Florida Congregation Plants Church in the 'Nation' of FacebookThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:20AMIf Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world behind China and India , and followed by the U.S. . Now, a new church is being planted in the "nation" of Facebook, bringing live worship to its 400 million-plus residents.
LSU chat at noon todayThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:16AMJoin T-P's Jim Kleinpeter to talk all things LSU
Irish extend arrests of 7 over Swede murder plotThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:13AMSeven Muslims in Ireland allegedly linked to a plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks should remain in custody for at least three more days while police investigate their computer and telephone records, an Irish judge ruled Thursday amid rare courtroom secrecy.
Futuremark: PC games "need to be hassle free" in terms of DRM set-upsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:10AMFiled under: FPS , Multiplayer Ubisoft 's new take on putting in an "always on" online connection as their DRM set-up for PC games hasn't really worked well in practice so far as attacks on their DRM servers in the past few have prevented many people from playing the games they have paid for. For Futuremark Games Studio , makers of the recent zero-g based shooter Shattered Horizon , having a set ...
Sick Cheryl pulls out of showsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:10AMCHERYL Cole won't appear on Jonathan Ross and Radio 1 after bronchitis diagnosis
Moss and Bower’s first state finals were unmatchedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:08AMSeeing is believing. On the Saturday in question, neither Sam Moss nor Michal Bower got even the slightest glimpse of what they were doing. As it turned out, it was better than anybody else in the competition. Come Sunday, it was definitely a sight to behold.
Duncan faces former team and pitching coach fatherThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:01AMJUPITER, Fla. (AP) - In years past, when Chris Duncan wanted a pre-game word with his father, he simply walked into the office adjacent to the clubhouse.
IMVU Teams with Vivox to Bring Voice to Its Online CommunityThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMPALO ALTO, Calif.----IMVU, an online community where members use 3D avatars to meet new people, chat, create and play, today announced that the company has partnered with Vivox Inc., the market leader in voice services for online games, virtual worlds and the increasingly social Web, to bring voice chat to the IMVU community.
Suits over ID theft-protection claims settledTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:49PMConsumers beware: There is no absolute protection against identity theft, so be suspicious of any company that makes such guarantees. That was the message delivered Tuesday in a $12 million settlement brokered by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 state attorneys general targeting Arizona-based LifeLock.
3A boys basketball Day 1 updatesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:41PMAs each game ends in the 3A state tournament, I will post short recaps on what happened. If you want more game detail, follow the live chat we will run through every game each day. If you just want scores, check out my Twitter feed @masonkelley.
Enumclaw basketball star Riley Carel excels in rodeo ringTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:40PMRiley Carel, the leading scorer and point guard heading into this week's Class 3A state tournament, is a different kind of two-sport star. He splits his time between the basketball court and the rodeo ring.
Commissioners to meet with residentsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:32PMWeld County Commissioners Bill Garcia and Doug Rademacher will meet with southwest Weld residents from 4-6 p.m., Friday at the Weld Southwest Services complex near Longmont. The complex is at 4209 Weld County Road 24.5. The commissioners will be in Conference Room B. The two conduct office hours at the complex on the second Friday of each month. This month, Steve Moreno, Weld clerk and recorder ...
Regis Philbin dishes on his Irish roots, Bing Crosby and Notre DameTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:29PMRegis Philbin believes part of his job is to cheer up America .“The news is so grim in the newspapers and on television that I just feel like people deserve a little cheering up, and if I can give it to them I’ll try,” Philbin says about his daily dose of good cheer on Regis and Kelly, the top morning show.
Robstown Baseball Coach Suspended IndefinitelyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:27PMROBSTOWN - Cottonpickers Baseball Coach Steve Castro has led Robstown to two state championships and more than 700 victories. He's not sure he'll be able to add to that total. Castro was suspended indefinitely by the school district on Tuesday for UIL rules violations that occurred prior to a home tournament game on February 26th. A district investigation revealed that non-school district ...
Living OprahTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:24PMAn experiment to test the queen of chat's recipe for female happiness has thought-provoking results.
Video Chat Website Opens Door To 'Stranger Danger'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMCBS 11 News previously reported that the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued a warning to parents about a new video chat website called "Chatroulette". CBS 11 News is taking a closer look at the controversial social networking website that's becoming increasingly popular.
Tehran-Phuket flights begin soonTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:15PMShould the trial flights prove successful they could continue into April, when the low season for tourism generally begins. The flights would then resume in October this year, when tourism arrival fig...
U.S. eases restriction on Internet services export to Iran, Cuba, SudanMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:43PMU.S. Treasury Department on Monday eased sanctions on Internet services export to Iran, Sudan and Cuba, in an attempt to ensure people in the countries can exercise "their universal right to free speech and information to the greatest extent possible." The department amended the Iranian Transactions Regulations, Sudanese Sanctions Regulations, and Cuban Assets Control Regulations, adding general ...
White House Aides 'Tweet' Inside InfoMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:42PMWASHINGTON (AP) -- If you're PressSec — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' username on Twitter — you join the powerful social media platform and push your message across the Internet, 140 characters at a time.
Quentin Tarantino’s Latest Charity Case: Chris Tucker?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:35PMQuentin Tarantino has resurrected many careers. His next personal project, according to conversations we overheard between the two men, involves Chris Tucker. (more…)
Shake N Bake 2010 gig reviewMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:26PMRenee Kirk reviews Shake N Bake 2010 at Auckland's Western Park.
Viet bride goes missingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:26PM50 year-old fishmonger's wife ran away for the third time in the span of two weeks.
Governor General Michaelle Jean in quake-ravaged Haiti: 'You are not alone'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:11PMOne minute, Michaelle Jean was walking solemnly through the crumbled ruins of the church in Haiti where she was baptized as a baby. The next, she found herself leading a boisterous crowd of women in a rousing Creole chant.
Chatroulette: 71% men, 15% women and 14% pervertsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMFilm-maker spends time on internet chat service Chatroulette – all in the name of research, of course Heard and read about Chatroulette , but a bit frightened to check it out yourself? Now you can find out about the website that allows you to video chat with strangers all over the world thanks to New York film-maker Casey Neistat . After being introduced to it by a friend, Neistat logs on to ...
Dude Forces Open Door and Briefly Breaks BARTMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMAround 9 a.m. at the Glen Park BART station this morning, just when passenger morale dips to its lowest weekly point, a man forced open the door of a downtown-bound train. You know the guy...
March Madness and MLB love on the AndroidMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:28PMIt’s March, so I hope you weren’t planning on getting too much work done. With smart phones like Android devices only an arm’s length away at nearly any moment, it’s easier than ever to dive head first into NCAA and baseball scores, commentary, and player updates.
Sinton Stepfather Arrested For Child MolestationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:23PMSINTON - A Sinton man is behind bars tonight after authorities say he fondled his step daughter over a year and a half period. San Patricio County deputies arrested Terry Lynn Smith, 45, Thursday after the 12 year old girl claimed she was fondled by him at his Sinton home while the girls mother was away. San Patricio County Sheriff Leroy Moody says Smith not only fondled the girl, but sexually ...
White House tweeting spreads president's messageMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:23PMIf you’re PressSec - White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' username on Twitter - you join the powerful social media platform and push your message across the internet, 140 characters at a time.
US troops killed in Afghanistan and AfricaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:18PMJoshua Birchfield was the storyteller among his friends, the fun-loving "Birch" who enjoyed playing baseball and softball, target shooting and fishing with his father."He was a
Texas Attorney General Warns Parents About Popular Chat Web SiteMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:15PMTexas Attorney General Greg Abbott warned parents Monday about the increasingly popular Web site chatroulette, which randomly pairs strangers for sometimes sexually explicit online chats.
Newest Luxury Property in Turks and Caicos Slashes Summer Rates by 50%Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:13PMhttp://www.myprgenie.com) -- Leeward Resort, an all luxury-suite, beachfront property in the Turks and Caicos Islands, today announced its summer promotion by reducing its rates 30 to 50% for bookings from April 15 through December 15, 2010.
Bishop, Diocese Sued By Alleged Sex Abuse VictimMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:08PMCORPUS CHRISTI - A man claiming to be a victim of sex abuse by a local Catholic priest nearly 40 years ago is suing the diocese and Bishop Edmond Carmody. According to the lawsuit filed on Friday, the unnamed victim has a long history of mental problems. "John Doe" claims after spending a month at the State School in Austin in February of 1971, his parents put him on a bus to Corpus Christi to ...
Classy night out at The Copper TopMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:08PMEditor's note: Lorri Kohlmeister, one of three partners who own The Copper Top Lounge in downtown Grass Valley, talks about her popular dance-and-music venue. The partners also own Pete's Pub Style Pizza up the street. What goods or services do you offer? We are a full-service, sophisticated cocktail and music lounge. We offer an intimate space with a beautiful atmosphere and amazing libations ...
Leeds United: Whites can bounce back like Sky Blues - DickovSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:16AMLeeds United striker Paul Dickov says he can see shades of Manchester City's revival in the late 1990s in the club he joined on a short-term deal this week. (07/03/2010 17:00:00)
LIVE BLOG: Watch the 2010 Oscars with usSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:09AMWe'll be hosting a live chat right here during tonight's Academy Awards and the pre-show red-carpet arrivals. Free Press special writer Erin Podolsky will be dishing on the winners, losers and buzzworthy moments -- and interacting with those who stop by.
Michael McDonald still swinging at 58Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:08AMFor a white man, singer-songwriter Michael McDonald had a voice that sounded black and always in dire straits.
Harrison Ford: I have 8 planes, 1 womanSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:07AMLOS ANGELES – Actor-pilot Harrison Ford, asked in our recent interview about how many planes he has, answered with his trademark lopsided grin: “I have one woman but I have eight aeroplanes. The planes have different purposes and the skills required to fly them are different in each case.
Brian Logan on comedy show encoresSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:59AMWhen does the show become the encore? "Anyone got any questions?" I've seen several comedy shows recently in which the encore, far from being a best routine saved till last, is just a chat with the crowd. This is sometimes charming, as the standups reveal themselves to be funnier off-the-cuff than with a script; but it can be dispiriting, as the event devolves into a celebrity appearance for the ...
Burr: No plans for presidential run in 2012Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:56AMU.S. Senator Richard Burr paid a visit to eastern North Carolina this weekend. Despite some pressure to consider a run for president, the state's senior Republican senator said he doesn't have plans to enter presidential politics.
Gov. Bev Perdue touts WNC downtowns in Hendersonville visitSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:33AMHENDERSONVILLE — Pausing Saturday at a booth at The Curb Market to survey the handmade crafts, Gov. Bev Perdue received a compliment from an admirer.
UN official gets 2 1 2 years prison for child pornSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:22AMA former United Nations official Jose Ortega-Osona, has received 2 1/2 years in prison for possessing thousands of child pornography pictures and over a hundred tapes.
NBA PM: Bargnani Needs BoshFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:15PMAndrea Bargnani needs Chris Bosh back...Marcus Camby hurts another ankle...Heres hoping Allen Iverson can right the ship...HOOPSWORLD Chats.
This week in Microsoft mobility - latest gossipFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:08PMMicrosoft has launched new sub-blog on big Windows blog: a blog devoted to Windows Phone 7 development, and in the first post on this blog various Microsoft employees are listed but Loke Uei Tan is missing - could it be that the guy who was top manager responsible for Windows Mobile 6.x app store has been fired? or maybe moved to other less stressful activities?
If Monday's A Record-Breaker For UConn Women, We're Chatting LiveFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:05PMShould the UConn women win on Sunday setting up a record-breaking 71st straight win on Monday night, join The Courant and courant.com for a live, courtside chat from the XL Center with John Altavilla and Jeff Jacobs. Go to courant.com/ucwomchat beginning at 5:15 p.m. Monday night and we'll take you right through the potential record-breaker.