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Saturday, July 28, 2012
No silence, but Costas marks 1972 Munich tragedy – USATODAY.com - As Israeli athletes entered the stadium, Costas recalled the 1972 Munich tragedy and said "there have been calls from a number of quarters" for the IOC to have a moment of silence in the London opening ceremony. Costas then noted the IOC had held a moment of silence this week at the Athletes Village. Costas' conclusion: "Still, for many, tonight, with the world watching, is the true time and place to remember those who were lost and how and why they died."
Agent Ralph Cindrich accuses Nick Saban of pay for play, covering things up - Yardbarker -- “No one’s watching them,” he said according to Don Kausler Jr. of Al.com. “You want to know who’s watching them? Nick Saban. You want to trust Nick Saban? I have enough on Saban right now – and I realize this stuff gets out, and I also realize the truth is a defense. I know what goes on in college football, so cut me a break. … Everybody has something on Nick Saban, for God’s sake. And if he has a problem with anything I say, come on after me, big guy.”
(AUDIO) - Pittsburgh sports agent accuses Alabama coach Nick Saban of cheating | al.com / Don Kausler Jr. - A Pittsburgh sports agent who is upset at the NCAA for the way it has hammered the Penn State football program took some shots at Alabama coach Nick Saban during an interview Wednesday on a Pittsburgh radio show. - Agent Ralph Cindrich essentially accused Saban of cheating but offered no concrete evidence.
Pot Legalization Is Coming | Julian Brookes | Politics News | Rolling Stone - Support for legalization is (no other way to put it) higher than ever, and rising. That's partly demographics – the young are more into pot than their elders, who aren't sticking around. But it's something else, too: The status quo, people are starting to notice, is a total disaster. - The prohibition on marijuana – a relatively benign drug when used responsibly by adults, and a teddy bear compared to alcohol and tobacco – has done an impressive job of racking up racially-biased arrests; throwing people in jail; burning up police time and money; propping up a $30 billion illegal market; and enriching psychotic Mexican drug lords.
TV analyst breaks down the opening ceremony coverage – USATODAY.com - USA TODAY Sports TV expert Michael Hiestand takes you through the night as NBC tape delay broadcasts the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Apple Is Said to Discuss an Investment in Twitter - NYTimes.com - Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the matter. - Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said. They declined to be named because the discussions were private.
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