Bradenton Herald | 04/01/2007 | Real-life cons at library

Bradenton Herald | 04/01/2007 | Real-life cons at library: "There are any number of theories regarding the origin of April Fool's Day, but most of them agree that it probably had something to do with ancient celebrations surrounding the vernal equinox -the first day of Spring. No matter how it started, many folks will have a great time today, pulling harmless pranks on their friends . . . but that doesn't put them in the realm of the true con artist!

The exploits of real-life 'con men' are often stranger than fiction. Consider Frank Abagnale Jr. In the early 1960s, when he was just 16, he managed to pass himself off as an off-duty co-pilot for Pan American Airlines, garnering free flights around the globe and passing forged checks. Over the next several years, he had cashed about $2.5 million in bad checks, and created eight different identities, fooling many into believing that he was either a pilot or a doctor, or a lawyer, or a teacher.

Authorities spent years trying to apprehend him, and when he finally did land in prison, he won an early release in exchange for helping the federal government investigate frauds and scams. Read more about his amazing life in his autobiography, 'Catch Me If You Can,' or check out the 2002 movie of the same title.

Continuing to utilize his ill-gotten knowledge for the better good, Abagnale also penned"

SoCon Women's Golf Championship Postponed Due to Inclement Weather; Play Set to Begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday :: Second and third rounds are slated for 7

SoCon Women's Golf Championship Postponed Due to Inclement Weather; Play Set to Begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday :: Second and third rounds are slated for 7:30 am tee-times on Monday and Tuesday in Charleston, S.C.: "SoCon Women's Golf Championship Postponed Due to Inclement Weather; Play Set to Begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday
Second and third rounds are slated for 7:30 am tee-times on Monday and Tuesday in Charleston, S.C.

April 15, 2007

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. - The first round of the Southern Conference Women's Golf Championship has been postponed due to storm-like conditions at Patriots Point Golf Links on Sunday morning. Although as of mid-morning it had not rained at the golf course, gale force winds and the threat of inclement weather have prompted officials to delay the start.

The first round was set to open with tee times beginning at 7:30 am. The current plan is for play to begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday. Official tee times will be available at a later time.

The second round will continue as planned for a 7:30 a.m. start time on Monday, April 16 with the final round of play also set to begin at 7:30 am on Tuesday, April 17.

Western Carolina, which is one of just three teams to have captured the tournament title in SoCon Women's Golf Championship history, boasts all five players among the top 16 golfers in scoring average this season en"

Jacksonville.com: Sports: Golf: Story: ON GOLF: Media wrong with its takes on Masters 04/15/07

Jacksonville.com: Sports: Golf: Story: ON GOLF: Media wrong with its takes on Masters 04/15/07: "One, that Zach Johnson was an unknown player who came from nowhere.

Two, that he won only because Tiger Woods handed the tournament to him.

Sports Illustrated symbolized the braying, with a cover photo of Woods (snapping his 4-iron trying to hit out of the trees at No. 11) and a small inset photo of Johnson.

If you turned to the back of the issue, you found Rick Reilly moaning that Tiger Woods was all but finished.

Inside the Golf Plus edition, there was a call for Woods to go back to former teacher Butch Harmon, despite the fact that Tiger won two majors last year and was player of the year with Hank Haney.

SI wasn't alone. A few minutes searching the Internet revealed many opinion columns along the same lines. Never mind that most were done by guys who see a couple of tournaments per year, or rarely leave the media center at a golf venue, or write from Sony Stadium (the comforts of their living room or office)."

Men's Golf Wins Weather-Shortened Kepler Invite :: Derek Fathauer finishes in second

Men's Golf Wins Weather-Shortened Kepler Invite :: Derek Fathauer finishes in second: "Columbus, Ohio - Playing in inclement weather conditions, the University of Louisville men's golf team won the weather-shortened Kepler Invitational on Sunday. The tournament was called after the second round with the Cardinals being crowned champions.

The Cardinals shot 299 on Sunday to win by nine strokes over second-place Michigan State.

Junior Derek Fathauer came in second overall individually by shooting a pair of 72s.

Freshman Lewis Kirton posted his best finish as he ended the day in a tie for fourth after shooting 71-77=148. Sophomore Adam Hadwin was tied for 14th at 70-82=152, while Daryl Fathauer and Adam Rainaud were tied for 23rd with identical 79-75-154.

The Cardinals will host the BIG EAST Championships at the Cardinal Club next weekend. "

Austrian takes first away win at China golf Open

Austrian takes first away win at China golf Open: "Austrian Markus Brier enjoyed a five-stroke victory after firing a final round of four-under-par 67 at the Volvo China Open on Sunday.

Brier blasted a winning total of 10-under-274 and emerged as the first Austrian to triumph at a co-sanctioned Asian Tour and European Tour event.

Brier enjoyed a comfortable five-stroke win over Australia's Scott Hend, who was even-par on the final day together with Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland, who shot a 69 and South African Andrew McLardy who scored a 70 in joint second place at the Shanghai Silport Golf Club.

'I dreamed about winning yesterday and thought it would be good. The Volvo China Open is a great tournament to win. I have been to China quite a few times and I have always played well,' said Brier, who won the BA-CA Golf Open, presented by Telekom Austria on the European Tour last year.

He previously won the event in 2002 and 2004, when it was staged on the Challenge Tour. All three tournaments were held at Fontana Golf Club, which was his home course in Vienna.

The win at the Volvo China Open was Brier's maiden triumph outside of Austria, with victory worth USUSD333,330."

Austrian takes first away win at China golf Open

Austrian takes first away win at China golf Open: "Austrian Markus Brier enjoyed a five-stroke victory after firing a final round of four-under-par 67 at the Volvo China Open on Sunday.

Brier blasted a winning total of 10-under-274 and emerged as the first Austrian to triumph at a co-sanctioned Asian Tour and European Tour event.

Brier enjoyed a comfortable five-stroke win over Australia's Scott Hend, who was even-par on the final day together with Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland, who shot a 69 and South African Andrew McLardy who scored a 70 in joint second place at the Shanghai Silport Golf Club.

'I dreamed about winning yesterday and thought it would be good. The Volvo China Open is a great tournament to win. I have been to China quite a few times and I have always played well,' said Brier, who won the BA-CA Golf Open, presented by Telekom Austria on the European Tour last year.

He previously won the event in 2002 and 2004, when it was staged on the Challenge Tour. All three tournaments were held at Fontana Golf Club, which was his home course in Vienna.

The win at the Volvo China Open was Brier's maiden triumph outside of Austria, with victory worth USUSD333,330."