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3 p.m.: Closings and cancellations
February 9, 2010
As the snow continues to fall, area schools, organizations and communities are cancelling events scheduled for today and Wednesday.
Cancelled as of 3 p..
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2:15pm: Storm moving through Midwest
February 9, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday and headed for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices have been closed since last week and utility workers struggled to restore power already knocked out by a...
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9:55 am: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery
February 9, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.
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9:50am: Army launches major operation
February 9, 2010
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Army soldiers have launched a major operation in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan.
About 400 U..
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9:40am: Toyota recalls Priuses, hybrids
February 9, 2010
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
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Another foot could fall by Wednesday
February 9, 2010
As most of the Mahoning Valley, and much of the eastern United States, continue to dig themselves out from the winter storm that dumped more than a foot of snow locally, another winter storm is threatening to add up to another foot of snow by...
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Calories in, fat out
Sat, January 30, 2010 @ 1:36PM
We’re still in the early stages of the fitness challenge and although I’m keeping pace with my goal, some of my teammates, and others, are struggling. Why is that? Here’s my theory and it’s all about reality. Reality #1: I’m on pace with my numbers because I didn’t set my goal too high. Two pounds a week over the course of the competition. That adds up to 20 pounds, which I think is a realistic goal for anyone. Sure some people out there are losing tons of weight, or at least they did with the first weigh-in. This won’t be the norm every week. It’s easy to lose a lot the first week because much of it is water and other bodily fluids. A gallon of liquid weighs seven pounds. Get rid of all that excess water puffing out your fat cells and it shows up as a big loss on the scales, but those fat cells are still there. Once the water is gone, you have to really get down to work. Reality #2: It’s all about the numbers.
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The Story Lives
Tue, February 2, 2010 @ 8:06PM
This story about the church shooting in Youngstown has now reached the status of a living being. Those familiar with the earlier nature of my works may remember that I have said that some big stories are like people; they grow and become living, breathing things as they are nurtured, almost like small children. These are mostly crime stories -- such as the Michael Davis/Crawford arson or the Lloyd McCoy shooting in Warren last year. When intense egos and animus is involved, such as the Youngstown-Girard V&M soap opera and the bloodfeud over Oak Hill between the Cafaros and Anthony Traficanti, those stories also take on a life of their own. Crime stories usually come alive because they are updated constantly and they stir up emotion. And this church shooting has defintely done that. Over the weekend police arrested 18-year-old Jamar Houser for the murder of 80-year-old Angeline Fimognari, who was shot and killed after 8 a.m. Mass Jan. 23 in the parking of St.
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`Twlight' vampire coming to Eastwood Mall
Fri, February 5, 2010 @ 3:00PM
Eastwood Mall will be filled with the sounds of screaming Twi-hards on March 6 when the head of the Cullen clan comes to Niles. Actor Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in “Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” is scheduled to sign autographs at the mall from noon to 5 p.m. March 6, according to the mall’s Web site. Autographs will be $25 and photos will be $40, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a charity that fights childhood cancer. Twi-hards might want to be aware of the tiny type on the announcement: “Event subject to cancellation or change without notice due to celebrity’s schedule.” In other words, fans should hope Facinelli doesn’t get an acting gig that conflicts with the booking. More information is available at the mall’s customer service ce.
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Not for long
Sat, February 6, 2010 @ 12:20PM
Browns receiver Donte Stallworth will be officially reinstated by the NFL on Monday, ending his suspension for driving a car that struck and killed a pedestrian in Florida last year. Stallworth received a short prison sentence for his actions in the accident. It was reported that he had alcohol beyond the Florida limit of 0.8 in his system at the time. Browns president Mike Holmgren was asked about Stallworth during a recent press conference. Holmgren didn't give a clear indication what the team might do, but it's widely believed that there will be a parting of the ways. Five years remain on the seven-year deal Stallworth received from the Browns when Phil Savage was the general manager. In his lone season with the team (2008), Stallworth caught 17 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown. The contract was worth $35 million, including $10 of which is guaranteed. There's no way the Browns will pay him a high salary for another five years.
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Groundhog Day
Sun, February 7, 2010 @ 0:30AM
Rick Muccio cartoon for February 7, 201...
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Winning title was a Brees
Mon, February 8, 2010 @ 4:28AM
If any Cleveland Browns fans were watching Super Bowl XLIV, the game must have looked strange to them. Aside from Peyton Manning's costly interception, the game was a back-and-forth display of two quarterbacks with a knack for when and how to deliver the football. Manning, however, was outdueled by Drew Brees, who was 32-of-39 for 281 yards as the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17. The 32 completions tied Tom Brady's Super Bowl record. The Browns, who spent this past season alternating between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson, probably went a month without 32 completions. Take the defense off the field and I'm not sure either Quinn or Anderson could go 32-of-39. Watching Brees could be considered by encouraging and discouraging for Cleveland fans. It was encouraging because the Saints' rise makes it clear that the Browns need a quarterback who can deliver the ball when and where it has to b.
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You have to check this out
Tue, February 2, 2010 @ 10:23AM
I was listening to Dan Rivers on the radio (570 WKBN) the other day and his topic was Nancy Pelosi. He mentioned this site and how the people there had obtained records through the Freedom of Information Act on all the costs associated with her travels. It's called Legislative Watch and the stuff about her as the top dated Jan. 28. It seems like a reputable site. Apparently she and her associates like top-shelf liquor and don't mind having the taxpayers foot the bill. No company I know of in the private sector supplies liquor for employees. Why should taxpayers have to pay for hers? Wow. It's bad enough she's flying all over the place on questionable trips, according to the site. The liquor bill is a tough one to swal.
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