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- 16°C - Mainly clear with plenty of sunshine Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:24AMABOUT 1,400 jobs are facing the axe at one of the country's biggest councils, it was disclosed today.
- Suspension reduced for Steelers QB Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:18AMNEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior. He'll be back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers two games earlier than expected after convincing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell he is turning his life around.
- High school football: Mishawaka airs it out: Passing game helps Cavemen topple Indians. Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:13AMMISHAWAKA -- Sam Schrader caught the St. Joseph's High football team off guard Friday night.
- Villa chairman Lerner eager to take advantage of Houllier contacts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:13AMAston Villa Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner is keen to take advantage of Gerard Houllier's vast European contacts list. The Daily Mail says Houllier is set to be named manager early next week at Villa. Villa owner Randy Lerner compiled a four-man shortlist, aimed at making a quick decision before Villa's next league outing at Stoke on September 13. Sven Goran Eriksson failed to impress and ...
- A man of many talents Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:12AMHe's known as Mr. Versatility on the football field, and the same could be said for Keon Raymond off it, as well. However, the reason the third-year Calgary Stampeders defender took up the art of haircutting was simple economics.[...]
- Lots on tap for new Dracut water boss Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:11AMDRACUT -- It's been nearly two weeks since Mark Riopelle officially started his job as the head of the Dracut Water Supply District. "I love the job. I love the district," said Riopelle, who previously served as the assistant superintendent for nine years.
- Davis makes the cut Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:11AMSANTA CLARA — Nate Davis is getting the chance to keep developing into the effective, talented NFL quarterback he and the San Francisco 49ers believe he can be.
- ASA to be handed control of athletics Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:10AMAthletics South Africa (ASA) will regain control of the sport on September 18 when elections are held for a new board at a special general meeting.
- You love AFL so you can stay here Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:10AMA DECISION to kick a convicted sexual predator out of Australia has been overturned because the pervert loves footy.
- Kara DioGuardi Exits American Idol: "Now is the Best Time to Leave" Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:43PMAfter spending two seasons as one of reality TV's most picked-on judges, Kara DioGuardi is exiting American Idol.
- Booker Stanley, kicked off Badgers and now 27, shows promise with UW-Whitewater Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:40PMBooker Stanley, who hadn't played college football in five years and was kicked off the team at Wisconsin after allegedly beating and choking his former girlfriend, is now playing in the backfield for UW-Whitewater, reigning NCAA Division III national champs.
- Committee Leaning Toward Joint Control of ‘Planning Doughnut’ Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:32PMWHITEFISH – After discussing several options for how to best solve the “planning doughnut” controversy, an ad-hoc committee is zeroing in on a plan that would require approval from both the city and county to enact legislation in the extraterritorial jurisdiction surrounding Whitefish. The proposal, as currently written, has met some resistance, but committee members are formulating suggested ...
- Close review ahead for Manatee County's comprehensive plan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:30PMIt is lengthy, detailed, loaded with maps and charts and probably something only a policy wonk
- Lynnwood notifies more than 100 employees of possible layoffs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:25PMLYNNWOOD -- The city this week notified 102 full and part-time employees that they are on a list targeted for possible staff reductions in January. City department heads met with their staffs Wednesday. The notification is not a layoff notice, officials said.
- Castle Key premiums to rise about 18 percent on average Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:24PMRate will jumps 18 and 19 percent Homeowners' insured by Castle Key Insurance Company and Castle Key Indemnity will see higher rates effective Nov. 28, under a plan state regulators disclosed Friday.
- Brady Thompson, a legacy of inspiration in life and death Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:20PMWhen then-15-year-old Brady Thompson made the decision to put himself in hospice care on Jan. 9, 2007, doctors gave him six months or less to live.
- Has Phil got the Stig gig? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:18PMA HUNKY young racing driver who has already doubled for The Stig is tipped as replacement
- Healthcare District files $120 million suit Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:17PMNow that Sutter Health has returned control over Marin General Hospital to its owner, the Marin Healthcare District, the district is making good on an earlier threat to sue Sutter. The suit is over Sutter’s transfer of $120 million out of Marin General into the Sutter Health network over the past four years.
- Report: Bremner called cop a 'Nazi' during DUI arrest Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:13PMOn the night of her arrest, Seattle attorney Anne Bremner called a police officer a "Nazi," smelled "overwhelmingly" of alcohol and started banging her head against the partition in the officer's patrol car, police said.
- Government ‘treats suicide deaths as second class’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:50PMA LEADING suicide prevention campaigner has claimed Government is effectively treating the tragedies as “second-class deaths” by failing to provide adequate funding to combat the crisis.
- Feds want to put away Spokane man accused of having 30 aliases Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:50PMSPOKANE -- He said he would give federal authorities a war, and make a fireball out of Spokane. What started as a federal weapons case appears to be turning into something broader. Earlier this week, FBI agents arrested Wayde Kurt, 53, at his home in North Spokane. Kurt is a convicted felon and authorities found five guns at his house, including two machine guns. Thursday, U.S. Attorney Earl ...
- Avis Budget boosts bid for Dollar Thrifty Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:48PMCar rental company Avis Budget Group said it is raising the cash portion of its bid for Dollar Thrifty as it battles Hertz for the potential buyout. Avis said that it will increase the cash component to $40.75 per share from its previous offer of $39.25 per share.
- SA to resume Zim deportations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:47PMSOUTH Africa says it is stopping a special dispensation granted to Zimbabweans allowing them to stay in the country even without documents.
- William Hague 'had enough' over rumours Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:45PMForeign Secretary William Hague said his decision to deny publicly speculation about a gay affair with an aide was "not an easy thing to do".
- United Way Campaign Chair Up To The Challenge Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:45PMWhen United Way board member Jonathan Daniels, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, was asked to reprise his role as chairperson for the United Way’s Campaign Cabinet he found it to be a decision that was easy to make.
- U.S. Jobless Claims Drop, Retail Sales Rise Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:44PMData shows jobless claims drop, retail sales rise
- Clergy Forum: There are spiritual pathways to deal with unplanned pregnancies Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:41PMWhat would Jesus do today if He physically walked among us and a young woman came to him with an unplanned pregnancy?
- 'One Tree Hill' Season 8: Brooke earned her happiness, Nathan is back in the game Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:39PM"One Tree Hill" executive producer Mark Schwahn has never shied away from cliffhangers, as evidenced by his Season 7 finale, which ended with two characters shot and bleeding despite a still uncertain Season 8 pickup.This season, Schwahn may be a little more cautious. "I'm not a fan of ending our series on a cliffhanger," he assures Zap2it. "I don't intend to do that. Do I think that this is our ...
- An open mic, in 140-characters or less Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:38PMEarlier this summer, Michael Ian Black took to his blog to defend himself against those appalled that the comedian was _ gasp! _ inserting rare advertisements to his popular Twitter feed.
- Just a reprieve? Unless Republican leaders learn from the past, another Iraq is in our future Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMIn terms of foreign policy, the Republican Party remains unapologetically committed to Bush/Cheneyism In his address to the nation Tuesday evening, discussing the end of American combat operations in Iraq, Barack Obama took great pains to be apolitical, nonjudgmental, and even gracious toward his predecessor. In his address to the nation Tuesday evening, discussing the end of American combat ...
- Talks continue on Del Mar hosting Oak Tree in '11 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:20PM"Preliminary" meeting held but too many issues remain unresolved.
- Frosh Bolden tabbed Penn State starting QB Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:20PMIt's a Bolden move for No. 19 Penn State.
- Konerko's eighth-inning blast sends ChiSox to sweep of Tribe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:19PMKonerko's eighth-inning blast sends ChiSox to sweep of Tribe
- Q&A: Bunbury delays Canada decision Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:17PMTeal Bunbury turned down a call-up from Canada for their upcoming national team camp last week, delaying making a decision on his international future and prompting those north of the border to wonder whether the young striker would try to take advantage of his American citizenship.
- Minister likes idea to ‘protect’ more land Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:17PMOntario Natural Resources Minister Linda Jeffrey is open to placing further limits on development north of the 51st parallel. The Far North Act, which is scheduled for third reading on Sept. 16, would already put half the land north of the 51st out of bounds for development.[...]
- Als' Cox making a name for himself Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:15PMChip Cox might be the quietest, most unassuming rising star there is in the Canadian Football League. So what if some of his quotes lack colour? Who cares if his voice lacks emotion?
- Celebrating Labor Day 2010...Kaiser Permanente Caregivers in SEIU-UHW Enjoy Best Pay, Benefits, Job Protections in ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:15PMOAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This Labor Day, 43,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals in California--members of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW)--are celebrating their 65-year history of making the nation's largest healthcare provider one of the best places to work and receive care. "We've had our share of ...
- Distributing, making drugs is big in Shelby County Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:39AMMost cases were generated in Alabaster area.
- Ebix to Acquire Atlanta Based, Leading Health Technology Services Company A.D.A.M. Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:38AMATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance industry, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement with Atlanta based A.D.A.M., Inc. (NASDAQ: ADAM), a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions in the United States. Ebix will acquire A.D.A.M. on a debt ...
- 10 Top College Football Recruits and Their Upcoming Visits to Watch Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:38AMGet this: college football kickoff is less than a week away. And just in time, many of 2011's top college recruits have named the destinations for their officials and unofficials this season. Which recruits have firmed up their plans? Where will they be attending? Click through and find out...and look forward to this becoming a weekly feature as the season goes on. Begin Slideshow
- CSC Launches Enhanced Global StrikeForce Security Assessment Suite Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:36AMFALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSC announced today that it launched its enhanced CSC Global StrikeForce Security Assessments, a suite of elite services performed by a highly skilled global team of certified cybersecurity experts.
- [News] The all-time Illini Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:35AMIllinois football hasn't been a player on the national scene since its surprising run to the Rose Bowl in the 2007 season. In fact, it's been a while since the Illini produced at a consistent rate, with 11 losing seasons since 1996. That hasn't always been the case. To kick off our coverage of the 2010 season, we decided to look back at the good ol' days: Butkus, Grange, Zuppke, Eddleman and a ...
- Reddit challenges Conde Nast, runs pro-pot ads for free Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:35AMSocial news site Reddit has rejected calls from parent company Conde Nast to stop carrying ads in favour of the legalization of cannabis, and has vowed to run them for free. read more
- Migrants still filling Ohio jobs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:35AMIt's a little on the humid side and clouds dominate the sky, but overall it's a good day to be outside. Among the apple trees at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, the air smells fresh. A recent storm has left the grass damp, making it easy to hear the approaching footsteps -- swoosh, swoosh -- of four men who are out here whether it's pleasant or not.
- Tupelo begins Bradberry era with victory over New Hope Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:33AMTUPELO - Tupelo busted New Hope's chops with the big play in Friday's season opener.
- Far from home, migrants fill Ohio jobs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:32AMDespite unemployment woes, a looming budget shortfall and countless other pressing issues, illegal immigration in the form of an Arizona-style law could enter the Ohio political realm next year.
- Brian Rudman: If Banks is serious about heritage site, now is time to lead Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:25PMOn his campaign website, mayoral candidate John Banks pledges that he "will continue to defend heritage and character areas through the city", working "to ensure that sound heritage and character outcomes for Auckland are reached".They're...
- Edoardo Molinari wins Johnnie Walker Championship Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:24PMMolinari shot a 1-under 71 to reach 10-under 278 and beat Brett Rumford by one shot.
- Locker bypasses millions to come back to Washington Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:17PMLast December, Jake Locker had two options: returning to Washington for his senior season, or entering the NFL draft where a bounty of millions awaited him as the potential No. 1 overall pick.
- Fate of Dodgers could rest in McCourt divorce case Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:15PMLOS ANGELES (AP) — As the Los Angeles Dodgers cling to playoff hopes, a more important struggle for their future is taking place off the field over who owns the team.