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Grand Jury Indicts Accused Lotto Killer Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:08AMThe woman accused of slaying a Florida Lottery winner has been formally charged with his murder.
United Way brings in $60,000 in final campaign push Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:07AM"A Little Extra Will Unite Us All" brought in $60,368 dollars as of noon on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
OETA To Provide Literacy Programming Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:07AMThe Oklahoma Network will premiere two new educational programs - TV411 and GED Connection on Monday June 1 at 10 and 11 a.m. The programs fit perfectly with OETA's core mission to provide educational public television programming statewide.
Exchange program looking for host families Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:06AMOTSEGO COUNTY — PAX, a program which arranges host families for foreign exchange students, has hired a community coordinator to cover Otsego County.
Honoree serves on local boards Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:06AMThe Alegent Health Foundation will honor four individuals from southwest Iowa for their professional and personal contributions to the community during the 2010 Heritage Dinner Saturday, March 20, at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.
Renovator certification course planned at IWCC Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMIowa Western Community College will offer the Lead Safe Renovator certification course at its Council Bluffs campus.
School leaders talk disasters Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMJONESBORO — Coordination and preparation are the keys to ensuring Craighead County’s schools can respond to emergencies such as earthquakes or manmade disasters.
Berry proposes health bill Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMJONESBORO — Rep. Marion Berry, D-Ark., reiterated his stance against the current health-care reform legislation and announced introduction of his own bill Thursday.
Honoree Garcia-Padial followed father into medicine Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe Alegent Health Foundation will honor four individuals from southwest Iowa for their professional and personal contributions to the community during the 2010 Heritage Dinner March 20 at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.
SOMALIA: Offering migrants an alternative to death by water Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:53AMSource: IRIN In an attempt to deal with a growing influx of migrants, authorities in Somalia's autonomous region of Puntland are adopting new measures to stop people from undertaking the hazardous journey to Yemen, officials said.
question of the week Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:53AMThe Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is holding off on plans to convert the Pender Harbour landfill to a transfer station — at least until the board has been able to study the viability of leaving the decision up to a referendum of Area A residents.
question of the week Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:52AMFollowing a higher-than-normal incidence of whooping cough on the Coast, health officials are encouraging people with symptoms to visit their doctors, and reminding parents to have their babies immunized.
United Way honors volunteers Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:47AMSix local volunteers were among dozens of people honored by United Way Monterey County during ceremonies at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa.
Paradise Park teen remains missing days after fleeing San Rafael Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:47AMSAN RAFAEL -- A 13-year-old Santa Cruz boy remains missing after running away from a residential school in San Rafael nearly two weeks ago.
Resource Workshop Held For Farmers’ Markets Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:46AMHorror stories of unsafe food and numerous health issues attributed to food consumption are driving individuals and families across the country to find home-grown food stuffs whether they are garden vegetables or meat products.
College trustees raise tuition 6 percent Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:46AMBucks County Community College
RTA holds a seminar on anti-cancer foods Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:45AMRoads & Transport Authority - Women Committee at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), under the chairmanship of the Director of Customer Services Department and Chairwomen of RTA Women Committee Dr Aysha Al Busmait, held a medical seminar entitled "Anti-Cancer Foods" to commemorate the International Women's Day. The seminar was held in RTA new premises at Al Garhoud on Tuesday 9 March and attended ...
Helping police deflate crises Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:45AMThe Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team is designed to improve police interactions with people with mental and emotional illnesses, substance abuse and related conditions.
Health Check: Mandriva Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:16PMThe H Open: "Mandriva began life in July 1998 as Linux Mandrake in France in Gael Duval's bedroom after he ported a KDE 1.0 desktop onto Red Hat Linux 5.1, uploaded the result onto two FTP servers, went away on holiday, and came back to find that he had a popular and successful Linux distribution on his hands."
Northeast has real, live mascot Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:12PMNortheast Alabama Community College now has a new, official mascot, according to college officials. The mascot is Trouper, a mustang owned by Amber Rain Mathewson, a horse trainer from Henagar.
A pioneer of civil rights dies alone and nearly forgotten Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:12PMCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Neighbors were chagrined last week when the police found the body of an elderly woman who had frozen to death, alone in her house, during frigid weather.
Letters to the editor, March 10 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:11PMThe Westport Veterans Council and the Westport News announce that the theme for the Memorial Day Parade float contest will be "A Salute to our Defenders of Freedom."
Culver to sign cost-cutting bill Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:09PMGov. Chet Culver was expected to sign legislation today that will slim down the cost of state government by more than $120 million.
Ames woman oldest in U.S. Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:08PMA 114-year-old Ames woman is the oldest person living in the United States.
March 9 Friends and Neighbors Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:06PMRoland Blood drive is Thursday A Story City and Roland community blood drive will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Roland-Story Middle School, 206 S. Main St., in Roland. Eligible donors must be at least 16 years of age, be in general good health and weigh at least 120 pounds. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www ...
Suspect in OPP killing dies Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:05PMFred Preston, a suspect in the shootout death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer, has died, the province's Special Investigations Unit confirmed late Thursday.
Researcher: Acreages' high brain cancer rate likely to drop to normal Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:05PMThe high rate of brain cancer in The Acreage probably will — like most cancer clusters in the country — eventually return to normal, a Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research official said Wednesday.
Town Clerk's Office to lose a bilingual clerk Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04PMSTAMFORD -- As part of the mayor's budget cuts, the number of Spanish-speaking employees in the Town Clerk's Office is set to be reduced by half, from two employees to one, according to city officials.
Teacher raises approved on third try Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:07AMAfter two failed attempts to sell voters on the terms of their contracts, a third try proved the charm for Hopkinton teachers at yesterday's school district meeting.
Fahad Bin Jassim Kidney Centre Opens to the Public Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05AMWork has already begun to transfer patients from the old dialysis unit at Hamad General Hospital into the new centre. His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani, Chairman of the Qtel Qtel said: "As Qtel Qtel continues to grow and develop, we look to share the benefits of our development with the people of Qatar, to provide them with the facilities and services they need to ...
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MetLife To Buy AIG's Alico Unit For $15.5 Billion Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:03AMAmerican International Group announced on Monday that it will sell its overseas live and health insurance unit for $15.5 billion to MetLife. The insurance giant is attempting to repay the government billions of dollars in bailout money.
Answers to obesity not in books Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:03AMTeens chip away at obesity with health and nutrition club at Swanson Elementary.
Cliffbreakers' bankruptcy, soda in schools part of busy weekend Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01AMIf you were away from your computer this weekend, you probably weren't able to keep up with at least some of the news. Here's what you might have missed in local and national news.
The American Diabetes Association Encourages Community Organizations to Join the Movement to Stop Diabetes(SM) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - The American Diabetes Association announced today their efforts to further engage community organizations across the country in raising awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and its complications through the Association's Stop Diabetes movement. The American Diabetes Association is rolling out a Stop Diabetes Community Outreach Toolkit to help ...
HelloWallet to Provide First Independent Online Financial Guidance Service Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMWASHINGTON----HelloWallet today announced the launch of its revolutionary online financial guidance and management service. With Americans losing over $100 billion in recent years as a result of limited financial advice, HelloWallet now opens the doors of opportunity for all Americans to receive independent, unbiased and sophisticated financial guidance.
GT Legend Automotive Holdings Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Compassionate Therapeutic Solutions, LLC ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMFULLERTON, Calif. -- GT Legend Automotive Holdings, Inc. issued a statement today that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for the company to acquire Compassionate Therapeutic Solutions, LLC based in Colorado Springs.
Brother of student shot at UF contends police brutality Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:06PMBy Cindy Swirko Staff writer The brother of a University of Florida student shot by police on Tuesday said Saturday the family believes he was a victim of police brutality.
2010 County Board candidates debate Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:03PMThe Dunn County News - Chippewa Valley Newspapers - News, sports, homes, obits, variety, weather, and classifieds for the Chippewa Valley, Menomonie, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
When raw anger at government turns violent Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:00PMWASHINGTON - The river of discontent running through America turned toxic in the fevered mind of the Pentagon shooter and others of his ilk. In a culture awash in conspiracy theories and raw anger at government, they are lone wolves who find a sense of community for their hate - yet act alone. They are, in some ways, more unsettling than organized and trained terrorists because they come from us ...
Broomfield upcoming events -- March 7 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:00PMSpecial events Night of the Stars Youth Talent Show Youth from Broomfield and Erie will participate in the show at 6 p.
Former classmates shocked at Bedell's actions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:51PMFormer classmates are shocked and in disbelief at John Patrick Bedell's violent actions at the Pentagon.
Message Maven Finds Fingers Pointing at Him Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:44PMDavid Axelrod has felt the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration’s failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama’s agenda.
Blood Drive Mar. 10 At Village Hall Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:39PMThe Wheeling Board of Health plans a community blood drive from 1:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 10 at Village Hall at 2 Community Blvd. Donors can make appointments by calling or e-mailing Beverly Slaby of the village's health board. Although appointments are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome.
Watchung PTO and pediatrics group sponsoring eating disorders workshop Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:38PMWATCHUNG — The Watchung School District Parent Teacher Organization is partnering with Watchung Pediatrics to present a March 20 workshop on eating disorders.
Canine health may parallel community health Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:36PMThe family dog may not only be a friendly companion but also a reflection of community health.
Local boy battles cancer, inoperable tumor Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:43AMMarcus Winfield's smile is infectious. No one at his birthday celebration Saturday could help but smile back at the 2-year old. The cake, clowns and festivities was a three-hour attempt at escape from the reality that Marcus may not make it to his third birthday. He has an inoperable, cancerous tumor next to his heart.
Nashville People in Business Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:39AMThe Mid-Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. installed its 2010 board:
Neighbor-to-Neighbor seeking to help people stay in their homes Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:31AMThe economic crisis continues to take a grim toll on one of the most fundamental aspects of people’s lives — housing. Community service organizations throughout Greater New Haven are reporting an increase in requests for emergency housing aid this year in the wake of rising joblessness.
What lies beneath Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:31AMLeaking underground tanks leave legacy of contamination Honora Gilmore had looked forward to hosting Christmas dinner at her Upper Nazareth Township home last year, but a pungent diesel odor blanketing the neighborhood doused her holiday plans.