| FALDO BUOYED BY SOLID SHOWING
Faldo finished joint 14th at Augusta and now must wait to see if the United States Golf Association look kindly on him just like the Masters did on his old rival Greg Norman this year. The 44-year-old is not exempt for Bethpage in New York and said: "I've done some good things this week and one goal I had was to play well enough to get that invite. "The leaderboard proves the advantage the long hitters have here now after the changes. I'm exhausted, but I'm pleased - I've learnt a lot from playing pressure shots." Faldo has three Masters and three Open titles to his name. He lost a play-off in the US Open to Curtis Strange in 1988, was third in 1990, fourth in 1992 and seventh only two years ago at Pebble Beach. Top European yesterday was Jose Maria Olazabal in fourth spot - the fifth top-five finish in America this year for the man who will not, of course, be part of Sam Torrance's Ryder Cup side at The Belfry in September.
The changing cycle
India may be the second largest producer of bicycles in the world but precious little has been done to promote the cause of cycling in the country. Shveta Pathak reports that the cycle industry is today churning out beauties that could easily make a style statement but the road ahead is rough for the two-wheeled bikes. And, the status-conscious still refuse to adopt them as a mode of transport. DO you remember the tinkle of the bell as daakiya Rajesh Khanna delivers the post in the song Daakiya daak laya? Or, the very urbane Aamir Khan making your breath stop for a while as he competes for the famous race in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander? If you do, you mustnt have forgotten the spirit lent to these moments by the good old bicycle. India is the largest cycle manufacturer in the world after China.
Shannon Matthews, Madeleine McCann And Haut De La Garenne
A man helping in the search for missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews is believed to have been crucified outside his house just yards from the nine-year-old's family home. Police are investigating the alleged assault of a 43-year-old man who neighbours claim was nailed to a wooden cross through his hands on Sunday night, and some locals claim the attack is related to the hunt for the missing girl. And the McCanns? Meanwhile, the McCanns, whose daughter Madeleine disappeared from their holiday apartment in the Algarve last May, have pledged their support to Shannon's parents. Writing in his personal online blog, Gerry McCann, said he and his wife Kate were praying for her safe return. "No matter what has happened to Shannon, there is no doubt she is extremely vulnerable," he added.
Corrections and clarifications
The theater provided incorrect information. 1/8/08 A recipe Sunday in the Entrée section for Muskego Lakes Country Club Greenbriar Stuffed Chicken misstated the amount of diced onion to be used. The recipe calls for 1/8 of a cup of finely diced yellow onion, not 8 cups. *** An Associated Press article Jan. 1 about the release from prison of Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to kill President Ford in 1975, incorrectly stated that she was involved with the Symbionese Liberation Army. Moore was involved with leftist political causes in the San Francisco Bay area at the time, but her former defense attorney, Frank Bell, says he knows of no connection between Moore and the SLA. 1/5/08 An article Friday about school board elections in the Washington-Caldwell and Waterford Graded districts misstated the deadline for candidates to file papers.
Neighbours told to shop drunks and drug addicts
Off course the elite of today are not involved in drug dealing, no way! You would never find any elites, judges and solicitors shifting the smack in this day and age?Glasgow solicitor admits laundering the proceeds of drug-trafficking - but escapes with a £5k finehttp://www.sacl.info/ .
AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Jillian Camarena was second with 18.50m/60-8.5, and Sarah Stevens third in 18.02m/59-1.5. USA indoor men's triple jump champion Aarik Wilson added the outdoor title to his career highlights, jumping 17.06m/55-11.75 (+1.7mps). Lawrence Willis was second with 16.97m/55-8.25, and 2004 Olympian Kenta Bell was third with 16.87m/55-4.25. Defending world champion Walter Davis has a bye into the World Championships. NCAA runner-up Michael Robertson of Stanford was a surprise winner in the men's discus with a best throw of 64.04m/210-1.Ian Waltz was second with 63.60m/208-8, Jarred Rome was third with 63.56m/208-6. In the lone junior event of the day, Pan Am Race Walk Cup bronze medalist Lauren Forgues of Maine Racewalkers easily won the women's 10,000m race walk in 51:49.96.
MUSEUMS: Exhibitions in North Iowa and beyond
Admission, $4 adults, $2 children 10-18 and free for children under 10. For information, call 641-228-1099.The Charles City Arts Center, 301 N. Jackson St., open 1-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and by appointment, 641-228-6284, or email ccarts@myclearwave.net. Admission is free. Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead festival will be observed from 3 to 8 p.m Saturday, Nov. 3. Loteria (Mexican bingo) will be played for prizes, 4-5 p.m.; Day of the Dead foods will be served 4-5 p.m. Free and open to the public.TOETERVILLEUnionhurst Gallery/Atlanta Sampson Museum, 4689 Hickory Ave., is open noon-3 p.m. Sundays and by appointment; features the lifetime work of Atlanta Constance Sampson. Free admission. For information, call (641) 736-2195.HAMPTONThe Franklin County Historical Museum, Fairgrounds, open 2-4 p.m.
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