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Rangers working to make ballpark safe Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:27PMThe Texas Rangers have taken the first steps toward making their ballpark safer following the death of a fan during a recent game.
Blog SMO Guide: How to Apply Social Media Optimization to Your Blog in 33 Steps Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:19AMSocial media optimization (SMO) is the process of optimizing content for social interaction, discussion and sharing. SMO can be applied to blogging, microblogging (social status updates), product pages, email, and more. Similar to SEO, there are o...
Currency Markets Driven by Euro Zone Turmoil, US Debt Ceiling Debate Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:03AMThe centrality of the Euro Zone debt crisis for overall market sentiment continues to assure a firm link between EURUSD and the MSCI World Stock Index, a proxy for broad-based trends in investors’ optimism.
Yellow Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:51PMYou might not change something, but sowing the seeds, giving that initial shove, is always important. By ‘Malaysian’ in NYC
Crude oil prices mixed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:14AMOil prices were mixed in Asian trade Monday as news of European banks passing closely-watched stress tests counteracted concerns over the US government's debt problems, analysts said.
Roller Girl's bouts extend beyond rink Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:56AMSALISBURY -- Just over a month ago, Eva Paxton ran in her first triathlon.
Obama eyes more deficit talks with no deal in sight Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:19AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will decide on Saturday whether to summon lawmakers for a new round of debt and deficit talks, weighing the chances of progress as both sides stick to their positions on spending and taxes.
Survived Civil War, not house fire Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:11AMHESPERUS 8211 Pvt. Peter Norris, 40th Regiment, Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, received belated recognition Friday for service to the Union during the Civil War.
Bob Bestler | Mosquitoes something to buzz about Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:05PMMcClellanville residents have their own little car window tag, the kind that tells folks where you are from - as if anyone really cares.
One week after Bersih 2.0 — Kharis Idris Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:52PMJULY 16 — It’s been a week since the Bersih 2.0 rally took place on July 9. We have read many accounts of this historical event through various channels and platforms. There were mixed sentiments that came with it. Bersih 2.0 was dubbed as the rally of the social media age. When the government-controlled mainstream media proved to be lopsided, ...
UPDATE: Arrest made in Goose Pond shooting Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:42AMA Bloomfield man has been arrested in connection with a Thursday shooting.
Recent rain a welcome sight in Marion Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:16PMIt was June 22, and local, state and federal wildfire experts were concerned. Less than a quarter of an inch of rain had fallen in two weeks, and the landscape was baked. Marion County was in an extreme drought.
Douglas PUD to chip in for fiber connections Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:10AMEAST WENATCHEE — The Douglas County PUD is using surplus revenues from its debt-free fiber-optics network to lower hookup costs for some county residents. Customers who live in areas already served by the fiber-optic network will pay $500 to hookup, commissioners agreed June 27.
Fishing without fishing : chub location Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:09AMChristian Barker brings us a new perspective on chub hunting in the close season, sort of a Bruce Lee type perspective on fishing (a la ‘Fighting without fighting’, Enter the Dragon 1973).
John Brannon: Déjà vu … sorta Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13AMShortly after being hired by the Newport Beach Fire Department in 1958, I decided to buy a Volvo station wagon.
Weekend Guide Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:50AMA list of things to do this weekend.
When Should Children Be Allowed To Walk Alone? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:51PMThe lost little boy in Brooklyn who encountered a killer on his short walk home is another worry for parents like Kelly Commodore who doesn't let her three kids far from sight. So, when should children be allowed to walk by themselves?
65 katchi abadis Ownership remains a ‘pipe dream’ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:14PMLAHORE, July 13: Dwellers of none of the 65 katchi abadis in the Punjab capital could get ownership rights since the PML-N came into power in the province three and a half years ago.
Flooded Chilliwack farmers watch and wait as waters rise Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:36PMFarmers with flooded fields in Chilliwack are keeping a close eye on the water as the mighty Fraser River rises — again.
Brady, Brees, Manning: time to get a deal done (Updated) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:50PMTom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning released a statement today urging a deal in the NFL's long-running lockout. Along with being three of the most prominent names in the league, they are all named plaintiffs in the players' anti-trust suit against NFL owners.
DCC planning for disability access to stadium Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:10PMThe Dunedin City Council has moved to allay fears people with disabilities will be left out in the cold at this year's Rugby World Cup. read more
Don't ditch testing after Atlanta cheating, boost test security Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:31AMThe latest shock to hit American schools and education reformers is the revelation that teachers and administrators have been fiddling with test scores in Atlanta and, evidently, in Washington, Baltimore and half a dozen other locales.
What Do These Buttons Do? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:26AMUltra-luxury cars like the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost have unique features not found in more pedestrian cars; does your Toyota Camry have an umbrella dispenser inside the door? Unique features are why mysterious buttons flourish inside the Ghost. The most notable...
Would You Kill A Stranger To Save Football? [Video] Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:33PM# funbag Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Preorder Drew's new book, The Postmortal, right here. Email the Funbag here. Today, we're covering poop, "Chopped", threesomes, and more. More »
Capsule reviews of films playing the week of July 13 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:46AMBy Matt Brunson BAD TEACHER It's no Bad Santa, but Bad Teacher brings just enough naughty behavior to the table to make it a decent watch for viewers tired of PG-13 timidity. In her best role since 2005's underrated In Her Shoes, Cameron Diaz plays Elizabeth Halsey, a gold-digging middle-school teacher who, having just been dumped by her wealthy fiancé, sets her sights on substitute teacher ...
Ken Maurer's Outdoors column: Summer grundies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:28AMAside from fishing, one of the other things you can do during the summer is to help farmers alleviate their fields of ground hogs.
Modelling the root of crop disease Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:07PMFor sugar beet farmers, the appearance of yellowing patches in a field of sugar beet is an alarming sight. It could signal the presence of ‘root madness’, or rhizomania, and a potential reduction in their root sugar yield by 50–60%.
No tears for Tevez Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:50AMThe reaction at Manchester City to their captain's desire to leave is one of weary disdain and, in some quarters, open contempt.
UPDATE: SWAT Standoff Comes to End Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:21PMA gunman and hostage-taker is in custody after a five-hour standoff with the SWAT team in a Clifton neighborhood Sunday. At about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the decision was made to oust the man from the house he holed up in on Jackson St.
Crime policies in T&T: Is there a missing link? Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:51AMFor the year 2010, it was estimated that there were 483 cases of murder, 554 cases of wounding/shooting, 89 cases of kidnapping, 563 cases of rape, 4,250 cases of robbery and 4, 299 cases of burglaries. The data is astounding given the size of these two countries and the size of the population.
Yuma has ties to 3 death row inmates Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:20PMWith the execution of Richard Bible on June 30, there are now three inmates left on death row with ties to Yuma County — Alvie Kiles, Gregory S. Dickens and Theodore Washington.
Suns in Swans' shadow Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:30AMThe sight of Gary Ablett strapping on the substitute vest last night was depressing.
Oakland A's, Texas Rangers play with heavy hearts after fan's death Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:14PMThey played baseball at Rangers Ballpark on Friday, but the shock waves from the death of a fan who fell from the stands the night before still resonated with everyone.
Jilly Gagnon: Hyper-Competitive Daycare Interviews Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:16PMWe pride ourselves on admitting only the most tooth-filled infants into our extremely-early education programs. With a program as competitive as ours, we occasionally see parents trying to inflate the number of teeth their children have managed to grow.
Forex: USD Weakness Could Be Short-Lived, All Eyes On EU Stress Test Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMThe U.S. dollar pared the overnight advance following a dismal employment report and the greenback may continue to trade heavy throughout the remainder of the day as the new development portrays a slowing recovery in the world’s largest economy.
CDOW weekly fishing report — July 6, 2011, 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:14PMFor river fishermen across Colorado, the wait goes on.
TV Review: Basic cable TV: What's hot/not Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:11PMWe know what you’ve been thinking: Is Extreme Couponin g a hit for TLC? Is anyone really watching American Restoration ? Lucky for you, we’ve got the results from the second quarter, which will not only allow us to gauge the success of series that aired during the regular TV season (hi, The Killing !), but also take into consideration shows that began in June (welcome back to TV, Falling Skies ...
Basic cable TV: What's hot/not Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:11PMBy Lynette Rice See the second quarter ratings: Good news for fans of ''Falling Skies,'' ''Storage Wars,'' and ''Pawn Stars''
US premarket: Waiting for ISM services data Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:23AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - The main US equity benchmarks are being called to open down by 0.5%, on average, following Moody´s decision to downgrade Portugal´s debt to ‘junk’ status, which has provoked quite a ruckus in the Euro Zone. To be had in account, many fund managers will now be forced to sell those debt instruments due to legally established limits which prohibit them from investing in ...
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Fastpitch fans welcome Canada’s top female players Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:04PMFans of fastpitch in Whitehorse were treated to a week of high-caliber ball this week.
Capsule reviews of films playing the week of July 6 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:09AMBy Matt Brunson BAD TEACHER It's no Bad Santa, but Bad Teacher brings just enough naughty behavior to the table to make it a decent watch for viewers tired of PG-13 timidity. In her best role since 2005's underrated In Her Shoes, Cameron Diaz plays Elizabeth Halsey, a gold-digging middle-school teacher who, having just been dumped by her wealthy fiancé, sets her sights on substitute teacher ...
New research shows ants able to discern difference between threat levels Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:01AM(PhysOrg.com) -- In an interesting study designed to determine how well ants are able to gauge a threat, Inon Scharf and his colleagues at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, have shown that even simple ants are able to clearly distinguish between serious threats and those that aren’t so dire. In their paper, published on Ethology, the team found that a species of forest ant ...
Analysis: China tries to shine a light on "shadow" loans Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:02AMBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese regulators are playing a game of hide and seek with the country's lenders, trying to uncover deals struck with the intention of evading official loan restrictions.
PNoy in hot water over unflattering photo Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:05AMMANILA, Philippines - (3rd UPDATE) Several netizens concluded that President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is not only violating the country's anti-smoking ban but is also not working hard enough after seeing a photo that went viral on social networking sites this week.
Jeffrey L. Frischkorn commentary: Quality time is spent on shooting range (with video) Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:32PMIt was an itch only one kind of scratch could relieve, and that was to spend some quality time on the shooting range.
Chill winter sales as retailers do it tough Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:00AMANAEMIC. That is how veteran Brisbane retailer Heath Goddard, owner of the Pillow Talk chain of manchester stores, describes the current market.
Blog » Music Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:06AMThe recession was short-lived for Utah’s health insurance companies. Despite halting economic recovery, all but one of the state’s five largest insurers posted robust profits last year.
Joy ride on French rail Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:00PMSiliguri, July 3:An engine of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that ferried passengers up and down the hill tracks for almost 70 years chugged and whistled on the rail lines in France to celebrate 40 years of survival of a narrow gauge stretch.Loco 19 that was built in 1889 crossed the English Channel last month to be part of a four-day event in Picardy.Five members of the Darjeeling Himalayan ...
Public sector strikes live blog Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:30AM• Why are public servants striking? • Check out our school closures map • Read more: More than 10,000 schools affected by strikes • Doctors vote to ballot on industrial action • Read a summary of today's key events 4.44pm: Here is a summary of today's key events . • More than 11,000 schools around the country either closed or cancelled lessons today as a result of the strikes over public sector ...