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Biden says McCain trying to 'take the lowest road to the highest office in America'
Associated Press WriterSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden said Friday that Republican John McCain is trying to "take the lowest road to the highest office in America," with ads and rhetoric questioning Barack Obama's character and judgment....Tags: Government, Joe Biden, Executive Branch, Baseball, Weather Underground
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Obama: McCain mortgage plan ill-advised
The Swampby John McCormick, updated DAYTON, Ohio - Sen. Barack Obama once taught constitutional law, but his lecture today was again primarily on economics, and he made clear that he does not like the new homeowner assistance plan being pushed by......Tags: State Budgets, Baseball, George Bush, Barack Obama, Ted Strickland
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Producer says 'Bull Durham' sequel in works
The Associated PressHe doesn't have a script and shooting could be more than a year away, but producer Thom Mount seems optimistic that the original cast could return for a sequel to "Bull Durham," the movie that made minor league baseball stadiums the place to be on a hot...Tags: Kevin Costner, Baseball, Movies, Chicago Bulls, Major League Baseball
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Bust
1. Dear Fat Lady I don't want to hear a peep out of you. Not in the mood. 2. That's all folks The Cubs are out of the playoffs. The White Sox are out of the playoffs. And Chicago fans are out of patience. 3. But then ... At least the Sox, who barely...Tags: Kevin Costner, Chicago White Sox, Baseball, National Football League, Kyle Orton
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How I Made It: Peter Y. Levin
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe gig: Levin is chief executive of GYL, a Santa Monica technology investment portfolio focused on digital media companies and video game platforms. He serves as a board member for online virtual world Habbo Inc.; in-game advertising company Double...Tags: Intel Corp., Mike Ditka, Baseball, National Football League, Wrestling
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Baseball and superstition
Chicago Tribune reporterBaseball may be the most superstition-filled sport, with bizarre traditions that range from players who insist on chewing the same gum each day during a hitting streak to the Chicago Cubs' yearly reminder of the infamous billy goat curse. Now a new study...Tags: University of Texas, Rituals, Anthropology, Baseball, Religious Events
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NYC jurors in cat death case deadlocked
A New York City jury says it is deadlocked on the fate of a former minor league baseball player accused of beating his girlfriend's cat to death in a jealous rage. Manhattan jurors sent the state Supreme Court judge a note Tuesday, saying they are at an...Tags: Animals, Baseball, Justice System
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Day 3 for NYC jurors in cat killed trial
A New York City jury has ended three days of deliberations without reaching a verdict on the fate of a former minor league baseball player accused of beating a girlfriend's cat to death in a jealous rage. The jury is trying to decide whether 37-year-old...Tags: Animals, Baseball, Justice System
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NY prosecutor says cat killer was in jealous rage
Associated Press WriterA "washed-up" former minor league baseball player had "zero income and no prospects" last year when he became jealous of his girlfriend's love for her cat and killed the furry feline, a prosecutor said Monday. Joseph Petcka, who pitched in the New...Tags: Animals, Prosecution, Baseball, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Judge declares hung jury in cat cruelty case
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSA Manhattan judge declared a hung jury Friday at the trial of a former minor league baseball player accused of beating, stomping and kicking his girlfriend's cat to death during a drunken fury. Emerging after five days of deliberations, the jurors --...Tags: Animals, Baseball, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Justice System
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DA says Ex-Met prospect Petcka was 'jealous' of cat
A former minor league baseball player was "washed up" and had "zero income and no prospects" last year when he became jealous and killed his girlfriend's cat, a prosecutor said Monday. Joseph Petcka, who pitched in the New York Mets' minor league...Tags: Animals, Baseball, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Rhythm of the rails
Tribune staff reporterSteel rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend Winding through trees, like a ribbon in the wind. From "Steel Rails," by Alison Krauss Friends politely suggested I was nuts. "You're taking the train?" they asked incredulously. "To Seattle," I replied,...Tags: Baseball, Frederic Chopin
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