Twins sever ties with Rivas, Ryan Oct 5, 2005
He was slowed by injuries, hurting his shoulder in June and later discovering he had a slight tear in his right Achilles' tendon that will require surgery this week. He had only three hits in his past 26 at-bats. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Sports)
Police trying to ID body Oct 5, 2005
"The surf is so strong that it will just tear your clothes off.". Goodyear said he hopes the woman can be identified through a MedicAlert bracelet. (Florida Today)
Tulane Takes On Houston In Conference-USA Showdown Oct 5, 2005
Safety , the Green Wave's leading tackler in 2003, returns after missing all but two games a year ago after undergoing knee surgery for a meniscal tear. Sophomore defensive lineman also is ready for action after redshirting the 2004 season. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Music event doesn't change its Stripes Oct 5, 2005
Beyond genres, they blend sci-fi, primal punk, electronic pulses, hair-raising vocals, Latin grooves and classic rock with a charisma and conviction you can't tear your eyes or ears away from. More than just a live show, THE MARS VOLTA are an experience. (New Zealand Herald)
U.N. tries to reverse Iraq vote rules, avoid Sunni boycott Oct 5, 2005
Sunni Arabs oppose the constitution because they say its strong federalist bent will tear Iraq apart into Shiite and Kurdish mini-states in the north and south, leaving Sunnis weak in a central region without oil resources. Even more galling to Sunnis, the interpretation says the same word in Arabic and English "voters" means two different things in one sentence of the election rules. (USA Today -- World)
Federal report claims HFD failed to follow procedure in fatal fire Oct 5, 2005
Not a day goes by that Elaine Kulow does not shed a tear for her son, she said. When she looks at her grandsons, she said, it is hard not to wish a camera had been used or that her son had not made the El Festival run with the preceding shift's crew. (Houston Chronicle)
Injury report not good for SU Oct 5, 2005
The career for right defensive end Kevin Mack's career is over, because his left knee injury, which coach Pete Richardson said was a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament, will require surgery. Mack, who played in only two games last season because of an Achilles' tendon injury, had gotten a sixth season of eligibility from the NCAA.. (The Advocate)
Raiders' Grove to miss 3-4 weeks Oct 5, 2005
According to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, Raiders head coach Norv Turner confirmed the procedure to repair a small cartilage tear in Grove's knee. The second-year player suffered the injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 19-13 victory over Dallas. (Sports Network -- NFL)
Cal loses left tackle Cameron for season with knee tear Oct 5, 2005
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Eisen: Time to rethink Pats assessment? Oct 5, 2005
" And if the defense proves opportunistic and hard-nosed enough, who knows? The road, however, has just begun. The Chargers still have four more trips to the Eastern Time zone and then there's their next game: the battle of the last two Patriots opponents -- Pittsburgh at San Diego on Monday night. Can the Steelers defense fresh off a preparation and rest-filled bye week stop the L.T. juggernaut or will it be more of the same for a Chargers team on a roll? Donovan McNabb isn't going to let a... (CBS Sportsline)
Overcome Fear to Reach Your Full Po... Oct 5, 2005
Write the fear on a piece of paper and tear it up with a flourish. Or write a letter to your fear telling it that you are giving it up and why. (Suite101.com)
Relative values Oct 5, 2005
Money has the power to enrich or tear families apart, reports Annette Sampson. There are times when it seems dollar coins should come stamped with a health warning: "This product can damage your relationships.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Injury Analysis: Patriots vs Chargers Oct 5, 2005
Date: Sep 30, 2005 The injury report for the San Diego Chargers and the New England Patriots from Friday is indicative of the wear and tear the teams suffer through the regular season. The Patriots have experienced more than their fair share of injuries with the loss of Rodney Harrison among others. (PurdueInsider.com)
Butte man accused of firing rifle in local apartment house Oct 5, 2005
McGee added that team members didn't have to use tear gas or tasers to make the arrest. On Tuesday, officials were still unclear about what exactly precipitated the shooting, but witnesses said Simington had been drinking with some of the tenants of the apartment complex throughout the day. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Animal measure draws flak from citizen, council Oct 5, 2005
"This (ordinance) will tear neighborhoods apart.". Luth suggested the council discuss setting up a spay and neuter clinic with local veterinarians and charging 10 to 15 for the altering services instead of the 50 or more pet owners typically encounter. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Roster news update Oct 5, 2005
He told us today that it was bad when he woke after pitching Sunday, but that the MRI is good and only inflammation in there, not tear or loose bodies or anything that would require surgery. At least that s what they re saying now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Burleson Gets Second Opinion Oct 5, 2005
The Vikings' medical team diagnosed the injury Monday as a ligament strain -- clearly a problem but not as severe as it would be if there was a tear, which would likely cut short his 2005 season. Burleson is expected to miss at least this week's game with the Saints. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Neighbor kills FW woman's dog Oct 5, 2005
But neighbors said the Chow/yellow Lab mix got out of her garage and went on a tear around the neighborhood. One nearby resident said she confronted the dog in her backyard. (KHOU.com, TX)
Seth Pilkington places first at Montana Invitational Oct 5, 2005
Sign Up for the Signpost News Update (enter email address). Weber State University runner Seth Pilkington moves ahead of the pack Saturday during the Montana Invitational. (The Weber State University Signpost, UT)