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Curing the economic epidemic by making jobs No. 1 priority Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:05PMThe world has been dramatically changed by the economic challenges of the past two years. Guest columnist Cary Bozeman argues that the best thing to do to improve the economy and restore voter trust is to make job creation the No. 1 priority.
How much should state employees chip in for health care? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:05PMShould the health-care premiums of state employees equal those of the private sector [“State can’t afford deluxe worker benefits,” Opinion, Aug. 29]? As a community corrections officer (probation/parole officer) for the state of Washington, it is clear to me that the wages between state and private jobs are not equal.
Earl could force U.S. evacuations ahead of Labor Day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:21AMUpdated at 8:37 p.m. RALEIGH — A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The Federal...
UDOT encourages Labor Day travelers to stay an extra day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe Utah Department of Transportation wants travelers to extend their Labor Day vacations to avoid traffic delays.
Love life, keep busy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:14AMBy Nicole Hornbaker Hamner IDLEWILD - You may or may not know of the rich history of Idlewild.
Prep Soccer August 31, 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:58AMCOEUR d'ALENE - Adam Borshiem scored his ninth goal in three games and Coeur d'Alene took a hard-fought Inland Empire League match from Post Falls 2-0.
Fair 75° Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:28PMThe Lake County Fielders announced on Monday that manager Fran Riordan will return for his second season in in 2011. The Zion, Ill.-based franchise is winding down its first season as an expansion team in the Northern League.
Being a teacher-therapist in the wake of suicides Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:36PMAfter a tragic spring at nearby Cornell, I worry about my college students -- and my role as amateur shrink
Mike Roberts' great big trip to Alaska Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:02PMMike Roberts' great big trip to Alaska
Volunteer opportunities in Morris County NJ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:19AM• Dog walkers are needed at the Jefferson Township Animal Pound, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong. Must be 18 or over. If interested, call Rosemarie 973-229-3735.
NaperDink a triathlon everyone can complete Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:15AMTriathlons present a formidable challenge, even for seasoned veterans, but Saturday's NaperDink mini-triathlon was literally a breeze in the park.
Davis hearing ID’s more witnesses Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:23PMFive witnesses have been identified for a special hearing that has delayed the Leon Davis murder case from July to September, those associated with the Davis trial indicated in court Friday.
Clyde Beal: Local couple enjoys simple, low-key vacations Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMEverybody loves taking a vacation. It's that special time of the year void of routines, staff meetings, alarm clocks, and deadlines. It's traveling off to places where drudgery is left behind, and stress melts away like fat grams on a treadmill.
National champion resides at Rough River Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:04PMAt nine years old, living in Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville, Suzanne Webb learned to water ski on the Ohio River. Her family began visiting Rough River Lake in 1966, and in the 70’s, she and h...
Fond memories of old swimming holes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:11AMIf you’re looking at the calendar in dismay and shaking your head and muttering “Where the heck did summer go?” right about now, stop torturing yourself and instead, check the weather report for the next few days. And, of course, read on – because I’m here today to do my part in helping you enjoy what could be our final stretch of real summerlike weather. And if adding the word “hole” to any of ...
Business travellers are carving out some personal time for fun Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:29PMIt can be tricky shifting from professional to personal travel, especially if you are bringing someone who is strictly a tourist.
Rain drops wet blanket on many holiday plans Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:16PMBoredom was widespread yesterday as fierce wind and persistent rained raced over Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, apparently sweeping all the tourists away, too. The last few days of bad weather were a bittersweet send-off to a summer season with almost universally good weather. Business was booming for most of the summer. Not so this week.
Holiday travelers picking closer vacation destinations Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:54PMAAA says the economy is doing well enough that Americans are taking one last trip before the summer travel season ends and local travel agents say they are swamped, as well.
CEOs emboldened Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:33PMIt now apparently is legal for corporate executives to plunder their companies for personal gain, re ...
Coca-Cola Provides $25,000 Grant For Adventure Play Facility at State Park in Detroit Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:42PMDetroit - The summer is the perfect time to go out to the park and play with your family – especially during August, the unofficial final month of the season.
Youthful globetrotters get lessons about the world Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:49AMLarchmont native Emma Rotenberg spent years perfecting her Chinese, yet on her summer trip to western China, she couldn't speak with some of the locals.
Endure and run Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:26AMYou have time, but don’t delay. Register now for the Endure the Bear Trail Run set for Sept. 11 in Big Bear Lake.
The secret to a stress-free vacation Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:28AMVacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but if your budget is tight and family members have different and multiple interests, it can be downright stressful. So what's the secret to having a vacation the whole family will enjoy?
All aboard for Canadian train trip Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:16PMQ: Are there tour packages for rail trips in Canada?
Luring business resembles wooing suitor Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:12PMIn a business where pruning the suitors to find the ultimate match is all in a day's work, two site selection specialists had their work cut out for them Tuesda.
Capitol connection Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:42PMLegislative visits part of family vacations since 2000 for Tonganoxie family
City approves joint-dispatch draft Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:24PMOlney City Council approved the latest draft outlining the structure of a combined joint dispatch system during its meeting Monday. The action moved the process forward, which will still include talks concerning the structure and financing for the system. The action to approved the agreement was contingent on a few revisions or clarifications being made in the agreement, which City Manager Randy ...
Since rescue, Dugard lives in seclusion with daughters Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:52AMWhen the pretty 29-year-old woman first spoke with Phillip Garrido's parole officer one year ago this week, she identified herself as Alyssa. She said she was the mother of the two young girls who had accompanied Garrido to a university campus the day before.
Alta Ski Area Partners with VacationRoost to Outsource Alta Vacations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:07AMSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alta Ski Area today announced that it has partnered with VacationRoost, the leading provider of managed vacation rentals, to outsource its central reservations service on www.Alta.com.
Alta Ski Area Partners with VacationRoost to Outsource Alta Vacations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMSALT LAKE CITY----Alta Ski Area today announced that it has partnered with VacationRoost, the leading provider of managed vacation rentals, to outsource its central reservations service on www.Alta.com. “Our goal is to help our guests plan their uniquely tailored visit to Alta and the Little Cottonwood Canyon area,” said Connie Marshall, Director of Marketing & Public ...
Walt Disney World Resort Update Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:18AMFree dining, room discounts and gift cards, oh my!, Passholder discounts announced, Night of Joy acts and showtimes released, D23 hosts Star Tours Final Flight event at Studios, Tickets now on sale for D23's Expo 2011 and more!
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:49AMEveryone knows of the United States' Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, but Mexico has its own twins: Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. However, while they're closely connected by geography (just about four miles apart), the two couldn't be more different.
BEN column - Warren on chapel; Washington's horse buried here; Joe feeling better; David Harris checks in Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:20PMGood morning! The rain continues today and tonight.
Immigration summit organizers, participants blast absent Utah Congress members Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:16PMSALT LAKE CITY — Five empty seats belonging to the absent Utah congressional delegation drew much of the attention...
UCM staff profile: Rhonda Brashear Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:27PMA custodian at the South Yeater Residence Hall, Rhonda Brashear, always has a smile for the residents in her building. She often stops students to chat, asking how their day is going, complimenting them on their clothes, or simply a general hello. She knows many of the residents by names and often asks questions specific to the individual.
Election 2010: Don Epstein – ‘I have proven I am capable of doing a good job' Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:06PMDon Epstein said he's ready for another term on the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
ICM Charity Golf set for Bay Oaks CC Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:08AMInterfaith Caring Ministries’ 2010 Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 27 at Bay Oaks Country Club.
New Jersey builder's dream turns into a house of cards Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:27AMIn fall 2008, a Saddle River chateau -- on the market for almost $8 million -- was chosen to host a designer showcase fund-raiser, where visitors pay to peek at a glamorous lifestyle.
Get-together to reunite town's old African American families Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:18AMThe children and descendants of some the city’s early black residents will catch up and help educate people ...
Seasoned sailors: Unplugged crew wins Port Huron-to-Mackinac race again Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:55AMIt helps to have a skilled, experienced crew for a competition such as the annual Port Huron-to-Mackinac sailboat race.
Calendar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:39AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Calendar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.
Woman pleads guilty to misdemeanor grand theft for stealing from employer Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:52AMLAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A woman accused of embezzling from her employer has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor grand theft in a deal that will require her to serve jail time, do community service and make restitution.
AAA Inspectors Pick Their Favorite Places For Family Vacations Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:16AMPlan an unforgettable last hurrah for summer
Supreme Court Ruling Repels Foreign Investors Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:02AMWhen traveling in Iceland, be prepared to meet lots of Germans—girls in particular. Here’s why. more Click on the picture to watch an audio slideshow of typical summer holiday destinations among Icelanders, who, ever since the crisis hit, are more eager than ever to spend their vacations in summerhouses and tent trailers in campsites.
Ask Dr. Marcia: Woman refuses to admit truth about male friend Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:13AMDear Dr. Marcia: I am a widow for four years now and live in Morris Township. I have a grown son and daughter who also live with their families in Morris County.
The Silver Valley's source of information Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:06AMRONALD BOND/HNN Joe and Rose Mary Peak, co-owners of the Enaville Resort Snakepit, stand in front of the fireplace downstairs at the resort Friday.
Women's Hockey Stars Showcase Skills at Lake Placid Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:11PMThe nation’s best female hockey players have descended on Lake Placid this week as part of the Women’s National Festival.
Canoe to canvas, painter captures voyageurs' history Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:24AMSince 2000, Robert Perrizo has dedicated himself to painting the voyageurs -- the French fur traders of the 17th and 18th centuries who explored Minnesota and much of Canada, conducting trade with the native people.
The Land of Fire, Ice and German Lasses Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:02AMIcelandic musician Kira Kira will play at the opening of the Helsinki Festival in Finland on August 20 along with her collaborators Smauli Kosminen and Eiríkur Orri and three Finnish contrabass and contrabass clarinet players.