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List Of Current Social Issues News

Truckee Tahoe community announcements Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:04PMThe Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza offices will be closed to honor Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Banks, Nevada and Placer County offices, Tahoe Truckee Unified Schools and alternative schools will be closed.
COLUMN: Library has resources for back-to-school help Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:57AMWith the coming of the Labour Day weekend, families are making their last excursions for school supplies and lunch bag ingredients.[...]
Alcohol consumption increases dramatically Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:23AMZIMBABWE is likely to join the top 10 African drinking nations after the country’s leading beer producer — Delta Beverages recorded a 50 percent jump in beer sales in the current reporting period.
Meet the candidates Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:41PMMerrimack County Dist. 12 (Concord Wards 5, 6 and 7) (four seats) In advance of the Sept. 14 primary, the Monitor is presenting profiles of the candidates who are running in contested races in the Concord region for the New Hampshire House of Representatives. We sent surveys to the candidates that posed three questions: 1) What are your top legislative priorities over the next two years? 2 ...
This is why I’m voting for Rob Ford Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:41PMSupporters of the mayoral front-runner talk about why they chose the man that others love to villainize
News in brief Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:40PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
Watkins Pushes for JPS Diversity Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:31PMFormer Jackson Public School Superintendent Earl Watkins said today that Jackson Public Schools' success begins with destroying misconceptions about races and ethic cultures.
Niche-Market Madoff Duped Law Enforcement Agencies in Ponzi With a Twist Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:43PMKenneth Wayne McLeod, 48, covered in tattoos, with a shaved head and plenty of stubble, looked more like an undercover detective than a financial expert.
'Potent' Katter's arm twisted by Rudd Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:27PMKey independent MP Bob Katter says the "jury is still out" on which side of politics he will support to form government, as he continues negotiations over his 20-point wishlist.
9/3 Steppin' Out Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:43PMAMERICUS — Editor’s Note: Every Friday a list of local and area upcoming entertainment and cultural events will be published on the Steppin’ Out page in the Times-Recorder.
New allocation rules favour workers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:10PMThey have been rewriting allocations rules based on guidance published by the previous government in December 2009, giving councils more flexibility over how they allocate social housing.
STATE PRIMARY: 18th Essex state rep. candidates on casinos, health plan choice, affordable housing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:53PMThe Townsman asked the candidates for both of Andover's state representative seats three "Yes/No" questions. Candidates then had an opportunity to further explain their answers. The state primary, to choose one Democrat and one Republican who will be on the general election ballot, is Sept. 14.
Volunteer Corner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:19PMElderhouse, a non-profit organization serving the elderly in the greater Norwalk area, seeks program volunteers to work directly with the seniors by participating in their scheduled activities including playing cards, knitting and exercise programs.
Upfront: ABAG o' troubles in Novato Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:05PMHow should suburbs welcome lower-income residents—are should they at all? A volcanic debate in Novato has erupted over how the city should meet its affordable housing obligations.
UCSF unveils model for implantable artificial kidney to replace dialysis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:17PMUCSF researchers today unveiled a prototype model of the first implantable artificial kidney, in a development that one day could eliminate the need for dialysis.
Internet safety program offered for parents Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:15PMThe Information Technology Department at Academy School District 20 will hold an Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship program for parents of elementary school children on Sept. 8, followed later by programs for parents of middle and high school students.
5 ways to use social media for better emergency response Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:50PMMore people now use social media tools to report emergencies or call for help, and they expect government response agencies to be actively engaged in using the technology, too.
School Digest Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:13AMLAKE FOREST
Interview with Abdul Malik twisted by ST to become propaganda for Workers’ Party Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:22AMA seemingly straight-forward email interview with YOG critic Mr Abdul Malik somehow got “morphed” along the way by the Straits Times to become subtle propaganda for the PAP’s “approved” opposition party – the Workers’ Party. Mr Abdul Malik made the international headlines when he was arrested by the Singapore police for “inciting violence and public disorder” [...]
Flurry of bills, 98 in all, pass Legislature before deadline Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:09AMChase Davis Tuesday at midnight marked the rancorous end to yet another legislative session here in California. And like many sine dies before, it was filled with hours of last-minute wrangling to cram through as much unfinished business as possible. By our count, 98 bills were passed and sent to enrollment Tuesday. In the interest of transparency, we pulled together a list (based on the state's ...
Marketing yourself to land a job Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:41PMWhile the overall unemployment rate in the United States was 9.5 percent in June, it was 15.3 percent for those aged 20 to 24, compared with 7.8 percent for ages 35 to 44, 7.5 percent for ages 45 to 54 and 6.9 percent for those 55 and older.
September 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:46PMWoman suffers minor injuries after wreck 9/1/2010 11:19:00 AM warren less than 1 hour ago: I wonder if Ms Rangel was talking on her cell phone at the time?????????
Streets for All searches for common ground Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:53PMLocal organizations join forces to secure funding for car alternativesCoalition hopes to secure $30 million annually for walking, biking and transit
Apple Announces New iPods, iTunes 10, iOS 4.1, and a New Apple TV Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45PMApple has announced iTunes 10 (with a social network called "Ping") along with new iPods, iOS 4.1, a preview of iOS 4.2, a tiny new Apple TV. And Coldplay's Chris Martin played the gig.
GOP Promises Detailed Agenda, If Not A 'Contract' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:08PMDemocrats say Republicans are the "Party of No." Now, with the mid-term elections fast approaching, GOP leaders in the House are preparing to unveil their agenda. The plan will draw comparisons to the party's 1994 "Contract With America" manifesto. read more
Kan, Ozawa kick off DPJ poll race Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:03PMCampaigning officially kicked off Wednesday for the Sept. 14 Democratic Party of Japan presidential election, with Prime Minister Naoto Kan trying to keep the helm and DPJ kingpin Ichiro Ozawa seeking to wrest it from him. The two faced reporters at the New Otani hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward and laid down their goals and fielded questions, with Kan, who unlike his rival is not dogged by scandal ...
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reports Second Quarter Results: Strong increase in sales and earnings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:01PMHarry Winston Diamond Corporation today announced its second quarter results for the period ending July 31, 2010.
Coming attractions: A short list of the campus's enticing fall events Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:55PMThis semester's rich range of cultural offerings at UC Berkeley includes a daylong cornucopia of free arts performances Sept. 26. It also holds appearances by violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff, the much-loved Mark Morris Dance Group, director Peter Greenaway, and bestselling writer David Sheff.
GOP Promises Detailed Agenda, If Not A 'Contract' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:25PMDemocrats say Republicans are the "Party of No." Now, with the mid-term elections fast approaching, GOP leaders in the House are preparing to unveil their agenda. The plan will draw comparisons to the party's 1994 "Contract With America" manifesto.
GOP Promises Detailed Agenda, If Not A 'Contract' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:14PMDemocrats say Republicans are the "Party of No." Now, with the midterm elections fast approaching, GOP leaders in the House are preparing to unveil their agenda. The plan will draw comparisons to Newt Gingrich's 1994 "Contract with America" manifesto.
'Upsetting the Natural Order': Managing Employees Old Enough to Be Your Parents Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:14PMIf one looks at the research on older workers, one finds what Peter Cappelli, director of Wharton's Center for Human Resources, calls "an incredible amount of discrimination, bigger even than discrimination against race or gender." Older people, he says, often find it difficult to get a job, partly because relatively young supervisors are reluctant to hire and then manage employees who are ...
Community briefs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:40AMThe Museum and Arts Center is looking for special event volunteers, exhibit center docents, administrative and research volunteers. Applications are available from 10 a.m.-
Verizon Brings New Age of TV Entertainment to Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:42AMResidents and businesses in parts of Greenwich, Conn., are now able to experience a revolutionary television experience when they order Verizon's FiOS TV.
English: NZ Council for Infrastructure Development Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:54PMIt's not a coincidence that for the second year in a row you are hearing from two Cabinet Ministers – my colleague Steven Joyce will join you tomorrow afternoon.
Beyond BP: Michael Klare on US Energy Policy Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:34AMThe disaster engendered by the explosion and subsequent hemorrhaging of British Petroleum's Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico has thrust energy costs—economic and environmental—back into the public discourse in a way not seen since gasoline prices went ballistic in the summer...
Reportlinker Adds The Healthcare System and Delivery Network in Emerging Economies (China, India and Brazil) - Growth ... Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:00AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Luke Goode: Citizens as gatekeepers Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:49AMDr Luke Goode is a senior lecturer in the Department of Film, Television and Media Studies, with a special interest in digital media and their social and cultural consequences. Consider this scene, one that few could have imagined...
Hands on With Safari Extensions Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:20AMThe latest version of Safari, released earlier this summer, introduced a new extensions feature to Apple's Web browser. Extensions allow you to alter the... Safari - Apple - Web browser - Browser - Mac OS
Politics Now - Blogs - The Buffalo News Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:01AMWASHINGTON — The foundation stone of all business is confidence — confidence that a product will work, that a loan will be paid back, that people will show up for work, that vendors won't cheat.
A smile to start the weekend: Cast your vote for the 'most awesomest thing ever' Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:34AMLots of things in life are awesome: The Internet, life itself, music and a nap rank right up there, according to the current voters on the web site http://mostawesomestthingever.com . In fact, those five, in that order (Internet before life!? Who knew?) are today's awesomest things.
Hands on with Safari extensions Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:17AMNow that Safari 5 has been out for a while, we take a closer look at Safari's new extensions feature: how to install and use extensions, how to update extensions, and how to troubleshoot issues with misbehaving extensions.
Governor's race: Questions, answers and endorsements Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:47AMCrain's asked each of the seven candidates for governor the same list of questions about public policy. Here are their responses.
NFL Capsules - League and Player News: Jets owner not optimistic about Revis deal Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:11AMCORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get done before the regular season.
USA Cycling August CommuniquÃ© Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:04AMCheck out USA Cycling's August Communiquandeacute; and find out what you can do to help protect your favorite cycling routes from rumble strips. Also learn how to vote in the USA Cycling election and register for upcoming national championship events. Get the latest on what's available in USA Cycling's mall - including a new 2010 Masters World Championship jersey. You can also learn about two ...
Make senior politicians safe conduits under Whistleblower law — JCTU Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:51AMTHE Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions wants the proposed Protected Disclosures (Whistleblower) Legislation to make some senior politicians and public servants safe conduits for prospective whistleblowers.
New Laws Effective January 1, 2010 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:35PMThe following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
Labor’s problems lie with Labor Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:28PMCrikey readers respond to Bernard Keane's recent articles on where the fault lies for Labor's election woes.
The long wait to be Malaysian: The foreign spouse experience Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:13PMBINA Ramanand and Asha Lim are just two among what is believed to be many more with a predicament because they live in Malaysia. They are foreign spouses married to Malaysians who have waited years and in some cases, decades, for their permanent residency (PR) applications to be approved. As of June 2010, the Home [...]
Feature: A brief hands-on with the BlackBerry Torch Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:08PMRIM had hardware demo units available at today's Torch product intro , and we got some time to get a first impression of both the hardware and the new OS. There's no doubt that RIM is hoping that the combination of the two will let it expand into the consumer space, where most of the smartphone action is these days. All the speakers from RIM (which included a co-CEO, a VP, and a CTO) repeatedly ...
BRIEFLY: July 31 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:35AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.