. Photo courtesy of Sega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Modern Warfare 2 Hands-on Nov 7, 2009
The first bomb is located deep within a dead end market street filled with chicken cages, plenty of rooftop overwatches, and a steady stream of ground soldiers. Remember Rio. (IGN PC Games)
U.S. officials apologize for rape and killings in Iraq Nov 7, 2009
As the Times explains, "sexual assault is considered one of the most heinous and shameful crimes in Muslim society; even mentioning the subject is often considered taboo." The victim's relatives have been "reluctant to divulge the burial site out of shame over the fact that one of the dead, a girl as young as 15, was reported to have been raped by at least two American soldiers." The mayor of Mahmudiya, Mouayid Fadhil, told the Times, "We don t want to talk about this. She was raped." ... His... (Salon)
Qualcomm May Slow Verizons LTE Plans Nov 7, 2009
Luckily, we had a dead end at the end of our hallway that was plain white. We put a camera up on a table and eureka. (Salon)
Ladyjacks Suffer Heartbreaking Loss Nov 7, 2009
The game was nearly a dead heat through regulation, with Southeastern taking 11 shots to SFA's eight. The Ladyjacks had five shots on goal to three for the Lions through the end of the second half, and SFA added two more shots on goal in overtime, but couldn't find the net. (Sfajacks.com)
The Army's version of the deaths of Nelson and Suarez Nov 7, 2009
His Republican rivals were dead set against U.S. withdrawal on a strict timetable ... Despite -- the most deadly since 2007 -- the U.S. troop withdrawal is ahead of schedule and seems unlikely to be halted ... Many dead bodies are suspected of still being beneath the rubble of the ministries of justice and public works buildings, which collapsed on the employees. (Salon)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
"I think anybody who was smart enough to know about Miramax knew that the company meant Bob and Harvey, and unless they go out of business, you can't really say that Miramax is dead." (The brothers' struggling new entity, was buoyed somewhat this year by the success of ) ... Nowhere near as obscure as the other movies on this list, but it's noteworthy that Sam Raimi's return to low-budget, '80s-style horror -- after much, much too long spent in the mind-deadening Peter Parker universe -- was met... (Salon)
Veteran writes personal experiences Nov 7, 2009
Movies don't show the dead soldiers. That's where real war is seen. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Victims Had Different Reasons For Enlisting Nov 7, 2009
quit what he figured was a dead-end furniture company job to join the military about a year ago ... "He didn't get to go overseas and do what he's supposed to do, and he's dead ... killed by our own people," Mee Xiong said ... "I don't think he's dead," Chor Xiong said, then whispered, "I don't think he's dead.". (Click2Houston, TX)
WWII Museum adds theater, restaurant and "canteen" Nov 7, 2009
4:50 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Lamb: Little one bags big one Nov 7, 2009
The deer ran only 20 yards before dropping dead. Austin was out of his seat and almost out of the blind, Scott said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
An animators treasure Nov 7, 2009
To prepare for the scene in Finding Nemo in which the fish characters Marlin and Dory become trapped in a whale, two members of the art department climbed inside a dead gray whale that had been stranded north of Marin, California. To learn how to make a realistic French kitchen, the producer and first director of Ratatouille worked as apprentices at an elite French restaurant (The French Laundry) in the Napa Valley. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
What Does "Stable" Condition Mean? Nov 7, 2009
The AHA's "General Guide" adds: "'Stable' should not be used as a condition. Furthermore, this term should not be used in combination with other conditions, which by definition often indicate a patient is unstable." (As one hospital spokesman put it, "You can be dead and be stable."). So how can Jessie Arbogast's condition be "critical but stable". (Slate)
Leftover Beijing Olympics condoms to be auctioned Nov 7, 2009
Army chaplain: I saw nine dead. Futuristic gadgets out of Japan. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Ligonier pounds North Star to end season Nov 7, 2009
The Cougars (3-7) opened the game with a drive from their 22 to the Ligonier 5 but a fumble gave the ball to the Mounties on the 6 after Corcoran ran the play back 95 yards for what appeared to be a TD. After much discussion, the play was ruled dead by whistle and the ball went to Ligonier. Corcoran took the fourth play of the possession 56 yards for the TD. Jones PAT was good and the Mounties led 7-0. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pack cruises past St. Paul's, 84-42 Nov 7, 2009
Wood didn't score in the second half, as he was limited because of back spasms that the freshman attributed to too many dead lifts in the weight room. With these arms I gotta be in there a little bit more than everyone else, Wood joked. (StateFans.com)
Predictions: Schultz Nov 7, 2009
I thought he was already dead ... I can t tell you how bad I want to see Atlanta come out & just DESTROY the Deadskins ... I thought he was already dead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kane and Kozlov switch practice jerseys Nov 7, 2009
Then hope Lehtonen can rebound and at the trade deadline in 2011, they ll either trade him for what they can recoup or they ll re-sign him, if things are going very well ... I ll listen to folks who say, But Carolina finished DEAD LAST in 2003. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
N. Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player Nov 7, 2009
The highlights showed the game was physical in both directions, including an elbow to Lambert's ribs by a BYU player during a dead ball. Lambert responded with an elbow to the back, one of many regrettable plays she made in the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Huskies Fall Just Short Against No. 4 UCLA Nov 7, 2009
It was a game of will and determination and at the end of the day it becomes about a special player who, when she has an opportunity, she finishes," Washington head coach said of Cheney. "We can talk about everything in between all you want but at the end of it all, the scoreboard is what speaks and the people who have the mindset to finish are the ones who are going to be successful more often than not. Lauren Cheney is a special player. (Pac-10.org)
Bulldog Bites: Reconsidering Logan Gray Nov 7, 2009
Elvis aint dead he just went home. please elvis stop saying your a Tech anything and go home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Extra Points Archives: Sleight of Hand Nov 7, 2009
He remembered a game at Ayden High when he and his teammates did such a good job faking that a 60-yard touchdown was called back because the official blew the play dead, never knowing exactly where the ball was. It took a few seconds for everyone in the goal-line scrum to figure out what had happened. (Tarheelblue.com)
Bucking The TrendBruce Jenkins says Joe Girardi refused to pamper his hurlers -- and it won him a World Series. Nov 7, 2009
Checking the national-media reports as the World Series reached its most crucial stage, you got the impression Girardi was an odd sort of dead man walking ... In truth, Girardi's job never was in jeopardy, but such was the tone of panic and paranoia as the Yankee manager wielded that deadliest of weapons: common sense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rock Hill 34, South Pointe 29 Nov 7, 2009
It was designed to look like a dead ball when it hit the ground and it worked. I was kind of surprised when it was called because I'd never thrown a pass before in a game, but the coaches had confidence in my arm and sent us out on the field after telling us Go do it now. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
IGN's Ultimate Games-to-Film Guide Nov 7, 2009
Like the vampire lord Dracula himself, the Castlevania movie keeps vanishing into the mist and rising from the dead. Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat) has been attached to the Castlevania movie for many years now. (IGN FilmForce)
A Christmas Carol Review Nov 7, 2009
His old partner, Jacob Marley ; perhaps the last remaining vestige of his humanity ; has been dead for seven years; his nephew, Fred, and co-worker, Bob Cratchit, are both in the Christmas spirit, which infuriates Scrooge, whose favorite pastime is heckling carolers. But when the ghost of Marley visits him on Christmas Eve, promising that Scooge will be visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Scrooge sets out on a journey to become, of course, a changed man who embraces the... (IGN FilmForce)
Ranking Zemeckis Nov 7, 2009
Jodie - you're about to go into space to meet the Vega alien version of your dead dad ... It's a majestic film, absolutely breathtaking to behold, and yet so many people will complain (and in fact already have) because they think the characters' eyes are dead or the rhythms of their movement aren't realistic enough. (IGN FilmForce)
Stepfather convicted in death of 'Baby Grace' Nov 7, 2009
Investigators have said Dixon was a mother with a childlike mind and another baby on the way when she was found dead in January 2008 at a house in Alton, Ill ... Couple accused of driving dead baby around country. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Cops: Mich. man admits killing abortion protester Nov 7, 2009
Girl shot dead after Calif ... Girl shot dead after Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Pulled over by a deputy for being a white guy ridding with a black guy Nov 7, 2009
MeMeG wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:48 PM:" I white/female, live right by Park elem., I was driving down Anderson, a cop passing the opposite direction looked me dead in my face, turned around, followed me on my way towards hopkins and stopped me just as I reached the corner. He got out and asked me what I was doing there and then decided that he wanted to check the tent on my windows. If you can see me through my tint, then its not darke enough to be tested with their little scale. He simply didn't... (New Iberia, LA)
Grovetown wraps up year with win Nov 7, 2009
Linebacker Chris McElhaney made the initial hit on Ian, and the rest of the Warriors defense swarmed in to hold him up until the play was blown dead ... Grovetown's defense stuffed Eagles' fullback David Ian at the goal line and held him there until the officials moved in to blow the play dead. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Musketeers lock up home playoff game Nov 7, 2009
Just two weeks ago, Richmond Academy was left for dead following an upset loss in overtime to Cross Creek. The Musketeers rebounded the following week with a win over Hephzibah before knocking off Evans for the first time since 1976. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Daily TV and radio guide Nov 7, 2009
The Dead Will Tell 9 p.m., midnight (LIFE) Anne Heche delivers a strong performance as a woman haunted by visions of a person from the past ... The Mist 9 p.m. (TMC) Stephen King tale about a strange mist that unleashes an army of deadly creatures. (Boston Globe)
Orange Slices Nov 7, 2009
"Now, Georgetown is next on the list of "must-win" games. The Hoyas are only 4-7 in conference, but you can throw out the numbers when they play the 'Cuse.Let's face facts, if Syracuse loses to Georgetown then you can bid adieu to the NCAA tournament. At 2-6 in their last eight games, the Orange need to turn the fail-safe key immediately. Syracuse does have three marquee wins -- Memphis, Kansas, Florida -- but it hasn't beaten anyone of substance in the Big East. For the most part, Syracuse has... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Big Apple Baseball Nov 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009 9:53 AM EDT. Cayuga County has plenty of New York Mets and New York Yankees baseball fans, and one thing cannot be debated about either of these teams -- they're always interesting. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New 'Call of Duty' could set record Nov 7, 2009
"Modern Warfare 2", "Left 4 Dead 2", and "Assassin's Creed 2" just some of the video games coming out in November that should be on your radar. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Notre Dame Downs St. John's In Overtime, 2-1, To Advance To... Nov 7, 2009
The Irish scored on the first scoring chance of the game off of a dead ball situation after Augustin was fouled on the flank, 35-yards from the goal. The 2009 All-BIG EAST Second Team honoree took the ensuing free kick and sent a dangerous ball into the middle of the box that Fowlkes headed over Russell from three yards out for her ninth goal of the year at 8:34. (Und.com)
The Parenting Place Nov 7, 2009
teacher1 wrote on Nov 1, 2009 6:51 PM:" Lucky you!!! We had FOUR trick or treaters!!! I was really bummed...was hoping for more. Of course my husband is enjoying the candy. We took our little guy out, just to a couple of the neighbors, but he was so excited. I was worried that he would get nervous and shy, but he was his usual charming self. It amazes me every day how big and independent he is getting. Did want us to help him carry his treat bucket at all. We live on a dead end street so we were... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Joe for 28Joe Girardi is going to wear a big goal on his back next season... Nov 7, 2009
You actually said he is dead. "Vengeance is mine, I will repay" sayeth the Lord. (New York Post -- News)
Mayor reveals dealer's death before body found Nov 7, 2009
MEXICO CITY: Mauricio Fernandez was applauded when he revealed that Hector ''Black'' Saldana, a drug cartel chief turned kidnapper who had threatened to assassinate him, had been shot dead by Mexican police. But Mr Fernandez - who is Mayor of San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico's wealthiest municipality - may have made his announcement prematurely, prosecutors say. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chester 27, Greer 21 Nov 7, 2009
With quarterback Tony McNeal lining up in the shotgun, the referee blew the play dead to signal the end of the first half ... After a brief meeting, the referees ruled that the play was blown dead. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims Nov 7, 2009
FORT HOOD, Texas A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base ... Authorities said he went on the killing spree at Fort Hood, Texas which left 13 people dead ... " Among the victims were Francheska Velez, 21, of Chicago, who was pregnant and preparing to return home. Family members... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Pakistan: 12 militants killed in offensive Nov 7, 2009
The fighting left a total of 12 militants dead and five Pakistani soldiers injured over the past 24 hours, the military said in a statement, adding that large numbers of weapons and ammunition had been found, some hidden in deep tunnels dug in the hills. "The fight against militancy ... is a long and tough battle as we have to not only fight the extremists but also the extremist mindset," President Asif Ali Zardari told a group of lawmakers Friday night, according to his spokesman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
GAME ROOM: Reviewing Mario & Sonic Olympics for the Wii Nov 7, 2009
But it is not too early to tune up for the downhill, the luge, the bobsled, and all those other sports you wouldn't be caught dead watching in a non-Olympic year. Photo courtesy of Sega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Use nuclear weapons to settle Afghan conflict Nov 6, 2009
Juju wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:12 PM:" All we have to do to make muslims lay down their arms is to let them know that every dead muslim will be buried in pig feces. Let them know that all of our bullets are lubricated with bacon grease and bury the dead ones in pig offal. It worked for general Pershing in 1911 and the philippines didn't have a muslim problem for over 50 years after that. ". To Ihcalam wrote on Nov 4, 2009 4:18 PM:" I would be hard pressed to know that was sarcasm.That type of... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort HoodSoldier opens fire at Army base in Texas; two others apprehended Nov 6, 2009
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood ... Thursday, November 5, 2009 4:09 PM PST FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Google-Fueled Droid Attacks IPhone With Flash: Rich Jaroslovsky Nov 6, 2009
Finally, if youre old-school BlackBerry -- as in, Ill give up my physical keyboard when they pry it from my cold, dead fingers -- theres the , the newest iteration of the classic e-mail machine. Smaller and lighter than the previous Bold, it replaces the familiar trackball with a trackpad that makes scrolling easier. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Do kids still love Sesame Street 40 years on? Nov 6, 2009
That moment is when Sesame Street became dead to me. I also desperately wanted to see inside of Oscar the Grouch s trash can. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Never Give Up Nov 6, 2009
But theres no dead wood here. Its a chocolate chip cookie thats packed with chocolate chips. (CollegeInsiders.com)
The sorry state of Windows 7 gaming Nov 6, 2009
"Modern Warfare 2", "Left 4 Dead 2", and "Assassin's Creed 2" just some of the video games coming out in November that should be on your radar ... Of the 20 most acclaimed mainstream Windows games released in 2008, half were multiplatform, and of those, majors like "Mass Effect," "Grand Theft Auto IV" and "Dead Space" arrived in console form first ... Major PC releases like "Borderlands," "Dragon Age: Origins," "Left 4 Dead 2" and "Modern Warfare 2" the holiday headliners are shipping... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Pembroke boys soccer rallies to make tourney Nov 6, 2009
Stagno said he doesn't know a whole heck of a lot about Norwood, a team that finished in dead last in the Bay State Herget Division. The Bay State league produces a handful of tournament teams each year. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Ball, Big Wheel, Game Boy Make Toy Hall Of Fame Nov 6, 2009
A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. AutoClick to Expand. (Click2Houston, TX)
* World News Quick Take Nov 6, 2009
PHILIPPINES Bus attack leaves two dead ... Two killed at psychiatric unit Police have arrested a 49-year-old man over a stabbing rampage at a secure psychiatric hospital which left two patients dead, they said yesterday ... A police spokesman said Goncalves rushed to the funeral to let family members know he was not dead. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Show Transcript: November 6 Nov 6, 2009
AZUZ: "A horrific outburst of violence." That is how President Obama described yesterday's deadly shooting at a military post in Texas ... SARA SIDNER, CNN INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: After the targeted attack on U.N. staff members here in a guarded guest house in Kabul that left five U.N. members dead, the United Nations has decided to make some changes. (CNN -- US)
Being Green: 10 Earth-Friendly Habits You Can Adopt Nov 6, 2009
All that paper adds up to millions of dead trees. Recycling ensures that catalogues don t end up in landfills, but an even better solution is to eliminate unwanted catalogues before they are printed. (Scientific American)
India ups budget for Delhi Games Nov 6, 2009
But a number of deadlines have been missed, prompting warnings from games officials ... Deadly shootings at US army base ... Army chaplain: I saw nine dead. (BBC News -- South Asia)
A Helping Hand Nov 6, 2009
During his senior year, Lubbock was dead set on going to Texas An they went to the Aggies camp, Weeks didn't get a good impression from former Ah Dennis Franchione. Two weeks later, Franchoine was fired. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
House GOP health care reform plan Nov 6, 2009
Even though the mandates might not pass constitutional muster the DIMocrats are still pushing this dead horse. Even though the bill is making everyone angry with Congress and the President, the DIMocrats are still pushing this dead horse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Daily TV and radio guide Nov 6, 2009
Before the Devil Knows You re Dead midnight (TMC) Edgy crime opus about financially strapped brothers who stage a jewelry-store heist. Ethan Hawke. (Boston Globe)
WILDCAT HOOPS: UA 92, Augustana 76, final Nov 6, 2009
Nine Wildcats saw double-digit minutes, with Miller subbing in new players seemingly at every dead ball. Even though Wise, Horne, Natyazhko, Brendon Lavender and Jones started the game, Miller said he expects to go nine or 10 deep on his rotation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Read previous questions and answers. Nov 6, 2009
I wanted a bat at the trade deadline myself _ I think the Rays dropped the ball on not getting either Nady or Bay out of Pittsburgh I wouldn t want Bonds ... You re dead on in that regard ... Anyway, I do think the Rays wait on their talent a bit one reason why they didn t make a deal at the deadline is that, whether they admit it or not, they always get coy about their talent. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
There is no S in Allen Event Center Nov 6, 2009
There are two reasons I can make this bold claim: First, the alarm system is so loud even someone who has dead batteries in their hearing aide would be able to hear it and secondly, the voice on the fire alarm is so soothing and trustworthy, you cant help but follow his instructions and think everything is going to be ok. But assuming you go to the Event Center and there is no fire, there are several other things to take note of. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lamb: Little one bags big one Nov 6, 2009
The deer ran only 20 yards before dropping dead. Austin was out of his seat and almost out of the blind, Scott said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Learning how to save lives Nov 6, 2009
"With cardiac arrest, you're dead," said Foster, who had come to the school library with the group Hearts of the Islands Volunteers Hawaii, which conducts free CPR and AED training classes. Foster and her colleagues were also there to present Liholiho Elementary with a $2,000 AED gift from Rachel Moyer, a Pennsylvania mother whose 15-year-old son, Greg, died in 2000 after a basketball game. (Honolulu Advertiser)
