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âMadison High Fiveâ 5K to help enhance education Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:28AMMADISON – Last year more than 400 people were drawn to the Madison High School Educational Foundation’s annual “Madison High Five” 5K run and walk, along with more than 70 sponsors.
West Side News & Notes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:27AMDOWNTOWN AKRON — What could appear to be a crack in the Y-Bridge visible from North or Lods streets below causes concern on a regular basis, but there’s nothing to worry about, according to Jim Weber, the city of Akron’s Construction Division Manager.
Oren Offers to Return to Irvine University Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:11AMIsrael’s U.S. ambassador has offered to return to the California university where students interrupted his speech last month. Michael Oren in an open letter Monday said he would meet with students at the University of California, Irvine who disagree with his point of view.
School Digest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:53AMDISTRICT 68
Women's club store helps Deer Lodge Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:48AMDEER LODGE — One person's cast-away often becomes another's treasure, and when a donation of used clothing or household goods is given to the New to You store in Deer Lodge, it benefits the entire community.
Favorite recipes for a snowstorm Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:41AMDo you get all "hausfrau" when a storm is forecasted? I confess I do — I hit the market a day or so before and stock up on lots of good, healthy ingredients.
Art center plans sampler series Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:16AMSouthern Indiana Center for the Arts is again offering its popular sampler series of art classes. This series of classes meets on Tuesday nights for five weeks. The first class will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 and will be an introduction to a...
Create Jobs in Africa, and All Else Will Follow Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:19PMBill Gates’ commitment at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to give $10 billion over the next decade to develop and distribute vaccines to children in the world’s poorest countries has stimulated an interesting discussion on what would be the best use for such a large charitable gift.
Tradebank allows Orlando companies to swap services with one another Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:34PMIn cash-strapped times, Tait Carson of Tradebank is building a cash-free economy in Orlando.
San Jose's Happy Hollow Park & Zoo retains vision from the ground up Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:28PMDanny the Dragon leads the parade back to Happy Hollow
Professor Jack Pole: Eminent scholar best known for his work on the history of colonial and revolutionary America Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:07PMProfessor Jack Pole was the leading British historian of America of his generation. His early work was on Abraham Lincoln, but he is best known as a historian of colonial and revolutionary America. He announced this change in direction with his book Political Representation in England and the origins of the American republic (1966), a major work that explored the rise of the notion that ...
Student Lunch Contest: The Winners! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:37PMBehold the five winning lunches. A few weeks ago, we asked you to make a healthy, delicious student lunch, take a picture of it, and send it to us. The response and enthusiasm was overwhelming—our inboxes were quickly flooded with dozens of variations on the theme of lunchtime reform. Since the federal government reimburses up to $2.68 per lunch per day, we doubled it, figuring that the ...
Edinburgh Fringe hit opens on Salt Spring Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00PMSue Newman and Luc Blanchette can fight like cats and dogs in Howard and Mimi, the award-winning Caroline Gold play running at ArtSpring March 12-14, because they are a cat and a dog!
DPD Seeks Credit Card Fraud Suspect Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:50PMThe Dalton Police Department is asking for help from the public in identifying a man who used a stolen credit card number to make hundreds of dollars’ worth of purchases at the Shugart Road Wal-Mart.
Dreaming big for arts future Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PMCOLUMBIANA — Shelby County Arts Council members dream big. They dream in terms of 26,000-square-feet of art space and they feel they have good reason to do so.
M. Lacrosse. No. 3 Notre Dame Visits No. 20 Drexel On Tuesday Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe No. 3 Notre Dame men's lacrosse team will continue its road trip at No. 20 Drexel on Tuesday. Game time between the Fighting Irish and Dragons is slated for 4:00 p.m. (ET). The Fighting Irish are 3-0 on the season, while Drexel is 3-1. Notre Dame is 2-0 all-time against Drexel.
Young writers hone their craft at Pen in Hand conference Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:24PMCentral New York Pen in Hand was birthed as a student developed and student directed young writers’ conference. Fifteen years later, high school students from across New York continue to converge on the city of Little Falls to enrich and develop their gift of writing.
Monday, March 8, 2010 | Overcast, light rain, 39.2 °F Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:11PMThe print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com , or to get it posted online immediately, email michaelh@robinsonnews.com.
Capo Valley High close to winning $210K technology prize Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:03PMMISSION VIEJO– Capistrano Valley High is one of three high schools vying for an electronics prize package worth $210,000.If the school doesn't win the grand prize – furnished by Samsung, DIRECTV, Microsoft and Best Buy – CVHS will still be...
Tacoma Rainiers hiring Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe Tacoma Rainiers will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13 at the Hotel Murano. There are a number of different positions that need to be filled, including parking, ushers, concessions, gift shop and ticket takers. Last year's job fair saw a record turnout of almost 800 people and 1000 applications. This year, the Rainiers will be looking to hire between 150 and 200 employees. ...
Realities of Real Estate: Real estate odds and ends Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMEvery so often we run across important tidbits of information that, despite our gift for gab, don't have enough meat to make up an entire column. So, we thought we'd gang together a few unrelated topics that you might find useful or interesting.
Home & Garden Show is warming things up Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:02PMAh, spring is in the air. At least it was Friday and Saturday at Marshall Town Center. Sponsored by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2010 Spring Home & Garden Show is in full swing and giving people hope that this horrid snowy weather is almost over. "The crowds have been good," said Lynn Olberding, director of Membership & Marketing.
AZILEA BADRI: Let your mind roam free in a domain of words Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:38PMWORDS can be strung together and uttered to form a sentence, to state a promise, a desire, and to offer sympathy.
Broad brush paints new era for art in LA Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:21PMON THE West Coast of America the arts world is in a flap. The news that Jeffrey Deitch is preparing to take the helm of that cultural pillar of Los Angeles, the Museum
Testing dog owners an idea to be pounded:Woodcock Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:13PMEvery now and then, you come across an idea that is so silly, so over-the-top, yet so creative, you just know it’s going to turn up in a legislature or council chamber near you.
Let your mind roam free in a domain of words Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:07PMWORDS can be strung together and uttered to form a sentence, to state a promise, a desire, and to offer sympathy. But they are merely utterances. Not backed by collateral, uninsured.
Spring cleaning doesn't have to cost you money Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:57PMSpring cleaning can be a must - but it doesn't need to bust your budget.
Olympic memories are priceless Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:08PMIt was only fitting that hockey's beloved icon lit the Olympic torch and Canada's top current star scored the gold medal-clinching goal — in overtime, the proverbial icing on the cake — on the final day of the Vancouver Winter Games. Wayne Gretzky, known to his fellow Canadians and hockey fans alike as "The Great One," provided a warm introduction to the 2010 Olympics just hours after the tragic ...
David Pecaut dared to dream, and to do Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:39AMDavid Pecaut loved Toronto. The Boston Consulting Group executive was an unabashed city booster and one of the biggest catalysts for change, even though he never held political office.
Beauty on a budget; Diamonds & Pearls Project provides prom dresses, memories for north metro students Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:58AMThe Diamonds & Pearls Project is helping to create memories - one dress at a time.
Writers on the Range: What happens when schools just run out of money? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:11AMLast fall, a massive budget deficit was uncovered within the Grand County School District in Moab, Utah, leaving parents aghast. Because of mismanagement, the school district faced a cascade of shortfalls, from $1 million for the 2008-'09 school year and $1.4 million for 2009-'10, to $1.9 million for 2010-2011. Just before the holidays, the district unveiled a heartbreaking plan to cut costs in ...
Winter Music Conference and Spring Break 2010 - SOULGASM NYC + SOULGASM HAWAII Together for the First Time Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:01AMFor the first time the Soulgasm crew brings their unique vibe to the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. This special event will be located at Skyline Nightclub 645 Washington Avenue and co hosted by Fusion Miami, the promotion team from the world famous Club Deep.
Plant Exchange: Expanding Possibilities With Found Objects Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:18AMShare your tips, give us a tour of your plant site, or send your questions related to outdoor or indoor plants to newsroom@yankton.net Attn: Brenda Johnson or write to P&D, 319 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078, Attn: Brenda Johnson.
Tyner Academy Hall of Fame seeks alumni nominations Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMThe Tyner Academy Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for its second Hall of Fame induction, scheduled for April 29.
Democratic Party Forum Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:02PMSeven Democrats seeking their party’s nomination as candidates for two county justice of the peace positions faced voters during a candidate forum Friday night.
We need a gifted leader. But who? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:37PMIt's time we faced bleak reality. There will be no political surge, for anyone. Not with this batch of leaders. Take Liberal boss Michael Ignatieff. Please. Here we have a guy with all the rhetorical and intellectual gifts.[...]
Health Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:10AMA fitness program for veterans is accepting new applicants. The program is offered free-of-charge to qualifying veterans returning from active duty with a disability.
Health Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:08AMFitness
Leon Lai buys US$2 million mansion for in-laws Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:04AMLeon Lai has bought a US$2 million (S$2.8m) mansion for his in-laws to make up for not visiting them since he married their daughter Gaile Lok in March 2009.
Guy's Guide to the Right Size Makes it Easy to Buy the Perfect Gift for Any Occasion Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:01AMA new company, GGRS Concepts, takes the guesswork out of shopping. New products make it easy to buy personal gifts that won't get returned.
All you need is love: ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day - Part II Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:55AMAnd now for the gals. Well, let's face it, guys, I lied when I said Valentine's Day is for us as well. It isn't. Not even close. The holiday has always and will always be for the women in your life.
How much is too much for wounded Paterson? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:15PMALBANY -- The cloud enveloping David Paterson grows thicker by the day, as the governor deals with new charges that he lied to state ethics investigators about how he obtained tickets to last year's World Series.
Improved spay-neuter clinic opens Thursday Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:04PMYuma County residents will have a new facility to take their cats and dogs to be spayed and neutered. Thursday, the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) will officially open its spay and neuter clinic at 3780 4th Ave., Suite H1. The clinic is by appointment only, and hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SPL denies Old Firm separate TV deals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:24PMCeltic and Rangers will not be allowed to stay in the Scottish Premier League if they try to negotiate their own TV deals, the Old Firm clubs were warned yesterday. SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster admitted that the loss of one Champions League qualification spot next year would increase the pressure for change.
Broomfield upcoming events -- March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:15PMEvents in and around Broomfield
On The Record With ... Jennie Näss Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:10PMNormally, when you ask people about their occupation, they tell you about one thing, such as, “I’m a truck driver,” or “I’m a school teacher.” Not so with Jennie Näss.
Hatching an idea Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:37PMHatching an idea
Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:07PMMed-tech company declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against Boston Scientific Corp.’s Guidant division Thursday, saying it did not fully disclose problems with its devices to regulators.
2nd Berkley bond request sought Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:22AMBERKLEY — Could there be another bond request in the Berkley school district's future?
Magical Gift Ideas for 18th Birthday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:28AMIndeed, an 18th birthday is a very significant occasion in teenage life. It is when teen boys and girls will finally be considered as adults. Apart from this, they get to vote for government and look forward to their promising future. A lot of 18th Birthday Celebrants would take this opportunity to party and legally drink while having lots of fun while others find themselves in the middle ...