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  • Fair for men and women? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:06AMTrying to get a handle on how women are doing in the work force today can be confusing. Women are graduating college in higher numbers than men. In the Portland-Vancouver area, women in their 20s make more money than their male peers. And women did much better than men at holding on to their jobs through the recession — 8 percent of women are unemployed, compared with 9.8 percent of men.
  • Tedford proud to pass Waldorf atop victory list Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:47AMWith Saturday's 52-3 victory over UC Davis, Jeff Tedford moved ahead of the celebrated Pappy Waldorf as the most successful Cal coach of the modern era with 68 wins, against 35 defeats. Waldorf was 67-32-4 from 1947-56. Now in his ninth year in Berkeley,... Jeff Tedford - University of California Davis - California - Education - United States
  • Essex Academy starts year leaner Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:47AMESSEX -- The Edge Academy in Essex entered its second year Wednesday leaner than its first, but with a full plate of work planned. "We're kind of excited," said Ellen Thompson, who presides over the school. "I think it's going to be a really good year."
  • Kit Siang reminds MCMC of public perception Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:46AMBy Malaysian Mirror “All right-thinking Malaysians regardless of political affiliation should join hands to call and work for a return of civility, reason and rationality in public discourse and an end to any form of racial or religious slurs particularly on the social media and Internet.”
  • Report reveals site of secret Israeli base Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:46AMJERUSALEM, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- A French magazine has revealed the Israeli location of one of the largest and most important signals intelligence bases (SIGNIT) in the world. Israel - Middle East - Jerusalem - Warfare and Conflict - Israel-Palestine
  • NCAA panel rules Masoli can play today Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:42AMOXFORD - The NCAA subcommittee for appeals ruled in favor of Jeremiah Masoli on Friday, and the former Oregon quarterback is immediately eligible to play at Ole Miss.
  • Campus briefs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:42AMCo-founder of website to speak at Purdue
  • GPCA responds to California's rejection of plastic bag ban proposal Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:59AMDubai, UAE - September 5 th , 2010 - In a move that holds a lot of significances after contentious debate, California lawmakers rejected a bill to ban all plastic shopping bags, a decision that has been hailed by regional industry spokespeople.
  • Lagoon Bahrain signs with Nadim Asghar Ali Group Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:58AMAmwaj Islands, Bahrain; Lagoon Bahrain, first outdoor mall in Bahrain, announced yesterday signing another agreement with Nadim Asghar Ali Group to occupy a total area of 323 sqm and open three major retail outlets.
  • Fury at Tories new plan to sell Royal Mail Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:56AMDavid Cameron is facing furious protests over fresh plans to sell Royal Mail.
  • Officials confused by Hot August Nights' secrecy Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:53AMDealing with the Hot August Nights organization has been an exercise in frustration after event officials announced in June that the classic car and music festival will be opening in Long Beach, Calif., next year for a six-year run, officials of Reno and Sparks said.
  • Gauge businesses on how they resolve mistakes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:50AMWhen I judge a company’s customer service, I look not only at the number and kinds of complaints, but at how the firms respond.
  • Western Carolinian Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:48AMDr. Brian Railsback, former Dean of the Honors College, now head of the English department here at Western Carolina University, is very excited about the changes his department is undergoing.
  • The science of the whitetail rut Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:44AMBecause I can't go more than a few weeks without writing about whitetail deer, I thought I'd get your hunting blood pumping by covering what we know, and don't know, about the rut.
  • CHELSEA: SRSLY Coalition launches positive button campaign Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:43AMSRSLY is launching a new program to encourage adults to provide recognition to Chelsea youth for positive behaviors.
  • End User 2.0: When Employees Have All The Answers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:28PMEnd users know what tech they want. IT must adapt to that reality--and know where to draw the line.
  • Silent PM, talkative Congress members Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:28PMBy Amulya Ganguli, As a broad church party, the Congress was never known for organisational discipline. The habit of its members speaking out of turn was always a feature of its functioning.
  • How the United States government is exploiting poor people ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:27PMfrom developing countries. The United States government through the State Department is exploiting poor people from developing countries by preying on their hopes and aspirations to immigrate to the United States.
  • Delta College learning services program earns $20,000 grant to train future philanthropists, community leaders Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMDelta College officials are hoping to mold the next generation of philanthropists through a new academic program that will benefit local nonprofits.
  • School-zone signs absent near new Glen Allen High Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMSchool-zone signs will not be installed near Henrico County's new high school on Staples Mill Road in time for Tuesday's opening day.
  • Some unions won't back Space in House race Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:17PMPolitical fallout from their vote on overhauling health care has jeopardized the electoral prospects of some congressional Democrats in Ohio, including Rep. Zack Space. What sets the two-term congressman apart from the others is that it's his "no" vote that has people angry.
  • CarMax Inc. turns to new agency for ad duties Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:17PMCarMax Inc. has picked an independent New York ad agency to take the lead creative duties for its advertising. The Goochland County-based chain of used-car stores chose Amalgamated and is negotiating a contract, the company said. The agency was selected after a three-month review. A spokeswoman for CarMax said yesterday ...
  • Citadel plan draws fire Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMMARQUETTE - A group of Marquette residents gathered at the Landmark Inn Friday to discuss concerns the residents have with a proposed six-story addition to the Marquette Citadel on Blaker Street.
  • Annual Hawk Mountain raptor count is under way Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:14PMThey look out at the hazy ridge with binoculars, telescopes and trained eyes. Volunteer Mark J. Chestnut of Maidencreek Township spots a monarch butterfly far away, near the western end of the Shochary Ridge.
  • The rise of the virtual museum Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMBerlin - Virtual museums on the internet let you peek into the house where Beethoven was born and view a Picasso hanging in a gallery - all at the click of a computer mouse. You can examine art, history and technology exhibits from the comfort of your sofa at home.
  • Springfield teachers report for duty Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:24PMNew teachers for the Springfield Township School District began their teacher induction at Enfield Elementary School Monday. The district hired eight new teachers for the 2010-2011 school year, as well as a substitute teacher for the middle school and a behavior analyst for Erdenheim Elementary School.
  • Results of SmartMeter field testing due soon Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMA highly anticipated study addressing concerns about the controversial new wireless utility meters called SmartMeters that PG&E is rolling out to its customers throughout the state is scheduled for release on Thursday.
  • Khama magic could favour BDP in Tonota North Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMFRANCISTOWN: The Tonota North constituency has mutated under different names, sizes and shapes over the years since independence 44 years ago
  • Witness convention focuses on rare message: Stay close to God Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:19PMGABORONE - In a world where some powerful and influential voices in academia and media dismiss or disparage belief in God, Jehovah's Witnesses are proclaiming the importance of such belief, actually promoting the strengthening of one's personal attachment to God.
  • Peetz School Board to review vision for district Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:19PMPEETZ — Peetz Plateau School District is looking ahead to the future. During a work session before their regular meeting on Tuesday, the school board discussed the process for looking at the district’s vision.
  • ANAESTHETIC PRACTITIONER - London - Clinical Trials - Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:18PMMy Client a lrge Private Hospital in Croydon are currently seeking a Anaesthetics Practitioner.
  • Malaysia in the Era of Globalization #30 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:14PMBy M. Bakri Musa Chapter 4: Modern Model States The Relevant Lessons For Malaysia (Cont’d) A few years ago I was a guest teacher for the senior class in the school near my village in Malaysia where I once taught briefly as a temporary teacher. What an experience! I was taken aback at how passive [...]
  • Sumo wrestlers receive iPad's Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe Japan Sumo Association is giving 60 Apple iPad's to their wrestlers to improve communication.
  • An international perspective of UNCW Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMAll those who have studied abroad have gone through a process of assimilation, getting to know the community and way of life, but what do foreigners think when they come to the United States and get to live and go to school at UNCW? This fall there are 218 international students on campus, the largest amount ever.
  • St. Barnabas holds Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe Cancer Centers of St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston will present an 11-part free Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series titled “Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patients Excel)” Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 14.
  • Audit Shows Errors In Ga. Sex Offender List Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:31AMATLANTA -- A state audit shows that Georgia's sex offender registry contains numerous errors. Auditors cited outdated computers, underfunding, understaffing and poor communication between government agencies.
  • Emergency records can't be made public: Prez secretariat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:30AM'Constitution protects the communication between Fakhruddin ahmed and Indira Gandhi from being revealed'.
  • Lady Pirates win two, start fall season at 3-0 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:28AMHAMPSTEAD – One thing that has always stood out in a successful athletic season – regardless of the level – is that good teams win even when they are not playing at their best.
  • 'Twitter mess' at Dexter chamber offers social media lessons when business mixes with personal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26AMThe rules that govern the social media world are constantly evolving, but an episode that led to the resignation of the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce’s executive director shows that ignorance about that evolution is risky. Mary Ann Bell Falzon......
  • HTG Convenes First Vendor Peer Group For Channel-Driven IT Vendors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26AMHTG Peer Groups, a network of IT solution provider executives formed to collaborate and share business best practices, is expanding its focus to include additional segments of the IT market.
  • Asheville landlords take part in homelessness conversation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26AMASHEVILLE — The City of Asheville recently sent out this news release. The effort to address homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County relies on as many partnerships and as many voices as possible.
  • La Liga Team Of The Week: Round 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:24AMAfter all the trials and tribulations during a traumatising summer for los Barralets, taking a point from Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid was the ideal tonic, and they had their Israeli shot-stopper to thank, as he did his level best to keep los Blancos at bay.
  • Canadian Teens Have More Freedom Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:24AMCanadian teenagers have more freedom than French or Italian peers and their parents are the most tolerant, researchers in Canada, France and Italy say.
  • Crews Begin Recovery Of Mount Hood Remains Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:44AMSearch and rescue teams will head up Mount Hood to reach human remains believed to be those of a missing 24-year-old climber.
  • Chikka begins free smartphone-to-PC messaging Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:42AMChikka Philippines Inc., a mobile messaging provider starts its new service that allows smartphone users to directly send messages to personal computers (PC) and other mobile phone users for free.
  • Convergys activates advanced global command center in RP Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:42AMConvergys Corporation, a global leader in relationship management, and the largest private employer in the Philippines, has announced it has activated a new, state-of-the-art command center in the Philippines.
  • Company donates $250k for engineering lab Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:41AMAn international communication and information technology company has pledged $250,000 to Purdue for a new engineering instructional laboratory.
  • Two indicted after heroin sting Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:39AMTwo Michigan men have been indicted on federal drug charges for allegedly bringing heroin to Lorain County from the Detroit area. Calvin Sims, 19, is charged with distribution of heroin, use of a communication facility – a telephone – to facilitate a drug trafficking offense, possession with intent to distribute heroin and traveling in interstate commerce [...]
  • EXTOL Hosts Free Webinar, 'Simplifying Business Integration with EBI 2.5' Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:38AMEXTOL International, the mid-market-focused B2B integration solution provider, announced today it is hosting a complimentary webinar "Simplifying Business Integration with EBI 2.5." Registration is currently open for the webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. â 2:30 p.m.
  • dependent on – or at least abusing – drugs or alcohol. Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:36AMSecondly, you may see that a fellow rider puts you or others at physical risk. This might be a rider who: