Homer llamas show animals can experience grief Oct 31, 2009
Llucky the llama at the Homer home of Betsy Webb ... He cites the observations of llama owner Betsy Webb of Homer, who watched two of her animals cope with the sudden death of two others. (Anchorage Daily News)
Comics star R. Crumb gets serious with Genesis Oct 31, 2009
A: It's probably the oldest text in constant use in Western civilization, except maybe Homer. I was raised Catholic and they don't emphasize reading the Bible that much. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fame: From the bronze age to Britney Oct 31, 2009
Clearly Payne isn't interested in fame to excess -- he would hardly have made it through Homer, Thucydides, Plutarch etc if he were. But plenty today are excessively in thrall to fame and the famous, and that surely is the rub. (The Age, Australia)
A's give ball to bullpen to close season Oct 30, 2009
Matsui's go-ahead homer off Martinez backs Burnett's gem. Ratings soar as heavyweight battle lights up October. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Universal Helmet Laws For Motorcycling Most Important Policy For Saving Lives Of Motorcyclists Oct 30, 2009
"One possible explanation for these results is that states with these policies have more dangerous road conditions, so that a fatal rather than non-fatal injury is more likely to occur in the event of a crash," says Jenny Homer, senior research associate at HERG, in the UM Department of Sociology. In addition, rural states, which have less traffic congestion, may be more likely to have higher speed limits. (Science Daily)
They've got a secret Oct 29, 2009
Advertisement Which means the band is what -- named after painter Homer Winslow. Comedian Michael Winslow, who makes crazy sound effects. (Erie Times-News, PA)
‘Achillies’ retelling is a commentary on war Oct 26, 2009
The first word in Homer s Iliad is the Greek menis, wrath, or as Robert Fagles has it in his unsparingly blunt 1990 translation: Rage - Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus s son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls ... Homer s war, writes Alexander, is one of unsavory spectacle ... Alexander s technique throughout is to use Homer s account, often just for a line or two to describe a detail, or to convey one of... (Boston Globe)
Smaller JDC reflects larger goal for juvenile justice Oct 25, 2009
Building fewer beds shows officials want to develop more alternatives to long-term detention, said Marc Homer, Kids Count director for the Wyoming Children's Action Alliance ... "I think it is a commitment toward finding a range of solutions rather than one solution, which is not a solution at all," Homer said ... Homer, who is producing a documentary about juvenile justice in Wyoming, worries large facilities make judges more likely to lock up kids who would be best served staying in their... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flagler drug crackdown nets nearly 50 arrests Oct 24, 2009
Trafficking in oxycodone: Sean Christman, 21; Alfred Cole Jr., 55; Robert Kobiec, 22; Homer Winans III, 32, all of Palm Coast; Martin Sherman, 28, Ormond Beach, and Katelyn Zaccaro, 21, Flagler Beach; Jeremi Talkington, 30, Bunnell. Sale of hydrocodone: Richard Raymond, 33, Juan Rivera, 60, (also charged with sale of alprazolam), and Eric Rodriguez, 33, all of Palm Coast. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Alexander the Great: not first at Alexandria? Oct 24, 2009
Interestingly, this idea is also supported in the stories of Homer: In Book 4 of "The Odyssey," there's a mention of a one-day sail from the coast near the Nile to the nearby island of Pharos. This suggests that a port settlement of some sort was already there, the researchers say. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Compass Points travel QA Oct 24, 2009
Check out Homer on Kachemak Bay, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park (definitely take a daylong cruise) and Valdez. It's not for everyone, but one way to cut costs is renting a small RV and staying at Alaska's many campgrounds. (AZCentral -- Travel)
• This amazing autumn is one for the books Oct 24, 2009
This amazing autumn is one for the books Jill Homer / Juneau Empire ... Jill Homer / Juneau Empire ... Jill Homer is an outdoor enthusiast and deputy managing editor at the Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Spruce up your holiday entertaining Oct 23, 2009
For instance, use a colorful earthenware dinner plate from the Homer Laughlin Fiesta collection as a charger to add more pop to a more delicate china pattern. Add a burst of pizzazz by using colored glass plates as accent pieces. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cox: Key to beating Florida is passion Oct 23, 2009
We need far fewer blind homer idiot fans like him ... That is homerism taken to the nth degree ... You are my favorite homer maybe Herschel Walker will come out of retirement and strap on some cleats and play for UGA again, oh and maybe Vince Dooley will be on the sidelines again PUKE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Charles Homer (Charlie) Wallen Jr.,Billie (Honeycutt) Wallen, Oct 23, 2009
Charles Homer (Charlie) Wallen Jr.,Billie (Honeycutt) Wallen ... GRAND JUNCTION Charles Homer (Charlie) Wallen, Jr. was born Nov. 12, 1926 in Oak Park, Ill. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Mid-Week Quick-Pitch Fudge, DJ, and KB#56 Oct 22, 2009
I am not a UGA homer, but Brown has been on the teams training camp and roster for 2 years of familiarity w/coaches and scheme. Always looking forward, what does our season thus far tell us about potential position upgrades for 2010. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LOWELL GEARHART Oct 22, 2009
To submit a free obituary, contact Newsroom Assistant Machelle Homer at (209) 369-7035. Paid obituaries are written by families. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"Illegal Alien" Halloween Costume Debated Oct 21, 2009
Don King, whose mother immigrated from Cuba, bought pirate and Homer Simpson costumes Tuesday at Halloween USA in midtown Miami, where the costume is on sale but has attracted few customers. "It's a joke," King said. (CBS News)
Contagious is the new word! Oct 20, 2009
Hawks have a chance to get 50-55 wins this year if everyone stays healthy or maybe I m just a big fat homer. rms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Simpsons' contest lets winner create character Oct 20, 2009
Entries are expected to describe the character's traits, including his or her name or nickname; age; appearance; occupation and catch phrases (think Homer Simpson and "D'oh!") ... The contest's winning character, to be drawn by series animators, has a reserved spot in the episode in which Homer disappoints wife Marge by arriving late at a wedding after stopping to buy a lottery ticket. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Passion and the Decision Making Pro... Oct 19, 2009
Behavioural Economics Research Reveals the Homer Simpson Within ... According to behavioural economic theory, there's a little Homer in everyone, that is, when Mr Spock isn't in the building ... Jekyll and Hyde Meets Homer and Mr Spock. (Suite101.com)
Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 ... Oct 19, 2009
Reading List: Fall r 2009 2010, Part 1. Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 2010, Part 1. (Suite101.com)
Galt councilman wants to look at rent control for mobile home parks (379) Oct 19, 2009
Three Palms Mobile Estates owner Homer Beldt said he already thinks about what his renters can afford and does not believe Galt needs an ordinance. He said he has no intention of hiking up the rent, because he knows some low-income residents live in his park. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Painting the Moon Oct 19, 2009
Works by Rimmer, Homer, Valloton, Dove and Laurencin. The beauty of the moon - and a moon goddess - in paintings by William Rimmer, Winslow Homer, Felix Vallotton, Arthur Dove and Marie Laurencin ... Winslow Homer s Moonlight. (Suite101.com)
D'oh! Bash marks 'The Simpsons' 20th anniversary Oct 19, 2009
The arrivals-line carpet leading into Barker Hangar was yellow appropriate, given the night's honorees: Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie Simpson, all on hand to celebrate 20 years of "The Simpsons." Their series is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program, and it recently surpassed "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running American primetime scripted entertainment program ... The arrivals-line carpet leading into Barker Hangar was yellow _ appropriate, given... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rent control: Opponents Oct 18, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT Homer Beldt, of Lodi, who owns five mobile parks, talks about rent stabilization at his Lodi office ... While sitting in their rental office, Three Palms Mobile Estates owner Homer Beldt and Schiller, who is the property manager for Three Palms, discussed why they vehemently oppose what they see as rent control. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
6 area restaurants face $2,750 in fines for state violations Oct 16, 2009
MANAGEMENT COMMENT: Owner Homer Chiang said the general manager at the time failed to follow through on getting the necessary certification updated. "He was terminated and replaced," Chiang said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Furious Democrats Scheme To Scrap the Insurance Industry's Antitrust Exemption Oct 16, 2009
Homer Ferguson, R-Mich. the man who into the Pledge of Allegiance, to block the Supreme Court's encroachment on states' rights. (Slate)
Illini Travel To Iowa For Saturday Match Oct 16, 2009
Sophomore Jenna Carosio and the Fighting Illini will play at Iowa this Saturday. Game 14: ILLINOIS (5-5-3, 0-2-2 Big Ten) at IOWA (8-6-0, 0-4-0). (Fightingillini.com)
CHS FFA to mark 80th year Oct 16, 2009
It had the signatures of Homer Edwards, Illinois first state FFA president, and Leslie Applegate, the first national president. That s royal, Niemerg said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Reader Commentary: Jacks' football program suffering from low turnout Oct 16, 2009
homer wrote on Oct 15, 2009 6:58 AM:" does the numbers have anything to do with the fact that RA.Long was classified as a drop out factory. Maybe MM has some kids from RAL, but RAL also has kids from MM. Actually, McCall played two years at MM before transfering to RAL. But dont worry. when you win, they will come. ". Desert Coug wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:35 AM:" I am sorry to hear that RA Long's football program is in such a tough spot. Looking at the numbers provided in the article, it would... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mr. CFB will be back on Friday Oct 16, 2009
And Tony the homer still can t talk about the ACC. T. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Seizing the Crown: Tragedy unites BHS team in regional Oct 15, 2009
Enid edged the host Lady Rams, 6-5, with C. Chelf delivering a game-winning homer. Bartlesville, which last Wednesday defeated Ponca City and Owasso to advance to the championship round, opened Monday s game with a quiet offensive display, going down in order in the top of the first. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Will SEC championship also be the national championship? Oct 14, 2009
I am the biggest SEC homer around. reebok. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Angels, Dodgers step closer to Freeway Series Oct 14, 2009
If the Angels and Dodgers do meet, they each boast potential Hall of Fame sluggers in Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Ramirez, who has his own stadium section dubbed "Mannywood." There's a rockpile in center field in Anaheim that Guerrero likes to homer into. A Freeway World Series might be hardest of all on the parents of Jered and Jeff Weaver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No Peace, No Prize Oct 14, 2009
For all I care, the Nobel Committee could have given their useless (except for the money) prize to Homer Simpson. Like President Obama, Homer has done nothing to earn it, though he may be the only character who has been on TV more than the president. (Townhall.com)
Bisher was the best. He still is. Oct 13, 2009
He was like you Tony, a homer who played to the local crowd. jeff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aye Carumba! Marge Simpson Poses For Playboy Cover Oct 12, 2009
Marge Simpson has done something that Homer might not like but will make Bart the proudest kid in his school: She's posed for Playboy magazine. After more than a half century featuring women like Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford and the Girls of Hooters on its cover, Playboy has for the first time given the spot to a cartoon character. (KIRO TV, WA)
YESTERYEARS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009 Oct 10, 2009
Homer M. Hart, manager of the Pine Bluff Credit Bureau, was the recipient Friday of the Top Hand Award, presented by the Chilton-Singleton-Chilton Credit Bureau Management Organization. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Sandy Springs: Speed kills, and it’s just plain rude Oct 10, 2009
Perhaps Homer Simpson, not the Greek poet said it best: Do you want it right, or do you want it fast. Jim Osterman has lived in Sandy Springs since 1962. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cabrera's fate in his hands Oct 10, 2009
Posted: Oct. 9, 2009. BY DREW SHARPFREE PRESS COLUMNIST. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kalas still a presence in Phillies' house Oct 9, 2009
Torii's homer backs Lackey as Halos send message. Minnesota wants to avoid going home in an 0-2 hole in ALDS. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Illini Host Badgers on Sunday Oct 9, 2009
Junior Krystin Miller and the Illini host Wisconsin on Sunday at 1 p.m.. Game 12: WISCONSIN (6-5-2, 2-1-1 Big Ten) at ILLINOIS (5-4-3, 0-1-2). (Fightingillini.com)
Twins release 2009 Homer Hanky Oct 8, 2009
The are bringing back the popular Homer Hanky for the 2009 playoffs. The team is selling the Homer Hankies for $2 each at its Twins Pro Shop retail stores in Apple Valley, Minnetonka and Roseville, while supplies last ... The Twins also sold Homer Hankies during their World Series runs in 1987 and 1991, as well as other recent postseason appearances in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Page by Page Oct 8, 2009
Bestsellers that have been added to the collection include Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore; Official Book Club Selection: a Memoir According to Kathy Griffin; The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks; Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan; Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler with Grant Blackwood; and Homer ey by E.L. Doctorow. Another reason to visit the library is to pick up a League of Women Voters of Texas Voters Guide explaining the 2009 Constitutional Amendment Election on November 3. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Interest rate rise is good news Oct 7, 2009
The interest rate rise signals an economy in recovery, which is a good thing. If we were sensible about it, we'd admit that the Reserve Bank's decision to raise interest rates yesterday is good news. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Is Letterman a Creep? Oct 6, 2009
VAN SUSTEREN: First, I want to talk about your extraordinary life from Homer, Alaska to an extraordinary music success ... VAN SUSTEREN: And Homer, Alaska, we know has a population of about 5,000, and things were rough for you, weren't they ... But how did you go from Homer, Alaska to Interlochen, Michigan, as a young girl. (Fox News)
Twins, Tigers set for 1-game playoff in AL Central Oct 6, 2009
They'll meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. EDT at the Metrodome in what could be the final baseball game at the Homer Hankie haven. Detroit rookie Rick Porcello (14-9) will start against Scott Baker (15-9). (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers Oct 1 / Oct 5, 2009
HOMER EY, by E.L. Doctorow (Random House; 208 pages; $26). 8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A's season ends with seventh straight loss Oct 5, 2009
Napoli's homer off Jerry Blevins in the third started a comeback that included a three-run fifth against righty Jeff Gray. The lead went to 5-2 when Craig Breslow was charged with a balk in the sixth, and the A's trimmed it on an RBI single by Cliff Pennington with two out in the ninth. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Of bars and blackfish Oct 5, 2009
In 2004 she performed in a store front in Homer ... They'll be presenting improv 0000261C ised concerts in conjunction with the show as it's presented in Anchorage, then in Homer, and plan to record them, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Llama Rescued After Month on Colorado Mountain Oct 3, 2009
They took two llamas with them, hoping Homer's herd instincts would lure him to them ... "I dubbed him 'Homer' because of his little odyssey," she said, referring to the classic Greek novel "Odyssey" by the poet Homer ... The Southwest Llama Rescue group coordinated efforts to capture Homer before he fell prey to mountain lions, coyotes or the coming winter. (Fox News)
Filmmakers focus on juvenile justice reform Oct 3, 2009
Marc Homer and Chris Hume have only been working on their documentary for two months, but already, they've got some people concerned ... "There seems to be quite a storm following us," said Homer, shortly after filming students speaking about juvenile justice Friday at a Casper church ... "We know there is some resistance out there from some very powerful people," said Homer, Kids Count director for the Wyoming Children's Actions Alliance. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Building a transport system on the run Oct 3, 2009
And not just Tolstoy, of course, but Shakespeare, Homer, all six series of Sex and the City - you name it. Think of it: a whole library in your bathroom cupboard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Trip to Alaska combines lit with sociology Oct 3, 2009
The group left on July 23 and flew to Homer, Alaska, population 5,364. They took a water taxi -- there are no roads -- to the Peterson Bay Field Station on the south shore of Kachemak Bay. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Will the Manhattan Project Always Exist? by Sam Kean, 3 Quarks Daily Oct 1, 2009
If any of those things happen, well seem especially archaic, and any of our achievements will seem as remote and unlikely to earthlings in 6000 AD as the tales of Homer do today. Theres about only one thing that could unequivocally prove to people that we did possess nuclear weapons at such an early stage in human evolution: a nuclear holocaust. (Harper's Magazine)
• Steel string guitar soloist Alex de Grassi ready for return to Alaska Oct 1, 2009
He came up to the Last Frontier a handful of times in the 1980s and played venues across the state, including Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Petersburg, Homer, Sitka and others. Unfortunately, Juneau will be the only stop this time in Alaska. (Juneau Empire)
More of this story Oct 1, 2009
Eden smashed a three-homer, followed by Hampshire s solo shot, to help fuel the Lady Trojans fiery offense ... Hampshire rounded out Caney Valley s multiple-hit sluggers, belting a single to go with her homer. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Girardi promotes reading to NYC children Sep 30, 2009
Catcher hits pinch-hit homer in 11th for three-game cushion. Twins-Tigers doubleheader just a glimpse of drama to come. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ray Herfel and Lois Herfel (2871) Sep 30, 2009
SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- Graveside services for Ray Herfel, 93, and Lois Herfel, 96, former South Sioux City residents, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Taylor Cemetery, rural Homer, Neb. with Pastor Jerry Gilbreath, of First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, officiating. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients Sep 30, 2009
But it's a possibility that requires intensive study before being put into medical use, said Dr. Homer C.N. Tien, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Toronto, who led a study that found similar results three years ago ... SOURCES: Ali Salim, M.D., associate professor, surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles; Homer C.N. Tien, assistant professor, surgery, University of Toronto; M. Sean Grady, chairman, department of surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;... (MEDLINEplus)
Google BooksWhat's It Got For Teen... Sep 26, 2009
Google Books offers the full text of the books most likely to be assigned by high school literature teachers and college professors including ancient texts (think Homer, Virgil, and Plato), classic literature (Animal Farm, Great Expectations, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea), and all the Shakespeare and O. Henry a teacher could assign. As a bonus, many classics are free e pub downloads to grab and go. (Suite101.com)
Students, professors hold bailout debate Sep 25, 2009
Chuderewicz kicked off the debate by making a joke about "Senator Homer Simpson" and his government bailout plan of "Dough for Dociles," poking fun at Cash for Clunkers. He also used the example of a classroom environment to explain why bailouts don't work. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A's rout Rangers as Anderson stays hot Sep 25, 2009
Left-hander Brett Anderson broke the Oakland rookie record for strikeouts in a single season, Jack Cust's solo homer punctuated the club's second beatdown of 17-game winner Scott Feldman in 10 days and the A's wrapped up their penultimate homestand of the season with their 14th win in 18 games. "It's a little bit easier to play relaxed when nothing's really on the line," Cust said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rogen gets a dream gig: 'Simpsons' writer, voice Sep 24, 2009
Homer Simpson stars as Everyman ... The Everyman comic is such a success it becomes a film, with Homer in the title role ... "In one scene, it's just me and talking to each other. All I could think of was, 'I'm acting with Homer right now.' It was the most surreal, amazing experience.". (USA Today)
