Police on trial for Kurd attack May 22, 2009
By Sarah Rainsford BBC News, Van ... Dozens of lawyers and human rights activists have descended on Van, in eastern Turkey, for this trial, already hugely controversial before it has even begun ... But there are concerns about how independent the courts in Van can be. (Yahoo News -- Kurdish Issues)
BP: Stopping the Laughter May 21, 2009
In this particular arena, TO has more in common with Britney Spears than Lee Evans ... In the last week alone, Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard claimed he's sorry about criticizing coach Stan Van Gundy but stands by his contention that the coach mismanaged the finish of Tuesday night's NBA playoff game in Boston ... Former free agent guard Derrick Dockery was released years in advance of his contract this winter. (R News)
PREP ROUNDUP: Olson leads Knights to Class 1A district title May 19, 2009
The Knights advance to the regional meet Tuesday, May 26 at Round Grove Golf and Country Club in Greene ... Lindell finished tied for second, advancing to regional play as an individual ... Clear Lake advances to Class 3A regional meet. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
BP: Apology Accepted May 15, 2009
In the last week alone, Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard claimed he's sorry about criticizing coach Stan Van Gundy but stands by his contention that the coach mismanaged the finish of Tuesday night's NBA playoff game in Boston ... Former free agent guard Derrick Dockery was released years in advance of his contract this winter ... " That Duke education will come in more than a little bit handy. Welcome to the real world Greg. Paulus is going to be ok. THREE AND OUT What's the axiom? They come... (R News)
EU nations increasingly club together on the global stage May 15, 2009
Vietnam photographer Van Es dies. Polish priest publishes sex guide. (BBC News -- Europe)
Depeche Mode cancel more shows May 15, 2009
Vietnam photographer Van Es dies. Human noses too cold for bird flu. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bird flu 'still a major threat' May 15, 2009
In fact the technology used to create the prototype vaccine is very well-established and any threat to my health was vanishingly small ... Vietnam photographer Van Es dies. (BBC News -- Health)
ING Posts $1.08 Billion Loss on Writedowns, Provisions, Organization Cost May 13, 2009
By Martijn van der Starre. May 13 (Bloomberg) -- , the largest Dutch financial-services company, posted a third consecutive quarterly loss because of equity writedowns, higher loan-loss provisions and reorganization costs. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Depeche singer in hospital May 13, 2009
to editor Nils van der Linden. Depeche Mode Anton Corbijn Related Articles. (iAfrica.com)
Game-changing developments May 13, 2009
Unfortunately for Doc, Orlando Magic counterpart Stan Van Gundy is not likely to be benching Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu before this series is over. They're his guys, and firing up threes is a very big part of their games. (Boston Globe)
• Kentucky bourbon steps out of its overalls May 13, 2009
Wheated bourbons such as Maker's Mark, Pappy Van Winkle's or W.L. Weller age differently and have a completely different flavor profile from that of most bourbons, which use rye as the predominant second grain. Some, such as Four Roses or Wild Turkey, use a higher percentage of rye. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Good to the last drop May 11, 2009
"Coffee was seen as very unhealthy," said Rob van Dam, a coffee researcher and epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health ... In general, 200 milligrams a day - the amount in one normal-size cup of coffee - is believed safe for pregnant women, said van Dam ... And even caffeinated coffee doesn't increase blood pressure much once you drink it for a week or so, said van Dam. (Boston Globe)
California's Lodi Zin Fest May 15-1... May 11, 2009
Among the wineries scheduled to delight Zin devotees with tastings ranging from soft vanilla oak to balanced tannin and fruit flavors are: Heritage Oak, and Abundance ... Advance tickets only are available for $75 ... Whether shaken or stirred, the zinfantini a ruby red concoction of Late Harvest Viognier, splashed with cranberry and raspberry juices and offered by Van Ruiten Family Winery, promises a jolt of refreshment. (Suite101.com)
Lifestyles of Turkey's rich and infamous May 7, 2009
Melahat got her brothers to drive to the Kibrisli Yali late at night with a big white van where they took 55 works of art worth around $3. 5 million and eight carpets. (Asia Times Online)
Timeline: Turkey May 5, 2009
1976 - Earthquake kills more than 5,000 people in western Van province ... 2004 July - Three die in car bomb attack in southeastern town of Van ... Art student's car vanishing act. (BBC News -- Europe)
Letters to the editor May 3, 2009
Betsy wrote on Apr 14, 2009 9:25 AM:" On April 3rd, travelling to Madison my van broke down in Rhinelander. Kevin Roberts of Robert's Repair drove over, diagnosed the problem (transmission!) and towed it to his shop. His wonderful assistant Angela drove my sons and me to the airport for a rental vehicle so we could continue to Madison to visit family.Kevin went out of his way to get a rebuilt transmission shipped from Green Bay, and he and his staff installed it within the week. I drove back on... (Forest Republican, WI)
Second Thoughts About E.U. Enlargement May 2, 2009
"Questioning our commitments on E.U. enlargement will not help us at all to tackle the economic downturn. Let's keep in mind that our economic troubles are not the fault of a Serbian worker or Croatian civil servant." He may well be right ... "" CARRIE PREJEAN, Miss California, when asked by Greta Van Susteren if she believes in civil unions for same-sex couples; Prejean said at the Miss USA pageant that she opposes gay marriage. (Time.com)
First Oil Flows from the West Don Field, UK North Sea Apr 29, 2009
For further information: Kevin Watts, President and Chief Executive Officer, +44 207 766 7900; Mark Bilsland, Chief Operating Officer, +44 207 766 7900; John van der Welle, Chief Financial Officer, +44 207 766 7900; Patrick d'Ancona, M: Communications, +44 207 153 1547; Canadian Investor Relations, Roger Fullerton, (952) 929-7243, Email: ; Website. STRATIC ENERGY CORPORATION - More on this organization. (Canada Newswire)
Food and Dining Briefs for April 23 Apr 28, 2009
Celebrate with McCormick ck's: Thursday is celebrating "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" by offering free lunch to school-age children dining with their parent. The San Diego location is at 675 L. St., near Petco Park. (North County Times)
BP: Buffalo's Texas Two-Step Apr 28, 2009
Former free agent guard Derrick Dockery was released years in advance of his contract this winter ... " That Duke education will come in more than a little bit handy. Welcome to the real world Greg. Paulus is going to be ok. THREE AND OUT What's the axiom? They come in threes? Adenhart... Fydrich and Kalas... different circumstances but none of them saw it coming. Harry Kalas collapsed and died Monday in the broadcast booth shortly after making out the lineup card for the Philadelphia Phillies... (R News)
Obama belittled our nation Apr 28, 2009
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 27, 2009 7:46 PM:" Dear Ms. Van Hoomisen, We deeply appreciate the service and sacrifice of your fine family. Most people also have ancestors who served bravely in the armed services. However, let us agree to disagree. President Obama has the grace and wisdom to approach other countries with a refreshing dose of humility. Our recent history of pre-emptive war, imperialist actions, and much worse, has led to world instability and economic disaster. We need to... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
HINGHAM POLICE WRAPUP: Arrests, break-ins, OUI, warrant Apr 18, 2009
At 4:49 p.m. on Sunday (April 12), Hingham police received a call from an off-duty Cohasset police lieutenant reporting he had witnessed a breaking and entering of a minivan at Stodder s Neck ... The resident saw a man enter his neighbor s unlocked van ... No items were found to be missing from the unlocked van. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Shell in talks with Chinese on Iraq venture Apr 15, 2009
BEIJING Royal Dutch Shell PLC is talking to possible Chinese partners about a joint bid to develop oil fields in Iraq, CEO Jeroen van der Veer said Tuesday. We are in the process of forming partnerships for certain bids, and Chinese companies are a part of that, Mr. van der Veer said at a news conference ... Mr. van der Veer declined to say which companies Shell is talking to, which field they might bid on or why it was considering Chinese partners. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hitting the road? Don't forget to pack a healthy meal. Apr 15, 2009
The van is more likely to keep rolling if plenty of snacks and drinks are stowed in a cooler. (ISTOCKPHOTO) By Globe Correspondent / April 15, 2009. (Boston Globe)
A former caretaker at the Atalissa bunkhouse remembers happier days Apr 14, 2009
Photo: Beth Van Zandt/Muscatine Journal. ATALISSA, Iowa Segreta Davis sat quietly among the early morning crowd gathering around the old school in the rural Muscatine County town of Atalissa Saturday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local Archer Wins Apr 9, 2009
Tournament Results PeeWee's (all received medals) - Benton West, Tyler McLaen Cubs (all received medals) - Emily Foiles, Gavin Gangwish, Nathan Thone, Clayton Rernleitner, Tyler Thone, Jake Van Bockel, Jacob Palmer AMBHFS (400 possible score) - Cory Cole 396, Mike Werner 392, Mike Rystrom 388 AMFS - Jeremy Smith 394, Denny Amberg 394, Matt Kasuske 388 AMBB - Duane Bobby 314 AMFL - Jim Cloos 384, Don Iverson 356 AMBHFSL - Leroy Capp 386, Loren Hassebroek 364 AMT - Tony Filholm 274 AFBHFS -... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Apr 9, 2009
5:27 a.m., Cameron caller advised a van is blocking the roadway at Main Street. The van was making a lot of noise before it stopped and Main Street lights are out. (Chetek Alert, WI)
BP: Civic Treasures Apr 7, 2009
I hadn't really had one since Ernie Irvan drove the Kodak colors and Ricky Rudd was racing the Tide car ... Outside the confines of the track sit the big racers souvenir vans ... It's a down time and there are four people poking around the Gordon van. (R News)
Dont Let Turkey Deny Genocide Apr 7, 2009
In his urgent reports to the State Department, conveying on-the-spot dispatches from his consuls, especially in the provinces of Van and Harput, he described the systematic slaughter of the Armenians as "race murder." A vast archive of evidence exists to support this claim ... In 2006, for example, the U.S. ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, was recalled for employing the word genocide ... One of these "remaining documents" is a cold estimate that during the years 1915 and 1916 alone, a total of... (Slate)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
He will show a short film and give a lecture about bees, how to start a hive, its advantages, what to do about problems, and how to enjoy the honey of your labors ... Advance tickets are recommended ... Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In Turkey, Signs of Change for the Kurds Apr 6, 2009
In a minute it will roll forward, past the grieving relatives dressed in their Sunday best, past the chain-smoking lawyers in somber suits, past blank-faced sentries and a television broadcast van beaming pictures around the country, and head on into one of the most controversial issues in Turkey's murky recent history ... The Ergenekon trial the group named itself after a mythic central Asian valley Turks believe they come from "is a milestone," says Nuserivan Elci, who represents some 50... (Time.com)
Europe praises Obama, pledges few Afghan troops Apr 5, 2009
Other leaders from right Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy, Latvian President Valdis Zatlers, and Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus ... Afghanistan is seen as a crucial test of the power and relevance of the alliance, which was founded at the height of the Cold War to counterbalance the Soviet Union and now is struggling against a rising insurgency far beyond its borders. (Fresno Bee)
Eto'o leads Barcelona over Valladolid 1-0 Apr 5, 2009
But Higuain's goal lifted Madrid to life, with Rafael Van der Vaart chipping high in the 51st before Higuain set himself free from two defenders with a quick move in the 69th only for Inaki Goitia to save his rising shot. Goitia parried chances by Sergio Ramos and Higuain over the crossbar as Madrid made up for a first half when it didn't register a shot on goal. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
France, Germany endorse Obama's Afghanistan plans Apr 4, 2009
NATO's ability to succeed in Afghanistan is seen as a crucial test of the power and relevance of the alliance founded to counterbalance the Soviet Union and now fighting a rising insurgency far beyond its borders ... At the summit's opening on Friday, Obama promised to repair damaged relations with Europe and asked for support of his new strategy, which has him adding 21,000 U.S. troops to the force of 38,000 struggling against Taliban advances alongside a like number of European, Canadian and... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
SOCCER RANKINGS: FC Barcelona takes over No. 1 spot Apr 3, 2009
Real MadridInternational stars: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der VaartThere always seem to be fireworks when the Dutch national team gets together; it's just when the games that really count draw near, the Oranje tend to shrink ... Crazy that they were all outplayed by a guy from a country that's desperately trying to regain some footballing relevancy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* John Terry keeps England on track Apr 3, 2009
The win gave Bert van Marwijks team 15 points from five games in Group Nine, eight ahead of Scotland, who edged Iceland 2-1 with three games to play. A second-half goal from Franck Ribery earned 1998 champions France a 1-0 victory over Lithuania for the second time in five days. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Could Florida defense be BETTER in ‘09? Apr 2, 2009
Wake up Rip Van Winkle ... Not to mention their biggest advantage: their defensive coordinator, Coach Strong, appears to actually know what he s doing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heavyweights on path to SA Apr 2, 2009
The win gave Bert van Marwijk's team 15 points from five games in Group Nine, eight ahead of Scotland who edged Iceland 2-1 with three games to play ... Rafael van der Vaart put away the fourth in the dying moments ... Robbie Keane levelled three minutes from time after Vincenzo Iaquinta's 11th-minute goal had given Italy the advantage. (iAfrica.com)
Perfect Holland, Spain and England tipped to win again Apr 1, 2009
I think it will be really strange if we fail to qualify, said Dutch striker Robin van Persie, who will miss todays match due to a hamstring injury ... Holland coach Bert van Marwijk may also be without defender John Heitinga because of a head injury, but otherwise has a full-strength squad. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Europe's top nations victorious Mar 30, 2009
First-half headers from Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie were followed by a late penalty from Dirk Kuyt as the Dutch chalked up their fourth straight win in Group 9, extending their lead at the top of the section to eight points ahead of Macedonias visit on Wednesday. Other European 2010 World Cup qualifier results on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bosnia beats Belgium 4-2 in World Cup qualifier Mar 29, 2009
Belgium coach Rene Vandereycken blamed the fireworks interruption for the defeat ... Instead, with all to play for, the skilled Bosnian forwards ripped apart a makeshift Belgian defense which was Manchester City's Vincent Kompany through injury and Bayern Munich's Daniel Van Buyten. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Big guns march on as Serbia steals limelight Mar 29, 2009
Goals from Milan Jovanovic and Branislav Ivanovic and an own goal from Dorel Stoica were enough for the Serbs who are on course to repeat their feat of reaching the 2006 World Cup ... Goals from Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie left the Dutch with an eight-point lead after just four games. (International Herald Tribune)
Roundup: Italy, Germany, Spain, France win qualifiers Mar 29, 2009
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt scored to help the Netherlands take a major step toward qualifying. Huntelaar headed in Mark van Bommel's cross from 6 yards in the 30th minute, and van Persie headed in Arjen Robben's corner kick in first-half stoppage time ... "I didn't thought it was our best performance but we scored the goals, which is what is important,'' Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said. "We are not yet there. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No final victory Mar 29, 2009
Filming a season of shows meant a lot of hours in a van, waiting for scenes to get set up. There were boot-camp days of working out, lined up on treadmills with her teammates, sweat-soaked runs up California hills, the buff trainer, Kim Lyons, yelling not to slow down, people stumbling out of the frame to vomit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Euro roundup: Italy, Germany lead WC groups Mar 29, 2009
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt scored to help the Netherlands take a major step toward qualifying. Huntelaar headed in Mark van Bommel's cross from 6 yards in the 30th minute, and van Persie headed in Arjen Robben's corner kick in first-half stoppage time ... "I didn't thought it was our best performance but we scored the goals, which is what is important," Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
RECAP: Highlights from Saturday's play Mar 29, 2009
Germany easily stayed four points clear at the top of its European qualifying group with a 4-0 win over Liechtenstein, while the Netherlands built an eight-point advantage by beating Scotland 3-0 in Amsterdam ... "I didn't thought it was our best performance but we scored the goals, which is what is important," Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said ... The two-time World Cup runner-up eased into a 2-0 lead through first-half goals by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie before... (USA Today -- Sports)
Rau returns from jail in Jordan, checks into hospital Mar 22, 2009
Officers escorted her to a van with tinted windows ... In the arrivals area at Adelaide Airport, Ms Rau was greeted by friends under the watchful eye of an AFP officer, before being taken to a waiting government-plated van, accompanied by her nurse and guardian. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A WHOLE NEW WORLD Mar 21, 2009
The league is in its 13th year but remains a precarious enterprise: the Houston Comets, a team with which current LSU Coach Van Chancellor won five WNBA titles, folded last month. League rosters for the upcoming season have been sliced from 13 players to 11. (Nola.com -- Sports)
HINGHAM POLICE/FIRE LOG: March 2-8, 2009 Mar 20, 2009
7:22 a.m. Industrial Park Rd., 911 caller reports motor vehicle accident involving school van ... 10:56 a.m. Main St., white Ford minivan parked obstructing school, will make announcement to move motor vehicle ... 11:05 p.m. Rockland St., clerk reports vandalism to his motor vehicle. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Mar 20, 2009
5 million tickets for Bon Jovi, Hannah Montana, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, and Van Halen for the same period last year, yielding 39% less in total revenue ... Favorable changes in working capital were primarily due to the timing of advance payments under ticketing contracts and sponsorship deals with resale partners, including significant advances made in the fourth quarter of 2007 that were not repeated in 2008, offset in part by a decline in operating results ... Favorable changes in... (Primezone Releases)
Sewing needles found in hot dogs in Ontario Mar 20, 2009
On Tuesday, a customer returned a Schneiders deli lunch pack to a No Frills store at 191 Silvercreek Parkway in Guelph just 30 minutes after buying it, according to Inge van den Berg, vice-president of public affairs and investor relations at Loblaw Companies Ltd., which owns No Frills ... Ms. Van den Berg said the store doesn't know if the needles were inserted before being placed on shelves or after being stocked ... Unfortunately, it was tampering and thankfully isolated to this one store,... (Globe and Mail)
Profile: Nato Mar 18, 2009
Another former Dutch foreign minister, Hans van den Broek, described him as "very skilled at walking on eggshells", while others have referred to him as "a diplomatic tightrope walker". But he also has a reputation for being able to engage in tough talking when required. (BBC News -- Europe)
* World News Quick Take Mar 17, 2009
The soldiers van overturned in the northern-central state of Zacatecas as they traveled from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua to Mexico City after having participated in operations in the state of Chihuahua, the statement said. The soldiers were part of a detachment of 2,200 troops being replaced this weekend with a reinforcement of 5,000 troops. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Best from a season of watching high school hoops Mar 15, 2009
Sullivan was the only Okaw Valley Conference team to beat Meridian, who was the top ranked team at the time and the Redskins finished 14-12 ... Tony Van Gundy hit a 15-footer after Garrison Stenger tipped the in-bounds pass to him for what turned out to be the final points of the game ... A steal and layup by Cody Meyer put Tri-County ahead 44-46 with 4:20 left when a basket by East and Tony Van Gundy and a pair of free throws by David Myers cut the deficit to just two points with 3:23 left. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tahoe ski resort seeks Vikings Mar 13, 2009
By SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press Writer. Thursday, March 12, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Turkey: The enduring popularity of Recep Tayyip Erdogan Mar 10, 2009
AT A recent rally in the predominantly Kurdish city of Van, in south-east Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in his element ... One old Kurdish woman in Van sums up the mood: Tayyip is one of us, he treats us as equals ... Mr Erdogan s touch was in evidence in Van as he and his vivacious wife, Emine, handed out toys to ragged children. (The Economist)
Amsterdam crash survivors hold memorial Mar 7, 2009
AP The head of the Dutch Safety Authority, Pieter van Vollenhoven, speaks during a press conference in The. AMSTERDAM Survivors from the Turkish Airlines jet that slammed into a muddy field near Amsterdam's main airport gathered in a hangar Saturday for a memorial service to commemorate the nine passengers and crew killed in the crash. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
UN pleads with Sudan over aid ban Mar 6, 2009
" 'Beyond remit' But some Sudanese government officials have accused humanitarian organisations of using aid as a cover to achieve a political agenda. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleem Mohamed, Sudan's ambassador at the UN, said the country would "deal very clearly with any organisation that is violating the hospitality of the country". FROM THE BBC WORLD SERVICE Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Sudan's deputy permanent representative to the AU, Akuei Bona Malwal, told the... (BBC News)
Dangerous course for Dimitroff Mar 5, 2009
That set the tone for what became four months of nirvana ... It was obvious that Mike Smith and Van Gorder acheived a lot last year with smoke and mirrors on the defense ... We ll definitely take our lumps next year, but Smith and Van Gorder did wonders last year with smoke and mirrors, so maybe they can do it again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sex party swingers in 'mini riot' over clothed guest at nudist colony... Mar 5, 2009
Welcome to The Courier-Mail. Sex party swingers in mini riot over clothed guest at nudist colony. (The Drudge Report)
Hi-tech heist Mar 5, 2009
Jan Van Osselaer from Belgium and Gilles Poelvoorde from France, who admitted a charge of conspiracy to steal, had come prepared ... Rodley and Nash were arrested in Spain and Gloucestershire; detectives in Belgium seized Poelvoorde and Van Osselaer. (BBC News -- UK)
Neighbours tell of blaze rescue Mar 5, 2009
" Another neighbour Michael Phillips had fire extinguishers in his van, which were used to douse the flames. "It was absolutely frightening, it was really scary ... It's lucky I had the fire extinguishers in the van really because if they hadn't put the fire out it might have spread and who knows what could have happened. (BBC News -- UK)
'My one night stand-up' Mar 5, 2009
Page last updated at 11:28 GMT, Wednesday, 4 March 2009. My one night stand-up. (BBC News -- UK)
Pakistan criticised for 'lapses' Mar 5, 2009
We were promised high-level security and in our hour of need that security vanished ... Mr Broad, who was in the bus when it came under fire, has accused Pakistani security forces of "vanishing" during the attack ... Video footage shot during the attack showed "terrorists shooting past our van, sometimes into our van - and not a sign of a policeman anywhere," said Mr Broad. (BBC News -- South Asia)
In the dock again Mar 5, 2009
She has continued to run the special school for disadvantaged children set up on the outskirts of Moscow by her son, even though his former oil company Yukos has now been dismantled and sold off (most of it to the state-controlled firm Rosneft) ... The most vociferous were dragged away to a waiting police van as they shouted "release all political prisoners!" ... They view all the oligarchs, who took advantage of the chaos of the 1990s to acquire the country's most precious resources at... (BBC News -- Europe)
