usc
June 12, 2010 by Trend PK
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NCAA sanctions might force USC to vacate its Bowl Championship Series title-game victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, but the Trojans will remain national champions of the 2004 season in the Associated Press poll.
“The 2004 poll stands,” AP Sports Editor Terry Taylor confirmed in an e-mail to The Times. “The poll is intended to measure on-field performance. If teams are allowed to play, they’re allowed to be ranked and USC certainly played in 2004.”
There was speculation the AP might reconsider USC’s title because it recently called for a re-vote for NFL defensive rookie of the year. Brian Cushing, a former USC linebacker who plays for the Houston Texans, won the award but it was later announced that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Cushing kept his award after a second vote.
Taylor said USC’s 2004 national title was different.
“It would be impractical to revote,” Taylor said. “It’s been six years. Memories have faded and the poll board from that year is no longer intact.”
In 2003, USC finished No. 1 after the regular season in the AP and USA Today coaches’ poll but third in the BCS standings, preventing USC from playing in the BCS title game.
The AP, however, still crowned USC champions after the Trojans defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Louisiana State won the BCS title with a victory over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.
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orly taitz
June 9, 2010 by Trend PK
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In her bid to be the GOP nominee for California secretary of state, Birther conspiracy theorist Orly Taitz got 368,000 votes — about 26 percent — but lost badly to mainstream Republican Damon Dunn, who got 74 percent.
The only question now is: how long till Taitz claims the election was stolen and initiates years of litigation?
The top of her website currently features an amateurish YouTube video headlined “Interview with senior citizens, who supposedly nominated Damon Dunn, but swear they never did it.”
Even if she accepts the election results as legitimate, Taitz has plenty to keep her busy in the courts. She’s still facing complaints filed with the California bar, and she’s also locked in a battle with a U.S. 
attorney in Georgia over an unpaid fine that was imposed on Taitz for making frivolous Birther legal filings.Wonderful. Republicans chose the low road to do battle against Barack Obama and this is the price they pay. They have obstructed government through a campaign of lies, smears and dirty tactics. Republican operatives created the tea party movement which in turn attracted every right-wing nutcase in the country. They have given free license to bigots, homophobes, racists, birthers, religious fanatics and extremists of all sorts to spread their hate and nonsense. They have given a home to demented morons like Orly Taitz.
Here’s hoping Taitz wins the primary and Dems can run her face in a zillion ads with the slogan, ‘GOP – the party of Orly Taitz’.Maldonado — both of whom might have a chance to win in November — had to run with Orly Taitz as secretary of state, who would make her cockamamie issues about Obama’s birth certificate problems at the forefront of her activities?”
“There is no Republican candidate for statewide office that would be willing to have her campaign with them,” says Adam Probolsky, a spokesman for the Orange County Republican Party.
erica blasberg
May 11, 2010 by Trend PK
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LPGA Golfer Erica Blasberg Found Dead
25-year-old LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead in her home in Henderson, Nevada Monday. The cause of death was unknown as of this writing. TMZ.com reports that law enforcement is conducting a “death investigation” of the Orange County born, two-time All-American, 2003 NCAA Freshman of the Year and 2003 Pacific-10 Player of the Year from The University of Arizona who turned pro in 2004.
Blasberg’s agent Chase Callahan released this statement:
Clark County, Nevada police have not stated a cause of death because of an ongoing investigation. Blasberg was found dead in her home, according to a police spokesperson.
Blasberg played just a week ago on the LPGA Tour, finishing tied 44th place at the Tres Marias Championship. She did not have full status on the LPGA Tour this season. To most of the world, Erica was known as a professional golfer, but she was more than that.
00″ /> She was a loving daughter to her parents and a compassionate and loyal friend. Erica had a good heart, was extremely kind and very thankful for what she had in her life.
Brianne Matthews
Softball: Many gather to honor former Mater Dei pitcher Brianne Matthews, An estimated 1,500 people gathered Friday at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex for Brianne Matthews’ memorial service.
Before the service began, hundreds of people waited in line to hug family members of the star softball pitcher for Santa Ana Mater Dei. And high school softball and club teams huddled together, fully clad in their uniforms, consoling one other as they shed tears.
Matthews committed suicide at her Anaheim apartment on Feb. 25. The 16-year-old sophomore had a 4.0 grade-point average and had committed to play at the University of Arizona.
Her coaches and friends recalled her athletic and academic success, her infectious smile and her effervescent laugh.
“Her softball talent was obvious, but her personality was what was most remarkable about her,” said Orange County Batbuster Coach Gary Haning. “My memory of Bri will be of those of a rainbow, a shooting star, a sunrise. It’s not diminished by its brevity; you only wish it could still go on.”
Haning stressed to everyone in attendance that in times of pain and sadness there are always people to talk to and people who care.
“Keep this in mind when you don’t think you can go on,” Haning said. “Look at all of the people here whose life she touched — and this is just a small percentage.”
Bill Jackson, who coached Matthews when she was 11 to 14 on Firecrackers 93, said that he knew Matthews was remarkable the instant he met her. After all, she promised him that she’d throw the ball 65 mph when she turned 12, and she kept her word.
“She was the hardest-working athlete I’ve ever seen,” Jackson said.
Jackson said that he refuses to discuss why Matthews took her life, and encouraged others to follow his example.
“By discussing why, we’re implying that there’s a reason that could be good enough. There isn’t. Bri died of a broken heart. I believe she made a horrible decision in a moment of weakness,” Jackson said.
A Mater Dei softball teammate, Alyssa Yglesias, said the first thing that she noticed about Matthews was her wide smile and loving nature.
Yglesias admitted that she’s not an affectionate person, but said that changed after Matthews chased her around the school and gave her hugs.
“I like affection now,” Yglesias said.
The Mater Dei softball team is devoting this season to their departed teammate.
“Bri is our 10th man,” said Mater Dei pitcher Miranda Tamayo. “Although there’s only nine players on the field, she’s our 10th player on the field with us.”
Matthews’ catcher on the Orange County Batbusters, Shannon Bustillos, choked back tears as she spoke about her close friend.
“A bond between a pitcher and a catcher is like none other,” Bustillos said.
The two girls used to meet every Wednesday to practice, and Matthews would always want to warm up before the warm-up and practice after practice. Source and More
Snowing In Florida
January 9, 2010 by Trend PK
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TrendPK.com Snowing In Florida:It has been snowing in Florida a little today and the central part of the state has seen some light snow flurries and sleet turning in to rain as the temperatures warmed a little. Parts of Volusia, Orange, Seminole and Lake counties have all seen a little snow today.
According [...]
Snowing In Florida
January 9, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TrendPK.com Snowing In Florida:It has been snowing in Florida a little today and the central part of the state has seen some light snow flurries and sleet turning in to rain as the temperatures warmed a little. Parts of Volusia, Orange, Seminole and Lake counties have all seen a little snow today.
According [...]
Orange Bowl Halftime Show 2010
January 6, 2010 by Trend PK
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Orange Bowl Halftime Show 2010, The Jungle Boogie was jammin in Miami tonight. Kool and the Gang put on an amazing halftime show playing many of their hits and they haven’t lost their sound. Without a doubt, the best halftime show of the college bowl season yet. Get down get don and celebrate!
Orange Bowl Halftime Show 2010 was first posted on January 6, 2010 at 12:31 pm.
Nicole Henry Wiki
January 6, 2010 by Trend PK
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Nicole Henry, What’s the latest news about Nicole Henry? She will be singing at the Orange Bowl. I love the way she sings jazz and makes the ears fly away with inspiration.
Nicole Henry performed The Star-Spangled Banner at the Orange Bowl tonight. Jazz singer Nicole Henry is from Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Miami. Nicole Henry, now based in Miami, sang before more people at the Orange Bowl than ever before in her career.
Nicole Henry Wiki was first posted on January 6, 2010 at 1:45 pm.
Bcs Bowl Schedule 2010
Bcs Bowl Schedule 2010 updates :- The BCS National Championship Game will have Texas vs. Alabama, and will take place on January 7th, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. PST on ABC. That should be a good game, but it’s ridiculous how many votes separated TCU from Texas in the final polls. That’s what it came down to in the end anyways, votes on which team would be the more popular choice to play in the 2010 National Championship game, not actually who was the better team. The Orange Bowl ended up with an Iowa vs. Georgia Tech match-up that will take place on January 5th, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. PST on Fox.
2010 BCS Bowl Schedule
Jan 1 — Rose Bowl — Ohio State vs. Oregon — 1:30 P.M. PST / ABC
Jan 1 — Sugar Bowl — Florida vs. Cincinnati — 5:30 P.M. PST / FOX
Jan 4 — Fiesta Bowl — Boise State vs. TCU — 5:00 P.M. PST / FOX
Jan 5 — Orange Bowl — Iowa vs. Georgia Tech — 5:00 P.M. PST / FOX
Jan 7 — BCS Title Game — Texas vs. Alabama — 5:00 P.M. PST / ABC
Bcs Bowl Schedule 2010 was first posted on December 7, 2009 at 10:55 am.
“Anaheim Hills Fire”
November 25, 2009 by Trend PK
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TrendPK.com “Anaheim Hills Fire”:Anaheim, CA. Here is a fire map of the Anaheim Hills Fire 2009. An Anaheim Hills fire is causing road closures, evacuations, and threatening Orange County homes late Tuesday
TrendPK.com “Anaheim Hills Fire”:Anaheim, CA. Here is a fire map of the Anaheim Hills Fire 2009. An Anaheim Hills fire is causing road closures, evacuations, and threatening Orange County homes late Tuesday.
At 10 pm tonight, a sudden fire erupted in Anaheim Hills. By 10:30, the fire had burned 20 acres. By 11:30, [...]
