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Mourners recall quiet, friendly teen Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMPhoto for the Record Gazette by David James Heiss Dylan Burts, who knew Devon Miller through his older brother, was one of nearly 600 people to attend a memorial service for the popular high school cheerleader.
Idol: The girls mope through their songs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMFrank Micelotta: FoxLilith Fair: The Musical. Anyone else think Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell are trying a little too hard to prove they don't hate each other? What was that intro about? On to the girls, who better bring...
Chef Rallies the troops Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMFor two local Girl Scout troops, reducing their carbon footprints and learning about what it takes to run a successful business began with a trip to the market.
America's first laser welding line dedicated Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMNORTH RIDGEVILLE — Alanod Westlake Metal Industries invited U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Copley; Lorain County Commissioner Ted Kalo; and other officials to join company executives from Germany yesterday as they dedicated a laser welding line that will be the only one of its kind in North America.
Quenneville looking for take-charge goalie Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMThe Blackhawks' one goal for now is to find one goaltender to carry the bulk of load in the playoffs. But figuring out whom that exactly is hasn't been too easy for coach Joel Quenneville. Antti Niemi will start tonight against the Los Angeles Kings. The rookie got the nod from Quenneville on Tuesday after Cristobal Huet started the last three games and had his chance to ''take control'' of the ...
Chicago musher takes on Alaska's Iditarod Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AM"From the Windy City … Pat Moon!" the announcer's voice boomed. A beaming Moon, 33, waved to the Anchorage crowd and rode his dog sled to the starting line of the Iditarod. When this Park Ridge landscaper was here four years ago, he was just another tourist who'd bid enough money for a short ride in a musher's sled. Moon liked it so much, he decided to come back — as a musher.
Excelroof turns back Fern C, grabs lead Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMCALVIN Abueva and Jimbo Aquino came through with clutch baskets in the last 17 seconds to help lift Excelroof to a 87-83 win and a share of the lead in the 2010 Philippine Basketball League PG Flex Erase Placenta Cup yesterday at The Arena in San Juan.
Queen tribute group will rock you Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMGary Mullen, who portrays Queen front man Freddie Mercury in the rock concert presentation of One Night of Queen, feels the pressure to perform flawlessly night after night."I think as a tribute band, you have to be as good as, if not better, than the real thing," Mullen said. "People want to hear the songs as close to the original as possible, so the pressure is on every night."
Granholm highlights Merrill Tool and Machine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMGov. Jennifer Granholm toured Merrill Tool and Machine in Merrill Tuesday to highlight alternative energy manufacturing support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
BYD plans to start European car sales next year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMBYD Co, the automaker backed by Warren Buffett, plans to start selling electric and hybrid cars in western Europe next year as the first Chinese company to market alternative energy-powered vehicles in the region.
Why a glass a day WILL keep the doctor away... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMA study has shown that moderate women drinkers put on less weight than those who stick to soft drinks - and those who drank red wine put on the least weight.
Lincoln Mitchell: Sarah Palin's Canadian Health Care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:57PMSarah Palin's recent statement that, presumably during her childhood, she and her family used to cross the border from Alaska into Canada to take advantage...
Takeover bid for Arrow not unexpected Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55PMA senior resources analyst says it is no surprise to see a move by Shell and Petro China to acquire the gas company Arrow Energy.
It's not a laughing matter anymore for Manny Ramirez Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55PMDodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez and reserve outfielder Reed Johnson, right, wait in the dugout for their spring training game to begin against the San Francisco Giants on Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Investigation continues into banana farm death Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55PMInvestigations will continue today into the death of a man on a banana farm near Tully in northern Queensland.
Tag Archive | "furloughs" Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52PM1. What did you hope to achieve by disrupting classes, blocking traffic, and being distractingly obnoxious? Can you think of any example in recent history where student protests prompted government to do anything, other than arrest law-breakers?
Silver Lining For Comverge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMShares of clean energy company drop after quarterly loss, weak guidance, then rebound.
Like Little Golden Assassins, 'Smart' Nanoparticles Identify, Target and Kill Cancer Cells Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMAnother weapon in the arsenal against cancer: Nanoparticles that identify, target and kill specific cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, U.S. researchers say Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.
UN highlights plight of impoverished drug addicts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMWhile celebrities earn notoriety from publicly going into rehab, millions of impoverished drug addicts are being ostracized, do not have access to doctors and are often imprisoned, a senior U.N. official said Monday.
Crude Oil Rises to Eight-Week High on Increased Investments Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose to an eight-week high as investors purchased oil and fuel futures amid returns that have outpaced other securities.
PCTEL to Present at the Wedbush Securities MAC Conference Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMBLOOMINGDALE, Ill.----PCTEL, Inc. , a leader in propagation and wireless network optimization solutions, announced today that Marty Singer, PCTEL Chairman and CEO will present at the Wedbush Securities 8th Annual New York MAC Conference in New York.
Perry Ellis International Announces Agreement to Distribute TOP-FLITE® Golf Apparel at Kmart Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMMIAMI----Perry Ellis International announced today that it has reached an agreement with Sears Holdings Corporation to distribute a full collection of golf apparel under the TOP-FLITE® brand at Kmart stores in the United States.
Mark Greenbaum: Stupak's Opposition Colored By Power Disputes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMStupak's position on the health care issue likely goes beyond Stupak's own views on the abortion issue or even the legislation itself and can be traced to personal grievances that fall beneath the surface.
Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMTitle: Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, US researchers say Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMSource: Reuters * Taxing unhealthy food may encourage healthier choices * Researchers base recommendation on 22-year study By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 ...
BYU basketball: Y. shrugs off slow start to leap Frogs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:37AMThe start BYU had early Saturday evening against the TCU Horned Frogs was exactly what Cougars coach Dave Rose feared.
BUSINESS AGENDA Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:36AMENERGY POOL SEMINAR: Tuesday, 8 a.m., Greater Pittston Chamber, 104 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston. PPL customers can learn about possible savings on electricity and begin the changeover process. Bring an electricity bill. Reserve by calling (570) 655-1424.
China says Iran sanctions no cure Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:35AMBEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister said on Sunday new sanctions on Iran will not solve the standoff over its nuclear program, while chiding the United States after two months of tensions between the big powers.
Under Threat, Iraqis Vote In Crucial Election Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:34AMBAGHDAD, March 7 (Reuters) - Iraqis vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election that will help to determine whether their shaky democracy can end sectarian conflict and defeat insurgents who are trying to plunge Iraq back into broader bloodshed.
Hammer to represent Osseo at state wrestling Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:34AMOsseo sophomore Adam Hammer won the 125 pound title at the Section 5AAA tournament Saturday, Feb. 27 at Irondale High School. Hammer will make his third straight trip to the state tournament this week (March 3-6) at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
US billions for Iran sanction-busting firms Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:34AMWASHINGTON -Washington has awarded more than 107 billion dollars in payments to foreign and US companies doing business in Iran despite US sanctions, The New York Times has reported.
Unemployment on the rise in county Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:33AMJob losses in energy, construction and hospitality are pushing unemployment levels to increased levels throughout Texas and across the country.
Eight Crimson wrestlers qualify for state, Gawboy, O'Kane, Rekuski section champs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:33AMAfter upsetting Centennial last week to win the team section championship, the Crimson wrestling team went into the Section 5AAA individual tournament hoping to maintain their momentum, and the wrestlers kept on track.
question of the week Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:32AMGiven the current economic realities facing us in this province, the provincial budget tabled by Finance Minister Colin Hansen on Tuesday could have been a lot worse.
Parks conservation group joins fight against power line through Morris Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:03AMThe National Parks Conservation Association sees a threat in the Susquehanna-Roseland power line that would cut through federal lands, saying the project would damage the ecological and historical resources the land was set aside to preserve, the group's associate director said this week.
NPR Amps Up Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:02AMCan Vivian Schiller build a journalism juggernaut? If I were writing this story for All Things Considered , I might open with some audio: the sound of applause.
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Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:02AMCONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.
Relevant Links Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:02AMAccording to the minister, the Carbon Market is becoming more and more competitive in the world which, she added, might change the organisational picture of the countries, particularly the developing nations.
Residents can learn how to goâgreenâ at Bâville Library March 9 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:01AMBERNARDSVILLE – Residents can learn how to cut costs while going “green’’ at a special program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the Bernardsville Public Library.
Bright Food may up CSR bid Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:01AMTwice-spurned Chinese suitor Bright Food Group says it will sweeten its $1.5 billion offer for CSR's sugar assets in the hope of wrapping up a deal this year.
Awards to build up Australia-India science links Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:01AMAustralian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith Thursday announced the winners of the inaugural Australia-India Science and Technology Research Awards (AISTRA) that will help research placements for researchers from both countries.
Review: Portlanders shine in 2010 Whitney Biennial Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMTwo Portland artists, and others with ties to Oregon, shine in '2010,' this year's Whitney Biennial
Yukos Seeks $98 Billion From Russia in Europe Human Rights Case Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMMarch 4 (Bloomberg) -- Former management of Yukos Oil Co. , once Russia’s largest oil producer, will ask a European court to order Russia to pay them $98 billion over what they claim were illegal tax probes that led to the company’s liquidation.
The long dry spell Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:49PMOnly five months after typhoons Ketsana and Parma caused record flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon region, the Philippines is being hit by an El Niño drought that is drying up sources of water for household, agricultural and industrial uses, destroying crops and causing rotating brownouts in some parts of the country.
The long dry spell Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:49PMOnly five months after typhoons Ketsana and Parma caused record flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon region, the Philippines is being hit by an El Niño drought that is drying up sources of water for household, agricultural and industrial uses, destroying crops and causing rotating brownouts in some parts of the country.
Obama to sell stimulus package to a wary Savannah Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:48PMSAVANNAH, GA. -- To hear President Obama tell it, his plans for reshaping the nation's economy are aimed at helping people like Ray Gaster, whose small chain of lumberyards here has been walloped by the recession.
Obama to sell stimulus package to a wary Savannah Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:48PMSAVANNAH, GA. -- To hear President Obama tell it, his plans for reshaping the nation's economy are aimed at helping people like Ray Gaster, whose small chain of lumberyards here has been walloped by the recession.
Chile scrambles to distribute aid, quell disorder Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:48PMCONSTITUCION, Chile - Looting spread in earthquake-leveled parts of Chile on Monday even as army troops deployed...