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*Isiah Thomas was unable to win in his debut as head coach of Florida International's basketball team. Monday's 88-72 loss to No. 6 North Carolina came on the same day his 86-year-old mother, Mary, had open-heart surgery in Chicago. He spent Sunday with her, then arrived in Chapel Hill early Monday for the Golden Panthers' shootaround at the Smith Center. He said before the game that he expected to return to Chicago on Tuesday. FIU made headlines when it hired Thomas, who was coming off a tumultuous stint with the NBA's New York Knicks, to guide a program coming off nine straight losing seasons.

*Fans in the thousands showed up to see Tiger Woods practice at Australia's Kingston Heath ahead of the Australia Masters, where he is making his first appearance on the continent in 11 years. It would seem the crowded galley was nothing new for Woods, who played before some 7,000 people several days ago in China. "It's not normal," Woods said at his press conference, which was broadcast live around Australia. "Thank God it's not normal." In Shanghai last weekend, he started the final round only two shots behind Phil Mickelson and quickly fell out of contention, finishing in a tie for sixth as Mickelson won the HSBC Champions. Woods tied for fifth in the 1996 Australian Open at the end of his rookie season, then tied for eighth in Australian Masters in 1997. His last appearance was the Presidents Cup in 1998, when the International team gave the Americans their only loss.

*50 Cent's new album, "Before I Self Destruct," reached No. 1 on iTunes' album chart less than 24 hours after its exclusive release through the online music store. Customers can purchase the album as a deluxe version with two exclusive tracks and iTunes LP, which includes the 90-minute coming-of-age film "Before I Self Destruct," written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent); the "Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay" documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend; exclusive photos; lyrics; animated package artwork and more for $9.99.

*Serena Williams, honored Monday night as one of Glamour Magazine's 2009 "Women of the Year", is working with CVS/pharmacy to feature the new skincare line Mission, founded by the tennis star along with soccer vet Mia Hamm and other world class athletes. The line of lip, face, body and sun care products – released under "Active Lifestyle Skincare Destinations" – launches in the beauty aisle of more than 5,000 CVS/pharmacy locations across the country beginning this week. Six new products will be introduced - Revitalizing Lip Therapy Gel in Peppermint, Mega Balm Antioxidant Lip Refreshers in Blueberry-Pomegranate and Acai-Lemonade, Replenishing Hand + Body Moisturizer and Rejuvenating Face Moisturizer.




	ITTY BITTY BITS: Isiah loses FIU debut; Tiger practice draws thousands; 50's 'Destruct' tops iTunes; Serena's 'Skincare' at CVS. (November 11, 2009) Email to a friend \| Print Friendly Isiah Thomas was unable to win in his debut as head coach of Florida International's basketball team. Monday's 88-72 loss to No. 6 North Carolina came on the same day his 86-year-old mother, Mary, had open-heart surgery in Chicago. He spent Sunday with her, then arrived in Chapel Hill early Monday for the Golden Panthers' shootaround at the Smith Center. He said before the game that he expected to return to Chicago on Tuesday. FIU made headlines when it hired Thomas, who was coming off a tumultuous stint with the NBA's New York Knicks, to guide a program coming off nine straight losing seasons. Fans in the thousands showed up to see Tiger Woods practice at Australia's Kingston Heath ahead of the Australia Masters, where he is making his first appearance on the continent in 11 years. It would seem the crowded galley was nothing new for Woods, who played before some 7,000 people several days ago in China. "It's not normal," Woods said at his press conference, which was broadcast live around Australia. "Thank God it's not normal." In Shanghai last weekend, he started the final round only two shots behind Phil Mickelson and quickly fell out of contention, finishing in a tie for sixth as Mickelson won the HSBC Champions. Woods tied for fifth in the 1996 Australian Open at the end of his rookie season, then tied for eighth in Australian Masters in 1997. His last appearance was the Presidents Cup in 1998, when the International team gave the Americans their only loss. 50 Cent's new album, "Before I Self Destruct," reached No. 1 on iTunes' album chart less than 24 hours after its exclusive release through the online music store. Customers can purchase the album as a deluxe version with two exclusive tracks and iTunes LP, which includes the 90-minute coming-of-age film "Before I Self Destruct," written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent); the "Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay" documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend; exclusive photos; lyrics; animated package artwork and more for $9.99. Serena Williams, honored Monday night as one of Glamour Magazine's 2009 "Women of the Year", is working with CVS/pharmacy to feature the new skincare line Mission, founded by the tennis star along with soccer vet Mia Hamm and other world class athletes. The line of lip, face, body and sun care products – released under "Active Lifestyle Skincare Destinations" – launches in the beauty aisle of more than 5,000 CVS/pharmacy locations across the country beginning this week. Six new products will be introduced - Revitalizing Lip Therapy Gel in Peppermint, Mega Balm Antioxidant Lip Refreshers in Blueberry-Pomegranate and Acai-Lemonade, Replenishing Hand + Body Moisturizer and Rejuvenating Face Moisturizer. Click for the latest entertainment headlines Click for the latest Obama - Political headlines Speak Out Currently, 0 comments have been made on this story. View Comments or Post Comments.	Isiah Thomas ... Powered by Mochila
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ITTY BITTY BITS: Isiah loses FIU debut; Tiger practice draws thousands; 50's 'Destruct' tops iTunes; Serena's 'Skincare' at CVS.