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The New Credit-Card Tricks Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:01PMJust months after historic legislation banned certain billing practices, card issuers have dreamed up new ones designed to trip up consumers.
Life and times of Judy Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:00PMFOR three and a half years, Judy Wong Liong Yung cooked the evening meal for about 70 children at the Methodist Children’s Home.
Naxals have good base in JNU & DU Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:00PMWith the special forces raising the heat in the Naxal-affected areas, the rebels are now eyeing to spread their bases in cities.
Warwick senior is teen on a mission Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:00PMJen Bechtel hasn't idled away her free time.She has traveled to Costa Rica this summer with fellow members of Calvary Church in Lancaster on a 10-day mission trip."We did English camps for the kids there. They are so energetic," Bechtel said. "We painted a church, and we visited a drug rehab cen...
Couple holds wedding in primary school Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:57PMHolding a wedding in school may not be new, but this happy couple took it a step further – by inviting guests to turn up in their school uniforms!
Sports briefs; July 30, 2010 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:56PMAnnual soccer game slated for Tuesday
Residents prefer map based on proximity Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:56PMA third scenario will be added to the two already on the table for the redistricting of Pitt County Schools.
Correction: Massage Moratorium story Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:52PMBELMONT, CALIF.
Conservative policies take off in Arizona Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:52PMBy Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 30, 2010 PHOENIX — Lost in the uproar over Arizona's immigration crackdown is another groundbreaking law that took effect this week. Anyone over 21 now can carry a concealed weapon without a permit. "We sure are on a roll," said Sen. Russell Pearce, sponsor of both bills. "It's a great time for conservative Republicans in Arizona. We're leading the ...
Elinor Taylor dies at age 89 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:48PMSTUART, Fla. - Elinor Z. Taylor, who went from the leafy campus of West Chester University to the halls of power in Harrisburg, where she served with a feisty spirit in the state House of Representatives for 30 years, has died. She was 89.
News Calendar: July 30 to Aug. 17 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:44PMNews Calendar for Salem, including free workshops and programs, a "sustainable film series," registration deadlines for upcoming events, and much more.
Candidate for mayor wants to empower a city Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:43PMA fourth person has entered the race for mayor. Julie Hryniewicz has officially filed her papers at city hall and says she intends on running a nontraditional campaign designed to engage voters and make a difference in the community.[...]
Pizarro: Dalai Lama coming to Silicon Valley in October Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:42PMThe Tibetan spiritual leader will give talks on compassion in San Jose and at Stanford University.
MTSU recording students' creativity pays off Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:41PMThree MTSU recording-industry students are getting some financial support for their creative visions as the latest recipients of the prestigious API Visionary Scholarship.
Lots of singing and dancing in Oklahoma weekend Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:41PMAssociated Press - July 29, 2010 7:35 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma. In case of inclement weather, call ahead:
Activists appeal Purdue coal power unit permit Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:40PMTwo environmental groups that oppose Purdue University's plans for a new coal-fired power unit challenged the school's air permit Thursday in an appeal that says regulators failed to fully assess how much pollution...
IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:40PMThe eras of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Behenji were far in a distant at-that-point-unfathomable future; Lucknow in the early 1950s was an exciting place to be in.
Annan: U.S. should be better engaged Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:39PMFormer United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan recounted some of the biggest lessons he learned in that position for a capacity crowd at a recent Drew Forum lecture series at Drew University, Madison.
Ex-deputy dies during physical training Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:34PMTimothy Charles Barnes didn’t follow a traditional career path. Barnes, 38, graduated from N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University with a degree in agriculture and taught high school in Halifax County for two years before joining the Nash County Sheriff’s Department.
Kwantlen kills credit card payment for tuition Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:34PMMetro Vancouver’s Kwantlen University students, who are frequently short of money, say they will be even shorter next week when the school stops accepting credit cards to pay for tuition.
Clarett A Buckeye Again Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:19PMClarett back in school, but to today's students his OSU days are ancient history.
News Separate issues: landfill, sanitation Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:18PMThe Paris City Council Monday decided to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) on landfill services and residential sanitation services for the city. Additional courthouse repairs considered Lamar County Commissioners decided Monday to continue the repair work on the historic courthouse building.
Gaither recording artists coming to Rector Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:17PMThere is just over a week left for folks to buy tickets for Rector's third annual concert featuring five of America's top gospel and bluegrass artists. It will be a night that all in attendance will be sure to remember for a long time.
Lone Star College System named as ‘great place to work’ Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:16PMLone Star College System has again been named as one of the best colleges in the country to work for as part of an annual survey published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Artist Frank Minuto’s own little planet Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:15PMAs you enter the Southwest terminal at LAX this summer you’ll be greeted by a throng of giant whirring, buzzing robots. Don’t worry; they’re friendly. Their lights flash, “Happy Landings!” “Love the shoes!” and other cordial messages.
Chatroulette.com cracking down on perverts Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:12PMChatroulette.com is cracking down on unsavory behavior by capturing pictures and Internet addresses of people being naughty at the service that randomly links strangers using live webcams.
BREAKING NEWS: Caution urged in Berea due to flash flooding; several roads treacherous Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:11PMBerea emergency officials are urging extreme caution for all motorists traveling in and around Berea because of flash flooding caused by torrential rainfall Tuesday afternoon.
Foothill, De Anza defend policy Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:04PMby Nick Veronin Foreign students aren't to blame for local community college students having a hard time getting into classes, according to the presidents of Foothill and De Anza colleges.
The nonprofit news and information resource Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:03PMUSA Funds has announced the award of nearly $1.9 million in scholarships to help 1,274 low- to moderate-income students nationwide pay tuition and other higher education expenses.
Adorable Walking Robot Sets Distance Record Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:03PMA four-legged robot nicknamed "Ranger" sets a distance record, walking 14.3 miles before running out of juice.
NGO to launch campaign against drunk driving before Games Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:40AMNew Delhi, Jul 26 : NGO Campaign Against Drunken Driving (CADD) will launch Delhi for Responsible Drinking Campaign to spread awareness on the issue before the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
ID mixup: Family planning funeral now hopeful Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:35AMIn this photo provided by the University of Evansville, Abby Guerra, who is in critical condition after a July 18 car accident, is shown.
Ron Artest back on his home court in Queens Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:32AMRon Artest grew up in Queensbridge and has a record for stealing. During his first two seasons with the NBA he took the ball 271 times, breaking a record previously held by Michael Jordan.
From Arctic to pulpit, she loves an adventure Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:28AMSusan Carter has visited the North Pole, earned her law degree, served as press secretary for former Gov. Jim Blanchard, worked as a broadcast journalist and is a full-time faculty member at Michigan State University.
Lawrence Uuniversity students awarded Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:27AMAPPLETON Three Lawrence University students have been awarded Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year and a fourth has been named an Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for 2011-12.
College Notes for July 26 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:26AMDEANS LIST: Area students were named to deans lists.
Q&A: Purdue's new fundraiser ready for challenge Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:24AMLisa D. Calvert was appointed the Purdue University chief fundraiser earlier this month.
Confident teachers help tiny tots gain more skills Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:18AMWashington, July 26 : Teachers with higher confidence levels help pre-schoolers gain more language and literacy skills, a new study says.
News Briefs Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:17AMChamber seeking biz nominations The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the annual chamber Business of the Year award.
Street-smart U.S. prosecutor is moving on Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:15AMWhen word came that consummate con man Joseph Kalady was found dead in his apartment, federal prosecutor T. Markus Funk had his suspicions. Especially after a court official called the home a day after Kalady's supposed death and was told that Kalady was home but couldn't come to the phone because he was sleeping.
Looking back through the years, 7/22/10 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:33AMFive years ago Eloy city grants coordinator explains the funding process
Why We Stay Rooted in Chicago Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:31AMFounded in 2006, Shawnimals is Shawn Smith's inventive line of designer toys that includes everything from plush stuffed blobs to personified vegetables and cuddly ninjas. The company has spawned more than 430 characters, a Nintendo DS game, an online narrative, and most recently, a partnership with Kidrobot. Smith spoke to Inc.com from Comic-Con in San Diego, where he's announcing a line of toy ...
Academic Notes Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:29AMMonica E. Burgett, daughter of James and Eva Burgett, of Lorain, recently passed her Ph.D Candidacy Exam on June 29, through the Kent State’s School of Biomedical Science. She’ll be doing research at the Cleveland Clinic for the next 24 to 36 months. She is a 2004 graduate of Admiral King High School and a 2008 graduate of Eastern Michigan University in professional biochemistry.
Early trek into tech Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:28AMCollege is just around the corner for high school senior Mary Rose Weber and deciding a major is at the top of the 17-year-old Apple Valley student's list.
Duhon honors foundationâs scholarship winners Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:26AMChris Duhon’s Stand Tall Foundation honored five 2010 graduates of the St. Tammany Parish Pubic School system for winning a $5,000 scholarship to a four-year college of their choice during a dinner at Bayou Oaks Plantation in Slidell.
Leading Panthers and Mustangs this fall… Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:26AMPhotos by Keri Wood - As he begins to move into his new office and new role as Monterey Trail High School principal, the first thing David Byrd will hang on his wall to make the office his own will be his painting by Nigerian artist and friend Ibyanka titled “Aiaga” or “Yoke.”
Exhibits highlight students' art Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:25AMTower of Babel is one of the exhibits at Today Art Museum's showcase of China's emerging young artists. (Photo source: China Daily) Up-and-coming artists fuse traditional and modern techniques at museum show.
New Dolbeare School principal welcomed Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:23AMWAKEFIELD - The Wakefield School Committee and Superintendent Joan landers welcomed Beth Yando, the new Principal at the Dolbeare Elementary School. Yando has earned her Masters Degree from the University of Vermont and joins the Wakefield School system from Boxford.
Arizona Officials Misidentify Crash Victims Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:23AMFamily and friends spent the past week standing vigil outside a Phoenix hospital room, praying Marlena Cantu would recover from severe injuries suffered in an Arizona traffic crash.
EDITORIAL: Let’s give credit where credit is due on hospital go-ahead Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:28PMIt wasn't the slickest operation in the world this week when Premier Ed Stelmach and his entourage rolled into Grande Prairie with a big announcement. But as the old saying goes on the golf course, especially the 19th hole, there's no room for pictures on the scorecard.[...]