Most obnoxious on-air? May 28, 2009
Who is Atlanta's most obnoxious radio personality. See all of the current nominations on the home page. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
On Your Mind May 28, 2009
Yet they completely redid the Interstate 405 and Interstate 5 interchange in California in 30 days following the earthquake ... I have not yet heard anything from California regarding what started the so-called current wildfire in the south of that state ... If you want feelings you probably need to go back to the NE with the elites or Cali with the flakes. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sizzling summer fares, from $49 May 19, 2009
comFly Down Under at a discount via California cities, plus get a free stopover within the South Pacific or New Zealand, from just $682 round-trip ... The deal: Make way for the California coastline this summer and save, courtesy of Southwests sale to nine Cali destinations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and more ... The deal: Fly Down Under at a discount via California cities, plus get a free stopover within the South Pacific or New Zealand, from just $682 round-trip. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spring Top 25: Gators No. 1, Tech 13, Dawgs 14 May 18, 2009
5Southern California (12-1, 3): QB Mark Sanchez left early and nine starters are gone on defense ... 23California (9-4, 22): RB Jahvid Best is the nations leading returning rusher ... Has anyone watched his prevent defense against the Cali teams the past 2 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Luxury Travel Vietnam Accepts Last Minute Bookings With Instant Confirmation May 18, 2009
"Very user friendly, informative and trustworthy website especially when we're exchanging money on the internet," John Pham, Vietnamese American, Cali, USA, one of past Luxury Travel's customer said. "I definitely recommend this site to my friends and work colleagues.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Colombian admits money laundering May 16, 2009
In 2004 and 2005, 31 other members of the gang - said to have links to the notorious Cali drugs cartel - were jailed for between one and 19 years. But shortly before the arrests, Sanchez-Corovado had fled back to his native Colombia. (BBC News -- Americas)
Miss Cali survives scandal May 13, 2009
Miss California Carrie Prejean AFP ... Miss California, embroiled in a national row over gay marriage during last months' Miss USA pageant, was told on Tuesday she can keep her state crown despite the release of semi-naked photos ... Real estate tycoon Donald Trump, who owns the Miss Universe organisation, announced at a press conference in New York's Trump Tower that Carrie Prejean "will remain Miss California". (iAfrica.com)
Weather aids Cali firemen May 10, 2009
Thousands of residents forced to flee a wildfire raging in California returned home as cooler weather allowed firefighters to gain the upper hand on the blaze ... California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who declared a state of emergency in the region earlier this week, toured an evacuation center on Saturday along with actor Rob Lowe, one of many celebrities who live in the region ... California is frequently hit by scorching wildfires due to its dry climate, winds and recent housing booms... (iAfrica.com)
Final interviews begin for island dream job May 5, 2009
"For four years, we've been doing exactly what the job requires ... sharing our life online, producing video and blogging on a daily basis," Cali Lewis, a finalist from Dallas, Texas, said in her profile on the contest Web site. The 28-year-old and her husband run a Web site that reviews tech gadgets, according to her profile. (CNN -- Travel)
Swine flu spreads, causing school closures May 1, 2009
There were 14 confirmed cases in California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in response to the virus Tuesday morning, which allows the California Emergency Management Agency to work with the state Department of Public Health to prevent the disease from spreading, governor's spokesman Jeff Macedo said ... Suspected swine flu cases first surfaced in the Bay Area on Tuesday, but the outbreak, believed to have originated in Mexico, was first reported in the U.S. in late... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Shooting at Tom Bradys Wedding? Apr 9, 2009
(2:43)80's rock idol Rick Springfield went backstage on The Saturday Early Show and spoke with CBS News' Cali Carlin about what's on his iPod, touring year-round, and his "hardcore" fans. (0:53). (CBS News -- World)
Reality TV Is Frugality TV Apr 8, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif ... Paris Hilton and a camera crew behind her wait for shooting to commence on the set of the reality show "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," in Beverly Hills, Calif ... Man Reportedly Kills Wife, Shoots At Least 2 Others At Korea 00004000 n Church Retreat In Southern California. (CBS News)
MHS band students make music, memories in California Apr 4, 2009
Senior Kevin Templeton said the students flew to Los Angles as parents Tim and Karen Bower, Angie Banko and David Cali drove the band s trailer filled with students musical instruments and luggage. I know they put a lot of work into that, said Templeton. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Canadian survives cut for Australian dream job Apr 3, 2009
Cali Lewis of Dallas, Tex. was waiting at home with her hand inches from the phone when it finally rang. (Globe and Mail)
Top Road Rule Myths! Apr 1, 2009
"I hope this next comment doesn't anger anyone but those people who got pulled over for driving in the left lane were idiots. It's in the drivers ed manual that you have to read in order to get your license. I wish more people would get pulled over for that. I've driven if Cali and OR but WA drivers are the only ones that will stay in the left lane. Drivers in the other states tend to move over to allow faster moving vehicles to pass. This has been a peeve of mine for years." - William ().... (KIRO TV, WA)
Northern Cali, Here We Come Again! Mar 20, 2009
Northern Cali, Here We Come Again ... UNLV heads to Northern California for the second straight weekend, as they travel for four games in Sacramento ... Northern Cali, Here We Come Again. (Unlvrebels.com)
Everton, Chile, pushes Lanus of Argentina toward elimination Mar 19, 2009
The day's third match saw the all-Colombian meeting between hosts Independiente Medellin and America de Cali end in a disappointing 0-0 draw in Group 4 ... Goal scorers were in short supply in Group 4 as the two Colombian clubs, Independiente Medellin and America de Cali, followed last weeks 1-1 draw with a 0-0 draw Tuesday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
In strategic shift, Colombia's FARC targets cities Mar 17, 2009
On Feb. 1, a car bomb blasted through the regional headquarters of the police intelligence service in the southwestern city of Cali, killing two. In September, a similar bomb went off in front of Cali's palace of justice ... Less than two weeks after the Cali bomb in February, police captured six men believed to be members of the FARC's Manuel Cepeda Front. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Tourism strong in North Dakota Mar 16, 2009
Cali wrote on Mar 15, 2009 6:43 AM:" Props to Bismarck for all the new airline connections. When I first moved to Bismarck from LA you had the options of Minneapolis or Denver. Now you can fly to Minneapolis, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and recently announced to Chicago direct with no stops. If they could get the Allegiant service to LA and Orlando like Fargo (which I can see happening in the very near future) you will have an impressive line up at the airport. ". Post Your Own... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Front pages from around the globe Mar 9, 2009
After Pablo Escobar's death in 1993, Mejia - now 49 - became the nation's top drug dealer as head of the Cali cartel ... The new protocol will be used in the states of Oaxaca, Baja California, Chiapas, Michoacan, Tamaulipas, the state of Mexico, Guanajuato, Sonora, Chihuahua and Aguascalientes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Libertadores: Defensor happy to tie Medellin 0-0 Feb 25, 2009
Defensor leads Group 4 with four points, ahead of Medellin with two, Sao Paulo of Brazil with one and Colombia's America de Cali, who are yet to earn a point ... America de Cali plays Sao Paulo in the Group's next match on March 5, while Medellin travel to America de Cali on March 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Cali Crissup selected as finalist for 2009 Coca-Cola Scholarship Feb 24, 2009
Cali Crissup an outstanding senior from Timberlake High School has demonstrated the academic excellence, school leadership and community involvement to earn a finalist spot in the 21st Class of the Coca-Cola Scholars program. Crissup was selected as a finalist from more than 2,100 semifinalists by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and will start college next fall with the help of the Great Plains Coca-Cola of Enid and OKC.. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
IRS: Swiss Bank Kept U.S. Accounts Secret Feb 21, 2009
Birkenfeld, who helped a Cali 00004000 fornia billionaire evade taxes, has pleaded guilty and is cooperating extensively with U.S. investigators. For more info. (CBS News)
Utah Men's Tennis Prepares For Two Road Matches Feb 19, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY- The No. 67 University of Utah men's tennis team (5-2) will travel to southern California for two road matches this weekend. The Utes will face No. 58 UC Santa Barbara (2-4) in Santa Barbara, Calif ... on Friday, Feb. 20, and then travel to Irvine, Cali. (Utahutes.com)
First impressions of Klamath Falls Feb 19, 2009
Citizen wrote on Feb 18, 2009 4:01 PM:" To "Stop Whining".....thanks for your dissertation. I lived in California for 30 years, and lived in very nice areas. No sirens, gangs, shootings, and crime. Just very nice people. Seems that you choose the wrong places to live. I like KFalls, but there are problems here. Many people have said that all towns have good and bad things, and all towns have areas of trashy homes. That is absolutely true. But in most towns the trashy neighborhoods make up maybe... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Libertadores: Sao Paulo battles to tie Medellin Feb 19, 2009
Uruguay's Defensor Sporting top Group 4 with three points after beating America de Cali of Colombia 1-0 at Montevideo last week. Sao Paulo coach Muricy Ramalho was without his injured captain, goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni, but had new signing Washington leading the line up front. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ashley Paige: 'Not so ordinary' pet person of year Feb 18, 2009
Paige credits many of the lives saved to her late German shepherd Cali, adopted from the pound 12 years ago, a dog that "helped me catch other stray dogs that without her never would've been caught." She gets a little weepy speaking of Cali, and of the other animals she has saved and that have now passed on (there's an altar in her living room with their pictures and tags), and of the millions more that need help. So she keeps designing, working to grow her business, despite the struggle that's... (USA Today -- Life)
UPDATE: Driver trapped in Highway 97 crash near Delfatti LaneThe highway has been closed in both directions while emergency crews respond Feb 15, 2009
Mike wrote on Feb 14, 2009 3:41 PM:" Betty if you noticed Cali is BK and oregon isn't as of yet.Road maintenance cost money and it has been my observance that oregon purposely leaves a ice pack to protect the roads from the studs chains.All it takes is to slow down.Deborah I wish your brother the best and a speedy recovery. ". Deborah wrote on Feb 14, 2009 12:15 PM:" That driver in the SUV is my brother. I live in So Cal & just got the phone call this morning. He suffered a neck fracture & a... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
"Catastrophic" Space Crash Spews Debris Feb 14, 2009
Space Junk Generated From Satellite Collision Could Threaten Other Satellites For 10,000 Years, Experts Say. MOSCOW, Feb. 13, 2009. (CBS News)
Obama Honors Lincoln At Capitol Feb 13, 2009
February 12, 2009, 11:54 AM. (CBS)President Obama today honored Abraham Lincoln at an event at the Capitol honoring the former president, who was born on this day 200 years ago. (CBS News)
Wild Winds Kill 5, Knock Out Power To Many Feb 13, 2009
Gusts Topping 60 Mph Blow From Great Lakes To East Coast; More Than 500,000 Powerless. A gust of wind dishevels a woman's hair in downtown in Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 2009. (CBS News -- US)
Commercial airline crashes in U.S. with fatalities Feb 13, 2009
Jan. 31, 2000: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 spiraled into the Pacific Ocean off Port Hueneme, Calif ... crashed 38 miles north of Cali, Colombia, during descent, killing 159 people. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Strong Winds Kill 5, Cause Mass Outages Feb 13, 2009
Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power From Great Lakes To East Coast As Gusts Top 60 MPH. People look at a flooded soccer field at a park during the windy winter weather in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. (CBS News -- US)
The Chinese Are Coming, To Buy Bargain US Homes Feb 13, 2009
Ying, the Beijing lawyer, is one of 40 investors going to New York, California, Boston and Las Vegas on a Feb. 24-March 6 tour organized by Beijing-based SouFun Holdings Ltd., a real estate Web site ... Many buyers are unfamiliar with U.S. markets, so they focus on well-known ethnic Chinese neighborhoods, according to John Wu, president of the Chinese American Real Estate Professionals Association in San Gabriel, Calif ... He found a house in California's Silicon Valley that he planned to buy... (CBS News -- World)
'Survivor' recap: Bus driver vs. bartender go bus driver! Feb 13, 2009
studentStephen 29 New York, NY corporate consultantCarolina 26 West Hollywood, Cali ... Benjamin 37 Bolivar, MO soccor coachSierra 23 Los Angeles, Cali. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gods gift or federal offense? Feb 10, 2009
Turner said the feds are concerned medical marijuana dispensaries will lead to more crime, as is reportedly the case in California, another state with medical marijuana laws on the books ... Other states that legalize, or in some fashion decriminalize, medical marijuana use are: Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii, Maryland, Vermont and Maine ... a wrote on Feb 8, 2009 4:46 PM:" Why are pot smoker's always from Southern California? I have lived here along... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Filmmaker hosts screening at college theater Feb 10, 2009
A resident of Ventura, Cali ... Its not everyday we get an independent filmmaker of Rays caliber to come to the Northwoods to discuss his work. (Forest Republican, WI)
Colombian rebels' new strategy: release hostages Feb 8, 2009
A car bomb killed two people in the southwestern city of Cali Sunday night, following a smaller bomb blast in BogotEa last Tuesday that killed two people. The attacks may be rebel messages that they can still strike Colombian cities. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
