DiMasi, who resigned as speaker amid several investigations, faces nine counts of wire and mail fraud, extortion, and conspiracy. Each of the charges, except conspiracy, carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
BAFTA reveals short-listed GAME Award nominees
Shooting for the win. Image: Rockstar.
Samsung Galaxy S2 listed by UK retailer, £550 SIM free
It looks like the sequel to the Samsung Galaxy S will soon be available to us Brits, as a UK retailer has hastily listed the next-generation Android smartphone.
MobileFun is already listing the Samsung Galaxy S2 ahead of its launch at next week’s Mobile World Congress, along with the first “official” picture of the upcoming handset. We’re a bit suspicious of the premature listing however, as the blurry image looks like a bit of a ropey fake, and the listed specs match up perfectly with those Read more [...]
House Hunt: Open Houses in and around Fridley
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Treat your sweety to a night on the town
<!--Saxotech Paragraph Count: 5-->(2 of 2)The Fire: Schoolly D is putting in a lot of time around the old 'Illadelph these days, and at 8 tonight he'll be backing up Cookie Rabinowitz, who's recording a live album onsite. 412 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia. (267) 671-9298. www.iourecords.com/thefireThe Pool at Harrah's: Global Warming features Mike "The Situation," of "Jersey Shore" fame, Briella Marie and Tracy DiMarco of "Jerseylicious" plus a whole bunch of DJs at 10 tonight. $30. Fans Read more [...]
Columbia hosts talent show, exhibit for Black History Month
COLUMBIA — For the first time in Columbia, Black History Month celebrations will include a free talent show featuring singers, dancers, poetry readings, motivational speakers and a disc jockey.
The event, one of many Black History Month observances planned by the city and MU during February, is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Douglass High School gymnasium.
Bill Thompson, recreation specialist for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, said the talent Read more [...]
YAPS planning first-ever Great Yerington Yard Sale for Sept. 10
<!--Saxotech Paragraph Count: 8-->Submitted StoryThe Yerington Animal Protection Society will hold the first-ever Great Yerington Yard Sale on Saturday, September 10, in conjunction with the 2011 Arts and Blues at the Center/A Taste of the Valley at the Jeanne Dini Cultural Center.The Great Yerington Yard Sale is a coordinated effort to have yard sales all over the area on the same day. YAPS will be maintaining the website and advertising the event, and will manage a central yard sale location Read more [...]
Police blotter for Feb. 11
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Counterfeit money: A bank told police a 27-year-old man attempted to deposit $450 in counterfeit cash into an account. Police could not locate the suspect and referred the case to the U.S. Secret Service.JAN. 23 Fraud: A woman who saw a home listed for sale on Craigslist said she contacted the seller who said he moved to Africa and wants to rent the home, and told her to send $700 and he would send the keys. Police said the home was lived in, and when they contacted the owner Read more [...]
Superyacht Lohengrin for sale through Merle Wood & Associates
By Maarten Janssen
Bob McKeage of Merle Wood Associates has listed the 49 metre Lohengrin for sale. The luxury motor yacht was built by Trinity Yachts in 2006 and she has an asking price of $ 24,500,000.
This beautifully designed and built yacht features a beautiful highly finished custom interior, featuring American walnut by Scott Carpenter. Lohengrin accommodates an owner's party of 10 in five staterooms and a crew of ten in five cabins. She has a split-level master stateroom positioned Read more [...]
Killzone 3: Full List of PS3 Trophies and Secret Badges Info
We have some good news for those of you who are planning to pick up Killzone 3 at the end of February, as a member of the development team has just posted a full list of the trophies you’ll be able to unlock in the PS3 exclusive shooter. As reported from Eurogamer, you’ll be unsurprised to see a vast collection of awards that you can unlock, ranging from bronze to gold trophies – no platinum awards in sight yet strangely though.That’s probably because Guerilla has cunningly decided to keep Read more [...]