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  HeraldNet - I now pronounce you surprised   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rachel Brownfield breaks the news to her fiance, Andy Webster, that the Elliott Bay cruise they are about to take is not a voyage to honor her aunt but actually is their wedding.
Brownfield planned the surprise for almost a year, but Webster was in the dark until he arrived at the dock.
Webster, 30, a teacher at College Place Middle School, and Brownfield, 25, a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, met while working as counselors at a summer camp in Lynnwood.
www.heraldnet.com /Stories/02/7/20/15683640.cfm   (468 words)

  
 Andrew Webster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrew Neil Webster (born April 23, 1982 in Dundee) usually known as "Andy Webster" is a Scottish professional football currently playing for Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League.
Webster made football transfer history when he invoked a loophole in FIFA-adopted EU law, enabling him to cancel his contract with Hearts in the third year of a four year deal with the proviso that he join a club in a foreign country and that sufficient notice is given to his former employers.
Webster transfer to Wigan Athletic was ratified by FIFA on September 4, 2006, seemingly creating a legal precedent for the conducting of international football transfers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Andrew_Webster   (226 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Sport - Football - Valdas: We are better off without Andy
That move will prevent Webster from moving to Rangers, who have previously been credited with an interest in the player, as FIFA article 17 prevents anyone who frees themselves from a contract under such circumstances from moving to another club in the same country.
Ivanauskas recently declared his wish for Webster to resolve his dispute with the club in time for the new season beginning, but with the player determined to become a free agent and refusing to sign a £12,000-a-week new contract, the Lithuanian believes he is better off elsewhere.
Webster's relationship with Hearts broke down back in February when he was dropped for an SPL match with Dundee United at Tannadice after failing to agree to a new contract.
sport.scotsman.com /football.cfm?id=908202006   (1048 words)

  
 Dyersburg State Gazette: Story: Mother charged with kidnapping when she tried to flee with child
Webster said she was on three types of medication, having hurt her knee while in Iraq.
The report tells that Webster called Steinburg from the emergency room of Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and told him she was paralyzed and asked for a ride back to the trailer.
Cooper and Webster appeared in court on April 23 and each were held on a $10,000 bond and appointed a public defender.
www.stategazette.com /story/1068052.html   (1641 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Wigan Athletic | Fifa allows Webster to join Wigan
Webster, 24, invoked article 17 of Fifa's rules governing transfers, which allowed him to join a club outside Scotland if adequate notice was given.
Webster had to hand in his notice within 15 days of the end of the season to comply with the regulation.
Webster was frozen out for the latter part of last season after refusing to extend his Hearts contract.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/5233096.stm   (361 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - World Cup - Webster stills sees Scotland future
Webster has been given the chance to show new Scotland coach Smith what he can do after warming the bench in last month's 2-0 defeat to Italy in Milan.
Webster knows he is effectively on trial in Vienna but does not see it as a slight on his ability to play at international level.
Webster added: 'You are on trial every week as a footballer so this is no different.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=330662&cc=5739   (482 words)

  
 Webster Lake
"Webster Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, preserving and protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible, effective environmental and educational policies.
The group camped near the upper narrows of Webster Lake and was the first immigrants to "discover" the largest natural lake in southern New England.
Webster Lake has often been referred to as 'the jewel of central Massachusetts.' We heartily agree, and the WLA members deserve kudos for turning what was a single-issue advocacy group into a vigilant watchdog."
www.colapcentral.org /webster-lake.htm   (1691 words)

  
 Main
Noah came from the town of Hill, N.H. adjacent to Franklin and was probably a nephew of Daniel Webster.
In the United States the family descendency from Thomas Webster may be found in the church and town records of Hampton, Kingston (latter East Kingston) and Salisbury, New Hampshire.
The Webster Clan is decribed by historians as an anciant and illustriouse clan that started in the 1100's.
www.geocities.com /webster73_nh/Main.html   (640 words)

  
 Edinburgh Evening News - Sport - Vogts praise for Webster
The German was at Tynecastle on Saturday to watch Webster and Dundee United goalkeeper Paul Gallacher in action and left hugely impressed by the Gorgie star’s man-of-the-match performance in the Jambos’ 2-1 victory.
Webster was a tower of strength at the back in the absence of captain Steven Pressley through injury and capped a superb 90 minutes with the second-half equaliser for his first goal of the season; substitute Andy Kirk coming off the bench to grab the winner with just 12 minutes remaining.
Levein was also impressed at the manner in which Webster snuffed out the threat of United’s Charlie Miller at the weekend, the Gorgie chief believing the defender’s recent international recognition has done him the power of good.
edinburghnews.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=411372003   (798 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Wigan need FIFA nod to complete Webster deal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Webster is hoping to exploit article 17 of FIFA's transfer regulations, which allows him to quit Hearts for another club outside Scotland providing adequate notice of his intention has been received.
Having stated to the Edinburgh outfit his desire to leave at the end of last season, Webster now believes it is down to FIFA to determine what compensation Wigan must play Hearts for him, even though the Scottish side have not agreed to the transfer.
Although Wigan were not party to Webster's decision to effectively hand in his notice, they are thought to have taken advice from FIFA on the matter and believe they will not have to pay anything like the £2million Hearts are looking for.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=375475&cc=5739&campaign=rss&source=soccernet   (616 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - Euro 2004 - Webster faces up to biggest test
Webster has made an impressive start to his international career despite winning the first of five caps in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Austria in April.
Webster appreciates the opportunity of working under Vogts, who played in the second of Germany's World Cup triumphs in 1974.
At 6ft 4in tall, Webster has the physique of a top defender, but it took an injury to an Arbroath team mate during a youth team match at Aberdeen five years ago to convert him to the role.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=276653&cc=5739   (621 words)

  
 kwffl snooker
Andy lost both of his first 2 frames, and was struggling v Graham.
A titanic struggle between Tom and Andy came down to the final fl - and Tom produced probably the shot of the day to pot it length of the table (he won't forget that shot in a hurry, or tire of reminding Andy of it !!).
In the Round-Robin Andy had racked up over 100 Pts against his old enemy, but here the tide was turned as The Dav knocked in a superb 52 break on his way to a 2-0 victory.
www.kwffl.co.uk /snooker.htm   (3828 words)

  
 The Daily Record - SPORT - FOOTBALL - ANDY QUITS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Webster, 24, has become only the second player in European football to invoke a little-used FIFA rule, known as Regulation 17, that allows him to quit without the permission of owner Romanov.
Webster is three years into a four-year contract at Tynecastle and, under rules introduced by the governing body five years ago, is eligible to walk away after telling the club of his intention to quit within a "protected period".
Webster is absolutely confident he has adhered to all regulations and employment laws in the matter.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk /sport/football/tm_objectid=17245578&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=andy-quits--name_page.html   (690 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Sport - Football - Union steps in to defend Webster
The players' union boss praised the integrity of the Hearts and Scotland centre-back, and said the SPFA would have to consider their legal options if Webster were to complain to them about his treatment by the club's owner.
"Knowing Andy Webster and his development as a player, he has always been a guy who gives 100 per cent both at club and national level," Higgins said at an SPFA open day at Hampden.
Earlier this week Romanov was quoted as saying that claims that Webster was interested in a move to Rangers meant that Hearts "can't be totally sure we can rely on the player".
sport.scotsman.com /football.cfm?id=633952006   (1132 words)

  
 Hearts - Valdas: 'Andy Must Stay'
Webster was out of favour in the latter part of the season after talks to extend his existing contract stalled.
If Webster and the management can come to some sort of agreement then it will be a result for all concerned here.
Before all this nonsense started, I would have said Webster was in the running for player of the year - he has matured into an excellent centre-half and should be an international regular for many years to come.
www.hearts.vitalfootball.co.uk /article.asp?a=20171   (595 words)

  
 WEBSTER HANDED INTERNATIONAL RETURN | News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats
Walter Smith has named Wigan defender Andy Webster as captain of the Scotland 'B' side to face the Republic of Ireland 'B' next week.
Webster fell out of favour with Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov after negotiations on a new Tynecastle contract with his agent, Charlie Duddy, collapsed earlier this year.
"Andy Webster will get much needed match practice, at a time when he is starting to play well for Wigan after his long absence.
www.sportinglife.com /football/premiership/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/11/08/SOCCER_Scotland.html   (253 words)

  
 www
December 16, 2005, 8pm: Andy Webster at Malaprops Cafe and Bookstore, Asheville, North Carolina.
Andy Webster at Mocha Alley, 12 Mill Street, Ftichburg, MA 978-342-7197.
Andy's going to college in Craftsbury Common, VT, Steve got a teaching job in Buffalo, NY, and Bennett is going off to walk around Arizona...
home.earthlink.net /~mwebster403/archive.htm   (2414 words)

  
 Andy's vow as Weir wins Walter's vote - Evening Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
ANDY WEBSTER is happy to prove himself all over again to Walter Smith.
That left Webster on the sidelines and he may well stay there for the double-header with Moldova and Belarus.
Webster's last cap was back in October when he and Steven Caldwell were the backbone of a side that could only draw 1-1 in Moldova.
www.eveningtimes.co.uk /hi/sport/6018683.html   (434 words)

  
 Lancer: Betrayal 2
Webster strolled away from the witness stand, positioning himself so that both he and Johnny were in the jurors’ line of sight.
Webster painstakingly took Will Hayford through what the earlier witnesses had stated in regards to the evidence that had been found at the scene: Scott Lancer’s horse, his hat and canteen, the piece of silvered wood and the two sets of hoof prints.
Webster, during my short visit, I personally observed that the Defendant has a rather volatile temper; on at least two occasions his anger was directed at Scott Lancer.
www.peterbrown.tv /lancerbetrayal2.html   (10993 words)

  
 Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World
Wigan boss Paul Jewell has conceded he is interested in bringing Hearts defender Andy Webster to The Premiership.
Webster has been placed on the transfer list by the Tynecastle outfit after he failed to report for pre-season training but prior to his seeming attempt to engineer a move, Hearts had been eager to offer him a new contract.
It has been reported that Webster has a clause in his deal which sets his price at £250,000 but while Jewell is ready to firm up initial interest, the Wigan tactician admits he is unsure of the implications of such a case.
home.skysports.com /list.aspx?hlid=406524&CPID=8&clid=111&...+intent   (252 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Sport - Football - £1m for Andy Webster
The meeting was concluded with both agreeing that Rodriguez is their first choice, but it was also ascertained that another bid for Webster would be the back-up plan.
Rangers believe a slight increase on their initial offer would be sufficient to see Webster head west to sign in time for the Champions League but Hearts are determined to retain those players who represent the core of their side, like Webster and Celtic target Paul Hartley.
Rangers' interest unsettled Webster and led to him pulling out of Hearts' pre-season trip to Dublin, although Anderton maintained upon the club's return that the player was focused on beginning the new season at Hearts.
sport.scotsman.com /football.cfm?id=1717812005   (857 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Heart of Midlothian | Wigan waiting for Hearts' Webster
Wigan Athletic are hopeful of signing Scotland defender Andy Webster against the wishes of his present club, Hearts, for a fee of about £250,000.
Webster is likely to talk to other English clubs before making a decision.
Webster has been in dispute with Hearts since last season after refusing to extend his contract.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/5190460.stm   (297 words)

  
 Brian Moore Guitars - Andrew Webster Artist Bio
Sometimes controversial, always entertaining, Andy Webster is one of Orange County’s most sought after guitar instructors.
Andy has enjoyed studying with some of the top guitarists in the world, including Steve Khan, Mike and Leni Stern, Jody Fisher, Frank Gambale, Mick Goodrick, Pat Kelly, and numerous others.
Andy names all responsible parties on his website: www.andywebster.tv In 1995, Andy released his first full length CD, “View From the Sixth Floor” to critical acclaim.
www.brianmooreguitars.com /artistbio.asp?artistid=99   (177 words)

  
 WEBSTER HANDED SCOTLAND RETURN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Andy Webster: Wigan defender handed spot in Scotland B squad
Scotland manager Walter Smith has handed Andy Webster a return to the international scene by naming the Wigan Athletic defender as his captain for the B international against the Republic of Ireland next week.
Webster fell out of favour with Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov after negotiations on a new Tynecastle contract collapsed earlier this year.
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 ESPN Search: andy green   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Andy Katz argues for Arizona as No. 4.
Wigan have finally received the green light from world governing body FIFA to play Andy Webster.
Andre Agassi, sure to be the crowd favorite in his final event, was to play Andrei Pavel on Monday night.
search.espn.go.com /keyword/search?searchString=Andy+Green&Find=Search   (439 words)

  
 CONCACAF
Andy Webster scored for the Scots on a 38th-minute header during the friendly game.
Scotland was outplayed for the first 35 minutes but evened the score two minutes later when Webster beat U.S. defender Carlos Bocanegra.
Webster's goal came off an excellent free kick by Graham Alexander.
www.concacaf.com /view_article.asp?id=3234   (139 words)

  
 Wigan's Webster in ground-breaking deal - Football - Fox Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Webster freed himself early from his contract with Hearts, using a loophole in a European Union employment law adopted by FIFA.
Webster gave Hearts notice of his intention to quit within 15 days of the end of last season, allowing him to move to a club outside Scotland.
Wigan moved in, with the transfer registered a month ago, but only now have FIFA ratified the deal, with a compensation figure to be decided at a forthcoming hearing.
www.foxsports.com.au /story/0,8659,20355458-23215,00.html   (297 words)

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