The Democratic leadership, apparently under pressure from the ACLU and other concerned advocates, has postponed marking up a draconian, permanent FISA bill next week, so that's the good news stemming from news and blogging alerts such as the one I posted earlier today: "10 Days Left to stop the Dems from caving on FISA".
Tuesday night's Development League match between Forfar and Raith at Station Park has been postponed as a mark of respect.
JD 10am: Southampton's League One fixture at MK Dons this weekend has been postponed as a mark of respect to Saints' late owner, Markus Liebherr, who died yesterday aged 62. "Having recently lost my own father I can understand just what a difficult time this is for all concerned," said Dons chairman Pete Winkelman.
The match between Zebre and Ulster that was due to be played on 21 September 20 in Parma will be postponed as a mark of respect.
Surrey's home game against Hampshire on Wednesday was postponed as a mark of respect and has now been rescheduled for 2 July.
At Mrs Speed's request, Newcastle United have postponed plans to mark the former player's long connection with the club, where he made 285 appearances.
The match between Zebre and Ulster that was due to be played on 21 September in Parma will be postponed as a mark of respect.
A book of condolence has been opened at Ravenhill rugby ground in east Belfast, and Ulster's Pro12 match against Italian club Zebre on Friday has been postponed as a mark of respect to the Spence family.
Meanwhile, Ulster's Pro12 game against Zebre, which was postponed as a mark of respect, has been rescheduled for Sunday 18 November, with a 14 00 GMT kick-off time.
In a statement, Glamorgan cricket club said: "Following discussions amongst the players and coaching staff, Glamorgan Cricket have announced that the Friends Life t20 match against the Worcestershire Royals tomorrow has been postponed as a mark of respect for Tom Maynard and his family.
Hours before NBC confirmed it was pulling the plug, Netflix said it had postponed a special broadcast marking the actor's 77th birthday.
