By Dan Vierria, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Nov. 9--Most of us read Newsweek, People, John Grisham or maybe Nora Roberts. Mats Jansson prefers an atlas.
Some athletes work hard to attract attention. Others, such as Scot Pollard, literally are born with the quality. On Feb. 12, 1975, the Cavaliers’ backup forward checked into the world at 13 pounds, 8 ounces. He measured 24 inches in length.
By Tom Reed Akron Beacon Journal (MCT) AKRON, Ohio - Some athletes work hard to attract attention. Others, such as Scot Pollard, literally are born with the quality.
Mickey Thompson was a renowned race-car driver and promoter. Mike Goodwin was the brash, egocentric creator of motocross. They became business partners. Then all hell broke loose.
On Saturday, more than 50 people gathered at the Hidden Splendor mine site to protest the closing of the road into the Muddy River by the Bureau of Land Management. Richard Beardall, president of the American with Disabilities Access Alliance spearheaded the protest.
Attorney General Matthew T. Gregory announced yesterday that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and the Attorneys General of 40 states have entered into a settlement that ends the sale of candy, fruit and alcohol flavored cigarettes manufactured and sold by Reynolds.
