Thursday, March 31, 2011
Police vehicles will get fire extinguishers
Police vehicles will get fire extinguishers: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) On the afternoon of Dec. 30, William McNear was at his nephew's barbershop in east Charlotte when he saw police cruisers zoom by. Then, he heard a crash.He rushed to help and found a police car and a pickup had collided head-on. Inside the mangled cruiser was Officer Keith Trietley, who was unresponsive."
Charlotte father charged in 4-month-old son's death
Charlotte father charged in 4-month-old son's death: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) Police say they are charging a Charlotte man with murder in the death of the man's 4-month-old son, in a case police say was child abuse.Christopher Durant, 33, was arrested Thursday morning without incident at his home, according to police spokesman Rob Tufano."
Police trying to find man missing since March 7
Police trying to find man missing since March 7: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) Police are asking the public's help in finding a 25-year-old man who has been missing since March 7.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say Titus Boswell has not been seen or heard from since he left his home March 7. He was last seen on Spyglass Place in northwest Charlotte."
Fed Governor urges study of large financial institutions
Fed Governor urges study of large financial institutions: "(By Rick Rothacker, rrothacker@charlotteobserver.com) Regulators need more research on the 'social utility' of large complex financial institutions and their potential negative effect on the financial system as they implement reform rules, a Federal Reserve governor told a Charlotte audience today.During debate over new restrictions on the industry last summer, some advocated that large banks be broken up to reduce risk to the financial system. Those arguments didn't win out, although closer scrutiny is now being applied to banking giants such as Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp."
'Too Tall' signs speedway's video board
'Too Tall' signs speedway's video board: "(By Lukas Johnson, ljohnson@newsofcabarrus.com) Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed 'Too Tall' Jones was at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday for construction ceremonies honoring the colossal steel framework that will support the world's largest high-definition video board.The 6-foot 9-inch All-Pro and Super Bowl champ helped place a U.S. flag on the final girder, and he autographed the beam before it was hoisted 110-plus feet and secured to the half-million pound structure. Later, he told media that he'd like to see himself tackling Joe Theismann on a screen that 'dwarfs' the one in Dallas, where Jones played in the late 70s."
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
David Sokol quits Berkshire Hathaway
David Sokol quits Berkshire Hathaway: "David Sokol, widely regarded as being on the short list to replace Warren Buffett, has resigned from Berkshire Hathaway.
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Hedge funds won't save public pensions
Hedge funds won't save public pensions: "State pension funds are putting more of their money into higher risk investments like hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodities. But it won't fix their problems.
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Police: Burglary Suspect Found Smoking, Drinking On Property
Police: Burglary Suspect Found Smoking, Drinking On Property: "An employee at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre found a burglary suspect smoking a cigarette and drinking whiskey in a trailer on the property, police said."
RT@JamieTraffic: Currently 24 accidents/traffic problems in Charlotte. Complete list of problems: http://bit.ly/hvvTyW
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Rapist Sentenced To 30+ Years In Prison
Rapist Sentenced To 30+ Years In Prison: "A man who admitted breaking into homes and raping six women in Charlotte's Myers Park and Elizabeth neighborhoods will serve at least 34 years in prison."
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe Comments On GAO Report on Five-Day Mail Delivery Readiness
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe Comments On GAO Report on Five-Day Mail Delivery Readiness: "The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has produced a thorough and comprehensive review of the Postal Service proposal to move to a five day per week delivery schedule. We are pleased to see they agree that the Postal Service is likely to achieve significant cost savings if this change were to be effected and that much of its success depends on how efficiently it is implemented. We agree and believe that having completed a lengthy planning process; we are prepared to make that happen."
No clear signal on cellphone ban impact
No clear signal on cellphone ban impact: "(By Peter St. Onge, pstonge@charlotteobserver.com) Without her cellphone, Allyson Ward can't imagine how she'd do her job well. The Charlotte real estate broker is on her Droid frequently - at showings, at home and, yes, in her car.'It's how I make money,' she said of that flexibility, which would be severely limited by a bill being debated in the N.C. House this month."
Burglary suspect caught drinking whisky in Verizon trailer
Burglary suspect caught drinking whisky in Verizon trailer: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) A burglary suspect was jailed after a Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre employee found him smoking and drinking whisky in a trailer on the property.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to the University City area amphitheatre March 21 after receiving a report of a burglary in progress."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE: Traffic Collision w/Entrapment*; 4418 N Sharon Amity Rd; ( 14) Firefighters needed to ... Read more at http://bit.ly/gKRYX0
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RT@JamieTraffic: Just watched police shining spotlights on Independence, trying to locate the debris. Details & alternate routes: http://bit.ly/fnUjv4
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RT @TMZ: R&B singer Angie Stone could NOT get a 'hallelujah' -- because according to her rep, Angie's arrest for driving ... http://bit.ly/hziOqb
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Monday, March 28, 2011
RT@news14charlotte: FBI investigates plane hit by bullet near Charlotte Douglas Airport Monday afternoon. http://bit.ly/eGoxxd
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RT@JamieTraffic: NCDOT: Multiple wrecks on I-485 between Matthews and Ballantyne. Full traffic update: http://bit.ly/hvvTyW
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RT@JamieTraffic: Stalled 18-wheeler on the ramp from 85 South onto 77 South has now cleared. Several new wrecks: http://bit.ly/hvvTyW
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
N.C. troopers look for suspect in fatal hit and run
N.C. troopers look for suspect in fatal hit and run: "(The Associated Press) North Carolina troopers are looking for a suspect in a hit and run that left a Roanoke Rapids woman dead.Highway Patrol Sgt. R.E. Dudley told The Daily Herald of Roanoke Rapids that 47-year-old Sheila Brinson died after being hit by a gold-colored older model car about 1:30 Saturday morning."
RT @BorowitzReport: Why Rupert Murdoch is pissed at Gaddafi: http://bit.ly/fqiwjO #Libya #FoxNews #Gaddafi
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Gates: Gadhafi placing bodies at sites of coalition attacks
Gates: Gadhafi placing bodies at sites of coalition attacks: "Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is placing bodies of people his regime has killed at the sites of some missile strikes by the U.S.-led coalition, according to intelligence reports cited by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
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2 S.C. men die when pickup trucks collide head-on
2 S.C. men die when pickup trucks collide head-on: "(The Associated Press) Two men have died after their trucks collided head-on in Berkeley County.Lance Cpl. Bob Beres told the Post and Courier of Charleston reported the crash happened Friday morning."
NBC's 'Today' features missing Monroe teen
NBC's 'Today' features missing Monroe teen: "(NewsChannel 36) A Monroe girl who has been missing for three months was featured on NBC's Today show in the hopes that national exposure might help investigators find the missing 17-year-old.Monday will mark three months since Phylicia Barnes was last seen in Baltimore. She was visiting her half sister in Baltimore when she vanished on December 28."
Lawyers never saw DNA report, let suspect plead
Lawyers never saw DNA report, let suspect plead: "(By Joseph Neff and Mandy Locke, joseph.neff@newsobserver.com) North Carolina's district attorneys assured the public last week that there is no need to worry about the outcomes of blood cases cited in an audit of the State Bureau of Investigation in August.There's no question of the guilt of any of the defendants, they said."
Saturday, March 26, 2011
CMC helped test landmark melanoma drug
CMC helped test landmark melanoma drug: "(By Karen Garloch, kgarloch@charlotteobserver.com) Carolinas Medical Center cancer specialists and patients participated in studies that led to Friday's approval of the first drug shown to prolong the lives of patients with late-stage melanoma.The drug, called ipilimumab or Yervoy, is the first new melanoma drug to get approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 13 years."
RT@espn: City of Anaheim admits pursuit of Sacramento Kings - http://es.pn/h8F4zw
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Charlotte's New Public Housing Proposal
Charlotte's New Public Housing Proposal: "The city council debates changes to a plan to get low-income housing outside of Uptown and into established Charlotte neighborhoods."
Harris Teeter purse snatcher nabbed
Harris Teeter purse snatcher nabbed: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) Cabarrus County authorities say a man was arrested after he confessed to nabbing a shopper's purse at a grocery store this week.The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office said a woman was shopping Tuesday afternoon at the Harris Teeter in the Brookdale Shopping Center near Interstate 485 when a man grabbed her purse, which contained checks and credit cards, and ran away into a nearby subdivision."
Tar Heels Top Marquette,81-63
Tar Heels Top Marquette,81-63: "Tyler Zeller had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and North Carolina left no doubt that it's back with a 81-63 dismantling of Marquette in the East Regional semifinals on Friday night."
Montoya turns qualifying program around with Fontana pole
Montoya turns qualifying program around with Fontana pole: "Juan Montoya found a quick cure for his qualifying woes Friday at Auto Club Speedway."
'Grandparent scam' targets Charlotte area seniors
'Grandparent scam' targets Charlotte area seniors: "(By Bobby Sisk / NewsChannel 36, WCNC.com) Pat McSwain would do anything for her 18-year-old grandson.So when she recently got a phone call claiming he was injured and in jail in Canada, her first thought was to do whatever he said."
F1: Six Teams Use Brembo Brakes
F1: Six Teams Use Brembo Brakes: "
Brembo renews its commitment to Formula One with six teams using company's brakes..."
Brembo renews its commitment to Formula One with six teams using company's brakes..."
CMPD - University City Division
We have had 3 Robberies from Person in the University City Division in the last two weeks. The suspects are contacting the victims through "Craigslist" and offering to buy their IPad for an amount of money well above what the victim's originally paid for the IPad. The suspect's suggest an apartment complex in the University City Division to meet to make the exchange and then rob the victims. Please be careful if you respond to such an ad. If you have information regarding these incidents please call 911 or Crimestoppers and report this information.
Police Think Convenience Store Robber Had Assault Rifle
Police Think Convenience Store Robber Had Assault Rifle: "A weapon used in a convenience store robbery could end up helping police catch the robber."
I-485 ranked among worst U.S. commutes
I-485 ranked among worst U.S. commutes: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) This probably won't make you feel any better when you sit in a line of traffic on the outer loop of Interstate 485 in Pineville and south Charlotte, stuck in one of the region's worst commuting headaches.But a stretch of the outerbelt has received national attention, ranked 31st in the list of America's 50 Worst Commutes."
Clowney on police search: 'Nothing on me'
Clowney on police search: 'Nothing on me': "(By JOSH KENDALL, jkendall@thestate.com) South Carolina football signee Jadeveon Clowney of Rock Hill was searched by Columbia police at 1 a.m. Friday in the Five Points area of Columbia, he told The State on Friday afternoon.'They stopped us and said and we fit a description,' said Clowney, who said he was with South Pointe High School teammate and fellow Gamecock signee Gerald Dixon when he was stopped. 'They said some guy called and said he got robbed and said (someone) had a gun. He said we fit the description.'"
RT@espn: Killer of Connecticut Huskies' Jasper Howard gets 18-year prison sentence - http://es.pn/gnVQHs
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Walgreens Strikes a $429 Million Deal for Drugstore.com
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Published: 2011-03-24 18:30:00 GMT
Filed under: Major Movement, Deals, Walgreen Co (WAG)With a name like Drugstore.com (DSCM), there is little doubt what the company does. Unfortunately, the stock...
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Published: 2011-03-24 18:30:00 GMT
Filed under: Major Movement, Deals, Walgreen Co (WAG)With a name like Drugstore.com (DSCM), there is little doubt what the company does. Unfortunately, the stock...
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RT@news14charlotte: Thousands without power in Union County http://bit.ly/fQa7Xa
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
More Cell Phone Limits In Car Debated By NC House
More Cell Phone Limits In Car Debated By NC House: "The latest effort to limit distracted drivers mashing down cell phone buttons or checking smartphone screens may split the top leaders in the North Carolina Legislature."
Fed rejects BofA dividend hike plan
Fed rejects BofA dividend hike plan: "(By Rick Rothacker, rrothacker@charlotteobserver.com) Bank of America Corp. today said the Federal Reserve rejected its plan for a modest dividend increase in the second half of the year, even as other large banks are hiking dividends in the first half of the year.The Charlotte bank said in a securities filing that it will continue to work with the Fed and plans to resubmit a revised capital plan that would again call for a modest increase in the quarterly dividend, now at 1 cent per share."
New-home sales plunged in February to record low
New-home sales plunged in February to record low: "(The Associated Press) Sales of new U.S. homes plunged in February to the fewest on records dating back nearly half a century, a dismal sign for an already-weak housing market.The Commerce Department says new-home sales fell 16.9 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 250,000 homes. It's the third straight monthly decline and far below the 700,000-a-year pace that economists view as healthy."
CMS will explore privatizing services
CMS will explore privatizing services: "(By Eric Frazier, efrazier@charlotteobserver.com) The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board moved Tuesday toward privatizing more of its operations, overriding some members' concerns that it might cost staffers their jobs or hurt services for children.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools already allows private companies to handle more than $30million worth of services, officials said. But some members believe the school system can save more money by expanding those efforts."
Police: Man Killed Monday Shot Execution-Style
Police: Man Killed Monday Shot Execution-Style: "One of the two men killed in north Charlotte Monday was shot execution-style, police said."
Police seek tips after reports of officer brutality
Police seek tips after reports of officer brutality: "(By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., cwootson@charlotteobserver.com) In an unusual move, police have asked the public to contact them about a controversial officer-involved shooting in which witnesses say police beat a suspect who was handcuffed and lying on the ground with a gunshot wound.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are seeking more information about the series of events that began with a violent robbery just west of uptown early Sunday. It ended a half-hour later with three people injured by gunfire, including a police officer."
County pushes for progress on uptown baseball stadium
County pushes for progress on uptown baseball stadium: "(By April Bethea, abethea@charlotteobserver.com) Mecklenburg commissioners said Tuesday they want more assurances about the Charlotte Knights' long-delayed plans for a Third Ward stadium before they'll consider whether to extend a lease agreement for the ballpark.Some members said they're not ready to walk away from the project, but they want to see some progress. The latest ballpark plan was pitched five years ago, but the team still hasn't finalized its financing."
Team Sendoff Wednesday At 6:30 P.M.
Team Sendoff Wednesday At 6:30 P.M.: "Wish the Carolina men's basketball team good luck as they head to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen on Wednesday! Fans may gather outside of Entrance D at the Dean E. Smith Center around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23rd to cheer the team as they board the bus to depart for the NCAA Sweet Sixteen regionals in New Jersey at 6:30pm."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Amber_Alert: UPDATED: Edmonton,KY...click link for more information
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RT@NC_EduLottery: Amazing story. Our security team was able to find the rightful owner of a $89,719-winning ticket: http://bit.ly/ehQ8dt [Lucke-Zone Blog]
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Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf made $17.6 million in 2010
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf made $17.6 million in 2010: "(By Rick Rothacker, rrothacker@charlotteobserver.com) Wells Fargo & Co. chief executive John Stumpf received $17.6 million in total compensation in 2010, an amount that could grow or shrink depending on company performance.The total includes an $11 million grant of performance-based shares that will vest in 2013 if the company meets certain conditions, according to a proxy filing Monday. The value of the grant could increase or decrease depending on how the company fares, with the maximum value reaching about $16.5 million."
Child Dies Weeks After Accident That Killed Deacon
Child Dies Weeks After Accident That Killed Deacon: "A child injured in a crash involving a local deacon has died."
Zero G on Ford's factory floor
Zero G on Ford's factory floor: "Building things like airplanes and cars takes heavy lifting for both workers and their employers: Injuries from overexertion cost U.S. companies more than $13 billion each year. Enter a Garrett Brown, an inventor who wants to revolutionize factory work the same way he revolutionized Hollywood back in 1976.
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Rev Run and Diggy express their admiration for each other
Rev Run and Diggy express their admiration for each other: "
The father/son love is so cute. In this VEVO feature… the hip hop legends boasts about how much he respects his son’s talent and in turn Diggy expresses to his father what it is about him and Run DMC that has inspired him. Check it out below.
In part II the two talk about the reaction from the industry. How Diggy was perceived at first and how Rev Run felt when he first started getting serious about his music.
In part III they talk about how they feel when they are writing and what inspires them.
Man found shot dead in NW Charlotte
Man found shot dead in NW Charlotte: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are conducting a 'death investigation' after finding the body of a man early Tuesday morning outside a house in northwest Charlotte.Police say they do not believe the shooting was random and say they are not searching for a suspect."
Library Task Force: $2 Million Needed To Save Libraries
Library Task Force: $2 Million Needed To Save Libraries: "After six months of collecting data the Library Task Force presented recommendations to the Mecklenburg County Commissioners and library board of trustees."
U.S. plane crashes in Libya; Gadhafi, rebels at standoff
U.S. plane crashes in Libya; Gadhafi, rebels at standoff: "Moammar Gadhafi's forces lobbed artillery shells at rebels regrouping outside a strategic eastern city, forcing a band of fighters to scatter ...
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Monday, March 21, 2011
RT@NASCAR: RT @katemdavis: @MarcosAmbrose talking to One HD in Australia from the @NASCAR NewsCenter @NascarHall. http://yfrog.com/hsev9vgj #NASCAR
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Police investigating double homicide on N. Tryon
Police investigating double homicide on N. Tryon: "(By Elisabeth Arriero, earriero@charlotteobserver.com) Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a car crash that happened early Monday in which they found two passengers dead with gunshot wounds.Police received a call related to a single car wreck at North Tryon and 24th streets about 2:30 a.m. Monday. When they arrived at the scene, police found four people in the car."
Charlotte firefighters respond to apartment complex fire
Charlotte firefighters respond to apartment complex fire: "(By Elisabeth Arriero, earriero@charlotteobserver.com) The Charlotte Fire Department responded early Monday to an apartment fire in the 3000 block of Southwest Boulevard.Firefighters received a call for service for the two-alarm fire about 3 a.m. They had the fire under control within 21 minutes, and no injuries were reported."
RT@JamieTraffic: Major tractor-trailer crash on 85 North between Freedom&Glenwood. Right three lanes closed. Details & alternate routes: http://bit.ly/fnUjv4
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
RT@whitehouse: President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the holiday of #Nowruz: http://wh.gov/aaZ
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(title unknown): "(Associated Press) Spartanburg officials say a child has died and several others were injured after a train ride at Cleveland Park overturned.Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said 6-year-old Benjamin Samuel Easler of Gaffney died Saturday at Spartanburg Medical Center. Benjamin was one of about 20 people on the train when it crashed."
SBI officials snooped improperly
SBI officials snooped improperly: "(By Joseph Neff and Mandy Locke, joseph.neff@newsobserver.com) Two high-ranking officials at the State Bureau of Investigation have used the state and federal criminal information network for personal reasons, in violation of state and federal rules.Jerry Ratley, the former assistant director who oversaw the network, used it to snoop on his ex-wife, her co-workers, her husband, the wife of an SBI agent and others, records reviewed by The News & Observer show."
Student-built Habitat house teaches job skills
Student-built Habitat house teaches job skills: "(By Bobby Sisk, NewsChannel 36) From foundation to frame, the newest house on Granby Circle in southwest Charlotte's Yorkmount neighborhood was built by teenagers from Olympic High School.'It is a gratifying feeling to see it finally over here,' said senior Josiah Colvin."
Missing Fort Mill woman found safe in Florida
Missing Fort Mill woman found safe in Florida: "(By Toya Graham, tgraham@fortmilltimes.com) For two weeks, Fort Mill’s Margaret Debellotte was missing. Then came news on Saturday that the 40-year-old mother had turned up in Florida."
Saturday, March 19, 2011
RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE: Structure Fire*: Shiny Meadow Ln & Brawley Lane; (32) Firefighters needed to knockdow... Read more at http://bit.ly/haZi4l
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RT @wcnc: Hotel catches fire; guests evacuated http://snipurl.com/27nutn #cltnews
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Friday, March 18, 2011
RT@NC_EduLottery: story by @citizentimes NC Lottery announces 11 instant games to end March 25: http://bit.ly/fevVCD [Check the link for which games]
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Six colour codes to differentiate Pirelli tyres
Six colour codes to differentiate Pirelli tyres: "Italian tyre manufacturers Pirelli, embarking on the first season of a three-year agreement to supply Formula One, have revealed the colours that will distinguish the six different types of rubber that will be used throughout 2011"
Keselowski out after gall bladder surgery
Keselowski out after gall bladder surgery: "Brian Keselowski has had emergency surgery to remove his gall bladder and will miss at least two races."
Nationwide Preview: Allgaier hopes to repeat at Bristol with new team
Nationwide Preview: Allgaier hopes to repeat at Bristol with new team: "Justin Allgaier didn't want to be a one-hit wonder."
RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE: Structure Fire*; 8805 Breezy Knoll Crt; (27) firefighters needed to bring fire under c... Read more at http://bit.ly/ifz2kJ
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RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE: Structure Fire* ; Briarwood Dr; (27) firefighters needed to bring fire under control i... Read more at http://bit.ly/gUTSlm
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RT@espn: President Barack Obama picks Connecticut Huskies to win women's NCAA title - http://es.pn/eFn4Wc
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
UN approves no-fly zone, more to counter Gadhafi
UN approves no-fly zone, more to counter Gadhafi: "(The Associated Press) UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council has approved a no-fly zone over Libya and authorized "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.The vote late Thursday was 10-0 with five abstentions, including Russia and China."
Police find skeletal remains in north Mecklenburg
Police find skeletal remains in north Mecklenburg: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) Authorities are working to identify skeletal remains as detectives comb the wooded area where they were found this morning in northern Mecklenburg County.Someone discovered the remains near Statesville Road and Interstate 485 around 10:30 a.m. and called police. When officers arrived, they determined the remains were human."
RT@NASCAR: On earthquake/tsunami, Shige Hattori: "I got over 100 e-mails & personal messages from U.S. friends & #NASCAR people." http://bit.ly/ekFzxj
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
DEA takes lethal drug from Georgia Department of Corrections
DEA takes lethal drug from Georgia Department of Corrections: "The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration confiscated a potent drug commonly used in lethal injections from a state correctional facility cache.
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Yale murder suspect to plead guilty, attorney says
Yale murder suspect to plead guilty, attorney says: "A Yale lab technician charged in the strangling murder of a Yale graduate student less than a week before she was to be married plans to plead guilty, his attorney said Wednesday.
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Bonds' voicemail messages to mistress released
Bonds' voicemail messages to mistress released: "SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Federal prosecutors have released dozens of voicemail messages Barry Bonds left for his former mistress during their nine-year relationship.
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Scores of suspected child sex offenders arrested
Scores of suspected child sex offenders arrested: "Police have arrested scores of suspected child sex offenders in a three-year-old worldwide probe, the European Law Enforcement Agency announced Wednesday.
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RT@espn: Serena Williams says she's 'definitely depressed' after injury-filled 'tough year' - http://es.pn/i72Mhd
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RT@espn: Tyler Hansbrough channeled his inner "Psycho T" with this dunk last night: http://bit.ly/ehNd2Q
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alexandrapullin: In memory of Nate Dogg - here is an excellent essay on “Regulate" that used to appear on Wikipedia http://bit.ly/ieSpqd
alexandrapullin: In memory of Nate Dogg - here is an excellent essay on “Regulate" that used to appear on Wikipedia http://bit.ly/ieSpqd: "alexandrapullin: In memory of Nate Dogg - here is an excellent essay on “Regulate' that used to appear on Wikipedia http://bit.ly/ieSpqd"
Berkshire's biggest breakup fees
Berkshire's biggest breakup fees: "Warren Buffett's company could walk away richer even if the self-proclaimed elephant gunner doesn't bag his latest target.
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Changes to county payout policy backed
Changes to county payout policy backed: "(By April Bethea, abethea@charlotteobserver.com) Some Mecklenburg commissioners said Tuesday they'll recommend changing vacation and sick time policies for departing county workers to ensure the board must approve any payouts outside what's normally allowed.A board committee said it also wanted to talk more about whether to require County Manager Harry Jones to get commissioners' approval before making severance deals with workers."
Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant
Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant: "(Associated Press)"
Massive search underway for murder suspect
Massive search underway for murder suspect: "(By Ely Portillo, elyportillo@charlotteobserver.com) Sheriff's deputies in Catawba County have cordoned off a rural area Wednesday morning and called in help from surrounding counties as they search for a triple murder suspect."
Radiation fears spur run on iodide pills
Radiation fears spur run on iodide pills: "Many West Coast residents came up empty handed in their search of potassium iodide this week as fears over radiation spreading from Japan took hold.
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Solange records song to raise money for The Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN)
Solange records song to raise money for The Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN): "
“Kenya” is a track created by Chris Taylor (CANT) Solange Knowles and Twin Shadow to raise money and awareness around the issue of access to water and sanitation as part of The Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) founded by The Coca Cola Africa Foundation. RAIN brings together business, local government, NGO”s and committed individuals to tackle the problem of access to water and sanitation in Africa. All proceeds from ‘Kenya”, will be used to provide clean water and sanitation resources to Africa’s most needy. Whether that’s providing loos in Rwanda, rain harvesting roofs in Uganda or carrying containers in the Cameroon.
See the making of, learn more and donate at http://www.MusicforRAIN.net
Watch the video directed by Natalie Johns below:
I’m looking forward to the release later this year of Solange’s third (still untitled) studio album. I’m still bumping Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. Are you looking forward to new music from Solange? SOUND OFF!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
RT@espn: Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers sticks up for former Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel - http://es.pn/ebu9Od
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Vettel to stay at Red Bull until 2014
Vettel to stay at Red Bull until 2014: "Red Bull have announced on Monday that Sebastian Vettel will continue to drive for the team until the end of the 2014 season. Last year, at just 23 years-old, Vettel became the sport's youngest-ever world champion after scoring 10 pole positions, five victories and 256 points in the team's RB6.
The German has been supported by Red Bull since 1998 and is a graduate of the Red Bull Junior Team. After spells in Formula Three and Formula BMW, Vettel made his Formula One debut in 2007, standing in for an injured Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber, before securing a full-time Toro Rosso race seat later that season."
The German has been supported by Red Bull since 1998 and is a graduate of the Red Bull Junior Team. After spells in Formula Three and Formula BMW, Vettel made his Formula One debut in 2007, standing in for an injured Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber, before securing a full-time Toro Rosso race seat later that season."
RT@nfl: NFL Alumni's Jeff Nixon on NFLPA: "There they go again.recycling the same garbage" http://tinyurl.com/6458975
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RT@CharlotteFD: UPDATE: Structure Fire*:4521 Rose Vine Pl; (27) Firefighters needed to knockdown fire and bring... Read more at http://bit.ly/fRaUJ7...
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Monday, March 14, 2011
RT@espn: Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel apologizes in wake of suspension, fine - http://es.pn/dNZZjR
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RT@espn: Source: Madoff trustee wants more from New York Mets - http://es.pn/hZPpBA
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RT@BarackObama: In Arlington, Virginia, to speak about how we can reform our education system. Watch live at 10:40am ET. http://wh.gov/live
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Airstrikes help Gadhafi regain ground
Airstrikes help Gadhafi regain ground: "Moammar Gadhafi's troops pounded an oil town in eastern Libya on Sunday after the Arab League asked the U.N to impose a no-fly zone.
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