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The Painter and the City: Parallel Tales of Growth Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:49PMAn exhibition in its final weeks at the Yale Center for British Art, ?Joseph Wright of Derby in Liverpool,? is the first to focus on this period of the 18th-century painter?s career.
2008 Scion tC Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:46PM 2008 SCION TC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Handsome and intuitive dash controls" Motor Trend: "A hatchback hidden within a coupe form" MyRide.com: "too refined for the coolness factor of the brand" Autoblog: "striking in person" Sleek and restrained, yet taut and sporty, the 2008 Scion tC might just be the ...
National Entertainment News RSS Feed Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:45PMSinger Sandi Thom has been artificially aged 30 years to warn youngsters of the dangers of sunbeds.
AP: Mexican peppers posed problem before outbreak Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:44PMMon, Aug 18, 2008 (9:33 p.m.) Federal inspectors at U.S. border crossings repeatedly turned back filthy, disease-ridden shipments of peppers from Mexico in the months before a salmonella outbreak that sickened 1,400 people was finally traced to Mexican chilies.
Preliminary autopsy shows man drowned Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:44PMA man found dead in a North Road pond apparently drowned, according to a preliminary autopsy report.
Accident at Japan fireworks show injures 10 Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:51AMTOKYO (AP): A rocket at a fireworks show flew into a crowd of spectators in southwest Japan, injuring 10 people, police said Sunday.
Texas authorities say body might be missing clerk Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:43AMDALLAS (AP) -- A man suspected in the videotaped abduction of a Texas grocery store clerk led investigators Saturday to a body about 50 miles from the small town where the woman went missing, authorities said.
NY needs $50 billion of clean water investments: government Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:43AMNew York state will have to spend more than $50 billion over the next 20 years to protect its water supply to fulfill requirements the federal government is imposing without funding, Gov. David Paterson said on Thursday.
Schools lose $840,000 from soda maker Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:41AMSILOAM SPRINGS — A finalized school beverage agreement between the Siloam Springs School District and Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company was approved by the school board Tuesday. (Benton County Daily Record)
Family: Cult ’brainwashed’ mom charged with murder Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:39AMAfter denying Javon Thompson food and water for two days because he wouldn’t say “Amen” after meals, the 1-year-old’s caretakers waited for a divine sign that their message had been heard: a resurrection.
Room to Grow : Nature?s entertainment Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:38AMIt was a late summer evening, and I had just finished washing the camp dishes down at the river’s edge. By the twilight, I made my way back to camp, where my tent was pitched between the tall pines and a 60-foot-high bluff overlooking the Buffalo River. (Benton County Daily Record)
Lines we live by Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:37AM Favorite TV quotes become part of daily conversation.
Team USA ends competition at Water Cube with 31 medals Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:21AMBEIJING – The United States wrapped up the final session of swimming Sunday at the National Aquatics Center with a gold medal and a world record in the men’s 400m medley relay.
Pickup driver dies in crash on S.R. 40 Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:21AMA 40-year-old Ormond Beach man died early Saturday morning when his 1997 pickup missed a curve on State Road 40 and then flipped several times, investigators said.
Store clerk abducted at gunpoint Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:19AMSCOTLAND, Texas -- A Texas sheriff held out hope Saturday that law enforcement officials would find a grocery store clerk alive as the search intensified 24 hours after the woman was
The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:19AM(ARA) - Pistachios are a "super food" for health and fitness-focused Americans, according to a new Penn State study that examined the effects of pistachios on multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.
Historical getaways in small towns Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:17AM This is a weekly series on day trips and weekend getaways within easy driving distance of Wichita As the final days of summer wind down, try planning one last getaway before the daily routines settle in. Explore the best of small-town Kansas, do something whimsical and stake your claim to festivals yet to come. Larned Distance: 141 miles
Talent crunch: Techies faking resumes to get jobs Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:17AMA recent survey shows that one in every four CVs submitted for an IT job contains some kind of discrepant information.
Columns Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:16AMFocus on strengths, not weaknesses It is up to us to discover our unique set of gifts, perfect them and share them with the rest of the world. August 17, 2008 - By Mike Fitsko
Rodeo, demo derby, bump & run big attractions Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:28AMOTSEGO COUNTY - Demolition Derby, Bump and Run, animal exhibits and the Super Kicker Rodeo can only mean one thing, it’s fair time in Otsego County.
Video shows gunman taking clerk from rural store Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:28AM Associated Press - August 16, 2008 2:25 AM ET SCOTLAND, Texas (AP) - In-store video shows a grocery clerk being taken at gunpoint from a rural store in North Texas.
Capital murder trial continues Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:28AMThe trial of a Houston man accused of the murder of a former firefigher is expected to continue Monday in the 284th state District Court.
Looking All Too Human in Superhuman Quest Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:28AMIn a race Michael Phelps didn?t look like he was going to win, it didn?t look like he won.
Our Bay: Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:28AMBradd Hale, left, and Elisa Taviani monitor water flowing through a ballast water treatment system being tested aboard the MV Cape Washington in Baltimore.
In Yucatan, a maze of Maya stone temples found in underground caves Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:27AMArchaeologists say the Maya believed the complex of water-filled caves leading into dry chambers was an underground road to a mythical underworld. Mexican archaeologists have discovered a maze of stone temples in underground caves, some submerged in water and containing human bones.
Report shows Grady was asleep at wheel Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:23AMWYOMING -- Wyoming Police Officer Kevin Meany says when he approached a white GMC Yukon in the early hours of July 2, the driver, football standout Kevin Grady, was passed out behind the wheel with the car running and in drive. Grady was unconscious and his foot was on the brake.
Bigfoot Press Conference Yields Few Details Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:20PMA press conference held Friday revealed limited details about what three men say is the body of the mythical creature Bigfoot. The body is currently being held in a secret location and an autopsy is pending.
New school year, new programs, new chief in Galatia Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:16PM GALATIA--Mike Herron returned to the role of chief of police Monday night and his priority is ensuring roads of the village of Galatia are safe for the beginning of the school year. Herron, retired Harrisburg police chief and longtime regional DARE officer, had been serving as temporary chief after the resignation of Tom Maynor, who decided to go into business for himself in Harrisburg.
Madonna - Madonna Was A Saucy Cheerleader Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:15PMBirthday girl MADONNA was a born performer who entertained and titillated schoolpals with saucy song and dance shows, according to her former teacher. Karen Craven was ...
Indiana Sunday Liquor Law On Line Petition Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:15PMThere is an effort underway to allow package liquor sales in Indiana on Sundays. State law prohibits "to-go" orders of alcohol on Sundays, but a group calling itself "Hoosiers for Beverage Choice" has started an on-line petition to change that and several other state liquor laws..
Musical couple honored by Lionesses as Holmen Citizens of the Year Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:15PMSylvia and Buzz Groleau were more than a little bit surprised to learn last week that they had been named this year’s Holmen Citizens of the Year by the Holmen Lioness Club.
Stallone explores Soviet roots with vodka deal Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:14PMMOSCOW (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, mighty destroyer of Soviet opponents in the "Rambo" and "Rocky" movies, now plans to advertise Russian vodka.
Lovett lights up stage; Shaver shows off Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 8:12PMFloores Country Store has an amazing lineup of talent on the books to close out the summer, starting tonight with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. I’ve always been a huge Lovett fan but after my wife convinced me to attend one of his concerts several years ago, my respect for his music jumped to a new level.
Guaranty Bank offers innovative checking Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 4:40AMHOUSTON – Guaranty Bank has introduced a new checking account that will save consumers money. Guaranty Checking is an innovative checking account that provides access to every ATM worldwide free of all fees, requires no minimum balance, rewards check card purchases, pays interest, and provides free ID theft insurance for the primary account holder. In an age where the cost of living continues to ...
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1st District chief judge retires after more than three decades on bench Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 4:38AMDUBUQUE --- On a recent afternoon at the Dubuque County Courthouse, Judge Alan Pearson strolled the back hallways in a pair of shorts and a Hawaiian-print shirt.
Kenya: Country Orders 24 Hour Border, Ports Service Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 4:38AMKenyan President Mwai Kibaki yesterday ordered that all Kenyan main border posts and the Indian Ocean port of Mombasa operate 24 hours a day in an effort to speed up the movement of cargo along the Northern Corridor.
Edwards admits to affair he denied as candidate Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 4:38AMWASHINGTON — Former presidential candidate John Edwards, who won nationwide praise and sympathy as he campaigned side-by-side with his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, admitted in shame Friday he had had an affair with a woman who produced videos for his campaign.
Gold, dollar prices plunge, people deposit money in banks Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 4:37AMVietNamNet Bridge – It is very difficult to decide where to put money nowadays as gold and dollar prices are on the decrease while bank deposit interest rates are decreasing slightly. Most people still prefer depositing money in banks.
Slow fox Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:50AMTHE fox is out to play.
Obama, McCain diverge on solution for energy woes Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:49AMYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama blamed Republican energy policies for some of the nation’s economic woes Tuesday as his GOP rival John McCain advocated a large expansion of nuclear power.
Have a back-to-school blast Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:49AMIn the last few weeks of summer, lots of organizations and businesses hold back-to-school events, fashion shows and giveaways. Here are a couple:
National Sport News RSS Feed Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:49AMCristiano Ronaldo has claimed he would love to have Sir Alex Ferguson at his side throughout his career.
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Bear Valley winds up in Hollywood Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:48AMThe second-to-the-last concert of the 40th Bear Valley Music Festival finds the festival orchestra heading to Hollywood to find some jewels for Saturday’s show. On Sunday, a “Best of the Festival” concert features audience favorites.
Arts Council Fete celebrates 15 years of Cajun fun Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:48AMThe food was spicy, the music was loud and the dance floor was full at the Pioneer Hotel in Sheep Ranch, the site of the Calaveras County Arts Council’s 15th annual Cajun Fete.
Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins Set to Faceoff in Light Heavyweight Bout Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:48AMNEW YORK (August 7, 2008). . . When a powerful young champion and devastating knock-out artist meets a future Hall of Fame boxing legend and two-division world champion who has never been knocked out, there will be plenty of debate and speculation as to who will win.
Homeward Bound Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:48AMGLASGOW — Black Stone Cherry’s music has taken them all over the United States and even to Europe, not once, but four times to perform with such rockers as Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Whitesnake and others.
Oregon issues first report on state chemical use Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:47AMEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — More than 40 million pounds of pesticides and herbicides were used in Oregon’s farms, forests and fields last year, with potato fields getting the biggest dose, according to the state’s first tabulation of chemical use.