| Frazier's Hawaii career ends badly
University of Hawai'i Athletics Director Herman Frazier was touted as a "true American hero" when he arrived, but problems associated with scheduling, Riley Wallace and Sugar Bowl tickets began to undermine him. See more photos. GREGORY YAMAMOTO | The Honolulu Advertiser .
Ban on football, cricket and netball as cops reined in to fight crime
Police officers have been banned from playing all sport outside the Police Service as Police Commissioner Trevor Paul moves to harness all his resources in the fight against crime. Paul has instructed that some 200 police officers who represent the Police Service in various sporting disciplines to desist from participating in all national league competitions, insisting that they are much more needed to arrest the criminal elements. Sources said yesterday that Paul issued specific instructions that in effect suspended all teams representing the Police Service from participating in any competitions organised by organisations outside of the Police Service with immediate effect. "We are still awaiting official word for it to be read in the official departmental orders," one source said, adding that many of the police officers involved do not belong to specialist units such as the Homicide Bureau.
2007 No. 1: City sets homicide record : With nine killings, officials ...
When Lamar Fleming was shot, she was preparing to have his child. But that night in March changed everything. Mr. Fleming stepped out to get a cigarette and was gunned down near their home. "After that happened, I wasn't eating or nothing," she recalled this month. At the time of the murder, she was about nine weeks pregnant. But days after her husband's death, she had a miscarriage. She had to deliver the unborn baby the day after his funeral, she said. It was almost a relief. "I didn't want to deal with another child, and he was gone," she said. Ms. Smith has five children, three of whom are Mr. Fleming's offspring. They're all between the ages of 1 and 9. Since her husband's death, she's had to go through a lot on her own - their daughter's kindergarten graduation, his birthday and holidays.
Britney Spears' release: Why, God? WHY?!
Britney Spears' release from UCLA Medical Center has many people scratching their heads. It turns out that a court-appointed lawyer stepped in and decided that Britney was no longer a danger to herself and others. People reports: The procedure calls for a hearing at the hospital to find out whether the hold is justified. The rep for the court, called a "hearing referee" – who is usually a lawyer – interviews the patient and doctor to determine if there's "just cause" for detainment.
"This is when law and medicine collide," says attorney Terry K. Wasserman, who's not involved in the Spears matter, "when a lawyer can override a doctor's opinion." Britney Spears' parents are obviously none-too-thrilled and issued the following statement last night to the media: "As parents of an adult child in the throes of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe.
Acrylamide In Food May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer, New Findings ...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 16, 2008) Acrylamide is a chemical formed when frying, roasting, grilling or baking carbohydrate-rich foods at temperatures above 120°C. Acrylamide is thus found in a number of foods, such as bread, crisps, French fries and coffee. Tobacco smoking also generates substantial amounts of acrylamide. .
Cookbook publisher thrives on personal tales
FLETCHER — Diane Dolde discovered Kathy LeFevre's cookbook business like many have: searching on the Internet. "I found her by accident," Dolde of South Bend, Ind., said of her quest to find someone to produce a cookbook of tailgating recipes shared by those who hit the parking lot at football games of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. .
Carnival Tea supports angioplasty services
An Italian tradition takes place Sunday at the Da Vinci Centre in support of a worthy cause to improve cardiac care in the city. The Ladies Veneto Society is hosting the 37th annual Carnival Tea with proceeds goint to the Save a Heart Campaign at the Regional hospital. Carnival is a Venetian-inspired event that resembles Mardi Gras, with costumes and traditional cooking. Melina Sgarbossa, one of the organizers said in the last three years the Society has raised over $31,000 to bring angioplasty closer to home. Some of the other activities include music and face painting for children. The Carnival Tea takes place from 1 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Da Vinci Centre.
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Bowling: Top bowlers compete to represent Malta in Mediterranean ...
No less than ten Mediterranean nations confirmed their participation in this popular regional tournament, namely, Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Malta, Morocco, San Marino, Spain, Turkey and of course host nation Greece.
Team Malta was decided by a rigorous qualifying event held over 24 games in three days at the Eden SuperBowl, where the eventual qualifiers emerged as Dennis Mercieca and Paul Baldacchino in the male division, and Sue Abela and Tiziana Carannante from the female competitors.
Mens Division
Dennis Mercieca and Paul Baldacchino topped a high-scoring field.
Day one saw an ominous display from Mark Spiteri, who claimed the mens title in the 2007 championships held in Turkey, as he took the top spot with a great 1,724 set (215.5 ave) to begin his quest to defend his title.
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