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  • Tri-State Playing Waiting Game With Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:31PMTensions began to mount as Hurricane Earl strengthened into a Category 4 storm Wednesday and began its big move toward the Tri-State area.
  • Foreclosure Frenzy Highlights Problems Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:31PMIt was “going, going, gone” for a slew of Houston-area foreclosure properties, Wednesday night.
  • Facebook page leads search for loved ones in Haiti Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:28PMThe desperate quest to find loved ones started just minutes after the earthquake, as cell phones rang unanswered from beneath the rubble of Haiti's best hotel.
  • Handyman gets prison Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:26PMA former part-time handyman/caregiver for an elderly West Hills woman was sentenced Wednesday to six to 15 years in state prison for misappropriating more than $600,000 from the woman, who thought of him as a son.
  • Former Lehman boss comes out fighting at crisis inquiry Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:26PMDick Fuld, the former chief executive of Lehman Brothers, let loose his bitterness at the US government's failure to save his firm in 2008, saying that the company was solvent even in the dying hours of the Sunday that sealed its...
  • How Investors Should Handle the M&A Frenzy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:26PMBy Street Authority. If you were a shareholder in 3PAR ( PAR ), McAfee ( MFE ) or Cogent ( COGT ) this summer, you're likely quite pleased with the news that each of those companies will be acquired a nice premium. Read more » »
  • Two hybrid buses coming to BNPTS Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:25PMPeople looking to go green know that using public transportation helps reduce their carbon footprint. Now central Illinois is trying to help them help the earth.
  • Azarenka Faints Out of US Open; Oudin’s Year of Fame Ends Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:25PMWednesday’s results on the women’s side at the US Open were overshadowed by the collapse of No. 10 seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, who slumped to the court during her match against Argentine Gisela Dulko and had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair to the hospital.
  • Five locals nabbed in GBI sweep Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:24PMCONYERS — Arrest warrants have been issued for at least 80 Georgians, including three Rockdale County residents and two Newton County residents, on charges that they fraudulently obtained federal vouchers for low income housing.
  • Hunger between summer, school Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:46PMMany food programs end before others begin, so other resources have to step in
  • World exclusive Tony Blair interview Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:46PM'I've got something to say' - former prime minister finds his voice after years of exile It may seem as if Tony Blair has never really been away in the three years since he stepped down as prime minister in June 2007 after 10 years in Downing Street. A flood of books, continuing controversies and above all, the unquiet legacy of the 2003 Iraq war, mean that he is never far away from the ...
  • Big fines for munitions factory blast Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:43PMA SOUTH Australian munitions factory that exploded, killing three workers, was a disaster waiting to happen, a court has heard.
  • Big fines imposed over SA factory blast Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:41PMA magistrate has imposed almost maximum fines over the deaths of three workers in a massive explosion at a munitions factory in South Australia.
  • The Signpost - “I Do,” then To-Do Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:40PMBalancing a full-time job, full-time schoolwork and a full-time spouse is an ordinary feat in the lives of some Weber State University students. WSU students Mike and Whitney McMillen got married on May 20, 2009. They first met in an English 2010 class.
  • Guam website aims to win recognition for World War II survivors of Japanese occupation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:40PMHAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Regina Reyes, 95, remembers making corn titiyas, or flatbread, and selling it by the side of the road for 50 cents to survive during the Japanese occupation of Guam during World War II .
  • Report: Carey Price wants $3 million from Habs or will go "on strike" Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:38PMAfter the Montreal Canadiens traded Jaroslav Halak it was assumed that the team's goaltending future was firmly in the hands of one-time savior Carey Price. Of course, part of the motivation for the Habs to deal Halak was because...
  • Falls a casualty in Seneca tax dispute Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:37PMLocal officials concerned over vote to withhold slot payments, amidst cigarette tax dispute.
  • Some summer bridge programs to be evaluated Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:37PMUNC-system administrators are trying to decide whether to keep funding a program that helps students who just missed acceptance standards to earn admission.
  • Former Falls mayor Vince Anello to take plea Thursday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:37PMDeal will dismiss public corruption charges in return for plea in union pension fund embezzlement.
  • 2 injured Cowboys workers settle with Jerry Jones Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:24PMDALLAS (AP) — Companies controlled by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones have paid out about $10 million to the two employees seriously injured in the 2009 collapse of the team's practice facility, the attorney for the pair said Monday.
  • Dave Johnson: America Is Strong When Our Unions Are Strong Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:23PMThis post originally appeared at Campaign for America's Future (CAF) at their Blog for OurFuture as part of the Making It In America project. I...
  • 小李“独有的新加坡精神”解读 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:22PM作者:李卖蚬 李总理说：‘我们独有的新加坡精神 — 团结合作，不怕艰难，理智果断，并且让全民分享成果，是让新加坡建国45年来赢得崇高国际声誉的最关键秘诀，这样的精神必须一直传承下去。。。。’ (1)团结合作 - 不要唱反调，不要公开批评PAP。 (2)不怕艰难 - 我引进更多外来人口来“刺你的皮”是为了要你继续“更便宜、更好、更快”（Cheaperer，Betterer, Fasterer)。 (3)理智果断 - 我说了算，如果做了错误决定，全新加坡人要替我埋单，还要回到（1）。 (4)并且让全民分享成果 - 如果贫富差距有日益严重的现象，那..too bad, it happens. (5)这样的精神必须一直传承下去 - 我演讲中提到新加坡也应该想广东省一样“腾笼换鸟”，你们可别误听为“腾龙换鸟”哦! 呵呵。。 大马论坛
  • Abdul Malik apologizes to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:22PMYOG critic Mr Abdul Malik, who was turned into a celebrity overnight after his arrest by the Singapore police for “inciting violence and public disorder” has apologized to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Mr Malik had posted a comment on his Facebook taking Dr Vivian to task for the YOG mass food poisoning scandal on 15 August which [...]
  • Tarvaris Jackson still holds backup job in Minnesota Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:22PMWith Vikings starting quarterback Brett Favre already muttering "oil can" and opposing defenses planning to blitz Brett into Tysonesque "bolivian," the backup job in Minnesota could be very relevant in 2010.And the job continues to be held by Tarvaris Jackson.Per...
  • GSN Adds Original Shows and Prizes for Viewers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:20PMIn addition to classic game show reruns, GSN is showing live segments during which viewers at home can play for cash and prizes.
  • Illegal Picking Industry Rife in Australia Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:18PMIt is increasingly difficult to find work for local Australians, says Carol, who now finds herself out of work at least three months of the year.
  • City Planner Change For Palisade Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:17PMOne of Grand Junction's city planners will soon be heading to Palisade. It's all an effort to bring together resources and make the town stronger.
  • On The Money: EdFund Take Over Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:17PMEdFund is making news again – this time for a take over. EdFund is the non-profit agency blasted by the State Auditor for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in free coffee, gift cards and other perks for employees. Read audit (see pages 76 - 82)
  • Lower fuel prices factor in increased travel expected this Labor Day weekend Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:17PMWith average gas prices in Midland down nearly 5 cents from last week, experts say West Texans will be among those hitting the road this Labor Day weekend.
  • Book Review: The Currency of Life: Uncovering the Clues to Why We're Here by Mark E Klein, M.D. Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:16AMCurrency of Life contains a discussion of complicated physics, which leads to a mind bending theory about the nature of time, and reviews how these complicated theories could answer basic questions of life. Parts of the book aggravated me, but I also find that I cannot argue with at least one of his ...
  • Alward pledges to find $150 million more to cut deficit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:15AMProgressive Conservative leader David Alward says he'll move to speed up the rate of retirement in the civil service as part of a cost-cutting exercise aimed at trimming $150 million a year from the budget.
  • Local impact of $696.6 million in federal Race to the Top education funding unclear Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:13AMLocal school district officials say it’s too soon to tell what impact $696.6 million in federal Race to the Top education funding could have as they prepare to start the new school year.
  • Tamils of a different stripe Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMThe Tigers are history and Sri Lanka’s ethnic minority remains under the government’s thumb. Think about it – who wants to portray the boat people as a security threat?
  • Foes of liquor sales initiatives get help from beer, wine distributors Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMBeer and wine distribution groups have given $2 million to fight two initiatives that would open up sales of hard liquor to retail outlets instead of state liquor stores.
  • A weekend of hope of Woods at Barclays Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMPublished: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 3:22 a.m. PARAMUS, N.J. - Tiger Woods is four shots behind going into the weekend at The Barclays, which can be interpreted two ways.
  • Conservatives pledge to cut expenditures, axe tax breaks Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:10AMProgressive Conservative Leader David Alward has pledged to cut government spending by $150 million annually and cancel tax breaks for the wealthiest New Brunswickers in a plan to tackle the province's burgeoning deficit and debt.
  • Deadly Nigeria clashes in north as elections loom Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:05AMKANO, Nigeria -Deadly clashes have already broken out between supporters of rival politicians in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north, months ahead of elections, and observers say the situation is likely to worsen.
  • Australian mortgage lenders hit by double whammy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:59PMSYDNEY - Australia's small mortgage lenders are fighting simultaneous hits from regulators and a ratings agency that threaten to choke the fragile recovery in the $88 billion securitisation market and hand more business to large banks.
  • Republicans caught in the ‘honour’ system Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:57PMTea Partiers pose dilemma for GOP: they help discredit Obama, but movement could also backfire horribly
  • Shields and Brooks on White House's Economic Predictions, Beck Rally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:57PMListen to the Audio Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's top news including economic slowdown concerns, the Federal Reserve's role in propping up the U.S. economy, how John McCain staved off primary opposition and what to expect from weekend rallies in Washington hosted by Glenn Beck of Fox News and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Normal 0 false false false ...
  • Whittier girl facing life-threatening condition receives travel wish Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:56PMWHITTIER - Like most of area children, Angella Manzon is squeezing every last bit of fun and adventure from summer vacation.
  • Fed Ready to Increase Its Buying of Long-Term Debt Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:53PMBen S. Bernanke gave his strongest indication yet on Friday that he was determined to prevent the economy from slipping into a cycle of falling prices.
  • Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [136] -- Girding For Battle Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:52PMThe battle looms. It is, in fact, right over a hill right in front of us. So, are Democrats girding their loins for the fight,...
  • BBC will lose established stars, warns Mark Thompson Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:51PMThe BBC has warned viewers that it "will lose established stars" as a result of a series of massive cuts.
  • City councilman honored at Noblesville HS football game Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:50PMIt was a night to remember for Dale Snelling, honored just before tonight's Brownsburg at Noblesville High School football game.
  • Off-road vehicle proposal scrapped for public roads near foothills Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:47PMGOLD BAR -- Snohomish County has dropped a plan to allow off-road vehicles on county roads near the state's Reiter Foothills. The idea was supposed to boost tourism and economic development by allowing off-road vehicles better access to the state recreation area.
  • Mt. Diablo trustee asked public to pay for his solar training Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:21PMGary Eberhart was reimbursed nearly $1,000 by the district for a class on solar installations, shortly before he was hired by a firm as a solar contractor.
  • SPIN METER: What Biden didn't mention on stimulus Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:20PMVice President Joe Biden said this week that the Obama administration "hit the accelerator" toward spending $5 billion under the economic stimulus law to weatherize people's homes, create thousands of jobs, help consumers save money and put the nation on track for energy independence.
  • Brian Gaynor : Contested takeover great for shareholders Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:19PMThe takeover battle for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay is an absolute ripper. It is a fantastic development for shareholders because contested bids, whether for companies or residential properties, ensure that owners are more likely...
  • Group wants to find home for terminally ill girl Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:18PMA newly founded organization is challenging the community to help grant the wish of a little girl they describe as a real trooper.