The America's Intelligence Wire articles from August 2008

The America's Intelligence Wire archives from August 2008

Brazil: Panamericano bank ends June with R$159mil net profits.
August 1, 2008... (From SABI (South American Business Information) - Gazeta Mercantil) Banco Panamericano from the Silvio Santos group, reports net profits of R$159mil over Jan - June 2008, up 58% from the R$101mil posted in equal period in 2008. Net worth...

Brazil: Honey exporters resume sales to Europe.
August 1, 2008... (From SABI (South American Business Information) - Valor Economico (Brazil)) Two years after the embargo set upon Brazilian honey exports, the European Union is resuming imports in 2009 and could soon reclaim its position as the largest...

Brazil: Cosan increases ethanol exports.
August 1, 2008... (From SABI (South American Business Information) - Jornal do Comercio) Cosan is expecting record exports of ethanol in 2008/09, being half of the amount directed to the US. The firm's shipments should respond for 25% of forecasted...

Brazil: SLC expands soybeans plantations.
August 1, 2008... (From SABI (South American Business Information) - Gazeta Mercantil) SLC Agricola is enlarging its soybeans planted area in the 2008/09 harvest which starts being cultivated in September. The culture encompasses 50% of the firm's total...

Brazil: JBS still with losses over Q2.
August 1, 2008... (From SABI (South American Business Information) - Gazeta Mercantil) JBS-Friboi reported losses for the fourth consecutive quarter, this time the April - June quarter summing R$364.4mil. On the other side, net income rose 508,7% up to...

Keith Cunningham, Author of 'Keys to the Vault,' to Speak at ActionCOACH's 2008 Global Conference.
August 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) LAS VEGAS , Aug. 1 /CNW/ -- Entrepreneur and best-selling writer Keith Cunningham , author of "Keys to the Vault," will speak to the world's largest gathering of Business Coaches at ActionCOACH's 2008 Global...

Subordinate Debenture interest default.
August 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) CALGARY , July 31 /CNW/ - Birch Mountain Resources Ltd. ("Birch Mountain" or the "Company") (BMD: TSX and AMEX) today announced that it was not able to make the semi-annual payment of interest due on June 30, 2008 ,...

WILLMAR -- Debris covering the road.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Debris covering the road -TEXT- Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 1--WILLMAR -- Debris covering the road, a bus overturned...

Ventura to speak at Ron Paul rally during RNC.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Bill Salisbury Former Gov. Jesse Ventura will return to the Minnesota political stage Sept. 2, lending his big voice and strong opinions to an...

BRIEF: Twins delay surgery for Casilla.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Phil Miller Alexi Casilla won't have surgery to repair the torn ligament in his right thumb. Not yet, anyway. Since surgery is a season-ending...

Man Accused In IRS Scheme.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Elaine Silvestrini TAMPA -- Randy Nowak was having IRS trouble, authorities say, and wanted the revenue officer on his tail "deleted." The 48-year-old owner of a...

School District Has Travel Rule Plan.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Marilyn Brown TAMPA -- Hillsborough County School Board members gave initial approval Thursday to guidelines for their out-of-county travel. The new rules will...

Tampa Police Add Skillful New Nose To Search Team.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Valerie Kalfrin TAMPA -- The newest member of the Tampa Police Department sat on the marble floor of an M&I Bank branch in downtown Tampa on Thursday, her hindquarters...

TECO Seeks A Nuclear Partner.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Russell Ray TAMPA -- Tampa Electric Co. is shopping around for nuclear power, a source of carbon-free energy that will become increasingly valuable should regulators...

Citing Coal Costs, TECO Lowers Earnings Expectations.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Russell Ray TAMPA -- The poor housing market in Florida and soaring production costs for coal led TECO Energy Corp. on Thursday to lower its expectations for 2008. ...

Abandoned Bling A Boon For Public Schools.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Jacob Schneider TAMPA -- Vintage opera glasses, a 100-ounce bar of fine silver and a Rolex watch will be among more than 40,000 unclaimed items the state plans to...

Insurance Company IPO Raises $11 Million.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Richard Mullins A relatively new homeowners insurance company with plans to expand operations in the Tampa Bay area raised millions of dollars from investors this...

Tide Drops Out On MarineMax.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Michael Sasso TAMPA -- MarineMax, a Clearwater-based recreational boat chain, posted a 29 percent drop in sales for its third quarter amid a steep sales drop in the...

EDITORIAL: Don't Be Misled On Energy And Taxes.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Frank Morsani The current discussion concerning offshore drilling is an example of how hard it is for our leaders to do the right things for the right reasons. If...

USF Is At Diabetes Research 'Epicenter'.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Adam Emerson TAMPA -- A prominent diabetes researcher at the University of South Florida landed another multimillion-dollar grant and ensured that nearly every major...

EDITORIAL: USF Charter School Doomed By Poor Planning And Blind Oversight.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Adam Emerson On paper, the USF-Patel Charter School appeared a perfect marriage. What better place for a charter school than on a university campus, where...

Democrats Look To Retake 5th District Seat.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Christian M. Wade SPRING HILL -- Six years ago, Florida Democrats lost a coveted seat in Congress after Republican challenger Ginny Brown-Waite narrowly defeated...

EDITORIAL: Ambler Shouldn't Spend To Beat Shadow.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Christian M. Wade A loophole in elections law allows State Rep. Kevin Ambler to campaign against a friend whose name won't even appear on the ballot. If the...

Garcia Hobbled By Strained Right Calf.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Roy Cummings LAKE BUENA VISTA -- The Bucs' interest in acquiring Packers quarterback Brett Favre might have gone up a notch or two Thursday. When their own...

No Big Deal For Rays.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Marc Lancaster TORONTO -- The Rays will have the same 25 players on their roster for tonight's game as they did when they last took the field Wednesday, and they...

USA Speedway Sold, Will Be Closed.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Tony Fabrizio Lakeland's USA International Speedway, best known for its Hooters USAR Pro Cup stock car races and as a NASCAR test track, has been sold to a developer...

Gerresheimer Starts Process to Sell off its Business Segment of Technical Plastics.
August 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) DUSSELDORF , Germany , Aug. 1 /CNW/ - Gerresheimer AG is to discontinue its business in technical plastic systems. The business segment, which primarily manufactures system components for suppliers to the...

Gold Fields Improves Operational Performance Due to Stabilization of Power Supplies in South Africa.
August 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) JOHANNESBURG , Aug. 1 /CNW/ - Gold Fields Limited (NYSE ' JSE: GFI) today announced net earnings for the June 2008 quarter of R843 million, compared with earnings of R1,248 million and R528 million for the March 2008...

Ontario Transit Systems seek exemption from no-fault insurance.
August 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) TORONTO , Aug. 1 /CNW/ - The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) have submitted proposals to the Ontario Auto Insurance Five Year Review calling for the...

Fatal shooting called justified: S.L. County prosecutors say it was reasonable to believe man near eatery was reaching for weapon.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Erin Alberty Calling it a case of self-defense, Salt Lake County prosecutors announced Thursday they are not pressing charges in a fatal shooting last month...

The Salt Lake Tribune Gordon Monson column: Monson: Sending a message to Larry Miller not so easy.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Gordon Monson Eleven-year NBA veteran Brevin Knight, who's been traded five times and released twice in his career, finally will have the chance to play for...

Charges filed against two in battle ax slashing: Doctors give victim 300 stitches and staples, and have to remove two inches of his colon.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Steve Gehrke Charges were filed Thursday against the two 21-year-olds who allegedly attacked a teen, using a knife and a four-bladed fantasy battle ax. ...

Buses may spout less gunk: State awaits cash for devices that would help the school vehicles release fewer pollutants.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Lisa Schencker Nearly half of Utah's school buses might soon spout fewer harmful pollutants. The state's Division of Air Quality expects to receive $2.3...

Nader rips Obama, McCain in effort to spur populace to action: Third-party candidate visits SLC.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Robert Gehrke Third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader challenged Americans to find their breaking point and speak out against the corporations...

McBride will turn up the heat at Usana.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: David Burger Country superstar Martina McBride has never headlined an amphitheater tour. Until now. As part of her "Waking Up Laughing" tour, McBride...

Prayers, e-mails inspire family: 11-year-old's grandmother says kindness of others is a key source of strength.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Ana Breton If it weren't for the prayers of family members and strangers, Dyanne Richan-Casper is convinced her grandson Bridger Hunt would be dead. ...

Snowbird festival is a big step up for Junior Giant.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: David Burger The average age of a band member in Junior Giant is 36. But that tells you nothing -- or, possibly, a good deal -- about the band playing...

'Swing' not a winning ticket: Review: Costner's political comedy is toothless and timid.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Sean P. Means "Swing Vote" represents producer and star Kevin Costner's best attempt in years to resuscitate the corpse of Frank Capra. Still, even...

Rap producers get a chance to shine: Preview ? Nocturnal stars get a chance to play in the daylight at U92's Summer Jam.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: David Burger Superproducers in the rap world live in darkness. They work long into the night, mostly in recording studios without windows, and sleep during...

'Roman Polanski' plays like a tight detective story: Review ? What the filmmaker, writers find is a glaring case of justice denied.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Sean P. Means The simple line on Roman Polanski is this: A great filmmaker, brought down after he has sex with an underage girl, flees the United States to...

Blood sisters: Book series: Utahns join the many readers bitten by the vampire romance bug.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Sheena McFarland As Danylle Utley anticipated sliding into her wooden latticed-back chair and ordering mushroom ravioli at the Bella Italia restaurant, she...

The Salt Lake Tribune Paul Rolly column: Paul Rolly: Company finds bare photo unbearable.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Paul Rolly Filmmaker Angela Soper of Woods Cross was so proud of her 89-year-old mother and her six octogenarian friends she made a documentary about their...

Media outlets turn over tapes in treasurer race bribe probe.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Cathy McKitrick Media outlets KUTV, KSL-TV and KSL NewsRadio have complied with subpoenas requesting taped interviews of three Republicans linked to an...

'Super Dell' ads call Huntsman 'anti-Christ': Schanze alleges the GOP governor is suppressing technology that would let cars run on water.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Robert Gehrke It's an unconventional campaign attack from an unconventional candidate. Dell "Super Dell" Schanze is ringing up 2,500 voters a day with...

Future TRAX stations to get plain names: Utah Transit Authority board makes decision to avoid rider confusion as it readies 30 new stops.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Brandon Loomis The Salt Lake Valley is about to get more generic train-station names to match its numeric road grid system. The Utah Transit Authority's...

Congress takes five-week vacation without passing energy bill.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Thomas Burr WASHINGTON -- Congress sets off on summer vacation Friday with Republicans and Democrats fired up over the lack of action on gas prices and...

Noel, Hallisey clash on beliefs: Incumbent represents 'old guard;' challenger one of the newcomers.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Cathy McKitrick With wide open spaces and red-rock cliffs offering a spectacular backdrop, Kanab and Kane County continue to attract new faces --...

Nader blasts two-party system: The independent presidential hopeful also calls Obama, McCain corporate candidates.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Robert Gehrke Third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader challenged Americans to find their breaking point and speak out against the corporations...

Review: Rock dinosaurs Miller and Cocker roar with life at Usana.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Tom Wharton The combined ages of Joe Cocker and Steve Miller adds up to 128 years. They've been rock and blues stars since the late 1960s, giving them a...

Landslide leads to lawsuits: Multi-million-dollar homes stand empty, condemned; Homeowners say builder misrepresented area's safety.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Kristen Moulton MOUNTAIN GREEN -- The landslide in an upscale Morgan County neighborhood has apparently stopped. But the fallout continues. Two years...

Airmen charged in shooting appear in court: Victim shot in the abdomen at Salt Lake City nightclub.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Melinda Rogers A Hill Air Force Base airman charged with his second murder attempt in a year made his first court appearance Thursday. Airman 1st Class...

Law lets breweries, distilleries sell make: Beer, liquor can now be sold directly from breweries, distilleries where they're made.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Dawn House For the first time since the repeal of Prohibition, people in Utah may buy whiskey, vodka and high-alcohol beer at a local distillery or brewery...

EDITORIAL: Bottoms-up: Utah liquor laws could be loosened.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Dawn House After decades of trying to slow the flow, the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Commission has finally decided to go with the flow. At its meeting this...

Italian eatery owner remembered as a generous friend.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Kathy Stephenson Joe Cannell, owner of Cannella's restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City, died Monday of a brain aneurism. He was 67. Until he was...

Liaison hopes to 'connect' Dixie, Latinos.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Mark Havnes ST. GEORGE -- Ana Maria Hawkins is settling into a new office at Dixie State College and looks forward to promoting and financing Latino...

Neighbor's quick action may have saved 11-year-old's life.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Jason Bergreen Donald Allen was barbecuing with family at his Lehi home on Pioneer Day when an explosion cut the celebration short and turned him into a...

Family accuses FLDS foe of abuse: Fischer says allegations of beatings exaggerated.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Brooke Adams A Utah entrepreneur who has waged a public campaign to assist teens who fled or were kicked out of a polygamous sect was an abusive father and...

Metro Waste action alleges assets stolen: Company accuses its dead founder, others of pilfering scrap metal.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Cassandra Crockett Salt Lake City-based waste processor Metro Waste LLC has filed a lawsuit against the estate of a deceased founder of the company,...

Blaze: Coordinator brings VooDoo defense.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Martin Renzhofer Technically, Jeff Russell's job title with the Utah Blaze may seem a bit confusing. Russell, recently hired after two seasons with the New...

Prep football: Judge to play home games at Juan Diego.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Tony Jones The Judge Memorial High football team will be forced to play its home games at Juan Diego, according to a source close to the Bulldogs program,...

NASCAR: Racers put to the test: Minor league drivers will show their stuff this weekend at Miller Motorsports Park.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Chhun Sun TOOELE -- Driver Eric Holmes was letting the compliments fly about what he thought about Miller Motorsports Park, the place where he will spend an...

Movie reviews: Surfwise, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Brideshead Revisited.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Sean P. Means Surfwise A Opens today at the Tower Theatre; rated R for language and some sexual material; 93 minutes. The Paskowitz family,...

Latinos, Paiutes meet with officials: Activists say education and building trust in police are needed to change misperceptions.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Mark Havnes ST. GEORGE -- Communication can overcome barriers and an improved self-image among minorities can improve perception among Washington County...

Jazz: More roster moves may be forthcoming.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Ross Siler As the Jazz introduced Brevin Knight on Thursday, general manager Kevin O'Connor said the team was likely done with player signings but would be...

Utah football: Five burning questions for the Utes.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Lya Wodraska We've made it through the long winter nurturing our craving for football on tidbits of recruiting news and signing day, soaked up all the...

Utah Jazz: Knight hopeful about the Jazz: The newcomer from the Clippers says he's happy to be on a winning team.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) Byline: Ross Siler As part of his 11-year NBA career, Brevin Knight has played for both the expansion Charlotte Bobcats and relocated Memphis Grizzlies. He's been...

The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Patrick McManamon column: Attention following Mediate all around.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Patrick McManamon Tiger Woods is beloved by the followers of professional golf because he wins. Rocco Mediate became beloved because he almost made Tiger...

Electricity rate hike sought: FirstEnergy asks PUCO to OK increase that would boost cost by nearly 16.1% by 2011.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Jim Mackinnon FirstEnergy Corp. customers will see electricity rates increase more than 15 percent over three years starting in 2009 under a plan the Akron...

EPA worried fire in landfill might spread to new areas: Synthetic liner planned to limit moisture, oxygen.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Bob Downing ZOAR -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is concerned that the underground fires at a landfill in southern Stark County are spreading....

The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Dyer Streets column: Route 532: Fancy title, but no clout.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Bob Dyer Want to see the wimpiest state route in Ohio? Aim your wheels onto Interstate 76 east of Akron. When you get to the Summit Racing Equipment...

Andra Davis sees great mix of talent: Linebacker says team has improved because competition is fierce.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: George M. Thomas BEREA -- Browns linebacker Andra Davis looks around the team's practice facility and he likes who he sees in those brown jerseys. He...

A spiritual business decision: Akron shop owners come up with idea to organize Metaphysical Yard Sale.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Paula Schleis Visitors to the "Metaphysical Yard Sale" in Akron's North Hill neighborhood on Saturday will find books and incense and candles and crystals...

Steve Cageao is new director of operations at Ohio.com: Newspaper veteran eager to join Beacon Journal site.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Betty Lin-Fisher Ohio.com, the Akron Beacon Journal's Web site, has a new director of operations. Steve Cageao will begin his new role on Aug. 25. Cageao...

This good Firestone walk not spoiled: Man with cerebral palsy making rounds of courses on PGA Tour, plans book.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: David Giffels By the time he reached the 10th hole at Firestone Country Club on Thursday morning, D.J. Gregory had taken 8,320 steps, one foot sliding after...

Deputies describe struggle in jail cell: Witnesses say defendant stomped man, used spray.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Ed Meyer Stephen Krendick was identified Thursday as the Summit County sheriff's deputy responsible for stomping on the head of inmate Mark D. McCullaugh Jr....

Healthy Hikes program starts: Participants who walk 8 of 12 designated trails in Stark get staff or charm.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Bob Downing The Stark County Park District is kicking off its Healthy Hikes program today. Participants are challenged to hike eight of 12 designated...

EDITORIAL: Two down?
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Bob Downing If Ted Strickland expected accolades for bipartisanship for bringing Republicans into his administration, the Democratic governor isn't getting...

EDITORIAL: Beijing outmaneuvers the International Olympic Committee.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Bob Downing Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, has been full of reassurances, arguing that the Summer Games in Beijing...

Relief sale in Kidron this weekend: Laotian egg rolls, quilts, furniture among items at Mennonite fundraiser.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Colette M. Jenkins KIDRON -- It's not unusual to find handmade quilts at a Mennonite relief sale. In fact, it's expected. But the Ohio Mennonite Relief...

Mural in bloom along city bridge: Artist Cornelius Butler leads 10 local teenagers in beautification program.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Elaine Guregian Japanese beetles, take that! Even the most intrepid pests won't be able to touch the flowers coming into bloom at the southwest corner of...

Tricky Tribe trumps Tigers: Carmona regains form, survives despite error-prone teammates.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Sheldon Ocker CLEVELAND -- The Indians have discovered how to drag superior teams down to their level. They did it Wednesday night but lost anyway, 14-12...

For Big Five Minus One, it's big start: Goosen leads after opening 66.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Marla Ridenour They used to be known as "The Big Five," the world's best who dominated the PGA Tour and fought it out for major titles. Then Retief...

Zach Johnson hopes to dodge disaster this time: Iowa golfer off to good start, but hasn't had much luck here in past.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Marla Ridenour In previous years when Zach Johnson has been in contention at the Bridgestone Invitational, he could point to a disaster coming home that...

Networks competing at ceremony.
August 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: George M. Thomas This weekend Canton is the center of the football universe. The city hosts the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Saturday and a...