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A journey for knowledge Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:21PMBORDENTOWN CITY Itâs special because itâs the only program of its kind in the Burlington County Library System.
HILLSBOROUGH: Studentsâ first assignment: ideas to cut energy costs Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:18PMSome Hillsborough students will be asked to put on their thinking caps to come up with ideas that may help their schools reduce energy costs and in turn, help the schools gain extra funding for other programs.
City considers personnel changes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:18PMGLOVERSVILLE - With a $1.3 million budget gap looming, city officials are examining what personnel changes might be made to help close the gap.
Travel briefs: New taxes? More baggage fees? Kid-free fly zones? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:17PMAnyone who has recently traveled to a major U.S. city knows the shock of finding a hotel, car rental or restaurant bill laden with extra charges. It's a growing trend among cities to add bed taxes, airport concession taxes and other charges to visitors' bills in order to fund tourism marketing campaigns, airport improvements and other projects.
Las Cruces landmarks: Field of Dreams fills a need Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:15PMLAS CRUCES - The biggest public space on the northwest side of Las Cruces is also one of the largest athletic facilities in New Mexico.
Written history: Bit of old handwriting sheds light on how we lived long ago Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:12PMHistorians and scholars at Baylor and elsewhere are finding telling details about a person, a time and a culture in the handwritten pages and books saved for history.
J. Craig Venter’s Corporate Strategy? The Scientific Method Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:08PMJ. Craig Venter wants to create creatures — bacteria, algae or even plants — to carry out industrial tasks and displace fossil fuels.
Trade Gap in U.S. Probably Narrowed on Falling Imports as Economy Slowed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe trade deficit probably narrowed in July as a slowing economy prompted Americans to buy fewer goods from abroad, economists said before a government report this week.
Denish, Martinez discuss platforms at Domenici Conference Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:05PMLAS CRUCES — Both of New Mexico's gubernatorial candidates capitalized on a rare opportunity here Thursday in sharing their messages - lots of time and a captive audience full of diverse, politics aficionados.
Totally centered: U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe finds the political middle Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:05PMFor a time, during the heated Congressional clashes over health care reform, many thought the most powerful politician in Washington was not President Barack Obama, but a thin, raven-haired three-term senator from Maine.
Gunman in Discovery headquarters shot to death Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:34PMPolice shot and killed a man upset with the Discovery Channel network's programming who took two employees and a security officer hostage at the company's headquarters Wednesday, officials said. All three hostages escaped safely.
Police blotter for Sept. 1 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:33PMWOOD RIVER - Andrew R. Workman, 31, of Alton, was charged Wednesday with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. He allegedly drove a motorcycle away from a police officer on Aug. 26 after being given a signal to stop and drove at least 21 mph over the speed limit.
Ellen MacArthur's global ambition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:33PMYachtswoman Ellen MacArthur has set herself a new challenge - creating an educational foundation to promote sustainability.
The secret desires of men Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:25PMWe are awash with an appetite for romantic and sexual fantasy. Call it the Twilight phenomenon. It merely adds to the sexual suggestiveness which permeates our lives. But underline the word ''fantasy''.
Discovery Hostage Taker James Lee: A Brief Online History of 'Mister Fifteen's' Mad Crusade Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:25PMA hostage situation that began around 1 p.m. in the Maryland offices of the Discovery Channel ended with gunfire late today when police shot and killed eco-crusader James Lee, age 43, freeing 3 hostages taken by Lee when he stormed the building. Lee's actions--an armed assault with a handgun and what appeared to be bombs strapped to his body--may have been the culmination of a long-term ...
Tony Blair - New Labour: Move to left will bring even bigger defeat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:24PMLABOUR must re-embrace the values of New Labour that were lost under Gordon Brown if it wants to return to power, according to Tony Blair.
Environmental Militant Killed by Police After Discovery Channel Siege Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:24PMSuspect James Lee Rails in Manifesto Against 'Filthy Human Babies' SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Police shot and killed a man upset with the Discovery Channel network's programming who took two employees and a security officer hostage at the company's headquarters Wednesday, officials said.
Program emphasizes Web-based learning techniques Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:23PMHAZLET — Who owns learning? Teachers or students?
ACROSS PASCO Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:22PMACROSS PASCO
Stretching The 'Rubber Duck' Concept Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:21PMBrightIdea's CEO Matt Greeley on his lifelong quest to harness the power of innovation.
The ideas of India Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:31AMOur pluralism enables us to be many things and still be Indians. But with the ideals being challenged in the streets of Srinagar and the jungles of Chhattisgarh, we need to stay true to our founding values, writes Shashi Tharoor .
What's happening in northern Hunterdon Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:31AMPeachy Keen in New Jersey , 7 p.m., county library on Route 12 in Raritan Township, food historian Judith Krall-Russo presents a history of the peach, free but reservations are required.
Column: Customized wine rack can spruce up a home Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:13AMGRAPE SENSEBY HOWARD W. HEWITTColumnist
FDA OKs controversial five-day emergency contraceptive Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:13AMWASHINGTON -- A French drugmaker says it has won U.S. approval for a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than the current leading drug on the market.
Pastor spends 3 days, 50ft. in air Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:13AMCOCONUT CREEK -- A South Florida pastor who spent nearly three days living on a mechanical lift 50 feet in the air has come down from his lofty perch.
The science of cleaning up oil spills Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:12AMIf the government is looking for ways to clean up the Gulf oil spill, it could consult some of the young scientists in Roslyn.
The Round's tenacious tenants survive their winter of discontent Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:10AMHaving survived years of defects, delays and lawsuits, condo owners and businesses hope for a happy ending at the Beaverton development
How to get LinkedIn Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:01AMWhen it comes to connecting with others in your field, finding job leads and building your career, it's hard to beat LinkedIn.[...]
BRIEFLY: Aug. 14 Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:59AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Social media has come to Kashmir Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:56AMUnlike in Iran and Myanmar, internet activists in Kashmir address mainly a domestic audience. read more
The Battle Cry! Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:13PMThe NPP went to the polls successfully and has again demonstrated its true democratic credentials emerging with a landslide and a landmark victory for Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo.
Calling Ivor Greenstreet's Bluff! Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMSince when did reckless behavior and irresponsibility become a benchmark to assessing the adequacy of the nation’s political leaders? What kind of nation are we building when the leadership of our political parties is flooded with acerbic people who are themselves stained with conducts that defy the basic stipulations of contemporary universal morality?
Poole: Asomugha fine with being the Raider who speaks his mind Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMNAPA -- You may recall how, after his honest appraisal of then-quarterback JaMarcus Russell last year, ex-Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon was swiftly and loudly ostracized by his former employer.
GOP’s Sonner plans fixes in House race Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMEDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in an occasional series of stories based on meetings between The Telegraph editorial board and candidates for federal and state office in the upcoming elections. Wesley Sonner realized the country needed fixing when he had to manufacture his own invention. Three years ago, Sonner created a box that allows for the safe transfer of a fish from a store to a home ...
U.S. Census completed at $1.6 billion under budget Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe U.S. Census Bureau is $1.6 billion under budget for conducting the 2010 survey.
$1m for person who reduces population Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:11PMEntrepreneur Dick Smith will give one million dollars to anyone under 30 who can come up with a broad appeal solution to reducing population growth.
Hailey brings ideas back from Boise Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:10PMHailey officials are getting proactive to protect and develop the city's business community.
U.Va. to invite state's colleges to share arrest information Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:09PMThe University of Virginia will ask other schools to join a voluntary system of letting one another know about serious incidents on their campuses.
The power of choice Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMBy: Steve Haske Indie games’ varied experiences are becoming increasingly relevant in an evolving game industry When you review games for a living, it’s all too easy to start treating everything you see with a healthy dose of cynicism....
TV news and tips for Wednesday Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:05PMBritney Spears will be on Glee, Jean Marc Genereux will be on Degrassi and other TV tidbits.
ELECTION 2010: An analysis of how Downriver voted Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:16AMAnn Arbor businessman Rick Snyder will face Virg Bernero in the governor’s race this fall — which mirrors the way the majority of the Downriver area voted Tuesday.
Why Hulu’s New Dance Show is a Game-Changer Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:16AMAt first it doesn’t feel like a dance show. Audiences weaned on the high jumps and theatrics of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance will immediately miss it’s flashy opening numbers and poppy dance music. The opening title of…
Google’s Norvig: After The Top Result, There’s No Right Or Wrong Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:13AMNorvig is Google’s Director of Research and has been with the company for almost ten years – including three years as director of search quality. (You may also have seen him keynote our SMX West conference earlier this year.)
Goodell: No Roethlisberger suspension cut yet Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMLATROBE, Pa. — Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb’s up from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and praise for the way he’s reshaping his life. What’s missing for now is a reduction of his six-game suspension.
My ironic "Eat, Pray, Love" romance Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:06AMWomen flock to Bali to live out Elizabeth Gilbert's love affair. I made fun of them -- then I became one of them
Editorial: Jobs fund could jump-start Muskegon businesses Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:06AMThey say millionaires are made in this type of economy. It’s hard to believe that with 14 percent unemployment in Muskegon County and tight money, now is a good time to take the risk of opening a new business.
Supermarkets clash over Huntingdon town centre expansion Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:04AMPLANS to expand Huntingdon town centre, with at least one additional supermarket, will have to go back to the drawing board unless planners can persuade a Government inspector that they have been properly thought through.
From Ludacris To Lil Wayne, Bangladesh Remembers His Best Beats Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:02AMMixtape Daily about 'A Milli.'
Soldier in battle to save starving puppy Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:01AMA WHITEHAVEN soldier who helped to rescue a starving puppy on a roadside in Afghanistan now faces a new battle in his fight to save the animal.
Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:00AMManitoba Telecom Services Inc. , including its two primary operating units "MTS" and "Allstream", today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.