Archive for October 5th, 2007

Franchitti’s stock car debut a learning experience

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Welcome to Redneck Nation, Dario. Reigning IndyCar champ Dario Franchitti’s ARCA debut Friday night at Talladega produced mixed results. He finished 17th, but “learned a ton.”

Scientist Claims Creation of First Artificial Life

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Craig Venter, the controversial DNA researcher involved in the race to decipher the human genetic code, has built a synthetic chromosome out of laboratory chemicals and is poised to announce the creation of the first new artificial life form on Earth.

Canes spoil opener for Penguins, MVP Crosby

Friday, October 5th, 2007

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Franchitti’s stock car debut a learning experience

Friday, October 5th, 2007

It took Dario Franchitti less than a straightaway to know he was in foreign territory Friday at Talladega Superspeedway.

Poll: 1-in-4 Repubs Favor Third Party over Rudy

Friday, October 5th, 2007

If Rudy Giuliani wins the Republican nomination and a third party campaign is backed by Christian conservative leaders, 27% of Republican voters say they’d vote for the third party option rather than Giuliani. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that a three-way race with Hillary Clinton would end up with the former First Lady getting 46% of the vote, Giuliani with 30% and the third-party option picking up 14%. In head-to-head match-ups with Clinton, Giuliani is much more competitive.

Man Kills Self at Council Meeting

Friday, October 5th, 2007

A barber with strong ties to the military community pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head at a City Council meeting after his request for a rezoning measure was rejected.

The Clip Show: Freedom ‘07

Friday, October 5th, 2007

· The last thing standing between Britney Spears and a truly killer weekend is finally out of the way. The first carefree day. K-Fed wins the kids but loses depth perception. Hollywood lends a…

Short Ends: Sharon Osbourne Bringing A Knife To A Crazy Gunfight

Friday, October 5th, 2007

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· We understand why Sharon Osbourne was all whooped up on Ellen, but our money would be on Courtney Love if their feud ever came to blows. If…

Broncos’ Henry optimistic he’ll be playing

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Travis Henry returned to the field Friday for practice amid uncertainty over his future with the Denver Broncos. Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher, is trying to prevent the league from suspending him over the results of a drug test, according to federal court records. He said he couldn’t comment on the case on the advice of his attorney.

Parnevik stays hot to maintain Texas Open lead

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Jesper Parnevik followed his career-best opening 61 with a 5-under 65 on Friday to take a four-stroke lead midway through the Texas Open.

Hollywood Strikewatch: Just in case you were looking for some cheery …

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Just in case you were looking for some cheery news to take with you into the weekend, contract talks between the Writers Guild and the studios ended for the week with these encouraging words from the…

Diggnation - Live from London! Standing Room Only

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Halo 3 Sales Records. Let Apple Know You Want 3rd Party Apps On The iPhone. YouTube Adding 30 Second Ads — not exactly. Amazon Launches DRM-Free Music Store. Kevin pays nothing for new Radiohead album. Alex says Pigeon tastes just like… pigeon.