Daily television guide Nov 24, 2009
Hercules 8 p.m. (FAM). Disney musical about the Greek strongman. (Boston Globe)
* Sports Briefs Nov 14, 2009
SOCCER Hercules oust Almeria. Almeria were knocked out of the Kings Cup by second division Hercules after losing 1-0 in their last-32, second leg match on Thursday and 3-1 on aggregate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Canadian rescued from bears on Arctic ice Nov 10, 2009
Paratroopers jumped onto the ice from a Hercules transport plane to rescue him. "This young man had quite a journey," said Cpt Michael Young, of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre at a Canadian army base in Ontario. (BBC News -- Americas)
Search for survivors of midair crash ends Nov 2, 2009
HC-130 Hercules, based at Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento. Lt. Cmdr. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Today in History - Nov. 2 Nov 2, 2009
In 1947, Howard Hughes piloted his huge wooden flying boat, the Hughes H-4 Hercules (derisively dubbed the "Spruce Goose" by detractors), on its only flight, which lasted about a minute over Long Beach Harbor in California. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman surprised the experts by winning a narrow upset over Republican challenger Thomas E. Dewey. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
List Of Countries That Have Sent Aid To Indonesia Oct 3, 2009
It has also pledged $3 million, a Hercules transport aircraft and crew. EUROPEAN UNION: Aid worth 3 million euros ($4. (CBS News -- World)
Heels' Quinn makes most of second chance Sep 30, 2009
UNC coach Butch Davis simply calls Quinn a "beast," and safety Deunta Williams has nicknamed him "Hercules.". "He's amazing," Williams said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chandler gives Bobcats a strong voice in the middle Sep 30, 2009
Emeka Okafor was a lot of things for the Charlotte Bobcats; rugged and durable, strong as Hercules, remarkably smart. But never would you call him loquacious. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Taumua coming on strong for UNLV Sep 17, 2009
"When I was born, my dad wanted to name me Hercules and everyone was like 'really?' " said Malo Taumua, a 2005 'Aiea High graduate and junior defensive lineman at UNLV. "But, my dad was serious. He had a sense that I was going to be strong and made my middle name Hercules instead.". Malo Jr. as many of his family and friends call him is realizing his dad's prognostication, starting his third consecutive year on the Rebels' defensive line. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Defense steps to the fore Sep 6, 2009
"I call him (Quinn) 'Hercules,'" said Williams. "He's more chipped-up than some of the DBs. You should see his chest when he takes his shirt off and is walking around. He looks like a little Hercules out there. He's so strong running, too. It's funny. One time Shaun (Draughn) ran a route during training camp and he was step-for-step with Shaun. That's a little crazy.". (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Flying Hospitals Give Wounded Fighting Chance Aug 21, 2009
Flying hospital staff gives wounded fighting chance. The patients need to be accessible in case of an emergency, but we also try to make them as comfortable as possible. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Five Must-See Summer TV Shows Aug 12, 2009
Marooned on the sunny beaches of Miami, Michael is driven to discover the reasons behind his burn notice with the help of his spy friend Sam (Bruce Campbell from Legend of Hercules fame. and ex girlfriend Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar). (Suite101.com)
Noga brothers put a hurting on opposition Jul 27, 2009
"If you ever saw him run track, it was like watching Hercules," said Boyd Yap, an All-State running back for Kaiser that year. "His physique was phenomenal, he was chiseled, even in high school. And as big as he was, he ran the 200 just like the other sprinters. It reminded me of what a terrific athlete he was. It was a sight to see.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Orangeburg summer hoops wraps up with title games Jul 24, 2009
Tournament director Hercules Mack believes that the success they ve had this year will definitely help the event as they plan to hold next year s tournament at the Orangeburg County Aquatic Facility. With the turnout we ve been having, Mack said, I think we ve been really, really successful. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Summer League hoops championships to be decided tonight Jul 23, 2009
We wanted to give the kids something to do from each area from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. because they said they have nothing to do, tournament director Hercules Mack said. Nine boys teams and six girls teams competed at seven different sites around the county. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Digging deeper: Archaeologists race to show Pompeii daily life Jul 16, 2009
600 B.C.: The circuit of the town walls of Pompeii exists, as do structures at the Temple of Apollo and Temple of Minerva and Hercules. 310 B.C.: After the eras of Etruscan, Greek and Southern Italian rulers, a Roman fleet lands at Pompeii and pillages the countryside. (USA Today -- Tech)
Track and Field/Cross Country Sign 11 To NLI'S Jul 14, 2009
The signees, in alphabetical order, are Blake Asbill of Carlsbad High School, Jesse Arellano of Madera High School, Kayla Carter of Lodi High School, Melanise Chapman of Paraclete High School, Shanie Landen of Clovis St. Francis High School, Carrington Mahr of Buchanan High School, Michael Peterson of Clovis East High School, Leslie Reed of Hercules High School, Steven Scarvelis of Dos Pueblos High School, Kaio Sena of Pinole Valley High School, and Sarah Tusting of Benicia High School ...... (Ucdavisaggies.com)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Jul 10, 2009
In Hercules (jOh), by childrens theater company Apple Theatre (G@), young Hercules, together with his best pal Cupid, overcome different trials in order to return to the kingdom of Zeus after taking part in a failed revolt by Medusa. Taichung County Seaport Art Center (xN), 21, Chungchen Rd, Chingshui Township, Taichung County (xMs20). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Modern technology and Indian culture Jul 8, 2009
Unlikely that they will ever be able to clean these Aegean Stables even if Hercules himself were to lend a helping hand. In the meanwhile, brand Savita Bhabhi has just become bigger. (India Times)
Newsweek: Unraveling Jackson's finances Jun 27, 2009
Posted By: Hercules Cheese @ 06/27/2009 3:46:42 AM. I hear there will be just two pallbearers at his funeral (because there's only two handles on a garbage can). (MSNBC -- Music)
Acclaimed Animators Celebrate Work and Teachings of Disney's Legendary Walt Stanchfield at Comic-Con International Jun 24, 2009
"About the Comic-Con International PanelDate: Thursday, July 23Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Location: Room 32AB, San Diego Convention CenterFor more information about Comic-Con International, visit ModeratorDon Hahn, The Walt Disney StudiosDon Hahn is a two-time Academy Award nominee and film producer responsible for producing some of the most successful Walt Disney Animated films of the past 20 years, including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.PanelistsGlen Keane, Walt Disney Animation... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fathers, sons, families focus of Saturday conference Jun 19, 2009
The purpose of the summit is to foster closer relationships between fathers, sons and families, said Hercules Johnson, visionary of the movement. "We want to empower the families and transform the lives of God's people," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Yankees' Burnett suspended 6 games, appeals Jun 5, 2009
" Padilla said he did not mean to plunk Teixeira. "The answer is that it's stupid if he thinks it was an intentional pitch," he said through a translator after the loss. Burnett is 4-2 with a 4.69 ERA in 11 starts. Padilla is 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA in nine starts. He has hit seven batters, second in the AL to Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. There were reports Wednesday night that the Rangers had released Padilla, but Texas assistant general manager Thad Levine said no move had been made.... (Yahoo News)
Book industry meets over uncertain future Jun 5, 2009
You can do a high quality hard cover book produced in a way that will be economical for the consumer," she said. "Face it, nobody wants to go reading with an e-book at night, a Kindle is not cosy," she added. Related Searches: Buzz Up More... Most Blogged - Technology The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Thu Jun 4, 2:26 pm EDT New York Times Thu Jun 4, 11:22 am EDT Cory Krug Thu Jun 4, 11:48 pm EDT Elsewhere on the Web Alerts Get an alert when there are new stories about: Nielsen BookScan Sony... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The mystery of AF447 Jun 2, 2009
An air force Hercules C130, searching for a signal from the Air France plane's emergency beacon, and an Embraer P-99 AWAC jet with onboard radar and infrared gear able to spot bodies in water were flying over an area 1100 kilometers off Brazil's northeastern coast. That zone located deep in the Atlantic Ocean almost halfway between the South American and African continents was determined by the last signal received from Air France flight AF 447: an automatic data signal telling of multiple... (iAfrica.com)
Hope fades for survivors Jun 2, 2009
The search was being continued overnight with a Hercules C130 fitted with equipment to try to detect the plane's emergency beacon, with another aircraft with onboard radar, and if weather conditions permit, infrared gear that could detect bodies in the water. Officials said there was little hope of survivors from what appears to be the worst air accident in over a decade. (iAfrica.com)
VolleyBlog: Irish In Italy May 27, 2009
These include the temples of Zeus, Hercules, and Hera. They were amazing and from their location there is a beautiful view of both the city and sea. (Und.com)
Stars Icons: Sam Raimi May 21, 2009
Produced Hercules - The Legendary Journeys and Xena - Warrior Princess. Also produced Timecop, Hard Target, M.A.N.T.I.S., and more. (IGN FilmForce)
Joe PosnanskiINSIDE BASEBALL May 20, 2009
Fire in every part of the Mighty Hercules ... So can he be Steve Phillips' Mighty Hercules. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Seacoast going to (all kinds of) dogs May 17, 2009
In Portsmouth, mythology is big with dog names of Apollo, Elektra, Athena, Thor, Zeus, Grendel and Hercules. Nautical names too: Splash, Rudder, Fathom, Tiller, Breezy, Fisher and River are popular. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two Players at the 6th Annual Hack n' Smack Will Win Their Chance to Play a Round of Golf This Year, With Justin Timberlake! Swing for Melanoma Research, Monday, May 11th!! May 9, 2009
The Celebrity parade continues as they're joined by Christopher Gorham (Harper's Island/Ugly Betty), Anthony Anderson (The Departed), Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights), Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Adam Baldwin (Chuck), Grant Show (Private Practice), Scott Elrod (Men in Trees), Paula Trickey (The O.C.), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Alfonso Ribeiro (Fresh Prince), Joel Murray (Mad Men), Harold Greene (LA News Anchor), Lorenzo Neal (NFL Ravens - Pro Bowler), Gregory Itzin (Mentalist), Geoff... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Metro Area track & field leaders Apr 30, 2009
28, Chalese Davis (Hercules) 14 ... 51, Davis (Hercules) 45 ... Shot put - Erinn Jones (James Logan) 40-2, Elizabeth Gordon (Mitty) 38-11, Adrianna Oliva (Hercules) 38-10 1/2. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boat people fight for their lives as Rudd slams people smugglers Apr 17, 2009
At least 15 seriously injured refugees from the boat explosion are slowly being brought to Royal Perth Hospital after an Army C130 Hercules landed at Perth International Airport about 9 ... Details about how many people were on board the Hercules remain unclear, with police being told earlier this morning there were 19 on board. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Its a Greek Life Annual festival to feature food, dance, tradition (4) Apr 5, 2009
An active Kids Area called Hercules Kids Zone includes a bounce house, rock climber/slide, carnival games. an increased array of vendors with exotic, Mediter-ranean wares. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Plano West edges Hebron in shootout Mar 28, 2009
West got its first shot from junior Lynda Hercules in the 28th minute, but Hebron countered in the next minute with the goal from Pretzlaff. The Lady Wolves put together their best run of the half in the 37th minute courtesy of Hercules, senior Victoria Rellas and sophomore Haley Pratt ... The Lady Wolves nearly squared the match in the 54th minute as junior Emily Brennan pushed the ball inside to Hercules only to see the pass cut off by Hebron s keeper. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Mighty Hercules leads Lady Wolves to victory Mar 25, 2009
That wouldn t be the case in the 37th minute though as Ariel Marder, one of just three seniors on the team, lobbed the ball into junior Lynda Hercules, who finished things off with a shot from nine yards to make it 1-0 with 3:09 left in the half. That was the first goal of the evening for Hercules, but far from her first chance as the hero for West in last year s bi-district round had a cross and shot from inside the box in the first and eighth minute, respectively ... Those early chances fired... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Let there be beer Mar 22, 2009
Welcome to the big draft: 2009 beer bracket. Which is the best IPA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tortoise Poses Midday Traffic Hazard Mar 15, 2009
Hercules Escapes While Owners At Zoo ... It turns out the tortoise -- named Hercules -- is someone's pet and he was eventually reunited with his owner ... Kenny McQueen said Hercules pushed through the back gate and made it across three streets before he was found. (KERO 23, CA)
Text of governor's speech on ballot measures Mar 14, 2009
Those negotiations were worse than sitting through "Hercules in New York." ... Those negotiations were worse than sitting through "Hercules in New York." We negotiated for three months. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fallen Leader: To Downey peers, Hyde was 'Superman' Mar 14, 2009
It's not hero worship when you're the quarterback of an 0-10 football team and your friends think you're Hercules. It's not hero worship when you're the only two-term student body president in school history, a three-sport athlete armed with a 4. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Allen victory found in Lake Mar 4, 2009
Lady Wolves senior Victoria Rellas found Lynda Hercules with a cross on the other end, but the junior s shot went off the left post to keep the game scoreless. Yeah, that first one was unlucky, Grubb said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
West, Allen fit to be tied Feb 12, 2009
West junior Lynda Hercules was easily the most active offensive participant in a match that was originally scheduled for Tuesday night, but she met her match in Allen senior keeper Brittany Jagger ... Hercules made a pair of early runs as she tried to get the Lady Wolves on the board in the 4th and 8th minute ... On the first push, Hercules was stuffed by Jagger. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Working on a classic - sailing ship Balclutha Feb 11, 2009
It has also worked on the steam tug Hercules and will do some maintenance on the hay scow Alma in a week or two. Modern small- and medium-size vessels have been Bay Ship and Yacht's bread and butter in recent years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
