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‘Mission: Impossible’ star Peter Graves dies

livep6 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:15:29 +0000

Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television series Mission: Impossible, died Sunday.

5 Must-See Google Easter Eggs

livep6 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:23:39 +0000

There’s no doubt Google has a sense of humor — its excellent April Fools jokes are a testament to that. But there’s a wealth of funnies that can found any time of the year too. Here we pull together a handy list of Google “Easter eggs” that you can uncover right now. Bearing in mind we’re working up another list covering surprises that can be found in Google Maps, Earth and Street View, have we …

Pacquiao wins decision vs. Clottey

livep6 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:12 +0000

ARLINGTON, Texas — Greetings, Boxing Blog fans. The Blog is here at the awe-inspiring Cowboys Stadium, where Manny Pacquiao is trying to defend his WBO welterweight title against former 147-pound champion Joshua Clottey. If you can’t buy the fight on Pay Per View, don’t worry: The Blog will fill you in on everything that’s happening here in Texas.

YMCA in Mtn. Lakes reopens following fire

livep6 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:00:48 +0000

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has reopened today after being closed on Friday due to a small fire. Police and fire departments from several municipalities converged on the Y on Fanny Road after the blaze was called in at 10:53 p.m. on Thursday, Sgt. Andrew Piombino said Friday.

A constitutional event

livep6 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:02:39 +0000

The invitation might have read “leave your party affiliation at the door” at the county’s largest candidate forum in recent history, when more than 500 attended the “Meet the 2010 Candidates” forum at the Douglas County Events Center.

Death of Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen saddens Fearsome mates

livep6 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:18:56 +0000

When he received word Thursday morning that close friend and former teammate Merlin Olsen had succumbed to cancer, Rosey Grier cried. He had planned to visit Olsen at a Los Angeles area hospital Wednesday but was told by Olsen’s brother, Phil, that it probably would be better if he waited until Friday.

Actor Corey Haim dies of overdose in Los Angeles

livep6 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:06:00 +0000

Corey Haim, a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in Los Angeles of an apparent prescription drug overdose. He was 38.

Class preps families on mental illness

livep6 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:25 +0000

When you’re a parent it’s natural to worry. First you worry about your infant making developmental milestones. Then you worry about colds, scraped knees and diseases. But what if the disease that takes up residence is in your child’s mind? There are…

Joe Nathan of Minnesota Twins has torn elbow ligament

livep6 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:01:51 +0000

Twins reliever Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, leaving the team without a proven closer less than a month from Opening Day, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

My Life as Liz Season 2!

livep6 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:12:01 +0000

Is there a My Life as Liz Season 2? Will a My Life as Liz Season 2 air, was it fake, and was the finale tonight … the series finale or just season finale? My Life as Liz’s finale aired this evening on MTV. It’s leaving many questions unanswered. And if the net is any indication, […]