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Police, family still seek closure in Pierce disappearance Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:19AMAt the Sturgeon Bay Police Department there is an officer who has spent years trying to piece together a 35-year-old missing person cold case.
Santa Barbara Police Department cites 21 for driving without a license at weekend DUI checkpoints Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe police department checked 958 vehicles at checkpoints on Las Positas Road, Foothill Road. Bath Street and San Andreas Street.
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:34AMFirst responders who watched quiet crowds this Labor Day weekend admit there may be fewer people in town compared to past holiday weekends, but swear Lake Havasu still has its charms.
Related Information Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:28AMCorporate Income Tax. Corporate income tax is levied on companies domiciled in Ecuador.
Open letter to White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:44PMMy dear Mr. Gibbs: Ever since you made your “professional left” comments and later softened them, I’ve been thinking about why your comments were rather worse than “inartful” and your later explanation not really to the point.
Things which don’t go away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:29PM“They’re leaving as heroes. I want them to walk home with pride in their hearts,” declared Col. John Norris, the head of a US Army brigade in Iraq. [1]
Finding work can be hard labor Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:01AMIt's not what she pictured when she finally earned a master's degree in business administration.Rather than making big decisions at a fast-growing corporation, Elizabeth Clark, 34, has a much more desperate mission - finding any job she can to pay the bills.Her plight is similar to that of many other Southlanders for whom the words "Labor Day" likely ring a bit hollow.
Retiring at 65 no longer looks realistic Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMHow many times have we said this? The story is not supposed to end this way. Older boomers looking forward to retirement after a lifetime of labor are finding the promised 60-plus land of plenty evaporating along with jobs and investments. First...
Muskegon County road work schedule for the week of Sept. 6, 2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:51PMRoad work project schedules may be altered by weather.
Hawaiian farmers prosecuted for importing Thai workers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:52PMHONOLULU — Two prominent, popular brothers who operate the second-largest vegetable farm in Hawaii will be sentenced in federal court this week on human trafficking charges — they pleaded guilty — but two former state governors, community groups, fellow farmers and other supporters are trying to keep them out of prison.
Admiral Twin has memories to build on Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:50AMOwners of the Admiral Twin Drive-In said Saturday that they hope to rebuild, possibly re-opening the Tulsa landmark by next season.
Unemployment creates new role, and pain, for community colleges Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:37AMWASHINGTON — On this Labor Day weekend, the unemployment rate is anchored near 10 percent, and experts of all stripes are trying to figure out how to create more jobs. There’s consensus that commu
Residents and Indian tribe at odds over water Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:21AMFrom their homes perched among the dusty hills overlooking the Chemehuevi Reservation, most of the residents of Havasu Lake can see the water. There's lots of it. They sit at the widest spot in Lake Havasu's 45-mile-long expanse. But many worry that some day soon when they turn the kitchen faucet, nothing will happen.
Honored 9 have different backgrounds, experiences Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:32AMENID — The nine people honored as Partners In the Sky come from different backgrounds with different experiences, but all have one thing in common — they are judged to have gone above and beyond in their support of Vance Air Force Base.
Are Idaho refugee agencies violating the Fair Housing Act? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:28AMThose who work with refugees at the Intermountain Fair Housing Council, say refugee resettlement agencies are not doing a good job when it comes to finding good housing for refugees, and are even violating fair housing laws.
Brantford pilot honoured for heroics Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:38AMIt was a typical flight from Cranbrook to Vancouver until a fire broke out in the cockpit of the Dash-8 being piloted by Brantford's Paul Ivey. In front of him, black smoke from a shorted out windshield heater began to billow into the small cockpit.[...]
A new chance to find common ground Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:22AMWASHINGTON -- Israel's prime minister and the Palestinian president have set off on a yearlong peace journey, taking to a well-trod road that has led only to failure for nearly two decades. Even so, the negotiating chessboard is arranged differently this time around.
Earl Blows Past Outer Banks on Path to Northeast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:50PMCape Cod and the islands nearby are the only areas of Massachusetts still under a hurricane warning as Hurricane Earl approaches.
Pets ordinance bill Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:46PMIntroduced by the Council President at the request of the Mayor: ORDINANCE 2010-527 [substitute] AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ACPS); AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 4 (ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND CODE REGULATION), SECTIONS 111.450 (SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE TRUST FUND) AND 111.455 (ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TRAINING AND VETERINARY ...
Analysis: A cool optimism for Mideast peace Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:42PMIsrael's prime minister and the Palestinian president have set off on a yearlong peace journey, taking to a well-trod road that has led only to failure for nearly two decades. Even so, the negotiating chess board is arranged differently this time around.
Earl Blows Past Outer Banks on Path to Northeast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:19PMElectricity restored to NC's Ocracoke Island after weakened Hurricane Earl howled past North Carolina's Outer Banks Friday on its way up the East Coast.
Loose Lips Daily: Back to the ’90s Edition Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:52AMAs much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com . And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning!
Earl Blows Past Outer Banks on Path to Northeast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:19AMA weakened Hurricane Earl howled past North Carolina's Outer Banks before daybreak Friday on its way up the East Coast.
Earl Heads North Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:34AMNorth Carolina's governor says the state's Outer Banks appears to have avoided serious damage or injuries as Hurricane Earl blew past.
Man killed during Haiti home invasion Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:05PMMIRAMAR, Fla. (WSVN) -- A family is grieving after their loved-one was shot and killed in Haiti. Viola Semexant Zucker said her and her son, Ronald Chery, along with other family members went to Haiti to try to stop the government from taking over family land.
Mideast talks reopen under tough conditions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe U.S. relaunches Israeli-Palestinian talks this week, its third push over the past decade to solve one of the world's most intractable conflicts — and this time under some of the most difficult conditions yet.
Mideast talks reopen under tough conditions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:41PMThe U.S. relaunches Israeli-Palestinian talks this week, its third push over the past decade to solve one of the world's most intractable conflicts — and this time under some of the most difficult conditions yet. Middle East - Israeli–Palestinian conflict - Warfare and Conflict - Israel-Palestine - Barack Obama
Mideast talks reopen under tough conditions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:36PMThe U.S. relaunches Israeli-Palestinian talks this week, its third push over the past decade to solve one of the world's most intractable conflicts _ and this time under some of the most difficult conditions yet. The gaps are wider than ever, distrust between... Middle East - IsraeliâPalestinian conflict - Warfare and Conflict - Israel-Palestine - United States
Prison camp for sale in Adirondacks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:56PMALBANY -- For sale: Secluded 92-acre, historic camp in the Adirondacks complete with recreational facilities; once home to hundreds of prisoners.
SHSU Updates: Aug. 29 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:26PMDana Gibson will deliver her first speech as Sam Houston State University president as she addresses faculty and staff during the annual general assembly on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Hires, promotions and honors Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:22AMFive Star Bank appointed Susan J. Carson vice president. Carson has served as asset compliance manager since 2005, when Financial Institution Inc.’s former banks consolidated into Five Star Bank. She is a graduate of Erie Community College.
County regional planning department gathers public input on Marina LCP amendment proposal Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe proposed draft major amendment to the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Program (LCP) was the focus of a presentation at a special meeting of the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Saturday, Aug. 21 at Burton Chace Park.
The National WWII Museum Dedicates Site of Upcoming U.S. Freedom Pavilion Honoring All Branches of Service Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:33AMJust two days before the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans has announced major new funding to build a new destination attraction as part of the Museum's ongoing $300 million expansion: The United States Freedom Pavilion: Land, Sea & Air.
Guam's Camacho submits more than 200 comments on Final EIS Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:03AMGuam Gov. Felix P. Camacho sent the island's comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement to the Department of the Navy yesterday.
Russian spy Chapman goes public in sexy shoot Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:50AMGlamorous Russian agent Anna Chapman has posed provocatively for a Russian magazine shoot in her first public appearance since she was deported from the United States in a major spy swap.
Bangkok state of emergency stays in place Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:18AMThe Thai prime minister has indicated he will maintain emergency rule for Bangkok after a bomb incident that injured a security guard on Thursday.
30th Anniversary Edition of Marine Military Expo Set for Quantico, Virginia, September 28 - 30 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:45AMThe 30th Anniversary edition of the world's largest military exposition focusing on enhanced capabilities for expeditionary forces will be presented at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, September 28 - 30.
MERCER COUNTY: Soldier's letters describe life in Iraq Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:58AMCRANBURY — What do you do when you’re in Iraq, it’s 120 degrees outside, and you’re bored?
Commission approves wine superstore Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:43AMThe Redondo Beach Planning Commission approved a specialty wine and alcohol superstore as part of the SouthBay South development project at its Aug. 19 meeting.
Demand propels hospital additions in Loris Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:08PMLoris Community Hospital is set to open its new emergency department and intensive care unit next week, one of several area hospitals expanding in response to a growing need for emergency care along the Grand Strand.
Shelter relocates for now Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:35PMResidents of the YWCA Sojourners Shelter have temporarily moved into a building at 1601 Second Ave. on Charlestons West Side next to the new HospiceCare Building.The temporary relocation is expected to last 60 to 90 days until $330,000 in renovations can b...
Gandhi's S African farm faces uncertain future Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:47PMThe historic Tolstoy Farm established by Mahatma Gandhi 100 years ago in Johannesburg, faces an uncertain future following a series of thefts at the plot and an abandoned project to turn the site into a museum and skills training centre.
Turning Against the Stock Market Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:39PMThe Fed has already said it will leave its key interest rate at a very low level for a very long time. The US Treasury has already announced a budget with more than $1 trillion of fiscal stimulus in it. “Cash for clunkers” ...first time homebuyer tax credits...TALF – the “recovery” programs have all pretty much run their courses.
Iraq war challenges Issaquah family Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:26PMMother, daughter endured tense days while sons, brothers served in Iraq Every day apart turned into a waiting game. Terri Aahl hung the stars and stripes outside the Squak Mountain home she and her teenage daughter share each day. Sustained by prayer, she passed the hours until the evening news started; she could watch until the somber music [...]
Norwood Police Department dispatch log for Monday, Aug.23 through Tuesday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:20PMNorwood Police Department dispatch log for Monday, Aug.23 through Tuesday, Aug. 24
Bills come due for church that bought property Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:58AMFrom 2004 to 2007, former Ocala day-care owner Chris Perera purchased at least 10 Marion County properties for a combined $1.8 million under the name of New Life Independent Church. Most purchases were financed by the sellers, who issued balloon mortgages. None involved bank financing.
Plans for professional soccer stadium get rolling in Algiers Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:11AMIt is expeced to be the home of the New Orleans Jester
Plan divides Sept. 11 relatives Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:20AMNEW YORK -- Talat Hamdani traveled to Mecca to pray that her missing son, an EMT, was safe in the days after 9/11. She held out hope that his Muslim background had led to his detention as a suspect, considering it better than the alternative.
Senior citizen scams increasing Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:33AMYou receive a letter that you are the recipient of the foreign lottery worth thousands of dollars. All you have to do is send in $2,500 for taxes and they will send you the balance. If you never bought a lottery ticket, how could you be a winner?
Binay pitches private-govt shelter alliance Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:23AMVice President and housing and urban De-velopment Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Chairman Jejomar C. Binay is batting for a strong partnership between business and government, saying it is vital to ensuring economic development. In a speech before members of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. on Friday, Binay stressed the need to develop an investment-friendly business climate ...