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Iran frees top opposition figure for new year: reports Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:54AMIran has freed for the new year holidays a prominent opposition figure rounded up during protests against the disputed June re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, news reports said Thursday.
Health books: "So Stressed," "The Mayo Clinic Diet," "What Do I Eat Now?" and "Revive" Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:49AMThe holidays are over and those New Year's resolutions include eating right and losing at least 10 pounds. Now you've got to do it. But how? There are plenty of new books on the market that want to help. Here are just a few.
Don't take threat of foreign illegals lightly Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:42AMIt is heartening to learn from the media that many employers have promised to cooperate with the Home Ministry on the illegal foreign workers issue.
Night on the tracks Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:38AMGREAT FALLS — Outside the Izaak Walton Inn near Essex, near the boundary of Glacier National Park, guests can stay overnight in a locomotive converted to luxury lodging.
fitness guinea pig Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:36AMWORKOUT
Minister: Kidnapped British boy recovered in Pakistan - Summary Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:35AMIslamabad - Pakistani police have recovered a British boy kidnapped in the country's eastern province of Punjab last week, a government minister confirmed Thursday. Five-year old Sahil Saeed was abducted from Jehlum, 120 kilometres from Islamabad, du...
India aims to be world's fastest growing economy Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:35AMIndia aims to become world's fastest growing economy by building roads and enriching the poor
Thai bourse operating performance better in February 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:27AMIn February, the SET Index improved over the previous month due to Thailand’s continued economic recovery and foreign investment. As a result, the SET Index soared at a higher rate than other regional
[music] Hearts Felt : A blockbuster Haiti benefit recruits many of the county’s favorite groups. - Monterey County ... Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:26AM“I dropped everything and have been glued to my TV ever since,” Claude Constant says of the moment she found out about the earthquake in Haiti. Constant, a single mother, kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Salinas and native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, moved to the United States in 1980. (She later returned to adopt her now 13-year-old daughter, Symphonie.) Though her mother ...
Scandianvian chorus gives voice to songs of old in Snohomish and Island county performances Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13AM“Ro, ro, ro din båt.” That’s “ Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in Norwegian. Rita Belvill translates songs of her childhood for the Northwest Nordic Ladies Chorus. She belongs to the chorus, which entertains around Snohomish and Island counties.
Motherhood and reporting make for a busy life Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:05AMSeven months ago I started what is without a doubt the hardest job of my life: Motherhood.
Conflict seen in Cuomo investigation of Paterson Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:01AMNEW YORK - A New York City councilman is calling on state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to recuse himself from an investigation into Gov. David Paterson, saying it is a conflict of interest because Cuomo is widely anticipated to run for that office.
AP source: Black leaders to meet on Paterson fate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:00AMALBANY - A Democratic adviser tells The Associated Press that the Rev. Al Sharpton is convening a group of black Democratic leaders who could urge Gov. David Paterson to resign.
NY in finals for 'Race to Top' funds Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:00AMALBANY - New York has been named a surprise finalist for potentially billions of dollars in federal Race to the Top funds, even after failing to improve its application by expanding opportunities for charter schools.
News briefs for Feb. 28 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:00AMYard waste pickup resumes in St. Peters St. Peters will resume its yard waste pickup schedule Monday.
Poll: New Yorkers' support drops for Paterson Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:00AMALBANY - The latest poll shows New Yorkers' support for scandal-plagued Gov. David Paterson to continue to serve out his term has plummeted this week.
Ex-mayor forms coalition to address NYS gridlock Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:59AMNEW YORK - Former New York Mayor Edward Koch is putting together a coalition of powerful civic groups to address the state government's gridlock.
Camp Good Days shows 'Gratitude' to volunteers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMCamp Good Days and Special Times said a special thank you Friday by honoring those who have donated their time or resources to help sick children and their families.
Eola Center carves popular niche with Family Open Gym Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:02AMParents, picture this scenario -- and try not to cringe: The kids are out of school. The weather is cold and rainy and, looking outside at the brown grass and mud, it's hard to tell which is which. Meanwhile, the kids are playing Indy 500, racing around the house like it's their private drag strip. To prevent premature balding, resist the urge to pull out your hair -- there's a better solution ...
Community Transit slashing bus service in Snohomish County Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:00AMEVERETT -- Bus riders in Snohomish County will face major cuts in their service beginning in June. The Community Transit board of directors voted 9-0 Thursday to suspend all Sunday and holiday service and eliminate or shorten many weekday routes to offset plummeting tax revenue.
Ali Sparkes wins Blue Peter Book of the Year award Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:53AMFrozen in Time, Ali Sparkes's novel of two children cryonically frozen for 50 years, wins Blue Peter prize for children's fiction Ali Sparkes's novel Frozen in Time – the adventure of two children cryonically frozen for half-a-century and then returned to life in 2009 – has won this year's Blue Peter Book of the Year award. Announced this afternoon on a special edition of the venerable children ...
Board faces tough decisions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:52AMBy Jennifer Heaslip Times-News Staff Writer During a meeting Monday, Superintendent Stephen Page will recommend the Henderson County School Board extend the school year and use June 11 to make up the day of classes missed Wednesday.
PLAN YOUR WEEK AHEAD Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:42AM(Mar 6, 2010) - Mmmm ... maple syrup!
Cop pleads guilty in crash Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:41AM(Mar 6, 2010) - A 14-year veteran of the Hamilton Police Service quietly pleaded guilty yesterday to impaired driving following a dramatic single-vehicle accident that occurred while she was off duty over the Christmas holidays.
Greece does not need to sell islands: PM Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:56PMPrime Minister George Papandreou says Greece does not need to sell some of its uninhabited islands to raise cash, as suggested by some German MPs.
Paso Robles police receive grants to keep community safe Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:54PMThe California Office of Traffic safety awarded the Paso Robles Police Department two traffic grants in the end of 2009. The first grant will pay for six DUI checkpoints in the city of Paso Robles over the next year. They'll coincide with major holidays or events in the city. The second grant will go towards enforcing seat belt and child safety seat violations. The money will pay for two ...
Levy vote encouraging, but school funding still a challenge Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:43PMWe’d be remiss not to note the tremendous support the Anacortes School District received when it asked voters to OK a four-year, $27.3 million maintenance and operations levy. The measure…
Sports Briefs: Great Ski Race returns Sunday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe Great Ski Race returns Sunday The 34th annual Great Ski Race, a 30-kilometer Nordic race between Tahoe City and Truckee, is scheduled for Sunday, March 7 starting at 9 a.m. Race-day registration is available in person before 8:30 a.m. Sign up online (www.thegreatskirace.com) before March 4 for a discounted entry fee. The event is the main fundraiser for the Tahoe ...
Cooper videos aid in scheduling Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:37PMScheduling for classes at Cooper got a lot more humorous.
Stanwood ousted at 4A Tourney Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:35PMTACOMA — The Stanwood boys’ basketball team saw its season come to an end Friday with a 63-60 loss to Skyline at the Class 4A State Basketball Tournament. Stanwood finishes the…
Tourism Malaysia rates Indians as biggest spenders Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:27PMSatyajit Pradhan exceeded his credit card limit recently during a family holiday in Malaysia.
This summer railways to run more holiday trains Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:26PMThis summer, people might choose to travel by train rather than fly to their holiday destinations in India, reports Shashank Rao .
Crime prevention: Put down the books, but stay out of trouble Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:20PMMiddle schoolers, and young high school students, may not be ready to spend spring break partying on Myrtle Beach, but the one-week break is nevertheless a popular and notorious occasion when kids of all ages let off steam, overstep boundaries and, all too often, get into serious trouble.
Common Cause calls on Paterson to quit Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:19PMALBANY - A good-government group that had supported Gov. David Paterson is now calling for his resignation.
Cat litter, baking soda are cures for smelly sneakers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:30AMDear Heloise: Do you have a cure for odor in running shoes? - Pat, via e-mail Dear Pat: Smelly sh ...
Photos: Shopping for the Persian New Year Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:25AMSpring is around the corner. The arrival of spring also coincides with the beginning of the Persian New Year Norouz. This is a festive occasion for Iranians and many other countries in the region. The arrival of new year also means new clothing, especially for children. -Photos by Yunes Khani
Tunnel repair options revealed Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19AMNew details emerged about repair options at the Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel during a special meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation.
Skier visits up across state Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:17AMA Colorado ski industry group released a report yesterday indicating skier days are slightly up from last season.
The Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:12AMDateBook Notes
Away we go Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:07AMSome freshly fallen snow brought out the Gentry family for sledding at Firecracker Hill in Town Park over the holidays. Here, Jack and Millie Gentry take on the powder as they fly down the hill. The family is visiting Telluride from Alabama and Texas. [Photo by Brian Kozak]
Pride of Dakota Anniversary Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:06PMA silver anniversary. It's an event that marks a milestone of dedication. Tonight Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin shows us how these past 25 years have been a time of growth for Pride of Dakota and the members they serve. 2010 marks Pride of Dakota's Silver
WEST WINDSOR: WW-P plans snow day makeups Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMWest Windsor-Plainsboro school students will have to make up for all the snow days they’ve been getting this year.
Tuesday March 02 2010 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:39PMMARCH 2 — Before coming here, I never thought much about canes but when I did, it was usually in a positive light. Walking canes help the disabled, elderly, and hikers live more active and comfortable lives.
Greensboro debates tree Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:32PMIn Greensboro voters will debate the future of an old spruce tree this Town Meeting Day.
Vine Maple Place brings community together in an effort to help Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:16PMFrom the very start Vine Maple Place has been a grassroots effort. In early 2000, two women who were members of a local church went to their pastor, explained VMP Executive Director Colleen Starr. "They went to their pastor and they said they really felt like something should be done to help homeless families with kids, specifically moms," Starr said. "The pastor quickly said, 'That's too big ...
Killer toy plane Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:12PMKUALA LUMPUR: An electrical engineer was killed in a bizarre accident after he was struck on the head by a radio-controlled plane which had gone out of control in Bandar Saujana Putra on Sunday morning.
Education Trust honours rural health icon Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMThe enormous contribution and dedication to rural health in New Zealand made by the late Dr Pat Farry has been recognised through the establishment an education trust.
Virgin Blue Announces John Borghetti New CEO Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:03PMThe Board of Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (VBA) today announced that it had appointed John Borghetti as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective May 8, 2010.
Major arterial road north of Dexter to be closed until August Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMDexter-Pinckney Road over the Portage Lake Canal will be closed completely for major bridge construction.
Belleville Area Humane Society pet of the week Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:16AMBrutis is a 3-year-old male black domestic short hair that is currently up for adoption at the Belleville Area Humane Society Shelter, 1301 S. 11th St. Brutis was brought to the Humane Society as a stray. He is neutered. For more information about Brutis or other adoptable pets, call 235-3712. The Belleville Humane Society is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week except for major holidays.