Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ensign Resigns from Senate, Heller to Fill Seat
Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign will leave the Senate Tuesday amid an ethics investigation over his extramartial affair with a married staff member. Ensign’s term expires in Jan. 2013. Ensign was going to have a tough time winning another six-year … Continue reading
Thunder Rolls into Oklahoma City
As the Sacramento Kings near a Monday deadline to apply to relocation to Anaheim–a deadline that’s been extended twice–I think the article I wrote about the Seattle SuperSonics’ move to Oklahoma City is apt. Sacramento must build a new arena … Continue reading
In NFL, Offense Breeds Dynasties
The first round of the 2011 National Football League draft was held Thursday evening. The draft will continue Friday and Saturday. Four quarterbacks were taken within the first 12 picks. A lot of defensive players were chosen among the 32 … Continue reading
Tornadoes Hit Alabama; Cable News Covers Royal Wedding
More tornadoes struck the Southeast today. The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa suffered a lot of damage. The Huntsville, Alabama mayor asked for people to pray for his town. Best wishes to those affected. A big event is coming. I … Continue reading
Spill, Chernobyl Anniversaries Arrive; Tiger to Skip Charlotte Event
The one-year anniversary of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is this week. British Petroleum is suing Transocean for billions of dollars in damages. As is typical, attention has left Louisiana, Mississippi and the rest of the gulf states for … Continue reading
The Time for Sport is Now
I don’t recall any overly political demonstrations during the 2008 Olympics. The Chinese government is surely a big reason why. The platform is too big for people and groups with causes to skip voluntarily. I like following the Olympics because … Continue reading