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- Cameron's father dies after stroke Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMPrime Minister David Cameron's father Ian has died after suffering a stroke while on holiday in France, Downing Street said.
- Combat Troops are OUT of Iraq. Yeah SURE! Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMHey, everybody! I just wanted to send a quick update and give y'all the REAL story on what's going on over here with the troop withdrawal. The picture is of my crew and I on a break during a mission. The guy to the far left is my gunner (Burks) and the guy in the middle is my driver (Mizell).
- Deadspin Hall Of Fame Veterans Committee Inductee: Kige Ramsey [Deadspinhof] Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AM# deadspinhof If there was ever a person more deserving to receive a meaningless award by default from an imaginary "Veterans Committee," it has to be the man who put "You Tube Sports" on the map. More »
- Greenway bike-a-thon aids local spur Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMMcGREGOR — Over 50 cyclists hit the Chrysler Canada greenway with the aim of raising money for the Amherstburg-Essex greenway. A bike-a-thon started and ended at Co-An Park Labor Day with the event raising approximately $10,000 raised.[...]
- NV man dies to save wife, unborn child Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMBRIAN and Erin Wood of North Vancouver in happier times. Erin is pregnant with the couple’s first child.
- For many, Angel Fund ALS walk in Wakefield is personal Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMTo those who do not know Wakefield, it is quite a culture shock to enter the town of walkers ....
- Why the Rich Are Bad Customers Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMIt seems nearly every industry is out to cater to the wealthy, but businesses beware: a private banker recently warned that serving the super-wealthy can be trying, complicated and ultimately unprofitable.
- PAWS Wakefield pet of the week — Miss Crinkle Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMCurious friend seeks same. Happy, affectionate and drama-free young gal seeks that someone special ....
- Bozek, Hornets eye state title repeat Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMWhen Lakeland junior Emma Bozek steps onto the field hockey field, her competitive nature takes over. She always has a winning mind-set: her team has to win that game regardless of the situation.
- Fatherless, Motherless, Childless: A 40-Year War (Part 2) Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:07AMPHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, SEPT. 8, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- In a 40-year attack on family, John Paul II has had a unique role in arming the Church with the power of truth, especially through his theology of the body.
- Afghan Central Bank: Kabul Bank Has 'Stabilized' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMAfghan Central Bank: Troubled Kabul Bank has 'stabilized' after a nearly weeklong run Kabul - Afghanistan - Central bank - Da Afghanistan Bank - Business
- Afghan Central Bank: Kabul Bank has 'stabilized' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMAfghanistan's largest bank remained solvent Sunday after a nearly weeklong run on the troubled institution, according to the governor of the nation's central bank, which is being criticized for looking the other way...
- Afghan Central Bank: Kabul Bank has 'stabilized' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan's largest bank remained solvent Sunday after a nearly weeklong run on the troubled institution, according to the governor of the nation's central bank, which is being criticized for looking the other way at the bank's mismanagement problems for too long.
- Related Articles... Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMSUDDENLY, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was talking like a choir boy a few days after a profanity-filled outburst aimed against our very own Manny Pacquiao.
- Selling Southwest Miss.: The branding of a region Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMJACKSON — It's not just companies and products that need solid branding. Sometimes entire regions need a "hook." One area of the state is hoping to get just that, and it is looking for immediate results.
- Tabloids report on Rooney extra-marital affair Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:57AMEngland striker Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland as planned for the team's European Championship qualifier, despite reports about his private life being splashed across British tabloids.
- Newtown High School Class of 1945 gathers for 65th reunion Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:56AMThe Newtown High School Class of 1945 celebrated its 65th reunion this summer with a luncheon at the Temperance House in Newtown.
- Summer of Blago slips away Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:56AMJohn Kass: We'd planned a different summer, a summer with a vacation. But this was the Summer of Blago and his federal corruption trial, and though I shouldn't feel this way, I can't help but resent him for it.
- Hameed summoned to Pak High Commission Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:55AMYasir Hameed, who has made damning revelations about match fixing involving Pakistan team, was summoned to the country's High Commission.
- Commentary: Who would you want? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:55AMPosted: Sunday, September 5, 2010 11:35 am | Updated: 11:42 am, Sun Sep 5, 2010. Go ahead. Check any fantasy football website. Chances are, you will find an article about new Houston starting running back Arian Foster and his limitless potential.
- Brentwood police technology designed to protect officers, public Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:49PMTasers embedded with camcorders, clip-on video cameras are among the gadgets used by officers
- Arizona Cardinals' Darnell Dockett barrels toward stardom Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:48PMIt's hard to find a more inspiring story than that of Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett. It does everything at full throttle and gave the team 48 million reasons to reward him.
- Hendrix, Handel And Rock's Classical Connection Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:47PMConnecting the dots between Hendrix, Handel, Hot Tuna, classical music and rock and roll. Rock music - Classical music - Music - Jimi Hendrix - Shopping
- NFC West to be a dogfight between Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:47PMThe Cardinals have owned the NFC West for the past two years, but it's the San Francisco 49ers that are getting most of the national acclaim to win the division in 2010. The rivalry that already has been getting hot is about to get even hotter.
- Capello still fighting off critics Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:46PMEngland coach still feels the heat despite Friday’s 4-0 Euro qualifying win over Bulgaria
- Scott Cairns: Who's to Blame for Human Suffering? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:46PMI daresay that if the innocent suffer they do so because one of us -- you or me or some other thug -- now or in the past has set their pain in motion.
- Argos' success oh so special Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:46PMPoint out they're last, and the Argonauts will take a pass.
- Thousands Take Part in 28th Women's Four Miler Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:46PMNearly 4,000 women and their supporters pounded the pavement in the annual Charlottesville Women's Four Miler Saturday morning.
- Wood still hoping for Derby County loan Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:45PMAll Whites striker Chris Wood's potential Derby County loan remains alive – with a little help from Bay Olympic and Waitakere United goalkeeper Danny Robinson.
- United Way’s Annual Campaign Focus On Achieving Goals Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:45PMWhether one is looking to further their career, excel at their favorite hobby, or achieve personal goals such as optimal wellness or advancing their education, the first step is establishing your goal and executing a plan to make that goal a reality.
- Harley, union agree on labour proposal that could help keep production operations in Wis. Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:42PMMILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson Motor Co. (NYSE:HOG) and its union leaders reached a proposed labour agreement on Friday that could keep manufacturing operations and hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin.
- 7.4 quake hits New Zealand Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMWELLINGTON, New Zealand — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of serious injuries, but looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said.
- Strong 7.1 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch; state of emergency declared Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMWidespread damage but few injuries in quake centred 30 kilometres southeast of country’s second-largest city
- UConn eager for opener at Michigan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The start to this UConn football season is anything but typical. The program has made strides since joining Division I-A less than a decade ago but today brings a new twist.
- 10-minute interview: A best friend with good taste at your finger tips Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMNina Garcia’s Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion aims to address the 'What should I wear' question for almost every imaginable event the modern urban women will face.
- Guest Essay: On Labor Day remember purpose work serves Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMI've always thought of Labor Day as a great holiday. For virtually no good reason, we get a day off--one last hurrah to herald the end of summer. But now, as I work every day with hundreds of Americans for whom employment is the goal, I reconsider what Labor Day really means. I think of an essay I read many years ago. I don't remember the exact words, but I remember clearly how much I was struck ...
- Giants’ O Shows Life, D Improves, Jacobs Unhappy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMAfter a relatively calm training camp and preseason, the New York Giants finally have some controversy.
- Sandy Springs: ITP snob appeal is so-o-o-o
not funny Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMSandy Springs: ITP snob appeal is so-o-o-o
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- Fayette: Lifting the veil on Muslim life in my county Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMFayette: Lifting the veil on Muslim life in my county
- Tiger struggles to stay FedEx Cup hunt Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMTiger Woods shoots a 1-over 72, while Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain to share the clubhouse lead at 8 under in the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday.
- Sean Bell’s Widow Mulls City Council Run Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:34AM*The fiancee of police shooting victim Sean Bell is considering running for the Queens City Council seat in New York left vacant when Councilman Thomas White died, Politico reported Wednesday night. Nicole Paultre-Bell, who was to marry Sean Bell the day he was gunned down by 50 police bullets, may run in a special election [...]
- Earl Blows Past Outer Banks on Path to Northeast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:34AMA weakened Hurricane Earl howled past North Carolina's Outer Banks before daybreak Friday on its way up the East Coast.
- De Lille new W Cape minister Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:34AMPatricia de Lille will join the Western Cape government as social development minister, provincial Premier Helen Zille has announced.
- Naturalist soars to top at park in Harding Township Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMHARDING TWP. - With a name like one of nature’s wonders, how could Jill Hawk have become anything but a naturalist?
- It’s just a party, not a fundraiser Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMDEAR MISS MANNERS — My wife and I invited a number of people to a party on a Saturday evening in the party room of our downtown condo. One couple we invited are friends of friends. We don’t know t
- August's Biggest College Football Recruiting Commitments: Winners and Losers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMAugust was one of the biggest recruiting months of the year, with a ton of high profile prospects making their decisions and drastically changing the landscape of the market. There was 5-star running back Malcolm Brown to Texas, 5-star athlete James Wilder to FSU, 5-star receiver Kasen Williams and 5-star tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins to Washington, 4-star cornerbacks Nick Waisome and ...
- Regina King: The Emmys: As White As Ever Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMI try hard in my daily life not to engage in uncomfortable situations regarding race. But it is impossible for me to ignore the statistics regarding the number of people of color honored in the history of the Emmys.
- Southland teams relying heavily on new QBs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMLAKE CHARLES — “My kingdom for a transfer quarterback.”
- McNeil seals the deal to play baseball for CSU Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMJeff McNeil has been Nipomo High School’s best golfer for three years, even qualifying last summer for the prestigious U.S. Junior Amateur Tournament.
- Maria Rodale: New and Improved Tomato Sauce Recipe (from Scratch) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMLast year I wrote about making my tomato sauce from scratch--as any good gardener married to an Italian needs to do. But the truth is...