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Looking for a good home Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:44PM[image#1, align=left, size=medium] These bluetick hounds, ID No. A042359 are 6 months old and available for adoption at the Onslow County Animal Shelter. Hours for the shelter, located on Georgetown Road in Jacksonville, are: Monday through Thursday...
College volleyball: UTPB picks up two victories Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:36PMCANYON UTPB’s volleyball team picked up its first two victories of the season Saturday at the 2010 BritKare Lady Buff Classic. Jamie Rodell and Terra Peil had double figures in kills as UTPB beat East Central (Okla.) 25-12, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22 and...
Suspect Dead,Hostages Safe at Discovery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:13PMPolice 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.
The Education of a Vietnamese-American Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:07PMEditor’s Note: An author reflects on a decision years ago to choose a creative writing program on his path to becoming a writer, defying deeply-held cultural values of filial piety. One summer afternoon many years ago, I stole home and robbed my parents of their...
What's cooking: Gunk be gone Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:06PMA new tool for scraping the grill.
[Dish] Communication, Please Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:01PMMelvin Priester Sr. believes better communication can make the Hinds County judiciary more efficient. Priester grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Mass., and attended Boston University, where he met his wife, Charlene.
Suspect Dead,Hostages Safe at Discovery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:01PMPolice shot and killed a man upset over programming who took hostages at the Discovery Channel network's headquarters Wednesday.
This is the right’s high-water mark Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00PMUnless David Cameron can overturn the ideological divide between left and right, the Lib Dems will end up in Labour’s arms.
'Dora the Explorer' special episode marks 10 years on air Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:54AMBy ROB OWEN BLOCK NEWS ALLIANCE It may be that the toughest critics of Nickelodeon's "Dora the Explorer" are its preschool-age viewers. Series creators/executive producers Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes arrived for a phone interview about the show's 10th anniversary fresh from a session with preschoolers who were not transfixed by a "Dora" episode in development. "They can be brutal ...
Big ballot for civic by-election Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:46AMThe following is a list of candidates running in the Sept. 18 Delta council by-election. Check our website at www.delta-optimist.com to see if any additional candidates filed prior to Friday's 4 p.m. deadline.
Mexican president open to change in drug strategy Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:00PMPresident Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from opposition leaders.
Texas League: RockHounds right in the thick of a playoff race Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:00PMThe race for the second-half division title is heating up for the Midland RockHounds. Midland (23-21) sits one game ahead of San Antonio (22-22) for the South Division lead and enter a 12-game set against North Division opponents, starting with Tulsa...
Salanoa taking helm of USM volleyball Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:50PMLeavenworth, Kan. — The University of Saint Mary recently hired Conan Salanoa to head the volleyball program. It is Salanoa’s first head coaching position at a university after he spent time on the University of Missouri-Kansas City bench last season as an assistantcoach/defensive coordinator.
Cordillera facing cash crunch, owner says Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:19PMEDWARDS, Colorado — One year after acquiring the Club at Cordillera, the family that bought it is telling members it's facing a $6 million shortfall through the end of the year.
Adam McKay got in trouble for Eva Mendes visit Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:11PMAdam McKay once found himself in trouble with his wife after inviting his sexy Hollywood neighbour Eva Mendes into his house while his other half was away.
Newt Gingrich Is Crazier Than You Think Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:43PMHe’s fired up the ground zero mosque debate, stirred buzz by visiting Iowa, and is Meet the Press’ favorite guest. Eric Alterman on why liberals should root for Gingrich in 2012.
Bluetooth SIG calls for Low Energy entrepreneurs Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:34AMThe Bluetooth SIG is once again calling on developers, entrepreneurs and students to submit concepts for applications making use of the new Bluetooth low energy technology.
South Jacksonville OKs police manual Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:30AMA new police manual was approved by the South Jacksonville Village Board Thursday night.“Our manual had not been updated for about 12 to 14 years,” Police Chief Richard Evans said. “We used a California company composed of retired police...
Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0 Rubin Kazan: Kerzhakov Double Downs Visitors Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:53AMA packed Petrovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg was the venue for this top of the table clash with new Russia manager Dick Advocaat in attendance. And it was Zenit who grabbed all three points thanks to a goal in either half from striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov.
'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling turns 45 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:47AMHere are 10 magical facts about the writer of the popular series.
Becca's big adventure Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:44AMFilling her passport, a teen learns to focus on the world around her and let the little things go.
Roncka’s second Husker ornament marks ‘The Moment’ Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:37AMASHLAND – In every football game, as in life, there is a special moment.
Kiplinger tags Lansing as a great city for young adults Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:28AMThe "Love Lansing" contingent is growing, with a well-known financial group touting the Michigan city as one of the best places for young people.
New St. George Ferry Terminal kiosk needs volunteers to keep going Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:58AMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The sleek new tourism information kiosk that opened yesterday in the hallway at the St. George Ferry Terminal was a hit with visitors who crowded around to pick up pamphlets, check out a giant map of...
New Abington Health CEO sees positive future Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:46AMLaurence M. Merlis may not have a crystal ball, but he has some definite ideas about how the Abington Health system will move forward under the changes that will come with health-care reform.
Court session pits BP against oil spill victims Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:17PMBP came face-to-face Thursday with victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill during a first court hearing into the case, which is likely to become one of the nation’s biggest civil trials
Is Fatherhood Dying? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:03PMMichael Taylor believes that the greatest challenge we have in our society right now is to redefine masculinity.
Movie Brings Celebs, Big Bucks to Tennessee Valley Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:55PMThe rumors have been flying but we have it on good authority that filming for the movie Water for Elephants will be done at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, the Tennessee Valley Rail Road Museum, and a home in Chickamauga, Georgia.But those aren't the only rumors going around.
Grady Spears to cook for Houston Texan fans Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:51PMLifelong Cowboys fan Grady Spears, a chef in Fort Worth kitchens since Reata opened atop the Bank One tower in 1996, may be sporting a new tattoo soon -- the Houston Texans logo.
Native Americans protest MLPA Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:14AMStaff Writer Editor's Note: The July 29 edition will carry an update on the two-day hearing. A group of six young Yurok Native American men were carrying homemade signs on Main Street, when they spotted the camera and gave thumbs up and smiles as they back slapped and shoved to get in whatever photo was being taken.
'We are young and will make mistakes' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:12AMSalman Butt took the Pakistan captaincy in dramatic circumstances after Shahid Afridi's shock retirement but managed to lead his team to a famous victory at Headingley.
Silicon Valley Is Dead Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:11AMThe U.S. economy needs to support innovation and manufacturing.
DVD reviews: 'Clash of the Titans,' 'Repo Men,' 'Batman: Under the Red Hood' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:06AMThis week’s major home video releases include an animated superhero adventure, a bleak science-fiction drama and a fantasy film based on Greek mythology.
FastTrac Entrepreneurial class coming to Mitchell, Floyd Counties Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:03AMStory created Jul 27, 2010 - 11:26:51 CDT. Mitchell County Economic Development Commission and Charles City Area Development Corporation are teaming with the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in offering the FastTrac NewVenture course August 23 through November 1.
S'pore's progress and transformation has been vivid, impressive Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:34PMSINGAPORE: National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said Singapore's progress and transformation as an independent nation-state has been vivid and impressive.
Premier Development League: Draw leaves Sockers gasping for breath Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:31PMDALLAS The West Texas United Sockers played DFW to a 2-2 draw on Sunday night and put their waning playoff hopes on the brink of elimination. Coming into the game, West Texas United (6-5-3, 21 points) needed a win to put the Sockers in charge of...
College softball: Gilliland lands at Abilene Christian Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:31PMFormer Midland Lee and Odessa College catcher Erin Gilliland has signed to play softball at Abilene Christian. Gilliland hit .284 with 11 doubles, 21 RBIs and a team-leading five home runs in 48 games for the Lady Wranglers this season. In 2009, she...
Man and grandmother charged for alleged kidnapping Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:23PMA complaint was filed in Yuma Justice Court on Monday against the 18-year-old Yuma man who allegedly held a juvenile female hostage in his grandmother's home for 68 days and repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
Column: Making Soccer the Nation's Game Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:09PMSoccer has undoubtedly grown in this country—both in stature and in competitiveness—to the point that we can consider it a major sport in the American landscape. The national team’s dramatic World Cup campaign has helped the sport grow leaps and bounds, and the future of U.S. Soccer is brighter than ever. As millions of spectators gather around to water cooler to talk about Landon Donovan’s ...
Body of missing man located south of Blythe Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:38PMU.S. Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector recovered the body of a missing man 50 miles southwest of Blythe, Calif., on Friday.
The Next Food Network Star: Brianna Jenkins Elimination Interview And Tidbits From Melissa d’Arabian Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:38PMLast night on Food Network we all watched as Brianna Jenkins’ road to becoming the The Next Food Network Star had ended. Brianna sat down and answered some questions about her experience on the show as well as what’s in her future. Keep reading for all the details! Brianna Jenkins may have come across as a [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Next Food Network Star: Brianna Jenkins Elimination ...
Responders credited with saving girl's life Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:18PMWHITE HALL - A really bad situation turned out well when White Hall emergency responders helped save the life of a 22-month-old girl found unresponsive in her parents' above-ground swimming pool during the weekend.
No injuries in Alton shooting Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:18PMALTON - A man escaped injury Monday afternoon when his former girlfriend's new boyfriend allegedly fired gunshots at him as he left her home in the 1200 block of West Ninth Street.
City hikes 2010 tax rate Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:09PMThe Rome City Commission unanimously voted to raise the tax rate Monday, following a three-hour public hearing full of pleas from both sides. City Commissioner Evie McNiece said the new rate — 26...
Your Thanks Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:55AMThank you for including the exciting news of a Kindle Farm/HCRS partnership in last Tuesday’s Reformer (June 29). Those of us at Kindle Farm are thrilled about this development and what it will mean for young men in need of coordinated clinical and educational services in southern Vermont and New Hampshire.
Lincoln County Humane Society eyes $250,000 prize in Pepsi Refresh Project Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:49AMAt some point, itll take one single vote to put the Clark County Humane Society in the top two spots to win $250,000 through the Pepsi Refresh Project.
Your Thanks Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:36AMMonday July 19, 2010 Editor of the Reformer: Thank you for including the exciting news of a Kindle Farm/HCRS partnership in last Tuesday’s Reformer (June 29).
Refilling esteem when the well runs dry Refilling self-esteem when the well runs dry Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:33AMQI'm a "99er" who has exhausted unemployment benefits after 99 weeks. You better believe I've looked high and low for a job. Politicians who accuse us of being lazy or addicts are beneath contempt. I'm feeling hopeless. Help, please. - In a Spin
Area gadget builders open workshop Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:18AMThis month a group of electronics tinkerers called LVL1 opened a workshop space on East Broadway. Part Etsy.com, part Bell Labs, the "maker movement" brings together people old enough to remember building computers in the '70s with college kids who grew up hacking smart phones.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival begins today Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:13AMFAIRBANKS — During the school year, New Zealander Natalia Marquand teaches humanities in Azerbaijan, a country wedged between Russia and Iran. This summer, she wanted to travel and attend a festiv...