NZ police hunt teenage boy's killer Aug 16, 2008
John Hapeta was hit over the head with what police believe was either a handgun or a hammer. He's the fifth person to die in violent circumstances in South Auckland this year. (Radio Australia)
GB bicyclist OK after crashing with car Aug 16, 2008
Instead, they found a 1998 Buick Century, driven by Joyce Hammer, 54, of Coos Bay; and Zachary Harrison, 20, with his bicycle. Officers called for medical assistance, but Harrison insisted he was fine, police said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jury told of cake-throwing terror tactic Aug 16, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. By Margaret Scheikowski. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Crowd gathers to mourn Iron 44 Incident dead Aug 16, 2008
At 23, the unflappable Matt Hammer was newly wed and wrapping up what was to have been his final summer fighting fires. Bryan Rich, 19, a skilled journeyman carpenter who loved stray dogs and the Denver Broncos, was most passionate about his childhood sweetheart. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Flanagan wins bronze in 10000 Aug 16, 2008
2 miles in 4:30, put the hammer down on the last 800 and ran 2:12 to put herself in medal contention. Flanagan ended up finishing four seconds ahead of the fourth-place finisher, Linet Masai of Kenya. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Coach returns with win Aug 16, 2008
Once known as the "Iron Hammer" for her powerful spikes, Lang was met by thunderous applause. She obliged the crowd with a wave. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Aug 15, 2008
David Hammer can be reached at dhammer@timespicayune. com or (504) 826-3322. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Teen says girlfriend's family tortured him Aug 15, 2008
They tied him to a chair and started out by beating him with a hammer and a 9mm handgun, the victim told police. Then, Aimey recounted, seven men took turns punching the teen, landing blows to his stomach and face, the report said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Officials Begin To Hammer Out Details Of New Private Jail Contract Aug 15, 2008
Central Texas Wildfire Danger. Upload your favorite videos and pictures. (KWTX.com, TX)
'Soulcalibur' gets a makeover Aug 15, 2008
Fans of Soulcalibur, its time to take up your blade, axe, hammer, and shield yet again and the ensuing battle has never looked so beautiful. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
David Brooks: Where's the trauma? Aug 15, 2008
In one town, an elderly man stood atop some concrete stairs laboriously swinging a hammer in an attempt to destroy them. There's little construction equipment in the residential areas. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
WAL-MART DOWN FOR FALL Aug 15, 2008
Looking toward the fall and holidays, the weakness could result in flat same-store sales, and that could hammer Wal-Mart's shares, said JPMorgan analyst Charles Grom. On the other hand, a 3 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase in the second half would boost the shares. (New York Post -- Business)
Go for the green without spending much Aug 14, 2008
Hammer or tomahawk throw A player will throw the disc like they were using a hammer, or throwing a tomahawk, to get the disc over obstacles. Roller throw This is a short-distance throw used to roll the disc on the ground to go under obstacles. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sioux Co. teen shot, but injuries not life threatening (1778) Aug 14, 2008
Free Man wrote on Aug 13, 2008 7:37 PM:" How many children died in car accidents this week, or in house fires? My god, can't we lock up the autos and matches so no children can have access to them. It's time for parents to instill some common sense into their children and teach them firearm safety. Treat EVERY firearm as if it was loaded and never point it at anyone, especially if you are on dope or drinking. Sept.9, 2001; 5 people were blugeoned to death in Sioux City by a claw hammer weilding... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kasabuski negotiations have stalled Aug 14, 2008
At this point he said a few options are available to the town to hammer out a sublease with the DCR and vendor; to have the town continue to run the Kasabuski Arena and assume the existing deficit; or to enter into a management services contract with a company to operate the rink. Another scenario Bisignani hopes to avoid is simply shutting the doors and giving the keys back to the DCR. A back up plan At a meeting Tuesday night Selectman Michael Kelleher asked Bisignani if a backup plan exists... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Baucus talks trade with ambassadors Aug 14, 2008
Edison cracked open rocks with a small hammer, curious about what might be inside. Together, they joined Firestone in exploring which plants might contain latex, and discussed America's growing demand for rubber. (Missoulian, MT)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 14, 2008
HAMMER (Lassen, SHNS) -- BEIJING: Cyclist Sarah Hammer is not going to let anything -- not bad air or bad publicity -- derail her Olympic dream. 950. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hope remembered as a champion for his culture Aug 13, 2008
That anger is why Ray Wilson brought the helmet and war-stained hammer of Katlian (K'alyaan), the Tlingit warrior who fought in the battle of 1802 against the Russians, to the Sunday ceremony for Hope. "He did a lot of work for the Native people. And we considered him a warrior because he fought for his people's rights," said Wilson. (Juneau Empire)
Dog found with embedded collar Aug 13, 2008
The plight of Hammer has captured the attention of the Tri-State who saw photos of his bloody neck after the chain that held him to the tree grew into his skin and had to be surgically removed ... Dr. Steve Mahnken was the vet who cared for Hammer and reported back to the deputy. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Atlanta's claim on Lake Lanier questioned Aug 13, 2008
Let s see, they ll just all be lining up to drill in America and get hit with the tax hammer at the same time, sure thing, Johny. Got bicycle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Around the rim Aug 13, 2008
Sam, It wouldn t have ever been fair to hammer Portland for that decision. Portland had Clyde the Glide, so that role was pretty damn well covered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ACHS weight room gets overhaul, thanks to donation from Health & Wellness Aug 13, 2008
The donated equipment included name brands Nautilus, Nautilus Nitro Plus and Hammer Strength. "They got the best of the best," Ramsey said. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
What would make cycling in Sydney easier? Aug 12, 2008
A simple campaign to hammer home the point that riders have as much right to be on the road as anyone else, and that riding is a viable commuting alternative, would make sense, then start spending some real money on infrastructure (and view this as an investment not an expense). Posted by: Christopher Alexandrou on August 12, 2008 11:34 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Man held as 17thwoman is hit in face Aug 12, 2008
A woman was hit in the face with a hammer by a serial attacker ... Police believe she is the 17th victim of a thug who has struck women in the face using a hammer or bottle - all were in a one mile area in Hastings, East Sussex. (Mirror.co.uk)
Obama Lied About Abortion Record Aug 12, 2008
Location: NY Reply # 2 Date: Aug 12, 2008 - 8:09 AM EST It's HAMMER TIME. For McCain - time to take off the kid gloves. (Townhall.com)
Point Source uses its creativity to grow sales Aug 12, 2008
"A carpenter solves every problem with a hammer, and we look at light to solve problems," Mersch said. Having risen from $500,000 in revenue five years ago, the firm broke $1 million this year and is poised to grow by another 25 percent or more in the next several years, Mersch said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Popular umpire dies at tournament Aug 12, 2008
Offerman also had known Green since 1991, when they met at an M.C. Hammer concert. Offerman, who was on duty at the concert, struck up a conversation with Green, who had brought his children down for the hip-hop event. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Angry residents rally as homes remain shut Aug 12, 2008
KATE HAMMER AND JAMIE KOMARNICKI. From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Russia looks to step up anti-doping fight Aug 12, 2008
The seven women, many of them potential Olympic medalists, came from several disciplines, from middle-distance running to the hammer and discus. On top of the scandal, three Russian race walkers tested positive for EPO.. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Dunbar starting fresh after back surgery Aug 12, 2008
One day after praising the offense's attitude through the first three preseason practices, coordinator Jimbo Fisher brought down the hammer on his unit, starting Monday's morning practice with a set of grueling sprints. "If they're going to practice like that, I'm going to have an attitude," Fisher said. (Florida Times-Union)
* [PLANET POP] Aug 11, 2008
Without doubt, the biggest metal event this year is going to be the release of Metallicas new album, said magazine Metal Hammer in June in a positive pre-release review of six tracks on the album. On a sadder note, comedian and actor Bernie Mac, who had been hospitalized for pneumonia, died on Saturday at a Chicago area hospital, his spokeswoman said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Religious Truths Debatable Aug 10, 2008
Charity wrote on Aug 8, 2008 4:54 PM:" Good-buddy, looks like we got us a wall-to-wall convoy of Holy-rollers haulin' their intolerant manure into The Queen City. I don't reckon they'll make it up the steep grade to Paradise City with that unholy load. Well, good buddy, I'm about to put the hammer down and back on outta here with my load of hurricane relief aid. Keep the love-bugs off your glass and the intolerant Bible-thumpers off your tail for Sanity's sake. We'll catch you on the flip-flop.... (New Iberia, LA)
Skimpy crowds, clothes on the 'beach' Aug 10, 2008
The second-ranked team on the world tour put the hammer down on Simone Kuhn and Lea Schwer of Switzerland, winning 21-12, 21-18 in front of a cheering, chanting crowd that nearly filled the 12,000 seat stadium. Americans Nicole Branagh, of Orinda, and Elaine Youngs also won, defeating the Dutch team of Merel Mooren and Rebekka Kadijk 21-19, 27-25. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Robert Plant Did What? Aug 10, 2008
While the Led Zeppelin front man has cut himself out a nice reputation as a sex god, this particular story stems from a 1969 incident documented in the book "Hammer of the Gods" involving the group's road manager, Richard Cole; some eager-to-please groupies; assorted members of Vanilla Fudge; Seattle's Edgewater Inn; and either a red snapper or a mud shark. True to form, those who were actually there don't remember the fine details. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Make Room For Mac Daddy Aug 10, 2008
During a stand-up routine in the movie The Original Kings of Comedy, the 44-year-old comedian laid out his idea of discipline: whack a kid with a hammer. "You grown enough to talk back," he ranted. (Time.com)
Southern Oregon firefighters killed in crash remembered Aug 9, 2008
""I'm proud of these firefighters," he said.Wheelock also identified the seventh one of Grayback's firefighters to die in the crash as Stephen Caleb Renno, 21, of Cave Junction, whose parents had been away and were just notified of his death.The others are:-- Shawn Blazer, 30, of Medford, grew up in Southern Oregon, loved to hunt and fish, and had found his calling fighting wildfire, his aunt, Carole Holman, told The Oregonian newspaper. "He just couldn't wait to get back in the action," she... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
August 8 record Aug 9, 2008
Story County Sheriff's Office Aug. 6: Bret Joseph Hammer, 23, of Des Moines, was arrested and charged with failure to appear. Boone County Sheriff's Office Aug. 6: James R. Sheplear, 61, of Storm Lake, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated (first offense). (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
'The Cobra' fits as closer Aug 9, 2008
Hammer worked just fine for Hank. The Bambino or Big D for Don or the Big Unit or Mad Dog or Crime Dog or Big Cat or, well, you get the idea. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woman Tied Up, Sexually Assaulted Mulitple Times Aug 9, 2008
The suspect was carrying a wooden handled hammer and a pocket knife. During the attack he cut up the victim's clothing and used them to tie her up. (WTKR.com, VA)
Man with Knife and Hammer Rapes Newport News Woman! Aug 9, 2008
Man with Knife and Hammer Rapes Newport News Woman ... An unknown man came up to her; he had a butcher knife and a hammer. (WTKR.com, VA)
Survivor tells of helicopter's final moments Aug 9, 2008
Matthew Hammer, 23, Grants Pass, Ore. Edrik Gomez, 19, Ashland, Ore. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Olympics SPort by Sports Aug 8, 2008
US entries: Men - Kyle Bennett, Michael Blatchford, Adam Craig, Mike Day, Adam Duvendeck, Michael Friedman, George Hincapie, Bobby Lea, Levi Leipheimer, Giddeon Massie, Jason McCartney, Taylor Phinney, Donny Robinson, Christian Vande Velde, Todd Wells, David Zabriskie; Women - Kristin Armstrong, Georgia Gould, Sarah Hammer, Jill Kintner, Mary McConneloug, Amber Neben, Jennie Reed, Christine Thorburn ... Hammer is a favorite on the track, but she'll face Great Britain's Rebecca Romera, who won a... (Boston Globe)
Cole County grand jury indicts state legislator Aug 8, 2008
justhefacts wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:37 PM:" sickle and hammer mac . there ya go, O'Reilly (douglas )Harvard grad journailsm and law , no brag just fact..He always invites his biggest detractors on his show, most decline because he rips them with truth , go back to watching Dan Rather and his liberal circus , will ya ? Mac chrsitanlady has done just fine in her arguements,a liberal when they run out of educated replies (and it happens quick), always resort to name calling such as uninformed and... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Nine missing in Northern California helicopter crash confirmed dead Aug 8, 2008
Middle, from left, Shawn Blazer, 30, of Medford; David Steele, 19, of Ashland; and Matthew Hammer, 23, of Grants Pass, Ore ... Middle, from left, Shawn Blazer, 30, of Medford; David Steele, 19, of Ashland; and Matthew Hammer, 23, of Grants Pass, Ore ... Matthew Hammer, 23, of Grants Pass, Ore. (Los Angeles Times)
Anti-United Nations measure stalls in House vote Aug 8, 2008
Will government officials from Montana go to each country in the world and hammer out laws covering various crimes so that if, say, a Montana resident held someone's arm in boiling water or killed someone in a foreign country there would be justice. (There is substantial evidence that US citizens have done these things in the past few years, by the way. (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
Fatal Helicopter Crash Aug 8, 2008
Clockwise from top left: David Steele, Matthew Hammer, Shawn Blazer, Scott Charleson, Edrik Gomez, Bryan Rich ... Matthew Hammer, 23, of Grants Pass, Ore. (KCRA 3, CA)
Firefighters' helo crash victims identified Aug 8, 2008
Palmer declined to name the dead, but the company identified six of the dead firefighters as Shawn Blazer, 30, from Medford, Oregon; Scott Charleson, 25, from Phoenix, Oregon; Matthew Hammer, 23, from Grants Pass, Oregon; Edrik Gomez, 19, from Ashland, Oregon; Bryan Rich, 29, from Medford; and David Steele, 19, from Ashland. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Masked cyclist: 'I'd do it again' Aug 8, 2008
" Friedman - taking advantage of a relaxation in IOC rules which allow athletes to maintain personal blogs - said he was only doing what was best for his health and that it was not intended as a political statement, nor was it designed to cause offence to the Olympic hosts. Friedman and three other members of the US cycling team - Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed - were photographed wheeling out their luggage at the arrival hall on Tuesday. The New York Times reported that two of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
California: Search goes on in wildfire helicopter crash Aug 8, 2008
The firefighters who died in the crash were identified by Grayback as Shawn Blazer, 30; Scott Charleson, 25; Matthew Hammer, 23; Edrik Gomez, 19; Bryan Rich, 29; and David Steele, 19. All were from southern Oregon. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lomong chosen to carry US flag Aug 7, 2008
Track cyclists Sarah Hammer, Jennie Reed, Mike Friedman, and Bobby Lea apologized yesterday to their Chinese hosts for arriving at the airport Tuesday with their mouths covered by the protective masks issued to many American athletes concerned about the city's pervasive pollution. Though the athletes said that they wore the masks as a precautionary measure and weren't making an environmental or political statement, they apologized after a US Olympic Committee official told them their gesture was... (Boston Globe)
Sierra Vista woman burned in house fire Aug 7, 2008
Police had been called to the same house in March in response to a domestic violence call where Leela Curtiss had allegedly been hit in the head with a hammer by her husband, Kieran Curtiss. That case is still pending at the Cochise County Attorney s Office. (FOX 11, AZ)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Aug 7, 2008
David Hammer can be reached at dhammer@timespicayune. com or (504) 826-3322. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Symbol of Sudan will lead the U.S. Aug 7, 2008
Track cyclists Mike Friedman, Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed drafted their apology after meeting with Steve Roush, the chief of sport performance for the U.S. Olympic Committee. Their statement, sent through the committee, said wearing the masks "was in no way meant to serve as an environmental or political statement.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Team Darfur member chosen to carry U.S. flag Aug 7, 2008
The four athletes Mike Friedman, Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed issued the apology after speaking with USOC Chief of Sport Performance Steve Roush. "You never want to go to somebody else's place and cause any embarrassment and in this case, I think we did a little bit," USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Great Cinema: Face of Another Aug 7, 2008
Documentary-style footage of him walking down the street in crowds hammer home his isolation. He doesn t exist in a fantasy world where social rules allow for people wrapped in bandages to interact normally. (Suite101.com)
Police Blotter (Aug. 7) Aug 7, 2008
Police found the tool to be a hammer. When asked why the individual had a roll of duct tape on his arm, he reportedly stated he always wore a roll of duct tape as a bracelet and a cloth around his neck. (Needham Tab, MA)
Obits: Burkel, Weiser, Leonard, & Larson Aug 7, 2008
Survivors include; her children: Lilah Hammer, Richmond, MN, LaVern (Linda) Larson, Veblen; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a brother: Glen Udenberg, Two Harbors, MN.. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson, one brother and one sister. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
King not guaranteed No. 2 tailback Aug 7, 2008
By The Hammer Arrived ... Do you recall Colt Brennan getting hammered in that game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Second person charged in death of 7-year-old Aug 7, 2008
Boyfriend of previously accused now also faces second-degree-murder charges. Globe and Mail Update. (Globe and Mail)
Looking Back Aug 7, 2008
Gertrude and Marguerite Kinsinger visited with their aunt, Mrs. Charley Hammer on Friday of last week. Leslie McKray assisted Raymond Bontrager with his work last Monday. (Kalona News, IA)
Regional Roundup Aug 7, 2008
At one point, Martinez allegedly sideswiped a vehicle at Eight Mile Road, and his car finally got stuck in a Hammer Lane parking lot ... The stolen patrol car fled down Hammer Lane, going over curbs along the way, went the wrong direction on Interstate 5 and came to a stop after a tire came off. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
LA investigators want to grill father Aug 6, 2008
The blows could have come from a 2-by-4, Dowell said, adding, "It could have even been a hammer.". Yesterday, the Pasadena Star-News website quoted from what it described as a Sheriff's Department press release issued in 1994, when the remains were discovered. (Boston Globe)
House GOP Taunts Speaker: 'We're Here, Where Are You?'... Aug 6, 2008
Hammer the democrats Mr. Smith goes to washington style - get your buts back to work, microphones and cameras be DAMNED. We are listening. The bloggers that have replaced the old world media are listening, Drudge is listening. (The Drudge Report)
Russians are 'systematically doping'... Aug 6, 2008
Russians are 'systematically doping': Olympics drugs czar. Russians are 'systematically doping': Olympics drugs czar. (The Drudge Report)
Slain girl 'failed' by system, advocate says Aug 6, 2008
com: Slain girl 'failed' by system, advocate says. CRIME: DEATH OF KATELYNN SAMPSON. (Globe and Mail)
