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Nate Quarry News Archives for October 2009

Oct 31, 2009 | WWUP-TV Cadillac

Afghan election setback...Obama weighs options...Snow and flooding in parts of US

Talks between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and challenger Abdullah Abdullah have broken down.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Little Rock Metro, Mixed Martial Arts, Weather

Fri Oct 30, 2009

411mania.com

WWE Hypes Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne For Monday's Raw

WWE Hypes Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne For Monday's Raw Posted by Larry Csonka on 10.29.2009 The Prince of Darkness comes back to wrestling... - WWE sent out the following press release, hyping Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne hosting Raw Monday night... Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Host Monday Night Raw Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and international television ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Mixed Martial Arts, Worcester, MA, Hard-Rock, Black Sabbath, World Wrestling Entertainment

Thu Oct 29, 2009

PoliticsNJ

Essex Corzine allies rely on Obama, labor - and ward by ward coordination

Essex County Corzine Campaign Coordinator Leroy Jones, left, and Assemblyman Albert Coutinho Thursday in the East Ward.

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Related Topix: Essex County, NJ, Newark, NJ, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Jon Corzine, US Governors, Mixed Martial Arts

BroadcastNewsroom

Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne Enter WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' Ring

"The Prince of Darkness" and his TV wife will serve as the guest hosts of USA Network's coverage of Monday Night Raw on Nov.

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Related Topix: The Osbournes, Comedy, Reality TV, Entertainment, Drama, Television, 9, Mixed Martial Arts, Pop/Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Worcester, MA Metro

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Auto Channel

SCCA Solo National Tour Returns to Blytheville for Tri-State Championship

BLYTHEVILLE, October 28, 2009: On Oct. 24 - 25, the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour held an event after the Tire Rack Solo National Championships for the first time since 1993.

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Related Topix: Blytheville, AR, Mazda 3, Mazda, Mixed Martial Arts, Mazda Miata, Mazda RX-8

The Sentinel-Echo

Direct Kick: Valentine wants one last shot

He leaned forward in his chair, his raspy voice barely above a whisper. You could see the pain etched in his eyes, a pain for something he loved and dearly missed.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, The Wrestler, Ric Flair, Mixed Martial Arts, London, KY, Matt Hamill, Opinion

FANGORIA

Talking the Watcher with Jenna Morasca

Jenna Morasca, professional TNA wrestling star and champion winner of a oeSurvivor: Africa,a graciously sat down with me at the 2009 Big Apple Comic Con to discuss her role in the short segment, a oeThe Watcher,a from the horror anthology, DRIVE-IN HORRORSHOW .

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Herald

Revealed: banker's ultimatum to debt-hit Rangers

Rangers' banker has threatened to put the football club into administration in a dramatic intervention to tackle its mounting debts.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Examiner.com

Rock Art Brewery Defeats a Monster

In what was a billed a David versus Goliath battle, it appears David has won again.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Social Software, Beer, Drink, Small Business, Personal Finance

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Pridesource.com

Deep Inside Hollywood: Liza, Jackson, Timing

Originally printed 10/22/2009 Liza to serenade 'the City' Is there such a thing as too much concentrated gayness happening in one spot? That's the scientific experiment the "Sex and the City" sequel is planning when it hits theaters next year and Liza Minnelli makes a cameo.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Drama, Miley Cyrus, Reality TV, Dancing With The Stars, Mixed Martial Arts, Chuck Liddell

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Vermonster triumphs in name dispute

Matt Nadeau poses at Rock Art Brewery in Morrisville, Vt., Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Bernard Sanders, Morrisville, VT, Beer, Kevin Randleman, Social Software

Wed Oct 21, 2009

US News & World Report

For Obama, Politics Isn't a Laughing Matter

President Obama is becoming the target of ridicule from an unlikely source - the comedy corps on television.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Saturday Night Live, Fred Armisen, George Bush, Mixed Martial Arts, W.

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Florida Times-Union

Wrestling fans fill Jacksonville arena for Monday Night Raw

BOB SELF/The Times-Union Wrestling fans Daulton Dyals , 12, and his mother Kimberly Castell, both of Orange Park, scream their support for Triple H and Shawn Michaels at the nationally-televised Monday Night Raw at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Metro, Orange Park, FL, Palatka, FL, Starke, FL, Mixed Martial Arts

The Wilson County News

State's unemployment rate inches higher in month of September

Comment on this article AUSTIN --- Texas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in September, meaning 44,700 nonagricultural jobs were lost for the month.

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Related Topix: Texas Government, Texas, Austin, TX, Austin Metro, Mixed Martial Arts, Round Rock, TX, Opinion

CBS News

Explosions Rock Pakistan University

Updated at 6:00 a.m. Eastern : Police say two explosions have rocked the campus of a university in the Pakistani capital, killing at least four people.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Pakistan, World News

Mon Oct 19, 2009

New Haven Independent

Campaign $$ Seeds Races

As Election Day nears, money is sprouting along with lawn signs in two neighborhoods in town.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Mixed Martial Arts

The Courier Mail

Cox Plate Gai-tecrashed

GAI Waterhouse has made an 11th hour decision to gatecrash Saturday's $3.5 million Cox Plate at Moonee Vally with Epsom Handicap winner Rock Kingdom.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Moose Lake Star Gazette

1918 Fire Survivors story

This a contiuation of a story that appeared in the book 1918 FIRE SURVIVORS researched by the Moose Lake Historical Society; reference page 68 with the related story of Ida Olsen.

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Related Topix: Fire, Moose Lake, MN, Mixed Martial Arts, Wedding, Kettle River, MN

Pravda

Nicolas Cage Resets Levin's Management

An Oscar-winning actor, Cage is known for his dramatic roles in films such as "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Adaptation" as well as action turns in "The Rock" and the "National Treasure" films, fell victim to indecent management.

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Related Topix: National Treasure, Action Movies, The Rock, Thriller, Adventure, Nicolas Cage, Mixed Martial Arts, US Military, US Air Force, Charleston Air Force Base

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Fiji Times

'The rock' challenges Qica

FORMER Fiji amateur boxing rep Samisoni 'The Rock' Puli'uvea is determined to fight new heavyweight boxer Petero Qica in December.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Hawkeyes land wrestling recruit

Anthony Baldosaro knew all about Iowa's storied wrestling tradition and how the Hawkeyes go about business on the mat.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Mixed Martial Arts, Shell Rock, IA

It's My Mind

Wrestling nostalgia

I've been wanting write this post for a long while now. Last week was the 10th Anniversary of WWF Smackdown .

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

411mania.com

If I Can Be Serious For A Moment 10.15.09: Serious Round Table, Episode 2

If I Can Be Serious For A Moment 10.15.09: Serious Round Table, Episode 2 Posted by Chris Lansdell on 10.15.2009 Lansdell invites Sforcina and Bauer to talk about Bret Hart, Undertaker, The Rock and Sting.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

NBC New York

Captain Lou Albano: A Remembrance

Louis Vincent Albano, better known as Captain Lou Albano to professional wrestling fans around the world, died this morning at age 76 as the result of an undisclosed illness.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Comedy Movies, Wise Guys, Lou Albano, Cyndi Lauper, Pop/Rock, Mixed Martial Arts, Joe Stevenson, Matt Hamill, Entertainment, Television

The Family Badge

From Victim To Victory in 19-Years - Arrest in Dickinson Abduction

Dickinson Police Department announced Tuesday that Dennis Earl Bradford, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was arrested while on his way to work, for the kidnapping and attempted murder of 8-year old Jennifer Schuett in 1990.

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Related Topix: Dickinson, TX, Mixed Martial Arts, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Houston Metro, US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation

Tue Oct 13, 2009

E! Online

Time to Kiss Off Heroes?

Today 2:00 PM PDT by Joal Ryan NBC How'd that sapphic smooch look on Heroes ? What was Southland 's Nielsen crime? And why is Fringe falling out of the mainstream? The answers - and more questions - in the latest TV ratings quiz: 1. What did the Claire-Gretchen kiss do for Heroes ' ratings? Not much.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, 9, Comedy, Mixed Martial Arts, 30 Rock, Digital Video Recorders, Electronics

CNN

DNA leads to rape suspect after 19 years

A suspect has been arrested in the 1990 abduction and attempted murder of an 8-year-old Texas girl, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Houston, Texas, office said.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Houston Metro

Wrexham Leader

Chessboxing trend branded 'a joke' by Wrexham martial arts expert

A NEW hybrid sport that combines chess with boxing has been branded 'a joke' by a Wrexham kickboxing expert.

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Related Topix: Games, Chess, Flintshire County, Wales, Wrexham County, Wales, World News, United Kingdom, Mixed Martial Arts

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Press-Enterprise

Hansen wants a Vermont brewery to stop selling "The Vermonster"

The Vermonster is many things - a 10-scoop sundae from Ben & Jerry's, a mythical character of regional folklore and, apparently, a threat to the billion dollar Corona-based company that makes Monster energy drinks.

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Related Topix: Hansen Natural, Beverages, Mixed Martial Arts, Beer, Drink

Film.com

What2Watch: 30 Rock Rolls Into New Year

I hate to be hard on NBC all the time, and maybe I should have some sympathy. After all, any network can have an off decade.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, 30 Rock, Mixed Martial Arts, Drama, Alec Baldwin, Saturday Night Live

MMA Junkie

Comedian John Heffron to host 2009 World MMA Awards ceremony

John Heffron has been tapped as host of the Dec. 30 ceremony for the 2009 World MMA Awards, the comedian today announced via Twitter.

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Related Topix: Last Comic Standing, Comedy, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, Drama, Mixed Martial Arts, Nate Quarry, Gaming, Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Times Online

A left hook and checkmate a " chessboxing hits London

"Bishop to d3. . . . Black bishop takes White knight . . . Ooh . . ." The commentator draws in his breath: "Black's probably going to regret that move." Black probably does for, moments later, White's fist swings into his nose, covering Black in blood.

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Related Topix: Games, Chess, Mixed Martial Arts

Examiner.com

Artists submissions being accepted for upcoming Houston rock poster art show

Poster by Jermaine Rogers . Matthew Wettergreen and Philip Beck, co-hosts of KTRU's Revelry Report , have a history of working together to create unique events that appeal to Houston's music and art communities.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

TriCities

Fans line up in Bristol for WWE Smackdown

BY ROGER BROWN bristol herald courier BRISTOL, Tenn. - Sixty-eight-year-old Sue Vermillion of Kingsport admitted there weren't many things that could get her to travel 25 miles and stand in a line stretching for 100 yards on a blustery October evening.

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Related Topix: Johnson City Metro, Travel, Bristol, VA, United Kingdom Travel, Bristol, United Kingdom Travel, Mixed Martial Arts

411mania.com

The Triple Threat 10.04.09: The 159th Edition - Hell in a Cell, Bret...

The Triple Threat 10.04.09: The 159th Edition - Hell in a Cell, Bret Hart, The Rock on Smackdown, More Posted by David Martell on 10.04.2009 This week we preview WWE's Hell in a Cell PPV, we talk about Bret Hart possibly returning the the WWE, The Rock's promo on Smackdown, Vince putting over Drew McIntyre, and Jim Cornette returning to RoH.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

Crosswalk

The Real Agenda Behind the Mojave Cross Case

The straight man for the classic Honeymooners TV show could deliver a line sorely needed at today's Supreme Court hearing on the fate of the Mojave Desert war memorial cross: "Simmer down, Ralphie boy!" In this case, Ralphie is Ralph Buono, a man who has gone to absurd lengths to find offense.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, US National Parks, Mojave National Preserve, ACLU, US News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Hoof Beats

Rock Hollywood, Fox Valley Luxury snag $100,000 Lincoln Land Stakes

Illinois' top 2-year-old trotters were on display Wednesday night at Balmoral Park as the $100,000 Lady Lincoln Land and $100,000 Lincoln Land Stakes shared top billing on the 11-race program.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

O, The Oprah Magazine

What Did You Think About Chris Rock's 'Good Hair'?

Did you see Chris Rock on THE OPRAH show talking about his new movie A Good HairA ? What did you think of the show? Were you upset by any of the comments he made? DO YOU FEEL HE WAS BEING INSULTING TOWARDS AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN? Would you like to tell Chris how you really feel about his movie? IF YOU HAVE A STRONG OPINION ABOUT CHRIS ROCK'S NEW ...

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment, Television, Black Entertainment, Oprah Winfrey, Media

Arkansas News Bureau

Democrat Johnson is still considering a U.S. Senate run

Bob Johnson had hoped to have his mind made up by now about whether to run against incumbent Blanche Lincoln for the Democratic Party nomination for the U.S. Senate.

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Related Topix: US News, Mixed Martial Arts

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Bostonist

Round Two with Ben Folds, Boston Pops Set for Friday

The Boston Pops with Ben Folds Friday, Oct. 2, 8 pm Symphony Hall Tickets $20-$75. Limited tickets have been released.

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Related Topix: The Boston Pops, Classical, Boston, MA, Mixed Martial Arts

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Ultimate-guitar.com

Ace Frehley: Anomaly [Reviews]

Released: Sep 15, 2009 Genre: Rock Label: Bronx Born Records Number Of Tracks: 12 After a 20-year break from solo records, Ace Frehley has delivered an album that is a respectable return to the music scene.

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Related Topix: Ace Frehley, Pop/Rock, Mixed Martial Arts, Theater, Arts, Kiss

Sun Oct 04, 2009

Bleacher Report

WWE SmackDown: Some Very Interesting Things People Should Know From Last Night

As many of us WWE fans know, last night was the 10th year of SmackDown. The show used to be on Thursday nights, then moved to Fridays a few years back.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, World News, Jamaica, Central America

Sat Oct 03, 2009

About.com

"Debtor's Revolt" Results in Lower Interest Rate From Bank of America

Ann Minch, YouTube user 'Rockerchic4God', broadcast a YouTube rant against Bank of America " DEBTORS REVOLT BEGINS NOW!! " after her interest rate more than doubled, going from 12.99% to 3o%. After posting the video, Minch says she was contacted by a BofA executive and offered a rate of 16.99% which she refused.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

Fri Oct 02, 2009

Manila Bulletin

Fight the Flood

Disaster brings out the best in us. In the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy, that's a widespread notion that is proving - unlike many other a widespread notion - to be, on the whole, true.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

Thu Oct 01, 2009

City Paper

Reviewed: Zombieland and Whip It

Finger-Pickin' Good: Harrelson's hick is a high point in Zombieland. Zombieland Directed by Ruben Fleischer Whip It Directed by Drew Barrymore Drop Jesse Eisenberg into any role that Michael Cera's landed over the past few years, and you'd hardly notice a hiccup.

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Related Topix: Zombieland, Whip It, Michael Cera, Mixed Martial Arts

Plymouth Evening Herald

Fighting fund started to challenge proposal for terminal on beach

PENZANCE harbour protesters are preparing to take legal action in their fight against controversial plans to build waterfront facilities on Battery Rocks beach.

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