Scientology tested by court fights, high-profile defections Nov 4, 2009
The allegations of violence were leveled by four former high-ranking Scientology executives who told their stories to the St. Petersburg Times last summer. The executives said they witnessed Miscavige, chairman of the board that oversees the church, hit staff members dozens of times and urged others to do the same. (USA Today -- News)
Defections, court fights test Scientology Nov 2, 2009
Church denies abuse allegationsThe allegations of violence were leveled by four former high-ranking Scientology executives who told their stories to the St. Petersburg Times last summer. The executives said they witnessed Miscavige, chairman of the board that oversees the church, hit staff members dozens of times and urged others to do the same. (MSNBC -- News)
Tickets Now Available Online For 2010 Big Ten-BIG EAST Baseball Challenge Oct 30, 2009
- Tickets for the second Big Ten-BIG EAST Baseball Challenge, hosted by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, will be available online at www ... Games will be played daily in St. Petersburg at the Raymond A. Naimoli Complex, the former spring training practice facility of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Al Lang Stadium, the Rays' former spring training game site. (Und.com)
Democrats brace for end of Virginia winning streak Oct 26, 2009
"Turnout always drops in non-presidential elections, but the lack of passion among Democrats and independents for Deeds is palpable. He's a cautious candidate, criticized for appearing indecisive on key issues such as whether to raise taxes to improve the state's clogged road network. He's also an awkward public speaker. At a recent appearance in Petersburg, he held a black binder in his hands as he spoke to a dozen or so people in the state's film industry, thumbing through the pages for points... (Anchorage Daily News)
Madison: Kid Town Oct 24, 2009
Madison ranks No. 1 in insurance for kids - Business First of Buffalo. for free extra services. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Energy Star Not Always Energy Efficient Oct 22, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. () - The Energy Star logo is supposed to guarantee that appliances are energy efficient, but a government report finds some appliances shouldn't wear the label. (W-USA News, DC)
DISAPPEARANCE: Reporter's diary adds clue Oct 21, 2009
Turning the shortwave dial in St. Petersburg, Fla ... " Betty listened for nearly two hours, taking notes in a school composition notebook as the signals faded in and out. They ended when the fliers "were leaving the plane, because the water was knee-deep on her side," she said. She believes she may be the last living person to have heard Earhart's distress calls. Her father, Kenneth, who also heard the voices, contacted the Coast Guard at St. Petersburg, but was brushed off with assurances that... (USA Today -- Life)
Complete On the Trail updates » Oct 21, 2009
Oct. 20, Saint Petersburg, Gibbs H.S.Scouts Grade: 74Position Rank: 141. Iowa State will be home for Florida receiver Jarvis West The Cyclones have landed their 14th commitment for the Class of 2010 in wideout Jarvis West of Gibbs (St. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
States weigh campaign rules for the Internet age Oct 20, 2009
To promote his recent campaign for mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla ... In this 2009 photo released by the Scott Wagman campaign, Scott Wagman poses for a photo during his unsuccessful candidate for mayor in St. Petersburg, Fla ... He's optimistic the Florida commission will reverse itself when it issues a final decision on whether to fine Wagman, who lost in last month's crowded primary for St. Petersburg mayor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Rolls-Royce eyes 500 Virginia jobs Oct 20, 2009
The new facility is being constructed in Prince George County near Petersburg, Va. south of Richmond. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
NASCAR seeks recruits at JCSU Oct 18, 2009
JCSU was the last of five stops on this year's tour; the others were at Clark Atlanta and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Virginia State University in Petersburg, and Delaware State University in Dover. At each stop, Thompson says, he encounters students like Brittany Andrews, a 21-year-old communication arts major at JCSU who asked Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bikers spar over riding vs. trailering Oct 15, 2009
"Kelley was buffing his Harley outside a camper at the Encore Superpark near Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. A television sat on a table outside the camper and an Orange and Black Harley-Davidson flag hung from an awning.Kelley said that although he trailers the bike from North Carolina he does plenty of riding once he arrives at Biketoberfest. During last year's event, he rode to Key West and back. This year he and a friend rode to St. Petersburg and back."We had breakfast, saw the... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Edwards wins in Virginia, closes in on title Oct 12, 2009
In this photo provided by NHRA, Brandon Bernstein celebrates his Top Fuel victory Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Petersburg, Va ... (AP Photo/NHRA, Jerry Foss) In this photo provided by NHRA, Del Worsham powers his Al-Anabi Racing Toyota Solara to the Funny Car victory Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Petersburg, Va. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 (966) Oct 8, 2009
Reid Bryant Meinschein, 25, St. Petersburg, Fla. grandson of Donald B. and Linda L. Waggoner of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in St. Petersburg after a nine-week hospital stay from complications with pneumonia and the H1N1 flu. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Potty-Trained Cat - Really! Oct 8, 2009
For Derrick Kearney of St. Petersburg, it started with an idea. "We were looking at ways to decrease the amount of litter he'd kick around," recalled Derrick Kearney of St. Petersburg. (W-USA News, DC)
Obituaries, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 (1139) Oct 7, 2009
Reid Bryant Meinschein, 25, St. Petersburg, Fla. grandson of Donald B. and Linda L. Waggoner of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 in St. Petersburg after a nine-week hospital stay from complications with pneumonia and the H1N1 flu ... Burial: Walnut Hills Cemetery, Petersburg. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
1 in custody after gunman reported on Fla. campus Oct 6, 2009
Another student, Hannah Quill, told the St. Petersburg Times she heard the loudspeaker message too. "It sounded like one of those tornado alarms up north," she said. (Florida Today)
Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 (17) Oct 4, 2009
A memorial service will be celebrated at the church on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be given to the Monroe City First Church of God Building Fund. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
• Kenneth W. Dillard Oct 3, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Cheri Dillard of Woodford; two stepsons, Neil Christian of Beaverdam and Josh Charles of Florida; two daughters, Darci Dillard of Virginia Beach and Destiney Dillard of Amherst; one step- daughter, Heather Christian of Ohio; two brothers, Larry Dillard and his wife, Deborah, of Partlow and James Dillard of Petersburg; one sister, Katherine Price and her husband, Dale, of Goochland; four stepgrandchildren, Kayley, Bryce, Gage and Avie; and several nieces and nephews,... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Va. wants $1.8B for high speed rail Oct 3, 2009
8 billion in federal stimulus money for 19 high speed rail projects from Petersburg to Washington, D.C., Gov. Tim Kaine announced Friday. The projects would boost train speeds along the Interstate 95 Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor to 90 miles per hour by 2017. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Orioles Stop 13-Game Slide With 3-2 Win Over Rays Oct 2, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Chris Waters allowed one run over five innings in his first start of the season and the Baltimore Orioles stopped a 13-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Thursday night. (W-USA News, DC)
Sotomayor won't sell NY apartment in this economy Oct 2, 2009
Justice Samuel Alito, a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan, actually donned a Tampa Bay jersey to throw out the first pitch at an exhibition game between the Rays and the Phillies in St. Petersburg, Fla. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Raytheon suit gets class-action status Oct 1, 2009
NEW YORK - A federal judge agreed to allow more than 1,000 property owners in St. Petersburg, Fla ... -based Raytheon of polluting the soil and groundwater around its St. Petersburg facility ... The case concerns about 1,300 residential and commercial properties in St. Petersburg, said Brian Barr, a lawyer for the owners at Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Echsner & Proctor PA in Pensacola, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Rays Extend Orioles' Slide To 13 Oct 1, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- James Shields carried a shutout into the eighth inning, Ben Zobrist hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays extended the Baltimore Orioles' losing streak to 13 games with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday night. (W-USA News, DC)
Seattle loses nearly 75,000 jobs Oct 1, 2009
99 of top 100 metros suffer job losses - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle). for free extra services. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Notebook: VCU's Sanders a fast riser Oct 1, 2009
The 6-9 forward from Petersburg, Va. fractured the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during a preseason workout and will miss eight to 10 weeks, the Hokies announced last week. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
New York City sets trillion-dollar pace Sep 26, 2009
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NYC's economy set at $1 trillion Sep 26, 2009
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ABQ economy hits $34.9 billion Sep 26, 2009
Albuquerque economy hits $34. 9 billion - New Mexico Business Weekly. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Andy StaplesINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sep 24, 2009
" The most interesting case study in Saturday's game is USF quarterback B.J. Daniels, the redshirt freshman who will start in place of the injured Matt Grothe. Daniels starred at Tallahassee's Lincoln High, throwing for more than 2,500 yards and rushing for more than 800 as a senior while modeling his game after former Seminoles quarterback Charlie Ward. FSU coaches were keenly aware of him. On Monday, Seminoles offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher ticked off a list of the attributes he saw in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 23, 2009
The US-Taiwan Business Council, which groups US companies with interests in Taiwan, has organized the event annually since 2002, when then-defense minister Tang Yiau-min (`) represented Taiwan at the first meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Rupert Hammond-Chambers, president of the US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, said on Monday the agenda for this years meeting would focus on US-Taiwan defense cooperation and Taiwans future defense and security needs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Leopards Set For Home Opener Sep 21, 2009
The St. Petersburg, Fla. native earned Sports Network 2009 Preseason All-America Second-Team honors after an All-Patriot League Second-Team selection in 2008. (Goleopards.com)
Baseball will Face Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota at 2010 Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge Sep 19, 2009
- The pairings for the 2010 Big Ten/BIG EAST Baseball Challenge were released on Wednesday afternoon and the reigning BIG EAST Conference champion Louisville Cardinals are matched up with Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota at the event, which is hosted by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission on Feb. 26-28. Louisville, making its first ever appearance in the second year of the event, will play Michigan on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Dunedin Stadium, spring training home for... (Uoflsports.com)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
Juarez IMAX Theatre Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre Poland Katowice - Orange IMAX Katowice Krakow - Orance IMAX Krakow Lodz - Orange IMAX Manufaktura Poznan - Poznan IMAX Warsaw - Orange IMAX Sabyda Qatar Doha - Villagio Shopping Mall IMAX Theatre Russia Moscow - KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha Moscow - Nescafe IMAX St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City South Africa Durban -... (Primezone Releases)
Neptune Beach quarterback Jake Medlock set for Florida International Sep 18, 2009
Saint Petersburg, Gibbs High School Scouts Grade: 40. Defensive back Mac Brown picks Florida International over BCS offers. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Schedule Announced for 2010 Big Ten/Big East Challenge Sep 17, 2009
- The schedule has been finalized and two state-of-the-art major league venues have been added to the 2010 Big Ten/BIG EAST Baseball Challenge, hosted by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, event manager API Sports announced Wednesday. Doubleheaders at Dunedin Stadium and Bright House Field highlight a slate that features 30 games over three days, Feb. 26-28, 2010, at current and former big league facilities in the St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Fla ... "We are very happy to once... (Fightingillini.com)
Lesser access for babies? Sep 17, 2009
Shauna Mayo teaches at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Petersburg ... And that includes schools in Petersburg. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Study: Texas will lead recovery; Mpls-St. Paul will wait until 2013 Sep 16, 2009
Study: Texas will lead recovery; Mpls-St. Paul will wait until 2013 - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Baltimore to bounce back to pre-recession job level in '12 Sep 16, 2009
Report: Baltimore to hit pre-recession jobs level in '12 - Baltimore Business Journal. for free extra services. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Milwaukee among last to recover, study says Sep 16, 2009
Study: Milwaukee recovery will wait until 2015 - The Business Journal of Milwaukee. for free extra services. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
FORCE-FUL: John Force Racing team thriving Sep 6, 2009
Countdown schedule: Sept. 17-20, NHRA Carolinas Nationals, Concord, N.C.; Sept. 24-27, O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals, Ennis, Texas; Oct. 2-4, O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals, Memphis; Oct. 9-11, Virginia Nationals, Petersburg, Va. Oct. 30- Nov. 1, ACDelco NHRA Finals, Las Vegas; Nov. 12-15, Auto Club of Southern California Finals, Pomona, Calif. (USA Today -- Sports)
Predictions: Barnhart Sep 5, 2009
The Tigers, who played in the St. Petersburg Bowl last season, have one of the best defenses in Conference USA. There are a bunch of SEC transfers on that unit. Memphis averaged over 417 yards per game in total offense last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big East Football Preview Sep 3, 2009
USF has found itself ranked among the national top 10 in each of the past two seasons, but the Bulls finished 2008 by dropping four of their last five regular-season games USF has played in a bowl game in each of the last four years, including a 41-10 win against Memphis in the first St. Petersburg Bowl to close the 2008 season QB Matt Grothe enters 2009 just 287 yards shy of the Big East career total offense Grothe has 10,242 career yards to trail only former West Virginia... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Altavista names new police chief Sep 3, 2009
Hamilton is now working for the Petersburg Bureau of Police as a detective ... He's been with Petersburg about a year ... He retired from the Richmond department, but later decided to get back into police work and went to Petersburg. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Harman, Myers to be honored at Homecoming Sep 3, 2009
She is a 1953 graduate of Harman High School and currently resides in Petersburg, W.Va. Amber Myers will also be recognized at the event with the Young Alumni Award. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Los Angeles loses most jobs in the nation Sep 2, 2009
Petersburg, loss of 55,600 jobs (-4. 6%). (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
LeMieux Prepares to Take Senate Seat Sep 2, 2009
LeMieux, tapped last week to fill the Senate vacancy by his onetime boss Gov. Charlie Crist (R), is expected to hire longtime adviser Vivian Myrtetus as one of his top staffers, according to a St. Petersburg Times blog posting. The blog also noted that Peter Rummell, former head of the St. Joe Co., will lead LeMieux s transition. (Roll Call)
Africans 'under siege' in Moscow Sep 1, 2009
Shairaz, St. Petersburg, Russia ... While I didn't live in Moscow, I did live in St. Petersburg for the winter of 2005 on a study abroad trip. (BBC News -- Europe)
Virginia wins $9.4M to buy foreclosed homes Sep 1, 2009
Pathways (Petersburg): $600,000. Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation $1. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
For Florida, 'end of an era' of population growth Sep 1, 2009
A "high-tech corridor" stretching along Interstate 4 from Tampa to Orlando is anchored by the University of Central Florida in Orlando and the University of South Florida in Tampa and St. Petersburg ... Among them: California-based Burnham Institute for Medical Research, which chose Orlando for its East Coast expansion; set up a facility in St. Petersburg that will research environmental health and security. (USA Today -- News)
USF craves Big East title Aug 31, 2009
Petersburg BowlUSF 41, Memphis 14Projected starters. OffenseQB: Matt Grothe, Jr.TB: Mo Plancher, Sr.WR: Jessie Hester, Sr.WR: Carlton Mitchell, Jr.WR: Dontavia Bogan, Jr.TE: Kenneth Luberice, Sr.or Ben Busbee, Sr.RT: Jake Sims, Sr.or Mark Popek, Fr. (Florida Today)
Work of These Clowns No Laughing Matter Aug 30, 2009
In 2007, he and granddaughter Megan Renner, a nurse, donned the silly suits, assembled a few props and joined Adams and his international troupe for two weeks in Moscow and St. Petersburg. A year later, he and three friends adapted the idea at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Wallace Reeves Joyner Sr. Aug 28, 2009
Vickie Joyner Siefferman and her husband, Richard, of Petersburg, Va. and Wallace R. Joyner Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Hannah Katlin Joyner, Emily Nicole Joyner, Adam Reeves Siefferman and Sewell Frey Jr.; and a sister, Mildred Joyner Schmitt of Virginia Beach, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Big East team needs » Aug 26, 2009
Kevin Weidl: What are the most pressing needs Big East teams need to fill on the recruiting trail. Updated: August 25, 2009, 4:23 PM ET. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
STORYLINES: The top things to look for in the 2009 season Aug 26, 2009
Injuries led to a second-half slide that year, and last season proved to be surprisingly mediocre (8-5), as the Bulls ended up playing in the inaugural edition of the nearby St. Petersburg Bowl. Quarterback and standout defensive end George Selvie, two of the better-known names in the Big East, are back. (USA Today -- Sports)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Rich Get Richer Aug 26, 2009
A St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the local rumor mill has the Florida Republican engaged to widower and businessman Tony Selvaggio. The report says Brown-Waite s office wouldn t return calls seeking comment, but quotes witnesses who ve spotted the Congresswoman sporting a big rock. (Roll Call)
Young Pulls Name From Florida Senate Appointment List Aug 25, 2009
The 20-term Congressman s decision is sure to come as a relief to Republicans as a move by Young could have set off a special election battle in the competitive St. Petersburg-based 10th district. Last week, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) added Young s name to the short list of potential appointees, but Monday afternoon Young told the St. Petersburg Times, I m not a quitter. (Roll Call)
Virginia wants $75M from federal stimulus for high-speed rail Aug 25, 2009
Virginia will also apply for a second round of funding in early October for projects that will run from the District to Petersburg, Va. and into Hampton Roads. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Roberts Hits Grand Slam In Orioles' Win Aug 21, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Brian Roberts hit his fourth career grand slam and Nolan Reimold added a three-run shot, leading the Baltimore Orioles past the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Thursday night. (W-USA News, DC)
Boston among top 10 U.S. markets in total personal income in '08 Aug 21, 2009
Boston among top 10 in personal income - Boston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Rays rookie Niemann Wins 11th, 3-1 Over Orioles Aug 20, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Jeff Niemann started the season as Tampa Bay's fifth starter. (W-USA News, DC)
Orioles Purchase Contract Of 1B Aubrey Aug 19, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of first baseman Michael Aubrey from Triple-A Norfolk. (W-USA News, DC)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the Big East Aug 19, 2009
Petersburg Bowl), and West Virginia (Meineke Car Care Bowl). UC also will host Big Ten opponent Illinois, which played in the Rose Bowl at the end of the 2007 season but regressed in '08, on Nov. 27. (USA Today -- Sports)
South Florida prepared to go all the way in Big East battle Aug 19, 2009
vu, last year's 5-0 start devolved into a spot in the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl when the Bulls dropped five of their last seven. that had been a trendy choice in recent seasons for Big East honors was picked fourth this year in the conference's preseason poll of news media. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gross Hits 2-Run Homer in Rays' Win Aug 19, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Gabe Gross hit a two-run homer, and Pat Burrell and B.J. Upton added solo shots to lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Tuesday night. (W-USA News, DC)
