http://www.wikio.co.uk/search=LOUISVILLE Wikio - LOUISVILLE http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69490360 Filed under: Mid-Majors , WAC , NCAA Basketball Gossip Once upon a time, Herb Pope was considered one of the best recruits in the 2007 class. Teams like Louisville, UConn, Pitt, and Memphis were recruiting him. Then, they started backing away. Pope had a disastrous summer AAU season in 2006. His effort was questioned. He fought with his AAU coach.There were increasing signs that he wasn't worth the risk. Eventually he signed with Reggie Theus and New Mexico State. Pope was shot several times in March 2007 while at a party. New Mexico State stood by him, and even after Theus left for the NBA Pope decided to stick with the Aggies. Granted, it took a lot longer with some academic questions from the NCAA . NMSU stood by Pope even after a DUI arrest . Pope had a bad family history as he bounced to family members and changed schools several times. He appeared to find some stability in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (outside of Pittsburgh). Yet, just before the start of his junior and senior years he nearly transferred to a prep school in Florida -- only to change his mind back at the last minute. So, really, should it have come as a shock that Pope would explore transferring from NMSU just as the new school year is about to get underway? Well, he looked into Seton Hall and possibly Duquesne. The problem was that Pope wanted to have the NCAA give him a hardship waiver to play this season -- before he actually transferred . They system doesn't work that way -- and it was hard to figure what family issues would excuse playing in New Jersey when his family is in Western Pennsylvania and Maryland. So, after all of that, Pope decided to remain with the Aggies . If history is any indication, NMSU Coach Marvin Menzies can expect this to repeat itself at least one more season -- if Pope lasts that long. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:34:32 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69490360 2008-08-30T04:34:32Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69467779 LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to a decline of purse money earned from wagering sources during its 2008 Spring Meet, Churchill Downs Racetrack has been forced to reduce $975,000 from Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:47:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69467779 2008-08-29T21:47:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69463445 The Louisville chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners has begun a search for the organization’s first full-time executive director. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:45:28 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69463445 2008-08-29T20:45:28Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69463557 Yahoo Sports is reporting (and the Cincinnati Enquirer reported earlier this week) that Ramon Ramirez will be called up and activated for tomorrow night’s start against the Giants. The 25-year-old Ramirez split the season at Class AA Chattanooga and Class AAA Louisville. He went 2-3 with a 4.70 ERA in nine starts at Chattanooga before being [...] Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:33:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69463557 2008-08-29T19:33:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69452814 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has notified Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government that nearly 5,000 Gulf Coast evacuees fleeing from tropical storm Gustav might be transported to Kentucky. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:37:21 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69452814 2008-08-29T18:37:21Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69452935 The sale of Kentucky Speedway to Speedway Motorsports Inc. is on track to be completed this fall. SMI announced Thursday that it will proceed with its acquisition of the 1.5-mile tri-oval located in northern Kentucky about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati. The two sides reached an agreement in May, and SMI completed a 90-day review earlier this month. The company expects the sale to be completed by December. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:33:25 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69452935 2008-08-29T18:33:25Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69447872 An online auction of portraits of Ryder Cup captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo has been launched, with proceeds to benefit the Muhammad Ali Center and The First Tee of Louisville, a program that introduces children to golf. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:22:31 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69447872 2008-08-29T18:22:31Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69436982 Recently I saw an article about a married, former Baptist minister who was ordained as a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Louisville. In the Diocese of Peoria in which I currently reside, we had a former Episcopalian minister ordained as a priest. Shelray goes to an Anglican Use Rite parish in San [...] Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:49:05 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69436982 2008-08-29T15:49:05Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69442816 Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? The LBA invites all members of the legal community to join us for lunch at the Bar Center on Thursday, September 4 for the second annual Member Appreciation Fair. LBA members and potential members are welcome to attend this free event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. LBA vendors and benefit providers will be on-site offering a variety of services, information and take-away gifts to all guests. Guests will be treated to a complimentary lunch, gourmet coffees, door prizes and more. For additional information, contact the LBA at (502) 583-5314. Event updates will be posted on the LBA website as they become available. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:47:20 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69442816 2008-08-29T15:47:20Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69437814 Parking is always a hot topic around Ryder Cup time - Free Parking is available for all Ticket holders at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) with a complimentary shuttle service running from the KEC and downtown Louisville to Valhalla Golf Club. 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Heidi Lowe AT comcast DOT net Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:50:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69479707 2008-08-29T14:50:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69419035 Posted by Andy Naselli for JT Al Mohler : Today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal includes an article on adoption by Naomi Schaefer Riley that features our own Dr. Russell Moore. An excerpt from the article: Russell Moore, the dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., is the author of a forthcoming book called “Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches.” A few years ago, Mr. Moore and his wife adopted two boys from Russia, and he notes that his church has posted a large map showing which countries member families have adopted children from. “In any given church,” he notes, “you rarely see only one family who has adopted. . . . It becomes part of the culture of the congregation.” Of course, we not only know Dr. Moore as an advocate for adoption, but we see in his family — and in so many others no this campus — all the evidence we need concerning the grace of adoption. I offer further thoughts here . Mohler's "further thoughts" refers to an article he posted early this morning: " The Culture of the Congregation -- Celebrating Adoption. " Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:18:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69419035 2008-08-29T13:18:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69411824 In game 2 of the meaningless 4 game series between the Indianapolis Indians and the Louisville Bats, the Indians came from behind in thrilling fashion to take the lead in the bottom of the 8th. Todd Coffey blew the save for the Bats before Daniel Herrera gave up the tie. All in all, a performance for [...] Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:42:10 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69411824 2008-08-29T12:42:10Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69394797 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Porter Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBIB), parent company of PBI Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2008, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2008. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:32:25 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69394797 2008-08-29T10:32:25Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69368669 Luis Cruz hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the Indianapolis Indians to a 5-4 win over the Louisville Bats on Thursday night at Victory Field. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69368669 2008-08-29T05:00:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69360360 You might not have noticed, but the contest between Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is not the only presidential race underway. At the 30th biennial National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association convention in Louisville next month, incumbent Margaret L. Baptiste... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:02:23 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69360360 2008-08-29T04:02:23Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69371985 NICK FALDO promises no singing in his Ryder Cup speeches – but he has let it be known drum kits are going with him to Louisville next month. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69371985 2008-08-28T23:00:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69331068 Chris Dickerson hasn't changed his batting stance. He hasn't cut down on his swing. But Dickerson is hitting like he's never hit in his career. Dickerson, a Triple-A Louisville outfielder, put together a recent, 10-game surge in which he hit .361. That had him at .287/.387/.479. Dickerson, 26, came into this year as a .255 career hitter. He hit .236, .242 and .263 the past three seasons. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:03:46 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69331068 2008-08-28T21:03:46Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69333193 LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:KND) today announced that Paul J. Diaz, the Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69333193 2008-08-28T21:00:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69323595 IT guy : Your laptop is not booting up because you have a stuck function key. What happened, anyway? Rep (refusing to make eye contact) : Yeah, I ... uhhh, think I dropped something on it. It guy : Like what?! Rep : Ummm yeah, well, like my fist. Fern Valley Road Louisville, Kentucky Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | wtf? Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2008-08-28 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:36:01 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/search/LOUISVILLE?rinfoid=69323595 2008-08-28T19:36:01Z