| NDN Gulfshore blog: Updates from the tournament at Golden Gate
The Bulldogs' 2-3 zone is keeping Penn Hills from the easy looks it was getting in the first half. Remember, DeSoto trailed by 15 in the second quarter. *** It's halftime here in our first consolation game of the day and Penn Hills is winning 37-26 over DeSoto. Penn's lead was as high as 15 in the second quarter, and DeSoto shaved it to nine with a minute to go. Penn is getting it done with a balanced attack. Seven player have scored, led by junior guard Andre Anthony with eight points. Dontae Brown has seven for Penn, while Brett Young and Ricco Harris have six each. The Shine brothers (what a great name) are guiding DeSoto. Shavon Shine has eight points for the Bulldogs, while younger brother Darion Shine has seven. *** End of one, and Penn Hills leads DeSoto 18-12.
Budget story wasn’t fair to union employees
I figured the best way to find out about him was to read his two books, and to read "between the lines." I’m a 78-year-old white guy and thought I was pretty wise, but I was amazed at the insight and wisdom of this 45-year-old black guy. He has such an ability to capsulate both sides of a problem or idea and give his reasoning for deciding on his solution. For example: On page 89 of his "Audacity of Hope" book, he discusses the Constitution from the strict constructionist viewpoint and on page 90 he gives the living-document point of view and why he favors it. This type of discussion is given in every chapter of the book — values, politics, opportunity, etc. To find out about Obama, read his books. Now comes the question, would he be a good president? We know that the president sets the agenda and the political philosophy for his administration, but the last six years has taught us that the administrators and the political party actually perform the work (or dirty work) of governing.
Another enormous Asian buffet restaurant opens in Newport News
Virginia Living Museum is hosting its fourth Bacchus Wine and Food Festival from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 8.
The museum fundraiser offers microbrews and wines from different countries. There will be dishes from at least 10 participating restaurants, including Carrot Tree, Das Waldcafe, Kelly's Tavern and Schlesinger's.
Live music and a silent auction as well. VIP reception from 6-7 p.m. at $100 per person, $150 per couple, though those tickets may already be gone. General admission is $40 per person in advance, $45 at the door.
Virginia Living Museum. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 595-1900. www.thevlm.org.
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In February, Pier 21 in the Hampton Marina Hotel in downtown Hampton will bring back its pasta bar and offer an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet 5-9 p.m.
Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas Debuts Mokara Salon & Spa
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Essential Remineralizing Treatments, Papaya Enzyme Smoothing Wraps and "Omni-Omni" Four-Hand Massages -- these are just a few of the indulgences debuting at the new Mokara Salon & Spa, located adjacent to the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas. Mokara Salon & Spa is the first in Omni Hotels' new line of luxury spas, with additional locations coming to the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Omni Houston Hotel, Omni Interlocken Resort, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and Omni Tucson National Resort. The upscale, full-service salon and spa features customizable treatments utilizing a unique assortment of product lines. Guests can personalize facial treatments with a variety of supplements such as Oxygen Vitamin Blasts, Anti-Aging Eye & Lip Treatments and Pumpkin Enzyme Peels.
Giuliani's private ventures have mixed record
The former New York mayor told reporters that his newest business venture, called Bio-ONE, would swiftly eliminate deadly anthrax from a tabloid newspaper office. The site still stood padlocked, more than 2 1/2 years after the worst biological terrorism attack in U.S. history.
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OurSound in the Newspaper
Our Sound music columnist Bill Henry turns his eyes and ears on the area's vibrant, multi-genre music scene every week in The Sun Times. From blues to bluegrass, folk to funk, pop to punk and classical to celtic, Henry writes about the area's performers and music trends. The veteran Sun Times news reporter, photographer and local musician's Our Sound column mixes profiles, feature stories, advance concert coverage, occasional reviews and scene-setting observations to chronicle the rich and diverse Grey-Bruce music community. Read Bill Henry's Our Sound column every Thursday on The Sun Times entertainment section front... .
Pay Attention to These Stocks
And a University of Chicago study found that since SOX passed, "The frequency of foreign listings on the NYSE and Nasdaq has fallen by nearly 63%." Furthermore, the study showed not just a decrease in new listings, but an increase in delistings because SEC regulation is so costly. Dutch giant Ahold, one such delister, said the "benefits of maintaining a U.S. registration and a NYSE listing have declined over time." OuchThis migration has happened while international stocks have flat-out sizzled. In fact, the day SOX went into law, U.S. companies made up nine of the 10 largest companies on our domestic exchanges (BP (NYSE: BP) was the lone foreigner). Today, that number is down to three: ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), General Electric (NYSE: GE), and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT).
Kidd Lifts Nets Following Trade Comments
Kidd is under contract through the end of next season and will make $19.7 million this year and $21.3 million next year. Kidd was acquired in a trade with Phoenix in 2001 and led the Nets to the NBA finals in 2002 and 2003. But his six-plus seasons have been tinged with off-court controversy. His wife, Joumana, and their young son were subjected to taunts at Boston Garden in 2002 stemming from charges that he struck her in 2001 while playing for the Suns. Kidd was fined and underwent anger counseling. Last year, both spouses filed restraining orders claiming physical abuse, and Joumana Kidd claimed in divorce papers that her husband cheated on her throughout their 10-year marriage. In December, a 23-year-old model filed a lawsuit accusing Kidd of groping and threatening her at a Manhattan nightclub in October.
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