Monthly Archives: August 2011

Austrian priests defy Catholic Church, face showdown (Reuters)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

PARIS (Reuters) – Dissident Austrian priests defying their Catholic Church with calls for married clergy, women priests and other reforms enjoy wide public support, according to a new poll on a dispute that could lead to their dismissal. Three-quarters of … Continue reading →

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Father of Frostburg player wants sports made safer (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

GERMANTOWN, Md. – The father of a Frostburg State senior who died after collapsing during football practice would like to see society take a closer look at the sport to find ways to make it safer. Kenneth Sheely said his … Continue reading →

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Venus Williams out of US Open; Zvonareva wins (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – The U.S. Open’s most stunning loss Wednesday was bigger than just the Grand Slam tournament, with Venus Williams withdrawing and revealing she’s suffering from an autoimmune disease. The seven-time major champion said in a statement that she … Continue reading →

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A Silver Lining in Declining Solar Prices

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

This is a reminder that what is good for a market isn’t necessarily good for all market participants. Declining prices mean only those with the lowest manufacturing costs (and business models that work on much thinner margins) will earn the … Continue reading →

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T.I. arrives at halfway house with entourage (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

ATLANTA – Grammy-winning rapper T.I.’s trip from a Arkansas prison to a halfway house in Atlanta was aboard a luxury motor coach bus that was followed by a motorcade of four dark cars. Dressed in a red and blue striped … Continue reading →

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Terrorist credits Hollywood for his recruitment (Daily Caller)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

A Balkin Muslim who killed two U.S. Air Force servicemen in March has told a German judge Wednesday that he was motivated after seeing the movie “Redacted,” made as a political statement in 2007 by Hollywood director Brian De Palma, … Continue reading →

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How America will achieve energy security (The Week)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

New York – GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman commits to U.S. energy independence. Some advice for how he can succeed in that goal Jon Huntsman unveiled his economic program Wednesday. At the center is a commitment to U.S. energy independence. … Continue reading →

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Obama jobs council calls for more engineers (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

PORTLAND, Ore. – More than 40 major companies have agreed to double the number of engineering internships they offer in a bid to help universities train more people for jobs that require math and science skills, President Barack Obama’s jobs … Continue reading →

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Spanish town painted red in annual tomato fight (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

BUNOL, Spain – Tens of thousands of people pelted each other with 120 tons of ripe tomatoes Wednesday in an annual battle that left the eastern Spanish town of Bunol awash in red pulp. Bunol’s town hall estimated that around … Continue reading →

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Report on military pensions delayed (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – A Pentagon advisory panel has delayed an expected report on how the military might find savings in its pension system. The Defense Business Board said Wednesday that its final report and recommendations on retirement pay won’t be ready … Continue reading →

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