http://wombatbanter.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Wombat and Banter Lovers (WBL) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:39:13 GMT 2010-01-03T23:39:13Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974618&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace President Obama came into office with the promise of fundamentally changing the country.  Some say he has gone to far, others say he hasn't gone far enough.  However, there is one change, that . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:04:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974618&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2010-01-03T22:04:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974245&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace This year's Alamo Bowl score saw a combined 72 points put on the scoreboard between the Michigan State Spartans and Texas Tech Red Raiders.  The game which was held Saturday night at 9PM EST in . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:37:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974245&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T16:37:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974231&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace “Morning Sunshine,” barked the boisterous Grandfather, Joe.             Aquarius yawned, awaking truant once again, “Morning! . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974231&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Paul Allen Leoncini 2010-01-03T16:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973684&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace The UFC 108 results from Saturday night's event have now been officially posted.  In one huge fight which had drawn much attention, Rashad Evans defeated Thiago Silva via unanimous decision in . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:29:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973684&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T06:29:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973660&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace One of the more interesting players to take the field in Saturday Night's Alamo Bowl will be Offensive lineman Brandon Carter of Texas Tech .  Carter sports a unique hairstyle and has worn face . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:03:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973660&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T06:03:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973641&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Following an on-campus fight in a dormitory, several Michigan state football suspensions have been handed out.  The list of Michigan state players suspended includes: Wide Receivers Mark Dell . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:47:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973641&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T05:47:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973488&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace The bowl games continue for NCAA College football in the New Year 2010.  Today featured East Carolina University's Pirates taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Autozone Liberty Bowl .  . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:51:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973488&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T02:51:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973464&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace On Saturday evening, the PA lottery millionaire raffle produced four instant millionaires after its much anticipated drawing.  There were also four $100,000 winners, 100 $1,000 winners and 5,892 . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973464&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-03T02:28:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970865&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace So you couldn't make it to New York City to see the ball drop in Times Square New Year 2010 ? That's ok, because there's plenty of television coverage of the event to enjoy without worrying about crowd . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:09:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970865&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-01T00:09:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace The ending and beginning meet face to face in January. For a brief moment history and future collide producing hope for the path before us. Happy New Year ! Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:11:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-31T21:11:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace As we ring in the new year and a new decade, it is often beneficial to look back at the past year/decade to learn from it. This way you can create a brighter future. Fox News did a poll on the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-31T20:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970346&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace So you chose to stay home rather than brave the large rowdy crowd that assembles in New York's Times Square for hours, even days in advance of the infamous "Ball drop". That's alright you can watch the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:16:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970346&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T16:16:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921846&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace So you chose to stay home rather than brave the large rowdy crowd that assembles in New York's Times Square for hours, even days in advance of the infamous "Ball drop".  That's alright you can watch . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921846&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T16:13:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969737&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Just two days after being suspended as Texas Tech's football coach, there is news that the school has fired Mike Leach .  This firing news comes just a day before the school would have had to pay . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:13:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969737&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T06:13:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969706&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace In recent breaking news, conservative radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh, was taken to a Hawaiian hospital.  He was reportedly in serious condition suffering from chest pains which some suspect . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:57:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969706&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T05:57:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969530&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Erik Gates, a frequently seen personality on the popular Discovery Channel TV series "Mythbusters" died during a freak accident.  The on-air personality was just 47 years old.  You can see . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969530&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T02:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Given the latest airplane terrorist attempt, there is a new call for more Walk-Through Scanners in airports.  Many object to them, because they are a little too accurate in showing what is under . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-29T23:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967848&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Several people died this year. Many of them died within days of each other. The ones who come to my mind are Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Bill Mays. Also let us not forget Walter Cronkite. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:04:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967848&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-29T23:04:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966622&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Tonight's Bears vs Vikings score is on the minds of many NFL fans of both teams. The Bears have not enjoyed the best of seasons, while the Vikings are heading into the playoffs as a division leader, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:20:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966622&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-29T06:20:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966045&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Snipper, and Boris the Baby Bull, delivered corn to all the donkeys for their help in the race. In the night sky they noticed a small green light. It’s Benny! Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966045&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-28T20:52:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965284&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Currently the NFL Playoff scenario favors the division leaders, while a handful of teams can determine their fate by either winning or losing their final game of the season.  One such team is the . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:46:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965284&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-28T06:46:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965104&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Today's Colts vs Jets game ended with a score of 29-15.  Unfortunately for the previously-undefeated Indianapolis Colts, that score was not in their favor.  The New York Jets officially ended . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:05:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965104&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-28T03:05:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964821&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace As Snippetville was enjoying the holiday season, a green bat was falling from outer space. The life of Apple Brewster would never be the same again. Benny the Bat is Coming Soon! . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:51:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964821&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-27T21:51:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964753&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Looking for New Years Wallpaper for 2010 ?  Christmas has ended and we are just says away from the end of 2009.  Many of us are looking back on the past year, and preparing to make it an even . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:39:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964753&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-27T20:39:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964629&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace The old saying says "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!" Rachel Ray is well known for her work in the kitchen and her TV talk show where she shows off her cooking skills. Did you know . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:33:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964629&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-27T18:33:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964400&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Bruised by the health care debate and worried about what 2010 will bring, moderate Senate Democrats, such as Mary Landriey and Ben Nelson, are urging the White House to give up now on any effort to pass . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:27:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964400&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-27T14:27:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964189&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace According to a recent segment on the Fox News channel, Eddie Murphy died in terms of Box office receipts for his movie in 2009.  Murphy was joined by other actor's deaths including John Cena, Cameron . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964189&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-27T06:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964170&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Nobody ever wants to see Christmas day end.  It's full of family, gifts, food and holiday cheer.  However, one thing to look forward to are the sales that start the day after Christmas.  . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:44:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964170&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-27T05:44:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963783&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Winter weather has caused numerous problems across the country, with the Midwest really getting hammered by the winter storms.  Snow has made for messy travel in many areas of the Midwest, and right . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:02:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963783&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-26T20:02:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963578&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace Many viewers received a great Christmas present in the form of Fox News babe Courtney Friel hosting the Fox & Friends programs this weekend.  Friel was on the couch along with co-anchor hosts . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:13:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963578&grpId=3659174697249644&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-26T15:13:09Z