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- First Nations threaten over B.C. Prosperity mine Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:05PMA group of B.C. First Nations leaders are threatening violence if the federal government doesn't kill a mining project that could destroy a pristine lake.
- Salisbury campground, beach to close as Earl approaches Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMThe Salisbury Beach State Reservation campground and Salisbury Beach will be closed as the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) takes a number of steps to prepare for the high winds and heavy rainfall that are predicted this weekend as Hurricane Earl passes offshore.
- President declares emergency for North Carolina Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMWASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that Federal aid is available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing.
- U.S. Enhances Logistics Operation for Flood Relief Efforts Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMUSAID funding is supporting the delivery of shelter materials and other relief supplies to flood-affected areas of Pakistan through the establishment and maintenance of an efficient logistics pipeline that allows for the rapid receipt and distribution of relief items.
- BHP's PotashCorp bid to get review Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:03PMA proposed takeover of PotashCorp. will get an independent analysis by the Conference Board of Canada, Saskatchewan's energy and resources minister says.
- Eagle statue may return to Scottsdale Airpark Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMCampaign aims to re-erect ''One With the Eagle'' statue in Scottsdale Airpark.
- Mich, Wis band on climate change issues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMMichigan and Wisconsin plan to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and determine the best strategies to adapt to climate change as part of an effort to protect the Great Lakes region.
- 5 Points Campaign Seeks Mentors In Duluth Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:01PMDuluth, Minnesota, September 7, 2010—As another school year begins, Five Points is seeking community members to volunteer as academic mentors with its school-based mentoring program.
- City seems ready to step up its enforcement on problem properties Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:01PMFences don't always make good neighbors. Linda Saveland made her case Tuesday that strict ordinances, not fences, are needed for good neighbors in Stillwater.
- Prince of Wales tells Vogue readers to wear old clothes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:58AMThe Prince of Wales has urged readers of Vogue to wear more recycled clothes and natural fabrics to reduce waste and conserve the world's resources.
- Online program helps students find majors, careers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:58AMThe Career Center introduced a new interactive career and academic program called Pathways yesterday at their sixth annual open house in University Hall.
- Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:57AMAnother round of so-called peace talks between Israel and Palestine begin today in Washington. This scenario is more familiar than a TV summer rerun. You can't negotiate with someone who wants all of your land, believes their god demands your death and has commissioned you to do the job.
- Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies awarded grants Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:57AMThe Missouri Department of Public Safety announced that law enforcement agencies across Missouri will share almost $7 million in two separate rounds of grants designed to combat drugrelated crimes and strengthen law enforcement efforts.
- Board clashes on manager search Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:57AMFOXBORO - Selectmen's clash over the proposed hiring of Kevin Paicos as town manager sharpened this week with Paicos' three supporters voting to bar the minority's request to see his full background report once that probe is completed.
- Va. coast readies for Earl's arrival Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:54AMVIRGINIA BEACH — Local responders, residents and vacationers wondered Wednesday if an approaching Hurricane Earl would give Virginia's coast a glancing blow or a head-on smack.
- IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Georgeanna Lewis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:53AMMath teacher, historian loves the region; Homegrown: Georgeanna Lewis has deep roots in the community, By Laurie Gordon
- Changes in shareholdings Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:53AMChanges in substantial shareholdings.
- Somers volunteer rescues fallen woman Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:53AMPURDYS — Ernie Osborne is credited with rescuing a local woman after she fell in her home and spent 14 hours in pain, stranded on her foyer's wooden floor.
- Monroe College students visit White Plains cops and firefighters Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:52AMWHITE PLAINS — A student group participating in Monroe College's summer law program visited White Plains last month to tour police headquarters and a fire station.
- ALLENTOWN: Upper Freehold bus stops get changes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMALLENTOWN Parents from two Upper Freehold neighborhoods who joined together to fight bus stops they characterized as unsafe were relieved to be told at last weekâs school board meeting that their children would not be standing out on busy Route 526 in September.
- YPSILANTI: Lincoln schools' superintendent announces retirement Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMLincoln Consolidated School District Superintendent Lynn Cleary announced her intent to retire during the district’s board meeting Monday night.
- Obama: Iraq war is over for U.S. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMBy BEN FELLERAssociated PressWASHINGTON -- Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It is time to turn the page." Now, he said, the n ...
- By Amanda Kim Stairrett and Alicia Lacy Fort Hood Herald Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMBefore its colors were cased Aug. 18, soldiers of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were already in or on their way to Iraq. The regiment is one of the first brigade-sized elements to deploy to Iraq in a full advise-and-assist role.
- Opening thoughts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMOf facing Louisiana Tech, which has more scholarships and more resources, in the season opener Saturday in Shreveport, Grambling coach Rod Broadway said, ‘We may get beat and we might not get beat. But we will not back down.’
- Finance Ministry rejects allegations of 'discrepancies' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMBEIRUT: The Finance Ministry rejected allegations that the open government borrowing from the market has contributed to the rise of Lebanon’s public debt.
- Feinberg: File claims, I'm coming Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMORANGE BEACH, Ala., — Almost immediately, Kenneth Feinberg, the man in charge of dispensing BP’s $20 billion claims fund, recognized the second person to step up and ask a question.
- TechnologyOne upgrade moves council services online Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe City of Port Adelaide Enfield has given its ratepayers 24/7 access to 35 additional online services and reduced the number of enquiries to its call centre with an upgrade of its TechnologyOne property and rating solution.
- LIMA TWP.: Chelsea, Dexter reach agreement on fire service in Lima Twp. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMResidents in the six easternmost blocks of Lima Township along with residential properties on Steinbeck Road will continue to receive coverage from the Dexter Area Fire Department.
- Montrose poised to tackle homelessness Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:29AMMONTROSE — Dozens of residents, from hoteliers to church charities, packed the Montrose Community Foundation’s forum on homelessness Wednesday, pledging to tackle the problem and pool resources.
- Fujitsu Releases Production Planning Software for Manufacturing Industry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:29AMTokyo, Aug 31, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced the availability of a software package for the manufacturing industry, including manufacturers of home electronics, high-precision machinery, and automotive components that support companies in increasing the efficiency of their production activities in response to market demands.
- Neverfail Extends VMware's OEM Licensing Agreement For VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:28AMRecently at VMworld 2010, Neverfail, a global software company specializing in affordable continuous availability and disaster recovery solutions for critical Microsoft Windows applications deployed on physical and virtual servers, announced that VMware has extended its existing OEM licensing agreement that incorporates Neverfail continuous availability technology and application management ...
- Board wants residents' input on speed limit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:27AMWOODSTOCK -- The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors' public safety and code committee is encouraging residents to contact them regarding a proposal to limit vehicles traveling on unpaved roads to 35 mph.
- Pender Board of Health to discuss Dr. Jack Griffith serving as interim director Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:27AMBURGAW – In what some are classifying at the very least as bizarre, a committee set up to make a recommendation for an interim health director has opted to recommend the man already holding the position.
- HTG Convenes First Vendor Peer Group For Channel-Driven IT Vendors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:26AMHTG Peer Groups, a network of IT solution provider executives formed to collaborate and share business best practices, is expanding its focus to include additional segments of the IT market.
- Shops at Rock Creek Sell for $4.4 Million Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:01PMThe Shops at Rock Creek, a two-building, 61,000-square-foot strip shopping center built on two parcels in 2006, has sold for $4.4 million. The buyers ...
- Iowa's rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMAssociated Press - August 24, 2010 4:54 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's hunting season for rabbits and squirrels opens Sept. 4. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources expects...
- Loeb Properties Exploring Overton Square Opportunities Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMA new developer may be getting in on the act soon to redevelop Overton Square. Loeb Properties is in the “exploratory stages” of consideri...
- U.S. Mounts Global Push for Shale Gas Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMTwo-day talks promote development of the ‘clean alternative’ energy for both climate security and national security.
- Ford Veto of Leave Resolution Holds But Leaves Scars Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMOutgoing interim Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford got his way on his veto of a plan to change the rules for county employees who “bank” county...
- Africa: UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Resource Rich States Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMThe British government is threatening to withhold aid from resource rich African countries who have failed to show improvements in the transparency of government.
- July brought no improvement to local jobs picture Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMJuly brought no real improvement to the Corridor job picture, as nonfarm jobs contracted and unemployment rates barely budged. The Linn County unemployment rate was stuck at 6.5 percent, while the Cedar Rapids metro unemployment rate went to 6.4 percent from June’s 6.5 percent. The Johnson County unemployment rate rose to 5 percent from 4.9 [...]
- B.C. First Nation pounces over historic 'Cougar Annie' land sale Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMA non-profit foundation tasked with preserving a precious stretch of British Columbia land that belonged to historic figure, Cougar Annie, says it needs to sell the property to balance its budget — drawing both anger and support.
- Report: The rush to stem US military suicides left prevention programs with some problems Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:59PMWASHINGTON - Rushing to stem historically high rates of military suicides, the U.S. service branches set up prevention programs that lacked strategic planning and so do not work as well as they could, a report said Tuesday.
- CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsIowa's rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:59PMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's hunting season for rabbits and squirrels opens Sept. 4. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources expects cottontail rabbit numbers similar to last year, even though roadside surveys show rabbit populations have generally decreased across the state.
- Afghan vote runs up against fear, disenchantment Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:01AMA shopkeeper in Kandahar city says what others are thinking: Casting a ballot in next month's Afghan parliamentary election isn't worth the risk.
- Romeo and Juliet Coursework pack + resources Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:01AMThe Romeo and Juliet Coursework workbook (there is one aimed at lower ability syudents as well) deals with Juliets relationship with her parents and how it changes. The essay question is 'Examine act 1 scene 3, and act 3 scene 5 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
- Bill Gates' favorite teacher Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMSal Khan, you can count Bill Gates as your newest fan. Gates is a voracious consumer of online education. This past spring a colleague at his small think tank, bgC3, e-mailed him about the nonprofit khanacademy.org, a vast digital trove of free mini-lectures all narrated by Khan, an ebullient, articulate Harvard MBA and former hedge fund manager. Gates replied within minutes. "This guy is ...
- Small business loan programs need cash ASAP Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMMany state programs that help small businesses get loans they need to survive or expand are in jeopardy, victims of the economic downturn and state budget gaps.
- Web Hosting Library Launches at 34SP.com Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMMANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 08/24/10) - Customer focused UK dedicated server and website hosting provider 34SP.com has created a new resource for those investigating web hosting and related topics. The new website resource section is entitled the 'Web Hosting Library' and will feature articles and tutorials designed to be of help to both academics and consumers alike. Current ...
- Aldar Sukuk Rebounds on Speculation of Abu Dhabi Support: Islamic Finance Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:59AMAldar Properties PJSC’s Islamic bonds, the worst-performing debt among Abu Dhabi-linked companies this year, are rebounding on speculation the government will support the company.