Don't become a statisticWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:44AMThe North Platte Telegraph Most centuries-old holidays have gone through their fair share of transitional periods when it comes to traditions, but perhaps none more so than St. Patrick's Day.
16-year-old girl convicted in Sultan gang murderWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:43AMEVERETT – A Monroe girl is facing more than 18 years in prison after being convicted this morning in a gang-related killing on a Sultan street. Ana Cary Ayala Bustos, 16, was found guilty of second-degree murder.
NP man arrested for assaulting childWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:42AMThe North Platte Telegraph A 24-year-old North Platte man faces spending the rest of his life in prison after being charged with first-degree sexual assault of a minor and felony child abuse.
Email kills talks between NAACP and school boardWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:42AMPENDER COUNTY – Late last year the NAACP and the Pender County school board seemed committed to try to work through their differences when suddenly local NAACP President Dr. Rachel Stephens would not agree to a meeting. But why?
Geraldine's Smith will play volleyball at UAHWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:42AMWhen Alanna Smith thought about where she wanted to attend college, Alabama-Huntsville seemed like a natural fit. “I love watching coach [Laura] Taube coach,” Smith said. “And I really liked the girls when I hung out with my sister.
A spanner in the works?Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:41AMAND the news gets worse. First, it was rumours that a person with a sullied reputation will challenge the incumbent presidency of the MCA. Then, out of the blue, a former president with the reputation of leading the party into ignominy in the last general election and who Read more...
Former county planning director pleads not guilty to assault chargeWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:41AMSEATTLE — Snohomish County's planning director pleaded not guilty Monday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken incident June 24 on a Redmond-area golf course.
Kentucky eliminates AlabamaWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:41AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Calipari only hopes his young Kentucky Wildcats’ first postseason game delivered the message he’s been trying to send — tournament time requires more intensity and desire than the regular season.
The press and your right to knowWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:40AMEditor's Note: The following article was written to celebrate Sunshine Week 2010, March 14-20, and is provided to you by the Nebraska Press Women. Sunshine Week focuses on the importance of government conducted in the open and emphasizes the public's right to know.
State adapted tournament: Time to shineTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:49PMThe powerhouses in adapted floor hockey go for state titles this weekend at Bloomington Jefferson.
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:48PMThis week’s portion begins a new book of the Bible, Leviticus. It is fascinating to look at the first and last words of each of the books of the Torah:
Stolen stroller? Check CraigslistTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:48PMPricey prams are a hot commodity, as an east-end dad learned when he found his stolen baby wheels listed online.
Lions have eyes on the prizeTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:47PMYale Lions centre Matt Letkeman corrals a rebound during Fraser Valley Tournament action against Tamanawis. Letkeman’s Lions enter the B.C. AAA Boys Basketball Championship as the top-ranked team.
Would U.S. Attorney's Departure Be Magic Bullet For Sanctuary City?Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:46PMBy Evan HillNo matter how many aggrieved citizens and legal experts immigrant advocates trot before the public in support of Supervisor David Campos' new amendment to the city's sanctuary ...
Kentucky freshmen appear ready for NCAA runTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:45PMKentucky senior Perry Stevenson isn't worried about the Wildcats' youthful roster turning into a liability during the NCAA Tournament.
Elections Don’t Justify Iraq WarFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:34AMI do admire the courage of Iraqi voters. And the situation in Iraq is more secure than at any time in the last few years. But none of this even remotely justifies the Iraq War and its toll.
Vodafone's Wayfinder is first victim of free smartphone navigation servicesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:33AMBack in January 2009, as Vodafone was preparing to close a £20 million ($30 million) deal to buy Swedish mapmaker Wayfinder, it was seen as a bold move from a carrier intent on entering the apparently lucrative market for location based services. Fast forward to the present day -- past the bit where free Google Maps Navigation destroyed TomTom and Garmin share prices , and past the introduction ...
Rochester Amerks goalie Tyler Plante feeling betterFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:32AMFinally healthy after a lingering knee injury, goalie Tyler Plante hopes to play a big role in success down the stretch for the Rochester Americans.
Town votes to fire police chiefFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:31AMIder Police Chief Neal Sparks has been placed on administrative leave, but technically still has a job despite a 3-2 vote from the Ider Town Council to fire him.
Arizona's NCAA run all but over at 25Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:31AMUCLA's Reeves Nelson pus up a shot during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game at the Pac-10 Conference tournament against Arizona, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Gas prices on the riseFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:31AMIt’s that time of year again when students take to the highways for spring break and nearly everyone else begins to make vacation plans. And according to those close to the industry, it’s also the time of year when gasoline prices start to climb.
When women got out of the home and into a lifeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:30AMIn 1963 — when sex was invented, according to Philip Larkin — one of the groundbreaking books of the century, Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique, was published.
Africa : Removing Incentives For Coups in AfricaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:30AMLagos — Getting rid of the incentives for military take-overs on our continent is, if you ask me, something both the ECOWAS regional grouping and the pan-African organization, called the African Union, A.U., have yet to take seriously.
Nigeria : Ndigbo - We Must Not Be Dead Before We DieFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:30AMLagos — It is 40 years since the end of the civil war. By October this year, Nigeria will be 50 years as an independent nation. Our people say agbacha oso, aguo mile.
Delcarmen hopes to rebound from late-season slumpThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:09PMFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Manny Delcarmen had reason to be optimistic about his 2009 season. In his first 11 appearances, spanning 14 innings, he did not allow an earned run, holding opponents to a .184 batting average with 12 strikeouts and eight walks.
Lanterns Interview: BeatCrave ExclusiveThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMLanterns won our BeatCrave Fav poll for Februrary 2010, so here is our exclusive interview with the San Diego-based punk band as promised! We talk with lead vocalist and guitarist, Lowell Heflin, about the start of Lanterns, what punk really is, and a bit about what makes the San Diego music scene so great. Check Lanterns [...]
FIA World Motor Sport Council notes 2010-03-11Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe World Motor Sport Council met in Bahrain on 11 March 2010. The FIA President opened the floor to Sheikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the World Council to Bahrain.
Infidelity may have sparked accused cop-killer: brotherThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMSUNDRIDGE, Ont. — The brother of a man charged with killing Ontario Provincial Police Const. Vu Pham thinks allegations of marital infidelity may have sent Fred Preston over the edge.[...]
Szoke, Honda team upThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMJordan Szoke has a lot to look forward to as the racing season quickly approaches. After an off-season of uncertainty, the local superbike champion has landed on his feet with a new ride. After four years with Kawasaki, Szoke is back with the Honda family.[...]
Quality vsquantityThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMIN 2004, out of concern for his country's declining birth rate, Australian Treasurer Peter Costello urged couples to have three children: "One for the mother, one for the father, and one for the country."
Gallipolis Receives Money for DemolitionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07PMAbandoned, dilapidated buildings create eyesores in every community across our region. While some towns are at the mercy of the property owners to foot the bill for demolition or take it out of their city budgets, others are getting a little help.
Grey Power concerned about SuperGold card reviewThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe success of the SuperGold card scheme's transport discount should not be a reason to downgrade it, says senior citizens lobby group Grey Power.
Time for East Malaysian parties to take national stageThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07PMIT may be rather tricky to forecast at this early stage but barring any seriously unexpected eventuality, the contours of the likely outcome of the next general election are discernible.
10 Things Chrome OS Needs to Break into the EnterpriseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06PMA version of Google's Chrome OS tuned for business users might be made available to enterprise customers in 2011. But if the OS is to be successful, Google needs to improve its appeal to corporate customers. Take a look at the essential features Chrome will need to make it in the business world.
Child recovers from dog attackMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05PMA Cape Coral child is recovering at home after being attacked by a dog on Monday afternoon.
Delegating any task is possible; it's all a positive attitudeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05PMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:03 a.m. Delegating tasks is a tough subject, particularly when trying to delegate non-work-related tasks. It's hard to do, let alone do well; it's certainly a skill cultivated over time.
Isle of Wight County approves bid for scaled-back Smithfield Volunteer Fire DepartmentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMThe new Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department will only have sleeping space for 14 firefighters, not 23, as originally planned. And, as it stands now, firefighters will continue gassing up the engines at the local Sunoco gas station.
Police to interview Roethlisberger, seek DNA sampleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMBy DAN MAJORS BLOCK NEWS ALLIANCE MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Police investigators yesterday said they are arranging to interview Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger about sexual assault allegations lodged against him by a young woman, and that they will seek a DNA sample. During a brief news conference outside the police station, Milledgeville police Chief Woodrow W. Blue, Jr., said Mr ...
Temple enjoying ride with NBAMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMBy: Chris Branch Navigating the road to the NBA can be a tricky task. Just ask former LSU guard and current Sacramento King Garrett Temple. Temple went undrafted and spent most of this season in the NBA’s Developmental League. Basketball’s premier ...
Firing in wedding function in Sarlahi; two killed, five woundedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMTwo persons have been killed and at least five others injured when an unidentified group opened fire at a wedding function in Majhauliya of Sarlahi, Monday night.
PHT: Capitals have reason to be worriedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMThe mighty aren't invincible at home after all. Marty Turco's career-high 49 saves propelled the Dallas Stars to an improbable 4-3 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals, at the place everyone believed they were unstoppable.
Dubai Plans More Green LungsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:22PMSwaths of the Emirate are getting lusher with more landscaping. In 2009, 27 million flowering plants were planted throughout Dubai.