No. 3 Cal Wins Paradise Jam Tournament Nov 30, 2008
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. - The California Golden Bears won the Paradise Jam Reef Division tournament title with a 76-43 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday night at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas ... Walker, the Paradise Jam Tournament MVP, had the fourth 30-point game of her career, and her second straight, scoring 32 points, tying her career high ... She scored 37 points in the tournament 16 rebounds and was named to the All-Paradise Jam Tournament Team. (Calbears.com)
Gm 2: Cal 85, South Florida 55 Nov 30, 2008
The No. 3 California Golden Bears defeated the South Florida Bulls 85-55 Thursday night in the first round of the Paradise Jam Tournament at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas ... The Bears play the second game of the Paradise Jam Tournament Friday night, Nov. 28, when they take on Texas Tech at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (9:30 p.m. local time). (Calbears.com)
Terriers are out of their league Nov 30, 2008
California 76, Iowa 43 - Ashley Walker scored 20 of her 32 points in the first half to help the third-ranked Bears (6-0) rout the Hawkeyes (4-3) at the Paradise Jam tournament in the US Virgin Islands ... Wisconsin 59, Baylor 58 - Alyssa Karel scored 15 points, including a jumper with seven seconds left, as the Badgers (5-1) edged the sixth-ranked Lady Bears (6-1) in the Paradise Jam. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hawkeye Ausdemore named all-tournament Nov 30, 2008
University of Iowa senior Wendy Ausdemore was named to the Paradise Jam all-tournament team ... ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS -- The University of Iowa women's basketball team lost its second game in a row Saturday night at the Paradise Jam, falling 76-43 to No. 3 California in the second-ever meeting between the schools. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Women's basketball: Stanford outlasts Purdue 78-10 Nov 29, 2008
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) Ashley Walker scored 30 points to lead California to the victory at the Paradise Jam tournament ... ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) Jessica Morrow scored 13 of her 17 points in the first half, and Baylor hung on in the Paradise Jam. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's all win Nov 29, 2008
Jessica Morrow scored 17 points as No. 6 Baylor beat Villanova 62-57 in the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Takia Starks scored 20 points to lead No. 8 Texas A) over Penn State 61-57 in the Timeout 4 HIV/AIDS tournament in Malibu. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cal Women Stay Unbeaten Nov 29, 2008
Ashley Walker scored 30 points to help No. 3 Cal defeat Texas Tech 68-54 on Friday night at the Paradise Jam tournament. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CSD Radio: USF Win Sets up Texas Tech Matchup Nov 29, 2008
Cal Sports Digests Jon Doss catches up with Natasha Vital and Lauren Greif at Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands in this edition of CSD Radio. CSD Radio: and. (GoCyberBears.com)
Mozambique: Cahora Bassa, a Year After the Takeover Nov 29, 2008
Under Portuguese control, HCB lived in a tax paradise and never paid a cent to the Mozambican state. That has all changed. (allAfrica.com)
Look Out! It's The Exercise Police! Nov 29, 2008
The area has long been a runner's paradise, and people also use it to sprint up and down an enormous set of concrete steps that lead to the beach. "The use of the median has been going on for years," Shriver said, adding that what has apparently happened more recently "is the commercialization by these boot-camp-type groups.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Toni, interrupted Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 7:35 PM EST. No one talks about the book, sighs Toni Morrison, and while she's mildly irked by this turn of events, she understands these are exceptional times. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Picco sparks Eagles over James Madison Nov 29, 2008
California 68, Texas Tech 54 - Ashley Walker scored 30 points to help the No. 3 Bears (5-0) rout the Lady Raiders (4-2) at the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas. Baylor 62, Villanova 57 - Jessica Morrow scored 13 of her 17 points in the first half and the No. 6 Bears (6-0) edged the Wildcats (2-3) in the Paradise Jam. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bonus ball favors Bulls over Bluder's Bunch, 82-79 Nov 29, 2008
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS -- provided the heroics and reached an individual scoring milestone, but the University of Iowa couldn't rally past South Florida during an 82-79 women's basketball overtime loss in the second round of the Paradise Jam on Friday at University of the Virgin Islands. Ausdemore, a senior from Neola, Iowa, became the third active Hawkeye to join the 1,000-point club, along with teammates and. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Toreros host SD Christian Saturday at 2 pm Nov 29, 2008
24th): The 22nd-ranked Miami Hurricanes had too many weapons for the Toreros in the 3rd place game of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam as they came away with a convincing 80-45 victory ... FINAL PARADISE JAM STANDINGS: 1st Place, #2 Connecticut; 2nd Place, #25 Wisconsin; 3rd Place, #22 Miami; 4th Place, Southern Mississippi; 5th Place, San Diego; 6th Place, Iona; 7th Place, La Salle; 8th Place, Valparaiso. (Usdtoreros.com)
Hampton Helps Cal Women Nov 28, 2008
Natasha Vital scored a career-high 22 points and Devanei Hampton played for the first time this season to help No. 3 California rout South Florida 85-55 on Thursday night at the Paradise Jam tournament. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Best bassist: Missoulian plays retailer's big gigs with ‘Blue Shirt Band' Nov 28, 2008
And among the 12 songs that Skrivseth had learned before hitting the road was Guns N' Roses' Paradise City ... In Paradise City, Skrivseth decided to do a little improvising on the bass line. (Missoulian, MT)
Picco, BC take down No. 22 TCU Nov 28, 2008
California 85, S. Florida 55 - Natasha Vital scored a career-high 22 points and Devanei Hampton (9 points, 6 rebounds) played for the first time this season (right knee injury) to help the No. 3 Bears (4-0) rout the Bulls at the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands ... 67 - Rachel Allison scored 18 points to help the No. 6 Bears beat the Knights (1-3) in the Paradise Jam. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Novice nordic skier seeks advice for another season Nov 27, 2008
My cross-country ski skills, which might propel me gracefully up and down the South Hills trails, through the paradise that is Helena's backyard without any extra fossil fuel burned in the process, unfortunately, are severely lacking. That's bitter. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Brian Hoffman's Fishing Report Nov 27, 2008
Monday, heading high up to Rodeo, the Sole Man landed two more bass and motored back to Paradise, where it landed several small leopard sharks, with the customers keeping three. Wednesday, on a half-day trip, the boat worked the South Bay off Hunters Point. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Change isin the air Nov 27, 2008
Cheeseburger in paradise. Maybe someday we'll evolve into a vegetarian society as well, but I'll skip that train. (Daily Triplicate)
Hawkeyes Arrive in St. Thomas Nov 27, 2008
ST THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS -- The Iowa women's basketball team spent the entire Tuesday traveling to its Paradise Jam location of the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands ... The Hawkeyes will conclude Wednesday with a practice at the Sports and Fitness Center at the University of the Virgin Islands from 4-6 p.m. After practice, the team will return and depart for Paradise Point and the Welcome Party tonight. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men's basketball roundup: Georgia shuts down Santa Clara Nov 26, 2008
2 Connecticut 76, Wisconsin 57: Jerome Dyson scored 21 points to lead the Huskies to the Paradise Jam championship in Charlotte, Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands ... 22 Miami 80, San Diego 45: Brian Asbury scored 14 points to lead Miami to third place in the Paradise Jam in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No. 3 Cal Plays Three at Paradise Jam Nov 26, 2008
This is the busiest week of the regular season for the Bears, playing three games in three days at the Paradise Jam, the only time this season they play three games in one week. PARADISE JAM The Paradise Jam tournament, held in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands "offers men's and women's college basketball teams a chance for excellent early season competition in an exotic island setting," says the tournaments directors ... The Paradise Jam consists of two separate tournaments. (Calbears.com)
Men's Hoops Game Day: 76 Classic vs. Providence Nov 26, 2008
Last season, Baylor won its first regional season tournament title in 11 seasons after claiming the 2007 Paradise Jam crown in the U.S. Virgin Islands ... Last season, the Bears edged out Notre Dame, 68-64, at the Paradise Jam (Nov. (Baylorbears.com)
Monday Local Scoreboard Nov 25, 2008
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Scores from Sioux City and the region for Monday, November 24. Durant 37, Bellevue 27. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
UNC men's hoops still unanimous No. 1 Nov 25, 2008
Connecticut (4-0) beat La Salle and Miami to advance to the championship game of the Paradise Jam, while Louisville (2-0) opened its season by winning its Billy Minardi Classic with wins over Morehead State and South Alabama. The poll began changing there because of UCLAs 55-52 loss to Michigan in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lady Raiders to Play in Paradise Jam Nov 25, 2008
The Lady Raiders hit the road for the first time this season as they play in the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas, USVI ... Games 5, 6, 7 vs. Paradise Jam November 27-29, 2008 University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI ... U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Reef Division Thurs. (Texastech.com)
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Monday's Major College Basketball Scores Nov 25, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 25, 2008. Cornell 78, Loyola of Chicago 53. (International Herald Tribune)
Whatever became of modesty? Nov 25, 2008
I kept a few of my notes: "Low-key charm ... admits he never finished 'Paradise Lost' ... (who has?) ... becoming modesty." A cynic might say that an American diplomat specializing in Mideast relations has a lot to be modest about, but I was very taken by his self-effacing appearance. I phoned my wife that evening. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Women's Hoops Moves up to No. 6 in AP Poll Nov 25, 2008
Baylor will play in the Paradise Jam at Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Nov. 27-29. On Thursday, Nov. 27 they will take on the University of Central Florida, face Villanova on Friday, Nov. 28 and finish up with Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 29. (Baylorbears.com)
Xavier beats No. 13 Memphis in Puerto Rico Nov 24, 2008
In the Paradise Jam semifinals in the U.S. Virgin Islands, No. 2 Connecticut beat No. 17 Miami 76-63, and No. 25 Wisconsin routed San Diego 64-49 ... At Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hasheem Thabeet had 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks, and A.J. Price added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Connecticut in the Paradise Jam semifinals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tech Hosts UTA on Sunday Nov 24, 2008
A Look Ahead The Lady Raiders hit the road for the first time by playing in the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Tech faces Iowa on Thurs. (Texastech.com)
Freshman again leads Louisville Nov 24, 2008
ALSO SUNDAY TOP 25 MENNO. 2 CONNECTICUT 76, NO. 17 MIAMI 63: Hasheem Thabeet had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and A.J. Price added 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Huskies in the Paradise Jam at Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands ... NO. 25 WISCONSIN 64, SAN DIEGO 49: Trevon Hughes scored 22 points to lead Wisconsin (5-0) past San Diego (2-2) in the semifinals of the the Paradise Jam at Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UConn holds off La Salle Nov 22, 2008
Kemba Walker scored 23 points and Jeff Adrien added 22 points and 14 rebounds for second-ranked Connecticut, which struggled to put away La Salle in an 89-81 victory last night in the Paradise Jam tournament in the US Virgin Islands. The Huskies (3-0) trailed in the early minutes and led by just 6 at halftime. (Boston Globe)
No. 6/7 California 66 Upsets No. 2/3 Rutgers Nov 22, 2008
The Bears will leave early next week to head to the Virgin Islands, where they will play three games in the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas. They open the tournament on Thanksgiving Day when they take on South Florida. (Pac-10.org)
Feeling at home in the melting pot that is MissoulaFriday, Nov. 21, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Dennis Mayhew wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:30 PM:" Moving here from California resulted in the same warnings about revealing your background. My response to any comment has always been that I am a Montanan by choice not by the chance of birth. I worked hard for my place in this paradise, I did not inherit it. ". Jay Maldenado wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:35 PM:" Instead of moving here and trying to re-invent yourselves (and in the process re-invent the place), have some pride in the place you come from... (Missoulian, MT)
Iowa women's basketball host tourney Nov 21, 2008
After the Hawkeye Challenge, Iowa will fly to U.S. Virgin Islands on Nov. 25 for the annual Paradise Jam Tournament in St. Thomas. The Hawkeyes will play against Texas Tech on Thanksgiving, followed by South Florida and California on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Pucko: Pipeline to Paradise Nov 21, 2008
PIPELINE TO PARADISE. Beatrice Conley didn't plan on attending Northwestern University. (R News)
Cinema in paradise Nov 20, 2008
Want to add some culture to your sun or ski getaway. Resort towns are hosting film festivals to liven up their shoulder seasons - and you might just bump into a DiCaprio or a Spacey, Denis Seguin reports. (Globe and Mail)
Hurricanes Face Southern Miss in Paradise Jam Opener Nov 20, 2008
Eddie Rios and the Hurricanes open action at the Paradise Jam on Friday at 1 p.m. ... ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS - The No. 16/17 University of Miami men's basketball team leaves the comforts of home for the first time this season to head to the eighth annual Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands ... The talent-laden tournament field, considered the strongest in Paradise Jam history, also includes 2008 NCAA Tournament teams No. 22/25 Wisconsin and San Diego, as well as Valparaiso and Iona. (Hurricanesports.com)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
" Not according to Muslim's Quran, Sura48:13" And if any believe not in Allah and his Messenger, we have prepared for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire" Sura9:111" Allah has purchased from the faithful their lives and worldly goods and in return has Promised them Paradise, they will fight for the cause of Allah and they will Kill and be Killed" I am not Muslim but I read Quran .log on www.thereligionofpeace.com www.faithfreedom.org ". magicmary wrote on Nov 19, 2008 2:58 PM:" Proud of you... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Devices research confab spots nanotech for bio Nov 19, 2008
10 fab technologies on the hot seat: There's trouble brewing in chip-making paradise. Delivery of chips at 32-nm and beyond won't be a cool breeze. (EETimes)
Wildfire Victims Return to Ruins Nov 18, 2008
Once considered a paradise with swimming pools and tennis courts, the park was now roamed by cadaver-sniffing dogs in search of anyone who didn't escape ... It's all gone," Lindholm said. The first of the wildfires broke out in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara County, about 90 miles northwest of Sylmar. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said President-elect Barack Obama contacted him Sunday night to offer what help he could. Obama has turned his campaign Web site home page into a plea to help fire... (Fox News)
Pomegranate: Fruit of the Ancients Nov 18, 2008
Arabic culture, as one instance, translates its name as fruit of paradise. In a more recent perspective, the history also ties into numerous other cultures, including the names of Spain s Granada, France s grenadiers, and perhaps even the origin of the red gemstone garnet, all three words apparently stemming from the granatum part of pomegranate, the phrase meaning seeds, in reference to the countless seed chambers, or arils, that are actually the edible part of the fruit. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
30 Years Later, Survivors Remember Jonestown Massacre Nov 17, 2008
It was far from the paradise Jones described. People were packed into metal-roofed cabins, sleeping on bunks without mattresses and using outhouses with newsprint for toilet paper. (Fox News)
Canadian journalist kidnapped by two tribes in Pakistan, paper reports Nov 16, 2008
Gone is my mountain paradise, she said, referring to the home she had in West Vancouver. gone are the dinner parties, the topys and the frills. (Globe and Mail)
'Mermaid Sister' Floats Readers' Boats Nov 15, 2008
The friends become as close as two pearls in a clam, but the tide turns in paradise. Disagreements crop up like white caps on an angry sea. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Coral reefs are threatened as the oceans become more acidic; but all is not yet lost Nov 13, 2008
I live on Bonaire, a divers paradise. I have been diving here for 20 years and the degradation of the island's reef is not in question. (BBC News -- Science)
The economics behind the sacred baby bonus Nov 13, 2008
But below that threshold, as Mr. Godbout and Ms. St-Cerny make clear in their study, Quebec is a relative paradise for families. A Quebec couple with two children, for instance, can earn more than $53,000 before it starts paying a cent in income tax. (Globe and Mail)
Tighter airport security hurts US tourism Nov 12, 2008
sports enthusiast paradise, for. is rich with culture and heritage, breathtaking. (Yahoo News -- Aviation Security)
Obama has free hand at Defense Nov 12, 2008
An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 11, 2008 Nov 12, 2008
Thought would destroy their paradise. No more; where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise. (North County Times)
USF Men's Basketball Opens 2008-09 Season at Verizon Tip-off Classic Nov 12, 2008
Dons Tackle Host Hawaii Friday and Take on Texas State Sunday in Paradise. Nov. 11, 2008. (Usfdons.com)
o Marchers call for police chief's resignation Nov 11, 2008
" Blacks who have the nerve to pass through Palo Alto or live here get that "congenial" gift. The message is clear: if you're black, you don't belong here. It is hard to think of such blatant disregard for the rights of citizens. To declare that some of them, because of the color of their skin deserve not to be able to venture into Palo Alto without the justified fear of being singled out is morally reprehensible and unconstitutional. Words do matter. The Chief's words renewed the injury of... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sports news briefs (Today) Nov 11, 2008
The Indy 300, which has been held at Surfers Paradise every October since 1991, is expected to be replaced by a round of the A1 Grand Prix on the same street circuit. Driver Helio Castroneves will stand trial in March in Miami federal court on tax evasion charges. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire Nov 11, 2008
"For us, Malibu is paradise. Is it worth it? I don't know," she said. "There are so many disaster areas. People just love their home and where they live, no matter what. There's always that chance.". (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
No. 9 Cal Opens Season Friday Afternoon at Haas Nov 11, 2008
Cal then travels to the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for Thanksgiving weekend to battle three perennial basketball powers. The Bears open the tournament against South Florida Nov. 27, then face Texas Tech Nov. 28 and conclude the event vs.. (Calbears.com)
Cardinals vs. Cubs always a hot topic in Mattoon Nov 10, 2008
Writer/artist F.N. Fred Wright is a former Mattoon resident who lives in California but maintains a part-time residence at Lake Paradise. He is a Vietnam veteran. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obituaries: Jacob Karl Heriford Rich(1980-2008) Nov 9, 2008
Jacob is survived by his mother, Nylia Dyer of Crescent City; older brothers, Robert Gunter of Paradise, Calif. and Owen Christiansen of Crescent City; younger sister, Aleasha Rich of Crescent City; four nephews and three nieces of Crescent City; grandmother, Vivian Heriford of Crescent City; and a huge extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. (Daily Triplicate)
Pig organs available to patients in a decade Nov 8, 2008
Paradise Discovered - Hawaii, Oahu FREE nights. List your property with two leading travel websites. (Times Online)
Hmong New year Nov 6, 2008
"The family wanted me to move back down there. Uh-uh,' I said. This is paradise, you have the ocean, then you have the trees, it's so quiet up here.". Vang said she has as much respect for Del Norte County and the United States as for her native Laos. (Daily Triplicate)
'The masked avengers' and the great Sarah Palin prank Nov 4, 2008
"We were in paradise," said Mr. Audette. "Of course we always say at the end it's a prank. For us, it's only a joke. We're not trying to make political statements.". (Globe and Mail -- Business)
McCain the right choice Nov 4, 2008
Ben C wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:14 AM:" Comrades! Rise up for most glorious revolution and place Comrade Obama in the seat of power! Tax the rich! Give all their money (and ours) the the government to 'take care of us'! Bring about a social paradise, just like the former USSR, China, Cuba, Vietnam etc.!...... (Hang on, folks,...it's gonna be a bumpy ride! Remember two other countries that elected big office to solve an economic crisis; Germany in 1936 and Russia in 1917! ". JM wrote on Nov 3, 2008... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Word on the street: Aetna Health upgrades offices in Fresno Nov 3, 2008
folks are distributing promotional items to more than 75 salons statewide, including five in Fresno/Clovis: The Spa at Fig Garden Village, Polished Hand and Foot Spa, Paradise Salon, Bella Nail nd Salon del Monaco. The items include a White Gold poster, plastic magazine covers, emery boards, nail polish and compact mirrors. (Fresno Bee)
