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Isabel Wilkerson’s Journey to ‘Warmth of Other Suns’Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:51PM“The Warmth of Other Suns,” Isabel Wilkerson’s book about the Great Migration of blacks in America, took 15 years and much hands-on research to finish.

Jason Whitlock Wants Media To Stop Whining About a College Football PlayoffWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:56PMAn Anti-Playoff Argument: Jason Whitlock on a college football playoff. ”It took one sloppy, high-impact, scintillating game for the playoff whiners to begin their nonsensical whining. Boise State’s last-minute, Labor Day victory over Virginia Tech exemplified absolutely everything that is right about college football. ou’ll be waiting four months for the NFL to play a game [...]

Deadspin Classic: Stuart Scott Could Be Yours For $25 Grand (Plus Shipping!) [Deadspin Classic]Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:38PM# deadspinclassic Originally published Sept. 8, 2005 More »

Honoring those who serveWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:50AMPROCTORVILLE — Tied with a slender dark cord those letters tucked away on the corner of a counter ...

Lease Up/Lease Down (Sept. 5-11): Whirlpool & Deloitte Expand, Monsanto DownsizesTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:12PMCoStar compiles news of company expansions and relocations, as well as consolidations, closures and layoffs. Look for Lease Up and Lease Down every week, to stay updated on major corporate moves affecting commercial real estate. In this week's issue...

3 arrested after teen girl kidnappedTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:22PMROME, GA. — Authorities have charged three in connection with the kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl who showed up at Polk Medical Center last week. Authorities are not identifying the suspects because the case involves juveniles.

Caught in the Web: Catching up on Lakers newsTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:34PMBelow are a collection of Lakers-related articles within the last week while I was on vacation. -- The Times' Broderick Turner explains how Lakers forward Lamar Odom has emerged as a leader for Team USA. -- The Orange County Register's Kevin Ding predicts Byron Scott will coach the Lakers someday. -- ESPN Los Angeles' Andy and Brian Kamenetzky break down what's in store for Kobe Bryant, Pau ...

That Guy: The 10 Most Annoying Sports Fans in AmericaTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:31AMThe fan. The single most important element of any sport. The athlete, the coach, the game—all of those things are just there for our entertainment. What really matters is the fan. The rest literally get together at our bidding to perform for us. We pay the money to watch them do it. We buy the products that the advertisers sell that gives the money to the networks that they give to the league ...

New Orleans Events: Post Labor Day Entertainment Season BeginsTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:41AM  Darling friends, Another fabulous week has gone by in the beautiful City of New Orleans. Balmy, steamy weather greeted us as I went around attending all the fun events that included my Happy Hours - Toasting with Margarita with New Orleans Saints defensive back Mike McKenzie at Le Booze, and the well-attended 2nd Annual Cultural Collision, the unique event that brings together New Orleans ...