News Archive for December 31 2007

Robert Frost Home Vandalized in Vermont

A former home of poet Robert Frost has been vandalized, with intruders destroying dozens of items and setting fire to furniture in what police say was an underage-drinking party. Homer Noble Farm was ransacked late Friday night during a party attended by as many as 50 people, Sgt. Lee Hodsden said Monday.

Motorola and Metrologic settle patent disputes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cell phone maker Motorola Inc and Metrologic Instruments Inc have settled all outstanding patent infringement disputes, the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday.

Marv Levy stepping down as Bills GM

Marv Levy, the cerebral coach who led the Buffalo Bills to an unprecedented four straight Super Bowls but couldnÂ’t revive a struggling franchise, told the team today he would not return as the BillsÂ’ general manager.

Calif. man saves year's worth of trash

Ari Derfel leads a trashy life. He just wants to remind everyone else that they do, too.

Ivanka Trump -- Hot and Not Bothered

Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Her dad is one of the biggest blabbermouths in the business -- but Ivanka Trump kept her trap shut as paps hounded her last night.The damn Donald's sexy daughter laughed off all questions the photogs threw at her. This is the one Trump we wouldn't... Read more

Would-be Ford assassin freed from prison on parole

One of the women who unsuccessfully tried to assassinate President Ford 32 years ago was released on parole Monday from a federal prison in California, according to a Bureau of Prisons spokesman.

Fla. diners find rare purple pearl in plate of clams

LAKE WORTH, Fla. - A Florida man was about halfway through a plate of steamed clams when he chomped down on something hard: a rare, iridescent purple pearl.

Restless Legs Syndrome Doubles Risk Of Stroke And Heart Disease

People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms, according to research published in the January 1, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Delta Petroleum says Tracinda to buy 35 percent stake

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp will pay $684 million to acquire a 35 percent stake in Delta Petroleum Corp , the independent oil and gas company said on Monday.