MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A massive tortoise who left the circus and took his show on the road for six days has been found and is expected to be back with his circus family soon.
The 114-pound male tortoise named Berta didn't make it very far. He had traveled just two miles when he was spotted on a golf course less than a week after his July 7 escape during a show in Madison, Wis.
Alain Zerbini, owner and producer of Florida-based Zerbini Family Circus, says he expects to have Berta back in a few days. A friend of Zerbini picked up Berta from the Humane Society in Madison on Friday.
Zerbini says the tortoise has been "part of the family" for 10 years.
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Hospital here she comes
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Actress Mischa Barton, taken to a hospital Wednesday
on a 72-hour psychiatric hold, could be released today.
Barton, 23, called police about 3 p.m. Wednesday and, after talking to
her at her Westside home, officers decided to take her to a hospital --
reportedly Cedars-Sinai Medical Center -- under Section 5150 of the state's
health and welfare code.
Barton's publicist, Craig Schneider, issued a statement that said Barton
"was safely transferred to medical treatment for which she remains
hospitalized, as per the recommendation of her doctor."
Barton could be discharged as early as this afternoon. But if doctors
decide her mental state has not improved, they could request a 14-day hold.
Barton missed the Thursday night premiere of her latest movie,
"Homecoming," in New York City.
The actress, probably best known as Marissa Cooper on "The O.C.," is
set to appear in the upcoming series "The Beautiful Life," which is scheduled
to start production Wednesday.
Barton's representative told the Los Angeles Times her participation
"will ultimately be contingent on her progress and doctor's orders." The show
premieres Sept. 16.
She pleaded no contest to a driving while intoxicated charge and was
given probation after an arrest in December 2007. In May 2007, Barton was
taken from a Malibu beach party to a hospital because of what was reported to
be a reaction to cold medicine, the Los Angeles Times reported.
THIS IS FROM A CITY NEWS SERVICE ARTICLE
on a 72-hour psychiatric hold, could be released today.
Barton, 23, called police about 3 p.m. Wednesday and, after talking to
her at her Westside home, officers decided to take her to a hospital --
reportedly Cedars-Sinai Medical Center -- under Section 5150 of the state's
health and welfare code.
Barton's publicist, Craig Schneider, issued a statement that said Barton
"was safely transferred to medical treatment for which she remains
hospitalized, as per the recommendation of her doctor."
Barton could be discharged as early as this afternoon. But if doctors
decide her mental state has not improved, they could request a 14-day hold.
Barton missed the Thursday night premiere of her latest movie,
"Homecoming," in New York City.
The actress, probably best known as Marissa Cooper on "The O.C.," is
set to appear in the upcoming series "The Beautiful Life," which is scheduled
to start production Wednesday.
Barton's representative told the Los Angeles Times her participation
"will ultimately be contingent on her progress and doctor's orders." The show
premieres Sept. 16.
She pleaded no contest to a driving while intoxicated charge and was
given probation after an arrest in December 2007. In May 2007, Barton was
taken from a Malibu beach party to a hospital because of what was reported to
be a reaction to cold medicine, the Los Angeles Times reported.
THIS IS FROM A CITY NEWS SERVICE ARTICLE
CA PLANNING A CAR SALE?
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The state of California is planning to have a giant used car sale next month.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced plans Friday to sell off 15 percent of the state's approximately 40,000 light vehicles, a step officials said would generate $24.1 million over the next year.
The announcement comes as state officials are trying to erase a $26.3 billion budget deficit.
Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear said the idea for the sale came from state employees, who provided tips about workers taking home vehicles when they shouldn't and other cars sitting unused in state garages.
The sale will be held Aug. 28 and 29 in Sacramento."
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced plans Friday to sell off 15 percent of the state's approximately 40,000 light vehicles, a step officials said would generate $24.1 million over the next year.
The announcement comes as state officials are trying to erase a $26.3 billion budget deficit.
Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear said the idea for the sale came from state employees, who provided tips about workers taking home vehicles when they shouldn't and other cars sitting unused in state garages.
The sale will be held Aug. 28 and 29 in Sacramento."
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5 year old girl allegedly killed by her mom
"LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A 5-year-old girl apparently was stabbed to death by
her 30-year-old mother, who then slit her wrists and died, police said today.
The two were discovered about 9:40 a.m. at a home in the 300 block of
Vista Place near Garvanza Park, Los Angeles police Officer Rosario Herrera
said.
The girl had been stabbed multiple times, and the mother's wrists were
cut, said Herrera, adding that the information was preliminary. There was no
immediate word on a motive.
Both the mother and daughter were dead at the scene. Their names were
withheld pending notification of their next of kin."
CNS-07-18-2009 10:44 (FTP)
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her 30-year-old mother, who then slit her wrists and died, police said today.
The two were discovered about 9:40 a.m. at a home in the 300 block of
Vista Place near Garvanza Park, Los Angeles police Officer Rosario Herrera
said.
The girl had been stabbed multiple times, and the mother's wrists were
cut, said Herrera, adding that the information was preliminary. There was no
immediate word on a motive.
Both the mother and daughter were dead at the scene. Their names were
withheld pending notification of their next of kin."
CNS-07-18-2009 10:44 (FTP)
THIS IS FROM A CITY NEWS SERVICE ARTICLE
Friday, July 17, 2009
STERIODS ARE FOR DOPES
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Cycling Union has suspended two Spanish riders who tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug CERA.
The UCI said Friday that Inigo Landaluze tested positive in two blood samples last month, one taken during the Dauphine Libere race in France and the other out of competition.
Ricardo Serrano tested positive in a sample from the Tour of Switzerland.
The UCI provisionally suspended the riders until the Spanish cycling federation holds disciplinary hearings.
Neither rider is competing in the Tour de France.
The 32-year-old Landaluze won the Dauphine in 2005, although suspicions of doping shrouded the victory. The 30-year-old Serrano is already suspended for previous doping problems.
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The UCI said Friday that Inigo Landaluze tested positive in two blood samples last month, one taken during the Dauphine Libere race in France and the other out of competition.
Ricardo Serrano tested positive in a sample from the Tour of Switzerland.
The UCI provisionally suspended the riders until the Spanish cycling federation holds disciplinary hearings.
Neither rider is competing in the Tour de France.
The 32-year-old Landaluze won the Dauphine in 2005, although suspicions of doping shrouded the victory. The 30-year-old Serrano is already suspended for previous doping problems.
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Family wants the public's help for Justice
"LONG BEACH (CNS) - The family of a 46-year-old Long Beach man who was
shot to death one year ago today is asking the public to held solve the crime.
Edwin Dewitt Holman was shot around 8:30 p.m. July 17, 2008, near South
Street and Locust Avenue, said Officer Jackie Bezart of the Long Beach Police
Department.
Holman was found in an alley, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,
Bezart said. He died at a hospital.
Investigator are hoping witnesses will come forward with information
that leads to an arrest, Bezart said.
"Homicide detectives have very little information to go on at this time
and are asking for the public's help," Bezart said.
Relatives of the victim and homicide investigators plan to be at the
shooting scene today to underscore their call for public help.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting was urged to contact Long
Beach Police Department homicide Detectives Mark McGuire or Hugo Cortes at
(562) 570-7244. "
CNS-07-17-2009 03:58 (FTP)
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shot to death one year ago today is asking the public to held solve the crime.
Edwin Dewitt Holman was shot around 8:30 p.m. July 17, 2008, near South
Street and Locust Avenue, said Officer Jackie Bezart of the Long Beach Police
Department.
Holman was found in an alley, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,
Bezart said. He died at a hospital.
Investigator are hoping witnesses will come forward with information
that leads to an arrest, Bezart said.
"Homicide detectives have very little information to go on at this time
and are asking for the public's help," Bezart said.
Relatives of the victim and homicide investigators plan to be at the
shooting scene today to underscore their call for public help.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting was urged to contact Long
Beach Police Department homicide Detectives Mark McGuire or Hugo Cortes at
(562) 570-7244. "
CNS-07-17-2009 03:58 (FTP)
THIS IS FROM A CITY NEWS SERVICE ARTICLE
the big G's- Google and Government
LOS ANGELES (CNS ) - Frustrated by a slow, antiquated, crash-prone
computer system, the city of Los Angeles is weighing a plan to replace its e-
mail and records retention software with a service provided by Google, it was
reported today.
The move that could allow the Internet giant to retain sensitive records
transmitted by the police and other municipal agencies, the Los Angeles Times
reported.
If approved by the City Council, responsibility for protecting the
internal data and public records would be shifted from the city to Google,
according to a report submitted this week to a council committee that will
weigh the proposed $7.25 million contract, The Times reported.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa favors the effort to modernize the e-mail
system, which his spokesman, Matt Szabo, described to The Times as "Pac-Man-
era technology."
The current system "has got to be the slowest, most inefficient, crash-
prone e-mail system in the history of mankind," Szabo added.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesman, Lt. John Romero, said it
would be inappropriate for his agency to comment while a contract is being
negotiated.
But acting City Administrative Officer Ray Ciranna, the city's top
financial advisor, told The Times that the LAPD has raised questions about
Google's ability to shield sensitive arrest information.
L.A city officials also question whether Google, as keeper of the
records, would have to respond to public information requests, The Times
reported.
"Release of this data by Google without appropriate review by the city
attorney could compromise the city's position regarding pending or potential
litigation," according to a staff report quoted by The Times.
City officials hope to have the Google system installed before Dec. 31.
If the council misses that deadline, the city could be required to pay for
continuing maintenance on the current GroupWise e-mail system, according to The
Times.
CNS-07-17-2009 04:40 (FTP)
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computer system, the city of Los Angeles is weighing a plan to replace its e-
mail and records retention software with a service provided by Google, it was
reported today.
The move that could allow the Internet giant to retain sensitive records
transmitted by the police and other municipal agencies, the Los Angeles Times
reported.
If approved by the City Council, responsibility for protecting the
internal data and public records would be shifted from the city to Google,
according to a report submitted this week to a council committee that will
weigh the proposed $7.25 million contract, The Times reported.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa favors the effort to modernize the e-mail
system, which his spokesman, Matt Szabo, described to The Times as "Pac-Man-
era technology."
The current system "has got to be the slowest, most inefficient, crash-
prone e-mail system in the history of mankind," Szabo added.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesman, Lt. John Romero, said it
would be inappropriate for his agency to comment while a contract is being
negotiated.
But acting City Administrative Officer Ray Ciranna, the city's top
financial advisor, told The Times that the LAPD has raised questions about
Google's ability to shield sensitive arrest information.
L.A city officials also question whether Google, as keeper of the
records, would have to respond to public information requests, The Times
reported.
"Release of this data by Google without appropriate review by the city
attorney could compromise the city's position regarding pending or potential
litigation," according to a staff report quoted by The Times.
City officials hope to have the Google system installed before Dec. 31.
If the council misses that deadline, the city could be required to pay for
continuing maintenance on the current GroupWise e-mail system, according to The
Times.
CNS-07-17-2009 04:40 (FTP)
THIS IS FROM A CITY NEWS SERVICE ARTICLE
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