Sports on TV this week Nov 17, 2009
VERSUS New Jersey at Philadelphia ... NBC Philadelphia at Chicago. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Lassiters Hutson Mason stars in reality TV show Nov 17, 2009
Last summer, they were put through the paces at a Football Univeristy (FBU) camp in Philadephia by quarterback gurus Tom Martinez, (Tom Brady s personal instructor), former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski and former Cincinnati Bengals coach Sam Wyche. Then they were subjected to the behind-closed-doors critiquing of a panel of recruiting experts (including former UGA administrative assistant Barry Every, who s now an evaluator for Rivals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
News Stories Nov 15, 2009
- at Philadelphia Inquirer (reg req'd) - Tue, Jan 16, 2007 ... - at Philadelphia Inquirer - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 ... - at Philadelphia Inquirer (reg req'd) - Tue, Jan 17, 2006. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Sports Calendar Nov 14, 2009
Philadelphia at San Diego (1050). 5:15p. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Game Preview: UCF vs. Houston Nov 14, 2009
Houston in 2005, with future Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Kolb running the offense. The Knights won 31-29. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
MACJC title game produced offensive show Nov 13, 2009
Franklin County at Philadelphia: Bulldogs need a solid game to beat the Tornadoes on their home turf. Franklin County 21-10. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Mayor returnsto D.C. to seekairport funding Nov 12, 2009
Young updated the delegation and others on the ongoing negotiations with two industrial prospects he said are interested in locating in Philadelphia and a plan to expand the runway by 3,000 feet ... The mayor asked the state's delegation to write letters to MDA voicing their support of the two proposed industrial projects in Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Nov 12, 2009
During Cassidy's student career as a band leader at Philadelphia High School, East Central Community College and MSU, he has developed valuable leadership and people skills ... The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council's presentations of "Casseroles and Mistletoe" were a huge success ... Laura Holland Berry, former Philadelphia resident who now lives in Jacksonville, Ala. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Lady Rebels win big Nov 12, 2009
The Lady Rebels will travel to Philadelphia Saturday for another tournament before visiting Forest next Tuesday. Advertising. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
A dozen schools counting on transfers Nov 12, 2009
4 assists as a freshman in Philadelphia. He won't have trouble finding the court in Miami, as the Hurricanes must replace star guard Jack McClinton. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
EC Warriors rally to clip Tigers; Lady Warriors roll Nov 12, 2009
Other point makers were Danielle Cole of Philadelphia and Shantell Neely of Searcy, Ark. nine each; Hannah Lee of Leake Academy, eight; Jakiala McWilliams of Neshoba Central, Alise Bryant of Northwest Rankin and Sharae Pigues of Olive Branch, seven each; Sierra Croff of Newton County and Quentinette Odom of Scott Central, six each; Yolanda Jones of Lake, five; Demetria Slocum of Bradford High School, Starke, Fla. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Founding Traitor Nov 12, 2009
Support for secession from Virginia was a popular position in Kentucky under the Articles of Confederation, in large part because Spain had prevented farmers from moving their crops down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and the weak government in Philadelphia had been unable to establish free trade down that vital waterway. But support for seceding from the Union was surprisingly popular, too, especially when drummed up by Wilkinson and others who, on the payroll of Spain, told Kentuckians they... (The American Conservative)
Football odds: UH favored by 20 over New Mexico State Nov 11, 2009
SAN DIEGO 2 Philadelphia. Dallas 2 GREEN BAY. (Honolulu Advertiser)
BREAKFAST BONUS Nov 6, 2009
For the Bucs to be 0-2 instead of 1-1 with the New York Giants coming to Tampa on Sunday before dangerous trips to Washington and Philadelphia the next two weekends ... For the Bucs to be 0-2 instead of 1-1 with the New York Giants coming to Tampa on Sunday before dangerous trips to Washington and Philadelphia the next two weekends, well, frankly there lies the danger, the distinct danger of a rotten 0-5 start for me and you, Raheem and Cadillac. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Veteransprogramsnext week Nov 5, 2009
Ronald H. DiPalma of Philadelphia will speak during the Nov. 11 program which will begin at 11 a.m. ... moved to Philadelphia with his wife, Betty, just over 20 years ago to manage Citizens National Bank's Philadelphia branch, which had opened about four years earlier ... DiPalma is a member of the American Legion and the Philadelphia Rotary Club. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
SEC Bachstory - Week Nine Nov 5, 2009
Player Now Doing Charlie Work (PNDCW) As a note to those who do not know what Charlie-Work is, do yourself a favor and start watching Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia (the episode called Dennis and Dee go on Welfare explains it perfectly). Jevan Snead, Ole Miss QB I want to say first of all that this kid has the worst luck with interceptions, the inaccuracy of some of his throws causes the tips and resulting picks, but if he throws that ball to Markeith Summers 10,000 times it... (VandyMania.com)
Sebastopolooza attracts large crowd Nov 5, 2009
In the 5K run, Aaron Bradley of Philadelphia won the overall male spot and Bethany Myers won the overall female position. Dean Hite of Meridian won the overall 5K walk race. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
PERRY/Evers: Let me earn it Nov 5, 2009
"I loved Philadelphia. They were good to me and my family," Evers said, praising WHOC 1490 radio station founder Howard Cole. "I never forget Howard. He always stood by me.". (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
PGA Tour announces 2010 slate Nov 4, 2009
The ATonal is headed to Philadelphia and Aronimink Golf Club over the Fourth of July holiday. The ATle Beach National Pro-Am got Monterey Peninsula Country Club into the rotation at the expense of Poppy Hills. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Click to read:Sarah Palin's Brutal Education Nov 3, 2009
THE OVERPOWERING SMELL OF cheeseburgers and French fries saturated the candidate's suite at the Philadelphia Westin Hotel ... Steve Schmidt, Rick Davis, and domestic policy adviser Becky Tallent arrived in Philadelphia by train on Sunday, September 28 ... Schmidt realized that the candidate would benefit from having a more condensed circle of aides to brief her, so he sent some of the staffers who had been with her in Philadelphia ahead to the debate site at St. Louis. (CBS News)
Weekend Recruit Scoreboard Nov 3, 2009
Public League Class AAAA quarterfinals: Philadelphia (Pa. Washington 42, Philadelphia (Pa. (InsideCarolina.com)
College football wrapup Nov 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series. As Carolina's slide reaches nine straight losses, the team is still trying to find a way to win a game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Huckaby: Cosby's Kennedy Center award long overdue Nov 1, 2009
I used to listen to Bill Cosby on my eight-track (ask an old person if you don't know what an eight-track was) as he told stories about growing up on the streets of Philadelphia with his brother Russell and Fat Albert and Old Weird Harold. Fat Albert, you remember, loved to play "buck-buck," and I still laugh when I think about Cosby's voice coming through those speakers, "Come on out, Fat Albert," followed by "Hey, hey hey!" See, you're laughing, too. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tasers: Deadly or useful devices? Nov 1, 2009
Tuttle cited a case involving a man in Philadelphia who was naked and high when he was shocked with a Taser. The man later died. (The Clarion-Ledger)
November 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 31, 2009
Timing and magnitude of recent accelerated sea-level rise (North Carolina, United States) Andrew C. Kemp et al., Sea-Level Research Laboratory, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. Pages 1035-1038. Kemp et al. have shown that sea-level rise, at least in North Carolina, is accelerating. (EurekAlert!)
On the airtv and radio Oct 31, 2009
7:30 p.m. World Series, Game 3, N.Y. Yankees at Philadelphia, WCMC-99 ... 1 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, WCMC-99. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Recruits' Game Schedule Oct 31, 2009
South Philadelphia High School @ Washington High School ... Location: Philadelphia, Pa. (InsideCarolina.com)
Clemson Football Game Program Feature: Charlie Harbison Oct 30, 2009
He was selected in the 1996 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round. Dawkins' 13-year stint with the Eagles made him one of the most recognized safeties in the NFL. This year is his first season with the Denver Broncos, and he has helped that team to a 6-0 start. (Clemsontigers.com)
Fall Color Drive Oct. 17 and 18 Oct 30, 2009
Pittsfield is planning a tent on the lawn of the new county building, featuring a lot of Lincoln information and New Philadelphia people are to be on hand also. El Dara will have a Civil War fashion show during the weekend. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Man detained, notcharged in meth bust Oct 29, 2009
Man detained, not charged in meth bustJoshua Henley, 19, of Philadelphia was detained by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for a probation violation on Oct. 23 and not charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine as erronously reported by the state Bureau of Narcotics and reported in The Neshoba Democrat last week. Four others were arrested, ending a months-long drug investigation, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Mayor askingstate agency to study flooding Oct 29, 2009
07 inches of rain in Philadelphia from Sunday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 26 ... Homes in west Philadelphia were also affected. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Week Eight Headlines Oct 28, 2009
What wasn't expected however, was the football revival taking place in Durham and Philadelphia. Long known as the doormat of the ACC, Duke football is relevant again after more than a decade of futility. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 27, 2009
This year the World Series will feature the New York Yankees taking on the Philadelphia Phillies. For many. (Multichannel News)
One-loss USC still looks good Oct 26, 2009
Florida Panthers left wing David Booth was released from a Philadelphia hospital Sunday, a day after sustaining a concussion on a hit from Flyers captain Mike Richards. Recovering from a late collapse, Troy Matteson birdied the second playoff hole from 3 feet to beat Jamie Lovemark and Rickie Fowler in the Frys. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Best from Sunday Oct 26, 2009
- Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is questionable for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a sprained ankle. NEW YORK - An hour after Game 6 of the AL championship series was postponed, there was Andy Pettitte in a nearly empty Yankee Stadium, drenched in the pouring rain. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rider lands forward from Philly school Oct 24, 2009
"I wanted to stay close to home (Philadelphia), the team seems like a really good group of guys and the coaches made me feel really comfortable,'' Stewart said yesterday. "I'm athletic and I like to go after the ball, so I think I will be a good fit for what they need to help them get over the top. . (NJ.com -- Times)
Letters for Friday, October 23, 2009 Oct 24, 2009
Size wise (number of students), the Hawai i public school system is about the same size as the Philadelphia City School System, although more geographically disparate ... For comparison purposes, I did try to find similar files on both the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. DOE Web sites, but to no avail. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
For example, there was a horrifying recent incident in Philadelphia, where a melee in a bar among drunken white guys ended up with the beating and kicking to death of one of them outside the Phillies' baseball stadium ... The human mind is home territory for Edgar Allan Poe's "imp of the perverse." Here's another example from the Philadelphia police blotter: Last year, five African-American youths, just for the fun of it, sucker-punched a passing white man in the Center City subway concourse in... (Salon)
Regional Garden Clubs meet in Forest Oct 22, 2009
The gardening enthusiasts came from Bay Springs, Meridian, Laurel, Lauderdale, Ellisville, Newton, Decatur, Philadelphia, Taylorsville, Heidelberg, Kosciusko, Pachuta, Louisville and Forest. Among the featured activities were an awards presentation, sales and exhibits, lunch and a style show presented by members of the Forest Garden Club. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
5 arrestedon methlab raid Oct 22, 2009
A Philadelphia man was among those arrested ... Others charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine include the elder Hatcher's girlfriend, Kristie Flowers, 35, of Noxapater; Charlie Dempsey, 38, of Ackerman; and Joshua Henley, 19, of Philadelphia, Fisher said. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Handicap playground hits goal Oct 22, 2009
She founded the Neshoba County, Philadelphia and Choctaw Disability Children's Foundation a few years ago. Burton has dreamed of the day when children in wheelchairs would be able to swing in the park. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
They'll be poor defensively, but personnel losses suffered by Philadelphia (Andre Miller) and Detroit (Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess) will create opportunities for Toronto to reclaim a postseason spot. The Clippers will rise. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Mayor meetswith Obama'stop advisors Oct 22, 2009
Young said he was impressed that the President's advisors "stopped to listen about Philadelphia." ... The project is far enough along, he said, that engineers will be in town soon to assess the facility and determine what modifications would be needed should the company decide to locate in Philadelphia ... Philadelphia-Neshoba County Chamber of Commerce President Bob Posey called the mayor's trip a success. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
COOK/Band director passionate about baking Oct 22, 2009
Baking and cake decorating is a passion for Philadelphia High School Band director and former Miss Alcorn County Jill Shumaker. Jill, 25, moved to Philadelphia from Corinth in January to begin her first teaching job at the high school and to make a name for herself in a new town rather than staying in her hometown ... When she arrived in Philadelphia it was kind of a culture shock for her since the northern part of the state is a little different. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Bulldogs in the NFL Oct 21, 2009
TOMMY KELLY, DT, Oakland Raiders: started and had three assisted tackles including one tackle for loss in a 13-9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles; SEASON - 29 tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries and one pass deflection. DONALD LEE, TE, Green Bay Packers:started and had three catches for 39 yards in a 26-0 win over the Detroit Lions; SEASON - 16 catches for 113 yards. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update Week 9 Oct 20, 2009
and his defensive mates kept Heidelberg off the board as Philadelphia (8-1)won 27-0. . (GenesPage.com)
For the Record Oct 20, 2009
The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who finished 9-73. Source: Los Angeles Times. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AFL a showcase for rising star Heyward Oct 20, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- When Tommy Hanson began competing in the Arizona Fall League last year, he was a highly-regarded prospect who provided the Braves hope for the future. Six dominant weeks later, Hanson was widely established as one of the game's top right-handed pitching prospects. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Despite QB questions, Kentucky is rolling after ending 43-year drought against Auburn Oct 20, 2009
Philadelphia Phillies. ATHLETES BEHAVING BADLY. (FOX61, CT)
Women's health problems doctors still miss Oct 20, 2009
"Insulin is a growth hormone, and it makes you fat," says Dr. Katherine Sherif, co-director of the Center for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Excess insulin bombards the ovaries, causing them to produce too much testosterone and develop cysts. (CNN)
Four-star tight end Blake Barker drops Stanford for Harvard Oct 18, 2009
Quarterback John Ryan, brother of former Boston College quarterback and current Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan, has committed to play for Brown, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He said of the decision, "I looked at Harvard and Yale, too. Football-wise, I felt Brown was the best place for me."Ryan's senior season ended in Week 3 after he sustained a broken collarbone. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
FBI looks at claims of other slayings by Killen Oct 18, 2009
The Klan was definitely powerful in the 1960s, recalled Jewel McDonald, an African American who lives in Philadelphia ... Ellis told agents that Killen, who shared a cell next to him at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in 2007, remarked how the Klan worked closely with law enforcement officials, including then-Neshoba County Sheriff Lawrence Rainey, then-Deputy Cecil Price and then-Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Willis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2009-10 GAME TIMES Oct 17, 2009
RICHMOND OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Men's Basketball. 2008-09 Record: 20-16 overall, 9-7 Atlantic 10 (5th place). (Richmondspiders.com)
REBECCA WAGE: Must reduce pork-barrel spending Oct 17, 2009
The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday, Oct. 2. The Air Force is asking for new bids on a $40 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers, and taxpayers can only hope the decision this time isn't hijacked by political considerations. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
News Stories Oct 15, 2009
- at Philadelphia Inquirer (reg req'd) - Tue, Jan 16, 2007 ... - at Philadelphia Inquirer - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 ... - at Philadelphia Inquirer (reg req'd) - Tue, Jan 17, 2006. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Some college stars exceed expectations Oct 15, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 14, 2009 02:00 AMModified Wed, Oct 14, 2009 11:22 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 15, 2009
Last week Kaye Rowell, Tourism Director for Philadelphia and Neshoba County, asked me to serve as a guide on one of the two tour buses coming to Philadelphia the same day ... We drove through the historic residential district, down Holland and up Poplar, which we, growing up on the other side of town, referred to as "silk stocking streets." We were greeted by Zula Shackleford and Nell Nance at Philadelphia/Neshoba County Museum where this nostalgic story leading to our present day status in... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Limbaugh rushed out door by group bidding for Rams Oct 15, 2009
In 2003, Limbaugh was forced to resign from ESPN s Sunday night football broadcast after saying of Philadelphia s Donovan McNabb: I think what we ve had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. Vinatieri has surgery One day after Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri had arthroscopic surgery to remove a piece of cartilage in his right knee, the team signed veteran Matt Stover to fill in. (Boston Globe)
NFL Insider: Boots made for healing keep Eli's streak alive Oct 15, 2009
Trotter back again in Philadelphia: Resurgent linebacker went from couch potato to coach on the field in a two-week span. Trotter, who last saw action with the 2007 , played 20 snaps in Philadelphia's 33-14 Sunday win against the Buccaneers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mozambique sweet for sugar Oct 15, 2009
Frank Abange, Philadelphia. Mr Buchanan recognises that the world market offers better prices, at the moment, but says that the new European dispensation of unlimited duty-free access to the lucrative EU market under the Everything But Arms (EBA) initiative has brought a lot of benefits to the Mozambican sugar industry. (BBC News -- Africa)
Brinkley’s divorce finally settled Oct 14, 2009
The divorcing stars of TLC s Jon and Kate Plus 8 appeared briefly in family court yesterday in the Philadelphia suburb of Norristown. Kate said her husband took $230,000 from a joint account. (Boston Globe)
Weekend Recruit Scoreboard Oct 13, 2009
Washington () 28, Philadelphia (Pa. Frankford 6. (InsideCarolina.com)
Sports Calendar Oct 9, 2009
NLDS, Game 3: Philadelphia at Colorado TBS. COLLEGE FOOTBALL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gameday: Army vs. Vanderbilt Oct 9, 2009
WTTT, 1150-AM; Philadelphia, Pa. DAS, 1480-AM; Binghamton, N.Y. WINR, 680-AM; Schenechtedy-Albany, N.Y. WVKZ, 1240-AM; Worcester, Mass. (ArmySports.com)
Best BHS basketball team in 50th reunion Oct 9, 2009
In the A-AA state tournament, they were upset by Philadelphia in a narrow 93-91 defeat. Twin guards Mel and El Edmonds signed scholarships with Ole Miss. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
