Monthly Archives: October 2011

Appeals court overturns key Cape Wind clearance (AP)

Written on October 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

BOSTON – A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the Federal Aviation Administration’s ruling that Cape Wind’s turbines present no danger for local air traffic. The decision could further delay construction of the wind farm first proposed a decade ago. … Continue reading →

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Suspect that prompted SC schools lockdown arrested (AP)

Written on October 29, 2011 by Editor - Education News

GREENVILLE, S.C. – A gunman who authorities said fired on a South Carolina police officer checking on a suspicious license plate and caused 10 schools to go on lockdown was arrested Friday. Patrick Dean Lowrance was found in a Greenville … Continue reading →

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AP preseason basketball poll: Baylor women No. 1 (AP)

Written on October 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Brittney Griner and Baylor are starting the season where they hope to end it — at No. 1. The Lady Bears are ranked at the top for the first time in the preseason women’s basketball poll by The Associated Press. … Continue reading →

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From Sidley Lawyer to Cross-Country Traveler: Tyler Coulson’s Awesome Adventure

Written on October 29, 2011 by Editor

October 28, 2011 6:45 PM From Sidley Lawyer to Cross-Country Traveler: Tyler Coulson’s Awesome Adventure Posted by Brian Baxter We here at The Am Law Daily like to rank things, be it law firms, pro bono efforts, or associate satisfaction. … Continue reading →

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Game 6 thriller gets best Series rating since ’09 (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals’ thrilling 10-9, 11-inning victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 6 received the best World Series television rating since 2009. Thursday night’s game got a 12.7 fast national rating and 21 share, Fox said Friday. … Continue reading →

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Former Nixon Partner Sues Firm, Says He Was Made Scapegoat in SEC Probe

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

October 28, 2011 7:33 PM Former Nixon Partner Sues Firm, Says He Was Made Scapegoat in SEC Probe Posted by Sara Randazzo A former Nixon Peabody partner caught up in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of a former client’s … Continue reading →

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Dealmaker of the Week: Phillip Mills of Davis Polk & Wardwell

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

October 28, 2011 7:39 PM Dealmaker of the Week: Phillip Mills of Davis Polk Wardwell Posted by Tom Huddleston Jr. DEALMAKER Phillip Mills, 51, an MA partner in the New York office of Davis Polk Wardwell. THE DEAL Cigna’s $3.8 … Continue reading →

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Patriots release defensive back Leigh Bodden (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots released cornerback Leigh Bodden on Friday. Bodden, who played at Duquesne University, signed as a free agent with the Patriots in 2009 after a stint with the Cleveland Browns. He saw his playing … Continue reading →

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West Virginia leaving Big East for Big 12 (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

The Big 12 welcomed West Virginia from the Big East and bid goodbye to Missouri before the Tigers even had a chance to make their move to the Southeastern Conference official. Now that the poaching of the Big East seems … Continue reading →

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Baseball buzzing about game for the ages (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – The greatest World Series game ever, or one of the greatest? Fans were debating the head-scratching decisions, amateurish mix-ups and mighty clutch performances of Game 6 on Friday, eagerly rehashing a series of performances unmatched in the … Continue reading →

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