1. While the Steelers sure looked like favorites to repeat as AFC champions while throttling the Patriots last Sunday, there are serious question marks whether Pittsburgh will be healthy enough to still be on top at season’s end. Ben Roethlisberger is as tough as they come, but he already has been sacked 25 times in eight games and is on pace to match the career high of 50 sacks he endured two weeks ago. Roethlisberger might endure even more punishment in the second half of the season because the Steelers have practically become a run-and-shoot team, if the number of times they used four- and five-receiver sets against New England are any indication. And injuries already are starting to decimate their defense, with linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) likely to miss Sunday’s rematch with the Ravens and join Aaron Smith, James Harrison, James Farrior, Casey Hampton and Chris Hoke on the list of Pittsburgh defenders that are either out for the season or have missed significant amounts of time. Keeping his resurgent team rolling is likely to be a difficult task for coach Mike Tomlin.
2011-12-31
BART board to hold Walnut Creek workshop - San Jose Mercury News
The BART board will hold a rare two-day workshop in Walnut Creek on Friday and Saturday to discuss how to raise $3 billion to buy new train cars, and to develop a long-term policy for fare increases.
The public meetings start noon Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Club Sport Hotel's club room, 2805 Jones Road, Walnut Creek, across from the Pleasant Hill BART station.
Jets LB Bart Scott said Bills' spread out offense could be defended differently than Patriots'
Super savings at AvailableCar
There’s wonderful news for those people who may be thinking of changing their car soon, according to used car experts AvailableCar, car prices have come down considerably over the last few months, making now a great time to buy.
AvailableCar are one of the UK’s leading used car supermarket sites, who are literally on your doorstep, located just minutes away from junction 28 of the M1 in Sutton-In-Ashfield.
Beware The 'Hot' Car Scam
But there are potential pitfalls in these peer-to-peer sales. Dealers usually provide at least a minimal warranty period. And chances are, the car the dealer is selling you isn't stolen.
CAP reveals ‘more stable’ used car prices
Used car prices have remained steady since the start of September, despite 4x4s being the only segment to report improvement.
According to the latest CAP figures, used cars values fell by an average of 3.75% on the previous three months.
The poor performance of the new car market during the credit crunch in 2008 has helped keep used car prices stable with a low level of stock available.
Chrome wint ten koste van Internet Explorer
Het marktaandeel van Google’s Chrome-browser groeit gestaag door. Wie denkt dat dit ten koste gaat van Firefox vergist zich. Het is vooral Microsofts Internet Explorer waarvan het gebruik gestaag daalt.
In de wereldwijde desktopbrowserstatistieken groeit Chrome al 12 maanden aaneen met ruim 8%. Het gebruik van Internet Explorer daalt in die periode ongeveer evenveel met 7,72%.
OpenBSD 5.0 Now Available for Download
Barely six months after the launch of the version 4.9, OpenBSD has stepped into its version 5.0, Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) announced.
The OpenBSD 5.0 happens to be the latest release of the BSD based, free UNIX like OS platform, and according to the company, it brings along with it a handful of brand new and upgraded performance enhancement, drivers as well as many other new features.
Why Does Safari On My Mac Keep Saying “Missing Plug-in”? [Ask MacRx]
On a Mac everything is supposed to “just work”, and usually it does. However, sometimes a missing internet plug-in or other component may be required for correct operation:
I have been a Mac user since the first home/small Mac computers were available. My recent eMac was 9 years old, so I was out of sync with EVERYTHING. Just bought a new iMac and I have Safari. Sometimes I click on a document on the Internet, and I get a basically blank page that says “Missing plug-in.” So I can’t open everything I need.
Scouting the Houston Texans: Tony Grossi's scouting report
Kickoff: Browns vs. Houston Texans, Sunday, 1 p.m., Reliant Stadium, Houston.
Most recent game: Beat Jacksonville, 24-14, Oct. 30, in Houston.
Coach: Gary Kubiak, 42-46, sixth year.
2011-12-30
Texans' Mario Williams Supports HPD With Large Donation
NFL players have been called greedy and overpaid by some, but this next story shows a different side. Texans All-Pro defensive end Mario Williams is donating 5 new squad cars to the Houston Police Department. Williams has a personal relationship with the department.
listen now:
In 2006 Mario Williams was the Houston Texans number one draft pick and signed a six-year contract worth $54 million. With that kind of money, Williams would likely never need to work again, but that hasn’t stopped him from planning for a career after football.
Texans promote LB Alexander from practice squad - Houston Chronicle
To replace injured linebacker Darryl Sharpton, the Texans have promoted Mister Alexander from the practice squad.
Replacing Alexander on the practice squad is Derrell Smith, one of four free agent linebackers to work out for the Texans on Tuesday. The others were Josh Bynes, David Nixon and Mike Rivera.
NFL.com news: Texans WR Johnson to miss practice as recovery continues
Andre Johnson won't practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Otherwise, his status to return from a hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns is the same as it was last week: He's day to day.
Still, Texans coach Gary Kubiak is holding out hope that Johnson has a shot at playing against the Browns, according to the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.
Madonna to Collaborate With Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.?
Its time for some more exciting collaborations! Firstly, Madonna ’s back in the news, and this time is all about her upcoming musical collaborations.
And a little birdie informs fans that she’s roped in queen of collaboration, Nicki Minaj and Oscar nominated artist, M.I.A. We love the sounds of this already!
Wash. wolves plan gets public meeting in Spokane - seattlepi.com
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state's controversial plan for managing wolves is scheduled to get a final public meeting in Spokane on Thursday, in a meeting that was moved after residents objected to the original location of Olympia.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss the proposed plan and also take public testimony at the meeting. The agency had planned to conduct the meeting in the state capital to save money, said Madonna Luers, spokeswoman for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Move firefox user profile to new computer
by indi on Friday, February 13th, 2009 | 3 Comments
I had some issues with my work laptop the other day and all my settings for my applications had been lost. Damn I thought, I’ve lost all my bookmarks and firefox settings. However I had backed up my profile a few days before but wasn’t sure how to move it to my new computer seamlessly.
Will The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing ever replace The Two Ronnies and Jim'll Fix It? - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
The Golden Age of Saturday night TV involved family time and shows such as The Two Ronnies and Jim’ll Fix It. But does Saturday night TV have the same draw for the X Factor versus Strictly generation? Rachael Misstear reports
He was a TV icon, credited with drawing together mass family audiences across Britain.
Dancing With The Stars: Hope Solo Beats David Arquette, 7 Live
The daily anchor of several news programs on the local affiliate, Beil has a weekly ‘ Dancing With The Stars Update’ segment that’s presented on 7 Live , their daily pop culture trends show.
Kim Kardashian, tra lei e Kris differenze inconciliabili: chiede il divorzio
Scheiden binnen 24 uur: korte Hollywood-huwelijken
In Hollywood houden huwelijken meestal niet lang stand. Sommige sterren zijn wel heel snel verveeld en vragen al voor de wittebroodsweken zijn begonnen een scheiding aan. Actrice Zsa Zsa Gabor is recordhouder: haar achtste huwelijk hield een dag stand.
Kris Humphries en Kim Kardashian (foto: ANP EPA), Kid Rock en Pamela Anderson (screenshot celebitchy.com)
2011-12-29
iafrica.com | entertainment | features | Shortest Celebrity Marriages
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from hubby Kris Humphries after only 72 days. But she's not the first celebrity to bolt to the altar – and then to the divorce courts – in an unreasonably short amount of time. We count down some of the shortest celebrity marriages.
It was an eyebrow-raiser of a marriage – Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger and country singer Kenny Chesney. She applied for an annulment after only four months, citing "fraud" on the legal papers. She was later quoted as saying, that the term was "simply legal language and not a reflection of Kenny's character".
Defense rests: Votto, Phillips win Gold Gloves | reds.com: News
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Cincinnati Enquirer Lists Great Rookie Seasons (So We Obviously Have A Reaction) - Cincy Jungle
We know that lists are designed to generate conversation and will always be subject to interrogation.
Developed in acknowledgement of the rookie seasons that quarterback Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are having, the Cincinnati Enquirer provided a list of the great rookie performances in professional sports in Cincinnati (i.e., Bengals and the Reds). The list is basically a who's who in Bengals and Reds history. And generally speaking the players mentioned deserve every acknowledgement.
Bengals' Dalton and Green Making Rare Rookie Magic - NYTimes.com
With two minutes left in the first half, the Bengals led the Seahawks, 10-3, on Sunday. Cincinnati called a play-action pass, but the pocket collapsed on the rookie quarterback Andy Dalton as he began to execute the fake handoff. With multiple Seahawks players crashing toward him, Dalton stepped up and fired a bomb into the end zone. At the same time, the rookie receiver A.J. Green had gained a step on Seattle safety Earl Thomas. As Green reached the end zone, Dalton’s pass hit him perfectly in stride for a 46-yard touchdown. It was the fifth touchdown reception for Green this season, and the fourth time he’s connected with Dalton for a score (Bruce Gradkowski was responsible for Green’s first touchdown catch as a pro). If Green and Dalton can connect six more times over the next nine weeks, they will become the first pair of rookie teammates to combine for 10 passing touchdowns.
Seahawks | Former Seahawks receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh signs with Oakland Raiders | NFL | Seattle Times Newspaper
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders signed wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh to a contract Tuesday — reuniting him with his former quarterback, Carson Palmer.
Houshmandzadeh and Palmer were teammates in Cincinnati from 2003 through the 2008 season and both had their greatest success as pros when they were together.
Catrinas Monumentales invaden la Casa de Francia
Inaugurada en la Casa de Francia, la exposición “Catrinas, La Muerte es una Dama” presenta hasta el 26 de noviembre una colección de esculturas monumentales de 2 metros de altura realizadas en papel maché por los artistas Mauricio Mercado, Benito Fu y Eduardo Ang.
Beautiful Lies | Competition | subtitledonline.com
Courtesy of Trinity Film, we have 3 copies of the Audrey Tautou star vehicle Beautiful Lies to giveaway.
Media News
What makes high heels a cultural icon? Why does the little black dress resonate in our culture? And what are the little known facts behind the evolution of the bikini? Love/Lust takes everyday items of desire, and deconstructs them to unpack the historical, social and pop culture events that made these the icons they are today. Love/Lust will premiere on November 7 every Monday at 8 pm on India’s favourite lifestyle channel, TLC.
MediaTechnics Noble Jets Subsidiary Generates $175,000 in Revenues
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Nov 01, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- MediaTechnics Corporation (pinksheets:MEDT) is pleased to announce that, since it was acquired on October 20, 2011, the Company's Noble Jets LLC (Noble) subsidiary has booked revenues in excess of $175,000.
Noble is a wholly owned air transport company operating internationally and based in Scottsdale. Noble counts among its customers many high value individuals, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and major international corporations.
Editorial: Endorsements for Suffolk lawmakers
Photo credit: James Carbone | Suffolk County Legislature meets in Riverhead Tuesday.
It's a bit difficult to figure out exactly why anyone would want to serve as a Suffolk County legislator these days. The incumbents are banging their heads against a wall, trying to come up with a budget that's really balanced -- as opposed to the one that County Executive Steve Levy sent them, which they say is about $135 million out of whack.
80-Year-Old Man Falls Into Sinkhole in Front Yard
According to a report in Newsday, an 80-year-old New York man was rescued by firefighters Sunday after falling into a sinkhole in his front yard while walking to retrieve his morning newspapers.
The man, who said he fell around eight or nine feet according to the Newsday report, was not injured as a result of the incident.
2011-12-28
LG anuncia la actualización a Gingerbread para su gama optimus en noviembre
Si, otra nota más sobre las actualizaciones de Android, hablando del eterno problema de la fragmentación de este sistema operativo móvil, el cual se intenta solucionar pocos a poco por Google y los fabricantes. Mientras Motorola, Samsung y Sony Ericsson confirman que llevarán Ice Cream Sandwich a sus últimos dispositivos, LG apenas esta poniéndose al corriente, ya que desde hace meses cuando se dio el lanzamiento de sus últimos smartphones, prometió que en breve tendríamos la actualización a Android 2.3 para dichos terminales. Es hasta hoy que LG a través de su perfil oficial de Facebook, confirma que a partir del mes de noviembre liberará la actualización a Android 2.3 Gingerbread para la gama premium de sus móviles Optimus, siendo directamente los beneficiados el LG Optimus 2X, 3D y Black.
Refurbished Nook Color down to $139 shipped
The Barnes & Noble Nook Color.
This is an update of a deal I posted last month.
Yowza! The refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Color, already a steal when it was selling for $179 and then $169, is now a runaway gotta-have-it steal.
While supplies last, Overstock has the refurbished Nook Color for $138.57 , plus $1 for shipping. That's after applying coupon code 210574 at checkout. (Note: I have no idea how long that code will be good. It worked as of 9 a.m. ET today.)
The King of Halloween
By Erika Glasberg, EGLASBERG@STANDARD-FREEHOLDER.COM Posted 2 hours ago
CORNWALL — When T.J. Jackson and his girlfriend Daphne Brabant moved into their home on McDonell Crescent they had no idea they would become the main attraction on Halloween.
What started out as having a handful of children arrive at their door quickly changed when Elvis showed up.
Bellone, Carpenter face off in heated debate
Photo credit: Thomas A. Ferrara | Suffolk County executive candidates Steve Bellone, left, and Angie Carpenter , right, during a debate in the News 12 Long Island studios. (Oct. 26, 2011)
Web links 2011 Voters Guide News 12 Long Island's Island vote series
Epie leads Waldorf to IPPSAL boys final
Web links Blog: High school boys soccer College commitments High school girls soccer blog
Axel Epie scored the go-ahead goal off Matt Wasserman's feed with 18:30 left to lead No. 3 Waldorf over No. 2 Lawrence Woodmere, 2-1, Wednesday in an IPPSAL boys soccer semifinal. Waldorf (6-5-2) plays No. 1 Long Island Lutheran in the final at 2 p.m. Friday at Portledge. Lawrence Woodmere finishes the season 7-4-3.
Thai flooding impact on tech companies, suppliers
Quick Read What tech manufacturers and suppliers say about the impact from heavy flooding in Thailand
What tech manufacturers and suppliers have been saying about the impact from heavy flooding in Thailand:
Oct. 12: Seagate Technology PLC, which makes hard drives, says its factories in Thailand have been operational, but it may have difficulty making hard drives because of constraints in getting parts.
Newsday Features Cohen Children's Medical Center Associate Chief of Pediatric Oncology
Dr. Arlene Redner, Associate Chief of Oncology, is featured in Newsday's "Long Island's Best Doctors" to discuss facts on, and improved treatments for, childhood cancer.
/EINPresswire.com/ NEW HYDE PARK, NY - As part of its ongoing weekly feature on "Long Island's Best Doctors," Newsday has included Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York's Dr. Arlene Redner, Associated Chief of Pediatric Oncology. The topic was fast facts about childhood cancer, focusing on improvements in treatments and clinical trials as part of existing treatment plans offered nationwide with current pediatric hematology and oncology protocols.
E. Meadow collision kills motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was fatally injured in East Meadow after a collision with a car on Newbridge Road, Nassau police said.
The motorcyclist was taken from the accident site near Lawn Drive shortly after 7:10 p.m. and pronounced dead at a local hospital, police said. The driver of the car was also taken to a hospital for observation, police said.
Mozilla's Brendan Eich on JavaScript - and Microsoft Buying Netscape - Open Enterprise
It seems so long ago now, but for those of us lucky enough (and old enough) to have been there, the launch of Netscape's 0.9 version of its Netscape Navigator browser in October 1994 was clearly the beginning of a new era. For a few years, Netscape was the centre of the Internet universe - it's home page was the first you checked each morning for news about what was happening on this strange new Web thing that the company was doing so much to define.
One Halloween with Elvis
I've wondered about celebrities and Halloween. If I was one, I'd go out on Halloween night. It would be the only time that people would think that you weren't you. Of course, there are lots of other times throughout the year when I don't feel like myself.
I thought about Elvis getting geeked up for Halloween. After all, he was like a little kid himself, eating junk and laying around all day watching TV. I wondered if the Presleys had little trick or treaters over to their place. Did they have to pay to get in to Graceland, too? "Trick or treat!" "Show us your ticket stub."
2011-12-27
Broncos' Elvis Dumervil sits out practice for Lions game - The Denver Post
Mother Nature shook up the Broncos' practice plans today, with several inches of snow forcing the team inside for its first practice in preparation for Sunday's game against Detroit inside.
The team traveled a couple of miles by bus to the South Suburban Sports Dome for the two-hour practice. The team expects to be back on the Dove Valley practice fields, and in full pads, on Thursday.
Elvis Costello 'Spinning Songbook' CD-DVD box set coming Dec. 6
A limited-edition CD/DVD and vinyl box set capturing Elvis Costello’s performances in Los Angeles earlier this year on his Revolver tour -- built around the contraption known as “the Spectacular Spinning Songbook” -- will be released Dec. 6.
The live set, recorded as Costello and his band the Imposters played at the Wiltern Theatre on May 11 and 12, will include one CD with 16 tracks, a DVD with 19 songs and a 10” vinyl single with four songs.
Constituency spotlight - Newsday: Everyday News for Everyday People
Redcliff constituency — MP Isheunesu Muza of Zanu PF.
People in this constituency had no kind words for their MP Isheunesu Muza of Zanu PF. Muza was elected in a by-election in 2008.
Since his election Muza has allegedly abandoned his constituency, which is slowly turning into a ghost town owing to the collapse of its nerve centre – Ziscosteel.
Ballroom Brawls: Our 5 Favorite Fights in Dancing With the Stars History - Dancing With The Stars
Maksim Chmerkovskiy can be, as Dancing With the Stars host Tom Bergeron put it last year, "persnickety." He’s definitely not the type to hold back, and we love him for it. But we also love getting a counterpoint from head judge Len Goodman. And it’s not like Len only yells at Maks or these two are always the focal points of Drama With the Stars. This week’s Len vs. Maks RumbaGate battle is just one example of tempers flaring on DWTS. Here are five other memorable fights from recent seasons.
Kate Gosselin Washes Kids Sheets Every Two... | Gather
Is it true that Kate Gosselin only washes her eight children's bed sheets every two weeks? Is that practice even sanitary? Everyone knows kids are giants conduits between home and the germs they come into contact with in school. Shouldn't their sheets be changed more frequently?
According to Hollywood Life, Kate revealed her less-than-stellar laundry habits in her blog on her new website KatePlusMy8.com. Here's her post,
Canadian Police Arrest Truck Driver After Chase
Police arrested a man Monday driving a stolen tractor-trailer who was pursued for several hours by at least 15 police cars on highways in southern Ontario before the truck pulled over to the side of the road.
A news helicopter followed the action, which was being broadcast live in Canada.
Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Dave Woodford said Monday the man eventually pulled the truck over voluntarily on the Queen Elizabeth Highway and police arrested him. He said he didn't believe the driver ran out of gas.
Former pro-drummer finds new career as South Kensington street busker
Posted byMiranda Knox on Oct 26, 11 03:48 PM in News
A 75 year-old former street sweeper who plays the drums outside a tube station is no ordinary busker.
Unbeknown to his South Kensington street audience, Peter Chanter was once a professional drummer who played at the London Palladium, toured American air bases in the 60's, and once received a telegram from Elvis Presley.
Tim Tebow: Has the NFL Found Its Elvis Presley?
