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Huber calls for state spending review Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:14AMPhoto by Keri Wood - At the Starbucks at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road, Assemblywoman Alyson Huber, 10th district, held a neighborhood coffee to take the time to respond personally to the issues her constituents find important.
Shelby: Debt is biggest problem Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:13AMU.S. Sen. Richard Shelby stopped by Fort Payne City Hall Saturday to talk to residents about the problems facing the nation. Shelby said the number one problem is the national debt.
Brave Bolton hero worthy of Hollywood Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:12AMIT is a story of triumph, adventure and tragedy worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Business briefs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:08AMWASHINGTON Fed makes move to drain liquidity
Shia Labeouf - Michael Douglas Fears For Cameron Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:07AMShia LaBeouf says Michael Douglas is going through a personal "crisis" because of his son's pending drugs trial.The 23-year-old actor stars with Michael in...
Officials Struggle With Waukesha Water Problem Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:03AMOfficials in the city of Waukesha are trying to find the best way to solve their water problem - but all roads seem to be leading to big bills for citizens.
Wofford beats Appalachian St, earns 1st NCAA berth Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:03AMMike Young remembers being an assistant coach at Wofford in the school's first Division I season in 1994-95 and falling behind 26-0 to Clemson en route to a 49-point loss. It was those early experiences that made reaching the NCAA tournament for the first time so sweet. Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat...
Oscar's big question: How did David slay Goliath? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:00AMFor Hollywood pundits, industry folk and Oscar fans still paying attention on Monday, a major question remained: How did David slay Goliath?
Tucson reacts to possible sales tax increase Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:57PMTUCSON - House and Senate committees will hold hearings on the budget Tuesday, and a vote could come as early as Wednesday. Officials say the entire budget relies on the temporary one cent sales tax increase passing. We wanted to get a feel from the public to see if they will put it through.
$890 million in Washington state tax hikes get Senate OK Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMOLYMPIA — The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases Sunday, including the first hike in the state's share of the sales tax since 1983.
Basketball: Pack season already a success Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13PMThis Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball season is already a success. Yes, the Wolf Pack can certainly win the Western Athletic Conference tournament this week starting Thursday at Lawlor Events Center and earn its first NCAA tournament spot in three years. But that would be like adding another fancy app to their already loaded cell phone. The Pack, which plays Idaho at 6 p.m. to open the WAC ...
‘Mr. Good News’ delivers for family Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13PMLife is full of surprises. Just ask Bridget Williams.
Short sales increasing in Douglas County Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:12PMEveryone knows the phrase “desperate times call for desperate measures,” but in a struggling real estate market, not everyone knows the right measures to take.
LifeLock Partners with 2010 Census to Help Protect Consumers from Identity Theft Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:12PMTEMPE, Ariz.----LifeLock, Inc. , the industry leader in identity theft protection, announced today a strategic partnership with the United States Census Bureau, a leading source of data about America's people and economy.
Community briefs - March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:11PMAround the community
Justices reject First Amendment challenges to bankruptcy law Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:10PMThe U.S. Supreme Court unanimously interpreted provisions of the 2005 federal bankruptcy law to avoid First Amendment problems in Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz v. United States today, ruling in favor of the government on both statutory and constitutional issues.
On Investing: Markopolos said Madoff never traded, it was all made up Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:06PMIt’s been one year this month since Bernard Madoff plead guilty to operating history’s largest Ponzi scheme.
San Juan County investigator seeks judge position Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25AMFARMINGTON — Chief Criminal Investigator Mark Hawkinson officially announced his candidacy for Farmington Magistrate Judge, citing years of experience working with the law.
A resounding ‘Yes’ for a new high school Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:22AMTEWKSBURY - Residents overwhelmingly approved the appropriation of funds for the construction of a new high school on Monday night. That is but step one in a two-step process. The matter will go before voters again this Saturday in a special ballot election.
Man-to-man: My history with my woman Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:21AMAlthough I usually respond to men's questions in this column, I decided to do something a little different. Since March is Women's History Month, I thought I would honor my woman and the history we've shared together. Ria and I met in 1980, when I was 19, with long hair and torn jeans. I transferred into her class on the second week of school. She watched as I spoke with the professor. Having ...
Portsmouth eye bizarre possibility of points deduction and European football Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:18AMPortsmouth have already made history by becoming the first Premier League club to enter administration. Now what price them being the first side to have points deducted and qualify for Europe in the same season?
Time to end three-ring question period Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:18AMParliament is back, which in some people’s minds is cause for celebration. Yes, the throne speech with its plan for job creation and long-term growth is a swell idea.
"Hurt Locker" sweeps Oscars and makes history Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:17AMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow battled her way into Oscar history books on Sunday, topping her movie's best film honour with her own Academy Award for directing to become the first woman ever to earn that distinction.
Out of obscurity: 'The Hurt Locker' is a case in study Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14AMFor all the trumpeting of a newfangled Oscars that would celebrate populist films, Sunday's Academy Awards went as they often do.
City and county hold summit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:13AMRegionalism, open space and medical marijuana were among the topics when the Centennial City Council met Feb. 22 in a joint meeting with the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners.
'Hurt Locker' rules Oscars and makes history Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:08AMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ``The Hurt Locker'' director Kathryn Bigelow battled her way into Oscar history books Sunday, topping her movie's best film honor with her own Academy Award for directing to become the first woman ever to earn that distinction.
Zimbabwe : HIV Infection - Positive Benefits of Male Circumcision Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:06AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Honor Flight seeks support for final flight Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:32AMMONTGOMERY – Lone Star Honor Flight founder Brenda Beaven thought she had everything under control for the group’s final trip to Washington, D.C. – until she did a head count.
Kingwood man to reunite with birth mother after 25 years Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:32AMCavazos and Amstutz. The two names are engraved into the skin of Jose’s upper arm. So are the hearts, one split down the middle and the other pristine, etched deeply just above the lettering, respectively.
Youth event planned Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:26AMLocal churches and Christian groups are working together to sponsor a week-long Youth Prayer Breakfast series March 22-26. The gatherings will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Washington, said spokeswoman Lydie Jennings.
The irreplaceable Mr. Varner Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:25AMMichael Varner was named Escambia County's Teacher of the Year last month — a title many say is well deserved and long overdue.
Feeling at home: Agency provides an alternative to nursing facilities Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMNORTH HAVEN — For the first time in Connecticut’s history, increasing numbers of residents such as Charles and Regina Warner want to receive long-term care services in the comfort of home, rather than in institutions.
Political leaders sign up to town’s pledge Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:17AMPOLITICAL differences were set aside as Bolton’s leaders came together in a show of unity.
China Ding back in the fame frame (2) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:17AMThe snooker genius was born in 1987 in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, a place rich in culture and famous for boccaro, a fine grained red porcelain stoneware. &$ &$Ding Junhui in action during the Wembly Masters Snooker Championships in January this year in which he failed to sustain his success. (Photo: Shanghai Daily) &$ &$ His father, Ding Wenjun, was a major fan of snooker and set up two tables ...
Financial compatibility a must for many of today's couples Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMCHICAGO (MCT) -- One possible reason he's just not that into you: your weak credit score. One-third of people said they'd wait to marry someone until that person's credit score improved, according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by PayPal.
The truth about the county-Colonies settlement Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMThe first casualty of politics is always the truth. Still, the recent accusations leveled against me and my business partners by politicians in an election year, unsupported by any meaningful evidence, have reached an unconscionable new low and need to be responded to with actual facts.
Talkin' with Sal: They lift us up Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:14AMHaving lived in the Casper area for almost 32 years, it's refreshingly wonderful to learn about amazing people nearly every day.
The Hurt Locker firms as favourite Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMSci-fi blockbuster Avatar has cashed in with record amounts of green at the box office, but the small-budget Iraq war film The Hurt Locker is set to dominate with Oscar gold at Monday's (AEDT) 82nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
Hurt Locker the favourite Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:22PMKathryn Bigelow looks set to become the first woman to win a best director Oscar, according to bookies.
Southern Tier nursing homes rate poorly in federal quality-control test Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:19PMSouthern Tier's nursing homes had a miserable showing in a quality-control test based on a federal rating system.
Some holes left to fill, but Bears brass made all the right moves Friday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:15PMWhere do the Bears go from here? "Straight to Super Bowl 45," would be the answer of most fans, still giddy over Friday's spending splurge that created the biggest splash on the opening day of free agency and in franchise history.
2010 Color of Money Challenge: Stephanie Harris Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:14PMStephanie Harris Age: 27 Background: Harris was raised in a middle-income home with parents who expected her to do well. "I had a great childhood with family values," she said. "When the street lights came on, we couldn't leave the alley behind our house." Harris, who said she was an honors stud...
The Tea Party’s Stance on Government Spending Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:11PMRe “ A Young and Unlikely Activist Who Got to the Tea Party Early ” (front page, Feb. 28): Activists like Keli Carender would have more credibility if they had specific solutions for the problems they rail against. What exactly is the Tea Party plan for America?
Walmart hiring 350 for Broomfield Supercenter Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:09PMWalmart this week opened a hiring center to fill approximately 350 jobs at its new Broomfield Supercenter. The store is slated to open in May.
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsBudget Warning For Illinoisan's Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:05PMA warning for Illinoisan's from Governor Pat Quinn's Administration. His budget proposal will call for cutting many services, including state police and child care.
Sushi Restaurant Helps Catch Suspected Identity Thief Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:55PMExpensive sushi orders, paid for by credit card, lead police to suspected identity thief.
The Hurt Locker favourite over Avatar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:53PMAvatar has cashed in with record amounts of green at the box office, but Iraq war film The Hurt Locker is set to dominate with Oscar gold.
Giants sign safety Rolle for $37 million Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:09AMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have made Pro Bowler Antrel Rolle the richest safety in the NFL. In the waning hours of the opening day of free agency, Rolle signed a five-year, $37 million contract that has $15 million in guaranteed money.
‘Rent’ goes from Broadway to ETC Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe bohemian rock musical “Rent” opens tonight and runs through April 3 at Island ETC.
Colo. lawmakers convene for 120-day session Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:03AMDENVER (AP) — Warning that there are rough roads ahead, Colorado lawmakers returned to work Wednesday and immediately began efforts to tackle education reform and fill a $1.5 billion gap in the state budget.