The Toronto Maple Leafs made three minor deals before the end of the NHL trading deadline. They traded defenseman Hal Gill to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and also sent Wade Belak and Chad Kilger to the Florida Panthers.
Gill had 20 points in 63 games this season as the bulky defenseman was shipped out to the […]
Entries from February 2008
Leafs try to make something out of nothing with trade deadline
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
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Mischa Barton charged with DUI and drug possession
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Mischa Barton, the former star of The O.C., was charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession of marijuana on Tuesday.
Police stated that the charged stem back from her arrest in December.
She was also charged with driving without a valid license.
She will be arraigned on the charges on Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior […]
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New York Philharmonic brings peace to North Korea
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
The United States and North Korea came to a stand-still on Tuesday as the New York Philharmonic played a concert in North Korea, sparking a momentary peace between the two Cold War enemies.
A standing ovation was given to the American orchestra by the communist elite of North Korea following their performance.
They played Dvorak, Gershwin, and […]
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Done deal, writers agree to a three-year contract
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
The final piece of the puzzle has been put together for the Writers Guild of America, as they have agreed to a new three-year contract.
93.6% of those WGA members who voted, all approved the new three-year contract.
Over 4,000 votes were cast in New York and Los Angeles towards the new contract.
The terms are retroactive to […]
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Michael Jackon’s Neverland Ranch up for public auction
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Michael Jackon’s Neverland Ranch will be put up for public auction next month unless the pop icon is able to pay the roughly $24 million he owes.
Jackson owes themoney on the property of the Neverland ranch and apparently it is not looking like he will be able to pay for it all.
The auction date has […]
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Pamela Anderson wants an annulment after two month marriage
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Pamela Anderson, according to recently revealed court documents, is seeking an annulment from her husband of 2-months, Rick Salomon.
She is not seeking a divorce, rather is seeking an annulment due to fraud.
Anderson’s publicist has yet to put out any comment as of early Wednesday morning.
Anderson asked the court on Tuesday to not award spousal support […]
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New Terminator movie has been confirmed
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
A new film in the Terminator franchise has been confirmed for release in theaters on May 22, 2009. Terminator 4 will release on Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. This will be the start of a new trilogy.
John Connor, the rebel leader, will be played by Christian Bale.
The film will be called Terminator […]
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The genius Perez Hilton is starting his own record label
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
According to reports, Perez Hilton is getting ready to form his own music record label.
The blogger, real name Mario Lavandeira, is in talks with Warner Bros. Records to form his own record label.
Hilton is in line to receive $100,000 a year to run the label, plus any other profits he brings in from artists he […]
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Barack Obama wins endorsement from former rival Chris Dodd
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
It is looking like the chances of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton becoming the presidential candidate for her party are slimming. Candidate Barack Obama won a huge endorsement of a former rival on Tuesday in Chris Dodd.
Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut endorsed Obama on Tuesday.
Dodd pulled out of the presidential race after he had a […]
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Women who are taking estrogen and progestin are at risk of faulty mammograms
February 26th, 2008 · No Comments
A new study suggests that women taking the hormones estrogen and progestin are at an increased risk of receiving faulty mammograms.
A study conducted in 2002 revealed that post-menopausal women taking hormones were at an increased risk of cancer, blood clots and heart attacks,WebMd reported Tuesday.
Researchers from the UCLA medical Center near Torrance examined 1600 women. […]
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