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BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT _ wire editors (3250 words) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:26AMUpdated at 8 p.m. EST (0100 UTC).
Spring sings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:37PMThe return of birds and birdsong are one of spring's most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging this with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor.
Women's Literary Festival at 29 still a coveted ticket Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:25PMWriters share personal stories, read excerpts, offer advice.
Even after downsizing, Crist's plan to save Everglades by buying sugar land is under siege Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:11PMfirst photoLAND: Cane is harvested by machinery and put into carts to be taken to waiting train cards. The cane stalks are then transported to a sugar mill.
Frédéric Fekkai brings 'outside the box' sessions to stylists in his Palm Beach salon Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:17PMMonday was training day at Frédéric Fekkai's Brazilian Court salon.
Rogers still doing it his way Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMHad it not been for his stomach for risk, a chance meeting in a Texas hotel lobby and a popular comic strip, cable tycoon Ted Rogers might have sailed right past the chance to build the country's biggest wireless company, now the cornerstone of his mighty empire.
Right at Home: Bird motifs, soft tones are what’s new for spring Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:09PMPublished: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:29 a.m. The return of birds and birdsong are one of spring’s most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging this with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor.
State Dem. leaders in town Saturday for fundraiser Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:02PMDemocrats have been the subject of public bruising lately, as all sorts of criticisms are lobbed their way: They haven’t fixed the economy. They haven’t been effective in dealing with health care reform or climate change. They are sending the country deeper into debt.
Support for proposed destination resorts grows Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:50AMGOLD BEACH – So far, Curry County has not received opposition to the idea of destination resorts and a proposed ordinance governing such development. On Wednesday the Curry County Board of Commissioners heard oral testimony from four people and received written remarks from three organizations, none opposing destination resorts and the majority overwhelmingly endorsing recommendations by the ...
Nine outstanding cultural leaders, programs secure Muse Awards Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:27PMThe Palm Beach County Cultural Council's annual Muse Awards Ceremony Saturday night spotlighted the best in the county's cultural community.
Baseball Team to Train With Padres Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:37PMFor most people, the idea of Spring Break brings to mind frolicking on the beach every day and drinking excessively each night.
New move on flood dangers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:29PMA SPECIAL reference group has been established to assess Port Fairy's vulnerability to flooding and coastal erosion caused by climate change. Moyne Shire Council officers will work with the
Planning historic Boardwalk's role in Atlantic City's future Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe Atlantic City Boardwalk is a popular destination for visitors. Here, crowds roam the boards during Memorial Day weekend 2009.
Crowds gather on high ground to await waves Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:52PMHilo mobilized Saturday for the big one that never materialized.
The search for happiness: "The Geography of Bliss" Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:32AMEvery year Mesa County libraries chooses one book and encourages the entire community to read it together. This year the book is all about happiness. 11 News met up with the author to find out more about his book "The Geography of Bliss".
Categorized | Archive Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:36AMFormer Lt. Gov and Curb Records Chairman Mike Curb pledged $10 million to CSUN, the largest single cash donation and the largest gift from an alum to Cal State Northridge, on August 23.
Six of eight open seats for Burlington City Council are being contested this year Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe candidates by ward Ward 1: Ed Adrian, Democrat, and Miles Dougherty, Progressive. Ward 2: Bram Kranichfeld, Democrat, and Maxwell Tracy, Progressive, for remaining year of a two-year term; David Berezniak, Democrat, and Jonathan Leavitt, Progressive.
RP east coastlines spared from tsunami disaster Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:56AMThere were no waves of gigantic proportions. Not even the meter-high ones that the weather bureau warned people about. The country’s east coast was clear.
Jammin' in LA Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:19AMA little planning can route you around traffic and to the cool shops and sights of Los Angeles.
Southern Luzon residents alerted on tsunami Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:26AMOfficials of Southern Luzon provinces have alerted residents living along the eastern coastal areas to make all the necessary precautions and take advantage of the remaining lead time to seek safe ground amid the threat of a tsunami caused by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile Saturday.
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SEEN AT THE SCENE: Steel Magnolias event a feast for the senses Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe Steel Magnolias, the support group of the Stramski Center, held an annual open house to showcase the center and to inform its supporters of the latest developments.
Around Town Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:57AMPittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, the official school of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, will hold auditions for its summer program at the Ballet Academy of Texas, on at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
Around Town Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:56AMHeroes, a support group of people caring for aging parents, will feature Elaine Harrison from the Visiting Nurses Association at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the First United Methodist Church.
Jay-Z and the Post-Modern Man [Ruminations] Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:30PM# ruminations Since this is my last weekend on the site until I return, begging for a job as James Del's assistant, I've invited some friends to play with me. Matt Ealer is the proprietor of Rendit Dot Tumblr Dot Com . Matt? More »
Staying Healthy on the Road Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:35AMTRAVELING and staying healthy? Sounds like an oxymoron. After all, most trips are a handy excuse to whip out that all-purpose line: “But I’m on vacation!” to indulge in some fat-filled, high calorie food and zero exercise.
Prelude to summer Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:47AMJust as expected, right after Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year festivities, my social calendar is beginning to fill up again, leading on to the annual frenzy of getting caught up in the dizzying whirl of the metro’s social events in the second quarter of the year.
Group forms to promote Brookings businesses Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:14AMThere is still time to submit an entry into the Brookings Merchants Association’s logo contest to win $100 in cash, plus additional fame and fortune. The winner will be interviewed on “Your Community” on KBSC TV cable channel 9, and be featured with the winning logo in an article in the Curry Coastal Pilot. The logo will be used on all the newly formed merchants association’s advertising and ...
Borough prepares for changing of guard Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:31AMPolice Chief Douglas Bickel is retiring. Lt. Randall Floyd will take his place after 20 years on the force.
Beaches election roundup Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:33AMBelleair BeachPolling place: Precinct 422, Belleair Beach City Hall, 444 Causeway Blvd.
SREF to honor Pate on Friday Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:31PMGulf Breeze News Gulf Breeze High School English teacher Edward Pate will be the guest of honor Friday evening when the Santa Rosa Education Foundation honors the county’s top teachers during the Santa Rosa Golden Apple Celebration at New World Landing. read more
Crist restocks water board with backers of his Everglades restoration plan Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:13PMCrist restocks water board with backers of his Everglades restoration plan
Census to alter political districts Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:10PMSEMINOLE COUNTY - It's 10 simple questions with a decade of implications. Every 10 years, as per the Constitution, the United States performs a census - a headcount and snapshot of everyone living in the U.S. The original intent was to make ...
Juror falls asleep during arguments Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:12PMSitting in a wooden chair in jeans and a khaki blazer with his long, wavy gray hair framing his face, Rodney James Alcala read his closing arguments from a piece of paper to the jury for nearly three hours.
Food & Wine Calendar Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:39PMTHURSDAY South Beach Wine and Food Festival: Four-day event features top chefs, culinary personalities and wine and spirits producers; through Sunday at various Miami Beach venues, culminating in a grand tastings Saturday and Sunday at Lummus Park. Prices vary and some events are sold out. Full schedule and tickets at www.sobefest.com or 877-762-3933.
Surf schools policy given the green light Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:37PMLocal Surf Schools will be allowed to continue after Council passed a draft policy at last week’s meeting. AN exhaustive consultation has led to draft 11 of Kiama Council’s policy on the licensing of Seven Mile Beach surf schools, which was passed at last week’s council meeting.
Marin Headlands history revealed in book Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:22PMMarin resident Dorothy Gibson recently unveiled her new book “Marin Headlands.” It’s a small publication filled to the brim with vintage photos of the Marin recreational area as well as of Sausalito.
Bulldogs Primp For Beauty Contest Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:03PMPICTURE PERFECT. This black pup poses for pictures on the red carpet at last year’s Bulldog Beauty Contest. He was one of the competition’s winners. —Gazette file photo
Long Beach Reads “The Soloist” Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:02PMReading, for the most part, is a solitary activity. Outside of schools or literary clubs, the book an individual is reading probably isn’t what her parents, roommates, friends or neighbors are reading.
U.S. 3RD DISTRICT - DFL sets candidate forums Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:49PMThe two announced candidates seeking the DFL 3rd Congressional District endorsement, Maureen Hackett and Jim Meffert, will participate in moderated forums Feb. 16 and Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.. The Feb. 16 forum will be held in Edina at Southview Middle School, 4725 Southview Lane. The Feb. 25 forum will be held at Brooklyn Park City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. North.
CleanTech OC Launches With Goal to Make Orange County a National Leader in the New Clean Technology Economy Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:48PMNew Trade Association Targets More Than 200 OC-Based Clean Technology Companies
CleanTech OC Launches With Goal to Make Orange County a National Leader in the New Clean Technology Economy Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:30PMIRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - 02/24/10) - CleanTech OC, a new trade association created to support more than 200 clean technology companies in Orange County, today announced the organization's formation and leadership. CleanTech OC will seek to establish Orange County as a center of clean technology innovation, investment, research and development, environmental improvement, and job creation for ...
Broadhurst questions actions of fellow board members Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:12PMTOPSAIL BEACH – Calling the latest town newsletter propaganda and accusing others on the board of trying to stall or stop the progress of the interim beach project, one commissioner is speaking out.
Has MLK's dream been achieved or deferred - or both? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:04PMHas MLK's dream been achieved or deferred - or both?
Central Coast Suit Drive kicks off to help women in need Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:10PMLocal realtors are helping women who are looking to find a job dress for success. The Central Coast Suit Drive kicked off Tuesday with a special party in Pismo Beach, and organizers need your help. They're hoping to collect new or gently used suits or other professional attire this week. All donations will go to help the national non-profit organization, "Dress for Success." It offers clothing ...
William Eggleston the 'Big Star' of CAM's 'Starburst' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:39PMIn the new Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit Starburst: Color Photography in America 1970-1980, a key point is that this work was tough stuff in its time. The art world couldn’t understand why the new, upcoming photographers were eschewing artful black-and-white compositions and colorful nature landscapes to concentrate on banal, even grotesque shots of unglamorous everyday life.
Dalai Lama urges U.S. to spread democracy Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:23PMDAVIE, Fla. — Voicing admiration for American values, the Dalai Lama on Tuesday called for the United States to spread freedom to other lands.
Zoning would open lakefront to public camping Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMby Margaret Whitmer reporter LEXINGTON TWP. - The Township Planning Commission has approved a new zoning district between M- 25 and the lakeshore that could make public camping possible. read more
UNF logistics students win national supply chain competition Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:59AMFour University of North Florida students representing the University’s Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program recently defeated 14 universities across the country to win the 2010 Operation Stimulus Case Competition.
William Eggleston Is the Big Star Of CAMs Starburst Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:08AMin the new Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit Starburst: Color Photography in America 1970-1980, a key point is that this work was tough stuff in its time.