CIAA puts focus on local students today; and 6 more games on tap.
Charlotte Ob
Less than a minute later, the All-CIAA player was back on the floor, noticeably limping when the clock wasn't running. But with the game on the line, Jennings had enough life still left to angle her way into the lane and hit a runner after a pass from Tuesday looked like a repeat of the [...]
Read MoreNavy railgun holds promise of hypersonic speed, devastating damage
Mother Natur
The electromagnetic (EM) railgun prototype launcher that was recently installed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, Virginia, It fires a 40-pound metal slug up to 5600 miles per hour from New York to Philadelphia, slamming into its target with 32 times the force of a "1-ton car being thrust at 100 mph." [...]
Read MoreLeap year flight of fancy: how to remake the calendar with no leap day
Christian Sc
What better day for the producers of the online series, Leap Year, to announce its second season renewal than on Feb. 29? Filming on the comedy series' sophomore season begins in early-March with a summer premiere date planned for Hulu and Mashable, By Elizabeth Flock Today is the Leap Day, the extra day that transforms [...]
Read MoreMonsanto protested in DC, NY after class-action lawsuit against biotech giant …
Washington P
Occupy DC said 10 or 11 of its members were arrested Wednesday while protesting outside the offices of agriculture giant Monsanto as part of a national day to "shut down the corporations." The group was protesting in solidarity with Occupy Portland, A federal judge has ruled in favor of global seed giant Monsanto Co, dismissing [...]
Read MoreConsultant: Michigan's primary results about as good as Romney could have …
MLive.com
by John Avlon Feb 29, 2012 10:48 AM EST Romney and Santorum are coming out of Michigan bruised—and detached from reality in the eyes of most voters. John Avlon on why this primary fight is a loss for everyone. AP Photo (2) But the real question is why Mitt Romney won the Michigan primary narrowly [...]
Read MoreDerrick Williams, Michael Beasley lead way as Wolves ride late surge by Clips
ESPN
He beat out Houston's Chase Budinger, Indiana's Paul George and Minnesota's Derrick Williams for the Jazz's first-ever trophy in the contest. In a departure from past dunk competitions, fans were given complete voting power and cast their ballots by Maybe the NBA dunk contest gave Derrick Williams some confidence and the trade rumors fueled Michael [...]
Read MoreSCHOOL CLOSINGS ALERT: Branson, Dallas County RI schools closed today
KSPR
Or is the rightsizing of religious education being handled as clumsily as the clergy sex scandal was cynically? Put another way, did archdiocesan leaders know the threat of widespread school closures would generate millions in emotional donations at a Board Backs School Closings, Turnarounds at Raucous Meeting. by REBECCA VEVEA | Feb 23, 2012. Over [...]
Read MoreKatherine Jenkins signs up for Dancing with the Stars
Evening Stan
Katherine, who is partnered with Mark Ballas for the show, has released seven studio albums, six of which have hit No. 1 in the classical charts. By Lara Gould Opera singer Katherine Jenkins was left shaken when a stranger entered her dressing room before a performance in Bournemouth. The mezzo-soprano, 31, was left distressed when [...]
Read MoreDancing With the Stars cast includes Urkel
Winnipeg Fre
If you're looking for an honest opinion about being on Dancing with the Stars, look no further than Ricki Lake! As a contestant on the show last season, she says it was “brutal” and that while she is grateful to be on the show, “I'm grateful to have it "Family Matters" star Jaleel White, "Little [...]
Read MoreBranson, Mo., other communities hit by possible tornadoes
NOLA.com
Regardless of whether you're going to Branson, Missouri for shows and shopping, or theme parks and lake activities, everyone eventually needs to refuel, re-energize, and relax. What better place to kick back and unwind than In the popular resort community of Branson, Mo., firefighters reported several buildings collapsed or sustained major structural damage because of [...]
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