May levy vote unlikelyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:54PMAfter hosting a pair of public hearings last week, the Blaine County Commission remains uncertain as to its plans for the Blaine Manor assisted care facility in Hailey.
Crumpler visits PatriotsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:38PMThe Patriots are hosting veteran tight end Alge Crumper today, according to league sources. The 32-year-old Crumpler, who had 27 receptions for 222 yards and a touchdown last season.
NZ’s Top University Debaters Go Head to HeadTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:19PMThe New Zealand Business Roundtable is hosting the Big Social Issues Debates , a national university debating tournament beginning in secondary schools on March 15 and finishing with a grand final to be hosted by Minister for Social Development Hon Paula Bennett on 24 March at the Academy Galleries in Wellington starting at 5.30pm.
Women of Hope supports people affected by cancerTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:02PMA group called "Women of Hope" is designed to support women through any type of cancer, whether it be breast cancer, cervical cancer or ovarian cancer.
ETSU hosting 2 selection show partiesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:56PMWith both the East Tennessee State men’s and women’s teams earning a trip to the NCAA tournament, the school’s athletic department will host selection show gatherings on back-to-back nights.
SCHOOLS: Retirements could help Wilson budgetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:49PMA few retirements could provide some much-needed help for the Wilson Central School District as officials are in the process of creating a budget for the 2010-11 school year.
Meet BuddyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:02PMBuddy has been at the shelter for a long time. He is a handsome guy with beautiful green eyes. He gets along great with other cats, and is an independent fellow. He would love to have a family of his own with a house to roam and enjoy.
From tiny dotcoms the mighty internet has grownTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:27PMMonday will see the 25th anniversary of the registration of the domain name Symbolics.com. Granted, it's not particularly catchy, and to this day it's renowned for nothing other than being the first. But it unwittingly became the eldest brother of a phenomenon that profoundly changed the world.
BlueClaws seek host families for playersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:11PMThe Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball team is once again looking for local families to assist in housing players during the 2010 season. Anyone with a spare room can help provide lodging for this year’s BlueClaws by providing space or renting a room or apartment, according to a press release from the team. read more
BC Jail Won't Require As Much Staffing as ThoughtMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:58PMThe Broome County Jail won't need as many new hires as once thought. The New York Commission of Corrections is now requiring only four additional positions be hired at the jail, down from the 21 it originally mandated in 2007. After hiring just three more employees in 2008, the Sheriff's Department was unable to add any more staff because of budget constraints and was given a notice of violation ...
Class AA squads ready for state hoops tourneyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:50PMThe Vestal boys and Binghamton girls are gearing up for the state basketball quarterfinals tomorrow at SUNY Cortland. Both teams take on Mount Vernon. Find out how the Golden Bears and Patriots think they stack up for the opening round.
Combs to speak at Chamber luncheonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:11PMFort Bend Herald Staff State Comptroller Susan Combs will be the featured speaker at a business luncheon in Richmond Friday.
Digital economy bill likely to be pushed throughMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:23PMSenior industry figures expect controversial measures against illegal filesharing to become law before general election The digital economy bill will become law before Parliament is dissolved at the beginning of April ahead of a likely general election in May, senior media industry figures believe. That will usher in controversial laws enabling rights owners to cut off or restrict internet ...
Scientia Pro Publica: One Week from Today! [Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)]Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:32PMImage: wemidji ( Jacques Marcoux ). Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est (And thus knowledge itself is power) -- Sir Francis Bacon. The next edition of Scientia Pro Publica (Science for the People) is less than two weeks away and it is seeking submissions! Can you help by sending URLs for well-written science, medicine, and nature blog essays to me? Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments ...
Mashable’s Weekly Guide to Social Media EventsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16PMIt’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section . Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event and let’s establish a media partnership. Mashable’s Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly ...
Consonus Releases Cloud Computing WhitepaperMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMMarch 8, 2010 -- Managed IT services provider Consonus Technologies announced on Monday it has released a new cloud computing whitepaper that explains how companies and government agencies can benefit from cloud computing.
Meetings, Etc.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:58PMHere is a partial listing of upcoming meetings, classes, sign-ups and other events in South Iredell and the region.
Top writers head for university conferenceSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:42AMTHE University of Bolton is hosting a star-studded writers’ conference next week featuring some of the people behind the country’s top dramas and films.
Griz men, women win, headed to Big Sky tourneySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:26PMMISSOULA - The Grizzly men watched their season come down to one final game on their home court last year, a Big Sky Conference quarterfinal game against rival Montana State. They lost by two points, and thus their season came to an end.
Eliminating Regents to Save Money?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:42PMNew York State students may not have to take as many exams to graduate. State officials are considering cutting as many as 13 of 17 Regents exams to save costs. The eliminated exams could include tests for Math and Social studies. Officials say the cuts could save more than $13 million. Teachers and school administrators are highly critical of the proposal that will be discussed Monday by the ...
Overturning Gay Blood Donor BanSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:41PMEighteen U.S. Senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand are calling for changes in a law that bans blood donations from gay men. The senators say overturning the prohibition could save lives at times when blood supplies run low. The Food and Drug Administration prohibits gay men from donating blood, regardless of their H.I.V. status. The ban was put in place in 1983.
Phang Nga plans world mass dive record in AprilSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMPHUKET: Phang Nga Province, Phuket's immediate neighbor to the north, is asking divers from all over Thailand to pack their fins, tanks and regulators and head to a diving festival in Thai Muang Distr...
Class C crowns boys and girls championsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:49PMIn the last day of Section 4 Basketball Championships Moravia and Tioga came away with titles. Moravia blew out Groton 63-21 to take home the Class C Boys crown. On the girls side Class C, it was Tioga who came away with a blowout win of her own. This one was a less margin of victory, but effective nonetheless, as Tioga came away with the 52-24 win.
Competitive Edge hopes to fill hoops void in the areaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:35PMSpecial to The Phoenix KING OF PRUSSIA — Mary Mengel and Frank Gaitley were sitting in on their sons' CYO basketball game a few years ago, both exhausted from driving weekend after weekend to games throughout the Philadelphia area and both rather disappointed by the quality of the gyms their children were playing in.
Elton, Russell team up for new albumSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:35AMLondon, March 6 (IANS) Veteran singer Elton John is set to record a new album with southern rocker Leon Russell and hit maker T-Bone Burnett.
Historic building to become Phuket Peranakan museumSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:16AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Passenger ships freed from Baltic sea iceSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:05AMStockholm, March 5 (IANS) Passenger ships stuck in Baltic Sea ice off Sweden have been freed, an official said Friday.
Area EventsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:53PMAll Little League graduating players, 13 year old returning Fall Ball players and all new Babe Ruth players must register in person Sunday, March 7 in the Stamford High Gymnasium lobby from 10am to 1pm. We will need a copy of your utility bill and birth certificate.
BUSINESS: Opposition to IDA tax growsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:01PMA new state tax aimed at generating $5 million in revenue could threaten the existence of many of the state’s industrial development agencies.
'US hopes to find more common ground with growing world power India'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:50PMWashington, March 6 (IANS) With national interests converging, the US hopes to find more common ground with India, a growing world power that has a significant role to play on virtually all major challenges of the century, says a senior US official.
Washington County Livestock Show set for March 3-6Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe new slanted roof on Tyler Memorial Library has taken shape and the flat roof of days gone by has vanished. Free magazines are often available for the taking in the foyer. Local tourist and residential information is in the wall rack of the foyer.
Selling Digital Art as Digital DownloadsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:09AMProcess for selling your digital art as digital downloads can be broken down into three steps.
Party leaders' debates will be the 'new' media of election 2010Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:34PMThe debates will overshadow the impact of the internet in the upcoming election, but Twitter might be a 'joker in the pack', according to a panel at City University last night Every week sees at least one event on how the internet and social networking will affect the upcoming general election. The most recent installment last night at City University saw the panel and audience concluding the ...
(WWE) Helms Comments On Future Plans, Y2J Note, Hogan-TNA QuotesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:29PM-- SITE NOTE: Things are really going to get busy in the coming weeks with TNA iMPACT! vs. WWE RAW on Monday night's starting next week as well as WrestleMania 26. Expect double the news on a daily basis as we increase our coverage.
Air News Release (HQ): 30 Countries Meet in India to Advance Clean Energy, Combat Climate ChangeWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:18PM*CONTACT*: Dave Ryan ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *March 3, 2010 * **30 Countries Meet in India to Advance Clean Energy, Combat Climate Change *"Largest International Forum Promoting Methane Capture and Use " * WASHINGTON -*The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Government of India, and India's Federation of Indian Chambers ...
Panthers’ playoff ride continuesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:15PMGLENS FALLS, N.Y. -- The Hoosick Falls Central School boys varsity basketball team continued its march to the N.Y. Class-C championship game with a 59-42 victory over No. 3 Voorheesville in the semis at the Glens Falls Civic Center on Wednesday.
NAIA impacts economyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:55PMThe students, coaches and entourage that have come to town for the 10th consecutive NAIA National Championship track meet in Johnson City are having an economic impact in the millions and enjoying the southern hospitality only Johnson City can offer.
New Poll: Should Paterson Quit?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMDespite the cloud of controversy hanging over the governor's head, a new poll shows New Yorkers still want him in office. The poll, out of Quinnipiac University, found that 61 percent of voters don't want Paterson to resign because of the recent domestic violence scandal. The majority of voters also said they'd prefer an investigation of the governor be done by an independent prosecutor rather ...
Sports bulletin board for March 3Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:34AMSO CAL HARDBALL: New teams, players and umpires are being sought to participate in Senior Division (ages 28 and older) and Open Division (18 and older) hardball. Special rules assure full participation. No tryouts. Games played on weekends. A 25- to 30-game season.
Party leaders in election showdownWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:51AMPreparations are beginning in earnest for Britain's first televised general election leaders' debates, after final agreement on the format for the live broadcasts was reached.
Now Playing: Daily community sports newsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:32AMThe Downtown YMCA will be hosting an IHOOPS Skills Challenge local event on Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. The Challenge is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Participants can earn the chance to compete at regional competitions in NBA arenas and win tickets to an NBA game. Top finishers will advance to the national finals and win a trip to Orlando, Fla. There is no cost to participate in the challenge ...
Needles in brief - a collection of area events.Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:30AMNEEDLES - The Friends of El Garces have several board of directors positions open, including secretary. Applications are being accepted; contact David Gunther 909-941-1890 or send e-mail to Guntherdr@earthlink.net .
Stage Set For Historic TV Election DebatesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:28AMPreparations are beginning in earnest for Britain's first televised general election leaders' debates, after agreement on the format for the live broadcasts is reached.
GCAA Hosts Meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council Helicopter Safety Team (GCC HST)Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:21AMAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted yesterday, 02 March 2010, the meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Helicopter Safety Team (GCC HST) in Crown Plaza Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, which was attended by all helicopter operators in UAE, Qatar and KSA.