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New statue depicts late NKorea leader on horseback
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PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Coat flying open, reins in hand, Kim Jong Il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled Tuesday as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader. The statue is the first bronze casting of Kim, who during his lifetime shunned... Read More
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Coat flying open, reins in hand, Kim Jong Il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled Tuesday as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader. The statue is the first bronze casting of Kim, who during his lifetime shunned... Read More
Review: 'The Darkness II' not worth embracing
Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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When the demonic first-person game "The Darkness" was released in 2007, it was a twisted breath of fresh air among all the war simulators and space-marine romps. AP video game reviewer Lou Kesten called it an "intriguing mix of stealth and first-person shooting." Unfortunately, a sequel that's arrived five years... Read More
When the demonic first-person game "The Darkness" was released in 2007, it was a twisted breath of fresh air among all the war simulators and space-marine romps. AP video game reviewer Lou Kesten called it an "intriguing mix of stealth and first-person shooting." Unfortunately, a sequel that's arrived five years... Read More
Schilling's company launches first video game
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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NEW YORK (AP) — Curt Schilling has loved role-playing video games since he was a teenager, and now the retired pitcher's company has produced one. "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning" was released last week. His business, 38 Studios, was launched in 2006. Schilling says he got hooked on gaming playing "Wizardry" on... Read More
OJ Simpson robbery victim facing shoplift charges
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A victim in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case said Monday he'll fight misdemeanor shoplifting charges involving incidents at the military exchange at Nellis Air Force Base. Bruce Fromong told a Las Vegas judge that he wanted a jury trial on two petty theft charges that could get him up to a... Read More
uses for an old doll cradle
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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Dear Sara: When I was little, my mom was the carpenter in our family. A lot of our gifts were handmade, because my family didn't have much money. I received a wooden doll cradle for Christmas when I was 5 or 6, which I played with a lot.
It's maybe 2 feet long with high sides and is made out of plywood, so it's... Read More
We the People: Salt Lake City research trip planned
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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We the People genealogy: Ancestor Seekers' annual research trip to Salt Lake City and the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planned for July 9-14. Read More
Early blooms announce a possible early start to spring
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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Rodd Moesel writes about gardening. Read More
BC-BKW--T25-Texas A&M-Baylor Long Box, BKW
Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
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Percentages: FG .281, FT .600. 3-Point Goals: 3-9, .333 (Carter 2-8, Standish 1-1). Team Rebounds: 5. Blocked Shots: 4 (Bone 2, White, Elonu). Turnovers: 14 (Elonu 3, Bone 3, Carter 2, White 2, Gilbert, Pratcher, Standish, Assarian). Steals: 9 (White 3, Carter 2, Elonu 2, Gilbert, Standish). Technical Fouls:... Read More
Synthetic lawn is easy to install, maintain
Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
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SYNLawn, the maker of residential synthetic grass, teams with Lowe's to provide the look of a perfect lawn for weekend warriors who want to be the envy of their neighborhood. Read More
SYNLawn, the maker of residential synthetic grass, teams with Lowe's to provide the look of a perfect lawn for weekend warriors who want to be the envy of their neighborhood. Read More
Churchill acquires Bluff Media
Updated: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs Inc., the owner of the racetrack that's home to the Kentucky Derby, is hoping to cash in on the popularity of poker with its latest acquisition. The Louisville-based company said Friday it has acquired the assets of Bluff Media, whose assets include the poker periodical... Read More
Nissan recalling 39,000 Versa small cars
Updated: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling 39,000 Versa small cars because the transmissions can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake. The 2012 model cars were made from June 9, 2011 through Jan. 13, 2012 and sold in the U.S. and Canada. Federal safety regulations require that a driver's foot... Read More
DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling 39,000 Versa small cars because the transmissions can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake. The 2012 model cars were made from June 9, 2011 through Jan. 13, 2012 and sold in the U.S. and Canada. Federal safety regulations require that a driver's foot... Read More
CD review: Lana Del Rey 'Born To Die'
Published: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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CD review: Lana Del Rey “Born To Die” Read More
CD review: Lana Del Rey “Born To Die” Read More
CD review: Van Halen 'A Different Kind of Truth'
Published: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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CD review: Van Halen ‘A Different Kind of Truth' Read More
CD review: Van Halen ‘A Different Kind of Truth' Read More
US video game sales fall 34 percent in January
Updated: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 34 percent in January from a year earlier to $751 million due to the lack of new game titles, according to market researcher NPD Group. NPD analyst Liam Callahan said the dearth of new games likely resulted in fewer people... Read More
Pepsico, Six Flags, Taleo are market movers
Published: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Pepsico Inc., down $2.47 at $64.27 The maker of Pepsi soda and Doritos chips plans to cut 8,700 jobs to offset high commodity costs and increase advertising spending. Philip... Read More
Review: 'Amalur' a cliched tale in a vibrant world
Published: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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In game six of the 2004 American League Championship Series, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling beat the New York Yankees despite playing on an injured ankle — one that bled so badly that Schilling's victory became known as the "bloody sock" game. It's the stuff of baseball legend. And it's a legend that's... Read More
In game six of the 2004 American League Championship Series, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling beat the New York Yankees despite playing on an injured ankle — one that bled so badly that Schilling's victory became known as the "bloody sock" game. It's the stuff of baseball legend. And it's a legend that's... Read More
How consumer-electronics makers are faring
Updated: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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A look at how selected makers of phones and other consumer-electronic gadgets are faring: Jan. 19: Microsoft Corp. says it shipped 8.2 million Xbox 360 video game consoles in the latest quarter, compared with 6.3 million a year earlier. Jan. 24: Apple Inc. says it sold 37 million iPhones in the latest quarter,... Read More
How consumer-electronics makers are faring
Updated: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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A look at how selected makers of phones and other consumer-electronic gadgets are faring: Jan. 19: Microsoft Corp. says it shipped 8.2 million Xbox 360 video game consoles in the latest quarter, compared with 6.3 million a year earlier. Jan. 24: Apple Inc. says it sold 37 million iPhones in the latest quarter,... Read More
How the video games industry is faring
Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2012
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A look at results from selected companies in the video games business: Jan. 9: GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, reports nearly flat sales for a nine-week holiday period that ended on Dec. 31. Sales of game software rose but sales of game consoles and other hardware slid. The company backed... Read More
How the video games industry is faring
Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2012
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A look at results from selected companies in the video games business: Jan. 9: GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, reports nearly flat sales for a nine-week holiday period that ended on Dec. 31. Sales of game software rose but sales of game consoles and other hardware slid. The company backed... Read More
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