Basketball Opens Season Nov 17, 2009
It marked the first time since the 1992-93 season that the Seminoles had won at least 10 ACC games in a single season ... The Seminoles are 3-0 against Jacksonville in season-opening games ... The Seminoles are undefeated in season opening games under. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Blanks Cal 3-0 Nov 17, 2009
FSU registered a pair of first half goals from sophomore forwards and to give the Seminoles their 17th consecutive victory at home, while moving to 17-0-0 all-time in postseason games played inside the Seminole Soccer Complex. tied a career-high with two assists on Sunday, while Price scored for the third time in two NCAA Tournament games this year. (Seminoles.com)
Recycle Video Games levels up Nov 17, 2009
The World Link : Recycle Video Games levels up. Recycle Video Games levels up ... Video games will go completely digital in two to five years, Annie Jackson says. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Revenge Swat: FSU Jams Jackets Nov 17, 2009
The Seminoles (25-2, 16-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) remain two games up on second-place Duke as they earned their school-record 13th consecutive conference victory with the win over a Yellow Jackets (18-9, 12-5) team that handed FSU its lone league loss earlier this year ... Florida State has just three games left before the start of the NCAA Tournament. (Seminoles.com)
Hawks end Blazers six-game winning streak Nov 17, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 and Brandon Roy added 17 for the Trail Blazers, who had won six straight games. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Area Comic Book Stores Band Together to Form Superheroes for Toys for Tots Nov 17, 2009
ENI provides news, product reviews, and previews of entertainment properties such as movies, video games, DVDs, comic books, action figures and associated social networks to the 15-34 male demographic ... Many of the gifts we provide, such as books, games and sports equipment, make a significant contribution to the educational, social and recreational interests of these children. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Triad football learns lessons from St. PaulWhat not to do: Underestimating foe resulted in 70-28 Triad loss Nov 17, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... If they take care of business, they have two or three games left in their careers. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Major League Baseball Productions and Shout! Factory Release Official DVD & Blu-ray(TM) Chronicling New York Yankees' 2009 World Series(R) Championship Nov 17, 2009
No team had won more road games than the Phillies. No team had won more home games than the Yankees. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beaver win keeps them in Rose Bowl huntJacquizz Rodgers led OSU with 159 yards Nov 16, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 159 yards, Sean Canfield threw for four touchdowns and the Beavers demolished Washington 48-21 Saturday for their fifth win in six games ... They play their final two games on the road against Washington State and Oregon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Toys in the attic are golden memories Nov 16, 2009
With his wife, Lynn, beside him, he watched as toy appraiser Mark Leinberger assigned a value to the toys and board games he'd played with as a child ... But the pain of surrendering his beloved Hot Wheels collection was lessened, if only a little, when Mr. Leinberger told Mr. Rarick he'd be happy to take the majority of his toys and games for $830, or 60 percent of the appraisal value. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Reviews: Drive, fight and be a 'DJ Hero' Nov 14, 2009
Lots of fall games a blessing and a curse for video game fans ... Instead of flying down a guitar neck in previous games, your eyes (and ears) are on a spinning record. (CNN -- Tech)
What happens to the kids? Nov 13, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... The child witness gets a tour of the courtroom the day before he or she is to testify, and is provided with books and games during waiting periods. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Noles Honored By TopDrawerSoccer Nov 13, 2009
Even more impressive were her numbers against league opponents in 2009 as McCarty recorded 20 points on eight goals and four assists in 10 games ... McCarty is already the all-time career holder at Florida State with 31 points in ACC games, while she is tied for the school record with 12 goals and second in assists with seven. (Seminoles.com)
Running into troublePlenty of problems: Arizona State faces challenge to stop Duck running game Nov 13, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... 5 yards in conference games to lead Oregon ... The Sun Devils have lost three straight games and need to win two of their final three games for bowl eligibility. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Seminoles Are No Secret Nov 13, 2009
One of the pair has recorded a point in 15 of 21 games this season, and in eight games both players have netted a goal ... Price did play in all 22 games and tallied three goals and six assists in 2008, but she is having a breakout year with 12 goals and 10 assists in 2009 - only the second player in school history to register double-digit goals and assists in a season ... "We have had a lot of games where multiple people have scored.". (Seminoles.com)
Noles, Lions Open NCAA... Nov 13, 2009
The Lions have tallied 55 goals in 19 games (2. 89 g/g), while the Seminoles have 58 goals in 21 games (2 ... Of the 22 student-athletes listed on the 2009 Seminole roster, 13 have prior experience playing in a combined 82 games in the NCAA Tournament. (Seminoles.com)
Caught in history Nov 13, 2009
"What's interesting is he hadn't done much in his career, but in 1927 he won 22 games for the Pirates," says Ellis. In an era rich with nicknames, one of Hill's was "Specs." "I've heard he was one of the first two players in baseball to wear glasses, which for a guy nobody heard of I think is kind of cool," Ellis says. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tournament Central Nov 13, 2009
Tournament Passes $10 - Adults $6 - Youth, 18 , senior 50+ and students from participating schools Free - Children 2 Note: The first 100 students, with a valid student ID, will be admitted free of charge to Friday's first round games in Tallahassee. Single Day Tickets $7 - Adults $5 - Youth, 18 , senior 50+ and students from participating schools Free - Children 2 Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to Seminoles. (Seminoles.com)
Big Weekend Ahead For FSU Nov 13, 2009
- Five games to go and the pressure is on for the 15th-ranked Florida State volleyball team ... Currently two games ahead of Duke and Georgia Tech in the race to the conference crown, FSU is looking to continue its school-record 11-match winning streak in ACC play against the Tigers and Yellow Jackets -- two teams that gave them all they could handle earlier this season ... Clemson enters the weekend slate of games tied with N.C. State for third place in the conference. (Seminoles.com)
Aaron Kwok & Ekin Cheng in Kuala Lumpur to promote The Storm Warriors Nov 13, 2009
30pm on 1 Dec 2009, where fans will get to meet them in person and participate in stage games to win fantastic prizes. More to that, fans can also win a chance to meet the stars and directors in an exclusive party at Aloha KL via contests on www. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Training Wheels Off Nov 13, 2009
"With us playing these nine games with Christian, we don't have the same time with EJ, so that's something we've worked on a lot this week," Reed said ... "We're not coming in here to lose games or anything like that. We're definitely trying to win these next three games and also extend that bowl streak.". (Seminoles.com)
Veterans Day parade is Saturday morning Nov 12, 2009
There will be lots of food, fun, games and turkey giveaways every 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 12, 2009
5v5 Dodgeball League games will begin at 6 p.m. at the Lake Wales YMCA Basketball court ... Music, games and pool every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Youth Coffee House for middle and high school students ... Music, games, pool and more for middle school and high school youths. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Men's Basketball Signing Day Nov 12, 2009
" James (Savannah, Ga./Richard Arnold High School) was an All-Panhandle Conference First Team selection and the Panhandle Conference Freshman of the Year in 2009. He averaged 12.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots in his first season at TCC. James is averaging a double-double of 17.0 points and 11.0 rebounds in the first two games of the 2009-10 season for the Eagles. "Not only is Florida State getting an outstanding person but they are getting a very talented basketball player," said... (Seminoles.com)
Nazareth Academy to hold benefit and auction Nov 12, 2009
The school invites the community and friends from surrounding towns to come and enjoy an evening of silent and live auctions, games, drinks, food and more. It s amazing to see so many parents and students working together to make our auction happen, says Sheri Archidiacono, a member of the Board of Trustees for the academy. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
A retired physician who has continued shooting his age since moving to Southwest Florida four years ago, Cole just competed in the National Senior Games at historic Harding Park in San Francisco ... Still playing three and sometimes four times a week, Snell averages about 180-190 yards on his drives and apparently hasn't been booted out of various games at Kelly Greens for winning all the time. (The News-Press -- Sports)
MLB umpires frustrating Nov 12, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... As someone who umpired a lot of games in his career, it is just as frustrating to see professionals struggle so badly as did the Major League Baseball umpires this past postseason. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Manuel Labor Nov 11, 2009
The Seminoles travel to Wake Forest for a game that carries significant postseason implications for two teams that have struggled to win close games. Manuel said it's an opportunity he has been anxiously awaiting, "but I hate that Christian had to get hurt for it to happen.". (Seminoles.com)
Rewarding mediocrity in the bowl system Nov 10, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Now, Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe has come up with another stride toward significant mediocrity in college football let teams that finish their season with a 6-6 record be accepted into bowl games automatically ... What Beebe really wants is more teams from his conference in bowl games, even when they are admittedly average. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Klamath Union footballs defense is readyPlayoff match: KU defenders face offense of No. 1 Hillsboro Nov 10, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Quarterback Tyler Turituri had one of the worst games of his varsity career, a 3-for-15 effort with just 23 yards and two interceptions ... In SSC play, the starters allowed 40 points in four games. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
FSU Headed To NCAA Tournament Nov 10, 2009
The Seminoles are 2-0-0 all-time against the Golden Bears as both games were played in Tallahassee. "This is what it is all about," added Krikorian. (Seminoles.com)
Ponder Out For Season Nov 10, 2009
We had three games left - hopefully four. There were still goals we could accomplish. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles Win 73-61 Nov 10, 2009
"Individually, I like the pieces and how they are coming together. I like . I like Solomon who is being extremely aggressive on those boards and I think that those guys are posting strong. We need to have 25 to 30 post touches a night, especially a team as tall as we are. I like Xavier's aggressiveness with his rebounding. I think Michael (Snaer) is coming around. He needs a few more games under his belt. I was very pleased with Terrance's (Shannon) aggressiveness. I think Derwin showed he is... (Seminoles.com)
Ducks fall to Stanford, 51-42Cardinal running back sets school record with 223 rushing yards Nov 9, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Stanford had lost in its past five games with a chance to become eligible for a bowl and now are in position to play a postseason game for the first time since Tyrone Willingham's final year in 2001 after snapping a seven-game losing streak to the Ducks. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon State stuns Cal, 31-14California's Jahvid Best leaves game with concussion Nov 9, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Canfield threw a 15-yard TD strike to James Rodgers early in the second quarter for the Beavers, who have won four of their last five games and are in position for a school-record fourth consecutive bowl berth ... In Cal's last 39 home games, the Bears are 0-7 against Southern California and Oregon State and 32-0 against all other opponents. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lou Brocks Cardinals memorabilia on auction block Nov 9, 2009
Some of Ford s most valuable pieces were items received from other players, such as the jacket Lou Gehrig wore on the day he ended his record consecutive games played streak. In contrast, the Cardinals players auctions are being fueled by pieces connected directly to them. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Basketball Game Monday At 7 Nov 9, 2009
The game is free of charge and is Florida State's final tune-up of the preseason which for the Seminoles began in August as it won four games on a 10-day tour of Spain ... 288 shooting percentage from the field for the games in its win last week ... Florida State will play 16 games at home during the regular season. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Survives Scare Vs. Wake Nov 9, 2009
Two days after a thrilling five-set win over visiting Duke, FSU needed just as many games to wipe out Wake Forest (9-17, 7-8) ... "I was very disappointed the way we played in games three and four," FSU head coach said ... "We came out in both of those games without any fire whatsoever and we played tight. We are a little banged up - which a lot of teams are this time of year - so we had to move some people around and that sometimes causes chemistry problems. But we got the win, which is most... (Seminoles.com)
* Chan strikes twice at Taipei Ladies Nov 9, 2009
Basuki dropped her serve in the fourth game, a failure that proved crucial as the rest of the games went with serve and Chan and Chuang took the set 6-3. The unseeded Zalameda and Basuki then showed why they had emerged as the surprise package of the doubles tournament, bouncing back to take the second set by the same score. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FSU Meets UNC In ACC Final Nov 8, 2009
Three of the four title games played between these two schools have been decided by one goal including the last three (2003, 06, 07) ... Nine of the last 11 games including seven straight have been decided by one goal or less, while five of the last seven contests have been decided in extra periods ... Florida State is 7-7-5 in ACC Tournament games played in the state of North Carolina. (Seminoles.com)
Caught in history Nov 8, 2009
"What's interesting is he hadn't done much in his career, but in 1927 he won 22 games for the Pirates," says Ellis. In an era rich with nicknames, one of Hill's was "Specs." "I've heard he was one of the first two players in baseball to wear glasses, which for a guy nobody heard of I think is kind of cool," Ellis says. (Montana Standard, MT)
No. 16 FSU Defeats Duke, 3-2 Nov 8, 2009
Duke (21-5, 11-3), which hadn't lost in Tallahassee since way back in 2002, is now two games behind FSU in the conference standings ... A Duke error then sealed the win for a Florida State team whose only two losses this year have occurred in close five-set ballgames. (Seminoles.com)
First-and-10: Draft history on center stage in Meadowlands Nov 8, 2009
In their three games in the 2008 postseason, Kurt Warner hooked up with Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin for five plays ranging from 29 to 71 yards. Through seven games this season, Warner has only two completions of 30 yards or more ... The Saints might be 7-0, but they have eight turnovers in their past two games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Updated: KU falls in overtimeCrater tops Pels on gridiron, 13-7 Nov 7, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Ashland earns the No. 3 seed over Eagle Point by virtue of fewer points allowed in games among the three tied teams ... For details from both of these games, and other local football action, see the Sports section of Saturday's Herald and News print and e-editions. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The whooshing of jets Nov 7, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Nancie Carlson, correspondent for our Today s Seniors pages, wrote about the 90-year-old doing us all proud at the 2009 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Star Trek BD Nov 7, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Star Trek Buyer's Guide. (IGN FilmForce)
Bowles Advances At ITA Indoors Nov 6, 2009
"I thought Clint did a great job of kind of wading through the first couple games and then kind of got on a roll to win the first set 6-2," said head coach. "I was really happy how he served in the second set and closed it out 6-3. Clint played a very solid match and I thought his composure was very strong. He handled himself really good playing on the opposing team's home court. His return percentage and serve percentage were very good today.". (Seminoles.com)
Noles Gear Up For Hokies Nov 6, 2009
Both of Friday's semifinal games will air live over the internet on ACC Select, while live stats will be available via gametracker on Seminoles. com. (Seminoles.com)
Tiger-Proofed Nov 6, 2009
While the Tigers aren't invincible, a victory will require contributions from Florida State's offense, defense and special teams; something that has not yet happend after eight games. The postseason opportunities provide enough incentive, but defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews' retirement announcement on Tuesday and providing quarterback - sore ribs and all - ample time to operate against the Tigers' pass rush, should provide an additional boost. (Seminoles.com)
Monumental Match Vs Duke Looms Nov 6, 2009
By beating the Cavaliers and Hokies, FSU pushed its school-record conference winning streak to nine games in a row and remained unbeaten in league games away from home this season. The Seminoles have moved through the 2009 season in impressive fashion thanks to an attack that is diverse and balanced. (Seminoles.com)
McCarty ACC Offensive POY Nov 5, 2009
McCarty is already the all-time career holder at Florida State with 31 points in ACC games, while she is tied for the school record with 12 goals and second in assists with seven ... DaCosta was named to the All-ACC second team in 2009 as the Katonah, N.Y., native has once again been a solid force in the Seminole midfield appearing in 17 games with 16 starts ... She is part of a defensive unit that has yielded just 15 goals in 18 games while limiting the opposition to just 58 shots on goal. (Seminoles.com)
A tale of two teachers Nov 5, 2009
So to answer the question, one of the best ways I have found to keep the students motivated is to play fun academic games. Some other games that my students play besides math baseball are Sparkle and Around the World ... Aside from games, there are other things that I have my students do in the classroom to stay motivated. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Star Wars The Force Unleashed Nov 5, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES ... Popular games in this genre: 1 ... Popular games on this platform: 1. (IGN PC Games)
FSU Blanks Duke 2-0 Nov 5, 2009
The goal was McCarty's fourth in the last four games as she has now been responsible for the last four Florida State goals dating back to the Seminoles 2-0 victory over NC State on October 25. "The quality of the ball was very good," said McCarty. (Seminoles.com)
Rewarding mediocrity in the bowl system Nov 5, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Now, Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe has come up with another stride toward significant mediocrity in college football let teams that finish their season with a 6-6 record be accepted into bowl games automatically ... What Beebe really wants is more teams from his conference in bowl games, even when they are admittedly average. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lottery gold mine not looking like an endless source of state revenueStudy: Its revenue cant keep up with the spending it encourages Nov 5, 2009
Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10 ... Upsurges in the lottery revenue are tied to introduction of more games and tapping into gamblers urges than anything else ... Places where video poker games are a major source of revenue want to keep the 24 percent that comes to them. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Veterans Day parade will be held Saturday Nov 4, 2009
There will be lots of food, fun, games and turkey giveaways every 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
'Noles Look To Can The Competition Nov 4, 2009
Fans can bring canned goods for free admission to games. Nov. 3, 2009. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles Beat Delta State Nov 4, 2009
The game was the first of two exhibition games before their Nov. 16 regular season opener against Jacksonville for the Seminoles ... "We were very active and got a lot of deflections which I was very pleased to see. "However, I think we were a little anxious offensively," continued Hamilton. "I think we are a much better field goal percentage (shooting) team than what we showed tonight, but that is why I like playing exhibition games in front of the public ... He is a much better shooter and... (Seminoles.com)
Cold, Not Chillin' Nov 4, 2009
GREENSBORO, NC - The Atlantic Coast Conference Sunday announced the following game times and networks for the games of Nov. 7. Thursday, Nov. 5 (Previously Announced) Virginia Tech at East Carolina, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.. (Seminoles.com)
LAURA JANE JONES - 79 - ALVA, OK Nov 3, 2009
She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially going to her grandchildren and great grandchildren s ball games and school functions. She was a member of the Jolly Housewives Home Extension Club and she loved working with her hands crocheting, quilting and sewing. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
FSU Hangs On To Beat The... Nov 2, 2009
" Sophomore accounted for both Florida State goals in the win as it marked her fourth multi-goal game of the season and seventh of her career. She moved into second place all-time at FSU for career multi-goal games just two behind school record holder , who finished her career with nine. "Tiff took her chances well," added Krikorian. "She was outstanding and is getting better and better as each game goes by. She trains hard and wants to be good. (Seminoles.com)
Four Noles Earn Academic Honors Nov 1, 2009
Huster has also started all 17 games for FSU in 2009 ... has appeared in 16 games with six starts to her credit. (Seminoles.com)
Halloween happenings Oct 31, 2009
Featuring: Costume contests, food, crafts and games, pumpkin contests and trunk-or-treating ... Featuring: Food, live entertainment, games, a country store, The Forest of Horrors and more. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Several local events set for Halloween Oct 31, 2009
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy fun, food, games and trick or trunk ... There will be hayrides, a cakewalk, face painting, food, games and prizes ... There will be lots of candy and games and the AHBC Women s group will host a snack stand with fajita taco and drink combos for $2. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
