Giants’ Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand
Giants’ Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. The right-hander broke his throwing hand chasing an inside fastball after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned [...]
May 21, 2013
Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir
Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist. A former mob lawyer, he promoted his city and himself with antics that lent credibility to his self-given title of “Happiest mayor in [...]
May 21, 2013
Despite Rubio’s wooing, radio hosts protest immigration reform bill
Despite Rubio’s wooing, radio hosts protest immigration reform bill We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill, S. 744. We oppose this bill and urge you to vote against it when it comes to the Senate floor. No matter how well intentioned, the Schumer-Rubio bill suffers from fundamental design [...]
May 20, 2013
Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is ‘strong’
Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is ‘strong’ OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado. Keith issued a statement saying Monday’s tornado in Moore, Okla., devastated the community in which he grew up. The city has embraced [...]
May 20, 2013
Christie putting vintage 1950s robot Cygan under the hammer
most modern robots do not resemble those predicted by science fiction era of the 1950s. But if you’re in the market for a retro style robot with world domination worthy seems that you might want to dust off your bidding paddle. The auction house Christie puts Cygan vintage robot on the block as part of [...]
May 20, 2013
No Fulham offer for Schwarzer
No deal: Mark Schwarzer says he will pursue contracts with other Premier League clubs. Photo: Reuters Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer feels he has done enough to deserve a new contract at Fulham, and if the London club fails to deliver he will consider offers from other Premier League sides. The 40-year-old veteran was in fine [...]
May 20, 2013