Bruins Eye Week 6 Test: Zebras invade Custer for Homecoming Oct 9, 2009
With destiny s dawn still displaying a bright sunrise of promise, the Bartlesville High Bruin varsity football team will put its unbeaten record on the line Friday night against Claremore. Kickoff for the Homecoming game is set for 7:30 p.m. at Custer Stadium. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Players, managers speak after Tuesday night's game Oct 8, 2009
Posted: Oct. 7, 2009. FREE PRESS STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ig Nobel Prizes: Geniuses and Goofballs Oct 6, 2009
Palin's fruit flies, for example, are pests that, according to Congressman Mike Thompson of California, pose a large threat to the U.S. olive industry. Fruit flies are also an essential genetic tool used to understand and develop treatments for medical conditions ranging from Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease to aging and diabetes. (ABC News)
New helmet stirs debate Oct 6, 2009
Mike Thompson, senior vice president of sports marketing and business development for Rawlings, acknowledged that won't be easy. "To achieve the safety standard [of 100 mph], the shell has to be bigger," Thompson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Feinstein planning major delta legislation Oct 1, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009. (10-01) 04:00 PDT Washington - -- California Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Why are fans so negative? (Yesterday) Sep 23, 2009
Why are fans so negative. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Love Happens Sep 22, 2009
Latest Updated: Monday, September 21, 2009. Synopsis: When a self-help author arrives in Seattle to teach a sold-out seminar, he unexpectedly meets the one person who might finally be able to help him help himself. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Health reform's 'gang of 6' reaps political cash Sep 21, 2009
Mike Thompson, St. Helena - $81,750. Dennis Cardoza, Atwater (Merced County) - $38,000. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Slobberknocker at Custer: Bruins topple Enid in rugged battle (24) Sep 20, 2009
On the snap, Schoenthaler dropped back, cocked the firing pin and launched a towering rainbow pass which settled in the arms of receiver Mike Thompson. After securing the ball, Thompson made a cut to the middle and outran the defense to the en. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Review: 'Love Happens,' But Not Joyfully Sep 19, 2009
Thank goodness, debut director Brandon Camp and his co-screenwriter, Mike Thompson, spare us an obligatory hotel romp between the two, which could have easily been tossed in as part of isn't that what happens when love happens. Gradually, Eloise sees the soft side of the pushy PhD. She watches through a banquet room door as he leads the self-help group in an exercise about facing fear. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Bruins: Taking Aim on Enid Sep 19, 2009
Ponca City last week tried to shut down Richard Thompson, which opened the way for Mike Thompson to rack up more than 140 yards receiving and a touchdown, Smith noted. I thought Kirby did a good job last week of finding the open man, he added. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Local Guest Commentary: Are delta smelt fish more important than people? Sep 18, 2009
Bay area congressional representatives Nancy Pelosi, George Miller, Sam Farr, Mike Honda and Mike Thompson all voted for the New Mexico water legislation in 2003. Now in 2009 they have basically declared war against California Central Valley farms and cities by testifying and voting against the Nunes legislation that would restore our water deliveries. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Road to 200: Raykovich 1 win away from historic mark Sep 18, 2009
Mike Thompson, a former player and current defensive and special teams assistant coach, knows all too well many of the ways that Raykovich can get his teams going for a game. And getting to those games is one of them. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
‘Love Happens’ blends cute with the Big Cry Sep 18, 2009
That scene s pretty funny, admittedly, but it s the last gasp of lightness before Camp and co-writer Mike Thompson open the floodgates and turn Love Happens into glycerine therapy ... Written by: Camp and Mike Thompson. (Boston Globe)
"Love Happens" -- and it stinks Sep 18, 2009
But director Brandon Camp -- this is his directorial debut, and he co-wrote the script with Mike Thompson -- lavishes so much attention on the grief stuff that he seems to forget he has potential lovers in his movie too. The movie strokes that grief chord over and over again, to the point of being fetishistic, playing on the emotions of anybody who's ever lost a loved one, in a way that feels claustrophobic and dishonest. (Salon)
Love Happens is so bad it will break your heart Sep 18, 2009
Camp also wrote the script with Mike Thompson, which contains such unimaginative, heavy-handed metaphors as walking across hot coals, shopping at Home Depot as a means of rebuilding a life and setting a caged bird free in the woods. Its a painfully earnest slog reminiscent of such gooey fare as Pay It Forward, one that belongs on cable, if anywhere, and probably wouldnt have seen the light of day theatrically if not for the involvement of its two main stars. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
"I think people are generally going to find good populations of elk and deer this year," said Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 2 wildlife manager Mike Thompson. "But their ability to find them is going to really going to depend on snow and cold." Granted, long-range forecasts are only slightly more precise than friend-of-a-friend hunting tips. (Montana Standard, MT)
Somalia: U.S. and UN Disagree on Talks with Al-Shabab Sep 17, 2009
" I invite any Somali, whatever he is, extremist or not, to make the first step to rebuild his country. I am open to all of them, any Somali who needs to make peace, my door is open, my telephone lines are open, I am ready to call them and I call them. We should not raise the level of the discussion to US. US has nothing to do with it. Relevant Links " The US Ambassador to Kenya, Michael Ranneberger ddisagrees: " No, definitely not. The Al Shabab lacks any legitimacy in Somalia. I mean, they are... (allAfrica.com)
Rainy-day rollover Sep 16, 2009
CPD Sgt. Mike Thompson said when it first starts to rain, oils on roadways rise to the top causing even slicker conditions, which is what happened in this situation. Staff photo by Susan W. Thurman. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Wildlife officials say fewer yearling elk expected Sep 12, 2009
Wildlife Manager Mike Thompson says the adult elk and deer population numbers are good, but hunters' ability to find them will likely depend on snow and cold which are a little less likely because of a predicted El Nino winter. Game Bird Coordinator Rick Northrup says the grouse populations in western Montana should be close to average. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letters to the editor Sep 12, 2009
Mike Thompson vote for health care reform if, and only if, it includes a strong, robust public health care option. We also ask that representatives in Redding, Sacramento and San Francisco do the same. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Bruins take aim on Ponca City Sep 11, 2009
Mike Thompson and Richard Thompson also had great games catching the ball and running, Smith added. Smith also praised the work of the Bruin offensive line in protecting Schoenthaler, who enjoyed a sackless night. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Universal Pictures Presents the World Premiere of Love Happens at Mann's Village Theatre Westwood, Ca Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Sep 11, 2009
WHAT: The world premiere of the romantic drama LOVE HAPPENS WHO: LOVE HAPPENS writer/director Brandon Camp; cast members Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Judy Greer, John Carroll Lynch and Martin Sheen; producer Scott Stuber; producer/writer Mike Thompson; and executive producers J. Miles Dale, Rick Solomon and Ryan Kavanaugh Plus many additional celebrity guests. WHERE: Mann's Village Theatre 961 Broxton Avenue Westwood, CA WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 5:30 PM Press Call Time... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fire chief: Response plan should be flexible Sep 9, 2009
We use the NIMS concept to build our response to our local abilities, which are restricted, said Otsego County Emergency Management coordinator Mike Thompson. We take care of the immediate problem - within the first eight or 16 hours - then hand it off. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Alpine Haus fire aftermath Sep 5, 2009
At Wednesday s meeting, Otsego County Emergency Management coordinator Mike Thompson mentioned several systems in place by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Otsego County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for county or regionwide disasters, which could be modified for events such as the Alpine Haus fire. One obstacle is the wide variety of potential disasters and the scales of these events, and deciding who would be the primary informer... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Chi-Hi football coach Chuck Raykovich elected to WFCA Hall of Fame Aug 24, 2009
Some of today s coaches were yesterday s Chi-Hi players such as Mike Bestul or Mike Thompson. It s his players, and their parents, that Raykovich felt indebted to as well. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hillsboro skies ready for Oregon Air Show Aug 22, 2009
Officer Mike Thompson is assigned to the HPD patrol division where he has worked for the past 7 years. Thompson is a member of the department peer support group, a field training officer and a Crisis Intervention Team member with an emphasis in dealing with the mentally ill. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Editorial: Don't let taunts and guns intimidate you Aug 21, 2009
Members of Congress from Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, to Wally Herger, R-Chico, to Dan Lungren, R-Gold River are seeing hundreds, even thousands of people at town hall meetings, with opponents of reform proposals outnumbering proponents. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Ask Mick LaSalle Aug 18, 2009
Mike Thompson, Langley, Washington. Dear Mike Thompson: I don't know, but I do know that the credits situation has gotten ridiculous. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Health care: the single-payer option Aug 16, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Health care reform was an idea whose time had come. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Bruins display offensive firepower in scrimmage Aug 16, 2009
One down later, Schoenthaler hit Mike Thompson on a short swing pass to the left side. Thompson scorched past the defense to score on a 25-yard play. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Health Bill Hinges On Blue Dogs' Vote But Few Bite So Far Aug 15, 2009
An IBD survey, combined with news reports, of all the Blue Dogs reveals only four definite supporters: John Salazar of Colorado, Ohio's Zack Space, and Mike Thompson and Adam Schiff, both from California. Based on the survey and previous press reports, at least 13 Blue Dogs are opposed to the bill as it now stands. (Investors Business Daily)
Rapid City toddler survives three-story fall, not the first Aug 14, 2009
Mike Thompson, the department's emergency medical services chief, said city ambulance crews typically receive one or two calls per year involving children falling out of windows. Because there were reports of previous incidents at Eagle Ridge, Assistant Chief Tim Behlings said the fire department's Prevention Division is investigating. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
More of this story Aug 12, 2009
Two other defensive standouts should be Chandler Bennett at free safety and senior Mike Thompson at cornerback, Smith said. Thompson, who also will play on offense and special teams will play every down he can go, said Smith. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Rowdy protesters overrun health care meetings Aug 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009. (08-05) 20:25 PDT -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent her chamber home for the summer recess with a list of talking points to respond to constituents' questions about pending health care legislation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New GI Bill changed for California Aug 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009. (08-04) 18:59 PDT -- California veterans who attend private college or graduate school will receive tuition support from the Post 9/11 GI Bill, thanks to an agreement between the state and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dam removal decision senselessSiskiyou County supervisors back five solutions to fish survival in Basin Aug 6, 2009
Each day while the mindless dam removal agenda remains, Siskiyou County residents must contact those in authority over regulatory agencies: U.S. Representatives Wally Herger and Mike Thompson of California and Greg Walden of Oregon; and Senators Diane Feinstein of California and Ron Wyden of Oregon; Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and Ted Kulongoski of Oregon; and Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and President Barack Obama with the narrative: No dam removal, protect the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
dont jump in the polar bear enclosure Aug 4, 2009
See video of terrifying moment when a woman is MAULED by a polar bear. She JUMPED into its zoo enclosure at feeding time. (Harper's Magazine)
Dog-fighting - 5 indicted on federal charges Jul 28, 2009
U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Hudson, Mike Thompson ... The case is assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Hudson and Mike Thompson for prosecution. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Post 77's season ends at home regional Jul 26, 2009
We ve talked about the inconsistent play lately and that s what happened to us early, Post 77 coach Mike Thompson said. We got some runs, and we battled back. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
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Sissom was talking to Mike Thompson, whose uncle was John Dillinger ... Mike Thompson's Hot Date Pudding ... Mike Thompson's Rhubarb Crisp. (The Herald-Palladium)
Alpenfest Run again a success Jul 21, 2009
Tarbutton wanted to be sure to thank Mike Thompson and Jon Deming of 911 and Judy Koronka of Sert for helping put together a trail plan and the Otsego County Volunteer program for providing help on the course. Also, chief sponsor Johnson s Propane provided shirts, awards, trophies and fluids, while Fifth Third Bank, Coca Cola, Marathon Oil and Save-a-Lot were other sponsors. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Post 77 defending home turf in American Legion regional Jul 21, 2009
Mike Thompson hopes Post 77 s foes don t look past his team s record when teams roll into Chippewa Falls for the Wisconsin American Legion regional tournament Wednesday. Post 77 is 16-15 this season and has fought through inconsistent play and not having a full contingent of players throughout. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Taking their positions: Cache school administrators begin new jobs Jul 20, 2009
Mike Thompson is the new principal at North Cache 8-9 Center, replacing Larry Larsen, who is retiring. Thompson was the principal of Cedar Ridge Middle School. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Democrats open push to overhaul health care Jul 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009. (07-15) 04:00 PDT Washington - -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Democrats opened an all-fronts charge Tuesday to pass a $1 trillion, 10-year health care overhaul by August, unveiling legislation that would tax the wealthy to pay for universal coverage, create a public insurance plan and require individuals to carry insurance and businesses to offer it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obituaries for Thursday, July 16, 2009 Jul 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Thursday, July 16, 2009. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Odds shift for hunting permits Jul 16, 2009
Regional wildlife manager Mike Thompson said the adjustments of permit numbers were made after game surveys showed sharp declines. in elk and mule deer populations in some areas but increases. (Missoulian, MT)
Bitterroot Valley: FWP trims antlerless elk permits Jul 15, 2009
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House Dems unveil health care legislation Jul 15, 2009
Democrats open push to overhaul health care. Article:Democrats open push to overhaul health care:/c/a/2009/07/14/MNUM18OG90. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Bill Lockyer: What works: 'Keep grinding...and wearing on people" Jul 12, 2009
Mike Thompson wrap it up. The details were hammered out by those two guys. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Wash roughs up East Jul 8, 2009
East's Mike Thompson and Justin Koweil both went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI in game two. "We started off the second game playing well, but we just lost it," said Thompson. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Post 77 earns split with Pizza Hut Jul 7, 2009
I was really close to pulling him in the fifth inning, but he got out of jams, Post 77 coach Mike Thompson said. It helped that he registered 11 strikeouts over the seven inning performance. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Camp Pendleton sailor found dead on base Jul 2, 2009
SkyWest vice president Mike Thompson says soft demand for the twice daily flights accounts for the decision. The St. George-based airline says it will offer alternative flight plans for passengers who made reservations for a flight on the discontinued routes. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Salazar assigns deputy as Calif. water czar Jun 29, 2009
Salazar assigns deputy as Calif. water czar - California - fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Landmark climate bill squeaks through Jun 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009. (06-27) 04:00 PDT Washington - -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke time and again of preserving "God's beautiful creation" as she mustered all the skills she learned, at her father's knee in Baltimore and in San Francisco's liberal salons, to muscle sweeping climate change legislation to narrow passage Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Salazar visit must build cooperation to solve state water infrastructure Jun 28, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Post 77 hopes to rebound from Saturday's sweep at Superior's hands Jun 28, 2009
Mike Thompson is hopeful that Saturday is the valley for Post 77 s senior baseball team. Chippewa Falls Post 77 saw its season evened out to 7-7 with a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Superior Post 435 Saturday afternoon at Gannon Field at Casper Park. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tigers break out, top East, 15-5 Jun 27, 2009
Mike Thompson, Corey Frickson (3) and Josh Edgar; Nick Addington, Sean Boss (5) and Taylor Miller. WP - Addington. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Pelosi shepherds climate bill through House Jun 27, 2009
Landmark climate bill squeaks through. Article:Landmark climate bill squeaks through:/c/a/2009/06/26/MNGK18EF9D.DTL Article:Landmark climate bill squeaks through:/c/a/2009/06/26/MNGK18EF9D.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Letter to the Editor: Big Ticket noise bothers some Jun 24, 2009
(Editor s note: According to Mike Thompson, director of Emergency Management and 911 for Otsego County, there were three complaints related to the Big Ticket Festival last weekend, two for noise and one related to traffic. We didn t have any issues with Big Ticket, said Gaylord City Police Chief Joe FitzGerald. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Zimbabwe: Fears of Violence 'Paranoid' - Tsvangirai [interview] Jun 23, 2009
Our correspondent, Mike Thompson, who recently returned from an undercover assignment in Zimbabwe, met the MDC Leader yesterday and asked him what the response to his appeal for funds had been ... Mike Thompson: But it seems they haven't seen enough progress and if we look for instance at, at farms, we're still seeing farms being repossessed without any compensation and this is further crippling food production which is almost non-existent anyway ... Mike Thompson: Amnesty International, the... (allAfrica.com)
Research explores interactions between nanomaterials, biological systems Jun 20, 2009
In addition to Nel, the team included Tian Xia, a researcher in UCLA's nanomedicine division, UCLA associate professor of civil and environmental engineering Eric Hoek, Lutz Mdler of the University of Bremen, Darrell Velegol of Penn State University, Ponisseril Somasundaran of Columbia University, Fred Klessig of Pennsylvania Bio Systems, Vince Castranova of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Mike Thompson of FEI Co.. "We are committed to ensuring that nanotechnology... (EurekAlert!)
Butte Hall of Fame 2009 Jun 20, 2009
The Maroons were coached by Mike Thompson. 1982 Butte Central girls' track team The Lady Maroons won the state title in Missoula with 38 points. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sam's Club will expand this fall Jun 19, 2009
It is one of the oldest Sam's Club stores in the region, and one of the busiest, ranking in the top two for sales volume in a three-state region, said Mike Thompson, the market manager. Sam's Club opened in 1989. (The Augusta Chronicle)
• Shoshone council OKs police funds in Hadden case Jun 19, 2009
Officer Mike Thompson and his family had to be displaced, Police Chief Jon Daubner told the council. He requested that the city pay for a hotel bill for an unspecified period. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
