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Review: Metroid: Other M Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:11AMSamus Aran’s latest adventure melds classic and modern Metroid with more or less satisfying results
SERVPRO Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00AMNational Preparedness Month Emphasizes the Importance of Individual Action
Battle vs. Chess Moves to Astonish Players Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:57AMBattle VS Chess (PC) Innovative reinvention of the classic strategy game receives release date.
McDonald's will hire up to 1,000 Arizona workers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:51AMOperators of 268 restaurants in state are looking to hire between 800 and 1,000 part-time employees.
SERVPRO Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:50AMGALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Throughout September, in recognition of the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), activities and events will take place across the country to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and to promote individual involvement in preparation for emergency response. Area franchises of the restoration company SERVPRO are proud to be offering ...
3 a.m. french toast Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35AMBefore Aug. 30, a late-night studier needing a brain food break would have had to drive to Wal-Mart, buy a carton of eggs and scramble them in his apartment. A group winding down after a night of partying would have had to crash at a friend's apartment and chat over half a bag of Doritos.
NHL History: Some Defunct Franchises Revisited Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:33AMImagine Sidney Crosby playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Before you call the media, Sid The Kid isn't thinking about making a Michael Jordan type decision to drop hockey for baseball. However, if Crosby were playing for Pittsburgh in 1925, he would have been wearing a Pirates jersey. Since the inception of the NHL, many Franchises have come and gone. Some have only stuck around for one or two ...
7 Dates to Circle in September Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:25AMKnow what to look for in the month ahead.
Sex in Games, Five Years After"Hot Coffee" Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:24AMHow the Grand Theft Auto scandal changed videogames and the state of digital intimacy, with thoughts from the developers of God of War and Heavy Rain.
Chrysler to start selling tiny Fiat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:13AMDETROIT -- Chrysler on Monday told 400 dealers about its plans to bring the Fiat brand back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, starting with the Fiat 500 minicar later this year.
Windows Phone 7 like handheld Xbox Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:07AMMany years ago it was rumoured that Microsoft was working on a handheld gaming machine to compete with the Nintendo DS and Sony's PlayStation Portable. This year, the handheld Xbox will finally be reality.[...]
Woodworker buys, moves Furniture Medic store Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:34AMMARENGO – Tim and Nancy Gebauer, founders of the first Furniture Medic franchise in McHenry County, have sold the business to Terry Trim of Cary.
College Sports Capsules: BYU, Texas agree to play series Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:27AMPROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU and Texas have agreed to a home-and-home series starting in 2013. The Longhorns will visit Provo for the first game, then the Cougars will travel to Texas for a game in 2014. The two schools will play three times in four seasons.
Sale of Rams to Kroenke tops agenda at upcoming NFL owners meeting Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:14AMST. LOUIS - Stan Kroenke has never been much for publicity, maintaining a low profile as the minority owner of the St. Louis Rams the last 15 years.
Stadiums likely to stand empty Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe chickens of the World Cup have come home to roost. With the exception of the FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Soweto, cash-strapped municipalities who own the multimillion-rand stadiums built for the World Cup face imminent disaster as the structures look set to become redundant.
Stadiums likely to stand empty Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:00AMThe chickens of the World Cup have come home to roost. With the exception of the FNB Stadium.
Shop around for best car rental deal Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:12AMRenting a car this summer? Don't make the mistake of thinking one rental car company is the same as any other. Depending on the vehicle -- and where you pick up your rental -- you could save a bundle by simply shopping around.
Omega's 3-D system to be unveiled in November Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:24AMBRATTLEBORO -- By the end of the year, people may be seeing an Omega Optical product through a set of new glasses. Omega will be unveiling in November, in a partnership with Panavision, a 3D theater system that could become the norm around the country and the world.
Omega's 3-D system to be unveiled in November Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:06AMSaturday August 21, 2010 BRATTLEBORO -- By the end of the year, people may be seeing an Omega Optical product through a set of new glasses.
New football program starts in tough economy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:56PMIn his previous head coaching jobs, there were plenty of things for Bill Curry to worry about.
Sale of Rams to Kroenke leads owners' agenda Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:41PMST. LOUIS (AP) -- Stan Kroenke has never been much for publicity, maintaining a low profile as the minority owner of the St. Louis Rams the last 15 years.
Elliott column: Ex-Storm pitcher plays in hot Texas Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMEarlier this week, Tyler Fries was in a hotel room in Harlingen, Texas, contemplating going to the ballpark.
Fashion in the fast lane: Back-to-school styles come to Apricot Boutiques Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMSubmitted Photo: Apricot Lane Boutique owner Cristi Hargroves said her four stores, including locations in Allen and Frisco, will carry fall fashions such as jeggins, military-inspired clothing and burnout shirts.
PRINCETON: Hoeland at home coaching Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:24PMChris Hoeland enjoyed a successful tennis playing career while at Washington University in St. Louis. Once he was finished, he needed to make a decision as far as what sort of career path to take.
Georgia State starts new football program in tough economy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:22PMASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks mulling deal for holdout Jackson Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:17PMThe Seattle Seahawks have been talking with San Diego about acquiring unsigned wide receiver Vincent Jackson. But so far, it's just talk.
Steelers great Butler has yet to enter Hall of Fame Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:01PMWith Pittsburgh Steelers defensive guru Dick LeBeau now enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jack Butler's supporters are redoubling efforts to get the cornerback into Canton.
Sale of Rams tops owners’ agenda Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:56PMST. LOUIS – Stan Kroenke has never been much for publicity, maintaining a low profile as the minority owner of the St. Louis Rams the last 15 years. Now the 63-year-old Missouri billionaire is making waves, challenging the NFL’s rule against cross ownership with a bid to take full control of the team in a move that would give him at least a majority stake in a fifth professional sports franchise ...
Georgia State debuts in tough economy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:48PMATLANTA - In his previous head coaching jobs, there were plenty of things for Bill Curry to worry about. Who's going to play quarterback? How does the defense look? Will these Alabama fans ever fu...
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:59PMDear Babe: In the 1970s and '80s a group of ladies from Yorba Linda CC would go to the Glen Campbell open at Riviera CC in Los Angeles on celebrity day, Thursday. In 1982, my wife, a very attractive lady, had the idea to collect autographs. She wore a light purple t-shirt and asked golfers and celebrities to autograph the back. When the back was filled she turned the shirt around. A black felt ...
Deerfield Beach-based Buy Owner files for liquidation Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:39PMThe Buy Owner broker-free real estate firm, known for its "Thanks, Buy Owner" advertisements, has filed for liquidation as the housing market continues to struggle.
Bid for Rams to top agenda for owners' meetings Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:32PMST. LOUIS (AP) -- Stan Kroenke has never been much for publicity, maintaining a low profile as the minority owner of the St. Louis Rams the last 15 years.
As Private Tutoring Booms, Parents Look at the Returns Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:24PMWealthy parents pay a lot for their children’s tutors, and they usually expect more than improved grades.
MLBPA's K-Rod Grievance: Protecting Athletes or Enabling Criminals? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:09PMThis picture only kind of looks like New York Mess...er...Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is about to cave in some schmuck's jaw. He actually appears to be celebrating a save, but after the events of the last couple of weeks, we could all be forgiven about the confusion. K-Rod was arrested late last Thursday for a physical altercation with his girlfriend's father outside the family lounge at ...
No decision on IPL IV format Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:55PMMumbai: The IPL governing council, which met here on Friday, failed to resolve the vexed issue of the format for its fourth edition next year.
Bharti Airtel bags rights Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:53PMMUMBAI: Bharti Airtel has won the BCCI's home series sponsorship rights for 2010-13 with a Rs. 3.33 crore bid for each Test, One-Day International and Twenty20 match.
Requests denied for non-emergency transports Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:27PMJACKSON — After listening to requests from two transport services interested in doing non-emergency transports in Northampton County, county commissioners denied both companies.
League office to take over prospective UFL franchise; Speros out as owner Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:36PMThe United Football League will assume ownership of the Hampton Roads franchise, league officials announced Friday, leaving prospective owner Jim Speros on the sideline, at least for the time being.
Piranha 3d Movie Review Ratings Have Early Bite Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:14PMThe "Piranha" horror series actually spawned the career of two notable directors decades ago. For its latest installment, the series is pushing 3-D to the extremes, and is actually getting early praise from reviewers for it. Contributor: Robert Dougherty Published: Aug 20, 2010
Krzyzewski sees this summer as chance to build winning culture Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:54PMIt's not a coincidence that the same franchises seem to win year after year in basketball (both NBA and college). Talent is part of that, true. But even as talent changes over year after year, decade after decade, certain teams...
Area's new indoor team takes 'Express' to new rivalry Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:42PMEstablished Reading team joins the IFL WYOMISSING — The new Lehigh Valley entry in the Indoor Football League still doesn't have a nickname or a head coach, but it does have a natural rival.
P.F. Chang's Pei Wei opening in Chicago Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:39PMPei Wei arrives in Chicago, as other fast-casual chains continue to grow Chicago's North Side is getting a new takeout option with Pei Wei Asian Diner's opening next week. But its arrival is a sign of the times for the restaurant industry, which is seeing a shift in consumers' dining habits.
Two storied franchises face off in ArenaBowl Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:17PMThe Spokane Shock and Tampa Bay Storm are both storied franchises, but they've found success of different levels. The two teams meet in the ArenaBowl in Spokane on Friday.
Polanco could be the one Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:12PMHoward could be at Coca-Cola Park this weekend Maybe you missed it because the Phillies are in pennant and wild card races, but Placido Polanco has a chance to do something that hasn't been done in Philadelphia in more than five decades.
Tresolini: Eagles could fly in any direction Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:01PMEach of quarterback Kevin Kolb's throws has been judged, from the efficiency of its spiral to the quality of its trajectory.
Gamescom: Waging War in Halo: Reach Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:47PMHalo: Reach (X360) More impressions of the campaign.
Hot Pursuit trailer beats and disses the competition Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:41PMFiled under: Driving , Trailers , Video Download HD Video Need For Speed Hot Pursuit is being remade by the folks at Criterion , so it only follows that their hyper-aggressive tone would make the transition between franchises. Nothing quite sets you up for the raw, unbridled phallus-waving than this trailer, however. Hot Pursuit aims to take the art of one-upmanship and push it even further with ...
Miami Heat: The Disrespected Team of Sacrifice Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:38PMIt’s a standard cliché in sports, winning championships is everything. The truth is players go where they can make the most money. It’s usually not until the twilight of their careers when their skills have diminished that they actually place winning over money. As a fan, I am appalled by the reaction from the media and our old heroes. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and the ...
Making the grade? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:07AMORANGE — Upon Rob and Tara Hyder’s first visit to The Goddard School nearly three years ago, two things struck them immediately.
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Xbox LIVE games detailed Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:02AMNews video and Xbox-Mobile crossover launch titles revealed Posted by Adam Bunker