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Australia hopes Nicole Kidman film spurs tourism Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:16PM The film camera sweeps across the landscape, taking in flat plains, gushing waterfalls and a dusty country town. The color is brilliant, the emptiness palpable, and the soundtrack soars dramatically as warplanes bomb a city.
Group hopes to mark history in New Kingstown Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:06PMResidents in New Kingstown have begun work to save a piece of history in the form of the Junkin House, an abandoned 18th century home.
Newspaper study: MRSA lurks in state hospitals Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:05PMSEATTLE - Year after year, the number of victims climbed. But even as casualties mounted - as the germ grew stronger and spread inside hospitals - the toll remained hidden from the public, and hospitals ignored simple steps to control the threat.
Tips to keep you safe while shopping Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:03PMMonday, November 17, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. With the height of the holiday shopping season fast approaching, Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) aims to keep safety top-of-mind among busy shoppers.
Minnesota food shelves see record need Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:16AMMinnesota foodshelves continue to see record numbers of families needing assistance.
Pages: Choosing to live a life that matters Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:13AMLAST Saturday night, as soon as I stepped inside the office door of Atty. Jacinto Mendez—my father-in-law and one whose life story I revere and applaud—he pulled out a small piece of paper and handed it to me.
2005 – 2006 Raghupathi Venkaiah Awards Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:07AMIn the honor of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of Telugu Film Industry, a national award named after him is presented every year by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to Telugu Film Industry.
City National CEO Buys $52.7 Million Worth Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:03AMJonathan Moreland, author of InsiderInsights, gives you the lowdown on top stock purchases and sales.
Schools cultivate learning in student gardens Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:03AMThe 8-year-old girls peer through the leaves of basil, green bean and cucumber plants, searching for peppers that still need to be picked.
Push for public-works projects expected Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:03AMNow that taxpayers have received rebates, banks have gotten bailouts and the auto industry is lobbying for help, unemployed construction workers are hoping Uncle Sam dusts off an old standby to boost jobs and the economy – public works.
East River bridges toll ‘ghost’ returns Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:42PMCommuters might soon have to pay tolls to cross the Queensboro, or 59th Street Bridge and three other East River bridges. (photo courtesy of Free Software Foundation/Wikipedia.org)
Making a case for motorcycle safety Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:31PMSixteen people have died and at least 320 have been injured in motorcycle accidents in Okaloosa County since January 2003, according to Florida Highway Patrol records.And while many drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts throw blame at one another, one local instructor says the answer is "both." "It works both ways," said Mike Hulion, a motorcycle safety instructor at the Northwest Florida State ...
College Grads Face Tough Job Market Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:23PMFor many in the Class of 2009, the next step after graduating from college may be the unemployment line. "I think a lot of seniors are nervous about the situation because the job market is not that great," says University of Rochester student Caitlin Carpenter.
Morrill Street Fire Under Investigation Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:23PMRochester fire investigators are looking into a fire on Morrill Street. It happened just before 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to the scene for heavy smoke in the area. When they arrived, they found fire on the first and second floors of a vacant, boarded up house.
NOTICE: Important information from the Montecito Water District Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:18PMThe Montecito Water District has a few important notices for Montecito residents regarding voluntary restrictions on water, water meters turned off, and information on a low pressure condition in some areas.
Guinea Bissau vote goes smooth amid hopes for stability Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:10PMBISSAU (AFP) - Guinea Bissau voted Sunday in parliamentary elections that international observers hope will boost stability in a poor west African nation which has become a hub for South American drug traffickers.
Tails wag over Obamas shelter dog search Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:56AM Wanted: Presidential First Puppy. Should be less than a year old. Only hypo-allergenic dogs need apply. Poodles and doodles especially welcome. Yorkies, Bichon Frises, Cairn terriers, Westies, cockapoos, and Wheaten terriers also encouraged.
Fellowship of The Woodlands tweaks name Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:52AMFellowship of The Woodlands officials are phasing in a name change for the church, a switch designed to reflect expansion into other areas.
AST students places second in competition at MIT Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:52AMAcademy of Science and Technology student Srikrishna Raghavan placed second this past weekend in the Regional Finals of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
Pa. now probes GOP database Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:47AMHARRISBURG - A grand jury is examining whether House Republican leaders improperly used a $9 million taxpayer-funded database to improve their chances of winning elections, The Inquirer has learned.
Salvation Army sees need growing Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:36AMONEIDA — As the holidays approach, the Oneida chapter of the Salvation Army is buckling down for what is bound to be a busier-than-usual season.
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King defense: Insanity, please Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:59AMNORTH PORT — Michael King is the second man facing murder charges in North Port in a month to raise the possibility of using an insanity plea. King, the primary suspect in the Jan. 17 abduction and murder of 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee of North Port, may never face charges if declared incompetent.
X Factor judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue - from dumpy teens to sex sirens, their secrets revealed Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:21PMStunning Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue may be oh-so-perfect now, but once they were as unpolished as the raw talent they judge on The X Factor. We spoke to the people behind their transformations into the queens of primetime TV.
Indian traders see a market here Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:13PMNEW DELHI: Many traders in India consider the untapped Malaysian market as an "unopened gift". Nowhere was that more evident than during the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair 2008, held here from Oct 15 to 18.
Cellity Puts Your Mobile Address Book On Steroids Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:09PM German startup Cellity has unveiled its enhanced address book (called Addressbook 2.0) for mobile phones, now available in a private beta. The J2ME application allows users to aggregate data from across their Email boxes, social networks, and standard address books into a single intuitive application, bringing the functionality of a smartphone to the hundreds of more basic phones that ...
Inauguration a hot ticket Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:57PMPlan on attending the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama? Join the crowd. Congressional offices have been swamped with requests for tickets.
Confusion over whether Office Web apps are coming to Linux, Mac Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:56PMThere appears to be good news, according to a Microsoft support site: Office Web applications can run on operating systems besides Windows. But the questions of how and why were left unanswered, and not even Microsoft can explain.
Relationships: A doll for the ages Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:54PMEndearing and enduring, American Girl dolls have fans of all ages.
Avon woman’s death ruled homicide Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:54PMAVON — In a recording of a 911 call made to the Avon Police Department Wednesday morning, the sad voice of an elderly man confesses to having killed his wife in their home at 2906 Shakespeare Lane.
Madeleine M. Kunin: Dear President Obama, Qualified Women are Everywhere... Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:02PMIn my last blog I boasted that Vermont was the number one state in the percentage of women in our state legislature. Yesterday there were...
Trailblazer is out as Renegade takes over Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:57PMThere even is a presidential transition for Secret Service code names, which anyway are anything but secret in loose-lips Washington.
Determine their value before selling precious heirlooms Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:50PMNone of us need to be reminded that times are tough.
Is the backlash against Mormons fair? Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:27PMSupporters of gay marriage, frustrated over a ballot-box defeat in California, have channeled much of their anger toward the towering white spires of Mormon temples.
Jefferson’s All-Boys Academy Closes Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:26PMFrom the very beginning, some observers say, Jefferson High School’s Johnson Young Men’s Academy seemed set up to fail. Enrollment never made it above 60 students, crippling the district’s ability to provide enough teachers for the small all-boys academy.
Bessant officially challenges election results Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:26PMRonald Bessant, the Democratic incumbent for Horry County Schools District 9, has filed an official challenge to the results of the Nov. 4 general election Wednesday morning.
Idaho aquifer plan could cost $100 million Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:23PMTWIN FALLS, Idaho - Members of the Idaho Water Resources Board have approved a plan for managing a vast underground aquifer in southern Idaho that will cost up to $100 million in its first 10 years.
Cape Breton police officer charged, suspended Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:21PMA police officer in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality has been charged with criminal harassment.
Western wear optional for annual hospice fund-raiser Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:15PM It’s a “cowboy thang” on Saturday night, but anyone with a hankerin’ for a barbecue buffet, the opportunity to bid on lots of neat stuff and the desire to help a good cause is invited to the South Wind Hospice annual fund-raiser at the Pratt Area 4-H Center. Casual attire is suggested, western wear optional.
Who would serve as attorney general? Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:36AMA popular name is Janet Napolitano; also mentioned are Tim Kaine and Deval Patrick.
No tax hike in tight budget year Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:36AMOfficials will limit capital projects in a year of down revenues.
Idaho aquifer blueprint could cost $100 million Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:30AMTWIN FALLS (AP) — Members of the Idaho Water Resources Board have approved a plan for managing a vast underground aquifer in southern Idaho that will cost up to $100 million in its first 10 years.
School strolls reflect good staff, students and learning Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:12AMOne of the advantages of my job is being able to visit the schools and observe teachers and students in classrooms. I call it management by walking around.
Families falling through cracks with FEMA Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:07AMGALVESTON — Almost 77 percent of Texas coastal residents asking FEMA for housing assistance have been denied.
Kabul killings, kidnappings frighten foreigners Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:06AMA spate of killings and kidnappings of Westerners in the Afghan capital has foreigners wondering if they are now on Taliban and criminal hit-lists, but it is more likely they are just getting caught up in spreading insecurity.
The rich history of Muslims Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:26AMToday, I would like to tell you about the lives of Canadian Muslims. There are more than 600,000 Canadian Muslims, 2% of the total population. [...]
Council seeks to evict protesters Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:21AMBirmingham City Council obtains an eviction order to remove protesters who have camped out on its land to call for more affordable homes.
New York legislative leaders renege on deal, have no specifics for budget cuts Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:03AMALBANY — Apparently reneging on a commitment made to Gov. David Paterson last month, legislative leaders Friday failed to deliver suggestions on what spending should be cut to close a potential $2 billion budget gap this year.
Names continue to surface for jobs under Obama Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:00AMPresident-elect Obama is weighing an array of Washington insiders and outsiders, including some Republicans, for top administration posts, according to Democratic officials.
WBBM Special Report On Wind Energy In Illinois Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 12:52PMWBBM is doing a series of reports on wind energy In Illinois, looking at questions of its economic feasbility in urban and rural areas as well as in industrial windfarms. COMMENT