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Fuel mishap affects up to 20 vehicles Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:37AMHELENA (AP) — Town Pump says it will pay to repair as many as 20 vehicles that were damaged after an underground tank meant for premium unleaded fuel at a Helena gas station was accidentally filled with diesel.
JLS condoms and Top 10 weird celebrity merchandise - Robert Pattinson pants, anyone? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:32AMWith the news that JLS are considering launching their own range of condoms, we thought we'd show you some of the more bizarre examples of other stars expanding their brand in ever curious ways.
Home Garden Business Expo kicked off Saturday, continues today Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:18AMOWOSSO - The Shiawassee Home Garden Business Expo kicked off Saturday morning at Owosso High School and continues again today, attracting thousands of locals and those traveling from afar, excited to spruce up their homes.
Looking back at 2009, forward to 2010 at the Gabriola Museum Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:15AMWith new ideas, new board members and volunteers.
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:20AMBrewery layoffs “I am saddened to once again read about the high water rates Anheuser-Busch InBev is being charged by Newport News Waterworks. Layoffs at the brewery have already begun. Manpower reductions are happening as one way to offset the brewery’s high utility costs. The bottom line is that our local brewery can only stay competitive with the other breweries by resorting to these measures ...
PTA slates ‘My Fair Haven: A Celebration of Community’ Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:39AMFAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven PTA will host its 26th annual luncheon Saturday, March 13, at the Holiday Inn in Tinton Falls. read more
Rhys Meyers reveals he idolized John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:36AMRhys Meyers says he's idolized Travolta since his role as disco dancer Tony Manero in the 1977 blockbuster "Saturday Night Fever."
Top fundraisers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:16AMThe Williams Lake Figure Skating Club’s (from left) Kai Hilton, Blake Pigeon and Gavin McGuire finished as the top fundraisers for the club’s Skate-A-Thon fundraiser.
Plant Exchange: Expanding Possibilities With Found Objects Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:18AMShare your tips, give us a tour of your plant site, or send your questions related to outdoor or indoor plants to newsroom@yankton.net Attn: Brenda Johnson or write to P&D, 319 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078, Attn: Brenda Johnson.
Stuffing a stocking for under $30 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:31AMIt’s the thought that counts, but we all know some thoughts count more than others. If you find yourself strapped this season, but still want to let those close to you know they’re on your mind, below are some ideas that’ll keep your bottom line afloat.
TV Watch: 'Caprica' recap: Pleased to meet you! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:23AMImage Credit: Eike Schroter/Syfy Tomas Vergis looks a little bit like a propaganda cartoon version of Daniel Graystone. He wears the same suits, but with better tailoring, and with the added hint of blue-collar Tauronese muscle underneath those fitted shirt sleeves.
Ten romantic Irish ideas for St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:11AM1.Surprise him (or her). Flights to Ireland via Aer Lingus are running at only $200 or so one-way at the moment. Bring that special someone back to the land of love. Just click on the ad on our homepage.
'Caprica' recap: Pleased to meet you! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06AMBy Darren Franich Darren Franich on an episode that introduces two new characters who epitomize everything he's loving about series
John Shore: Top 10 Tips For Becoming a Better Husband Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:25AMI don't know much about much, but after nearly thirty years of being married, I'm confident of these ten things any man can do to make himself a much better husband.
Things to Do Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:39AMTHURSDAY, March 4 A bus trip to the Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, sponsored by the Warren Seniors, will leave at 10 a.m., from the parking lot at Our Lady of the Mount Church, Mount bethel Road, Warren Township. Tickets are $20. For tickets and information, call Lee at (908) 757-2827.
Briefly: March 6 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:15AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
âMadison High Fiveâ 5K to help enhance education Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:46AMMADISON – Last year more than 400 people were drawn to the Madison High School Educational Foundation’s annual “Madison High Five” 5K run and walk, along with more than 70 sponsors.
Rock Hill baseball center changes name Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:09AMAn indoor baseball facility opened in Rock Hill this week, though under a different name than its ow
armchair dancefloor 017 incl 10-20 mix Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:03AMBefore getting to the best of the latest electronic releases, it's with great pride that armchair dancefloor introduces an exclusive mix from Devon's Ed Davenport, aka 10-20 . He's put together a sequence of his own tracks, most as yet unreleased, that conveys his gift for weaving detailed meshes of sound supported by staggered, rattling beats.
BACK ON THE TRACK AGAIN IN MADISON Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:43AMMADISON - Last year more than 400 people were drawn to the Madison High School Educational Foundation’s annual “Madison High Five” 5k run and walk, along with more than 70 sponsors. This year, proceeds from the foundation’s most important fund-raising event will directly benefit all five schools in the grades K-12 Madison public school district, as the foundation expands its scope.
Rangel denies he's giving up tax writing chair Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:41AMWASHINGTON -- Rep. Charles Rangel is denying that he's stepping down as chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee.
Library Programs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMReading program
Classroom Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:11AMSupporting community
Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:47AMDateBook Notes
The Notting Hill Tories simply don't have the popular touch Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:34AMLabour's record in office is appalling, but Cameron's slogan of change is vacuous, says Simon Heffer
'Mukesh Ambani is one of the world's best CEOs' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:06AMEntrepreneurs are visionaries since they build what has not been built before, says Ram Charan.
Community Briefs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:45AMThe Community Action Project of Tulsa County is accepting applications for its early childhood education programs.
Review: Webb, Shimomura works illuminate concept and creation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:07PMThe current exhibit at Greg Kucera Gallery makes it obvious why sculptor Dan Webb and painter Roger Shimomura are considered among the finest Northwest artists. Both are master craftsmen for whom concept is as important as creation.
Job fair on Monday Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:52PMSpringsJobs.com and KOAA News First 5 are holding a job fair from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday at Antlers Hilton hotel. Register in advance at www.springsjobs.com for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
10 billionth song sold by Apple's iTunes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:11PMNEW YORK -- Apple's iTunes has sold its 10 billionth tune. Apple said Thursday that its online music store crossed the threshold Wednesday when 71-year-old Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Ga., bought "Guess Things Happen That Way" by Johnny Cash.
Cranford: The Collection (Cranford, Return to Cranford) Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:11PMHighly Recommended Author's Note : Since the three-disc set Cranford: The Collection contains the original DVD release of 2007's Cranford , as well as the 2009 Christmas special follow-up, labeled here Cranford: Return to Cranford , I've ported over my original review for Cranford , while adding some new thoughts on the sequel. A delightful Easter gift for anyone who hasn't yet experienced the ...
Field Report: Plow Shares Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:09PMCrop Mob’s barn raising for the Facebook generation.
Chernov’s choice Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:36PMSting made the news on Sunday, when information about him accepting between $1.5 million and $3 million to play in Tashkent for Uzbek president Islam Karimov’s glamorous daughter and heir was picked up by the press.
5 Fantastic Facebook Fan Page Ideas to Learn From Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:31PMThis post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. So your business is on Facebook, and brand engagement is up thanks to some savvy social media strategy. You may even be interested in further distinguishing your brand by building a custom landing page for your account ...
The Hindu Business Line : Pulling his weight behind the rickshaw wallah Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:49PMThe ride soon ended, but not the impact of the rickshaw wallah's story. The conversation kept “playing in my head and I thought he should be able to buy a rickshaw every year.”
THE LATEST on Celebrity Debra Messing Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:38PMYahoo! - February 2, 2010 11:05 PM PST
Teacher Training To Keep Colorado Schools Safe Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:57AMThis week's school shooting at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton is a timely backdrop for the Colorado Safe School regional training happening Thursday in Thornton.
Vail-area builders' unusual move: Build houses under $400k Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:05PMVAIL VALLEY - It wasn't that long ago that Dave Garton was selling houses as fast as he could build them. These days, he's happy to have one under contract. Garton's company started and finished Gypsum Estates in a matter of a few years more than a decade ago. A few years later, he started Buckhorn Valley, just south of the Eagle County Regional Airport. That started well, too, then stalled, the ...
Funds for Food walk scheduled for Sunday Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:41AMSouthern Valley Health Watch (SVHW) has organized its first Funds For Food charity walk, which is set for this Sunday at the North Dakota State College of Science. The fundraiser will benefit the organization's partner for the event, the Richland-Wilkin Food Pantry.
Countering Grandma's insults Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:41AMDear Carolyn: My mother-in-law pats my daughter's belly after dinner and says, “That's disgusting! Look at that round belly!How horrible!” She's kind of joking, but . . . I don't like it. My daughter is 1, but . . . I still don't like it. Other female relatives have said Mother-in-Law's comments had a big effect on them. So how do I counter the comments, drown her out?--A town, Va.
Design Notes: A striped broom, no-wrinkle sheets and more Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:40AMSnazzy new broom: I'd be pretty pleased to get this as a gift: a snazzy new broom. The stripes broom ($18) from Alice Supply Co. is a 60-inch corn broom with a printed stem or pole and super-cool custom handle for hanging.
Farewell, Mr. Doan Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:40AMSumner’s outgoing city administrator, John Doan, can spout out seemingly random trivia on command. “The Bloody Mary was invented at the King Cole Bar (in New York City),”said Doan, who left Sumner on Jan. 26 to accept a position as the Tumwater city administrator.
Talent on display Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:28AMThe North Platte Telegraph Alyssa Brady, a senior at North Platte High School, earned Best of Show honors at the annual art show organized by the NPHS Art Club on Saturday. The art show was hosted by the Art & Gift Gallery in downtown North Platte.
See the world from on high for a discount Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:22AMAdventures Out West is selling gift certificates for hot air balloon rides for $99, less than half the regular price. Available at Adventures Out West’s new Fun Zone at The Citadel mall.
How Intellectual Thugs Murder Academic Discourse Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:11AMWeston, Mass. Dr. Richard L. Cravatts Special to the Jewish Times Of the many intellectual perversions currently taking root on college campuses, perhaps none is more contradictory to what should be one of higher education’s core values than the suppression of free speech.
Stuffing a stocking for under $30 Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:32AMIt’s the thought that counts, but we all know some thoughts count more than others. If you find yourself strapped this season, but still want to let those close to you know they’re on your mind, below are some ideas that’ll keep your bottom line afloat.
THE LATEST on Celebrity Charlize Theron Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:23AMLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Drew Barrymore and Wanda Sykes will be honored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Access Hollywood has learned.
Fun day at park includes K-9s and games Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Phoenix Police Department and the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA are teaming up this weekend for a community day at Desert Foothills Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. It’s an opportunity to see K-9 officers and their dogs up...
Deborah M. Roffman: The Puritans are Dead: Long Live the Puritans? Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:37AMThe time has come to face an embarrassing truth, America: It's 2010 now, and sex education in the United States is still rooted in the early 17th Century. I see evidence of this unchallenged presumption everyday.
Lending a Helping Hand, but With Restrictions Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:45AMWhen giving a loan to a family member or friend, you may need to practice some tough love.