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With Earl's exit, New England gets on with Labor Day Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:47PMYARMOUTH, MASS. - In the end, Earl's worst damage in New England was to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note. New England - Labor Day - United States - Holidays - Travel and Tourism
Skywest Magazine looking for photos of Yuma Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:38PMNot only will the Yuma area and its fledging agritourism campaign be featured in the November/December issue of SkyWest, the airline's inflight magazine for United Express, the community will be on the cover of the publication, the Yuma Visitors Bureau reported last week.
Our Man In Baghdad Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:59AMHe had the innocent look of a blond cherub, his hand twisted upright toward me as he lay asleep, his torso thrown over the scratch-graffiti surface of the wood table. His soft white palm was empty now, but I knew that only days before it had tightly grasped a rifle.
Happening Today Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:28AMSATURDAY, SEPT. 4
ANN ARBOR: Jewish community gets early start on the New Year Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:21PMIn Judaism, the beginning of the New Year is a moving target, usually never on the same day because of a schedule dictated by the lunar calendar.
Cab driver recounts attack Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:52PMA Nelson cabdriver says he’s frustrated after being attacked by a drunken passenger and angry the incident was characterized by the Star as a “fist fight.”
Want peace and joy in your home this Christmas? Start planning for it now Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:42PMLong lines, parking lots so packed they don't have space left for a pigeon to land, and grocery store shelves stripped of every last morsel of gingerbread, cranberry sauce and cookie dough - such is the likely fate of those who wait until the last minute to prepare for Christmas.
Drive safely on Labor Day weekend Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:30PMWhen the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reset the National Crash Clock for 2010, it began registering traffic fatalities at an average rate of every 14 minutes in America. With no time off for holidays.
Umhlanga reed dance a cultural spectacle Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:04PMSWAZILAND: Over 60, 000 maidens from all across the kingdom of Swaziland, South Africa and Zimbabwe participated in the 2010 Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony.
Tag along on a trip through Americana in Massachusetts’ Berkshires Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:54AMAs we drive into the Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains from the east, on the MassPike, they slowly capture our attention with vista upon vista of thickly treed slopes. In the summer, it is like approaching a rural Emerald City -- no big buildings, no billboards. Just dense green foliage as far as the eye can see.
Canby Ferry still pulling its weight, after all these years Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:03AMAnd while a gloomy economy has once again drummed up whispers that Clackamas County might close the popular attraction to save money, it appears more than likely that future generations of motorists will be doing the same thing for years to come.
Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:49AMDateBook Notes
Five Ways to Save on Holiday Travel Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:34AMIf you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out from Sarah Pascarella! Travel and Tourism - Travel Services - Tour Operators - Travel Agents - Holidays
Campus safety tops agenda in new school year Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:55AMThree days to go before the new school year begins, Chinese schools are making last minute preparations in and around the campus to ensure students' safety.
Business & Finance Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:34AMInternational bond market roundup - Yesterday, 10:46 Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the bank with the biggest trading profits on Wall Street, is losing market share underwriting corporate...
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:04AMWho knew that one building could have such an impact on food donations for Lake Havasu City families? Rich Miers knew. The food bank at the Interagency Council is heading into its first holiday season after constructing a 4,000-square-foot annex to house food donations.
Webb: I should have sent off De Jong Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:29PMEngland's World Cup final referee said he did not have a good view of the incident and was not prepared to take a guess When Howard Webb took the field for the World Cup final at Soccer City last month, he was cheered by the sight of a small banner amid all the orange and red, the flags and the vuvuzelas, a message of support from home, no less. "It must have been English," he recalled. "It ...
Anne Fortier Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:42PMAnne Fortier grew up in Denmark and emigrated to the United States in 2002 to work in film. She co-produced the Emmy-winning documentary Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia and holds a Ph.D. in the History of Ideas from Aarhus University in Denmark.
Back-to-schoolers who put off shopping rewarded with deals Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:46PMMany folks back-burnered this year's back-to-school shopping until they could almost hear the clang of the first school bell.
Japanese Officials Reveal Execution Chambers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:17PMJapan’s justice minister asked that journalists be given a tour of the facilities in a bid to stir debate over capital punishment.
US Mideast wheat sales to surge as EU sells out Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:22PMFrance unlikely to keep up high Middle East sales. 28 Aug 2010 3:21 AM
'Harry Potter' finale, part 1, leads holiday films Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:54AMOf all the old acquaintances coming to movie screens for the holidays — Rooster Cogburn, Gulliver, Yogi Bear, the Focker family, the Narnia crew — one kid with glasses stands above them all.
Attention, shoppers: Back-to-school deals remain Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:17AMAttention, shoppers: Back-to-school deals remain
Japanese Officials Reveal Execution Chambers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:52AMJapan’s justice minister asked that the tours be given in a bid to stir debate over capital punishment.
Groller's Corner: Quarterback J.B. Clark leaves Lehigh Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:41AMtransfers, etc.
The clock tower is said to be the tallest in the region Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:17PMFOR most of the year, the first thing that greets me in the morning is the laughter and banter of mix.FM’s Breakfast Show’s funny trio. So, when the suggestion to do a trip with Jay Menon, the noisiest of them all (in my opinion) came through, it seemed like the best thing ever.
Culinary instructor savors preparing future chefs for work Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:04PMCulinary instructor savors preparing future chefs for work
Job Focus: Culinary instructor savors preparing future chefs for work Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:04PMJob Focus: Culinary instructor savors preparing future chefs for work
Nine O'Clock Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:11PMCarturesti Books will host as of September 1 a two week display with the most recent works from Romanian born artist Sasha Meret. The exhibition entitles Urban Reveries focuses on the artist’s working city, New York and is a multimedia display.
Letters pour in about Milpitas Food Pantry's potential relocation Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:38PMI am in favor of moving the food pantry to Abel Street. The way KB homeowners are addressing this issue is not quite right. I am one of the recipients of the food pantry. They helped me in my time of need. I am grateful to them.
Sgt. Steckelberg will trade badge for retirement Sept. 1 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:59AMPlymouth County Sheriff's Sgt. Lynn Steckelberg lay down his gun and turn in his handcuffs for the last time next week. Steckelberg is retiring after serving 32 years in law enforcement -- 26 at the sheriff's department.
Cuts by chip makers now hurting smartphone manufacturers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:01AMNEW YORK — The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can’t build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up.
Limerick camogie notes Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:34AMLimerick County Seniors Gala All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Semi-Final Limerick 0-10 , Wexford 1-09 Limerick senior camogie team travelled to Ardfinnan on Saturday last to contest the Gala All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Semi-Final against Wexford .
Scottdale prepares for annual Fall Festival Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:02AMThe Scottdale Fall Festival will be held Sept. 17-19.
Britons take advantage of “heavy discounting” to book last minute holidays Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:34AMThe travel sector stood out for its online retail sales performance in July as consumers took advantage of heavy discounting by travel companies to book last minute holidays.
On the Homefront: Don't let your relationship come unglued Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:04AMMary and Tom are in trouble. Mary doesn't believe that Tom cares for her anymore. "Tom do you still love me?" she says. "Of course, I love you," he says. "But, I mean do you really love me because if you did, then why don't you tell me anymore?" "What do...
3. Seemingly recession-proof smart phone suffering from side effect Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:22PMNEW YORK: The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-...
10 things I love about Malaysia Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:27PMIt has been said that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I’ve certainly found this to be true when I spent the last month out of the country — mostly in London (for work) and Dublin (for pleasure).
Fat chance: McCarthy told to start pulling his weight but to be sure there's less of it Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:05PMALL IN THE GAME:LAST WEEK we told you about the unkind allegations being levelled at (the Brazilian) Ronaldo and Sol Campbell, both accused of being a touch overweight after their summer holidays. Benni McCarthy is enduring similar woes, the West Ham striker told by his club he will be docked wages if he doesn’t lose a kilo a week.
Chip shortage stalls smartphone production, hurts Apple's rivals Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:34AMThe seemingly recession-proof smartphone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are scrambling to play catch-up.
Home - OPINION Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:31AMAs an atheist, I do not support building any place of worship anywhere in the temporal world. Least of all one of Islamic faith, which, incidentally, has so far not downloaded updates for the 21st century – or the 20th, 19th, 18th or the 17th centuries, for that matter.
Scramble for chips a smart phone hang-up Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:10AMASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up. The chip shortage means Apple Inc.'s rivals are having trouble making enough phones to compete with the iPhone, a problem expected ...
Schooling shoppers Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:48PMThis back-to-school season may teach consumers and retailers a cruel lesson. Wallet-conscious parents are holding out for the steep Labor Day weekend markdowns on everything from three-ring binders to ring-spun denim. Meanwhile, retailers have kept inventories so lean that experts say eye-popping deals and consumer choices will be in shorter...
Stoke will test Spurs' mettle Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:05PMWHAT was the most remarkable turn of events in Tottenham's week?
Some Jewish residents feel slighted by Oak Park Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:39PMFor the second year in row, some Jewish residents feel slighted because a key event has been slated during a major holy day Annabel Abraham likes to think Oak Park's cultural diversity is a "marvelous thing."
Museums-San Francisco Through August 29 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:29PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Outdoors-East Bay Through August 29 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:29PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
Crabtree smokehouse earns acclaim for cured meats Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:01PMBardine's Country Smokehouse in Crabtree, Westmoreland County, is nearing 100 awards from state, national and international competitions.
A meat-free mind-set Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:42AMFairfax Station woman teaches the nutritional benefits of vegan cooking -- For nearly the past two decades, Fairfax Station's Mimi Clark, also known as the "Veggie Gourmet," has been teaching others about how to live without meat, eggs or fish and follow a vegan lifestyle.
Ohio lawmakers should consider a tax exempt day or week: Sun Star-Courier Editorial Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:29AMLike some of our neighboring states, Ohio should think about adopting a reduced or sales tax exempt holiday for the big shopping season.