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  • Job fair highlights work for students Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:10PMEnthusiastic job seekers have an opportunity Wednesday to find new employment as the part-time job fair makes its return to the ISU campus.
  • 10th Inning Rally Thrills Lowcountry, Dogs Win Season Finale, 2-1 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:42PMCHARLESTON, SC -- Rob Lyerly's bloop single to right field brought home Slade Heathcott to score the winning run in the RiverDogs rousing 2-1 season finale victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers in front of 4,618 fans in South Atlantic League action on Monday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
  • McGuinty offers $50 tax credit for kids’ activities Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMPremier Dalton McGuinty promises a new tax credit for activities like sports, swimming, dance and music lessons.
  • Coupon Cunning Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:04PMWhen every dollar counts, one way a family can cut costs is by using coupons. This month those coupon clippers have a reason to celebrate that extra cash in their wallet. That's because September is being recognized as national coupon month.
  • UD, other schools pouncing on good land deals in slow economy Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:01PMNEW YORK — Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they’ll be used.The University of Dayton last year acquired the 115-acre world headquarters of technology company NCR Corp. for the fire sale price of $18 million after buying 50 acres from the company for three times the per-acre price in 2005. And the University of Delaware ...
  • Motorcyclists rally for MDA Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:57PMRosalie Krauss-Shepherd was at the American Legion Post 443 along Lake Street on Monday morning, Labor Day, for the fifth annual MDA Ride 4 a Cure, but she wasn't about to get on a bike unless organizers could raise at least $1 more than last year's $8,000 tally.
  • Co-workers help San Jose couple deal with daughter's accident Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:52PMDonations of cash, hours help family after child's accident
  • Lars Anderson makes debut as Boston Red Sox turn to kids Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:41PMLars Anderson made his major league debut Monday for the Red Sox.
  • Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:41PMMany people will enjoy an extra day of freedom this weekend due to Labor Day on Monday. For those who don’t get many three-day weekends, it may be difficult to think of something to do, especially during difficult economic times.
  • Teenage cyclist getting ready to race in Texas Tough in downtown Dallas Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:27PM14 year old Daniel Parks is a national champion in cycling. On September 16th, he will get to race in downtown Dallas.
  • VIDEO: Snared, cash raid gang ambushed by gun cops Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:40AMA gang of raiders have been jailed after they were ambushed by armed police while attempting a £100,000 security van heist. Brothers Richard and Jonathon Walsh, and William Moore and Gavin Noakes, were aiming to rob a G4S van delivering cash to the Abbey National bank in Haslingden.
  • Syndicate wins £76,000 in Lottery draw Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:34AMA LOTTERY win is just what the doctor ordered for a syndicate from a medical supplies company in Leeds. (03/09/2010 11:19:22)
  • Council approves 1 percent bonuses to city employees Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:33AMNon-elected city employees were given a one-time, 1 percent bonus after the Maumelle City Council approved it during a meeting on Aug. 16.
  • 45p-per-unit drink prices are attacked as a tax on the poor Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:17AMPLANS to impose a 45p a unit minimum alcoholic drink price would be a "tax on the poor" and cost customers hundreds of millions of pounds, it has been claimed.
  • Time Warner gets ESPN3.com in deal Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:43AMLOS ANGELES - Time Warner Cable Inc. customers will get access to the sports website ESPN3.com, even if they don't subscribe to the company's Internet service, according to a long-term deal with the Walt Disney Co. announced yesterday.
  • U.S. Corporate Bond Sales Rise for First Time in 4 Weeks on Recovery Signs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:35AMSara Lee Corp ., the maker of Ball Park hot dogs and Sunbeam Bread, helped lead at least $7.01 billion of corporate bond sales as issuance rose for the first time in four weeks amid signs the economic recovery’s on track.
  • Liberals pledge to beef up northern fund Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:17AMThe Liberals and Progressive Conservatives are both promising to dig deep into government coffers to create more jobs in northern New Brunswick.
  • Give a little more time and money to help the needy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:39AMIt's not a healthy equation. In the Tri-Cities, the cost of living is relatively low and job
  • The Tax Cuts That Matter in a Struggling Economy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:23AMRepublicans and President Obama are open to tax cuts. The question is what kind can put people back to work.
  • Six tips for students with a summer job Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:22AMSchoolâs out and many students now have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Here are the six things the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned while working a summer job.
  • Feds dole out jobs money, Woburn’s share at $380K Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMWOBURN - The city’s top school administrators learned yesterday that the district will receive an unanticipated $380,835 in grant money as part of $204 million in new federal money being distributed to the Commonwealth.
  • Water district loan to up rates Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:20AMA $5.7 million loan will help the East County Water Control District to address critical upkeep in the area's waterways and canals.
  • Roger Tappen's Good Taste - This Week: Home Tailgating Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:09AMI've experienced tailgating at a Pittsburgh Steelers game and it was a nice experience. I was the designated tailgate chef. The menu included prime rib, cooked to rare. It was sliced and wrapped in individual portions prior to traveling to the game.
  • Industry Immaturity: James Cameron vs. Piranha 3D Producer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:48PMIn an example of industry immaturity, James Cameron bashes Piranha 3D's creativity and use of 3D. Now, producer Mark Canton fires back at Cameron.
  • California Lawmakers Reject Dueling Budgets as Impasse Persists Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:27PMCalifornia lawmakers rejected competing budget proposals by Republicans and Democrats as they remain at odds on how to close a $19.1 billion deficit and keep the state from running short of cash next month.
  • Bright outlook at UB Stadium Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22PMA crowd of more than 15,000 people is expected for Thursday night's season opener at UB Stadium, where the Bills will shine brighter than ever before.
  • Monthly Calendar Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:09PMn Blueway or Bust: Premier paddling festival set for Oct. 23 - Nov. 1 in Lee County The fourth annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival is set to showcase kayaking and eco-events along Southwest Florida’s waterways Oct. 23 through Nov. 1.
  • Business news briefs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:09PMHome prices rose in June for a third month in a row as now-expired tax credits inspired a burst of buying. But prices are expected to fall through the rest of the year now that demand has faded. The Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller 20-city home price index released Tuesday posted a 1 percent increase in June from May and was up 4.2 percent from a year ago.
  • Extension connection Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:05AMManaging day-to-day finances is one thing, but planning for our financial well-being in 30 or 40 or more years is even more complex. When faced with a decision, such as refinancing a home mortgage loan, we need to consider both today's financial situation as well as what will benefit our financial situation when we retire.
  • City budget: higher tax rate, pay raises Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:43AMWith constant reminders of the daunting economic outlook, Fernandina Beach commissioners by and large supported City Manager Michael Czymbor's latest version of the proposed 2010-11 budget at a Thursday workshop.
  • Pens, paper and more Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:33AMCHERYL BURKE MOREHEAD CITY —William Seagle of Newport was among more than 1,000 county residents to brave extreme heat and long lines Wednesday to receive free school supplies for his children.
  • Real Madrid Tell Jose Mourinho To Turn To The Cantera For A Back-Up Striker Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:23AMReal Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been told by the club to look for a back-up striker in the B' team, Real Madrid Castilla. Los Blancos director-general Jorge Valdano said earlier in the week after the purchase of Mesut Oezil that the club had now completed the summer signings this year.
  • Waco-area school districts not counting federal money before it's in hand Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:03AM“You can’t bank on it,” said Sandra Talbert, superintendent of Lorena Independent School District. Cash-strapped Lorena school district is asking its taxpayers for the permission to raise the tax rate this fall in order to keep schools open and keep teachers employed.
  • Madonna’s $1 Billion Payday Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:51AMMadonna has been offered $1 billion for a five-year Las Vegas residency, according to reports. The Hung Up singer could follow the footsteps of acts such as Celine Dion and Cher who relocated to...
  • Pies deserve cash prize: McGuire Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:36AMEddie McGuire believes the Pies deserve a cash reward for finishing on top of the ladder at the end of the home and away season
  • Homeless among Macomb County students a rising epidemic Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:25AMAs the population of homeless students in Macomb County steadily rises, the Macomb Intermediate School District is offering local teachers additional training in how to cope with this increasing epidemic.
  • Extra Bonuses for Thunderstruck II Players Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:08AMThunderstruck II has recently been nominated as one of the Top 5 online games of 2010. In fact, behind Thunderstruck, this video slots mega-jackpot thriller is rated number 2 on the list.
  • Home refinancing demand at highest in 15 months Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:42AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Mortgage applications leaped last week as rock-bottom rates lifted demand for home refinancing loans to its highest level in 15 months, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.
  • China TMK Battery Systems Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:30AMChina TMK Battery Systems Inc. , a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of customized rechargeable battery solutions to global consumer products industry, today announced the Company's financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2010.
  • Road to be dug up -- twice Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:09AMIt's an old joke, the one about road crews digging holes, filling them up and then digging again, but on Welland Ave. in St. Catharines, it won't be a joke -- it will be real. Pressure to spend federal infrastructure money before an Oct.[...]
  • Airports Not Passing On VAT Exemption, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:08AMA new report by Kelkoo, an online price comparison portal, shows that tax free goods across Europe’s 10 busiest airports are just 6.2% cheaper than their equivalent taxed goods in high street stores, revealing that airport retailers are in fact not passing on the full VAT exemption to the consumer.
  • Museums in UK 'best place to lose wallets' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:05AMWhile people in London are the most honest, people from Birmingham are the most dishonest the experiment said. The researched concluded that almost half of wallets misplaced at cultural centres were sent to their owners.
  • Evening Times Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:04AMThere are fears the jobs cull might mean fewer police patrols on the streets. Picture: Nick Ponty Strathclyde Police is set to axe nearly 600 jobs among its support staff.
  • Salvation Army gets into school spirit with giveaways Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:01AMBackpacks, notebooks, folders and other school supplies will be passed out during the Kittanning Salvation Army's first Back-to-School Bash Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The items, as well as vision checks, are free and available to anyone regardless of income.
  • Comedian puts fizz into fundraising Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:00AMACCLAIMED comedian Adam Hills' sell-out Edinburgh Festival show Mess Around will be given an extra ingredient this week thanks to Irn-Bru.
  • Potash Bonds Converging With BHP’s Following Bid: Canada Credit Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:36AMPotash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.’s borrowing costs are converging with those of BHP Billiton Ltd. as the world’s biggest mining company makes a hostile $40 billion takeover bid for the fertilizer producer.
  • Bush, Brewers Handle Cardinals Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:37PMDave Bush pitched six stingy innings to bounce back from a start in which allowed four consecutive home runs, and Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer in the Milwaukee Brewers' 3-2 victory over the suddenly sliding St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
  • Pakistan wins more flood aid Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:48PMISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan won more aid pledges Tuesday as UN officials warned money needs to come through faster to help 20 million people hit by disastrous floods and stave off a "second wave of death" from disease.
  • Game thread: Minnesota at Seattle Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:29PMAUSSIE REVIVAL: Jackson is getting busy. A rebound and three-pointer where the ball hardly touched the net has the Storm closer to the Lynx's lead at 44-37 with 5:36 remaining in the third quarter. Minnesota doesn't ever stop fighting for balls and Seattle is caught taking a break from time to time, but has started to take the game a little more seriously. Augustus is still off, shooting 1 of 12 ...
  • Ashford Comes to Aid of Student, Replaces Damaged Textbooks Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:18PMWhen Adam Ferguson and his family were assessing the damage to their home caused by the Mississippi River flooding in late July, they realized the flood waters had ruined Ferguson’s recently purchased college textbooks.