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Big Blue Links for Friday: Christopher Lawlor of espn.com on Terrence Jones’ announcement today: Jones, the versatile 6-foot-9 power forward from Jefferson High in Portland, Ore., will break his silence Friday afternoon (6:30 p.m. ET) when he announces his college choice. The decision is late in the process for the prolific prospect, who played in the Jordan Brand Classic, Nike Hoops Summit and McDonald’s All-American Game — the trinity of senior all-star contests — this spring. The Lawrence Journal-World will carry the press conference live. Kentucky Sports Network has re-posted its interview with Terrence Jones from last month. Percy Allen of the Seattle Times writes on the Jones’ pick: While prolonging his recruiting with Washington, Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, Oregon and Oklahoma, he was able to gain more information about the recruiting process to make an informed decision. The extra time allowed him to make an official visit to Lawrence, Kansas and determine where another stando...

There is something amazing about social media web sites. I guess it revolves around the notion of re-inventing the wheel. Viewers, listeners, readers,the audience as we are known in communications studies have become creators. Without all the filtering of traditional media such as radio, tv and newspapers, we are the message because the medium of the net is the message. Or is there much more to it than the magnetic and somewhat addictive characteristics of the Web 2.o Revolution? Just think about it, ten or fifteen years ago did we sit in front of the TV or listen to the radio for say 6 hours each day. Television was important, but who actually viewed that much 7 days a week without fail. But many of us do spend that much time online, Facebooking, Youtubing, sending, receiving, writing and answering emails, surfing the net and yes BLOGGING! I lived life without a TV as a student. Radio was different for me as I worked on a campus station so it was an occupational production hazard...

Even after one eventful week of the “lost” iPhone 4G, Gizmodo/Apple saga is getting worse. Gizmodo has just posted that there was a Police raid on their editor Jason Chen’s house in California. This happened on Friday night when Police entered Jason Chen’s house with search warrant. Police seized 4 computers and 2 servers belonging to Jason Chen at a time when Jason was away with his wife. Founder of Gawker, Nick Denton, has tweeted about it saying that it will help them in finding out whether bloggers were considered as journalists or not. It’s because journalists are protected by law and such a warrant can’t be issues against them. Here is the full story as published by Gizmodo: Article From :http://www.techpetals.com/police-raids-house-of-gizmodo-jason-chen-with-search-warrant-4-computers-seized.php

Kristin Cavallari Looking as sexy as always, 23 years old Kristin Cavallari showed up at the Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday wearing a hot black bikini with a sheer top. "I'm donating a good chunk of the proceeds from today to my charity One Kid One World. Every little bit counts", Kristin wrote on her Twitter page during the event. Article From : http://gossip.whyfame.com/kristin-cavallari-shows-off-hot-body-in-black-bikini-4419

Bret Michaels doesn't just need good medical attention to survive his current condition -- he also needs luck. According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , people who don't receive proper medical treatment after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage have a 20% to 30% chance of experiencing a second bleed within the first month -- and the odds of surviving a second bleed are extremely slim. Cedars states, "Recurrent bleeding has a 70% mortality rate." Fortunately, Michaels is reportedly being treated in a capable medical center. However, it appears as though Michaels is already beating the odds -- Cedars reports that roughly 1/3 of people who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage die during the hemorrhage because of extensive brain damage. Obviously, Michaels has already cleared that hurdle. As for Michaels' treatment, Cedars warns, "Because of the ominous prognosis with delayed definitive therapy, referral to a center of excellence with experience in treating subarach...

Plans are underway to gut the international whaling moratorium first approved in 1982 by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The secret IWC deal, originally negotiated by the Bush administration, would allow Japan, Norway and Iceland to continue their slaughter of whales despite the existing IWC moratorium on commercial whaling. In fact, the deal would allow those countries to continue their illegal whale slaughter for commercial gain under the approval of the IWC, including whaling in the southern Antarctic Ocean whale sanctuary designated by the IWC. Japan has been flaunting the IWC treaty by issuing “scientific” permits as a cover for their ongoing commercial whaling operations. Norway and Iceland objected to the moratorium and have continued their whaling operations despite the international whaling moratorium. A large coalition of international environmental and animal welfare organizations recently completed an analysis of the newly proposed IWC deal and are uniformly opp...

Tonight we had a wonderful American idol show and Idol Gives Back Show, but unfortunately, one of the contestants had to go home and say good bye to their participation in the famous talent show.Who gets voted off American Idol 4/21/10 Idol Gives Back episode? Who among this season’s Top 7 Idols will be eliminated? Who do you think will be kicked off in American Idol 4/21/10 results show tonight? We’ll find out who’s going home tonight and will be leaving the competition in American Idol 4/21 results and Idol Gives Back episode show. Remaining in the bottom three, we had Casey James, Tim Urban, and Aaron Kelly. They were kept in suspense for some time, and finally Ryan Seacrest revealed the latest American Idol results, giving the news. So who got voted off American Idol April 21?….. Tim Urban! Sadly it was by bye for Tim Urban, who couldn’t stay for another week! Good luck for him in his future projects, we doubt we have seen the end of him! Article From :http://frontpage-news.blogspo...

114th edition of the Boston Marathon is already underway we already have a lead group of runners. As expected, strong contenders in the Mens event – 4 time winner – Robert Cheruiyot, defending champion Deriba Merga, Yegon, and the US pair of Meb and Hall are all there in the mix. In the Womens race, Dire Tune and Salina Kosgei would probably be the one to watch out for. Final Results are in – Robert Cheruiyot / Teyba Erkesso win! Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya crossed the finish line in a stunning 2:05:51 to win the Men’s Marathon. The course record has been smashed to bits, from 2:07:14 in 2006 (also by Robert Cheruiyot). This is a historic 5th time win for Cheruiyot! Second and third places went to runners from Ethiopia, with Tekeste Kebede’s 2nd place finish ahead of compatriot Deriba Merga being a real surprize. Ryan Hall finished as the fastest US finisher at the race, finishing 4th overall in 2:08:41. Meb Keflezighi, the New York City Marathon winner finished 5th and right aft...

What time will the ACM start? The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, ACM, will start its broadcast at 8 pm, on CBS tonight, Sunday. Watch out for the winners to be postted later. 2010 ACM Awards Nominations Full List. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR • Kenny Chesney • Toby Keith • Brad Paisley • George Strait • Taylor Swift • Carrie Underwood • Keith Urban • Zac Brown Band TOP MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR • Kenny Chesney • Brad Paisley • Darius Rucker • George Strait • Keith Urban TOP FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR • Miranda Lambert • Reba McEntire • Taylor Swift • Carrie Underwood • Lee Ann Womack TOP VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR • Lady Antebellum • Little Big Town • Randy Rogers Band • Rascal Flatts • Zac Brown Band TOP VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR • Brooks & Dunn • Joey + Rory • Montgomery Gentry • Steel Magnolia • Sugarland TOP NEW SOLO VOCALIST OF THE YEAR * • Luke Bryan • Jamey Johnson • Chris Young TOP NEW VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR * • Bomshel • Joey + Rory • Steel Magnolia TOP...

In these days of constant tumult and distress that we’re bombarded with every day in the news, we long to hear something familiar and soothing. An hour ago, the celebrity gossip-hounds at TMZ gave us just that . Reading that Larry King has filed for divorce from Shawn Southwick , his wife of almost thirteen years (and 25 years his junior), is about as familiar as wrapping yourself in your favorite blanket and eating chicken soup your mother made. All kidding aside, divorce is a terrible thing and King and Southwick, whom he married in 1997, do have two children together. We have to remember though, that this is King’s eighth divorce. His attorney must be so rich. So, in summary, divorce is not funny at all and nothing to make jokes about. However, an eighth divorce is…inevitably a late-night punchline. Article From ;http://www.mediaite.com/online/larry-king-divorce/

There’s the famed Sports Illustrated cover jinx, but there is no Union-Tribune hex. On Saturday, U-T columnist Nick Canepa let readers know that Mission Bay High product Dillon Baxter isn’t exactly tripping over himself during USC spring football. USC coach Lane Kiffin called Baxter’s debut, “phenomenal.” At a Trojans scrimmage Saturday, Baxter let loose with a 50-yard TD run. Kiffen repeated the phenomenal word again, then added, “It didn’t matter who was there. Nobody could tackle him.” TRIVIA TIME Who won the first sudden-death playoff at the Masters ? WESTWOOD’S A NICE CHAP “Despite another close loss in a major, Lee Westwood was in a playful mood on Sunday night. When he sat down in the interview room and there was no moderator, he made the introductory announcement himself. Then when a reporter accidentally started a question by calling him “ Phil ,” Westwood responded, “I’m Lee. Phil is coming in a minute. He’ll be wearing a green jacket.” JUST WONDERING ...

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins was a late scratch from the lineup for that Phillies’ residence opener Monday as a result of a strained right calf . Rollins apparently injured the calf running within the outfield during warmups. There was no immediate word about the severity with the injury. He’s hitting .391 with eight runs scored in the very first six games this season. Rollins took batting practice and was announced inside the starting lineup before the game. It was Juan Castro who jogged out to shortstop in the initial inning, his first look being a member with the Phils. Castro, a journeyman infielder in his 13th season in the Key Leagues, was signed as a free agent in December. He started 29 games last couple of years to the Dodgers, which includes 19 at shortstop. Castro also moved into Rollins’ spot as the leadoff hitter. He grounded out to third base in his initial at-bat. Article From :http://scarlett-journey.net/2010/04/13/jimmy-rollins-injured/

As we approach the final round of the Masters, let us look upon the Masters 2010 leaderboard. Westwood is leading the pack, with Mickelson on his heels. Michelson is the favored winner and I would be honored to have him with the Masters title for this year. Behind these two are Tiger Woods (four shots back), along with Couples and Choi. Tiger Woods is not worthy of being called Master, as the name itself should be enough to know why he has no business with such title. As Tiger tries to rally today, let us remember it is the Lord’s Day so our prayers for gusts of wind to knock his shots into traps and for puts to just veer off a bit to the side due to several divinely stiff shards of grass guarding the cup, as to break his heart, will be heard. There is no miracle too small for God and it will be a great day to watch Tiger lose the Masters and never win a tournament again. It starts now so less pray Tiger’s day is cursed. If you take a look at the Masters 2010 Leaderboard and the od...

Jon Madsen def. Mostapha Al Turk via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Paul Kelly def. Matt Veach via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:41. DaMarques Johnson def. Brad Blackburn via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:08 Rick Story def. Nick Osipczak via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Phil Davis def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 4:55 Mark Munoz def. Kendall Grove via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:50 Rafael Dos Anjos def. Terry Etim via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:40 Matt Hughes def. Renzo Gracie via TKO (strikes) Round 3, 4:40 Article From :http://mmawesome.com/?p=2978

Kenny Chesney may have taken the year off from touring, but that doesn’t mean he has been staying home, either. The country superstar spent several weeks this winter in L.A. editing his new concert film Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D, which hits theaters April 21, and managed to squeeze in his first-ever Italian vacation. “We went to Capri, Positano and a little town called Ravello,” Chesney says. “I ate a lot of bread, drank a lot of wine and ate some really good cheese. And it was great. It’s somewhere I’ve wanted to go my whole life, but I never afforded myself the time to do things like that. Now it’s one of my favorite places in the world.” Though taking the time off “was the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” Chesney says, “I’m so glad I made it. I haven’t felt this content in a long time.” The drive that had made the singer the biggest North American ticket seller of the past decade had also tak...

Completed draft board : 2010 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 1 Pick Team Record 1 Connecticut Sun | Tina Charles | Connecticut 16-18 2 Minnesota Lynx | Monica Wright | Virginia 14-20 3 Minnesota Lynx | Kelsey Griffin | Nebraska (traded to Connecticut) 14-20 4 Chicago Sky | Epiphanny Prince | Botas/Rutgers 16-18 5 San Antonio Silver Stars | Jayne Appel | Stanford 15-19 6 Washington Mystics | Jacinta Monroe | Florida State 16-18 7 Connecticut Sun | Danielle McCray | Kansas 16-18 8 Los Angeles Sparks | Andrea Riley | Oklahoma State 18-16 9 Atlanta Dream | Chanel Mokango | Mississippi State 18-16 10 Seattle Storm | Alison Lacey | Iowa State 20-14 11 Indiana Fever | Jene Morris | San Diego State 22-12 12 Los Angeles Sparks | Bianca Thomas | Mississippi 18-16 2010 WNBA DRAFT - ROUND 2 Pick Team Record 13 New York Liberty | Kalana Greene | Connecticut 13-21 14 Washington Mystics | Jenna Smith | Illinois 16-18 15 Connecticut Sun | Allison Hightower | Louisiana 16-18 16 New York Liberty | Ashley Houts | Geo...

The actress, 47, took offence when Kardashian, 29, captioned a pic on her Twitter page using the words ‘Big pimpin’. According to the Daily Mail, Kardashian was attending a glamorous charity event in Miami and wanted to show her Twitter fans a snap of herself with her celebrity pals, reports the Daily Telegraph. The snap, which appears to have been clicked by a cell phone camera , shows the reality TV star with singer Kelly Rowland, tennis star Serena Wiliams and DJ La La Vazquez. Kardashian posted the pic on Twitter and added a message, which said: ‘Big pimpin w @SerenajWilliams @LaLaVazquez @Kelly_Rowland Love u girls!’ However, Demi did not like Kardashian’s use of the word pimpin and asked her: ‘Are you using the word “pimpin” as in pimping?’, to which Kardashian replied: ‘Doesn’t everyone? LOL.’ Demi then shot back: ‘No disrespect I love a girls night out but a pimp and pimping is nothing more than a slave owner!’ Demi added that people should stop ...

Heather Thomson, of Yummy Tummy , has been selected to receive the SPIRIT OF LIFE Award from the East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League of City of Hope. The SPIRIT OF LIFE Award is their highest philanthropic honor. They recognize the notable contributions that women have made to their profession, community and charitable causes. You can read the full article from the Yummy Tummy blog .

Bobby Cox couldn’t think of a suitable antecedent. Neither could Terry Pendleton. Neither could Chipper Jones, who was himself a rookie of immense promise. “The media spotlight is 10, 20 times bigger than it was even 10 years ago,” Jones said, and that’s true. When Jason Heyward picked up a bat and walked to the cage Monday, he took in his wake a camera crew and two still photographers. And when he, on his sixth practice swing — actually his fourth full swing, the first two having been bunts — he hoisted a delivery from China Cadahia over the fence in right-center, a writer who has been covering the Braves since 1984 (i.e., me) felt compelled to note it. “Everyone who gets here has talent,” said Pendleton, the Braves’ hitting coach, speaking as he watched Heyward take his pregame swings. “What’s impressive about him is the way he carries himself, the way he goes about his business.” Said Chipper: “He’s the real deal.” Having been here these past 26 years, I can say with some measu...

Urgent environmental action is needed for the Aral Sea, according to U.N. Secretary Ban Ki-moon, who was flown over the disaster area by helicopter today. The Aral Sea has been shrinking over recent decades, so that while it was once the fourth largest lake in the world it has now shrunk by over 70%. In his latest trip to Central Asia, Mr Ban spoke to reporters after his helicopter tour and said the incident was shocking. Clearly taken aback he then said, “It is clearly one of the worst environmental disasters in the world? It really left me with a profound impression, one of sadness that such a mighty sea has disappeared”. He had toured the region with Uzbekistan Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev It’s thought that the environmental damage to the Aral Sea has been caused by tributary rivers being diverted for irrigation. The region suffers grave pollution and the salinity of the soil in the area has climbed. A fund to rescue the Aral Sea from its poor state has been founded by the 5 le...

Just a reminder that the Easter for 2010 is on Sunday April 4. Many of you who find this page may be interested in knowing how to boil eggs. I hope you will appreciate what you learn from here. If you are seeking ways to dye Easter eggs, please check out other sites. Here are some tips you can use to boil eggs so that the eggs can actually be consumed after the Easter is over. Be careful that eggs can be over cooked easily and the egg protein can be hardened by prolonged boiling particularly at high heat. In addition, you need to do something after you boil eggs so that the shell/membrane of the shell can be easily removed. Here is how: Place eggs in cold water. Please do not use hot water. Make sure water covers all eggs completely if possible. Use low heat to boil eggs for about 15 minutes. When you use low heat, 15 minutes will be sufficient. But if you use high heat, outer egg protein may be "scorched" while the inner egg content egg yolk may be still cold. You nee...

John Forsythe, the debonair actor whose matinee-idol looks, confident charm and mellifluous voice helped make him the star of three hit television series, including ABC’s glamour soap “Dynasty,” died on Thursday in Santa Ynez, Calif. He was 92. His publicist, Harlan Boll, said the cause was complications of pneumonia, following a yearlong battle with cancer. He had earlier received a diagnosis of colon cancer, and in 1979 underwent quadruple bypass surgery. He may be best remembered as Blake Carrington, the ruthless but dapper silver-haired Denver oil tycoon on “Dynasty,” which ran from 1981 to 1989 and took its place as the symbol of the affluent decade of the Reagan administration. He often expressed amusement that the role, as the object of two women’s fierce affection — that of Joan Collins and Linda Evans — had made him a sex symbol in his 60s. Mr. Forsythe’s first series character was another dashing, well-dressed, self-possessed man of means. He was Bentley Gregg, the playboy...

No, there are no plans for Lawrence to quickly rename itself Yahoo! We’re not going to get into that type of competition with our neighbor to the west. Lawrence City Hall leaders, though, did take notice on Thursday that Google gave Topeka gobs of international publicity by renaming its site after the Capital City for a day. But Lawrence city commissioners insist they’re not jealous, and are not wishing they had done more to attract the attention of Google as it considers where to test its planned super-fast fiber optic network. “No, not at all,” said City Commissioner Aron Cromwell. “I think ultimately there is a fine line between people laughing with you and people laughing at you. I believe Topeka maybe has crossed that line.” Topeka, can you Google zing? That’s not to say that Lawrence leaders wouldn’t love for Google to place its high-speed network here. City Hall used its Web site to urge residents to nominate Lawrence for the project. The city also submitted its own nominati...