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Obama says economy the focus with end of Iraq combat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:22PMWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said that with the end of the American combat mission in Iraq, the U.S. must focus on the "urgent task' of bolstering the economy because the nation's strength is rooted in prosperity at home.
US soccer coach gears up for another run up to a W.Cup Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:22PMBob Bradley says he is looking forward to the challenge of coaching in another World Cup and part of that process includes getting to know his players better.
Caprio moves to block Schilling deal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:21PMDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million loan guarantee to former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game development company.
Obama: Time to turn the page' on U.S. mission in Iraq and focus on domestic issues Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:20PMA remodeled Oval Office was the backdrop for Tuesday’s speech by President Barack Obama. For a closer look at the new decor, see 6A.
NMED hears opposition to cap and trade petition Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:20PMCARLSBAD — Words such as "utmost foolishness," "an abomination," "greed," "stupidity," "nonsense" and "grossly unfair," were fired at representatives from the New Mexico Environment Department who were in Carlsbad Tuesday to gather comments on the department's cap and trade petition and
Magpies asst coach Neeld eyes to job Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:19PMCollingwood assistant coach Mark Neeld says he has aspirations to be a senior AFL coach.
For many, a new job comes at a cost: lower wages Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMEven as a tentative economic recovery wheezes along, data show a disproportionate growth in low-paying jobs.
SD Million$ Supporting Education Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says South Dakota will receive $26.3 million to support education jobs. The money will help South Dakota keep thousands of teachers in the classroom working with students this school year.
Pinellas rethinks hiring of man with well-connected parents Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMRon Matus, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 A teacher who once resigned for allegedly stealing yearbook money — and whose parents helped win him a second chance — won't continue working a new job at Palm Harbor University High School. Pinellas County school superintendent Julie Janssen said principal Kristen Tonry decided on Tuesday to pull her recommendation that Jason Pafundi be ...
Thomson Ambulance Association Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMYour Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.
Hearing on proposed casino in Gettysburg area draws hundreds Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:23AMA Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board official said the agency has never seen such a turnout for a public hearing on a casino application. Hundreds of people have shown up for a hearing that began this morning on the proposal to build a casino in the Gettysburg area.
Half a million nutria killed under program Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:23AMMost of those swamp rats were trapped in Terrebonne, a parish that takes the hardest hit from the nutria’s hunger for wetland grasses.
Merger Madness Engulfs Saks Shares Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:23AMBuy-out firms hungry for deals may now be ogling high-end U.S. retailers.
Madison in top 10 cities to raise a family, Kiplinger says Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMIf you are looking for a great place to raise a family, look no further than Madison.
Thole: Gophers football prognostications - say it ain't so Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMWell it's that time of the year again that I start perusing through those expensive preseason college football mags.
Marshall Auerback: The Real Lesson from the Great Depression: Fiscal Policy Works! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMCross-posted from New Deal 2.0. If the US government had a dollar every time someone proclaimed to learn the lessons of the Great Depression, we...
Brock gets research funding Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMFereidoon Razavi studies materials. The Brock research scientist looks closely at the properties of new materials, or compounds, to see what they can do.
Google adds home energy efficiency tips to PowerMeter Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMGoogle.org's home electricity monitoring Web application gets a feature for organizing home energy efficiency jobs, pitting PowerMeter in more direct competition with Microsoft's Hohm.
Ryanair leaving Belfast, blasts Ulster govt delays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:21AMEurope-leading budget airline Ryanair announced Tuesday it's quitting operations from Belfast -- and, in a tirade from the boss, blamed the Northern Ireland government for failing to extend the runway.
Bucksport Council Hears Presentation About Consolidating Dispatch Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:21AMBUCKSPORT — The possibility of consolidating local emergency dispatch with the rest of Hancock County was discussed at a Town Council meeting Aug. 26.
Bethel township budget workshop heats up Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:40AMThe final half-hour of the Aug. 18 Bethel Township budget workshop meeting brought back memories of last year’s tumultuous budget process.
Mortgage experts: Now is the time to buy a mortgage Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:39AMExperts say those waiting for a low mortgage rate to buy a home or refinance should wait no more.
Avid Medical sold, no surgery on staff Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:39AMJAMES CITY — Avid Medical in Toano was sold Friday to Medical Action Industries of New York for $62.5 million in cash. The company did $136 million in sales last year.
Madison Council proceeds with caution on new town hall post Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:39AMMADISON – It’s almost a done deal that Main Street Executive Director James Burnet will move into the newly created post of assistant borough administrator.
Stock futures dip ahead of busy data week Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:38AMStock futures fell slightly Monday as investors were cautious entering a week that provides the latest report on the jobs market. Employment data has become the most important information for traders recently because jobs growth is considered the best way the... Business - Stock - Investing - Employment - Stocks and Bonds
Stocks head for weak open amid caution ahead of key U.S. economic data Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:38AMTORONTO - The Toronto stock market headed for a weak open Monday amid caution over major U.S. data this week that could give investors further
Red Carpet Recap: Emmys 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:38AMThe Emmys red carpet had the blues last night Red carpet - Emmy Award - Carpet - Business - Textiles
Intuit Small Business Employment Index Shows Job Growth but at Slower Rate Than Earlier in Year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:38AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small business employment grew slightly in August, but at a declining rate compared to healthy gains made in January through April. While job growth slowed, hours worked and compensation per employee remained steady. Those were among the findings included in the latest Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) Small Business Employment Index. The monthly report found that ...
Consumer Spending in U.S. Rises More Than Forecast, Incomes Lag Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:37AMConsumer spending in the U.S. rose more than forecast in July, exceeding gains in incomes, a sign the improvement will not last without more jobs.
Public schools catch online fever Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:05AMWednesday kicks off Anna Babcox’s sophomore year, her eighth go-round as an Evergreen district school student.
Job layoffs at Irish agency that promotes jobs sparks anger Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:05AMThe IDA, the state agency in Ireland tasked with creating new jobs, has told the government that it cannot meet its target of 100,000 jobs because of a lack of staff and resources.
As homeowners struggle, state trying to prevent fraud Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:04AMHomeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments should not have to pay pricey fees to firms that claim they can negotiate with lenders for them. read more
Entering his fourth season, can Mark Dantonio deliver a dominating Spartans defense? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:58AMMichigan State fans couldn't help but envision a tough defense from Dantonio, who arrived from Cincinnati and was part of Ohio State's national title team.
Sequels to crime games are still lackluster Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:57AMEver since Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto III" became a cultural phenomenon in 2001, rival studios have been trying to compete with crime epics of their own.
What s happening Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:55AMJack London Aquatic Center -- Jack London Aquatic Center open house and sign-ups. 1-4 p.m. Aug. 28-29, Sept. 4-5. For boys and girls ages 12-16. 115 Embarcadero.
Brock researchers tap into grants, land $727,000 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:55AMST. CATHARINES — Craig Tokuno's research will literally bowl some people over. The Brock University assistant professor of physical education and kinesiology is studying how seniors fall in a bid to help reduce the health hazard.[...]
Tough times put strain on trust and loyalty Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:54AMThe economic downturn has created many casualties. The latest, according to Deloitte’s annual Ethics and Workplace Survey, may be the most regrettable: employee trust and loyalty. Trust and transparency are two influential factors in employee satisfaction, productivity and retention. According...
In Afghanistan, supplying US military is big business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:54AMIn a landlocked, mountainous country the size of Texas, moving supplies is no easy task. read more
Hershey preps for plant Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:54AMThe North Platte Telegraph If all goes well, Hershey will be adding a new business and new jobs. Greenbrier Rail Services has plans to locate a wheel plant on 34.26 acres of farm ground currently owned by Dennis Steffes. The land is located south of Highway 30 and adjacent to the Hershey Flying Service.
Ohio’s first lady blames Kasich for job ills Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:31PMXENIA — Ohio’s first lady Frances Strickland partly blamed the country’s 8 million jobs lost in the last three years on her husband’s Republican opponent for governor and those working on Wall Street during a Democratic picnic rally in Xenia on Saturday, Aug. 28.“What (John Kasich and the Republicans) want you to think about are the jobs lost in Ohio, but what they don’t want us to know is the 8 ...
'Give better wages and social security to contract labour' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:30PMThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has said there is a need to engage multi-stakeholders and to bring in social security and flexibility in the contract labour segment for healthy industrial growth.
Judge: No Prison For Bosnian Refugee Who Lied Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:29PMThe father of a former Miss Oregon who lied about his army service during the Bosnian civil war when he applied for asylum in the United States has been sentenced to one year of probation.
St. Rita wins opener 22-0 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:26PMAkui held to 83 yards on 27 carries Jahwon Akui is the first name people usually mention when talking about St. Rita, but the Mustangs' defense had something to say for itself in the team's opener Saturday night.
Culinary students cooking up a future Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:24PMBRISTOL, Va. – As the nine members of the third graduating class accepted their culinary arts degrees Saturday at Southeast Culinary and Hospitality College, founder Richard Erskine said the 5-year-old school is a success – and growing.
Democrats Hold Bay Area Rally Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:24PMHundreds of Democrats rallied in Tampa on Saturday. Candidates for races big and small shared the stage. They're pushing a message of unity and fighting for every vote. On stage together for the first time Tampa Bay democrats united with a message to voters: the primary's over and the party wants you to "vote blue" across the ballot.
Shortage of duct testers may slow AC rebates Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:22PMResidents hoping to take advantage of the state's "cash for clunker" air conditioner rebate program – which begins Monday - could run into delays getting a required test performed to qualify.
Toledoans marching for Justice Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:21PMThe latest unemployment numbers show about 12 percent of Lucas County residents are not working. But a group of people in Toledo are trying to change that thanks to a new campaign.
Snohomish looking for half a million Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:56AMSNOHOMISH -- There's a lot of road ahead, but already the city's 2011 budget looks grim. According to preliminary numbers, the city will be about $500,000 in the red for 2011 if changes are not made to keep expenses in line with tax revenues.
Regents pass budget minus cuts Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:56AMThe Nevada Board of Regents approved its $3.24 billion 2011-13 biennial budget for higher education Friday without the 10 percent cuts sought by Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons but promised to make the necessary reductions once the state determines how much will be needed.
Recession may have pushed U.S. birth rate to new low Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:55AMThe U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the wrenching recession led many people to put off having children. The 2009 birth rate also set a record: lowest in a century.