No cash for Minn. boy who made ‘miracle’ shot
MINNEAPOLS (AP) — It was an amazing hockey shot, with the puck sliding into a tiny hole from center ice for a $50,000 prize. But a penalty was called on the Minnesota boy who made the shot during a charity…
Anne – Part 37
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “he must go away and live his life” Rast’s spirits rose, and he began to laugh, and to drag his companion along at a rapid pace. They reached the edge…
Libyan rebels catch Gadhafi foreign minister
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Rebels hunting the top officials in Moammar’s Gadhafi’s ousted regime have captured his foreign minister and are closing in on Gadhafi himself, rebel officials said Thursday. The announcement, made on the 42nd anniversary of the coup…
Public Entities Meet Financial Deadline
For the first time since the Public Management and Finance Law was introduced, public sector entities across the board have kept to the deadline to submit financial statements to the Auditor General’s Office. Wednesday 31st August, is the date by…
Getting healthy eating lessons from…apes?
Brandi Propas is the newest addition to The International Medical Group. She is a registered dietician and her services are a welcome complement to the clinic. It seems that our ancestors weren’t that far off after all. No, I’m not…
Moody ready for World Cup opener
Lewis Moody says he is “on the right path” to proving his fitness for England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on 10 September. Captain Moody, hoping to add to his 67 caps, has had his international season severely hampered…
Hurricane Katia poses no threat to land for the next few days but keep an eye on Invest 93L
The unsettled weather that brought us thunderstorms and heavy rain over the last few days has finally moved away from us. Rob Lightbown on his Crown Weather website says: “My thinking is that 93L will meander around just off of…
Alaska woman punches bear in snout to save dog
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Juneau, Alaska, woman says she knows it was stupid to punch a black bear in the snout to save her dog. But Brooke Collins says the attack happened so fast that all she could think…
JUST AND FAIR DECISION: Devon’s mom says acquittal was correct
In an emotional post-verdict interview yesterday, the mother of Devon Anglin, acquitted of murder in the Grand Court, detailed her private anguish at the trial and public vilification of her son. “The last 18 months have been the most intense…