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Dec 22nd 2012, 08:31

(Source: FIBA - International Basketball Federation) 2012-13 FLB Division A League Regular Season Standings · Sagesse, Beirut 8-0 · Al Riyadi Beirut 6-2 · Moutahed, Tripoli 5-3 · Champville, Maristes 4-4 · Byblos, Jbeil 4-3 · Amchit, Jbeil 4-2 · Bejjeh, Jbeil 3-5 · Hoops, Beirut 2-6 · Anibal, Zahle 1-7 · Antranik, Beirut 1-6 BEIRUT, Lebanon (FLB Division A League): Defending champions Champville overcame archrivals Al Riyadi Beirut 78-73 in the Lebanese Clasico on Friday as Sagesse's unbeaten spree...

Dec 22nd 2012, 02:52

Patti EwaldTampa Bay Times In Print: Saturday, December 22, 2012 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Story Tools Print this story Purchase reprints Contact the editor Email Newsletters You have precious little time left to find that last elusive gift for the person on your list who has everything — or to find that gift that just can't be found (or afforded) at the mall....

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Dec 22nd 2012, 08:22

BOSTON -- When Paul Pierce drained a tying three-pointer with 2.5 seconds left in regulation, the Milwaukee Bucks had squandered a seven-point lead in less than 31 seconds. Surely there was no coming back from this in overtime, right? But the Bucks refused to wilt at TD Garden and struck back for a 99-94 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Bucks center Larry Sanders finished with a career-high 20 rebounds and 17 points while dueling Celtics veteran Kevin Garnett. Monta Ellis bounced back from his 1-for-14 night in Memphis on Wednesday with a team-high 27 points, seven rebounds and five assists. And Ellis hit two clutch baskets in overtime to break a tie...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 06:15

WASHINGTON"• President Barack Obama, calling himself a "hopeless optimist," said Friday that he still believes that Congress can pass a deal to avert the approaching "fiscal cliff," and he urged both parties to craft at least a minimal package that he can sign into law before Jan. 1. Appearing in the White House briefing room after a day of recriminations over failure to reach a deal, Obama said: "As of today, I am still ready and willing to get a comprehensive package done." He said he remains committed to the goal of reducing the deficit, whether it is done "all at once" or in separate steps. But with time running out, Obama called on Congress to work on at least a package that prevents...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 04:19

PRWeb | December 21, 2012 Comments (0) E-mail Print Tweet Page 1 of 1 King Florist of Austin announces 50% off wrapped flowers everyday to all walk in customers. Austin, TX (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 King Florist of Austin is excited to announce 50% off wrapped flowers everyday to local walk in customers. The Austin flower shop has a convenient location on Koenig Lane in central Austin and a wide variety of premium flowers in stock at all times. Lynsey Reece, the manager of King Florist says; "We would love fresh flowers to become an everyday part of the Austin culture. Offering our wrapped flowers at 50% off lets us become an accessible local source for people to give as a simple thank you,...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 03:46

If you are still looking for that technology gift for someone close, there are still many devices out there worth considering. Whether you are considering a tablet, Bluetooth audio device, battery backup, or online service, there are still opportunities to find products in stores. With Christmas coming on Tuesday, you will have the weekend to hunt for your devices locally. The iPad mini is a very worthy device for those looking to read, play games, and browse the web on a tablet. The iPad...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 00:52

KHARTOUM, December 22 (RIA Novosti) - South Sudan’s army apologized for downing a UN helicopter as soldiers mistook it for an aircraft that was supplying arms to rebel forces, Philip Aguer, a spokesman for the military, said on Saturday. A Mil Mi-8 helicopter was shot down on Friday while it was on a reconnaissance flight in South...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 01:43

Ready for Christmas? You may have your Christmas menu planned, your tree decorated and your presents wrapped, but have you thought about the potential dangers? Don't worry, I have - and so have lots of other people intent on ensuring you keep well this festive season. So here, in no particular order, are my personal selection of the top 10 Christmas health risks. I naturally expect readers to take great exception with the list and suggest their own and probably to accuse me of being a Christmas kill-joy. Not so, but a few sensible precautions could help prevent this being a festive period to forget. A merry - and healthy - Christmas to you all. 1. Don't let it be a turkey Turkey is...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 03:10

Kochi, Dec 22 The two Italian Marines currently on bail here after being charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen, and who were allowed to fly back to their country to celebrate Christmas, left here in the early hours of Saturday. Even though the Marines had reached the Kochi international airport Friday evening, a fresh letter had to come from their embassy in New Delhi and hence their travel was delayed. They were supposed to fly back Friday evening but the letter came only past midnight. The Marines...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 03:49

December 21, 2012 -- Updated 1312 GMT (2112 HKT) One of the signatures holes on a new fantasy course at Mission Hills in China will see players attempt to hit a green surrounded by a noodle-style hazard complete with chopsticks. A view from the tee of the shot facing the golfer on the chopsticks and noodles hole. The Great Wall of China hole will provide a challenge with a difference for the golfers who play the new course. A sketch of the design work behind a hole on the course, in which a mock-up of the Great Wall of China is threaded throughout its entire length. A par 5 on the new course is dedicated to the ancient Mayan civilization, but golfers will have their work cut out if they...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 05:19

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama, conceding that a "grand bargain" for deficit reduction with House Speaker John Boehner is unlikely, called Friday for Congress to approve a stripped-down measure by year's end to prevent a tax increase for all but the richest taxpayers and to extend aid for 2 million unemployed Americans. "That's an achievable goal; that can get done in 10 days," Mr. Obama said to reporters during a hastily scheduled evening appearance in the White House briefing room. "Call me a hopeless optimist, but I actually think we can get this done." The president, who took no questions, read his statement just after a brief phone conversation with Mr. Boehner and a...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 05:22

WASHINGTON — With the sudden collapse of House Speaker John A. Boehner's Plan B to avert most year-end tax increases, President Obama and congressional leaders face a daunting choice: compromise in the few days remaining before tax hikes and spending cuts kick in, or call it quits and soar off the "fiscal cliff." Obama appeared in the White House briefing room late Friday to urge congressional leaders to at least prevent income tax increases on household income of less than $250,000, continue long-term unemployment benefits and delay the mandatory spending cuts set to begin in January. "Call me a hopeless optimist, but I actually still think we can get it done," Obama said before...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 08:22

MIAMI -- A tired Milwaukee Bucks team could not find an extra gear in overtime and fell to the Miami Heat, 113-106, Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. LeBron James led the way for the Heat with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and he scored two key baskets in overtime. Dwyane Wade also had 28 points for the Heat (9-3). The Bucks (6-4) rallied from an early 18-point deficit and had two chances to win late in regulation. But Monta Ellis missed a jumper, and John Henson missed a short jumper after the rebound. When Ellis blocked Wade's shot in the corner, the game went to overtime. Henson had a huge game with 17 points and 18 rebounds, and Brandon Jennings led the Bucks with 19...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 08:22

NEW YORK - Kirk Hinrich's best game of the season provided coach Tom Thibodeau the platform to preach. "The guy has been playing well all season," Thibodeau said. "He has our second-highest plus-minus. You guys keep talking about what he's not doing. All I see is a guy playing well. If you look at how he has shot over the last 10 games before this one, he was shooting 47 percent from 3. He's doing a great job running our team. That's what I know." Hinrich flirted with a triple double Friday night, finishing with...

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Dec 22nd 2012, 08:10

PARIS (AP) — Across Europe, holiday "shoppers" this season are doing more browsing than buying. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List: Reporters and Editors Retailers remain hopeful for a last-minute burst of Christmas consumerism, and some governments are encouraging it by allowing stores to open on Sunday. But with economies across the region slowing and unemployment soaring, analysts say holiday spending in Europe is bound to disappoint for the fourth year in a row. In Rome, some shopkeepers say holiday sales are down 20 percent from last year. In Paris, refurbished second-hand toys are attracting...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:05

A little-noticed and heretofore little-used act passed into law in October 2011 may, in the not-too-distant future, give property owners in a few select North County cities an opportunity to retrofit their homes or businesses with energy- efficient windows and appliances; install renewable energy generators like solar panels and windmills; and make water conservation improvements without opening their wallets or having to apply for a loan. Senate Bill 555 amended the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, authorizing the creation of "clean-energy...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:02

HM Queen Silva released a video on Thursday hoping to put to rest the issue of her father's possible Nazi links. Reports have long claimed that the Queen's father, Walther Sommerlath, joined the Nazi party in 1934. The Queen was stunned when a Swedish television station revealed evidence supporting the Nazi link in 2009. The...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:13

Gallery: Eight crime writers worth tracking down Peter Rozovsky, Inquirer Staff Writer Posted: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 3:01 AM Somewhere in this newspaper this week, you'll find reviews of concerts and recordings by "indie" rock bands. Critics, fans, and musicians seem comfortable with the designation, the belief implicit that indie bands and record labels offer something better than, or at least different from, what bigger labels do. The same is true of independent, "little" movies....

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:07

After actress Mythili, against whom the Health Department filed a case for appearing on a film poster smoking a cigarette, Malayalam superstar...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:04

Actor Ashton Kutcher has officially filed for divorce from Demi Moore citing "irreconcilable differences". The couple were married in 2005 but split in late 2011 amid rumours that...

Dec 22nd 2012, 07:59

(Source: Caerphilly County Borough Council) 21 December 2012 This festive season residents of Caerphilly County Borough can walk off any over indulgence using trail guides or joining a guided walk through many of the borough's beautiful green spaces. From the...

Dec 22nd 2012, 07:59

(Source: Caerphilly County Borough Council) 21 December 2012 Residents of Caerphilly county borough can now take the opportunity to pop along to Blackwood's brand new outdoor gym, which opened this week. In response to feedback from community groups and local residents Caerphilly County Borough Council has taken on the challenge of developing the outdoor fitness...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:05

ADULT NOTICES BASKETBALL City of Carlsbad — What: Registration for the 2013 adult men's basketball leagues. Forms available online. When: Jan. 14 through Feb. 1. Games begin in March and will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Where: Calavera Hills gymnasium, 2997 Glasgow Drive and Stagecoach gymnasium, 3420 Camino de los Coches. Cost: $270 per team for Carlsbad residents or $320 for non-resident teams. Officials and Scorekeeper fee is $36 per game, payable in cash. Website: . GOLF Aviara Golf Club — What: San Diego County Amateur tournament, 36-hole format....

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:05

LOS ANGELES -- Fresno, especially the Grizzlies, are prominently featured in the new Billy Crystal-Bette Midler film "Parental Guidance,"...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:06

IT was a year Australia drama rediscovered its mojo, Channel 7 again won the ratings war, Channel 10 couldn't take a trick and Channel 9 closed the gap and found its Voice. Along the way, viewers were treated to some true TV triumphs and failures. Fast-tracked for Christmas and without the benefit of Facebook likes, iTunes downloads or SMS votes, here is Insider's take on what had us buying the box set or hitting "change channel" in 2012. Best Australian drama series: Puberty Blues, the exquisite retelling of the 1979 coming-of-age novel of the same name, oozed chemistry and nostalgia and wins by a nose. House Husbands hit the jackpot with a new twist on family drama, with...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:07

Dr. Kiran, who claims to be a former friend of actress Pooja Gandhi, has filed a police complaint against her claiming that she has threatened to kill him. The tiff between Dr. Kiran and Pooja Gandhi dates back to a couple of years when Dr....

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:08

Happy Birthday to: American Idol winner Jordin Sparks (1989) Model Ali Lohan (1993) Swedish singer Basshunter (1984) Actress Brooke Nevin (1982) Actor Chris Carmack (1980) Actress...

Dec 22nd 2012, 08:10

Director Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!' has failed to qualify for the best foreign language film category for the 85th Academy Awards, according to...