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French first lady becomes global AIDS ambassador Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:08PMPARIS (AFP) - Wearing a red ribbon, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on Monday became a global AIDS ambassador, vowing to direct the media spotlight on her toward a "more important" cause.
INFO-TECH Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:04PMINTERVIEW: Rupee swings more worrisome than slowdown for Infosys Bangalore, Dec. 1 The mid-September meltdown, that spelt doom for some of the largest financial institutions, has in a single unanticipated stroke changed the way the world is, but much of the impact on the large Indian IT services providers ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-01 18:43 US holiday air travel mostly smooth despite storms Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:04PMBy Kyle Peterson
Island tourism take grew in 2007; resiliency predicted Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:03PMThe Rhode Island tourism industry had an “impressive year” in 2007 and is well positioned to weather the current economic downturn. Those are the conclusions of Kenneth McGill, executive managing director of Global Insight, the firm hired by Rhode Island’s regional tourism councils to evaluate the tourism industry.
Interstate reports a slower 2008, may cut summer routes Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:03PMRidership on the ferry from Point Judith was down 34 percent in September compared to last year and the ferry company has not ruled out eliminating some summer routes.
Go green this holiday season Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:02PMKEARNEY — The song doesn’t have the same ring, but those may be the lyrics you should sing this holiday season.
Uticans plan trips to Obama inauguration Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:39PM Some Mohawk Valley residents, anticipating history and desiring to join the expected millions of people from every corner of the country, are planning trips to Washington, D.C., for president-elect Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address.
UN forum backs harsher penalties for sex tourists Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:29PMTourists who go abroad to abuse children should face the prospect of prosecution in their home countries if they are caught having sex with kids in nations with lax penalties, participants at a U.N.-backed conference concluded Friday.
Oregon Recreation Report Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:29PMThe Oregon Recreation report (fishing, hunting, viewing), updated Tuesday, Nov. 25
Local Woman Reacts To India Terrorist Attacks Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:28PMOver the past three days, the death toll in India has risen as a group of terrorists have killed more than 150 people. Although this horrific event may seem to be a world away, the attacks are hitting home for one local woman.
Spending More Under Guise of Less Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:27PMWMBD/WYZZ-TV—PEORIA--Shoppers itching for a deal took stores by storm, but unlike what many expect this year some local shoppers are spending more money than last year.
Sons of Coaches Find Own Voices Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:21PMThis weekend, Tony Bennett will share the stage with Pat Knight, whose father Bob is the winningest college basketball coach, the coaching son of another coaching father.
New star emerges in OSU Cowgirls’ win over New Orleans Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:37PMSTILLWATER — For the first time this season, Andrea Riley didn’t lead Oklahoma State in scoring. When OSU beat New Orleans 84-54 on Wednesday night, the Cowgirls star point guard had a good game, scoring 21 points and grabbing five steals. But junior transfer Tegan Cunningham had a breakout night, scoring a career-high 23 points in the win. "Tegan’s a scorer,” OSU coach Kurt Budke said. "I love ...
To Heal and to Teach Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:35PMJulie, a tiny woman, showed up at the clinic in Haiti in desperate trouble.
Price at pump hits $1.69 Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:34PMPrice at pump hits $1.69
Bedlam 2008: Bedlam finally living up to its name Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:33PMSTILLWATER — We call it Bedlam, this OSU-OU sports rivalry, but the name came late to football. For 50 years, this was the Serene Series. Between 1945 and 1995, Oklahoma State beat the Sooners three times.
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Thankful for Sam, iron and bacon Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:31PMGas prices are down, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is just hours away, I’m about to stuff my stomach with enough turkey and pumpkin pie to move my cholesterol level from yellow (elevated) to orange (high), and it’s Iron Bowl week.
Bellevue Metro service should be changed, Municipal League chair says Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:31PMThe Metro Transit plan that allocates 40 percent of new service to the Eastside should be changed according to the chair of the Municipal League.
Town’s new social services director already on the job Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:24AMSOMERS — The town has hired a new social services director who’s spent the last several weeks transitioning into the position.
Local bikers head to mountain bike Mecca for a high-desert adventure Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:20AMMOAB, Utah -- Take a camera to capture images of the amazing landscapes you’ll see if you’re headed to the mountain-bike Mecca of Moab, Utah, with Dale Arbour. Take plenty of sunscreen, too.
The BTS bargain Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:20AM27 November, 2008 - Tired of paying through your nose for a taxi ride? Just wait till next week.
Clubs delay India trips Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:19AMAustralian and English clubs have postponed leaving for India for the Twenty20 Champions League because of terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Rush ready for a break from the long road trips Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:18AMRAPID CITY — You don’t have to tell the Rapid City Rush that life on the road is tough.
Medvedev Calls for First BRIC Summit Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:51PM27 November 2008 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil --President Dmitry Medvedev and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Wednesday for the first summit of major emerging- market countries, known as BRICs, in Russia next year.
Pep Boys Offers Easy Preventive Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Car in Top Shape for Thanksgiving Travel Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:51PM The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and ...
Local officials claim there’s gold in the hills Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:50PMNortheastern Oregon has world-class assets right at its feet, and it’s high time, a group of city officials say, that the region began sharing its scenery and topography with the ramblers of the world.
Pep Boys Offers Easy Preventive Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Car in Top Shape for Thanksgiving Travel Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:46PM PHILADELPHIA----The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers drivers simple tips to get their vehicles ready for holiday road trips and travel.
NYC holiday travelers find smaller crowds Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:39PM(AP:NEW YORK) Holiday travelers leaving the city for Thanksgiving found smaller crowds than usual at La Guardia Airport, with the slumping economy blamed for keeping people at home and federal authorities warning of a possible terror plot against the subways.
New name, mission for bicycle group Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 10:04AM The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation has a new name -- the Active Transportation Alliance, and a new Web site: activetrans.org .
Americans return to thriftiness as a way of life Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:54AMFrugality is making a comeback.
Ike can’t take Dickens on the Strand Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:53AMNorthwest Houston residents who make family trips to Dickens on the Strand won’t be disappointed this year.
Tax proposal would give Rapides Parish Coliseum a electronic boost Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:51AMDon Guillory is a man who knows his limitations.
At your service Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:49AMThe At Your Service column appears on Mondays in The News-Journal. Featured this week are recreational groups in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Teleconferencing replacing trips to court Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:46AMSOMERS, Conn. - It costs the state of Connecticut at least $1,600 every time multiple murder suspect Joshua Komisarjevsky appears in a courtroom.
Resorts avoid melting economy Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:46AMBOSTON - Aaron Rissler had big plans for this ski season, with excursions to big resorts out West and four trips to Vermont.
US, Israeli leaders to meet for a last time Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:43AMIsraeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and President George W. Bush are wrapping up three years of close cooperation with hopes of leaving a Mideast peace legacy to their successors.
If symbolic emptiness is the Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:26AM If symbolic emptiness is the measure of a Prime Minister Kevin, you are number one! well done buddy. Ohh and if you have some spare time between trips can you change your Facebook page so people can post comments. Thanks
KIDNEY COUSINS Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:13AMThe running joke was how long it would take folks to ask Joliet native Terry Strle if she knew Gov. Sarah Palin. Joliet native Terry Strle, now mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska, spent Election night in Madison, Wis., preparing to give her kidney to her cousin, Kathy Strle who lives in Crest Hill. Of course, the mayor was peppered with Gov. Sarah Palin questions when she’d rather talk about her “Kidney ...
Depth helping Bruins succeed despite difficult schedule Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:48AMBoston has risen to the top of the NHL’s Eastern Conference by going undefeated in regulation in seven games over an 11-day span. Consistent play from the four forward lines, plus valuable contributions from reserves when injuries have cropped up, have been keys.
Hansbrough, Heels lead field for Maui Invitational Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:36AMOnly one topic was talked about more than the rainy weather on Maui: the health of Tyler Hansbrough.
Laingsburg gridders receive All-CMAC honors Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 5:12PMLAINGSBURG - En route to arguably the best season in the history of the Laingsburg football program, there were several Wolfpack players who put together all-star seasons.
ACB sells Amex travellers cheques Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:56PMVietNamNet Bridge - American Express International Inc officially entered the Viet Nam market Friday by launching its American Express Travellers Cheques through the Asia Commercial Bank (ACB).
Good Earth to run on weekends Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:47PMHOUMA - Weekend bus travel may soon be a reality in Terrebonne Parish, thanks to a federal grant awarded to its transit system.Nearly $295,000 has been made available to Good Earth Transit, the agency that provides fixed-route bus service in the Houma area.
Last-Minute Travel Still An Option For Thanksgiving Holiday Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:40PMThe weak economy has led travel experts to predict a drop in travelers for Thanksgiving, but that may not be the case here in New Mexico.
Duke Grad Student Named 1 Of 32 Rhodes Scholars Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:34PMA 2007 Duke University graduate who created a program in which college athletes go to rural communities in developing countries to work with middle school-aged children was named one of 32 Rhodes Scholars this weekend.
Wade rallies Heat past Pacers Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:31PMMIAMI - With his team in a double-digit hole, Dwyane Wade hit a long 3-pointer at the end of the first half, then turned toward the Miami Heat bench and nodded.
A primer on viral hepatitis Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:25PMQ. Please discuss viral hepatitis in your column. How can we prevent this disease? –Alvin A. Makati City The Taste of Sea and Surf Remember the story of Goldilocks? This finicky eater complained that Papa Bear’s porridge was too hot, and Mama Bear’s porridge was too cold.
Skiers get an early start this season Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 10:53PMBLOWING ROCK, N.C. – The powder is fresh on Appalachian Ski Mountain and the recent weather has helped attract skiers, but with an uncertain economy, some wonder if the momentum will hold up all season.
Southwest Angles For LaGuardia Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:00AMSouthwest Airlines intends to buy seven daily round-trip takeoff and landing slots at LaGuardia Airport from bankrupt ATA Airlines, which would allow it to serve the New York airport closest to Manhattan next year.
The Hierarchy of Bookshops Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:58AMIt is a well-documented phenomenon, known as the ‘Wal-mart effect’, whereby one superstore comes into an area previously served by a number of different shops; jewellers, bakeries, butchers, greengrocers, clothes-shops, music shops and off-licences and runs them out of business.