Karl Optimistic About this Year's Nuggets Oct 5, 2005
Denver added point guard Earl Watson, but he was the only major move for a team that finished 49-33 last season and turned things around when Karl took over as the permanent replacement for Jeff Bzdelik in midseason. Karl said the Nuggets' fast finish earned them the right to come back with the same group, something both he and the players wanted. (FOX31, CO)
Coburn waiting for decision on her fate Oct 5, 2005
Administration committee chairwoman Sylvia Watson (Parkdale-High Park) said that Toronto should be the city that sets the bar high. "People should be looking to us for what is proper practice," she said. (Globe and Mail -- NationalTP)
LAW & DISORDER: Man arrested in hit-run that killed teen on bicycle Oct 5, 2005
Arrested were William Jeffrey Watson, 25, who lived at the house; Gary Dwayne Mercer, 42, of the 4800 block of Donnybrook Avenue; Michael Jerome Larkins, 43, of the 4600 block of Portsmouth Avenue; and Darion Girard Harden, 26, of the 8800 block of Kenndle Circle, police said. Dana Treen. (Florida Times-Union)
Tulane Takes On Houston In Conference-USA Showdown Oct 5, 2005
Among C-USA coaches, Scelfo ranks fourth in longevity behind Southern Miss' Jeff Bower (14 seasons), Rice's Ken Hatfi eld (11) and UAB's Watson Brown (10). Return Engagement Tulane returns 45 letterwinners and 18 starters for 2005 while saying goodbye to three starters on both the off ensive and defensive sides of the ball. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
CITIZENS HONORED Oct 5, 2005
1979-1970: 1979 C.C. McDonald; 1978 Shirley Simons Jr.; 1977 Dick Hightower, Earl Campbell (Special); 1976 William M. Shamburger, Kelly Spratlin (Special); 1975 Harry Loftis; 1974 Isadore Roosth; 1973 John A. Warner, Frank Martin (Special); 1972 Floyd Wagstaff; 1971 Henry M. Bell Jr.; 1970 Mrs. W.G. Watson ... 1959-1950: 1959 M.J. Harvey; 1958 Joe Zeppa; 1957 Watson W. Wise; 1956 Memory of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Grelling (cash gift to Tyler schools); Dr. Porter Bailes Sr.; 1955 J.S. Hudnall; 1954... (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Carnevale was 'soulmate,' city's licensing chief says Oct 5, 2005
Committee chairwoman Sylvia Watson said some clarifications may be needed but warned "it is never possible to anticipate everything.". Search globeandmail. (Globe and Mail)
Calling in sick, while at work Oct 5, 2005
Benefits experts estimate that a few dozen large employers have recently started providing medical care to their employees, but a recent survey by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a benefits consulting firm, found that as many as a third of companies are exploring the idea. Critics worry that employers who hire doctors may be able to access employees' medical records. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Alexander Out for the Season Oct 5, 2005
But UAB head coach and athletic director Watson Brown said Alexander's injury would require surgery. Alexander is a 5-foot-11, 190 pound redshirt freshman from Birmingham's Carver High School. (UAB Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bessie Kuipers, 61 Oct 5, 2005
five sisters, Alice Whitley of Columbus, Ohio, Geraldine McKoy of Irvington, N.Y., Connie Watson and Linda Lea, both of Greensboro and Hannah Battle of Clinton; two brothers, elder MacDaniel Whitely of Temple Hill, Md. and Matthew Coley of Freemont; and one foster brother, Willie Bell of Goldsboro. (Clinton Sampson Independent, NC)
Tight ends holding the line Oct 5, 2005
FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots have drafted seven tight ends in Bill Belichick's tenure and are the only team in the NFL since 2000 to draft two tight ends in the first round -- Daniel Graham (2002) and Benjamin Watson (2004) ... Watson has five catches (no touchdowns) and Graham just two, one of which was a touchdown ... That's a question a lot of people wonder, we wonder, and it's a question we don't have the answer to as tight ends," Watson said. ''Our job is to run the routes, block whoever... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Orleans Parish struggling to open some public schools next month Oct 5, 2005
Acting schools superintendent Ora Watson told lawmakers that eight schools on the west bank of the Mississippi River were targeted to open in November ... More than 1,400 students have registered so far to enroll in those schools, which can hold about 7,200 students, and 1,700 teachers and staff have said they would return to work, according to Watson ... Watson said there hasn't been opposition to Alvarez & Marsal's suggestions or work, and a proposal to be heard by the school board on Friday... (WWLTV.com, LA)
