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College football notes: LSU on probation after 'major' violations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:40PMCollege football notes: LSU on probation after 'major' violations
College Football Capsules: Leach returns to West Texas for book signing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:12PMLUBBOCK (AP) — Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said Tuesday that his book is more about his career than his firing because he started writing it before he was dismissed amid accusations he mistreated a player with a concussion.
Is Going Commando In Gym Shorts OK? [Video] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:33PM# funbag Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Preorder Drew's new book, The Postmortal, right here. Email the Funbag here. Today, we're covering farting in space, naked tweets, poop in the shower, and more. More »
Baltimore police officer charged in drug conspiracy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:44PMDaniel G. Redd taken into custody at N.W. District police station
Hong Kong Billionaire Fills Funding Gap in U.K.’s Low-Cost Housing Market Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:28AMBillionaire Cheng Yu-tung and two fellow Hong Kong investors, faced with soaring real-estate prices in their own country, are helping the U.K. plug a gap in funding for low-income housing after gaining control of a London-based property manager.
Greater Newark Workforce Funders Collaborative Joins the National Fund for Workforce Solutions Network to Benefit Low ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:04AMNEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Fund for Workforce Solutions (NFWS) today announced that it has selected the Greater Newark Workforce Funders Collaborative to join its network of 31 collaboratives designed to provide innovative job training and career advancement for workers nationwide while helping businesses grow. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions’ grant of $450,000 over ...
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
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'Harry Potter' finale shatters weekend record Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:46PMThe boy wizard has vanquished the dark knight and a band of pirates with a record-setting magic act at both the domestic and international box office.
This grandmother shows how reading and writing are done Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:32AMAfter Jean Dunn enrolled her two grandchildren in the 23rd annual Super Summer Reading Club, she decided that it would only be fair to become a club member, too.
Box Office Weekend: Harry Potter Rakes In $168 Million, While Palin Doc Barely Registers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:42PMThe eighth Harry Potter film conjures up some box office magic, while Sarah Palin's documentary makes nary a sound.
Vision of Branchville growth may lead toward Georgetown Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:15AMBranchville has big ideas, a vision — commercial development, housing opportunities, a new village Main Street paralleling Route 7. Ridgefield may try to get Redding and Wilton to collaborate on bringing those ideas to reality, through a Branchville-Georgetown planning grant. “Let’s look at what Branchville is: How do you make it a village?” said Joseph Ancona, whose family has been at the heart ...
The dead don't go gently at modern funerals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:20PMYORK — A man's corpse enclosed in glass trails a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson along a bumpy, two lane street.
Karina Ramírez: Discount store set to open first Denton location Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:47PMA new discount store will be opening its first location in the Denton area. $1 Discount World, owned by JJ Discount Outlets, recently signed a lease for a spot at Denton Center, located at the northwest corner of University Drive and North Carroll Boulevard. An opening date has not been announced.
Appeals court: TSA must rethink airport body scans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:34PMJudges say TSA did not have the authority to install controversial full-body scanners in airports without following proper procedures.
Troubled bridge’s life span in doubt Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:21PMTOPSHAM — Some Topsham residents told town officials Thursday evening they’re against neighboring Brunswick’s proposal to turn the one-lane Black Bridge into a one-way passage, while a few embraced the idea.
YRC Worldwide Raises Outlook Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:00AMYRC Worldwide, the struggling trucking company, yesterday declared a rosy financial outlook for fiscal 2011.
School taxes down 9%; no layoffs planned — but what about next year? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:07AMSchool leaders will dip into the system’s fund balance (its cash reserves) this year for $1 million to help cover expenses, since revenues are down nearly $1 million.
Le tour de baseball Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:06AMSEATTLEWhen Major League Baseballs season began, so did Darren ODonnells.ODonnell was two years out of Western Washington University, where he majored in economics and accounting. He worked at a Bellingham, Wash., food co-op, where he had been promoted to meat manager.
Mayor urges residents to clean up property Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:55PMFeldmann says lots has already been done to improve town's appearance
Strictly Business: Q&A with Bob Rice of Mojave Air and Space Port Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:06PMAn era is ending with the conclusion of America's 30-year space shuttle program. NASA says it is not ending space exploration, but any future manned flights will probably be collaborative efforts with other nations, most likely Russia . We decided to check in with the Mojave Air & Space Port to see where things stand with private space exploration.
Black Bridge to remain closed Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:20PMBRUNSWICK – The Black Bridge that spans the Androscoggin River between Brunswick and Topsham will likely remain closed for two years after an inspection this week revealed that extensive repairs are necessary to make the bridge safe for vehicular traffic.
Sizzling summer Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:11PMWith the death of a 4-year-old Cleburne girl who was found in the family’s SUV on Monday, health experts want to remind parents that as the intense heat continues, children’s bodies overheat easily and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses.
Zacks Announces Rebalance of Lifecycle Indices Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:15PMZacks Investment Research announces the rebalance of the Zacks Lifecycle Indices. The Zacks Lifecycle Indices are published by Bloomberg, under the ticker symbols TDAXFO, TDAXTH, TDAXTW, TDAXTN, TDAXIT.
Heartland Express Earnings Preview Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:50PMHeartland Express will unveil its latest earnings on Monday, July 18.
Novice Griffins win two Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:32AMThe Bills International Novice 1 Griffins continue to shine in Zone 7 play with a pair of wins last week. The novice 1 Griffins struggled at home to the Sarnia Pacers but held on to win 8-4. Evan Dumais lit up Sarnia for four goals while Tanner Cole and Cole MacKinnon had two goals each.[...]
Crowne Plaza to unveil electric-vehicle charger Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:30PMECOtality’s EV Project is teaming up with Knoxville’s Crowne Plaza hotel and Nissan USA today to unveil the first of 12 charging station sites the Knoxville area is getting for electric vehicles.
Meadow Creek hauler flunks safety audit Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:13PMAnother company hauling logs for Meadow Creek Cedar has been taken off the road for safety violations.
Special Program: 9/11: Transportation Security Ten Years Later Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:30PMJohn S. Pistole, administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, talks about transportation security 10 years after 9/11 and TSA’s goals for the future.
Knights of Columbus of Huntley recognized Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:34PMAt the May meeting of the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666, Rhonda Anderson, executive director of Faith in Action of McHenry County, presented a certificate of appreciation to the council recognizing the volunteers supporting the mission of Faith in Action of McHenry County.
CRIME TIME for July 13, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:13PMThe following items were compiled from reports prepared by fire and law enforcement agencies. Reports are calls for service or other complaints by area citizens, which may only reflect one point of view.
Redistricting: You’re moving us where? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:46AMIn a once-a-decade political spectacle starring self-preservation, Hays County commissioners are in the early stages of redrawing precinct lines that determine who represents whom in county government.
In Your Town – July 13 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:57PMLEHIGH COUNTY
Whom to follow on Twitter? Start with 25 of Culture Monster's favorites Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:31PMAcross all arts disciplines are lively communities sharing news, striking up real friendships and playing impromptu parlor games like #conductormovies. Across all arts disciplines are lively communities sharing news, striking up real friendships and playing impromptu parlor games like #conductormovies.
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YRC Worldwide Adopts New Facility Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:30AMThe leading transportation service provider in the world, YRC Worldwide received a commitment for a three-year asset-based loan scheme worth $400 million.
Pipelines will help you gain direct access Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:02AMOne of the many new features we are bringing to readers in the DHT is a feature we call Pipeline. No, it's not an update on the oilpatch, but perhaps that's a thought. In actuality, it's an opportunity for you, the reader, to have a direct conduit to elected officials at all levels of government.[...]
Pipelines will help you gain direct access Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:02AMOne of the many new features we are bringing to readers in the DHT is a feature we call Pipeline. No, it's not an update on the oilpatch, but perhaps that's a thought. In actuality, it's an opportunity for you, the reader, to have a direct conduit to elected officials at all levels of government.[...]
County presented with bike and pedestrian plan Monday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:18PMA plan has been drawn up for bike lanes and pedestrain crosswalks in Albany and Dougherty and Lee Counties.
County presented with bike and pedestrian plan Monday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:18PMA plan has been drawn up for bike lanes and pedestrain crosswalks in Albany and Dougherty and Lee Counties.
GDOT to consider five roads for resurfacing in Dougherty County Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:49PMThe Georgia Department of Transportation may be granting Public Works a grant for some roadwork in our area.
GDOT to consider five roads for resurfacing in Dougherty County Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:49PMThe Georgia Department of Transportation may be granting Public Works a grant for some roadwork in our area.
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 11 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 11 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Sam Lamerato Named 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:41PMThe City of Troy’s Sam Lamerato was awarded Government Fleet magazine’s 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year honor. Lamerato helped implement a successful insourcing program, and led to the City’s No. 1 spot in the “100 Best Fleets” in 2010.
Sam Lamerato Named 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:41PMThe City of Troy’s Sam Lamerato was awarded Government Fleet magazine’s 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year honor. Lamerato helped implement a successful insourcing program, and led to the City’s No. 1 spot in the “100 Best Fleets” in 2010.
Selectmen spar over bidding Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:24PMTOPSHAM — Topsham selectmen squabbled Thursday over the town’s bidding process after deciding to put this year’s paving work out to bid anew rather than using the same June 2010 offer — with an asphalt pricing escalator — submitted by a local contractor who did paving work last summer.
Battle rages in Scottsdale over bar noise Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:10AMScottsdale's popular nightclub district is proving the focus of a growing dispute with nearby residents, who say the City Council is not doing enough to control noise, trash and illegal parking from the nighttime crowds.
OKIE: Dating source of humor for stand-up comic Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:11AMLeeAnn Byers wants her friends to know something — she’s not interested in men with no teeth. But she’s encountered plenty of crazy blind dates, online dates and speed dates in the last 10 years since her divorce. And she uses those experiences in her favorite hobby — stand-up comedy.
Sumrall's Knight says he'll sign with Ole Miss Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:22AMSumrall High catcher Austin Knight says he will sign a college baseball scholarship with Ole Miss on Tuesday.