Daily Breeze back issues from January 2007:
[ AGREEMENTS... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... AGREEMENTS * Manhattan Beach-based Shorewood Realtors recently entered into ajoint venture with the Strategic Alliances division of CountrywideHome Loans, a national mortgage lender, to provide mortgage servicesto Shorewood clients on a preferred basis. According to theagreement, ...
Kerr, Murphy lead USC to its 1st win in conference play
Jan 01, 2007; ... Chloe Kerr scored 19 points to lead USC to a 62-56 victory overWashington State in a Pacific-10 Conference game at Pullman, Wash. Shay Murphy added 16 points and a team-high seven rebounds andJamie Hagiya (South Torrance High) scored 12 points to help USCimprove to 7-7 overall, 1-3 ...
[ BASKETBALL... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS--Assigned C Patrick O'Bryant to Bakersfieldof the NBA Development League. NBA Development League ANAHEIM ARSENAL--Signed C Ha Seung-Jin. Waived F Sean Banks. FOOTBALL National ...
[ English Premier League... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... English Premier League Team GP W D L GF GA Pts Manchester United 21 17 2 2 47 13 53 Chelsea 21 14 5 2 37 17 47 Bolton 21 12 3 6 27 18 39 Liverpool 21 11 4 6 29 16 37 Arsenal 21 10 6 5 37 19 36 Portsmouth 21 10 5 6 32 21 35 Everton 21 ...
[ Today is a federal holiday in observance of New Year's Day. The following schedule will be in effect:... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Today is a federal holiday in observance of New Year's Day. Thefollowing schedule will be in effect: * Closed: Schools, banks, U.S. financial markets, courthouses, andfederal, state, county and city offices. * Open: Most commercial ...
Is consensus enough in Gardena?
Jan 01, 2007; ... Once a fractious bunch, the Gardena City Council has become amodel of civility. Consensus is broad and the meetings are quick. Whatever tensions may remain, they stay well below the surface,suppressed by the authority of Mayor Paul Tanaka, who remains populartwo years after a ...
Slow going for Odom in rehab of knee injury
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Lakers reconnected Sunday with Lamar Odom after two weeks inwhich the team played on the road while Odom split his time betweenLos Angeles and New York, continuing his recovery from a sprainedknee ligament. What the Lakers are learning is that Odom's recovery has been ...
Administration ought to let science be science
Jan 01, 2007 ... Add the U.S. Geological Survey to the list of scientific agenciesthe Bush administration would like to control. New rules at theInterior Department's research branch require scientists to submitpotentially controversial facts, or interpretations of facts, forscreening by the ...
Canon's camera is worth the price
Jan 01, 2007; ... With high-definition televisions showing up everywhere from livingrooms to sports bars, it's making more sense to capture life'smoments -- our kids' first steps, school plays and Little Leaguegames -- with the same resolution and clarity. Canon hopes consumers will agree and toss ...
Credit card companies offer low rates, but with a catch
Jan 01, 2007; ... Question: I have a home equity line with a variable rate that isabout 8 percent. The balance is down to about $33,000. I have severalcredit cards with high limits, which are advertising low fixed ratesuntil the debt is paid. Should I move the debt into a couple ofthose? -- ...
[ TUESDAY... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... TUESDAY GIRLS BASKETBALL -- NONLEAGUE: Bishop Montgomery at Brentwood, 6p.m.; FAIRFAX TOURNAMENT, first round, at Fairfax, Carson vs.Fairfax, 1:30 p.m.; Narbonne vs. San Fernando, 7:30 p.m. MULHOLLANDLEAGUE: Wildwood at South Bay Lutheran, 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY BOYS ...
Too many teens abuse medicines
Jan 01, 2007 ... The good news is that teenagers' use of illegal drugs has declined23 percent since 2001. But teen abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter cough or cold medicines is disturbingly high. In fact, according to a federal report cited recently by TheWashington Post, about 7 ...
Smith can see a weakness
Jan 01, 2007 ... USC receiver Steve Smith believes the Trojans have a clear matchupadvantage in today's Rose Bowl when it comes to Michigan cornerbackMorgan Trent. While All-American Leon Hall occupies the other corner spot, Smithsaid Trent makes the Wolverines' vulnerable. "The other corner, ...
U.K. alcohol laws haven't cut chugging
Jan 01, 2007; ... LONDON -- New 24-hour alcohol licensing laws have failed to helpBritons adopt a more relaxed attitude toward drinking, a Cabinetminister said, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. Most Britons enjoy drinking too much to emulate the cafe cultureof continental Europe, said Hazel ...
Findit
Jan 01, 2007 ... Reachus Today Editor Leo Smith 310-540-5511, Ext. 417 leo.smith@dailybreeze.com Fax 310-540-7581 E-mail features@dailybreeze.com Internet www.dailybreeze.com Mail 5215 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503-4077 There's an art to ...
Tar Heels give the boot to Dayton
Jan 01, 2007; ... Cold-shooting LMU falls apart in 2nd half From news services WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Jhamar Youngblood had a game-high 20points as Monmouth crushed injury-plagued Loyola Marymount, 81-53, onSunday. Dejan Delic added 17 points for Monmouth (5-8), and WhitneyColeman ...
Streaking Chargers aren't fazed by injuries
Jan 01, 2007; ... SAN DIEGO -- If it had been, say, the Super Bowl, Philip Riversand LaDainian Tomlinson would have kept playing. Both were on the sideline, though, as the San Diego Chargersfinished their most remarkable regular season with a 27-20 win Sundayafternoon over the Arizona ...
IN LOS ANGELES, FORTUNETELLING IS BIG BUSINESS
Jan 01, 2007; ... Excuse me, Mr. President, the year ahead is going to be reallyrough, and you need to be especially wary of those who claim to beyour allies. And keep an eye on the president of North Korea. The cards showhe'll be up to mischief. At least, that's what Los Angeles psychics ...
[ AMERICAN CONFERENCE... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div y-New England 12 4 0 .750 385 237 5-3-0 7-1-0 8-4-0 4-0-0 4-2-0 z-N.Y. Jets 10 6 0 .625 316 295 4-4-0 6-2-0 7-5-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 Buffalo 7 9 0 .438 300 311 4-4-0 3-5-0 5-7-0 2-2-0 ...
Knowing your Body Mass Index useful guide for more than health
Jan 01, 2007; ... In the past, you could learn a lot about a person from a group ofletters: Ph.D., DDS, VFW, DWI. Now another set looms, and it affects everyone from teeny tinymodels to adoptive parents to schoolchildren: BMI or Body Mass Index. But few people actually know what it ...
[ FOCUSDaily Breeze... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... FOCUSDaily Breeze
Thornton hits milestone in Sharks' win
Jan 01, 2007; ... Joe Thornton scored his 200th career goal and added two assists tohelp the San Jose Sharks snap a three-game losing streak with a 4-2victory over the Stars on Sunday night in Dallas. Joe Pavelski, Jonathan Cheechoo and Patrick Marleau also had first-period goals for the Sharks, who ...
[ TODAY'S EVENTS TV RADIO... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... TODAY'S EVENTS TV RADIO Men's College Basketball 9 a.m. New Mexico at Texas Tech ESPN2 11:30 a.m. Oklahoma at Alabama ESPN Figure Skating 3:30 p.m. Grand Prix of Paris (taped) ESPN College Football 8 a.m. Outback Bowl: Penn State vs ....
[ Sunday's races... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Sunday's races 5th day of a 85-day meeting 2006 by Equibase Company Track: Clear & Firm 9035 FIRST RACE. about 6 1/2 furlongs turf Purse- $46,000. MaidenSpecial Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. Index Horse and Jockey Wt. PP St 1/4 1/2 Str. Fin. To ...
[ Q: Expired vehicle registration... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Q: Expired vehicle registration It is so unfair that so many people get by without renewing theircar license sticker. For us who do the right thing, in the long run,we pay for them. Whom can we contact when we see this? -- PEGGY BENSON Carson Contact your local ...
At Terminal 1 at LAX, people have one thing in common: Anticipation
Jan 01, 2007; ... 2:20 p.m. Friday Terminal 1 arrivals lobby, Los AngelesInternational Airport. The man in the flannel shirt with a Raiders ball cap pulled overhis balding head has traveled more than 1,000 miles to sit here,slumped in his seat in a colorless room, and wait. He yanks up the ...
Business Watch
Jan 01, 2007; ... George Kettel has accumulated more than three decades' worth of"junk." The Gardena business owner uses the term affectionately. In fact,he sees his "junk" more as collectibles. "I'm ... considered the Sanford & Son of Gardena because I don'tthrow anything away," Kettel said ...
U.S. death toll hits 3,000 in Iraq
Jan 01, 2007; ... A four-figure number hovers 50 feet over a busy Philadelphiastreet, visible in an office window. It changes maybe once or twice aday, like the cost of something. A janitor once stopped, just to stare. "I see that number, and itmakes me cry," he told Celeste Zappala, who keeps the ...
Lovable losers try to rob Mick Jagger's place
Jan 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK -- Legendary thief Willie Sutton famously explained thathe robbed banks because that's where the money is. But who has even more money than the average bank? Mick Jagger! Anyway, that's the giddy reasoning of Eugene Gurkin, a graveyard-shift janitor who dreams of ...
Hot issues could test bipartisanship
Jan 01, 2007; ... SACRAMENTO -- After putting together deals on several major issuesin 2006, California legislators are singing the praises ofbipartisanship and cooperation as they begin their 2007 session. "We have much to do in the coming legislative session -- too muchto let excessive ...
USC must earn a close victory
Jan 01, 2007; ... One moment, a football was in the air and Steve Smith was reachingfor last-minute heroism. The next, the pass was being tipped andintercepted and Smith was grasping at deflated hope. As USC's shot at a comeback against UCLA was dying in alinebacker's hands, Smith looked over at ...
Suns take advantage of Pistons
Jan 01, 2007; ... Steve Nash isn't going to complain about getting a win at thePalace of Auburn Hills. But he feels the victory deserves an asterisk because of theinjury to Pistons All-Star guard Chauncey Billups. "It's not like we are going home feeling like we beat thePistons," Nash said ...
[ Guideto OpinionOur Views: The opinions of the newspaper's ownership and management... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Guideto OpinionOur Views: The opinions of the newspaper'sownership and management Your Views: Reader letters on topical events Other Views: Editorials from other papers Tell Us: Reader comments from voice mail Speak Up: The quote of the dayWriteusLetters on ...
[ Wednesday... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Wednesday Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is sponsoring a free workshop toteach businesses how to do business with LAWA and the city of LosAngeles at 9 a.m. in Administration Building West, 7303 World WayWest, Room 131, Los Angeles. RSVP: 310-417-6490, Ext. 1005. Center for ...
'Museum' and 'Happyness' rule the holiday box office
Jan 01, 2007; ... Ben Stiller's playful "Night at the Museum" was the top box officedraw on New Year's weekend with $37.8 million, a 24 percent jump overits debut the previous week, according to studio estimates releasedSunday. Uplifting movies dominated the holiday weekend Top 10, a busyperiod at ...
Eagles cap remarkable late-season comeback
Jan 01, 2007; ... PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles got their bye a weekearly. Thanks to the Detroit Lions, Jeff Garcia and the rest ofPhiladelphia's starters rested up for the playoffs while the backupsfinished off a remarkable late-season run with a 24-17 victory overAtlanta on ...
[ COLORADO... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... COLORADO Planes seek travelers stranded by storm DENVER -- A fleet of small planes canvassed snow-covered roads inColorado on Sunday, searching for stranded travelers after a powerfulwinter storm piled drifts up to 10 feet high across much of thePlains. National Guard ...
[ The AcesBy Bobby Wolff ... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... The AcesBy Bobby Wolff NORTH (Spades) 8 (Hearts) K 10 8 2 (Diamonds) K Q J 9 5 4 (Clubs) A 6 WEST EAST (Spades) K 9 3 (Spades) Q 10 7 6 5 2 (Hearts) Q 3(Hearts) J 9 7 4 (Diamonds) 8 7 3 2 (Diamonds) 10 ...
At least 100 found alive in ferry sinking
Jan 01, 2007; ... SEMARANG, Indonesia -- Rescue boats scoured the sea Sunday wherean Indonesian ferry sank during a violent storm, picking up scores ofexhausted survivors from choppy waters, but at least 400 moreremained missing, officials said. Almost two days after the ship went down in the Java ...
2006 was a mixed bag for L.A. mayor
Jan 01, 2007; ... Even as he burnished his image as an international politicalfigure, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa faced heightenedchallenges at home last year over his aggressive efforts toconsolidate and assert his authority. One of just two officials nationally to offer the ...
Jets roar into the playoffs
Jan 01, 2007; ... Leon Washington and the rest of the New York Jets were banned fromtalking about the playoffs all season. Minutes after they clinched an improbable postseason berth with a23-3 victory over Oakland on Sunday, the rookie running back couldhardly contain himself. "Playoffs, ...
Ducks suffer a huge loss
Jan 01, 2007; ... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Instead of dreaming of a Stanley Cup, Ducksfans might just want to wish for good health in the New Year. Already without the services of top goaltender Jean-SebastienGiguere, the Ducks' sick bay added another big name on Sunday night.The Ducks lost All-Star ...
[ Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla.... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. Penn State (8-4) vs. No. 17 Tennessee (9-3), 8 a.m., ESPN PREVIEW: An impressive 21-10-2 in bowls under Coach Joe Paterno(including a pair of wins over the Vols), Penn State has something toprove here -- especially considering it went 1-4 against ...
Read your way to financial progress
Jan 01, 2007 ... BankruptciesD5 Dealings D5 DilbertD4 EventsD2Donna H. wants to knowwhat financial books and articles she should read to be a betterinvestor. She ...
Car driver in Malibu-area crash identified
Jan 01, 2007; ... A 40-year-old woman was one of two people killed when the Mustangshe was driving crashed near Malibu, the Coroner's Office saidSunday. The accident occurred in the 500 block of Cold Canyon Road about10:20 p.m. Saturday, said CHP officer David Porter. A 2007 red Ford Mustang ...
[ Arizona... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Arizona Arizona Snowbowl -- Opening Soon for Snow Sports Elk Ridge -- Opening Soon for Snow Sports Sunrise Park -- Sun 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 30base 7 of 65 trails, 11% open, 3 of 10 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; ...
[ NCAA Football... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... NCAA Football Today Cotton Bowl At Dallas FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Auburn 2 1/2 1 1/2 (46) Nebraska Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Tennessee 4 4 (41) Penn St. Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Arkansas 1 2 ...
[ KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sometimes teams that enter the final game of the season needing half a dozen things to break their way get their wish.... ]
Jan 01, 2007; ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sometimes teams that enter the final game ofthe season needing half a dozen things to break their way get theirwish. The Kansas City Chiefs went around all week grumbling atthemselves for failing to make the playoffs for the eighth time innine ...
[ ECHL... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE Pacific Division W L OL SL Pts GF GA Fresno 19 9 1 0 39 92 69 Las Vegas 16 5 2 5 39 97 86 Bakersfield 16 10 0 3 35 111 105 Stockton 15 7 2 3 35 88 73 Ice Dogs 9 16 0 2 20 75 102 West Division W ...
Favre shows he's still got some game
Jan 01, 2007; ... If, indeed, this was his last game, Brett Favre went out in style. The rocket-like passes that defined his career were on fulldisplay, zooming between helpless defenders and into receivers'hands. And when it was over, his voice cracked. Tears flowed. Is this really it, ...
Clippers like their Brand game
Jan 01, 2007; ... Champagne corks and confetti were nowhere to be found after theClippers' 90-80 victory over the Knicks Sunday afternoon at StaplesCenter. Yes, they were happy to end 2006 with an easy win and three-gamewinning streak. But two things tempered the victory: 1) It cameagainst the ...
Special-interest cash short-changes public
Jan 01, 2007 ... Given that the primary job of most elected officials' aides is tomake their politician-bosses look good, we shouldn't be too alarmedby reports that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger uses campaign funds tosupplement some of his key aides' state salaries. Call it honesty in employment. The ...
[ NBA Development League... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... NBA Development League Western Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 9 6 .600 -- Colorado 7 5 .583 1/2 Albuquerque 7 7 .500 1 1/2 Idaho 7 7 .500 1 1/2 Anaheim 6 9 .400 3 Bakersfield 5 8 .385 3 Eastern Division W L Pct ...
New year brings fresh chance at 'Success'
Jan 01, 2007 ... Dear Readers: Today is the beginning of a new year and the idea that we canstart fresh and make this year better than the last. We wish you goodhealth and happiness, and offer one of our favorite essays. We thinkit is appropriate: "Success" by Bessie Anderson Stanley He has ...
[ Ask UsA4... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Ask UsA4 ClassifiedsB6-9 ComicsB10 Crosswords B7, B9 Horoscope B3 Insight A11 LotteryA12 MoviesB4 ObituariesA6 Opinion ...
Ford's sons help greet Rotunda visitors
Jan 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON -- Ordinary Americans paid their respects to PresidentFord on Sunday, walking slowly by his flag-covered casket in theCapitol and remembering how the 38th president likely sacrificed hiscareer by granting the pardon he thought right for the nation. Visitors said they ...
Health
Jan 01, 2007 ... ACTIVITIESToday AL-ANON What: Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Where: St. Andrew 's Episcopal Church, 1432 Engracia Ave.,Torrance. When: 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Information: Call 310-544-9668. ARTHRITIS What: The Arthritis ...
[ Raise taxes to help Torrance schools... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... Raise taxes to help Torrance schools I am writing in response to a Dec. 20 article someone sent me fromthe Daily Breeze Web site. Who should be blamed for J. H. Hull Middle School's closure? I seethe Measure T school bond measure failed in June, and who knows howmany other ...
[ * If you vote by absentee ballot but die before election day, what happens? Your vote is still supposed to be counted.... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... * If you vote by absentee ballot but die before election day, whathappens? Your vote is still supposed to be counted. * Fleeting fame: Disco diva Donna Summer is the only recordingartist with three consecutive No. 1 platinum albums. She also wonfive Grammy awards. * Fossil ...
Islamic forces leaving Somalia
Jan 01, 2007; ... KISMAYO, Somalia -- Islamic fighters abandoned the last major townthey held early today and were seen heading south toward the Kenyanborder while government forces approached slowly because of landmines, residents and the government spokesman said. The Islamic forces began to ...
Plasma TVs offer some hot choices
Jan 01, 2007; ... Reachus Business Editor Martin Romjue 310-540-5511, Ext. 374 To submit story ideas, press releases, business calendar items,business news events and personnel changes: Fax 310-540-6272 E-mail business@dailybreeze.com Mail 5215 Torrance Blvd ....
49ers help to give Broncos the boot
Jan 01, 2007; ... DENVER -- Now Mike Shanahan wishes he hadn't gotten his wish. Denver's coach wanted Kansas City to win Sunday so that theBroncos wouldn't back into the playoffs but be motivated to playtheir best football. Instead, the Broncos tumbled into the offseason when Joe ...
[ MEN'S BASKETBALL... ]
Jan 01, 2007 ... MEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 UCLA 96, No. 14 Washington 74 WASHINGTON (10-3) Pondexter 5-7 0-0 11, Brockman 5-8 3-4 13, Hawes 6-12 9-10 21,Oliver 1-2 0-0 2, Dentmon 2-8 1-3 6, Burmeister 1-2 0-0 3, Appleby 3-6 0-0 8, Wallace 0-0 0-0 0, Gasser 0-0 0-0 0, Nelson 5-10 0-0 ...
A couple of times around the blocks created love of music dates to couple of times around the blocks
Jan 01, 2007 ... Memories need to be written down, otherwise they are lost in time.There are things that happen when you are a child that influences andforms your character. Likes and dislikes and even habits are formedthat define our character and create the individuals that we are.Often, our actions ...
Garamendi vows 'revival' for state's No. 2 post
Jan 01, 2007 ... The days of quiet, quiescent lieutenant governors who did littlemore than pass out Thanksgiving turkeys, document their weight-lossprograms or spend virtually every waking hour raising money for a runfor governor are over. So promises John Garamendi, who has made a career of ...