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Outrage over health care deals undercut Obama's signature issue Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:59AMWASHINGTON - Special legislative favors, especially one designed to secure a Nebraska senator's vote for the embattled health care package, ignited so much public outrage that President Barack Obama ...
Charity pays for cancer treatment Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:58AMA charity is to help a grandfather undergo a new form of cancer treatment after it was refused by the NHS.
'American Idol' recap: California screamin' Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:56AMBy Michael Slezak Bad attitudes! Bum notes! Squabbling! And that's just at the judges' table as we get to L.A.
Lanchester casts novelist's eye over credit crisis Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:56AMLONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Novelist John Lanchester says the subprime mortgages, collateralised debt obligations, and complex mathematics at the heart of the financial crisis represent the most gripping story he's ever stumbled upon.
ForexLive European Morning Wrap: Sterling has good morning Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:54AMShanghai share index ends down 1.1%, 3-month closing low French January consumer confidence improves to -29 from upwardly revised -30 in December, better than median forecast of -31 French industry demand -2% in January vs -14% in December DAVOS-PBOC Dep Gov: China will continue current fiscal and monetary policy, is accomodative China Banking Regulatory Commission urges Chinese banks to ...
EU's Juncker: No Risk Of Greek State Bankruptcy Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:54AMBRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The Greek government isn't at risk of bankruptcy and shouldn't need external aid, Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday.
French Jobless In December Down 18,700 At 2.61 Million-Report Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMPARIS (Dow Jones)--The number of unemployed people actively seeking work in France fell by 18,700 in December to 2.61 million, French television channels reported Wednesday.
Brazil's Real Opens Weaker Ahead Of Interest Rate Reviews Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMSAO PAULO (Dow Jones)--The Brazilian real opened weaker against the U.S. dollar Wednesday ahead of interest rate reviews in the U.S. and Brazil. The real opened at BRL1.8460 to the dollar, weaker against the Tuesday close of BRL1.8304.
TeleTracking Technologies' Bed Management Suite selected as leading patient flow solution Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMFor the third straight year TeleTracking's Bed Management Suite™, with the trend-setting electronic bedboard® , was selected "Category Leader – Patient Flow" (formerly Bed Management) by healthcare providers who use automated patient flow solutions, according to healthcare market researcher KLAS.
W.Va. Attorney General Seeks to Sanction Unlicensed Funeral Home Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMThe state has accused a Mason County funeral home of failing to obtain a license to handle prepaid funeral arrangements.
ZAINUL ARIFIN Leave the 20th century behind Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:26PMI KNOW I am late, but the new year is still new. The new decade is newer still, relatively.
Sacred Heart routs Bryant 84-60 Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:26PMCorey Hassan scored 26 points and Sacred Heart beat Bryant 84-60 on Saturday.
Moving for Marline 10k, 5k & Fun Run Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:18PMIt's been one year since a group of friends in our community suddenly lost one of their own to Colan cancer and the local woman's memory is lived on Saturday thanks to her friends and family.
NFC championship predictions Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:15PMSee attached PDF for The Forum staff's predictions for today's Saints-Vikings playoff game.
After first year, Rhode Islanders express disappointment with Obama Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:15PMA year ago, marine biologist Sunshine Menezes basked in the glow of the inauguration of a president who sounded and looked like no other before him. He was America's first president of color and his eloquent vision of uniting a nation and world divided by race and politics inspired her to go to Washington.
Bison men fall to IPFW Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:15PMIf you feel a comment violates the terms listed below please choose the report violation link associated with the offending comment and file a report.
Bison men fall to IPFW Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:15PMOutscored 11-1 in the final four minutes, North Dakota State's men's basketball team suffered a 68-59 Summit League loss to Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne Saturday night before 2,906 fans at the Bisoon Sports Arena.
20 people homeless after Norwich fire Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:13PMRed Cross said more than a dozen people are homeless after a fire broke out on Prospect Street in Norwich, Saturday.
Muslim hate cleric who urged the killing of Jews and Christians is deported... in a private jet Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:13PMA radical Muslim cleric who was jailed for inciting murder and racial hatred has been sent back to Jamaica in a private jet.
Health chief walks into top NHS job after £150,000 payout Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:13PMA hospital chief who won a £150,000 payout after quitting his post walked into another top NHS job paying £177,000 just weeks later.
Community opinions collected Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:58PMSchool District 38 is surveying the community to find out what its educational priorities are and to help the board determine where to cut the 2010-11 budget.
Washoe commissioners seek to prevent Reno firefighter cuts Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:57PMWashoe County commissioners might try to block sporadic closures of one of two Reno fire stations in Stead by invoking a clause in the operating contract that prevents a reduction in service without county approval.
Move to fix troublesome Clarkston Road takes next step Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:55PMAfter years of spending money to replace tires eaten up by Clarkston Road, area residents will soon be asked to fork over a bit more in order to pave the troublesome gravel artery -- about $5 million more, according to county estimates.
BN hits out at Anwar Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:54PMPETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional politicians yesterday hit out at Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) over its briefing of foreign diplomats in what was reported by an online news portal as an "attempt to influence international opinion and to lobby for support over his (Anwar Ibrahim) second sodomy allegation in a decade".
Feb 19 mention for Daphne Iking's 'enticement' case Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:54PMKUALA LUMPUR: The High Court this morning fixed Feb 19 as the new mention date for the high-profile "wife-enticing" case involving TV presenter Daphne Iking.
Search continues for missing men in 'makeshift sampan' Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:54PMKUALA LUMPUR: Search operations for two men feared drowned in a disused mining pond in Setapak resumed this morning after it was called off at 10.30 last night due to poor visibility.
Suspects in lawyer's murder released on bail Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:54PMKUALA LUMPUR: Police will release on bail five suspects in the murder case of prominent lawyer M. Thiruchelraegaran. However, the sixth suspect, a 48-year-old taxi driver, who was arrested in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 17 is still under detention.
CHURCH ATTACKS: 8 ARRESTED Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:54PMKUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested eight men to facilitate investigations into the recent spate of arson attacks on churches in the Klang Valley.
How do you feel about your U.S. senators and representatives? Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:53PMThey come, they visit, they go. Do you feel like your concerns are properly addressed? Who does the best job responding to you? Send your comments to the news blog at heraldandnews.com .
Superintendent Sends Letter to Staff on Cuts Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 10:51PMWashington School District Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer sought to reassure employees in a letter sent out Friday that officials are trying to avoid large-scale layoffs as it develops a second round of budget cuts.
Pizza delivery robbed at gun point Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMBattle Creek Police have arrested one juvenile after an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver Friday night.
New Year brings snow to Carlisle Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMCarlisle residents woke up Monday to a blanket of white, after snow fell across the area Sunday night.
Carlisle Public School menu Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMJan. 11 through Jan. 15 Breakfast Monday: Waffle stick, cereal, juice, and milk Tuesday: Breakfast pizza, toast or cereal and toast, juice, and milk
Community calendar Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMJan. 7 — Carlisle junior high basketball games vs. Lonoke at Carlisle Bison Arena. First game starts at 5 p.m.
CU-Boulder scientists' tiny book explains big climate concepts Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMIf you've ever wondered how greenhouse gases actually trap heat, how scientists can possibly know what temperatures were like more than 1,000 years ago or even how weather can affect warfare, a couple of University of Colorado scientists may be able to help.
Bank branch robbed on New Year’s Eve Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:10AMA Bank of the Ozarks branch in North Little Rock was robbed New Year’s Eve morning.
Ward 3 candidates Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:10AMJimmy Ard Occupation: Self-employed electronics technician Political experience: None Noteworthy: Ard has ran for both mayor and Ward 3 Alderman on previous occasions.
Panel recommends new taxes to fund roads Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:09AMLITTLE ROCK — A state panel Tuesday endorsed imposing a new excise tax on wholesale motor fuel and indexing increases in gas and diesel taxes to fund state highway improvements.
Officials unveil universal scholarship application Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 8:09AMLITTLE ROCK — State officials announced a universal scholarship application Tuesday designed to replace the separate forms students had filled out for the state’s 21 separate scholarship programs.
Naturals Again Welcome Royals Caravan For 2010 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 11:00AMAlthough snow currently blankets the region and frigid temperatures continue to rule, there are less than 95 days until the 2010 Opening Day at Arvest Ballpark.
Top stories of 2009: Deaths of Megan Brittain, Lea Fite rock community Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMAs the world counts down the days until the start of 2010, many people like to take time and reflect and remember. The Jacksonville News is doing just that with our list of the top stories of 2009. This year brought us fresh faces and new places. We also said goodbye to some close friends.
Forklift kills man at work Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMA man died at his workplace Tuesday morning after being crushed by a forklift, police say.
Southwest Airlines Removes Pillows, Blankets Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMSouthwest Airlines is removing pillows and blankets from its plane because of health concerns
User Information Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMNHBR.com and its owner, McLean Communications, Inc., (collectively, "NHBR.com"), recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of personally identifiable information collected about you, our customers and prospects.
Kansas delays aid payments to schools again Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:56AMTOPEKA (AP) -- Kansas has delayed its aid payments to public schools for a third consecutive month. State Budget Director Duane Goossen confirmed Tuesday that the state hasn't paid any of the $200 million that was supposed to go to its 295 school districts on Friday.
Pet treat company buys Great Bend Packing Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:56AMGREAT BEND (AP) -- A California-based pet treat manufacturer has finalized its purchase of the former Great Bend Packing plant and plans to relocate to Barton County by mid-February.
Status of NMTV Agreement Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:56AMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 01/05/10) - RTGV (OTC.BB: RTGV - News ): Effective December 17, 2009, Roger Taylor has resigned his role in the Share Exchange Agreement with RTGV and will have no further role in NMTV going forward. The RTGV officers are requiring that closure of this transaction be an immediate priority of all parties demanding the cooperation necessary to close. Linda Perry has ...
MONROE: A new look for Township Council Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMMONROE More than 20 years since a Republican last sat on the Township Council, November GOP winner Michael Leibowitz is preparing for a smooth transition.
Christmas flood hijacks holiday motorists Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 2:59AMFlooding rerouted traffic off a portion of U.S. 67/167, which runs through Jacksonville, over the Christmas holidays.
Quick, easy and divine desserts to impress holiday guests Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 2:59AM(ARA) - The holidays are a time for gathering together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food.