Told she has only months to live, a standup paddler sets out on the journey of a lifetime.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
A 100-year-old marathon runner aims for record
British centenarian Fauja Singh hopes to become the oldest person ever to run a marathon in Toronto today.
After demolishing the records for 100-year-old men in all eight sprinting distances last week, Fauja Singh hopes that he will become the oldest person to run the full 26 miles of the Toronto marathon.
He already owns a world record for fastest marathon run in the 90-year-old plus category after finishing in five hours, 40 minutes and one second in 2003 at the age of 92.
The centenarian was born on a farm in India in 1911 and started competitive running at the age of 89 after losing his wife and son.
After demolishing the records for 100-year-old men in all eight sprinting distances last week, Fauja Singh hopes that he will become the oldest person to run the full 26 miles of the Toronto marathon.
He already owns a world record for fastest marathon run in the 90-year-old plus category after finishing in five hours, 40 minutes and one second in 2003 at the age of 92.
The centenarian was born on a farm in India in 1911 and started competitive running at the age of 89 after losing his wife and son.
California men sold guns from hot dog stand
Authorities say a Northern California hot dog vendor offered undercover officers more than just mustard, ketchup and relish on the side Fifty-eight-year-old Jose Gilberto Ortiz was arraigned in U.S. District Court in San Jose on Thursday on charges of selling firearms to the officers from his hot dog stand.
Brothers Charged With Stealing Bridge
Two brothers have been charged with stealing a western Pennsylvania bridge and selling the 15 1/2 tons of scrap metal for more than $5,000. Police say 24-year-old Benjamin Arthur Jones and 25-year-old Alexander Williams Jones of New Castle used a blowtorch to break up the bridge in late September or early October.
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Mexico's Newest Export to US May Be Water
Western states are looking south of the border for water to fill drinking glasses, flush toilets and sprinkle lawns, as four major U.S. water districts help plan one of two huge desalination plant proposals in Playas de Rosarito, about 15 miles south of San Diego.Lime Energy CEO sees policy push for efficiency
Lime Energy CEO John O'Rourke expects South Carolina and other neighboring states to adopt soon energy-efficiency standards similar to North Carolina's. The regulatory movement anticipated in the Southeast is one factor that prompted Lime's move this summer to Huntersville from Chicago.
South Carolina mine sparks mini-gold rush
A Canadian mining company and a tiny South Carolina town are leading what could be a modern gold rush to the southeastern United States.
Science News
DNA pieced of 115-year-old woman
The entire DNA sequence of a woman who lived to 115 has been pieced together and could shed light on aging, scientists say. 
Ancient fossil find at Giant's CausewayThe Most Well-Preserved Dinosaur Skeleton Ever Found In Europe
The specimen is thought to belong to a suborder of dinosaurs known as theropods, which includes such iconic dinosaurs as Tyrannosaurus rex. Theropod specimens are among the rarest on earth - so to find one in such excellent condition has experts understandably excited.
T. Rex: Fatso?
Ah, T. Rex: Fierce ... ferocious ... fat?“We knew she was big but the 30 percent increase in her weight was unexpected,” said Makovicky, who works at the museum where Sue has been a major draw since 2000. He added that this figure represents the leanest model, so the famous dinosaur might have been even more corpulent. “Nine tons is the minimum estimate we arrived at using a very skinny body form,” he explained.
The new mass estimates indicate that Tyrannosaurus rex grew twice as quickly as previously thought, packing on up to 3,950 pounds per year during the teenage phase. This staggering rate, coupled with its gargantuan adult proportions, probably meant that Tyrannosaurus rex moved more slowly as it aged, according to the researchers. Large individuals could still have achieved speeds between 10 and 25 miles per hour while running after prey, using their giant tail and hip muscles for propulsion, they said. Not bad for a hulking beast once thought to have weighed as much as a school bus or full-grown elephant—but may actually have verged on a bus with an elephant inside.
Dog watched over missing boater's body for four days
A Newberry County boater who had been missing for four days was found dead in his boat on Wednesday evening and deputies say his dog never left his side. Russell L. Sandlin, 61, of Prosperity was found at around 6:30 p.m. in Saluda County, according to Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster. Foster said the Prosperity Rescue Squad found Sandlin near his boat, which had run aground near a place called Spring Creek. Sandlin had been last seen on Sunday afternoon by his neighbors getting into his boat on Lake Murray with his Weimaraner, Sadie.
Wildlife officials said Sandlin's boat ran aground with enough force to throw him partially out of the boat into some branches. Newberry County Sheriff's Lientenant Robert Dennis said when rescue crews arrived, they saw Sadie inside the boat still trying to remove branches from Sandlin's body and licking him. The dog's efforts to save her master's life, however, went unrewarded because Sandlin was already dead. "You can see by her looking around for him, it's very stressful on her," said Warren Dallman of Newberry County Animal Control. "Nobody will ever be the owner that she had, and she really misses him."
Saluda County Coroner Keith Turner said an autopsy revealed that Russell Sandlin died from blunt force trauma to the head. Turner said exactly what caused the accident is still unclear. "It would have been real easy to jump out of the boat and go into the woods, but [the dog] stayed right there until somebody found them," said Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster. The incident is being considered an accident, but the Department of Natural Resources is continuing to investigate. Authorities say that based on their investigation, there does not appear to be any foul play involved.
Sadie was unharmed and was expected to be picked up by family members. "Her breed is very protective, similar to German Shepherds, so when I finally got to meet her I was very proud," commented Dallman. "Felt like I was meeting a champion." A champion whose loyalty and love meant withstanding wind, rain and four days without food. "It's truly a man's best friend," added Dallman. "This story tells that better than anything else I know right now."
Wildlife officials said Sandlin's boat ran aground with enough force to throw him partially out of the boat into some branches. Newberry County Sheriff's Lientenant Robert Dennis said when rescue crews arrived, they saw Sadie inside the boat still trying to remove branches from Sandlin's body and licking him. The dog's efforts to save her master's life, however, went unrewarded because Sandlin was already dead. "You can see by her looking around for him, it's very stressful on her," said Warren Dallman of Newberry County Animal Control. "Nobody will ever be the owner that she had, and she really misses him."
Saluda County Coroner Keith Turner said an autopsy revealed that Russell Sandlin died from blunt force trauma to the head. Turner said exactly what caused the accident is still unclear. "It would have been real easy to jump out of the boat and go into the woods, but [the dog] stayed right there until somebody found them," said Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster. The incident is being considered an accident, but the Department of Natural Resources is continuing to investigate. Authorities say that based on their investigation, there does not appear to be any foul play involved.
Sadie was unharmed and was expected to be picked up by family members. "Her breed is very protective, similar to German Shepherds, so when I finally got to meet her I was very proud," commented Dallman. "Felt like I was meeting a champion." A champion whose loyalty and love meant withstanding wind, rain and four days without food. "It's truly a man's best friend," added Dallman. "This story tells that better than anything else I know right now."
The American Almost Antelope
Colorado says state champion goat failed drug test
Colorado officials have disqualified the grand champion goat from this year's State Fair because they say it tested positive for an unapproved drug.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Daily Drift
The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:
It's time to have that talk you've been putting off; chances are, you've built it up in your head to an unrealistically intimidating level.
In reality, it will just be two people (who respect each other very much) talking openly and honestly.
If you approach things compassionately and with all your defenses down, you will be able to listen well and respond clearly.
If you're the one who initiates the conversation, suggest a time when you two can get face to face.
Some of our readers today have been in:
Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Berne, Bern, Switzerland
Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Berne, Bern, Switzerland
Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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and in cities across the United States such as Aurora, Olean, San Anselmo, Scarbro and more!
and in cities across the United States such as Aurora, Olean, San Anselmo, Scarbro and more!
Today is:
Today is Saturday, October 15, the 288th day of 2011.
There are 77 days left in the year.
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
National Grouch Day.
It also happens to be Sweetest Day - which is a bit contradictory now isn't it.
It also happens to be Sweetest Day - which is a bit contradictory now isn't it.
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