News 2008-07-27 Andanh.com

Bombings in western Indian city kill 29 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:26:12 PDT
Bombs exploded Saturday near a busy market and a hospital in a western Indian city, killing 29 people and injuring 88 a day after deadly blasts struck the southern technology hub of Bangalore. A group calling itself the Indian Mujahedeen claimed...

Cambodia border dispute strengthens PM in vote Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:21:12 PDT
A dispute with neighboring Thailand over border land near an 11th century Hindu temple has sparked nationalist pride throughout Cambodia and strengthened the longtime prime minister's popularity ahead of parliamentary elections Sunday. Thailand sent troops to...

Obama defends tour, says McCain shifting on war Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:00:33 PDT
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 Downing Street to say that both President Bush and Sen. John McCain were moving his way on the key issues of Iraq...

Senate Republicans block heating aid bill Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:52:32 PDT
Republicans on Saturday blocked the Senate from considering a bill next week that would nearly double federal aid to help the poor pay heating and air-conditioning bills. Although a dozen Senate Republicans support the measure, most voted with GOP leaders who...

Homeowner rescue awaits President Bush's signature Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:43:32 PDT
Congress approved mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners Saturday as part of an election-year housing plan that also aims to calm jittery financial markets and bolster the sagging economy. President Bush said he would sign it promptly, despite...

No angry lines of customers after bank takeover Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:02:37 PDT
Customers of two banks closed by federal regulators were assured that every penny of their money was protected, preventing lines of angry accountholders from forming Saturday. The calm response was a stark contrast to the hundreds of angry customers who...

Karadzic trial revives Bosnian hopes for justice Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:47:50 PDT
Sabaheta Fejzic felt cheated when Slobodan Milosevic, on trial for Balkan atrocities, died in his cell before his judges could reach a verdict. Instead of delivering quick justice, the trial at the U.N. war crimes tribunal in The Hague had dragged on for more...

How they voted: Senate roll call on housing bill Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:06:47 PDT
The 72-13 roll call Saturday by which the Senate passed a bill that aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure and to prevent mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from failing. On this vote, a yes vote was a vote to pass the bill and a no vote was a...

Motorist dies in wrong-way crash - DUI suspect arrested Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:13:42 PDT
A Stockton man died early today when he was hit head-on by a suspected drunken driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 580 in Oakland, authorities said. Ruel Balangue, 31, was driving his Honda Accord eastbound on I-580 east of Keller Avenue in the fast...

Drunken passengers force flight to land in Germany Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:48:50 PDT
Two drunken British women went on a rampage on a charter plane, hitting one flight attendant with a bottle of vodka and trying to open a cabin door as the aircraft was cruising over Austria at 10,000 meters (32,800 feet), police said Saturday. The staff on...

Provisions of housing-mortgage relief bill Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:31:43 PDT
The housing bill that Congress passed Saturday and sent to President Bush would: _Give the Federal Housing Administration $300 billion in new lending authority and relax standards to provide affordable, fixed-rate mortgages to an estimated 400,000 debt-ridden...

TV network says it's been shut down in China Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The only uncensored Chinese-language TV network broadcasting in China says its satellite company has shut down its signal because of pressure from the Chinese government. The satellite company, Paris-based Eutelsat, says the signal to China was cut because of...

State ban on serving trans fat first in U.S. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
California became the first state to outlaw trans fat in restaurants and food facilities Friday when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill banning the artery-clogging oils and shortenings. The bill, by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia (Los Angeles...

Why wasn't IndyMac on FDIC problem list? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Questions I can't get off my mind: Why wasn't IndyMac Bank, whose problems were well known in the financial community, not on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s list of troubled institutions until shortly before its failure this month? And if IndyMac -...

Private firefighters' role growing in state Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:32:44 PDT
Residents in Piedmont can have a private fire protection company try to save their homes from a wildfire, a luxury not offered to residents living blocks away in a less affluent ZIP code in Oakland. In Ukiah, Mendocino Redwood Co. hired more than 100...

Motorcyclist killed in San Jose Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:39 PDT
A 25-year-old man that police suspect was speeding on his motorcycle died today after crashing into a roundabout designed to slow traffic in a residential San Jose neighborhood, police said. Dustin Michael Potter of San Jose was riding east on Jackson Street...

Fire burning west of Yosemite Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:25:05 PDT
A 1,000-acre wildfire burning about 30 miles west of Yosemite Valley is threatening more than 150 homes as it burns in steep terrain on both sides of the Merced River, fire officials said today. About 150 homes in the Midpines community are under an...

Title for Calif. gay marriage ban changed Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:12:14 PDT
When Californians get their ballot pamphlets in the mail, they'll see a new description of the proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw same-sex marriage. Proposition 8 on the November ballot had been described as a measure to limit marriage between a man...

Villaraigosa pulls out of SF gay rights event Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:59:20 PDT
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pulled out as keynote speaker for a gay rights group's fundraising event scheduled for Saturday night following intense lobbying from transgender activists angry over the group's stand on a federal gay rights bill....

Mailer rips Mirkarimi over delays in project Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A mysterious mailer landed in Haight district mailboxes this week, blasting a San Francisco supervisor and an affordable housing activist for thwarting a Whole Foods grocery store and 62 housing units from being built at the corner of Haight and Stanyan...

Daly City: Metering lights still not working Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
WHAT'S STILL IN THE WORKS Metering lights in Daly City: Almost three years ago, ChronicleWatch wrote about metering lights that weren't working on northbound Interstate 280, at the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp in Daly City. They still aren't. In 2005, we...

SAN FRANCISCO / Count me out: Seniors flood school district for tax exemptions / Elderly get just 3 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Frustrated San Francisco senior citizens who want an exemption to a new school parcel tax have flooded the school district with paperwork and phone calls over the last couple of weeks, overwhelming officials who say they badly underestimated demand. Voters...

Fresh delay stops UC from cutting trees Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
UC Berkeley has been hit by a new delay in its plan to cut down trees in a grove occupied by tree-sitters next to Memorial Stadium and build an athletic training center there. A 17-month-old court order blocking the project had been set to expire after...

Oakland sees second cop-involved killing Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Oakland police shot and killed a drunken-driving suspect after trying unsuccessfully to pull him over in the Fruitvale district early Friday, the second fatal shooting involving officers in less than a week, authorities said. Mack "Jody" Woodfox III, 27, was...

State bid to limit emissions hits court snag Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
California's effort to limit vehicle emissions of gases that contribute to global warming hit a snag Friday when a federal appeals court ruled that the state and environmental groups acted too early when they sued the Bush administration in January for...

Webb reaches milestone in Diamondbacks' 5-3 win Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:16:29 PDT
Brandon Webb enjoys matching up with other major league aces, especially when Arizona gets the win. Webb struck out eight to pass 1,000 for his career and got the win in a matchup with fellow All-Star right-hander Tim Lincecum, leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-...

Hamilton, Rangers rough up A's All-Star Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:01:16 PDT
Even with their offense in the tank, the A's were able to rely on their pitching - until the Rangers came to town. Texas' prowess at the plate was doubly pronounced Saturday when the Rangers bashed major-league ERA leader Justin Duchscherer around to a...

Ratto: Slithering along atop NL West Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:54:28 PDT
People have failed to understand the Arizona Diamondbacks for a couple of years now, and they fail to understand them even now. Even manager Bob Melvin, who is paid to understand them best, tends to find the most comfort with phrases like "We're somewhere...

Niners notebook: Despite losses, Niners still selling season tickets Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:38:18 PDT
The price of gas and 49ers tickets are up and the team's fortunes in recent years have been down. The appetite for season tickets hasn't changed, however. Club vice president Jed York said Saturday the team already has sold out 85 percent of its home games,...

Ostler: Ganging up on NFL detractors Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:37:47 PDT
The No Fun League is now the No Fellowship League. A player on the sidelines sends a little hand signal shout-out to the fellahs back in the hood, he'll get fined by Roger Goodell's goody-goody patrol. From what I read and hear, that's the consensus - that...

Baseball notes: Dodgers get Blake for the stretch Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:36:28 PDT
The Indians sent versatile third baseman Casey Blake and cash to the Dodgers for two minor-leaguers Saturday. Blake, who has also played right and left field, is expected to play third for the Dodgers, who haven't gotten what they needed at the position from...

49ers' hopes high for lineman Smith Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:06:21 PDT
In the eyes of 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, Justin Smith is "a violent player." He said it with admiration, the way a veteran boxing trainer expresses his love for a prized heavyweight. Smith takes over for the retired Bryant Young, at least in...

By The Numbers Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:42:44 PDT
NUMBERS GAME 3 Consecutive complete games by CC Sabathia, the most by a Brewer since Cal Eldred turned in four in a row in 1994. 3-19 Twins' regular-season record under Ron Gardenhire at Yankee Stadium. 45 Yankee Hall of Famers, including players, managers...

This week in Bay Area baseball history Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:42:30 PDT
A weekly look back during this anniversary season for the local nines: the 50th anniversary of the Giants in San Francisco and the 40th anniversary of the A's in Oakland: - Giants (July.29, 1961): Phillies manager Gene Mauch orders an intentional walk...

Shea Hey: While Barry sits, Manny takes a walk on the wild side Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:42:23 PDT
The Yankees were the latest team to consider - then reconsider - signing Barry Bonds. By most accounts, he was down the list of options, and that was before they acquired Xavier Nady. Partly because the 44-year-old has been out of the game for 10 months and...

The Bullpen: Baker hides out in police car to protect innocent Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:42:15 PDT
Dusty Baker rode in the back of a police car on the way to the airport at the start of the All-Star break. Why? His friend's car broke down, and a cop gave him a lift. "I was sitting down low in the back seat so nobody would see me," Baker said. The Reds'...

Johnson wins pole for Brickyard Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:26:12 PDT
Mark Martin picked Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the spot he plans to end his 97-race winless streak. Then he announced it to all of NASCAR, an uncharacteristic burst of boldness that literally raised eyebrows. "When Mark said that, I looked at him ......

Raiders notes: Russell must do the little things, too Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:26:12 PDT
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is throwing footballs at the speed of a rocket, completing perfect spirals on the run and feathering soft passes into the smallest of windows. The next NFL challenge: get great at the simple stuff. "We're not going to...

Fool 'brawls' with Danica, Michelle and the WNBA's bad girls, by way of a certain gopher Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:31:44 PDT
Au Revoir, gopher. I say this not only because I just saw Caddyshack for the 173rd time, it was also the first thing that came to mind when I realized all is not what it seems in the sports world. Au revoir, reality. Oh back off, bunky. I realize this is not...

A's notes: Chavez 'at a crossroads,' may move to first base Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:15:00 PDT
Eric Chavez continued light throwing Saturday, but the A's third baseman said his session the previous day had not gone particularly well. "I was hoping it was because I hadn't thrown the ball for three weeks," said Chavez, who revealed before the game that...

Knapp: Smith, Nolan must rely on survival instincts Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:55:44 PDT
Mike Nolan didn't take the bait. A reporter inquired about Alex Smith's right shoulder, the joint that launched untold recriminations last year, asking if the coach saw any lingering effects of surgery on the quarterback's performance during opening day of...

McFadden's spent his life running to daylight Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:25:37 PDT
Little Rock, Ark. - The late-model car rolled up to Centennial Park. Darren McFadden was just 5 years old. He doesn't remember seeing a shooter. He was playing basketball and goofing around with his brothers at the playground. All McFadden heard was the rapid...

Outdoors: A new way to prevent shark attack Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:25:37 PDT
When the shark appeared, the husband and wife in their double kayak had paddled for only 10 minutes, reaching just past the mouth of the harbor. "It surfaced next to us like a submarine," said Jon Schwartz. "It was like 9, 10 feet long, directly...

Goose calls aplenty today / Gossage enters Hall of Fame Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:25:37 PDT
N.Y. - As a kid, Rich Gossage's dreams never matched those of his father. "My dad always said, 'You're going to play in the big leagues some day,' " Gossage recalled. "I pooh-poohed that. I would be like, 'Aw, dad, please don't say that.' And sure enough,...

Outdoors notes: Mack-daddy trout landed at Tahoe's Cave Rock Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:25:37 PDT
One of the biggest mackinaw trout caught in modern times at Lake Tahoe was landed by a Tahoe charter boat skipper while "blowing some time on the lake." Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Fishing at South Lake Tahoe said he had some time to kill so he took his...

Last hurrah for baseball, softball / Americans hope USA-style sports will return to Games again Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:35:25 PDT
After Beijing, it's bye-bye, baseball and so long, softball. The International Olympic Committee booted both iconic American sports out of the Games for the 2012 Olympics in London following a final fling in Beijing. Advocates of both sports are campaigning...

Letters to the Green: Food for thought on Jolly ol' grub Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:35:25 PDT
Editor - I really took exception to Ron Kroichick's article about the English food while he was covering the Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, even though he said it was "all in good fun." It still gives people who have never been to England the wrong...

Giants On Deck Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:35:24 PDT
TODAY Opponent: Diamondbacks Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Johnson (7-7) vs. Zito (5-12) MONDAY Opponent: At Dodgers Time: 7:10 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Correia (1-5) vs. Kuroda (5-7) TUESDAY Opponent: At Dodgers Time: 7:10 TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Cain (6-8)...

Holes in one Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:35:24 PDT
Holes in one San Francisco: Adrian Kelly, 180-yard 3rd, Harding Park, 3-wood. East Bay: John Fernando, 134-yard 11th, Lone Tree, 8-iron. Peninsula: Alvin Petrie (age 86), 123-yard 7th, Moffett Field, 6-iron; "Sunny" Sadasivan, 188-yard 3rd, Poplar Creek, 4-...

SaberCats stand in the way of title for top receiver Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:35:24 PDT
- Chris Jackson already is one of the most accomplished receivers in Arena Football League history. If his Philadelphia Soul win the ArenaBowl, he might move to the top of the list. Earning a ring is the one thing Jackson has not done in his nine-year career....

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