Year: 2010

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Angels minor leaguer suspended

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph
MLB News Release The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Minor League pitcher Jordany Gomez has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for Phentermine and Mephentermine, performance-enhancing substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Gomez, who is currently on the roster of the Angels’ Dominican Summer League club, is effective at the start of next season.
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Division series rotations taking shape

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph
By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 Barry Zito is out? Divisional series starting rotations were set Tuesday and both Barry Zito and A.J. Burnett are the odd men out, according to media reports. The Yankees are planning to start CC Sabathia, Andy Petittitte and Phil Huges in their series against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves are planning to start Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson in their series against the San Francisco Giants.
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Do texting bans reduce the number of crashes?

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley
ATLANTA – Does banning texting while behind the wheel cut down on the number of crashes? Apparently not, according to a new survey from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). “Texting bans haven’t reduced crashes at all,” Adrian Lund, president of both HLDI and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said in a news release. “In a perverse twist, crashes increased in three of the four states we studied after bans were enacted. It’s an
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Mets part ways with manager, general manager

October 5, 2010 Express Telegraph
Jerry Manuel is out as the Mets manager. By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 The New York Mets on Monday dumped General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel, much-expected moves following a disappointing season. “We are extremely disappointed in this year’s results and the failures of the past four seasons,” Jeff Wilpon, the Mets’ COO, said in a news release. “We need to hire a new General Manager with a fresh perspective who will
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Atlanta Press Club hosts general election debates

October 4, 2010 Express Telegraph
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club will host 14 debates this election season, giving voters statewide the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for public office and their positions on major issues. The debates will be filmed at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, in front of a live studio audience. “Part of our mission is fostering journalistic excellence, and our annual debate series is an integral part of
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State Department issues travel warning for Europe

October 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley
Citing “the potential for terrorist attacks,” the U.S.State Department on Sunday issued an alert for Americans traveling in Europe. “Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks,” the State Department said in the alert. “European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions. “Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official