North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class Nov 12, 2009
"Who: Joyce Sanders, 73, Fort MyersWhere: Eastwood Golf Course, No. 16, 134 yards, 7-woodHer ace: If only it were as easy as saying it. Driving to the 16th hole, Joyce Sanders was having so poor a round, she said to her playing partners, You know, if I had a hole in one it would not help my score. Sure enough, Sanders shot hit the green and fed toward the hole. We heard it go clink, said Sanders, president of the Eastwood Ladies Golf Association. And we said, Could that possibly be? The... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Team Logo In Hair Gets Teen Suspended Nov 11, 2009
"It is harmless. The Bengals are fielding a team that (is) winning this time, and that hasn't been in a few years, so why not be happy and ecstatic and show your appreciation for the team?" said James Reader. "It will grow out, but until it does, it's going to stay just the way it is.". (Click2Houston, TX)
CPJ wants a playoff system Nov 11, 2009
And we would have 3 programs who are disappointed they didn t get a shot, 1 program that is disappointed it got a shot and lost, 114 programs that are disappointed because they didn t play well enough to earn a shot, and 1 program that is ecstatic because it got its shot and made the most of it. So that s 118 mostly disappointed teams (with 30 or so being a little happier because they at least ended bowl season with a win) and 1 thrilled team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Charges Against N.Y. Lawyer Show Gray Areas of Adoption Nov 11, 2009
Ms. Josephs, a human resources consultant, said that she and her husband, Milton, a teacher, should have picked up on warning signs but after the "emotional roller-coastering" of unsuccessfully trying to adopt, they were ecstatic at the good news Cohen gave them at their first meeting in March of this year. "When we met [Mr. Cohen], he indicated there was a birth mother and a week later he indicated there was another birth mother and actually provided us with some medical documentation," said... (Law.com)
Carter helps Steelers pick off Broncos with INT return for TD Nov 10, 2009
An ecstatic Clark was among the first players to swarm Carter, the first defender to pick off a Kyle Orton pass all season. With the Steelers clinging to a 14-10 lead in the fourth quarter, safety Troy Polamalu snared another Orton pass, this one at the Broncos 25-yard line, leading to Roethlisberger s 25-yard TD toss to rookie Mike Wallace. (Boston Globe)
'Dancing' raises profile of ex-Islander Nov 10, 2009
"Fortunately for us, not only did the fans like it, the judges gave us good scores. I was ecstatic.". Q. You have fans here in Hawaii who say at least a few of the remaining contestants should have been eliminated before you. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pittsburgh's defense keys victory on road Nov 10, 2009
An ecstatic Clark was among the first players to swarm Carter, the first defender to pick off a Kyle Orton pass all season. The Steelers had two big drives thwarted by turnovers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Isle Dems praise House bill; GOP blasts it Nov 10, 2009
While local Democrats waxed ecstatic over the House's passage of a $1 ... While local Democrats waxed ecstatic over the House's passage of a $1. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Steelers hand Broncos second straight defeat... Nov 10, 2009
An ecstatic Clark was among the first players to swarm Carter, the first defender to pick off a Kyle Orton pass all season. His only interception before throwing three Monday night was a Hail Mary that Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss pulled down in a game last month. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Pittsburgh Nov 10, 2009
DENVER (AP) Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sox keep Wakefield with two-year deal Nov 10, 2009
"It gets me to 45. It gives me an opportunity to break Roger Clemens' and Cy Young's record. It gives me a chance to get to 200 wins career-wise. That's what I'm most excited about. They understand it, and they're giving me an opportunity to get it done. That's the really cool thing about it. I'm ecstatic.". In 562 career outings, 421 of them starts, Wakefield is 189-162 with a 4. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Dalai Lama attracts crowd in border town Nov 9, 2009
The ecstatic welcome he has received is likely to deepen China's suspicions over the true motive behind the visit. The Dalai Lama has had several recent health scares, fuelling 00004000 speculation over his reincarnation and successor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Why fundamentalism will fail Nov 8, 2009
Among Muslims, it is the gentle but ecstatic Sufi version that is growing fastest, not the suicide bomber cults. All these movements, especially since they seem particularly attractive to the young, represent a fatal threat to fundamentalism. (Boston Globe)
'Couple Dating' at the Linkville PlayhouseBend playwright premieres piece in Klamath Falls Nov 7, 2009
Daniel is also ecstatic about actor Kadance Connolly s portrayal of Tess. Had I auditioned to play me, I don t think I could have auditioned next to her. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Win cant save Wakeland from seasons end Nov 7, 2009
Chewing up clock time, the Wolverines finally scored on an 11-yard reception by senior defensive end Carter Ferguson, who caught the ball, fell back and was greeted by a team full of ecstatic players upon rising. North would take the final score; Wakeland the win. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sex ed gets another endorsement Nov 7, 2009
Part of me is ecstatic to wave goodbye to the $20 martini and the 20,000-square-foot house. And then there is the other hand. (Salon)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
s." Has it occurred to you that maybe that is just who he is and the people he surrounds himself with are just a reflection of himself? I see Obama and his presidency as the crowning of the ideas of that northeastern liberal aristocracy you so much criticize. He appears to me as a clich? of all their pathologies, and yet you seem infatuated with him. You continually praise his speech and demeanor while to me it seems like a mask for his lack of substance. I find him to be a man of an oversized... (Salon)
Local pet rescue gets lion's share of PFD donations Nov 6, 2009
Local News : Local pet rescue gets lion's share of PFD donations - Frontiersman. Last Updated on Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:26:02 pm AKST. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
‘Hub’ is climbing the charts Nov 6, 2009
The catch, though, is that the fledgling competition is justifiably ecstatic with theirs. The Sports Hub climbed from 17th in the market in September to 12th in October, its overall share increasing from 2. (Boston Globe)
Kari Lehtonen has another back surgery Nov 5, 2009
I am with ksiujgth that I was ecstatic when I heard some of the names mentioned in rumors for a Kari trade only to weep when nothing went down. But considering no one here including myself had an ounce of faith in Pavelec at the beginning of the season, so be it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'WE WON LAST NIGHT' Nov 5, 2009
She'll be ecstatic when her own ugly self gets voted out. Hey, that is win-win, as the rest of us will be happy, too. (The Drudge Report)
"Obama is average" Nov 4, 2009
In this speech, Obama tells his ecstatic supporters, and the entire nation, that "change has come to America.". The new president calls upon the nation to face its challenges head on, with determination, strength and a commitment to ensuring the delivery of freedom to future generations. (Salon)
College Basketball Preview - Big Ten Conference Nov 3, 2009
MINNESOTA - When Tubby Smith arrived in Minneapolis a couple of years ago, Golden Gopher fans were ecstatic. They knew it would take some time for their beloved team to become a force in the Big Ten, and last year's 21-win campaign and NCAA Tournament bid was certainly a step in that direction. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Building Blocks director delights in helping community Nov 3, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
An artist who colors it all Nov 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009. For most of her growing-up years, Jill Pilaroscia studied music. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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Building Blocks director delights in helping community. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Saints enjoy hype for Falcons game Nov 2, 2009
The Saints, by contrast, are embracing the hype, hoping to capitalize on playing at home by stirring their already ecstatic fans into a frenzy. "There is no bigger game this season as of yet than Monday night football against the Atlanta Falcons at home, in the dome, our first divisional game - all of those things. The game couldn't be any bigger," Brees said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Health calendar Oct 30, 2009
NA HOA MALAMA," annual fundraising event for Hospice Hawaii, with wine tasting, silent auction, and tribute to artist Peggy Chun; musical legend, Genoa Keawe, and Charles Cooke Spalding, philanthropist and founder of Boys Club of Hawaii; 6-10 p.m. Nov. 7, Waialae Country Club; dress, "elegant Hawaiian" or cocktail; tickets, $100/sponsorships available ; information, 924-9255. PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF HAWAI'I "National Let's Talk Month," a series of free, one-hour workshops for parents (or... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alleged L.I. Adoption Scam Reaches Across 5 States Oct 29, 2009
"We were ecstatic when I saw that baby. I was in love with that baby, and I felt like an idiot when I found out it was a hoax," said Brigid Vogt. Cohen, now in custody under suicide watch, owns a home in Roslyn. (CBS 2, NY)
The Public Option: Let's Not Opt Out and Say We Did Oct 28, 2009
Liberals are ecstatic with Reid over that same public option even though opt-out states would be able to keep their markets completely private, which would limit the public plan's power to negotiate volume-based discounts in other states ... If Reid's legislation had omitted a default public option but allowed states to opt in if they wanted one, insurers would be ecstatic and liberals would be furious. (Time.com)
Blue Ribbon: Tennessee Oct 28, 2009
Vol fans and coaches were ecstatic. until Maze hit a wall in SEC play, struggling with his shot, his defense, and, in the opinion of one assistant coach, his attitude. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Arlington teacher wins case v. town Oct 28, 2009
Ron Colosi, Jr., president of the Arlington Education Association, said the teachers he spoke to yesterday were ecstatic over the news and that he is not surprised at the outcome. We ve said it over and over and over, said Colosi. (Boston Globe)
MLGW nabs $5M from feds for smart grid Oct 28, 2009
We are ecstatic to receive this grant. It means that we will now have incredible insight into our electric grid, Jerry Collins Jr., MLGW president and CEO, said in a statement. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Don't Replay the '70s Oct 28, 2009
The Left is ecstatic about the latest ABC News-Washington Post poll, which claimed a surge in public support for the so-called "public option," wrapped in the (insincere) rhetoric of "choice" and "competition." The poll asks if the government should "create a new health insurance plan to compete with private insurance plans," and 57 percent agree. Happy days are here again for liberals. (Townhall.com)
3 former Marsh executives acquitted of bid-rigging Oct 27, 2009
Bernstein said Monday that Peiser feels "ecstatic and vindicated.". Attorneys for Doherty and Drake didn't immediately respond for a request for comment. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Madonna 'ecstatic' over adoption Oct 27, 2009
Madonna has said she is "ecstatic" after her bid to adopt a second child was approved by a Malawian court. The 50-year-old had appealed after a lower court rejected her original application to adopt Chifundo "Mercy" James, four, over residency issues. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
LETTER: Another vote for composting, Green Bin recycling Oct 27, 2009
I lived in Toronto when they implemented their Green Bin program in 2005 and was ecstatic to be a part of this environmental effort. The Green Bin was very easy to put into practice and reduced our trash levels considerably. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Athletes Not Immune To Strokes Oct 25, 2009
If Adams does return, the Razorbacks have made it clear theyll be ecstatic to see him back on the field. I hope every day that hes going to be back, offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Skiing: Poutiainen wins in Austria Oct 25, 2009
An ecstatic Poutiainen celebrates her World Cup victory in Austria. STORY HIGHLIGHTS. (CNN -- International)
McGrath shows heart in Great Bay 5K Oct 25, 2009
"I'm totally ecstatic. I really didn't think I'd run that fast.". Kara Haas won her second Great Bay 5K title in the women's division, as the 2005 winner finished in a time of 17:29. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Caring burglar returns ashes to grieving mom Oct 23, 2009
"She'd be ecstatic about everyone turning out for her birthday," said Taryn Maltes of Fresno. "And she'd want some wine.". (Fresno Bee)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
I, too, have indelible memories of the risky, ecstatic mysticism of the late '60s (trivialized by younger baby boomers who turned hallucinogens into party drugs) and often wonder where that mystery depth dimension went ... They are surely profoundly transformative, reshaping the neural synapses and opening the mind toward ecstatic group communication. (Salon)
Wakefield optimistic after back surgery Oct 23, 2009
"I was fully confident in what our doctors were telling me as far as having surgery in the offseason, and once we got to the offseason, I was very ecstatic to get this thing done and get on the other side of the rehab. Talking with the surgeons today, everything looks awesome. I'm up moving around. I'm not very sore at all. I'm looking forward to getting to my rehab and getting ready for next year.". Next year will be Wakefield's 16th with the Red Sox, making him the longest-tenured member of... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Clay Reoffered Three-Year Deal Child Death Case Oct 22, 2009
"I was so ecstatic at the thought of that plea deal being turned down," she said. "I was never willing to take no for an answer... Then I find out after it's been rejected, it's been offered again. I don't know what to say... I'm shaking so bad. I'm flabbergasted and sick. It's disgusting.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Army covers its bases on supporting house prices Oct 22, 2009
I'm told that those affected by the decision, which incidentally also includes people who retired because of the impending closing, were ecstatic at what was called a Relocation Fair last week ... If magazines like Fortune want to be relevant, then they need to ask the right questions, like: "Mr. Blankfein, you had doz ens upon dozens of calls with Treasury Secretary Paulson last year. What the heck were you two discussing? I've documented the Paulson phone calls to Blankfein and vice versa. So... (New York Post -- News)
Spooky blood drive scares up donors Oct 21, 2009
Children s Hospital representatives] get ecstatic if they get over 30 pints in a day, said Cashell. So they re really happy with that. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
'Gatecrasher' Columnist Laura Schreffler Joins Bonnie Fuller's Editorial Team at HollywoodLife.com Oct 20, 2009
"I'm ecstatic to join Bonnie Fuller and the team at HollywoodLife.com as the West Coast Bureau Chief. I look forward to bringing my experience in celebrity news and lifestyle editorial to what will be a fabulous online destination for all women," says Schreffler, West Coast Bureau Chief, HollywoodLife. com. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boris Johnson: Divorce is good for London Oct 20, 2009
You sound very ecstatic and hillarious. Joke or not, Happy Birthday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Medical Marijuana Proponents Breathe Easier Under New Guidelines Oct 20, 2009
"I was actually shocked ... absolutely amazed that it happened," an ecstatic Raich told ABC News today. "It's one of the things I wanted to see in my lifetime, that I didn't know I'd see before I die.". (ABC News)
Soldiers, families have emotional reunion in Taunton Oct 18, 2009
Oh, my God, I m ecstatic, said Shawn s mother, Rose Ann Closson of Easton. Oh, it s wonderful to have him home. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Success is no stretch for YWCA yoga instructor Oct 15, 2009
When I left, I was ecstatic, Golden said on a recent Thursday evening at the Y. I went, Oh my gosh. This is the first time my head and my body have been in the same place, and Patty said, Well, it was the right time. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Bruised New Orleans Takes Stock of Obama Oct 15, 2009
"I'm excited, I'm ecstatic, and I know you share in the excitement. We can hardly wait until Thursday." By Brian Montopoli MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share. (CBS News)
COHASSET OPINION: Driving cancer patients Oct 13, 2009
Finally, one day they emerged from the hospital doorway ecstatic with happiness; she had been pronounced in remission and no more treatments were to be endured. All the way home she chattered in a mixture of English and her native tongue, while the old man occasionally mumbled a syllable or two. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Nicholas D. Kristof on Obama's peace prize Oct 12, 2009
Bill Gates would have been my choice but I am still ecstatic about Obama coz I am a big fan of him. I do agree its premature but I cant help being excited about this. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Oct 11, 2009
"I'm completely ecstatic, " Tander said after the race. "I'm really going to enjoy this one.". (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Edwards guilty in woman's slaying Oct 10, 2009
"I am ecstatic. We finally get justice," said Arnie Muscovitz, the victim's 60-year-old father who lives in Lowell, Mass. "I have been flying back and forth to Florida for so many years.". (Florida Today)
Obituary: Marek Edelman Oct 9, 2009
His last book, published this year, made a point of describing the love affairs of the Warsaw ghetto: the marvellous things that happened, and the ecstatic moments of happiness, when terrified and lonely people were thrown together. Man was naturally a beast, but love could overwhelm him, and love could also be taught. (The Economist)
Askwig Sidelined by Heart Condition Oct 9, 2009
"More than anything this season would be made for us to get a phone call in November from her doctor saying she can play again. If that happens we will be ecstatic, if it doesn't we will help her to make that transition and take the next step in her life.". The soccer program has also shown support with medical preparation as every coach and player became CPR certified for Askwig during the start of the season if the need ever arose. (Isubengals.com)
Inc. Magazine Names Bug Music to Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies Oct 8, 2009
We are ecstatic about the recognition we have just received from Inc. magazine, said John Rudolph, CEO Bug Music. Bug is executing a disciplined growth strategy to create more opportunities for writers and wonderful songs and for the company, both through traditional expansion and new business models, such as Bug Digital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miners Make It Three-in-A-Row Over The Tow (44) Oct 8, 2009
The extra point would fail but the Bartow side of the field was ecstatic. Unfortunately for Fort Meade, there was still more pain to come. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Health care: Which is the real party of no? Oct 7, 2009
The Republicans who publicly told people to buy foreign made vehicles during the cash for clunkers program, and are ecstatic that the Olympics are going to Rio instead of generating revenue for US workers do not have the best interests of this country at heart. That is why we are where we are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Watson the hero as Australia beat Kiwis to claim Champions Trophy Oct 6, 2009
"I am ecstatic to win a tournament as big as this one. It's a great reward for all the guys. We always had one eye on the Champions Trophy and we've been able to win it. There will be some good celebrations tonight, I'm sure.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Accident victim remembered as 'friend to everyone' Oct 6, 2009
She said, If I make the top five, Ill be ecstatic, Wible said. For four years, Mark Yost coached Kacy on the girls high school golf team. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Alumi partner with career center promoting Coast Guard careers Oct 6, 2009
S.C. State University alumni Pride L. Sanders and Christy Rutherford were ecstatic when they signed up for the Coast Guard, but upon graduation, fear seeped in and made them question their motives. Rutherford recalls her reason for enrolling in the U.S. Coast Guard. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mercedes Sosa, at 74; Argentine singer championed social justice in South America Oct 5, 2009
She received a 10-minute standing ovation for a 1987 concert at Carnegie Hall and received ecstatic reviews when appearing in other major American cities. She broadened her repertoire to include rock, pop, and cabaret songs, always sung in her native language. (Boston Globe)
