AP Top News at 7:29 p.m. EDT Oct 11, 2009
Six soldiers, including two ranking officers, and four militants were killed in the attack by heavily armed assailants who wore military uniforms and drove up to the front gate of the heavily fortified complex close to the capital in a white van before bundling out, opening fire and hurling grenades. Obama: Consensus and obstructionism on health care. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Medfield Police log: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4 Oct 8, 2009
10:31 a.m. A West Street resident reported their van was spray painted sometime overnight ... 1:25 p.m. A Pleasant Street resident reported his car was vandalized sometime overnight. (Medfield Press, MA)
Commencement of Bati Ayazli-1 Exploration well in the Black Sea, Offshore Turkey Oct 7, 2009
The deeper stratigraphic target has not been tested before in this area and the results will aid our understanding of the deeper potential in this area. The shallower target, if successful, will provide incremental gas production and will be tied back to the existing Ayazli field facility. (Canada Newswire)
OUR VIEW: Terrorist bomb plot comes to the prairie Oct 6, 2009
Last Wednesday, Finton drove a van containing what he thought were explosives and parked it in front of the federal building. Prosecutors say Finton got out of the van, locked the door and got into another vehicle driven by an undercover FBI agent ... STRANGER~ wrote on Sep 30, 2009 1:09 PM:" How would the feds have felt if a real terrorist, switched vans on their little caper?They need to stop playing before someone gets hurt. ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A town's love of Indian artifacts backfires Oct 4, 2009
After the raids, authorities removed two moving vans full of artifacts from the Redd home ... Driving through town in his sheriff's van, Lacy points to all that Blanding has done to preserve its archaeological heritage the Edge of the Cedars Museum, filled with Indian artifacts and an excavated pre-Columbian ruin; the Four Corners Cultural Center, and its reproductions of a Navajo hogan, Ute tepee, and a pioneer log cabin; even the new hospital, which hosts a Native American healing center. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
High court to review state gun laws, other cases Oct 1, 2009
When arrested for murder, Van Chester Thompkins did not ask for a lawyer or say he didn't want to talk to police after being read his Miranda rights. He confessed and was convicted. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bees attack Turkey crash victims Sep 30, 2009
A huge swarm of bees has attacked victims and rescue workers at the scene of a crash in Turkey, after a van carrying beehives crashed into a lorry ... The van hit the stationary lorry near Marmaris on Monday, injuring six people, Anatolia said. (BBC News -- Europe)
Van with bees crashes Sep 30, 2009
A van carrying beehives has crashed in Turkey, killing one person and injuring five, a Turkish state official has said. Emergency services arrived with beekeepers to help the victims, who were stung by a swarm of bees which had escaped from the hives. (BBC News -- Europe)
Turkey Day Surprise? Sep 25, 2009
GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Are Democrats about to ram through health care reform, no matter what ... VAN SUSTEREN: What -- why would he call it bipartisan ... VAN SUSTEREN: All right, as -- as is often, I'm sort of one beat off on this in looking at it, and which now (INAUDIBLE) and I'll tell you something that distresses me, is that one of the ways that this bill is going to be paid for is that it is estimated that there's $500 billion worth of fraud that we're going to clean up and... (Fox News)
Toast of the Coast: Library gets spicy with Hispanic fest Sep 24, 2009
On Sept. 16, Delprete hired a 12-passenger van, the only vehicle large enough to accommodate his large new family, and headed to O'town airport to pick up Pina, Angela, their husbands and kids, who are getting acquainted with their new Brevard family. Will Don Giuseppe's feature some of the Delprete sisters' cuisine. (Florida Today)
VIETNAM: Developing nations look to U.S.-style community colleges Sep 24, 2009
One problem is that the concept is not fully understood by the public or some key decision-makers, says Mai Van Tinh, the Ministry of Education and Training official in charge of community colleges. Some provinces, for example, have tried to merge community colleges with long-established public professional schools that typically focus on a single discipline, such as teaching or medicine. (USA Today)
Ford Gets Plucky to Avoid 'Chicken Tax' Sep 23, 2009
Several times a month, vans from a Ford Motor Co. factory in Turkey roll off a ship here shiny and new, rear side windows gleaming, back seats firmly bolted to the floor ... President Johnson retaliated in 1963, in part by targeting German-made Volkswagens with a tax on imports of foreign-made trucks and commercial vans ... Europe still has a tariff on imports of U.S. chicken, and the U.S. still hits delivery vans imported from overseas with a 25% tariff. (Fox News)
Police on trial for Kurd attack Sep 23, 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)
Stay active with Brookline Recreation Sep 22, 2009
Appalachian Adventures will meet for three Fridays Oct. 2, 9 and 16 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Ask about after-school van transportation ... Returning players are encouraged to advance their skill development with BYL and Brookline High School coaches. (Brookline TAB, MA)
5 reasons Georgia needs to demote Willie Martinez ASAP Sep 22, 2009
Simple question: Do you believe Georgia with Rennie Curran, Geno Atkins, Jeff Owens, Justin Houston, Kade Weston, Demarcus Dobbs, Darryl Gamble, Bryan Evans, Reshad Jones, Brandon Boykin and Branden Smith has the worst defensive talent in the SEC ... In 42 games under Brian VanGorder, whom Martinez succeeded as defensive coordinator, one opponent scored more than 30 points, and that was the 2003 BCS champion ... Athletics director Damon Evans says he wants his coaches to win championships. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Melrose Seniors News Sep 19, 2009
The van runs Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. To reserve a ride, call the COA office (781-665-4304) mornings and 781-662-2030 afternoons. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Robbed, Threatened and Murdered : The Top 5 Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations Sep 17, 2009
Taxi chauffeurs are regularly murdered, especially those driving busses or vans ... The reason Jeroen van den Bos won't return to Rio de Janeiro, in his words, is: 'At first glance it appears to be a beautiful city but in reality it's polluted and we were robbed at gunpoint of our money, sunglasses and sports shoes in the Ipanema suburb. (PR Newswire)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 17, 2009
Also: the cast of the new reality series Addicted to Beauty ; and author Christine Avanti ( Skinny Chicks Don t Eat Salad ). Dr. Oz Show at 5 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Press Release: Statement by the IMF on Turkey Sep 17, 2009
Ms. Rachel van Elkan, Mission Chief for Turkey at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today. We are encouraged by the Turkish authorities announcement of a medium-term framework that aims to gradually reverse the deterioration in the country's public finances, boost private sector activity and restore solid economic growth. (IMF News)
Manchester United players 'targeted by laser' in Turkey Sep 16, 2009
"They managed to get the culprit, which is good because I noticed it particularly on Jonny Evans. It seemed to be on him all the time.". Ferguson refused to criticize Rooney for throwing his boots down in disgust after being substituted. (CNN -- International)
The role of genetic factors in adult ADHD Sep 15, 2009
Kooij JJ, Buitelaar JK, van den Oord EJ, et al. Internal and external validity of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in a population-based sample of adults. Psychol Med 2005;35:817-827. (EurekAlert!)
Amy Goodman: Van Jones and the boycott of Glenn Beck Sep 15, 2009
As the campaign progressed, Beck began his attacks against Van Jones ... Van Jones was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2009 ... Ben Jealous, president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said, The only thing more outrageous than Mr. Beck's attack on Van Jones is the fact that there are sponsors that continue to pay him to provide this type of offensive commentary. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Prevent defense nearly prevented a win Sep 14, 2009
And thanks to the cushion our defenders gave the Gamecock receivers, South Carolina was able to engineer one long, clock-eating drive after another, resulting in their time-of-possession advantage being 34:21 to Georgias 25:39 ... It will have to come from Damon Evans or President Adams because CMR will not remedy the problem ... And why did so many people blame Damon Evans for the loss to Oklahoma State. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fruitland company has fleet that runs off of propane instead of gas Sep 14, 2009
Blue Flame sales and marketing manager Wayne VanAuken, left, and Kelly OToole, who, along with her husband, Greg, own Blue Flame, are proud that most of the companys vehicles are powered by propane. Beth Van Zandt/Muscatine Journal ... The dust control we spray on gravel is tree sap and 100 percent environmentally safe, said sales and marketing manager Wayne VanAuken, one of six employees at Blue Flame. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Governor: Istanbul floods kills 20 Sep 10, 2009
Gov. Muammer Guler of Istanbul said seven women drowned inside a van that had just brought them to work at a textile factory in the nearby district of Halkali. "There was no escape other than the back door, and it was stuck by the pressure of the flooding water," Guler said. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
At Least 20 Killed as Flash Floods Hit Turkey Sep 10, 2009
Guler said the victims were female factory workers who drowned, trapped inside a van that had just brought them to work ... The Dogan news agency showed dramatic footage of a man being rescued from atop an overturned van ... Television showed rescuers in an inflatable boat assisting another man stranded inside a van. (Fox News)
People get red-dy Sep 10, 2009
This exclusive community is already functioning and making money for Brigitte van Hengel ... Ms van Hengel, whose reddish locks are somewhat faded, seeks out redheads not just for their aesthetic qualities - but their character traits too ... Behind the scenes at the fashion show civil servant Anneloes Rynders is preparing for the catwalk. (BBC News -- UK)
Sub-prime tales Sep 10, 2009
She was told her car would be vandalised if she tried to reject an applicant ... The results of their "creativity" are all too clear in the Orange County capital Santa Ana, where children play out on the streets on a warm summer evening and families congregate on their front steps and wait for the ice cream van. (BBC News -- Americas)
Floodwaters kill 20 in Turkey Sep 10, 2009
7 women die in vanHikmet Cakmak, Istanbul's deputy governor, described the scene at Ikitelli as a "disaster" and said four helicopters and eight boats were sent to help in the rescues ... Guler said the victims were female factory workers who drowned, trapped inside a van that had just brought them to work ... The Dogan news agency showed dramatic footage of a man being rescued from atop an overturned van. (MSNBC -- International)
England thrash Croatia to seal finals spot Sep 10, 2009
Romania were unable to make home advantage count against Austria after they drew 1-1 with Austria in Bucharest as Franz Schiemer equalized for the visitors with eight minutes remaining after Gheorghe Bucur had put Romania ahead ... A late goal from Daniel van Buyten was unable to prevent Belgium from slipping to a 2-1 defeat to Armenia as Hovhannes Goharyan and Sargis Hovsepyan both struck to give their side their first win of the campaign. (CNN -- International)
World Cup European zone qualifying results/standings Sep 10, 2009
Played on Wednesday At Yerevan Armenia 2 (Goharyan 23, Ovsepyan 50) Belgium 1 (van Buyten 90+2) At Zenica Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 (Salihovic 25) Turkey 1 (Belozoglu 4) At Merida Spain 3 (Fabregas 33, Cazorla 82, Mata 90+3) Estonia 0. Standings P W D L F A Pts Spain 8 8 0 0 21 2 24 - qualified Bosnia-Herzegovina 8 5 1 2 21 8 16 Turkey 8 3 3 2 11 8 12 Belgium 8 2 1 5 11 18 7 Estonia 8 1 2 5 7 22 5 Armenia 8 1 1 6 5 18 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Floods death toll in Turkey rises to 20 Sep 10, 2009
Anatolia said the victims - all factory workers - were swept away by gushing waters as they left a van that had just brought them to work. NTV television showed seven bodies covered in white sheets, placed in a row. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Prep football ratings Sep 10, 2009
The Top 10 teams in The Associated Press Iowa high school football polls of the 2009 season with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right. Iowa City High (13) 2-0 147 1. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Atlanta woman loses 115 pounds Sep 9, 2009
Write: Success Stories, c/o Suzanne Van Atten, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sixth Floor, 72 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; or e-mail. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New Aircraft Procurement Offers Sizeable Potential in the European Air ISR Command and Control Market, Says Frost & Sullivan Sep 8, 2009
New Aircraft Procurement Offers Sizeable Potential in the European Air ISR Command and Control Market, Says Frost van ... New Aircraft Procurement Offers Sizeable Potential in the European Air ISR Command and Control Market, Says Frost van ... (PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES. (PR Newswire)
Full Story » Sep 8, 2009
Derrci Van Dyke, Tellman Knudson, Mark Call, Michael Cheney, Stephen Pierce, Mike Filsaime, Frank Raumbauskas, Todd Gross, Ken Hammond, Frank Bauer, Jamie Ohler, Mike Koenigs, Jeff Johnson, Tom Beal, Joel Broughton, Frank Kern, Keith Carberry, Frank Sousa, Ewen Chia, Bram Smith, Gerry Schroeder, Jane Mark, Ken McArthur, Maria Andros, Phil Basten, Daegan Smith, Glenn Mosser, Jerry Meyer and Mike Stewart ... Take advantage of the new credit card rewards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Soderbergh, Carano in 'Knockout' pairing Sep 7, 2009
Relativity topper Ryan Kavanaugh will also be a producer, and Tucker Tooley is executive producer ... We couldnt be more thrilled to be working with Steven Soderbergh on this project, which is clearly right in his sweet spot, said Relativitys Kavanaugh. (Variety)
No replacement bowler for Zulmazran at Ankara Open Sep 7, 2009
The closest Malaysia came to winning an Open title in Europe was a runner-up finish by Aaron to Ghislaine Van Der Tol of Holland in the 2007 San Marino Open. In Ankara, the Malaysians will be up against a field of 169 bowlers, including two-time European champion Osku Palermaa of Finland, Britt Brondsted of Denmark and defending champion Dominic Barrett of England. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Traficant talks 'turkey' hunting in first post-prison interview Sep 7, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009. By Michael O'Brien - 09/06/09 02:19 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Friendlies: England, Netherlands record victories Sep 6, 2009
"We combined much better and the younger players played well,'' Loew said. Netherlands 3, Japan 0 ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (AP) -- Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar each scored Saturday to give the Netherlands a 3-0 win over Japan in an international friendly. Nigel de Jong and Eljero Elia combined to set up a well-positioned Van Persie, who controlled the ball inside the area and stroked in a powerful shot past goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi in the 69th minute. Sneijder... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Backlash Growing Over Obama School Speech Sep 5, 2009
" Previous presidents have given national speeches in schools. In October 1991, President George H.W. Bush gave a nationally televised speech to students at Alice Deal Junior High School in the District, encouraging them to study hard and avoid drugs. At the time, House Democrats criticized the speech for having political motivations. The line between politics and schools has always been closely watched by both parties, said Diane Ravitch, an education historian at New York University. "Anything... (CBS News)
North Texas schools won't carry speech... Sep 5, 2009
"comments":[{"body":"Rule number one from Saul Alinski (Rules for Radicals) and Obama's friend Bill ( the bomer) Ayers...get control and brainwash the children...Now why would anyone object to that? It has worked in Russia, Germany, and China.","createdAt":"5 Sep 2009 07:58:19... (The Drudge Report)
Travelin down the road like a rollin stone Sep 5, 2009
Bookman chose Dylan because he didn t want to play Van Jones music. smoochie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cedar Valley a Great Places finalist Sep 3, 2009
Six communities have been named finalists, including a joint application for the Cedar Valley Alliance, consisting of Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Evansdale ... The other communities include Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty; Tama County; Marion; the Turkey River corridor including Elkader, Clermont and Elgin; and the villages of Van Buren County. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* World News Quick Take Sep 3, 2009
A hoax video purportedly showing Michael Jackson emerging from a coroners van was an experiment aimed at showing how quickly misinformation and conspiracy theories can race across the Internet, German broadcaster RTL said on Tuesday ... The video shows a coroners van entering what seems like a parking garage and the King of Pop getting out of the back with another person. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Blue Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Sep 2, 2009
" Prior to St. John's, Blue enjoyed one season at St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla., as an assistant coach. She worked on the development of post players and assisted head coach Robin Harmony with game planning and preparation. Before taking her position at St. Thomas, Blue was the executive director of player relations for the Merit Management Group, which is a sports management company for professional athletes. She assisted in the supervision of athletes' careers, coordinated WNBA exposure... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Gene mutation responsible for premature skin aging disease identified Sep 1, 2009
Authors: Bruno Reversade1,33, Nathalie Escande-Beillard1,33, Aikaterini Dimopoulou2, Bjrn Fischer2, Serene C Chng1, Yun Li3, Mohammad Shboul1, Puay-Yoke Tham1, Hulya Kayserili4, Lihadh Al-Gazali5, Monzer Shahwan6, Francesco Brancati7,8, Hane Lee9, Brian D O'Connor9, Mareen Schmidt-von Kegler2,10, Barry Merriman9, Stanley F Nelson9, Amira Masri11, Fawaz Alkazaleh11, Deanna Guerra12, Paola Ferrari13, Arti Nanda14, Anna Rajab15, David Markie16, Mary Gray16, John Nelson17, Arthur Grix18, Annemarie... (EurekAlert!)
Bulletin Board Sep 1, 2009
Sept. 11, COA Van Trip to Christmas Tree Shop in Avon call for ride ... INTERNET SAFETY. DeVanna Center is sponsoring a free parenting forum on Internet safety Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Thayer Public Library. (Braintree Forum, MA)
More theater offerings in the fall Aug 31, 2009
New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 861-8972. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Union ladies ready to roll Aug 27, 2009
Sept. 12 at Benton (Van Horne) ... Sept. 12 at Benton (Van Horne) ... RETURNING BOYS LETTERWINNERS (19) Greg Braasch, Winston Downing, Sam Graf, Benjamin Purdy, Andrew Stephenson, Casey Ewald, Richard Leipold, Jordan Olson, Garrett Prestemon, Jake Reiter, Robert Swestka, Joey Ternus, Seth Woodson, Evan Dalluge, Keith Weich, Trent Heth, Robert Leipold, Isaac Merchant, Matt Miller. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
NBA goes global Aug 25, 2009
Upcoming grassroots events feature touring basketball festivals including NBA Jam Van in China and Europe, an NBA Jam Mall Tour in India and NBA Madness in Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan as well as competitive basketball tournaments in Mexico, Europe and Canada. "We look forward to continuing to work together to grow the game of basketball in India," said Harish Sharma, secretary general of the Basketball Federation of India. (ABC 7 News, DC)
wonderful food timeline Aug 22, 2009
Food Timeline: food history ric recipes. Ever wonder what foods the Vikings ate when they set off to explore the new world. (Harper's Magazine)
Dostum's return to Afghanistan: a nod to 'warlord politics' Aug 18, 2009
"I, as your servant, express my gratitude to Hamid Karzai for bringing me to Afghanistan," Dostum told the throngs ... Indeed, writes Martine van Bijlert, a Kabul-based analyst in a new report titled "How to Win An Afghan Election": "There is an appetite for nonfactional alignment. This, together, with the changing behavior of the urban young, may chip away at the expected voting patterns along ethnic, tribal, and factional lines,". (Christian Science Monitor)
Tell-tale signs Aug 18, 2009
When you have a 5 day wait for Delivery to the store and a further 5 days for physical delivery this will be the turning point in the recovery, as firms such as warehouses and delivery van companys will start to employ to cover increased business. London Banker. (BBC News -- UK)
Crime Watch (Aug. 15) (64) Aug 15, 2009
An officer stopped Charles McFeron, 50, of Waldport, for driving his motorcycle the wrong way on Northwest Van Buren Avenue ... You can browse the last 14 days or click below to perform an advanced archive search going further back. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
China's Stocks Rally to Resume Following `Normal' Correction, Citic Says Aug 13, 2009
Individual investors rushed into equities in the past month as the economy rebounded and regulators lifted a nine-month moratorium on initial public offerings, prompting Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co.s to warn on July 31 of the return of speculative mania in the nations stock market ... 85 trillion yuan of orders for the worlds largest IPO this year, more than the market capitalization of Norway, Russia and at least 48 other advanced and developing nations. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
THE WANDERING CYCLIST: Bosnia-Herzegovina Aug 12, 2009
If you are renting a vehicle and traveling in a group, you may even want to consider a van so that you can conveniently transport your bicycles as well ... Since there are still parts of this country where I would not go without an experienced guide, I believe that travel should take place with a reputable tour company and should be arranged in advance. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
ING Profit Falls 96% on Risk Provisions, Writedowns in Real-Estate Assets Aug 12, 2009
By Martijn van der Starre. Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- , the largest Dutch financial-services company, said second-quarter profit fell 96 percent, more than analysts estimated, as it set aside money for risky loans and reduced the value of its real-estate holdings. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
• Events calendar Aug 7, 2009
Advance tickets are 50, at the fairgrounds office or Jerome Recreation District ... Highlights: 8:30 a.m., 4-H beef show; 9 a.m., open-class beef show, and exhibits open; 2 p.m., 4-H round robin; 6-8 p.m., family barbecue (cost: 7 for adults, 5 for senior citizens and 4 for children under 10); 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saddle Strings with music and poetry; and 8 p.m. little kids' rodeo (tickets: 5 in advance from Ireland Bank in Carey, or 5- 7 at the gate) ... Comedian Sinbad performs at 9:30 p.m. at... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pregnant prisoner returns to UK Aug 7, 2009
Samantha Orobator was met by a prison van on the tarmac at Heathrow ... With uniformed police standing by, Orobator stepped off the aircraft to be met by a prison van due to take her to Holloway prison, north London. (BBC News)
Train robber Biggs wins freedom Aug 7, 2009
Lawyer for Biggs, Giovanni Di Stefano, described his release as a victory for common sense ... "It is for that reason that I am granting Mr Biggs compassionate release on medical grounds. "I have therefore been satisfied that the relevant conditions have been met, which I was not in respect of the recommendation for parole. (BBC News -- UK)
In Pictures: A life on the run Aug 7, 2009
Biggs's 1965 escape from Wandsworth Prison - by using a rope ladder and jumping through the roof of a removals van on to mattresses - boosted his profile from a bit-part player to a celebrity fugitive. Biggs fled abroad with wife Charmian and two sons, living in Spain and Australia. (BBC News -- UK)
Police on trial for Kurd attack Aug 7, 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)
* Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real Aug 6, 2009
Midfielder Rafael van der Vaart and forwards Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Alvaro Negredo have been linked with interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and England. Defender Michel Salgado, 33, has agreed to leave Real after 10 years with the club. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TX Rankings: Preseason Best-All Classes Aug 5, 2009
3A (2008 record) 1 Gilmer (12-2) 2 Carthage (14-2) 3 Celina (12-4) 4 Bellville (12-2) 5 Giddings (11-4) 6 Prosper (14-1) 7 Abilene Wylie (11-3) 8 West Orange-Stark (10-1) 9 Cleveland (10-1) 10 Liberty Hill (14-1) 11 Cuero(11-2) 12 Rockdale (9-3) 13 Van (11-2) 14 China Spring (12-1) 15 Wimberley (5-5). 2A (2008 record) 1 Daingerfield (15-1) 2 Arp (11-1) 3 Muleshoe (15-0) 4 Refugio (13-1) 5 Altair Rice Consolidated (12-1) 6 Bushland(10-1) 7 Lone Oak (10-2) 8 Holliday (10-1) 9 Paul Pewitt (9-3) 10... (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
