Kudos to Rudy Distrito
Region: NevadaIt's hard to quantify the outpouring of support for the former Ginebra cager Rudy Distrito, who is now serving his jain sentence in a Nevada prison for killing the paramour of his former wife. For a man like Distrito, who had played the hardcourts for almost three decades, the impulse of pride had perhaps sparked the urge to react swiftly, especially at that time when his manhood was insulted. But past is past. What w... more
Views: 1930Bonds Away!!
Region: NevadaHe got bigger!! He got better!! He got older?? He must be on drugs. Barry Bonds has been at the epicenter of the 'steroid era' since the beginning of it all. But, what else could we expect to happen when one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history is sunken into the realm of the abyss and labeled 'steroid user'. Bonds, even though he never failed a drug t... more
Views: 1065Is Homework Helpful or Harmful?
Region: Nevada
Posted to findingDulcinea by Jen O'Neill According to a study, math scores do not necessarily improve when homework increases. Researchers from Binghamton University and the University of Nevada conducted a study showing that although homework may benefit some students—particularly high- and low-achieving students—it’s counterproductive for students who are average learners. The authors believe class... more
Views: 8302Poker Champ Ryan Young dies
Region: NevadaPoker pro, Ryan Young died on Monday 30th July following a car accident. The Torrance, California native was only 28 years old when he tragically passed away. Young made a name for himself in the world of poker back in 2007, following his victory at the World Series of Poker where he received a bracelet for his win in the $1,500 No Limit Hold‘em event. He also won a Legends of Poker side event and finished as ru... more
Views: 2181UFC 143 result
Region: NevadaCarlos Condit def. Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) - wins interim welterweight title Fabricio Werdum def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Josh Koscheck def. Mike Pierce via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Renan Barao def. Scott Jorgensen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Ed Herman def. Clifford Starks via submission (rear... more
Views: 566Nevada Judicial Outrage
Region: NevadaNEVADA OUTRAGE This judicial outrage concerns Ms. Kirstin Blaise Lobato convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sexual penetration of a dead body in Las Vegas on October 6, 2006. She was originally convicted of murder in 2002, but her conviction was overturned by the Nevada Supreme Court. She was convicted of manslaughter and corpse mutilation offenses on retrial. Her sentence now stands at 13 to 35 ye... more
Views: 841Guaranteed Auto Loans
Region: NevadaFast approved auto Loans & Guaranteed Vehicle Loan for anybody with good or bad credit. No need of cosigner. Get approved for a new or used auto loan from the network of leading auto dealers in USA regardless of past credit issues. more
Views: 1201Brianna Denison Murder Linked to Serial Rapist
Region: Nevada
Brianna Denison, a 19 year-old who was sexually assaulted and murdered near the campus of University of Nevada-Reno, was killed by the same man who has been terrorizing the area with sexual assaults. Brianna Denison was captured as she slept on the couch at a friend's house near the University of Nevada-Reno campus in February, 2008. Three weeks later, her body was found in a nearby field. Police found what they belie... more
Views: 1768Natalie Dylan to Auction Off Virginity on Howard Stern Show
Region: Nevada
Natalie Dylan, 22, of San Diego, California has resorted to the oldest profession to help pay for her Master's degree: she is a virgin and will prostitute herself to the highest bidder. With marketing help from controversial radio host Howard Stern, Dylan will probably be able to pay off student loans and upcoming graduate school with the money she makes. Some skeptics might wonder if Natalie Dylan is really a virgin.... more
Views: 6859Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty A Success
Region: Nevada
Mignon Fogarty, the author and brains behind the Grammar Girl podcast never thought her twice-weekly audio grammar lesson would attract hundreds of thousands of listeners. Well, the podcast that she still records in her bedroom closet as done just that (800,000 listeners per month) and has landed Fogarty on the Oprah Winfrey Show and in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Mignon Fogarty, 41, has turned Grammar... more
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