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Most accurate in Alberta Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:30PMAt the 2009 Alberta 3D archery championships, Tracey Klettl finished in second place. This year, she did one better and came home as provincial champion.[...]
Talent search finds Tkachuk Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:30PMCochrane's own Sara Tkachuk has nabbed a special one-time 30th Annual Calgary Stampede Talent Search Award. "Sara we've known for a long time and is a lovely girl.[...]
Fire Destroys Garage, Damages Home Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:30PMA family’s garage was completely destroyed by fire Thursday evening.
Residents tell EPA Pa. gas drilling poisons water Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28PM(AP:CANONSBURG, Pa.) People who make a living from a natural gas drilling technique that involves pumping chemical-laced water into the earth and others who believe it has poisoned them or their well water packed into a hotel ballroom in southwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday night to make an impression on federal researchers.
X-Rite Launches Its Popular Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar This Fall in More Major U.S. Cities and Canada Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28PMDue to strong demand in the spring, X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) has increased the number of locations in the United States and added Toronto to its fall schedule of this intensive one-day seminar that instructs ...
Apple posts Xcode 4 Preview 2 for developers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28PMApple has released a second preview of the upcoming Xcode 4 suite to developers. Version 4 is said to be completely overhauled for Mac and iOS, with a variety of new features and improvements. The update combines functionality from Xcode and Interface Builder into a single utility.... Apple - Macintosh - Xcode - Interface Builder - IPhone
In training for 2011 ride Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28PMSherri Sanderson is miffed she will miss out on performing for a hometown crowd on Aug. 3 when the RCMP Musical Ride comes through Cochrane. The Cochrane-native just started her three-year commitment with the RCMP Musical Ride in mid-May and won't start touring until 2011.[...]
Tuan Le wins international award for juggling Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:27PMVietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese juggler Tuan Le has become the first Asian artist to win the Award of Excellence from the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA).
IJN First in Implanting Watchman Device to Replace Blood Thinners Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:26PMKUALA LUMPUR, 22 JULY, 2010: The National Heart Institute (IJN) scored another medical milestone when its team of electrophysiologists implanted the Watchman device on two patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to replace blood thinners and reduce the risk of stroke.
HP announces plan to move out of Cupertino Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:26PMHigh-tech gaint Hewlett-Packard is packing up and leaving Cupertino. The company told employees on July 15 that it is consolidating its Cupertino site with its headquarters in Palo Alto over a two-year period. HP is one of Cupertino's largest sources of tax revenue. HP, Apple and Insight generate more than half of the city's sales tax revenues combined.
Chainsaw, gun seized after row turns ugly Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:05PMA rifle and a chainsaw have been seized and four people are in custody after a neighbourhood dispute turned ugly in the Waikato town of Te Awamutu last night. read more
Hey Hey, it's an election Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:04PMTony Abbott will appear in Hey Hey It's Saturday on Wednesday, alongside singer, Kylie Minogue.
Sharp planning e-book reader Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:03PMSharp Corp. said Tuesday it will enter the e-book market this year with a device that allows users to read e-book content it plans to distribute in cooperation with newspaper companies and other publishing firms. The multifunctional device will allow users to access video and audio content in addition to text and still images, Sharp said.
PepsiCo beats forecasts, Coke reports Wednesday Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:02PMPepsiCo beats forecasts, Coke reports Wednesday
Four arrested, weapons seized after dispute Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:01PMA rifle and a chainsaw have been seized and four people are in custody after a neighbourhood dispute turned ugly in the Waikato town of Te Awamutu last night.
A day at the movies. The whole day, in fact Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:01PMWho says you can’t take the silly season seriously? The fourth in an eight-part series on the guilty pleasures of the summer cultural calendar
K & D Thrift Shop: Newest business in Plymouth Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:00PM“It kinda took on a life of its own,” Kim Drake said in an interview two days after the July 13th opening of K & D Thrift Shop, located just east of the Plymouth Square on East Main Street.
United Rentals Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:00PMGREENWICH, Conn.----United Rentals, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter 2010. Total revenue was $557 million and rental revenue was $450 million, compared with $615 million and $454 million, respectively, for the same period last year.
Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams Increasing in Kentucky Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:58PMScams involving sweepstakes and lotteries are increasing in Kentucky.
Greens celebrate a victory for common sense Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:39PMThe Government changed its mining plans because New Zealanders love their National Parks and because of the economic value of the country's clean, green brand, the Green Party said today.
Kids Central events put focus on fitness and fun Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:35PMKINGSPORT — Squeals, giggles and laughter abounded at Kids Central on Monday as children led the way between booths, pulling friends and family along behind.
Puck Fair ‘to go for another 400 years’ Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:34PMONE of Ireland’s oldest fairs has been held for at least 400 years and looks like continuing for another 400.
Afghan Plan on Transfer of Security Gets Support Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:33PMWestern nations attending an international conference in Kabul on Tuesday are expected to endorse President Hamid Karzai’s plan for Afghan forces to take the lead throughout the country by 2014.
Channel Five's Don't Stop Believing already sold in Australia Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:31PMTalent show's production largely funded by Group M Entertainment in three-way deal with Five and Shine Don't Stop Believing , the new Channel Five talent show launching on Sunday, has already been sold to Australia's Ten Network. Richard Foster, managing director of Group M Entertainment, confirmed the format sale in what he clearly hopes will be the first of a number of international deals ...
80-year-old library first casualty of County budget hearings Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:30PMKatelynn Sparks, 16, daughter of Brent and Terri Sparks of Beaumont, and granddaughter of the late Pastor Reggie Lloyd and his wife, Vera, defeated 83 people to win the "Fox 4 Wants to Make You An Idol" contest.
Stores push summertime 'Christmas' sales Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:30PMNEW YORK (AP) - Retailers are pumping still more energy this year into trying to get shoppers to loosen their purse strings early for Christmas with sparkly ornaments, holiday music...
Mercury Insurance Open Looking for Volunteers Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:30PMThe 2010 Mercury Insurance Open, scheduled from July 31 to Aug. 8 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, has issued a call for tournament volunteers.
Community rolls out red carpet for Kenadie Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:27PMKenadie Jourdin Bromley, who was born with primordial dwarfism, poses for photographs Monday with her grandmother during a showing at Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre of Iep, the movie in which the local youngster stars as a tiny girl with wings.[...]
60 votes in place, Dems ready to extend jobs money Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:27PMWASHINGTON — With a new face and a 60th vote for breaking a Republican filibuster, Senate Democrats are preparing to restore jobless checks for 2.5 million people whose benefits ran out during a congressional standoff over deficit spending. President Barack Obama says, "It's time to do what's right."
New biotech company grows from MCG diabetes and genomic research Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:43AMA new biotech company has grown out of laboratory and clinical studies at the Medical College of Georgia with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and cancer.
Mobile Video On Steep Growth Curve Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:43AMRevenue from video telephony, video messaging, and similar services is projected to grow from $121 million in 2010 to $2 billion in 2013, says ABI Research.
Kiwanis president steps down Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:43AMGlen Ellyn resident Richard Dunn might be stepping down as president of the Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage next month, but he still plans to continue his philanthropic interests.
RCMP arrested Travis Edward Vader, a person of interest in the McCann missing persons case Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:42AMEDMONTON — RCMP have arrested Travis Edward Vader, a person of interest in the McCann missing persons case. Early Monday, the RCMP Emergency Response Team, backed by tactical cops from the Edmonton Police Service, corralled Vader in a rural residence near Niton Junction, where Vader grew up.[...]
Screen yields drugs that could help treat fatal brain disorder Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:42AMUsing novel screens to sort through libraries of drugs already approved for use in human patients, a team of Wisconsin researchers has identified several compounds that could be used to treat a rare and deadly neurological disorder.
Bear hunt moves step closer Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:41AMNJ Fish and Game Council voted to adopt its Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy on July 13.
Renesas puts bid for world market in high gear Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:40AMFor a traditional Japanese chip company like Renesas Electronics Corp., the chore of effectively managing and getting superior results from 1,100 Finnish engineers recently absorbed in the acquisition of Nokia's modem business is either a) a tall order or b) the impossible dream.
Hawker Beechcraft Yields Substantial Gains in AT-6 Light Attack Program Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:40AMFARNBOROUGH, U.K. | Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has surpassed a number of significant milestones in its development of the Beechcraft AT-6 Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance aircraft....
Lenati Named One of Washington's Best Workplaces Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:39AMSEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - 07/19/10) - Lenati LLC, the Seattle-based consulting firm, was named as one of the finalists for Washington's Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The program was launched in 2007 to identify and recognize best practices in the hiring and retention of great people. After an extensive and rigorous process, which included the completion of surveys by ...
Arizona Lottery Closed on July 23 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:39AMPHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - 07/19/10) - Due to statewide government furloughs, the Arizona Lottery's Phoenix and Tucson Offices will be closed on Friday, July 23. This closure requires our employees to take an unpaid furlough day. Lottery retailers will still sell tickets and pay prizes on that day. Game drawings will also continue as scheduled. Check www.arizonalottery.com ...
High marks for school nutrition despite sporks Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:16PMSchool nutrition programs at campuses around Sonoma County received high marks from the Sonoma County Grand Jury, which last week published a report applauding the “remarkable progress” of campus programs and activities.
Open Meeting Law revised Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:16PMIn response to revisions to the Open Meeting Law that took effect July 1, Town Clerk Jean McGillicuddy has put all local board members on notice that it will not be “business as usual.” McGillicuddy sent out a package of information to all board and committee chairpersons, including a “top 10 changes to the Open Meeting Law,” along with an acknowledgement of receipt that every board and ...
New fish ladder at Black Rock Dam hopes to bring shad back to area Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:15PMPHOENIXVILLE — How do you get a fish to climb a ladder? Why, you build it, of course.
Analyzing Craig Mayne’s claims (full post) Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:14PMMuch of the fuss about alleged wastage in the Building the Education Revolution scheme comes from so-called “whistleblower” Craig Mayne. LP reader JohnL contributes this extensive analysis of Mayne’s claims and expertise. We have posted JohnL’s analysis in its entirety. John has also written a shorter introduction as a separate post: to unify discussion I [...]
TOTAL ORANJE Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:14PMWHERE legendary names and pioneers of Total Football such as Johan Cruyff, Rudi Krol, Johnny Rep and Johan Neeskens have failed in 1974 and 1978, this Holland team has the chance to succeed and finally conquer a World Cup.
Odd job fair for youth workers Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:14PMRoland Cilliers Today staff It's the ideal week to get a haircut and get a real odd job. The Fort McMurray Service Canada Centre for Youth is hosting its annual Odd Job Weeks until the end of next week.[...]
Report: Lohan drug tests were clean since May Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:14PMCourt records show six drug screenings of Lindsay Lohan since May were clean of illicit drugs and alcohol.
MILLVILLE: Sundays are Family Fun Days at Wheaton Arts Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:13PMWheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, and PNC Arts Alive will present Family Fun Days, a new program designed to encourage local family audiences to become active arts participants this year.
Mujuru commissions US$4m Delta plant Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:11PMVICE President Joice Mujuru yesterday challenged manufacturing companies to follow Delta Beverages’ lead in rebuilding the manufacturing sector.
www.DrRidwan.com: Famed Urologist Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, MD Discusses the Popularity of ... Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:11PMDr. Ridwan Shabsigh, director of the Division of Urology at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, believes that the reason for the success of such shows as "The Doctors," "The Dr.
Freedom event July 3 Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 11:03AMThe 8th Annual Freedom Celebration will be sponsored by the Piedmont Ministerial Association and will be held on Saturday, July 3rd from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will be held at the Clyde H. Pike Civic Center located at 500 Mills Street, Piedmont.