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GPD makes safety plans for post–game parties Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:46AMAfter the BCS named the Gators SEC champs, the Gainesville Police Department began preparations to keep people safe for the post–game parties. “We will be working with almost every agency that you can think of in this city,” GPD spokeswoman Summer Hallett said.
Wheatland tornado survivors share tears at service Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:07AMWHEATLAND — Wheatland residents whose lives were tragically spun together by a tornado a year ago marked the anniversary in different ways Wednesday. About a dozen residents huddled outside and counted down the seconds to 4:09 p.m. — the minute last year the tornado struck.
College-Basketball Update Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:45AMACC
Australian Open Road Championships Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:30AMMichael Rogers innfridde forventningene. Canberra’s, 29, Michael Rogers (Team Columbia) today finally added the elite Australian title to his resume with victory in the Mars Australia Elite Men’s time trial crown at the 2009 Scody Australian Open Road Championships in Buninyong, Victoria.
PEP : TV top-raters in 2008 continue to reign Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:35PMIn the primetime race, Luna Mystika maintained its No. 1 rank. Wowowee, topped the daytime race on Jan 1, the first time after many months.
Speculation swirls around NASA chief successor Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:10PMAs NASA Administrator Mike Griffin plans to leave his post on Jan. 20 when President-elect Barack Obama takes office, a short list of potential candidates to replace him is starting to emerge.
Martian rock arrangement not alien handiwork Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:41PMAt first, figuring out how pebble-sized rocks organize themselves in evenly-spaced patterns in sand seemed simple and even intuitive. But once Andrew Leier, an assistant geoscience professor at the U of C, started observing, he discovered that the most commonly held notions did not apply.
New Shows Must Jump DVR Hurdle Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:37PMWith both broadcast and cable networks rolling out fresh programs for midseason, a new hurdle is in place for series hoping to make a splash in the overnight ratings that can determine success or failure. Based on research done at the beginning of the fall season, TiVo came up with a surprising finding: Most of the viewing of most of the season’s new shows was done on a delayed basis in homes ...
Jonathan Takiff: Big changes at slimmer CES Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:00PMTO A FIRST-TIME visitor, the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show opening in Las Vegas tomorrow will seem massive. But a seasoned showgoer walking the miles of aisles will notice differences, underscoring the tough times even electronics giants are feeling these days.
Earth Life Headed for Mars Moon Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:35PMA Russian mission is set to carry Earth organisms to a Martian moon.
Consultant News.com [HOME] Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:59AMOur management consultancy columnist, Mick James, says 2009 could be summed up as a year of trying to put the most positive construction on a confusing and increasingly bleak outlook.
Ancient asteroid may have created biggest known landslide on Mars Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 10:25AMWashington, Jan 7 : Scientists have said that an asteroid may have triggered a landslide on Mars billions of years ago, which is the size of the entire United States, and the largest known anywhere.
TV Ratings (Jan. 1-4): Top-raters in 2008 continue to reign this New Year - Posted on: 2009-01-06 19:19:02 Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 10:21AMAlthough the first day of year 2009 created a slight change in the ratings game.
Keeping it real at Lakeside Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 10:07AMBen Dirs on why a visit to the darts will banish the January blues
Lincoln to hear appeal on wind farm proposal Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 10:06AMLINCOLN, Maine — In what might be the beginning of Maine’s first major legal battle over wind power, the Lincoln Appeals Board will hear an appeal Thursday of First Wind of Massachusetts’ town permit to build a proposed $130 million wind farm on Rollins Mountain.
Refilling the DVR Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:12PMIt’s time to refill the DVR. We’ll tell you what new shows to load up.
Get a Deep Insight into the World Glycerin Market Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:53PM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Loretta A. (Burick) Walczak Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:28PMLoretta A. (Burick) Walczak, 76, of 3012 Old Pittsburgh Road, New Castle, Pa., died Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2009, in St. John Lutheran Special Care Center, Mars, Pa. Born Aug. 17, 1932, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Stephen and Wanda Cycon Burick, she was a homemaker and had been a personnel office clerk for five years at the former Johnson Bronze Co., New Castle.
M&MS® Spokescandies Red and Yellow Help Bring Star Power to Peoples Choice Awards Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:03PM HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.----Mars Snackfood US announced today that the M&M’S® Brand Characters, “Red” and “Yellow,” will attend The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards on January 7, joining the star-studded audience and participating in the show from special balcony seats.
Research and Markets: Niche Report Examines Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Ireland to 2011 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:36AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Ireland to 2011" report to their offering.
TIMES VIEW | It will benefit mankind Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:41PMSpace, the final frontier, will soon be within the reach of the masses if rocket company SpaceX has its way.
Parasite Could Make Mosquitoes Die Young Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:23PMScientists may be able to breed mosquitoes to carry a parasite that causes early death.
Photo op Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:50PMJosh Collins places photographs on a board to present later as part of his photography merit badge.
Iowans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:19PMArmy Staff Sgt. Nathan Cox, 32, of Davenport, died Sept. 20, 2008, in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. He was with Viper Company, 1st Battalion, of Fort Hood, Texas.
Coasts share in MARS training Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:13PMOn Oct. 24, 2008, 16 people from Venture – The Naval Officer Training Centre (NOTC) embarked on the final portion of their MARS training. This culmination of three courses worth of training is known as the six week sea phase to the students.
Fofie appointed new COCOBOD Chief Executive Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:24PMMr. Anthony Fofie, Deputy Chief Executive in- charge of Agronomy and Quality Control of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Board.
Keeler: Young Hawkeyes need to learn how to finish games Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:10AM Iowa City, Ia. — The finished product knocks the Hoosiers from here to Duluth. The Hawkeyes kept swinging at air.
BLOG WATCH Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:35AMTest Tube "On Dec. 29, 2008, the Israeli Defense Force launched its own YouTube Channel, and within one week it was driving all the news and politics on YouTube. This was a brilliant public relations move in order to circumvent the Leftist Press...
Mars rovers Spirit, Opportunity exceed expectations Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:34AMPASADENA, Calif. - Five years after the NASA rover Spirit landed on Mars, the six-wheel robotic geologist and its twin Opportunity are still on the job.
A primer on woodpeckers: School of hard knocks Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:19AM Happy New Year, and welcome to the new Sunday edition of Speaking of Nature. Back in December, I promised you an article on hairy woodpeckers (Picoides villosus). Today, I am finally coming through.For those of you who enjoy learning about the etymology of bird names, we have a very literal set of names this week. The genus name "Picoides" is actually a combination of the Latin word "Picus," ...
Now Showing: 8,746 Artists | 51,000 Events Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:53PMThe Best Concerts Of 2008? It’s your call! Which concerts were the best of the best? Club shows featuring performances by artists and bands such as Pat Green, Fountains of Wayne and The Faint ? Or that yet-undiscovered garage band playing at the local Dew Drop Inn? Now’s the time to declare your own top concert list of 2008!
Centerville Man Selected For NASA Student Ambassadors Program Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:18PMCENTERVILLE — Most people celebrate an anniversary by exchanging gifts or going out to dinner.
Hollywood to Hollister Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:10AMRumors? Gossip? In Hollister? What must Bob Tiffany at Tiffany Motors be thinking. Tiffany says the rumors that Tiffany Motors, the oldest Ford dealership in California, is closing are not true.
Three years to eat healthily.. or the government will ban high-fat foods Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:25AMHigh-fat pies, pizzas and ready-meals could be banned from shops if a major anti-obesity campaign fails to stop people getting fatter.
Levels of sugar and salt in foods may be cut by law in attempt to reduce obesity Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:07AM Levels of fat, sugar and salt in food could be restricted by law, the Government signalled yesterday.
Stephen Garrett: Files are shared like the Brinks Matt gang shared out gold bullion Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:29AM Imagine, if you will, that you live next door to the Jones’, and that they in turn live next door to the Smiths. You discover that the Smiths have found a way of accessing your electricity supply (they use it, you pay for it) and that the Jones’ garden is being used as a conduit for this theft of your power. You ask the Jones’ to do the neighbourly thing, and cut off the supply of the ...
Business buzz Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:09PMT-Bone Toms open in Kemah T-Bone Toms restaurant, which has been in business since 1974, is back open again after sustaining devastating damage from six feet of water during Hurricane Ike.
ON THE MOVE Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:54PMPayan & Frost CPAs merged with Ryerson Smith CPA. Belfor Property Restoration hired Brad Gardner as project manager.
Arts and Entertainment Calendar, updated Jan 2 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:42PMWest Palm Beach Antiques and Collectibles Show: Dealers from around the country. Americraft Expo Center, South Florida Fairgrounds, Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, noon-5 p.m. Jan. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 3; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 4. $5.50-$6.50. wpbantiques.com; (561) 640-3433.
Apopka stars soaking up All-America experience in Texas Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:38PM
Predictions 2009: Where will we be this year? Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:27PMHas a fresh start ever looked so good? After a year when 401k reports were as dour as the news reports, and when about 11 months of television were dominated by presidential campaigning, 2009 smells fresh.
Philip Glenister ditches DCI Gene Hunt for Demons Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:41PMAs legions of fans yearn for the return of the unreconstructed DCI Hunt, he is back...as Rupert the Demon Slayer. Philip Glenister helps our writer with inquiries about a new TV persona
Drive to fight obesity launches Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:42PMAdverts highlighting the new Change4Life initiative, involving companies such as Coca-Cola, Mars and Nestle, will begin appearing from Friday. The idea is to "kickstart a lifestyle revolution for every family" by promoting healthy eating and exercise, according to the Department of Health.
Now Showing: 8,973 Artists | 51,570 Events Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:37PMThe Best Concerts Of 2008? It’s your call! Which concerts were the best of the best? Club shows featuring performances by artists and bands such as Pat Green, Fountains of Wayne and The Faint ? Or that yet-undiscovered garage band playing at the local Dew Drop Inn? Now’s the time to declare your own top concert list of 2008!
2009 Mummers Parade Results Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:01PMString Bands Division Club Totals Club Points
Appeals may stall pet payments Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:24AMMore than 23,000 pet owners have asked for money from a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats sickened or killed by contaminated pet food. Appeals by four people may unravel that.
12 celebrity zodiac forecasts Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:54AMPeople born under the Aries sign, such as Mariah Carey, tend to be impulsive. Getty Images File Photo As 2008 fades into memory, find out what’s in the stars this coming year for the stars who share your sign. Will your future be similar to theirs?
NASA describes final moments of Columbia tragedy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:54AMThe crew of the doomed shuttle Columbia was violently spun around in the cabin as the spacecraft disintegrated on reentry, NASA said Tuesday in its final report on the 2003 tragedy that includes safety recommendations.
Randle, Cal are ready to rumble Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:40AMThe junior point guard credits Montgomery for his improved play
Report on Columbia Finds Gear Lacking Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:30AMThe seat restraints, pressure suits and helmets of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia did not work well, leading to "lethal trauma" as the out-of-control ship lost pressure and broke apart, killing all seven astronauts, according to a new NASA report.