Snowboarders sign folders, posters, armsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:52AMWe all have to grow up sometime, don’t we? On Tuesday in the Palm Theatre, it was tough to tell the difference between youngsters just off the playground and grown-ups who get paid to play.
The World Cup comes to townWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:48AMItaly’s loss is Telluride’s gain. Due to a lack of snow, a snowboard World Cup race that was penciled for Europe is now slated for Telluride, giving the ski area its third World Cup event in the month of December, from the 15-20 of the month.
The UMCOR Hotline for March 9, 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:38AMUnited Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: HAITI: EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY UPDATE CHILE: EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY UPDATE UMCOR ...
Teens promote drug free livingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:44AMThe Teen Connection club members are indeed "riding a natural high." This club's goal is to encourage drug, alcohol and tobacco free living among themselves and their friends, relatives and acquaintances. To get the word out to Fremont Middle School, hand-made posters and gigantic cloth banners are outside the building.
Christopher Nolan takes flight with SupermanWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:24AMThis is a longer version of my story that will run today on the cover of the Los Angeles Times Calendar section... The topic at the Batcave on Monday night was the future of that other superhero — you, know, the one from Metropolis.
County goes to CodeRed emergency notificationWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:21AMThe Richland County commission recently approved $8,400 to pay for a new Internet-based emergency notification system, which will replace Reverse 911.
Breckenridge Dollars for Scholars students to hold Phone-a-ThonWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:20AMOne phone call on March 6 or 13 could lead to significant funding for high school seniors. Students involved in the Dollars for Scholars chapter at Breckenridge Senior High will be dialing up residents between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. both Saturdays for their annual Phone-a-Thon.
The hidden victims of Mexico's femicideTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:35PMWhen Rubi Hernandez realised her 14-year-old daughter Iris was missing, she did not wait the mandatory 72 hours before going to the police.
Beaver Falls man sentenced for corruption of minorsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:15PMBEAVER — A Beaver Falls man will spend a minimum of nine months in jail for an incident last year with a 15-year-old city girl. Tuesday, Donnie L. Dreher, 51, of 915 10th St., pleaded no contest to a single count of corruption of minors for the June 3 incident at 15th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Courts warn of identity theft scamTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:15PMCourts in Beaver and Allegheny counties are warning residents of an identity theft scam in which someone is masquerading as a court employee to try to collect personal information.
Police looking for missing Beaver Falls teenTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:15PMBEAVER FALLS — Local police are looking for a Beaver Falls teen who was reported missing five days ago. Beaver Falls police said Ashmaire Dean, 15, who her mother said is 8 months pregnant, left her home on Wednesday night after an argument with her mother and has not been heard from since Friday.
Election posters and readers’ imagesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:27PMVivid by Alice Villareal With the elections just two months away, readers may want to help out their chosen candidates by printing their own posters. There are free software and free online services available for anyone with access to the Internet.
Muslim fashion label conquers streets of EuropeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:27PMT-shirts and hoodies declare "Terrorism has no religion." A head-covering tunic bears the message: "Hijab. My right. My choice. My life."
American Funnyman in Israel’s ArmyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe first thing you need to know about Joel Chasnoff’s “The 188th Crybaby Brigade: A Skinny Jewish Kid From Chicago Fights Hezbollah” (Free Press, $25) is that it’s laugh-out-loud funny.
Family Empowerment Day focuses on literacyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00PMDarlington County First Steps held its first-ever Family Empowerment Day for parents of preschool children and expecting parents at Coker College in Hartsville Friday.
A 'New Moon' in Burlington CityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:54PMThe Library Company of Burlington is hosting a “Twilight” theme evening for local teenagers and pre-teens.At 23 West Union St. in Burlington City, the library is showing “New Moon,” starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. The 2009 film is based on a novel by Stephanie Meyer. It is the second installment of the “Twilight” franchise, and ...
'Twilight' compares to classic literature, mythologyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:24PM“Twilight” is being compared to classic literature and mythology. This month’s Cappuccino Academy at Barnes & Noble on Route 70 in Evesham will feature a discussion about the popular novel and its sequels by Stephenie Meyer. Rutgers University in Camden will host the program on Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. It is free to attend and open to the public.Holly Blackford, an associate professor of ...
Former Kenosha resident represents Harley’s Pink LabelSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:40PMTia Bruno lent her face to catalog photos, posters and other material promoting Harley-Davidson’s new Pink Label collection of women’s apparel to inspire more women to become motorcycle riders like herself and to let those diagnosed with breast cancer know they’re never alone.
Season ends for Williston hoopsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe Williston High School boys basketball team had its run at another berth in the state tournament come up short Saturday afternoon in a 55-44 loss to Minot in an elimination game.
Ex-Communist Party member and '70s radical to speak at BUSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:06PMForget the huge Afro and the clenched fist. The Angela Davis speaking at Bradley University for Women's History Month is not the Angela Davis of the iconic poster of the 1970s. For one thing, the posters depict a young woman in her mid-20s. Davis retired as a full-time professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2008.
Anti-U.S. Cleric Urges Iraqis To VoteSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:25PMIn a surprise news conference on the eve of the Iraqi election, anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has urged his followers to turn out and vote. The Shiite leader spoke from the capital of neighboring Iran, and the press conference was broadcast on al-Alam television, Iranian state TV's Arabic-language station.
WHS pulls the upset of BelcourtSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:54PMWithout question, the Williston Lady Coyotes saved their best performance of the season for when it mattered most.
The Herts AdvertiserFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:18PMA CHARITY which rescues unwanted cats is struggling to stay afloat after a massive drop in donations during the recession.
A Nervous Embrace of Freedom’s Progress in IraqFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:03PMIraq’s elections are among the most free in the region, but the nation’s politics are more vibrant than its institutions, threatening the democratic experiment.
Folk Festival holding contest to design logoFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:48PMCalling all local artists! Organizers of the Fort Frances Folk Festival are holding a contest for members of the public to design its official logo. “We want a small, to the point image that represents the folk festival, music, small town, tall grasses, collective love, any and everything you can fit in that describes our festival,” said organizer Jennifer Krag. read more
Election Vandals Leave Their MarkFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:36PMYoung men are expressing their disillusionment with politics by tearing down posters. Akram has been busy taking out his anger on Baghdad’s candidates.
Local Students to Compete in LEGO ChampionshipFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:25PMEighty teams from around the state - more than 800 kids, ages 9 to 14 - will come to Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum to compete for the LEGO state title.
Straphangers Rail Against MTA as Hearings Heat Up in ManhattanFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:37AMOutraged straphangers and industry advocates turned out in droves last night to plead with the MTA over the proposed service cuts during a public hearing at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Advancements In Skin Care At AAD Annual Meeting Presented By P&G Beauty & GroomingFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:24AMResearch presented by P&G Beauty & Grooming scientists at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Miami Beach, FL, March 5-9) examines skin care science from multiple perspectives, offering insights into how ingredient formulations, care regimens and gene expressions impact skin condition. Eleven studies are on display, discussing a wide range of topics, including lipid ...
UPrinting.com Announces 24 Hour Customer ServiceFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:23AMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - UPrinting.com, a leader in online printing for small business marketing, announced that they are now offering customer service 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and extended weekend hours Saturday and Sunday.
P&G Beauty & Grooming Presents Advancements In Skin Care At AAD Annual MeetingFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:23AMHexamidine, a Protease Inhibitor, Promotes Stratum Corneum Lipid Biomarkers In Vitro (P104, PD 01)Skin aging is a result of unrepaired damage as well as age-related physiological changes. The factors that accelerate skin aging are both intrinsic, such as free radicals, and extrinsic, such as UV exposure. In both intrinsically and extrinsically aged skin, there is a down-regulation of the gene ...
Trout event returns to LRFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:18AMLITTLE ROCK - Trout fishing is a great adventure sport in Arkansas. The beauty and complexity of the sport are what sets it apart from other forms of fishing. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Chesapeake Energy have partnered to bring a free event designed to teach interested anglers how simple trout fishing can be.
Youth gifting youthFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:27AMThis year, Toys for Tots comes to Norwood with the dedicated help of Norwood School’s National Honor Society (NHS) students. When members had to choose a group community service project, Molly Lane, NHS’ Norwood president, decided to look into the toy distribution program.
TechRepublic's Hot 5: The devil's advocate takes a stab at the iPadFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:03AMIn this episode of TechRepublic's Hot 5, Sonja Thompson highlights the most active discussions of the week and gives a shout out to the TR members who provided the most chatter on the site.
Singers sent to woo weary Iraqi votersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:50AMIraq's politicians, fearing that voters have wearied of speech-making that often proves to be little more than hot air, have come up with a new strategy.
March Red Letter DatesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:18AM1. "Electric Paint," computer art exhibit. Through March 28. Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery admission: $6/adults, $5/seniors 60 and older, $4/ages 3-17. Call 686-7000.
Slidell tops Thibodaux in playoffs;Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:37AMSlidell came back from a three-point deficit at the end of the third period to knot things up at 46-46 on an alley oop slam courtesy of Armand Williams, which fired up the Tigers as well as the crowd. Slidell never trailed thereafter to capture a bi-district playoff win at home Friday night, 57-48.
SSA ready to defend Division I state titleSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:36AMSt. Scholastica Academy’s Doves hope to be soaring high this weekend as they defend their Division I state soccer title tomorrow afternoon going against the No. 6 seeded Mount Carmel Cubs (28-5) at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. The championship game gets underway at 4 o’clock.
Millsapsâ Martinez SCAC Player of the WeekSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:35AMMillsaps College senior guard Blake Martinez, a 2006 Mandeville High graduate, was named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Player of the Week for games played Feb. 15-21.
Free throws key in MHS winSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:34AMMandeville sophomore forward Katie Lindelow turned in a dominating performance Monday night registering a double-double with 17 points and 19 rebounds helping the Lady Skippers chart a steady course with a 55-53 regional round road victory over the Terrebonne Lady Tigers. Lindelow was also credited with a team-high six steals.
Salmen ends regular season with victorySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:34AMSalmen proved to be too much for Franklinton in the regular season finale Thursday night capturing an 84-62-road victory.