Sarkozy’s UMP Trails in Regional Vote as Socialists Seek AlliesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:19PMMarch 15 (Bloomberg) -- France’s opposition Socialists led President Nicolas Sarkozy ’s party in the first round of regional elections and look set to extend their advantage as they seek alliances with ecologists and other potential partners.
Face the music: CDs have now been eclipsed by downloadsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:18PMMUSIC sales have reached a critical tipping point with the rise in value of digital downloads outstripping the decline in CD sales for the first time.
Digital music sales boost royaltiesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:14PMSongwriters, composers and music publishers received more money in royalties last year, as the growth in digital music sales for the first time offset the decline in traditional CD and DVD formats.
PRS royalty revenues rise to £623mSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe organisation which represents 65,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers has announced a 2.6% rise in revenues after digital music growth offset the decline in traditional CD and DVD formats for the first time.
Sarkozy suffers setback in regional voteSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:57PMPresident Nicolas Sarkozy suffered a stinging setback in French regional elections on Sunday as projections showed his right-wing party trailing in the first round vote.
Housing wait grows in Ascot ValeSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:54PMWAITING lists for public housing have grown throughout Ascot Vale and Flemington, according to State Opposition housing spokeswoman Wendy Lovell.
Monday March 15 2010Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:44PMBACHOK, March 14 — The Compassionate Fund Disbursement Committee, in its first meeting today, decided that poor students and disaster victims can become fund recipients.
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Tips for choosing whole grain food productsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:49AMWhole grain food products are recommended for health, yet choosing them can be confusing, said Mary Meck Higgins, a Kansas State University Research and Extension nutrition specialist. The term "whole grain" can be used when a grain food product gets 51 percent or more of its weight from whole grains, such as whole wheat, Higgins said. Why whole, rather than refined grain products?
A-1 Plank enters into bankruptcySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:45AMHays-based A-1 Plank and Scaffold Mfg. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and its president, Dwight Allenbaugh, hopes the company can emerge as a "leaner, meaner" but somewhat smaller operation.
Census leaves record for posteritySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:38AMWhile 2010 census responses will, for the next decade at least, be used as raw data to determine how federal funds are spent, one day they will become stitches in the tapestry of American history.
Census 2010 forms now in the mailSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:37AMFor decades, the U.S. Census form grew along with the population. But it has been simplified this time around, with a “10 Questions, 10 Minutes" approach to help save more packets from the recycling bin.
2009-10 All-Area Boys Basketball TeamSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:34AMThe level of competition that area boys’ basketball teams faced during the 2009-10 season was undeniably high.
College kudosSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:33AMPresbyterian College, Clinton, S.C.: Kathleen Ann Ball and Robert Ashley Stubbs, of Asheville. Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg, S.C.: Jason W. Lee, of Bostic; and Bradley B. Flood and Melissa F. Thompson, of Columbus.
All-district basketball selections announcedSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:33AMSEGUIN — All-district lists for the 2009-10 basketball season were recently released, with plenty of acclaim coming in the direction of local teams.
School districts brace to face worst-case state-aid scenarioSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:02PMCENTRAL JERSEY — The numbers Central Jersey school administrators are looking at are large … in some cases in triple digits and in almost all cases involving millions of dollars … and those numbers tell a story of what stark changes may have to be made in budgets for the coming school year.
Anti-Berlusconi protesters take to Rome streetsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:57PMTens of thousands took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to demonstrate against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi ahead of regional elections.
Why we just can’t get enough of ‘Alice’Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:55PMAlmost 150 years after its creation, Lewis Carroll’s delightfully weird Wonderland world continues to fascinate — and to spawn merchandise. Jewelry, trinkets, clothing, cosmetics: We want it all.
Owner: Orchards Mall isn't suing church directlySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:52PMBENTON TOWNSHIP - The owner of the Orchards Mall is defending the mall's position in a dispute with a local church that wants to move into the old Sears building.
Where history livesSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:46PMAn Active, Creative, Engaged (ACE) community meeting is scheduled for today (March 17) at 7 p.m. at the Nanton Church of Christ.
Take this job and love it!Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:32PMCOOS BAY — A tidy health food store occupies a storefront in a strip mall on Newmark Avenue.
Thousands protest against Italy's PMSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:27PMTens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Is social networking creating a digital addiction?Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:13PMAngela Stambaugh feels restless when her computer or Internet malfunctions. She'll walk around the house. Anything to keep her mind off the maddening situation: She can't check Facebook.
Italian court rejects Berlusconi government ballot appeal Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:08PMItaly's top administrative court Saturday dealt a blow to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's regional election hopes when it refused to reinstate the ruling coalition's candidate list submitted late for the poll in Rome province.
Thomas to be keynote speaker for club's annual dinnerFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:06PMGODFREY - The Boys and Girls Club of Alton's annual dinner April 1 will feature Illini basketball standout Deon Thomas as the keynote speaker.
Textbook Vote Reflects Far-Right IdealsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:02PMA far-right faction of the Texas State Board of Education succeeded Friday in injecting conservative ideals into social studies, history and economics lessons that will be taught to millions of students for the next decade.
Texas ed board vote reflects far-right influencesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:59PMA far-right faction of the Texas State Board of Education succeeded Friday in injecting conservative ideals into social studies, history and economics lessons that will be taught to millions of
Some Tacomas elligible for upgradeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:39PMA 10 On Your Side investigation found Toyota made an announcement about the Tacoma and a few other models not under braking or acceleration recalls.
'F' list causes controversy in MarshfieldFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:39PMA Marshfield principal violates a federal educational standard by posting an 'F-list' for all students to see.
FBI Most Wanted List Turns 60Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:36PMHouston Agents Remember Local Cases There are the Top Ten lists you enjoy, think David Letterman, and the Top Ten lists you can only dream about being a part of, such as the Academy Awards.
Fedora 13 alpha arrives amid controversyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:31PMThe Fedora project has released an alpha version of Fedora 13 featuring automatic print-driver installation, the Btrfs filesystem, enhanced 3D driver support, and much more.
US anger at Israel palpable - FeatureFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:22PMWashington - Israel's plans to build new housing units in occupied East Jerusalem have opened up a diplomatic rift with the United States unseen in years, if not decades, and has left US officials questioning whether the Jewish state is serious about...
Censorship fears over Australian net filterFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:13AMThe government's proposed internet filter has landed Australia on a global watch list for internet censorship, prompting one industry figure to note that Australia's policy could be used by authoritarian regimes to justify internet restrictions.
Do-it-yourself sites to help your bottom lineFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:12AMThe starting point for getting a better grip on one's personal finances is budgeting. Knowing how much is coming in and how much is going out, and where the leaks are, is essential to gaining greater control over one's finances.
Want fresh veggies this summer? Better sign up nowFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:12AMGrowing season may feel far away as winter lingers. But if having fresh, local vegetables throughout the summer sounds like a delicious idea, now is the time to consider a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Volunteer brings kids together to readFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:12AMStay-at-home mom Eileen Vansell may not have a full-time job, but she sure helps in the community. She's busy with Roadrunner Reading Buddies at Kinoshita Elementary School in San Juan Capistrano, helping to teach kids to read. Here's a closer look:...
School leaders talk disastersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:09AMJONESBORO — Coordination and preparation are the keys to ensuring Craighead County’s schools can respond to emergencies such as earthquakes or manmade disasters.
Residents get forum to ventFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:08AMJONESBORO — Several dozen residents and city officials were bursting with questions, comments, complaints — and even one or two compliments — during the Ward 2 “community conversation” meeting Thursday at Parker Park Community Center.
Brownfield sites home to threatened speciesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMA first study into declining species reveals many are surviving on Brownfield sites through the United Kingdom.
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Club Blujazz-a New Jazz Club for Chicago Opens Friday March 12, 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMIn the following article from Metromix music and movies producer/writer Matt Pais of Tribune.com comes the review/overview of Chicago's newest jazz club, entitled, "What is Club Blujazz? 10 things to know about Bucktown's new music spot" (as published by Matt Pais Metromix March 5, 2010) This club hopes to turn a younger crowd on to jazz while offering a true listening venue for avid, serious ...
Six Delusions of Google's Arrogant LeadersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:02AMGoogle's CEO went to Abu Dhabi this week and preached. He sermonized about Google's exceptional virtue — its indifference to profit and supreme trustworthiness. His speech should have been...
Vt. Senate to revisit secrecy for college donorsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:27AMThe Vermont Senate is expected to revisit its decision to allow some donors to the University of Vermont and state colleges to keep their contributions anonymous.
Feds raid Hawaii cannabis ministryFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:26AMFederal agents raided the downtown Hilo sanctuary of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry Wednesday morning, assisted by local police. The Associated Press reported Tuesday night that a Colorado man who claims membership in THC Ministry was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. It's not known if that case is connected with the Hilo raid of THC Ministry headquarters.
Lansdale still talking bondFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:25AMStaff Writer LANSDALE — Borough council is making a list and checking it twice, but it has nothing to do with anybody naughty or nice.
Loggerheads recommended for endangered statusFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:22AMSummary: Loggerhead sea turtles that nest in Georgia may see their status under the Endangered Species Act upgraded from threatened to endangered. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service jointly announced the proposed status change earlier this week. Loggerhead sea turtles that nest in Georgia may see their status under the ...
BAKO NW Benefits From BCP's Accord® Voice Warehouse TechnologyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:21AMFoodservice distributor BAKO NW is realising major performance improvements and savings of more than £75,000 p.a. following investment in Accord® Voice Directed warehouse technology from UK supply chain software and warehouse management systems specialist BCP (Business Computer Projects Ltd).