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- Staggering costs still a headache for Olympic athletes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMCanadian 400-metre hurdles record holder Adam Kunkel (file photo). TORONTO — No one knows the cost of chasing gold better than Adam Kunkel. The 29-year-old Canadian record holder in the 400-metre men’s hurdles buried himself in debt trying to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- RAW VIDEO: Norfolk commissioner of revenue on credit card controversy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMNORFOLK – Norfolk’s Commissioner of the Revenue says she’ll work to regain the public’s trust following an investigation into possible misuse of city credit cards. Sharon McDonald issued a statement Wednesday responding in part to criticism from Mayor Paul Fraim. A 12-page report presented at Tuesday’s council meeting found there was no evidence of fraud, misappropriation or wrong-doing on her ...
- Hyundai Stumbles Out Of The Gate - Sales Down 11% For August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMHyundai Motor America today announced sales of 53,603, down 11 percent compared with the all-time sales record set in August 2009, when the successful "Cash for Clunkers" program was in place.
- New York imam: Mosque fight about Muslim role Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMThe imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.
- Chinese manufacturing, auto sales gain in sign economy slowing less quickly than feared Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMSHANGHAI - Chinese manufacturing growth improved and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.
- Teresa Guidice Wants a Pay Raise Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:48AMHousewife says won't return to show if her pay is not doubled. Brianna Gunter Of all of Bravo’s Housewives , those featured in The Real Housewives of New Jersey have provided some of the most exciting moments on television . In their past two seasons, there have been more catfights, hair pulling, police involvement, and trash talk than any of the other Housewives shows. In one of the last ...
- Jet purchase ‘shreds’ Conservative fiscal reputation, Ignatieff says Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:48AMCiting military and prison spending, Liberal Leader questions Stephen Harper’s economic priorities as caucus meeting wraps up
- Ater Majok withdraws from UConn Huskies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:48AMConnecticut forward Ater Majok has withdrawn from school after playing just 26 games for the Huskies.
- Joe Malone: Economy comes first Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:48AMJoe Malone had been out of government for 11 years before being motivated by what he saw as the country going more to the left — the deal-laden healthcare bill that didn’t include tort reform, deficits and lobbyists getting what they wanted in Washington.
- Report IDs ferry division issues Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:47AMMARK HIBBS MOREHEAD CITY — An initial report on an ongoing internal investigation by the N.C. Department of Transportation prompted by media scrutiny of the recent dismissal of its ferry division director identified issues the department said “merit closer examination and possible changes.”
- Cedar Rapids flood group to picket Culver fundraiser Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMUPDATE: West-side Cedar Rapids residents plan to demonstrate later today outside a fundraiser for Gov. Chet Culver, calling it “tacky” he would raise re-election funds in their neighborhood, but not accept their invitation to discuss their issues with flood recovery plans. “It’s just tacky,” said Kathy Potts, one of the groups that has [...]
- NZ construction sector at & #39;precipice & #39; Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe non-residential construction sector in NZ is at & quot;the precipice of a collapse & quot;, the NZ Institute of Economic Research warns.
- Stocks drop as investors enter week cautiously Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMStocks fell in thin trading Monday after more signs of slowing economic growth got investors worried ahead of a key report on jobs later this week
- Origin Agritech Limited Reports Third Quarter Financial Results for Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:28PMOrigin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) ("Origin” or the "Company”) , a technology-focused supplier of crop seeds in China, today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2010. Origin prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of the United States.
- ECONOMY: Consumer spending rises 0.4 percent in July Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:27PMWASHINGTON — Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles.
- Salmon derby has seen many changes in 23 years Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:27PMFred Geberdt has been the cochair of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular for each of the 23 years the Sydenham Sportsman's Club has run the fishing derby, so who better to ask how the event has changed over the years? But settle in as he answers, it takes a while.[...]
- Men spend more to look good Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:26PMYoung men are spending more on looking good than women, a UK survey has found.
- Leeds United: Somma's still got lots of work to do - Ormsby Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:13AMLeeds United legend Brendan Ormsby answers your questions. (29/08/2010 10:00:00)
- 'Vapor trail' leads to Paris Hilton's Vegas arrest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:13AMParis Hilton's latest run-in with the law began when a motorcycle officer got a whiff of suspicious smoke emanating from a Cadillac on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Arbitration looks likely for stalled Ashwaubenon, Howard-Suamico teacher contract negotiations Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:12AMTeachers in two local school districts Ashwaubenon and Howard-Suamico have been working without contracts for more than a year and talks could be nearing a standstill.
- Computer bargains? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:12AMSAN FRANCISCO - If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook.
- Grand Island passes budget, includes two new police officers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:10AMThe Grand Island city budget is passed. It includes two new police officers and no new property taxes.
- Former AP reporter Jules Loh, who covered the odd, offbeat and momentous for AP, dies at 79 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:10AMJules Edward Loh, an Associated Press reporter who covered the civil rights movement, the space program and other momentous stories before carving out a second career roaming the United States in search of the offbeat and the extraordinary, has died. He was 79.
- New students and faculty fill the hallways of Northwest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:09AMMonday was not only the first day of the school year for some of the students at Northwest High School, Central Catholic and Heartland Lutheran High school, it was the first day of school for a few staff members as well.
- Off-road vehicle proposal scrapped for public roads near foothills Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:06PMGOLD BAR -- Snohomish County has dropped a plan to allow off-road vehicles on county roads near the state's Reiter Foothills. The idea was supposed to boost tourism and economic development by allowing off-road vehicles better access to the state recreation area.
- Alonso fastest in Belgian GP practice Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMFerrari’s Fernando Alonso splashed his way to the top of the timing screens yesterday in a rain-soaked free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Unity, togetherness make Steinert football solid Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMThis is the 11th part in a daily series on high school football camps throughout Mercer County. Kevin Maloney Special to the Times HAMILTON — To say the Steinert High football team got off to a rocky start last year would be painting a nice picture. A nice, warm, comforting picture.
- Kangas, Demons have big futures: Firrito Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMMelbourne and North Melbourne will play no part in this year's AFL finals but they're tipped to be heavyweights of the future.
- Manchester City-Juventus clash adds sparkle to Europa League Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMBig-spending Manchester City, striving to join European soccer’s aristocracy, will face one of its oldest members when they meet Italians Juventus in the group stage of the Europa League following Friday’s draw.
- Q&A: Lynda Resnick on her style Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:04PMThe businesswoman (POM Wonderful, Fiji Water) and LACMA arts patron favors a 'relaxed Southern California matron' look. Lynda Resnick knows a thing or two about packaging. Over her 40-year career as an entrepreneur and marketing guru, she has turned pomegranates into a trendy fruit, named a brand of mandarin oranges "Cuties," promoted the benefits of "artesian" bottled water and sold hundreds of ...
- Ontario man charged with online luring Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:03PMTORONTO - An Ajax, Ont., man is accused of spending hours in front of the computer, luring girls from online chat rooms before "exposing himself" over webcam.
- US stocks rally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:01PMWall St rallied after Ben Bernanke said the US central bank would step in if the economy faltered.
- State Rejects Loan; Firefighters Laid Off Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:01PMThe state turns down a request for an emergency loan by a Morgan County township under fire for excessive spending.
- Japan PM Kan vows firm moves against strong yen Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:01PMTOKYO - Japan's prime minister said on Friday he will take firm measures on currencies when needed and will meet the Bank of Japan governor, increasing the possibility the central bank will ease policy soon as it confronts a surging yen.
- New Everett gelato shop is a delicious business venture Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:54AMLife's short ... eat dessert first. The motto of Gelato'icious, an Italian ice cream and dessert shop in south Everett, sounds even better as summer heats up.
- Overgrown signs need attention Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe economy may not be growing much, but the trees and shrubs around stop signs, speed limit signs and other roadside postings have been for much of the season, sometimes obscuring them.
- UD basketball team lands dynamic duo Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:52AMNEWARK -- Freshmen converge on a college basketball team, coming from different places, varied backgrounds and having experienced diverse coaching and playing styles.
- China Spending Curbs Spook Trade Partners Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:52AMChina slowdown sends chill through trade partners
- Duquette to Northeastern Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:51AMTuesday August 17, 2010 n The Wahconah graduate is named associate head coach.
- Pavin says Tiger 'high on list' for Ryder Cup Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:50AMMILWAUKEE -- Tiger Woods remained No. 1 in the world ranking Monday. He was nowhere to be found on two other lists that matter.
- Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy not practicing AP Photo WIMR107 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:50AMBEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is not practicing because of a minor thumb injury sustained in his NFL exhibition debut.
- Tigers open wallet to sign Nick Castellanos, other draft picks Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:50AMThe Tigers didn't have a first-round pick in this year's draft but they wound up spending as if they did.
- Colts' 2009 top draft picks try to pick up their play this year Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:02AMANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Colts defensive tackle Fili Moala is finally starting to feel like himself.
- Perkasie group seeks to get residents involved Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:02AMPerkasie First President Justin Stottlar has always been politically involved wherever he’s lived, but when he heard residents talking on the streets about problems in the borough, he didn’t believe them at first.
- Bonfire Fair set for Saturday in Lunenburg Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:01AMLUNENBURG -- Hundreds of wooden pallets will be stacked on the field outside Lunenburg High School later this week in preparation for the Bonfire Fair, an annual tradition in town that dates back to the 1970s.
- Channel 5 CEO to leave in management shake-up Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:01AMLONDON (Reuters) - Dawn Airey, chief executive of Channel 5, is to step down as part of a shake-up of management at Britain's smallest terrestrial broadcaster, under plans from new owner Richard Desmond.
- Research and Markets: Indian Defense & Aerospace Market - Force Field Dynamics Analysis Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Indian Defense & Aerospace Market - Force Field Dynamics Analysis" report to their offering.
- Ahead of the Bell: Cisco results due after close Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:59AM(AP:NEW YORK) Cisco Systems Inc. is expected to post earnings of 42 cents per share for its latest quarter when it reports after the stock market closes on Wednesday.
- Ahead of the Bell: Cisco Results Due After Close Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:58AMCisco expected to earn 42 cents in fiscal 4th qtr, revenue growth forecast in double digits Cisco Systems - Recreation - John Chamber - Thomson Reuters - Fiscal year
- Norton Bows to Buck in GOP U.S. Senate Primary Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:58AMBuck wins by 4-percent