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History and legend Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:43PM Author H. Dwight Weaver talks about 55 years of exploring Missouri caves
Federal real estate fraud trial set to begin Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:28PMThe bubble is finally set to burst. After months of buildup, jury selection for the federal trial of a Fort Myers real estate agent charged with fraud is slated to begin Monday. The case of Samir Cabrera is set in the excesses of an overheated development market in Lee County, just as the bubble of speculation began to deflate.
Portrait Emerges of Anthrax Suspects Troubled Life Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:21AMThe anthrax investigation yielded nothing more than a strong hunch that Dr. Bruce E. Ivins was the perpetrator, a Times examination found.
New Staten Island health craze: Magic potion or get-rich-quick scheme? Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:05AMUsers say MonaVie drink cures everything from high cholesterol to torn ligaments, but critics question the hard-sell technique
As home equity withers, near-retirees start search for alternatives Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:08AMThe safety net is almost gone, the nest egg is cracking.
Clock ticking on teacher contracts Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:46AMThis article has been read 0 times. Teachers union contracts will be negotiated in 10 Washington and Greene public school entities this year.
A topsy-turvy 2008 tour Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:34AMWith the end of the first decade of the second millennium fast approaching, Little Elm is poised to meet the future with optimism.
Local News : Jack Alfred Cowan - Frontiersman Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:46PMLong-time Alaskan and Wasilla resident Jack Alfred Cowan, 81, died peacefully with family members by his side, Dec. 15. A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Jan. 9 at Wasilla VFW Post 9365, 301 Lakeview Ave.
RI Sen. Pell, creator of Pell Grants, dies at 90 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:08PMPROVIDENCE, R.I -- Claiborne Pell, the quirky blueblood who represented blue-collar Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate for 36 years and was the force behind a grant program that has helped tens of millions of Americans attend college, died Thursday after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90.
Creator of Pell Grants dead at 90 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:02PMPell, a Democrat, died at his Newport home just after midnight
RI Sen. Pell, creator of Pell Grants, dies at 90 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:12PMThu, Jan 1, 2009 (5:42 p.m.)
City, unions ordered into arbitration Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:21PMCHIEF JUSTICE FRANK J. WILLIAMS expressed gratitude to all parties for agreeing to the arbitration schedule, because it “protects everyone’s interests” and the issues are too important, the state courts’ office said, adding that he will remain available to mediate any further problems that arise.
Douglas Dispatch Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:42PMThe Douglas Unified School District Governing Board reviewed and approved several action items during its Tuesday, December 9 meeting.
A lakefront era ends Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:12PM Longtime Canandaiguans recount the glory days of Caruso’s Restaurant and the Lakeshore House.
NCR makes cuts to employee benefits Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:24AMNCR Corp. is cutting additional employee benefits to weather what its leader called a worsening economic storm. (NCR)
First Night Chatham 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:32AMChatham’s First Night celebrants are in for a unique and electrifying performance as Rick Larrimore brings his Rod Stewart tribute to the New Year’s Eve festivities for the first time. Larrimore will sing at the high school auditorium three times, at 6, 8, and 10 p.m.
People of 2008 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:02PMA hearing-impaired college student with big dreams; an 8-year old with artistic talent and enthusiasm to spare; a pair of senior citizens on a mission to make others laugh. Chances are these folks would not make national headline news. But in 2008 they were among the hundreds of St. Louis people featured in the pages of your Suburban Journal.
People of 2008 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:02PMA hearing-impaired college student with big dreams; an 8-year old with artistic talent and enthusiasm to spare; a pair of senior citizens on a mission to make others laugh. Chances are these folks would not make national headline news. But in 2008 they were among the hundreds of St. Louis people featured in the pages of your Suburban Journal.
I Found It At The Library! (the last one) Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:18PM“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This is my farewell “I Found It At The Library.” I am retiring January 1, 2009. Saying goodbye is never easy.
I Found It At The Library! (the last one) Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:18PM“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This is my farewell “I Found It At The Library.” I am retiring January 1, 2009. Saying goodbye is never easy.
Semcac rings dinner bell Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:12AMAs the price of groceries keeps soaring, Semcac is available to help
Semcac rings dinner bell Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:12AMAs the price of groceries keeps soaring, Semcac is available to help
Report: Madoff spent nearly $1 million on politicians Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:14AMBernard Madoff, the New York financial adviser behind an alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme said to have cost the town of Fairfield $42 million in pension fund investments, spent nearly $1 million since 1991 to gain influence in Washington, according to a nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog group.
Report: Madoff spent nearly $1 million on politicians Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:14AMBernard Madoff, the New York financial adviser behind an alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme said to have cost the town of Fairfield $42 million in pension fund investments, spent nearly $1 million since 1991 to gain influence in Washington, according to a nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog group.
Mind Your Body: Making Foresight 20/20 Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:04PMConnect with your future self.
Mester loves serving others Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:28PMJudge Fred Mester’s commitment to service reaches beyond the courtroom.
Changing the scenario Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:18PMCall it political tsunami or avalanche, the March 8 general election was the defining moment in Malaysian history and the political landscape will never be the same again.
Henry Kissinger: Eminence Noire Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:20PMThe recent release of 40-year-old tape recordings of President Lyndon Johnson complaining about “treason” by Richard Nixon’s campaign for sabotaging Vietnam peace talks in 1968 also reflects darkly on one of Washington’s enduring Wise Men, a person whose views are still sought and respected: former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Charter raises scores; finances raise questions Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 6:30AMFirst of two parts.To many in the impoverished city of Chester, the Chester Community Charter School is a beacon of hope.
Rhode Island high court takes up private judging law Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:44PMPROVIDENCE — The retirement of a Rhode Island judge is prompting the state Supreme Court to revisit a dormant, two-decade-old law that allows retired judges to be hired to decide lawsuits in private.
County helps woman get out of a trailer and into a new home Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:16PMGood things sometimes do happen to good people. Mary Edwards’ tale is reminiscent of the 1947 Christmas movie, “Miracle on 34 Street.” She has a gift certificate from Collier County for a new home that will be built by this spring. She’s been gratefully holding onto the gift certificate since Code Enforcement Director Diane Flagg joyously told Edwards about it in October. “I was shocked,” ...
Recession cocktails inspired by crisis try to lift spirits Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:10PMNEW YORK - Liquor companies and bartenders are finding inspiration in the financial crisis, devising new recipes and reviving old cocktail standards to keep spirits alive during the holidays.
Deal limits pickets at junior tournament Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:00PMThe city of Ottawa and its striking transit workers have compromised in their standoff over the proposed picketing of the World Junior Hockey Championship. The two parties agreed Wednesday afternoon to limit pickets during the tournament, which begins on Boxing Day
Striking bus drivers to limit picketing at World Juniors Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:34PMThe city of Ottawa and its striking transit workers have compromised in their standoff over the proposed picketing of the World Junior Hockey Championship
High court taking up judging statute Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:32AM The retirement of a Rhode Island judge is prompting the state Supreme Court to revisit a dormant, two-decade-old law that allows retired judges to be hired to decide lawsuits in private.
Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:20AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Liquor companies and bartenders are finding inspiration in the financial crisis, devising new recipes and reviving old cocktail standards to keep spirits alive during the holidays.
R.I. high court takes up private judging statute Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:14AM Providence - The retirement of a Rhode Island judge is prompting the state Supreme Court to revisit a dormant, two-decade-old law that allows retired
Augeriâ€s salary set for school position Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 3:42AMWESTERLY — School officials have negotiated a contract for the district’s interim superintendent to start work in the New Year — and earn up to $67,500.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-24 08:18 RPT-FEATURE-Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:48AMBy Martinne Geller
Harper expected to make Senate appointments Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:50AMPrime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to fill 18 vacant Senate seats Monday in an attempt to add Conservative balance to the Liberal-dominated upper chamber of Parliament.
Web Head Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:39AM"Reach for the hand of your angel," Cyndi Gaffney softly directed as the women in her yoga class stretched to the left, then the right.
‘Everyone loves Santa’ Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 11:10PM When old Saint Nick walks into a room, expect an uproar. “One of my granddaughters was running around in circles,” Dan LeMaster said Sunday. “Another just wanted to hug him.” LeMaster recently had Santa Claus pay a visit to a family party, where more than 20 of his relatives were gathered. And when a granddaughter hugged Santa, “she turned around with a sparkle in her eye, and ...
Australian Agricultural Surges After Selling Cattle Properties Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 11:06PMDec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Agricultural Co. , the nation’s largest cattle rancher, surged to the highest in five weeks in Sydney trading after selling five ranches to buy back shares and reduce debt.
Warner earned reputation for independence Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:21PMWhether it was policy, politics or the prerogatives of the U.S. Senate, retiring Republican John W. Warner did it his way. A spirited advocate for defense—a major economic force in Virginia, home to the Pentagon—Warner, nonetheless, has raised questions about the nation’s strategy in Iraq.
Life together began and ended with parties Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 9:56PMWhen Fred invited the young lady down the block to the going away party his mother was throwing for him, he got permission from her father first. She was allowed to attend, and it was at that party that Fred asked Audrey if she would write him while he was away. During his four years in the Navy Audrey wrote faithfully. "Those four years were the start of our life," Fred recalled.
Obama promised Biden input on big decisions Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:51PMBefore he accepted Barack Obama’s offer to join his presidential ticket, Joe Biden got a promise from Obama: that he would be there for “every critical decision,“ Biden said in an interview broadcast Sunday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/rss/cnn_us?d=41 http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/rss/cnn_us?d=50 http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/rss/cnn_us?i=i4rrss3t ...
Laurie Nadel: The Most Generous Gift of All is Free Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:22PMThese days, most of us feel some resentment towards something or someone: the economy, the President, employers, all the usual suspects. You may even feel angry at God for not intervening.
Latest Updates Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 8:09PMKuala Lumpur: As the Barisan Nasional (BN) prepares for a crucial by-election next month, Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has urged its component parties to stop lobbing accusations at one another.
Mortgage Morass Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 11:16AMSpare the homeowner, spoil the pension plan.
Sen. Corker Critical Of White House Auto Bailout Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 4:07PM(RTTNews) - While the auto bailout has been met with praise from several top Democrats, one Republican with a prominent role in the failed negotiations - Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee - expressed his disappointment with the White House action Friday.