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- REPELLING INVADERS Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:17AMCommunity service. Job training. A paycheck. That’s all it took to get a troupe of local teens to spend a week of their summer vacations pulling weeds in the middle of a soggy field in west Eugene. Undismayed by the intermittent rain, five members of the Lane-Metro Youth Corps — …
- TUSD’s alternate ed schools get accreditation Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:03AMTempleton Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Joe Koski announced at the most recent school board meeting that two of Templeton’s three alternative education schools were awarded accreditation in June.
- New bishop named to lead Savannah diocese Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:55PMOne of the first questions asked of Fr. Gregory J. Hartmayer on Tuesday sought clarification of his roots. “You said some of your ancestors were from Ireland,” a man called out. “Which county?” “County Cork,” Hartmayer called back, smiling, followed by laughter from the crowd. It was the right answer for some in Savannah’s heavily Irish-Catholic community. About 40 members of the media, priests ...
- Obituary: Herbert L. Toor / CMU dean pushed for top-level engineering department Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:49PMHerbert L. Toor, a former Carnegie Mellon University dean who helped expand the horizons of its world-class engineering departments, died Friday in Vermont after years of suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 84.
- Burt-Kelly win Capital District Women’s Open Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:19PMBALLSTON SPA – They share half a first name and plenty of game, right down to the same club, and when they team up, look out.
- New Lee school superintendent informs Chamber Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12PMNewly appointed Lee County School District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Burke stressed the importance of a strong, positive relationship between Lee public schools and the local chamber as the guest speaker at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at Minerva’s Grill in Fort Myers.
- Schnellenberger energized for another season Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07PMCoach Howard Schnellenberger, 77, is ready to prove his fellow Sun Belt coaches wrong for picking FAU to finish last this year.
- Ohio State Football: The 7 Biggest Wins in the Past 7 Seasons for the Buckeyes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:39PMOhio State football has enjoyed quite a great run of sustained success in the past decade. But even though the new decade has been embroiled in the largest OSU controversy since Woody Hayes punched Clemson LB Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl, the first portion of the new millennium is nothing to be ashamed about. But which victories stand out more than others? Here's a look at the biggest ...
- Magnificat’s Ali Nageotte hot at at Ohio Golf Foundation 2011 open Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:45PMAVON — It was a scorching 91 degrees at Avon Oaks Country Club on Monday afternoon, but the weather still wasn’t as hot as Magnificat sophomore Ali Nageotte, a Westlake resident who shot a 1-under 71 to win the 10th annual Ohio Girls Golf Foundation 2011 Open. Magnificat won the team championship with a 314, well [...]
- Maya Moore WNBA Jerseys Are Very Popular Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:08AMWe've officially run out of superlatives to describe Maya Moore. Her basketball talents transcend the sport and her charisma is undeniable. She's a two-time NCAA national champion, has won virtually every award a college student-athlete is eligible...
- Balicki: English has earned Walker Cup spot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMGeorgia's Harris English during Wednesday stroke play at the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship at Karsten Creek in Stillwater, Okla.
- Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Elected to Western Governors University Board of Trustees Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:26AMSALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado has joined the Western Governors University Board of Trustees. Hickenlooper was unanimously elected to serve on the governing board for the nonprofit, online university. The school was founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, including former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer.
- Clark County Youth Salute designees Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:19AMPhotographs and biographies of all Youth Salute winners from Clark County will run on the schools page of the Winchester Sun, a few each week until the list is complete.
- Brandon Shaffer stops in Sterling day after announcing congressional bid Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:59AMSTERLING -- State senator Brandon Shaffer, who announced his candidacy for the 4th Congressional District on Monday at a small Fourth of July barbecue with friends and family, was in Sterling on Tuesday to get the word out.
- College news: July 14, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe P.E.O. STAR Scholasrhip for the 2011-12 academic year was presented to Kayla Martin, a graduate from West Henderson High School. The scholarship was presented at the Academic Awards Assembly by Helen Herman.
- Joseph J. Plumeri to be Grand Marshal of the 67th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:27AMPhilanthropist and Business Executive to Lead 35,000 Marchers in World's Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture and Heritage
- Leading environmental schools for Asian students Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:09AMIntroduction by Phil Dickie, International Editor at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and award-winning investigative journalist HUMAN demand on natural resources has doubled since 1966 and we now consume at a rate 50% higher than the planet can sustain. Looking at this a slightly different way, it takes the Earth 18 months to generate the
- Hawaii pitchers compete in Canada Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:37AMWhen Kaia Parnaby spotted Jenna Rodriguez on the field last week, it took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the image.
- The Journalism of Hamowy and Raico Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:07AMIt is not uncommon to see mainstream journalists accused of not bothering to read Hayek before they sit down to write about him.
- PENPIX-Leading candidates to be the next UBS CEO Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:32AMZURICH, July 19 (Reuters) - Speculation is mounting aboutwho might succeed Oswald Gruebel as chief executive of Swissbank UBS AG after the appointment of formerBundesbank head Axel Weber as future chairman. ...
- Still in Lansdale after 25 years: Theatre & Kids programming has expanded (video) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:29AMLansdale resident Will Liegel knew what his calling was at an early age.
- Tommy Escalante Becomes Certis USA Central CA Coast Regional Sales Manager Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:07AMCOLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strong sales for Certis USA prompts promotions and new hires. Tommy Escalante joins Certis to lend his expertise in biopesticides, organic crop production, and pest management.
- Top 50 Players in NBA History: Where Are Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron and Kobe Now? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:08AMDirk Nowitzki's legacy received a significant boost this postseason when he led his Mavericks to the organization's first NBA title. Along the way, he disposed of both Kobe Bryant 's Lakers and LeBron James ' Heat. So where do all three now stand on the ladder of the all-time greats? There's no question that each is among the 50 best players we've ever seen. Are they in the top 20? Fresh off ...
- Thomas, James on Camp list Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:44AMOregon running back LaMichael James and quarterback Darron Thomas were two of the 40 players named Monday to the preseason watch list for the Walter Camp national college football player of the year award. James was a finalist for the award last season, and is joined on this year’s preseason …
- Colorado Classics: Gene Wurtz's career field specialized in sports Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:22AMAny young athletes growing up in Denver these days and wondering what it would be like to not have professional sports all around them should contact Gene Wurtz.
- USC back suspended for joke about pay; Haltom ex Dunbar gets preseason honor Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:41AMCollege notes
- Four former Mustangs to play for Iowa Lakes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:32AMDillan Mathys has dreamed of playing soccer at the collegiate level for quite some time now. The Providence native just didn't necessarily think it would be 1,100 or so miles away home.
- The 25 Biggest Fluke Plays in Sports History Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09AMLyle Lovett married Julia Roberts? The Red Sox upended the Yankees after digging themselves a three games to none deficit? Nicolas Cage continues to find acting work? What!? It’s a fluke! Flukes happen in the world of sports all the time. Here are the 25 biggest fluke plays in sports history; there will be no debate. Begin Slideshow
- Bulletin board for July 19 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03PMThe Lou Gehrig 11-under Red team won the Western New York State Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Championship Tournament in Jamestown on Sunday. The team advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Warrington, Pa., on Aug. 6-10. The team went 4-0 and outscored opponents, 44-9.
- Still in Lansdale after 25 years: Theatre & Kids programming has expanded Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:19PMLansdale resident Will Liegel knew what his calling was at an early age.
- SPORTS Q&A: South Western football standout Mike Felton Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:03PMIt didn't take long for South Western standout Mike Felton to discover which college was the best for him and his football career.
- Rivera ready to win more with GSW Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:32PMSenior guard Marlon Rivera brings experience and leadership to Georgia Southwestern. The Hurricanes hope with his presence, they can go further into the NCAA Tournament this season.
- Football. Stevens: Three Lobos Targeted Along With Other MWC Football Stars Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:25PMLobos Carmen Messina, Lucas Reed and Dillon Farrell are among the Mountain West stars to make preseason Watch Lists. TCU's Tank Carder and Boise State's Kellen Moore top several lists.
- 100 Best Coaches in College Basketball History Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14PMCollege coaches are the face of their program. They have more control than their professional counterparts because they get to pick their players through recruiting. Over the years there have been a number of great coaches from Coach K to Dean Smith to John Wooden. I have put together the top 100 coaches in college basketball history. Begin Slideshow
- Event Notices From July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:48PMThe latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
- Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce Presents Business Star Awards Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:02PMThe Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the winners of their quarterly Business Star Awards.
- Actor-singer brings free history lesson Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:41PMThe Wild West will be re-experienced at the Edwardsville Public Library on Wednesday.
- CFT: Vandy DB reportedly headed to UCLA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:37PMWhen UCLA opens summer camp on Aug. 8, it appears they will do so with a now-former SEC player as a late addition to their football roster. According to the Twitter account of The Tennessean ‘s Jeff Lockridge , it’s been confirmed that Jamie Graham will be transferring from Vanderbilt to the Bruins . As the defensive back has already received his degree, he will enroll in a post-graduate program ...
- Usher's New Look Foundation to Hold Annual World Leadership Conference and Awards in Atlanta from July 20 - 22, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:21PMUsher's New Look Foundation will host up to 500 youth from around the globe, including the U.K., Africa and Asia, at the World Leadership Conference and Awards at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta from July 20th - 22nd.
- WESTERN KENTUCKY FOOTBALL Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:46AMThe word “balanced” wasn’t prominent in the Western Kentucky football team’s vocabulary in 2010.
- 2011 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Presenters Named Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:13AMOKLAHOMA CITY — The accomplished Oklahomans who will be inducted into the 2011 Oklahoma Hall of Fame class each have selected a family member, friend or colleague to formally present them at the November banquet & induction ceremony.
- LSU center P.J. Lonergan named to Rimington Trophy Watch List Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:53AMBATON ROUGE - LSU junior center P.J. Lonergan is one of 42 players who have earned a spot on the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, presented annually to college football's most outstanding center, it was announced on Friday.
- College Football 2011: Ranking Today's Best Head Coaches Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14AMWhat makes a good football coach? Leadership capability, strategy, dedication and a solid staff. But what makes a great coach? Someone that knows that they're in the position to impact a young man's life; to possibly be a needed father figure, to provide guidance, stability and wisdom, to implement the meaning of hard work and devotion for not just the football field, but for all of life's ...
- Forest Laboratories Announces Director Nominees for Election at 2011 Annual Meeting Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMForest Laboratories, Inc. today announced that it will nominate a slate of ten candidates for election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 18, 2011.
- Former Algoma Steel engineer honoured by Mohawk College as top teacher Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:36AMFor Louie D'Orazio, life has been one surprise after another. So, it shouldn't have been a shock when the 52-year-old, who never planned on being a teacher, won Mohawk College's 2011 Teacher of the Year Award.[...]
- Des Moines: From agriculture to youth culture Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14AMHow a decade of changes attracted younger workers to Des Moines.
- At Our Best (July 18) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:44AMOSU earns food tech bowl championship
- Mark Coleman is new AD at WNMU Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:11AMSILVER CITY, N.M. Vice president of business affairs Sherri Bays announced the promotion of Mark Coleman as the new Western New Mexico University director of athletics.
- Area well-represented in Tuesday's all-star soccer matches Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:52PMBrayan Aguirre tries to keep the ball away from Owen opponents during a match between Hendersonville and Owen last fall at Dietz Field. Aguirre is one of five area players to make the West all-star soccer team.
- Canada comes calling for Danvers native Lopez Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:19PMDanielle Lopez knows all the words in English to "O Canada," but she still has a little work to do on the French version. It is the anthem she will be singing every game now because former Danvers High and Tufts College softball sensation is a member of the Canadian National Team and is playing in the Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia. Lopez is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada ...