Wife of British IS hostage pleads for his release
LONDON: The wife of a British taxi driver being held hostage by Islamic State jihadists implored his captors to release him, saying Saturday she could not see how his death could assist any cause. Alan Henning, a Briton who volunteered to drive a humanitarian aid convoy to Syria for a Muslim charity ...
Spat as British PM targets ‘unfairness’ left by Scottish vote
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron insisted yesterday that further devolution promised to Scotland could not leave England “overridden”, as initial relief over the Scottish people’s decision to reject independence gave way to squabbling over powers. Cameron tied greater Scottish autonomy t ...
Rocacorba Daily
In this morning’s edition of the Rocacorba Daily news digest: Specialized-Lululemon powers to a third straight Worlds TTT title; BMC wins men’s Worlds TTT; Patrick Bevin wins men’s National Capital Tour; Ellen Skerritt wins women’s National Capital Tour; Gerrans on worlds – Perfect form, strong team ...
Let's Get Down to Business
My second academic year at Edinburgh University has officially begun. Lectures started last Monday, and I am slowly adjusting back into the groove of uni work. My first week wasn't too bad, and I am, for the most part, happy with my classes. I woke up Monday morning to a thick layer of mist covering ...
Every Point In The Patriots-Raiders Game Was Scored By A 'Kowski'
The New England Patriots beat the Oakland Raiders 16-9 in Foxborough today and every single point was scored by a player with 'kowski' in his last name. What a day (via SB Nation): The Patriots are now 2-1 on the season, while the Raiders fell to 0-3. SEE ALSO: The Fabulous Life Of Tom Brady Join th ...
Merion - can we do what Justin did — Philadelphia, PA
Merion - can we do what Justin did - Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Merion Golf Club is a private golf club located in Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia. The club has two courses: the East Course, and the West Course. The East Course has been co ...
New England offense struggles in win
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots had trouble getting into the end zone. Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork made sure the Oakland Raiders stayed out of the end zone in the final minute. An interception by the 325-pound Wilfork near his goal line gave ...
With points left on the field, New England Patriots fortunate this one was against Oakland
FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady made the walk too many times Sunday. Too often did he unbuckle his chinstrap at the 20 and continue slowly along a diagonal to his spot on the Patriots bench, where he’d remove his helmet and let it drop to the turf. No one would ...
