Monthly Archives: December 2011

LeGrand-inspired Rutgers wins Pinstripe Bowl 27-13 (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was handed the big glass trophy his Scarlet Knights earned by beating Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl and had just one thing to say. “Eric! Eric!” Schiano shouted into the microphone as … Continue reading →

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Wade, James hold off Timberwolves (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS – Dwyane Wade wasn’t about to let the Minnesota Timberwolves spoil LeBron James’ birthday. Wade hit a jumper from the wing, then scored on an inbounds pass from James with 4.6 seconds to play to lift the undefeated Heat … Continue reading →

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Nuke experts urge CM to tap renewable energy sources

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

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Pflugerville opens Renewable Energy Park with solar sail car charging station

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

By Blake Rasmussen Friday, 30 December 2011 PFLUGERVILLE — The Pflugerville Community Development Corp. unveiled the first part of a planned renewable energy park Dec. 30 as it showed off an electric car charging station that is as interesting to … Continue reading →

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APNewsBreak: Russell Brand, Katy Perry to divorce (omg!)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES (AP) — British actor-comedian Russell Brand is divorcing “California Gurls” songstress Katy Perry after 14 months of what had appeared to be one of Hollywood’s happier marriages. “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage,” Brand said in … Continue reading →

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Stylist Brad Goreski Is Taking Over Us Weekly’s Twitter (omg!)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Have a style question for Brad Goreski? The Bravo reality star, who dresses Jessica Alba and works with designer Kate Spade, will be taking over Us Weekly‘s Twitter page on Monday to answer reader questions about anything from hot 2012 … Continue reading →

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Santorum defends his use of pork-barrel spending (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum pushed back Friday against criticism from a rival for his pursuit of funding for home-state projects during his tenure in Congress. As he campaigned in Iowa, Santorum vowed to push for deep … Continue reading →

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Perry supports English as official language in US (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

MASON CITY, Iowa – Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry said Friday he would like English to be made the national language of the United States, agreeing with a frustrated voter who railed over the presence of multiple languages in everyday … Continue reading →

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Caucuses looming, Paul to spend weekend in Texas (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is at or near the top of polls in Iowa, where he’s drawing big crowds and has an enviable campaign organization. But with Iowa’s caucuses on Tuesday, the Texas congressman plans … Continue reading →

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Singer Etta James breathing on her own again (Reuters)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Soul singer Etta James, who is terminally ill with leukemia, has been taken off a respirator and is breathing on her own again, her friend and manager said on Friday. Lupe De Leon said the “At … Continue reading →

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