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Avondale drafting sports-entertainment district to allow PIR expansion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:24AMAvondale is drafting a proposed sports and entertainment district that would allow PIR to expand.
Genesis to recover more than $1 million in tax money Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:18AMZANESVILLE -- In a time of rising costs, hospitals statewide like Genesis HealthCare System facilities will get a break from taxes.
Ryder Cup 2010: Lee Westwood confident he is on target to face Americans Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:15AMLee Westwood, Europe's best golfer, is confident he will be fit in time for the Ryder Cup.
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg enters a new, faceless world in his road to recovery Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:11AMStephen Strasburg's long road to recovery will include rehab and anonymity
Get Smart Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:07AMWe understand that when the Democratic majority in Congress returns later this month, they plan to push a bold new legislative initiative for reviving U.S. manufacturing.
Dockers launch bid to keep defender Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:18AMFREMANTLE has launched an audacious last-ditch bid to keep Chris Tarrant by offering to let him live in Melbourne next year but continue to play for the Dockers.
Chesterfield Township Senior center hosts upcoming programs Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:12AMThe Chesterfield Township Senior Center has programs for active seniors starting this month.
Point the Way to a new career — and often also to owning their own nail business Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:03AMKEARNEY — There is a nail technician school in Kearney where students learn more than just how to paint nails.
New Kearney therapist takes hands-on approach to relaxation Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:03AMKEARNEY — A new therapist in Kearney has been helping people his entire life through massage, and he wants to do it for the rest of his life.
Harley Davidson, union strike tentative agreement Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:01AMMILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders reached a proposed labor agreement on Friday that could keep manufacturing operations and hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin.The proposal still needs to be ratified by union workers and approved by the motorcycle company's board. Workers are expected to vote on the contract Sept. 13.Harley had previously said labor costs at its operations ...
Captains play key role for Fitchburg State football team Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:18AMFITCHBURG -- There are two main themes surrounding Fitchburg State University's leadership in 2010: youth and local roots.
Grant helps Children Services launch Alternative Response Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:18AMMANSFIELD -- Richland County Children Services has received a $52,000 grant for a pilot program to allow families in lower-risk abuse and neglect cases to avoid a traditional investigation and temporary child placement in foster homes.
Parks Commission invites companies to bid on boat tours Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe Maid of the Mist and nearly a dozen other companies interested in running boat tours on the Niagara River have until the end of November to make their case to the Niagara Parks Commission, according to the schedule the commission set for a request for proposals issued Friday.[...]
Maruti mulls limiting exports to focus on domestic market Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:08AMMaruti mulls limiting exports to focus on domestic marketMaruti mulls limiting exports to focus on domestic market
Gun fanatic West suspended from 10 NBA games Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:02AMNEW YORK – NBA player Delonte West has been slapped with a 10 game suspension after pleading guilty last month to carrying a cache of weapons as he raced down a freeway on his motorcycle.
Shotton Looks Set For Loan Move South Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:56AMStoke defender Ryan Shotton looks set to make it a trio of Potters defenders on loan at Fratton Park, as Steve Cotterill continues to battle against the tide at Portsmouth.
Ringgit likely to see volative trading next week Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:54AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 – The ringgit is expected to see volatile trading next week after hitting a 13-year high of RM3.1260 against the greenback on Thursday following the easing of regulations on ringgit transactions for trade settlement by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). RAM Holdings Bhd economist, Jason Fong, said the rating agency expected to see ...
Hi! Managers: Globalise for smarter business Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:37AMA few years ago globalisation meant paring off a business function and moving it abroad: a factory in China, a call centre in India. Today, chief executives see globalisation as intrinsic to their businesses; as a means of accessing the best resources, wherever they are. It is now also a gateway to new market opportunities.
Phoenixville PAL adds yoga to sports program Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:27AMSpecial to The Mercury PHOENIXVILLE — The Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) boxing program has built a solid reputation at the Civic Center on Main Street with success at both the amateur and professional levels.
Pay now, save later: LM weighs costly purchases Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:55PMLower Merion commissioners have signaled their choices for two big-ticket purchases for 2010, but not without debate.
Centennial finalist for excellence award Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:37PMCentennial is one of more than 40 finalists in competition for the National League of Cities’ 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence.
HP to invest US$1b to transform business Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:37PMHewlett Packard will invest US$1 billion (about RM3.1 billion) to transform its enterprise services business or end-to-end information technology services to better serve its customers, its senior vice president Pete Karolczak said. During this multi-year transformation and investment, HP plans to consolidate Enterprise Services' commercial data centers, management platforms, and networks tools ...
RTA’s GoPass offering free bus rides to MSJC Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:27PMMt. San Jacinto College student Travis Densmore is so excited about the Riverside Transit Agency’s upcoming GoPass program, which will offer MSJC students free bus service, that he’s already telling all of his friends.
Smith to host transportation summits throughout 3rd District Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:24PMU.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) will host a series of interactive transportation summits in Grand Island, Gering and North Platte.
HP to invest US$1b to transform business Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:23PMHewlett Packard will invest US$1 billion (about RM3.1 billion) to transform its enterprise services business or end-to-end information technology services to better serve its customers, its senior vice president Pete Karolczak said.
Sports briefly Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:20PMAVALANCHE-JOURNAL
HIGGINS 2010: Three hours left to decide Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:20PMWHAT'S on your mind today? Still deciding where to direct your vote? You’re not alone.
How Will $600 Million Border Bill Impact San Diego? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:50PMAbove: What's being done to combat illegal immigrant smuggling operations along the border? Reporter Amy Isackson sits down with CBP Commissioner to talk about the latest efforts to create more stability along the border.
Sony single-wire tech could simplify portable devices Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:45PMSony today unveiled an approach to shuttling data through portable devices that could greatly simplify how they are built. The technology would merge both the power and data that normally need a wide ribbon cable into a single copper wire with up to 940Mbps of bandwidth. It would use advanced multiplexing to have data going in both directions for everything from camera to the display.... Sony ...
Class Size Limits Could Force Teacher Swaps Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:43PMThousands of students got the chance to meet their teachers Friday before beginning classes in Orange County Monday, but some students might be faced with a teacher switch in the middle of the school year.
District starts process to create charter school Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe Lonoke School District school board voted to send a letter of intent to the Arkansas Department of Education requesting consideration to start a conversion charter school.
Delonte West suspended 10 games after guilty plea Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:41PMFree agent guard Delonte West was suspended without pay for 10 games Friday after pleading guilty last month to weapons charges.
Dublin officials set to give downtown a face-lift Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:38PMThe city council and planning commission will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday to discuss the city's completed downtown specific plan.
Commission to hear demolition request Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:17PMA request for a permit to demolish the old East Middle School building will be taken up at the next meeting of the Leavenworth Preservation Commission.
Weighing home workouts against fitness-club memberships Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:15PMWhat's better, a gym workout or the home version?
NBA suspends West for 10 games Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:13PMFree agent guard Delonte West was suspended without pay for 10 games Friday after pleading guilty last month to weapons charges. Delonte West - National Basketball Association - Games - Video Games - Browser Based
London Exchange to Change Market Maker Rules to Give Brokers `Flexibility' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:21PMLondon Stock Exchange Group Plc , which is seeking to fend off new rivals, said it plans to change the obligations for market makers to give them more “flexibility.”
Step aside Folgers, coffee just got ‘shot Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:05PMThere is a new place in town to help put some pep in your step and inject a little caffeine into your blood stream. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar, located next to Transmetropolitan at 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., is in its final stages of opening to the public. Charlie Mustard, roasting master of Jittery Joe’s for the past 15 years, [...]
NCAA football: ISU D-end packing on pounds Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:02PMIowa State’s Jake McDonough didn’t turn into former NFL star William “The Refrigerator” Perry, but it’s easy to tell that he’s put on some weight. For more ISU sports, see GoCyclones.
Crews Break Ground At Vandenberg Air Force Base Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:56PMCrews at Vandenberg Air Force Base broke ground on a new Child Development Center on Wednesday (8/18).
Kate Wilson: Rediscovering A Delightful Southern City - Mobile Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:50PMMobile, Alabama has turned itself into a great resort town of the South. Just a six-hour drive from Chattanooga, it is a great place to get away for a long weekend with a significant other, family or group of friends.
Gaiam's latest exercise tool hopes to be a Step360 to better balance Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:50PMThe newest fitness tool coming to a gym near you looks like a tire stolen from an alien automobile. But more important, it resembles the love child of the step and the Bosu, two of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment in recent history. Gaiam - Shopping - Fitness - Health - Sports
Yankees’ Victory Comes With Help From Wood Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:46PMThe veteran reliever Kerry Wood quieted a Tigers rally in the seventh inning as the Yankees remained tied for first in the A.L. East.
American Airlines to charge extra for first two rows of coach Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:33PMWant that extra bulkhead legroom in coach on American Airlines ?
Notre Dame football: Nuss right fit at right tackle? Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:26PMSOUTH BEND -- Andrew Nuss was as surprised as anyone when he was asked to audition at a new position -- offensive tackle -- last spring. He shouldn't have been.
Few Precedents for Mets’ Move on Rodriguez’s Contract Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:25PMThe Mets’ decision to change Francisco Rodriguez’s contract could become an important test case for baseball.
Cubs Should Press Braves To Replace Chipper Jones With Aramis Ramirez Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:40PMHere is a potential opportunity for Cubs GM Jim Hendry to take advantage of a first-place team by tempting them with an injury-prone and overpaid third baseman who may interest a team like the Braves, who are trying to win a World Series in manager Bobby Cox' last season. We all know that Hendry needs payroll flexibility and while Ramirez has had an awful season, his track record, assuming he's ...
Chipper Jones Suffers Torn ACL, Likely Done for Season Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:39PMATLANTA -- Chipper Jones may have played his last game in the major leagues after tearing up his left knee while fielding a ground ball.
City has case for extension: Miller Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:29PMMP Larry Miller has softened his stance on Owen Sound's recreation centre woes, saying the city has some "very good points" for a deadline extension from the federal government. But it's too early to step up the pressure just yet, he said.[...]
Jones needs surgery, likely done for season Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:23PMATLANTA -- Chipper Jones may have played his last game in the major leagues after tearing up his left knee while fielding a ground ball. The Atlanta Braves said Thursday that the 38-year-old third baseman tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will need surgery. The estimated re...