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Greece Lifts a Page From Citigroup’s Playbook: Jonathan Weil Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:38PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Is it too much to ask for the world’s titans of government and finance to speak credibly when they open their mouths? Some of them sure seem to think so, judging by the latest news from the financial-crisis front.
Man Charged with Speeding Past DUI Checkpoint Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:38PMOfficers out looking for drunk drivers Wednesday night ended up chasing a man through the city of Charleston.
County creates fine amnesty program Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:36PMStephenson County State’s Attorney John Vogt said a newly created amnesty program is the first step in a three-phase approach to collecting some of the estimated $3 million in unpaid fines and fees owed to the local court system.
question of the week Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:08PMTORONTO - Police defended their investigation that led to drug and drunk driving charges against former Conservative politician Rahim Jaffer while legal experts said Wednesday the Crown had no choice but to withdraw those charges.
Gov. Manchin: State Board of Education Must Lead to Improve Standards Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:52PMGov. Joe Manchin made some bold statements when he showed up at a Department of Education meeting Wednesday.
Opposing view: The ethics process is working Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:12AMDemocrats have kept their promise to restore accountability in Congress.
Former Sun CEO Schwartz discusses Apple lawsuits and Microsoft royalty demands Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:03AMJonathan Schwartz is the former CEO of Sun Microsystems, which is now under the ownership of Oracle. Since leaving the company Schwartz has decided its time to start talking about all the things he couldn’t say while working there. He is doing this in the aptly named blog “What I Couldn’t Say…” The latest entry on [...]
Students show support for L&G principal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:01AMWednesday March 10, 2010 TOWNSHEND -- The students, school board members and parents of students at Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School were alarmed and confused when they heard Principal Sikander Rashid was not seeking to have his contract renewed for the 2010/2011 school year.
Funding cuts in education cause alarm Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:44AMFunding cuts in the Education Ministry will negatively affect education quality because there will be less research and less teacher and curriculum development, says Labour's education spokesman, Trevor Mallard.
Greeneville husband, wife convicted in tax evasion scheme Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:21AMA Greeneville couple was convicted of evading taxes on substantial income and assets for most of the past decade, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.
Judge suppresses two statements in murder case Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMANAMA CITY — Circuit Judge Michael Overstreet threw out two statements in Michael S. Smith’s murder case Monday. Smith made the statements to Capt. Jimmy Stanford of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office shortly after the slaying of Diana Shafer on...
County sues Oak Park Heights over water dispute Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:34PMWashington County on Monday served the city of Oak Park Heights with a civil complaint over an $114,000 discrepancy in water charges at the county's Law Enforcement Center.
How Reagan's Propaganda Succeeded Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:24PMIn the 1980s, CIA propaganda experts and military psy-war specialists oversaw the creation of special programs aimed at managing public perceptions in targeted foreign countries as well as inside the United States, according to declassified documents at Ronald Reagan’s Presidential Library.
Weather warning issued; no damage reported Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:21PMSevere thunderstorm warnings were issued briefly in several areas around noon Monday as a line of thunderstorms pushed through the area, but little if any damage was reported.The storms intensified somewhat as they moved east. A 61-mph wind gust was reported north of Selden, near U.S. 67 east of Stephenville. Dime-size hail was reported at Proctor and three-quarter-inch hail in Comanche ...
Yard Dawgz Partner With Star Spencer High School Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:12PMOKLAHOMA CITY-- The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz have partnered with Star Spencer High School in two upcoming events to help raise funds to purchase their football State Championship rings.
First Monday: New in business TV, movies, books, magazines Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:07PMHere's what's new in business TV, movies, books and magazines for March.
Choice of words makes a difference Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:30AM''Recycled sewage will play a big role in future drinking water supplies'', or so Australian Water Association chief executive Tom Mollenkopf believes (The Age, 5/3).
A New Way Of Producing Electricity Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:21AMPhenomenon causes powerful waves of energy to shoot through carbon nanotubesA team of scientists at MIT have discovered a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon nanotubes. The discovery could lead to a new way of producing electricity, the researchers say.The phenomenon, described as thermopower waves, "opens up a ...
Iceland 'will take years to clear its debts' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AM• Britain prepared to be flexible on loan repayment terms • International Monetary Fund agrees to lend $4.6bn to Iceland The chancellor, Alistair Darling, has admittedtoday that it will be "many, many years" before Iceland pays back the money it owes the British and Dutch governments, which stepped in to guarantee deposits after the online bank Icesave went bust in 2008. Speaking on the BBC's ...
Kwikset Expands Keyless Product Offering with the SmartCode Touchpad Electronic Lever Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMKwikset's SmartCode Lever Provides Enhanced Security and Convenience to Any Home's Interior Entryways. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3694864.htm
10-Pack: Cowboys, Redskins oddly quiet during first few days of NFL free agency Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:13AMProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio weighs in on the biggest story lines of the free-agency period:
Apple iKey To Replace Door Keys One Day? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:11AMA recent patent application has been unveiled revealing Apple’s plan to replace traditional door locks with an electronic device. The conceptual idea is being coined as the iKey and thoughts are that one day perhaps, a single “electronic key” would be required to unlock all doors for which you have access, be it a [...]
A roundup of current real estate projects Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06AMFirano at NaplesAn expanded selection of features to be included in each new home purchase are being offered at Firano at Naples, a Toll Brothers community of single-family homes on Davis Boulevard. The included features incorporate stainless-steel appliances; granite countertops in the kitchen with undermount sinks; 42-inch upper cabinetry and raised panel, maple wood full overlay cabinetry in ...
VIRGINIA PUNDIT: Common sense cut out of budget Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:59AMFeb. 22, 2010 -- It could have been worse. Both houses of the General Assembly unveiled drafts of their budgets Sunday. They’re a little different, but probably not enough for anyone to go to war over. They each differ somewhat from Gov. Bob McDonnell’s belatedly revealed suggestions, but they each head in the same direction.
Dr. Jean Paul Kimonyo: Understanding Rwanda's Journey Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:47AMWhy is substantive change so important to Rwanda? Less well known is the fact that beyond the tragic event itself, the genocide was also symptomatic of a long-term economic, social and political bankruptcy.
From storage to storefront Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:20AMHIBBING — Breathing new life into old, unused or deteriorating buildings gets Rich Lees’ adrenaline running. He’s well known for renovating and rehabilitating spaces, and giving them new purpose — and tenants — in the Hibbing community.
Crime of the Week Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:19AMThe Plainview/Hale County Crime Stoppers Committee will pay a reward of up to $750 to anyone with information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for the following crime.
Iraqis defy deadly bomb attacks to vote Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:19AMIraqis defied waves of bomb, mortar and rocket attacks that killed 24 people to turn out Sunday in huge numbers to vote in elections seen as a test of the war-shattered state's fragile democracy.
DSS sees client spike Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:12AMBEAUFORT —When the economy goes down, the need goes up.
The Year of Living Foolishly Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:31AMOur Man of the Year Award goes to Screamin' Jay Hawkins for his commitment to the pro-life movement. Before he died in February at age 70, the R&B singer and native Clevelander estimated that he fathered some 75 children in and out of wedlock.
Message Maven Finds Fingers Pointing at Him Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:54AMMARK LEIBOVICH David Axelrod has felt the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration's failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama's agenda.
Democracy thrives in Iraq as millions turn out to vote Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15AMVoters in Iraq defied bomb, mortar and rocket attacks that killed 24 people to turn out in huge numbers to support the country's democracy.
New school: Montague first-graders will learn in a new building Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:14AMRecent $19.7 million bond proposal will pay for new early child center.
Employment for sex offenders Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:10AMDUDLEY - Hundreds of children gather every weekday in a small area around Oxford Avenue. They are drawn by the Boys & Girls Club, Dudley Elementary School and a preschool.
Schools celebrate social workers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:34PMCONYERS — The Rockdale County school system is recognizing its school social workers this week during National School Social Work Week.
City opposes Amendment Four Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23PMBY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com The Gulf Breeze City Council voted unanimously Monday night in support of a resolution condemning Amendment Four as “a fundamental abandonment of government’s responsibility to represent all its citizens.” The resolution says the amendment would impede progress based on smart growth policies currently in place ...
Can TiVo Premiere Give Blockbuster a Boost? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:52PMTiVo's new Series 4 Premiere box brings on-demand movie rentals front and center. For a company like Blockbuster, that change could make a significant difference.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Report Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:41PMDuring the offseason, whenever manager Cito Gaston was asked about his batting order he would reply that changes would be made.
Republicans press campaign against reconciliation; Mccain seek to strip Medicare out of health bill Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:34PMRepublicans and Democrat hit the Sunday talk shows today to debate whether a complex congressional process called 'reconciliation' should be used to consider a major overhaul of the U.S. health care system. Reconciliation is normally used for 'taxing and spending and reducing deficits,' said Sen.
Frantic Rescue Efforts In Chile As Troops Seek To Keep Order Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:25PMWith frantic rescue efforts under way, a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, the Chilean president on Sunday issued an order that will send soldiers into the streets in the worst-affected areas to both keep order and speed the distribution of aid.
Lame Duck Lands In Albany At Crucial Budget Time Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:18PMFor New Yorkers who simply shook their heads last week at Albany's latest scandal, the political crisis will likely soon hit home like never before. Gov. David Paterson's decision to end his campaign amid scandal makes him a lame duck during crucial state budget negotiations. Add a worsening fiscal crisis, the most heated election year in decades, and the lack of a voting majority in the Senate ...
Family Pushing for Tougher School Bus Safety Laws Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe family of 6-year-old Haven McCarthy is fighting for tougher penalties for drivers who don't stop for a school buses' flashing lights.
Obama health reform proposal builds on previous legislation Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:57PMThe plan further develops provisions from Senate and House bills, but Republicans found much to criticize in advance of a White House summit.
11 Free Efficiency Enhancers for the Office or the Road Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:42PMSave time on tasks involving your PC or mobile gear, with tools and services like CacheMyWork, Connectify, and Ninite.
Open to talks on rollback of fuel hike: Pranab Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:04PMPranab Mukherjee has said he is 'open to a discussion' on a rollback of the hike in duties on fuels with Cong's allies. Allies like the Trinamool Congress and the DMK have strongly protested against the rise in fuel prices.
Bombs Hit Bangkok Bank After Thai Court Seizes Thaksin Money Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:44PMFour branches of Thailand’s biggest bank were targeted late on Feb. 27 with grenades, two of which exploded. Nobody was hurt in the attacks, which shattered glass and damaged buildings.
New Drew Peterson Book Is Not All About Drew Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:34PM“Analyzing Monsters – Family Cures” seeks to help all families. How about one with 12 children?
Online lottery changes tack Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:24PMThe long saga of the two- and three-digit online lottery is ending, noted a Post Today writer, adding that it is likely the government is using this issue to solve several problems at the same time.
Autistic student works hard to succeed at Manual High Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:24PMThrough the sheer force of perseverance, he's become one of the top students in his class
BREAKING NEWS: Small Fire Reported at Chiropractor's Office Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:13PMA small fire called emergency crews to Nichols Chiropractic in Ashland Sunday afternoon.