NEW YORK (November 20, 2009)—Fewer than five months after hearing their names called as first-round selections at the National Hockey League Entry Draft, John Tavares of the New York Islanders, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche and Evander Kane of the Atlanta Thrashers have helped key turnaround performances by their teams in the first quarter of...
by Eric Martin Although it won't pass, unfortunately, this is the right idea: Senior House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose a surtax beginning in 2011 to cover the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. [...] “For...
FROM MTV.COM: When "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" was announced for a summer 2011 release, fans went wild. Then the project hit rough waters following the departure of studio chief Dick Cook, a big supporter of "Pirates" star Johnny Depp. The Jack Sparrow actor subsequently expressed hesitation about continuing with the series. Still, [...]
by Eric Martin Steven Simon, whose work I admire greatly, discusses the negative reaction to the decision to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in a civilian court. After summarily dispensing with the more inane critiques of Obama's decision, Simon takes on...
There can be little doubt that almost everyone saw David Brown’s lawsuit coming a mile away. Any Canadian listening to the Caledonia man’s harrowing, shocking testimony before Ontario superior court judge Thomas Bielby this week, would have done the same in his shoes. Brown says he was threatened, harassed, vandalized, intimidated, and generally driven to the brink by the Mohawk "warriors"...
The UK-based film company plans a sequel to the 2003 Rowan Atkinson-starring spy spoof, as well as a new adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Bad news for anyone who thought that Johnny English's licence had been revoked. The Guardian can exclusively reveal that the bumbling British spy is set for another mission, with Rowan Atkinson in talks to reprise his role from the...
The Blue Jays have added right-handed pitcher Reidier Gonzalez to their 40-man roster . That means the 24 year-old Cuban is protected from being selected by another club in the Rule 5 draft on December 10th. Gonzalez went 4-6 with a 2.90 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in 17 starts with AA New Hampshire last season but was battling groin problems that derailed any chance of being called up to the big club. Currently,...
by Eric Martin Johann Hari has a fascinating piece in The Independentthat recounts his interviews with several British nationals that have made the journey from active participantsin jihadi/terrorist causes and back. Hari's quest to find out how and why certain people join terrorist groups, or espouse and propagate radical Islamist ideology, had been frustrated by the reticence and dissembling of...
In charting how far afield (or a'sea) that Somali pirates are venturing into the Indian Ocean, Gadahn at maritime blog Information Dissemination also points out. . . With Army Generals in Afghanistan now pointing out that Al Qaeda has almost entirely shifted out of Afghanistan to Pakistan and Somalia, Somalia should be treated as an emerging asylum for the global jihad with intent to attack the United...
Kate Hudson 's 6-year-old son has a crush on Penelope Cruz . While Hudson and Cruz were shooting "Nine" (out Dec. 25) together, Ryder would point out Cruz, saying, "I saw Penelope in the lobby today," Hudson tells "Extra." Says Hudson, "You could see that he recognized what a beautiful woman she is. He's so cute!" Hudson was in awe of co-star Sophia Loren . "She's...
It's true. They do. There's just something about a gorgeous guy dressed in black with a little white collar around his neck that gives me goose bumps -- and makes me want to rip off all his clothes. And now that I've shared that personal fantasy, let's move on to ABC's new science-fiction drama, V , which features the yummy Joel Gretsch as Father Jack Landry. I could eat him with a spoon. I never...
NEW ORLEANS – The Saints deactiviated starting linebacker Scott Fujita for a second straight game as New Orleans prepared to host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Fujita strained his left calf during a victory over the New York Giants in Week 6 and has not practiced since. Troy Evans was slated to start in his place. Also inactive for New Orleans were cornerback Leigh Torrence and running back...
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens 10/26/2009 Monday 07:30 pm Centre Bell in Montreal, QC New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens C John Tavares, who is second on the Islanders with seven points in nine games, has made a quick impression on two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin and his Washington coach, Bruce Boudreau. “He was taken first overall. He has to be good,” Ovechkin said. “He knows what to
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