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2010-07-31: Headlines

Belleville News Democrat: Sadler holds off Kahne, Crafton in trucks series 2010-07-31
Elliott Sadler held off Kasey Kahne in a green-white-checkered finish to win the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday at Pocono. | Sadler was the beneficiary after a flurry of late mishaps sent the trucks race into NASCAR's version of overtime. He cut off Matt Crafton's pass attempt inside, then pulled away from Kahne on the final lap to take victory.
Belleville News Democrat: 2 dead in clashes despite curfew in Indian Kashmir 2010-07-31
Violence continued to rage across Indian Kashmir on Saturday with two people shot dead and five wounded after police in two towns opened fire on protesters who attacked their camps and pelted them with rocks. | An indefinite curfew was ordered a day after four people were killed and another 80 wounded as government forces fired on thousands of protesters across the troubled region.
Belleville News Democrat: Tseng has 3-shot lead at Womens British Open 2010-07-31
Yani Tseng shot her third straight 4-under 68 on Saturday, and will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Women's British Open. | The 21-year-old star from Taiwan took advantage of the short, 472-yard, par-5 final hole by hitting an 8-iron to within 20 feet with her second shot. She rolled in the eagle putt to finish off her round, doubling her cushion over Australian Katherine Hull. | "I played really well again,"
Belleville News Democrat: Cubs ship Lilly and Theriot to Dodgers 2010-07-31
The Chicago Cubs have traded pitcher Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan Theriot to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for infielder Blake DeWitt and a pair of minor league pitching prospects. | Chicago also sent cash considerations to the Dodgers and picked up right- handers Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach from LA. | Lilly had been rumored to be on the trading block all week leading up to Saturday's deadline. He is just 3-8 with a 3.
Deccan Herald: Hurtful resonance 2010-07-31
What happens when a three-year-old child is slapped by an adult stranger? Srinath Perur observes the ensuing bleakness and is relieved when a grim story ends on a hopeful note.
Demotix: English National Alliance and EDL march in London 2010-07-31
The march made its way down Whitehall and to Downing Street where it was met by approximately 20 people with anti-racist tendencies. There was a threat of conflict but it mainly was contained to verbal abuse. There were minor scuffles, and one arrest from the EDL crowd. | The march continued past Trafalgar Square,much to the bemusement of the cheerful cosmpolitan tourists, anf then to Waterloo Place. This was a stark contrast to the
Belleville News Democrat: Rangel using 3-way defense against ethics charges 2010-07-31
To rebut a lengthy list of alleged ethical misdeeds, Rep. Charles Rangel is trotting out this three-way defense: I didn't do it. I did it, but was inattentive. Others lawmakers were allowed to do same thing without penalty. | It's an approach that nervous Democrats are watching closely in one of the most politically explosive cases in years.
Deccan Chronicle: Delhis preparedness bordering on lackadaisical and absurd 2010-07-31
Keywords: ‚ÄòDelhi's preparedness bordering on lackadaisical and absurd' | I tend to be in partial agreement with Mani Shankar Aiyar. The intent of the games needs to be thoroughly examined. Commonwealth is made up of very poor countries. Maybe, it would have been a better idea to have held these events across the entire country so that the benefits of the upgradation of infrastructure could have been spread out.
The Hindu: In search of form 2010-07-31
A powerful literary testimony to the angst, suffering and attempted rebellion of a dalit community in Punjab… | I could see a vibrant and unique novel straining to get out of the pages of this autobiography.

2010-07-30: Headlines

S2Smagazine.com: Shirley Sherrod suing blogger 2010-07-30
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Asbury Park Press: Reno man who fled after 1988 rape sent to prison 2010-07-30
A former Reno man who fled to the Caribbean in 1988 after he was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl is finally headed to a Nevada prison.
Belleville News Democrat: Hat Trick: Jets bring back Coles for third time 2010-07-30
The New York Jets and wideout Laveranues Coles have renewed relations. | The Jets' Twitter page on Friday revealed the signing, and while terms have yet to be released, the New York Post reports a one-year deal. | Coles spent last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, hauling in 43 balls for 514 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games. Prior to that, he suited up for the Jets between 2005-09, scoring 24 TDs in 60 contests.
Lake Wylie Pilot: Ousted USDA employee Sherrod plans to sue blogger 2010-07-30
Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said Thursday she will sue a conservative blogger who posted a video edited in a way that made her appear racist.
Hornets247.com: Niall Doherty: Proposed 3 Team Trade at the Deadline 2010-07-30
New Orleans receives: Granger (IND), Jones (IND), Biedrins (GSW), Wright (GSW) | Indiana receives: Collison (NOH), Ellis (GSW), Stojakovic (NOH) | Golden State receives: Ford (IND), Dunleavy (IND), West (NOH) | Link:http:/ / games.espn.go.com/ nba/ tradeMachine?tradeId=29m63t3Why for New Orleans: We get a solid & extremely efficient Center in Andres Biedrins.

2010-07-29: Headlines

Belleville News Democrat: Nobody needs a new school year like Kansas 2010-07-29
Brad Thorson and his Kansas teammates departed Big 12 media days before getting a chance to learn whether he had read lyrics to the state song before meeting the reporters. | Not that this Wisconsin native would be familiar with "Home on the Range," but nobody could have represented the line, "Where seldom is heard a discouraging word" better than Thorson, a senior offensive lineman.
Belleville News Democrat: France Telecom first half net profit up 45 pct 2010-07-29
France Telecom SA said Thursday that first half net profit rose 45 percent due to a one-off gain, although revenue and margins were eroded by regulatory costs and competition in the home market in France. | Net profit in the six months to the end of June rose to euro3.72 billion ($4.83 billion) from euro2.56 billion a year ago, the former telecom monopoly said.
Aysor: Helix Consulting LLC: Saakashvili justifies himself for words were not negroes 2010-07-29
Saakashvili has found justification for his words on the difference between the Georgians from black people. | Georgian President's press office released on July 28 a statement containing explanations of his recent address in which there were seen elements of racism, trend News reported. | During a meeting with officers of the Ministry of Finance, Mikheil Saakashvili said "we are not negroes" describing a situation to say
Belleville News Democrat: Nazi death camp suspect is charged at age of 88 2010-07-29
The world's third most-wanted Nazi suspect, who lived undisturbed for decades after World War II, has been charged in Germany with participating in the murder of 430,000 Jews while serving as a low-ranking guard at a death camp. | Samuel Kunz, 88, had long been ignored by the German justice system, partly because of a lack of interest in going after relatively minor Nazi figures.
Asbury Park Press: French first lady filming in latest Allen flick 2010-07-29
Keywords: window.yahooBuzzBadgeType= 'text'; | France's first lady, a former supermodel turned singer, is making her debut as an actress, filming Wednesday in the shadow of Notre Dame cathedral for Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris." | Carla Bruni-Sarkozy jotted in a notebook while seated next to actor Owen Wilson on a park bench.
Anniston Star: Do it right, even if cost is high: What black farmers deserve 2010-07-29
The Anniston Star newspaper is located in Anniston, Alabama and provides local news, business, sports, events, blogs, videos, podcasts, slideshows and more. Published by Consolidated Publishing Co., which also publishes The Daily Home, The Jacksonville News, The Cleburne News, The St. Clair Times and The Piedmont Journal.
AkihabaraNews: LG officially launched their Optimus Z SU950/KU9500 in Korea 2010-07-29
LG Electronics announced this morning their latest Optimus Z phones, the LG-SU950 / KU9500 will be available at KT and SK Telecom in Korea. | Already introduced a couple months ago, the Optimus Z will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 CPU (1GHz), with a 3.5-inch WVGA LCD display (480 x 640 pixels), DivX support a 5MPix camera with AF, Dolby Mobile, DMB, a 1350mAh battery, the Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth, the A-GPS and the LG Air Sync.
TheDay.com: US has not reached post-racial stage 2010-07-29
I read with interest a column titled "An Exclusive Club" about Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) and his desire to join the Congressional Black Caucus (more than 60 percent of his constituents are black). He was denied as the organization is reserved for black members of Congress. | Am I the only person who finds this exclusion offensive? It sounds like the neighborhoods and country clubs of the past, not "post-racial"

2010-07-27: Headlines

heatworld: Wayne Rooney entertains Jedward 2010-07-27
Jedward have allegedly made friends with talented English football hulk Wayne Rooney. The X Factor twins were in London on the weekend to promote their new album and approached Wayne after spotting him in a hotel. | Water, hey? Whatever you say (wink, wink). Wayne must have been bowled over by the boys€™ luminous conversation as he reportedly offered them the use of his private box at Old Trafford whenever they wanted it.
Miller-McCune.com: Desert of Fear 2010-07-27
One headline after another seems to confirm that racism remains a serious problem in America. Yet, while deeply disturbing, the situation is neither unexpected nor necessarily an indication of...
Michigan Capitol Confidential: Angelo M. Codevilla — Our Eras Tom Paine? 2010-07-27
An article on liberty and free markets as sound public policy for Michigan.
Belleville News Democrat: Angelina Jolie says Pitt is wonderful father 2010-07-27
Angelina Jolie says Pitt is 'wonderful father' | TOKYO -- Actress Angelina Jolie, in Tokyo for the weekend opening of action thriller "Salt," brushed off rumors about her shaky relations with Brad Pitt. | "He was just a wonderful father," she said Tuesday of Pitt, during work on the film, in which she plays a tough spy. He often brought the children to the set, she recalled.
Belleville News Democrat: Disputed Caravaggio painting unveiled 2010-07-27
Art officials have unveiled the painting at the center of the latest Caravaggio mystery, after the Vatican newspaper first suggested and then denied that the canvas was the work of the Italian master. | Art superintendent Rossella Vodret opened the curtain Tuesday on "Martyrdom of St. Lawrence" and said the painting would now be examined to ascertain its attribution.
Janesville Gazette: Economic development hope for Janesville 2010-07-27
I was looking to stimulate my mind last night. I'm planning on heading the Hedberg later this week with the kids so finding a good ...
Baxter Bulletin: Overcoming racism is a slow process 2010-07-27
One headline after another seems to confirm that racism remains a serious problem in America. Yet, while deeply disturbing, the situation is neither unexpected nor necessarily an indication of...