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As U.S. Cities Seek Healthy-Food Laws, States Fight Back Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:27AMAs cities have become more aggressive about trying to make the food sold within their borders healthier, states are fighting back, passing laws outlawing such bans
Jul. 14 - Wicomico County's Largest Solar Electric System Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:59AMMARDELA SPRINGS, Md. - A July 16 Open House at The Hardware Store in Mardela Springs will show visitors how a solar electric system can supply clean, renewable, and affordable electricity for a business, a farm, a home, or a school.
Laurels & Lances Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:00PMBest wishes: To the Pittsburgh Pirates . The Battlin' Bucs enter the second half of the season tonight in Houston one game out of first place in the National League Central . Good coaching, improved execution and aggressive play have made baseball exciting again in the City of Champions.
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr.: Damn the bishops for taking it lying down Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:04PMThe Church survived the Roman Empire, converted its conquerors, captured Jerusalem, beat back Islam from the Christian heartland, purged Spain of impurity, stopped the Reformation from spilling out of its Germanic birthplace. Yet before alcoholics Philippine bishops succumbed as though before Caesars with whom it would be absurd to compare them. Nero had musical talent; it takes none to raise a ...
South Carolina editorial roundup Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:58AMThe Associated Press Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers: July 12 The State of Columbia on state presidential primaries: Legislators seem to think they removed any problems with South Carolina's first-in-the-South presidential primary when they rejected Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of direct authorization and indirect funding for the balloting. But in fact there are still questions about ...
Debating the worth of college Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:29AMPSU economics professor responds to contentions of famous upstart blogger James Altucher Coddy Baken graduated from Portland State in 2010 with a bachelor's in Liberal Studies. He's currently unemployed and faces over $30,000 i...
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 74 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:42PMThe Labour Party’s Christchurch electorate MPs, Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove (Waimakariri), Ruth Dyson (Port Hills), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch East) and Brendon Burns (Christchurch Central) have started a regular bulletin to ...
Textbook scam rampant across Gujarat Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:04PMThe school textbook scam that rocked Bhavnagar a few days ago has spilled over to other areas of the state.
Chase Madar Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:01AMA vision of international law, centralised and standing above all nations, regulating and upholding a pacific world order, has guided much thought and action in international relations since the end of the second world war.
Now, the cost Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:32PMRepublicans in the General Assembly know there will be some life-changing, lousy consequences for people in North Carolina thanks to their misguided strategy in closing a $2.5 billion budget gap.
City to refinance waterfront park debt Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:40PMThe city of Beaufort might restructure debt on the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park to improve its cash flow and ensure the city can maintain the park and downtown area in the manner it does now.
Riding out the storm: Caledonia grapples with weather preparedness Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:37PMCaledonia Water Superintendent Benny Coleman and office manager Cathy Brown were in the water department's metal building on Jan. 10, 2008, when the tornado ripped through town. They didn't see the winds rip apart the school.
Town Hires Architect To Prepare Plan For Worthington Meetinghouse Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:58AMTown-Owned Building Has Been Vacant Since 1975 The town is spending $9,900 for an architect who will prepare restoration plans for the Worthington Meetinghouse, a Colonial-era building that is among the oldest in town.
Charter district vote postponed Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:10AMMeanwhile, opponents say Department of Education altered record of hearings
Study finds link between genetic variation and cetuximab rectal cancer therapy Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:12AMteam of researchers led by Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) oncologist Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., has identified a genetic marker that may predict which patients with rectal cancer can be cured by certain chemotherapies when combined with surgery.
Yale-to-Oxford Hamilton Fights to Save ‘Rolls Royce’ Education Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:43AMFor almost 1,000 years, the leaders of the University of Oxford sought aid in medieval courts and cathedrals. In April, Andrew Hamilton, Oxford’s vice chancellor, found a new venue: the mansion of a Silicon Valley billionaire.
Hernando County Recreation course for babysitters Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:51PMTimes staff Tuesday, July 5, 2011 SPRING HILL Course aimed at potential babysitters Hernando County Recreation will present a babysitting course, sponsored by the American Heart Association, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd. The class is for youths ages 11 to 18. The class will teach what potential babysitters need to know and what parents want in a safe and ...
Broomfield man's march to aid soldiers, vets wraps up in D.C. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:31PMThomas Trujillo, founder of Broomfield nonprofit One Soldiers Dream, decided earlier this year he needed to raise awareness for his organization and it's mission of filling the unmet financial and human services needs of America's deployed soldiers, military families and injured and retired veterans.
Florida Land of the State Tax-Free, Home of the Balanced Budget Brave Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:40PMCOMMENTARY | On Feb. 7, Gov. Rick Scott kept his campaign promise to "hold government accountable." He constrained entitlements and cut government spending, as well property owner and corporate taxes. The problems are three-fold, namely state entitlement recipients, public sector union members and the politicians who protect their interests to score political points.
Bring about a healthy democracy Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:07AMKee Thuan Chye The King has issued a statement on the developments surrounding the proposed Bersih 2.0 rally for free and fair elections. What do we make of it? It is quite clear that he is not in favour of the rally proceeding on July 9, although he does say that the original intentions of [...]
Fete and walk to provide an Astro for All Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:08AMA SUMMER fete and 10km sponsored walk to raise funds for Bromsgrove Cricket, Tennis and Hockey Club's (BTHC) 'Astro-for-All' campaign are being held between 12midday and 3pm this Sunday (July 10).
Comment on Bring about a healthy democracy by monsterball Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:46AMBring about a healthy democracy...can only be by voting UMNO B out occupying PutraJaya.
Comment on BERSIH2.0 Leaders granted an audience by DYMM Yang diPertuan Agong by C.L. Familiaris Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:07AMThe effect on the feudalistic psyche of the kampong Malay is well worth the 'sorak', bro Tean. Yes, we are so near, yet so far. Whatever it is, we have to plug on for a place under the Malaysian Sun - maybe not for ourselves but for our kids. While circumspect, we should be happy for any small perceived 'victories'. Just don't trust politicians wholeheartedly and see the world as it is. People ...
Monday, 4 July, 2011 | Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:19AMTamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today launched the free bus passes scheme for all school and college students in the State. According to an official release, the Chief Minister kick-started the scheme at the Secretariat.
Riverside County supervisors' budget crunch shrinks community improvement fund Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:25AMEach year, nearly 300 victims of domestic violence and child abuse seek group counseling and individual therapy sessions at the Family Services of the Desert's clinic in Blythe.
Somalia: Cash Transfers "A Better Aid Option" Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:36AMAs the drought in Somalia intensifies, with an estimated 2.85 million needing aid, more and more relief agencies are looking at the option of cash transfers, saying the system helps beneficiaries by giving them freedom of choice.
Weekly Standard: Fix Families, Economy Will Follow Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:04AMIn the United States, more children than ever are being born to unwed parents. Mitch Pearlstein of The Weekly Standard suggests that education, marriage and God are the keys to keeping a family united and, in turn, reducing reliance on government funds. read more
Government plans £20,000 offer to draw first-class graduates into teaching Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:14AMPhysics, chemistry and maths graduates will also be targeted to boost dwindling numbers of staff in science subjects Top graduates are to be offered a £20,000 incentive to take up a career in teaching in order to improve standards in secondary schools, it has emerged. The plan is due to be announced on Monday in a consultation document by the education secretary, Michael Gove, according to the ...
Montana Kids Get Free Lunch Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:04PMThere is such thing as a free lunch for kids across the state of Montana this summer. Will help from the Montana Office of Public Instruction and the Montana Food Bank Network, kids can get free meals while school is out.
Watchdog: Before giving to a charity, do your homework Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:16AMThe Twin Cities area has been hit recently with a big disaster in the tornado that ripped through North Minneapolis. It's also been plagued by less dramatic ongoing concerns, such as third-graders struggling to learn to read.
MEC members hear about commitment, costs, court Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:57AMMOHAVE VALLEY — Mohave Electric Cooperative members Friday night cheered on a report of the utility investing nearly $2 million locally over the last 18 months and were eager to hear of its efforts to recover money it says was siphoned off by former CEO Robert Broz.
Asides Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:40PMRemember when red wolves roamed in Raleigh?
6 ways you can save money by going green Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 3:17AMIf you read glossy magazines, you might think that living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle means spending more -- on organic produce, designer hemp and bamboo clothing, a Tesla electric sports car or a custom-built, geothermally heated home.
Lost opportunity Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:10PMMANILA, Philippines — Last week June 8, 2011, the Senate, with a vote of 13-7, approved the bill canceling the August, 2011, elections for the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The bill also gave the President the authority to appoint Officers-in-Charge (OIC) of the regional government.
History made as debate on back-to-work bill continues Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:29AMMembers of Parliament remain locked in a political standoff as the government continues to press its back-to-work legislation to end the ongoing postal labour dispute. The NDP has committed to stalling the legislation as long as possible.
Penn works to preserve student loan option Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:21AMQuan Nguyen Students awaiting their financial aid for the upcoming school year may soon miss one of their loan options. The federal Perkins Loan program, a government-funded student aid program established in 1958, is set to expire in 2014. With approximately 1,800 colleges and universities nationwide participating, the program provides low interest federal loans for needy students in order to ...
China city rushes into 'green boom' Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:15AMIn the scramble to profit from demand for clean energy, Baoding is promoting itself as a manufacturing centre for solar, wind and other gear.
Loveland coalition looks to tackle obesity Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:07AMOvercoming the obesity epidemic in a city such as Loveland takes a multi-pronged and coordinated community approach. That’s where the Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity, or CanDo, comes in.
China's ‘solar city’ rushes to catch power boom Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:29AMChinese city scrambles to profit from demand for clean energy
‘Code of the West’ Guides Otter in Taking Idaho Beyond Potatoes Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:28PMIdaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter pulled a pocket-sized Constitution from his back pocket with a grin and recited the 10th Amendment from memory.
The Literacy Council of Norristown hosts a run to raise funds, keep the program moving forward Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:12AMThe Literacy Council of Norristown has been helping adult students learn to read and write for 27 years. On Saturday, locals will “Run for Literacy” to help raise the money and awareness needed to keep this program alive.
With State Budget Undecided, UMD Will (So Far) See Tuition Increase Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:56PMDULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The lack of compromise at the state level is keeping universities from nailing down their own budget plans. The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approve a preliminary budget today based on what they believe is the worst case scenario for cuts to higher education.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presented by Bank of America Celebrates Its 19th Year Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:33AMOnce again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 19th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presentedÂ by Bank of AmericaÂ and in association with The Bryant Park Corporation.Â
She fought for credibility as a woman vet Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:13AMDr. Dale Adourian of Kitchener
Kelly: It’s time to ban jets at Teterboro Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 1:15AMThe muscular jets at tiny Teterboro Airport have become so noisy that our federal government is setting aside money in its already debt-ridden budget to soundproof a nearby school.
Amanda Woodbury: Enough free money Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:15AMGovernment grants, “free money,” is easily handed out if only the beneficial entity meets the criteria, and qualifications of the established format.
By Colleen Flaherty Killeen Daily Herald Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:05PMSoldiers, veterans and military spouses arrived by the busload Wednesday during Fort Hood's Army Career and Alumni Program job fair.
Primary Source E-Newsletter: June 2011 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 5:06PMEach issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site.
Colorado nonprofit to sell its share of hospital group to for-profit HCA Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:24AMThe Colorado Health Foundation is selling its share of the metro area's largest hospital group for $1.45 billion, giving up control to a giant for-profit chain while creating the largest charity in the state.
Local news in brief, June 16, 2011 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:16AMThis weekend may be your last chance to tour artist Gustave Baumann's home and studio. Baumann, known for his colorful wood blocks with local landscapes, built the 1,800-square-foot adobe house at 409 Camino de las Animas in 1923.