Thursday, February 09, 2012

Bradley: Gary Carter, Mets great, shows extraordinary courage to his players | NJ.com


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/02/bradley-gary-carter-mets-great-shows.html


Gary Carter makes opening day at Palm Beach Atlantic University - WorldOnCampus.com - Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter teaches Palm Beach Atlantic University's Sailfish how to live


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/02/gary-carter-makes-opening-day-at-palm.html


Gary Carter is a gem - Rob Vanstone - The Leader-Post -- His own affection for the game is evidenced by the manner in which he treats its enthusiasts. He has always made it better by being friendly and accessible. In Carter's heyday, an autograph could be obtained for the cost of postage, two envelopes (one of which was self-addressed and stamped) and a piece of paper.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/01/gary-carter-is-gem-rob-vanstone-leader.html


Former teammates thinking of Hall of Famer Gary Carter as his cancer fight continues | MLB.com: Anthony DiComo - But with Carter's condition declining, his friends are also preparing for the worst. Carter delivered a brief speech at his charity dinner last weekend, thanking his attendees for their support in what Teufel described as a "Lou Gehrig-ish" address. "You put things in perspective a little bit more when you have something like this," Teufel said. "He's just very thankful at this point for what he's had. "It hurts to see time creep up on him like that and grab him a little bit. He's only 57 years old. We're just saddened by all of it."


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/01/former-teammates-thinking-of-hall-of.html


After dog bite, TV news anchor undergoes reconstructive lip surgery - The Denver Post - Denver TV anchor Kyle Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery today to repair injuries to her lip after being bitten by a dog during a live segment on the 9News morning show.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/02/after-dog-bite-tv-news-anchor-undergoes.html


PREVIEW: The Future for Alabama Farmers - WSFA.com: - Farmers in Alabama have been among the most vocal opponents to the state's new immigration law. They say the law has driven many of the workers to go elsewhere, forcing many to lower the amount of crops they grow or go out of business altogether.


http://www.wsfa.com/story/16898268/the-future-for-farmers-a-preview


NFL inadvertently pulls Chrysler Super Bowl ad - CBSSports.com - Clint Eastwood - It's Halftime In America



http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34749416

Braves hope to move Class-A team to N.C. in 2014 | David O'Brien - AJC -The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin negotiations with the Braves and Mandalay Baseball Properties, and to explore the level of public support and costs and funding options for a new ballpark necessary bring the team to the city.



http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/02/08/braves-hope-to-move-class-a-team-to-n-c-by-2014/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog



Nuclear agency approves first nuclear reactors since 1978 – USATODAY.com -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the nation's first nuclear power plant in a generation on Thursday, clearing the way for Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build two reactors at its Plant Vogtle site near Augusta.



http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2012-02-09/us-nuclear-reactors-approve/53027204/1


Gotcha: 'Gulf of America' bill a poke at immigration laws, rep says | al.com


http://blog.al.com/gulf-coast/2012/02/gotcha_gulf_of_america_bill_a.html