| Cycling: Double joy for Iranian rider Hossein
GENTING HIGHLANDS: Tabriz Petrochemical's Hossein Askari won the sixth stage of the Tour of Malaysia held from Kuala Kubu Baru to Gohtong Jaya here, a distance of 122.2km, yesterday. It was double joy for the Iranian when he was also crowned King of the Mountain (polka dot jersey) in the Tour after collecting eight points at the Gohtong Jaya climb zone yesterday and finishing with an overall total of 16 points. Le Tua's Tonton Susanto, who finished the climbs with a total of eight points, was the runner-up. Hossein clocked 310:11 ahead of David McCann (Giant Asia Racing) who did 3'10:21 while red jersey holder Tonton secured third place after posting 3'10:23. .
Woman beats the odds
Six months later, in February 2007, Bill noticed something interesting. Becky had stopped drooling, which meant she was swallowing. He began crushing Popsicles and feeding her. He wanted to keep stimulating her, he said. In April, he got caught, but the doctor saw that what Bill was doing was working and allowed him to continue. Bill visited Becky before and after work every day after she left Arrowhead. He said he's grateful his employer, Yamaha of Cucamonga, has been so flexible during Becky's recovery. In October, Becky went home, but Stearns and Bill take her to Casa Colina three times a week for therapy. Now Becky can count on her fingers and is starting to talk and walk again in therapy. In the near future, Bill said he wants Becky to be able to use a walker.
Carbon Sports North America Launched
OTTAWA, Ontario (BRAIN)Carbon Sports, the high-end manufacturer of lightweight wheels, has founded Carbon Sports North America. Carbon Sports North American is based in Ottawa, and its operational structure includes secure bonded warehousing in upstate New York. David Bell, chief executive officer of Carbon Sports North America, said, The fact that we are actually part of Carbon Sports Germany enables us to focus exclusively on the representation and distribution of Carbon Sports products in all of North America. We are able to provide the quality of service with our very high-end products which the public is well entitled." Bell said that by having a dedicated North American company, we are able to drastically reduce this waiting period by maintaining a substantial inventory, which will effectively eliminate the current seven months other countries are forced to wait." .
Spurs Mailbag: Jeff McDonald has a feeling Brent Barry could be back.
We'll admit, from a pure playing-time perspective, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Some of the other teams on his list of suitors – Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Boston – could probably use him more. With the rise of Ime Udoka in the rotation, the Spurs are having enough trouble making room for all the wing players they've got. In the Spurs' most recent victory, a 98-89 trumping of New Orleans on Saturday, Michael Finley – an erstwhile starter – managed to get on the floor for just 10 minutes, 45 seconds. How many minutes can coach Gregg Popovich carve for Barry, who is still at least 10 days away from being able to play again after his second stint on the injured list? The Rockets, Mavericks and Suns could find use for him as soon as he's healthy enough.
You call that a knife? This is a knife
A GIANT Swiss army knife weighing almost 1.5kg and with 87 tools has gained a place in Guiness World Record for having the most functions on a penknife. The Wenger giant Swiss army knife has at least 115 uses, according to the company. The tools include Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, saws, scissors, rulers, universal wrench, laser pointer, cigar cutter, compass, can opener, golf club face cleaner, tyre tread gauge and of course, the toothpick. If you are thinking of making it a Christmas gift for the person with everything, it'll set you back about $1000. Share this article What is this? .
UPDATED: Verdict in on Chicago Mafia Trial
The woman's husband was to be a federal witness. July 3rd - Bookmaker Joel Glickman decides not to testify against reputed Outfit hit man Frank Calabrese Sr. It will mean a prison stay of several months for Glickman. "I respectfully refuse to testify," Glickman told the court when asked whether he ever had to pay a street tax to Calabrese Sr. July 4th - Frank Calabrese Jr., testifies that his father threatened him with a gun. "He stuck it in my face and told me, 'I'd rather have you dead than disobey me,'" he told jurors. Calabrese Jr. is a star witness in the Chicago trial. July 10th - Mob boss Frank Calabrese Jr. testifies about the slaying of the Spilotro brothers and how Tony threatened his attackers. "Tony put up a fight. He kept saying, 'You guys are going to get in trouble, you guys are going to get in trouble.'" The bodies of the Spilotro brothers were found buried in an Indiana cornfield.
NORBA National Series #2 - NE
Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru/Gary Fisher) and Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna Chix Women's MTB Team) continue to dominate the US NORBA National Series. The pair won their third NORBA cross-country of the season each in Park City on Saturday. Kabush and Bishop fight for second
Photo ©: Susan Candee .
Raining all over the WASL
Steve Smith reports three subscription cancellations over Doug Clark's send-up of "My Way" a la Mayor West. Other feedback, particularly from those who listened to the audio version, has been more positive. Does Doug the singer get more latitude than Doug the writer? A more serious note on the same subject - how do we provide people with information on how to sign the recall petitions without appearing to be promoting the recall itself? We can't get involved in a political campaign, but we also have an obligation to assist citizens with their civic duties. The recall effort differs from other initiative campaigns because it is a grassroots effort exclusive to our city (for instance, we regularly publish contact/location information for the group seeking to disincorporate Spokane Valley).
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