Archive for July, 2007

Harang Throws Great Game for Reds

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Aaron Harang had the right stuff against the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers and helped the team win the game. Harang allowed only 1 run in 10 innings in a game that ultimately went 12 innings.
Harang had just returned to the team after attending his grandfather’s funeral. The Reds ended up beating the Brewers 2 […]

“30 Days of Night” - New Vampire Flick

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Josh Hartnett stars in the upcoming vampire film “30 Days of Night.” This movie is based on a comic book and centers on an Alaskan town during the “dark season.” Unfortunately the entire population is at risk when a gang of vicious vampires swoop in. Talk about an all-you-can-eat buffet. Can the locals survive these […]

Who’s Your Favorite Villain?

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Have you ever pondered the Hollywood villain/monster/antagonist? Movie viewers all over the globe consistently watch “bad guys” on the big screen. Regardless of what film you’re checking out, no matter the genre, there is more than likely a villain/antagonist of some sort in it.
As for myself, I can’t help but think of the most vicious […]

Yankees Destroy Devil Rays in 21 – 4 Rout

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

The hapless Tampa Bay Devil Rays provided the exact punching bag the struggling Yankees needed to try and shake off their doldrums.
New York racked up 25 hits, reaching 20 in consecutive games, for the first time in more than 100 years.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Yankees Manager Joe Torre. […]

Burj Dubai - World’s Tallest Skyscraper

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

An unfinished skyscraper in the Gulf state of Dubai has become the world’s tallest building, at 141 storeys, its developers say.
Emaar Properties said the 512m (1,680ft) Burj Dubai is now taller than Taiwan’s 508m (1,667ft) Taipei 101.
It is thought Burj Dubai will eventually be 693m (2,275ft) tall.
Height records are contentious, with dispute over what defines […]

23 Koreans kidnapped in Afghanistan

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Reuters is reporting that 23 Koreans have been kidnapped in Afghanistan.According to a press release by South Korean Foreign Ministry,the kidnapped are Christian volunteers.Local officials have said that Taliban militants are behind this.
Among the 23 seized, there are 18 women and 5 men. They were on their way to Khandahar from Kabul.
Taliban spokesman Said […]

The Popular Gore Factor Bombs!

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Surprisingly the new horror/torture feature film entitled “Captivity” bombed at the box office. This modern-day thriller centers on a model, played by Elisha Cuthbert, who’s abducted by a vicious psychopath. While the popularity of this type of film has been no doubt great in recent times, “Captivity” barely raked in a mere 1.5 million on […]

Bonds Hits 752 at Wrigley, Ends Slump

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Barry Bonds continued his pursuit of the Hank Aaron all-time home run record in the usually home-run friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Bonds had been in a bit of a home run slump since hitting number 751 on July 3 against Cincinnati. Bonds now needs only three more home runs to tie Hank […]

Keep Children Safe From Thunderstorms

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Finally monsoon seems to be on the horizon. With monsoon comes flashing lightning, ear rumbling thunder – bundled with fear of getting struck by lightning, fire scare. Even the roads are not safe for automobiles during early monsoon.
Since most thunderstorms appear later in the afternoon, it is more challenging for parents to keep their […]

Scholastic Sues Over Potter Contract Breach

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

The US publisher of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is taking legal action against two companies for dispatching copies of the book early.
Scholastic sued online retailer DeepDiscount.com for breaking the strict midnight Saturday embargo.
In court papers filed in Illinois, the publisher also named its distributor Levy Entertainment for failing to ensure books were not […]