Pen vs. Sword (Washington Post)
After more than a year in the United States, Iryna Vidanava says she doesn't feel like an idiot when she smiles on the street. In her homeland of Belarus, spontaneous good humor toward strangers just isn't done in public places. In the grimly efficient, Soviet-era subway and on the rattletrap buses...
After more than a year in the United States, Iryna Vidanava says she doesn't feel like an idiot when she smiles on the street. In her homeland of Belarus, spontaneous good humor toward strangers just isn't done in public places. In the grimly efficient, Soviet-era subway and on the rattletrap buses...
Defender Vlaar pens Feyenoord deal (CNN.com)
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Ron Vlaar's move to Tottenham fell through on Thursday when the 20-year-old defender confirmed he had signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Dutch club Feyenoord.
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Ron Vlaar's move to Tottenham fell through on Thursday when the 20-year-old defender confirmed he had signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Dutch club Feyenoord.
Pens' Crosby, Fleury help Therrien get his first win (Waynesboro Record Herald)
Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury gave Pittsburgh coach Michel Therrien his first victory with the Penguins - and an encouraging glimpse at the franchise's potential.
Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury gave Pittsburgh coach Michel Therrien his first victory with the Penguins - and an encouraging glimpse at the franchise's potential.
Smart pens, pillows, wardrobes! (Rediff.com)
'Smart homes' will soon become a reality, involving a set of intelligent home appliances that could understand users' needs including old people, those with movement disabilities, low vision
'Smart homes' will soon become a reality, involving a set of intelligent home appliances that could understand users' needs including old people, those with movement disabilities, low vision
Crosby helps Pens end skid (Miami Herald)
Sidney Crosby scored two goals for the second time in the past three games, and Pittsburgh's other active No. 1 draft pick, Marc-Andre Fleury, turned aside 44 shots as the Penguins ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Sidney Crosby scored two goals for the second time in the past three games, and Pittsburgh's other active No. 1 draft pick, Marc-Andre Fleury, turned aside 44 shots as the Penguins ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Pen ready for worst (Prince Albert Daily Herald)
Security and emergency crews at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary will be beefed up New Year?s Eve in the event of an incident, says the institute?s warden.
Security and emergency crews at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary will be beefed up New Year?s Eve in the event of an incident, says the institute?s warden.
The <b>Pens</b> vs Devils Game
I watched the <b>Pens</b> game tonight. A friend of mine and I went to a "sports bar" at the water front. It was a good game. <b>...</b> I was impressed that the <b>Pens</b> won so nicely (6-2). The <b>Pens</b> goalie played very well. I did eat too much there.
I watched the <b>Pens</b> game tonight. A friend of mine and I went to a "sports bar" at the water front. It was a good game. <b>...</b> I was impressed that the <b>Pens</b> won so nicely (6-2). The <b>Pens</b> goalie played very well. I did eat too much there.
PEN'S KIDS RIP DEVS (New York Post)
-- PITTSBURGH ? The No. 1 draft pick is playing even better than the Penguins expected, giving them hope in a season that has been a lost cause almost from the start.
-- PITTSBURGH ? The No. 1 draft pick is playing even better than the Penguins expected, giving them hope in a season that has been a lost cause almost from the start.
Top picks Crosby, Fleury lift Pens past Devils (Sports Illustrated)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby had his second two-goal game in three games and Pittsburgh's other active No. 1 draft pick, Marc-Andre Fleury, turned aside 44 shots in another strong game as the Penguins ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby had his second two-goal game in three games and Pittsburgh's other active No. 1 draft pick, Marc-Andre Fleury, turned aside 44 shots in another strong game as the Penguins ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
J.K. Rowling readies pen for final Potter book (AFP via Yahoo! News)
J.K. Rowling, the British author of the record-selling Harry Potter series, said she plans to start writing the final book about the boy wizard next month and finish it some time in 2006.
J.K. Rowling, the British author of the record-selling Harry Potter series, said she plans to start writing the final book about the boy wizard next month and finish it some time in 2006.