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Harris shares edge higher on 2010 outlook

Harris Corp. shares jumped 10 percent on Wednesday, a day after the company posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and lifted its outlook.

Harris says Miami finding balance

Jacory Harris came into this season as Miami's cover story, the quarterback who was featured prominently in newspapers and magazines, on televisions and across the Internet.

RB Harris sets 2 school records in BC's win

Boston College running back Montel Harris set a school records of yards rushing and touchdowns in a single game in the Eagles' 52-20 win against North Carolina State on Saturday.

Harris & Harris announces proposed share offering

Harris & Harris Group Inc. announced a proposed follow-on public offering of its common shares on Monday.

Harris' start has Miami flying high

Jacory Harris has an enemy. Himself.

Harris lifts regular dividend to 22 cents

Harris Corp., a communications and information technology company, on Friday raised its regular quarterly dividend to 22 cents from 20 cents.

Analyst upgrades military radio maker Harris

Military radio maker Harris Corp. shares surged Thursday after an analyst upgraded the stock on growing evidence that sales to the Pentagon will increase.

Tidbits: ‘Bachelorette’ cast reveals Ed’s ‘shady’ side

While Jillian Harris continues to stand by her made-for-TV fiancé Ed Swiderski, new details have emerged about the accused “Bachelorette” bad guy.

Coroner: Heart disease killed author Harris

A coroner's official says heart disease, complicated by high blood pressure and a hardening of the arteries, is what killed author E. Lynn Harris last week.

49ers put Harris on IR; rookie Jean-Francois out

San Francisco cornerback Walt Harris was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, two months after surgery on his right knee put the former Pro Bowl player's career in jeopardy.

Author E. Lynn Harris dies at age 54

Long before the secret world of closeted black gay men came to light in America, bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduced a generation of black women to the phenomenon known as the "down low."

Author E. Lynn Harris dies at age 54

Best-selling author E. Lynn Harris has passed away, his publisher, Doubleday, has confirmed. He was on a book tour of the West Coast for his latest novel, “Basketball Jones,” when he died.

Neil Patrick Harris to host CBS' Emmycast

Neil Patrick Harris, who won critical acclaim hosting last month's Tonys, will fill the same role for the prime-time Emmys.

Neil Patrick Harris gets ready as 2009 Tony host

Ask Neil Patrick Harris how he sees his job as host of the 2009 Tony Awards, and the star of TV's "How I Met Your Mother" says judiciously, "ringmaster at the circus — I want to be strong enough to earn your trust but be able to allow all the specialty acts to shine."

Bulls assistant Del Harris retires

Chicago Bulls assistant Del Harris has retired after a 33-year career in the NBA in which he was coach of the year in 1995 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Niners CB Harris could be done for season

San Francisco cornerback Walt Harris could miss the upcoming season after tearing a ligament in his right knee, dealing an early blow to the 49ers' hopes of a return to playoff contention.

Destined as a psychopath? Experts seek clues

Doctors today can tell a great deal about a child from a very early age. In the womb, for instance, tests can reveal risk for Down syndrome and a range of other conditions. Within a baby’s first year or two, health professionals can spot signs of significant developmental disabilities, possibly even autism. And some now believe they can tell if preschoolers are showing risk factors for becoming a psychopath, someone potentially capable of committing bone-chilling crimes without an ounce of guilt or remorse.

Harris leaves game with oblique injury

Washington second baseman Willie Harris strained his left oblique running to first base in the third inning Sunday against the Atlanta Braves.

Nets G Devin Harris out with shoulder injury

All-Star guard Devin Harris missed the New Jersey Nets' game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night because of a shoulder injury.

Harris back in Nets lineup after missing 12 days

All-Star guard Devin Harris has returned to the New Jersey Nets' lineup after missing 12 days with a shoulder injury.

Nets G Harris (shoulder) sidelined indefinitely

New Jersey Nets All-Star guard Devin Harris will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained left shoulder and strained deltoid muscle.

Gulp! She swallowed her engagement ring

A lot of guys try to come up with proposal scenarios that their girlfriends will remember forever. So give Reed Harris credit for accomplishing that goal — even if it turned out to be in don’t-try-this-at-home fashion.

'Dancing' host Samantha Harris picks top contender

The new season of "Dancing With the Stars" hasn't even begun, but host Samantha Harris already has an idea who could be a top contender.

Harris receives contract from Saudi Arabia

Communications and information technology company Harris Corp. said Thursday it will provide a range of broadcast transmitters to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and Information as part of the country's move to modernize its TV and radio infrastructure.

Kentucky F Harris cleared to play after fainting

Kentucky forward Ramon Harris has been cleared to return to practice by doctors two days after fainting during halftime against Alabama.

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A tough approach to drug-using mothers
Source: The L.A. Times

Harris' focus has shifted since then from sterilization to long-term contraception -- IUDs, implants, hormone patches and shots.

Store Owner and His Nephew Track Down Lexington, Kentucky Robbery Suspect
Source: Kentucky.com: Homepage

After a business owned by Leo Mesmar was robbed on September 2, 2009, he and his nephew went to "track down" the robber, Deerie Harris.

Video - Sam Harris on Real Time with Bill Maher
Source: YouTube

Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason and Letter to a Christian Nation.

The Strange Case of Francis Collins -- Sam Harris Expands His Comments
Source: reasonproject.org

Some readers will consider any criticism of Collins' views to be an overt expression of "intolerance." Indeed, when I published an abbreviated version of this essay in the New York Times, this is precisely the kind of negative response I received.[8] For instance, the biol …

Majority back Obama on health care reform: poll
Source: Google

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans are in favor of having a public, or government-run, option in the US health care system as proposed by President Barack Obama, a poll showed Tuesday. Fifty-two percent of 2,276 US adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive between July  …

Sam Harris on the Appointment of Francis Collins as the Director of the National Institutes of Health: Science Is in the Details
Source: The New York Times

Dr. Collins is regularly praised by secular scientists for what he is not: he is not a "young earth creationist," nor is he a proponent of "intelligent design." Given the state of the evidence for evolution, these are both very good things for a scientist not to be.

Man says gummy snack came with tooth
Source: NewsObserver.com

How much is a stray tooth worth? Somewhere between $35 and $35,000. Or so hopes Shea Harris of Raleigh, who discovered what looks like a human tooth embedded in the dinosaur-shaped gummy fruit snack he was eating. The tooth was not his own.

Columbine: What are your thoughts, ten years later?

Ten years ago, on April 20, 1999, the nation – and the world – looked on in shock as two 17-year-olds, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, went on a vicious gun rampage at Columbine High School in Colorado, killing fellow 12 students and a teacher.

Does Charles Darwin Really Serve as a Positive Example Against the New Atheists?
Source: freeinquiry.com

Weiss and Nisbet are trying to use Darwin as a positive example to contrast with their presumed negative example of the New Atheists.

Overwhelming majority of Americans support legal recognition of same-sex couples: Harris Interactive poll
Source: GLAAD

The general statistics of the survey: According to the Pulse of Equality telephone survey among 2,008 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, conducted from Nov. 13-17, 2008, Americans support key policy proposals that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Among them:

EMMY ANALYSIS: Supporting Actor Categories

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Ted Danson, DAMAGES Michael Emerson, LOST Zeljko Ivanek, DAMAGES William Shatner, BOSTON LEGAL John Slattery, MAD MEN DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ALL OF "DAMAGES"

Teacher's comments about McCain, war stir anger
Source: fayobserver.com

A Cumberland County school teacher is defending her comments to a fifth-grade pupil who expressed support for John McCain in her class last spring.

Sam Harris on Sarah Palin and Elitism - When Atheists Attack
Source: Newsweek

Let me confess that I was genuinely unnerved by Sarah Palin's performance at the Republican convention. Given her audience and the needs of the moment, I believe Governor Palin's speech was the most effective political communication I have ever witnessed.

Blind Woman Tasered by Dayton Police

Thursday, July 17th 2008, Dayton Ohio Police arrived at the home of 49 year old Denise Harris, looking for her son, a robbery suspect. A blind woman, Denise Harris of a Fernwood Avenue apartment opened the door to the police and told them that her son was not there.

A nickname for 'Cav'

OK, so in the world of cycling a few riders have nicknames, some of which are fun (The Cobra, Uncle Fester etc) and others are rather more mundane (e.g. The Boss).

YouTube - Sam Harris on Religion
Source: YouTube

Excellent audio lecture by philosopher Sam Harris. About 80 mins long, well worth hearing.

Amateur Atheists?
Source: ScienceBlogs

That, minus the question mark, is the title of a new article by theologian John Haught in the current issue of The Christian Century. The subtitle is "Why the New Atheism isn't Serious." Sadly, the article does not seem to be available online.

Dances with Wolves

Idiot Pilot's sophomore release, Wolves, marks a new age in the duo's song writing, based from their debut album, Strange We Should Meet Here.

What the New Atheists Don't See
Source: city-journal.org

The British parliament's first avowedly atheist member, Charles Bradlaugh, would stride into public meetings in the 1880s, take out his pocket watch, and challenge God to strike him dead in 60 seconds. God bided his time, but got Bradlaugh in the end.

The Closed Mind of the New Atheism - An Attack on Imagination
Source: The L.A. Times

Voltaire and his colleagues attacked the dominant values of their day, at great risk to themselves. By almost comical contrast, the new anti-religionists are safely needling the dominant liberal culture's favorite bete noire.

Why Do They Always Lie?
Source: recursed.blogspot.com

This article by Peter Berkowitz, who teaches law at George Mason, and is a "senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution", is no exception. How many lies can you find?

Biologist responds to Wall Street Journal's criticism of "New Atheism"
Source: ScienceBlogs

PZ Meyers, University of Minnesota Biology professor, responds to Sam Schulman's recent column in the WSJ decrying the "New Atheism." As per usual, each of Schulman's arguments are roundly refuted. In the face of reason, Christian apologetics is reduced to word games.

Undefeated Boise State Deserves More Respect in the College Football Polls
Source: Fox Sports

After Boise State defeated Oklahoma 43-42 in this year's edition of the "Greatest College Football Game EVER", many observers are begging for a playoff system in major college football.

Sam Harris vs. Dennis Prager — Does God exist?
Source: jewcy.com

A few weeks ago, Harris, the author of "End of Faith" and recently "Letter to a Christian Nation" debated conservative radio host and Townhall.com columnist, Dennis Prager on the existence of God. Anyone familiar with these two men can likely predict the outcome.

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