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Obama, GOP spar over fiscal remedies Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:56PMWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama derided an economic plan from the top House Republican as repeating job-killing...
Contractors working on pre-1978 homes must be lead-safe certified Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:53PMSummer is prime time for tackling renovation projects. The longer days and sunshine can inspire people to make improvements while the warmer temperatures make certain projects more feasible.
Your Olive Oil May Not Be The Virgin It Claims To Be Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:52PMThe next time you reach for a bottle of extra-virgin olive oil, beware. A new study from the University of California-Davis found that more than two-thirds of random samples of extra-virgin olive oil didn't make the grade. NPR Story ID: 128702706 ...
Long-delayed Va river cleanup to begin in fall Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:52PMPORTSMOUTH, VA. — It's simply known as "the wall," a steel-and-concrete structure costing about $22 million that will be pounded deep into the floor of the Elizabeth River near one of the worst toxic-waste sites in Hampton Roads.
Quebec between a rock and a hard place on gas from shale Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:46PMA new industry promises thousands of jobs and a windfall for the government. But will it wreck the environment?
Charge dropped against Hanover Township sergeant Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:46PMHANOVER TWP. - Insubordination charges brought against Police Sgt. Nicolo Anthony Vitanza were thrown out of court last Wednesday but a township finding that he was rude and insulting to a Department of Public Works employee was upheld.
FC Phuket crush Chumphon FC, 5-1 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:44PMPHUKET: Coming off a tough 2-0 home loss to Yala, Phuket's proud new football club, FC Phuket, regrouped with a 5-1 win at home over hapless Chumphon FC yesterday. FC Phuket took the lead 18 minutes i...
Miss Thailand World 2010 contestants grace Phuket Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:44PMPHUKET: Thirty hopeful contestants in the Miss Thailand 2010 pageant paid a visit to the new OTOP outlet at Saphan Hin Friday morning, getting a warm welcome from Phuket Provincial Administration Orga...
ITFC, JKB sign $10 million deal Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:43PM24 July 2010 Amman -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), an autonomous entity within the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, has signed a $10 million deal with Jordan Kuwait Bank Jordan Kuwait Bank ( JKB JKB ) to help finance small- and medium-sized enterprises in Jordan.
Foreign ships threaten to boycott Saudi ports Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:43PM25 July 2010 DAMMAM: Owners of foreign ships have threatened to boycott Saudi ports and use other Gulf ports if the current crisis in unloading cargo at Dammam's King Abdul Aziz Port continues unabated.
Challenge to Zespri 'not a waste' Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:26PMTurners and Growers Ltd says the court challenge it is making to Zespri Group's statutory grip on exports outside Australasia is not a waste of growers' money.
Insurers tout disease management programs, but critics are wary Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:25PMVenante Kotey is a stay-at-home mother in Dumfries. Bridget Hamilton-Roberts is a nurse more than 500 miles away in Atlanta. They've never met. But over the past year and a half, Hamilton-Roberts has become critical to Kotey's health -- all through conversations over the telephone.
Chinese auto makers quicken energy-efficient vehicle development Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:23PMChinese automakers have begun to ramp up efforts to develop hybrid autos, a move which industry experts said is crucial for China to transform from being a "big nation" to a "powerful nation" within the auto industry.
Residents highlight the need for safe city concepts Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:23PMBANDAR Puteri Puchong residents highlighted the need for safe city concepts to be implemented in their neighbourhood during the forum at the carnival.
U.S. extends Gulf cap test another day; nearby seepage not from well Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:22PMReuters - Energy giant BP can extend a test on its capped oil well in the Gulf of Mexico after determining that nearby seepage is not related to the test, the head of the federal government's spill team said Monday.
Mom-and-pop pot growers fear 'Wal-Marting' of weed Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:20PMOakland, Calif. -- After weathering the fear of federal prosecution and competition from drug cartels, California's medical marijuana growers see a new threat to their tenuous existence: the "Wal-Marting" of weed.
Challenge to Zespri control not a 'waste': lawyer Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:19PMTurners and Growers Ltd says the court challenge it is making to Zespri Group Ltd's statutory grip on exports outside Australasia is not a waste of growers' money. read more
Planet Ark Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:18PMEnergy giant BP Plc can extend a test on its capped Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico after determining that nearby seepage is not related to the test, a U.S. official said on Monday.
City seeks free money for healthcare, proposed winery rules, 72 hour rule Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:16PMLubbock looks for federal healthcare money; wineries might get a break under city ordinances; and the city council might impose new rules for itself.
Tea Party gets official caucus on Capitol Hill Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMThe move triggers praise from an outspoken Republican but creates a dilemma for some of her colleagues. Read more...
Teachers to be given tougher powers Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:45AMTeachers will be handed tough powers to search pupils for alcohol, drugs and mobile phones in a Government crackdown on bad behaviour, it has been announced.
Ancient culture showcased in advanced materials Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:44AMThe futuristic design of the Egypt pavilion now open at the World Expo 2010, Shanghai, was created by the renowned modern architect Zaha Hadid, incorporating advanced resin and gelcoat from Scott Bader.
India publishes guar gum contamination restrictions Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:42AMNew European Commission import restrictions on Indian guar gum have now been written into Indian regulations, which industry experts hope will speed up the supply process.
A fishy idea to boost spa business Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:40AMPaul MacIntyre admits the thought of having a school of tiny fish nibbling at his feet was a bit unnerving at first.[...]
Get Involved Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:35AMGeorge Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, has hailed a European Parliament vote to ban the trade of illegally logged timbers as a victory for developing nations and the environment.
Expert explains perils and pitfalls of gas drilling Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:34AMHAMILTON -- Being 1,500 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico hasn’t made Central New York immune to the controversy surrounding the drilling for fossil fuels.
Morrisville Council approves settlement, no strip club in the Stockham Building Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:34AMA strip club will not be established in the historic Stockham Building at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and East Bridge Street in Morrisville's commercial corridor.
Long-Awaited Bridge Construction Begins Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:33AMA local village has been patiently waiting for one of their bridges to be fixed. Now they can start their countdown for a new bridge to drive over. Construction to replace the bridge east of Harrietta on 30 Road began Tuesday.
Phuket surf claims two, endangers 170 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:33AMPHUKET: The rough surf that arrived with the monsoon season has claimed two lives and resulted in at least 117 swimmers being dragged to safety ashore between April 26 and June 25, according to statis...
Executive Branch Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:30AMWhite House Reschedules Strategy Session with Key Senators for June 29.
Metabo's Redesigned Swivel Vacuum Attachment for Grinders Allows for Dust-Free Cutting Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:52PMWEST CHESTER, PA -- Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has redesigned its "Dust Director" tuck pointing guard for dust-free tuck pointing with diamond blades.
Staff Bios Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:52PMJIM TOOLEY, Executive Director/CEO USA Basketball's 2000-2004 President Tom Jernstedt announced on Dec. 11, 2000, that Jim Tooley, USA Basketball Assistant Executive Director for Men's Programs since March 1993, had been selected as USA Basketball's Executive Director effective Jan. 1, 2001. Tooley succeeded Warren S. Brown, who served as Executive Director for over eight years in the position.
UPDATE: JP Morgan Offers Small Businesses Rate Cuts If They Hire Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:50PMUPDATE: JP Morgan Offers Small Businesses Rate Cuts If They Hire
Venezuela eyes street peddlers to control prices Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:49PMIn its latest bid to brake soaring inflation, Venezuela's government said Tuesday it will make street vendors freeze their prices, threatening violators with fines, confiscations and even jail.
Democrats dump bank tax from financial reform bill Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:47PMDemocrats on Tuesday stripped out a controversial $17.9 billion tax from their landmark financial reform bill in a scramble to win the votes needed to pass it through Congress.
Democrats hold slight edge in key California races Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:47PMWASHINGTON, Jun 29 (Reuters) California Democratic candidates for the US Senate and governor hold a narrow edge over their Republican opponents, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found today.
The Night Beat: What Can Brown Do for You? Stick You With $19 Billion Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:46PMWhat matters tomorrow, tonight. ... Read it and sleep. United States - New York Times - Joint Chiefs of Staff - Andrew Romanoff - Dennis Kucinich
Senate vote on financial reform bill not expected this week Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:46PMThe House is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday. read more
CD draw tough champions league group Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:45PMThe New Zealand titleholders are guaranteed four matches at the 10-team tournament.
Supreme Court extends rights of gun owners Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:43PMWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative court's embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice.
Some banks will end free checking Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:22AMNew rules for the nation's banks mean South Dakotans soon can save money on overdraft fees. But banks already are designing new ways to make up for the lost surcharges that kick in when consumers misuse their ATM and debit cards. Free checking accounts, for example, might become a thing of the past for some consumers.
Chicago gun ban on way out, but mayor vows fight Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:20AMA Supreme Court ruling finding that Americans have the right to bear arms anywhere they live almost certainly means the end of Chicago's decades-old handgun ban, but it may not make handgun ownership there much easier if the city's powerful mayor has his way.
Snyder ad says he can turn Mich. economy around Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:17AMRick Snyder is heading into the homestretch of his bid to win the Republican nomination for Michigan governor with a new ad promoting his ability to create jobs.
Google changes China access after Beijing objects Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:16AMGoogle Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing said the company would lose its mainland Internet license if the tactic continued.
Gun rights backed Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:15AMWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative court’s embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became chief justice.
Google stops rerouting Chinese users Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:14AMSearch giant stops automatically switching users to Hong Kong after Beijing said company would lose its mainland Internet licence
Senate reports on growth of for-profit colleges Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:14AMWASHINGTON For-profit colleges are growing faster than traditional public and private colleges and often fuel their growth by recruiting low-income students who are eligible for federal student loans and Pell Grants.
Supreme Court extends gun owner rights Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:13AMWASHINGTON The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative courts embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice.
Chinese military plays Miss Match Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:11AMOriginal photo by Olemiswebs Things just got a little lonelier in the PLA. After an order banning soldiers from blogging or creating websites was passed a few weeks ago , soldiers are now also forbidden from virtual job hunts, accessing social networking sites or taking advantage of one of the internet's finest amenities: online dating. Blogging raised concerns when the disclosed information ...
Market Commentary and Intraday News Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 12:27PM(AP:NEW ORLEANS) In the chaotic days after the oil rig explosion, BP engineers and federal regulators desperate to plug the blown-out well scrambled to complete plans for a pair of deepwater relief wells that represent the best chance to end the disastrous spill in the Gulf of Mexico.