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Never too late Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:34AMA COUPLE of late bloomers topped the Milo Marathon Cebu Leg yesterday—one rues the chances he could have gotten from running, while the other relishes the opportunities she is getting. read more
“I just don’t brag about it.”Gzowski’s secret son talks about dad Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:33AMKINGSTON, ONT. — As a child, Robert Lawrence Perkins used to spin heroic tales when asked about his father. His dad was a cop killed in the line of duty, he would say, or a soldier cut down in Vietnam.
Community sports notebook Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:32AMSOFTBALL TRYOUT IN LEOMINSTER Rick Marchand, founder of the Firecracker Junior Olympic Softball Program, and the Leominster Recreation Department have announced two new softball teams for girls in the Leominster community.
Americans in their 50s especially hard-hit by recession Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:31AMTheir pensions have been frozen. Their 401ks have been cut down to 201ks. Their home equity has evaporated just as their kids' college bills come due. And while younger workers may have been hit harder by unemployment, 50-something Americans who do get laid off are stuck in jobless limbo longer than any other age group. Cassidy: Is high unemployment becoming new norm?
Why The Fourth Branch Of The US Government Needs To Be Abolished, And Why "Authority" Should Never Be Trusted Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:24AMYesterday we presented Dylan Grice's thoughts on why economists and their opinions should be summarily dismissed as nothing but mere noise on the steep downward slope of a series of failed "authoritarian" policy decisions, which seek to validate one false choice after another, by presenting a hypothetical and fallacious counter-outcome as a certain reality (just consider the "apocalypse" we ...
Researchers Develop "Tea Bag" Water Filter Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:19AMcybernanga writes "A group of researchers in South Africa has developed a filter that can purify water straight from the bottle. The filter sits inside a tube fitted on top of a bottle and purifies water as it is poured on a cup. From the article: 'The designer behind the filter, Dr Eugene Cloete, from the Stellenbosch University in South Africa, says the filter is only as big as an ordinary tea ...
Ames High places high in athletic/academic contest Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:19AMThe 2009-10 school year was an extraordinary period of extracurricular and academic achievement for students at Ames High School as evidenced by the school’s second-place finish in the Traveling Challenge Cup.
related stories Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:17AMMark Henninger is the last man standing. Of all the coaches who were part of the inaugural season of N.C. Wesleyan football, the team’s current head coach is it.
Beck's Pitch Channels Depression-Era Invective: Albert Hunt Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:14AMGlenn Beck , at his successful “Restoring America” rally in Washington, wrapped himself in the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr . He fits much better with another religious-political figure, the late Charles E. Coughlin, the Catholic priest who led a populist-right crusade against President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s.
Gales, aftershock shake New Zealand city Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMWELLINGTON - Strong aftershocks and gale-force winds buffeted New Zealand's second biggest city of Christchurch on Sunday as a clean-up got underway after the country's worst earthquake in 80 years.[...]
Best, worst highways Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe Reason Foundation released its 19th annual Highway Report on Thursday, ranking each state in 11 categories such as congestion, pavement condition and costs per mile. Maryland was among 10 states that received the lowest rankings.
Royals total two top-30runners at Gilbert Invite Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:21AMAMES — The cross country season got started early for Colo-Nesco as the Royals participated at the Gilbert Invitational Aug. 26 at the Iowa State University Cross Country Course in Ames.
Golf team to rely on vets and newcomers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:20AMStarting with yesterday's season opener at Groton-Dunstable, Westborough's boys golf team embarked on what is essentially a road trip over the first half of the season.
Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:20AMNorth Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the secretive communist country.
Experts see trouble ahead for developed world Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:20AMIs the global economy out of the woods? Two years after near-meltdown, with the U.S. looking sluggish, equity markets groggy and Europeans fighting a debt crisis, experts gathered in Italy offered a generally gloomy outlook...
MP pushes for region to be split Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:17AMTHE Northern Rivers will be split in two, with towns such as Byron Bay, Kyogle, Mullumbimby, and Nimbin moving to Queensland, while places such as Lismore, Casino, Ballina, The Channon, and Suffolk Park remain in NSW under a plan by North Queensland independent MP Bob Katter.
UT Health Science Center San Antonio lands $11.6 million to study cardiac proteins Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:17AM( University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ) Analysis of protein fragments released into the bloodstream after a heart attack may reveal who is at risk of heart failure.
Video: Reinventing the wheel - and then some Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:16AMIn the quest for alternative energy, there’s a source many may have overlooked.
Experts see trouble ahead for developed world Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:16AMCERNOBBIO, Italy (AP) — Is the global economy out of the woods? Two years after near-meltdown, with the U.S. looking sluggish, equity markets groggy and Europeans fighting a debt crisis, experts gathered in Italy offered a generally gloomy outlook — especially for the United States and much of the industrialized world.
Warrant On Theft Charge Issued For UGA Safety Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:16AMATHENS, Ga. -- University of Georgia police say they have obtained an arrest warrant for freshman football player Alec Ogletree on a misdemeanor theft charge.
The celebrations are over and the state champs are back at work Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:48AMAs far as brutal football conferences go, few leave more bruises than the Suburban South. Home to the defending Class 5 champion and loaded with traditionally powerful football programs, the members of this league get baptized by bludgeoning whenever they bump heads.
MCC looks loaded with talent once again Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:48AMThere were no state champions from the Metro Catholic Conference in 2009. But the league provided some of the best games and outstanding individual performances in the St. Louis area last fall.
Tradition ends: No Michigan state fair this year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:47AM(AP:DETROIT) Rabbit breeder Rob Usakowski typically spends the week before Labor Day helping his daughters show their Jersey Woolies and Holland Lops at the Michigan State Fair.
Tradition ends: No Michigan state fair this year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:42AMRabbit breeder Rob Usakowski typically spends the week before Labor Day helping his daughters show their Jersey Woolies and Holland Lops at the Michigan State Fair. Labor Day - Michigan - Michigan State Fair - Holidays - United States
Softball notebook: oologah is off to a 12-0 start Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:42AMMustangs roll to 12-0 start: Opposing coaches might want to take notice of Class 4A No. 9 Oologah.
Veteran farm catcher gets called up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:42AMMINNEAPOLIS -- After playing 13 seasons in the Tigers' farm system, catcher Max St. Pierre is coming to the majors for the first time. St. Pierre learned he was being called up to the Tigers after he played Tuesday night for Triple-A Toledo. His promotion was first reported by John Wagner of the Toledo Blade via Twitter.
SUBURBAN EAST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Pumped up Normandy team eyes another league crown Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:41AMThere is a big change in the roster and in the schedule for the Normandy football team this season.
Is Australian politics a man's, man's world? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:39AMSYDNEY, Wednesday 1 September 2010 (AFP) - Feminists rejoiced when Julia Gillard became Australia's first female leader, but her failure to win national polls has raised questions about whether the country is ready to have a woman in charge.
North Carolina receives education grant Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:37AMCollege of Education and Friday Institute closely associated with proposal preparation.
Apple TV plan may hinge on Murdoch Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:53PMExecutives of the media baron's News Corp. are said to be split over whether to go along with the plan. NBC, CBS and Time Warner are opposed, while Disney is in favor. The price that people pay to watch a television show on their iPad might hinge on Rupert Murdoch's mission to save the newspaper industry.
Survey: Shanghai most well known Chinese city Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:53PMA survey to judge the international image of Chinese cities was released in Shanghai on Monday (August 30), with the financial hub scoring the highest among all the 30 cities that were tested.
NKorea confirms Kim's not-so-secret trip to China Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:52PMAfter Kim Jong Il's safe return, North Korea confirmed what for days had been clear: the Dear Leader was on a not-so-secret trip to northeastern China.
Next in line? Patience is paying off for Cal tailback Shane Vereen Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:51PMWhen Shane Vereen came to Cal in 2007 as rivals.com's No. 5-rated running back in the country, he wasn't even the best at his position in the Bears' recruiting class that year.
Quinn aims to put imprint on UB Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:49PMJeff Quinn knows the comparisons are inevitable. It's what happens when you're the man who follows The Man.
ABC ANNOUNCES CAST FOR SEASON 11 OF DANCING WITH THE STARS Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:47PMThe new season, as previously announced, returns Monday, September 20.
Businesswoman finds calling in teaching Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:46PMAlthough her background is in sales, marketing and advertising, Brandi Fischer decided she could make the biggest impact as a teacher.
Commission hopefuls stress development, transparency Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:46PMCUMBERLAND — Many of the 15 candidates for Allegany County commissioner have in recent weeks emphasized the need to develop a strategy for economic development complete with short-term and long-term goals.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the most ads of them all? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:42PMA mirror hanging in the entryway of the ISP Sports office is more than just a mirror. It’s an animated billboard. The Geico gecko strolls across the top of the reflective panel touting their insurance brand. Then an ad for Pledge cleaning supplies pops up.
U.S. grapples with bedbugs, misuse of pesticides Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:41PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night exterminators.
On the Sun Road with Evelyn Grinde Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:46AMAt 95, Evelyn Grinde has a sharp memory of 1934, the year President Franklin Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor visited Glacier National Park and toured the newly constructed Going-to-the-Sun Road. She had just graduated from Columbia Falls High School and had no idea what she was getting into when she responded to an ad in the local newspaper.
Forde’s passions have taken him a long way Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:46AMDanny Summers Pat Forde’s passion is college sports. Specifically football and basketball.
Janangelo ready for 2nd shot on LPGA Tour Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:45AMGolfer Liz Janangelo seems to have her personal life in order. The West Hartford native is engaged to former PGA Tour player Jason Caron. Their wedding is scheduled for Jan. 8.
Expectations high on local diamonds Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:45AMDanny Summers Lewis-Palmer softball coach Crystal Krebs keeps setting the bar higher and higher for her team
On your marks, get set, go! Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:45AMPat Rooney Though the team may not be any less successful, it will be a new era for the vaunted girls cross country program at The Classical Academy.
D-38 gymnasts join Eagles in 5A Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:45AMDanny Summers Monica Bicknell didn’t have to look far to find top-level gymnasts to stabilize the Palmer Ridge program.
GOBIS: The gold standard Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:44AMWhen he first began playing the game of golf, in his early teenage years, either at the Highland Country Club or at the Locust Valley Golf Course, Marc Forbes always wanted to hit the ball like Bruce Barton or Doug Johnson.
CS8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Sacred Heart-Griffin Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:43AM2009 SEASON: 11-1, 7-0 in the CS8 COACH: Ken Leonard (27th year, 247-53) POINTS PER GAME: 40.1 (1st) POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 10.8 (1st) PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 165.5 (2nd) RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 219.1 (2nd) LAST PLAYOFF APPEARANCE: 2009, lost to Peoria Richwoods 29-20 in Class 5A quarterfinals
2010 All-Main Line Girls' Track Team Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:26PMThe spring 2010 Main Line high school girls’ track season featured some noteworthy athletes, including a solid number who captured state titles.
Opponent preview: Stanford Cardinal Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:26PMRound four of the opponent previews, leading us into Purdue week. Suggestions and comments welcome. Check out the previews for Purdue, Michigan, and Michigan State. The Overview:No coach has seen his stock rise as quickly as Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh....
Poor economy cuts into college athletics Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:24PMCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Count college sports among the sagging economy's latest victims.