Nov. 19: Oprah to End Show in 2011
Oprah Winfrey will announce Friday that she’ll quit her syndicated talk show after her current contract expires in 2011, according to published reports. Winfrey has been the number-one American talk-show host for two decades.
Nov. 21: Dems Vote to Open Health Care Debate
The Senate will begin debate on its pending health-care reform legislation Nov. 30 on a 60-39 party-line vote Saturday. Ohio Republican Sen. George Voinovich didn’t vote. Otherwise, every Republican voted against starting debate and every Democrat and independent supported opening debate after a week-long Thanksgiving recess.
Nov. 18: Buffalo Searches for New Coach
Buffalo fired coach Dick Jauron Tuesday, replacing him with an assistant coach for the remaining seven games. Meanwhile, the Bills have talked to Mike Shanahan about the vacancy.
Nov. 19: Dolphins Prevail; Cowboys Survive Buffaloes
Miami (5-5) defeated host Carolina (4-6), 24-17, in an NFL game tonight. Colorado (3-8, 2-5 Big 12) held a 21-17 lead after three quarters at #12 Oklahoma State Thursday but the Cowboys (9-2, 6-1) avoided the upset, 31-28.
Nov. 20: Broncos Stay Unbeaten
Boise State remained undefeated by crushing Utah State, 52-21, in Logan Friday. The #6 Broncos improved to 11-0, 6-0 in the Western Athletic Conference. The host Aggies fell to 3-8, 2-5 in league action. Bowling Green (6-5, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) dispatching visiting Akron (2-9, 1-6), 36-20.
Nov. 21: Griffin Defeats Ortiz in Split Decision
Forrest Griffin avenged an earlier loss to Tito Ortiz with a split decision victory tonight in Las Vegas at the main event of UFC 106. Ortiz won on one judge’s card, 29-28. Griffin also earned a 29-28 decision on one card. The third judge sided with Griffin, 30-27.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Senate to Attempt Starting Health Care Debate
The Senate will vote Saturday evening on whether to begin debate on its version of a health-care reform bill. The 2,000-plus page bill was unveiled Thursday. The projected price tag: nearly $900 billion.
Since the Senate allows for unlimited debate on any subject brought to the floor, 60 votes will be needed to invoke cloture and end any potential filibuster. Republicans are expected to attempt to block the bill as currently constructed in any possible way.
Should cloture be passed and debate begin on the legislation, cloture will have to be invoked again to end debate. Therefore, 60 votes will be needed twice to approve the Senate version of the bill.
The Democratic leadership expects debate to last much of December with a final vote just before the year-end holidays. Tomorrow's roll-call vote will be a key hurdle to overcome as several moderate Democrats are facing a severe political price at home should they back their party and their president.
Since the Senate allows for unlimited debate on any subject brought to the floor, 60 votes will be needed to invoke cloture and end any potential filibuster. Republicans are expected to attempt to block the bill as currently constructed in any possible way.
Should cloture be passed and debate begin on the legislation, cloture will have to be invoked again to end debate. Therefore, 60 votes will be needed twice to approve the Senate version of the bill.
The Democratic leadership expects debate to last much of December with a final vote just before the year-end holidays. Tomorrow's roll-call vote will be a key hurdle to overcome as several moderate Democrats are facing a severe political price at home should they back their party and their president.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Twilight Attracts Large Crowds
I hope you're in line for the first screenings of Twilight: New Moon. Depending on where you live, you may already be watching the movie. If so, I imagine you're focusing on the film rather than your mobile Web browser.
I don't recall a time I camped while waiting for something to open. Not a video game, a nightclub or a movie. I haven't needed to be the first to have most things.
It's not that I'm very patient. It's just that sleeping on the sidewalk for three days would leave me quite impatient. Better to wait a week or two then relax in a half-full theater.
Have you waited overnight or longer to be among the first inside the store having a big sale? Maybe your kids were desperate to read the latest Harry Potter volume so you camped two days to get the book before their classmates could read it. Try not to spend your upcoming weekend hoping to do something.
I don't recall a time I camped while waiting for something to open. Not a video game, a nightclub or a movie. I haven't needed to be the first to have most things.
It's not that I'm very patient. It's just that sleeping on the sidewalk for three days would leave me quite impatient. Better to wait a week or two then relax in a half-full theater.
Have you waited overnight or longer to be among the first inside the store having a big sale? Maybe your kids were desperate to read the latest Harry Potter volume so you camped two days to get the book before their classmates could read it. Try not to spend your upcoming weekend hoping to do something.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Last Six Spots Filled in 2010 World Cup
The 32-team field for next summer's World Cup in South Africa is set after the final qualifying matches Wednesday. Four teams advanced from Europe. France drew with visiting Ireland, 1-1, after extra time and won the two-leg aggregate, 2-1. Portugal won at Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1-0, and claimed the series, 2-0. Greece won at Ukraine, 1-0, and prevailed in the aggregate, 1-0. Slovenia defeated guest Russia, 1-0. The series ended, 2-2, but Slovenia advanced thanks to its away goal in its 2-1 loss in Moscow Saturday.
Algeria stunned Egypt, 1-0, to claim the last bid from Africa. The impromptu playoff match was played in Sudan after Egypt's 2-0 triumph in Cairo over Algeria Saturday left the nations deadlocked.
Uruguay drew with visiting Costa Rica, 1-1, but that was enough to survive the series, 2-1. Costa Rica had led CONCACAF qualifying with four matches left but a 3-0 home loss to Mexico helped drop the Ticos to fourth place in the group. Uruguay controlled its fate in CONMEBOL qualifying but a 1-0 home defeat in the finale against Argentina sank Uruguay to fifth place in South America and the playoff against the Central American side.
The 32 teams that have qualified are as follows:
Africa: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, South Africa
Asia: Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea
Europe: Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland
North, Central America and Caribbean: Honduras, Mexico, United States
Oceania: New Zealand
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
The teams will be drawn into eight four-team groups Dec. 4. The tournament spans from June 11 to July 11, 2010.
Algeria stunned Egypt, 1-0, to claim the last bid from Africa. The impromptu playoff match was played in Sudan after Egypt's 2-0 triumph in Cairo over Algeria Saturday left the nations deadlocked.
Uruguay drew with visiting Costa Rica, 1-1, but that was enough to survive the series, 2-1. Costa Rica had led CONCACAF qualifying with four matches left but a 3-0 home loss to Mexico helped drop the Ticos to fourth place in the group. Uruguay controlled its fate in CONMEBOL qualifying but a 1-0 home defeat in the finale against Argentina sank Uruguay to fifth place in South America and the playoff against the Central American side.
The 32 teams that have qualified are as follows:
Africa: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, South Africa
Asia: Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea
Europe: Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland
North, Central America and Caribbean: Honduras, Mexico, United States
Oceania: New Zealand
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
The teams will be drawn into eight four-team groups Dec. 4. The tournament spans from June 11 to July 11, 2010.
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