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  • Scott of Australia tees off on the 12th hole during the first day of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Mission Hills Dongguan
    Fast-finishing Scott joins Oosthuizen in China lead Reuters - 1 hr 41 mins ago

    SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - Adam Scott will be making the headlines for all the right reasons after the Australian produced a spectacular finish to earn a share of the first-round lead at the WGC-HSBC … More »Fast-finishing Scott joins Oosthuizen in China lead

    Scott of Australia tees off on the 12th hole during the first day of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Mission Hills Dongguan

    SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - Adam Scott will be making the headlines for all the right reasons after the Australian produced a spectacular finish to earn a share of the first-round lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament on Thursday. A year ago, Scott found himself unwillingly involved in an uncomfortable situation when …

  • To match Feature CYCLING-YEARENDER/
    IOC to investigate Armstrong's Olympic medal Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will investigate Lance Armstrong's 2000 Olympics bronze medal after the American was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles in the biggest … More »IOC to investigate Armstrong's Olympic medal

    To match Feature CYCLING-YEARENDER/

    BERLIN (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will investigate Lance Armstrong's 2000 Olympics bronze medal after the American was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles in the biggest doping scandal to hit the sport. "The IOC will now immediately start the process concerning the involvement of Lance …

  • In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 photo, Chelsea's Ramires, center left, remonstrates with referee Mark Clattenburg, center right, during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using "inappropriate language" at two players during Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester United, and lodged an official complaint with the Football Association. Clattenburg sent off two Chelsea players in the 3-2 loss to United at Stamford Bridge and allowed a contentious late winning goal to striker Javier Hernandez, who appeared to be offside when he scored. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
    Column: Madness shouldn't be required of referees AP - 2 hrs 1 min ago

    The players were more boys than men, not yet 17. But they were furious. Mimicking the ugly behavior of professionals seen on TV, they swarmed around the referee, haranguing him to disallow the goal just … More »Column: Madness shouldn't be required of referees

    In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 photo, Chelsea's Ramires, center left, remonstrates with referee Mark Clattenburg, center right, during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using "inappropriate language" at two players during Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester United, and lodged an official complaint with the Football Association. Clattenburg sent off two Chelsea players in the 3-2 loss to United at Stamford Bridge and allowed a contentious late winning goal to striker Javier Hernandez, who appeared to be offside when he scored. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

    The players were more boys than men, not yet 17. But they were furious. Mimicking the ugly behavior of professionals seen on TV, they swarmed around the referee, haranguing him to disallow the goal just scored against them. One player was particularly aggressive, threatening violence. So Nicolas Perron did what any referee …

  • Arsenal's Gervinho celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos Piraues during their Champions League Group B soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London
    Arsenal's Gervinho out for three weeks with ankle injury Reuters - 2 hrs 1 min ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's Gervinho will be out of action for three weeks with an ankle injury, ruling him out of Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, manager Arsene Wenger said … More »Arsenal's Gervinho out for three weeks with ankle injury

    Arsenal's Gervinho celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos Piraues during their Champions League Group B soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's Gervinho will be out of action for three weeks with an ankle injury, ruling him out of Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday. The 25-year-old forward was stretchered off in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers last weekend and …

  • San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy holds the World Series trophy as confetti falls during the baseball team's World Series victory parade, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
    San Francisco goes orange, black for Giants parade AP - 3 hrs ago

    A Halloween treat came hours early for San Francisco Giants baseball fans who turned out by the thousand — many climbing trees and rooftops — to cheer on the World Series champions during a confetti-drenched … More »San Francisco goes orange, black for Giants parade

    San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy holds the World Series trophy as confetti falls during the baseball team's World Series victory parade, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

    A Halloween treat came hours early for San Francisco Giants baseball fans who turned out by the thousand — many climbing trees and rooftops — to cheer on the World Series champions during a confetti-drenched parade through the heart of town.

  • South Africa's Steyn bowls in the nets at Sydney Cricket Ground during practice
    I am not the world's best bowler says top-ranked Steyn Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dale Steyn believes there are better bowlers in world cricket and it is simply his durability and consistency that have enabled the paceman to rise to the top of the ICC test bowling … More »I am not the world's best bowler says top-ranked Steyn

    South Africa's Steyn bowls in the nets at Sydney Cricket Ground during practice

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dale Steyn believes there are better bowlers in world cricket and it is simply his durability and consistency that have enabled the paceman to rise to the top of the ICC test bowling rankings. There are many who would disagree with the South African, not least those who have faced his blend of ferocious …

  • Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) duringg the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson
    Harden brilliant, Rockets beat Pistons 105-96 AP - 4 hrs ago

    With a new team and a new role, James Harden looked as comfortable as could be. More »Harden brilliant, Rockets beat Pistons 105-96

    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) duringg the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson

    With a new team and a new role, James Harden looked as comfortable as could be.

  • The entrance to Central Park is blocked off at 59th Street in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. All city parks are closed indefinitely pending damage assessment from superstorm Sandy. The Central Park Conservancy said at least 250 mature trees were felled by the storm, with benches and playgrounds damaged as well.  (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)
    Mayor says NYC Marathon to go on in wake of Sandy AP - 4 hrs ago

    Inspiring or inappropriate? New Yorkers and runners from around the world debated whether a marathon should be run with disaster for a backdrop. More »Mayor says NYC Marathon to go on in wake of Sandy

    The entrance to Central Park is blocked off at 59th Street in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. All city parks are closed indefinitely pending damage assessment from superstorm Sandy. The Central Park Conservancy said at least 250 mature trees were felled by the storm, with benches and playgrounds damaged as well.  (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)

    Inspiring or inappropriate? New Yorkers and runners from around the world debated whether a marathon should be run with disaster for a backdrop.

  • Harden of the U.S. 2012 Olympic men's basketball team dribbles the ball during an exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas
    Harden celebrates new contract with sparkling Rockets debut Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - James Harden delivered a monster debut for Houston on Wednesday with 37 points and 12 assists just hours after the Rockets stumped up the massive contract he had been seeking in Oklahoma City. … More »Harden celebrates new contract with sparkling Rockets debut

    Harden of the U.S. 2012 Olympic men's basketball team dribbles the ball during an exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

    (Reuters) - James Harden delivered a monster debut for Houston on Wednesday with 37 points and 12 assists just hours after the Rockets stumped up the massive contract he had been seeking in Oklahoma City. Harden, the NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year, was traded to the Rockets on Saturday after the Thunder balked at …

  • Raptors' Bargnani puts up a shot over Pacers' West during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto
    Raptors take center stage, Pacers steal spotlight Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TORONTO (Reuters) - With ice hockey on hold due to the NHL's protracted labor dispute sports fans in Toronto turned to basketball for their Halloween entertainment on Wednesday, but despite giving Indiana … More »Raptors take center stage, Pacers steal spotlight

    Raptors' Bargnani puts up a shot over Pacers' West during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto

    TORONTO (Reuters) - With ice hockey on hold due to the NHL's protracted labor dispute sports fans in Toronto turned to basketball for their Halloween entertainment on Wednesday, but despite giving Indiana a scare the Raptors lost 90-88 in their NBA season opener. George Hill's lay-up with two seconds left clinched the win …

  • Chelsea's Sturridge celebrates his goal during their English League Cup soccer match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London
    Chelsea beat United 5-4, holders Liverpool out Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea came from behind three times to overhaul Manchester United 5-4 after extra time and book a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, earning sweet revenge for Sunday's … More »Chelsea beat United 5-4, holders Liverpool out

    Chelsea's Sturridge celebrates his goal during their English League Cup soccer match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea came from behind three times to overhaul Manchester United 5-4 after extra time and book a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, earning sweet revenge for Sunday's controversial 3-2 league defeat. Holders Liverpool, fielding a weakened side for the secondary cup competition, were …

  • Manchester United's van Persie reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Everton in Liverpool
    Goals may flow as Utd and Van Persie host Arsenal Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United and Arsenal, who have scored and conceded a total of 41 goals between them in eight matches since October 20, promise a feast of football on Saturday as Robin van Persie … More »Goals may flow as Utd and Van Persie host Arsenal

    Manchester United's van Persie reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Everton in Liverpool

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United and Arsenal, who have scored and conceded a total of 41 goals between them in eight matches since October 20, promise a feast of football on Saturday as Robin van Persie faces his ex-club for the first time. Arsenal will be desperate to stop their former talismanic striker, who scored …

  • U.S tennis players Serena Williams and Venus Williams look on during a news conference in Lagos
    Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LAGOS (Reuters) - For many African-American celebrities, visiting Africa satisfies a yearning to return to their distant ancestral homeland. Not so for tennis player Serena Williams. "I'd love to say I'm … More »Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

    U.S tennis players Serena Williams and Venus Williams look on during a news conference in Lagos

    LAGOS (Reuters) - For many African-American celebrities, visiting Africa satisfies a yearning to return to their distant ancestral homeland. Not so for tennis player Serena Williams. "I'd love to say I'm from Africa, but we're from the United States and we're proud to be from there as well," she told reporters in Nigeria's …

  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, goes to the basket over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
    Lakers drop 2nd straight, fall to Blazers 116-106 AP - 7 hrs ago

    Dwight Howard's 33 points and 14 rebounds were not enough for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-106 loss to the inspired Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. More »Lakers drop 2nd straight, fall to Blazers 116-106

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, goes to the basket over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

    Dwight Howard's 33 points and 14 rebounds were not enough for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-106 loss to the inspired Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

  • Chelsea's John Mikel is shown a yellow card by referee Clattenburg during their English Premier league soccer match against Manchester United in London
    Chelsea report referee over Mikel, drop second accusation Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea lodged a complaint with the Football Association on Wednesday over what they feel was inappropriate language directed at Nigerian John Obi Mikel by referee Mark Clattenburg during … More »Chelsea report referee over Mikel, drop second accusation

    Chelsea's John Mikel is shown a yellow card by referee Clattenburg during their English Premier league soccer match against Manchester United in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea lodged a complaint with the Football Association on Wednesday over what they feel was inappropriate language directed at Nigerian John Obi Mikel by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's defeat by Manchester United. The European champions have though decided there is not "sufficient evidence" …

  • Real Madrid's Benzema celebrates his goal against Racing Sandanter during their Spanish First Division soccer match in Madrid
    Benzema and Kaka steer Real to King's Cup win Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Karim Benzema and Kaka guided a weakened Real Madrid to a 4-1 win at third-tier Alcoyano in a King's Cup last-32 first leg on Wednesday. The small town of Alcoy just north of Alicante, … More »Benzema and Kaka steer Real to King's Cup win

    Real Madrid's Benzema celebrates his goal against Racing Sandanter during their Spanish First Division soccer match in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Karim Benzema and Kaka guided a weakened Real Madrid to a 4-1 win at third-tier Alcoyano in a King's Cup last-32 first leg on Wednesday. The small town of Alcoy just north of Alicante, whose entire population of around 60,000 would fit inside Real's Bernabeu stadium, were out in force to watch their side …

  • Chelsea's Mikel is fouled by Birmingham City's Craig Gardner during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London
    Mikel hailed by Di Matteo amid referee storm Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said he had no hesitation in starting John Obi Mikel in Wednesday's thrilling 5-4 League Cup last 16 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. … More »Mikel hailed by Di Matteo amid referee storm

    Chelsea's Mikel is fouled by Birmingham City's Craig Gardner during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said he had no hesitation in starting John Obi Mikel in Wednesday's thrilling 5-4 League Cup last 16 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The club lodged an official complaint with the Football Association before the match alleging Mark Clattenburg, the …

  • Chicago Bulls power forward Taj Gibson (22) challenges a shot by Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Chicago. The Bulls won 93-87. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Bulls F Taj Gibson agrees to 4-year extension AP - 7 hrs ago

    Taj Gibson agreed to a four-year, $38 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, just before the NBA deadline Wednesday night. More »Bulls F Taj Gibson agrees to 4-year extension

    Chicago Bulls power forward Taj Gibson (22) challenges a shot by Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Chicago. The Bulls won 93-87. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    Taj Gibson agreed to a four-year, $38 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, just before the NBA deadline Wednesday night.

  • Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after his sentencing in his child sex abuse case in Bellefonte
    Child sex convict Sandusky sent to Pennsylvania maximum security prison Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Former Penn State assistant football coach and convicted child sexual predator Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his days in a maximum security prison in the southwest … More »Child sex convict Sandusky sent to Pennsylvania maximum security prison

    Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after his sentencing in his child sex abuse case in Bellefonte

    HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Former Penn State assistant football coach and convicted child sexual predator Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his days in a maximum security prison in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, the state corrections system decided on Wednesday. Sandusky, 68, who was sentenced to 30 …

  • Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, left, and newly acquired guard James Harden pose for photographers at an NBA basketball news conference, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Houston. Morey officially introduced Harden on Monday. Harden joined Houston in a stunning trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
    Harden and Rockets agree to 5-year, $80M deal AP - 11 hrs ago

    James Harden has agreed to a five-year, $80 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets. More »Harden and Rockets agree to 5-year, $80M deal

    Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, left, and newly acquired guard James Harden pose for photographers at an NBA basketball news conference, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Houston. Morey officially introduced Harden on Monday. Harden joined Houston in a stunning trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

    James Harden has agreed to a five-year, $80 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.

  • Sam Querrey of the U.S returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their match at the Paris Tennis Masters tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
    Querrey uspets Djokovic in Paris Masters AP - 12 hrs ago

    Sam Querrey recovered from a humiliating first set to beat second-seeded Novak Djokovic 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday. More »Querrey uspets Djokovic in Paris Masters

    Sam Querrey of the U.S returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their match at the Paris Tennis Masters tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

    Sam Querrey recovered from a humiliating first set to beat second-seeded Novak Djokovic 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

  • Los Angeles Angels' Santana pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim
    Angels trade former All-Star Santana to Royals Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Former All-Star pitcher Ervin Santana was traded by the Los Angeles Angels to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league reliever Brandon Sisk. The 29-year-old Santana was also offloaded … More »Angels trade former All-Star Santana to Royals

    Los Angeles Angels' Santana pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim

    (Reuters) - Former All-Star pitcher Ervin Santana was traded by the Los Angeles Angels to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league reliever Brandon Sisk. The 29-year-old Santana was also offloaded for cash considerations after the Angels exercised the right-hander's $13 million option for next season. "Acquiring …

  • New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) during the first half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
    Nets opener postponed by Sandy; NYC Marathon on AP - 13 hrs ago

    The Nets' regular-season debut in Brooklyn will have to wait. The New York City Marathon, however, is good to go. More »Nets opener postponed by Sandy; NYC Marathon on

    New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) during the first half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)

    The Nets' regular-season debut in Brooklyn will have to wait. The New York City Marathon, however, is good to go.

  • Warriors' Curry competes in the skills challenge event during the NBA basketball All-Star weekend in Los Angeles
    Guard Curry signs multi-year extension with the Warriors Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Golden State Warriors have signed their point guard Stephen Curry to a multi-year contract extension, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team announced on Wednesday. Though financial … More »Guard Curry signs multi-year extension with the Warriors

    Warriors' Curry competes in the skills challenge event during the NBA basketball All-Star weekend in Los Angeles

    (Reuters) - The Golden State Warriors have signed their point guard Stephen Curry to a multi-year contract extension, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team announced on Wednesday. Though financial details were not disclosed by the Warriors, local media estimate the deal to be worth $44 million over four years. …

  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts during their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles
    Chastened Lakers hope "time" will be the healer Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers had very little time to lick their wounds after stunningly losing their regular-season opener to the Dallas Mavericks but, almost to a man, they said that … More »Chastened Lakers hope "time" will be the healer

    Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts during their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers had very little time to lick their wounds after stunningly losing their regular-season opener to the Dallas Mavericks but, almost to a man, they said that time was their most precious commodity. Less than 24 hours after being humbled by the Mavericks 99-91 on their home court …

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - November 1, 2012
It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations.
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Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), My Early Life, 1930  
So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.
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Peter Drucker (1909 - 2005)  
The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence.
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A chess genius is a human being who focuses vast, little-understood mental gifts and labors on an ultimately trivial human enterprise.
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