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- Take a bite out of the Apple MacBook price Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02PMApple products are notoriously difficult to get a discount on, but there are deals out there – and not just for students and teachers With the practicalities of student accommodation , student loans and bank accounts already covered, now is the time to combine practical needs with luxurious wants. The latest research from Reevoo claims that the average student is taking £1,098 worth of gadgets ...
- 100 Posters Charting the History of the Olympic Games at Sutton's Central Library Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:33AM1908 London Cross channel travel poster. LONDON.- "A Century of Olympic Posters", which features more than 100 posters charting the history of the Olympic Games, will be on show in the Europa Gallery in Sutton's Central Library during September and October.
- David Copperfield vs. Wimpy Kid Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:51PMThe Education Ministry hopes its expert-approved lists will get Israeli children reading. But can bureaucrats pick books that kids will actually enjoy?
- 2010 Hampton Bay Days poster on sale Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:08AMMarine wildlife artist, Wyland, designs commemorative art piece for 28th festival The 28th commemorative Hampton Bay Days poster by renowned marine life artist, Wyland, arrives by the end of this week and can be purchased for $25.
- Valparaiso, Portage YMCAs offer activities Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe Valparaiso Family YMCA is located at 1201 CumberlandCrossing Drive. For information, call (219) 462-4185, ext. 249.
- 9/11 Day of Service Organizers Launch Comprehensive Education Resource for Teachers, Families and Students Nationwide Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:30AM"Connecting With Those Too Young To Remember 9/11"
- Sherman school takes new approach Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:40AM"I thought it was awesome," said Nicholas about entering Wakefield Elementary School Monday, literally on a red carpet lined with balloons and a phalanx of teachers decked out in western regalia. "This is my fourth year here and always before we just walked in.
- An Un-'Common' Take On Copyright Law Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:48AMIt's safe to say that most Americans don't spend much time thinking about intellectual property law. But in Common As Air, Lewis Hyde explains why these laws profoundly affect our culture -- and how they are based on assumptions that are artificial, illogical and outdated.
- BEN column - Jonathan P. Casey tribute tonight; Chamber of Commerce all over CrabFest; taxi stand opens today; Sunset ... Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:50PMGood morning! If you survived Sunday's rain.
- The Trouble With Angry White Men Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:36AMA reader recently sent me an email in response to my August 10 column. He has obviously given it a lot of thought and I share his opinion.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- Community Calendar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:16AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
- Theater events this week Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:58PMPROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTAFST IMPROV: Performers turn audience suggestions into humorous
- Events scehduled to mark Fires of 1910 anniversary Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:33AMMISSOULA - The U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with state and local partners and several Montana and Idaho communities, are presenting a weekend of events to commemorate 100 years since the Fires of 1910 and that year's August 21st and 22nd firestorm called the "Big Burn".
- Back to School Means Back to Sports: Prepare for and Prevent Common Sports Injuries Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:31AMAs athletes head back to school, many have already gone back to sports. Â That means an increased possibility of injuries due to heat exhaustion, being out of shape from summer break and being back in direct contact with other athletes. Â
- YouthGive: From Tinseltown to the Trash Heap: One Man, Big Change Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:54PMI met Scott Neeson at a fundraiser for the Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF). The former President of 20th Century Fox International traveled to Cambodia, and this was the experience that would change his life forever.
- Feature story: RISEing to the occasion Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:45PMby Ryan Deto The Stanford RISE Summer Internship selects students from high schools across the Bay Area who normally wouldn't have the opportunity to enroll in a high-quality science program -- teenagers who want to do more with their summer than hang out. Photos by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online.
- Why Singaporeans should not be proud of the PAP regime for its economic performance Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:22PMOPINION One of Singapore’s unique National Day “rituals” involves the publication of letters from grateful citizens singing praises of the PAP regime in the PAP-controlled Straits Times Forum. However, with the number of letters drying up in recent years, the Straits Times has little choice but to publish those from PRs instead. The featured letter this year [...]
- “Thinking Outside the Box” a free seminar for non-profits Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:20AMKelly Capolino and E. Sue Huff are sponsoring "Thinking Outside the Box," a free informational seminar for non-profit organizations.
- Southern California Theatre Guide 2009 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 1:30AMEvery day actors and other artists arrive in Los Angeles, lured by the prospect of employment in film and television.
- Girl, 9, forgos birthday gifts for manatees Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:36AMNancy Kilmartin, senior program specialist at Manatee Park, got a surprising phone call recently.
- Leave Some for the Kids, or Last Breath, Last Dollar? Users Weigh In Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 6:00AMThe view on leaving a legacy from "Investing During Retirement" forum participants.
- Adult ed program begins Monday Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 5:04AMThe Adult Education Program in St. John the Baptist Parish will start the 2010-2011 school year Monday at the center located at 152 Anthony F. Monica St. in Garyville. The intake process for students will begin at 8 a.m. It will include pre-testing, interviews and other information.
- 'What we are demanding is our Quranic right' Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:26AM'When I read the Tamil translation of the Quran, I discovered that all these practices had no sanction at all in the Quran. I increasingly came to realise the magnitude of the problems faced by many Muslim women, the need to address these, and also the fact that many Muslim men were wrongly interpreting Islam in a very patriarchal manner to justify the subordination and oppression of Muslim ...
- Nutrition and healthy eating Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:06AMJennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.N.S.D. Jennifer Nelson is your link to a better diet. As specialty editor of the Food & Nutrition Center, she plays a vital role in bringing you healthy recipes and meal planning.
- Calendar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:45AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Theater events this week Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:02AMPROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTA"DIVAS AND DUDES": Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project revue featuring
- [Editor’s Note] Doing School Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:16AMI was never a stellar student. It's not that I'm not bright; I always tested well, 98th and 99th percentile on standardized tests in everything but math. Most of my teachers, however, utterly failed to engage my interest.
- NEWS RELEASE: Missouri casinos educate on slots machines Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 1:36PMSlot machines consistently are rated as America’s favorite casino games according to an annual survey conducted by the American Gaming Association, which sponsors Responsible Gaming Education Week. But despite their popularity, an air of mystery persists about how slot machines work.
- First Shatter the Silence walk successful Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:30AMAlmost 15 months after Rothsay, Minn., tragically lost 18-year-old Ricky Carrillo to depression, the first Shatter the Silence 5K charity walk was hosted July 10.
- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 31/7 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:18AMAn exhibition of art and literature about Thang Long-Hanoi will be held from October 1 to 10 at the Vietnam Culture and Arts Exhibition Centre in Hanoi to celebrate the capital’s 1000th anniversary, announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
- Christian zoo which challenges science approved for school trips Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:40PMThe move to award Noah's Ark Zoo Farm a Government kitemark has provoked a row between Christians who run it and those who believe it will expose children to ‘dogma’.
- Ten cool things to see and do in Arlington Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:51PMWhile Arlington haters in Dallas and Fort Worth might want to bury the city as drive-through country, we are here to praise it -- or at least some things about it.
- Are you ready for the weekend? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:33AMCountry music lovers, don't miss the Jared Ashley concert Saturday night! This "Nashville Star" finalist puts on one of the best shows you will see. And pet lovers, don't forget Wednesday is First Wednesday Art Walk's annual Pet Walk. Leash up your friendly hound and bring him downtown for lots of canine camaraderie! Plus, if you love football, you can put your pigskin fix in overdrive between ...
- Community Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:31AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
- Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:57AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Study shows how technology may improve treatment for children with brain cancer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:35PM( American Institute of Physics ) A study presented today at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine shows that children with brain tumors who undergo radiation therapy (the application of X-rays to kill cancerous cells and shrink tumors) may benefit from a technique known as "intensity modulated arc therapy" or IMAT.
- SoC students get a head start Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:54AMNow celebrating its 25-year anniversary, the School of Communication is giving students more opportunities to develop practical skills than ever. Located at the northern end of campus, the school offers its students a variety of hands-on experiences in several areas of communication, from journalism to advertising, public relations to film studies. “Students at the School of Communication [...]
- News round-up: 20th July 2010 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:56AMThis week’s movers and shakers in the digital industry: Publicis IAB video council | Blue Barracuda | BBC Brian Pern Comedy | Doovle | Youth Media | Yomego | shopstyle | Adconion | Henri-Lloyd | Variety The Car People | Carrentals | Belgacom | Callcredit | InvisibleHand | Hot Cherry | R.O.EYE | .FOX Networks | HRS | TagMan | Locker Room | Nokia | Qype
- Beyond the Lighted Stage sheds new light on Rush Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:52AMBeyond the Lighted Stage is yet another winner from Banger Productions' Sam Dunn and Scott McFadyen. Rarely has a TV or film company been so successful in telling such an in-depth story of such a behind-the-scenes veteran rock act. by T. Ballard Lesemann The tag line on the DVD cover of Beyond the Lighted Stage reads: "The band you know. The story you don't." I thought I knew all of the Rush ...
- Discovery Days at Jackson Lab draws Naples group, Obama in town Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:58PMForty Naples residents have traded in Southwest Florida’s grueling humidity for Maine’s moderate summer weather and the chance to learn more about Jackson Laboratory. The nonprofit laboratory is putting on its fourth annual Discovery Days event this weekend, when 150 supporters, donors and volunteers get to hear firsthand from some of the 38 scientists about their mouse-based genetic research at ...
- Storefronts: Changes in Portland's retail landscape Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:59PMBOISE Lisa Herlinger-Esco and her business partner and sister, Becky Burnett, on Thursday opened their first Ruby Jewel Scoops ice cream shop at 3713 N. Mississippi Ave. The Ruby Jewel name, however, isn't new, as the sisters have made their distinctive ice cream sandwiches since 2004. The sandwiches are distributed at specialty grocery stores across most of the West, while the shop will scoop ...
- Rejoicing friendship, but mourning loss Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:04PMBY BEA HINESbhines@MiamiHerald.com As I write this column, I do so with a sad heart. It was only a few days ago that we said ``good-bye'' to dear friend and colleague Bea Moss. Now, we are bidding farewell to another dear heart: Jo Werne.
- 'Concert for Matt' in Noblesville is sizeable tribute Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:07PMA memorial concert that started as a small gathering of musicians to honor Matt Wariner has turned into a daylong event that's expected to attract more than 2,000 people.
- Community Calendar for July 15, 2010 Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:12AMNormal
- 'Concert for Matt' in Noblesville becomes a sizeable tribute Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:35AMA memorial concert that started as a small gathering of musicians to honor Matt Wariner has turned into a daylong event that's expected to attract more than 2,000 people.
- Horses taking arena Sunday Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:36AMOrganizers say there will be lots of horsing around at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Sunday when members from Let’s Ride 4-H Club and Jackson County Horse & Pony 4-H Club bring their animals to the annual 4-H Horse & Pony Show. The show...
- Letters to the Editor Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:54PMThe Vineyard Youth Summit for Sustainable Development was a success — thanks to so many. More than 50 youths were nominated by the community to serve as youth delegates.
- Video Game Processors Help Lower CT Scan Radiation Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:35PMA new approach to processing X-ray data could lower by a factor of ten or more the amount of radiation patients receive during cone beam CT scans, report researchers from the University of California, San Diego.
- Nanotech Medicine, Tumor Tracking, New Technologies, and More Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:41AMThe 52nd meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) convenes from July18 - 22, 2010 in Philadelphia. AAPM is the premier organization in medical physics, a broadly-based scientific and professional discipline encompassing physics principles and applications in medicine and biology.
- Prescriptions for a perfect city Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:33PMToday’s question: If you are inducted into the advisory committee of your local civic body what advice would you offer? More answers to be published next week