Restaurant open after improved health inspectionSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:05PMAfter failing a health inspection Feb. 4, Castillo's Rio Grande Cafe (across from City Beach) was closed that day. The closing was a result of sanitation issues and previously documented issues at the facility, according to health/code enforcement officer Becky Mauldin. The restaurant opened again the next week after re-inspection by the city's health officer and fire inspector. Castillo's ...
Sports calendarSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:08AM/>PREP BASKETBALL — Class 5A State @ Topeka Expocentre, Class 4A State @ Bicentennial Center, Salina; Class 2A State @ Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan.
Els storms into lead at DoralSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:35AMErnie Els was in the lead and off the golf course, and he wasn't sure which made him feel better.
4 to challenge Roberts for supervisor seatSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:11AMJust nine days ago, it looked like county Supervisor Ron Roberts would cruise to re-election unopposed for the third time in his career.
Samohi Girls Win in OvertimeSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:11AMCoach Marty Verdugo celebrates the Vikings 59-56 win in overtime in a home game against Canyon Springs from Moreno Valley in round 2 of the California Girls 2010 CIF State Basketball Championships Division 1 on Thursday, March 11.
Rich Campbell: Hard to say no to the Front Steps Five, but ...Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:26AMShortly before I walked outside to meet my supporters, I received a voicemail from former County Commissioner Michael DiTerlizzi, who said if I decide to run I should put his name in for my job at the newspaper. “I’d really love to write editorials about you as a commissioner,” DiTerlizzi said. I bet you would, Michael. Ain’t gonna happen.
It’s a soggy story at Puerto Rico OpenFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:45AMA golf cart drives through a a partially-flooded Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande Friday.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: March: In Like a Jazz LionFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:23AMThursday, March 11Join the fun at the Hopewell Inn with the jazz jam lead by Jim Popik, of Black Diamond Jazz. Bring your horn, ax or sticks anytime after 8 p.m. Friday, March 12The John Bianculli Trio, with vocalist Jackie Jones will be at Christopher's at the Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Ave., Ne...
Roatan helps put Honduras back on the travel mapFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:16AMThe island's increasing fame is an economic boon in a country that's among the poorest in the Western Hemisphere.
Sources say Woods to return for MastersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:12AMTiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Tiger Woods won't play at least until the MastersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:12AMSouth African Charl Schwartzel shoots 67 to lead by one at Doral. Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told the Associated Press.
Sao Paulo: Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing previewTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:08PMCompeting on a new track for the first time takes equal parts preparation and educated guesswork by a talented group of engineers.
Global Crossing upgrades capacity on MAC, SAC, and PAC submarine networksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:01PMMARCH 9, 2010 -- Global Crossing (NASDAQ:GLBC) will significantly expand capacity on its Mid-Atlantic Crossing (MAC), South American Crossing (SAC), and Pan American Crossing (PAC) undersea fiber-optic cable systems to meet rapidly growing demand for Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet transport among its enterprise , carrier , and service provider customers.
Golf GlanceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:03PMWORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS CA Championship Site: Doral, Florida. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: TPC Blue Monster at Doral (7,334 yards, par 72). Purse: $8.5 million. Winner's share: $1.53 million. Last year: Phil Mickelson won the second of his three 2009 tour titles. Taken to a hospital on the eve of the final round because of heat exhaustion and dehydration, Mickelson parred the final seven ...
Paris Hilton Ad Deemed Too Hot For Brazil (VIDEO)Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:27PM(AP) RIO DE JANEIRO -- It's confirmed: Paris Hilton is too hot for Brazil. A sultry beer ad featuring the socialite has been pulled after consumer complaints and a watchdog agency's investigation.
FMQB's Unofficial South By Southwest Music GuideTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:47PM3/17 5th Annual Canadian Blast BBQ at SXSW at Brush Square Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Born Ruffians, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Hollerado, Radio Radio, Plants and Animals and Justin Rutledge and The Beauties
South Florida's Fidel Castros Find It Isn't Easy Sharing a Name With a DespotTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMFor the past 18 months, Fidel Castro has searched for a job driving vans or small trucks. He has a clean driving record, and his résumé includes more than a decade behind the wheel. "I know every alley in this fucking city," Castro declares, his upper lip quivering indignantly. "I d...
Global Crossing Upgrades Network Capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Broadband ServicesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:15PMFLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced it is significantly expanding capacity on its Mid-Atlantic Crossing (MAC®), South American Crossing (SAC®) and Pan American Crossing (PAC®) undersea fiber-optic cable systems to meet rapidly growing demand for Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet transport ...
Former Rio Rancho teacher reported missing in HawaiiTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:57PMFriends and relatives of Laura Vogel held a candlelight vigil for her at Rio Vista Park in Rio Rancho last Thursday evening, hoping and praying for the best and dreading the worst.
metro reportMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:40PMmetro report
Get Consumed in Your ProtectionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:13PMConsumer Protection Week is here and the FBI doesn't won't you to forget it
Santa Cruz the very definition of laid-backMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:51PMThree-hundred and forty-five driving miles north of Los Angeles, 72 miles south of San Francisco and many leagues to the left of Middle America, Santa Cruz calls out to newcomers like a lazy mermaid atop Monterey Bay. With tie-dyed scales.
Hernando County Crime TrackerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:55PMThe sheriff divides Hernando County into three districts which are further broken down into zones, based on population density. District 9 shows calls handled by the sheriff in Brooksville, but not city police calls. The report shows where deputies were dispatched and does not necessarily mean arrests were made. Sex crimes, child abuse and neglect/exploitation of the elderly offenses are not ...
Squire Sanders Promotes 12 Distinguished Lawyers From the US, Latin America, Western and Eastern EuropeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMWith a focus on opportunities and the resources needed to respond to client challenges as the economy continues to recover, global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has made promotions in key practices, electing four new partners and naming four new principals and four new national partners.
Consumer protection week activities beginMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:33AMAnyone can be scammed at any age. That's the message of this year's National Consumer Week, led by the U.S. Postal Service. Area post offices will host consumer protection events to teach about protecting privacy, managing money and debt, avoiding identity theft, understanding credit and mortgages and how to steer clear of fraud and scams. Participants will be able to ask consumer experts ...
Monday Morning Golf ReportMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:51AMKyle Reifers made his second-straight cut south of the border at the Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open in Bogota, Columbia. Reifers finished with two rounds in the 60s to post a tie for 40th.
Penn State Women's Golf Finishes Rio Verde CollegiateSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:45PMOn the final day of the Rio Verde Collegiate the women's golf team recorded a score 322 and finished in 15th place overall. They finished with a tournament total of 958 (317-319-322) leaving them +106 for the tournament.
Women's Golf Team 16th After Second Day of Play at Rio Verde InvitationalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:48PMRio Verde, Ariz. - Penn State's women's golf team sits in the 16 spot after carding a 319 on the second day of play at the Rio Verde Invitational. Penn State currently has a 636 after both rounds and is +68 for the tournament.
Brazil gears up for IRL startSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:28PMSAO PAULO (AP) -- The IndyCar Series will open its season on the streets of South America's biggest city, parading through a Sambadrome and a mile-long straightaway that is the series' longest ever.
IndyCar to open season on a Sambadrome in BrazilSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:12AMSAO PAULO (AP) - The IndyCar Series will open its season on the streets of South America's biggest city, parading through a Sambadrome and a mile-long straightaway that is the series' longest ever. The inaugural Sao Paulo Indy 300 will kick-start the IRL season on March 14...
'Old girl's' golden years to comeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:00AMA REVITALISED Karrie Webb believes an "old girl of 41" can still be good enough to secure a dream career finale at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Finding family fun in Puerto RicoSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:08AMQ. I am looking for a family-friendly vacation to Puerto Rico for spring break. Our children are 3 and 7. All-inclusive would be great, but I'm open. We would likely do some other activities while there, such as horseback riding, hiking, etc.
How to avoid climbing Everest backwardsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:50AMMount Everest. A fashion started by Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, it is fast becoming the a la mode metaphor for Bafana Bafana's task at the 2010 World Cup finals, writes Jonty Mark.
Friday's College Basketball ScoresSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:02AMCornell 95, Brown 76 Duquesne 111, Fordham 100 Harvard 67, Penn 66 Princeton 71, Dartmouth 43 Yale 65, Columbia 48 MIDWEST Kent St. 74, Akron 61 St. John's 90, DePaul 82, 3OT FAR WEST Long Beach St. 76, UC Riverside 74 TOURNAMENT Atlantic Sun Conference Semifinals ETSU 69, Kennesaw St. 64 Mercer 66, Jacksonville 63 CACC Tournament Semifinals Felician 90, Philadelphia 77, OT Goldey Beacom 84 ...
Flowers and feathersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:58PMLove, death, decadence and a long road traveled back to its beginning are among the elements at play in the accessories created by two local designers.
The Limey: England faces mounting roster questions ahead of World CupFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:35AMOn paper, a 3-1 victory against the African Cup of Nations winners, Egypt, a team sitting 17th in the FIFA world rankings, looks like a good result for England. The reality was an unconvincing performance that emphasized England's lack of depth and highlighted the absence of key individuals through injury and the poor form of some players.
World News Quick TakeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMIntelligence agents have arrested a senior Afghan Taliban commander, the latest move in a crackdown on the insurgent network in Pakistan.
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At third, Rays' Longoria has a glove as good as goldFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:11AMBy DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI MURDOCK Evan Longoria was in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 10, when he received a text message from one of his friends. That was followed later by an e-mail from his agent Paul Cohen. That was how Longoria learned he received the Rawlings Gold Glove for American League third basemen.
Golf: Green, Connell shoot 65's to lead Honda ClassicThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:32PMAustralia's Nathan Green and American Michael Connell fired five-under 65s to share the first round lead at the Honda Classic on Friday, while Yang Yong-eun opened his title defence with a dreadful nine-over 79
Cruises on Tempe lake endThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:20PMTown Lake boat tours for Valley residents could end this week with the potential resolution of a legal battle between Tempe and the company that has steered cruises on the lake since it opened 10 years ago.