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26 Aug by Qurly in news
Champion Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh Returns to Sport
U.S. volleyball player and Olympic champion Kerri Walsh gave birth to a son, Joey, only three months ago and has already returned to the sport.
Walsh, 30, won a gold medal at the Beijing games, though she's not currently sure if she'll be participating in the 2012 London Olympics - focusing ...more»
25 Aug by Qurly in news
Senator Ted Kennedy Passes Away at 77
U.S. Senator Ted (Edward M.) Kennedy - known as the "Liberal Lion", and youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Bobby (Robert F.) Kennedy - has just passed away in Massachusetts from his fight with brain cancer. This death is roughly two weeks after his sister Eunice Shriver ...more»
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Tags: deaths, Kennedy family, politics
15 Aug by Qurly in news
Paul McCartney Piedmont Park Concert in Atlanta
Baby you can drive my car, but not to Piedmont Park. Sir Paul McCartney is performing in Atlanta's Piedmont Park today, as part of the its 20th anniversary. This will be McCartney's first outdoor concert in over 40 years, and it'll be a "green" one. That is, there'll be no ...more»
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Tags: entertainment
15 Aug by Qurly in news
Tropical Storm Ana Heading for West Indies
Tropical Storm Ana is the first named storm of the season for the Atlantic Ocean, and it's heading for the West Indies. It's currently heading west and could pick up strength on the way by Monday, as it heads towards Haiti, Puerto Rico and Florida - at which point it ...more»
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Tags: weather
Newly Discovered Planet WASP-17 Orbits Backwards
Scientists who are a part of WASP (Wide Area Search for Planets) have just discovered a new planet, WASP-17. Don't get your hopes up about any life there. WASP-17 might be twice the size of Jupiter (but half the mass) - making it the largest known planet - but it's ...more»
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Tags: space
14 Aug by Qurly in news
Jamie Foxx Nude Pics Are Latest Celeb Scandal
Comedian, singer, actor Jamie Foxx is just one more in a growing list of celebrities who reportedly has nude pics out on the Internet. Just search for "Jamie Foxx Naked" or "Jamie Foxx Nude," if you want to look at these pics. Warning: full frontal; NSFW (Not safe for work). ...more»
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Tags: entertainment, scandal
13 Aug by Qurly in news
Character Actor John Quade Passes Away at 71
Actor John Quade died this past Sun Aug 9, apparently of natural of causes. The 71 year-old actor is probably best known for the villains he played in various Clint Eastwood films. He also made appearances in dozens of popular TV shows starting from Gunsmoke in 1971 to Lonesome Dove ...more»
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Tags: deaths, entertainment
13 Aug by Qurly in news
New Sports Okayed for 2016 Summer Olympics
The IOC has approved the addition of golf and rugby for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Sports that were not approved include baseball, softball, squash, karate and roller sports. Each sport was accepted or rejected by a 15-member board via secret ballot. (Note: Golf was part of the 1900 and ...more»
13 Aug by Qurly in news
Michael Vick Signs With Philly Eagles
ESPN is reporting that the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract. The quarterback spent 18 months of his sentence for multiple charges related to a dogfighting ring. Vick, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, hasn't played since 2006 and will not be fully reinstated to ...more»
13 Aug by Qurly in news
Cleveland Browns’ Stallworth Suspended for 2009 Without Pay
The NY Times is reporting that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth. Stallworth is suspended for the entire 2009 season without pay and will not return until after the 2010 Super Bowl. This suspension is due to Stallworth's conviction of DUI, manslaughter and other ...more»
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Tags: sports