| Elkington, Performa projects and problems
The contract, slated to close in November, was never completed, according to partners in the project who spoke on condition of anonymity. Elkington said the project will proceed and said his relationship with its developers is so solid that he will participate in Celebrate Alabama, a similar project by the same company. Jackson, Miss. A $12 million project to revive the Farish Street District, originally slated to open this month, got a boost Feb. 12 with a new financing plan -- after initially being proposed by Performa in 2001. However, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's chief of staff, Marcus Ward, says it's unlikely the financing will save Performa's involvement in Farish Street. "We've given the developer numerous opportunities to come up with a plan, a strategy that would make this project a reality," Ward said.
Position battles dominate Big East's spring practices
Defensive end George Selvie should help smooth the transition for McCarney's replacement. - USF will also have to replace cornerbacks Mike Jenkins (three interceptions, 12 pass breakups) and Trae Williams (six interceptions, 11 pass breakups), which won't be easy. - The evolution of junior quarterback Matt Grothe should help the team build on last year's legitimate success. West Virginia Mountaineers Spring practice starts: March 14 Spring game: April 19 What to watch - Shifty quarterback Pat White is back, but how well will Noel Devine slide in for Steve Slaton, who decided to forgo his senior season in favor of the NFL Draft? - The most obvious story line this spring is how the team moves forward with its new coaching staff and whether it can leave the Rich Rodriguez saga behind.
Reader response: Glenbard N. vs. Fremd
Please take into consideration that we took this game very to heart. On the Fremd blogs they honestly offended us and our entire student body. They began to insult us concerning our deceased band director. Yes we were wrong in possibly "taunting" the fans but the Fremd fans and parents were even more disrespectful by throwing not only water bottles but also beer bottles, showing us the finger. .
Hearts fan chief urges caution over match boycott plans
I can understand people's frustrations because I feel the same way myself but I don't believe that boycotts are the way to go. Even at the height of the Save our Hearts campaign I didn't support them because I believe that all they serve to do is divide the fans."Despite Watson's reservations though, the plans have been getting backing from a number of fans on the website, with one poster suggesting: "We want a manager to be given 100 per cent control of footballing operations. We want a protest against this random team selection, substitutions and tactical nonsense that are self-destructing Hearts."If we were all to choose not to go to one match to show our disapproval with this method of madness, then why not the Gretna match on February 9?"If the attendance was so low it might just implant a seed of doubt into Vlad's mind that all is not well."Meanwhile as .
Gwent duo drafted into starting XV
WALES Under-20s coach Pat Horgan has urged the new faces to take their chance after shuffling his pack for the game with their Italian counterparts at Rodney Parade tomorrow evening. In come Newport Gwent Dragons prospects Jason Tovey and Ashley Sweet, at full back and lock respectively after impressing with Bedwas and Cross Keys this season, as well as Ospreys centre Gareth Owen and Blues scrum half Rhys Webb. The changes are made with an eye on June's World Championships, which Wales are hosting, but Horgan insists it will not be at the expense of a second Six Nations win. .
Credit crunch catches up with Goldman
The average estimate for 2008 earnings, down modestly during the second half last year, plunged 13 percent since February 1 as analysts focused on Goldman's exposure to hard-hit markets. Goldman is expected to report first-quarter earnings of $3.24 a share on March 18, according to Reuters Estimates. That's about half what it earned last year, buoyed by an LBO boom, frothy financial markets and investment gains. Forecasts have come down sharply for all the big banks, as the credit crunch spreads across almost every market -- the contagion effect that Wall Street executives last year assured analysts was not happening. The most important yardstick, though, is the stock market. Goldman, for years a leader among financial stocks, is down more than 26 percent this year.
Bhutto's party meets to nominate next prime minister of Pakistan
Fahim, who is popular in the party and would be harder for Zardari to forceout. It also reports that the PPP is still working out the details of its coalition with Sharif's party, which is said to be reluctant to participate fully. The battle over Musharraf and his rule is still driving Pakistani politics, reports The New York Times. Lawyers who spearheaded opposition to him last year are regrouping and calling for the reversal of Musharraf's purge of the judiciary, including the reinstatement of a former chief judge who remains under house arrest. Nor have the calls for impeaching Musharraf once parliament reconvenes gone away, adding to his difficulties. Mr. Musharraf, much weakened since removing his uniform and since his political party sustained a resounding defeat at the polls, nevertheless retains one powerful weapon.
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