Archive for May, 2011
ABC’s Fall Schedule Is Escapist Entertainment Explosion
The difficult part of wanting really talented television executives with great vision, refined taste and moxie to succeed in this business is that, if they do, they will eventually run a broadcast network. For a critic, thats kind of the end of the dream. Programming for the masses means that, inevitably, a network president must [...]
Before Turner’s Hot Start, a Few Had Faith in Him
Justin Turner knocked in a run Saturday for the seventh game in a row to establish a team record for rookies in the Mets’ 7-3 loss to the Yankees. Enlarge This Image Uli Seit for The New York Times Justin Turner established a team record for rookies with an R.B.I. in his seventh consecutive game. [...]
Boucher: Game 4 classic example of Lightning’s resilience
Down 3-0 after one period used to mean something. But in these Stanley Cup playoffs, no three-goal lead is safe. Just ask the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their rally in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals is proof they cant be taken for granted. It is also proof the Boston Bruins must [...]
Seattle Sounders no easy test for Sporting Kansas City: A fan’s preview
Sporting Kansas Citys troubles go from bad to worse in terms of their long road trip. After suffering a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Sporting play the Seattle Sounders who have only lost one match at home. Seattle is also coming off only one loss in the past five matches.
Sporting Club’s new network connects with regional youth organizations
Sporting Club is wrapping its tentacles around the Kansas City and the Midwest with the unveiling of the Sporting Club Network today. The aim is to create a network that ties local youth athletic organizations to Sporting Kansas City. lt;/pgt;lt;pgt;Affiliates will be provided with unique member benefits and access to Sporting Clubs facilities, content and [...]
Best option for car shoppers: Postpone buying
Thats prompted many experts to voice something rarely said in the sales-happy auto industry: With consumers facing the toughest market in recent memory, if you can, put off purchases until things sort out, probably early next year. If you dont have an immediate need, you are probably better to wait and figure out where the [...]
Animal Friends: Chihuahuas will star at pet adoption event May 14
For the past several years, local shelters have been filled with Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes, so many that San Jose Animal Care and Services has developed an airlift program to try to find homes for them. On Wednesday, 15 Chihuahuas were flown from San Jose to the Humane Society of Southwest Washington in Vancouver and [...]
Microsoft Promo Offers Free Xbox 360s for College Students Buying PCs
If youre a college student planning on buying a new PC, hold off a couple days and youll land a free Xbox 360. Microsoft has announced that anyone with a valid college ID that buys a $700 (or higher) Windows 7 PC at a participating retailer between May 22 and September 3 will receive a [...]
Why Daniel Bard was not in the game
Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff Daniel Bard appeared in 22 of the first 44 games this season, a pace that would give him 81 on the season ? eight more than last season. He also has pitched 23 innings, more than all but five relievers in the American League. That’s a pace [...]
No one is buying Facebook, it’s going public
After a week of LinkedIn IPO fervor, supporting and denying analysis and endless comparisons to the social networking site to rule them all, Facebook, a representative from that company has decided to let slip a few (not-so-surprising) revelations. Its a process that all companies go through. Its an inevitable process for us, the next thing [...]