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  • It's time to fight the copyright police state Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:19AMIncreasingly restrictive copyright and intellectual property laws, a secretive global trade agreement, and, it turns out, totally made-up facts and figures? Ok, Internet. It's time to fight.
  • CSC seeks to reduce child abuse, neglect Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:07AMThe three parties worked for over a year to write the grant and this award is an example of what can happen when agencies collaborate, Moss said.
  • In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 1 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:58AMA new curriculum at New York University is intended to bolster a sense of humanity by fostering more personal relationships between medical students and patients.
  • Buckeye police unveil new undercover 2011 Ford Mustang Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:47AMPolice purchased sports car with a $44,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
  • 'Presumed Guilty' sheds light on failures of Mexico's justice system Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:33AMZuniga might still be wrongly incarcerated were it not for the efforts of a lawyer couple carrying video cameras, Roberto Hernandez and Layda Negrete. Struck by luck time and again, they found a tiny procedural error that allowed Zuniga to get a retrial. The presiding judge allowed the two to record the proceedings. The result is the 2009 documentary, "Presumed Guilty," a stirring and often ...
  • Goggles from Google still a little fuzzy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:40PMIt was hard to resist Google's blatant pitch for publicity. The search giant was asking if I wanted to roam around downtown Seattle, starting...
  • Rock Cats front office going full throttle Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:32PMNEW BRITAIN — New Britain Rock Cats general manager John Willi and his staff were confronted with a multi-faceted dilemma as they looked forward to the team’s final homestand of 2010.
  • Hurricane downgraded; still threatens the coast Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:18PMBEN HOGWOODMIKE SHUTAK
  • Two die Down East Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:17PMHELEN OUTLANDCHERYL BURKE SMYRNA — Children at Smyrna School were busy Tuesday creating getwell cards for their principal Chris Yeomans, and his family, who were involved in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Harkers Island Road that resulted in the death of two teens riding in another vehicle.
  • Magalia Standoff Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:16PMA routine eviction notice for Butte County Sheriff Officers turns deadly...
  • Davis County volunteers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:06PMTo submit a request for volunteers, call 801-629-5220. AARP Tax-Aide , the largest free tax-preparation service in the country, is looking for volunteer tax counselors to prepare basic income taxes at no charge for seniors and low- and moderate-income taxpayers from Feb. 1-April 15. This community service is provided at local senior centers or libraries. Basic tax knowledge and computer literacy ...
  • Magalia Standoff Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:05PMIt was a tense few hours for all those involved. Butte County Sheriff Deputies went to a home on Temple Circle to serve an eviction notice, but once inside, were confronted by Howard Adams holding his shotgun.
  • Google goggles around Seattle Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:55PMIt was hard to resist Google's blatant pitch for publicity.
  • VIDEO: Vestaburg unveils renovated school Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35PMWhen school opens Tuesday in Vestaburg, it won’t just be the kindergarten students who will need help finding their way around.
  • Veterans, experts worry over U.S. pullout from Iraq Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMAs President Barack Obama kept a campaign promise Tuesday and pulled out the last U.S. battle troops from Iraq, former soldiers and experts say they are hoping the country can hang onto the thread of democracy the U.S. invasion brought 7 1/2 years ago.
  • City Howl Help Desk: Philadelphia resident got a trash ticket for an address he doesn't live at - and doesn't even exist Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45AMTHE PROBLEM: Darrell Ross got a warning notice in June about a ticket the Streets Department had issued to him for having litter in front of his house.
  • E-tickets create backlog in court system Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:35AMThe city's new electronic police citation program has been such a success that it's creating a backlog in the municipal court system, the City Council learned Tuesday.
  • Man killed by train ID'd;his death deemed suicide Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:34AMA man who was run over by a train and killed Saturday morning in Tulsa has been identified.
  • Laughlin Times: News-front Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:19AMLocal ( top ) Enter straw poll race by October 8 LAUGHLIN - With approval of a Town Advisory Board straw poll comes a Town Manager's Office announcement that to take part candidates must return applications by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8.
  • Off the reel Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:49PMAmir Muhammad’s new book gives us a timely peek into the rich legacy of Malay language cinema ahead of Merdeka on Tuesday.
  • ERs post wait times; critics question effect Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:15PMNeed an X-ray or stitches? Online, via text message or flashing on a billboard, some emergency rooms are advertising how long the dreaded wait for care will be, with estimates updated every few minutes.
  • End Zone: Boston College LB makes miracle comeback Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:06PMFifteen months since learning that a tumor in his left femur was cancerous, Boston College all-American linebacker Mark Herzlich, 22, has returned to the Eagles with his strength restored and leg intact. His rehabilitation has been measured in leaps.
  • County sues Oak Park Heights over water dispute Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:10PMWashington 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.
  • Q&A with John Junker on BCS Championship in Arizona Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:39PMFiesta Bowl CEO John Junker answers questions about the upcoming college football season, which will end in Glendale.
  • Ask Hal: Votto’s MVP chances? Check the NL Central standings Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:01PMHall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America’s pastime. If you want to tap into that knowledge, send an e-mail to halmccoy@hotmail.com. For more Ask Hal, log on to DaytonDailyNews.com/reds.
  • School News 8/28/10 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:37PMCasa Grande Elementary School District
  • John Lopez: Who will be this season's hidden rookie gems? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:59AMIt's the NFL first-rounders who grab draft-day headlines. But often times late-round picks and undrafted free agents make the biggest impact down the road.
  • Bud Chiles calls for stricter campaign finance laws Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:49AMBy Lee Logan - Thu, Aug 26 2010 On a leafy side street in a nice neighborhood in Tampa, independent candidate for governor Lawton "Bud" Chiles railed against Florida's campaign finance system while standing in front of an accounting office associated with dozens of political committees. “This building behind me is ground zero for what’s wrong with FL politics," Chiles said. "What’s being hidden ...
  • Lenovo ThinkPad T410s Review Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:29AMThe Lenovo ThinkPad T410s is a refresh of the older T400s, adding the latest Intel Core i5 processors and optional NVIDIA switchable graphics. The T410s is a slimmed down version of the standard 14-inch T-series notebook, with a much thinner body. We found out how well the T410s stacks up against the previous version and whether you should consider it for your next notebook.
  • US hospitals making only modest gains in adoption of electronic health records Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:15AMTransforming the US health care system from paper-based to electronic-based may improve health care quality and reduce costs, but a new study suggests that goal is far off.
  • Over 100 farmers and livestock producers from around the area and from various states appeared in Redwood Falls ... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:14AMA small coffee cup with the inscription “Small Farmers — Big Change” sat on the table just in front of Farmers Union President Doug Peterson. The coffee in that cup wasn’t the only thing at the meeting that was hot.
  • School bus accident leaves minor injuries Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:19AMAn accident involving two Weakley County Schools buses resulted in 22 students being seen at Volunteer Community Hospital Thursday afternoon. According to Jeff Kelley, Assistant Director of Schools, the accident occurred in the pick- up line in front of Westview High School.
  • Health Discovery Corporation 2010 Shareholder Letter Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:18AMSAVANNAH, Ga.-- Dear Fellow Shareholders:Since I wrote you this past November 2009, the global econo...
  • Transcript of Joe Strauss' live Cardinals chat Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMWhen will Colby Rasmus return? That's just one of many questions on Cardinal fans' minds.
  • Police Briefs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:47AMLANCASTER -- Jewelry and a portable CD player were stolen from a vehicle in the 1900 block of North Columbus Street between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a report from the Lancaster Police Department. Estimated loss is $260.
  • Bout extradition stuck on the runway Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:55AMBANGKOK - American officials hoping to extradite Viktor Bout on Wednesday from Thailand were unable to fly the suspected Russian international arms dealer to New York because the United States added fresh allegations against him that must be heard or dismissed in a Thai court.
  • Millennium Wall: Why did it fall? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:16AMThe unveiling of the Millennium Wall on Sept. 3, 1999, was a moment of revelry for Naperville. One hundred fifty onlookers gathered to get a first look at the wall and the 900 names that already had been laser-etched onto gray stone plates on the front. Trumpets sounded above the din of the Last Fling.
  • Booming in the Bust Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:15AMACC advances its higher-ed march across the region – but not everyone is happy
  • Location Changed For McDonnell Forum Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:12AMHARRISONBURG - The location for Gov. Bob McDonnell's forum tonight has been changed.
  • Fond farewell for Forrest Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:58PMWhen he was offered the chance to become an assistant principal at Dedham High School, Jim Forrest was placed in a difficult position. It would mean having to leave the Norwood school system he attended and chosen to remain in as an employee, and where he helped hundreds of high school athletes as coach of the track and field squads.
  • Arrest made after assaults at center Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:54PMMICHIGAN CITY — One Swanson Center employee was hospitalized with facial injuries and two more were hurt when a Michigan City man came into the mental-health clinic and began beating the women Monday afternoon, police said.
  • She makes hectic day look easy Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:31PMEditor's note: First of two articles on Shelly and Bruce Abitz, a husband-wife team that owns the recently expanded Gemini Studios in Fairmont.
  • Memories haunt those first on the scene Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:20AM1990 tornado 20th anniversary: Many first-responders who dealt with the Will County tornado 20 years ago can still recall dealing with the devastation and the aftermath. Some recall how they and their agencies were affected.
  • Death of LPGA Tour golfer Erica Blasberg ruled a suicide Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:17AMThe Clark County coroner's office in Nevada ruled Tuesday that 25-year-old professional golfer Erica Blasberg's death was a suicide.
  • Vernon preview Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:00AMVernon has said goodbye to two old friends and is welcoming in two new ones this year.
  • Police Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:42PMBeverly Monday Police accompanied the city solicitor to Wirling Drive and Nelson Avenue at 10:48 a.m. to observe land under dispute. Patricia Mary Tata, 48, of 88 Cabot St., Apt. 1, Beverly, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. and charged with cocaine possession.
  • Chamber discusses mural and U.S. 35 projects Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:21PMPOINT PLEASANT — Charles Humphreys, director of the Mason County Development Authority and the director of Main Street, addressed members of the Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce during Tuesday...
  • How green is my campus? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:16PMHow important are sustainability practices and environmental policies at a particular college or university to prospective students? Well, if you believe the folks at the Princeton Review, the answer often is: very important.
  • Conservatives take aim at long gun registry Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:16PMGetting tough on crime and criminals has been a priority for our Government. We strongly believe that the justice system must not put the rights of criminals ahead of the rights of law-abiding citizens.[...]
  • Deputy pleads guilty to 2 felonies Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:04PMBy ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Mahoning County deputy sheriff who served as a