Daily Archives: May 31, 2012

Williams Sisters Ousted Early

May 31, 2012   Anthony Buchanan   No comments

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“I felt like I played.  That pretty much sums it up,” Where unenthusiastic words from Venus Williams as she fell on Wednesday to 22-year-old Agnieszka Radwanska.

No one likes to dwell on being defeated, but the loss may have been all the more bitter because of William’s early exit from the French Open coinciding with her sister Serena.

This Grand Slam tournament is the first in which one of the sisters has not reached the third round.  Although faced with what can only be seen as an upset, Venus seems to be content to rest on at least her sister’s laurels.

“I think if she could have gotten through that match, it would have been, this tournament, a lot different for her.” Venus Williams said.  “Thankfully, she has like twenty-something majors to keep her warm at night. I think she’ll be fine.”

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Condoleezza Rice Announces Romney Endorsement

May 31, 2012   Olga Hajishengallis   No comments

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice officially announced her endorsement of Mitt Romney at a California fundraiser on May 30.

During her speech, Rice referred to Romney as an individual that “is not afraid to lead on the basis of…exceptionalism.” The issue of exceptionalism, which holds that a country or society is unique and worthy of emulation by the rest of the world, has often been at the forefront of discussion during Obama’s term.

Although Rice has stated that she is not looking into becoming Romney’s Vice President, there is still speculation about her possibly filling the presidential ticket. Specifically, some believe that she can support Romney in the foreign policy arena in addition to helping the GOP nominee attract black and female voters.

Romney secured the GOP nomination earlier this week after his primary win in Texas.

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New Orleans Get “Luck” of the Draft

May 31, 2012   Anthony Buchanan   No comments

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On Wednesday March 30th the NBA draft lottery awarded the New Orleans Hornets the top pick in the NBA draft that will be held on June 28th.  Odds are the Hornets will pick Kentucky star center Anthony Davis.  At six-foot-ten and with a wingspan of seven-foot-four, Davis is a defensive force with emerging offensive talents.  After leading his team to a national championship, analysts believe Davis can become a literal centerpiece to change the fortunes of any NBA team he joins.  That task falls onto the Hornets.

The lottery win by the Hornets adds fuel to a fire of speculation that the league is in some way putting its fingers into what is meant to be a diplomatic process.  Much controversy has swirled around the franchise since last off season when a trade sending guard Chris Paul to the Lakers was stopped by the league.  Perhaps some compensation is the arrival of Davis.

The second pick was won by the Charlotte Bobcats.  The Bobcats finished the season with the worst winning percentage in league history.  The third pick went to the Wizards.

Top draft prospects include Connecticut center Andre Drummond, Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson and Harrison Barnes of North Carolina.

Beyond Anthony Davis the draft board seems thin on superstar talent.  All the teams in the top of the draft certainly can use any help they can get, but none of the players appear to be able to change the complexion of a team like Davis.

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Michael Jackson’s Letter Removed from Auction

May 31, 2012   Rebecca Welk   No comments

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A personal letter that Michael Jackson sent to then-wife Lisa Marie Presley has been removed from Jackson’s memorial auction at Presley’s request. The letter was supposed to be auctioned off next month by Julien’s Auctions.

The letter, which is from sometime between 1993 and 1996, discusses Jackson’s stress in the spotlight, and his problems with sleeping and his health. Jackson also expresses his need to focus on his health and get away from the business for a little while.

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Even though the letter was expected to be auctioned off for nearly $1,200, Julien Auction’s owner, Darren Julien, chose to honor Presley’s request. Julien told the press, “I’m assuming it’s a personal nature, and we wanted to honor the request and continue our good relationship with Ms. Presley.”

To read more about the letter and other items up for auction, click here.

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Homeless Man Attacked on Highway

May 31, 2012   Rebecca Welk   No comments

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65-year-old Ronald Poppo (left) was attacked on Saturday alongside of a highway in Miami, Florida. The attacker, Rudy Eugene (right), stripped, hit, and bit the face of Poppo in the middle of the afternoon this past weekend, according to surveillance tapes and eyewitnesses.

Eugene apparently chewed at Poppo’s face with his teeth, and repeatedly hit the man with his fists. Poppo, who is homeless, was sitting in the shade on the side of the highway when Eugene suddenly attacked him and pulled him onto the road.

Police officers who responded to the attack urged Eugene to stop attacking Poppo, but Eugene did not respond. An officer then shot and killed Eugene at the scene.

Poppo has been hospitalized since the attack, and is currently in critical condition. According to doctors, the homeless man will have to go through months of treatments, facial reconstruction, and possible infections. Many of these infections could be a result of being attacked with Eugene’s mouth.

 

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