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- Mexico Captures Drug Lord 'The Barbie' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:46AMMEXICO CITY -- Texas-born fugitive Edgar Valdez Villarreal, alias "the Barbie," is the third major suspected drug lord to fall in Mexico in the past 10 months and a coup for President Felipe Calderon in his embattled war on powerful cartels.
- Death of 13-year-old racer with local ties raises question: Should kids be playing adult games? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:45AMThey sail solo around the world, climb the highest mountains and race around ovals at breakneck speeds.
- Clemens pleads not guilty to charges of lying to feds Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:45AMWASHINGTON — Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.
- No question, Mastroianni is a keeper (video) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:44AMSTORRS — The first time Alison Kulik sat under the searing southern Florida sun and saw Jillian Mastroianni’s quest to score goals rather than to prevent them, the veteran Boston College women’s soccer coach let out an incredulous chuckle.
- WAC football notes: Big games headline opening weekend Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:43AMThe Boise State football team is playing Virginia Tech in the WAC's so-called 'biggest regular-season non-conference game' ever, but it's far from the league's only intriguing matchup this week.
- 6°C - Mainly clear with plenty of sunshine Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:39AMWELCOME to the world's first iSchool - where pen and paper have been pushed aside in favour of computers.
- Region's 'most wanted' on website Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:36AMA website aimed at tracking down Thames Valley's most wanted crime suspects is launched.
- Being a Special Constable Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:34AMDo you have to be ‘special’ to become a Special? This is the question that I asked myself back in 1996 (I’m not that old, really I’m not) writes West Mercia Police’s Divisional Commandant for the Special Constabulary in Telford, Darren Cubberly.
- Fairbanksans demonstrate unusual skills for "Stupid Alaskan Tricks" Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:32AMFAIRBANKS — River running took on a new meaning Monday afternoon as nine-year-old water skier Amber Hajdukovich skimmed over the calm waters of the Chena River powered by a six-member sled dog team...
- Comet Lodge 229 continues history of service Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:31AMCERESCO – The Comet Lodge 229 has a long history of community service, and that history continues to this day.
- “Into the Woods” marks first for youth theater Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:29PMWhile drama teacher and director Joan Deamer has directed the spring musical at Mill Valley Middle School for the past 20 years, this week’s opening of “Into the Woods” at 142 Throckmorton Theatre marks the first time the veteran youth director has tackled Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning fairy tale remix.
- Teen center’s future in jeopardy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:28PMThe after-school activities Maria Rosales enjoys at the Teen Center in Patterson are something she looks forward to each week. “It’s positive, it’s nice, and I like having somewhere to go after I get out of school,” Maria, 13, said.
- Lady Patriots follow win over NHHS with solid 3-0 victory Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:27PMBURGAW – Pender High School volleyball Coach Ray Horton got to see a couple of familiar faces this past week as his Lady Patriots’ team opened their 2010 season with a road game at New Hanover and a home game against Laney.
- Sidebottom to leave Nottinghamshire Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:26PMEngland seamer Ryan Sidebottom is to leave Nottinghamshire at the end of the current season after failing to agree a contract extension.
- PARKING IS PREFERRED Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:25PMby Patrick Clark Community members pressed the city Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus its study of Liberty Avenue on parking problems rather than congestion during a public input session held last Wednesday Aug. read more
- Spike in gang activity subject of informational meeting Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:24PMA handful of gang-related murders and a spike in street crime in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood this year have led to a police crackdown on gangs in the area. In a recent sit-down with neighborhood representatives of the San Rafael Federation of Neighborhoods, Tom Wilson of the Canal Community Alliance and San Rafael police Lt. Dan Fink shed light on the issue of gangs in the Canal.
- Netflix raises curtain on iPhone instant streaming Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:24PMNetflix execs have been teasing us for months about an instant streaming app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Indeed, they’ve been promising it for so long that I’d pretty much forgotten about it. Until now.
- UConn's Jordan Todman Nominated As One Of Nation's Top College Running Backs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:24PMRelease is here but wanted to let you know I tweeted from the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast this morning in which UConn Coach Randy Edsall was the guest speaker.
- New Facial Recognition Software A Hit At DMV Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:23PMGov. David A. Paterson has announced the initial results of the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) use of facial recognition technology to identify fraud cases. Use of the innovative software began in February and in the six months since its implementation has been instrumental in identifying more than 1,000 cases of possible fraud. read more
- City hears tax complaints from citizens Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:23PMA standing room only crowd of approximately 75 people attended a public hearing Tuesday at city hall on the proposed 2010-11 city budget and proposed millage rates to support not only the city budget but the school district budget as well.
- Australian PM contenders promise no early election Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:58AMCANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The contenders to become Australia's next prime minister each promised Wednesday to govern for a full term if three key independent lawmakers support their competing parties to form an administration after indecisive elections.
- Singles debut a success | By Ray Sobczyk © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:58AMLONGMONT – With an opportunity knocking, Ben Teebkem came calling. Because of an injury, Longmont’s No. 3 singles slot was vacant. Teebkem wanted in.
- Australian PM contenders promise no early election Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:58AMThe contenders to become Australia's next prime minister each promised Wednesday to govern for a full term if three key independent lawmakers support their competing parties to form an administration after indecisive...
- Blog: When Steele is “Special Guest” at Fundraisers, Reporters Aren’t - By Len Lazarick Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:57AMLen@MarylandReporter.comFor the second time in two weeks I got "dis-invited" to a fundraiser for a l...
- Georgia unbeaten in LLWS; Panama advances Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:56AMSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – His team idled Monday night because of rain, Matthew Lang didn’t waste a pitch when he got to the plate Tuesday. Called on to pinch hit, the cheerful 13-year-old sent the first pitch he saw the opposite way for a homer to left-center to help keep Columbus, Ga., unbeaten at the Little League World Series with a 6-0 shutout of Hamilton, Ohio. He’s got something to boast ...
- Suspect named in torture of Regina man Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:56AMPolice have named their suspect in the case of a man who was starved, burned and had parts of his face cut off.
- Attempted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:53AMA man wanted in a weekend double shooting in Greeneville, Tennessee turned himself in.
- Chicago Fed Prez: Risk Up For Double-Dip Recession Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:49AMIf you weren't worried about a double-dip recession before, you might be a little more concerned now. Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans said the risks of a renewed recession happening went up in the last six months.
- Cardinals, Titans Have Joint Practice On Wednesday Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:49AMThe Arizona Cardinals, eager to avoid a quick trip home on an already short week, are sticking around Music City for a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans.
- City schools at center of recent controversies get new leaders Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:47AMGilmor Elementary, IBE among those to receive new principals Three Baltimore City principals who were involved in separate controversies will not return to their posts after the school board approved interim leaders Tuesday.
- Facebook Movie Spotlights Connecticut Brothers' Legal Fight Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:03AMCameron and Tyler Winklevoss are no strangers to the spotlight. After waging a closely watched legal battle with Facebook Inc., the Greenwich natives and Olympic rowers know all too well what it’s like to be scrutinized in newspapers, blogs... Facebook - Tyler Winklevoss - United States - Mark Zuckerberg - Law
- G20 Charges Dropped, Held Over As More Than 300 People Appear In Court Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMThe Finch Avenue courthouse will be busy on Monday.
- NCAA Football Preview - Kansas Jayhawks Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AM2009 SEASON IN REVIEW: The season got off in typical [Kansas] fashion, at least of late, as the Jayhawks won their first five games, including a closer- than-expected 41-36 decision...
- Cessna fails to meet deadline for election Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMBEN HOGWOOD BEAUFORT — Voters will not have the option of writing in David “Clammerhead” Cessna on a ballot any time soon.
- Lil Wayne Sues Over Missing Tour Proceeds Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMIncarcerated rapper Lil Wayne has fired off a lawsuit against his former booking agents, accusing them of holding back $375,000 in tour profits. The Lollipop hitmaker and his company Young Money Touring Inc. allege the owners of Ujaama Talent Agency Inc., Erskine Isaac and David...
- 'Entourage': Is that a threat? Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMPower struggles were erupting all over the place, and gauntlets were being thrown down left and right.
- Vin Scully to return for 62nd season with Dodgers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:01AM(AP:LOS ANGELES) In the autumn of his life, Vin Scully has decided to prolong summer for another year.
- Money is tight, but death doesn't stop for recession Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMPreparing for death might be one of the lowest priorities when, during a recession, people are trying to find the resources to keep on living.
- Holy Horology Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMEverything began by a ‘mass’ or ‘service’ on Tuesday April 10, the day before the opening of BaselWorld. At the end of the day, a small el-egant crowd gathered at the Elizabethan Kirche in Basel, squeezing together on the church benches under the high and colourful stained glass windows.
- RTC expanding beyond St. John Parish bounds Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:59AML’Observateur RESERVE – For the first time since the company was formed in 1935, Reserve Telecommunications is branching out into a neighboring community outside of St. John the Baptist Parish.
- Do you speak Spanish? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:08PM¿Habla Español? If the answer is no, and you don't speak Spanish but want to learn, there is a new online resource to help. The same goes if you're trying to learn English.
- Act of kindness ties man to Pratt Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:08PMThirty-three years ago Rich Hill made a choice that brought him to Pratt. A chance occurrence that could have ended badly left him, instead, with warm feelings for the community and in particular, for an elderly couple he remembers as Ray and Ida.
- Most popular articles Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:06PM21 Jun 10 | JOHN ROBERTSON is one of the smartest strategists in Labor politics - an authentic, self-educated blue-collar man with the wits to understand the thinking of the electorate.
- Lil Wayne Files $375K Lawsuit Against Booking Agent Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:05PMEarlier this week Forbes named Lil Wayne as the 4 th biggest earner in Hip-Hop bringing in a reported $20 million in the last 12 months.
- Angie's List: Tips on buying furniture Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:04PMNew furniture can really spruce up your home. Buying furniture can often be an unpleasant experience.
- Name changing for gay couples not a straight line Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:02PMIn October 2008, racing against California's gay marriage ban, Chloe and Frankie Frankeny wed legally in San Francisco with one chore already done: Chloe had taken her wife's name two years before.
- Deciding to make a decision Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:01PMThere are days when I just can't put my finger on it, but there seems to be something 'not quite right' in my universe. It doesn't have anything specific to do with my job, my kids or my friends.[...]
- Failure of South King Fire and Rescue's Prop. 1 means cutbacks in service Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:01PMProposition One, also known as South King Fire and Rescue's proposed service benefit charge, failed at the Aug. 17 primary election.
- Brantford youth lands on his feet in Vegas Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:01PMWhen little Sean Lord started climbing all over the house, his parents started him on the path that would turn him into a super-hero. They put him in gymnastics.[...]
- Jacket coaching staff pleased with effort in scrimmage win over Pierce Bears Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:59PMCody Hudson picks up 20 yards on this third quarter reception of a Greyson Lambert pass. Wayne County High School’s Friday night scrimmage with the Pierce County Bears proved to be just what the Yellow Jacket coaching staff wanted.